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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Robin Crough, City Clerk Andrea Surratt, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from September 10,
September 17, and September 24, 2018, and User Access to Linked
Minutes MEETING DATE: October 15, 2018
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Regular City Commission Minutes as submitted.
SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the City Commission minutes from September 10, September 17, and September 24, 2018 as submitted.
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Attachments: Draft Minutes
Report Prepared on October 3, 2018
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, September 10, 2018
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Present Staff Present at the Dais: City Manager (CM) Andrea Surratt, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, Assistant
City Manager (ACM) Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director (FD) Kristin Donald, City Clerk Robin Crough
A. 06:00:00 PM (00:05:08) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Andrus called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:00:03 PM (00:05:11) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:52 PM (00:06:00) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:00:59 PM (00:06:07) FYI
• Cr. Cunningham wanted to make sure local groups that were interested in having a
Bozeman Public Safety Center presentation contact the City via the website, or call 406-582-
2306.
• Cr. Cunningham asked the Commission if they were interested in making the HRDC a non-
voting member on the CAHAB.
E. 06:03:19 PM (00:08:27) Minutes
1. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from August 6, August 13, and August 20, 2018,
Executive Session Minutes from July 23, 2018, and User Access to Linked Minutes (Crough)
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06:03:23 PM (00:08:31) Motion and Vote to approve the City Commission minutes from August 6,
August 13, and August 20, 2018, and Executive Session minutes from July 23, 2018 as submitted. The
motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
F. 06:03:46 PM (00:08:54) Commission Disclosures
There were no Commission disclosures.
G. 06:03:54 PM (00:09:02) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Appoint Assistant City Manager Rosenberry to the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority
(MMIA) Board of Directors to a 2018-2020 Term (Surratt)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Release and Reconveyance of a Sewer and Water
Pipeline and Access Easement and Agreement with Scala Properties, LLC, also known as the
Bozeman Brewery Sewer Main Easement (Hixson)
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Grant Agreement with Peach Street Property, LLC for a
Midtown TIF Assistance Program Grant for “The Monarch” Mixed-Use Project at Peach Street
Lot 1-A-2 (Fine)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Land Use License Renewal with Bozeman Deaconess
Health Services d/b/a Bozeman Health and Gallatin Valley Land Trust for Continued Use of
Bozeman Health Property for Trails in the Area Known as Highland Glen Nature Preserve
(Overton)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Sanderson
Stewart to Provide Right-of-Way Acquisition Services on a Term Contract Basis from the Date
of Execution until July 2020 (Hixson)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Reimbursable Utility Relocation Agreement with
NorthWestern Energy for the Bozeman to Bridger Mountain Trail (Poissant)
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Task Order with Tetra Tech, Inc. for 2018 Groundwater
and Perimeter Methane Monitoring, Assessment of System Performance and Effectiveness at
the Story Mill Landfill (Hixson)
9. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Addendum 1 to the Construction Agreement with Ramsey
Hardwood Floors Inc. for the Beall Flooring Replacement (Saitta)
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10. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
with Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. (KLJ Engineering) for Engineering Services in the Northeast
Urban Renewal District for the Completion of the Construction Management and Oversight
for the Reconstruction of East Tamarack Street (Fontenot)
11. Ratify the City Manager's Signature on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montana
State University School of Architecture for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Project
(Madsen)
12. Resolution 4953, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 2 to the
Construction Agreement with R&R Taylor, Inc. for the Story Mill Community Center
Renovation Project (Poissant)
13. Ordinance 2008 Final Adoption, the Bridger Meadows Zone Map Amendment Designating
Approximately 12.0 Acres as R-1, Residential Low Density, Application 18078 (Saunders)
06:03:58 PM (00:09:06) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt discussed the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:05:42 PM (00:10:50) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:05:55 PM (00:11:03) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-13 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
H. 06:06:14 PM (00:11:22) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:06:54 PM (00:12:02) Sarah Helfrish, Public Comment
Ms. Helfrish wrapped up the Bogert Pool Friends project, including beautification and facility
management. She discussed facility management needs that are on-going.
06:10:24 PM (00:15:32) Michael Faust, Public Comment
Mr. Faust with Gallatin Mental Health Center discussed his organization’s request for $18,000 in the
FY19 budget.
