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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, February 10, 2020
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Present
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Present
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Present
Staff present at the dais: Interim City Manager (ICM) Dennis Taylor, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan,
City Clerk (CC) Mike Maas
A. 06:00:56 PM (00:09:19) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
B. 06:01:04 PM (00:09:28) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:48 PM (00:10:11) Changes to the Agenda
D. 06:01:53 PM (00:10:17) Public Service Announcements
1. No City Commission Meeting on February 17, 2020 and Closure of City Offices in Observance
of Presidents’ Day (Maas)
E. 06:02:12 PM (00:10:35) FYI
F. 06:02:46 PM (00:11:09) Commission Disclosures
• DM Andrus disclosed that she lives in proximity to the area of Action Item 2, but that her
decision will be based on the criteria.
• Cr. Cunningham disclosed that he also lives in proximity to the area of Action Item 2.
G. 06:03:43 PM (00:12:06) Consent
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1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Formal Cancellation of the February 17, 2020 City Commission Meeting (Maas)
3. Confirming the Change of Appointment as Liaison to the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
Advisory Board (Maas)
4. Ordinance 2038, Final Adoption of the Nahorniak Zone Map Amendment to Designate
Approximately 1.1942 Acres as R-4, Residential High Density, at 5170 Durston Road,
Application 19335 (Saunders)
5. Resolution 5149, Intent to Consider the Blackwood Groves Growth Policy Amendment to
Amend Figure 3-1, the Future Land Use Map from Residential to Residential Emphasis Mixed
Use on 119.45 acres on the East Side of 19th Avenue and West of Sacajawea Middle School
and North and South of the Future Blackwood Road Alignment, Application 20021 (Saunders)
6. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign a Partnership Agreement Between the City of
Bozeman and the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC) for Manufacturing
Sector Development (Fontenot)
7. Approve the Use of Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Credit Offsets for the Montana State
University American Indian Hall Project and the Bobcat Athletic Complex Project Pursuant to
Commission Resolution Number 4939 (Heaston)
8. Ratify the Grant Application Submittal and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Certified Local
Government Grant with the Montana State Historic Preservation Office for the 2020-2021
Certified Local Government Program (Gonzalez)
9. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 2 of the Professional
Services Agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. for the Davis Lane Lift Station and Norton
Sewer Project (Murray)
06:03:39 PM (00:12:03) City Manager Introduction
ICM TAYLOR presented the highlights of the Consent agenda.
06:03:47 PM (00:12:11) Public comment
There were no public comments on the Consent agenda.
06:04:03 PM (00:12:27) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-9 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
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Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
H. 06:04:22 PM (00:12:45) Public Comment
Mayor Mehl opened general public comments.
06:05:15 PM (00:13:38) Ren Killian, Public Comment
Mr. Killian commented to share the work of the Flowers of the Valley’s BYO Bag for change program,
that they are working on zero waste initiative, and sponsoring film at the Emerson, The Story of Plastic
on February 21 at 6 pm. He commented on the need to be leaders and models for other communities.
06:08:37 PM (00:17:00) Aaron Parker, Public Comment
Mr. Parker commented as a new resident and business owner downtown on Downtown parking. His
three restaurants have about 150 employees, and with the cost of living plus another burden on
employees in addition to impact fees. He asked that the Commission look at burden further.
06:11:46 PM (00:20:09) Brian Leeland, Public Comment
Mr. Leeland commented on parking, workforce parking for downtown, and that downtown
development has not created workforce housing. He commented on the effect the proliferation of
short-term rentals has had. He commented that the Commission has partially created the parking
problem downtown while delegating the solution to the unelected Parking Commission. His opinion is
that the City Commission should take the heat for those decisions and be intimately involved in district
creation. He stated he would like to see a carrot approach by taking some of the downtown marketing
money diverted to a loop shuttle from the fairgrounds first. He commented that any district should offer
a free permit to anyone with off street parking served by a street curb cut.
