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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
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Monday,September 09,2019
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Present
Staff Present at the Dais:City Manager(CM)Andrea Surratt, City Attorney(CA) Greg Sullivan, City Clerk
Robin Crough
A. 05:59:56 PM (00:04:49)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. 06:00:02 PM (00:04:55) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:48 PM (00:05:41)Changes to the Agenda
• CM Surratt pulled Consent Item 9, it will return on a future agenda.
D. 06:01:17 PM (00:06:10) FYI
• Cr. Cunningham noted upcoming meetings of the Affordable Housing Working Group.
E. 06:01:38 PM (00:06:31) Minutes
1. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from August 5,August 12, and August 19, 2019, and
User Access to Linked Minutes (Crough) c,.a
06:01:42 PM (00:06:35)Motion and Vote to approve the regular City Commission minutes from August
5,August 12,and August 19,2019 as submitted. The motion passed 5-0.
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Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
F. 06:01:58 PM (00:06:51)Commission Disclosures
• Cr. Cunningham discussed conversation regarding Action Item 2.
G. 06:02:24 PM (00:07:17)Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres) f.Cj
2. Authorize the Mayor to Sign an Agreement with LumenAd, Inc. for a Big Sky Economic
Development Trust Fund Program Grant Award (Contract#MT-BSTF-1-19-24) (Fontenot)
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3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Economic Development Administration (EDA)General
[Grant] Application for EDA Programs (ED-900) and Other Associated Documents Necessary
to Facilitate the EDA Grant Application, and Authorize the City Manager to Submit the
Application on behalf of the City of Bozeman (Fontenot)7LG=
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Easement Agreement with Sacajawea Audubon Society
for the Front Street Trunk Sewer Main Project(Murray) > !;
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Two (2) Sewer and Water Pipeline and Access Easement
and Agreements with Village Investment Group, Inc. and Delaney and Company, Inc. for the
Front Street Trunk Sewer Main Project(Murray) '.:;-LG
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Agreement for Infrastructure Improvements with Crow
River Management, LLC and Silver Creek Ventures, LLC for Improvements to North 25th
Avenue from Oak Street to Tschache Lane (Russell/Kohtz)7° a
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Two (2)Temporary Agreements Covering Advance Right
of Entry and Occupancy and Pipeline License Numbers 602,227 and 602,229 with Montana
Rail Link, Inc. for Water and Sewer Mains Installed for the 2015 Montana Department of
Transportation Maintenance Facility(Murray) -1$4-
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Allied Engineering
Services, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for the Manley Road Improvements Project
(Gamradt)
the City Manager te Sign a PFefessienal SeFviees AgFeepAeRt with POWL, LLC te
Complete OR Call Planning, EngineeFln , and GenstFwGtieR Oversight SePdire';fnr a VaFiety ef
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10. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with
Governmentjobs.com, Inc. dba NEOGOV for Insight Enterprise Edition Applicant Tracking
Software (Henderson) 4a
11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to the Sub-Recipient Agreement
with the Gallatin Development Corporation dba the Prospera Business Network for the City
of Bozeman's Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund (Fontenot) L!;
12. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Davis Lane Lift Station and Norton Sewer
Project(Murray) ;.tom
13. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Land Solutions, LLC for Development Review Services (Saunders) ..tp
14. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 5 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Robert Peccia and Associates for the 5.3 Million Gallon (MG)Water Storage
Reservoir Project Adding the Construction Phase Services for the Sourdough Transmission
Main (Murray) !e
15. Resolution 5033, Billings Clinic Growth Policy Amendment Amending the Bozeman
Community Plan Future Land Use Map from Residential, Community Commercial Mixed-Use,
and Present Rural,to Regional Commercial and Services,Application 19113 (Rosenberg) ': !H
16. Resolution 5077, Creating the Bozeman Climate Team to Assist with the Development of the
Bozeman Climate Plan (Meyer/Henderson) -a
17. Resolution 5095, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Transfer of Property and Hold
Harmless and Indemnification Agreement with the State of Montana Judiciary to Transfer a
Decommissioned Unmarked Police Vehicle to Gallatin County Youth Court Services (2/3 Vote
Required) (Crawford) -a
06:02:29 PM (00:07:22)City Manager Overview
CM Surratt discussed the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:04:54 PM (00:09:47) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:05:12 PM (00:10:05)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-8,and 10-17 as submitted. The
motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
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H. 06:05:32 PM (00:10:25) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:06:00 PM (00:10:53)Kathleen Reed Public Comment
Ms. Reed discussed a traffic issue on Classical Way.
