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THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
November 16, 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, Assistant City Attorney (ACA) Anna
Saverud, City Clerk (CC) Mike Maas
A) 00:01:20 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - WebEx Videoconference
B) 00:04:14 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C) 00:04:56 Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D) 00:05:07 FYI
• CM Mihelich noted the implementation of ProjectDox to allow development review applications
online and view documents in one location.
E) 00:06:32 Commission Disclosures
There were no disclosures.
F) 00:06:42 Consent
F.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval
F.2 Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Findings of Fact and Order for the Annie Subdivision
Phase 4 Preliminary Plat, Application 21201
21201 Annie Subdivision Ph. 4 PP FOF.pdf
PlatSheet1of3_07262021.pdf
PlatSheet2of3_07262021.pdf
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PlatSheet3of3_07262021.pdf
F.3 Authorize the City Manager Sign a Montana Forest Action Plan Grant Agreement with
the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for the Bozeman
Municipal Watershed Cross-Boundary Forest Collaboration Project to Provide Funding
for Phase 3 of the Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project
MT Forest Action Plant Grant Agmt - Bozeman
F.4 Authorize the City Manager Sign a Forest Health Program Subaward Agreement with the
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for the Sourdough Creek
Fuels Reduction Project Campaign
Sourdough OE Campaign Grant Agmt
F.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Master Services Purchase Agreement and
Statement of Work with Upstate Wholesale Supply Company D/B/A “Brite”, to Purchase
a Fully Integrated Body-Worn Camera, Interview Room Video, Patrol Car Video, and
Mobile Data Terminal System, Including Hardware, Software, Cloud Storage and
Warranty.
Brite Statement of Work.pdf
Brite Master Services Purchase Agreement.pdf
F.6 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Advantage
Spraying Services Inc. to Provide Snow Removal Services for the City of Bozeman Parks
and Trails District
Professional Service Agreement Snow Removal Services Advantage Spraying Services
Inc.pdf
F.7 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Clean Slate
Group LLC. to Provide Snow Removal Services for the City of Bozeman Parks and Trails
District
Professional Service Agreement Snow Removal Services Clean Slate Group LLC..pdf
F.8 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Task Order 7 of the Stormwater Design
Professional Services Master Task Order Agreement with DOWL, LLC for the South Tracy
Stormwater Improvements
TO 07 South Tracy Stormwater Scope of Services.pdf
Professional Services Master Task Order Agreement.pdf
F.9 Resolution 5356 Authorizing Prime Change Order 14 with Langlas and Associates for
Construction of the Bozeman Public Safety Center
Resolution_5356 CO14.docx
BPSC Job No. 19426 Prime CO 14 signed STL.pdf
F.10 Resolution 5358 Appointing the Billings City Attorney as a Special Prosecutor in the
Matter of KB
Resolution 5358 Appointing Special Prosecutor in Matter of KB.pdf
F.11 Ordinance 2062 Final Adoption to Revise Language for Clarity and Consistent Application
of First Floor Required Height Standards in Five Mixed-Use and Non-Residential Zoning
Districts, and Revise Paragraph A.1 of Subchapter 4b of the Bozeman Guidelines for
Historic Preservation and the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. No Changes
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to Maximum Height Dimensional Standards are Included with this Amendment. Revise
Affected Sections to Implement the City Commission Directed Revisions
20147 Building Height amendments Ordinance 2062 V2.pdf
F.12 Ordinance 2092 Final Adoption Amending Bozeman Municipal Code Section 2.03.540
governing Gifts, Gratuities, and Favors
Ordinance 2092.pdf
00:06:52 City Manager Introduction
CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the Consent Agenda.
00:08:38 Public Comment
There were no public comments on the Consent Agenda.
00:11:18 Motion to approve Consent 1-12 as submitted.
I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Terry Cunningham: 2nd
00:11:29 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent 1-12 as submitted The Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
G) 00:11:49 Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened general public comment.
00:14:10 Mary Wictor, Public Comment
Mary Wictor commented on her previously submitted written comments to allow duplex units on any
residentially zoned lot.
H) Special Presentation
H.1 00:19:41 Fifth Quarterly Report on Bozeman as an Inclusive City
Inclusive City Report November 2021.pdf
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CM Mihelich presented the quarterly report on the Inclusive City efforts. He outlined the strategic plan,
the purpose of the inclusive city, the completed items, and items in progress. He presented what is next
in this process.
I) 00:27:21 Action Items
I.1 00:27:27 Ordinance 2091 Provisional Adoption to Update to Accessory Dwelling
Unit (ADU) Standards to Revise the Standards for Ground Floor ADUs in All Applicable
Zoning Districts by Requiring that Ground Floor ADUs Must Either Have Alley Access or a
Pedestrian Connection to a Sidewalk or the Adjacent Right-of-way; This amendment Will
Also Revise the Standards for all ADUs by Removing the Requirement to Provide
Minimum Parking
Ordinance 2091 Update to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standards SR.pdf
Ordinance 2091 Update to ADU Standards Ordinance.pdf
00:27:42 Staff Presentation
Associate Planner Jacob Miller presented the ordinance. He entered the staff report, public comment,
and the draft ordinance into the public record. He presented the two components*. He presented the
changes, the Zoning Criteria of Evaluation, the applicable goals of the growth policy, the received public
comments, and the recommendations.
