HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-19 City Commission Packet Materials - MIN. March 2019 Minutes
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 March 4, March 11, and
March 25, 2019, Special Meeting Minutes from March 6, 2019,
Executive Session Minutes from December 10, 2018, and User Access to Linked Minutes
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2019
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Minutes
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Commission Minutes as submitted.
SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the combined City Commission minutes from March 4, March 6, March 11, and March 25, 2019 as submitted, and Executive Session minutes
from December 10, 2018 as previously distributed.
BACKGROUND: The December 10, 2018 Executive Session minutes were circulated for review
at a prior City Commission meeting.
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ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by Commission.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None. FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
Attachments: Draft Minutes (excluding Executive Session) Report Prepared on March 28, 2019
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, March 04, 2019
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, City Clerk
Robin Crough
A. 06:00:20 PM (00:04:06) 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. 06:00:27 PM (00:04:13) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:26 PM (00:05:12) Changes to the Agenda
Staff has requested to continue Action Item 4 to next week, Monday, March 11, 2019.
06:01:57 PM (00:05:43) Motion and Vote to [continue Action Item 4 to next week, Monday, March 11,
2019]. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 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
D. 06:02:22 PM (00:06:08) FYI
• Mayor Andrus addressed snow removal over the last few weeks.
• Cr. Krauss asked about public comment regarding Action Item 4.
• Tomorrow at 7:00 PM, the Planning Board will address the Downtown Plan update.
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• Cr. Cunningham noted the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Board will be postponed this
month.
E. 06:05:30 PM (00:09:16) Commission Disclosures
Cr. Cunningham disclosed that he is in a homeowner association affected by tonight’s action item 3.
F. 06:05:55 PM (00:09:41) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approve an On-Premises All Beverage Liquor License for PS3 Lounge of Bozeman, Montana to
Sell Liquor at 2515 Catamount Street, for Calendar Year 2019 (Portnell)
3. Approve an On-Premises All Beverage Liquor License for Devil's Toboggan Slide of Bozeman,
Montana to Sell Liquor at 113 East Oak Street Suite 2B, for Calendar Year 2019 (Portnell)
4. Approve an On-Premises Beer and Wine License for Seven Restaurant, LLC (Seven Sushi) of
Bozeman, Montana to Sell Beer and Wine at 113 East Oak Street Suite 1A, for Calendar Year
2019 (Portnell)
5. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the Nelson Meadows
Preliminary Plat, Application 18458 (Quasi-Judicial) (Rogers) MOVED TO ACTION ITEMS
6. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Amended Sketch Plan Materials for the Irrigation
Pump House to be Constructed at Burke Park for the Sunset Hills Cemetery and Lindley Park
Water Conservation Project (Ahlstrom)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award Central Excavation Inc. for Construction
of the Sunset Hills Cemetery and Lindley Park Water Conservation Project as well as the Final
Contract Documents Once Received (Ahlstrom)
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Final Project Acceptance with Gallatin County and
Motorola Solutions for the 800 MHz Radio System Upgrade, Phase 1 (Crawford)
9. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Missouri River
Drug Task Force for Renewal for Fiscal Year 2020 to Fiscal Year 2021 General Guidelines and
Operational Procedures to Address Drug-Related Crime (Crawford)
10. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Task Order Number 6 with Leland Consulting Group for
Economic Development Consulting on a Time and Materials Basis (Fine)
11. Resolution 4992, Calling a Public Hearing on Approving a Project in the Bozeman Midtown
Urban Renewal District as an Urban Renewal Project and Using Tax Increment Revenues or
Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Pay, Reimburse, or Finance Eligible Costs of Such a Project,
Known as Aspen Crossing (Fine)
12. Resolution 5026, Authorizing Change Order Number 3 with Knife River - Belgrade for the East
Tamarack Street Reconstruction Project (Murray)
13. Resolution 5027, Supporting Mountain Time Arts' Application for a National Endowment for
the Arts Grant (Surratt)
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06:06:02 PM (00:09:48) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:08:02 PM (00:11:48) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:08:07 PM (00:11:53) Ralph Zimmer, Public Comment
Mr. Zimmer, Chair of the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee, expressed concern that the Nelson
Meadows Findings of Fact addressed the pathway on the Frontage Road, with a minimum of 10 foot
width. He also expressed concern with the Prince Lane connection intersection improvements.
06:10:20 PM (00:14:06) Motion to approve Consent Items 1-13 as submitted, and endorsing the public
comment.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:10:40 PM (00:14:26) Discussion
CA Sullivan stated the conditions would be adopted as written with the motion as is.
06:11:21 PM (00:15:07) Amendment to the Motion to remove Consent Item 5 from the main motion.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:11:51 PM (00:15:37) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to remove Consent Item 5 from the
main motion. 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
06:12:27 PM (00:16:13) Vote on the Motion as Amended to approve Consent Items 1-4 and 6-13 as
submitted. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
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Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
G. 06:12:47 PM (00:16:33) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:13:33 PM (00:17:19) Brian Gallick, Public Comment
Mr. Gallick, representing Mr. Delaney, discussed development review application fees. He discussed
similar fees of comparable cities in Montana.
H. 06:16:28 PM (00:20:14) Special Presentation
1. 06:16:33 PM (00:20:19) Western Transportation Institute Pop-Up Traffic Calming Program
(Andreasen)
06:16:53 PM (00:20:39) Presentation
Neighborhoods Coordinator Tanya Andreasen introduced Dani Hess with the Western Transportation
Institute. Ms. Hess discussed an update of the pop-up traffic calming program.
06:31:45 PM (00:35:31) Questions of Presenter
Cr. Cunningham asked about signs and enforcement requests, and if these studies inform permanent
solutions. He asked about winter-centric solutions.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if there was additional city staff needed to support multimodal transportation.
Cr. Krauss asked about reducing volume on neighborhood streets, and effectiveness of a grid pattern.
DM Mehl asked if the small results were common in other cities as well.
Mayor Andrus asked about how projects were prioritized, and how they coordinate with other agencies.
I. 06:46:28 PM (00:50:14) Action Items
06:46:31 PM (00:50:17) Consent Item 5. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and
Order for the Nelson Meadows Preliminary Plat, Application 18458 (Quasi-Judicial) (Rogers)
06:47:05 PM (00:50:51) Staff Clarifications
Senior Planner Tom Rogers requested this get continued, as an incorrect version was presented to them.
06:48:28 PM (00:52:14) Motion to continue this item one week to March 11, [2019].
