HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-2024- City Commission MinutesBozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, June 4, 2024
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THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
June 4, 2024
Present: Terry Cunningham, Joey Morrison, Jennifer Madgic, Douglas Fischer
Absent: None
Excused: None
Staff Present at the Dais: Interim City Manager (ICM) Chuck Winn, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, City
Clerk (CC) Mike Maas
A) 00:16:31 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
B) 00:17:50 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C) 00:18:31 Changes to the Agenda
D) 00:18:56 FYI
• Mayor Cunningham highlighted the memorial service that occurred yesterday for I-Ho Pomeroy.
• ICM Winn noted the Library program "Wednesday Walks."
E) 00:20:21 Commission Disclosures
F) 00:20:30 Consent
F.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval
F.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Purchase Agreement with Sutphen Corporation for
a New Ladder Truck
Bozeman Ladder Truck Purchase Agreement.pdf
F.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award to CK May Excavating Inc. for
Construction of the 2024 Street and Utility Improvements Project
Bid Tab.pdf
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AWARD.docx
BidWorksheet_8926122_Eval.pdf
F.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award and Contract Documents, Once
Received, to 4050 Development, LLC for Construction of the 2024 Evergreen Drive
Sewer Replacement Project
Notice of Award.pdf
Bid Sheet - Evergreen Drive Sanitary Sewer.pdf
Award Recommendation Letter.pdf
F.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Fiscal Year 2025 Montana State University (MSU)
Fire Service Agreement
MSU - City of Bozeman Fire Dept Agreement FY 25.pdf
F.6 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Architectural Services Agreement with SMA
Architecture and Design for Fire Egress Route Mapping
Architectural Services Agreement - SMA - Fire Egress Maps - Compiled.pdf
F.7 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Construction Agreement for the 2024 Sidewalk
Grinding Project with Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc
BidWorksheet.pdf
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.pdf
F.8 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Construction Agreement with Big West Building
Services LLC for Bozeman City Shops Complex Flat Roofing and Insulation Replacement
Construction Agreement - Big West Building Services - City Shops Roof Replacement.pdf
F.9 Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign a Professional Service Agreement with NV5
Geospatial, Inc. for Professional Geographic Information System (GIS) Services
PSA_Professional Geographic Information System (GIS) Services.pdf
F.10 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with the
Downtown Bozeman Partnership for the Administration of the Downtown Urban
Renewal District for Fiscal Year 2025
DBP-COB PSA for Management of URD District--FY2025.pdf
F.11 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with the
Downtown Bozeman Partnership for the Administration of the Downtown Business
Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2025
DBP-COB PSA for Management of BID District--FY2025.pdf
F.12 Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign the First Amendment to Professional
Services Agreement to Extend Term With No Change in Contract Amount with
TischlerBise
PSA Amendment May 2024.pdf
F.13 Ordinance 2164, Final Adoption, Rezoning Lot 1 of Minor Subdivision 235B, S23, T02S,
R05E from R-O (Residential Office) to R-4 (Residential High Density District) Containing
10.16 Acres, B-2M (Community Business District-Mixed) Containing 1.49 Acres, and PLI
(Public Lands and Institutions) containing 1.33 Acres; The Nexus Point Zone Map
Amendment, Application 23204
Ordinance - Nexus Point ZMA.pdf
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Nexus Point 2024 Zone Map Amendment Exhibit (Final).pdf
00:20:33 City Manager Introduction
ICM Winn provided the highlights of the Consent Agenda.
00:21:50 Public Comment
There were no public comments on the Consent Agenda.
00:22:35 Motion to approve Consent Items 1 through 13 as submitted.
Joey Morrison: Motion
Douglas Fischer: 2nd
00:22:45 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Items 1 through 13 as submitted. The Motion carried 4
- 0.
Approve:
Terry Cunningham
Joey Morrison
Jennifer Madgic
Douglas Fischer
Disapprove:
None
G) 00:23:00 Public Comment
Mayor Cunningham opened general public comments for items not on the agenda.
00:24:18 Cindy Smith commented in support of the Tenant's Legal Right to Counsel in the
upcoming budget.
00:27:40 Valerie Locke commented on potential eviction after the sale of the mobile home park
she lives in and their need for the right to counsel.
00:30:57 Amy Albert commented in favor of a tenant right to counsel program.
00:33:48 Anthony Smith commented on a police action upon an unhoused community member.
00:37:27 Pat Todd commented in favor of Emma Bode for the Commission vacancy appointment.
00:38:25 Marcia Kaveney commented on the Montana Main Street Program and the livability of
downtown.
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H) 00:41:30 Special Presentation
H.1 00:41:34 2025 Biennium Budget & Budget Message Special Presentation
00:45:50 Staff Presentation
Finance Director Melissa Hodnett presented an overview of the process and summary of what will be
presented in the coming weeks.