I. 06:15:40 PM (00:24:03) Mayoral Proclamation
1. 06:15:57 PM (00:24:21) Proclamation Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the League of
Women Voters of the United States (Mehl)
J. 06:19:36 PM (00:27:59) Special Presentations
1. 06:20:16 PM (00:28:40) Community Health Partners (Cooney)
CEO Lander Cooney presented the work of the Community Health Partners (CHP) and their services
provided. She elaborated on their six locations, 2019 statistics, and what makes people healthy. She
presented the discrepancy between what we spend on being healthy with what actually makes us healthy.
06:28:08 PM (00:36:32) Questions of Presenter
Cr. Pomeroy asked about ratios of insured to uninsured clients and how CHP handles patients that
cannot afford to pay. She asked about dental services provided. She asked about the difference in
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services between CHP and the County Health Department.
Cr. Wallner asked about changes in grant funding.
Cr. Cunningham asked about resource coordination efforts of CHP.
DM Andrus offered her thanks.
Mayor Mehl offered his thanks and spoke of her
2. 06:40:15 PM (00:48:38) Communications Plan (Mileur)
Communications Coordinator Melody Mileur presented the approved Communications Plan as a staff
guide. She outlined the six goals of plan and the procedures to achieve our goals. She highlighted
Bozeman’s role as a leader in Montana.
06:53:51 PM (01:02:14) Questions of Staff
Cr. Wallner asked about familiarity with “city clubs” or other progressive communication approaches.
Cr. Cunningham asked how the Commission can help and support a Communications Plan and the
Communications Coordinator’s office. He asked about the relationship with the County’s
Communications officer.
DM Andrus asked about specific measurements for goals and whether the plan has a defined timetable.
She asked if the tracking is included in the Strategic Plan tracking.
Cr. Pomeroy commented on the improvement of City communications since the creation of the
Communications Coordinator position.
Mayor Mehl commented on work of the Communications Coordinator. He expressed his interest in
using communications to increase engagement and the use of measurement metrics
3. 07:09:28 PM (01:17:51) Bozeman Fire Department/MSU Student PSA Development (Waldo)
Fire Chief Josh Waldo presented a series of public service announcements created with a partnership
with Montana State University. Luccia Riccidelli
07:11:45 PM (01:20:08) Sam Overturf presented a PSA on Sprinkler safety
07:12:51 PM (01:21:15) Thomas McGuane presented a PSA on what to do in response to Emergency
Response vehicles in traffic.
07:14:42 PM (01:23:05) EJ Hanson presented PSAs on emergency preparedness and smoke alarms.
07:16:30 PM (01:24:53) Kael Van Buskirk presented a PSA on cooking safety.
07:18:29 PM (01:26:53) Questions of presenters
Cr. Cunningham asked about where these PSAs may appear. He commented on the talent pool available
through partnerships with MSU and the availability of television airtime.
DM Andrus appreciated the collaboration and partnership. She offered the suggestion of offering these
PSAs to schools.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the plan to spread these PSAs.
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Cr. Wallner thanked the contributors for their efforts.
Mayor Mehl offered his thanks to all partners involved in this collaboration.
K. 07:22:58 PM (01:31:21) Action Items
1. Resolution 5126, Approving Certain Infrastructure Improvements in the Bozeman Midtown
Urban Renewal District as an Urban Renewal Project, Making Findings with Respect Thereto
and Approving the Issuance of Tax Increment Urban Renewal Revenue Bonds to Pay Costs
Thereof; Preliminarily Authorizing the Issuance and Private Sale of Bonds and Authorizing the
Process for Selecting a Purchaser Thereof (Public Hearing Continued from February 3, 2020)
(Fine)
07:23:38 PM (01:32:02) Staff Presentation
Urban Renewal Project Manager David Fine presented the Resolution and Public Hearing for Midtown
Urban Renewal District (MURD) Projects. He provided a brief history on the MURD. He presented the goals
of the Midtown Urban Renewal Plan, the Midtown Action Plan, and an outline of the four projects
presented.
