HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-22-20 FINAL MINUTES City Commission Meeting of Bozeman, MontanaBozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 22, 2020
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THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Present:Cyndy Andrus, Terry Cunningham, I-Ho Pomeroy, Michael Wallner, Jennifer Madgic
Absent:None
Staff Present in the Webex:City Manager (CM) Jeff Mihelich, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, City Clerk
(CC) Mike Maas
A)00:15:22 Call to Order -6:00 PM -Webex Videoconference
B)00:19:17 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C)00:19:55 Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D)00:20:02 FYI
Cr. Wallner shared an update from the Task Force to Advance the Status and Safety of All
Women and Girls, on members Jan Strout and LeiAnna Bertleson participation in the Chief of
Police hiring process, and Ms. Bertleson's role in the appointment of a new member to the
Police Commission.
DM Cunningham noted the change of Editor at the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. He identified our
local newspaper as the eyes and ears for the community.
CM Mihelich acknowledged Sgt. Jason LaCross's retirement after 25 years with the Bozeman
Police Department. He highlighted the Request for Proposals for the Affordable Housing
Ordinance and an analysis of the Unified Development Code. He stated that the fall
cleanup effort picked up 1.1 million pounds of leaves. He noted the equity and inclusivity gaps
analysis RFP is in the selection phase between two submitting firms.
E)00:25:47 Commission Disclosures
There were no disclosures.
F)00:25:54 Consent
F.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval
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F.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Street and Utility Easement with Major
Brands Distributing Company, Inc. for the Cottonwood Subdivision Project (20186)
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Public Street and Utility Easement
F.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Temporary Storm Drain Easement, a Storm Drain
Easement, a Water Pipeline and Public Access Easement and Agreement, a Sewer and
Water Pipeline and Access Easement and Agreement, a Private Utility Easement, a
Utility Easement, a Public Street and Utility Easement, a Public Street Easement, and a
Public Access Easement with Billings Clinic for the Billings Clinic Master Site Plan Project
(20216)
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Temporary Storm Drain Easement
Storm Drain Easement
Water Pipeline and Public Access Easement and Agreement
Sewer and Water Pipeline and Access Easement and Agreement
Private Utility Easement
Utility Easement
Public Street and Utility Easement
Public Street Easement
Public Access Easement
F.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Agreement with BMB Emergency Medicine LLC
for Medical Direction of Fire Department Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Operations
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BFD Medical Direction Contract.pdf
BFD Exhibit A.pdf
F.5 Authorize City Manager to Sign Professional Service Agreement with Public Sector
Personnel Consultants for Compensation Benchmark Study
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PSPC Contract 12 2020.docx
PSPC Contract Scope of Work Exhibit A.doc
F.6 Approve Professional Services Agreement with VertiGIS to Update a GIS-Based Capital
Project Planning Application and Workflow for Public Works.
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Professional Services Agreement - VertiGIS
Exhibit A - VertiGIS Capital Project Planning App Development Proposal
F.7 Authorize the City Manager to Sign Professional Services Agreement with Sanderson
Stewart for Landscape and Civil Engineering Design at Westlake Park
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PSA.Sanderson Stewart.2020WestlakeCILP.docx
PSA.Sanderson Stewart.2020WestlakeCILP-AttachmentA.docx.pdf
F.8 Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Professional Service Agreement with the
Morrison-Maierle / DOWL Engineering Team for the Design Standards Update
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Professional Services Agreement with Attachments
F.9 Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment 1 to the Granicus Service Agreement
with Granicus, LLC for $26,000 to Provide Close Captioning Services for 200 Hours of City
Meetings
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Granicus Close Captioning Quote Final Bozeman MT 12.14.2020.pdf
F.10 Resolution 5223, a Resolution of Intent of the Bozeman City Commission to Change the
Street Name of Dead Mans Gulch to Cattail Street
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Staff Report - Dead Mans Gulch Name Change
Resolution 5223 intent - Dead Mans Gulch to Cattail Street
Map of Proposed Change
Notice of Intent
Owner Excel Spreadsheet
F.11 Resolution 5241, a Resolution of Intent of the Bozeman City Commission to Change the
Street Name of Campus Boulevard to Stucky Road
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Staff Report - Campus Blvd Name Change
Resolution 5241 - Intent Campus Blvd to Stucky Rd
Map Exhibit of Campus Blvd to Stucky Rd
Notice of Intent
Owner Excel Spreadsheet-Campus Blvd to Stucky Rd
F.12 Resolution 5244, Confirming the Appointment of Police Officer in Accordance with
Montana Code Annotated 7-32-4108 and 7-32-4113
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Commission Resolution 5244.docx
F.13 Resolution 5245 Correcting a Scrivener's Error in Table 4 of the Bozeman Community
Plan 2020
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Resolution 5245 Correct Errata in GP 12-22-2020.docx
Resolution 5245 - Zoning & Land Use Table 4.pdf
F.14 Resolution 5246, Certification of Delinquent City Assessments to the County
Resolution 5246-Certification of Delinquent 1st half-FY 2021.docx
Schedule A 121020.pdf
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00:26:03 City Manager Introduction
CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
00:28:36 Public Comment
There were no public comments on consent items..
