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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday,June 03,2019
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, Deputy
City Clerk Brenda Sweeney
A. 05:59:54 PM (00:01:47)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. 06:00:04 PM (00:01:57) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:40 PM (00:03:33)Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:01:45 PM (00:03:38) FYI
• Cr.Cunningham spoke about the Montana Board of Housing's review of housing proposals from
various communities for the low income tax credit financing options relative to a senior housing
project. He will speak with the developer about a letter of support from the city.
• Cr.Cunningham attended the May 21st Gallatin County Commission meeting where they
considered making a recommendation in support of for the Forest Service Plan moving forward.
He stated he spoke to them regarding Bozeman's water rights and Water Resources Plan.
• DM Mehl announced that tomorrow afternoon from 1-3 PM the Planning Coordinating
Committee will meet and anyone is welcome.
• CM Surratt announced the city has a new public works director who will start the position in
July.
E. 06:04:37 PM (00:06:30)Commission Disclosures
There we no commission disclosures.
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F. 06:04:41 PM (00:06:34)Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services(LaMeres)01, a
2. Conditionally Approve an On-Premises All Beverage Liquor License for M3P LLC (Rialto) of
Bozeman, Montana to Sell Liquor at 10 West Main Street, for Calendar Year 2019 (Portnell)
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3. Ratify the City Manager's Approval of an On-Premises Beer and Wine License for Farmstead
Pizza LLC(Red Tractor Pizza) of Bozeman, Montana to Sell Beer and Wine at 1007 West Main
Street,for Calendar Year 2019 (Portnell)7 a
4. North Park Urban Renewal District Fiscal Year 2020(FY20) Update (Fontenot)7 a
5. South Bozeman Technology District Fiscal Year 2020(FY20) Update(Fontenot)07,,4P
6. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the Amended Plat of the Knolls
at Hillcrest Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat, Application 18359 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
11,GD
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award to Knife River - Belgrade for the
Cottonwood Road from Babcock Street to Durston Road Project, and Final Contract
Documents Once Received (Murray) 1 a
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Drainage Easement with J&D Family Limited Partnership
for the Billion Reconditioning Building Project on the South Side of Competition Drive in the
J.C. Billion Auto Plaza Subdivision (Nielsen) a
9. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement with E.and S. Canfield and
a Memorandum of Agreement with J. and J. Albro for Right-of-Way for Construction of
Improvements to the Oak Street and 27th Avenue Intersection- Parcels 1 and 2 (Murray)
a
10. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Economic and
Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) for Urban Renewal Application Review for the 9TEN Mixed-Use
Project(Fine)7: 0
11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Sanderson Stewart for the 3rd Avenue and Graf Street Intersection
Improvements Project(Murray) :a C_
12. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Sanderson Stewart for the Oak Street and 27th Avenue Intersection
Improvements Project(Murray) -I: -
13. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Addendum Number 4 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Solstice Landscaping, LLC for Landscaping Services (Gray) :a
14. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 7 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Robert Peccia and Associates for the Durston and Cottonwood Roads
Improvements Project-Cottonwood Road Construction Phase (Murray) .a
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15. Resolution 5032, Intent to Consider the Billings Clinic Growth Policy Amendment to Amend
Figure 3-1,the Future Land Use Map from Community Commercial Mixed Use and Residential
to Regional Commercial and Services on 58.032 Acres, Located on the West Side of 27th
Avenue, South of Westlake Road, and North of Catamount Street, Application 19113
(Rosenberg)01, G-
16. Resolution 5058, Intent to Consider the Bridger View Development Growth Policy
Amendment to Amend Figure 3-1, the Future Land Use Map from Community Commercial
Mixed Use (4.56 Acres) and Residential (3.46 Acres) to Residential Emphasis Mixed Use on
8.025 Acres, Located on the Southwest Corner of Bridger Drive and Story Mill Road,
Application 19104(Rogers) -'a
17. Resolution 5054, Intent to Create Special Improvement Lighting District (SILD) Number 754
for the Catron Crossing Subdivision (Clark) -a
18. Resolution 5034, Submitting Comments on the Custer Gallatin National Forest Draft Forest
Plan (Heaston) _ _G
19. Resolution 5060, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Settlement Agreement with HERE4
Properties, LLC v. the City of Bozeman, Montana and Special Improvement District Number