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Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
06:48:47 PM (00:52:33) Discussion
The Commission discussed that the new version will include the commission’s earlier adjustments.
06:50:20 PM (00:54:06) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:50:30 PM (00:54:16) Ralph Zimmer, Public Comment
Mr. Zimmer reiterated the 10 foot path concern as well as the Prince Lane intersection.
06:52:57 PM (00:56:43) Discussion
DM Mehl stated the hearing for this has already been conducted.
06:53:47 PM (00:57:33) Vote on the Motion to continue this item one week to March 11, [2019]. 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
1. 06:54:04 PM (00:57:50) Public Hearing on Protests for Special Improvement District (SID)
Number 750 and Adoption of Resolution 4984, Creating Special Improvement District (SID)
Number 750 for the Purpose of Undertaking Certain Local Improvements to North Tracy
Avenue between Peach Street and Villard Street and Financing the Costs Thereof (Gamradt)
06:54:33 PM (00:58:19) Staff Presentation
Project Engineer Kellen Gamradt presented a project overview, SID creation timeline, assessment, and
protests received.
06:58:07 PM (01:01:53) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked about protests and support, and the City’s share.
Cr. Cunningham asked about ADA compliance issues on the street.
Cr. Krauss asked about traffic counts and the street classification.
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07:02:42 PM (01:06:28) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:03:03 PM (01:06:49) Motion that after hearing all protests, and finding them to be insufficient
under law to bar further proceedings, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 4984, creating Special
Improvement District Number 750 for the purpose of financing local improvements to North Tracy
Avenue between Peach Street and Villard Street.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:03:23 PM (01:07:09) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed the process for identifying projects for improvements.
Cr. Cunningham discussed the condition of the street and the need for ADA compliance.
Cr. Pomeroy discussed the importance of maintaining infrastructure.
Cr. Krauss noted it has been a long time since this road has been rebuilt.
Mayor Andrus appreciates the process, and the ADA compliance.
07:09:19 PM (01:13:05) Vote on the Motion that after hearing all protests, and finding them to be
insufficient under law to bar further proceedings, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 4984, creating
Special Improvement District Number 750 for the purpose of financing local improvements to North
Tracy Avenue between Peach Street and Villard Street. 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
2. 07:09:32 PM (01:13:18) Resolution 5000, Amending the City's Annual Budget in the Street
Reconstruction Fund and to Transfer Funds from the Revolving Loan Fund to the General Fund
to Increase Appropriations for Special Improvement District (SID) 750 for the North Tracy
Avenue Reconstruction Project, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019 (FY19) (Donald)
07:09:53 PM (01:13:39) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald stated this was needed to adjust for the City’s share of the assessment.
07:10:21 PM (01:14:07) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked if there is an adequate balance in the revolving fund.
07:11:27 PM (01:15:13) Public Comment
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There was no public comment.
07:11:43 PM (01:15:29) Motion to adopt Resolution 5000, ordering the transfer of $224,500 of the
excess amount in the SID Revolving Fund to the General Fund for the purpose of financing certain local
improvements to North Tracy Avenue between Peach Street and Villard Street and amending the
City’s Annual Budget to increase appropriations for SID 750 in the Street Reconstruction fund.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:12:14 PM (01:16:00) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss addressed the creativity this entails to help pay for SIDs.
DM Mehl discussed the reasons for doing this project and required reallocation.
07:14:12 PM (01:17:58) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5000, ordering the transfer of
$224,500 of the excess amount in the SID Revolving Fund to the General Fund for the purpose of
financing certain local improvements to North Tracy Avenue between Peach Street and Villard Street
and amending the City’s Annual Budget to increase appropriations for SID 750 in the Street
Reconstruction fund. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 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
3. 07:14:24 PM (01:18:10) Creation and Implementation Plan for a Citywide Park and Trail
Special District (Overton)
07:14:54 PM (01:18:40) Staff Presentation
Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton introduced the staff team and consultants, background,
what a parks and trails district addresses, and where this falls in the strategic plan. Strategic Services
Director Jon Henderson provided further background. He introduced the consultants, Jolene Rieck and
Mike Svetz. Mr. Svetz recalled the actions the commission has taken to get to this point, project
objectives, implementation plan key considerations, and work completed to date by the City (specific to
City Works). Finance Director Kristin Donald discussed the special assessment, and relation to the
general fund. Director Overton noted other Montana communities using a district, the creation options
(protest or vote), and the decision points needed tonight.
07:42:19 PM (01:46:05) Questions of Staff
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Cr. Pomeroy asked if the city will be worse off if the district isn’t created. She asked about the ramping
up options. She also asked about the HOA role in this process. She asked for Director Overton’s opinion
on the best method.
Cr. Krauss asked how volunteer work is tracked. He asked if there is a maximum size lot that this will be
applied to.
DM Mehl asked for some examples of deferred maintenance, and future cost projections. He asked
about the timeline, Ms. Rieck responded. He asked what the silver level, which was previously decided
on, entailed.
Cr. Cunningham how we got into the deferred maintenance problem, other general fund projects, and
the general ramp-up timeline. He asked about the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board’s opinion.
Mayor Andrus asked the difference between the 4 and 5 year ramp-up.
Cr. Krauss asked the cost to taxpayers over the life of the bond.
Cr. Pomeroy also asked for assessment cost numbers.
08:28:27 PM (02:32:13) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
08:28:38 PM (02:32:24) Katie Walsh, Public Comment
Ms. Walsh, member of RPAB, discussed the value of parks in the community.
08:30:34 PM (02:34:20) Brian Close, Public Comment
Mr. Close, chair of RPAB, discussed the difficulty of implementation. He doesn’t think level 3 is practical.
08:32:40 PM (02:36:26) Scott McFarland, Public Comment
Gallatin County Commissioner McFarland noted that Gallatin County will also be targeting November for
their Law & Justice Center ballot issue.
08:33:50 PM (02:37:36) Motion to direct the City Manager to take the necessary steps to implement a
citywide Park and Trail Special District over a 4 year period and to create the District utilizing a
Referendum at the November 2019 General Election.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:34:18 PM (02:38:04) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy discussed equity, practicality of 4 years, deferred maintenance, and the fairness of a vote.
Cr. Krauss does not support a ballot item to conflict with the County, and this can go on 2020. He talked
about conscious decisions not to fund parks. This would be a large tax increase that goes on forever.
Mayor Andrus agrees with the referendum, but struggling between a 4 and 5 year implementation.
08:50:14 PM (02:54:00) Amendment to the Motion to be a five year period, the remainder of the
motion staying the same.
