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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING BEGIN DURING ITEM G
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor - Terry Cunningham: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Present
Commissioner - Jennifer Madgic: Present
Staff Present in the Webex: City Manager (CM) Jeff Mihelich, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, and City
Clerk (CC) Mike Maas
A. 06:00:04 PM Call to Order – 6:00 PM – Webex Videoconference
B. 06:04:04 PM Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:04:46 PM Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes.
D. 06:04:54 PM FYI
• DM Cunningham highlighted the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the community and
appealed to business leaders to adhere to the new restrictions even in the face of economic
difficulties.
• Mayor Andrus announced the Health Officer’s request for collaboration in an effort to
communicate with younger community members. She noted the new restrictions issued
from the Governor.
• CM Mihelich highlighted the online availability of City services. He reminded businesses of
the availability of masks and PPE. He announced the Police Chief Recruitment community
feedback session via WebEx for November 18 at 6 PM. He announced the City’s acceptance
to the Governmental Alliance for Racial Equity (GARE).
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E. 06:13:20 PM Commission Disclosures
F. 06:13:27 PM Consent
1. Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval (Yeykal)
2. Approve the Final Plat of Icon at Ferguson Farm Subdivision, Authorize the Director of Public
Works to Execute the Same on Behalf of the City of Bozeman, and the Director of
Community Development to Execute the Improvements Agreements on Behalf of the City of
Bozeman, Application 20027 (Jacob Miller)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with K2 Ventures Inc.
for Sidewalk Snow Removal (Phillips)
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Robert Peccia and Associates for the Sourdough Transmission Main Phase 2
Project (Murray)
06:13:31 PM City Manager Introduction
CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:14:13 PM Public Comment
There were no public comments.
06:16:35 PM Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-4 as submitted. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
Commissioner - Jennifer Madgic: Approve
G. 06:17:00 PM Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:19:10 PM Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess due to technology issues.
06:26:37 PM (00:00:40) Call to order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
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06:27:25 PM (00:01:28) Emily Talago, Public Comment
Ms. Talago thanked City staff for engaging in the Equity and Inclusion Plan and to congratulate the City
on acceptance to GARE. She commented on the quality of the Climate Plan.
06:29:25 PM (00:03:28) Jerry Pape, Public Comment
Mr. Pape commented on the status of the pandemic and the need for masks. He advocated for an
Ordinance to enforce mask wearing. He encouraged the City to follow through with Unified Development
Code (UDC) changes to match the changes enacted by the Growth Policy to address housing needs in
Bozeman.
06:32:29 PM (00:06:32) Ryan Krueger, Public Comment
Mr. Krueger with Intrinsik Architecture commented on behalf of their client 414 Holdings regarding the
written comments submitted about property at 1811 W. Koch St.
06:35:02 PM (00:09:05) Loreene Reid, Public Comment
Ms. Reid commented on the City’s Equity and Inclusion Plan and her experience with residents with
disabilities and developmentally disabilities. She requested additional consideration of these individuals
in the plan.
H. 06:37:39 PM (00:11:42) Action Items
1. 06:37:43 PM (00:11:46) Resolution 5133, Adopting a Growth Policy for the City of Bozeman
Establishing Development Policies and a Future Land Use Map, the Growth Policy Applies to
the Entire City and Looks Outwards to Include Property Within the Planning Area,
Application 16521 (Saunders)
06:38:56 PM (00:12:59) Staff Presentation
CM Mihelich, Community Development Manager Chris Saunders, and Planner Tom Rogers presented the
questions for the Commission, a summary of the document, its role as the foundation of policy, links to
other plans, the changes in this draft as a result of the October 20 meeting, a summary of public
comments, the recommendation of staff, and the requests of the Commission.
06:47:24 PM (00:21:27) Questions of Staff
Cr. Wallner supports staff decision on remaining issues.
Cr. Madgic asked for clarification on the concept of integrated housing principle and if a definition is
needed in the document. She asked for clarification on the Maker Space Mixed Use designation.
Cr. Pomeroy asked for clarification on “missing middle housing.” She asked about the applicability of the
growth policy in future land use decisions.
DM Cunningham asked for clarification on Maker Space Mixed Use Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
designation and its correlated land uses. He asked about a public comment related to the FLUM.
Mayor Andrus stated her agreement with the addition of the missing middle housing graphic and the
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proposed change for 1811 W. Koch St. as requested.
Cr. Pomeroy asked how the Growth Policy can support urban agricultural land, open space, and
affordable housing.
DM Cunningham asked about the FLUM designations related to the proposed Pole Yard Urban Renewal
District and correlated land uses that potentially conflict with institutional controls by Environmental
Protection Agency and Montana Department of Environmental Quality. He asked about the strategies
for managing growth contained by the growth policy. He supported the staff recommended additions.
Mayor Andrus asked about the staff suggestions on where the Maker Space Mixed Use designation on
the FLUM would be appropriate.
