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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-08 Minutes, City Commission . , ... Page 1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONT ANA May 8, 2006 ***************************** The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Community Room, Gallatin County Courthousc, 311 West Main Street, on Monday, May 8, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Jeff Krauss, Cr. Sean Becker, Cr. Jeff Rupp, Cr. Steve Kirchhoff, Cr. Kaaren Jacobson, City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City Manager Ron Brey, Director of Public Service Debbie ArkeIl, Planning Director Andy Epple, Assistant City Attorney Tim Cooper, City Engineer Rick Hixson, and Acting City Clerk Dcvin Harbour. Pledsze of Alleeiance and Moment of Silence The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Consent Items City Manager Kukulski presented to the Commission the following Consent Items. 1. Approve Final Plat for Oak Springs Subdivision, Phase II 2. Claims It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp, that the Commission approve the Consent Items as listed above. The motion carried. Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Kirchhoff, Jacobson, and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. Public comment Dave Cook, 701 S. 7th A venue, requested that the Commission review the Burke Park issue separate from the Dog Subcommittee recommendations that were presented last week, to allow MSU researchers to determine if any damage has in fact been done to the park. 05-08-2006 : Page 2 ,.. Vicky Jones, 875 Dome Road, asked the Commission to look closer at crosswalks and streetlights in regards to safety to pedestrians. Ms. Arkell noted this week the equipment was being prepared to paint crosswalks and they were going to start at Broadway and move west. She noted the white paint has fluorescent material in it. She also noted that when Main Street is redone, all intersections will be treated, maybe with brick, but this will be part of the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) project. Mayor Krauss noted that there will be a light at Church and an illuminer. He also noted There will be a signal at Church and Main with that project. Ms. Arkell noted that MDT doesn't like countdown timers because cars tend to watch them and anticipate them. Cr. Rupp noted that the downtown people have been looking forward to the countdown timers and wants to go forward with this. Cr. Kirchhoff wanted to separate the discussion regarding Burke Park from the recommendations from the Dog Subcommittee. Cr. Rupp noted he wanted to look at it all at one time. Mayor Krauss suggested maybe we could defer the whole issue. Mr. Cook responded that the problem is that Snowfill was never considered as a substitute to Burke Park. He added that the subcommittee didn't consider the overuse of Burke Park when they recommended the use of Snowfill. He added that we really we don't know what the situation in Burke Park is. He asked to be allowed to have a study conducted to see if there is damage and point out where the damage is coming from. He closed by commenting that this issue will cloud over the subcommittee's work. Cr. Jacobson noted we should separate them because it may take months to do the study. After the subcommittee has spent eight months it would not be respectful to delay for an indeterminate amount of time. Cr. Kirchhoff suggested that the public testimony heard tonight didn't have anything to do with the discussion that was taking place regarding the agenda item, and also suggested that we talk about the report only. Work Session 1. WWTP Facilities Plan 05-08-2006 ~ .... Page 3 Bob Murray noted they have been working to updatc all three facilities plans, and the consultant is here tonight to give a presentation. He stated that this will then be brought back in two weeks for public hearing Commission decision. James Nichelson, consultant, presented the facilities plan. City Manager Kukulski noted that this probably anticipates about $SO million in expenditures of the ncxt 20 years. James Nichelson noted they have been working on this for about the last two years. Tonight we're going to go over a summary of the plan and the findings. Amanda McInnis, consultant, discussed the discharge regulations and the current and proposed discharge for the new plant. Bob Morrison, consultant, discussed the phasing of the construction. Break Mayor Krauss declared a break from 7:29 - 7:37 p.m. Work Session 1. WWTP Facilities Plan (continued) The following people spoke at the work session: Joe Bedcowski, President of Montana River Action Following lengthy Commission questions and discussion, the CIP plan will be brought back in two weeks for public hearing and vote. 2. Solid Waste Update Director of Public Service Debbie Arkell introduced Steve Johnson, the new Solid Waste Superintendent, and gave an update of the Solid Waste Division. She also noted that the City Attorney thinks it will take about three more months to complete joining the solid waste district. 3. 2020 Plan review update Planning Director Andy Epple presented the possible methods the Commission can choose regarding the mandatory 2020 Plan update. He noted that staff recommends Options 2 and 7, which would cost about $165,000. 05-0S-2oo6 --- . . Page 4 ,. Mayor Krauss indicated he concurs with the staff recommendation. Cr. Jacobson concurred with the staff recommendation, and with the use of a consultant. The rcst of the Commissioners also agreed with thc staff recommendation. 4. Old Library discussion regarding possible purchase by City The Commission indicated that they would like to keep the old library, and City Manager Kukulski reviewed the possible funding mechanisms. Financc Director Rosenberry noted the library construction fund is $3.2 million in the hole. She also noted that we will be loaning them this money if we do not purchase the building. She noted that our agreement makes us cover any negatives in that fund, and it was always known that the sale of the old library would need to happen. Suspension of Rules It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Jacobson, to suspend the rules pursuant to Rule m.A.2 of the Rules of Procedure. The motion carried. Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff, Jacobson, Becker, and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being Cr. Rupp. Work Session 4. Old Library discussion regarding possible purchase by City (continued) Following discussion, the Commission indicated it would favor the City Manager to take the funds from the solid waste fund. 5. MPPl update This agenda item was not discussed. 6. FYI/Discussion This agenda item was not discussed. Adiournment - 10:21 o.m. There being no Commissioner objections, Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting. 05-0S-2006 . '" Page 5 ~Lth~ .../"" Je e auss,lM'ayor ATTEST: /J II JtrJdvr Devin M. Harbour, Acting City Clerk Approved T. E _ - -, l~~~ Jv",e S; ;Wo b 05-0S-2006