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THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 2, 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) 00:03:14 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - WebEx Video Conference
B) 00:06:48 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C) 00:07:26 Changes to the Agenda
• CM Mihelich noted the removal of Consent Agenda Item 9.
D) 00:08:18 FYI
• DM Cunningham highlighted the March 3, 2021 Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board meeting.
He also noted the continuation of parking engagement.
• CM announced there is new winter operations dashboard on the City website. He highlighted
the new Southwest Airlines routes into and out of Bozeman.
E) 00:11:20 Commission Disclosures
F) 00:11:26 Consent
F.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval
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F.2 Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Findings of Fact and Order for the Northwest Crossing
Phase 1 Major Subdivision, Application 20113
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20113 Findings of Fact 2-18-21.pdf
Preliminary Plat Page 1
Preliminary Plat Page 2
Preliminary Plat Page 3
Preliminary Plat Page 4
Preliminary Plat Page 5
F.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Dowl for the
Design of Changes to the Bike Lanes on Peach Street at Rouse Avenue
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20210302_DOWL_PSA_original.docx
DOWL Scope and Fee_Peach Street Bicycle Lanes.docx
F.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement for Review and
Amendments to the Unified Development Code to Support Affordable Housing
Development and Preservation
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Clarion Associates Contract with Scope and Proposal.pdf
F.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment One to the Professional Services
Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Final Design, Equipment Procurement,
Bidding, and Construction Administration Services for the Bozeman Water Reclamation
Facility Solids Handling Building Project
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WRF Solids Handling Amendment 1 to PSA with HDR.pdf
F.6 Resolution 5258, Requesting Distribution of Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability
Program Fees
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Resolution 5258 Distribution Gas Tax.docx
01-08-21 MDT ltr to CC re fuel tax allocation.pdf
F.7 Resolution 5264, Authorizing Prime Change Order #8 with Langlas and Association for
Construction of the Bozeman Public Safety Center
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Resolution 5264.docx
BPSC Job No. 19426 Prime CO #8_signed STL.pdf
19426 Change Estimate Log 11.30.20.pdf
F.8 Resolution 5265, Authorizing Prime Change Order #9 with Langlas and Associates for
Construction of the Bozeman Public Safety Center
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Resolution 5265.docx
BPSC Job No. 19426 Prime CO #9_CLB signed.pdf
19426 Change Estimate Log 01.14.21.pdf
F.9 Ordinance 2062, Final Adoption to Revise Language for Clarity and Consistent
Application of First Floor Required Height Standards in Five Mixed-Use and Non-
Residential Zoning Districts, and Revise Paragraph A.1 of Subchapter 4b of the Bozeman
Guidelines for Historic Preservation and the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District. No changes to Maximum Height Dimensional Standards are Included with this
Amendment. Revise Affected Sections to Implement the City Commission Directed
Revisions
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20147_Building_Height_amendments_Ordinance_2062 (1).docx
00:11:33 City Manager Introduction
• CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
00:13:09 Public Comment
• There were no public comments on the consent agenda.
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00:16:17 Motion Consent Items 1-8 as submitted.
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Michael Wallner: 2nd
00:16:25 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Items 1-8. The Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
G) 00:17:53 Public Comment
• Mayor Andrus opened the meeting for general public comment.
00:18:56 Rebecca Gleason, Public Comment
Rebecca Gleason commented the redesign and widening of roads encourages driving rather than
alternate modes of transportation.
H) 00:23:38 Action Items
H.1 00:23:45 Public Hearing on Protests for Special Improvement District (SID) No.
762 and Adoption of Resolution 5250, Creating SID No. 762 for the Purpose of
Undertaking Certain Local Improvements to South 6th Avenue Between Babcock Street
and Cleveland Street and Financing the Costs Thereof
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RES 5250.docx
00:24:15 Staff Presentation
Engineer Kellen Gamradt presented the plan for SID 762, public involvement, traffic calming, the
Cleveland Barricade, project overview, why now, when construction will happen, how much it will cost,
how it will be paid for, what is a special improvement district, the required elements of an SID, SID
timeline, assessments, protest provision, and the recommended motion.
00:37:17 Questions of Staff
00:55:45 Public Comment
00:57:54 Mark Egge, Public Comment
Mark Egge commented on the use of traffic barriers.
01:01:54 Martin Johnson, Public Comment
Martin Johnson commented in support of the project and highlighted the different street designations in
the area.
01:06:37 Mayor Andrus called a 5 minutes recess.
01:16:19 The meeting was called back to order.
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01:17:17 Motion After incorporating the information and findings in the staff memorandum, oral
findings made by the Commission during the public hearing, information and findings contained in the
proposed resolution, and after considering public comment and hearing all protests and finding them to
be insufficient under law to bar further proceedings, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 5250, creating
Special Improvement District No. 762 for the purpose of financing local improvements to South 6th
Avenue between Babcock Street and Cleveland Street.
Michael Wallner: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
01:22:53 Vote on the Motion to free form After incorporating the information and findings in the staff
memorandum, oral findings made by the Commission during the public hearing, information and findings
contained in the proposed resolution, and after considering public comment and hearing all protests and
finding them to be insufficient under law to bar further proceedings, I hereby move to adopt Resolution
5250, creating Special Improvement District No. 762 for the purpose of financing local improvements to
South 6th Avenue between Babcock Street and Cleveland Street.. The Motion carried 4 – 1.
