HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-19 BBAB MinutesBozeman Beautification Advisory Board Meeting Agenda
May IDEA Meeting!
Wednesday, May 22 2019 at 4:30 PM, City Hall - Gallatin Room, 121 N Rouse
A. Call Meeting to Order
We have a guest, Maya, interested in learning about City Boards in general. The board introduced
themselves to our guest and then started the meeting.
B. Changes to the Agenda
No Changes.
C. Public Comment
*Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for
individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be an
opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please limit
your comments to three minutes.
No public comment.
D. Approval of minutes from March 27th, 2019
No edits/comments. The board motioned to approve the minutes.
E. Disclosure of Comments or Information Received
Board members should disclose information or discussions they have had regarding a board related
topic. F. Commission Update, Deputy Mayor Chris Mehl
Chris is looking forward to the meeting. He asked if Solid Waste had any stats yet. We should have an
update soon. Chris also mentioned the affordable housing presentation/public comments tomorrow
night at Story Mansion. During the meeting, tools will be developed for the future affordable housing
initiatives for the City. Public Works Department meeting tomorrow at 4:30 pm, open house in the City
Commission Room to review candidates for the Director position. Also, the Community Plan is
underway. It is a Land-Use plan for density, roads, walkability, etc. The budget has just started $123
Million, going up around 4% each year. $2,300 for a typical household in taxes. Budget will be discussed
every Monday in June, approval set for July 1st.
-Deputy Mayor Chris Mehl will be Mayor on June 17th.
G. BBAB/INC joint Neighborhood Beautification Project discussion
Tanya needs 1-2 BBAB board members to meet with INC offline to talk about events/joint programs like
an initiative around good neighbor day in September. This will be for the first six months while we are
still piloting the initiative. The intent is to fold in the mission of BBAB with the community building part
of the INC. Blends the two missions, about neighborhoods and community building. 1) Charlotte can
help within the BBAB meeting time. 2) Terry Quatraro is confirmed. 3) Elise can be an assistant if
needed. 4) Tanya Cunningham is confirmed. Tanya Andreasen is going to send out a Doodle poll by
email. H. Ideas!
- Brainstorm ideas from BBAB members – how can the BBAB contribute to the beautification of
Bozeman in new ways?
- Prioritize ideas
- Strategize: who is going to do what and how?
Mary’s Ideas:
-Riparian Repair (plant trees along streams and creeks). Partnering with GVLT? Downtown areas or
private land.
-Elderly Outreach: Informing them and keeping them in the loop about what is happening around
Bozeman. Projects for the elderly? Flower arranging in the spring? Travel to see the holiday lights?
Themed meals like Mexican food on Cinco de Mayo? Performances that the schools put on such as plans
or concerts?
-Snow Sculpture Contest: Created through the extra snow from the City snow removal program. Food
vendors and music, similar to a winter carnival. Prizes could be donations from the community. Chris
Mehl’s comment: people could do snow sculptures on their properties.
Judy’s Ideas:
-Plastics in Bozeman: Bozeman could be the voice of eliminating plastic bags. Charge for bags? (policy
focus).
Charlotte’s Ideas:
-Charlotte walked down the street to a project BBAB gave an award to, they are renting out their house
now. She is suggesting that when we nominate and award a project, we have a sense of responsibility to
be sure that what we awarded retains the nature of the award. Keep an eye out.
Elise’s Ideas:
-A way to recognize people in our community. Youth who has done something positive, an
environmental champion, someone who has done something kind, etc. City-wide announcements. Chris
Mehl’s thoughts: expand the beautification awards program to people and not just projects. Terry said it
was called a Lifetime Contribution Award but it has not been done in the last 5 years.
Amanda’s Ideas: Clean Drains, etc. , INC initiatives.
Tanya’s Ideas: Creative crosswalks, painted, spray-painted, tiled, etc. She presented photographs and
design specs, costs, etc. This would create pride in the neighborhoods with sponsored artwork with
downtown businesses. She really likes the specs for Austin. Chris Mehl’s thoughts: Could this be a traffic
calming contest? Could there be a new one each year? Tanya’s thoughts about Western Transportation
Institute studies and grant funding for neighborhood-style traffic calming case studies.
Terry’s Ideas: A Bozeman community-wide way to eliminate single-use plastic and shopping bags. BBAB
purchasing cloth bags as an initiative for the community. Chris Mehl’s thoughts: Cyndi the Mayor has
information on this issue. Terry’s thoughts: polling businesses and see what their costs would be for
purchasing cloth bags.
Prioritization:
Plastics: Policy-driven? Culture Change or Educational opportunity? Incentivizing vs. Banning vs.
Educating. Charging vs. Credits vs. pledges from individuals or businesses. Chris will email the Mayor
from a policy perspective. Missoula is doing this now. Terry to review what other cities are doing/case
studies for next month’s meeting.
Riparian repair: There are partners already doing this work, so more awareness or volunteers?
Educational opportunity? Can BBAB help with funds or publicity? City cost share for Riparian areas?
Access to Bozeman Beauty: Providing access to underserved communities, transportation, holiday lights
tour? Potential HRDC partner?
Snow sculpture contest: Private citizens creating sculptures in their front yards. Free, pop-up style.
Prizes, publicity, etc.
Neighbors recognizing neighbors: “The human award” *Part of BBAB/INC Group leading to an award in
November if not other things associated with that. Doodle Poll.
Follow Up on Past Award Winners: Keep an eye out on our neighbors and promote the idea of helping
out properties that are run down. Helping hands, snow shoveling, yard care, etc.
There is no poop fairy: GVLT/Run-Dog-Run
Creative crosswalks: Art and traffic calming combo-This could be tied to the schools, perhaps a summer
program. Invite Dani to come next month for information gathering.
J. Adjournment
For more information please contact Staff Liaison Tanya Andreasen at 582-2274 or
tandreasen@bozeman.net
This board generally meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require
assistance, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
Important Dates to remember:
• BBAB Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, November 6, 2019