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Home My WebLink About04-27-21 City Commission Meeting MinutesBozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2021 Page 1 of 10 THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES April 27, 2021 Present: Mayor Andrus, Deputy Mayor Cunningham, I-Ho Pomeroy, Jennifer Madgic, Christopher Coburn Staff Present in the WebEx: City Manager (CM) Jeff Mihelich, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Jesse DiTommaso A) 00:07:10 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - WebEx Videoconference B) 00:07:18 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence C) 00:07:57 Changes to the Agenda • There were no changes to the agenda. D) 00:08:04 FYI • Mayor Andrus encouraged the community to join the Water Conservation Challenge by pledging to save water. • DM Cunningham encouraged the community to get vaccinated. • CM Mihelich highlighted the progress on equity and inclusion work within the City, including the GAPS analysis. E) 00:12:32 Commission Disclosures • There were no commission disclosures. F) 00:12:38 Consent F.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval F.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award to CK May Excavating, Inc. for Construction of the Griffin Drive and Manley Road Street and Stormwater Improvements GriffinManley_Notice_of_Award.pdf GriffinManley_Bid_Recommendation_040921.pdf F.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Sewer and Water Pipeline and Access Easement and Agreement and a Utility Easement with Swissdetail Inc. for the Swiss Plaza Site Plan (20372) DocuSign Envelope ID: 26F93C33-5557-4A00-BB24-E26A065087D8 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2021 Page 2 of 10 Sewer and Water Pipeline and Access Easement and Agreement Utility Easement F.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Access Easement and a Utility Easement with Bridger Veterinary Facility, LLC for the Bridger Veterinary Specialty Hospital Site Plan Project (20394) Public Access Easement Utility Easement F.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Access Easement and Two Sewer and Water Pipeline and Access Easement and Agreements with Cottonwood Project, LLC for the Cottonwood Apartments Site Plan Projects (20390, 20391, and 20392) Public Access Easement Sewer and Water Pipeline and Access Easement and Agreement - Lot 1 and 2 Block 3 and OS Sewer and Water Pipeline and Access Easement and Agreement - Lot 1 Block 6 F.6 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Sprout, Inc. for Median and Grounds Maintenance Services Professional Services Agreement Location Specific Scope of Services Sprout Quote F.7 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Corrpro (Aegion) for Annual Inspection of the Hilltop Tank Cathodic Protection System PSA with Corrpro for Hilltop Tank Inpsection.pdf Exhibit A 2021 Corrpro Proposal.pdf F.8 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amended Professional Services Agreement for a Lobbying Services for 2021-2022 Interim Legislative Session PSA Amendment for Lobbying Services--April 2021--John MacDonald Consulting.docx F.9 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Task Order NE21-004 with Sanderson Stewart for the Cottonwood and Ida Parking Structure Pro Forma URD Task Order Form NE21-004.docx SOW_NE Parking Pro Forma_041421.pdf F.10 Ordinance 2072 Final Adoption, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana Amending Chapter 36 Definitions; and Establishing License Requirements and Fees for Commercial Shared Micromobility Businesses; and Providing an Effective Date Ordinance 2072 - Final.pdf 00:12:43 City Manager Introduction • CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the consent agenda. 00:14:07 Public Comment • Mayor Andrus opened the meeting up for public comment on the Consent Agenda. 00:15:49 Emily Talago, Public Comment • Emily Talago commented regarding empowering community members to participate in the legislature as a party of lobbying services, item F8. 00:18:05 Nick Allevato, Public Comment • Nick Allevato commented in opposition to using tax money to pay for lobbying services, item F8. DocuSign Envelope ID: 26F93C33-5557-4A00-BB24-E26A065087D8 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2021 Page 3 of 10 00:20:15 Motion to approve Consent Items 1-10 as submitted. Terry Cunningham: Motion Jennifer Madgic: 2nd 00:20:31 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Items 1-10 as submitted. The Motion carried 5 – 0. Approve: Cyndy Andrus Terry Cunningham I-Ho Pomeroy Jennifer Madgic Christopher Coburn Disapprove: None G) 00:20:55 Public Comment • Mayor Andrus opened the meeting up for general public comment. 00:23:32 David Kack, Public Comment • David Kack commented on the importance of providing access to downtown. 00:25:01 Nick Allevato • Nick Allevato commented on public transportation. H) 00:26:32 Mayoral Proclamation H.1 Mayoral Proclamation Proclaiming Arbor Day Bozeman Arbor Day Proclamation.docx • Mayor Andrus proclaimed April 30, 2021 as Arbor Day. I) 00:28:49 Action Items I.1 00:28:52 Resolution 5301, Establishing Fees for Commercial Shared Micromobility Businesses Resolution 5301, Commercial Shared Micromobility License Fee.docx 00:30:19 CM Introduction 00:30:35 Staff Presentation • City Engineer Taylor Lonsdale presented the Resolution 5301. He presented the fee amount of $300 per year, how the amount was determined, and the staff recommendation. 