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I. 06:11:52 PM (00:17:00) Action Items
1. 06:11:57 PM (00:17:05) Resolution 4925, Establishing and Affixing the Number of Mills to be
Charged Against the Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property Situated within the Corporate
Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 (FY19) (Donald)
06:12:28 PM (00:17:36) Staff Presentation
FD Donald discussed the tax base growth (increased), the maximum levy allowed under state law, and
the recommended levy based on the tax base, equaling 191.24 mills. She discussed the effects on the
median property owner. ACM Rosenberry discussed financial issues, including less expected revenue
and a lower than expected General Fund cash carryover. She discussed the numbers in detail, as well as
state law reserve requirements. She discussed options for the estimated 1% General Fund revenue
shortfall. Setting the tax levy tonight is required, the later budget amendment is not. No public
comment has been received. CM Surratt is comfortable that staff can figure out the difference.
06:31:47 PM (00:36:55) Questions of Staff
The Commission asked if the next action item could affect this and whether both should be heard at the
same time.
Cr. Cunningham asked about historic changes in tax base growth, and the process of setting budgets
without having the state’s taxable values. He asked the City Manager if there is any way this can be
managed in the future. He asked about mills not levied and the cash carryover.
Cr. Krauss asked about the change in the timing of the budget approvals over the past decade. He asked
if we amended the budget in prior years we came up short, and whether the City Manager estimates are
reasonable, and can pressure be placed on the Finance Director or City Manager to inflate revenue
estimates. The threshold for budget amendments was discussed in great length.
DM Mehl asked ACM Rosenberry about specific numbers, and staff’s recommendation. He asked about
typical cash carryover.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if there could be an increase after the certified value.
Mayor Andrus asked how the budget will be managed if the Commission does nothing tonight.
Cr. Krauss asked about what would happen in an emergency. He asked about changes of taxable value
in the parcel layer.
07:23:23 PM (01:28:31) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:23:45 PM (01:28:53) Motion to adopt Resolution 4925, Establishing and Affixing the Number of
Mills to be Charged Against the Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property Situated within the
Corporate Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
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07:24:06 PM (01:29:14) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham thanked the staff for getting close with estimates. He does believe staff can make up
the difference in savings.
Cr. Krauss does not support this as he believes the budget should be tied to the certified mill levy, and
that that check and balance is being ignored tonight. He doesn’t agree with amending the budget to
spend more but to not amend to spend less.
DM Mehl discussed that property taxes are going up less than inflation. He also discussed the pros and
cons of budget timing.
Cr. Pomeroy stated the estimates are very close and supports the motion.
Mayor Andrus expressed interest in determining what merits a budget amendment.
07:40:15 PM (01:45:23) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4925, Establishing and Affixing the
Number of Mills to be Charged Against the Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property Situated within
the Corporate Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
07:40:32 PM (01:45:40) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the Commission into recess until 7:45 PM.
07:48:07 PM (01:53:15) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting to order at 7:48 PM.
2. 07:48:11 PM (01:53:19) Resolution 4926, Amending the City's Annual Budget to Include Items
to be Funded with General Fund Revenues, Unanticipated Revenues, or Previously
Unbudgeted Revenue for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019 (FY19) (Donald)
07:48:39 PM (01:53:47) Staff Presentation
FD Director noted the Hope House request in the final budget adoption. No public comment has been
received.
07:49:42 PM (01:54:50) Questions
Cr. Krauss asked if the budget was amended, the estimated shortfall in the reserve needs to be met.
DM Mehl asked about CM Surratt’s meeting with the Hope House regarding their request. She feels
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compelled to find money in her discretionary budget instead of an amendment.
Cr. Krauss asked if the discretionary fund can fund strategic salary increases, and if someone is
concerned about that, how can the Commission be informed?
Mayor Andrus asked if the Hope House request would be one-time.
07:58:06 PM (02:03:14) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:58:27 PM (02:03:35) Point of Order
Cr. Krauss asked if a motion was required.
07:58:38 PM (02:03:46) Discussion
DM Mehl expects agencies that receive money to provide a report to the Commission. He discussed
mental health issues in the community.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed with DM Mehl and related the Hope House request to the strategic plan.
Cr. Cunningham discussed the City’s role in providing support to local organizations.
Cr. Krauss stated he does not think mental health is a City issue to fund, and that the City has strict
reporting requirements.
Mayor Andrus stated it is the City’s responsibility to fill in the gaps when the state and federal
government drops the ball.
