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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Robin Crough, City Clerk Andrea Surratt, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from May 6, May 13, and
May 20, 2019, and User Access to Linked Minutes
MEETING DATE: June 10, 2019
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SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the regular City Commission minutes from May 6, May 13, and May 20, 2019 as submitted.
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ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by Commission.
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Attachments: Draft Minutes
Report Prepared on June 3, 2019
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, May 06, 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: Assistant City Manager (ACM) Chuck Winn, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan,
Deputy City Clerk Brenda Sweeney
A. 05:59:56 PM (00:01:42) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Andrus called the commission meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:00:06 PM (00:01:52) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:55 PM (00:02:41) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:01:01 PM (00:02:47) FYI
• Mayor Andrus talked about a letter City Manager (CM) Andrea Surratt sent to the county
regarding agenda items for discussion. She indicated the agenda was declined by the county, but
the city will continue reaching out going forward.
• DM Mehl talked about a sign ceremony at Bozeman Beach scheduled for Saturday at 12:00 PM
and invited the community to attend.
E. 06:02:28 PM (00:04:14) Commission Disclosures
There were no commission disclosures.
F. 06:02:37 PM (00:04:23) Minutes
1. 06:02:43 PM (00:04:29) Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from April 1, April 8, April 15,
and April 22, 2019, and User Access to Linked Minutes (Crough)
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06:02:45 PM (00:04:31) Motion and Vote to approve the regular City Commission minutes from April 1,
April 8, April 15, and April 22, 2019 as submitted. 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
G. 06:03:07 PM (00:04:53) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approve the Depository Bonds and Pledged Securities as of March 31, 2019 (Clark)
3. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the Bridger Vale Preliminary
Plat, Application 17231 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
4. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the Bridger Vale Preliminary
Planned Unit Development (PUD), Application 17232 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
5. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the Cottonwood and Ida
Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD), Application 18516 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Sewer Agreement and Conditional Irrevocable Offer of
Dedication with Wallace-Babcock Properties, LLC for the South Wallace Avenue Sanitary
Sewer Collection System Improvements (Gamradt)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Sewer and Water Pipeline and Access Easement and
Agreement with Black Dirt, LLC for the Tschache Apartments Project, Located on Tschache
Lane Near Rose Park (Russell)
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Utility Easement and Public Pipeline and Access
Easement and Agreement with Ironwood Inc. for the West Peach Condos Project, Located at
Peach Street and 3rd Avenue (Nielsen)
9. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award to Western Municipal Construction, Inc.
for Construction of the Pear Street Booster Station Rehabilitation Project as well as the Final
Contract Documents Once Received (Heaston)
10. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Master Services Agreement with AVI Systems, Inc. for
City Commission Room Audio Visual Equipment and Services (Crough/McMahan)
11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Peck Forestry, Inc.
for Technical Forestry Services Related to the Sourdough Creek Municipal Watershed Fuels
Reduction Project (Heaston)
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12. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with The Nest
Collective for Public Relations Services Related to the Sourdough Creek Municipal Watershed
Fuels Reduction Project (Heaston)
13. Resolution 5045, 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 West Peach Condos (Fine)
14. Resolution 5052, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Change Order Number 2 with
FieldTurf USA, Inc. for Perimeter Site Work Associated with Synthetic Turf Fields at the
Bozeman Sports Park (Jadin)
06:03:14 PM (00:05:00) Assistant City Manager Overview
ACM Chuck Winn noted the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:04:54 PM (00:06:40) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:05:08 PM (00:06:54) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-14 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
H. 06:05:26 PM (00:07:12) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:06:16 PM (00:08:02) Katherine Sapel, Public Comment
Ms. Sapel talked about concerns discussed with her neighbors over the proposed city annexation policy.
She read a document signed by a group of neighbors.
06:08:09 PM (00:09:55) Verona Sue Hink, Public Comment
Ms. Hink talked about the April 22, 2019 commission meeting and shared her thoughts regarding time
allowed for public comment toward the proposed city annexation policy. She gave suggestions toward
the proposed annexation and all island people being represented.
06:11:34 PM (00:13:20) Evan Gamble, Public Comment
Mr. Gamble talked about the proposed city annexation policy and the unique pocket and history of his
neighborhood.
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06:13:14 PM (00:15:00) Steven Highstead, Public Comment
Mr. Highstead talked about shared fair representation regarding any policy being proposed toward an
annexation policy.
06:14:11 PM (00:15:57) Quinton King, Public Comment
Mr. King echoed comments coming from the island folks regarding a lot of unknowns and they would
like to be part of the process and ensure a mutual benefit.