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Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:50:25 PM (02:54:11) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated she is fine with a 5 year implementation.
DM Mehl sees pros and cons of both, but will support the mayor.
08:51:48 PM (02:55:34) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to be a five year period, the remainder
of the motion staying the same. The amendment 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
08:51:57 PM (02:55:43) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed now being the appropriate time, discussing in detail. He discussed the County also
having a ballot issue, and the different type of elections.
Cr. Cunningham noted that this has been discussed for some time. He also discussed competition in the
general fund, and neighborhood equity.
Mayor Andrus discussed the priority of investing in parks.
09:15:04 PM (03:18:50) Vote on the Motion as Amended to direct the City Manager to take the
necessary steps to implement a citywide Park and Trail Special District over a four five year period and
to create the District utilizing a Referendum at the November 2019 General Election. The motion
passed 4-1.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 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
4. Resolution 5025, Adopting a Revised Schedule of Community Development Review Fees
(Matsen) MOVED TO MARCH 11, 2019 ACTION AGENDA
5. 09:15:24 PM (03:19:10) Appointment to the Zoning Commission (Sweeney)
09:15:30 PM (03:19:16) Public Comment
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There was no public comment.
09:15:45 PM (03:19:31) Motion and Vote to appoint George Thompson to the Zoning Commission with
a term ending February 28, 2021. 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
J. 09:16:05 PM (03:19:51) FYI/Discussion
There was no additional FYI.
K. 09:16:11 PM (03:19:57) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 9:16 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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/Tables: City Manager (CM) Andrea Surratt, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan,
City Clerk Robin Crough
A. 11:29:58 AM (00:01:06) Call to Order – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121
North Rouse
Mayor Andrus called the meeting to order at 11:30 AM.
B. 11:30:07 AM (00:01:15) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 11:30:39 AM (00:01:47) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 11:30:45 AM (00:01:53) FYI
• DM Mehl noted the Planning Board unanimously approved the Downtown Plan and NCOD
update.
• Cr. Pomeroy noted she did this training yesterday with the Northeast Urban Renewal Board
E. 11:31:38 AM (00:02:46) Commission Disclosures
There were no commission disclosures.
F. 11:31:38 AM (00:02:46) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
G. 11:31:59 AM (00:03:07) Work Session
1. City Commission Annual Ethics Training (Surratt)
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11:32:02 AM (00:03:10) Staff Presentation on Annual Ethics Training and Scenarios
CM Surratt discussed the annual ethics process. She presented the ethics presentation used with staff
and citizen advisory boards. She went through the boards and commissions ethics slides and facilitated
conversation about the related issues. The commission and staff discussed conflicts of interest scenarios
in detail. The commission and staff discussed representation as a board member in detail. The
commission and staff discussed personal interest, agenda setting, and the appearance of conflict in
detail. The commission and staff discussed the difficulty of balancing expertise and still acting within
their role on the board. The commission and staff discussed discussions or disclosures not on the official
record. The commission and staff discussed on-boarding and continued training ideas.
12:28:34 PM (00:59:42) Discussion on Questions of Commission
The commission and staff discussed quasi-judicial, or potential quasi-judicial, items and discussion with
individual citizens, and when to disclose. The commission and staff discussed developer contact
regarding upcoming projects and related processes, and when/if is it appropriate to discuss. The
commission and staff discussed campaign contributions, obligations, and perception. The commission
and staff discussed the lines of commission versus city manager authority and our form of government.
The commission agreed to repeat a similar training next year.
H. 12:54:25 PM (01:25:33) FYI/Discussion
• Cr. Pomeroy noted she had Greg Mortenson’s book discussed today if anyone wanted to borrow
it.
I. 12:54:40 PM (01:25:48) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 12:54 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, March 11, 2019
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
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) Surratt, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, Deputy City Clerk
Brenda Sweeney, Community Development Manager (CDM) Chris Saunders, Community Development
Director (CDD) Marty Matsen
A. 06:00:41 PM (00:01:48) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Deputy Mayor Mehl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:00:54 PM (00:02:01) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:38 PM (00:02:45) Changes to the Agenda
There were no change to the agenda.
D. 06:01:43 PM (00:02:50) Authorize Absence – Mayor Cyndy Andrus
06:01:48 PM (00:02:55) Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Mayor Cyndy Andrus. The motion
passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
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E. 06:02:01 PM (00:03:08) FYI
• Cr. Pomeroy announced that today she attended a Mental Health Local Advisory Council
meeting that deals with substance abuse and mental health. She talked about services offered.
• DM Mehl announced the Planning and Coordinating Committee will be meeting tomorrow from
3-5 PM at the County Courthouse.
F. 06:03:07 PM (00:04:14) Commission Disclosures
There were no commission disclosures.
G. 06:03:13 PM (00:04:20) Minutes
1. 06:03:13 PM (00:04:20) Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from February 4, February
11, and February 25, 2019, and User Access to Linked Minutes (Crough)
06:03:19 PM (00:04:26) Motion and Vote to approve the City Commission minutes from February 4,
February 11, and February 25, 2019 as submitted. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
H. 06:03:38 PM (00:04:45) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Authorize the Deputy Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the Nelson Meadows
Preliminary Plat, Application 18458 (Quasi-Judicial) (Rogers)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Burns &
McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for a Solid Waste Rate Study (Donald)
06:03:41 PM (00:04:48) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:04:41 PM (00:05:48) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:04:56 PM (00:06:03) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-3 as submitted. The motion
passed 4-0.
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Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
I. 06:05:06 PM (00:06:13) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
J. 06:05:47 PM (00:06:54) Special Presentation
1. 06:05:56 PM (00:07:03) State of the Court (Herrington/Seel)
06:05:57 PM (00:07:04) Presentation
Judge Karl Seel presented the State of the Judiciary address. He explained what they do at the Municipal
Court, what they’ve been able to accomplish and goals. Judge Colleen Herrington talked about the
Veterans Court Program.
06:19:46 PM (00:20:53) Questions of Presenters
Cr. Pomeroy thanked the judges for their support.
Cr. Cunningham thanked the judges for their service to the community. He talked about the veterans
treatment court.
DM Mehl thanked the judges for being leaders in our community. He asked for one or two things they
would want community members to know about city courts. He asked that they come back with an update
next year.
Cr. Pomeroy asked Judge Herrington about the success rate in the Veterans Court.
