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THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
September 21, 2021
Present: Cyndy Andrus, Terry Cunningham, I-Ho Pomeroy, Jennifer Madgic, Christopher Coburn
Absent: None
Staff Present in the WebEx: City Manager (CM) Jeff Mihelich, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, Deputy
City Clerk (DCC) Jesse DiTommaso
A) 00:03:19 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Via WebEx
B) 00:03:26 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C) 00:03:59 Changes to the Agenda
• There were no changes to the agenda.
D) 00:04:12 FYI
• CM Mihelich provided a drought update. He reminded the public of the vaccination incentive
program and highlighted Good Neighbor Day and the City sponsored block party.
E) 00:06:52 Commission Disclosures
• There were no commission disclosures.
F) 00:07:01 Consent
F.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval
F.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Special State Fire Assistance Subaward Agreement
with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for the
Sourdough Creek Municipal Watershed Fuels Management Project
DNRC Grant Subaward Agreement
F.3 Ratify the City Manager's Signature on a First Amendment to the Grant Agreement for
the ELM Event Venue
First Amendment to Grant Agmt.ELM.docx
F.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award to R&R Conner Aviation, LLC for
the Phase 2 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project, and Contract Documents Once
Received
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Bid Tab & Bid Form
NOTICE OF AWARD
F.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Temporary Right-of-way Agreement and
Temporary Construction Permit for Construction of Improvements to Story Mill Road -
Parcel 3 (2511N LLC and 2332 LLC)
Story Mill Road Temp ROW Agree and Temp Const Permit.pdf
F.6 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a License Agreement for the Use of City Property by
Headwaters Community Housing Trust and Langlas Associates, Inc.
F7. License Agreement - Use of City Property - Headwaters Community Housing Trust.pdf
ExhibitC_BV PARK GRADING.pdf
Exhibit A_StoryMillRdLinearPark-LegalDescription.pdf
F.7 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum Of Understanding Between the City
of Bozeman and Montana State University for Collaborative Coursework Projects
through the Community-engaged And Transformational Scholarship (CATS) Program
MOU City-MSU for CATS program 2021-2024.docx
00:07:03 City Manager Introduction
• CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the consent agenda.
00:08:24 Public Comment
• There were no public comments on the consent agenda.
00:11:00 Motion Consent Items 1-7 as submitted.
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
Christopher Coburn: 2nd
00:11:16 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Items 1-7 as submitted. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
G) 00:11:37 Public Comment
• Mayor Andrus opened the meeting for general public comment.
00:14:04 Chris Omland, Public Comment
• Chris Omland commented in opposition to the Canyon Gate Development proposal.
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00:17:51 Marcia Kaveney, Public Comment
• Marcia Kaveney commented in opposition to the Canyon Gate Development Proposal. She
added the grass at the Legends Park has benefited from the watering restrictions.
00:21:57 Carie Omland, Public Comment
• Carie Omland commented in opposition to the Canyon Gate Development proposal.
00:24:54 Chris Egnatz, Public Comment
• Chris Egnatz commented in opposition to the Canyon Gate Development proposal.
00:27:51 Molly Casto, Public Comment
• Molly Casto commented in opposition to the Canyon Gate Development proposal.
H) 00:30:54 Action Items
H.1 00:30:58 2103 Bridger Drive Annexation and Zone Map Amendment for the
Establishment of a Zoning Designation of R-2 for a property Addressed at 2103 Bridger
Drive, Application 21147 - continued from August 9, 2021
Development Review Application 3 28 2021.pdf
Zone Map Amendment Project Narrative 3 28 2021.pdf
Site Plan 3 28 2021.pdf
Annexation Application Project Narrative 7 6 2021.pdf
21147 2103 Bridger Drive ZMA CC SR.pdf
00:31:03 CM Introduction
00:31:13 Staff Presentation
Senior City Planner Tom Rogers entered the staff report and applicant submittal into the record. He
provided a map of the area around and including 2103 Bridger Drive. He provided a summary of access
and utility locations for the property. He provided the future land use designation for the area. He
highlighted the zoning designation requested and the existing zoning in the area. He provided the goals
and policies furthered by the request as outlined in Resolution 5076. He provided the MCA Zoning
Criteria met as outlined in Sec 76-2-304. Tom Rogers reviewed the public comment and
recommendations.
