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THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Tuesday, February 9, 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, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Jesse DiTommaso
A) 00:18:47 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - WebEx Video Conference
B) 00:22:43 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C) 00:23:20 Changes to the Agenda
• CM Mihelich noted the removal of action item J2, the Buffalo Run Annexation and Zoning. The
applicant has withdrawn their application.
D) 00:24:17 Public Services Announcements
D.1 City of Bozeman Offices will be closed on February 15 in observance of Washington's
Birthday. This is not a garbage holiday and pickup will be on the regularly scheduled day.
There will be no City Commission meeting on February 16.
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E) 00:24:43 FYI
• Commissioner Madgic noted the draft Gallatin County Growth Policy will be available shortly on
the Gallatin County Website for public review.
• DM Cunningham highlighted the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) and
the Bozeman Area Bicycle Area Board (BABAB) will both hold meetings Wednesday, February
10.
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• Mayor Andrus highlighted the Parks and Rec Board meeting will be on Thursday, February 11.
Mayor Andrus asked the Commission to inform CM Mihelich of any days they plan to be absent
in the next six months.
• Commissioner Wallner noted the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety meeting will be Wednesday,
February 10.
• CM Mihelich announced the continuation of the affordable housing work session on February
12. He gave an update on the library expansion project. He updated the Commission on ongoing
community engagement projects.
F) 00:30:10 Commission Disclosures
G) 00:30:38 Consent
G.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval
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G.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Conditional Irrevocable Offer of Dedication with
Annex of Bozeman, LLC for Infrastructure Improvements for the Annex of Bozeman Site
Plan Project (19320)
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Conditional Irrevocable Offer of Dedication
G.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Drainage Easement with Black Dirt, LLC for the
Walton Homestead Medical Clinic Site Plan (20299)
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Drainage Easement
G.4 Authorize the City Manager and Interim Chief of Police to Sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Missouri River Drug Task Force for Fiscal Years 2022-2023
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Memorandum of Understanding with the Missouri River Drug Task Force for Fiscal Years
2022-2023.pdf
G.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Insight
Marketing Design for Communications Support to the Community Housing Program
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Insight PSA with Scope.pdf
Insight Insurance Certificate.tif
G.6 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment One with Morrison Maierle for the
Cottonwood Road Improvements from Oak Street to Baxter Lane Project
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Cottonwood Road Amendment 1.pdf
G.7 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment One to the Professional Services
Agreement with Stahly Engineering & Associates for the Front Street Interceptor
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Project
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Front Street Sewer First Amendment.pdf
G.8 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Task Order 13 with Sanderson Stewart for Right-of-
way Acquisition Services for the Fowler Connection (Huffine to Oak) Project
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Task Order 13 with Sanderson Stewart for Right of Way Acquisition Services for Fowler
Ave Connection.pdf
G.9 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Task Order 14 with Sanderson Stewart for Right-of-
way Acquisition for the Shared Use Path Along North 19th Avenue
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Task Order 14 with Sanderson Stewart for Right of Way services for N 19th Ave pathway
infill.pdf
G.10 Resolution 5260, Authorizing a Change Order Number Two with COP Construction for
the Davis Lane Lift Station and Norton East Ranch Outfall Sewer Project
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Resolution 5260.doc
Norton-Davis Change Order No. 2.pdf
00:30:47 City Manager Introduction
CM Mihelich introduced the consent agenda and noted the many infrastructure items.
00:31:19 Public Comment
There were no public comments on the consent agenda.
00:33:56 Motion I move to approve Consent Items 1-10 as submitted.
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Michael Wallner: 2nd
00:34:03 Vote on the Motion I move to approve Consent Items 1-10 as submitted. The Motion carried 5 -
0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
H) 00:34:25 Public Comment
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Mayor Andrus opened general public comment.
00:36:42 Sherry Staub, Public Comment
Sherry Staub commented she would like to see an acknowledgement made to the wildlife whose
habitats are altered as Bozeman grows.
I) 00:39:06 Special Presentation
I.1 00:39:24 Second Quarter Financial Report
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FY21 QTR 2 Report.pdf
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented the Second Quarter Financial Report. Director Donald
presented on all funds expenditures, all funds revenues, general fund expenditures, general fund
revenue, special revenue funds from building inspection, special revenues funds from community
development, impact fees, enterprise funds expenditures, enterprise funds revenue, and the impacts of
COVID on the budget.
