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THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
May 18, 2021
Present: Cyndy Andrus, Terry Cunningham, I-Ho Pomeroy, Jennifer Madgic, Christopher Coburn
Absent: None
A) 00:03:08 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Via WebEx
B) 00:03:15 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C) 00:03:49 Changes to the Agenda
CM Mihelich noted the removal of Consent Item 10, Ordinance 2075.
D) 00:04:23 FYI
CM Mihelich highlighted the Public Library for its recognition in the School Library Journal. CM Mihelich
highlighted the Bozeman Street Report.
E) 00:06:14 Commission Disclosures
• Cr. Pomeroy disclosed an earlier conversation with the Sacajawea Audubon Society.
F) 00:06:42 Consent
F.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval
F.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Conditional Irrevocable Offer of Dedication with
Bangtail Partners, LLC for the Cottonwood and Ida Site Plan Project (20234)
Conditional Irrevocable Offer of Dedication
F.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Dennis
Curran (Yardbird), for Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Services at Alder Creek
Subdivision Park
Attachment A Request for Quotes- Landscape & Irrigation Maintenance services at Alder
Creek Park.pdf
Professional Service Agreement Dennis Curran The Yardbird.pdf
F.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with DOWL for
the Purpose of Providing Engineering Inspection Services for the 2021 Construction
Season
Agreement.pdf
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DOWL Scope of Services.pdf
MMI Quote.pdf
F.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a First Addendum to Professional Service Agreement
with Hydro Logistic Irrigation, LLC for Irrigation Services at City Properties
1st Addendum - Hydro Logistic Irrigation LLC - Irrigation Services at City Facilities 5-3-
21.pdf
F.6 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Sanderson Stewart Term Contract Task Order
#EDD21-002 Creating a Fiber Optic Conduit Master Plan
09-09-19 City Commission Packet Materials - C3. Economic Development Administration
Grant Application for EDA Programs.pdf
URD Task Order Form EDD21-002.docx
SOW_Conduit Master Plan_042321.pdf
F.7 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment 1 to Task Order 12 with Sanderson
Stewart for the Purpose of Right-of-Way Acquisition on the Griffin Drive - 7th to Rouse
Project
Amendment 1 to Task Order 12 with Sanderson Stewart for Griffin Drive ROW
Acquistion.pdf
F.8 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment 3 to a Professional Services
Agreement with Sanderson Stewart to Provide Construction Administration and
Engineering Services for the Griffin Drive and Manley Road Street and Stormwater
Improvement Project
Scope of Work for Amendment 3 for Griffin Drive and Manley Road Street and
Stormwater Improvement Project.pdf
Amendment 3 to PSA with Sanderson Stewart for Griffin Drive and Manley Road Street
and Stormwater Improvement Project.docx
F.9 Resolution 5304, Intent to Modify a Special Improvement Lighting District #460 for
North 7th Avenue
Resolution 5304-Intent to Modify SILD 460-N 7th Ave-updated for phase 3.doc
Exhibit A-Modification of SILD 460.pdf
Exhibit B-Modification of SILD 460.pdf
F.10 Ordinance 2075, Provisional Adoption to Rezone 6.99 Acres from R-O, Residential Office
District to R-5, Residential Mixed-Use High Density District, Application 20389
Ordinance 2075 Nexus Point 2021 ZMA No 20389.docx
NexusPoint2021ZMAExhibit041621.pdf
00:06:43 City Manager Introduction
CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the Consent Agenda.
00:07:38 Public Comment
There were no comments on the Consent Agenda.
00:12:42 Motion I move to approve Consent Items 1-9 as submitted.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd 00:12:53 Vote on the Motion to free form I move to approve Consent Items 1-9 as submitted. The Motion
carried 5 - 0
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Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
G) 00:13:16 Public Comment
00:16:02 Steve Kirchhoff, Public Comment
Steve Kirchhoff commented on the Kagy Boulevard Expansion Project.
00:20:00 Nick Allevato, Public Comment
Nick Allevato commented in support of the previous public comment and in opposition to the adoption
of the health code.