06:15:01 PM (00:16:47) Rebecca King, Public Comment
Ms. King agreed with and supported the former comments. She wants to be in the loop and have input.
06:15:29 PM (00:17:15) Adam Shore, Public Comment
Mr. Shore talked about concerns toward uncertainty of the proposed city annexation policy.
I. 06:16:46 PM (00:18:32) Special Presentations
1. 06:17:21 PM (00:19:07) Heather Nold, Mayoral Mentee, Project Summary
Ms. Nold is a recent Civil Engineering Program graduate. She presented the findings of her
graduate research over the past year on the Low Head Dam Feasibility Study for the
Sourdough Watershed.
06:31:22 PM (00:33:08) Questions of Presenter
Cr. Cunningham asked if similar programs are done in similar environments. He asked about the height
of the head of the dam.
Cr. Pomeroy thanked Ms. Nold for her presentation and mentioned the quality of water.
DM Mehl asked staff how this played into the integrated plan. He asked Ms. Nold about how she would
conduct further research.
Cr. Krauss congratulated Ms. Nold on deriving from an original idea, how she can apply that and coming
up with a great idea.
Mayor Andrus clarified this project was an interest of Ms. Nold’s and aligned with the IWRP.
2. 06:39:06 PM (00:40:52) Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Financial Update (Donald)
06:39:23 PM (00:41:09) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented the FY2019 3rd Quarter Report. She reviewed All Funds
expenditures and revenues, General Fund expenditures and revenues and Special Revenue and
Enterprise funds.
06:42:46 PM (00:44:32) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked if the Finance Department replaces the old report or keeps previous quarters as well on
the web site.
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Cr. Krauss asked about what is being done with operations and capital. He asked if he should be able to
match personnel costs with operations.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about building revenue and if it’s more than the budget estimate.
J. 06:48:58 PM (00:50:44) Action Items
1. 06:49:04 PM (00:50:50) Resolution 5043, Amending the City’s Annual Budget for Street
Impact Fee Fund Appropriations, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019 (FY19) (Donald)
06:49:18 PM (00:51:04) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 5043, which would amend the budget for the
Street Impact Fee Fund relating to a purchase of a right-of-way and will be paid for with cash on hand.
City Engineer Shawn Kohtz talked about the purchase and recommends the acquisition.
06:51:13 PM (00:52:59) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the cost of the project and whether the price is set. She asked about
development of the northwest corner.
Cr. Krauss asked what kind of intersection is planned.
Mayor Andrus asked how the acquisition impacts the timing.
06:53:34 PM (00:55:20) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:53:48 PM (00:55:34) Motion to adopt Resolution 5043, Amending the City’s Annual Budget for
Street Impact Fee Fund Appropriations, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:54:11 PM (00:55:57) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy supports this motion, as it is a very important intersection with a lot of traffic flow.
DM Mehl stated this is straightforward, and we have had it on the CIP for quite some time.
Cr. Cunningham stated this is a good confluence of events, and we are out in front with the purchase.
Cr. Krauss stated we have taken advantage and done this kind of expenditure over the years with a
willing seller and willing buyer.
Mayor Andrus will support the motion and appreciates the effort that has gone into this.
06:56:04 PM (00:57:50) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5043, Amending the City’s Annual
Budget for Street Impact Fee Fund Appropriations, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019. The
motion passed 5-0.
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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
06:56:13 PM (00:57:59) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the commission into recess until 7:05 PM.
07:03:33 PM (01:05:19) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 7:03 PM.
2. 07:03:45 PM (01:05:31) Unified Development Code (UDC) One Year Follow-up: Ordinance
2014 Provisional Adoption, Zone Text Amendments to Adjust Development Standards,
Improve Clarity of the Text, Add Bicycle Parking Standards, and Other Amendments Detailed
in the Ordinance; and Ordinance 2019 Provisional Adoption, Zone Text Amendments to
Clarify Building Placement Standards for Multiple Frontage Situations, and Other
Amendments Detailed in the Ordinance, Application 18559 (Rogers)
07:04:22 PM (01:06:08) Staff Presentation
Senior City Planner Tom Rogers entered the staff report, two draft ordinances and associated comments
into the record. Staff is requesting some modifications to the UDC, Chapter 38 of the City’s Municipal
Code. Mr. Rogers reviewed the timeline of the one year follow-up text amendment. He explained the
two separate ordinances, and he will summarize the report. Mr. Rogers started with Ordinance 2014.
07:12:35 PM (01:14:21) Clarification of the Review Process
Mayor Andrus stated the process for the review of Ordinance 2014 and Ordinance 2019, as well as
subsequent questions and possible amendments.