3. 08:10:23 PM (02:15:31) Resolution 4927, Establishing Rates for Water Service (Donald)
08:10:34 PM (02:15:42) Staff Presentation
FD Donald discussed the work with AE2S and their recommended rate increases for water meter
charges.
08:11:17 PM (02:16:25) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked about the history of rate increases in the last few years.
Cr. Cunningham asked if maintenance and operations were covered by these funds.
08:12:58 PM (02:18:06) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:13:11 PM (02:18:19) Motion to adopt Resolution 4927, Establishing Rates for Water Service,
increasing water meter charges by 3% and consumption charges by 5% effective September 1, 2018.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:13:27 PM (02:18:35) Discussion
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Cr. Krauss will vote no as he is waiting for the final rate structure, but doesn’t believe inflation is
justification for raising rates.
DM Mehl discussed the City’s core responsibilities of clean water and sewer.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion to keep water clean.
Cr. Cunningham also discussed relative inflation costs, and a consumption charge discourages overuse.
Mayor Andrus associates her comments with previous Commissioners and supports the motion.
08:18:16 PM (02:23:24) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4927, Establishing Rates for Water
Service, increasing water meter charges by 3% and consumption charges by 5% effective September 1,
2018. The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
4. 08:18:30 PM (02:23:38) Resolution 4928, Establishing Rates for Wastewater Service (Donald)
08:18:39 PM (02:23:47) Staff Presentation
FD Donald referenced the August 20, 2018 Commission discussion with AE2S, and proposed adjustments
to wastewater rates.
08:19:14 PM (02:24:22) Questions
There were no questions of staff.
08:19:26 PM (02:24:34) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:19:31 PM (02:24:39) Motion to adopt Resolution 4928, Establishing Rates for Wastewater Service,
increasing wastewater service charges by 3% and consumption charges by 4% effective September 1,
2018.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:19:47 PM (02:24:55) Discussion
DM Mehl noted that Park City pays far more for wastewater service.
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Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion.
Cr. Cunningham associates his comments with the previous item.
Cr. Krauss discussed cost of services, and that MSU rates were not adjusted.
08:22:08 PM (02:27:16) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4928, Establishing Rates for
Wastewater Service, increasing wastewater service charges by 3% and consumption charges by 4%
effective September 1, 2018. The motion passed 4-1.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
5. 08:22:20 PM (02:27:28) Appointment to the Audit Committee (Sweeney)
08:22:26 PM (02:27:34) Motion to appoint Linda Gabal [to the Audit Committee with a term ending
March 1, 2020].
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:23:13 PM (02:28:21) Linda Gabal, Public Comment
Ms. Gabal introduced her experience.
08:24:54 PM (02:30:02) Vote on the Motion to appoint Linda Gabal [to the Audit Committee with a
term ending March 1, 2020]. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
6. 08:25:07 PM (02:30:15) Appointment to the Bozeman Tourism Business Improvement District
(BTBID) Board (Sweeney)
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08:25:11 PM (02:30:19) Motion and Vote to appoint Lisa Sebena [to the Bozeman Tourism Business
Improvement District Board to a term ending July 31, 2022]. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
7. 08:25:40 PM (02:30:48) Appointment(s) to the Community Affordable Housing Advisory
Board (CAHAB) (Sweeney)
08:25:45 PM (02:30:53) Motion to appoint Steve Wheeler to the Community Member At-Large position
with a term ending June 30, 2019, and Noel Seeburg to the Real Estate Financing / Sales position with
a term ending June 30, 2021, to the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:26:12 PM (02:31:20) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:26:21 PM (02:31:29) Discussion
DM Mehl stated he’d like to see the HRDC ex-officio position addition in the future.
08:27:00 PM (02:32:08) Vote on the Motion to appoint Steve Wheeler to the Community Member At-
Large position with a term ending June 30, 2019, and Noel Seeburg to the Real Estate Financing / Sales
position with a term ending June 30, 2021, to the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board. The
motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
8. 08:27:20 PM (02:32:28) Appointment(s) to the Northeast Urban Renewal Board (NURB)
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(Sweeney)
08:27:25 PM (02:32:33) Motion and Vote to appoint Corwin Dormire to a non-voting position with a
term ending July 31, 2019, Dalton Brink to a non-voting position with a term ending July 31, 2022, and
Daniel Doehring to a voting-resident within district position with a term ending July 31, 2022, [to the
Northeast Urban Renewal Board]. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
J. 08:28:29 PM (02:33:37) FYI / Discussion
• Cr. Krauss asked for a Public Works update and map where the City is not allowing
development due to sewer capacity. CM Surratt asked the Commission if others are looking
for that information in a map since it will take time to put that together.
