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Home My WebLink About07-16-2024- City Commission MinutesBozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, July 16, 2024 Page 1 of 6 THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES July 16, 2024 Present: Terry Cunningham, Joey Morrison, Jennifer Madgic, Douglas Fischer, Emma Bode Absent: None Excused: None Staff at the Dias: Interim City Manager (ICM) Chuck Winn, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Alex Newby A) 00:23:55 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse B) 00:25:43 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence C) 00:26:33 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:26:45 Public Service Announcements D.1 DCC Newby announced: The Local Government Center from MSU Extension is Providing Resources to Local Government Review Studies E) 00:27:45 FYI ICM Winn shared the Municipal Water Supply Report and details about the Full Median Closure on Flanders Mill and Oak Pilot Project F) 00:29:44 Commission Disclosures There were no Commission Disclosures. G) 00:29:52 Consent G.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval G.2 Approve the Jarrett Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Findings of Fact and Order; Application 23072 23072 Jarrett PP FOF CC D Staff Report 07 10 24.pdf 002 Pre-Plat SHEET 2 PRELIMINARY PLAT.pdf G.3 Approve the Ferguson Farms II Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Modification; Application 23295 Docusign Envelope ID: 1E45AD59-EA7D-45A0-A730-7360260656A2 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, July 16, 2024 Page 2 of 6 23295 FF II PP MOD CC staff rpt.pdf 010 - Appendix A.8 Green Plan.pdf G.4 Approve the Nexus Point Major Subdivision Final Plat; Application 23126 22126 NexusPoint FP CC memo.pdf 031 Final Plat Lot Layout.pdf City Atty certificate.pdf G.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Agreement for the Distribution of Metropolitan Planning (PL) Funds Agreement for the Distribution of Metropolitan Planning (PL) Funds with Montana Department of Transportation for Planning Activities of the Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization.pdf G.6 Authorize the Mayor to Sign an Amendment One for the Montana State Historic Preservation Office Certified Local Government Program Grant Complete_with_Docusign_MT-24-012_SHPO_CLG_Co.pdf 00:30:09 City Manager Introduction ICM Winn gave the Consent Highlights 00:31:06 Public Comment on Consent 00:31:15 HRDC Transportation Director Sunshine Ross commented in support of the MPO and Public Transportation. 00:33:43 Motion to approve Consent Items 1-6. Jennifer Madgic: Motion Terry Cunningham: 2nd 00:33:58 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Items 1-6. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: None H) 00:34:21 Public Comment 00:35:14 Maggie Harrison commented on in opposition to the Fowler Avenue Connection. 00:37:20 Patty Dickerson commented in opposition to the Fowler Avenue Connection. 00:40:27 Carla Jazinski commented in opposition to the Fowler Avenue Connection. 00:42:41 John Kaiser commented in opposition to projects that have fewer parking spaces than bedrooms. Docusign Envelope ID: 1E45AD59-EA7D-45A0-A730-7360260656A2 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, July 16, 2024 Page 3 of 6 00:45:34 Alison Sweeney commented in favor of limiting parcel assembly. 00:46:45 Natsuki Nakamura commented in opposition to undignified housing. I) 00:49:38 Special Presentation I.1 Bozeman Landmark Program, application 22388 00:49:52 ICM Winn introduced the Staff 00:50:28 Staff Presentation Historic Preservation Officer (HPO) Sarah Rosenberg presented the Historic Preservation Policy & Landmark Program, Historic Preservation Program Context, Why are we undertaking this project? Project Consultant Team, Project Scope, Community Engagement, Community Survey, Conclusion. J) 01:04:51 Action Items J.1 Annexation and Zone Map Amendment Requesting Annexation and the Establishment of an Initial Zoning Designation of REMU on 2.705 Acres, the 2320 West Babcock Annexation; the Property is Addressed at 2320 West Babcock, Application 24106 24106 2320 W Babcock_Annex_ZMA CC SR.pdf 01:04:58 ICM Winn Introduced the Action Item 01:05:20 Staff Presentation City Planner (CP) Tom Rogers presented the 2320 West Babcock Zone Map Amendment; No. 24106, Current Existing Zoning, Resolution 5076 Annexation Goals & Policies, Section 76-2-304, Montana Code Annotated Zoning Criteria of Evaluation, Public Notice, Public Comment, Recommendation. 