06:10:03 PM (00:14:56) Craig Dunham,Public Comment
Mr. Dunham, Headmaster of Petra Academy, discussed the Classical Way traffic issue.
06:13:12 PM (00:18:05)Elizabeth Stolman Public Comment
Ms.Stolman discussed the difficulty of detours in Valley West,and the need for a left turn onto Classical
Way.
06:15:04 PM (00:19:57)Kris Stewart,Public Comment
Ms.Stewart discussed traffic stresses near Petra Academy, and Classical Way,
06:18:13 PM (00:23:06)Andy Rallis,Public Comment
Mr. Rallis encouraged the commission to also look at options for a Classical Way left turn.
06:19:46 PM (00:24:39)Ann Benz Public Comment
Ms. Benz discussed Classical Way and Broken Fields traffic.
06:21:30 PM (00:26:23)Stephanie Penly,Public Comment
Ms. Penly is a Petra parent concerned about Classical Way traffic.
06:22:55 PM (00:27:48)Jim Stumbo,Public Comment
Mr.Stumbo is a Petra parent concerned about Classical Way traffic.
I. 06:25:44 PM (00:30:37)Action Items
1. 06:25:52 PM (00:30:45)Continue the Bozeman Medical Arts Zone Map Amendment, Located
at the Southwest Corner of North Willson Avenue and Villard Street,Application 19258,from
September 9, 2019 to September 16, 2019 (Saunders) ,L�
06:26:24 PM (00:31:17) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:26:39 PM (00:31:32)Motion and Vote to continue the Bozeman Medical Arts Zone Map
Amendment public hearing to September 16,2019. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
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Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
2. 06:26:58 PM(00:31:51)Bozeman Residence Inn Conditional Use Permit,Site Plan,and Special
Use Permit, Located at 815 East Main Street, Application 18499 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger) -.
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06:27:53 PM (00:32:46)Staff Presentation
Development Review Manager Brian Krueger discussed the application,the property,vicinity,the civil
site plan, landscape, elevations,color perspective, height,floor plan, public notice, and informal DRB
approval.
06:40:34 PM (00:45:27)Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked about easements and the City's interest. He asked about sight lines and the
increased height,and landscaping.
Mayor Andrus asked for the reason for the CUP tonight.
DM Mehl asked if the application was sufficient/adequate. He asked about the cash-in-lieu of water
rights condition. He asked if parking should be a condition. He asked about the scope of the SUP.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the provided parking.She asked about the height increase.
06:53:09 PM (00:58:02)Applicant Presentation
Will Ralph, representing the Residence Inn, reviewed the staff report and agrees with all
recommendations and conditions of approval. He discussed the site plan,and a comparison to adjacent
property.
06:59:54 PM (01:04:47)Questions of Applicant
Cr.Cunningham asked if events will be held at the facility.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about underground parking.
Cr. Krauss asked if he thinks this is what East Main should look like.
Mayor Andrus asked about the west elevation and traffic.
Cr. Krauss asked about the alternative exit.
07:08:40 PM (01:13:33) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:09:03 PM (01:13:56)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 18499 and move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to increase the maximum
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height for the Residence Inn site plan subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:09:28 PM (01:14:21) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham expressed initial concerns, but he is now in favor.
DM Mehl supports the motion for a number of reasons.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion,since it complies with code.
Cr. Krauss spoke of other tall hotels downtown.
Mayor Andrus also supports the conditional use.