• CA Sullivan confirmed that three Commissioners want another resolution revising the
membership of CAHAB.
K. 08:35:24 PM (02:40:32) Adjournment
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, September 17, 2018
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Present Staff Present at Dais: City Manager (CM) Andrea Surratt, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, City Clerk
Robin Crough
A. 06:00:00 PM (00:03:13) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Andrus called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:00:02 PM (00:03:15) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:49 PM (00:04:02) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:00:56 PM (00:04:09) FYI
• Cr. Cunningham reminded the public that on Wednesday at 6:00 at the Library there will be
a Bozeman Public Safety Center Town Hall.
E. 06:01:49 PM (00:05:02) Commission Disclosures
• Mayor Andrus disclosed that she was asked about Maple Terrace by a neighbor on site this
morning.
F. 06:02:32 PM (00:05:45) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. for the Capital Improvement Projects Field Survey for
Augusta Drive (Gamradt)
3. Resolution 4957, Confirming the Appointment of Police Officers (Crawford)
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06:02:37 PM (00:05:50) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt discussed the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:03:25 PM (00:06:38) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:03:45 PM (00:06:58) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-3 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
G. 06:04:01 PM (00:07:14) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
H. 06:04:45 PM (00:07:58) Action Items
1. 06:04:49 PM (00:08:02) Continue the Public Hearing on the Rainbow Creek Annexation and
Zone Map Amendment from September 17, 2018 to October 8, 2018, Application 18240
(Garber)
06:05:17 PM (00:08:30) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:05:43 PM (00:08:56) Motion and Vote to hereby continue the public hearing on application 18240,
Rainbow Creek Annexation and Zone Map Amendment, from September 17, 2018 to October 8, 2018.
The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
2. 06:06:12 PM (00:09:25) Maple Terrace Zone Map Amendment Rezoning .67 Gross Acres /
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29,210 Square Feet from R-1, Residential Low Density, to R-O, Residential Office, as allowed
by Section 38.260.100 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, Application 18217 (Jadin)
06:06:48 PM (00:10:01) Staff Presentation
Planner Addi Jadin entered her staff report into the record, and discussed the application to change the
zoning of Maple Terrance to R-O, Residential – Office District. She discussed the intent of R-O zoning,
and the residential Growth Policy designation. She discussed the current land use, and the zoning
criteria of evaluation. Interim Public Works Director Shawn Kohtz discussed the existing volume to
capacity ratios for traffic and existing levels of service. Ms. Jadin discussed compatibility and impacts on
adjacent properties, public notice and public comment received. The protest threshold has been met
and a 2/3 vote is required. The Development Review Committee and Zoning Commission recommend
approval.
06:17:57 PM (00:21:10) Questions of Staff
Mayor Andrus asked the City Attorney to clarify the role of covenants in relation to the City
Commission. CA Sullivan clarified the City is not a party to the covenant and that the City Commission
not rely on the incompatibility with the covenants to decide on this request.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the perception of compatibility of R-O zoning based on adjacency. He
asked about the difference of land use in this and the surrounding property. He asked what “scope”
refers to in the staff report. He asked if service and transportation options were available in close
proximity. He asked about roof height limits and transition zoning. He asked how this meets the Growth
Policy requirement of a variety of housing types. He asked if residential zoning has to compatible across
all residential districts.
DM Mehl asked about the setback requirements and access points.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if the application met all of the criteria A-C, and then further about the remaining
criteria.
Mayor Andrus asked how long the properties have been zoned R-1.
06:40:44 PM (00:43:57) Applicant Presentation
Charles Parks has owned the lot for 27 years, and discussed past rezoning and covenants. He stated
there are no definite plans for the development of the lots. Bobby Smith, the other applicant, is also a
long-time owner of a number of the lots. He discussed the Growth Policy’s application to the area. He
also discussed access to the subdivision. He stated they are interested in density and infill in the area, as
well as affordable housing.
06:49:18 PM (00:52:31) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:49:35 PM (00:52:48) Beth Deshazo, Public Comment
Ms. DeShayzo has lived in the area for 45 years, and discussed concern for the rezoning of Maple
Terrace, specific to public safety.