747(Cause Number DV 19-2628,Montana Eighteenth Judicial District Court,Gallatin County)
(Surratt/Sullivan) --a
20. Ordinance 2014 Final Adoption, a Text Amendment of the Bozeman Municipal Code
Modifying Various Sections of Chapter 38, Unified Development Code (UDC) Adjusting
Development Standards, Improving Clarity of the Text,Adding Bicycle Parking Standards,and
Other Amendments Detailed in the Ordinance,Application 18559 (Rogers)7L4
06:04:45 PM (00:06:38)City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:05:56 PM (00:07:49) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:06:07 PM (00:08:00)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-20 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Manor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
G. 06:06:23 PM (00:08:16)Consent II—Items Acted Upon Without Prior Unanimous Vote
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1. 06:06:26 PM (00:08:19) Ordinance 2019 Final Adoption, Zone Text Amendments to Clarify
Building Placement Standards for Multiple Frontage Situations, and Other Amendments
Detailed in the Ordinance,Application 18559(Rogers) a
06:06:55 PM (00:08:48) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:07:04 PM (00:08:57)Motion and Vote that having reviewed and considered the ordinance text,
public comment,and all the information presented,I move to finally adopt Ordinance 2019, the year
one follow-up text amendment. The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 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
H. 06:07:43 PM (00:09:36) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
(Presenter Late—moved to later in the agenda)
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J. 06:09:06 PM (00:10:59)Action Items
1. 06:09:07 PM (00:11:00) Downtown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2019 Annual
Report and Fiscal Year 2020 Budget and Work Plan (Naumann) .r- a
06:09:29 PM (00:11:22) Presentation
Downtown Bozeman Partnership Executive Director Chris Naumann presented an overview of the FY20
work plan and budget for the Downtown Business Improvement District(BID). Mr. Naumann presented
some history of the BID and highlighted some of the district's major programs.
06:15:34 PM (00:17:27) Questions of Presenter
DM Mehl asked for confirmation that this is a voluntary program that businesses get together and do
and is driven by the businesses downtown. He asked whether there is any consideration of changing the
boundaries to be closer to the other boundaries we have for downtown areas.
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Consider the motion:No motion is required.
2. 06:17:23 PM (00:19:16) Downtown Urban Renewal District Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report
and Fiscal Year 2020 Budget and Work Plan (Naumann) !
06:17:44 PM (00:19:36) Presentation
Downtown Bozeman Partnership Executive Director Chris Naumann presented an overview of the FY20
work plan and budget for the Downtown Urban Renewal District(DURD). Mr. Naumann presented some
history of the DURD and highlighted some of the most prominent programs for 2020.
06:27:39 PM (00:29:32) Questions of Presenter
Cr.Cunningham asked about the$10,000 contribution to the Parking Commission's long-term
maintenance fund and whether it is required this year. He asked about the residential incentive
program. He asked if there is anything in the Downtown Improvement Plan that is not in the budget.
DM Mehl hopes we can do more than just study the transportation issues for downtown.
Mayor Andrus asked about the$100,000 encumbered for the Armory Hotel with regard to a time limit.
06:33:20 PM (00:35:13) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Consider the motion:No motion is required.
I. 06:33:47 PM (00:35:40) Special Presentation (from earlier in the agenda)
1. 06:33:53 PM (00:35:46)C-SPAN Cities Tour—Background Information and Bozeman
Highlights (Deborah Lamb, Coordinating Producer)
Mary Roar, Director of Government Affairs for Charter Communications, announced that
CSPAN is in Bozeman over the next couple days for their cities tour where they document
the history and literary life of people form Bozeman.She introduced Deborah Lamb,Senior
Producer for CSPAN,who spoke about the tour and production schedule for Bozeman.
06:39:50 PM (00:41:43) Questions of Presenter
DM Mehl asked about her relation to Brian Lamb.
J. 06:40:54 PM (00:42:47)Action Items Continued
3. 06:40:56 PM (00:42:49) Midtown Urban Renewal District Fiscal Year 2020 Budget and Work
Plan (Fine) x_a
06:41:20 PM (00:43:13)Staff Presentation
Economic Development Specialist David Fine presented the Midtown Urban Renewal Board work plan
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and budget for FY20. He talked about public infrastructure,the Midtown Action Plan, incentives,district
operations and the introduction of bonds.
06:53:26 PM (00:55:19) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about the street master plan. He asked staff to make sure the city engineers stay
involved in the street master plan. He asked for confirmation that staffing for this tax increment finance
district(TIF)would be in the Economic Development Department.
