HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-21 City Commission Meeting MinutesBozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, January 12, 2021
Page 1 of 8
THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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, and Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Jesse DiTommaso
A)00:04:05 Call to Order -6:00 PM -Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
B)00:08:00 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C)00:08:40 Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D)00:08:48 Public Services Announcements
D.1 City offices will be closed in observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. There
will be no City Commission meeting, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
Cover Page
E)00:09:21 FYI
Mayor Andrus acknowledged Cindy Christin, Children's Library at the Bozeman Public Library,
won the Montana Librarian of the Year award. She noted the Parking Commission is meeting on
Thursday morning; she highlighted the upcoming Parking Engagement sessions on January 25,
January 28, and February 3 from 5:30-7 PM. She reminded the public to shovel their sidewalks.
Cr. Wallner congratulated Cindy Christin on her award. He noted the Pedestrian and Traffic
Safety Committee is meeting on Wednesday at noon.
DM Cunningham noted CAHAB is meeting on Wednesday at 8 am.
CM Mihelich highlighted that all City Commission meetings are now closed captioned on our
streaming platform.
F)00:13:35 Commission Disclosures
DM Cunningham disclosed the City's auditor firm is also utilized by a non-profit he is the
Executive Director of.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 43E9BC27-AFA9-4563-9E59-C72204C91E81
Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, January 12, 2021
Page 2 of 8
G)00:14:18 Consent
G.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval
Cover Page
G.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Street and Utility Easement with Major
Brands Distributing Co. Inc. for the Cottonwood Subdivision Project (20186)
Cover Page
Public Street and Utility Easement
G.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign Task Order 6 of the Stormwater Design Professional
Services Master Task Order Agreement with DOWL, LLC for the Downtown Trunk Line
Rehabilitation Project
Cover Page
Professional Services Agreeement with Attachments.pdf
G.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Professional Services Agreement with Core
Control to Provide Repair and Maintenance Services to the HVAC Units at the Swim
Center and the Pool Boilers at the Swim Center and Bogert Pools
Cover Page
BoilerHvacPSA
Exhibit A
G.5 Montana Department of Commerce, Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund
Program Grant Award to XY Planning Network (Contract # MT-BSTF-1-21-09)
Cover Page
Exhibit 1 cc memo 1.12.21 BSTF Award XYPN DRAFT 12.23.20.doc
Exhibit 2 09-15-20 City Commission Packet Materials - C19. Res 5218 Supporting BSTF
Grant App for XY Planning Network.pdf
Exhibit 3 XYPN Signed City Resolution.pdf
Exhibit 4 City of Bozeman - XY Planning Network LLC - Award Letter.pdf
Exhibit 5 Follow Up Letter- Bozeman XYPN.pdf
Exhibit 6 Contract_MT-BSTF-1-21-09_Bozeman_XYPN.pdf
Exhibit 7 XY Planning - BAA-MP 12.8.2020.docx
Exhibit 8 Adminstrative Budget Amendment BSTF grant.pdf
G.6 Resolution 5256 Approving the Gallatin County Hazard Mitigation and Community
Wildfire Protection Plan
Cover Page
Resolution 5256 Adoption of the Gallatin County Hazard Mitigation Plan.pdf
Gallatin HMP-CWPP Final Nov 2020_Redacted.pdf
00:14:21 City Manager Introduction
CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
00:15:35 Public Comment
There were no public comments on the consent agenda.
00:19:22 Motion to approve Consent Items 1 - 6 as submitted.
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Michael Wallner: 2nd
DocuSign Envelope ID: 43E9BC27-AFA9-4563-9E59-C72204C91E81
Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, January 12, 2021
Page 3 of 8
00:19:22 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Items 1 - 6 as submitted.The Motion passed 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
H)00:19:30 Public Comment
There were no general public comments.
I)00:22:55 Action Items
I.1 00:23:12 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2020 and
Audit Results
Cover Page
City of Bozeman Draft 12.30.20.pdf
00:23:29 Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald and Auditor Jessica Van Voast presented the CAFR. Director Donald
presented the background, an overview of the CAFR, highlights from the Management's Discussion and
Analysis (MD&A), the City's Net Position and its key elements, and General Fund assignments. Auditor
Van Voast presented the results of 2020 Audit, the audit process, the audit results, and an overview of
the Letter to Governance.