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06:52:57 PM (00:56:10) Judy Locker, Public Comment
Ms. Locker and her husband strongly protest the zone map amendment, as they bought the property
assuming it would stay that zoning. She discussed market listings of the lots.
06:57:00 PM (01:00:13) Mary Dell Joyner, Public Comment
Ms. Joyner protests the proposed zone map amendment since it conflicts with the covenants and hurts
their property rights. She discussed property values and traffic safety. She also stated this is illegal spot
zoning.
07:00:16 PM (01:03:29) Bob Locker, Public Comment
Mr. Locker stated he felt misled when they were sold their lots that the adjacent zoning wouldn’t be
changing.
07:01:41 PM (01:04:54) Beth Kennedy, Public Comment
Ms. Kennedy stated she bought her house before 19th dramatically changed the neighborhood, specific
to traffic concerns.
07:03:22 PM (01:06:35) Staff Clarifications
Interim Public Works Director Kohtz discussed when traffic studies are required. He discussed the new
high school will help alleviate traffic demand at this location.
07:05:08 PM (01:08:21) Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials, public comment, the Zoning Commission recommendation, and all information presented, I
hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 18217 and move to recommend
approval of the Maple Terrace zone map amendment, with contingencies required to complete the
application processing.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:05:38 PM (01:08:51) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham discussed the difficulties of change in the city. He discussed basing the decision on the
Growth Policy, Unified Development Code, and land use map, not on potential traffic or covenants. He
discussed affordable housing and the need for more density. He supports the motion and adopts the
findings in the staff report.
Cr. Krauss stated a change in zoning has a much higher hill to climb than a controversial, large
development, as in theory, zoning changes are a big issue. He discussed infill and access challenges. He
adopted the findings of the staff report, but did express access concerns for future site plan applications.
He stated the conditions of the site have changed over time, it’s well-suited for infill, it’s not spot zoning,
and he will support the zoning change. He stated zoning can’t be used to prohibit development.
DM Mehl discussed the robust site plan review process for future developments. He does support this in
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light of the Growth Policy. He stated that traffic isn’t yet at capacity and this is a prime location, and that
this change is completely appropriate.
Cr. Pomeroy discussed the criteria this application meets, and she supports the motion.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion, and stated this meets the criteria in the Growth Policy. She told the
attending public that this Commission is looking at what’s best for the entire community. She is hopeful
the upcoming development will be positive. She noted the Commission is looking to development infill,
and more herrings like this will come up.
Cr. Krauss recognized the protest was sufficient.
07:29:15 PM (01:32:28) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report,
application materials, public comment, the Zoning Commission recommendation, and all information
presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 18217 and move to
recommend approval of the Maple Terrace zone map amendment, with contingencies required to
complete the application processing. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
07:29:27 PM (01:32:40) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the Commission into recess until 7:35 PM.
07:35:40 PM (01:38:53) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 7:35 PM.
3. 07:35:46 PM (01:38:59) Ordinance 2009 Provisional Adoption, the Tschache Lane Zone Map
Amendment Rezoning 3.403 Acres from R-3, Residential Medium Density District, to R-4,
Residential High Density District, Application 14321 (Rogers)
07:36:10 PM (01:39:23) Staff Presentation
Senior Planner Tom Rogers stated the original public hearing was held on December 4, 2014.
07:37:30 PM (01:40:43) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked about the time limit on zoning approvals. CA Sullivan clarified this is not a new public
hearing, but a vote on the implementing ordinance.
Cr. Cunningham asked if this is subject to the new or old UDC.
Mayor Andrus asked if there will be others coming before the Commission with this much of a time gap.
07:45:14 PM (01:48:27) Public Comment
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There was no public comment.
07:45:24 PM (01:48:37) Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2009, the Tschache Lane Zone Map
Amendment Rezoning 3.403 Acres from R-3, Residential Medium Density District, to R-4, Residential
High Density District.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:45:40 PM (01:48:53) Discussion
DM Mehl supports this since the UDC didn’t significantly change R-3 and R-4.
Cr. Pomeroy stated this supports higher density housing and supports the motion.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion as well.
07:46:52 PM (01:50:05) Vote on the Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2009, the Tschache Lane
Zone Map Amendment Rezoning 3.403 Acres from R-3, Residential Medium Density District, to R-4,
Residential High Density District. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
4. 07:47:02 PM (01:50:15) Ordinance 2010 Provisional Adoption, Expanding the Boundaries of
the Montana State University (MSU) Residential Parking Permit District (Winn)
07:47:28 PM (01:50:41) Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn gave background on residential parking districts. He stated the City
has received requests in support of this change.