07:16:19 PM (01:21:12) 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 18499 and move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to increase the
maximum height for the Residence Inn site plan subject to conditions and all applicable code
provisions. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 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
07:16:33 PM (01:21:26)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 18499 and move to approve the Residence Inn site plan application subject to
conditions and all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:16:56 PM (01:21:49) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham discussed the site plan criteria, and no issues with them.
DM Mehl and Cr. Pomeroy support the motion.
Cr. Krauss discussed turning onto Main.
Mayor Andrus also expressed concerns on the left hand turn.
07:22:33 PM (01:27:26) 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
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the staff report for application 18499 and move to approve the Residence Inn site plan application
subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mavor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mavor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mavor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:22:45 PM (01:27:38)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 18499 and move to approve the Special Use Permit to allow the retail sales and on-
premises consumption of alcohol for the Residence Inn site plan subject to conditions and all
applicable code provisions.
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mavor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:23:11 PM (01:28:04) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham noted that an SUP can be revoked.
DM Mehl agrees with the findings and staff report.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss stated a hotel here works.
Mayor Andrus also supports this,and this is a good location.
07:25:51 PM (01:30:44) 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 18499 and move to approve the Special Use Permit to allow the retail
sales and on-premises consumption of alcohol for the Residence Inn site plan subject to conditions and
all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mavor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
07:26:03 PM (01:30:56) Recess
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Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess until 7:35 PM.
07:34:46 PM (01:39:39)Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 7:34 PM.
3. 07:34:52 PM (01:39:45) Resolution 5090, Determining the Form and Details of the General
Obligation Bonds,Authorizing the Execution and Delivery,and Levying Taxes for the Payment
for the Bozeman Public Safety Center(Donald) ' Gj
07:35:14 PM (01:40:07)Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald discussed the City's bond rating and attracting buyers, and contributing
factors to the sale.She discussed the citizen impact.
07:38:04 PM (01:42:57) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked about the home value and 3%growth in the community.
Cr. Pomeroy asked where this falls in the process.
Cr. Krauss asked about the inverted yield.
Cr.Cunningham asked about the bond principal.Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn discussed the
process for building the project. He asked about Moody's resiliency plan requirement.
DM Mehl asked about the GC/CM for the project.
Cr. Krauss asked if we're talking to realtors about Fire Station 1 now.
07:48:41 PM (01:53:34) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:48:59 PM (01:53:52)Motion to adopt Resolution 5090,Determining the Form and Details of the
General Obligation Bonds,Authorizing the Execution and Delivery, and Levying Taxes for the Payment
for the Bozeman Public Safety Center.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:49:17 PM (01:54:10) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed the importance of bonds.
Cr. Pomeroy and Cr. Krauss support the motion.
Cr. Cunningham noted this savings helps Bozeman's citizens, and discussed the resiliency plan.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion and commended the savings.
07:52:59 PM (01:57:52) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5090, Determining the Form and
Details of the General Obligation Bonds,Authorizing the Execution and Delivery,and Levying Taxes for
the Payment for the Bozeman Public Safety Center. The motion passed 5-0.
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Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Manor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
4. 07:53:12 PM (01:58:05) Resolution 5068, Establishing and Affixing the Number of Mills to be
Charged Against the Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property Situated within the Corporate
Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City for Fiscal Year 2019-2020(FY20) (Donald) °a
07:53:36 PM (01:58:29)Staff Presentation
Finance Director Donald discussed the approved budget, certified values, and max mill levy.She
discussed levy details, and staff's recommendation.She discussed the fiscal effects of the
recommendation.
08:00:02 PM (02:04:55) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the increase calculation.
Cr. Krauss asked why staff isn't recommending a 16%decrease in the mill levy rate.
Cr.Cunningham asked where this puts the City regarding Bogert Pavilion funding.
DM Mehl and Mayor Andrus asked for clarification on the levy.
Cr. Krauss asked about the typical house.
08:11:07 PM (02:16:00) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:11:36 PM (02:16:29)Motion to adopt Resolution 5068,Establishing and Affixing the Number of
Mills to be Charged Against the Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property Situated within the
Corporate Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City for Fiscal Year 2019-2020(FY20).
