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THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Tuesday, January 5, 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
A)00:10:37 Call to Order -6:00 PM -WebEx Video Conference
B)00:14:42 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C)00:15:17 Changes to the Agenda
Action Item I.1 and I.5 have been removed from the agenda.
D)00:15:57 FYI
DM Cunningham noted the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board will meet tomorrow night at
6:00 PM. He noted the changes with the Gallatin County Commission with Don Seifert's
retirement and the swearing in of Zack Brown, with Scott McFarland elected as the Chairperson.
Mayor Andrus noted Sheriff Gootkin was appointed as the Director of the Department of
Corrections. She asked the Commissioners to review Consent items for potential conflicts.
CM Mihelich provided an update on the citywide streetlight adjustments.He noted the
contribution by the City to the City-County Health Department that has been utilized for the
"Montana Can" campaign. He provided an update on the Bozeman Public Safety Center
construction.
E)00:21:14 Commission Disclosures
DM Cunningham disclosed that he is the owner of a small business that would be eligible for the
funding under Consent Item 7. Since there is no active interest, he is not going to recuse himself.
Cr. Madgic disclosed her partner will be doing work with the Bridger View Development project
Cr. Wallner disclosed his employment with TechLink and will recuse himself from Consent Item
8.
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F)00:23:53 Consent
F.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval
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F.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award to Gallatin Valley Site Services LLC.
for the Bozeman Drought Tolerant Landscaping and Irrigation for North 27th Avenue
Medians, and Final Contract Documents Once Received
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Notice of Award to Gallatin Valley Site Services LLC. for Bozeman Drought Tolerant
Landscaping and Irrigation for N. 27th Avenue Medians
Bid Tabulation for Bozeman Drought Tolerant Landscaping and Irrigation for N. 27th
Avenue Medians
F.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Utility Right-of-Way Easement with NorthWestern
Energy for the Bridger View Development
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Bridger View-NWE Utility ROW Easement w Exhibit A B.pdf
F.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Utility Easement in Association with the Bridger
Veterinary Specialty Hospital Annexation to Annex 2.0099 acres Southeast of the
Intersection of Campbell and Reeves Roads, Application 20-184
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Utiltiy Easement signed.pdf
F.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Restoration Agreement with the HRDC for Utility
Relocation Adjacent to Bridger View Development
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Easement restoration and maintenance agreement w HRDC.docx
HRDC Redevelopment_Waiver Valuation_2020-8-24.pdf
F.6 Ratify the City Manager's Signature on the Agreement for Reimbursement for the
Cottonwood Subdivision South Cottonwood Road Widening
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Agreement for Reimbursement - Cottonwood Subdivision - South Cottonwood Road
Widening
F.7 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment One to the Sub-Recipient Agreement
with the Prospera Business Network for Management of the City of Bozeman's
Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund and Coronavirus Small
Business Local Relief Fund
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Exhibit 1 FINAL amendment 1 to Prospera subrecipient agreement.docx
Exhibit 2 Attachment A FINAL Coronavirus Small Business Local Relief Fund Program V9
12.16.20.pdf
F.8 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment Two to the Agreement for Services
with Montana State University for SARS-COV-2 Testing at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant
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2ndAmendment WRF COVID contract.docx
F.9 Resolution 5252, Authorizing a Change Order Number One to the Front Street
Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Project
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Resolution 5252 Alteration of Contract with COP on Front Street Interseptor Sewer.doc
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Change Order 1 with COP on Front Street Interseptor Sewer.pdf
00:24:03 City Manager Introduction
CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the Consent Agendas.
00:25:44 Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened Consent Items F and Consent II Items G for public comment.
00:26:27 Marilee Brown, Public Comment
Marilee Brown, Chair of Gal10 Alliance for Pathways, commented on Consent II G.1 and G.2. She
commented on the need for pathways and sidewalks.
00:32:22 Motion Consent Items 1-7 & 9 as submitted.
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
00:32:28 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Items 1-7 & 9 as submitted.The Motion passed 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
00:32:40 Motion to approve Consent Item 8 as submitted.
