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Home My WebLink About09-09-21 Inter-Neighborhood Council Agenda & PacketA.Call meeting to order This meeting will be held using Webex, an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Computer using Webex: Join the meeting Or copy/paste the following link: https://cityofbozeman.webex.com/cityofbozeman/j.php? MTID=m3daccf540320301d1b8173067d3f54a1 Via Phone: This is for listening only. United States Toll 1-650-479-3208 Access code: 126 215 5168 B.Disclosures C.Changes to the Agenda D.Approval of Minutes D.1 Approve Minutes from August 12th(Rockne) E.Public Comment Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes. F.Special Presentation F.1 Educational presentation on City Ballot Issues for November 2nd Election (Cunningham) F.2 Educational presentation on County Ballot Issues for November 2nd Election (Gallatin County) G.FYI/Discussion G.1 City Liaison Update(Hess) G.2 City Commission Liaison Update(Pomeroy) G.3 Neighborhood Updates(INC Reps) THE INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA INC AGENDA Thursday, September 9, 2021 1 H.Adjournment For more information please contact Dani Hess dhess@bozeman.net This board generally meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:30pm to 6:00pm Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Hess SUBJECT:Approve Minutes from August 12th MEETING DATE:September 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Recommend approval of minutes STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues as others may see them. BACKGROUND:Minutes recorded by Secretary, submitted for review by INC members - attached UNRESOLVED ISSUES:NA ALTERNATIVES:NA FISCAL EFFECTS:NA Attachments: INC minutes 2021-08-12.pdf Report compiled on: September 2, 2021 3 THE INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (INC) MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MEETING MINUTES Thursday, Aug 12, 2021 Attending: Jennifer Rockne (SCAN), Kathy Powell (UNA), Lisa Prugh (Cooper Park), Cynthia Evans (BCNA), Linda Semones (Bogert Park), Brian Close (NHVN), Laurie McKinney (MarLin), Bob Wall (SENA) Dani Hess, Neighborhoods Program Coordinator Tanya Andreasen, One Valley Community Foundation I-Ho Pomeroy, City Commisson Liaison 4:30 Jennifer called meeting to order Meeting via WebEx. There was no public comment. Review July 2021 minutes. Cynthia moved to approve the minutes. Brian seconded. Mo- tion passed unanimously. 4:35 Tanya Andreasen (tanya@onevalley.org) – One Valley Community Foundation Previously the City’s Affordable Housing Coordinator Now the Community Engagement Supervisor at One Valley Community Foundation. Working on housing issues. Starting a regional housing fund, convening local stakehold- ers, running Seat at the Table 2021, regional housing council, regional housing study. Tanya gave presentation that was delivered recently to planners in the area to discuss the Triangle (between Bozeman, Belgrade, and Four Corners). 74% of people surveyed ranked housing as most pressing challenge at Seat at the Table 2018. Regional Housing Study 2021 is using data already acquired www.onevalley.org/regionalhousing Geography, glossary, identifying problem, challenges and roadblocks, solutions and next steps, appendices. 4 Geography divided into CCDs (Census County Divisions) Glossary to get common understandings of terms often used (community housing vs. af- fordable housing, missing middle, etc.) Identifying the problem: Jobs & Housing, Housing Affordability, Community Impact (Presentation includes one-pager on each of these topics that can be used at neighborhood meetings, etc.) Members of the Foundation will attend meetings to discuss Jobs and Housing growth rates are on different trajectories. Housing Affordability – graphic showing the increase in cost of single-family home (3 full time professional incomes or 6.8 service industry incomes required to afford). Household income of nearly $60k required to afford a $1400/month apartment. Community Impact: wages growing at 4.1% annually, cost of housing increasing at 10% annually. Cost burden is increasing rapidly. Cost of commuting increasing – nearly $800/month if you live in Three Forks and work in Bozeman. Employers are losing employees who are taking jobs closer to home. Challenges: Cost of Construction – capital gap, expensive materials, labor shortages Employer Needs and Involvement – paying higher wages than competitors, In 2018, 9% of employers provided some employee housing Housing Inventory: Bozeman has 940 rental units, mostly low-income housing State Restrictions: tax structure limitations Solutions and Next Steps: Current Programs – HRDC, Habitat for Humanity, Haven, Headwaters Community Housing Trust (June 2020), and others. Fewer than 200 homes purchased in Gallatin Valley assisted by these organizations. Family Promise expanding rapidly, helping with people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Big Sky Communi- ty Housing Trust. Pending Housing Developments – pipeline data showing expected housing development in the different CCDs. Special needs housing and shelter in the works – HRDC’s Housing First development, Community First, Blueprint Homes (redevelopment of existing duplex to shelter 9 teenagers). Strategies - regulatory tools available in other areas that might help in Gallatin County, or in different CCDs Collaboration – partnerships, community involvement How is the One Valley Community Foundation going to accomplish their goals? Pair investment resources (financial, in-kind, staff time) with membership on the council. 