07:49:30 PM (01:52:43) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked if a majority of residents in the area have to submit comments in favor, and whether
the Parking Commission recommended this as well. He asked if the map is correct in excluding a piece of
South 15th.
Cr. Pomeroy asked why certain areas were excluded.
07:55:33 PM (01:58:46) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
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07:55:45 PM (01:58:58) Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2010, expanding the boundaries of
the MSU Residential Parking Permit District to include the 900 block of South Grand Avenue, and
Alderson Street from South 14th Avenue to South 15th Avenue.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:56:02 PM (01:59:15) Discussion
DM Mehl stated these are in line with the current district.
Cr. Pomeroy stated this is reasonable.
Cr. Cunningham supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss recognized that the City Commission may be pushing an expansion on Willson Avenue.
Mayor Andrus supports this as part of the discussion with the Parking Commission acknowledges a
block by block solution is still not the best solution.
07:58:09 PM (02:01:22) Vote on the Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2010, expanding the
boundaries of the MSU Residential Parking Permit District to include the 900 block of South Grand
Avenue, and Alderson Street from South 14th Avenue to South 15th Avenue. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
5. 07:58:19 PM (02:01:32) Appointment(s) to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB)
(Sweeney)
07:58:24 PM (02:01:37) Motion and Vote to appoint [to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board]
Steve Schnee to the City Resident position with a term ending December 31, 2020, and Benjamin
Thomas to the County Representative position with a term ending December 31, 2020. The motion
passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
I. 07:58:53 PM (02:02:06) FYI/Discussion
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There was no FYI.
J. 07:59:07 PM (02:02:19) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 7:59 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, September 24, 2018
VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING IS AVAILABLE UPON CALL BACK TO ORDER FOR THE REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 PM.
A. Call to Order – 3:00 PM – Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Andrus called the meeting to order at 3:01 PM.
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Present
Staff Present: Community Development Director (CDD) Marty Matsen, Policy and Planning Manager
(PPM) Chris Saunders, Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn, City Clerk Robin Crough
B. 03:13:00 PM Affordable Housing Bus Tour
An HRDC Streamline bus departed City Hall with the commission, staff, and approximately 20
community organization members and the public. CDD Matsen introduced the tour and discussed
the process for creating affordable housing in the Lakes at Valley West, and the placement of eight
families in said homes.
03:30:00 PM Lakes at Valley West Tour
Joe Estrom with Kilday-Stratton walked the group through a Lakes at Valley West home.
03:40:00 PM West Edge Condominiums (drive-by)
Tracy Menuez with HRDC discussed the West Edge Condominiums and their purchase/payment
assistance.
03:51:00 PM West Babcock Apartments / Humble Homes
Tracy Menuez discussed West Babcock Apartments and Headstart Center, developed as a
Community Land Trust. The group stepped out to tour the Humble Homes on Beall Street.
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04:06:00 PM Stoneridge Apartments (drive-by)
Tracy Menuez discussed the Stoneridge Apartments and how low income housing tax credits were
used.
04:10:00 PM Baxter Apartments (drive-by)
CDD Matsen discussed the apartments of an example of a unit almost at the end of the requirement
to maintain affordability.
04:15:00 PM Willow Springs (drive-by)
Tracy Menuez discussed the future construction of 24 townhomes to be in a community land trust.
04:18:00 PM Habitat for Humanity Homes (drive-by)
Dave Magistrelli with Habitat for Humanity noted the homes cost approximately $130,000 to build,
and that mortgages are at 30% of gross income.
04:25:00 PM Larkspur Apartments (drive-by)
CDD Matsen discussed the construction of 136 units, including use of $200,000 of the City’s
workforce housing fund. Tracy Menuez noted the development is in a qualified census tract.
04:31:00 PM Aspen Meadows (drive-by)
Tracy Menuez noted this example is of an “aged out” project.
04:34:00 PM MSU ADU Project Home – 416 Short Street (drive-by)
CDD Matsen discussed the MSU student project and showed one of the project properties.
04:45:00 PM MSU ADU Project Home – 313 Grand Avenue (drive-by)
CDD Matsen discussed the property as an example of how to fit an ADU into the Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay District (NCOD).
