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Home My WebLink About12-16-19 City Commission Minutes Bozo . _ t THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Monday, December 16,2019 Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Present Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Present Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Absent Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Present Staff Present at the Dais: Interim City Manager(ICM) Dennis Taylor, City Attorney(CA) Greg Sullivan, City Clerk Robin Crough A. 05:59:58 PM (00:03:22)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 (00:03:33) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence C. 06:01:06 PM (00:04:30)Changes to the Agenda Mayor Andrus stated she will pull the appointment to the TOPS Committee,Action Item 5, and put on a future agenda, as it needs more clarification. D. 06:01:38 PM (00:05:02)Authorize Absence—Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy 06:01:43 PM (00:05:07)Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy. The motion passed 4-0. Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Absent Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve E. 06:01:56 PM (00:05:20) Public Service Announcements Page 1 of 10 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,December 16,2019 1. Cancellation of the December 23, 2019 City Commission Meeting and Closure of City Offices on December 25, 2019 and January 1, 2020 (Crough) City Clerk Crough noted there would be no meetings on December 23rd and December 30th, and solid waste and recycling services will be pushed back a day later in the week for both weeks. F. 06:02:51 PM (00:06:15) FYI • Mayor Andrus thanked City Clerk Crough for her service to the City. • Mayor Krauss will give farewell remarks around 8:00 PM in the FYI section. • Cr. Cunningham noted a panel he participated in this week. • DM Mehl stated the Planning Board is meeting on the Growth Policy this week. G. 06:04:56 PM (00:08:20)Commission Disclosures • Cr. Cunningham stated he is the Climate Team commission liaison, but has no additional knowledge not on the agenda tonight. • Cr. Krauss stated he lives in the district in Action Item 1,and provided information he's received by living there and speaking with the developer. H. 06:05:59 PM (00:09:22 Minutes 1. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from October 7,October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4, and November 18, 2019,Special Meeting Minutes from October 9, 2019, and User Access to Linked Minutes (Crough)7_ a 06:05:57 PM (00:09:21)Motion and Vote to approve the combined City Commission minutes from October 7, October 9, October 14, October 21, October 28,November 4, and November 18,2019 as submitted. The motion passed 4-0. Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve I. 06:06:23 PM (00:09:47)Consent 1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres) a Page 2 of 10 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,December 16,2019 2. Approve the Annual Beer,Wine,or Liquor License Renewals for Calendar Year 2020(Portnell) a 3. Approve an On-Premises Beer and Wine License for DTLP, Inc. dba Shine Beer Sanctuary of Bozeman, Montana to Sell Beer and Wine at 451 East Main Street for the Remainder of Calendar Year 2019 (Portnell)"I a 4. Approve an All-Beverage Liquor License for Buffalo Wild Wings of Bozeman, Montana to Sell Liquor at 1783 North 19th Avenue for Calendar Year 2020 (Maas) C= 5. Formal Cancellation of the December 23, 2019 City Commission Meeting(Crough) a 6. Acknowledge the 2019 City of Bozeman Ethics Report (Hunter) 01 a 7. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign a Mitigation Credit Purchase Agreement and Acknowledgment with the Upper Missouri Mitigation Bank (Sponsored by SRI Missouri Headwaters LLC)for the Front Street Interceptor Sewer(Murray) 07'a 8. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with LoganSimpson for Professional Services in Support of the Growth Policy(Saunders)" a 9. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign Task Order Number 9 to the Professional Services Master Task Order Agreement with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. (AE2S) Providing Professional Engineering Services for the Bozeman Sourdough and Lyman Reservoir Inspection and Evaluation Project(Heaston) "I a 10. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign Task Order Number 10 to the Professional Services Master Task Order Agreement with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. (AE2S) Providing Professional Engineering Services for the Bozeman Water Treatment Plant— Sourdough Raw Water Influent Metering Improvements 2019 Project(Heaston)~ C- 11. Resolution 5087, Authorizing the Midtown Urban Renewal District Tax Increment Finance Assistance Program and Authorizing the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal Board to Provide for the Administration of the Program (Fine)O�a 12. Resolution 5121, Intent to Create Special Improvement Lighting District (SILD) Number 758 for Nelson Meadows Subdivision (Massey/Clark) w! a 06:06:29 PM (00:09:53) City Manager Overview ICM Taylor noted the highlights of the consent agenda. 06:06:58 PM (00:10:22) Public Comment There was no public comment. 06:07:14 PM (00:10:38)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-12 as submitted. The motion passed 4-0. Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Page 3 of 10 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,December 16,2019 Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve J. 06:07:34 PM (00:10:58) Public Comment There was no public comment. K. 06:08:16 PM (00:11:40)Action Items 1. 