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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Present
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Absent
Staff Present in the Webex: City Manager (CM) Jeff Mihelich, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, City Clerk
(CC) Mike Maas
A. 06:06:00 PM (00:56:55) Call to Order – 6:00 PM – Webex Videoconference
B. 06:06:05 PM (00:56:59) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:06:45 PM (00:57:39) Changes to the Agenda
CM Mihelich stated that consent item #8 has been moved to October 6.
D. 06:06:59 PM (00:57:54) Authorize Absence - Commissioner Michael Wallner
06:07:18 PM (00:58:12) Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Commissioner Michael Wallner.
The motion passed 3-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Absent
E. 06:07:42 PM (00:58:36) FYI
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Cr. Cunningham requested to convene a panel that have built below market rate housing in-lieu of
quarterly report on the Community Housing Plan and present actionable ideas.
Mayor Andrus stated that there is no meeting on September 29 and that there is still time to fill out
your Census. She spoke to the potential increase of funding for transportation like Streamline. She
noted the Growth Policy meeting at 5 PM on September 30.
CM Mihelich provided an update on the Census response rate.
F. 06:14:31 PM (01:05:25) Commission Disclosures
G. 06:14:42 PM (01:05:37) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approval of Depository Bonds and Pledged Securities as of June 30, 2020 (Clark)
3. Authorize the Yearly Adoption of the Montana Department of Transportation (DOT) Special
Traffic Enforcement Program Grant (McNeil)
4. Re-appoint Assistant City Manager Anna Rosenberry to the Montana Municipal Interlocal
Authority (MMIA) Board of Directors to a 2020-2022 Term (Mihelich)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Agreement with SAFEbuilt, LLC for Third Party
Building Inspection Services (Waldo)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Morrison-
Maierle for Special Inspections and Materials Testing for the Bozeman Public Safety Center
(BPSC) (Winn)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Agreement Between the Bozeman Public Library, the
Bozeman Public Library Foundation, and the City of Bozeman for Phase 1 of the Bozeman
Public Library Expansion (Henderson)
8. Resolution 5216, Intent to Create Special Improvement Lighting District 761 for Bridger Vale
Subdivision (Massey)
06:14:46 PM (01:05:41) City Manager Overview
CM Mihelich provided the highlights on the consent agenda.
06:16:07 PM (01:07:01) Public Comment
There were no public comments.
06:18:36 PM (01:09:31) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-7 as submitted. The motion
passed 3-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
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Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Absent
H. 06:19:26 PM (01:10:21) Public Comment
There were no public comments.
I. 06:23:36 PM (01:14:30) Special Presentation
1. Fire Department Annual Report (Waldo)
06:23:56 PM (01:14:51) Staff Presentation
Fire Chief Josh Waldo presented the annual report. He presented number of calls, number of runs, and
overlapping incidents. He presented response time calculations, average response times, and additional
2019 stats of training hours, plans reviewed, inspections completed, car seats installed, and community
outreach events. He presented accomplishments of 6 new firefighters, station alerting system, continuity
of operations plan with MSU, and all members trained up to National Wildland Coordinating Group
standards for wildland firefighting. He presented the future outlook for the Fire Department.
06:34:44 PM (01:25:39) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the plan to reduce response times. She asked about good intent calls
increasing percentages.
Cr. Cunningham asked about response vehicles and future options. He asked about the Bridger Foothills
Fire. He commented on the high performing organization of the Fire Department
Mayor Andrus asked about additional stresses on the department related to climate change. She
commended the Chief on the efforts toward trainings and certifications.
J. 06:47:09 PM (01:38:04) Action Items
1. 06:47:26 PM (01:38:21) Resolution 5011, Special Assessment Levy for Special Improvement
District (SID) 747 for Manley Road (Donald)
06:47:30 PM (01:38:25) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald presented the background of the SID and the impact on property owners.
06:49:10 PM (01:40:05) Questions of Staff
Mayor Andrus asked how this item is related to Action Item #4 later in the night.
06:50:51 PM (01:41:45) Public Comment
There were no public comments.
06:53:34 PM (01:44:28) Motion to adopt Resolution 5011, levying a special assessment upon benefitted
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properties within Special Improvement District 747 for Manley Road.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
06:53:49 PM (01:44:44) Discussion
06:56:46 PM (01:47:41) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 5011, levying a special assessment
upon benefitted properties within Special Improvement District 747 for Manley Road. The motion passed
3-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Absent
2. 06:57:04 PM (01:47:58) Resolution 5195, Annual Assessment for the Downtown Business
Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2021 (Donald)
06:57:14 PM (01:48:09) Staff Presentation
Director Kristin Donald presented the background of the BID and the impact on property owners.