00:40:55 Questions of Staff
00:53:13 Public Comment
There were no public comments on this item.
00:56:56 Motion I move to approve the General Fund Balance Assignments as presented and to accept
the Fiscal Year 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the accompanying Letter of
Governance.
Michael Wallner: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
00:57:12 Discussion
01:02:28 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to approve the General Fund Balance Assignments as
presented and to accept the Fiscal Year 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the
accompanying Letter of Governance.The Motion passed 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
DocuSign Envelope ID: 43E9BC27-AFA9-4563-9E59-C72204C91E81
Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, January 12, 2021
Page 4 of 8
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
I.2 01:02:47 Ordinance 2058, Provisional Adoption Amending Chapter 34.02 of the
Bozeman Municipal Code to Update Bonding and Permitting Requirements for Work on
Public Streets, Establishing Lane/Shoulder/Path Closure Mitigation Fees, Establishing
Specific Penalties, and Updating of Language Within the Chapter
Cover Page
Ordinance 2058 - Amending Ch 34.02
01:03:09 Staff Presentation
Public Works Director Mitch Reister presented Ordinance 2058, the proposed changes to Bozeman
Municipal Code (BMC) 34.02, reasons for updating the BMC, the obstruction mitigation fee provisions,
the violations and penalties, and examples of violations.
01:12:09 Questions of Staff
01:27:53 Clarification by City Attorney
CA Sullivan provided clarification on the applicability to sidewalks.
01:28:17 Questions of Staff continued
01:36:41 Public Comment
There were no public comments on this item.
01:40:06 Motion I move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2058 amending Chapter 34.02 of the Bozeman
Municipal Code to update bonding and permitting requirements for work on public streets, establishing
lane/shoulder/path closure mitigation fees, establishing specific penalties, and updating of language
within the Chapter.
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
01:40:43 Discussion
01:45:17 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2058 amending Chapter
34.02 of the Bozeman Municipal Code to update bonding and permitting requirements for work on public
streets, establishing lane/shoulder/path closure mitigation fees, establishing specific penalties, and
updating of language within the Chapter.The Motion passed 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
DocuSign Envelope ID: 43E9BC27-AFA9-4563-9E59-C72204C91E81
Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, January 12, 2021
Page 5 of 8
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
I.3 01:45:44 Appointments to the Gallatin City-County Board of Health
Cover Page
01-05-21 CAB Application, S. Custer, Re-Applicant.pdf
11-24-20 CAB Application, B. Franks, Re-Applicant.pdf
01:45:50 Public Comment
There were no public comments on this item.
01:49:11 Motion I move to re-appoint one appointee, Steve Custer, to the Joint City-County position with
a term expiring January 1, 2024 and to re-appoint one City appointee, Becky Franks, to the City position
with a term expiring January 1, 2024 on the City-County Board of Health.
I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Terry Cunningham: 2nd
01:50:18 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to re-appoint one appointee, Steve Custer, to the Joint
City-County position with a term expiring January 1, 2024 and to re-appoint one City appointee, Becky
Franks, to the City position with a term expiring January 1, 2024 on the City-County Board of Health.The
Motion passed 5 –0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
01:50:38 Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess.
01:52:50 Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
J)01:52:56 Work Session
J.1 Strategic Plan Priorities Report
Cover Page
Strategic Plan Priorities Report.docx
DocuSign Envelope ID: 43E9BC27-AFA9-4563-9E59-C72204C91E81
Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, January 12, 2021
Page 6 of 8
01:59:16 Staff Presentation
CM Mihelich presented the purpose with the seven Strategic Plan vision statements and 11 priorities,
what has been done, what are the next steps, and the City Manager's recommendation. He presented
an idea for a biannual process.
02:15:07 Discussion
Cr. Wallner asked where we are on the bond process for Affordable Housing. He asked about options for
funding property owners within a county island to voluntarily annex into the City. He asked about the
implementation timeline for Community Engagement.