C. 05:00:00 PM Commission in Recess – 5:00 PM
Mayor Andrus called the commission into recess until 6:00 PM.
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Present
Staff Present at Dais: Assistant City Manager (ACM) Chuck Winn, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan,
Deputy City Clerk Brenda Sweeney
D. 06:00:00 PM (00:03:02) Call Back to Order – 6:00 PM – Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North
Rouse
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Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 6:00 PM.
E. 06:00:04 PM (00:03:06) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
F. 06:00:52 PM (00:03:54) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
G. 06:00:58 PM (00:04:00) FYI
• Mayor Andrus talked about an event on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 25-26, 2018
sponsored by HRDC, which is a transportation workshop at the Sonic Temple.
• Mayor Andrus talked about an event on Wednesday evening, September 25, 2018, which is a
casual conversation regarding the Bozeman Public Safety Facility, at Map Brewing.
• Mayor Andrus talked about meetings for the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District to be
held October 1-3, 2018 at various locations throughout the City.
• Mayor Andrus talked about another town hall meeting regarding the Bozeman Public Safety
Facility October 3, 2108 at Fire Station 3 at 6:00 PM.
H. 06:02:22 PM (00:05:24) Commission Disclosures
• Cr. Pomeroy disclosed that she and her husband owned a property under SID 684, Resolution
4940.
I. 06:02:53 PM (00:05:55) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Accept the Midtown Urban Renewal District Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report (Fine)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Conditional Irrevocable Offer of Dedication with
Bozeman West Land Development Partners, LLC for Infrastructure Improvements for the
Bozeman West Apartments (Nielsen)
4. Resolution 4956, the Ziegler Annexation of Approximately 3.12 Acres at 703 Bridger Drive,
and Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Annexation Agreement and Utility Easement with
J. Ziegler, Application 17423 (Saunders)
5. Ordinance 2011 Provisional Adoption, the Ziegler Zone Map Amendment to Designate
Approximately 3.12 Acres as M-1, Light Manufacturing, Located at 703 Bridger Drive,
Application 17423 (Saunders)
06:02:54 PM (00:05:56) City Manager Overview
ACM Chuck Winn discussed the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:04:11 PM (00:07:13) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
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06:04:20 PM (00:07:22) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-5 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
J. 06:04:38 PM (00:07:40) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
K. 06:05:20 PM (00:08:22) Special Presentation
1. 06:05:26 PM (00:08:28) Police Department Annual Report (Crawford)
Police Chief Steve Crawford presented the Bozeman Police Department 2017 Annual Report
and departmental update in detail. He talked about culture service and crime trends that
occurred in 2017 as well as an overview of the department programs. He outlined current
projects and challenges faced by both the community and the department.
06:30:03 PM (00:33:05) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss pointed out that in the list of accomplishments, the Bozeman Police Department has
been in attendance with Veterans Service Providers and that they appreciate Bozeman’s
participation. He talked about the Human Trafficking Task Force relative to training hotel and motel
personnel on how to recognize that activity.
Cr. Cunningham asked how many sworn officer positions are allocated and how many have been
filled. He asked about the competition scope for recruits. He asked about moving officers from
traffic to patrol.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about Bozeman’s 2017 lower crime rate compared to other Montana cities. She
commented on community based police support. She talked about a partnership with other law
enforcement agencies and asked whether the Bozeman Public Safety Facility would make it more
difficult.
DM Mehl asked what year Chief Crawford joined the Police Department. He talked about growth in
the number of officers in the chief’s time. He asked how many more officers we could have on staff
to be on par with other communities according to studies shown.
Mayor Andrus asked about hiring relative to diversity, equity and inclusion and if he is seeing more
in regard to that or if there are things we can do better in Human Resources.
Cr. Krauss commented that he would like to see over-hiring in the Police Department due to those
occasional few new hires that quit the force.
L. 06:46:26 PM (00:49:28) Action Items
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1. 06:46:29 PM (00:49:31) Resolution 4929, Annual Assessment for the Business Improvement
District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) (Donald)
06:46:40 PM (00:49:42) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 4929 for the Business Improvement District
assessment, which is based on the assessed taxable value. She explained the work plan was presented
during budget time, and there has been no public comment.
06:47:08 PM (00:50:10) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked if the rates are an increase from the prior year.
