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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, November 19,2018
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,Assistant City Attorney(ACA) Karen
Stambaugh, Deputy City Clerk Brenda Sweeney
A. 05:59:56 PM (00:01:42)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. 06:00:07 PM (00:01:53) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:57 PM (00:02:43)Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:01:02 PM (00:02:48) FYI
• Mayor Andrus publicly thanked the community for their support of the public safety facility
bond as well as staff who made a great effort to educate the community.
• Cr. Cunningham announced that at a recent Bozeman Public Library Board of Trustees meeting,
Director Gregory was directed to explore with the city the possibility of moving to a fine-free
model for late book returns.
• Cr. Cunningham talked about the possibility of directing the City Manager to have the City Legal
Department come back to the commission with a proposed resolution banning mobile billboards
in the city limits.
E. 06:04:21 PM (00:06:07)Commission Disclosures
There were no commission disclosures.
F. 06:04:33 PM (00:06:19)Consent
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1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres) 1 'Co
2. Approve the Depository Bonds and Pledged Securities as of September 30, 2018 (Clark)27 a
3. Approve the Final Plat for Flanders Mill — Phase 6 Subdivision and Authorize the Director of
Public Works to Sign the Same on behalf of the City of Bozeman,the Director of Community
Development to Sign the Improvements Agreements,and Authorize the City Manager to Sign
the Perpetual Access Easement and Water Adequacy Agreement with Flanders Mill, LLC,
Application 18324(Quasi-Judicial) (Saunders)"! a
4. Adopt the Fire Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2020-2024
(Donald) 7 a
5. Adopt the Street and Curb Reconstruction Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal
Years 2020-2024(Donald), a
6. Adopt the Street Maintenance Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2020-
2024(Donald)7 a
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Access Easement with HNA Land Co LLC for
Construction of a 25 Foot Wide Multi-Use Path for the Buffalo Wild Wings Project (Nielsen)
" a
8. Resolution 4976,Authorizing Change Order Number 2 with Knife River-Belgrade for the East
Tamarack Street Reconstruction Project(Murray) a
9. Resolution 4961, Authorizing Change Order Number 3 with Montana Civil Contractors, Inc.
for the 5.3 Million Gallon (MG) Water Storage Tank Project(Murray), a
10. Resolution 4970, Intent to Create Special Improvement Lighting District Number 749 for the
West Winds SW Subdivision (Clark) 4z
11. Resolution 4978, Intent to Consider a Growth Policy Amendment to Amend Figure 3-1 of the
Bozeman Community Plan, the Future Land Use Map from Present Rural and Residential to
Residential Emphasis Mixed Use and Community Commercial Mixed Use on 160 Acres
Northwest of the Intersection of Cottonwood and Oak,Application 18450(Garber), a
12. Ordinance 2015 Provisional Adoption,16th and Olive Zone Map Amendment Designating 0.59
Acres as R-5, Residential Mixed-Use High Density, Located at 1608 West Olive Street and 215
South 16th Avenue,Application 18323 (Garber) a
06:04:34 PM (00:06:20) City Manager Overview
CM Surrat discussed the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:05:27 PM (00:07:13) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:05:39 PM (00:07:25)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-12 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
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Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 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
G. 06:05:57 PM (00:07:43) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
H. 06:06:41 PM (00:08:27) Mayoral Proclamation
1. Proclamation to Recognize Small Business Saturday 4:3
Mayor Andrus read a proclamation recognizing Small Businesses Saturday as November 24,
2018.
1. 06:09:10 PM (00:10:56)Action Items
1. 06:09:13 PM (00:10:59) Resolution 4972,Stating Conditions Necessary for the City
Commission to Consider Annexation of Property Located within the Riverside Water and
Sewer District(Winn) °a
06:09:25 PM (00:11:11)Staff Update
CM Surratt stated she has been talking with the applicant in the neighborhood for this item, and there
will be additional discussions to be held which will take place tomorrow. City staff will meet with their
homeowner's association regarding expectations of the annexation. CM Surratt is requesting
continuance to December 3, 2018 for this agenda item.Staff will bring this document back as well as a
presentation from ACM Chuck Winn along with the applicants.