K. 06:26:47 PM (00:27:54) Action Items
1. 06:26:51 PM (00:27:58) Resolution 4995, Creating Special Improvement Lighting District
(SILD) Number 751 for the New High School and Flanders Creek Subdivision (Donald)
06:27:04 PM (00:28:11) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald explained this is the public hearing for SILD 751, which includes the new
high school and Flanders Creek. She talked about the type of lighting, location and assessments. She
pointed out the four protests received, which represent less than one percent of the district.
06:27:57 PM (00:29:04) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham confirmed the location of the area as well as one of the goals of the high school being
the safety of the students.
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06:28:36 PM (00:29:43) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:28:46 PM (00:29:53) Motion to adopt Resolution 4995, Creating Special Improvement Lighting
District Number 751 for the New High School and Flanders Creek Subdivision.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
06:29:04 PM (00:30:11) Discussion
Cr. Krauss will be voting no and is struggling with the discrepancy between lighting districts in the city
relative to adjustments to standards.
06:30:17 PM (00:31:24) Staff Clarification
CM Surratt informed the commission that the city engineer prepared an e-mail to her that she will share
with the commission which provides the background on all lighting districts. She will be passing that
around in the next week.
CA Sullivan asked the commission to make an oral finding about the protests. He suggested the
commission do that on record.
06:31:16 PM (00:32:23) Commission Finding
Cr. Cunningham stated that he finds that the threshold for protest was not met in this case, adjacent
property owners were notified, an opportunity to present those protests was provided, and although four
protests were received from those parcels, collectively they represent less than one percent of the district
and therefore he finds them insufficient.
06:31:53 PM (00:33:00) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4995, Creating Special Improvement
Lighting District Number 751 for the New High School and Flanders Creek Subdivision. The motion
passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
2. 06:32:09 PM (00:33:16) Resolution 5007, Creating Special Improvement Lighting District
(SILD) Number 752 for the New High School and Sports Park (Donald)
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06:32:25 PM (00:33:32) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald explained this is the public hearing for SILD 752, which is the new high
school and sorts park lighting district. She talked about the type of lighting, location and assessments.
06:33:09 PM (00:34:16) Questions
Cr. Cunningham asked if the process is that we collect and bill ourselves.
DM Mehl asked why this district is half the cost of the previous one.
06:34:37 PM (00:35:44) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:34:44 PM (00:35:51) Motion to adopt Resolution 5007, Creating Special Improvement Lighting
District (SILD) Number 752 for the New High School and Sports Park.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
06:35:06 PM (00:36:13) Discussion
Cr. Krauss will be voting no.
Cr. Pomeroy will vote in support of the motion.
Cr. Cunningham will vote in favor of the motion.
06:36:16 PM (00:37:23) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5007, Creating Special Improvement
Lighting District (SILD) Number 752 for the New High School and Sports Park. The motion passed 3-1.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
3. 06:36:32 PM (00:37:39) Resolution 5025, Adopting a Revised Schedule of Community
Development Review Fees (Saunders/Matsen)
06:37:05 PM (00:38:12) Staff Presentation
Community Development Manager Chris Saunders presented Resolution 5025, which covers different
subjects guided by the city’s budget principals. He outlined fee components that make up costs. He
talked about the things Community Development does that are not funded by application fees. He
talked about the applications structure the city uses. He summarized changes in processing of
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applications. He talked about unresolved issues of establishing a maximum fee cap and effective date of
the new fee schedule. He talked about the staff’s recommendation. He addressed public comment
received.
07:00:07 PM (01:01:14) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked for confirmation of the reason for the change in the fee schedule. She asked if this is
the first time these large fees have been applied to a very large project.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the theory of the cap relative to timing. He asked about the time effort
study in 2020. He asked about fine tuning numbers versus a cap.
Cr. Krauss asked about various revenues into the Planning Department and the intent that they are not
all inclusive. He asked about the MCA piece and whether it is to justify charging the fee. He asked whether
an activity costing study was conducted. He asked about project budgets for planners.
Cr. Pomeroy asked that compared to six different Montana cities if staff thinks our fee is reasonable. She
asked about the increased average cost of a house.
Cr. Cunningham asked about a correlation between basing a fee on the amount of time it takes to review
a number of residential dwelling units that increases but the square footage is the same.
DM Mehl asked if the commission would see whether we were collecting too much or too little of what
the costs were as part of the budget review. He asked about subsidizing from the General Fund if we didn’t
charge to cover costs.
07:27:42 PM (01:28:49) Susan Swimley, Public Comment
Ms. Swimley, together with Gallik, Bremer and Malloy, represents Delaney and Company with regard to
this conversation about modifying fees. She talked about long range planning fees.
07:31:33 PM (01:32:40) Michael Delaney, Public Comment
Mr. Delaney is the applicant and talked about the large fee he paid under protest. Mr. Delaney talked
about the staff coming to a compromise. He talked about putting a cap on fees.
07:34:45 PM (01:35:52) Response from Staff to Public Comment
Mr. Saunders addressed the questions of Ms. Swimley and stated what the Planning Department is
proposing relative to the long range planning fee as well as the impact of the cap.
CM Surratt pointed out that if the commission wants to approve the resolution stated in the package, it
does not reference the cap and they would need to add language.
07:38:05 PM (01:39:12) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the effective date for the amended fee schedule.
07:38:31 PM (01:39:38) Motion to adopt Resolution 5025, amending the fee schedule for the review of
impact fee deferral, zoning, subdivision, annexation, growth policy proposals and other planning
related review processes, with a cap of 150 units or 150,000 square feet, with an effective date of
March 30, 2019.
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Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:39:11 PM (01:40:18) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated that as public comment reflected, this is a very large project and the current fee
schedule doesn’t fit. She feels this action sends a message that the city tries to be fair and reasonable.
Cr. Cunningham will support the motion as stated. He pointed out when the fees were created the larger
projects were not expected. He thinks this should be re-studied in 2020.
Cr. Krauss commented we should be careful we are not using the fees charged to the applicant for costs
of services performed to support general government. He will be voting for this because of the cap.
DM Mehl is convinced it is reasonable and looks forward to the study in 2020. He supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss talked about possible competition and fine tuning the match between what a project budget
might include for an application and long range planning.
07:50:43 PM (01:51:50) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5025, amending the fee schedule for
the review of impact fee deferral, zoning, subdivision, annexation, growth policy proposals and other
planning related review processes, with a cap of 150 units or 150,000 square feet, with an effective
date of March 30, 2019. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
07:50:51 PM (01:51:58) Recess
DM Mehl called the commission into recess until 7:55 PM.
07:56:32 PM (01:57:39) Call to Order
DM Mehl called the meeting back to order at 7:56 PM.