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:12:06 PM (02:16:59) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated it's reasonable to not increase the mill levy.
08:12:43 PM (02:17:36)Amendment to the Motion to adopt Resolution 5068,in Section 1,instead of
124.79,setting 123 mills, totaling 185.91,(Establishing and Affixing the Number of Mills to be Charged
Against the Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property Situated within the Corporate Jurisdictional
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Boundaries of the City for Fiscal Year 2019-2020(FY20)].
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:13:58 PM (02:18:51) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated the City was initially too conservative.
Cr. Krauss supports the amendment.
Cr.Cunningham does not support the motion, and adjusting the mill levies to support the budget seems
appropriate.
DM Mehl will be voting against the amendment, as the city has been acting responsibly.
Mayor Andrus does not support the amendment, and recognized the importance of funding the Bogert
Pavilion repairs.
Cr. Pomeroy reiterated the need to save a little money.
08:28:36 PM (02:33:29) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to adopt Resolution 5068,in Section 1,
instead of 124.79,setting 123 mills, totaling 185.91,[Establishing and Affixing the Number of Mills to
be Charged Against the Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property Situated within the Corporate
Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City for Fiscal Year 2019-2020(FY20)]. The amendment failed 2-3.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Disapprove
08:28:56 PM (02:33:49) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated this will support the budget, but she will say no.
Cr. Krauss will not support the motion,as this isn't the City finding an alternate way to fund the pavilion.
Cr.Cunningham discussed the importance of funding the pavilion repairs. He discussed the increase in
the minimum wage.
DM Mehl supports the motion and discussed previous budget commitments.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss discussed the message the wage increase sends to employees.
08:39:39 PM (02:44:32) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5068,Establishing and Affixing the
Number of Mills to be Charged Against the Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property Situated within
the Corporate Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City for Fiscal Year 2019-2020(FY20). The motion
passed 3-2.
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Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
5. 08:39:52 PM (02:44:45)Resolution 5069,Amending the City's Annual Budget to Include Items
to be Funded in the General Fund with Fund Revenues and Unanticipated Revenue of
Previously Unbudgeted Revenue for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020(FY20) (Donald) L!�
08:40:12 PM (02:45:05)Staff Presentation
Finance Director Donald stated this budget amendment allocates the funds for the prior discussion.
There has been no public comment.
08:41:14 PM (02:46:07) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked if this is needed if there are no amendments,and why is this dependent on the prior
item.
Cr. Krauss asked if anything could be discussed in this item.
08:45:57 PM (02:50:50) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:46:12 PM (02:51:05)Motion to adopt Resolution 5069,Amending the City's Annual Budget for the
General Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2020, to incorporate the$224,507 resulting from the
increase in the levy just passed for$209,507 for the Bogert Pavilion,and$15,000 for the minimum
wage increase.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:47:11 PM (02:52:04) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham supports the motion.
DM Mehl discussed the need for clarity in cuts and additions.
08:47:59 PM (02:52:52) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5069,Amending the City's Annual
Budget for the General Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2020, to incorporate the$224,507
resulting from the increase in the levy just passed for$209,507 for the Bogert Pavilion, and$15,000 for
the minimum wage increase. The motion passed 3-2.
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Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
6. 08:48:17 PM (02:53:10) Ordinance 2026 Provisional Adoption, Restricting Drought Reserve
Funds in the Water Fund (Donald) -'4-
08:48:29 PM (02:53:22)Staff Presentation
Finance Director Donald discussed the administrative need for this ordinance for the City's financial
statement.
08:49:13 PM (02:54:06)Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham clarified that this will make this fund restricted.
DM Mehl asked if this is expected.
08:51:40 PM (02:56:33) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:51:51 PM (02:56:44)Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2026,Restricting Drought Reserve
Funds in the Water Fund.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:52:02 PM (02:56:55) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham stated this is appropriate and supports the motion.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion as well.