5 Brian pointed out that there are no cooperative housing statutes in Montana, so coopera- tive housing is not possible in the state yet. Not possible to get FHA backing for coopera- tive housing. Might be worth lobbying to get a coop housing statute passed. Also, FHA will now fund projects that were not originally FHA projects, but they need to be approved (rules changed in 2019). Currently the banks need to do it for each individu- al unit. Kathy: The City is planning to put an issue on the ballot in November for a fund for af- fordable housing. How does that interact with the OVCF work? If voters pass a 7-mill levy, that would provide a predictable funding source for the com- munity housing fund from the City. Might be used for subsidies, infrastructure assistance. The OVCF can be funded by private sources and uses of funds not as restricted as the funds from the City. Make sure that people understand the ballot initiative and how it complements or possi- bly duplicates the regional housing work. Seat at the Table – Oct. 14 2021 (www.atthetablegv.org) Use some findings from the regional housing study, input from other conversations, to discuss solutions. Same format as the previous Seat at the Table events (2018). Will pro- duce a summary report on the conversations, then disseminate that information widely (schools, legislature, county and city government, etc.) Site has email sign-up. More info will be available at that web site or social media. Looking for volunteers to host conversations. Possibly at neighborhood meetings. Try to expand involvement, gather more information. Jennifer asked about COVID considerations? Might need to prepare for remote participa- tion. OVCF is discussing how to structure this. Laurie asked if the Hospital has engaged? Tanya met with Chris Coburn, but the Hospital has not fully engaged yet. Linda asked whether builders are engaging? Tanya has seen a lot of involvement so far. I-Ho asked about county involvement. The County is getting very active with their focus on affordable housing. The regional housing council structure seeks representation from all the municipalities, plus the county. 5:35 I-Ho: City Commission update Last Tuesday, City Commission adopted the board consolidation proposals. 5 super- boards, 10 independent boards (INC is one of these). A lot of discussion about how to ensure that the new boards hold on to the knowledge and commitment of advisory board members over the past years, make sure that new 6 voices can participate, and that input is gathered from a diversity of sources that represent our communities. Linda asked about the Historical Preservation Board - will it be combined under the Community Development Board, or will it remain independent? It will be one of the in- dependent boards. The five consolidated boards are Economic Development, Urban Parks & Forestry, Transportation, Community Development, and Sustainability. Resiliency and climate action will be a focus of all of the boards. The reorganization will be reviewed after two years. 5:40 Neighborhood updates Kathy: at parking commission meeting, resolution passed to reduce parking requirements (minimums, maximums) throughout the City. Downtown, remove parking requirements in B3 and core. Current parking requirements are 30 pages. Hoping to simplify, help af- fordable housing, multi-modal transportation. Plan to engage with the community and get input. May want to reactivate the parking working groups. Jennifer invited interested INC members to contact Kathy about participating. Kathy: City seeing more RVs and vehicles camping on the streets. Encouraging neigh- bors to report to the Parking Commission and Police – trying to figure out how to help those people find safe places to camp / park. Lisa: S. 6th SID did not go forward due to a late start, so it is on hold until next year. Neighbors asked about an increase in costs with delay – Lisa heard that the SID price will stay the same, even if cost of construction increases. 5:40 Neighborhood Representative Update (Dani) Equity Indicators project report is available. Housing affordability identified as number one need. https://www.bozeman.net/home/showpublisheddocument/11501 Dani asking for us to get word out about watering restrictions and surcharges – help dis- tribute door hangers. There is a station in City Hall with bundles of 150 door hangers – just sign up and take a bundle. Water Conservation staff is tracking streets that have al- ready been covered. Dani will email out that information. Coordinate efforts through Da- ni. There are also yard signs at City Hall. So far, there has been a 26% reduction in water use. Exceeded the 20% goal. 7 Note on getting the word out about the water restrictions: Spreading the word about drought The Water Conservation Division, Communications, and the Neighborhoods Pro- gram are working to get information out to Bozeman residents about watering re- strictions and surcharges in as many formats as possible. We need your help in go- ing door to door! Stop by City Hall to pick up a bundle of door hangers. InterNeighborhood Council Representatives are helping spread the word throughout the City's designated neighborhood associations and we need elected official's help in filling in the gaps. Please stop by City Hall to pick up door hangers and volunteer an hour or two and take a walk around a west-side neighborhood to spread the word about drought! Streets that have already been covered: - Saxon Way - S. Black between Olive and Alderson - S. Tracy between Olive and Dickerson Dani also assembled a team to put together a guide to help people hold block parties. She will distribute a draft guide to get feedback, and a poll to get suggestions for a name for the program. Good Neighbor Day Sept 28. https://forms.gle/8V3cmsgwTqwCxdVEA Send any feedback on the guide to Dani. I-Ho – official census count for Bozeman around 54,600. Should exceed the 50,000 mi- cropolitan size. 6:05 - Meeting adjourned. Minutes recorded by Bob Wall, Cynthia Evans. 