00:32:39 Motion to approve Consent Items 1-14 as submitted.
I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Terry Cunningham: 2nd
00:32:39 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Items 1-14 as submitted.The Motion passed 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
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Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
G)00:32:55 Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened general public comment.
00:35:04 Jerry Pape, Public Comment
Jerry Pape, Planning Board member speaking on his own behalf, commented on the changes
forthcoming in Helena related to restrictions and that there is a need for local strategizing for
protections for Covid-19. He commented on the need for varied emergency response vehicles to
maintain service levels in areas of denser development.
00:37:32 Sunshine Ross, Public Comment
Sunshine Ross commented in opposition to the Kagy Blvd expansion project and to view multimodal
transit options. She commented on the need to focus on multimodal transit solutions.
00:38:39 Marilee Brown, Public Comment
Marilee Brown, from Safer Bozeman, commented on the anniversary of the death of, Alexa Dzintars, a
bicyclist killed by a drunk driver on 19th Ave. She asked everyone to not drink and drive.
00:40:12 Reuben Travis, Public Comment
Reuben Travis commented on his son being hit by a car in a crosswalk at Main St. and Willson Ave. He
commented on behalf of pedestrian safety and the need to invest in infrastructure. He commented
on the lack of parking with some new developments in the Downtown and Midtown Districts creating
pedestrians.
00:42:46 Mark Egge, Public Comment
Mark Egge, Parking Commission and Planning Board member, speaking on his own behalf commented
on the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). He supported on the $500,000 increase in funding for bicycle
and pedestrian improvements. Second, he reiterated his request to revisit the scope of the Kagy Blvd.
project. He requested a pause on the project for one year, directing staff to engage the public. Finally,
he commented on the desire to see more transparency in the budget.
00:45:54 Kirsa Shelkey, Public Comment
Kirsa Shelkey, Zoning Commission member, speaking on her own behalf commented her support for
adoption of the 2020 Bozeman Climate Plan. She echoed Mr. Egge's support for funding of biking and
pedestrian projects. She commented in opposition to the Kagy Blvd.
00:49:20 Cathy Costakis, Public Comment
Cathy Costakis, Planning Board member, commented as a public health practitioner in opposition to the
Kagy Blvd. project. She commented on the need to focus on the demand side of traffic issues to solve
transportation issues.
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00:52:17 Allen May, Public Comment
Allen May spoke in opposition to the Kagy Blvd. expansion project. He commented on the process
previously conducted on the project. He commented on the project's effect severing South Bozeman
neighborhoods from MSU Campus or Downtown Bozeman.
00:55:46 Randy Carpenter, Public Comment
Randy Carpenter commented in his personal capacity urging the Commission to reassess the design for
the Kagy Blvd. project. He commented on consideration of induced demand by increasing supply side
approaches. He disagreed with staff's point that this project is a 20-year design.
00:59:43 Kathy Powell, Public Comment
Kathy Powell commented on the Kagy Blvd. expansion project. She commented on the MDT planning
sessions and the MSU transportation plan's recommendation on the project. She commented on
transportation related emissions.
01:03:08 David Kack, Public Comment
David Kack commented on his personal behalf in opposition to the Kagy Blvd expansion project. He
commented on induced demand. He commented on the past process for the project.
H)01:07:22 Action Items
H.1 01:07:28 Resolution 5207, Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for
Fiscal Years 2022-2026
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Resolution - 5207 CIP FY22 - FY26.docx
Bike and Ped Memo.pdf
01:07:33 Staff Presentation
CM Mihelich presented the CIP Process, the Strategic Plan, and the background on the CIP. Finance
Director Kristin Donald presented the funds included in the CIP, the scheduled projects, and
unscheduled projects. She presented the bike and pedestrian analysis, recent additions via street
projects, a map of the projects, recent additions of trails and multi-use path projects, projects in the
current CIP, a map of the proposed projects, trails and multi-use paths through additional funding
sources, and additional funding options for additional projects. She presented the staff
recommendation.