06:11:11 PM (00:12:57) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:11:21 PM (00:13:07)Motion to continue Action Item 1., Resolution 4972, until December 3,2018.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
06:11:40 PM (00:13:26) Vote on the Motion to continue Action Item 1., Resolution 4972, until
December 3,2018. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
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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
2. 06:11:55 PM (00:13:41) Resolution 4963, Creation of Special Improvement Lighting District
Number 748 for the Montana State University(MSU) Innovation Campus (Donald)07 a
06:12:11 PM (00:13:57)Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented SILD 748 for the MSU Innovation Campus.She talked about the
fixtures to be installed, reviewed a map of the proposed district and the lighting assessment amount.She
pointed out there were no written protests or public comment received.
06:13:26 PM (00:15:12) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:13:36 PM (00:15:22)Motion to adopt Resolution 4963, Creation of Special Improvement Lighting
District Number 748 for the MSU Innovation Campus.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho PomeroV: 2nd
06:13:51 PM (00:15:37) Discussion
There was no discussion.
06:14:00 PM (00:15:46) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4963, Creation of Special
Improvement Lighting District Number 748 for the MSU Innovation Campus. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Manor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
3. 06:14:12 PM (00:15:58)Arterial and Collector District Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
for Fiscal Years 2020-2024(Donald) 1 a
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06:14:35 PM (00:16:21)Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented the Arterial and Collector District Fund CIP for FY 2020-2024.
She reviewed the large financial summary,the arterial and collector funding and project summary.Interim
Public Works Director Shawn Kohtz and Finance Director Donald answered questions of the commission.
06:17:19 PM (00:19:05)Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked if there is a plan for the street improvement at Baxter and 19th.
DM Mehl asked Finance Director Donald why the payback revenue ends in 2023. He asked if there is a
reason gas tax revenue will stay flat.
Cr. Cunningham talked about College Street from 8th to 111h and beyond and asked about ongoing
dialogue with MSU for improvements. He asked about 11`h to 191h improvement on Babcock. He asked
when the Church/Sourdough intersection will be prioritized.
Cr. Krauss asked about the $3.5M in projects which were not completed this year. He asked if the city
coordinates right-of-way acquisitions with the CIP. He talked about safety concerns regarding Babcock.
Mayor Andrus asked about Story Mill from Bridger to Griffin Drive and how the cost for improvements is
split.She asked about the cost of design and construction for Kagy,Willson and 19th.She asked if it is safe
to assume that if a project was on the transportation plan for 2018 or 2019 it would have come off the
CIP.She requested a running list of completed projects over the last five years.
Cr. Krauss raised a question about taking a breath and moving projects to 2021 in order to complete all
the projects for 2018 and 2019. He talked about getting too far ahead of ourselves with that list.
CM Surratt talked about obtaining the best construction bid prices.
Mayor Andrus asked about Baxter and Davis which is an FY19 project.
Cr. Cunningham asked about Kagy from Willson to Durston and talked about his recollection of a tunnel
going under Kagy. He asked about MSU's capital campaign relative to communicating with MSU and the
MSU Foundation about a partnership as well as fundraising and naming opportunities which would
alleviate construction costs for the city.
CM Surratt talked about the great existing partnership with MSU, and this request would be from the
Commission.
06:41:57 PM (00:43:43) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:42:09 PM (00:43:55)Motion to adopt the Arterial and Collector District Fund Capital Improvement
Plan(CIP)for Fiscal Years 2020-2024.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:42:26 PM (00:44:12) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy thanked staff. She will support the motion.
DM Mehl will approve the motion. He clarified for the public that the commission votes on these twice
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per year. He echoed the request for a list of projects. He pointed out the bike lanes which will be added.
He talked about his recollection of the MSU and Kagy project and MSU's lack of commitment for financial
participation.
Cr. Cunningham commented that the Kagy and Church/Sourdough project should be moved up a bit for
safety reasons. He talked about the possibility of bidding things together to get the attention of
contractors.
Cr. Krauss looks at infill first and thinks it's important to fix Babcock between 19th and 11th. He talked
about the list of unfinished projects and not over-promising and under-delivering.
