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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 August 5, August 12,
and August 19, 2019, and User Access to Linked Minutes
MEETING DATE: September 9, 2019
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Minutes
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To view the video and the minutes of August 19, 2019, please click here (minutes are located by clicking on the related documents tab above agenda). RECOMMENDATION: Approve the regular City Commission minutes as submitted.
SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the regular City Commission minutes from August 5, August 12, and August 19, 2019 as submitted.
BACKGROUND: In 2013, The Clerk’s Office identified goals related to the Commission’s
priority of Improving Technology Utilization and Proficiency. Improvements included:
• Live streaming broadcast of the City Commission Meeting
• Meeting efficiency
• Better access of meeting information for staff and the public
• Time savings
• Streamlined approach to citizen involvement and public comment
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Since August of 2013, the City Commission Minutes have been linked with audio and video using
AV Capture. In addition to the City Commission, many Citizen Advisory Boards utilize the system
as well.
LOCATION: The AV Capture Archives and Live Streaming of City Commission Minutes and Meetings can be found at www.bozeman.net by choosing the “I want to…” top menu item, and
selecting the bottom right link “Watch a commission or board meeting video.”
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ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by Commission.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
Report Prepared on August 28, 2019
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, August 05, 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. 05:59:59 PM (00:02:12) 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. 06:00:09 PM (00:02:22) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:03 PM (00:03:15) Changes to the Agenda
CM Surratt noted no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:01:10 PM (00:03:22) FYI
• Mayor Andrus talked about the recently installed sound system and technology upgrade.
• DM Mehl announced a combined meeting on Wednesday at the Gallatin County Courthouse
with the City-County Board of Health and Local Water Quality Board with the EPA administrator.
• DM Mehl announced that tomorrow night 6:00 the Planning Board will review the growth map.
• CM Surratt recognized an outstanding staff member, Jill Miller Interim Water Treatment Plan
Operator, who received two awards at her professional association this month.
E. 06:03:43 PM (00:05:56) Commission Disclosures
There were no commission disclosures.
F. 06:03:49 PM (00:06:02) Minutes
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1. 06:03:51 PM (00:06:04) Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from July 1 and July 15, 2019,
and User Access to Linked Minutes (Crough)
06:03:54 PM (00:06:07) Motion and Vote to approve the regular City Commission minutes from July 1
and July 15, 2019 as submitted. 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
G. 06:04:09 PM (00:06:22) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Appoint a Sub-Committee of Two Commissioners to Review the Depository Bonds and
Pledged Securities as of June 30, 2019 (Clark)
3. Approve an On-Premises Beer and Wine License for Bullman’s Pizza of Bozeman, Montana to
Sell Beer and Wine at 2825 West Main Street, Suite 2B, for Calendar Year 2019 (Portnell)
4. Approve an Off-Premises Beer and Wine License Transfer for Zeke’s Little Store Inc. of
Bozeman, Montana to Sell Beer and Wine, Pending the Approval of the State Transfer of
License at 621 Bridger Drive, for Calendar Year 2019 (Portnell)
5. Approve the 2019 Cash-in-Lieu (CIL) of Affordable Housing Calculations (Olsen)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Conditional Irrevocable Offer of Dedication with
Ironwood, Inc, and Skeeter, LLC for Infrastructure Improvements for the West Peach Condos
Project (Nielsen)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Street and Utility Easement with D. L. Brawner,
Trustee for the Diane L. Brawner Revocable Trust, for the Gran Cielo Development (Nielsen)
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Release and Reconveyance of a Public Storm Retention
Pond Easement, Release and Reconveyance of a Public Access Easement, Release and
Reconveyance of a Public Utility Easement, Release and Reconveyance of a Pedestrian Public
Access Easement, Drainage Easement, Two Access Easements, Sewer and Water Pipeline and
Access Easement and Agreement, Utility Easement, and a Temporary Public Street Easement
with Taylor Properties, Inc. for the Lincoln Properties Site Plan (Nielsen)
9. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Agreement with Central Excavation, Inc. for
Construction of the Church Street Stormwater Improvements (Mehrens)
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10. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Attorney-Client Fee Contract with Crowley Fleck for
Lobbying Services for the City of Bozeman (Surratt)
11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Contract with Langlas and Associates for a General
Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) for Pre-construction and Construction Services
for the Bozeman Public Safety Center (BPSC) (Winn) MOVED TO ACTION ITEMS
12. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with GovHR USA, LLC
for Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Recruiting Services (Henderson)
13. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Purchase Agreement with Tri State Truck & Equipment,
Inc. for a 2020 Tandem Axle Truck with Grapple and Dump Box (Handelin/Nordquest) MOVED
TO ACTION ITEMS
14. Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Amendment Number 2 to the Purchase Agreement
with Neo Solutions, Inc. for the Purchase of Polymer at the Water Reclamation Facility
(Radcliffe) MOVED TO ACTION ITEMS
15. Resolution 5086, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Change Order Number 4 with Montana
Civil Contractors, Inc. for the 5.3 Million Gallon (MG) Water Storage Tank Project (Murray)
06:04:14 PM (00:06:27) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt noted the highlights of the consent agenda. CM Surratt noted that three items require
clarification and pulled Consent Items 11., 13., and 14. to the beginning of the action items.
06:05:55 PM (00:08:08) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:06:12 PM (00:08:25) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-10, 12, and 15. 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
H. 06:06:33 PM (00:08:46) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:07:11 PM (00:09:24) Jeff Ball, Public Comment
Mr. Ball talked about special assessment and rate increase ongoing approval. He suggested an
alternative way to divide the assessment cost.
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06:09:13 PM (00:11:26) Scott Boyd, Public Comment
Mr. Boyd talked about painting of the curbs and thinks it’s unsightly, chips off and pollutes our water
ways.
I. 06:11:24 PM (00:13:37) Special Presentation
1. 06:11:25 PM (00:13:38) HAVEN Fiscal Year 2019 Service Numbers and Grant Usage Update
(Erica Aytes Coyle, Executive Director)
06:11:42 PM (00:13:55) Presentation
Erica Coyle, Executive Director of HAVEN, presented the FY19 service numbers and grant usage update.
She spoke about partnering to keep survivors and victims of domestic violence safe.
06:20:44 PM (00:22:57) Questions of Presenter
DM Mehl asked what citizens can do for education.