DM Mehl commented about getting city engineers involved in the school program. He asked about the
addition of 1.0 FTE for Economic Development Department and how that will be paid. He asked why it is
essential that midtown has its own web site. He asked when the bonds will be issued in the next fiscal
year.
Cr. Cunningham asked what comfort staff can give the commission that when we go to bond it will meet
aligned objectives with no outstanding contingencies.
Mayor Andrus commented about comparing this year with last year's information relative to duplicate
and unfinished projects. She asked to have an idea of what is new and what is encumbered.She asked
about comparisons to other cities relative to staffing.
Cr. Krauss talked about consolidation of web sites and asked that we reserve some discussion time.
07:13:19 PM (01:15:12) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Consider the motion:No motion is required.
4. 07:13:35 PM (01:15:28) Northeast Urban Renewal District Fiscal Year 2020 Budget and Work
Plan (Fine) a
07:13:48 PM (01:15:41)Staff Presentation
Mr. Fine presented the Northeast Urban Renewal District work plan and budget for FY20. He outlined
the public infrastructure which consists of four projects and stated they have already issued bonds for
the infrastructure.
07:18:08 PM (01:20:01)Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the length of the bond payment and reserve.She asked about the amount
designated to the feasibility study of the quiet zone.
DM Mehl asked about the allocation of funds for the pedestrian bridge and members of the board
wanting to encumber it until funds become available.
Cr. Cunningham asked about experiences of taking longer to get a punch list done and whether those
are shared across the city staff.
Cr. Krauss asked if the pedestrian bridge was in the bonding documents and the obligation to the people
to do this project that bought the bonds. He asked about the current projects increasing taxable value
and if this district will pay off.
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Mayor Andrus asked if the board considered taking money out of the pedestrian bridge fund and
putting it in the quiet zone.
07:32:38 PM (01:34:31) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Consider the motion: No motion is required.
07:33:01 PM (01:34:54) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the commission into recess until 7:40 PM.
07:39:59 PM (01:41:52)Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 7:40 PM.
5. 07:40:06 PM (01:41:59) Fiscal Year 2020(FY20) Budget Work Session-Special Revenue
Funds: e.g. Community Development Fund,Workforce Housing Fund, Building Inspection
Fund, Forestry Fund,Street Maintenance Fund,Arterial and Collector Fund (Donald) M_C=
07:40:47 PM (01:42:40)Staff Presentation
CM Surratt introduced the FY20 Special Revenue Funds.She explained these are sources of revenue
generated from specific activities, and tonight's discussion will focus on funds generated for specific
activities,which will then relate back to the strategic plan. Finance Director Kristin Donald reviewed
each fund in detail as well as staff recommendations.
07:44:47 PM (01:46:40)Street Maintenance District Fund
Finance Director Kristin Donald explained this fund relies on an assessment for revenue generation, and
it is for street maintenance and reconstruction.She stated that this year,staff is recommending an 8%
increase.She reviewed the fund budget in detail.
07:49:09 PM (01:51:02)Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked when trend data will be available for materials swept per mile traveled and the city
wide Pavement Condition Index. He asked about being under funded for 2017 and 2018.
Cr.Cunningham asked about the street as an asset and whether that will be used to alter our
construction specs for future projects. He asked about the purchase of street sweepers along with the
MDT and the possibility of tag teaming with other entities to save money on other equipment in the
future.
Cr. Krauss asked whether all revenue funds have the enabling legislation capability. He asked when the
last time was that expenditures were reviewed for compliance. He asked about assessments on street
maintenance administrative charges.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the standard measure for the street mileage per full time employee.She asked
about the adequate number of staff to take care of streets.
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Mayor Andrus asked about bike path improvements.
08:07:52 PM (02:09:45)Arterial and Collector District Fund
Ms. Donald explained this fund contains assessments for arterial and collector street projects and stated
staff is recommending no change for the assessments.She reviewed the fund budget in detail.
08:09:57 PM (02:11:50)Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about a project form Fowler through the Ferguson intersection on Durston. He asked
about carry over in the budget.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about no changes to growth because 2017 and 2018 had to spend major money.
DM Mehl asked about the arterial and collector total amount.
Cr.Cunningham commented about the lack of bids for the major streetscape project in midtown and
subsequently packaging it with larger projects.
DM Mehl talked about a list before the end of the month showing a table of what is encumbered for
2019 and proposed for 2020.
Cr. Krauss commented about disclosing a rolling list of projects carrying over in the budget for full
disclosure.
Mayor Andrus asked if this is a change from what has been done in the past.