06:47:32 PM (00:50:34) Public Comment
There was no public comment
06:47:41 PM (00:50:43) Motion to adopt Resolution 4929, Annual Assessment for the Business
Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2019.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
06:47:59 PM (00:51:01) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4929, Annual Assessment for the
Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2019. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
2. 06:48:42 PM (00:51:44) Resolution 4930, Annual Assessment for the Tourism Business
Improvement District (TBID) for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) (Donald)
06:48:54 PM (00:51:56) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 4930 for the Tourism Business Improvement
District. She explained the work plan was presented during budget time, and there has been no public
comment.
06:49:21 PM (00:52:23) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked how the $1M was spent.
DM Mehl asked for confirmation of the process of the approval plan for the district budget.
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06:50:43 PM (00:53:45) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:50:55 PM (00:53:57) Motion to adopt Resolution 4930, Annual Assessment for the Tourism Business
Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2019.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
06:51:07 PM (00:54:09) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham is in support of the work plan and assessment.
Cr. Krauss commented this is more or less a voluntary tax the tourism board took on themselves. He
mentioned using a small amount of money to start conducting education on human trafficking and
suggests this for next year’s work plan.
Mayor Andrus is the liaison to the TBID and agreed with Cr. Krauss but has other thoughts about how
we might use some of that money as well.
06:53:53 PM (00:56:55) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4930, Annual Assessment for the
Tourism Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2019. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
3. 06:54:09 PM (00:57:11) Resolution 4931, Levying and Assessing Annual Maintenance and
Electrical Current Costs for Special Improvement Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19)
(Donald)
06:54:24 PM (00:57:26) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 4931, which is for the cost for the previous year’s
power bills and the scheduled system maintenance within the lighting districts. She stated no public
comment has been received.
06:54:42 PM (00:57:44) Questions of Staff
There were no questions of staff.
06:55:04 PM (00:58:06) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
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06:55:11 PM (00:58:13) Motion to adopt Resolution 4931, Levying and Assessing Annual Maintenance
and Electrical Current Costs for Special Improvement Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2019.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:55:29 PM (00:58:31) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated this is how it’s done, and maybe someday we will look at how we do it and whether
there are changes to be made.
DM Mehl will support the motion but asked that the finance director and treasurer report back in the
future if there are better ways to bill and how other communities do it as well.
Mayor Andrus commented on the idea that another Montana city asked NorthWestern Energy to
provide a financial analysis and inventory for an ongoing management plan to demonstrate the value
and services received. She suggested we look at this in the future.
06:57:38 PM (01:00:40) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4931, Levying and Assessing Annual
Maintenance and Electrical Current Costs for Special Improvement Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year
2019. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
4. 06:57:51 PM (01:00:53) Resolution 4940, Levying a Special Assessment for Special
Improvement District (SID) Numbers 683, 684, 713, 718, and 732 (Donald)
06:58:07 PM (01:01:09) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 4940, which are assessments memorializing
existing levies and are not new assessments for these special improvement districts. She stated no
public comment has been received.
06:58:25 PM (01:01:27) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked about public notice.
06:58:40 PM (01:01:42) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:58:57 PM (01:01:59) Motion to adopt Resolution 4940, levying a special assessment upon benefited
properties within Special Improvement District numbers 683, 684, 713, 718, and 732.
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Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
06:59:16 PM (01:02:18) Discussion
DM Mehl supports the motion out of abundance of caution.
Cr. Cunningham was glad to see proper notice was given and code was properly followed.
Cr. Krauss thinks we’ve taken some of the burden off of the individual tax payers by spreading out the
assessment.
07:01:44 PM (01:04:46) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4940, levying a special assessment
upon benefited properties within Special Improvement District numbers 683, 684, 713, 718, and 732.
The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
5. 07:01:55 PM (01:04:57) Appointment to the Board of Ethics (Sweeney)
07:02:07 PM (01:05:09) Motion to appoint Carson Taylor to the Board of Ethics with a term ending July
31, 2020.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:02:14 PM (01:05:16) Vote on the Motion to appoint Carson Taylor to the Board of Ethics with a
term ending July 31, 2020. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
M. 07:02:27 PM (01:05:29) FYI/Discussion
• DM Mehl talked about questions from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board with regard to
cash-in-lieu for parks in the B-3 area. He will be talking to staff about that process.
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• Cr. Krauss will be gone November 5th.
• Cr. Krauss noted it is the Bozeman Police Department’s 135th anniversary this year.
N. 07:04:11 PM (01:07:13) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 7:04 PM.
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