4. 07:56:35 PM (01:57:42) Resolution 5024, Accepting the 2019 Community Housing Needs
Assessment (Matsen)
07:56:53 PM (01:58:00) Staff Presentation
Community Development Director Marty Matsen opened the presentation and stated the city hired two
experienced consultants to conduct the community housing needs assessment. He introduced Wendy
Sullivan with WSW Consulting, Inc., and Christine Walker with Navigate, LLC. The consultants talked
about their methodology and outlined the purpose of the community housing assessment. Their study
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includes part one: Housing Assessment, and part two: Action Plan Process.
08:36:58 PM (02:38:05) Questions of Consultants
Cr. Cunningham asked if they are seeing this same scenario presenting itself in various communities
they operate in and what some of the outliers are that are different from elsewhere. He asked about
percentage of cash buyers in the market.
DM Mehl asked about second homeowners and what our share is compared to other communities like
Bozeman.
Cr. Krauss commented the consultants did a nice job with employer information but noted the lack of
day care. He asked whether the employers were developing any employee housing. He asked how
students fit into renter incomes. He asked about the 1,000 units in the pipeline.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about summary of housing needs and if the total includes mixed housing and rentals.
She asked how we can accomplish these goals.
Cr. Krauss asked if they have communities that take a look at a way of encouraging more development
and incorporate commuting long distances.
DM Mehl asked for more information about the commuting rate. He asked about why we are not
responding to signals being sent by the housing market.
09:08:27 PM (03:09:34) Public Comment
DM Mehl opened public comment.
09:08:46 PM (03:09:53) Kevin Thane, Public Comment
Mr. Thane referred to Mayor Andrus’ State of the City Address about affordable housing. He talked
about the efforts of the consultants and challenges at this point in time. He asked that the commission
not allow a stall mode.
09:10:51 PM (03:11:58) Brian Popeil, Public Comment
Mr. Popeil is with SWMBIA and stated if the community wants to build 1,100 – 1,300 units of housing a
year over the next five years, they would like to be part of that.
09:11:22 PM (03:12:29) Aron Nevila, Public Comment
Mr. Nevila talked about the cost of analysis survey. He pointed out questions resulting from information
presented by the consultants. He talked about encouraging building and development in Bozeman.
09:12:53 PM (03:14:00) Motion to adopt Resolution 5024 accepting the 2019 Community Housing
Needs Assessment and establishing it as a City document.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:13:15 PM (03:14:22) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham noted the community needs assessment was a substantial community undertaking with
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many participants. He talked about the impact of the absence of an affordable housing manager. He talked
about the importance of data as a tool to apply our efforts.
Cr. Krauss will vote to accept the document. He talked about the housing needs data, limitations and
restrictions.
Cr. Pomeroy talked about the need to get more funding for affordable housing. She will support the
motion.
DM Mehl thanked all participants as well as commissioners who took interest and activity in bringing
citizen groups together for discussions. He talked about the complexity of the project and the need to use
this document to prioritize.
09:29:28 PM (03:30:35) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5024 accepting the 2019 Community
Housing Needs Assessment and establishing it as a City document. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
5. 09:29:38 PM (03:30:45) Nexus Point Growth Policy Amendment, Revising the Future Land
Use Map from Business Park Mixed Use to Residential Use on 20.18 Acres, Located on the
West Side of South 19th Avenue, South of Stucky Road and North of West Graf Street,
Application 19014 (Rosenberg)
09:30:14 PM (03:31:21) Staff Presentation
Associate Planner Sarah Rosenberg presented the Nexus Point Growth Policy Amendment and entered
the staff report into the record. She pointed out the commission did see the zone map amendment a
couple of months ago. She talked about the current land use designation and proposed land use
designation. She explained the applicant is seeking to develop a variety of multi-family housing along 19th
Avenue, creating more infill and student and faculty housing. She reviewed public comment received.
Staff is recommending approval but pointed out a contingency.
09:41:18 PM (03:42:25) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about the contingency.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if we have enough business park mixed use area for incoming business.
09:43:35 PM (03:44:42) Applicant Presentation
Chris Budeski is here representing the applicant for a growth policy amendment of a 20 acre tract on S.
19th Avenue. He explained the purpose of the amendment is to change the land use so they can have
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greater than 20% of the property used as residential development. He pointed out this will have good
pedestrian and bicycle connectivity to the university.
09:47:45 PM (03:48:52) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Cunningham asked if the market is driving this decision. He asked about the proposed residential
designation of urban density dwellings.
DM Mehl asked if the applicant has read the application and if they have concerns.
09:49:15 PM (03:50:22) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:49:28 PM (03:50:35) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby move to adopt the findings presented in the
staff report and approve the growth policy amendment with contingencies necessary to complete
application processing with the Contingency 1 modified to state “Nexus Point Growth Policy
Amendment” instead of “2018 NW Corner of Cottonwood and Oak Growth Policy Amendment”.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
09:50:05 PM (03:51:12) Discussion
Cr. Krauss talked about the importance of the B-1 neighborhood and taking a look at connectivity to MSU.
Cr. Pomeroy supports this project and more housing to accommodate employers nearby.
Cr. Cunningham noted this application meets all the criteria and is consistent with the overall intent of
the growth policy.
DM Mehl agrees with the staff presentation and written record.
09:56:11 PM (03:57:18) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby move to adopt the findings
presented in the staff report and approve the growth policy amendment with contingencies necessary
to complete application processing with the Contingency 1 modified to state “Nexus Point Growth
Policy Amendment” instead of “2018 NW Corner of Cottonwood and Oak Growth Policy Amendment”.
The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
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L. 09:56:21 PM (03:57:28) FYI / Discussion
• DM Mehl would rather not see any lighting districts until he sees the e-mail from staff.
• CM Surratt announced the new Human Resources director will be on staff as soon as March 20th,
and the commission will meet him on March 25th.
• DM Mehl announced the commission will not meet next week.
M. 09:57:32 PM (03:58:39) Adjournment
DM Mehl adjourned the meeting at 9:57 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, March 25, 2019
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, City Clerk Robin Crough
A. 06:00:02 PM (00:03:51) 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. 06:00:11 PM (00:04:00) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:55 PM (00:04:44) Changes to the Agenda
CM Surratt noted that staff would like to remove consent item 5, and will bring it back at a later
time.
D. 06:01:26 PM (00:05:15) FYI
DM Mehl stated that the Community Plan will be discussed by the Planning Board tomorrow night,
the NCOD in two weeks, and the Downtown Plan in three weeks.