01:00:00 Comments of the Mayor
I) 01:00:49 Work Session
I.1 01:00:49 Public Safety Mill Levy and Fire Station Construction Bond Work Session
01:01:17 Staff Presentation
ICM Winn asked for direction related to a public safety mill levy and fire station construction bond with
the aim of the November 2024 election. He presented a history of public safety in Bozeman, looked
ahead to meet community needs, and presented public safety priorities.
Fire Chief Josh Waldo presented an assessment of current public safety needs, and the public safety
benefits.
Police Chief Jim Veltkamp presented an assessment of current public safety needs, and the public safety
benefits.
ICM Winn provided closing comments and presented the next steps if the Commission directs staff to
continue in pursuing these options.
01:27:59 Questions and Discussion
01:59:54 Public Comments
Mayor Cunningham opened this item for public comment.
02:00:35 Nancy Schultz commented.
02:03:13 Glenn Monahan commented in support.
02:04:41 Natsuki Nakamura commented on the staffing request of police officers, other potential
safety staffing, and separating the fire and police staffing questions.
02:05:45 Direction to Staff
02:18:11 City Manager conclusion and next steps
02:18:35 Recess
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02:27:19 Call to Order
J) Action Items
J.1 02:27:21 Appoint a New Bozeman City Commissioner
Oath of Office - TBD.docx
Legal Ad for CC Vacancy.pdf
Roger Blank.pdf
Mikiyo Aoki.pdf
Emma Bode.pdf
Jason Delmue.pdf
Lauren Dupuis.pdf
Brian Keefe.pdf
Kirsten Smith.pdf
Sarah Orr.pdf
Alison Sweeney.pdf
Emily Talago.pdf
Tom Woods.pdf
02:27:27 Clarification of Process
02:28:43 Statement of Applicants
02:29:19 Tom Woods
02:33:57 Emily Talago
02:37:28 Alison Sweeney
02:40:29 Kirsten Smith
Sarah Orr - unable to attend
Brian Keefe - unable to attend
Lauren Dupuis - unable to attend
02:44:49 Jason Delmue
02:48:01 Emma Bode
02:51:00 Roger Blank
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02:51:57 Mikiyo Aoki
02:55:24 Public Comment
Mayor Cunningham opened this item for public comments.
02:56:55 Glenn Monahan commented in support of Alison Sweeney
02:58:20 Nancy Schultz commented in support of Alison Sweeney
03:00:30 Larry Johnson commented in support of Alison Sweeney
03:01:55 Jasper Schuerr commented in support of Emma Bode
03:02:35 August Schuerr commented in support of Emma Bode.
03:04:38 Emily Gonzalez commented in support of Alison Sweeney.
03:05:15 Anna Shchemelinin commented.
03:06:35 Eva Molina commented in support of Emma Bode.
03:08:17 Corbin Housely commented in support of Alison Sweeney.
03:09:54 Mark Egge commented in support of Jason Delmue or Emma Bode.
03:11:30 Cabe Wolverton commented in support of Emma Bode.
03:13:35 Angie Kociolek commented in support of Alison Sweeney.
03:15:25 Renee Callahan commented in support of Alison Sweeney.
03:17:05 Aeryn Heidemann commented in support of Emily Talago.
03:18:40 Alice Schultz commented in support of Kirsten Smith.
03:21:25 Evan Roscoe Kelly commented in support of Emma Bode.
03:23:49 Zack Brown commented on behalf of the Gallatin County Commission in support of
Kirsten Smith.
03:26:22 Jerry Pape commented in support of Emily Talago.
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03:29:15 Clarification of Process
03:30:20 Discussion
04:04:10 Motion to appoint Emma Bode to the position of Bozeman City Commissioner with a term
ending in compliance with Section 2.06(c) of the Bozeman Charter for the term that will expire at the
beginning of the first regularly scheduled meeting in January of 2026.
Joey Morrison: Motion
Douglas Fischer: 2nd
04:04:44 Vote on the Motion to appoint Emma Bode to the position of Bozeman City Commissioner with
a term ending in compliance with Section 2.06(c) of the Bozeman Charter for the term that will expire at
the beginning of the first regularly scheduled meeting in January of 2026. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Terry Cunningham
Joey Morrison
Jennifer Madgic
Douglas Fischer
Disapprove:
None
04:05:36 Oath of Office
K) 04:06:49 FYI / Discussion
L) 04:07:20 Adjournment
___________________________________
Terry Cunningham
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Mike Maas
City Clerk
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PREPARED BY:
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Mike Maas
City Clerk
Approved on: July 9, 2024
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