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
00:32:55 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Item 8 as submitted.The Motion passed 4 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
Abstain:
Michael Wallner
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G)00:33:00 Consent II: Items Acted Upon Without Prior Unanimous Approval
G.1 Resolution 5240, Adoption of the Bridger Veterinary Specialty Hospital Annexation to
Annex Approximately 2.0099 Acres Southeast of the Intersection of Campbell and
Reeves Roads, Application 20-184
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Resolution 5240 Bridger Vet Annexation No 20184.docx
Annex Agreement signed.pdf
Annex Map Signed.pdf
G.2 Ordinance 2064, Provisional Adoption of Ordinance 2064 to Establish the Bridger
Veterinary Specialty Hospital Zone Map Amendment to Designate Approximately 2.0099
acres as B-2, Community Business District, Application 20184
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Ordinance 2064 Bridger Vet ZMA No 20184.docx
ZMA Map Signed.pdf
00:33:11 Motion to approve Consent II items 1 & 2 as submitted.
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
00:33:45 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent II items 1 & 2 as submitted.The Motion passed 4 – 1.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
Michael Wallner
H)00:33:56 Public Comment
00:36:28 David Kack, Public Comment
David Kack commented to clarify comments made during December 22 related to the Kagy Blvd.
expansion project.
I)00:39:37 Action Items
I.1 Resolution 5224, A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana,
Changing the Road Name of Dead Mans Gulch, Located in Gardner-Simmental Plaza
Subdivision, to Cattail Street in the City of Bozeman, Montana
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Staff Report - Dead Mans Gulch to Cattail Street
Resolution 5224-Dead Mans Gulch to Cattail Street
Map of Proposed Change- Dead Mans Gulch to Cattail Street
I.2 00:39:39 Resolution 5242, A Resolution Changing the Road Name of Campus
Boulevard, located in South University District Phase 1 Minor Subdivision and South
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University District Phase 2 Minor Subdivision, to Stucky Road in the City of Bozeman,
Montana
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Staff Report - Campus Blvd Name Change
Resolution 5242-Campus Blvd to Stucky Rd
Map Exhibit of Campus Blvd to Stucky Rd
00:40:03 Staff Presentation
Engineer Kellen Gamradt presented the proposed street name change. He presented the process as
outlined by Resolution 3628, the summary of the Engineering Staff Report, and staff's recommendation.
00:44:46 Questions of Staff
00:51:00 Public Comment
There were no public comments.
00:54:56 Motion after incorporating the information in the staff report, oral findings made by the
Commission during the public hearing, information in the proposed resolution and after considering
public comment, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 5242 to change the Road Name of Campus
Boulevard, located in South University District Phase 1 Minor Subdivision and South University District
Phase 2 Minor Subdivision, to Stucky Road.
I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Terry Cunningham: 2nd
00:55:30 Discussion
00:59:22 Vote on the Motion after incorporating the information in the staff report, oral findings made
by the Commission during the public hearing, information in the proposed resolution and after considering
public comment, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 5242 to change the Road Name of Campus Boulevard,
located in South University District Phase 1 Minor Subdivision and South University District Phase 2 Minor
Subdivision, to Stucky Road.The Motion passed 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
I.3 00:59:32 Norton Ranch 2020 Zone Map Amendment (ZMA), Amendment to the
City Zoning Map on Approximately 84.5 acres Plus Adjacent Right of Way from R-O
(Residential Office), BP (Business Park), and R-3 (Residential Medium Density) to R-5
(Residential Mixed-Use High Density), REMU (Residential Emphasis Mixed Use), and B-
2M (Community Business Mixed-Use), Application 20288
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Staff report CC - Norton Ranch ZMA App. No. 20288. 12-15-20.docx
Combined Application Materials App. 20288.pdf
01:00:00 Staff Presentation
Community Development Manager Chris Saunders presented the proposed amendment, the current
zoning, the Future Land Use Map (FLUM), correlated Zoning districts, a summary of public comments,
Zoning Commission recommendation, and the staff recommendation.
01:04:25 Questions of Staff
01:20:04 Applicant Presentation
Gregory Stratton with Killday and Stratton and Ryan Krueger with Intrinsik Architecture presented on
behalf of Norton Properties. They presented their application, the requested zoning amendment in
an effort to conform with the FLUM and Growth Policy, responded to public comments, the variety of
residential uses in the vicinity, and the ZMA Approval Criteria.