E. 06:02:15 PM (00:06:04) Commission Disclosures
• DM Mehl noted his membership in Rotary and their interest in Bridger Vale, and he’s gone to
some of the public meetings regarding Cottonwood and Ida.
• Cr. Cunningham noted conversations with the applicant regarding Aspen Crossing prior to
submission of plans.
• Cr. Pomeroy is also a member of Rotary, but her vote will not be influenced this evening.
• Mayor Andrus has attended RUDAT meetings early in the process prior to Cottonwood/Ida.
F. 06:03:49 PM (00:07:38) Consent
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1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Grant Agreement with the Montana State Historic
Preservation Office, Montana Historical Society for the 2019-2020 Certified Local Government
Grant for Historic Preservation (Gonzalez)
3. Ratify the Grant Application Submission with the Montana Department of Homeland Security
for a Fire Department Hazardous Materials Equipment Grant (Waldo)
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award to Omdahl Excavation and Utilities, Inc.
for the 2019 North Tracy Avenue Reconstruction Project, and Final Contract Documents Once
Received (Gamradt)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to the Master Services Agreement
with Creative Breakthroughs, Inc. (CBI) for Renewal of E-Discovery Software License and
Maintenance Services (Stambaugh)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement with The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) for Homebuyer
Education and Certification, and Pre-Purchase Counseling and Screening for Pre-Approval
(Matsen)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Task Order Number 5 with Sanderson Stewart for the
Right-of-Way Acquisition Project - Durston Road from Flanders Mill Road to Fowler Avenue
Project (Murray)
8. Resolution 5004, Intent to Adopt and Integrate the 2019 Downtown Bozeman Improvement
Plan as a Neighborhood Plan Under the City Growth Policy (Jadin)
9. Resolution 5028, Authorizing the Use of an Alternative Project Delivery Contract for a General
Contractor / Construction Manager for Preconstruction and Construction Services for the
Bozeman Public Safety Center (Winn)
10. Resolution 5029, Calling a Public Hearing on Approving a Project in the Northeast Urban
Renewal District as an Urban Renewal Project and Using Tax Increment Revenues or Tax
Increment Revenue Bonds to Pay, Reimburse, or Finance Eligible Costs of Such a Project,
Known as Cottonwood and Ida (Fine)
11. Resolution 5035, Supporting the Application to the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund
Program, Administered by the Montana Department of Commerce, on behalf of LumenAd
(Fontenot)
12. Resolution 5036, Supporting the Application to the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund
Program, Administered by the Montana Department of Commerce, on behalf of Swarming
Technology (Fontenot)
06:03:53 PM (00:07:42) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt noted the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:04:54 PM (00:08:43) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
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06:05:13 PM (00:09:02) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-4 and 6-12 as submitted. The
motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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. 06:05:37 PM (00:09:26) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:06:54 PM (00:10:43) Michael Wicks, Public Comment
Mr. Wicks does not support the variations requested for the Cottonwood/Ida project. He stated there is
a missing voice in the city for neighborhoods. He noted the neighborhood is prime for affordable
housing.
06:10:13 PM (00:14:02) Terry Giovanini, Public Comment
Mr. Giovanini asked what infrastructure costs he may need to bear as a neighbor to the Cottonwood/Ida
project.
06:11:32 PM (00:15:21) Jeffrey Wells, Public Comment
Mr. Wells is opposed to the relaxation of standards for the Cottonwood/Ida project.
H. 06:13:14 PM (00:17:03) Mayoral Proclamation
1. 06:13:40 PM (00:17:29) Proclamation to Recognize Travis W. Atkins Week
Mayor Andrus thanked Mr. Krogstead for accepting the proclamation on behalf of the family.
She read the proclamation recognizing Staff Sergeant Travis W. Atkins and recognized the
week of March 25th to March 29th as Travis W. Atkins week.
I. 06:16:47 PM (00:20:36) Special Presentation
1. 06:16:53 PM (00:20:42) Lott O'Trees Program Selected as 2018 Outstanding Urban Forestry
Project (Nordquest)
Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton introduced City Forester Alex Nordquest, and
provided background on the grant that enabled the program. Patrick Plantenberg, Montana
State Director of the ISA, recognized the City of Bozeman and the Forestry Division.
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J. 06:23:48 PM (00:27:37) Action Items
1. 06:23:51 PM (00:27:40) Resolution 4993, Approving a Project in the Bozeman Midtown Urban
Renewal District as an Urban Renewal Project, Making Findings with Respect Thereto and
Approving the Use of Tax Increment Revenues or Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Pay,
Reimburse or Finance Eligible Costs Thereof; Approving a Related Development Agreement;
and Making a Reimbursement Declaration; Known as Aspen Crossing (Fine)
06:24:21 PM (00:28:10) Staff Presentation
Urban Renewal Program Manager David Fine discussed the 2015 Midtown Urban Renewal Plan goals,
the 2017 Midtown Action Plan, project incentives, the Aspen Crossing project, the criteria for a workable
and feasible plan for making available adequate housing, a summary description of the eligible costs, the
fiscal effects of the project, Midtown URD proposed and actual projects, and tonight’s Resolution 4993.
06:41:29 PM (00:45:18) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the potential relocation of some trailers. She asked if there are additional
funding plans after the year. Applicant Mike Hope discussed affordable units being provided. HRDC
Executive Director Heather Grenier discussed additional resources available after a year.
DM Mehl asked about the tax generation numbers, and he asked Ms. Grenier about the services HRDC
will provide.
Cr. Cunningham asked about development investment in the area. He asked about the Midtown Urban
Renewal Board and their support of investment. He asked how this project hits the district’s goals, and
this project’s numbers in the scoring system. He asked Mr. Hope what the project would look like
without the TIF. He asked Ms. Grenier about the timeline for relocation and continued assistance. He
asked about future reporting back to the City.
Cr. Krauss asked about the original findings for creating the district in 2004. He asked in detail about
incentives and financing.
Economic Development Director Brit Fontenot discussed the reporting requirements in more detail.
Mayor Andrus asked about the procurement process for the public part of the project. She asked about
the parking calculation. Mr. Hope provided further detail for this project.
Cr. Cunningham asked if the city receives the report as well.
07:18:26 PM (01:22:15) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
07:18:43 PM (01:22:32) Al DiPlacidi, Public Comment
Mr. DiPlacidi spoke in favor of this project, as this corridor needs improvement.
07:20:29 PM (01:24:18) Motion that having reviewed and considered the Commission Memorandum,
Staff Report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the Commission Memorandum and the Staff Report and move to adopt
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Resolution 4993.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:20:58 PM (01:24:47) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion and made findings in support.
