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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)01'ti a
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) ': :.a
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 213, for Calendar Year 2019 (Portnell) :$
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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) _L.
5 Awtherlize the MayeF te 9lgR the Findings of Far-A and Order fer the Nelsen Meadow
PrelirninaFy Plat,Application 18458(Q i, i) (o s) J'°4—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) - a
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) a
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) : a
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) a
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)7A a
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) .`a
12. Resolution 5026,Authorizing Change Order Number 3 with Knife River-Belgrade for the East
Tamarack Street Reconstruction Project(Murray) "_.a
13. Resolution 5027, Supporting Mountain Time Arts'Application for a National Endowment for
the Arts Grant(Surratt)` �.a
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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) ' ` P
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)
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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)
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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)"- 4-
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) °.4J
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 fstw 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
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(Ma-7- p—MOVED TO MARCH 11,2019 ACTION AGENDA
5. 09:15:24 PM (03:19:10)Appointment to the Zoning Commission (Sweeney) -p
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.
Cynthia L.Andrus
Mayor
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City Clerk
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