Cr. Wallner asked about additions to the recommended motion.
07:15:09 PM (00:49:12) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
07:17:15 PM (00:51:18) Jerry Pape, Public Comment
Mr. Pape commented in favor of the Maker Space Mixed Use concept. He commented on the Growth
Policy’s metrics and the need for the plan to be able to modify itself. He commented on the effect of the
Growth Policy on the UDC. He commented on the need for missing middle housing.
07:21:05 PM (00:55:08) Mark Egge, Public Comment
Mr. Egge commented on the emphasis of mixed use development as the best aspect of the plan. He
commented on the shortcoming of the plan only envisioning mixed use in a few neighborhoods. He
commented on existing zoning’s exclusionary nature. He commented on the need for UDC follow-up.
07:24:34 PM (00:58:37) Loreene Reid, Public Comment
Ms. Reid commented on staff’s efforts on the growth policy. She agreed with the previous public
comment on issues with the UDC.
07:26:56 PM (01:00:59) Motion having reviewed and considered the Bozeman Community Plan 2020,
application materials, and all the information presented, as well as including the graphic for missing
middle housing, and having reviewed and evaluated all submitted public comment, I hereby move to
adopt the findings presented in the staff report and to approve Resolution 5133, adopting the Bozeman
Community Plan 2020, including the 1811 W. Koch St. housekeeping matter, maker space addition, and
the Hap Happel language suggestion.
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Motion
Commissioner - Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
07:28:59 PM (01:03:02) Discussion
Cr. Wallner stated he could not support a Growth Policy that did not address the concerns of his two
different sets of constituents, the Bozeman Development Consortium and citizens concerned with
preserving neighborhood character. He stated the need for an internal review of the plans and their
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overlap in the Community Development Department.
Cr. Madgic will support the motion. She recommended updates to the UDC in accordance with the
Growth Policy. She noted the concerns with why Bozeman should grow and the need to increase
urbanization in the cities of Montana to better preserve what makes Montana special. She commented
on the benefits of a focus on mixed neighborhoods and multimodal transportation. She commented on
the way to produce food within the urban landscape. She noted the effort to create diverse housing
within neighborhoods.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed with Cr. Madgic. She commented on public comments on related to mixed use, the
need to update the UDC, zoning, infrastructure, and protection of wildlife. She commented on the need
for missing middle housing, mixed use development, and the Growth Policy’s encouragement of urban
agricultural land and open spaces. She stated the City cannot control its growth but that this policy helps
manage it wisely. She stated she would support the motion.
DM Cunningham
07:42:03 PM (01:16:06) Amendment to the Motion to adjust the FLUM for the parcel near Goldenstein
and 19th from Industrial to Urban neighborhood designation.
Deputy Mayor - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: 2nd
07:42:29 PM (01:16:32) Discussion on the Amendment
DM Cunningham supported his motion by stating the area is ripe for mixed use development and would
protect it from being accepted as industrial. He stated this places the onus on an applicant for a best
use.
Cr. Wallner asked for clarification on which parcel and whether it effects Blackwood Groves. He stated
he would support the motion as consistent with development in the area.
Cr. Madgic stated the Plan discourages large areas of single designation and her concerns with
residential sprawl in the area.
Cr. Pomeroy will not support because the City does not have many industrial lands.
Mayor Andrus will support the motion as more compatible with current development as well as putting
the onus on an applicant for alternate development.
07:49:29 PM (01:23:32) Staff Clarification
Manager Saunders highlighted changes to the parcel in question on the FLUM as a result of the October
20 meeting.
07:51:05 PM (01:25:08) Amendment withdrawn
07:51:26 PM (01:25:29) Discussion on original motion continued
DM Cunningham commented on the need to plan for future growth in the valley. He listed the goals he
wanted to see achieved by a Growth Policy. He noted the section on implementation. He commented on
the housing shortage in Bozeman, the need to view the City within the context of the Greater
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Yellowstone Ecosystem, and the need for cooperative development with Gallatin County.
Mayor Andrus stated her belief that this Growth Policy does provide something for everyone. She
stated a brief synopsis of the diverse comments that were received on the Growth Policy. She
commented on the need for the UDC updates to implement the components of this plan.
08:04:30 PM (01:38:33) Vote on the Motion having reviewed and considered the Bozeman Community
Plan 2020, application materials, and all the information presented, as well as including the graphic for
missing middle housing, and having reviewed and evaluated all submitted public comment, I hereby
move to adopt the findings presented in the staff report and to approve Resolution 5133, adopting the
Bozeman Community Plan 2020, including the 1811 W. Koch St. housekeeping matter, maker space
addition, and the Hap Happel language suggestion. The motion passed 4-1.
Deputy Mayor - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Disapprove
Commissioner - Jennifer Madgic: Approve
08:04:57 PM (01:39:00) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess.