H) 00:22:12 Action Items
H.1 00:22:16 Burkle DeTar Addition Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Allow for An
Expansion of a Legal Non-Conforming Residential Use By More Than 20 Percent in the B-
3 District, Application 21085 (Quasi-judicial)
Project21085_StaffReport_CityCommissionShort.docx
00:22:20 City Manager Introduction
00:22:39 Staff Presentation
City Planner Nakeisha Lyon presented the Burkle DeTar Addition CUP application. She entered the staff
report, findings, public comment and application materials into the record. She presented the
background of the property, the location and surrounding zoning, the existing and proposed site plan,
the staff evaluated criteria, public comment, and staff recommendation.
00:31:07 Questions of Staff
00:43:55 Questions of Applicant
The applicant, Tammy Minge of Frog Rock Design and the property owner, Charlie DeTar were present
for questions.
00:48:22 Public Comment
00:50:17 Nick Allevato, Public Comment
Nick Allevato commented in regards to red tape in residential development projects.
00:51:42 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 21085
and move to approve the conditional use permit with conditions and subject to all applicable code
provisions.
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I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Terry Cunningham: 2nd
00:52:28 Discussion
• Cr. Pomeroy spoke in support of the application. She commented on the application being
consistent with the City's growth policy and the surrounding neighborhood.
• DM Cunningham spoke in support of the staff report and findings. He agrees with the
assessment of the NCOD.
• Cr. Madgic spoke in support of the motion. She believes the proposed CUP meets the criteria,
particularly that there is no material adverse effect on abutting properties.
• Cr. Coburn plans to support the application.
• Mayor Andrus commented in support of the motion. She commented on its appropriateness for
B3, an area where Bozeman is looking for more density.
00:59:42 Vote on the Motion to approve 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 21085 and move to approve the conditional use permit with conditions and subject to all
applicable code provisions.. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
H.2 01:00:05 Bozeman East Mixed Use Master Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit,
Application 19230
19230_StaffReport_CityCommissionShort.docx
01:00:08 City Manager Introduction
01:00:20 Staff Presentation
City Planner Sarah Rosenberg entered the staff report into the record. She presented the Bozeman East
Mixed Use Master Site Plan & CUP. She presented the location, she presented the site plan, the block
frontage requirement, the request to depart from the block frontage, building elevations, parkland, the
CUP criteria of evaluation, public comment, and recommendation.
01:11:30 Questions of Staff
01:31:02 Applicant Presentation
Jana Cooper of TD&H Engineering presented on the project, the surroundings, the public amenities and
private amenities, and a rendering of the buildings.
01:38:37 Questions of Applicant
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01:43:31 Questions of Owner
01:58:33 Public Comment
02:00:08 Christopher Nixon, Public Comment
Christopher Nixon commented in favor of the development, but questioned the water core setback.
02:03:48 Nick Allevato, Public Comment
Nick Allevato commented in opposition to preserving stream corridors, open space, and requiring park
space.
02:06:20 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 19230
and move to approve the Conditional Use Permit for ground level residential uses, the Park Master Plan,
and the Bozeman East Mixed Use Master Site Plan subject to conditions and all applicable code
provisions.
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
02:06:54 Discussion
• DM Cunningham agreed with the staff findings. He commented that allowing residential units
on the ground floor could help make the vacancy rate healthier. He commented in support of
open spaces and parks. He commented on subsidies.
• Cr. Madgic commented in support of the development as good infill. She commented that it
would be great for staff to put transit scores into staff reports.
• Cr. Coburn commented in support. He commented that areas with a surplus of walkable
resources may not require as many parking spaces.
• Cr. Pomeroy commented in support of the motion.
• Mayor Andrus commented in support of the application as well.
02:19:43 Vote on the Motion to approve 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 19230 and move to approve the Conditional Use Permit for ground level residential uses, the
Park Master Plan, and the Bozeman East Mixed Use Master Site Plan subject to conditions and all
applicable code provisions. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
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H.3 02:20:06 Ordinance 2078, Adopting Health Code
Ordinance 2078 Adopting Health Code by reference.pdf
Health Code Chapter 1.pdf
Health Code Chapter 2.pdf
Health Code Chapter 3.pdf
02:20:25 CM Mihelich Introduction and Presentation
02:21:36 Questions of Staff
02:21:59 Public Comment
There were no public comments on this item.