DM Mehl commented many citizens ask about projects and stated we should provide context
addressing the number of projects started in and year and carrying over to the next year.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed.
Cr. Cunningham agreed.
08:29:23 PM (02:31:16)Street Impact Fee Fund
Ms. Donald explained this fund goes to capacity expanding road improvements.She further explained
the impact fees are difficult to predict due to their tie to the types of projects. She reviewed the fund in
detail.
08:31:00 PM (02:32:53)Questions of Staff
There were no questions of staff.
08:31:17 PM (02:33:10)Tree Maintenance District Fund
Cr. Krauss recused himself from this discussion due to a conflict. Ms. Donald explained that revenues are
levied, received and expended for tree maintenance provided in the public right-of-way.She talked
about the implementation of the Urban Forestry Plan. She reviewed the fund budget in detail.
08:34:16 PM (02:36:09) Questions of Staff
Cr.Cunningham asked Forestry Division Manager Alex Nordquest about other at-risk species in the city.
He asked about tree maintenance and an inventory of what happens to all the trees that were
maintained.
Cr. Pomeroy asked how staff makes decisions on tree removal.
DM Mehl asked about continued increases in performance measures. He asked about goals for
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proactive versus reactive maintenance.
08:44:00 PM (02:45:53) Community Development Fund (Planning Fund)
Ms. Donald explained this fund is a special revenue fund that accounts for expenditures related to
community planning and zoning operations. She reviewed the fund budget in detail.
08:46:13 PM (02:48:06)Questions of Staff
Mayor Andrus asked about performance measures and the timing for the goal of seeing results.
Cr.Cunningham asked about charges for services for FY19 and how we are tracking in terms of actuals.
He asked about funding for the affordable housing manager. He asked about the impact on our plan of
shifting the workforce housing to community development.
Cr. Krauss talked about performance measures relative to customer service satisfaction for the planning
and building departments. He talked about asking for more planners.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about funding for the half-time FTE assistant city attorney.She asked what kind of
attorney is needed.
DM Mehl asked about fees charged for services being flat and thought fees were increased. He asked
about transfers.
Cr. Krauss commented on the half-time FTE and the ability to respond to issues more quickly to the
Planning Department.
09:06:57 PM (03:08:50) Building Inspection Fund
Ms. Donald explained this fund is entirely supported by revenue from building fees and permits.She
reviewed the fund budget in detail.
09:09:04 PM (03:10:57)Questions of Staff
Mayor Andrus asked if these numbers reflect improvements in the Building Department going forward
in terms of handling work load.
Cr. Krauss commented that a performance measure relevant to the public would be time between
requested inspection and actual inspection.
Cr. Pomeroy talked about the relationship between building inspectors and affordable housing.She
asked about the number of building inspectors needed.
DM Mehl asked about the ability for concrete inspections to self-certify. He asked about the roll-over
budget amount for 2019. He asked about performance fund measures.
Cr. Krauss asked whether we are in danger of having to give money back.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the standard percentage for the building inspection fund performance
measure relative to hiring more inspectors.
09:22:11 PM (03:24:04)Workforce Housing Fund
Ms. Donald explained this fund accounts for the affordable housing program. She reviewed
recommendations for the final budget and appropriations in detail. CM Surratt discussed disbursements
to HAVEN and HRDC.
09:28:28 PM (03:30:21)Questions of Staff
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Cr.Cunningham talked about salary and administrative costs for the affordable housing manager, and
two new requests, being moved to Community Development. He would like see an additional mil in
terms of revenue and another mil by moving funds into other places.
Cr. Krauss talked about HRDC understanding reporting requirements when we give them a grant and
dropping grant agreements as a result of allocating additional appropriations. He does not support
moving funds.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the funding for HAVEN and HRDC.
DM Mehl thinks we should be looking at some ways to invest in this.
Mayor Andrus reflected this is a priority of the commission,and some of the things offered up tonight
will be considered.
09:38:39 PM (03:40:32)Summary of Special Revenues
Ms. Donald reviewed the FY20 typical city residential property annual cost adjustments.She reviewed
the calendar of upcoming budget work sessions.