08:10:17 PM (01:44:20) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
I. 08:10:23 PM (01:44:26) Work Session
1. Bozeman Climate Plan Work Session 2 (Henderson)
08:10:37 PM (01:44:40) Staff Presentation
CM Mihelich, Sustainability Program Manager Natalie Meyer, and Strategic Services Director Jon
Henderson presented the work completed since the previous work session. They presented the key
questions for the Commission, the next steps, a review of the quantitative goals, resiliency goals, a
quantitative analysis of impact mitigation solutions through the planning horizon of 2050, the cost of
inaction, other cities aiming for meeting the Paris Agreement goals, a summary of the results of the
community survey, an overview of the public engagement since the last presentation to the Commission,
a summary of public comments, and proposed revisions.
08:35:06 PM (02:09:09) Questions of Staff
Cr. Madgic asked about distribution of the community survey.
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Cr. Pomeroy asked about difficulties with the community survey due to the pandemic. She asked about
how much of the Climate Plan depends on Northwestern Energy. She asked about the importance of
limiting sprawl. She asked about the role of transportation in the plan.
DM Cunningham asked for clarification on the Electric Vehicle (EV) Roadmap and EV group buys. He
stated his concerns with the lack of specificity of actions outlined in strategies sections. He asked for
clarification on the term “community choice aggregation.”
Cr. Wallner asked for staff’s recommendation on the carbon intensity metric. He asked if Northwestern
Energy’s planning will prevent the City from meeting its goals. He asked about regular interval
monitoring of goals.
Mayor Andrus asked about incorporating this plan with the Strategic Plan and metrics for progress. She
asked about format to make the plan more accessible in a non-digital format.
Cr. Pomeroy asked for clarification on the importance of local food production.
DM Cunningham asked about the challenges with net zero building construction. He asked about the
commitments of the City as a leader in meeting the plan’s goals. He asked about a response to public
comment on requiring environmental assessments and exclusive electric service supply.
Cr. Wallner asked about the accuracy of the quantitative analysis. He asked about the City’s ability to be
an advocate for climate action. He asked for additional information on energy storage capabilities.
Mayor Andrus asked about the City’s ability to address climate impacts similarly to how it does with
fiscal impacts.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the interaction of Northwestern Energy’s goals with the City’s goals.
Cr. Wallner asked about the status of Northwestern Energy as a partner in the Climate Action Plan. He
asked about how much to focus on local building codes to meet the City’s goals. He stated his concerns
on transportation emissions and asked how to incentivize reductions. He asked for the quantified costs
of the Climate Plan.
09:30:06 PM (03:04:09) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comments.
09:32:04 PM (03:06:07) Marilee Brown, Public Comment
Ms. Brown from Galla10 Alliance for Pathways and Safer Bozeman commented on the Climate Plan’s
request to reduce parking requirements without increasing funding for multimodal transportation.
09:34:43 PM (03:08:46) Will Swearingen, Public Comment
Mr. Swearingen commented on his support for staff’s recommended revisions. He commented on the
lack of concrete steps, interim benchmarks and timelines to meet its goals. He commented on the need
for a requirement for revision every two years not merely a recommendation.
09:37:11 PM (03:11:14) Jennifer Swearingen, Public Comment
Ms. Swearingen commented on the Northwestern Energy resource plan and asked that the plan reflect
that the utility’s plan will not allow the City to meet its goals. She asked that all references to carbon
intensity be removed from the plan. She stated her concern with the quantitative analysis’s basis on
Northwestern Energy’s carbon intensity.
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09:40:22 PM (03:14:25) Steve Nash, Public Comment
Mr. Nash commented on the Future Land Use Map.
09:44:35 PM (03:18:37) Seth Kane, Public Comment
Mr. Kane commented on the ability of the City to sequester carbon through resources it already
controls. He commented on the ability to reduce emissions through generating renewable energy
through these carbon sequestration efforts.
09:47:02 PM (03:21:05) Emma Bode, Public Comment
Ms. Bode commented on the City’s efforts drafting the Climate Plan. She commented on the need for a
timeline of actions to create measurable goals in between larger goal evaluations.
09:49:35 PM (03:23:38) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting until 10:15 PM.
09:49:47 PM (03:23:50) Commission Comments and Direction to Staff
Cr. Pomeroy stated she would like to see encouragement of local food and to help HRDC for
transportation. She agreed with staff’s recommendations.
DM Cunningham provided his proposed amendments.
Cr. Wallner stated he would support DM Cunningham’s proposals. He provided his proposed
amendments.
Mayor Andrus provided her proposed amendments.
J. 10:13:21 PM (03:47:24) FYI/Discussion
• CM Mihelich responded to public comment on the Equity and Inclusion Report.
• Mayor Andrus noted the Community Forum for input on hiring the new Police Chief.
K. 10:15:12 PM (03:49:15) 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: March 23, 2021
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