01:27:32 Questions of Staff
DM Cunningham asked how Transportation Master Plan stand-alone projects compete with equal
footing with other CIP projects. He asked for clarification on where the funds come from for projects like
the Kagy Blvd expansion and limitations on what those funds can be spent on. He asked about becoming
an entitlement City upon a Census count of over 50,000 people and the requirement for a metropolitan
planning organization. He asked about a potential bond initiative to fund CIP projects and the possibility
of a dedicated funding source for affordable housing.
Cr. Wallner asked for an explanation of the process for procedures, policies, and training related to
body-worn cameras for the Bozeman Police Department (BPD). He asked a follow-up related to
balancing the use of body-worn cameras. He asked how to increase funding for fiber-optic and whether
it should wait for the completion of the master plan. He asked for an elaboration and explanation of the
Kagy Blvd project.
Cr. Madgic asked about potential additional process related to the Kagy Blvd project.
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Cr. Pomeroy asked for clarification on role of MDT with Kagy Blvd and the funding provided for the
project. She asked about the scope and costs related to the fiber-optic master plan.
Mayor Andrus asked about additional new information on the Kagy Blvd project, in addition to
information related to past processes. She asked about the timetable for design work related to the
project. She asked about the proposed one-time funding of $500,000 for bike and pedestrian
improvement projects.
02:03:39 Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened this item for public comments.
02:07:05 Ralph Zimmer, Public Comment
Ralph Zimmer commented as the Chair of the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee on the
Transportation Master Plan's identified independent, stand-alone bike and pedestrian projects. He
commented on the proposed funding levels for those projects.
02:11:39 Kevin Thane, Public Comment
Kevin Thane, Chair of the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board, commented on his own behalf
on the interdependency of City programs and policies. He commented on the role of City equipment on
compact development and recommended the evaluation of smaller equipment.
02:13:36 Marilee Brown, Public Comment
Marilee Brown, member of the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee, commented on behalf of GAP
and Safer Bozeman for bike and pedestrian funding. She commented on the need for funding dedicated
to multimodal transportation projects.
02:17:19 Pat Martin, Public Comment
Pat Martin commented in support of the CIP for Parks and Recreation. He spoke in favor of resurfacing
the court at the Story Mill Community Center.
02:19:01 Jason Delmue, Public Comment
Jason Delmue, acting Chair of the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board, commented on his own behalf
in support of bond funding affordable housing. He commented in support of additional funding for bike
and pedestrian facilities. He commented on the need to fund stand-alone projects. He commented on
moving the Kagy Blvd project one year later in the CIP.
02:21:39 Douglas Fischer, Public Comment
Douglas Fischer commented in favor of postponing the Kagy Blvd expansion project.
02:24:33 Motion to adopt Resolution 5207, adopting the capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2022
to 2026.
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Michael Wallner: 2nd
02:25:08 Motion to direct staff to come back to the Commission with arecommendation for a ballot
initiative, be that a bond or a levy, to raise $10 million in funds for affordable housing projects and the
funds would be a combination of a revolving loan fund, land acquisition fund, and reimbursement for
qualifying affordable housing projects.
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Terry Cunningham: Motion
Michael Wallner: 2nd
DM Cunningham spoke in support of his amendment.
Cr. Wallner stated his full support.
Cr. Madgic stated her support to do all possible to solve affordable housing issue.
Cr. Pomeroy stated her full support.
Mayor Andrus stated her support and noted the difficulties of funding sources in Montana for affordable
housing. She stated it is time to put the question to the citizens.
02:32:00 Vote on the Motion to direct staff to come back to the Commission with a recommendation for
a ballot initiative, be that a bond or a levy, to raise $10 million in funds for affordable housing projects and
the funds would be a combination of a revolving loan fund, land acquisition fund, and reimbursement for
qualifying affordable housing projects.The Motion passed 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
02:32:18 Motion to amend Resolution 5207 to include $500,000 from the SID Resurfacing Fund for bike
and pedestrian improvement projects in FY 2022.
Michael Wallner: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
Cr. Wallner spoke to the work of Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee and the Bozeman Area Bicycle
Advisory Board. He spoke to additional safety for bikers and pedestrians.
Cr. Madgic stated her support and appreciation for public commenters and these projects are something
that make Bozeman great.
Cr. Pomeroy stated her support and encouragement of the City making it bikable and walkable.