00:31:57 Questions of Staff • Cr. Madgic asked if the $300 license fee is similar to other types of license fees. She asked for elaboration on other fees. • Cr. Coburn asked if the fee takes into account any public education efforts related to micromobility. DocuSign Envelope ID: 26F93C33-5557-4A00-BB24-E26A065087D8 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2021 Page 4 of 10 • Cr. Pomeroy asked if the $300 micromobility fee includes the annual business license fee. • DM Cunningham asked if a fee adjustment would need to come before the Commission again for approval. 00:38:40 Public Comment • Mayor Andrus opened this item up for public comment. 00:40:26 Emily Talago, Public Comment • Emily Talago commented in opposition of a fee for private enterprises use of public infrastructure. 00:43:31 Further Questions of Staff • DM Cunningham asked how micromobility businesses differ from bike or car rental businesses. 00:44:15 Clarification of Staff 00:45:48 Motion Approve Resolution 5301, establishing fees for commercial shared micromobility businesses. Jennifer Madgic: Motion Christopher Coburn: 2nd 00:46:16 Discussion 00:48:52 Vote on the Motion to free form Approve Resolution 5301, establishing fees for commercial shared micromobility businesses. The Motion carried 5 - 0 Approve: Cyndy Andrus Terry Cunningham I-Ho Pomeroy Jennifer Madgic Christopher Coburn Disapprove: None I.2 00:49:13 Resolution 5293, Allocating Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Funds to Complete the Bogert Park Court Renovation Project Resolution 5293 - Bogert Park Court Renovation.pdf Attachment A Bogert_Park_Master_Plan_1992.pdf Attachment B Community Letters of Support.pdf 00:49:18 City Manager Introduction 00:49:46 Staff Presentation DocuSign Envelope ID: 26F93C33-5557-4A00-BB24-E26A065087D8 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2021 Page 5 of 10 • Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton and Parks and Trails Contracts Coordinator Luke Kline presented Resolution 5293. Director Overton presented the background of the project. Mr. Kline presented the strategic plan objectives that align with the project, current project map, the current state of the Courts at Bogert, the project details, funding, timeline and the staff recommendation. 01:01:39 Questions of Staff • Cr. Coburn asked if the courts will be free to the public. • Cr. Pomeroy asked how many pickleball courts Bozeman currently has. She asked if there is a future plan to increase the number of pickleball courts. • DM Cunningham asked about cost of entry for pickleball. He asked about the weather limitations. He asked about the finding of a pickle ball as a community wide asset. • Cr. Madgic asked if any tennis players have reached out about losing the loss of Bogert Courts. She asked if the South Side Courts will then be exclusively tennis courts. • Mayor Andrus asked about group use and reservation of the courts. 01:11:51 Public Comment • Mayor Andrus opened this item up for public comment. 01:13:31 Sue Olson, Public Comment • Sue Olson commented in support of Resolution 5293 as the Bozeman USA Pickleball Ambassador and a member of the Bozeman Pickleball Committee. 01:16:29 Pat Martin, Public Comment • Pat Martin commented in support of Resolution 5293. He also commented on parking available at Bogert. 01:18:21 Terry Quatraro, Public Comment • Terry Quatraro commented in support of Resolution 5293 as a member of the Pickleball Committee. 01:21:35 Frank Sietz, Public Comment • Frank Seitz commented in support of Resolution 5293. 01:24:34 Nick Allevato, Public Comment • Nick Allevato commented in opposition to Resolution 5293. 01:27:46 Motion Move to approve Resolution 5293 to allocate $199,577.60 in cash-in-lieu of parkland funds for construction of improvements related to the Bogert Park Court Renovations. Christopher Coburn: Motion I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd 01:28:02 Discussion DocuSign Envelope ID: 26F93C33-5557-4A00-BB24-E26A065087D8 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2021 Page 6 of 10 01:40:40 Vote on the Motion to approve Move to approve Resolution 5293 to allocate $199,577.60 in cash-in-lieu of parkland funds for construction of improvements related to the Bogert Park Court Renovations. The Motion carried 5 - 0 Approve: Cyndy Andrus Terry Cunningham I-Ho Pomeroy Jennifer Madgic Christopher Coburn Disapprove: None 01:40:57 Meeting went into Recess 01:46:54 Meeting Reconvened I.3 01:47:00 Resolution 5292, Establishing "Engage Bozeman" as the City's Community Engagement Framework to Broaden and Deepen Public Participation in City Government Resolution 5292 Engage Bozeman.docx Engage Bozeman Final Draft 4.16.21.pdf 01:47:04 CM Introduction 01:47:21 Staff Presentation • CM Mihelich, Communications Coordinator Melody Mileur, and Neighborhoods Program Coordinator Dani Hess presented on the purpose of engagement, guiding principles, definitions, and decision making. They presented the goals of the current public engagement initiative, feedback from the community regarding the engagement process, and next steps. They presented on when and how to use community engagement. They presented Staff's recommended motion. 