Cr. Cunningham asked about restraining order violations and room for improvement.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the increased need of HAVEN services.
J. 06:25:48 PM (00:28:01) Action Items
06:26:01 PM (00:28:14) Consent Items 11., 13., 14.
DM Mehl explained his request for further fiscal clarification on these consent items.
06:26:58 PM (00:29:11) Consent Item 11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Contract with Langlas
and Associates for a General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) for Pre-construction and
Construction Services for the Bozeman Public Safety Center (BPSC) (Winn)
06:26:58 PM (00:29:11) Staff Clarification
ACM Chuck Winn provided clarity to the two phases of the contract relative to construction
costs.
06:29:27 PM (00:31:40) Consent Item 13. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Purchase Agreement
with Tri State Truck & Equipment, Inc. for a 2020 Tandem Axle Truck with Grapple and Dump Box
(Handelin/Nordquest)
06:29:29 PM (00:31:42) Staff Clarification
CM Surratt talked about the two departments splitting the cost of the equipment, which are
Solid Waste and Forestry. She outlined the amount each department will pay.
06:29:58 PM (00:32:11) Consent Item 14. Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Amendment Number 2
to the Purchase Agreement with Neo Solutions, Inc. for the Purchase of Polymer at the Water
Reclamation Facility (Radcliffe)
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06:30:02 PM (00:32:15) Staff Clarification
CM Surratt talked about the estimated costs annually for the polymer and pointed out this is the
third year of a three year contract.
06:30:33 PM (00:32:46) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:30:43 PM (00:32:56) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 11., 13., and 14. 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. 06:31:02 PM (00:33:15) Continuation of the Bozeman Residence Inn, 815 East Main Street,
Conditional Use Permit and Special Use Permit from August 5, 2019 to September 9, 2019,
Application 18499 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
06:31:13 PM (00:33:26) Staff Clarification
CM Surratt explained the applicant would like to continue this item to September 9, 2019.
06:31:37 PM (00:33:50) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:31:48 PM (00:34:01) Motion to continue the review of the Bozeman Residence Inn, Application
18499 from August 5, 2019 to September 9, 2019.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
06:32:12 PM (00:34:25) Vote on the Motion to continue the review of the Bozeman Residence Inn,
Application 18499 from August 5, 2019 to September 9, 2019. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
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Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
2. 06:32:21 PM (00:34:34) Westland Lofts Master Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a
Mixed-Use Building and Ground Level Residential and Apartment Buildings at 2472 Gallatin
Green Boulevard in B-2, Community Business, Zoning District Including Two Departures,
Application 18557 (Quasi-Judicial) (Garber)
06:32:44 PM (00:34:57) Staff Presentation
Associate Planner Danielle Garber entered the staff report into the record. She also entered into the
record a memo requesting to amend the staff report to add requirements for a condition of approval for
cash-in-lieu of parkland review. Ms. Garber presented the site plan and CUP for Westland Lofts.
Engineer Griffin Nielsen and City Engineer Shawn Kohtz answered questions.
06:42:40 PM (00:44:53) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked when this area was laid out with its designated zoning. He asked about R-4 immediately
to the north. He asked about commercial sharing residential on the ground floor. He asked if the lift
station is currently in our capital plan. He asked why there is a transportation study of interest only with
Phase 2. He asked why the Parks District is not included in the waivers. He asked if all buildings are
within the allowable height for the area.
Cr. Cunningham asked what the commission is approving at this point. He asked about using commercial
space on the ground floor for all buildings and if they could do that without coming to the commission.
He asked about parking regarding an office versus non-office environment. He asked about trip
generation. He asked about environmental objectives. He talked about the need for a traffic study. He
asked about designated wetlands on this property.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the Traffic Index Study relative to why they think commercial traffic exceeds
residential. She asked about the public comment mentioning children’s safety. She asked about parking
units.
Mayor Andrus asked what is being built in Phase 1 and if there will be enough parking. She asked about
maintenance of the landscaping departure. She asked for other examples in the community that is the
same width as Gallatin Green Boulevard. She asked about traffic access in two different places.
DM Mehl asked if the traffic study assumed that road width or a different type of road.
Mayor Andrus asked if North Wallace is the same width as Gallatin Green.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if the landscaping makes the service areas smaller.
Mayor Andrus asked if Gallatin Green Road is projected to go further north in the future.
Cr. Cunningham asked about future development beyond Blondie St.
07:18:30 PM (01:20:43) Applicant Presentation
Eric Horton, with Ensitio Design, provided the background and purpose of the project.
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07:21:16 PM (01:23:29) Questions of Applicant
DM Mehl asked if the applicant has seen the staff report. He asked what kind of commercial
development will go into 400 square feet.
07:22:24 PM (01:24:37) Applicant Clarification
Steve McGough, McGough Construction, explained the type of proposed commercial development.
07:25:54 PM (01:28:07) Questions of Applicant Continued
DM Mehl asked the applicants if they are aware of the traffic study for Phase 2 which could affect their
plans.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if the 31 units are rentals or owned or both. She asked about affordability.
07:29:52 PM (01:32:05) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
07:30:12 PM (01:32:25) Public Comment, Crystal Terry
Ms. Terry talked about the narrow streets and thinks a traffic study is needed before the project even
starts.
07:33:25 PM (01:35:38) Marilee Brown, Public Comment
Ms. Brown is with Citizens Safe for Bozeman and talked about traffic issues and parking spaces in the
Baxter Meadows neighborhood. She distributed a map.
07:37:37 PM (01:39:50) Connie Rader, Public Comment
Ms. Rader talked about the 70 designated parking spaces.
07:40:26 PM (01:42:39) Floyd Kualo, Public Comment
Mr. Kualo talked about traffic issues and safety of children as well as snow removal.
07:42:15 PM (01:44:28) Celia Gravens, Public Comment
Ms. Gravens talked about concerns over the scale of the project.
07:44:37 PM (01:46:50) John Terry, Public Comment
Mr. Terry talked about the driveway for the development impeding where children cross the area to go
to the middle school. He talked about parking issues.
07:46:35 PM (01:48:48) Staff Clarification
City Engineer Shawn Kohtz verified the street width. He explained how the measurement for the width
is taken.
07:49:58 PM (01:52:11) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked if other developments were listed in the traffic impact study. He asked where the
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crosswalks will go.