07:32:55 PM (01:41:18) Questions of Staff
DM Andrus asked about housing impacts of these projects. She asked for clarification about the fiscal
effects. She asked about any anticipated challenges.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the bond sale terms.
Cr. Cunningham asked for clarity of the bond process as part of Tax Increment Financing (TIF). He asked
about the selection process of TIF assistance requests. He asked about the strategy of the City
purchasing land for development.
Mayor Mehl asked about unresolved issues or public comment. He asked if the City has looked into
combining projects to incentivize bidding.
07:45:24 PM (01:53:47) Public Comment
There were no public comments on this item.
07:45:33 PM (01:53:57) Motion Having reviewed and considered the Commission Memorandum, public
comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the Commission
Memorandum and move to approve Resolution 5126.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:45:54 PM (01:54:17) Discussion
DM Andrus highlighted the findings of the plan as reasons why she will support the motion. She stated
that these improvements enhance our community.
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Cr. Pomeroy agreed with staff’s findings and highlighted the improvements increasing walkability and
biking.
Cr. Wallner echoed the previous statements and thanked staff for their work.
Cr. Cunningham echoed the previous statements and thanked the Midtown Urban Renewal Board for
their efforts. Thanked the Westlake family for their donation to facilitate the mixed use path.
Mayor Mehl agreed with his colleagues.
07:52:10 PM (02:00:34) Vote on the Motion Having reviewed and considered the Commission
Memorandum, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the Commission Memorandum and move to approve Resolution 5126. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
07:52:28 PM (02:00:52) Recess
Mayor Mehl called a recess until 8 PM.
08:00:54 PM (02:09:18) Call to order
Mayor Mehl called the meeting back to order
2. 08:01:04 PM (02:09:27) Allison Phase 4 Major Subdivision, South 11th Avenue and Arnold
Street, Application 19002 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
08:01:18 PM (02:09:42) Staff Presentation
Planner Brian Krueger presented the subdivision application. He highlighted the general vicinity, recent
developments, neighboring zoning, and the subdivision layout. He addressed public comments received
through the Planning Board.
08:20:02 PM (02:28:26) Questions of staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked about why property values South of Kagy Blvd are not increasing. She asked about any
commercial development near this subdivision. She asked about the Arnold St. neighborhood character.
She asked about the use of cash in lieu funds in the neighborhood.
Cr. Wallner asked about zoning requests in the application. He asked for Mr. Krueger’s professional
opinion on up-zoning of this area.
Cr. Cunningham asked about traffic improvements on Graf St. and S. 3rd Ave. He asked about any
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discussions with the school district regarding parent drop-off and pick-up as a result of the continuation
of Arnold St. He asked about the accessibility of the recreation trail during construction. He asked about
wetland credits purchased. He asked about infrastructure payback for previously constructed W. Graf St.
and others. He asked about zoning height restrictions. He asked about watercourse setback for Figgins
Creek and potential for future development. He asked about the connection of 7th Ave.
DM Andrus asked for clarification on the restricted development parcels. She asked about the status of
the trail along Figgins Creek.
Mayor Mehl asked for clarification of a section of land east of the proposed subdivision. He asked about
any zoning change requests.
08:37:56 PM (02:46:19) Applicant Presentation
Chris Budeski with Madison Engineering representing the applicant. He highlighted the project positives,
it is an infill project, the improvement of Arnold St., and the payback of construction completed on S.
11th Ave. He spoke to the potential of zoning changes. He explained the reason for the single lot on the
south portion of this development. He spoke to the intent of creating the restricted development
parcels. He stated his acceptance of the staff report and conditions of development.
08:42:51 PM (02:51:15) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Pomeroy asked about affordable housing provided in this application.
Cr. Cunningham asked for a clarification of affordable housing requirements. He asked about the gap
between S. 11th Ave. and the western boundary of the proposed subdivision. He asked about the design
decision making.
