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THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
July 11, 2023
Present: Cyndy Andrus, Terry Cunningham, Jennifer Madgic, Christopher Coburn
Absent: None
Excused: I-Ho Pomeroy
Staff Present at the Dais: City Manager (CM) Jeff Mihelich, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, City Clerk
(CC) Mike Maas
A) 00:03:12 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
B) 00:03:19 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C) 00:04:01 Changes to the Agenda
D) Authorize Absence
D.1 00:04:11 Authorize the Absence of Commissioner Pomeroy
00:04:12 Motion to authorize the absence of I-Ho Pomeroy.
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Christopher Coburn: 2nd
00:04:27 Vote on the Motion to authorize the absence of I-Ho Pomeroy. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
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E) 00:04:41 FYI
• CM Mihelich provided information related to the Dept. of Revenue appraisal notices and
informed the public of a meeting noon-4 p.m. at Gallatin County Courthouse an open house; a
flyer was made available in the room. He provided an update on expanded evening hours at
Bogert Pool and Sundays.
F) 00:07:09 Commission Disclosures
• DM Cunningham disclosed his relationship with Heart of the Valley that is subject to the City
budget.
• Commissioner Coburn disclosed his relationship with Bridger Care and will recuse from any
funding vote for Bridger Care.
G) 00:08:15 Consent
G.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval
G.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Audit Services Standard Audit Contract Covering
Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025 and an Audit Engagement Letter for Fiscal Year 2023
Standard_Audit_Contract_City of Bozeman_Eide Bailly LLP.pdf
City of Bozeman 2023 Engagement Letter.pdf
G.3 Ratify the City Manager's Signature on the Fiscal Year 2024 Montana State University
(MSU) Fire Service Agreement
MSU - City of Bozeman Fire Dept Agreement FY 24.pdf
G.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with
Locality Media, dba First Due for Fire Department Records Management Services
Bozeman Fire Dept MT -Software as a Service Agreement with First Due.pdf
Exhibit A First Due Agreement for Services PSA.pdf
Exhibit B Cloud Services Questionnaire - First Due Completed.pdf
G.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement (PSA)with Center
for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) for Technical Advisory Program (TAP) Services with
Fire & Emergency Services Self-Assessment
PSA with CPSE for technical assistance with self-assessment.pdf
Bozeman, MT - CPSE SAM with Site Study Proposal - 6.7.23.pdf
Bozeman, MT - CPSE SAM w. SS - Statement of Work - 6.7.23.pdf
G.6 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Think 2
Perform
PSA - Think2Perform.pdf
G.7 Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Attached Task Order for Fiscal Year 2024
Remediation Systems Oversight at the Story Mill Landfill
BLF 2023-2024 Remediation Systems Oversight Task Order
G.8 Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Attached Task Order for Fiscal Year 2024
Groundwater and Perimeter Methane Monitoring at the Story Mill Landfill
2023-2024 Groundwater and Methane Monitoring Task Order
G.9 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a First Amendment to the Professional Services
Agreement with Design 5 Landscape Architecture to Continue Providing Design
Services for the Downtown Bozeman Alleyways Beautification Project
PSA Amendment_Alleyways Beautification Project.pdf
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G.10 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Second Amendment to the Professional Services
Agreement with Sanderson Stewart to provide Right of Way Acquisition Services on a
Term Contract Basis until July 2024
Second Amendment for ROW Acquisition_Sanderson Stewart 06 2023.docx
Second Amendment-Exhibit A.pdf
G.11 Authorize the City Manager to Sign Task Order 3, Under the Professional Services
Master Task Order Agreement with HDR Engineering Inc., Providing Engineering Services
to Update the East Gallatin River QUAL2K Water Quality Model and Report
Task Order 3 - All Combined.pdf
G.12 Authorize the City Manager to Sign Task Order 4, under the Professional Services Master
Task Order Agreement with HDR Engineering Inc., Providing Engineering Services for
MPDES Discharge Permit Renewal Assistance for the Water Reclamation Facility
Task Order No. 4- All Combined.pdf
G.13 Resolution 5434, Annexation of 0.54 Acres and Adjacent Right-of-way, the 2103 Bridger
Drive Annexation, Application 21147
2103 Bridger Drive ZMA-ANNEX-2022.07.07.pdf
21147 2103 Bridger Drive Annex Resolution 5434.pdf
G.14 Resolution 5507 to Establish Compliance with IRS Reimbursement Bond Regulations
Res. 5507 Reimbursement Resolution.docx
G.15 Ordinance 2121, Provisional Adoption of the 2103 Bridger Drive Zone Map Amendment
Initially Establishing an R-2, Residential Moderate Density District, Zone to 0.5 and the
Accompanying Adjacent Right-of way in Association with Annexation of the Same,
Resolution 5434, the 2103 Bridger Drive Annexation, Application 21147
2103 Bridger Drive ZMA-2022.07.07.pdf
21147 2103 Bridger Drive ZMA Ordinance 2121.pdf
G.16 Ordinance 2131, Final Adoption of The Short Term Rental Affirmative Obligations Text
Amendment, Application 23147
Ordinance 2131 STR Affirmative Obligations Final Adoption.pdf
G.17 Ordinance 2138, Final Adoption of the North 8th Zone Map Amendment Requesting
Amendment of the City Zoning Map to Change the Zoning on 0.4828 Acres from R-4
(High Density Residential District) to R-5 (Residential Mixed-Use High Density District),
Located on the Southwest Corner of North 8th Avenue and West Lamme Street,
Application 22366
22007974 X-ZMA-4.5.23.pdf
22366 North 8th Ordinance 2138.pdf
00:08:25 City Manager Introduction
• CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the Consent Agenda.