DM Mehl agrees with Cr. Pomeroy’s findings and the staff report, and supports the project.
Cr. Cunningham agrees with his other commissioners, and discussed how it meets the 2017 Midtown
Plan. He’d like to see the reporting in the future.
Cr. Krauss discussed urban sprawl and revitalization.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion. She spoke of positive change.
07:35:53 PM (01:39:42) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the Commission
Memorandum, Staff Report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I
hereby adopt the findings presented in the Commission Memorandum and the Staff Report and move
to adopt Resolution 4993. 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
2. 07:36:09 PM (01:39:58) Ruh Building Conditional Use Permit for On-Premise Consumption of
Alcohol and Site Plan, Located at 605 North 7th Avenue, Applications 18422 and 18433 (Quasi-
Judicial) (Jadin)
07:36:51 PM (01:40:40) Staff Presentation
Planner Addi Jadin noted why the site plan is included in tonight’s decision, which is not typical. She
discussed the proposed brewery, project location, floor plan, design specifics of the building, the CUP
criteria of evaluation, public comment received, and recommendation from the DRC and DRB with
conditions.
07:46:16 PM (01:50:05) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked about TIF funding, emergency sign-offs of access point removal, resolution of the bike
parking issue.
Cr. Cunningham asked about parking configuations and alcohol consumption controls.
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07:49:32 PM (01:53:21) Applicant Presentation
Applicant Poppy Guard discussed the proposed project in detail.
07:56:27 PM (02:00:16) Questions of Applicant
DM Mehl asked about the conditions and staff report, and if the applicant is okay with it.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the applicant’s response to the public comment, including impact of
parking.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the garden/kitchen.
Mayor Andrus asked if the applicant has seen the staff report with tonight’s conditions.
08:00:49 PM (02:04:38) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
08:00:58 PM (02:04:47) Chris Nixon, Public Comment
Mr. Nixon spoke favorably of tonight’s improvements to North 7th. He spoke favorably of increased
building heights.
08:02:29 PM (02:06:18) Poppy Guard, Public Comment
Ms. Guard, who grew up on N. 7th, is excited about growth in the corridor.
08:03:44 PM (02:07:33) Derek Heatherington, Public Comment
Mr. Heatherington expressed support of the project.
08:04:33 PM (02:08:22) Dave Tyrell, Public Comment
Mr. Tyrell expressed concerns with the relaxation of parking requirements.
08:07:29 PM (02:11:18) Staff Clarifications
Planner Jadin confirmed the staff report was discussed with the applicant, and the public comment was
just received so not distributed yet.
08:08:05 PM (02:11:54) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for applications 18422 and 18433 and move to approve the Ruh Building Conditional Use Permit and
Site Plan applications subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:08:28 PM (02:12:17) Discussion
DM Mehl supports the motion for similar reasons to action item 1. He discussed details he approved of,
and future changes to the UDC.
Cr. Cunningham agrees with DM Mehl and agrees with the findings in the staff report. He discussed
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parking in the area.
Cr. Krauss noted that parking has previously been decided legislatively, and he thanked the developer
for this investment.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with the other commissioners.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion, and discussed the time and effort it took to get here. She also
discussed parking.
08:20:30 PM (02:24:19) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for applications 18422 and 18433 and move to approve the Ruh Building Conditional
Use Permit and Site Plan applications subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions. 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
08:20:41 PM (02:24:30) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess until 8:30.
08:30:15 PM (02:34:04) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 8:30 PM.
3. 08:30:23 PM (02:34:12) Bridger Vale Preliminary Planned Unit Development to Allow a Mixed
Residential and Commercial Development with Relaxations to Zoning Regulations Requested
for Setbacks, Park Frontage, Street Design, Public Lands, Wells, and a Request for Concurrent
Construction, Located at 806 Manley Road, Application 17232 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
08:30:58 PM (02:34:47) Staff Presentation
Development Review Manager Brian Krueger introduced the preliminary PUD, discussed the project
location, the history and mediation of the old landfill, and he discussed the relaxations in detail. He
discussed public comment, review criteria, and levels of recommendation through multiple boards.
08:46:39 PM (02:50:28) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked about the trail network, the irrigation relaxation, use of the alley, and parking
standards.
Cr. Krauss asked about park and maintenance, and signage.
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Cr. Pomeroy asked about affordable housing and cash-in-lieu, and notice for future homeowners of the
site.
DM Mehl asked when it would be appropriate to include a condition about signs. He asked about the
design standards.
Cr. Krauss asked about park street frontage relaxations and signage.
08:59:16 PM (03:03:05) Applicant Presentation
Per Hjalmarsson, with C&H Engineering, discussed the project location, park improvements, and Lessa
Racow discussed the landscaping and open space.
09:10:04 PM (03:13:53) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Cunningham asked if they’ve read and agreed with the staff memo, specifically the institutional
controls.
Cr. Krauss asked how they propose this to actually be a city park. Developer Andy Ebbighausen
discussed the parking relaxation.
Mayor Andrus asked why the trees aren’t drought tolerant.
09:22:44 PM (03:26:33) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
09:22:52 PM (03:26:41) Chris Nixon, Public Comment
Mr. Nixon noted concern with the Bridger road names. He discussed concern with the landfill proximity.
09:24:28 PM (03:28:17) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked for more detail on the health standards of landfill proximity.
09:28:00 PM (03:31:49) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17232 and move to approve the Bridger Vale Planned Unit Development application
subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:28:31 PM (03:32:20) Amendment to the Motion to add a condition that all new plantings except for
trees be of the drought-tolerant variety or species.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:28:52 PM (03:32:41) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham discussed the intent of the amendment.
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DM Mehl supports this as a one-off.
Mayor Andrus supports this since so many points are coming from landscaping.
Cr. Krauss stated this is too restrictive for homeowners.
Mayor Andrus noted there are drought-tolerant flowering plants.
09:31:52 PM (03:35:41) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to add a condition that all new
plantings except for trees be of the drought-tolerant variety or species. The amendment passed 4-1.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 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
09:32:05 PM (03:35:54) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham adopted the findings in the staff report. He discussed the relaxations in detail.
Cr. Krauss further discussed park frontage and open space. He may not support it, but these
developments are appropriate at the edge of the city.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion.
DM Mehl stated this is a good deal for citizens.
Mayor Andrus associates her comments with her colleagues, and noted how the commission is making
different decisions based on new factors.