DM Andrus asked about what the neighbors can expect for future development of the northeast boundary
of the proposed development. She asked about the findings of the traffic study.
08:54:05 PM (03:02:28) Public Comment
08:54:18 PM (03:02:42) Kevin Aslin, Public Comment
Mr. Aslin offered comment related to water flow of Figgins Creek into his backyard. He stated his
disagreement with traffic study results. He offered comment about the 100 year flood plain and its
relation to Figgins Creek.
08:57:49 PM (03:06:13) Response of Applicant
Mr. Budeski offered clarification on the flood plain compared to floodway.
08:58:24 PM (03:06:48) Response of Staff
Mr. Krueger offered response on the flood plain comment in regards to the lot in the southern portion
of the development.
Griffin Nielson, Engineer I, offered response on Cr. Cunningham’s question about 3rd and Graf St.
09:00:48 PM (03:09:12) Motion Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
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application 19002 and move to approve the subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code
provisions.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: 2nd
09:01:15 PM (03:09:38) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy highlighted staff findings with which she agreed. She highlighted the efficient land use
identified by Mr. Budeski.
Cr. Wallner stated his agreement with staff findings and noted his appreciation of zoning density and
suggested increased density for future development. He noted current traffic issues may be resolved by
future plans for Kagy Blvd.
Cr. Cunningham agreed with staff findings and appreciated that Figgins Creek will not be subject to this
development. He stated he that planned infrastructure developments anticipated growth in this area.
DM Andrus stated her appreciation for the developer’s proposal and highlighted the improved access to
Morning Star School. She looks forward to the future development proposals for the restricted parcels.
Cr. Cunningham added his appreciation for cottage housing and smaller footprints in development.
Mayor Mehl noted the question before the Commission and what questions are reserved for future
action. He stated the need to be cognizant of the impacts of infill developments on existing neighbors.
09:13:59 PM (03:22:22) Vote on the Motion Having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff
report for application 19002 and move to approve the subdivision with conditions and subject to all
applicable code provisions. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
3. 09:14:15 PM (03:22:38) Cottonwood Major Subdivision, South Cottonwood Road East of
Loyal Garden Subdivision, Application 19401 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
09:14:24 PM (03:22:48) Staff Presentation
Planner Krueger presented the application by highlighting the general area, the zoning request, the
proposed plan, and a brief history of the property. He presented an overview of the land use and phase
development.
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09:26:20 PM (03:34:43) Questions of Staff
Cr. Wallner asked about zoning comparison with nearby properties to the west. He asked about plans to
mitigate run off and pollution from the irrigation canal bordering the property to the south.
Cr. Cunningham asked about offsite wetland mitigation. He asked about the development of half-streets
in the proposed development. He asked for clarification on block length requirements and the proposed
resolution of those requirements. He asked about the future of the proposed shared-use path. He asked
about the applicability of affordable housing to the proposed development.
DM Andrus asked about the previous agricultural use of the property. She asked clarification on
wetlands on the property.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the lack of market rate home proposals.
09:39:38 PM (03:48:01) Applicant Presentation
Patrick Boll presented the development and their decision process behind the proposal.
09:42:23 PM (03:50:46) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Pomeroy asked about and groundwater levels.
Mayor Mehl asked about any concerns of the staff report.
09:48:13 PM (03:56:36) Public Comment
There was no public comment on this item.
09:48:30 PM (03:56:53) Motion Having reviewed and considered the parks master plan, I hereby adopt
the findings presented in the staff report for application 19401 and move to approve the parks master
plan for the Cottonwood Subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
09:48:49 PM (03:57:13) Discussion
Cr. Wallner agreed with staff’s findings and noted the importance of growth respecting existing
agricultural and irrigation operations.
Cr. Cunningham stated the parks plan is creative and something that could be built upon.
DM Andrus stated her appreciation for the applicant’s description of development vision.
Cr. Pomeroy expressed her support for high density development.