06:58:20 PM (01:49:14) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked about the work plan for the BID.
06:59:14 PM (01:50:09) Public Comment
There were no public comments.
07:02:22 PM (01:53:16) Motion to approve Resolution 5195, Annual Assessment for the Business
Improvement District (BID) for the FY 2021.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:02:50 PM (01:53:44) Discussion
07:04:00 PM (01:54:54) Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution 5195, Annual Assessment for the
Business Improvement District (BID) for the FY 2021. The motion passed 3-0.
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Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Absent
3. 07:04:15 PM (01:55:09) Resolution 5196, Annual Lighting Assessments for Fiscal Year 2021
(Donald)
07:04:24 PM (01:55:19) Staff Presentation
Director Kristin Donald presented the background for Special Improvement Lighting Districts (SILDS).
07:05:09 PM (01:56:03) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked about the assessment and process of creation of SILDs.
07:06:22 PM (01:57:17) Public Comment
There were no public comments.
07:09:06 PM (02:00:00) Motion to approve Resolution 5196 for Annual Lighting Assessments for Fiscal
Year 2021.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:09:22 PM (02:00:17) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham stated his wish to see the charges decline as a result of increased energy efficiency and
an increase in the percentage of renewable energy.
07:11:08 PM (02:02:03) Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution 5196 for Annual Lighting
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2021. The motion passed 3-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Absent
4. 07:11:25 PM (02:02:19) Resolution 5212, Amending the FY21 Budget to Include to Transfer
Funds from the Revolving Loan Fund to the General Fund, and Transfer Funds From the
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General Fund to the SID Sinking Service Fund for the Purpose of Financing Certain Local
Improvements (Donald)
07:11:36 PM (02:02:31) Staff Presentation
Director Kristin Donald presented the background of the SID Revolving Fund and the statutory and IRS
requirements necessitating the transfer of funds and the impact of this action.
07:14:01 PM (02:04:55) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked to clarify the process requirements of this action.
07:16:28 PM (02:07:23) Public Comment
There were no public comments.
07:19:32 PM (02:10:26) Motion to approve Resolution 5212 Amending the FY21 Budget to Include to
Transfer fund from the Revolving loan fund to the General Fund, and transfer funds from the General
fund to the SID Sinking Service Fund for the purpose of financing certain local improvements.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:20:07 PM (02:11:01) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham commented on the complication of the budgeting processes.
07:22:05 PM (02:13:00) Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution 5212 Amending the FY21 Budget to
Include to Transfer fund from the Revolving loan fund to the General Fund, and transfer funds from the
General fund to the SID Sinking Service Fund for the purpose of financing certain local improvements. The
motion passed 3-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Absent
07:22:28 PM (02:13:23) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess until 7:30 PM.
07:30:32 PM (02:21:27) Call to order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
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5. 07:30:38 PM (02:21:32) Resolution 5214, Final Adoption of the City of Bozeman's Legislative
Priorities and Agenda for the 2021 Montana Legislative Session (Veselik)
07:30:55 PM (02:21:49) Staff Presentation
CM Mihelich and Economic Development Specialist Mike Veselik presented the 2021 Legislative Session
Priorities, the process to develop them, and the questions for the Commission to consider. Specialist
Veselik presented the three top priorities, the five preferred priorities, thirteen issues of interest, and the
two commission interests. He presented the changes to the document, the three legislative agendas to
endorse, and other legislative information.
07:40:16 PM (02:31:11) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked about the removal of sales of school lands for affordable housing. He asked about
the legislative agendas to support and the consideration of endorsing the Montana Housing Alliance’s
agenda.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about affordable housing related to increasing home prices. She asked about a local
option sales tax as property tax relief.
Mayor Andrus asked about adding the Commissioners testifying before committees of jurisdiction. She
asked about the language limiting support of other local option tax proposals. She asked if the Commission
Interests items are appropriate in the priorities. She stated her agreement with Cr. Cunningham’s
suggestion of consideration of the Montana Housing Alliance’s agenda.
Cr. Cunningham agreed with Mayor Andrus’ assessment of the Commission Interests.
Cr. Pomeroy commented on the Beer and Wine License item.
07:59:59 PM (02:50:54) Public Comment
There were no public comments.
08:04:21 PM (02:55:15) Motion to adopt the Resolution 5214 The City of Bozeman’s 2021 Legislative
Priorities and Agenda as drafted.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:04:46 PM (02:55:40) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham commented on the well-thought and well-constructed process of defining priorities. He
commented on the necessary reasonable actions described. He commented on the willingness of the
Commission to testify on behalf of these priorities.