DM Cunningham asked a follow-up on the work session for ballot questions for bonds or levies. He
asked about incentives for annexation. He asked about narrowing the focus of Planning and Land Use to
be more actionable.
Cr. Madgic commented on the Growth Policy implementation related to the Planning and Land Use
priority. She asked for clarification on the units under review for Affordable Housing. She asked about
the UDC review that is underway.
Mayor Andrus asked about the advisory board review being classified under Community Outreach. She
asked about specific implementation of approved plans.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about Bozeman's economy related to Property Tax Relief.
Cr. Wallner asked for a summary of the complete classification for the Gender Pay Equality Policy. He
asked for clarification on the status of Advisory Board under Community Outreach. He asked how our
process compares as an Inclusive City.
DM Cunningham asked about the City's inclusivity in developing the Inclusive City plan. He asked a series
of questions about wetland mitigation occurring within the local watershed.
Cr. Madgic noted a follow-up on the Bozeman economy and highlighted the Economic Outlook Seminar,
February 1-2.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about incentives related to the Annexation Analysis.
Cr. Wallner asked about the need for additional resources related to Planning and Land Use. He asked
for clarity on approaches to a Metropolitan Planning Organization.
DM Cunningham asked for a potential work session on entitlement cities. He asked about the staus of
implementing the Community Housing Action Plan.
02:53:14 Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened this item for public comments.
02:56:26 Loreene Reid, Public Comment
Loreene Reid commented a member of the Sacagawea Audubon Board speaking on her own behalf. She
commented on wetlands in parks.
03:00:06 Adam Shaw, Public Comment
Adam Shaw commented in favor of a work session on annexation.
03:04:28 Direction to Staff
Mayor Andrus asked the Commissioners to provide clear direction on specific items.
03:08:10 Additional Priority Requests
Mayor Andrus asked for additional priorities from Commissioners.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 43E9BC27-AFA9-4563-9E59-C72204C91E81
Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, January 12, 2021
Page 7 of 8
DM Cunningham suggested the addition of Strategic Plan initiative 6.6 - Habitat, to a Commission
priority. He suggested the addition of a priority related to ban flavored tobacco products under Strategic
Plan initiative 3.2 - Health & Safety Action.
Cr. Wallner suggested the addition of seeking grants or philanthropic funding related to anticipated
designation of the City as a Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Mayor Andrus suggested the pursuit of board reorganization, Strategic Plan 1.2a, be elevated to a
Commission priority. She suggested looking for community garden spaces on the west side of town. She
suggested the City participate in the Service Line Warranty Program through the National League of
Cities.
03:29:42 Questions on Additions
Mayor Andrus asked for questions on the suggested additions.
03:34:46 Mayor Andrus asked for the Commissioners to identify their support for the suggested
items.
Elevate Strategic Plan Initiative 6.6 - Habitat
Identify Options to ban flavored tobacco
To pursue outside grants and philanthropic funding
Board reorganization and consolidation
03:40:34 Clarification
CM Mihelich identified the follow-up process on presenting a resolution memorializing the 12 priorities.
Mayor Andrus clarified that not all priorities will be completed in the coming months.
Cr. Wallner asked about the timeline on completion of board reorganization and consolidation.
DM Cunningham provided his comments on the ongoing nature of some priorities and the
accomplishments of completed priorities.
Cr. Wallner commented on the vision for the Bozeman community to accomplish those objectives.
Mayor Andrus commented on the work of staff in achieving the priorities.
K)03:50:00 FYI / Discussion
CM Mihelich provided a response to Cr. Pomeroy that the City does not provide snow removal in
alleys, nor does the City prohibit private contractors from doing that work.
L)03:50:37 Adjournment
___________________________________
Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
DocuSign Envelope ID: 43E9BC27-AFA9-4563-9E59-C72204C91E81
Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, January 12, 2021
Page 8 of 8
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Mike Maas
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
___________________________________
Mike Maas
City Clerk
Approved on: February 23, 2021
DocuSign Envelope ID: 43E9BC27-AFA9-4563-9E59-C72204C91E81