09:44:24 PM (03:48:13) Vote on the Motion as Amended that having reviewed and considered the
application materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application 17232 and move to approve the Bridger Vale Planned Unit
Development application subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions, adding a condition
that all new plantings except for trees be of the drought-tolerant variety or species. 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
09:44:39 PM (03:48:28) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 11:00 PM.
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4. 09:44:50 PM (03:48:39) Bridger Vale Major Subdivision, a Preliminary Plat Application to
Allow the Subdivision of 6.48 Acres into Twenty Townhome Lots, One Commercial Lot, One
City Park Lot, One Open Space Lot with an Associated Street and Alley, Located at 806 Manley
Road, Application 17321 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
09:45:16 PM (03:49:05) Staff Presentation
Development Review Manager Brian Krueger discussed the subdivision, the conditions of the nearby
and similar Glen Lake Subdivision, the trail system, and cash-in-lieu for affordable housing. No public
comment was received, they have met criteria, and boards recommend approval.
09:55:22 PM (03:59:11) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked if this is a private or public street. He asked what the purpose of the alley was. He asked
staff’s opinion on signage. He asked City Engineer Shawn Kohtz about the institutional controls.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the stormwater median material.
Cr. Krauss asked about the Manley Road situation.
10:02:17 PM (04:06:06) Questions of Applicant
DM Mehl asked if the applicant accepts the staff report.
10:02:47 PM (04:06:36) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
10:03:02 PM (04:06:51) Motion that having reviewed and considered the parks master plan, I hereby
adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 17321 and move to approve the parks
master plan for the Bridger Vale Subdivision with conditions, including a condition to require a dog
waste substation, and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
10:03:29 PM (04:07:18) Discussion
The commission very briefly discussed support.
10:03:57 PM (04:07:46) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the parks master
plan, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 17321 and move to
approve the parks master plan for the Bridger Vale Subdivision with conditions, including a condition
to require a dog waste substation, and subject to all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 5-
0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
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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
10:04:09 PM (04:07:58) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17321 and move to approve the Bridger Vale subdivision with conditions and subject to
all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
10:04:27 PM (04:08:16) Discussion
Cr. Krauss noted his PUD comments with regard to finishing the edge of Bozeman.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion, and thanked the applicant.
DM Mehl supports the application, and is in agreement with the staff report.
Cr. Cunningham supports the motion, and thanked staff and boards for their work on this.
Mayor Andrus appreciates the inclusion of board recommendations.
10:06:52 PM (04:10:41) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 17321 and move to approve the Bridger Vale subdivision with
conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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. 10:07:06 PM (04:10:55) Cottonwood and Ida Preliminary Planned Unit Development to Allow
a Mixed Residential and Commercial Development with Relaxations to Zoning Regulations
Requested for Apartment Building Use, Building Height, Parking, Street Design, Restaurant
Design, Transparency, Front Setbacks, and a Request for Concurrent Construction, Located at
East Cottonwood and North Ida Avenue, Application 18516 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
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10:07:36 PM (04:11:25) Staff Presentation
Development Review Manager Brian Krueger introduced the Cottonwood and Ida Preliminary PUD. Mr.
Krueger discussed the location, access, and neighborhood. He discussed the proposed development in
detail. He discussed the requested relaxations in great detail. He noted the public comment received. He
discussed review criteria and recommendations from boards.
10:26:41 PM (04:30:30) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked about parking, and if it’s adequate.
DM Mehl asked about the transparency reductions, angled parking, and emergency access.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the PUD points, improved vehicle circulation, and DRB concerns.
Cr. Krauss asked if neighbors will be responsible for any improvements.
10:44:39 PM (04:48:28) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 11:30 PM.
10:44:51 PM (04:48:40) Applicant Presentation
Applicant Erik Nelson discussed the general project, project objectives, affordable housing, and the
relaxations in great detail.
11:04:36 PM (05:08:25) Questions of Applicant
DM Mehl asked about the angled parking, design standards, if he agrees with the current staffing
report.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the PUD points and affordable housing, and the deed restriction. He asked
about Lead neighborhood design.
Mayor Andrus asked about walkability and welcome area.
11:12:02 PM (05:15:51) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
11:12:17 PM (05:16:06) Brock Johnson, Public Comment
Mr. Johnson expressed concerns with parking, and stated the project isn’t contributing.
11:14:16 PM (05:18:05) Chris Nixon, Public Comment
Mr. Nixon discussed the innovative nature of the development.
11:17:26 PM (05:21:15) Ellen Herlant, Public Comment
Ms. Herlant supports infill, but is concerned about infill and parking.
11:19:54 PM (05:23:43) Kristin Griffin, Public Comment
Ms. Griffin is concerned this development will change the character of the neighborhood and movement
through the neighborhood.
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11:21:30 PM (05:25:19) Richard Taps, Public Comment
Mr. Taps thinks there needs to be more nuance to solve some project problems.
11:24:13 PM (05:28:02) Clarifications from Staff
Mr. Krueger discussed the cash-in-lieu of parkland issue.
11:26:26 PM (05:30:15) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 11:40 PM.
11:26:46 PM (05:30:35) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 18516 and move to approve the Cottonwood and Ida Planned Unit Development
application subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
11:27:18 PM (05:31:07) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy listed her reasons for support.
DM Mehl supports the project, and acknowledged the difficulty of change.
Cr. Cunningham adopted the staff findings, and commended the public input process of this project.
Cr. Krauss stated this is a good area for infill. All neighborhoods will experience this. He supports the
project.
Mayor Andrus associates herself with prior comments and supports the project.
11:38:05 PM (05:41:54) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 18516 and move to approve the Cottonwood and Ida Planned Unit
Development application subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions. 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
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6. 11:38:16 PM (05:42:05) Appointment to the Audit Committee (Sweeney)
11:38:23 PM (05:42:12) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
11:38:33 PM (05:42:22) Motion and Vote to appoint Peter Ohman to the Audit Committee, [Citizen-
Accountant Position,] with a term ending March 1, 2021. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 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
7. 11:38:55 PM (05:42:44) Appointment to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB)
(Sweeney)
11:38:59 PM (05:42:48) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
11:39:06 PM (05:42:55) Motion and Vote to appoint Matthew Campbell to the [Bozeman Area Bicycle
Advisory Board,] MSU Student Representative Position, with a term ending December 31, 2019. The
motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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
K. 11:39:33 PM (05:43:22) FYI / Discussion
There was no further FYI.
L. 11:39:39 PM (05:43:28) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 11:39 PM.
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