Cr. Krauss talked about public testimony referring to wherever their site plan has them exiting this
development and interfering with where the kids cross the street.
DM Mehl asked if people can cross corner to corner.
Mayor Andrus asked about how snow removal will work. She asked about delivery trucks as they come
into that location. She asked about concurrent development.
07:57:50 PM (02:00:03) Clarification of Applicant
Steve McGough added that they did design the garages for pickup trucks and the new standard is bigger
than it used to be.
07:58:54 PM (02:01:07) Motion to amend the staff report for application 18557, adding a condition of
approval to read: Applicant must provide a cash-in-lieu of parkland proposal that will be reviewed by
the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB), approved by the Director of Parks, and payment be
received by the City prior to final master site plan approval.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:59:20 PM (02:01:33) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated this was a requested change by the staff and sees no reason not to add it.
DM Mehl concurs.
07:59:31 PM (02:01:44) Vote on the Motion to amend the staff report for application 18557, adding a
condition of approval to read: Applicant must provide a cash-in-lieu of parkland proposal that will be
reviewed by the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB), approved by the Director of Parks, and
payment be received by the City prior to final master site plan approval. 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
07:59:44 PM (02:01:57) 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 18557 and move to approve the Conditional Use Permit for ground level residential
uses and apartment buildings for the Westland Lofts site plan subject to conditions and all applicable
code provisions.
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Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:00:11 PM (02:02:24) Discussion
Cr. Krauss will not vote for his motion. He talked about failed ideas including this embedded B-2 inside
of neighborhoods.
DM Mehl is in agreement with the staff report analysis. He will be supporting this motion.
Cr. Cunningham supports the CUP and echoes his colleagues as well.
Cr. Pomeroy finds that all requirements are met under city code and provides 31 units of housing.
Mayor Andrus will support the CUP for additional dwelling units in B-2 on the ground level.
Cr. Krauss clarified we are curing the zoning to allow a site plan if it didn’t pass there would be no site
plan approval.
08:14:17 PM (02:16:30) 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 18557 and move to approve the Conditional Use Permit for ground
level residential uses and apartment buildings for the Westland Lofts site plan subject to conditions
and all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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
08:14:29 PM (02:16:42) 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 18557 and move to approve the Westland Lofts site plan application subject to
conditions and all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:14:53 PM (02:17:06) Discussion
Cr. Krauss talked about the Commission’s approval of the CUP and now a site plan review under that
type of zoning, and he can’t find anything that steps outside of those lines.
DM Mehl talked about this zoning being in place for some time so is expected to have some intensity.
He believes this is consistent with what we’re trying to do. He supports the traffic study for Phase 2.
Cr. Cunningham thanked the neighbors who came out prepared. He supports the staff findings and
report for the site plan.
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Cr. Pomeroy talked about road concerns and traffic conditions but stated this project meets
requirements under city code and agrees with staff findings.
Mayor Andrus supports it because it’s primarily residential and provides more live work space. She is
concerned about parking and traffic on Gallatin Green Boulevard. She will be looking at the traffic study.
08:26:18 PM (02:28:31) Amendment to the Motion to include as a condition that there be a waiver of
right to protest a parks district.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:26:58 PM (02:29:11) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to include as a condition that there be
a waiver of right to protest a parks district. 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
08:27:10 PM (02:29:23) Vote on the Motion as Amended that having reviewed and considered the
application materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application 18557 and move to approve the Westland Lofts site plan
application subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions and to include as a condition that
there be a waiver of right to protest a parks district. 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
08:27:25 PM (02:29:38) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess until 8:40 PM.
08:37:00 PM (02:39:13) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
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3. 08:37:06 PM (02:39:19) Resolution 5062, Establishing Tree Maintenance District
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020, Making the Assessment Rate $0.003548 per Assessable
Square Foot (Donald)
08:37:28 PM (02:39:41) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 5062, which is a recommendation for a 2%
increase in the Tree Maintenance District assessment. Ms. Donald reviewed trends over the last couple
of years as well as the impact of the increase.
08:38:34 PM (02:40:47) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked for confirmation that 2% is what this commission approved during the budget
discussion as well as the method of assessment.
Cr. Krauss talked about public comment that property assessments are all over the map and we should
consider dividing geocodes in the city. He asked how staff responds to that comment.
08:40:35 PM (02:42:48) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:40:45 PM (02:42:58) Motion to adopt Resolution 5062, Establishing Tree Maintenance District
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020, Making the Assessment Rate $0.003548 per Assessable Square Foot.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:41:08 PM (02:43:21) Discussion
DM Mehl talked about how growth plays into this amount. He talked about valuation and square
footage mentioned in the public comment. He expressed his concern with that method.
Cr. Krauss disclosed that his son works for the City Forestry Department. He would vote for this as much
as any tax increase and doesn’t feel this is a conflict. He talked about relative fairness of the way we do
assessments.
Mayor Andrus thinks this is a fair way to do this assessment. She appreciates when the public comes
forward to express another way to do things.
08:46:02 PM (02:48:15) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5062, Establishing Tree Maintenance
District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020, Making the Assessment Rate $0.003548 per Assessable
Square Foot. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
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Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
4. 08:46:13 PM (02:48:26) Resolution 5063, Establishing Arterial and Collector Street
Maintenance District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020, Making the Assessment Rate
$0.006408 per Assessable Square Foot (Donald)
08:46:30 PM (02:48:43) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 5063, and pointed out as the commission
approved in the budget, there is no recommended change to the Arterial and Collector Street
assessment. She talked about gas tax funds in 2019 reducing the assessment.
08:47:24 PM (02:49:37) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked why no increase or decrease.
DM Mehl asked if the zero rate is the one the commission adopted in the budget. He asked about the
increase in the fund due to growth.
08:48:28 PM (02:50:41) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:48:37 PM (02:50:50) Motion to adopt Resolution 5063, Establishing Arterial and Collector Street
Maintenance District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020, Making the Assessment Rate $0.006408 per
Assessable Square Foot.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:49:00 PM (02:51:13) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham noted we will be spending a little over $1.3 Million to fund our CIP needs. He
mentioned the gas fund tax from the state.