06:08:19 PM (00:11:43) Resolution 5110, Modification of Special Improvement Lighting District Number 728 for The Lakes at Valley West Phases 1-513 (Donald)~ a 06:08:43 PM (00:12:07)Staff Presentation Finance Director Kristin Donald discussed the fixtures to be installed, displayed the map of the district, discussed estimated costs, no protests, and one public comment. 06:09:59 PM (00:13:23) Questions of Staff Cr. Krauss asked if these lights are shielded since the picture doesn't show that. Cr.Cunningham asked what a modification of a district was. 06:10:50 PM (00:14:14) Public Comment There was no public comment. 06:11:02 PM (00:14:26)Motion to adopt Resolution 5110, Modification of Special Improvement Lighting District Number 728 for The Lakes at Valley West Phases 1-5B. Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd 06:11:17 PM (00:14:41) Discussion Cr. Krauss stated he supports this since he is familiar with the design, and the lights are installed appropriately. DM Mehl supports this, and that a study on this will be before the commission on January 271n 06:12:33 PM (00:15:57) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5110,Modification of Special Improvement Lighting District Number 728 for The Lakes at Valley West Phases 1-5B. The motion passed 4-0. Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Page 4 of 10 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,December 16,2019 Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve Commissioner- I-Ho PomeroV: Absent Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve 2. 06:12:43 PM (00:16:07) Presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Results of the Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2019 (LaMeres), 0 06:13:01 PM (00:16:25)Staff Presentation City Controller Brian LaMeres introduced the item. Bill Mills, CPA,from Anderson Zurmuehlen provided context for the audit, discussed the process, and noted excellent findings. 06:18:57 PM (00:22:21) Questions of Staff Cr. Cunningham asked what"internal controls" exist. He asked if there was any interference,and what their opinion consists of. He asked what audit adjustments were made. He asked if there were any concerns of the Audit Committee. Finance Director Donald stated it was recommended 4-0. DM Mehl asked about small errors, and when the report is final. Cr. Krauss stated staff and the auditors have consistently done a good job. DM Mehl asked how much public versus private infrastructure exists in the city. Mayor Andrus asked if there are any federal requirement changes that we need to watch for. 06:28:17 PM (00:31:41) Public Comment There was no public comment. 06:28:33 PM (00:31:57)Motion to accept the Fiscal Year 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the accompanying Letter to Governance. Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd 06:28:45 PM (00:32:09) Discussion Cr.Cunningham discussed the importance of the audit. DM Mehl discussed the City's successful audit, and future improvements to be made. Cr. Krauss discussed how the document has improved over the years, and how the city as a whole has contributed. Mayor Andrus supports the audit, and thanked the staff for their work. 06:36:22 PM (00:39:46) Vote on the Motion to accept the Fiscal Year 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the accompanying Letter to Governance. The motion passed 4-0. Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion Page 5 of 10 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,December 16,2019 Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd Manor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Deputy Manor-Chris Mehl:Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Absent Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve 3. 06:36:35 PM(00:39:59)Resolution 5118,Adopting the Draft Vision Statement and Provisional Goals for the Bozeman Climate Plan (Meyer)0 a 06:37:03 PM (00:40:27)Staff Presentation Sustainability Program Manager Natalie Meyer discussed the history and process.Judy Dorsey, with the Brendle Group, provided a project introduction, and discussed today's agenda and priorities. She noted the six specific hazards for Bozeman, and where this project falls in the strategic plan.She discussed the process overview.She provided and discussed the proposed position statement,guiding principles, and vision themes.She provided goal setting context.She discussed emission trends and provisional goals. She noted the Climate Team goal feedback.She presented the provisional goal recommendations. She presented the costs and benefits of climate action.She laid out the next steps. 06:58:59 PM (01:02:23)Questions of Staff DM Mehl asked her to discuss the survey results and outreach activities planned for early next year. He asked about specific risks to Bozeman, and the difference between long-term and near goals, and measuring results. He asked about the timeline before the commission. He asked if the goals were a compromise or aspirational. Cr. Krauss asked Ms. Meyer to define net zero clean. He asked about the feasibility of the goals. Cr. Cunningham asked about the community participation model. He asked about the feasibility of certain goals,and options for alternatives in detail. Mayor Andrus asked how these goals compare to other similar cities. She asked about collaboration with the utility.She asked about hurdles in other communities. DM Mehl asked about Excel Energy goals. 07:34:33 PM (01:37:57) Public Comment Mayor Andrus opened public comment. 07:34:56 PM (01:38:20)Kristin Walser, Public Comment Ms.Walser discussed working with the utility and future goals. 07:38:05 PM (01:41:29)Anne Ready, Public Comment Ms. Ready appreciated the aggressive goals. She discussed climate change and business impacts. 