00:39:32 Questions of Staff
00:51:50 Applicant Presentation
Kristal Jones, the owner of the property, clarified this is not a development proposal. The request for
annexation and zone map amendment is due to septic tank concerns and wanting to contribute to
density appropriately.
00:53:18 Questions of Applicant
00:57:59 Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened this item up for public comment.
01:00:01 Mary Wictor, Public Comment
• Mary Wictor commented on the R2 zoning and lot size.
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01:01:42 Christine Roberts, Public Comment
• Christine Roberts commented on the alley way behind the property.
01:02:34 Kristen Davidson, Public Comment
• Kristen Davidson commented on the alley behind the property and the proposed Canyon Gate
development.
01:05:32 Carie Omland, Public Comment
• Carie Omland commented on traffic, the alley way and setting precedent with R2 zoning.
01:07:37 Motion Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public
comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application 21147 and move to approve the 2103 Bridger Drive Annexation with recommended terms of
annexation, and direct staff to prepare an annexation agreement for signature by the parties.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
01:09:19 Discussion
• Cr. Coburn spoke in support of the annexation as it meets City annexation goals and policies and
for public health reasons.
• Cr. Pomeroy agreed with Cr. Coburn and will be supporting the motion.
• DM Cunningham agreed with the findings in the staff report and commented on annexation and
septic tanks.
• Cr. Madgic will be supporting the motion for reasons stated by her colleagues. She also
commented on the half-street turning into a full street and incremental increases in density.
• Mayor Andrus will be supporting this motion.
01:16:39 Vote on the Motion to approve Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the
staff report for application 21147 and move to approve the 2103 Bridger Drive Annexation with
recommended terms of annexation, and direct staff to prepare an annexation agreement for signature by
the parties. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
01:16:59 Motion Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public
comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
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application 21147 and move to approve the 2103 Bridger Drive Zone Map Amendment, with
contingencies required to complete the application processing.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
01:17:27 Discussion
• Cr. Coburn will be supporting this motion as it is congruent with the future land use map to
incrementally increase density in this area.
• Cr. Pomeroy commented in support of this motion as R2 is in line with the future land use map
of the area.
• DM Cunningham noted R2 as compatible and will be supporting the motion.
• Cr. Madgic will be supporting the motion.
• Mayor Andrus will be supporting the motion and complimented the applicant for the thoughtful
application.
01:20:23 Vote on the Motion to approve Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the
staff report for application 21147 and move to approve the 2103 Bridger Drive Zone Map Amendment,
with contingencies required to complete the application processing. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
H.2 01:20:41 Soper Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application for a First Minor
Subdivision Requesting Permission to Subdivide 0.74 Acres into Two Lots Within the R-2
District, Application 21282 (Quasi-judicial)
21282 Soper Minor Preliminary Plat.pdf
21282 Soper Minor Preliminary Plat Staff Report.pdf
01:20:46 City Manager Introduction
01:20:59 Staff Presentation
Associate Planner Nakeisha Lyon entered the staff report, applicant submittal, and public comment into
the record. She presented the application background. She provided a map and description of the
property as is. She outlined the zoning map and future land use map of the area around the property.
She presented the preliminary plat. She reviewed the public notice period and public comments. She
explained the next steps for the property owners in order to subdivide. She provided the review criteria
and recommendation. She provided the recommended motion.
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01:30:36 Questions of Staff
01:34:36 Applicant Presentation
Chris Wasia with Genesis Engineering thanked the Commission and City Staff.
01:35:27 Questions of Applicant
01:39:58 Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened the item for public comment.
01:42:58 Clarification for applicant.
01:43:44 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 21282
and move to approve the Soper Minor Subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code
provisions.
I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Terry Cunningham: 2nd
01:44:26 Discussion
• Cr. Pomeroy agreed with Staff's findings and analysis and found it met the review criteria
necessary.
• DM Cunningham agreed with the staff report findings and Cr. Pomeroy. He believes the zoning is
compatible with the surrounding area.
• Cr. Coburn will be supporting this motion for reasons stated by his colleagues. He noted the
question the applicant asked highlights why it's critical to look at the code.
• Mayor Andrus agreed with her colleagues and reiterated the criteria met for a first minor
subdivision has been met.