I.2 00:49:23 Second Quarterly Report for Inclusive City
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Inclusive City Report February 2021.docx
Appendix A Bias Free Policing Police Department.pdf
Appendix B Use of Force Police Department.pdf
Appendix C Thrive Index 2020 City of Bozeman.pdf
Appendix D Municipal Equality Index 2020 City of Bozeman.pdf
CM Mihelich presented on the purpose of the inclusive city initiative, the background, the progress,
completed actions, city-wide training programs, police department training, citizen complaint and
appeal process, acceleration of body worn camera implementation, a review of the THRIVE index and
municipal equity index, equity indicators and Gaps analysis, and what's next in regards to the inclusive
city initiative.
J) 01:00:37 Action Items
J.1 01:00:44 Baxter Creek Zone Map Amendment to Change 18.24 Acres from B-2
(Community Business District) to B-2M (Community Business District-Mixed),
Application 20-387
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CC Staff report - Baxter Creek ZMA App. No. 20387, 2-02-2021.docx
Consolidated Application Packet.pdf
01:00:55 Staff Presentation
Community Development Manager Chris Saunders entered the application materials, the staff report
and the review and recommendation from the Zoning Commission into the record. Saunders presented
the Baxter Creek Map current zoning and requested change, future land use plan, zoning correlation
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with land use, what zone map amendments do, criteria evaluated, received public comment, staff
recommendation, and the recommended motion.
01:06:19 Questions of Staff
01:10:17 Applicant Presentation
Jimmy Talarico with Cushing Terrell presented the application. He presented the location of the site,
existing zoning, future land use map, implementing zoning district, why the applicant applied for B2M
zoning, MCA section compliance, and why it makes sense for Bozeman.
01:16:29 Questions of Applicant
01:19:28 Public Comment
There were no public comments on this item.
01:22:52 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 20-387 and move to approve the Baxter Creek Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies
required to complete the application processing.
Michael Wallner: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
01:23:27 Discussion
01:36:13 Vote on the 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 20-387 and move to approve the Baxter Creek 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
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
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J.2 Buffalo Run Annexation and Zone Map Amendment to Annex 20.79 Acres and Establish
an Initial Zoning of R-5, Residential Mixed-Use High Density District at 5400 Fowler Lane,
Application 20112
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20112 Buffalo Run Annx-ZMA CC Staff Report 1-29-2021.pdf
CC Packet Application Materials Combined.pdf
Buffalo Run - RC Memo (20-112) 01_25_2021.pdf
Buffalo Run - Exhibit A 01_25_2021.pdf
Application #20112 Buffalo Run ANNX Engineering - Buffalo Run Streets Impacts.doc
Application #20112 Buffalo Run ANNX Engineering Comments - 09182020 FINAL.pdf
K) 01:36:37 Appointments
01:36:42 Public Comment
There were no public comments on these appointments.
K.1 01:39:21 Appointments to the Building Board of Appeals
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07-09-20 CAB Application - C. Tate, reapplication.pdf
10-04-20 CAB Application - R. Bakker.pdf
06-17-20 CAB Application - R. Lashaway, reapplication.pdf
01:39:27 Motion I move to appoint Robert Lashaway and Cristie Tate to the Building Board of Appeals
with terms expiring December 31, 2022.
Michael Wallner: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
01:39:43 Vote on the Motion I move to appoint Robert Lashaway and Cristie Tate to the Building Board of
Appeals with terms expiring December 31, 2022. The Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
K.2 01:40:02 Appointment to Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC)
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06-16-20 CAB Application - D. Martin, reapplication.pdf
01:40:41 Motion I move to appoint Dan Martin to the Transportation Coordinating Committee, City
Resident position, with a term expiration of December 31, 2021.
Michael Wallner: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
01:41:15 Vote on the Motion I move to appoint Dan Martin to the Transportation Coordinating
Committee, City Resident position, with a term expiration of December 31, 2021. The Motion carried 5 –
0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
L) 01:41:40 FYI / Discussion
• Commissioner Pomeroy noted the Inter-neighborhood of Bozeman Council Meeting on
Thursday, February 11 and the Downtown Business Improvement District Meeting on
Wednesday, February 17.
• Commissioner Wallner asked CM Mihelich where to find past City Commission videos.
M) 01:44:09 Adjournment
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Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mike Maas
City Clerk
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PREPARED BY:
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Jesse DiTommaso
Deputy City Clerk
Approved on: March 23, 2021
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