CM Surratt thanked the commission for recognizing the work of the engineers, Public Works Department
and Finance Department and commented that staff will prioritize the work as funding comes through.
Mayor Andrus expressed appreciation for the GIS maps.
07:01:07 PM (01:02:53) Vote on the Motion to adopt the Arterial and Collector District Fund Capital
Improvement Plan(CIP)for Fiscal Years 2020-2024. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 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. 07:01:19 PM (01:03:05)Street Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)for Fiscal
Years 2020-2024(Donald)^ a
07:01:30 PM (01:03:16)Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented the Street Impact Fee Fund CIP for FY 2020-2024.She reviewed
the financial summary and explained the Impact Fee Advisory Committee recommended changes. She
reviewed the Street Impact Fee Project Summary.
07:04:19 PM (01:06:05)Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the project summary and the negative fund balance.
07:05:49 PM (01:07:35) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:05:58 PM (01:07:44)Motion to adopt the Street Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)
for Fiscal Years 2020-2024.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
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Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:2nd
07:06:18 PM (01:08:04) Discussion
DM Mehl commented these plans are co-joined on purpose. He repeated the request for a list of projects
and commented on spending$10M in the coming fiscal year on improvement projects.
Cr. Cunningham noted the request to move the Fowler Design up to FY 2020 was something that the
Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) has been talking about in their proceedings.
Cr. Krauss commented that as we consider the impact of projects and growth we need to have robust
conversations with our partners about how to deal with peripheral growth and their contributions.
Cr. Pomeroy thanked staff and is glad we have a time cushion for finances. She will support the motion.
Mayor Andrus will support the motion.
07:10:31 PM (01:12:17) Vote on the Motion to adopt the Street Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement
Plan(CIP)for Fiscal Years 2020-2024. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 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
5. 07:10:44 PM (01:12:30)Ordinance 2012 Provisional Adoption,Affordable Housing
Ordinance Zone Text Amendment,Zone Text Amendments Initiated by the City Commission
at Request of the Affordable Housing Program Manager and the Community Affordable
Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB)to Amend Certain Sections of the Affordable Housing
Ordinance 1978 and Codified as Division 38.380,Application 18484(Matsen)
07:11:17 PM (01:13:03)Staff Presentation
Community Development Director Marty Matsen presented Ordinance 2012, which is a zone text
amendment and update to Section 38.830 of the Unified Development Code (UDC). He entered the staff
report and associated materials into the record. Mr. Matsen reviewed the history of the ordinance as well
as each section which included updated definitions.The commission asked questions after each section
was presented.
07:16:44 PM (01:18:30)Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham commented on Section 1 of Ordinance 2012 relative to "buyer households" and
"affordable to buyer" language and stated that it should always read "buyer household"for consistency.
DM Mehl asked about Section 2 and the definition of setting a price affordable to buyers relative to pricing
versus eligibility. He asked about fiscal impact relative to changing household occupancy assumptions.
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Cr. Pomeroy asked about feasibility of timing for expedited review for affordable housing.She asked if all
staff is cross-trained to conduct plan reviews.
Cr. Cunningham asked about reduction of the parkland requirement and whether it is anticipated that
the majority of affordable housing plans will come in the context of a larger development. He asked if this
is a short term fix.
DM Mehl asked about incentives to procedural adjustments and subsidies. He asked about discussions
with builders to find out if there were any incentives they would like added.
DM Mehl asked about the difference in criteria for lower priced homes versus moderate priced homes in
Part 6.
Cr. Cunningham asked whether Mr. Matsen is willing to accept the responsibility of determining the
amount of non-cash subsidy according to the language in Part 6. C. of the ordinance.
DM Mehl asked how the appraisal appeal will work relative to fair market value.
07:58:33 PM (02:00:19)Staff Summary
Mr. Matsen stated the proposed Ordinance 2012 meets the requirements of the zoning criteria and
growth policy. He pointed out the changes presented tonight were also presented to the joint Zoning
Commission and Planning Board on October 16, 2018. He stated the Planning Board, Zoning Commission
and staff recommend approval of the ordinance. He noted two public comments were received.