Mayor Mehl agreed with staff’s finding.
09:52:12 PM (04:00:35) Vote on the Motion Having reviewed and considered the parks master plan, I
hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 19401 and move to approve the
parks master plan for the Cottonwood Subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code
provisions. The motion passed 5-0.
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Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
09:52:27 PM (04:00:50) Motion Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application 19401 and move to approve the subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code
provisions.
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
09:52:51 PM (04:01:14) Discussion
Cr. Wallner is encouraged by the green space. He stated he would have disagreed with this zoning if he
was present on the Commission at that time. He wondered if we are building neighborhoods on the
west side of town or merely a series dense developments.
Cr. Cunningham agreed with staff findings in the staff report and the zoning criteria. He stated his desire
to see the City adopt closer mitigation of wetlands. He stated that this development and the earlier
development include nearly 75 acres and only provide 4 affordable housing units. He highlighted the
suggestion of including rentals in affordable housing requirements.
09:57:56 PM (04:06:19) Meeting extended
Mayor Mehl extended the meeting until 10:30 PM
09:58:01 PM (04:06:24) Discussion continued
DM Andrus stated her hope to see a variety of housing types. She stated this project is included in the
Triangle Plan and the Commission should be considering those aspects.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed with Cr. Cunningham should include affordable rentals.
Mayor Mehl clarified the previous zoning decision process and it’s relation to a larger view of the
development area. He stated the development includes an increase of housing volume.
10:03:03 PM (04:11:27) Vote on the Motion Having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff
report for application 19401 and move to approve the subdivision with conditions and subject to all
applicable code provisions. The motion passed 5-0.
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Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
4. 10:03:20 PM (04:11:44) Review and Comment on the Triangle Community Plan Prepared by
the Planning Coordinating Committee in Preparation for Review and Possible Action by the
City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, and City of Belgrade (Saunders)
10:03:44 PM (04:12:08) Staff Presentation
Community Development Manager Chris Saunders presented the Planning Coordinating Committee’s
(PCC) Triangle Plan (Plan). He outline how the PCC functions and its limitations.
10:08:05 PM (04:16:28) ICM Taylor outlined the beginning of the tri-jurisdictional work and similar
multi-jurisdictional experiences.
10:10:02 PM (04:18:25) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham asked about what the problem this plan was attempting to solve at its inception.
Mayor Mehl clarified the process of the Triangle Plan.
Cr. Cunningham asked about wastewater treatment on a regional basis and opportunities for such.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about water availability with predicted growth rates for Gallatin County. She asked
about the plan’s view on impacting wetlands and flood plain construction.
Cr. Wallner asked about the inclusion of mass transportation as part of the Triangle Plan in response to
growth. He asked about sprawl limitations.
10:28:00 PM (04:36:24) Meeting extended
Mayor Mehl extended the meeting until 11 PM.
10:28:09 PM (04:36:32) Discussion continued
Cr. Wallner asked about taxable values as development is pushed to the downtown areas.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the plan’s approach to public transportation. She asked about fire protection
jurisdictions.
Mayor Mehl asked Laura Waterton to comment.
10:31:24 PM (04:39:47) Clarification
Laura Waterton from the PCC provided a history of the Triangle Plan and process that led to its creation.
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10:34:48 PM (04:43:12) Questions of Staff continued
Mayor Mehl asked how other jurisdictions will use this plan in comparison to how the City will use this
plan. He asked about the use of the PCC as a model for a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
10:38:44 PM (04:47:07) Public Comment
Mayor Mehl opened this item for public comment.
10:38:48 PM (04:47:12) Sunshine Ross, Public Comment
Sunshine Ross offered public comment regarding public transit’s place within the plan. She listed
benefits as PCC members invest in public transportation. She stated that sustainable public transit can
limit congestion and provide better access.
10:41:19 PM (04:49:43) Discussion
Mayor Mehl recommended the inclusion of the Planning Board’s recommendations followed by any
Commission recommendations.