09:39:40 PM (03:41:33) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
6. 09:40:03 PM (03:41:56) Decision on Method of Creation of a Parks and Trails Special District
and Adoption of Resolution 5053,Submitting the Question of a Citywide Parks and Trails
Special District to the Electorate at the Regular School Election in May 2020 or at a Special
Election During Fiscal Year 2020(Overton) a
09:40:31 PM (03:42:24)Staff Presentation
Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton presented the Parks and Trails Special District and election
options. He stated staff is seeking direction from the commission on the method of creating a city-wide
parks and trails district. He presented the background of previous discussions regarding the district as
well as three options for the process of implementing the district. He presented pros and cons of each
option. He reviewed recommendations of staff and the city manager.
09:53:37 PM (03:55:30)Questions of Staff
Cr.Cunningham asked what has been committed to the city by the county in terms of getting back to us.
CA Sullivan stated he has been told by the county we will have an answer by next Monday.
Cr.Cunningham asked about education to the public and how long would that take. He asked about
property owners' ability to protest.
CM Surratt talked about the public education process.
Cr.Cunningham asked how special districts have been created in the past.
ACM Rosenberry talked about the process of creating and funding special districts.
Cr.Cunningham asked about impacted property owners relative to a vote during a protest.
CA Sullivan clarified the protest process.
Cr.Cunningham asked about protest and special election thresholds to defeat the resolution.
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10:00:01 PM (04:01:54) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting until 10:30 PM.
10:00:04 PM (04:01:57) Questions of Staff Continued
CA Sullivan clarified the required thresholds for the referendum and protest.
Cr.Cunningham asked about staff time across divisions to handle protests. He asked about the
recommended motion incorporating those considerations.
Cr. Krauss asked whether protests are secret or public.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about waiting until after the county has had their general election to start the
process.
CA Sullivan provided clarification.
DM Mehl talked about the two ways of creating a special district and how it effects voting.
Mayor Andrus asked about waiting on information until next Monday and taking action on something
that is not available to the public. She asked about going the protest route and holding a special election
versus putting it on the school district ballot in May.
DM Mehl talked about the elections officer of the county having to follow the opinion of the county
attorney.
10:19:19 PM (04:21:12) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
10:19:39 PM (04:21:32)Public Comment Ralph Zimmer
Mr.Zimmer is the chair of the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee and spoke on behalf of the
committee. He noted the committee is interested in the trails component of the proposal and would
support anything that provides stable funding for maintenance of trails.They support the development
of a post plan.
10:23:07 PM (04:25:00)Public Comment,Douglas Fisher
Mr. Fisher sits on the school board and likes the idea of a protest. He would like to work with the
commission on this but expressed concerns about voter fatigue and big transition levies.
10:24:59 PM (04:26:52)Motion to direct the City Manager to bring to the City Commission a resolution
of intent to create a park and trails special district by resolution and protest in time for the district to
be created prior to the end of calendar year 2019.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
10:25:29 PM (04:27:22) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham talked about past discussions about elections and not competing with the county. He is
sensitive to how this impacts staff. He talked about the power of protest.
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10:31:10 PM (04:33:03) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting until 10:45 PM.
10:31:14 PM (04:33:07) Discussion Continued
DM Mehl talked about this being an effort to provide for parks in a way that meets national standards.
He talked about sufficient and necessary time to educate the public and not directly conflicting with our
partners. He does not support going to the voters over two major holidays.
Cr. Pomeroy will amend the motion.
10:35:28 PM (04:37:21)Amendment to the Motion to direct the City Manager to bring to the City
Commission a resolution of intent to create a park and trails special district by resolution and protest
after November 5,2019 in time to have the protest period completed so if 10%protest threshold is
met, the Commission may decide whether to hold a referendum or May 5,2020 schedule a school
election date. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
10:36:28 PM (04:38:21) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy understands and supports the creation of a special district but thinks the county should
have their own election.
Cr. Krauss will not support the motion. He stated he is here to represent all citizens, protect their rights
and allow them a voice. He talked about the public protest system.
10:44:41 PM (04:46:34) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting until 10:50 PM.
10:44:52 PM (04:46:45) Discussion Continued
Mayor Andrus talked about the present choices that are not great due to lack of good decision making.
She reminded the commission of the street and arterial collector district. She talked about the protest
period and educating the public.She does not like either of the options but stated this has been a
priority for years and will benefit the entire community.
10:47:49 PM (04:49:42) Vote on the Motion to direct the City Manager to bring to the City Commission
a resolution of intent to create a park and trails special district by resolution and protest in time for
the district to be created prior to the end of calendar year 2019. The motion passed 3-2.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy MaVor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
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Commissioner- 1-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
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L. 10:48:18 PM (04:50:11)Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 10:50 PM. )
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