01:16:58 Questions of Staff 01:27:51 Applicant Presentation Ethan Cote presented the 2320 West Babcock Annexation and ZMA, Relation to City Planning Area, Neighborhood Overview, Access to City Services, Land Use, Urban Neighborhood Designation, Residential Emphasis Mixed-Use (REMU), Adjacent Zoning, Spot Zoning, REMU Zoned Properties Under the 5-Acre Minimum Recommendation, Growth Policy Goals, Public Comments, Conclusion. 01:39:30 Question of the Applicant 01:40:20 Public Comment 01:40:30 Marcia Kaveney commented in support of maximum setbacks from the waterway on this project. 01:42:07 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 24106 and move to approve the 2320 West Babcock Zone Map Annexation, subject to the terms of annexation and direct the staff to prepare an annexation agreement. Docusign Envelope ID: 1E45AD59-EA7D-45A0-A730-7360260656A2 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, July 16, 2024 Page 4 of 6 Joey Morrison: Motion Emma Bode: 2nd Discussion 01:45:10 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 24106 and move to approve the 2320 West Babcock Zone Map Annexation, subject to the terms of annexation and direct the staff to prepare an annexation agreement. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: None 01:45:26 Motion to approve Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, recommendation of the zoning commission and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 24106 and move to approve the 2320 West Babcock Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies of approval necessary to complete adoption of an implementing ordinance. Joey Morrison: Motion Emma Bode: 2nd Discussion 01:53:14 Vote on the Motion to approve Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, recommendation of the zoning commission and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 24106 and move to approve the 2320 West Babcock Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies of approval necessary to complete adoption of an implementing ordinance. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: None Docusign Envelope ID: 1E45AD59-EA7D-45A0-A730-7360260656A2 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, July 16, 2024 Page 5 of 6 01:53:36 Mayor Cunningham called the meeting into recess 02:00:23 Mayor Cunningham called the meeting into session. K) 02:00:29 Work Session K.1 Fowler Avenue Connection 30% Design Review ICM Winn introduced the Work Session 02:00:31 Staff Presentation Director of Transportation and Engineering (DTE) Nick Ross presented the Fowler Avenue Huffine Lane to Oak Street 30% Design Review, Project Background, Project Timeline, Community Engagement, What We Heard, What We Changed, Pre-Design Environmental Investigation, Continuing Environmental Investigation, Conditions for Design Phase, Pre-Design Outcomes, 30% Design Review, Oak to Durston, Durston to Babcock, Babcock to Huffine, Cost Estimate and Funding, Thoughts & Themes, Policy Discussion, Connection of Local Streets, Continuous Shared Use Path, Allocation of Space (Oak to Durston), Conclusion. 02:41:38 Questions of Staff 03:55:55 Public Comment 03:56:27 Anne Geronimo commented in opposition to the Fowler Avenue Connection Project. 03:59:12 Zerah Osman commented on multiple design aspects of the Fowler Connection Plan. 04:03:50 Marcia Kaveney commented on tree loss in recent Bozeman development. 04:07:05 Daniel Carty commented on the protection of existing trees. 04:09:40 Allison Sweeney commented on many design points in the Fowler Connection project. 04:12:17 Adrienne Wallace commented in hopeful support of the city's Sustainability plan. Mayor Cunningham extended the meeting to 10:15. 04:14:47 Adam Johns from Gallatin Valley Land Trust commented on the Mainstreet to Mountains Trails system and in support of the Fowler Connection project. 04:17:05 Kathy Kostakis commented on safe walkable, bike-able cities. 04:20:07 Natsuki Nakamura commented on several aspects of the Fowler Connection design. 04:21:50 Kevin Thane asked the Commission to look at this project through the lens of affordable housing. 04:24:45 Commission Discussion/Direction Docusign Envelope ID: 1E45AD59-EA7D-45A0-A730-7360260656A2 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, July 16, 2024 Page 6 of 6 Mayor Cunningham extended the meeting to 10:30 Mayor Cunningham extended the meeting to 10:40. Mayor Cunningham extended the meeting to 10:50. Mayor Cunningham extended the meeting to 11:00. L) 05:16:22 FYI / Discussion M) 05:16:24 Adjournment ___________________________________ Terry Cunningham Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Mike Maas City Clerk PREPARED BY: ___________________________________ Alex Newby Deputy City Clerk Approved on: August 6, 2024 Docusign Envelope ID: 1E45AD59-EA7D-45A0-A730-7360260656A2