10:41:57 PM (04:50:21) Motion to modify the recommendation of the Bozeman Planning Board’s
suggestion 2, the addition of a bullet point under 3.2 Guiding Values, substituting “resilience and
sustainability.”
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
10:42:35 PM (04:50:59) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham stated that the reason is because community resilience and to build a sustainable
future are identified by the City as top priorities. He stated this change would avoid political or semantic
trigger words.
DM Andrus stated she would go a step further and modify the bullet point to read “climate solutions”
because words matter.
10:44:23 PM (04:52:47) Vote on the Motion to modify the recommendation of the Bozeman Planning
Board’s suggestion 2, the addition of a bullet point under 3.2 Guiding Values, substituting “resilience and
sustainability.” The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
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10:44:50 PM (04:53:13) Motion to amend Section 4.4 to add an additional policy under the first goal,
inserting “participate in one another’s affordable housing planning needs assessment and action
planning processes.”
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
10:45:25 PM (04:53:49) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham stated this was something the City faced when attempting to get the County to
participate in the City’s processes. He stated it was important to think of affordable housing regionally.
Mayor Mehl stated that he supported the motive of this motion but would prefer that it was located in
the section that deals with future coordination because neither the County nor Belgrade have an
affordable housing process.
10:47:53 PM (04:56:17) Vote on the motion to amend Section 4.4 to add an additional policy under the
first goal, inserting “participate in one another’s affordable housing planning needs assessment and
action planning processes.” The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Disapprove
10:48:09 PM (04:56:33) Motion to amend Section 4.4 to add an additional policy under the first goal,
inserting “evaluate current land holdings of each partner to determine if land can be used for affordable
housing projects or employee housing, and encourage area institutional land holders to do so as well.”
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
10:48:29 PM (04:56:53) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham stated that the City has identified this as a priority, has spoken to the County during its
planning process and this action would formalize that effort.
DM Andrus agreed that it has been an ongoing discussion and would help for more discussion.
Mayor Mehl stated that the other two partners in the Triangle Plan expressed no interest in this item
and he did not want to jeopardize the accomplishment of the Triangle Plan by adding Bozeman specific
language in a tri-lateral plan.
Cr. Wallner agreed with the Mayor that collaborative governance requires a give and take. He stated he
wanted to avoid amending the Triangle Plan to the extent that it would push the other partners away
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from the table.
DM Andrus stated that the Commission as a body has not had an opportunity to weigh in on the Plan.
She stated they have ideas that should be put forward and discussed, allowing the other partners to
decide whether to adopt or modify them.
10:52:04 PM (05:00:27) Vote on the Motion to amend Section 4.4 to add an additional policy under the
first goal, inserting “evaluate current land holdings of each partner to determine if land can be used for
affordable housing projects or employee housing, and encourage area institutional land holders to do so
as well.” The motion passed 3-2.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Disapprove
10:52:24 PM (05:00:48) Motion to amend policy 4.12.3 to read “Avoid impacts to wetlands and when
wetland disturbance in unavoidable, encourage mitigation efforts that take place within the Gallatin
watershed.”
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
10:52:48 PM (05:01:12) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham stated his change would establish a preference.
Mayor Mehl stated he would support the motion because it says “encourage” given that the City is
considering requiring this same behavior.
10:55:09 PM (05:03:32) Vote on the Motion to amend Policy 4.12.3 to read “Avoid impacts to wetlands
and when wetland disturbance in unavoidable, encourage mitigation efforts that take place within the
Gallatin watershed.” The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
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10:55:34 PM (05:03:57) DM Andrus moved to change the name of the Plan to the “Triangle
Communities Plan.”
The motion failed for no second.
10:56:52 PM (05:05:15) Motion and Vote to amend Section 3.2 Guiding Values to alphabetize the list.
The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
10:57:45 PM (05:06:09) Meeting extended
Mayor Mehl extended the meeting to 11:15 PM.