07:41:27 PM (01:44:51)Scott Vishke,Public Comment Page 6 of 10 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,December 16,2019 Mr.Vishke encouraged adoption and to keep in mind CO2 emissions. He noted how important it is for Bozeman to set the precedent in the state. 07:44:18 PM (01:47:42)Michelle CarV, Public Comment Ms. Cary encouraged more aggressive goals. 07:45:04 PM (01:48:28) Greg Findley, Public Comment Mr. Findley discussed the climate crisis and the necessity of action to save Bozeman. 07:48:37 PM (01:52:01)Melissa Blessing, Public Comment Ms. Blessing discussed the climate crisis, and NorthWestern Energy's actions in the state. 07:52:08 PM (01:55:32)Atticus Cummings, Public Comment Mr. Cummings encouraged more aggressive goals. 07:55:14 PM (01:58:38)Shari Stamble,Public Comment Ms. Stamble discussed NorthWestern Energy's long-term plan. 07:56:47 PM (02:00:11)Sarah Blessing,Public Comment Ms. Blessing stated the plan needs to be far more aggressive. 07:59:39 PM (02:03:03)Douglas Fisher, Public Comment Mr. Fisher discussed the importance of leadership and goal-setting by the commission. 08:01:24 PM (02:04:48)Nick Hostetler,Public Comment Mr. Hostetler encouraged adoption of more aggressive goals. 08:03:07 PM (02:06:31) Danica Jameson,Public Comment Ms.Jameson discussed the big picture of sustainability. 08:05:31 PM (02:08:54)Amendment to the Ibelowl Motion to increase the percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 from 25[%]to 26[%]to be in line with the Paris Climate Accord. Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd 08:05:46 PM (02:09:10) Discussion Cr. Cunningham discussed consistency with the Paris Climate Accord. Mayor Andrus stated a motion needed to be on the floor prior to on amendment. 08:06:25 PM (02:09:49)Motion to adopt Resolution 5118,establishing the draft vision statement and Page 7 of 10 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,December 16,2019 provisional goals for the Bozeman Climate Plan. Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd 08:07:20 PM (02:10:44)Vote on the Amendment to the!below)Motion to increase the percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 from 25[%]to 26[Yo]to be in line with the Paris Climate Accord. The amendment passed 4-0. 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:Absent Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve 08:07:33 PM (02:10:57) Discussion DM Mehl discussed the importance of this issue. He encouraged adoption and an annual review. Cr. Krauss discussed the importance of setting responsible and achievable policy, and discussed some concerns with the goals. He discussed a more necessary discussion about growth. He cannot support the first goal. Cr.Cunningham discussed the larger issue of climate change, and the need for aggressive goals. Mayor Andrus supports the resolution, and discussed the need of leadership. She discussed needed changes in city processes.She discussed the relationship with NorthWestern Energy. 08:29:44 PM (02:33:08) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5118,establishing the draft vision statement and provisional goals for the Bozeman Climate Plan. The motion passed 3-1. Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Absent Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve 4. 08:29:57 PM (02:33:21) Appointment to the Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board (DURB) (Sweeney)01 a 08:30:01 PM (02:33:25) Public Comment Page 8 of 10 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,December 16,2019 There was no public comment. 08:30:16 PM (02:33:40)Motion and Vote to appoint Marley McKenna to the Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board, Voting Position, with a term ending June 30,2020. The motion passed 4-0. Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Absent Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve S. A.. ntw.nnt to the.Trails Open Space Rd P@Fl(s Committee (TOP) (Swee,ne,.eConsider the Motion- If meve to Gppeint one member- te the Tr-aik,, Open SPGGe Gnd PGrk-,; r--AMqqi#PL3-, l , 08:30:44 PM (02:34:08) Recess Mayor Andrus called the commission into recess until 8:35 PM. 08:37:47 PM (02:41:11)Call to Order Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 8:37 PM. 08:38:09 PM (02:41:33) Mayoral Address Mayor Andrus thanked Cr. Krauss for his service in the community. 08:39:45 PM (02:43:09) Public Comment Mayor Andrus opened public comment. 08:39:53 PM (02:43:17) Greg Harbach, Public Comment Mr. Harbach,with the American Legion,thanked him for his support. 08:43:10 PM (02:46:34)Len Albright, Public Comment Mr.Albright,with the American Legion,thanked him for his support, especially for the Veteran's Cemetery. 08:45:36 PM (02:49:00)Mike Long, Public Comment Mr. Long discussed the acceptance he's received in the community thanks to Cr. Krauss. 08:48:01 PM (02:51:25) Commission Thank You Page 9 of 10 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,December 16,2019 Cr.Cunningham thanked Cr. Krauss for his assistance. DM Mehl thanked Cr. Krauss. 08:50:24 PM (02:53:48) Farewell Address Cr. Krauss provided his farewell address. He stated thank you's, and discussed the need for a larger discussion on the future of Bozeman. 6. wi /PisGussiGn M. 09:19:22 PM (03:22:46)Adjournment Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 9:19 PM. N. 09:19:26 PM (03:22:50) Reception for Outgoing Commissioner Jeff Krauss with Hors d'ouevres *A quorum of the City Commission was present for this item. The City Commission did not hear,discuss, or act on any issues under their purview during this item. No minutes or recording occurred for this item. Chris Mehl Mayor ,4 ATTEST: CO- NLC) Mike Maas Interim City Clerk PREPARED BY: Robin Crough City Clerk Approved on: ^V AO GV'� 13, )OJO Page 10 of 10