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REPORT TO: Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
FROM: Addi Jadin – Parks Planning and Development Manager Mitch Overton – Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Resolution 5239 Gallatin Watershed Council 2020 Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Application for Interpretive Signage
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2020
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of Resolution 5239 allocating up to $28,380 for
interpretive signage from the cash-in-lieu of parkland funds.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: In consideration of the application materials, materials presented
by staff and all public comment, I hereby recommend adoption of Resolution 5239 allocating up
to $28,380 in cash-in-lieu of parkland funds for interpretive signage.
BACKGROUND: As stated in the application materials, Parks Division staff contacted the Gallatin Watershed Council in early 2020 to discuss the potential for their involvement in the creation of interpretive signage for City of Bozeman Parks related to watershed health. As the City expands westward and south of town, the frequency of watercourse and wetland incorporation within or adjacent to
City of Bozeman Parks is apparent. As part of developers appeal to the City to accept watercourse
features into the design of a larger park area, a frequent offer has been interpretive signage to
illustrate the importance of these riparian areas within the larger ecosystem and for mitigating the
human impacts to water health.
Rather than creating one-off signage within individual parks, Staff identified a need to create a cohesive signage package. From there, the Gallatin Watershed Council has taken the lead to create a grant proposal that will eventually lead to well-placed and well-designed signage within our parks system. Gallatin Watershed Council (GWC) staff will work the Parks Division and the
relevant Recreation and Parks Advisory Board committees to identify up to 5 themes surrounding watershed health that can be illustrated within City of Bozeman Parks. GWC will coordinate with the artist and design team preparing the illustrations and sign designs for each of these first “prototype” signs. Beyond that, Staff and GWC will work with new developers proposing Improvements-in-lieu to identify new locations for “spin-off” signs in one of the 5 theme areas.
The initial investment of cash-in-lieu funding will make the program more economical, quicker and, therefore, more likely to be welcomed by developers. Intrinsik Architecture has already
coordinated potential locations for interpretive signage within the Arrowleaf and Perennial Park multi-family housing development.
A few additional benefits of the program include spatial orientation of the park visitor within the
greater Gallatin watershed; the ability to quickly understand and identify the creeks, wetlands, or irrigation canals within City Parks; and with the cohesive and complimentary signage illustration and design, increased awareness of the overall Park system.
GWC has chosen to work with Katie Christiansen and the Townsend Collective to create the
illustrations and sign design. This team of artist and graphic designers created the interpretive signage within Story Mill Community Park and will therefore, deliver a complimentary aesthetic package to the parks system. The signage will also be complimentary to the standard Park name signs.
CILP Requirements:
Section 38.420.030.F. of the Bozeman Municipal Code (Cash donation in-lieu of land
dedication), states the following:
1. The city must use a cash donation for development or acquisition of parks to serve the
development.
2. The city may use the cash donation to acquire or develop parks or recreational areas
within its jurisdiction or for the purchase of public open space or conservation easements,
only if:
a. The park, recreational area, open space or conservation easement is within a
reasonably close proximity to the proposed development; and
b. The city commission has formally adopted a citywide park plan that establishes
the needs and procedures for use of the cash donation.
Staff will work with the applicants to identify appropriate Cash- or Improvements-in-lieu
sources and parks as locations are explored. According to grant criteria, the proposal must
demonstrate that the improvements will:
• add to the long-term benefit of the park and surrounding properties;
• reflect the interests of, and have the support of, adjacent property owners; and
• comply with the existing park master plan.
Staff finds that the application does meet these criteria and no master plan amendment would be
required for incidental signage. A detailed description of project cost, funding sources, cash and in-kind matching contributions is provided within the application.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None.
ALTERNATIVES: Per Recreation and Parks Advisory Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS: An allocation of $28,380 amounts to 2.62% of the existing cash-in-lieu of
parkland fund balance.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 5239
2020 GWC CILP Application for Interpretive Signage
Report compiled: November 9, 2020
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5239 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND DEDICATION FUNDS FOR INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE WITHIN CITY OF BOZEMAN PARKS
WHEREAS, the Gallatin Watershed Council has submitted an application for the use of
cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication funds to create interpretive signage illustrating various aspects
of watershed health for the City of Bozeman Parks; and
WHEREAS, the current balance within the city-wide cash-in-lieu of parkland
dedication fund is $1,083,444.98 per Finance Department and Parks Division records; and
WHEREAS, Section 38.27.030 (F.)(1.) of the Bozeman Municipal Code, (“Cash
Donation in lieu of Land Dedication”) specifies criteria for which these funds may be utilized; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board at their regular meeting of
November 12, 2020 unanimously passed a motion recommending that the Commission approve
the allocation of $28,380 from the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication account to the 2020 Gallatin
Watershed Coalition Interpretive Signage project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana,
Section 1 – Municipal Code Reference
In accordance with Section 38.420.030.F. of the Bozeman Municipal Code, the source
of cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication funding is appropriate for the items outlined in the 2020
Gallatin Watershed Council Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Application; and
Section 2 – Funding Authorization
The allocation of $28,380 from the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication account is hereby
approved for the 2020 Gallatin Watershed Council Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Application.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the ___________day of _______________, 2020.
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CYNDI ANDRUS
Mayor ATTEST:
________________________________________ MIKE MAAS City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN City Attorney