08:52:35 PM (02:57:28) Vote on the Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2026,Restricting
Drought Reserve Funds in the Water Fund. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 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:Approve
7. 08:52:46 PM (02:57:39) Resolution 5080,Amending the City's Annual Budget for the Tourism
Business Improvement District Fund Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020 (FY20)
(Donald) °_a
08:52:48 PM (02:57:41) Point of Order
DM Mehl asked if this is appropriate to do without the applicant is present.
Mayor Andrus noted that the applicant is planning on being present for the TBID dissolution item.
08:54:50 PM (02:59:43)Staff Presentation
Finance Director Donald discussed the future dissolution of the district and the reasons for the budget
amendment.
08:55:44 PM (03:00:37)Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about the future spending of this money.
DM Mehl asked about the spending of the money.
08:57:31 PM (03:02:24) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:57:51 PM (03:02:44)Motion to adopt Resolution 5080,Amending the City's Annual Budget for the
Tourism Business Improvement District Fund Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2020.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:58:04 PM (03:02:57) Discussion
DM Mehl stated he is voting against this because the applicant is not here.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with the Deputy Mayor.
Cr. Krauss is voting no.
Cr.Cunningham stated he would prefer to have this discussion with the applicant available, so he is
voting no.
CA Sullivan stated continuing would be easier. He also clarified the appropriation process.
The commission discussed continuing or moving to table.
CA Sullivan clarified that the public hearing has been conducted, and the vote can come back at a later
time.
09:07:41 PM (03:12:34)Motion and Vote to table until we consider the[TBID dissolution]agreement.
The motion passed 5-0.
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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. 09:08:27 PM (03:13:20)Appointment to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB)
(Sweeney) '::. 4-
09:08:30 PM (03:13:23) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:08:38 PM (03:13:31)Motion and Vote to appoint Lucas Utsch to the[Recreation and Parks Advisory
Board, to the Secondary or Home-Schooled Student Position, with a term ending August 31,2020]. The
motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
J. 09:09:02 PM (03:13:55)Other Public Hearing
1. 09:09:04 PM (03:13:57) Bozeman School District 7 Bozeman High School Van Winkle Stadium
Agency Exemption Hearing,Application 19302(Krueger) '4.
09:09:24 PM (03:14:17) Overview
Mayor Andrus noted the purpose of the hearing.
09:10:12 PM (03:15:05)Staff Presentation
Development Review Manager Brian Krueger discussed the exemption hearing process. He discussed
the LED electronic messaging sign requested by the school district for the high school. He noted the
noticing process and public comment received.
09:14:55 PM (03:19:48)Questions of Staff
Cr.Cunningham asked if this violates the sign code. He asked how MSU got a similar scoreboard.
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DM Mehl asked about other non-conforming signs. He asked about the exemption hearing process.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if the sign code has different allowances.
Mayor Andrus asked why these signs are typically out of code.
09:27:24 PM (03:32:17)Applicant Presentation
Jeff Lucien, principal of 45 Architecture, discussed the video board in more detail.
09:30:22 PM (03:35:15)Questions of Applicant
Cr. Cunningham asked about the existing video board.
DM Mehl asked if he thought the first exemption guarantees a second, and a number of other
questions.
Mayor Andrus asked when this will be used.
09:39:35 PM (03:44:28) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:39:51 PM (03:44:44) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed the relationship with the school district.
Cr. Pomeroy stated this is safe,fun, and brings in ad revenue.
Cr. Krauss discussed a few other distractions of the high school property.
Cr. Cunningham discussed good efforts by the school district.
Mayor Andrus stated the screen seems unnecessary.
K. 09:47:07 PM (03:52:00) FYI/ Discussion
• DM Mehl stated it would be helpful to get a map of Cottonwood, mentioned in public
comment. He also asked for more information and input from the Commission on the
Climate Group set up this evening.
• Cr. Cunningham agrees with more information about Cottonwood.
• CM Surratt noted the Cottonwood dilemma is very new, and the City can adjust at this
moment.The Commission and Assistant City Manager Rosenberry discussed in a little more
detail.
L. 09:52:45 PM (03:57:38)Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 9:52 PM.
Cynthia L.Andrus
Mayor
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