10:58:05 PM (05:06:29) Motion to amend Section 3.3, inserting an additional bullet point under the
Agriculture heading stating “encourage innovative and creative thinking around agriculture production
and practices as it relates to climate solutions.”
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
10:58:33 PM (05:06:57) Discussion
DM Andrus stated that she is trying to look at this whole Plan through the lens of climate, climate
sustainability, and climate action.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed with DM Andrus about being creative with agricultural land use.
Mayor Mehl asked for clarification on the motion in relation to the Planning Board’s suggestion
regarding agriculture.
10:59:58 PM (05:08:22) Staff Clarification
Manager Saunders asked DM Andrus about her motion, stating that the location she referenced is a
listing of currently adopted plans. He suggested that the better location for the addition sought would
be under policy 4.2.7.
11:00:58 PM (05:09:22) Motion withdrawn
DM Andrus withdrew her motion.
11:01:18 PM (05:09:41) Motion to amend Section 3.3 under the heading Housing, modifying the second
paragraph to strike “at affordable prices, while doing so” and replace it with “across all spectrum of the
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housing continuum.”
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
11:02:46 PM (05:11:10) Discussion
11:03:38 PM (05:12:02) Vote on the Motion to amend Section 3.3 under the heading Housing, modifying
the second paragraph to strike “at affordable prices, while doing so” and replace it with “across all
spectrum of the housing continuum.” The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
11:03:48 PM (05:12:12) Motion to amend Policy 4.2.1 to read “Protect existing agricultural land by
encouraging new thinking and practices that support compatible and appropriate agricultural activities
in the Triangle Plan area.”
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
11:04:26 PM (05:12:50) Discussion
DM Andrus stated that while continuing to retain and appreciate our agricultural heritage we have to
start thinking differently about agriculture in the face of climate change. She stated this amendment
starts us thinking about how we do it differently.
Mayor Mehl asked how local government going to encourage this and whether the Deputy Mayor
would accept this as a new policy point instead of altering a County authored policy.
Cr. Wallner stated that he thought it would be problematic to push innovation on rural ranchers and
farmers and would not be supporting the motion.
11:08:15 PM (05:16:39) Friendly amendment
Mayor Mehl asked if the Deputy Mayor and the second would be agreeable to his friendly amendment
that this item be made as an additional policy item instead of amending the County authored policy.
11:08:33 PM (05:16:57) Vote on the Motion to add a new policy item under Section 4.2 that states
“Protect existing agricultural land by encouraging new thinking and practices that support compatible
and appropriate agricultural activities in the Triangle Plan area.” The motion passed 4-1.
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Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Disapprove
11:09:09 PM (05:17:33) Motion to amend Policy 4.4.2 to read “Consider mechanisms that support the
creation and operation of affordable housing units.”
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
11:09:31 PM (05:17:55) Discussion
DM Andrus stated that if affordable housing units should be thought of in a manner that is sustainable
and to think of operational costs being affordable.
Cr. Cunningham stated that he was supporting this item because operation indicates a potential for
permanency of affordability.
Mayor Mehl stated that the County modified the Plan to make it clear that they were not providing
affordable housing.
11:12:32 PM (05:20:56) Friendly amendment
DM Andrus and Cr. Cunningham accepted the friendly amendment to substitute “operationally
efficient” for “operation” in the original motion.
11:12:49 PM (05:21:13) Vote on the Motion to amend Policy 4.4.2 to read “Consider mechanisms that
support the creation and operationally efficient of affordable housing units.” The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
11:13:04 PM (05:21:28) Motion to amend the first goal of Section 4.7 – Transportation to read “Provide
an efficient and equitable transportation system for all users”
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
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Commissioner - Michael Wallner: 2nd
11:13:34 PM (05:21:58) Discussion
DM Andrus stated this motion was to get us away from thinking of just cars and transportation more
holistically.
11:14:13 PM (05:22:37) Meeting extended
Mayor Mehl extended the meeting until 1 AM.