07:13:28 PM (01:15:14) Questions of Staff, Ordinance 2014
DM Mehl asked about Section 12 relative to B-2 and B-10 zones. He asked about achieving clarity and
how the public would know where to look in order to comply.
Cr. Cunningham asked about Section 12, number 10 relative to an alley being adjacent to a site and how
to access it. He asked about Section 15 relative to a two-hour fire separation.
Cr. Krauss asked questions revolving around his inability to see what was going on in this document. He
asked about Section 2. He asked for help navigating the document. He asked about specific sections.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about Section 14 relative to bicycle parking.
DM Mehl pointed out an incorrect reference in the table in Section 2.
Mayor Andrus asked if a reference could be made in the document that differentiates “habitable” and
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“condition” instead of deferring to the International Building Code (IBC).
07:49:16 PM (01:51:02) Staff Presentation Continued
Mr. Rogers presented Ordinance 2019. He talked in detail about changes to specific sections.
07:55:27 PM (01:57:13) Questions of Staff, Ordinance 2019
DM Mehl asked about Section 4 and if staff met with folks on requested changes. He asked about the
graphic in Section 8.
Cr. Cunningham asked about Section 1 relative to moving alcohol use on B2M from conditional to
special use as an administrative function. He asked about street frontages.
Cr. Krauss asked for clarification that administrative approval for alcohol will be done by the planning
director. He asked about minimum lot width in Section 2 relative to ADUs.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about Section 8 relative to process for supporting affordable housing.
08:18:26 PM (02:20:12) Staff Summary
Mr. Rogers stated that public notice requirements were met, and public comment received was
forwarded on to the commission. He talked about recommendations received from specific advisory
boards.
08:19:04 PM (02:20:50) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:19:28 PM (02:21:14) Ordinance 2014 Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, Zoning Commission recommendation, and all the information presented, I
hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 18559 and move to
provisionally adopt Ordinance 2014.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:20:13 PM (02:21:59) Amendments to Ordinance 2014, Section 1
There were no amendments.
08:20:20 PM (02:22:06) Amendments to Ordinance 2014, Section 2
There was one amendment.
08:20:27 PM (02:22:13) Amendment to the Motion that the headers be clarified per commission
discussion for this section.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
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08:20:39 PM (02:22:25) Discussion
DM Mehl pointed out staff admitted it was confusing stated as per dwelling and two household dwelling
below, and it should be made clear.
08:21:21 PM (02:23:07) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion that the headers be clarified per
commission discussion for this section. 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
08:21:31 PM (02:23:17) Amendments to Ordinance 2014, Sections 3-11
There were no amendments to Sections 3-11.
08:22:06 PM (02:23:52) Amendments to Ordinance 2014, Section 12
There was one amendment to Section 12.
08:22:09 PM (02:23:55) Amendment to the Motion to change 100 parking spaces to 80 parking spaces
under Section 12., B., 10.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
08:22:46 PM (02:24:32) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to change 100 parking spaces to 80
parking spaces under Section 12., B., 10.The motion failed for lack of a second.
08:22:49 PM (02:24:35) Amendment to the Motion to modify Section 12., B., 10., to end after
“authority”.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:23:27 PM (02:25:13) Discussion
DM Mehl appreciates that staff has said people find it confusing, and this throws it back to staff.
Cr. Cunningham is concerned that loading alleys with traffic with multiple users providing other services
is not great.
Cr. Krauss supports this but thinks it’s a terrible idea to use the alleys as a road.
CA Sullivan asked staff about subsection 11 relative to being independent of, and not tied to, the
original draft and affected by the amendment the commission is considering.
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Mayor Andrus supports the amendment and agrees that it gives flexibility for each situation.
08:30:55 PM (02:32:41) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to modify Section 12., B., 10., to end
after “authority”. 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
08:31:09 PM (02:32:55) Amendments to Ordinance 2014, Sections 13-20
There were no amendments to Sections 13-20.
08:31:31 PM (02:33:17) Discussion on Main Motion
DM Mehl appreciates that staff broke the ordinances into two, but going forward hopes we don’t do
that given no indication they apply equally. He is in agreement with staff memo.
Cr. Cunningham agrees with the staff findings and agrees that criteria A-D are neutral, and E-K are found
to be affirmative.
Cr. Krauss will support the motion but thinks Section 12 is particularly a bad idea.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with the staff findings about the growth policy, public safety and other issues. She
agrees with the public comment relative to reducing lot size minimum.
Mayor Andrus supports the staff findings and the motion. She likes having the ordinance broken out
into two sections and hopes this continues to be an ongoing process to update a couple times of year.