08:49:37 PM (02:51:50) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5063, Establishing Arterial and
Collector Street Maintenance District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020, Making the Assessment Rate
$0.006408 per Assessable Square Foot. 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
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Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
5. 08:49:49 PM (02:52:02) Resolution 5064, Establishing Street Maintenance District
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020, Making the Assessment Rate $0.028924 per Assessable
Square Foot (Donald)
08:50:04 PM (02:52:17) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald noted that as proposed in the recommended budget adopted by the
commission, there was an 8% increase in the Street Maintenance District Assessment. She reviewed the
increased amounts for the average residential lot as well as maximum residential lot.
08:50:45 PM (02:52:58) Questions of Staff
There were no questions of staff.
08:50:53 PM (02:53:06) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:51:01 PM (02:53:14) Motion to adopt Resolution 5064, Establishing Street Maintenance District
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020, Making the Assessment Rate $0.028924 per Assessable Square Foot.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:51:28 PM (02:53:41) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated an 8% increase is original and will support the motion.
Cr. Krauss stated it’s a big number a bit harder to swallow for people.
Cr. Cunningham sees the big number as well and recognized our city roads are maintained for a large
temperature swing.
Mayor Andrus will support the motion as well and noted this commission has been dedicated to
deferred maintenance.
08:56:51 PM (02:59:04) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5064, Establishing Street Maintenance
District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020, Making the Assessment Rate $0.028924 per Assessable
Square Foot. 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
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Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
6. 08:57:01 PM (02:59:14) Appointment(s) to the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board (BTAB)
(Sweeney)
08:57:05 PM (02:59:18) Public comment
There was no public comment.
08:57:17 PM (02:59:30) Motion to appoint Mason Shaffer, Rebekah VanWieren, and Patrick Cross to
the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board with terms ending June 30, 2021.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:57:28 PM (02:59:41) Vote on the Motion to appoint Mason Shaffer, Rebekah VanWieren, and
Patrick Cross to the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board with terms ending June 30, 2021. 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
7. 08:57:37 PM (02:59:50) Appointment(s) to the Downtown Area Urban Renewal District
Board (DURB) (Sweeney)
08:57:42 PM (02:59:55) Public comment
There was no public comment.
08:57:51 PM (03:00:04) Motion to appoint Kate Wiggins to the Voting Position with a term ending
June 30, 2020 and Marley McKenna to the Non-Voting Position with a term ending June 20, 2022 to
the Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:58:16 PM (03:00:29) Vote on the Motion to appoint Kate Wiggins to the Voting Position with a term
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ending June 30, 2020 and Marley McKenna to the Non-Voting Position with a term ending June 20,
2022 to the Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board. 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
8. 08:58:25 PM (03:00:38) Appointment(s) to the Northeast Urban Renewal Board (NURB)
(Sweeney)
08:58:29 PM (03:00:42) Public comment
There was no public comment.
08:58:38 PM (03:00:51) Motion to appoint Corwin Dormire to the Voting Position with a term ending
July 31, 2023, and Robert Pavlic to the Non-Voting Position with a term ending July 31, 2023 to the
Northeast Urban Renewal Board.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:59:01 PM (03:01:14) Vote on the Motion to appoint Corwin Dormire to the Voting Position with a
term ending July 31, 2023, and Robert Pavlic to the Non-Voting Position with a term ending July 31,
2023 to the Northeast Urban Renewal Board. The motion passed 5-0.
9. 08:59:09 PM (03:01:22) Appointment to the Zoning Commission (Sweeney)
08:59:12 PM (03:01:25) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:59:21 PM (03:01:34) Motion to appoint Nicole Olmstead to the Zoning Commission with a term
ending February 28, 2021.
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
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08:59:30 PM (03:01:43) Vote on the Motion to appoint Nicole Olmstead 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
K. 08:59:39 PM (03:01:52) FYI / Discussion
• CM Surratt thanked IT Director Scott McMahan and City Clerk Robin Crough for working through
the transition of the technology upgrade.
• Cr. Cunningham mentioned the public comment related to curb painting. He requested
information be provided to the commission in terms of biodegradable materials.
L. 09:00:48 PM (03:03:01) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, August 12, 2019
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Absent Staff Present at the Dais: Assistant City Manager (ACM) Anna Rosenberry, City Attorney (CA) Greg
Sullivan, City Clerk Robin Crough
A. 05:59:58 PM (00:04:48) 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 (00:04:57) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:01 PM (00:05:51) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:01:07 PM (00:05:57) Authorize Absence – Commissioner Terry Cunningham
06:01:08 PM (00:05:58) Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Commissioner Cunningham. 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: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Absent
E. 06:01:22 PM (00:06:12) FYI
• Cr. Krauss discussed street light shields installed in his neighborhood that are working well.
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F. 06:02:17 PM (00:07:07) Commission Disclosures
There were no commission disclosures.
G. 06:02:25 PM (00:07:15) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approve the Depository Bonds and Pledged Securities as of June 30, 2019 (Clark)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Agreement with Heart of the Valley, Inc. (HOV) for
Animal Shelter Impound and Care Services (Veltkamp)
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Four (4) Agreements for Services and Receipt of Grant
Funds with the Sexual Assault Counseling Center (SACC), HAVEN, Gallatin County CASA/GAL
Program, Inc. (GAL), and Bozeman Deaconess Health Services d/b/a Bozeman Health (BH) for
the 2018 Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Grant Awards to the Gallatin Project
(Veltkamp)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Combustion
Service Company, Inc. for the Re-tubing of the Water Reclamation Facility Boiler
(Radcliffe)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Master Task Order Agreement with
Morrison Maierle, Inc. Providing for On-call Pretreatment Program Engineering Services for
the Water Reclamation Facility (Heaston)
7. Resolution 5091, Authorizing the Use of an Alternative Project Delivery Contract for a General
Contractor/Construction Manager for Preconstruction and Construction Services for the
Repair of the Bogert Pavilion (Henderson)
06:02:30 PM (00:07:20) City Manager Overview
ACM Rosenberry discussed the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:03:59 PM (00:08:49) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:04:10 PM (00:09:00) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-7 as submitted. The motion
passed 4-0.
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: Absent
H. 06:04:27 PM (00:09:17) Public Comment
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Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:05:15 PM (00:10:05) Jeff Ball, Public Comment
Mr. Ball discussed concern with street assessments being based on square footage.