00:08:33 Public Comment
00:09:00 Amy Albert commented in support of Ordinance 2131.
00:11:37 Motion to approve Consent Items 1 - 17 as submitted.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
00:11:51 Discussion
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00:13:05 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Items 1 - 17 as submitted. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
H) 00:13:11 Public Comment
• Mayor Andrus opened general public comments.
00:14:01 John Meyer commented on a tax exception for people on a fixed income and a
moratorium on non-affordable housing due to water and police needs.
00:15:29 Don Kirby commented on short-term rentals.
00:18:48 Maddie Brown commented in favor of the Montana Conservation Corps grant request.
00:20:09 Corinne Selvie commented on short-term rentals.
00:21:55 Crystal Chvilicek commented in favor of the Family Promise grant request.
00:23:35 Robin Meyer commented in favor of the Family Promise grant request.
00:25:28 Elliott Brown commented in favor of the Family Promise grant request.
00:26:43 Corinne Selvie commented in opposition to Resolution 5495.
00:30:10 Chris Nixon commented on behalf of Sacagawea Audubon Society in support of the
Montana Conservation Corps grant request.
I) Mayoral Proclamation
I.1 00:32:27 Mayoral Proclamation Proclaiming Americans with Disabilities Act
Month
ADA Month.pdf
J) Special Presentation
J.1 00:35:47 Belonging in Bozeman Plan Quarterly Update
• Associate Planner Nakeisha Lyon and Community Engagement Coordinator Dani Hess presented
the quarterly update. They presented the scope and purpose of the Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (DEI) Plan, recent efforts, Community Liaison progress, historical narrative workshop,
vision statements, community chats, an updated timeline, and what is next.
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K) 00:48:45 Action Items
K.1 00:48:48 Resolution 5495 To Increase Permit Fees in the University Residential
Parking Permit District and the Bozeman High School Residential Parking Permit District
Resolution 5495 MSU and BHS Residential Permit Fees.docx
CC Memo--Permit Rates for RPPD and BHS Permit Districts FY24.doc
RPPD and BHS FY23 Budget.pdf
00:49:12 Staff Presentation
• Parking Program Manager, Mike Veselik, presented the district locations and history, recent
history of the districts, the current budget, what has happened so far, and staff
recommendation.
00:58:25 Questions of Staff
01:06:50 Public Comment
01:07:09 Sam Mitchell commented on parking operations and Resolution 5495.
01:09:38 Richard Sherron commented in opposition to Resolution 5495.
01:12:54 Beth Antonopulos commented on a revenue neutral program.
01:16:14 Ed Stafman, Representative of House District 62, commented on enforcement in the
district and opposition to Resolution 5495.
01:19:27 Clarification of Staff
01:22:30 Motion to approve I move to approve Resolution 5495 to Increase Permit Fees in the University
Residential Parking Permit District and the Bozeman High School Residential Parking Permit District.
Jennifer Madgic: Motion
Terry Cunningham: 2nd
01:22:51 Discussion
01:33:25 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to approve Resolution 5495 to Increase Permit Fees in the
University Residential Parking Permit District and the Bozeman High School Residential Parking Permit
District. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
01:33:44 Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess.
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01:42:21 Mayor Andrus called the meeting back into order.
K.2 01:42:30 Resolution 5486 Adopting Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Budget
Resolution 5486 Adopting Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Budget.docx
01:42:49 Staff Presentation*
• Finance Director, Melissa Hodnett, presented the budget calendar, a quick financial summary,
the FY24 budget highlights, the total outside entity funding requests, and the household impact.
CM Mihelich completed the presentation.
01:47:02 Questions of Staff
01:47:27 Public Comment
01:47:33 Sunshine Ross commented on the partnership between the City and HRDC Streamline
and support for their grant request.
01:49:45 Brian Guyer commented in support of HRDC's Homeless Services grant request.
01:51:40 Clarification of Staff
01:54:43 Motion to approve I move to approve Resolution 5486 adopting the City's Fiscal Year 2024
Budget
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Christopher Coburn: 2nd
01:54:56 Discussion
01:55:10 Motion to amend the budget to add an additional $50,000 for a Feasibility Study for a
perimeter loop trail.