08:37:46 PM (02:39:32) Ordinance 2014 Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the
application materials, public comment, Zoning Commission recommendation, and all the information
presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 18559 and move to
provisionally adopt Ordinance 2014. 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
08:37:59 PM (02:39:45) Ordinance 2019 Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, Zoning Commission recommendation, and all the information presented, I
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hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 18559 and move to
provisionally adopt Ordinance 2019.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:38:21 PM (02:40:07) Amendments to Ordinance 2019, Section 1
There were no amendments to Section 1.
08:38:42 PM (02:40:28) Amendments to Ordinance 2019, Section 2
There was one amendment to Section 2.
08:38:50 PM (02:40:36) Commission Clarification
Cr. Krauss asked for clarification that the ordinance is not being considered as a whole, only the changes
proposed by staff.
DM Mehl asked if there is a footnote that affected the lot size it would be covered under the
commission’s purview tonight.
CA Sullivan indicated he would need to know what the commission would be asking to amend so he can
make a recommendation.
08:40:05 PM (02:41:51) Motion to eliminate Footnote 1 relative to Table 38.320.030.B in Section 2.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:41:22 PM (02:43:08) Staff Clarification
Mr. Rogers stated if they remove that footnote, they would also eliminate the two standards of having
an alley or not, so they should eliminate that subsequent numeric standard for final adoption.
08:42:25 PM (02:44:11) Discussion
DM Mehl asked for clarification about how to read the footnote and what it applies to.
Cr. Krauss talked about recognizing the value and desirability of the older part of town.
08:55:07 PM (02:56:53) Staff Clarification
Community Development Director Marty Matsen provided clarification to the application of Footnote 1,
which is single dwellings and two-household dwellings. He pointed out what was brought to the
commission tonight was suggested changes to the lot widths for ADUs. CA Sullivan read the public
notice as it applies specifically to ADUs.
08:57:03 PM (02:58:49) Motion to eliminate Footnote 1 as it applies to accessory dwelling units and to
take the lower of the two numbers in every instance.
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Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:57:12 PM (02:58:58) Discussion
DM Mehl supports this and thinks the other rules we have in place about public safety will remain.
08:58:41 PM (03:00:27) Motion Withdrawn to eliminate Footnote 1 relative to Table 38.320.030.B in
Section 2. by Cr. Krauss.
08:59:15 PM (03:01:01) Discussion Continued
Cr. Krauss thinks we will see different kinds of ADUs as a result of this.
Cr. Pomeroy will support this because it’s more flexible.
Mayor Andrus will support the motion but believes we are continuing to work through how we look at
amendments and make these changes.
09:01:34 PM (03:03:20) Vote on the Motion to eliminate Footnote 1 as it applies to accessory dwelling
units and to take the lower of the two numbers in every instance. 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
09:01:46 PM (03:03:32) Amendments to Ordinance 2019, Sections 3-7
There were no amendments to Sections 3-7.
09:02:13 PM (03:03:59) Amendments to Ordinance 2019, Section 8
There was one amendment to Section 8.
09:02:17 PM (03:04:03) Motion that staff include a graphic or illustration that clarifies the intent of
this section by the end of August 2019.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:02:32 PM (03:04:18) Discussion
DM Mehl pointed out it can’t be done in a week, but there was agreement from staff that it was helpful
and someone in the city should provide it.
Cr. Krauss defers to DM Mehl’s comments.
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Mayor Andrus thinks this is a good idea as well but wants to make sure we go through the proper
procedures.
09:03:45 PM (03:05:31) Vote on the Motion that staff include a graphic or illustration that clarifies the
intent of this section by the end of August 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
09:03:56 PM (03:05:42) Amendments to Ordinance 2019, Sections 9-13
There were no amendments to Sections 9-13.
09:04:19 PM (03:06:05) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham asked about eliminating Section 7. Staff provided clarification.
09:05:46 PM (03:07:32) Discussion on the Main Motion
DM Mehl will supports the motion and finds it is consistent with and supports the growth plan.
Cr. Cunningham will also support the main motion and adopts the staff findings related to that.
Cr. Pomeroy stated it is a consistent process and agrees with staff findings.
Mayor Andrus will support it as well and agrees with staff findings. She found tonight’s process
cumbersome and stated it would be helpful for staff to simplify references in the document.