I. 06:07:32 PM (00:12:22) Action Items
1. 06:07:34 PM (00:12:24) Addendum Number 2 to the Impact Fee Payment Agreement with
East Main Investments, LLC for Improvements to the Intersection of Highland Boulevard and
East Main Street to Increase the City’s Contribution by $130,000 (Blackmore Bend Project)
(Saunders)
06:08:00 PM (00:12:50) Staff Presentation
Policy and Planning Manager Chris Saunders presented on the Blackmore Bend intersection project, and
the applicant’s request for financial assistance. He noted staff findings on the requested revision of the
agreement.
06:11:27 PM (00:16:17) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about options for financing the project, including moving CIP items or granting impact
fee credits.
DM Mehl asked about project cost detail history. He asked if this has happened before or happens
often.
Cr. Pomeroy asked how impact fee credits work. She asked why MDT didn’t pay. She asked if impact fee
credits can be given in the future.
Mayor Andrus if all the items provided to the commission were capacity-expanding projects. She asked
about the new project costs and the new share the City would be covering. CA Sullivan clarified the
original agreement did not split it on a percent basis.
Cr. Krauss asked if this is a change to the scope of the project, not an estimate, and if a change in scope
is addressed in the agreement.
DM Mehl asked about capacity-expanding costs. Finance Director Kristin Donald responded regarding
amending the CIP.
Cr. Krauss asked about percentages of intersections eligible for impact fees.
06:36:02 PM (00:40:52) Applicant Presentation
Don Cape, Jr. with East Main Investments, noted that most of the work has been completed, they are
working on final payment. He noted this project was on the CIP previously. He discussed using impact
fee credits to work well for the city as well. He spoke regarding pedestrian crosswalks.
06:41:44 PM (00:46:34) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Krauss asked Mr. Cape about the net on-site improvements costs.
DM Mehl asked if he’s looking for credits or an installment program.
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Cr. Pomeroy asked if MDT was asked for payment.
Mayor Andrus asked if he knew about the possibility that the project could come in more, so what is his
reasoning for asking for more.
06:48:54 PM (00:53:44) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:49:08 PM (00:53:58) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked how much Bozeman Health contributed to this infrastructure development.
Cr. Krauss asked if we’ve held Bozeman Health or MSU accountable for infrastructure development at this
intersection.
06:53:15 PM (00:58:05) Motion to authorize the City Manager to sign addendum number two to the
Impact Fee Payment Agreement with East Main Investments, LLC for improvements to the intersection
of Highland Boulevard and East Main Street to increase the City’s contribution by $430,000.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
06:53:52 PM (00:58:42) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated the City should use impact fees for this.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed with Cr. Krauss, and discussed fairness in infrastructure funding.
DM Mehl stated this amount throws the CIP out of balance.
Cr. Krauss stated he did not put a time constraint on the motion, and that the staff will come back with a
way to fund this.
DM Mehl stated this motion isn’t clear enough.
Mayor Andrus is hesitant to commit a dollar amount at this point. She does support a 50/50 split.
Cr. Krauss discussed flexibility, but he wanted some level of certainty for Mr. Cape.
DM Mehl stated he supports the motion with the legislative history that the remainder of the money.
07:08:04 PM (01:12:54) Vote on the Motion to authorize the City Manager to sign addendum number
two to the Impact Fee Payment Agreement with East Main Investments, LLC for improvements to the
intersection of Highland Boulevard and East Main Street to increase the City’s contribution by
$430,000. The motion failed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Absent
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07:08:25 PM (01:13:14) Motion to direct the City Manager to sign a second addendum to the
Blackmore Bend Impact Fee Payment Agreement (ICFR-1705) and increase the City’s contribution by a
number to be determined, by $130,000 cash and an additional number of impact fee credits to be
determined by the eligible expenditures that meet the requirements of our impact fee program.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:09:05 PM (01:13:55) Discussion
The Commission discussed support.
07:09:18 PM (01:14:08) Vote on the Motion to direct the City Manager to sign a second addendum to
the Blackmore Bend Impact Fee Payment Agreement (ICFR-1705) and increase the City’s contribution
by a number to be determined, by $130,000 cash and an additional number of impact fee credits to be
determined by the eligible expenditures that meet the requirements of our impact fee program. The
motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
2. 07:09:32 PM (01:14:22) Resolution 5085, Authorizing the Issuance and Private Negotiated
Sale of the Remaining $36,965,000 Million Voter-approved Bozeman Public Safety Center
Bonds (Donald)
07:09:59 PM (01:14:49) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald discussed the process for the Bozeman Public Safety Center bonding.
07:10:28 PM (01:15:18) Questions of Staff
There were no questions for staff.
07:10:44 PM (01:15:34) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:10:52 PM (01:15:42) Motion to adopt Resolution 5085, Authorizing the Issuance and Private
Negotiated Sale of the Remaining $36,965,000 Million Voter-approved Bozeman Public Safety Center
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Bonds.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:11:24 PM (01:16:14) Discussion
DM Mehl thanked the public for supporting this issue.
Cr. Pomeroy thanked the public as well.
Cr. Krauss stated this will result in a lower interest rate for the public.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion.
07:13:45 PM (01:18:35) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5085, Authorizing the Issuance and
Private Negotiated Sale of the Remaining $36,965,000 Million Voter-approved Bozeman Public Safety
Center Bonds. 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: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Absent
3. 07:13:55 PM (01:18:45) Appointment(s) to the Board of Ethics (Sweeney)
07:13:57 PM (01:18:47) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:14:11 PM (01:19:01) Motion and Vote to appoint [Melissa] Frost to a term expiring July 31, 2021,
and [Sara] Rushing to a term that expiring [July 31, 2021, to the Board of Ethics]. 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: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Absent
4. 07:14:34 PM (01:19:24) Appointment(s) to the Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board (BBAB)
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(Sweeney)
07:14:36 PM (01:19:26) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:14:44 PM (01:19:34) Motion and Vote to appoint [Takami] Clark and [Aimee] Johnson [to the
Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board] with terms ending June 30, 2020. 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: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Absent
J. 07:15:00 PM (01:19:50) FYI / Discussion
There was no FYI.