• Cr. Madgic will be supporting the motion. She is encouraged by the small scale projects that
increase density. She highlighted the diversity of housing types in the area.
01:50:50 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 21282 and move to approve the Soper Minor Subdivision 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
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01:51:11 Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess.
01:56:53 Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
H.3 01:56:58 The West Babcock Properties Zone Map Amendment to Rezone 3.4
Acres from B-2 to B-2M for Properties Addressed at 102 South 19th Avenue and 1716,
1736, and 1804 West Babcock Street, Application 21192
21192 19th & Bab ZMA CC Staff Report.pdf
ZMA Narrative 05-05-2021.pdf
A1 - 19th and Babcock Rezoning 2021-05-06.pdf
EXHIBIT A - VICINITY MAP 2021-5-11.pdf
EXHIBIT C - FUTURE LAND USE MAP 2021-5-11.pdf
EXHIBIT D - PROPOSED ZONING 2021-5-11.pdf
EXHIBIT B - EXISTING ZONING 2021-5-11.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Zone Map Amendment (8.5 x 11) 05-21-2021.pdf
01:57:04 City Manager Introduction
01:57:19 Staff Presentation
City Planner Tom Rogers entered the staff report and applicant submittal into the record. He
summarized the application. He provided the future land use map overlay and the zoning map overlay.
He provided the 76-2-304 MCA zoning criteria evaluation. He provided public comment, board
recommendations and the recommended motion.
02:02:02 Questions of Staff
02:08:04 Applicant Presentation
Rob Pertzborn with Intrinsik Architecture provided photos of the area, including the zoning overlay and
renderings of the buildings in the application. He highlighted the future expansion of Babcock that is in
the Transportation Plan. He provided a timeline of the process and the zoning criteria.
02:11:44 Questions of Applicant
02:13:04 Public Comment
There were no public comments.
02:16:03 Motion Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public
comment, Zoning Commission Recommendation, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report for application 21192 and move to approve the West Babcock
Properties Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing.
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
02:16:30 Discussion
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• DM Cunningham agreed with the bulk of the findings in the staff report. He is in agreement that
most of the criteria has been met. He agreed that the spot zoning criteria was not met. He will
be supporting the motion.
• Cr. Madgic spoke in support of the motion for reasons stated by Deputy Mayor. She noted the
zoning commission's recommendation.
• Cr. Coburn spoke in support of the motion.
• Cr. Pomeroy agreed with her fellow commissioners.
• Mayor Andrus will also be supporting the motion.
02:22:31 Vote on the Motion to approve Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials, public comment, Zoning Commission Recommendation, and all information presented, I hereby
adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 21192 and move to approve the West
Babcock Properties Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application
processing. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
H.4 02:22:50 Resolution 5279 Annual Lighting Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022
Lighting District Resolution FY22.pdf
Schedule A.pdf
02:22:54 City Manager Introduction
02:23:10 Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald provided background on lighting districts and assessments.
02:23:40 Questions of Staff
02:24:09 Public Comment
There were no public comments.
02:25:46 Motion Approve Resolution 5279 for Annual Lighting Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
Christopher Coburn: 2nd
02:26:06 Discussion
Cr. Madgic will be supporting the motion.
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Cr. Coburn will be supporting the motion.
Cr. Pomeroy will be supporting the motion.
DM Cunningham will be supporting the motion.
Mayor Andrus will be supporting the motion.
02:27:08 Vote on the Motion to approve Approve Resolution 5279 for Annual Lighting Assessments for
Fiscal Year 2022. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
I) 02:27:28 Appointments
I.1 02:27:29 Appointment to the Police Commission
08-16-21 CAB Applcation - J. Drummond - Reapplicant.pdf
02:27:34 Public Comment
There were no public comments.
02:29:41 Motion I move to appoint Jim Drummond to a term expiring April 30, 2024 to the Police
Commission.
Terry Cunningham: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
02:29:56 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to appoint Jim Drummond to a term expiring April 30,
2024 to the Police Commission. The Motion carried 5 - 0
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
J) 02:30:19 FYI / Discussion
K) 02:30:30 Adjournment
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___________________________________
Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Mike Maas
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Jesse DiTommaso
Deputy City Clerk
Approved on: October 26, 2021
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