09:10:48 PM (03:12:34) Ordinance 2019 Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the
application materials, public comment, Zoning Commission recommendation, and all the information
presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 18559 and move to
provisionally adopt Ordinance 2019. The motion passed 4-1.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
3. 09:11:02 PM (03:12:48) Appointment to the Police Commission (Sweeney)
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09:11:15 PM (03:13:01) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:11:29 PM (03:13:15) Motion to approve the City Manager’s appointment of Rick Gale to the Police
Commission to a term ending April 30, 2022.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:11:46 PM (03:13:32) Vote on the Motion to approve the City Manager’s appointment of Rick Gale
to the Police Commission to a term ending April 30, 2022. The motion passed 5-0.
K. 09:11:57 PM (03:13:43) FYI / Discussion
There was no further FYI.
L. 09:12:03 PM (03:13:49) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 9:12 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, May 13, 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
(CC) Robin Crough
A. 06:00:00 PM (00:02:38) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Andrus called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:00:07 PM (00:02:45) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:50 PM (00:03:28) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:00:55 PM (00:03:33) FYI
• DM Mehl noted that Wednesday at 5:30 PM the Young Professionals Working Group will be
meeting for the first time in the commission room.
E. 06:01:44 PM (00:04:22) Commission Disclosures
• Cr. Cunningham noted that for Action Item 2, he has been involved with Bozeman Health in
the past, and there is no current conflict of interest.
F. 06:02:18 PM (00:04:56) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Authorize the Mayor to Sign Modification Number 1 to the Project Funding and Maintenance
Agreement with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) for the Transportation
Alternatives Program Project Involving Installation of Sidewalks Along North 7th Avenue
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Between Midwest Welding, North of Griffin Drive, to Nikles Drive and Wheat Drive (Kohtz)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Grant Agreement with the Montana History Foundation
for the Historic Photo Negative Scanning Project (Gonzalez)
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award to Treasure State, Inc. for the 2019
Street Improvements Project, and Final Contract Documents Once Received (Gamradt)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award and Purchase Agreement with Normont
Equipment for One (1) New 2019 Truck Mounted Spray Patch Unit (Vandelinder)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Navigate, LLC for
Part Two of the Housing Action Plan (Olsen)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Conditional Irrevocable Offer of Dedication with Black
Dirt, LLC for Concurrent Construction of Infrastructure and Improvements for the Tschache
Apartments Project, Located on Tschache Lane Near Rose Park (Russell)
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Street and Utility Easement with William A. and
Karen Ruh for the Ruh Building Project, Located at the Northwest Corner of 7th Avenue and
Durston Road (Russell)
9. Resolution 5050, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Promissory Note, Loan Agreement,
and Draw Certificate with the Board of Investments of the State of Montana – INTERCAP
LOAN, for Financing for Parks Projects GF206 and GF266 (Bronken Park Sidewalk and Story
Mill Facility Upgrades) (Donald)
06:02:29 PM (00:05:07) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:04:23 PM (00:07:01) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:04:31 PM (00:07:09) Kevin Thane, Public Comment
Mr. Thane, Chair of the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board, commented on the Navigate
contract and the scope of work, and CAHAB’s lack of participation. Speaking for himself, the scope is too
limited, and CAHAB is limited to a support role.
06:07:03 PM (00:09:41) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-9 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
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Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
G. 06:07:27 PM (00:10:05) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:08:11 PM (00:10:49) Jeff Ball, Public Comment
Mr. Ball spoke of the water project at the base of Pete’s Hill, and a concern if water will still be in ditch
and not drawn up into the cemetery.
06:11:08 PM (00:13:46) Barbara Serbotka, Public Comment
Ms. Serbotka spoke regarding rezoning at the Knolls, and concerns with having a Memory Care Unit at
the location.
06:14:36 PM (00:17:14) Paul Cronin, Public Comment
Mr. Cronin spoke regarding the rezoning at the Knolls, and concerns about noticing and the intent of the
property.
06:16:49 PM (00:19:27) Margaret Serbotka, Public Comment
Ms. Serbotka spoke of little communication from Bozeman Health and their intentions with the
property. She is disappointed with the process.
H. 06:18:10 PM (00:20:48) Mayoral Proclamation
1. Proclamation in Recognition of Police Week
Mayor Andrus recognized Police Week and Police Officers’ Memorial Day.
I. 06:20:12 PM (00:22:50) Special Presentation
1. Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Resiliency Strategy (Meyer)
Strategic Services Director Jon Henderson introduced Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program
Manager, and the plan. Ms. Meyer discussed the project overview, background and
objectives, project process, local climate impacts summary, disaster losses and trends,
resilience and financial impacts, resilience vision concepts, terminology, vulnerability
assessment, vulnerability summary, resiliency strategy, strategy summary, strategy alignment
and prioritization, and the implement and monitor process.