K. 07:15:08 PM (01:19:58) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 7:15 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, August 19, 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. 05:59:57 PM (00:02:05) 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. 06:00:08 PM (00:02:16) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:55 PM (00:03:03) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:01:00 PM (00:03:08) Public Service Announcements
1. City Commission Meetings Cancelled on Monday, August 26, 2019 and Monday, September
2, 2019 and Closure of City Offices on Monday, September 2, 2019 (Sweeney)
E. 06:01:15 PM (00:03:23) FYI
• Commissioner Cunningham talked about the Affordable Housing Working Group’s Action Plan
regularly scheduled community check-in’s tomorrow from 11 am -1 pm and 5 pm -7 pm.
• DM Mehl announced that the Planning Board will be discussing the Growth Map Amendment
tomorrow at 7:00 PM.
• Mayor Andrus informed the commission that on September 9th they will be setting the mill
levies in two separate motions. She recommends looking at the General Fund to make
amendments to spend any additional mill levies. She talked about further budget amendments
and communicating those to CM Surratt or Mayor Andrus for proper noticing.
• CM Surratt let the community know about the next iteration of Symbozium.
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F. 06:03:59 PM (00:06:07) Commission Disclosures
Cr. Cunningham will be recusing himself from the discussion in Action Item 1. and will explain
further at that point.
G. 06:04:18 PM (00:06:26) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Formal Cancellation of the August 26, 2019 and September 2, 2019 City Commission
Meetings (Crough)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Task Order Number MID20-002 with Sanderson Stewart
for 5th Avenue Conduit Design (Fine)
4. Resolution 5088, Intent to Create Special Improvement Lighting District (SILD) Number 755
for Norton East Ranch Subdivision, Phase 4 (Massey/Clark)
06:04:22 PM (00:06:30) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt noted the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:05:01 PM (00:07:09) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:05:13 PM (00:07:21) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-4 as submitted. 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
H. 06:05:31 PM (00:07:39) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:06:10 PM (00:08:18) Debbie Angelie, Public Comment
Ms. Angelie spoke about the Durston Road construction and how the majority of traffic flow on the west
side of town is coming through her neighborhood. She asked for action in the way of temporary speed
bumps.
I. 06:08:23 PM (00:10:31) Action Items
1. 06:08:25 PM (00:10:33) The Parklands at Village Downtown Subdivision, a Preliminary Plat
Application for a Proposed Ten (10) Lot Residential Subdivision with Stormwater Tract, Park,
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and Rights-of-way on 4.6558 Acres, Located at the East End of the Village Downtown
Boulevard, Application 19135 (Quasi-Judicial) (Saunders)
06:08:51 PM (00:10:59) Commissioner Recusal
Cr. Cunningham recused himself from the discussion and explained his position and business connection
to one of the applicants.
06:09:48 PM (00:11:56) Staff Clarification
CA Sullivan explained the impact on the process in the event there is a tie vote.
06:10:52 PM (00:13:00) Staff Presentation
Community Development Manager Chris Saunders presented The Parklands application, which is zoned
as R-4 and consists of nine single home lots and one multi-home lot. He reviewed the findings and staff
recommendations.
06:22:19 PM (00:24:27) Staff Clarification
CA Sullivan pointed out that one commissioner may have received direct communication from the
applicant that was not directed to agenda@bozeman.net, which could be new information. He
explained the process the commission would need to follow under state law to make a determination
about the new information.
06:23:42 PM (00:25:50) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked if this project qualifies for affordable housing. She asked about conditions 20 and 26.
She asked about the sewer main being at full capacity.
DM Mehl asked about recommendations meeting standard approval. He asked about condition 26 and
any new code requirements since the Planning Board report. He asked about emergency access and
adequate snow storage.
Mayor Andrus asked about condition 24 regarding high ground water. She asked about the park
equation.
06:44:28 PM (00:46:36) Applicant Presentation
Matt Hauser, with C&H Engineering, presented the project and highlighted a few aspects surrounding
the sight. Mike Delaney, developer for the project, addressed questions that were raised. He talked
about an issue that he encountered today regarding a forestry area that would need to be taken out.
06:56:38 PM (00:58:46) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Pomeroy asked if there is any provision for affordable housing. She asked about emergency access.
Cr. Krauss asked if there is a realty requirement that will point out the railroad and related noise to
potential buyers.
DM Mehl asked about the change to the parks configuration. He asked if the team has read the staff
report except the one condition. He asked if this is all on the record now for the public.
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07:07:49 PM (01:09:57) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
07:07:59 PM (01:10:07) Sherry Stout, Public Comment
Ms. Stout talked about the strategic plan addressing zero net wetland loss for Bozeman.
07:09:04 PM (01:11:12) Staff Clarification
City Engineer Shawn Kohtz provided clarification about the trees at the end of the cul de sac.
07:09:48 PM (01:11:56) Staff Clarification
CA Sullivan stated the applicant’s oral testimony reflected his public comment, and the commission can
proceed.
07:10:09 PM (01:12:17) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked for clarification that this project is protecting wetlands.
07:11:04 PM (01:13:12) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, Planning Board recommendation, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report for application 19135 and move to approve the Parklands at
Village Downtown subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:11:53 PM (01:14:01) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with the staff report and all conditions.
Cr. Krauss adopts the findings of the staff report. He talked about developing next to the railroad.
DM Mehl will be supporting the motion. He agrees with the staff analysis.
Mayor Andrus will support the motion as well and associates with the comments of her colleagues.
07:19:06 PM (01:21:14) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, Planning Board recommendation, and all the information presented, I
hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 19135 and move to approve the
Parklands at Village Downtown subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code
provisions. The motion passed 4-0.
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
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Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Abstain
07:19:15 PM (01:21:23) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, Recreation and Parks Advisory Board recommendation, and all the information presented, I
hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for the park master plan associated with
application 19135 and move to approve the Parklands at Village Downtown subdivision park master
plan.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:19:49 PM (01:21:57) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated this project meets all city requirements, and she will support the motion.
Cr. Krauss stated he has mixed feelings on this and believes parkland should be accessible to everyone in
the city. He talked about clear signage.
DM Mehl talked about an existing condition for signs. He talked about what could happen in the future
in a much larger system.
Mayor Andrus will support it as well but echoed the caution about parkland and that communities enjoy
those properties.