00:32:37 Questions of Staff
00:53:13 Public Comments
Mayor Andrus opened this item for public comments.
00:55:40 Mary Wictor, Public Comment
Mary Wictor commented in favor of ADUs and the relation of removing parking requirements need for
parking enforcement changes. She commented on potential occupancy requirements based on vehicles.
00:59:04 Jason Delmue, Public Comment
Jason Delmue commented on the affordable housing crisis and these efforts are one of the easier
projects to complete and the gentlest way to increase density. He noted the expense and limited
number of units in providing housing through ADUs. He noted the ability to monitor and change the
code again if issues arise.
01:01:41 Kevin Thane, Public Comment
Kevin Thane commented in support of the ordinance. He commented on the need to implement
additional recommendations from the Clarion report relative to ADUs and the engineering requirements
for utility connection.
01:04:10 Charles Bolte, Public Comment
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Charles Bolte commented to ask about the percentage of ADUs and the estimated increase in ADUs as a
result of this change.
01:06:41 Emily Talago, Public Comment
Emily Talago commented on the need to bundle many changes at a time and commented on the ADU
project collaboration between the City and MSU. She commented on the removal of parking
requirements and that consideration should be given to proximity to transit.
01:10:36 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 21-100 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2091, Update on Ground Floor Accessory
Dwelling Units Text Amendment
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
01:11:03 Discussion
DM Cunningham provided findings generally in agreement with staff; he disagreed with Criteria D and
stated that this ordinance is a positive whereas staff identified the criteria as neutral. He noted the
benefit of receiving UDC amendment suggestions via the community portal. He noted the potential for
the Commission to review restrictive covenants that inhibit community goals.
Cr. Madgic will support the motion. She stated agreement with DM Cunningham's findings related to
criteria D. She stated her agreement with comments related to assisting affordability by creating diverse
housing.
Cr. Coburn will support the motion, but expressed his frustration that additional items were not bundled
into this ordinance. He noted lot size, ADU size, and occupancy requirements as items he would like to
see modified in the future.
Cr. Pomeroy will support the motion.
Mayor Andrus will support the motion. She agreed with other suggestions to incorporate additional
recommendations from the Clarion Report in a future ordinance. She highlighted the partnership with
MSU for ADU plans designs.
01:28:44 Vote on the 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 21-100 and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2091, Update on Ground Floor
Accessory Dwelling Units Text Amendment. The Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
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Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
01:29:05 Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting to recess.
01:30:01 Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
I.2 01:30:02 Ordinance 2089 Provisional Adoption Amending Chapter 38 Unified
Development Code to for Subdivision Review Procedures And Associated Development
Standards Update Text Amendment to Conform to Amended State Law and Improve
Processes, Application 21338
21338 CC Staff Report.pdf
Revised Text for Subdivision Process - Provisional Adoption draft 11-1-2021.pdf
Revised Text for Subdivision Process - Color Markup Provisional Adoption draft 11-1-
2021.pdf
01:30:33 Staff Presentation
Community Development Program Manager Chris Saunders presented the subdivision process
amendments. He entered the staff report and draft ordinance into the record. He presented the need
for the amendments as a result of changes from the 2021 Legislature. He presented the process, what
the amendments do, the process and its changes, the subdivision review and zoning criteria, and the
recommendations.
01:43:51 Questions of Staff
01:53:54 Mayor Andrus experienced connection issues and re-joined the meeting by phone.
02:14:17 Public Comment
There were no public comments on this item.
02:17:28 Motion Having reviewed and considered the staff report, draft ordinance, public comment, and
all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 21338,
and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2089.
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
Christopher Coburn: 2nd
02:17:53 Discussion
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Cr. Madgic agreed with staff's findings related to this ordinance. She commended staff for their efforts
related to these changes. She noted the role of the State in subdivision of land and its role in balancing
the interests of the public. She will support the motion.
Cr. Coburn agreed with Cr. Madgic and will support the motion.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed with Cr. Madgic and will support the motion.
DM Cunningham discussed the changes from the Legislature and their effects. He noted the need for
transparency and proper review. He echoed previous comments on the efforts of staff to make this
ordinance more streamlined. He noted the benefit of engaging with agricultural water users earlier in
the process.
Mayor Andrus noted the need to follow the Legislature and monitor what impacts there are on local
governments.
02:27:51 Vote on the Motion Having reviewed and considered the staff report, draft ordinance, public
comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application 21338, and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2089. The Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
J) 02:28:18 Appointments
J.1 02:28:19 Appointments to Citizen Advisory Boards
02:29:30 Questions
02:33:21 Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened this item for public comments.