Approve:
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
Cyndy Andrus
01:17:28 Discussion
H.2 01:22:58 Resolution 5259, Confirming the Issuance of Warrants in Connection
with Special Improvement District No. 762 for Local Improvements to S. 6th
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Resolution 5259 SID 762 warrant.docx
01:23:16 Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kirstin Donald presented on Resolution 5259 and the funding of the SID.
01:25:06 Questions of Staff
01:29:45 Public Comment
There were no public comments on this item.
01:33:07 Motion to approve Resolution 5259, confirming the issuance of warrants in connection with
Special Improvement District No. 762 for local improvements to S. 6th.
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd 01:33:29 Discussion
01:35:30 Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution 5259, confirming the issuance of warrants in
connection with Special Improvement District No. 762 for local improvements to S. 6th. The Motion carried
5 – 0.
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Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
I) 01:35:54 Work Session
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01:37:35 Staff presentation
Public Works Director Mitch Reister, City Engineer Shawn Kohtz, Kirk Spaulding, Associate Principal of
Sanderson Stewart, and Katie Potts, Statewide and Urban Planning Section Supervisor for the Montana
Department of Transportation Presented on the purpose and need of the expansion, the project limits,
the stakeholder group both past and present, urban routes and funding eligibility, the original scope of
the project, the development process to date, public engagement, traffic projection, intersection and
corridor operations, active/upcoming developments in the area, recommended section types for the
19th & 11th intersection, recommended intersection types for the 11th & Wilson intersection traffic
conditions, interim improvements, 3-lane versus 4 lane, induced demand, pedestrian and bicycle
accommodations, sustainability, funding, and the timeline.
02:23:33 Director Reister summarized the presentation.
02:27:59 Questions of Staff and Presenters
03:17:04 Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened this item to public comment.
03:19:18 Douglas Fischer, Public Comment
Douglas Fischer commented on his opposition to conventional approaches to traffic mitigation and
design.
03:21:19 Marilee Brown, Public Comment
Marilee Brown commented on the difference between a HAWK signal and a rapid flashing beacon
crossing. She commented on the difficulty using a double lane roundabout like the one on Oak St. &
Davis Lane. She also commented on her disappointment in the closure of Grant Street.
03:24:12 Constance Dratz, Public Comment
Constance Dratz stated her opposition to three large roundabouts. Dratz inquired about traffic counters
near the museum, she noted snow storage, and cost for homeowners.
03:29:21 Lucy Hochschartner, Public Comment
Lucy Hochschartner, speaking on behalf of Gallatin Valley Sunrise, voiced concern of carbon emissions.
03:32:27 Randy Carpenter, Public Comment
Randy Carpenter voiced concern on the traffic studies used.
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03:34:33 David Kack, Public Comment
David Kack commented there has not been a final decision on Grant Street. Kack commented on the use
of a tunnel, the flow of traffic, and pedestrians.
03:37:22 Mark Egge
Mark Egge commented on MDT traffic counts and traffic predictions.
03:41:28 Cathy Costakis, Public Comment
Cathy Costakis commented in opposition to the road widening and tunnels.
03:44:27 Allen May, Public Comment
Allen May commented he would like to see a traffic plan that includes all of Bozeman.
03:49:12 Staff response to public comment
CM Mihelich responded to public comment.
J) 03:53:26 Appointments
J.1 Appointments to the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board (BTAB)
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01-19-21 CAB Application - W. Hoch, Reapplicant.pdf
06-16-20 CAB Application - S. Makoutz, reapplication.pdf
J.2 Appointments to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB)
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01-08-2021 CAB Application - K. Davis, reapplicant.pdf
02-03-2021 CAB Application - B. Bjornson, new applicant.pdf
02-10-21 CAB Application - M. Opel, new applicant.pdf
03:53:41 Public Comment
There were no public comments on board appointments.
03:57:26 Motion move to appoint Scott Makoutz and William Hoch to the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board
with terms expiring June 30, 2022.
Michael Wallner: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
03:57:10 Vote on the Motion move to appoint Scott Makoutz and William Hoch to the Bozeman Tree
Advisory Board with terms expiring June 30, 2022. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Michael Wallner
Jennifer Madgic
Disapprove:
None
03:57:34 Motion move to appoint Blake Bjornson, Marshall Opel, and Kristin Davis to the Bozeman Area
Bicycle Board with terms expiring December 31, 2022.
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Terry Cunningham: Motion
Michael Wallner: 2nd
03:58:01 Vote on the Motion move to appoint Blake Bjornson, Marshall Opel, and Kristin Davis to the
Bozeman Area Bicycle Board 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) 03:58:21 FYI / Discussion
03:58:41 Further discussion regarding Kagy Blvd work session.
04:00:05 Mayor Andrus extended the meeting until 10:10pm.
Direction to CM Mihelich to do additional engagement with an emphasis on why the project was
designed the way it is was given.
L) 04:11:24 Adjournment
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Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mike Maas
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Jesse DiTommaso
Deputy City Clerk
Approved on: March 23, 2021
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