07:23:03 PM (01:25:11) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, Recreation and Parks Advisory Board recommendation, and all the
information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for the park master
plan associated with application 19135 and move to approve the Parklands at Village Downtown
subdivision park master plan. The motion passed 4-0.
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: Abstain
07:23:14 PM (01:25:22) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess until 7:35 PM.
07:31:26 PM (01:33:34) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
2. 07:31:31 PM (01:33:39) Resolution 5065, Establishing Rates for Water Service for the City of
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Bozeman (Donald)
07:31:42 PM (01:33:50) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 5065 and explained the background leading up to
the inclusion of this model in the budget. She reviewed the proposed established Water Fund rates.
07:34:20 PM (01:36:28) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about the incremental use and usage rate tables. He asked about the increased
government rate including the city’s base rate. He asked about drought rates.
DM Mehl asked for confirmation that none of the rates changed from the April presentation. He asked if
the lowest tier will see the lowest increase. He asked about the average residential customers will see.
Cr. Cunningham talked about the Historical Annual Flow by User Class chart. He asked about low income
assistance. He asked about benchmarks for the commission to refer to in the future.
CM Surratt stated staff will provide an update to the commission after the new rates have been tested
relative to impacts on families.
Cr. Pomeroy asked why the government increase went from 5% to 20%. She asked how water
consumption changes during the year. She asked about the techniques of watering plants and lawns
versus drinking water.
07:46:45 PM (01:48:53) Staff Clarification
City Engineer Shawn Kohtz talked about the current development of a cemetery water irrigation project.
He talked about separating treated water for other watering means and the cost of running parallel lines
to existing water lines in the streets.
07:47:52 PM (01:50:00) Discussion Continued
Cr. Krauss asked about drought rates and if this is about saving utility in the drought years. He asked for
confirmation that the $.80 increase is to establish a drought reserve to protect the utility.
07:50:08 PM (01:52:16) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
07:50:15 PM (01:52:23) Marsha Kaveny, Public Comment
Ms. Kaveny thanked the commission for volunteerism that‘s been advertised. She thinks a lot more
should be done toward reducing consumption.
07:53:57 PM (01:56:05) Motion to adopt Resolution 5065, Establishing Rates for Water Service for the
City of Bozeman effective on bills due September 15, 2019 and September 15, 2020.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
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07:54:17 PM (01:56:25) Discussion
Cr. Krauss won’t be supporting his own motion and does not agree with the protection of the utility
portion of the rate structure.
DM Mehl made several points regarding conservation, drought, and water in general for the area.
Cr. Cunningham talked about the scope of the issue and why it’s getting so much attention from the
commission toward conservation. He talked about the integrated water resources plan.
Cr. Pomeroy talked about Bozeman having the best proactive water conservation programs and stated
we need to make more effort to conserve water usage.
Mayor Andrus talked about taking measures to conserve water and thinks the tiered system works well.
Cr. Krauss talked about advocating for zero growth and the real demand being for new development.
Mayor Andrus talked about the difference of philosophy about water.
08:12:25 PM (02:14:33) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5065, Establishing Rates for Water
Service for the City of Bozeman effective on bills due September 15, 2019 and September 15, 2020. The
motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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
3. 08:12:49 PM (02:14:57) Resolution 5066, Establishing Rates for Wastewater Service for the
City of Bozeman (Donald)
08:13:10 PM (02:15:18) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 5066 and explained the background leading up to
inclusion in the final budget. She reviewed the proposed established Wastewater Fund rates.
08:14:20 PM (02:16:28) Questions of Staff.
DM Mehl noted this is cost of service for the next year plus emergencies.
Cr. Pomeroy referred to a charge for a written shutoff notice.
Cr. Krauss asked for clarification that there is no charge for falling behind a month.
Mayor Andrus asked about seasonal shut off.
Cr. Pomeroy asked for clarification on reinstating water service charge.
08:18:18 PM (02:20:26) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
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08:18:29 PM (02:20:37) Motion to adopt Resolution 5066, Establishing Rates for Wastewater Service
for the City of Bozeman effective on bills due September 15, 2019 and September 15, 2020.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:18:52 PM (02:21:00) Discussion
DM Mehl talked about the studies conducted over a period of time. He talked about the efficiencies of
the system and our need to have a reserve.
Cr. Cunningham commented we will get the opportunity to look at the results of the Wastewater Fund
and whether it has established the desired reserve and accomplished our goals.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees this makes sense.
Cr. Krauss expressed concern that the collective efforts of the city ending up in the East Gallatin River.
He talked about continuing to plan for how a growing Bozeman deals with wastewater.
Mayor Andrus talked about the cost analysis and thinks this helps to bring inequities into balance.
08:23:58 PM (02:26:06) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5066, Establishing Rates for
Wastewater Service for the City of Bozeman effective on bills due September 15, 2019 and September
15, 2020. 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
4. 08:24:11 PM (02:26:19) Resolution 5067, Establishing Rates for Stormwater Service for the
City of Bozeman (Donald)
08:24:21 PM (02:26:29) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented Resolution 5067. She explained this was brought to the
commission during budget time, and a 4% rate change was recommended by staff.
08:25:17 PM (02:27:25) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham mentioned his recollection of the increase in the fund helping to fund an FTE. He asked
if stormwater capital projects are taken out of the CIP. He asked about the possibility of the city taking
over homeowners associations’ contribution towards the maintenance of detention ponds.
08:27:09 PM (02:29:17) Staff Clarification
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Stormwater Division Coordinator Kyle Mehrens talked about when the storm water utility was brought
before the commission about five years ago. He pointed out the maintenance of homeowners
associations’ facilities was on the table at the time, and the associated cost was considered. He talked
about the growth since then.
08:28:21 PM (02:30:29) Questions of Staff Continued
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the significance of the 4% increase.
Cr. Krauss asked about a rebate he receives from the flat rate because of a stormwater plan managed by
the homeowners association in his neighborhood.
CM Mehl asked about the number of inspections that could be done and how increasing the rates would
increase those inspections.
08:31:52 PM (02:34:00) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
08:31:59 PM (02:34:07) Marsha Kaveny, Public Comment
Ms. Kaveny talked about the stormwater issue in her subdivision regarding saturated sediments and the
inability to get a company to remove them because of the disposal problem.
08:35:17 PM (02:37:25) Staff Clarification
Mr. Mehrens spoke about the difficulty of the program they’re trying to develop. He spoke about the
previous public comment and the unique problem of the neighborhood.