06:44:07 PM (00:46:45) Questions/Comments
DM Mehl asked what this plan addresses at a high level, peer communities also doing this work, and if
there is a go-to standard. He asked about implementation timelines and when this would come back
before the commission. Mr. Henderson spoke that this would be reflected in the strategic plan.
Cr. Pomeroy stated the city was lucky to have Ms. Meyer and Mr. Henderson doing this work.
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Cr. Cunningham asked for examples of how this is not a theoretical exercise. He spoke of partnerships in
the community being essential.
Mayor Andrus spoke of this being important work, and that Bozeman is on the forefront of resiliency
planning.
J. 06:59:50 PM (01:02:28) Action Items
1. 06:59:54 PM (01:02:32) Resolution 5038, Notifying the Gallatin County Election Administrator
of the City’s Desire to Conduct the 2019 City Primary (if held) and the 2019 General Election
by Mail Ballot (Crough)
07:00:14 PM (01:02:52) Staff Presentation
City Clerk Crough discussed important election dates, what offices are up for election, ballot and election
options, and the recommendation to do a mail ballot without postage due to the county also having ballot
issues. County Clerk and Recorder/Elections Administrator Eric Semerad and Elections Manager Casey
Hayes were available to answer questions.
07:05:12 PM (01:07:50) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked Mr. Semerad about ballot equity. He also asked if any statute dictates the
requirement for all ballots to have return postage.
Mayor Andrus asked for clarity regarding requiring other jurisdictions to pay postage if the city also
chose to. She also asked when the County would know whether they will have ballot issues.
DM Mehl asked about the costs and turnout benefit.
07:16:17 PM (01:18:55) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:16:38 PM (01:19:16) Motion to adopt Resolution 5038, Notifying the Gallatin County Election
Administrator of the City’s Desire to Conduct the 2019 City Primary (if held) and the 2019 General
Election by Mail Ballot.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:17:03 PM (01:19:41) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion to have a higher participation rate via mail ballot.
07:17:32 PM (01:20:10) Amendment to the Motion to pay return mail postage for the city election.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
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07:17:42 PM (01:20:20) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated that ballot equity is better served by having return postage paid.
Cr. Cunningham discussed disenfranchised voters, and that this is beneficial to the county. He hopes this
improves voter turnout.
DM Mehl supports the amendment, and stressed the importance of access to voting.
07:23:38 PM (01:26:16) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to pay return mail postage for the city
election. The amendment passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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
07:23:49 PM (01:26:27) Discussion
Cr. Krauss discussed the history of voter turnout, and providing good service to constituents.
Cr. Cunningham spoke of convenience for voters, and the benefit to the county of increasing turnout.
DM Mehl spoke of the benefits of a mail ballot, and it being cost-effective.
07:26:55 PM (01:29:33) Vote on the Motion as Amended to adopt Resolution 5038, Notifying the
Gallatin County Election Administrator of the City’s Desire to Conduct the 2019 City Primary (if held)
and the 2019 General Election by Mail Ballot, paying return mail postage for the city election. The
motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
07:27:12 PM (01:29:50) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess until 7:35 PM.
07:34:45 PM (01:37:23) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 7:35 PM.
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2. 07:34:50 PM (01:37:28) The Amended Plat of the Knolls at Hillcrest Minor Subdivision,
Application 18539 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
07:35:13 PM (01:37:51) Staff Presentation
Development Review Manager Brian Krueger discussed the amended plat application. Mr. Krueger
provided context of the lots, public comment and noticing, review criteria, conditions, and the
recommendation of DRC, RPAB, and overall recommendation.
07:40:40 PM (01:43:18) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked if this is a subdivision review, not rezoning, and asked for potential uses for R-O zoning.
Cr. Cunningham asked at what point we ask the developer for their intention with property.
DM Mehl asked about the review criteria. He asked about public comment, administrative approval, and
noticing.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the R-O zoning.
Mayor Andrus asked what the impact of this decision will be, since the zoning isn’t changing.
Cr. Krauss asked about public noticing, and what to look for. He asked what zones group homes are
permitted in.
07:48:57 PM (01:51:35) Applicant Presentation
Keith Waring, with TD&H Engineering, agreed with the staff report, agrees with the conditions, and
discussed the cash-in-lieu payment.
07:50:01 PM (01:52:39) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:50:16 PM (01:52:54) 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 application 18539 and move to approve the Amended Plat of the Knolls at Hillcrest Subdivision
with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:50:39 PM (01:53:17) Discussion
Cr. Krauss found this was properly noticed, and this is review of a minor subdivision. He adopted staff’s
findings.