Cr. Pomeroy emphasized the top priorities as well as broadband access, childcare, and Gallatin College.
Mayor Andrus commented on the quality of the priorities documented. She noted the change of
Commission Interests.
08:15:12 PM (03:06:07) Vote on the Motion to adopt the Resolution 5214 The City of Bozeman’s 2021
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Legislative Priorities and Agenda (as drafted or as amended). The motion passed 3-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Absent
6. 08:15:38 PM (03:06:32) Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB)
(Maas)
08:15:43 PM (03:06:38) Public Comment
There were no public comments.
08:17:41 PM (03:08:36) Mayor’s recommendations
Mayor Andrus recommended the following appointments and positions:
Melanie Cutietta, City Resident expiring December 31, 2022
Andrew Morehouse, At-large expiring December 31, 2021
Jacob Holmes, MSU Student, August 31, 2021
Donald Ulrich, City Resident expiring December 31, 2022
Gary Fox, City Resident expiring December 31, 2020
08:19:33 PM (03:10:28) Motion and vote to appoint five members to the Recreation and Parks Advisory
Board for the terms specified by the position. The motion passed 3-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Absent
7. 08:20:41 PM (03:11:36) Appointments to the Bozeman Parking Commission (Maas)
08:20:49 PM (03:11:44) Mayor’s recommendation
Mayor Andrus recommended the following appointments and terms:
Danielle “Deejay” Newell expiring June 30, 2023
Ryan Kruegar expiring June 30, 2024
08:21:17 PM (03:12:12) Motion and vote to appoint Ms. Newell to the Bozeman Parking Commission for
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the term ending June 30, 2023 and Mr. Kruegar to the term ending June 30, 2024. The motion passed 3-
0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Absent
08:22:53 PM (03:13:48) Public Comment
There were no public comments.
K. 08:25:32 PM (03:16:27) Work Session
1. 08:25:38 PM (03:16:32) Bozeman Climate Plan Work Session (Henderson)
08:27:10 PM (03:18:04) Staff Presentation
CM Mihelich provided an introduction to the plan and presented key questions. Sustainability Program
Manager Natalie Meyer with consult of Judy Dorsey and Shelby Sommer from the Brendle Group
presented local climate change impacts, the process & timeline in drafting the Climate Plan, climate trends
and goal contributions, the cost of inaction, climate resiliency, the guiding position statement, guiding
principles, and climate mitigation goals. She presented the focus areas and solutions, the solution and
action descriptions, resiliency goal contributions, estimated emissions reduction potential, climate trends
and goal contributions, and the next steps.
08:52:27 PM (03:43:21) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy commented on the achievable, but ambitious goals. She asked about Solution N to cultivate
a robust local food system. She asked about Solution P to manage land as it relates to Solution N.
Cr. Cunningham asked about where to find the Climate Plan. He asked about solutions and action items.
He asked about reaching the City’s goals with current utility production levels of renewable energy. He
asked about renewable energy’s role in providing benefits for electrification. He asked about personal
choices to meet the Climate Plan’s goals. He asked about the benefits from retrofitting older homes
compared to increasing standards of new construction. He asked about ongoing efforts by the City. He
asked about how a City can lead by example to establish buy-in from the community.
Mayor Andrus asked about implementation and being an intentional leader.
09:17:51 PM (04:08:45) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
09:20:23 PM (04:11:18) Justice Geddes, Public Comment
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Mr. Geddes commented excitement for the plan and the number of actions the City is thinking about.
He commented about planting trees and building urban canopies by getting trees into neighborhoods
that lack them. He cautioned on projects failing to get buy-in by the communities most commonly
effected by climate change by being mindful not to cause additional harm.
09:24:42 PM (04:15:37) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy commented the need for the City to lead by example and innovate. She agreed with the
public comment on the importance of trees.
Cr. Cunningham commented on the level of expertise and engagement in the community. He
commented on the importance of City leadership due to a lack of alternative while emphasizing the
importance of community buy-in. He noted the importance to focus the community on Northwestern
Energy’s renewable resources. He asked citizens to think about how they can participate with this plan.
He stated the need to focus on buildings, energy supply, and transportation to make the most difference
in terms of investment.
Mayor Andrus stated her thanks to all participants in creating this plan. She commented on the quality
of the Plan and the ability for the community to see themselves in it. She stated the need for a climate
impact consideration in staff memos and on the design review committee.
L. 09:42:31 PM (04:33:26) FYI/Discussion
Cr. Cunningham returned to the idea of a meeting with below-market rate housing developers.
M. 09:43:31 PM (04:34:26) 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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