02:05:44 Questions of Staff • Cr. Pomeroy asked about the engagement toolbox and implementation. She asked if the City is working toward more public engagement. • DM Cunningham asked how many people in the City will receive the IAP2 training and how those people are chosen. He asked if they foresee more public engagement similar to the Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project. He asked if the City will be looking at how to reach people who will be impacted by specific projects. • Cr. Madgic asked what the expectation of staff is on public comment emails. • Mayor Andrus asked what has been learned from piloting the framework. • Cr. Coburn asked how this framework might address systemic barriers to public engagement. • Mayor Andrus asked if there is an opportunity for elected official IAP2 training. DocuSign Envelope ID: 26F93C33-5557-4A00-BB24-E26A065087D8 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2021 Page 7 of 10 • Cr. Madgic asked how the City will address the technology barrier. Cr. Pomeroy also voiced concern about the technology barriers. 02:31:08 Public Comment Mayor Andrus opened this item up for public comment. 02:33:11 Nick Allevato, Public Comment • Nick Allevato commented in support of Resolution 5292. 02:35:31 Jason Delmue, Public Comment • Jason Delmue commented on the difficulties of engagement specifically on projects around planning for the future of the whole community. 02:38:42 Motion I move to approve Resolution 5292 establishing "Engage Bozeman" as the City's community engagement framework to broaden and deepen public participation in city government. I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Terry Cunningham: 2nd 02:39:08 Discussion 02:50:47 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to approve Resolution 5292 establishing "Engage Bozeman" as the City's community engagement framework to broaden and deepen public participation in city government. The Motion carried 5 - 0 Approve: Cyndy Andrus Terry Cunningham I-Ho Pomeroy Jennifer Madgic Christopher Coburn Disapprove: None J) 02:51:02 Work Session J.1 02:51:12 Parking Work Session City Commission Parking Engagement Memo April 27.doc 02:51:13 CM Introduction 02:53:20 Staff Presentation • Interim Parking Manager, Michael Veselik, presented on the values, proposed feedback, and solutions for the Residential Parking Permit District and the Downtown Parking area. He presented the Parking Commission Work Plan and Questions for the City Commission Work Session. DocuSign Envelope ID: 26F93C33-5557-4A00-BB24-E26A065087D8 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2021 Page 8 of 10 03:13:38 Questions • DM Cunningham asked about the technology we use to learn permit status. He asked who could be considered partners. He asked about the range of the types of permits. He asked about side boards. He asked about accessibility. He asked about fines and fees. • Cr. Madgic asked which part of the work plan safety fits into and if any accidents have come up in the parking discussions. She asked about the role of affordability in parking. • Cr. Coburn asked where an assessment of equity would fall in this work plan. He would like to see equity elevated in the work plan. • Mayor Andrus asked about prioritization of items on the work plan. She noted the approach taken on the 2016 parking work plan. • Cr. Pomeroy asked about enforcement downtown. She asked collaboration and cooperation with the county, downtown business association, and other potential partners. She asked about discount employee permits in the garage. • Cr. Coburn asked about privacy concerns. 03:43:05 Public Comment 03:45:00 Sunshine Ross, Public Comment • Sunshine Ross, the Streamline Transportation Director, expressed her appreciation for the parking work sessions. She commented on her support of multimodal transportation. 03:47:33 Emily Talago, Public Comment • Emily Talago commented on the engagement platform and noted she feels that parking is an amenity and an obligation of the City. 03:50:56 Kathy Powell, Public Comment • Kathy Powell commented on the restoration of trust through this parking engagement process. She commented on visitor permits, transparency, enforcement, and the use of multimodal transportation. 03:53:45 Kelly Pohl, Public Comment • Kelly Pohl commented on the complexities of parking. 03:56:01 Discussion 03:59:33 Meeting extended until 10:10 • All Commissioners and the Mayor endorsed the parking work plan with the elevation of equity as a priority. K) 04:04:18 FYI / Discussion • There were no additional FYIs. DocuSign Envelope ID: 26F93C33-5557-4A00-BB24-E26A065087D8 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2021 Page 9 of 10 L) 04:04:37 Adjournment ___________________________________ Cynthia L. Andrus Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Mike Maas City Clerk PREPARED BY: ___________________________________ Jesse DiTommaso Deputy City Clerk Approved on: May 11, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: 26F93C33-5557-4A00-BB24-E26A065087D8 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2021 Page 10 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 26F93C33-5557-4A00-BB24-E26A065087D8