Cr. Cunningham discussed BMC criteria, and all six were neutral or affirmation.
DM Mehl stated the site plan will be reviewed by the city, and the noticing involved.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion, and agrees with staff’s findings.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion, and agrees with the findings and analysis. She reiterated the zoning
is not changing.
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Cr. Krauss noted that the commission could take this up if appropriate.
07:53:04 PM (01:55:42) 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 18539 and move to approve the Amended Plat of the Knolls at Hillcrest
Subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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
3. 07:53:19 PM (01:55:57) Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2020 City Manager's Recommended
Budget (Surratt)
07:53:29 PM (01:56:07) Staff Presentation
CM Surratt thanked the staff, and discussed the budget development process. She discussed the
strategic plan “Big 5.” She noted the new format for performance measures. She discussed significant
issues this year, including a tight General Fund and the Legislative Session. She discussed the format of
the budget document. Finance Director Kristin Donald discussed one-time events impacting the budget,
causing expenditures to be high. She discussed the City’s revenue sources, and some specific
recommendations. She noted personnel additions, and that this is the largest capital budget ever. She
discussed FY20 reserves, typical residential property impact, and the budget work sessions in the coming
weeks.
08:22:19 PM (02:24:57) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked about the mill increase and worker’s compensation impact. He asked about the
staff plan and adding capacity. He asked about the confidence level in the appraisal.
DM Mehl asked about bonding and the increasing interest rate, and the value of the mill to a typical
household. He asked if the staffing plan will be shared with the commission.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if it was possible to increase the affordable housing mills. She asked about carryover
and the reserves.
Cr. Krauss discussed taxable values and adjusting the property impact in August. He discussed the mills,
values, and staffing in great detail.
Mayor Andrus discussed not getting too attached to what’s on the staffing plan as it should be fluid.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about cash-in-lieu for affordable housing.
Cr. Krauss discussed having a larger reserve fund.
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4. 09:04:02 PM (03:06:40) Appointment to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB)
(Sweeney)
09:04:11 PM (03:06:49) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:04:23 PM (03:07:01) Motion and Vote to appoint Kristin Davis to the [Bozeman Area Bicycle
Advisory Board,] At-Large Voting position, with a term ending December 31, 2020. The motion passed
5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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
K. 09:04:43 PM (03:07:21) FYI / Discussion
• CM Surratt said she would check in with staff regarding the Story Mill ditch and can provide
information.
• DM Mehl asked for the budget powerpoints in hard copy.
• Cr. Krauss discussed limited discussion on UDC items. CA Sullivan responded regarding the
process.
L. 09:11:56 PM (03:14:34) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 9:12 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, May 20, 2019
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Present Staff Present: City Manager (CM) Andrea Surratt, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, City Clerk Robin
Crough
A. 05:59:58 PM (00:04:40) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Andrus called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:00:03 PM (00:04:45) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:49 PM (00:05:31) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:00:59 PM (00:05:41) Authorize Absence - Commissioner Jeff Krauss
06:00:59 PM (00:05:41) Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Commissioner Krauss. The
motion passed 4-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
E. 06:01:15 PM (00:05:57) Public Service Announcements
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1. City Commission Meeting Cancelled on Monday, May 27, 2019 and Closure of City Offices
(Crough)
City Clerk Crough noted that there is no meeting on Monday, May 27, 2019 in observance of
Memorial Day, and that City offices will also be closed. Solid waste and recycling services
will be pushed back on day for the week.
F. 06:03:47 PM (00:08:29) FYI
• DM Mehl noted the Planning Board will be meeting tomorrow night to discuss the
Community Plan update.
• Cr. Cunningham discussed the move from the needs assessment to the action plan portion
of the Affordable Housing Action Plan, and noted a few upcoming opportunities for public
input. He also testified in Helena before the Board of Housing to discuss tax credit housing.
G. 06:01:38 PM (00:06:20) Commission Disclosures
There were no commission disclosures.
H. 06:01:43 PM (00:06:25) Consent
1. Formal Cancellation of the May 27, 2019 City Commission Meeting (Crough)
2. Ratify the City Manager’s Approval of an On-Premises Beer and Wine License for Little Star
Diner, Co. of Bozeman, Montana to Sell Beer and Wine at 548 East Babcock Street, for
Calendar Year 2019 (Portnell)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Access Easement with Bridger View Development,
LLC for Installation of a Sidewalk for the Bozeman Commons Phase Four Project on the North
Side of East Main Street, Located at 1107 East Main Street (Nielsen)
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Lease-Purchase Agreement with Merchants Bank
Equipment Finance for a 2019 Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper (Vandelinder)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Advanced
Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. (AE2S) for Improvements to the City’s Drought
Model (Ahlstrom)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Stahly Engineering
and Associates, Inc. for the Front Street Interceptor Sewer Main Replacement Project
(Murray)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Task Order Number EDD19-001 with Sanderson Stewart
for Professional Services on a Time and Materials Basis for Economic Development (Fine)
06:01:53 PM (00:06:35) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:03:20 PM (00:08:02) Public Comment
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There was no public comment.