01:31:07 Questions of Applicants
01:33:47 Public Comment
There were no public comments.
01:37:28 Motion having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public
comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application 20-288 and move to approve the Norton Ranch Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies
required to complete the application processing
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Michael Wallner: 2nd
01:38:04 Discussion
DM Cunningham made findings in support of the amendment in agreement with staff's findings. He
agreed that this item does not meet all three criteria for spot zoning.
Cr. Wallner agreed with DM Cunningham's findings.
Cr. Madgic will support the amendment.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed with the findings and will support the amendment.
Mayor Andrus agreed with the findings and will support the amendment.
01:51:45 Vote on the Motion to free form having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the
staff report for application 20-288 and move to approve the Norton Ranch Zone Map Amendment, with
contingencies required to complete the application processing. The Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
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Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
01:54:05 Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess.
01:54:07 Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
I.4 01:54:10 Ordinance 2059, Provisional Adoption of Bozeman Cohousing Text
Amendment, to Create a New Residential Type, Apartment Building, Limited, Establish
Standards for the Type, and Assign it to Specific Zoning Districts
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20195 Ord 2059 Bozeman Cohousing ZCA - CC report.docx
20195 Ordinance 2059 Bozeman Cohousing ZCA Provisional Adoption.docx
20195 Application Materials CC Packet.pdf
11-23-20 Public Comment - C. Maker - Bozeman Cohousing.pdf
11-23-20 Public Comment -V. Levy -Bozeman CoHousing Amendment to increase size of
common area.pdf
01:54:19 Staff Presentation
Manager Saunders presented the proposed text amendment, amendment purpose, the locations of
Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC) to be modified, the metric of home to garage ratio, building area
configurations and comparisons, maximum size per dwelling, the Zoning Criteria of Evaluation, a
summary of public comment, and staff's recommendation.
02:03:30 Questions of Staff
02:18:00 Applicant Presentation
Erik Bonnett with Studio Cohab Architects represented the applicant, Bozeman Cohousing. He presented
the reasoning for the proposal, the benefits of the proposal, the amended zoning districts and locations,
currently allowed uses compared to proposed uses in R-3 zoning districts, the proposals comparison to
current restrictions on building size, examples in other communities, possible application for age in
place housing, and potential common facilities accessed indoors.
02:30:29 Questions of Applicant
02:37:45 Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened this item for public comments.
02:40:11 Lynn Hellenga, Public Comment
Lynn Hellenga spoke in favor of the Ordinance to increase density and optimize green space within
neighborhoods.
02:41:38 Mark Owkes, Public Comment
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Mark Owkes commented in favor of the Ordinance. He noted the size restrictions will allow for
maintaining the character of neighborhoods.
02:42:50 Katherine Dayton, Public Comment
Katherine Dayton commented in support of the Ordinance to increase sustainability and inclusivity.
02:46:10 Motion having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public
comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application 20195 and move to approve the Bozeman Cohousing Text Amendment and provisionally
adopt Ordinance 2059.
Michael Wallner: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
02:46:19 Discussion
Cr. Wallner stated this change aligns with the Strategic Plan 4.1 and agreed with staff's findings related
to the Zoning Criteria of Evaluation.
Cr. Madgic will support the Ordinance in an effort to meet missing middle housing needs.
Cr. Pomeroy will support the Ordinance.
DM Cunningham stated the benefit of the applicant's creative idea and staff's work to adapt to
incorporate a unique idea. He will support the Ordinance.
Mayor Andrus will support the Ordinance.
03:00:34 Vote on the Motion to free form Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the
staff report for application 20195 and move to approve the Bozeman Cohousing Text Amendment and
provisionally adopt Ordinance 2059.The Motion passed 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
I.5 Appointments to the Northeast Urban Renewal Board
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06-25-20 CAB Application - C. Dayton.pdf
07-02-20 CAB Application - M. E. Barlow.pdf
07-07-20 CAB Application - C. Nixon.pdf
J)03:00:44 FYI / Discussion
K)03:01:00 Adjournment
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___________________________________
Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mike Maas
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Mike Maas
City Clerk
Approved on: February 23, 2021
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