8 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:City of Bozeman SUBJECT:Educational presentation on City Ballot Issues for November 2nd Election MEETING DATE:September 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Listen to presentation, ask questions, no formal action needed STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:Invest in Community The Bozeman City Commission has decided to put to a vote of the public three different ballot resolutions on the November 2, 2021 ballot. Investing in emergency services, updating popular recreational facilities, and supporting community housing opportunities will help the City of Bozeman support our current and projected population growth. Fire Station #2 Bond Fire Station #2 was built in 1974. Since then our community has increased in size from 18,000 residents to over 50,000, and with increased population comes increased number of emergency services calls. Our facilities must grow to meet our current and projected future need. The City of Bozeman has an opportunity to enter a long-term lease on land owned by Montana State University, which would further solidify the strong partnership between the City and MSU and provide better service to the southern part of Bozeman. The current Fire Station #2 does not have enough space to accommodate both male and female staff, as well as additional vehicles and emergency service needs. This portion of the bond is $6,730,000.00. Cost to property owners will be $18.83/year based on a taxable median home value of $364,000. (Taxable value, not market value). Recreation Facilities Renovations Bond Much-loved community assets like the Lindley Center, Bogert Pool, and the Bozeman Swim Center are all experiencing deferred maintenance and need improvements to meet the usage and needs of our community. 9 Resurfacing and sealing is overdue for Bogert Pool, a new air filtration system and gutter replacement (water system) are needed for the Bozeman Swim Center, and upgrades to the Lindley Center and parking lot, including updating to meet current ADA standards, are all part of the improvements that will be made through this bond. Investments in updates and improvements in these community recreational assets will ensure a long life and sustained enjoyment as well as community educational opportunities. This portion of the bond is $2,280,000.00. Cost to property owners, will be $6.38/year based on a taxable median home value of $364,000. (Taxable value, not market value). Community Housing Mill Levy Bozeman real estate prices continue to price out many of the City’s residents and workforce. By devoting dedicated resources to increasing availability and diversity of attainable housing, the City of Bozeman continues to make housing for the community a top priority. This levy will provide the City of Bozeman with a dedicated funding stream to develop and support attainable housing for the Bozeman community. The City of Bozeman currently relies on funding through the budget process and general fund, which funds services such as police, fire, etc. which is subject to change year to year and not guaranteed. Community housing is defined as: Housing that those who live and/or work in Bozeman can afford to purchase or rent. This includes apartments, townhomes, condominiums, multi-family housing, mobile homes and single-family homes along with transitional and emergency housing. Federal funds and state regulations limit the number of tools available to address our local needs. We need to support local tools to solve local problems. Cost for this levy to property owners will be $33.67/year based on a taxable median home value of $364,000. (Taxable value, not market value). UNRESOLVED ISSUES:NA ALTERNATIVES:NA FISCAL EFFECTS:Overall Impacts to property tax payers: Based on the direction from the City Commission to put the options listed above to a vote of the community, the potential changes to property taxes for the median home is $25.21 for the General Fund Facility Bond (includes Fire Station 2 and Recreational Facilities), and $33.67 for the Community Housing 7 Mills. The total is $58.88/year for the median home. 10 Report compiled on: September 2, 2021 11 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Gallatin County SUBJECT:Educational presentation on County Ballot Issues for November 2nd Election MEETING DATE:September 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Listen to presentation, ask questions, no formal action needed STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:Gallatin County Voters to Decide on Bond for New Courts Facility This fall, Gallatin County voters will decide on a bond to build a safer, more efficient courts facility that will serve all Gallatin County citizens. The Gallatin County Commission unanimously voted today to put a $29 million bond on the general election ballot this November. The bond will be used to replace the current Law and Justice Center, located in Bozeman, with a new single-story, 57,000-square-foot building that will house the following: District Courts (including an additional courtroom and space for Gallatin County’s incoming fourth District Court judge) Justice Courts Youth Court Standing Master Clerk of District Court Self Help Law Center Public community room Property taxes on a home with an assessed market value of $500,000 would increase by $33.50 per year. However, that amount would decrease each year as more property taxpayers move into our rapidly growing county. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:NA ALTERNATIVES:NA FISCAL EFFECTS:Property taxes on a home with an assessed market value of $500,000 would increase by $33.50 per year. However, that amount would decrease each year as more property taxpayers move into our rapidly growing county. Report compiled on: September 2, 2021 12 13 1. Make a team! (8 weeks out) Find a team of party planners, “do-ers” or just people who love coming together in community to share the work. These folks help obtain permits, plan activities, coordinate logistics like setting up, cleanup, and helping to spread the word! Alcohol is NOT being consumed in the public right of way (streets and sidewalks) The event lasts for no longer than 4 hours HOT TIP! The $35 fee and insurance requirement are waived for Neighborhood Block Parties IF: If alcohol will be consumed in the public right of way, please apply for an Open Container Waiver, and submit proof of General Liability insurance Getting Started Submit materials to the Public Works Department - email myekal@bozeman.net Questions? Call 406-582-2273 Hosting on a City Street? Apply for a Public Assembly Permit through the Public Works Department and gather signatures of the neighbors who are adjacent to the street being closed! Find the signature form and public assembly permit at www.bozeman.net/buildingblocksbzn: Your guide to throwing a block party! Block parties are fantastic ways of building community, block by block! Our neighborhoods are where we can connect over what we share in common, relate to each other despite our differences, and find ways to work with neighbors across the street and across the city to make Bozeman an even more vibrant and inclusive place to call home. Bringing people together over food, fun, and conversation is the first step! 2. Pick a date, time, and location (6 weeks out) Give yourself 4-6 weeks to plan, apply for permits, and pull together supplies. Consider keeping the event 4 hours or shorter, and in the neighborhood so folks can walk, bike, or roll to the party without needing to get in the car! Find more info on the Parks & Recreation website: www.bozeman.net/parks Submit materials to recdept@bozeman.net Questions? Call 406-582-2290 Hosting in a City Park? Apply for a Parks Special Events Permit through the Parks & Recreation Department. We're here to help! Contact the Neighborhoods Program for help connecting with other City staff, getting the word out to your neighborhood, and brainstorming fun and engaging ideas to get people to the party! Visit www.bozeman.net/neighborhoods and click “Building Blocks BZN” or call 406-582-2274 Contact the Public Works Department for help with permitting at 406-582-2273 3. Apply for permits and notify affected neighbors (4-6 weeks out) 14 Potluck style BBQ Chili cook-off? Food Trucks Picnic style (COVID-conscious option where everyone brings their own dinner and utensils!) It is prohibited to consume alcohol in the public right of way (streets and sidewalks) without an open container waiver. Find the open container waiver here! Will you provide water or other drinks or should folks bring their own? Local musicians Neighborhood talent If you are using sound equipment, make sure you’re wrapped up and quieting down by 8:00 p.m. from October 1 through March 30 and by 10:00 p.m. from April 1 through September 30 (Bozeman Municipal Code). Bring lawn games like cornhole or ladder golf Provide kid-friendly activities like hula hoops, hopscotch, jump rope and sidewalk chalk Engage BZN! Contact the Neighborhoods Program to talk about what city projects might be of interest that your neighbors can engage in Block parties can look different, based on what your team puts together. Consider some options that make the gathering a fun and enjoyable way to come together. 1. Food 2. Beverages 3. Music 4. Games/Activities Social media- Facebook, NextDoor Phone – old fashioned “phone” tree, group text, groupMe, whatsApp, etc Post card mailers – contact the Neighborhoods Program for help! Door hangers Email Get creative – send the kids out with a chant, sidewalk chalk, yard signs Get the communication flowing with folks you know (and those you don’t!) to bring everyone together. Think of this as an opportunity to have a fun, positive interaction with someone you’ve maybe never introduced yourself to. Include the basics in your invitations: what, why, where, when, but don’t forget the details like what folks should bring or leave at home (chair, warm clothes, dogs), and who the main point of contact is for questions. Here are some ways to get the word out: Taking care of business! Port-a-potty – Consider renting one if you anticipate over 75 people. Otherwise is there a neighbor that is comfortable allowing folks to use the facilities at their home if needed? Provide hand sanitizer! Accessibility – What accommodations will be needed for folks using assistive devices or mobility devices be able to access and participate? COVID safety – Review the COVID-19 info Gallatin City-County Health Department for the most recent Public Health Recommendations and how or if you can host a safe gathering Once you‘ve applied for permits you’ve covered the “paperwork!” Now consider your basic safety and sanitation needs Bring the fun!Spread the Word! Fire pits – If a burn restriction is not in place, small, recreational fires in patio fire pits or chimeneas are allowed. Fires cannot be located within 25 feet of a structure (including decks and fences) and cannot be more than three feet in diameter or higher than 2 feet. A fire extinguisher or a garden hose must be available for immediate use. Be a good neighbor and don't use a recreational fire on breezy days that will spread the smoke through the neighborhood. 15