06:03:33 PM (00:08:15) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-7 as submitted. The motion
passed 4-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
I. 06:05:46 PM (00:10:28) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:06:26 PM (00:11:08) Suzanne Held, Public Comment
Ms. Held, the NENA representative of Vision Northeast, discussed the group and PhotoVoicesNE project
and event happening later this summer.
J. 06:09:52 PM (00:14:34) Special Presentations
1. 06:09:55 PM (00:14:37) AmeriCorps VISTA Project Update (Fontenot/Bowe)
Economic Development Director Brit Fontenot discussed the economic development and
library partnership, and introduced Eli Bowe. Mr. Bowe discussed his background and projects
he’s been working on.
06:26:23 PM (00:31:05) Questions of Presenter
DM Mehl asked the Library Director to add anything. Library Director Susan Gregory responded.
2. 06:28:05 PM (00:32:47) Police Department Annual Report (Crawford)
Police Chief Steve Crawford provided the 2018 Police Department Annual Report. He
discussed correlation with the strategic plan, statistics and workload indicators, community
outreach, public safety partnerships, and staffing and operations.
06:55:59 PM (01:00:41) Questions of Staff/Comments
Cr. Cunningham asked about mental health pieces. He asked about trailhead patrols. He commented on
the difficulty of the hiring process.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about crime rate statistics and safety.
DM Mehl associated himself with previous comments, thanked the chief, and encouraged him to
continue to overhire.
Mayor Andrus asked about the gun lock program. She requested more diverse hiring.
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K. 07:11:55 PM (01:16:37) Action Items
1. 07:11:58 PM (01:16:40) Resolution 5046, Approving a Project in the Bozeman Midtown Urban
Renewal District, Known as West Peach Condos, 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 (Fine)
07:12:36 PM (01:17:18) Staff Presentation
Urban Renewal Program Manager discussed the recommendation from the Midtown Urban Renewal
District, the 2015 Midtown Urban Renewal Plan goals, the Midtown TIF Assistance Program, context of
the project, description of the West Peach Condos project, fiscal effects, the overall TIF program,
required findings, and entered the staff report into the record.
07:24:17 PM (01:28:59) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked about the scoring and recommendation, the EPS report, and the zoning
designation.
DM Mehl asked if the five goals and findings are met, and the city fulfilling their fiscal obligation with
this project. He asked where in the community development process the project is. He asked about the
timeline for return on investment.
Cr. Pomeroy asked how this works with the current affordable housing ordinance. Developer Julian
Morice noted that they didn’t have to meet the ordinance since these are condos. She asked about the
five-year payback and interest. She asked if these would be affordable units.
Mayor Andrus asked about the return on investment, and if this meets the recommendation.
07:35:45 PM (01:40:27) Applicant Presentation
Developer Julian Morice discussed the scoring system. He discussed how these condos could not be
affordable units.
07:39:05 PM (01:43:47) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Pomeroy asked about unit costs.
07:42:03 PM (01:46:45) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:42:20 PM (01:47:02) Motion that incorporating the information and findings in the staff report to
the Midtown Urban Renewal Board, the staff memorandum to the City Commission, oral findings
made by the Commission during the public hearing, information and findings contained in the
proposed resolution, and after considering public comment, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 5046.
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Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:42:46 PM (01:47:28) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham discussed the five goals of the midtown urban renewal program. He discussed forward
momentum in the district and with housing.
DM Mehl supports the motion and agrees with the findings.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the project, and supports residential and business combined like this.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion, and discussed projects like this contribute to the goals of Midtown.
07:48:54 PM (01:53:36) Vote on the Motion that incorporating the information and findings in the
staff report to the Midtown Urban Renewal Board, the staff memorandum to the City Commission,
oral findings made by the Commission during the public hearing, information and findings contained
in the proposed resolution, and after considering public comment, I hereby move to adopt Resolution
5046. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
L. 07:49:06 PM (01:53:48) FYI / Discussion
• Mayor Andrus asked the commission to know about upcoming absences.
• CM Surratt stated that Planner Sarah Rosenberg passed her planning certification this week.
M. 07:50:14 PM (01:54:56) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 7:51 PM.
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