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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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, City Clerk
(CC) Mike Maas
A. 06:00:03 PM (00:46:45) Call to Order – 6:00 PM – Webex Videoconference
B. 06:04:23 PM (00:51:05) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:05:03 PM (00:51:45) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:05:09 PM (00:51:51) FYI
• DM Cunningham noted significant increases in COVID-19 cases.
• Cr. Pomeroy noted the Gallatin County Mental Health Local Advisory Council meeting and the
concern for homeless individuals in the community, the Environmental Health Subcommittee
notified the City Manager regarding the Idaho Pole Site, and a meeting with local area young
people engaged in local governance.
• Mayor Andrus noted that Cr. Madgic will take the liaison roles in replacement of Former Mayor
Mehl except for the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. The Planning Board and Gallatin Local
Water Quality District Board appointment will require Commission action on October 27
consent.
• CM Mihelich noted Sgt. Jason LaCross’ 25th Anniversary with the Police Department. He noted
the Census 2020 is now complete with a response rate 2 percent greater than in 2010. He noted
the final allocation of the $15 million Trails Open Space and Parks Bond and listed projects
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accomplished with a final value of double the bond amount thanks to the assistance of
community partners and leveraging funds for state and federal grants.
E. 06:12:17 PM (00:58:59) Commission Disclosures
F. 06:12:31 PM (00:59:13) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Maintenance
Pro for Snow Removal Service at the Public Safety Condominiums (Gray)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Granite Peak
Hardscape and Landscape for Snow Removal Service at City Properties (Gray)
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Tri-County
Heating and Cooling Inc. for Condensing Unit Replacement at City Hall (Gray)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with BerryDunn for a
Planning Fee study (Donald)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with John MacDonald
Consulting for Lobbying Services for the 2021 Montana Legislative Session (Veselik)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Lewis & Ellis for
Consulting Services to be Provided to the Health Insurance Committee (Norby)
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Downtown URD Term Contract Task Order DTN21-001
for a 10-year Parking Structure Operations and Maintenance Pro Forma (Naumann)
9. Resolution 5231, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Change Order 1 for the Alfred M.
Stiff Professional Building Remodel (Henderson)
10. Resolution 5232, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Change Order 2 for the Alfred M.
Stiff Professional Building Remodel (Henderson)
11. Resolution 5233, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Change Order 3 for the Repair of
the Anderson Pavilion at Bogert Park (Henderson)
12. Resolution 5234, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Change Order 4 for the Repair of
the Anderson Pavilion at Bogert Park (Henderson)
06:12:34 PM (00:59:16) City Manager Overview
CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:13:46 PM (01:00:28) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comments.
06:16:27 PM (01:03:09) John MacDonald, Public Comment
Mr. MacDonald commented his thanks for the opportunity work for the City of Bozeman.
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06:18:09 PM (01:04:51) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-12 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
Commissioner - Jennifer Madgic: Approve
G. 06:18:52 PM (01:05:34) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comments.
06:21:33 PM (01:08:15) Justice Geddes, Public Comment
Mr. Geddes commented his gratitude after meeting with members of the Commission about the
appointment to the vacancy and how to develop young and BIPOC peoples’ involvement in governance.
06:23:55 PM (01:10:37) Susan Bilo, Public Comment
Ms. Bilo commented about the Community Plan’s consideration of goals that align with the Climate Action
Plan.
H. 06:28:16 PM (01:14:58) Work Session
1. 06:28:23 PM (01:15:05) Bozeman Community Plan 2020 - Project Location: The proposed
growth policy applies to the entire City and its defined planning area, Application 16521
Continued review of a new growth policy to entirely replace the existing growth policy. No
final action will be taken at this hearing, direction for revisions to the draft document may be
given. (Saunders/Rogers)
06:31:52 PM (01:18:34) Staff Presentation
CM Mihelich presented an introduction to this phase of the Community Plan (Plan). Community
Development Manager Chris Saunders and Planner Tom Rogers presented the summary of the Plan with
staff’s analysis and findings, the growth of Bozeman, the Plan process, the focus of the Plan, the Plan as
foundation for development planning, the context of the Plan, the links to other City plans, recent
annexations, and development outside of City limits. They presented what the Plan will do, the Plan’s
indicators, staff’s priority indicators, the Planning Board’s review process, public engagement, a summary
of public comments received, and amendments from the October 6 work session.
06:58:57 PM (01:45:39) Questions of Staff
DM Cunningham asked for a summary of staff’s analysis of growth. He asked about factors of growth and
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the effect of limiting growth within City limits. He asked about the consequences of growth restrictions.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about growth control. She asked for clarification on the cross-functional purpose
indicator.
Mayor Andrus asked how recent information provided in the Plan is, specifically median home costs. She
asked about budget prioritization referenced in the Plan. She asked about relaxations for redevelopment.
DM Cunningham asked about Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation changes related to meeting the
needs of the Community Housing Action Plan (CHAP). He asked about up-zoning as it relates to providing
affordable housing. He asked about housing diversity between neighborhoods, not just within
neighborhoods.