11:14:18 PM (05:22:42) Discussion continued
Cr. Wallner stated he hoped this amendment would not be a deal breaker for the County.
Mayor Mehl asked how to define “equitable” in the Deputy Mayor’s motion.
DM Andrus clarified that he motion was intended to make thinking of the transportation system beyond
cars, including bicycles, mass transportation, or future autonomous vehicles.
11:16:34 PM (05:24:58) Motion withdrawn and reoffered substituting “multi-modal” for “equitable”
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: 2nd
11:17:13 PM (05:25:37) Vote on the Motion to amend the first goal of Section 4.7 – Transportation to
read “Provide an efficient and multi-modal transportation system for all users.” The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Approve
11:17:57 PM (05:26:20) Motion to amend the first goal of Section 4.11 – Water Resources adding a third
policy 4.11.3, “Water conservation – support policies that include water conservation initiatives.”
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
11:18:44 PM (05:27:08) Discussion
DM Andrus stated that the first word of the goal is “conserve” and she wanted to explicitly include
conservation.
Cr. Wallner asked for clarification in the difference in the Deputy Mayor’s motion and the existing Policy
4.11.2.
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Mayor Mehl stated that the Deputy Mayor’s amendment may be included in Policy 4.11.2.
Cr. Wallner asked the Deputy Mayor if she would reconsider her motion to combine it with Policy
4.11.2.
DM Andrus declined Cr. Wallner’s request.
11:20:35 PM (05:28:58) Vote on the Motion to amend the first goal of Section 4.11 – Water Resources
adding a third policy 4.11.3, “Water conservation – support policies that include water conservation
initiatives.” The motion passed 4-1.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Disapprove
11:20:58 PM (05:29:22) Motion to amend the goal for Section 4.14 – Hazards to read “Support climate
resiliency strategies to reduce climate hazards.”
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
11:21:28 PM (05:29:52) Discussion
DM Andrus stated that the City has a climate resiliency strategy that they would be willing to share and
that her motion more accurately reflects what the goal of these policies should be directed towards.
Cr. Cunningham stated that the motion expands the goal, but is uncertain if the policies support it.
Cr. Wallner asked the Deputy Mayor if she were the County how she would see implementation move
forward.
DM Andrus declined to speculate how the County would interpret her new goal. She responded to Cr.
Cunningham’s concern by outlining an additional amendment she will offer to strengthen the policies to
support of her new goal.
Mayor Mehl stated his concern over amendments that are contradictory in his view of the earlier
amendment modifying the guiding values. He stated his concern that this amendment may jeopardize
the whole Plan and therefore would not be supporting the motion.
11:24:53 PM (05:33:17) Vote on the Motion to amend the goal for Section 4.14 – Hazards to read
“Support climate resiliency strategies to reduce climate hazards.” The motion passed 3-2.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Disapprove
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Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Disapprove
11:28:24 PM (05:36:47) Motion to amend the Plan adding a section on broadband.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
11:29:36 PM (05:38:00) Discussion
DM Andrus stated that broadband is an essential infrastructure.
Cr. Cunningham agreed with the Deputy Mayor that broadband is essential infrastructure.
Cr. Wallner asked for clarification on where the Deputy Mayor would add this section to the Plan.
Mayor Mehl referred to the map and stated that 95% or more of the Triangle area is not in the City, that
there is not zoning, let along standards of development or conduit. He stated this ask was far beyond
the County’s current abilities.
Cr. Wallner stated that he is a supporter of rural broadband, but pointed to the status of Bozeman Fiber
in the City.
11:34:32 PM (05:42:55) Vote on the Motion to amend the Plan adding a section on broadband. The
motion failed to pass 2-3.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
Commissioner - Michael Wallner: Disapprove
L. 11:34:48 PM (05:43:12)FYI/Discussion
M. 11:48:51 PM (05:57:15) Adjournment
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Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Mike Maas
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Mike Maas
City Clerk
Approved on: June 8, 2021
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