Mayor Andrus stated her support and the one-time funding option.
DM Cunningham stated the difficulty of funding the stand-alone projects highlighted in the TMP. He
stated his interest in seeing bicycle boulevards as a start for projects to fund.
02:40:22 Vote on the Motion to amend Resolution 5207 to include $500,000 from the SID Resurfacing
Fund for bike and pedestrian improvement projects in FY 2022.The Motion passed 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
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Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
02:40:59 Cr. Madgic asked for the Fire Deptartment to investigate and report on potential
purchase and implementation of fire fighting vehicles with improved maneuverability for use in compact
neighborhoods and areas with narrow rows.
02:43:40 Cr. Madgic asked for reinitiation of the public process on proposed improvements to
Kagy Blvd and to possibly reconsider the current four lane design.
02:45:16 Discussion on the Main Motion
DM Cunningham spoke on behalf of the main motion. He noted the CIP does not allocate funds but
informs the budget process for all departments and the scheduling of big projects and items. He noted
the large water and sewer projects in the unscheduled category. He spoke on the future joint
westside library and recreation center, and the need to ask the philanthropic community to reduce the
impact on taxpayers.
Cr. Wallner stated his support for the CIP. He noted his advocacy for privacy protections related to body-
worn cameras and fiber as a policy priority.
Cr. Madgic stated some of her concerns, specifically with the Kagy Blvd expansion project. She stated
the need for a public process to see through completion. She noted the need for agile City service
equipment.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed with her colleagues on affordable housing, fiber optic, and Kagy Blvd. She stated
traffic management is an issue of quality of life.
Mayor Andrus stated her support for the motion as amended, including the additional direction to the
City Manager. She noted the importance of public involvement in the process. She stated concerns
about the current Kagy Blvd design and delays in the project; she stated it is important to have up to
date information and community input. She stated her support for broadband and is looking forward to
the master plan.
02:57:28 Vote on the Main Motion to adopt Resolution 5207, adopting the capital improvement plan for
fiscal years 2022 to 2026.The Motion passed 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
02:58:25 Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess until 8:50 PM.
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02:59:52 Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
H.2 02:59:51 Resolution 5248, Adopting the 2020 Bozeman Climate Plan
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Resolution 5248 Adopting the 2020 Bozeman Climate Plan
2020 Bozeman Climate Plan
Attachment A: Public Engagement Plan
Attachment B: Track Changes Version
03:00:13 Staff Presentation
CM Mihelich and Sustainability Program Manager Natalie Meyer presented the 2020 Bozeman Climate
Plan, the recent accomplishments towards the plan, the project process and timeline. Manager Meyer
outlined the public engagement, the plan format, the goals, plan benchmarks, the economics of the
plan, Commission recommendations, a response to feedback on utility emissions, the new renewable
energy needed, the role of bike and pedestrian funding, local food, and a summary of additional
revisions, implementation steps. CM Mihelich presented a summary and staff recommendation.
03:19:58 Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked how the City can encourage the use of electric vehicle use. She asked about the
affordability of rooftop solar. She asked about potential wind farms for the City.
DM Cunningham asked about public comments related to NorthWestern Energy's use of carbon
intensity and the City's efforts to address those comments in the Plan. He asked about the City's Green
Tariff efforts and the need to create that program. He asked about the use of smart meters and their
role in the achieving the Plan's goals.
Mayor Andrus asked about the choice to use the term clean energy instead of renewable energy. She
asked for a potential glossary available attached to the community dashboard. She asked about
implementation partners.
03:35:21 Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened the item for public comment.
03:38:06 Will Swearingen, Public Comment
Will Swearingen commented on the electricity section of the plan. He commented on references to
Northwestern Energy's carbon intensity metric, the lack of benchmarks, and a major flaw in the
modeling component. He commented that the basis of the Climate Plan should be based on the current
NorthWestern Procurement Plan.
03:41:28 Jennifer Swearingen, Public Comment
Jennifer Swearingen commented on the reliance of the Plan on NorthWestern Energy. She noted the
newly released supplement to NorthWestern Energy's resource plan. She commented on NorthWestern
Energy's analyses. She commented on the importance for the City to participate in the process before
the Public Service Commission.
03:46:43 Motion to approve Resolution 5248, adopting the 2020 Bozeman Climate Plan.
Michael Wallner: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
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03:47:56 Motion to amend the Plan to insert the language into a note, "While Carbon Intensity is an
important component of the 'math' of measuring emissions, it should not be relied upon - in and of itself
- as an indication of progress; therefore, any plan that uses carbon intensity as a sole goal or metric
should be taken with a grain of salt."