02:25:26 Motion I move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2078, Adopting the Gallatin City-County
Health Code by reference.
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
Christopher Coburn: 2nd 02:25:45 Discussion
• Cr. Madgic spoke in favor of the motion.
• Cr. Coburn spoke in favor of the motion and elaborated on the responsibilities of the Health
Code.
• Cr. Pomeroy spoke in favor of the motion.
• Cr. Cunningham spoke in favor of the motion.
• Mayor Andrus spoke in support of the motion.
02:28:41 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2078, Adopting the
Gallatin City-County Health Code by reference. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:29:04 Recess
Mayor Andrus called a recess
02:35:23 Call Back to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
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H.4 02:35:28 FY22 City Manager Recommended Budget- Introduction
FY22 CM Recommended Budget Executive Summary.pdf
BUDGET in BRIEF.pdf
02:35:32 City Manager Introduction
02:35:39 Staff Presentation
CM Mihelich and Finance Director Kristin Donald presented the introduction to the recommended
budget for FY22. They highlighted the current stage in the budget development process, they presented
the CARES Act funding, the American Rescue Plan money, the impacts of the legislative session, how the
budget will help accomplish strategic plan priorities. Finance Director Kristin Donald went over the FY22
Budget Document. She walked through the budget summary, the FY22 budget revenue, estimated
property taxes, the estimated tax levy, special assessments, and utility charges. She explained
expenditures specifically historical expenditure trends, personnel, operating, capital, and reserves. CM
Mihelich went through the highlights, the typical residential property estimated impact, the calendar
moving forward.
02:55:48 Questions of Staff
03:44:34 Public Comment
03:46:22 Kevin Thane, Public Comment
Kevin Thane commented on the community housing fund described in the budget document.
03:50:46 Loreene Reid, Public Comment
Loreene Reid commented on subsidies for affordable housing.
I) 03:55:27 Work Session
I.1 03:55:32 Wetlands Work Session
03:55:41 Meeting Extended until 10:15
03:55:50 Staff Presentation
CM Mihelich presented on why wetlands are important, how we currently preserve wetlands in the City,
how we can improve the preservation of wetlands in the City. He gave an update on a sensitive lands
study. He noted the likely collaborators. He finished with questions to consider.
The Commission was asked to consider:
1. Do we continue to support working with the Army Corps of Engineers and the Sacagawea Audubon in
the creation of a local wetlands bank?
2. Should the City require local wetland mitigation for requirements that are smaller than federal
standards?
3. If local wetland banks are created and required should we require or incentivize credits to be used
locally?
04:05:04 Direction from the Commission
• Cr. Pomeroy answered yes to all three questions.
• DM Cunningham encouraged the City to move forward with all questions. He would like local
wetland credits to be in the code.
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• Cr. Madgic answered yes to all three questions.
• Cr. Coburn supports moving forward. He requests including some indigenous leaders involved in
the project.
• Mayor Andrus supports moving forward with all three questions. She would like the wetland
mitigation requirement to make sense in terms of the size.
04:12:08 Public Comment
04:13:01 William Kleindl, Public Comment
William Kleindl commented in support of moving forward. He specifically noted that all wetlands in the
City are regulated by the City according to the code, but there is a hole in isolated wetlands. He
encourages mitigating locally and working with local groups to help.
04:17:07 Mayor Andrus extended the meeting until 10:30.
04:17:19 Christopher Nixon, Public Comment
Christopher Nixon commented notifications of filling wetlands, local mitigation, and avoidance of
damage to wetlands.
04:20:40 Wendy Weaver, Public Comment
Wendy Weaver commented on closing federal loopholes around mitigation and local wetland credits.
04:23:18 Loreene Reid, Public Comment
Loreene Reid commented on local wetland mitigation and how the City can prevent tax money from
going to the Jefferson Watershed. She highlighted the possibility of a Wetlands Program Plan.
J) 04:27:24 FYI / Discussion
K) 04:27:33 Adjournment
___________________________________
Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Mike Maas
City Clerk
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PREPARED BY:
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Jesse DiTommaso
Deputy City Clerk
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