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Christopher Coburn: 2nd
01:55:48 Discussion on the Amendment
01:59:26 Vote on the Motion to amend the budget to add an additional $50,000 for a Feasibility Study for
a perimeter loop trail. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
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01:59:45 Motion to amend the budget to add additional $50,000 for the mobile crisis response service
Christopher Coburn: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd 02:00:10 Discussion on the Amendment
02:02:00 Vote on the Motion to amend the budget to add additional $50,000 for the mobile crisis response
service The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:04:55 Motion to amend add $8,000 to purchase a program to analyze the economic impact of arts
and culture
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Christopher Coburn: 2nd
02:05:11 Discussion on the Amendment
02:06:07 Vote on the Motion to amend add $8,000 to purchase a program to analyze the economic impact
of arts and culture The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:06:17 Motion to amend add an additional $15,000 from the Tree Maintenance District for the Branch
Out Bozeman program.
Terry Cunningham: Motion
Christopher Coburn: 2nd
02:06:32 Discussion on the Amendment
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02:08:47 Vote on the Motion to amend add an additional $15,000 from the Tree Maintenance District for
the Branch Out Bozeman program. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:08:56 Motion to amend the budget to increase the Historic Preservation budget within the
Community Development/Planning fund to $50,000.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
02:09:20 Discussion on the Amendment
02:15:13 Vote on the Motion to amend the budget to increase the Historic Preservation budget within the
Community Development/Planning fund to $50,000. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:15:31 Motion to amend create a line item of $10,000 in the City Manager budget for advisory boards.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
02:15:56 Discussion on the Amendment
02:19:26 Vote on the Motion to amend create a line item of $10,000 in the City Manager budget for
advisory boards. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
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Disapprove:
None
02:20:07 Discussion on the Social Services Grants
02:21:20 Motion to amend the budget by reducing the amount awarded to Big Sky Youth Empowerment
from $25,000 to $15,000
Christopher Coburn: Motion
Terry Cunningham: 2nd
02:21:48 Discussion on the Amendment
02:27:00 Vote on the Motion to amend the budget by reducing the amount awarded to Big Sky Youth
Empowerment from $25,000 to $15,000 The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:27:21 Motion to amend to increase funding for Montana Immigrant Justice Alliance by $10,000.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
02:27:50 Discussion
02:29:22 Vote on the Motion to amend to increase funding for Montana Immigrant Justice Alliance by
$10,000. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:29:46 Motion to amend the budget to reduce the World Language Institute funding request by
$10,000.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
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Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
02:30:12 Discussion on the Amendment
02:31:22 Vote on the Motion to amend the budget to reduce the World Language Institute funding request
by $10,000. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:31:33 Motion to amend add a grantee, the Compassion Project, for $10,000
Christopher Coburn: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
02:31:58 Discussion
02:33:59 Vote on the Motion to amend add a grantee, the Compassion Project, for $10,000 The Motion
carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:34:19 Motion to amend reduce the funding for Suffer Out Loud by $15,000.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd 02:34:37 Discussion on the Amendment
02:36:58 Vote on the Motion to amend reduce the funding for Suffer Out Loud by $15,000. The Motion
carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
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Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:37:10 Motion to amend to add Roots Family Collective at $15,000 funding.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
Terry Cunningham: 2nd
02:37:35 Discussion on the Amendment
02:41:43 Vote on the Motion to amend to add Roots Family Collective at $15,000 funding. The Motion
carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:42:02 Motion to amend to reduce the funding for One Valley Community Foundation by $10,000.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
02:42:20 Discussion on the Amendment
02:44:43 Vote on the Motion to amend to reduce the funding for One Valley Community Foundation by
$10,000. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
02:44:54 Motion to amend to add Montana Conservation Corps at a $10,000 funding amount for Kirk
Hill.
Christopher Coburn: Motion
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Jennifer Madgic: 2nd
02:45:15 Discussion on the Amendment
02:50:10 Vote on the Motion to amend to add Montana Conservation Corps at a $10,000 funding amount
for Kirk Hill. The Motion carried 3 - 1.
Approve:
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
Cyndy Andrus
02:50:21 Clarification of City Attorney
02:51:51 Discussion on Family Promise funding request.
02:56:30 Discussion on Amendments Impact
02:57:41 Discussion on the Main Motion
03:16:08 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to approve Resolution 5486 adopting the City's Fiscal Year
2024 Budget The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Cyndy Andrus
Terry Cunningham
Jennifer Madgic
Christopher Coburn
Disapprove:
None
L) 03:16:22 FYI / Discussion
• DM Cunningham responded to public comments.
• Mayor Andrus responded to public comments.
M) 03:18:25 Adjournment
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___________________________________
Terry Cunningham
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Mike Maas
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Alex Newby
Deputy City Clerk
Approved on: April 2, 2024
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