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Michael Wallner: 2nd
03:48:39 Discussion on the Amendment
DM Cunningham stated his support for a glossary and the purpose of the amendment is to aid in
creating distance between our term and the endorsement of a plan with a metric that can be perceived
as misleading.
Cr. Wallner supported DM Cunningham's remarks, the addition of a glossary and will support the
amendment.
Cr. Madgic stated support for the amendment and a glossary.
Cr. Pomeroy stated her support for both.
Mayor Andrus stated her support for the amendment.
03:50:19 Vote on the Motionto amend the Plan to insert the language into a note, "While Carbon Intensity
is an important component of the 'math' of measuring emissions, it should not be relied upon - in and of
itself - as an indication of progress; therefore, any plan that uses carbon intensity as a sole goal or metric
should be taken with a grain of salt."The Motion passed 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
03:50:39 Motion inserting in the benchmarks section, “Every two years, the GHG emissions inventory will
be updated, and this information will be provided to the City Commission and the general
public. Shortfalls in meeting the City's GHG emissions reduction goals may necessitate changes to
interim emissions reduction targets or more aggressive climate solutions, requiring an update to the
charter or implementation playbook, which will be undertaken at the City Commission's discretion, with
the general public having the opportunity to provide input.”
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Michael Wallner: 2nd
03:51:18 Discussion on the Amendment
DM Cunningham spoke in support of his amendment to clarify the charter and implementation of the
plan based on greenhouse gas emissions.
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Mayor Andrus noted the short timeframe to see results and understood the importance of the
amendment.
03:53:29 Vote on the Motion to amend inserting in the benchmarks section, “Every two years, the GHG
emissions inventory will be updated, and this information will be provided to the City Commission and the
general public. Shortfalls in meeting the City's GHG emissions reduction goals may necessitate changes to
interim emissions reduction targets or more aggressive climate solutions, requiring an update to the
charter or implementation playbook, which will be undertaken at the City Commission's discretion, with
the general public having the opportunity to provide input.”The Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
03:53:57 Discussion on the Main Motion
Cr. Wallner commented on the importance for local sustainable food systems. He stated he will support
the Plan. He stated the success of this plan will rely on implementation and evaluation, and the need for
communication between staff and the Commission on progress and outcomes. He noted the reliance on
NorthWestern Energy to meet the City's goals.
Cr. Madgic stated support for the plan. Called this a step in the right direction.
Cr. Pomeroy stated she looked forward to implementation.
DM Cunningham noted the plan was nimble and responsive to public comments. He noted the
monumental moment for the City of Bozeman. He stated the facts are that the planet is warming due to
human activity, action is urgently need to reverse the current trajectory, and a key strategy is to stop
burning fossil fuels. He stated it has been left to local municipalities to lead the charge to address the
most significant issue we face. He provided a history of the process that led to the Climate Plan's
adoption, and significance of the Plan. He noted the role of Northwestern Energy in meeting the Plan's
goals.
04:07:04 Meeting extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting until 10:15 PM.
04:07:10 Discussion on the Main Motion continued
DM Cunningham continued his comments on the importance of the Climate Plan.
Mayor Andrus stated her thanks for the public that commented and staff for incorporating those
comments in the Plan. She responded to some public comments from outside Bozeman. She noted the
reliance on NorthWestern Energy.
04:16:50 Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution 5248 Adopting the 2020 Bozeman Climate Plan. The
Motion passed 5 –0.
Approve:
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Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
H.3 04:17:19 Appointments to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Boards (BABAB)
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09-04-20 CAB Application - C. Manzel, New Applicant.pdf
12-08-20 CAB Application - J. Delmue, Reapplication.pdf
04:17:20 Public Comment
There were no public comments.
04:18:30 Motion to appoint Clare Manzel to the role of MSU Student Representative with a term expiring
December 31, 2021 and Jason Delmue to an at-large voting role with a term expiring December 31, 2022.
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Michael Wallner: 2nd
04:18:50 Vote on the Motion to appoint Clare Manzel to the role of MSU Student Representative with a
term expiring December 31, 2021 and Jason Delmue to an at-large voting role with a term expiring
December 31, 2022.The Motion passed 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
I)04:19:08 FYI / Discussion
Cr. Wallner offered thanks to all involved in the implementation of the Climate Plan.
J)04:21:03 Adjournment
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Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
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ATTEST:
___________________________________
Mike Maas
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Mike Maas
City Clerk
Approved on: February 23, 2021
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