Mayor Andrus asked about the industrial land-use designation and the possibility of dividing the category
by allowable uses.
DM Cunningham asked about the changes to measurement metrics effect on staff workloads. He asked
about addressing public comments between this work session and final adoption.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about modifying the FLUM at a specific location.
07:52:59 PM (02:39:41) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting to recess until 8:05 PM.
08:05:22 PM (02:52:04) Call to order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
08:05:56 PM (02:52:38) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
08:09:04 PM (02:55:46) Geoffrey Poole, Public Comment
Mr. Poole commented on the efforts by staff to address previous comments. He noted his opinion of
inconsistencies within those responses.
08:14:37 PM (03:01:19) Andrew Epple, Public Comment
Mr. Epple commented on behalf of Sacagawea Audubon Society requesting their property off of East Main
Street’s designated be changed to Parks and Open Space on the FLUM.
08:16:46 PM (03:03:28) Emily Talago, Public Comment
Ms. Talago commented that not enough people know this process is going on. She commented on the
lack of tools to successfully mitigate the growth effects in favor of existing residents over new ones. She
commented on reaching out to motivated young people.
08:21:00 PM (03:07:42) Discussion
DM Cunningham suggested the amendments to the indicators in number and frequency are necessary.
He supports staff’s cleanup efforts and approval of Sacagawea Audubon Society’s request. He noted his
updates incorporating staff’s responses to his suggested amendments’ applicability to other areas of the
Plan and his suggested edits to the growth discussion. He suggested his changes to the short-term action
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plan list.
Mayor Andrus stated her responses to DM Cunningham’s suggestions.
Cr. Wallner stated his objection to one of DM Cunningham’s suggestions. He highlighted his concern for
preserving historic neighborhoods, wildlife habitat, and his support for change in FLUM designation
along 19th Avenue.
Cr. Madgic question Cr. Wallner’s suggestion of inserting “unique” to the header on neighborhoods.
DM Cunningham asked for clarification on Cr. Wallner’s use of “transition areas.” He stated his support
for Cr. Wallner’s suggestions.
Mayor Andrus asked about the ability to ensure outcomes and recommended a change to “encourage.”
Cr. Madgic commented her concern for participation. She stated her takeaways as a member of the
Planning Board during the drafting process and the impacts of Bozeman’s actions on the region.
Cr. Pomeroy commented her agreement with Cr. Madgic’s thought that attempts to constrain growth
are foolish. She suggested a change to the FLUM designation north of the intersection of 19th Avenue
and Durston Road as a means to addressing affordable housing.
DM Cunningham commented his desire to see areas designated as commercial changed to facilitate
additional housing stock.
Cr. Wallner commented his support for Cr. Pomeroy’s recommended FLUM designation change.
Mayor Andrus commented on staff’s attempt to present FLUM designation with correlated zoning. She
commented on the Plan presentation organized by theme. She commented on the industrial FLUM
designation near 19th and Goldenstein Lane and compatibility with neighborhoods.
DM Cunningham responded to Mayor Andrus’ comments on industrial FLUM designations.
Cr. Wallner responded to Mayor Andrus’ comments to increase affordable housing opportunities.
Cr. Madgic responded that she needs to review more information on the industrial designation being
discussed before commenting.
Cr. Pomeroy responded her desire to hear more public comment and response of staff related to the
industrial designation.
09:11:21 PM (03:58:03) Response of Staff
CM Mihelich responded to public comment on the level of participation in the drafting of the Plan.
Manager Saunders responded to Commission suggestions and comments.
09:24:04 PM (04:10:46) Discussion continued
Mayor Andrus commented on the difficulty of restricting uses in zoning districts and stated her interest
in splitting the industrial designated area on the FLUM near Goldenstein Lane.
Cr. Wallner commented his support for additional analysis in response to Mayor Andrus’s suggestion.
DM Cunningham commented his desire to put the onus on developers to justify uses as compatible with
neighborhoods.
Cr. Wallner noted staff’s recommendations on Cr. Pomeroy’s suggested FLUM designation change and
the suggested edits for wildlife habitat.
DM Cunningham provided his over-arching approach to reviewing the Plan, objectives he would like to
see the Plan achieve, and the tensions between various objectives.
Cr. Wallner stated his appreciation for the work done on the Plane and noted the importance in using
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citizen feedback in crafting the policy of the Plan.
Cr. Madgic stated her appreciation for work on the Plan.
Cr. Pomeroy stated the City attempts to manage growth and the use of indicators in doing so.
Mayor Andrus stated her appreciation for all the work on the Plan and the planned adoption on November
17 and requested additional comments on the Plan.
I. 09:40:24 PM (04:27:06) FYI/Discussion
There was no FYI/Discussion.
J. 09:40:42 PM (04:27:24) Adjournment
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Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mike Maas
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Mike Maas
City Clerk
Approved on: March 23, 2021
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