02:34:21 Kristin Blackler, Public Comment
Kristin Blackler commented as an applicant to the Sustainability Board to express her gratitude.
02:35:10 Thomas Cuezze, Public Comment
Thomas Cuezze commented to express his gratitude and on the robustness of the process.
02:35:55 Emily Talago, Public Comment
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Emily Talago commented to thank all the applicants. She read through the application materials and
commented on the amount of time and rewarding nature of serving. She commented on potential
compensation for board members.
02:37:47 Motion to appoint the following members to the associated roles and terms as provided:
Urban Parks & Forestry Board:
Three members appointed to terms ending December 31, 2024
Alice Stanley
Anna Wearn
Thomas Cuezze
Four members appointed to terms ending December 31, 2023
Angie Kociolek as Chair
Dan Fenn as Vice-chair
Sally Rohrer
Donald Ulrich
Sustainability Board:
Three members to terms ending December 31, 2024
Emma Bode as Chair
Rebecca Kurnick as Vice-chair
Kristin Blackler
Four members to terms ending December 31, 2023
Benjamin Finnegan
Isabel Shaida
Lumay Murphy
Matt Thompson
Economic Vitality Board:
Four members to terms ending December 31, 2023
Joseph Morrison
Sara Savage
Suzanne White
Craig Ogilvie
Three members to terms ending December 31, 2024
Katy Osterloth as Chair
Danielle Rogers as Vice-chair
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John Carey
Community Development Board:
One Mayoral appointment upon designation by Gallatin County Commission to a term ending December
31, 2024
Jerry Pape
Four Mayoral appointments to terms ending December 31, 2024
Allison Bryan
Brady Ernst
John Backes
Padden Guy Murphy
One Commission appointment of a licensed architect to a term ending December 31, 2023
Stephen Egnatz
One Commission appointment of a representative of the development community to a term ending
December 31, 2023
Nicole Olmstead as Vice-chair
One Commission appointment to a term ending December 31, 2023
Henry "Hap" Happel as Chair
Transportation Board:
One member to a term ending December 31, 2022
Bryce Gordon
Two members to terms ending December 31, 2023
Christine Roberts
Shannon Mahoney
Two members to terms ending December 31, 2024
Deejay Newell
Courtney Oyler
Two members to terms ending December 31, 2025
Kelly Pohl as Chair
Paul Reichert as Vice-chair
(Mayor Andrus concurred with the Mayor appointments within the motion.)
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Christopher Coburn: Motion
I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
02:42:43 Discussion
02:54:04 Vote on the Motion to the following members to the associated roles and terms as provided:
Urban Parks & Forestry Board:
Three members appointed to terms ending December 31, 2024
Alice Stanley
Anna Wearn
Thomas Cuezze
Four members appointed to terms ending December 31, 2023
Angie Kociolek as Chair
Dan Fenn as Vice-chair
Sally Rohrer
Donald Ulrich
Sustainability Board:
Three members to terms ending December 31, 2024
Emma Bode as Chair
Rebecca Kurnick as Vice-chair
Kristin Blackler
Four members to terms ending December 31, 2023
Benjamin Finnegan
Isabel Shaida
Lumay Murphy
Matt Thompson
Economic Vitality Board:
Four members to terms ending December 31, 2023
Joseph Morrison
Sara Savage
Suzanne White
Craig Ogilvie
Three members to terms ending December 31, 2024
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Katy Osterloth as Chair
Danielle Rogers as Vice-chair
John Carey
Community Development Board:
One Mayoral appointment upon designation by Gallatin County Commission to a term ending December
31, 2024
Jerry Pape
Four Mayoral appointments to terms ending December 31, 2024
Allison Bryan
Brady Ernst
John Backes
Padden Guy Murphy
One Commission appointment of a licensed architect to a term ending December 31, 2023
Stephen Egnatz
One Commission appointment of a representative of the development community to a term ending
December 31, 2023
Nicole Olmstead as Vice-chair
One Commission appointment to a term ending December 31, 2023
Henry "Hap" Happel as Chair
Transportation Board:
One member to a term ending December 31, 2022
Bryce Gordon
Two members to terms ending December 31, 2023
Christine Roberts
Shannon Mahoney
Two members to terms ending December 31, 2024
Deejay Newell
Courtney Oyler
Two members to terms ending December 31, 2025
Kelly Pohl as Chair
Paul Reichert as Vice-chair
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(Mayor Andrus concurred with the Mayor appointments within the motion.) The Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
I-Ho Pomeroy
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
K) 02:54:27 FYI / Discussion
• CM Mihelich clarified direction from the Commission to have staff bring potential amendments
related to ADUs. He noted 3D models are on display at the Stiff Professional Building and
through a partnership with CommaQ.
L) 02:56:07 Adjournment
___________________________________
Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Mike Maas
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
___________________________________
Mike Maas
City Clerk
Approved on: January 4, 2022
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