08:36:49 PM (02:38:57) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked for confirmation that the city did not require that the system be underground in that
particular neighborhood.
08:38:18 PM (02:40:26) Motion to adopt Resolution 5067, Establishing Rates for Stormwater Service
for the City of Bozeman effective on bills due September 15, 2019.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:38:33 PM (02:40:41) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham thanked staff for the presentation. He will vote in favor of the motion.
Cr. Pomeroy will support the motion and talked about the lack of rate increase since 2015.
Cr. Krauss pointed out there is no impact fee for storm water. He talked about the importance of design
and what we accept.
DM Mehl talked about increasing the inspection rate. He pointed out this is a learning process and
addressed the public comment. He talked about the struggle of paying for operation and maintenance.
Mayor Andrus will support this and appreciates the public comment. She thinks the 4% increase makes
sense.
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08:46:11 PM (02:48:19) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5067, Establishing Rates for
Stormwater Service for the City of Bozeman effective on bills due September 15, 2019. 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
5. 08:46:25 PM (02:48:33) Presentation of the Results of the Solid Waste Rate Study (Donald)
08:46:47 PM (02:48:55) Presentation Introduction
Finance Director Kristin Donald introduced the Solid Waste Cost of Service and Rate Design Study
conducted by Burns & McDonnell. She explained that staff will come back with a resolution to
implement recommendations the commission makes tonight. Scott Pasternack, with Burns and
McDonnell, presented the findings of the study, methodology to complete the project and cost of
service study as well as rate recommendations. Mr. Pasternack explained he will pause at key points of
the presentation for questions.
08:49:01 PM (02:51:09) Presentation – Methodology Overview and Cost of Service Study
Mr. Pasternack presented the methodology overview and cost of service study.
08:56:45 PM (02:58:53) Questions of Presenter
Cr. Cunningham asked about using the reserve strictly as a reserve or creating one to save toward
something else. He asked about the philosophy behind residential subsidizing commercial revenue.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about commercial dumpsters and commercial roll-off. She asked about the general
trend over the last ten years.
Cr. Krauss asked how we have factored in the competitive nature of solid waste collection. He asked
how we built up a large reserve.
DM Mehl asked if are we adding customers generally and whether our prices are able to attract
residential and commercial customers.
Mayor Andrus asked whether communities were benchmarked as they related to population or if they
did all their collection.
DM Mehl asked about the law relative to subsidizing this utility in terms of competing.
09:28:56 PM (03:31:04) Presentation – Residential Rate Recommendations
Mr. Pasternack presented the residential rate recommendations overview.
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09:37:35 PM (03:39:43) Questions of Presenter
Cr. Cunningham asked about cost of service for the 35-45 gallon containers. He asked about data for
size of households and size of trash and recycling containers. He asked what percentage of our
customers have what size containers.
Cr. Pomeroy asked what kind of method is in place to generate a positive revenue over the next five
years.
Cr. Krauss asked about financial goals and staying competitive in each category.
09:52:25 PM (03:54:33) Presentation – Recycling Rate Recommendations
Mr. Pasternack reviewed the rates for recycling, temporary dumpster, commercial dumpster,
commercial roll-off. He reviewed the five-year reserve forecast based on recommended rates.
09:59:45 PM (04:01:53) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 10:15 PM.
10:02:09 PM (04:04:17) Questions of Presenter
Cr. Cunningham asked about the percentage of households that have blue carts versus green carts.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the commercial dumpster collections per week.
Mayor Andrus asked about the five year reserve forecast with regard to the number of reserve days.
DM Mehl asked about reevaluating rates in the future based on growth rates.
10:13:25 PM (04:15:33) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 10:30 PM.
10:13:57 PM (04:16:05) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham stated he agrees with getting closer to cost of service with commercial is fair to
residents and aligning our rates is the right direction. He talked about the goal of creating diversion and
other ways of doing so.
10:17:37 PM (04:19:45) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
10:17:48 PM (04:19:56) Discussion Continued
DM Mehl talked about the 35-45 gallon recycling tote flat rate versus the 65 gallon tote increasing rates.
He talked about conducting demonstration projects for smaller totes used because of cost advantages.
Cr. Krauss does not support bumping rates up for the smallest tote because that’s all people can afford.
He talked about the cost of recycling going up.
Cr. Pomeroy supports positive net revenue over the next five years for commercial dumpster and roll-
off.
Mayor Andrus generally supports the recommendations. She would like to look at other ways of
incentivizing more recycling.
Cr. Krauss talked about some homeowners associations requiring containers be kept inside and how
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much room that requires.
Mayor Andrus commented on the possibility of other recycling options that would allow room for inside
storage.
Consider the motion: No motion is required, advertised as action item so the commission may direct staff
as necessary.
6. 10:28:15 PM (04:30:23) Appointment to the Design Review Board (DRB) (Sweeney)
10:28:18 PM (04:30:26) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
10:28:32 PM (04:30:40) Motion to appoint Lotus Grenier to the Design Review Board, Architect
position, with a term ending June 30, 2021.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
10:28:47 PM (04:30:55) Vote on the Motion to appoint Lotus Grenier to the Design Review Board,
Architect position, with a term ending June 30, 2021. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
7. 10:28:57 PM (04:31:05) Appointment to the Midtown Urban Renewal Board (MURB)
(Sweeney)
10:29:02 PM (04:31:10) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
10:29:08 PM (04:31:16) Motion to appoint Madeline Roche, non-voting member appointed by City
Commission position, to the Midtown Urban Renewal Board with a term ending January 31, 2022.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
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10:29:27 PM (04:31:35) Vote on the Motion to appoint Madeline Roche, non-voting member
appointed by City Commission position, to the Midtown Urban Renewal Board with a term ending
January 31, 2022. 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
J. 10:29:41 PM (04:31:49) FYI / Discussion
• Cr. Krauss talked about a letter the commission received today regarding service contracts and
suggested people in older parts of town may be interested.
• Mayor Andrus again reminded the commission of the mill levy discussion on September 9th and
if there are other amendments, let CM Surratt know so the public can be appropriately notified.
The commission further discussed clarifications to the process.
K. 10:32:17 PM (04:34:25) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 10:32 PM.
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