07:59:36 PM (02:01:22) Question of Staff
Cr. Cunningham pointed out Appendix A references a specific change to the ordinance. He wanted to
propose an amendment and wondered how to do that.
DM Mehl stated his understanding of a summary relative to procedural adjustments and subsidies for
public clarity. He asked what the impact would be in terms of incentives if this were adopted.
Cr. Pomeroy asked how many affordable housing units have been provided so far. She talked about
needing more units and plans for them.
Mayor Andrus asked whether the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) had a
discussion about this amendment.
08:10:38 PM (02:12:24) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
08:10:48 PM (02:12:34)Greg Stratton, Public Comment
Mr. Stratton, a local developer/builder and member of the Community Affordable Housing Advisory
Board (CAHAB), disclosed that he has a financial interest in this issue. He talked about a public comment
he provided in writing. He talked about a lack of interest in affordable housing on the building side and
subsequent low volume. He talked about the AMI percentages.
08:14:40 PM (02:16:26)Patrick Eibs,Public Comment
Mr. Eibs, owner of Higher Standard Homes, talked about building plans provided to him by Mr. Stratton
for a four-plex project possibly as part of the affordable housing program. He talked about his willingness
to produce more of these units and make it work for the community.
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08:16:27 PM (02:18:13)Kevin Thane Public Comment
Mr.Thane is the current chair of the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB)and talked
about the board's support of this proposal. He talked about what the text amendment change does
relative to builders being able to build these houses. He talked about other opportunities for income
into the affordable housing fund.
08:18:41 PM (02:20:27)Motion that having reviewed and considered the project materials,public
comment,Zoning Commission/Planning Board recommendations, and all the information presented,I
hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for project 18484 and move to provisionally
adopt Ordinance 2012, the Affordable Housing Ordinance zone text amendment.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:19:12 PM (02:20:58) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham gave context to this being a stop gap or short term fix to the affordable housing section
of the Unified Development Code (UDC). He talked about the inconsistencies found in the ordinance and
this review process encompassing input from the development community, Community Affordable
Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) and staff.
Cr. Pomeroy hopes these changes encourage the developers and home builders to provide affordable
housing.
08:23:25 PM (02:25:11)Amendment to the Motion to adopt an amendment that would provide
incentives currently available for homes priced at 70%of Area Median►ncome to homes priced at 80%
of Area Median Income.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
08:23:51 PM (02:25:37) Discussion
DM Mehl expressed his interest in moving forward with this approach and taking the fiscal risk to have
more success. He talked about making builders more aware of this program.
Cr. Krauss believes it is more important to concentrate on rentals with our work force housing levy. He
would like to see if we can incentivize a few more affordable houses to be built.
Cr.Cunningham talked about the results because of the ordinance relative to cash-in-lieu funds going into
affordable housing. He stated this is another tool to be successful and get these units on the ground.
Mayor Andrus will support the amendment and stated getting more homes built is the ultimate goal.
08:33:25 PM (02:35:11) Vote on the Amendment to adopt an amendment that would provide
incentives currently available for homes priced at 70%of Area Median Income to homes priced at 80%
of Area Median Income. The motion passed 5-0.
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Deputy MaVor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho PomeroV:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:33:49 PM (02:35:35) Vote on the Amended Motion that having reviewed and considered the project
materials,public comment,Zoning Commission/Planning Board recommendations, and all the
information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for project 18484 and
move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2012, the Affordable Housing Ordinance zone text amendment
that would provide incentives currently available for homes priced at 70%of Area Median Income to
homes priced at 80%of Area Median Income. The motion passed 4-1.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 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
J. 08:34:06 PM (02:35:52) FYI/Discussion
• DM Mehl reviewed calendar items for the public. He announced the joint meeting of the Zoning
Commission and Planning Board tomorrow night at 7:00 PM in the Commission Room to talk about
the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) and Community Plan update. He
mentioned a community meeting at the library on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 7:00 PM to talk
about the Community Plan.
K. 08:35:20 PM (02:37:06)Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 8:35 PM.
Cynthia L.Andrus
Mayor
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