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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-25 INC Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call meeting to order - 4:30 p.m. B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Approval of Minutes D.1 Approve Minutes from January 9, 2025 (Talago) E. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board F. FYI/Discussion F.1 Continuing the Conversation: Neighborhood Reactions and Reflections on the January 22 Towns Escaping the Housing Trap webinar(Talago) F.2 City Liaison Update(Kiely) F.3 Commission Liaison Update(Morrison) F.4 Neighborhood Updates(INC Reps) THE INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA INC AGENDA Thursday, February 13, 2025 This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online video conferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Video Conference: Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting. Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in- person United States Toll +1 669 900 9128 Access code: 960 8158 0066 This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Inter- Neighborhood Council. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Board cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Board shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name and place of residence in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. 1 G. Action Items G.1 Inter Neighborhood Council Resolution 2025-1, Acknowledging Kathy Powell for Exemplary Community Leadership(Talago) H. Adjournment For more information please contact Emily Kiely, ekiely@bozeman.net This board generally meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00 Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232. In order for this Board to receive all relevant public comment in time for this meeting, please submit via the Public Comment Page or by emailing comments@bozeman.net no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Public comment may be made in person at the meeting as well. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Emily Talago, INC Chair SUBJECT:Approve Minutes from January 9, 2025 MEETING DATE:February 13, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Approve minutes. STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues as others may see them. BACKGROUND:Minutes from January 9, 2025 UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:None. FISCAL EFFECTS:None. Attachments: 2025.01.09 INC Minutes.pdf Report compiled on: February 7, 2025 3 Inter Neighborhood Council Meeting Minutes, 1/9/2025 Page 1 of 4 THE INTER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES January 9, 2025 A) 00:02:15 Call meeting to order - 4:30 p.m. Cynthia Evans welcomed everyone and the group made introductions. B) 00:03:22 Disclosures No disclosures. C) 00:03:33 Changes to the Agenda No changes. D) 00:03:40 Approval of Minutes D.1 Approve Minutes from December 12, 2024 Alison Sweeney made motion to approve minutes. Mark Campanelli second. All voted in favor of the motion. Emily Talago and Cynthia Evans abstained. 2024.12.12 INC Minutes.pdf E) 00:04:45 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board No comments. F) FYI/Discussion F.1 00:04:58 Overview of the Development Review Process for Larger Projects 4 Inter Neighborhood Council Meeting Minutes, 1/9/2025 Page 2 of 4 Cynthia welcomed Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager. He presented on the general development review process, focusing on subdivision and site plan developments which are the two most common that receive public comments. He shared about the activity level of the Community Development department. He shared about planning, zoning, and subdivision categories. When working on any of these three categories, they work in the Regulatory Framework that the state has created. The statutes lay out how local government can work and have been in place for awhile. This led to the adoption of MLUPA which rewrites/replaces the statutes currently in place. He talked about the Unified Development Code and the overlapping elements that are included in it. He shared the many steps for the development process. All of the areas with the orange circle around it, require a formal hearings. He shared the checklists and guides located on the Community Development webpage: https://www.bozeman.net/services/development-center/checklists-forms-and-guides. He shared that there is a "planner of the day" who is available to answer questions. He shared about the application process at the administrative level. All applications are received electronically. He shared section 38.220.040. Staff does a "completeness" check, when it is deemed complete, it moves forward to Department Review for the technical review. He shared the benefits of moving this process to online rather than printed copies. Development Review Committee evaluates on the technical level for adequacy review. When it is adequate, it moves forward to the noticing information. He shared the departments included in the development review committee. Review authority is outlined in 38.200.010. Chris then reviewed the formal Subdivision process. He shared the criteria for the review and if it meets the requirements the decision is yes. He also shared the Site Plan process, similar to subdivisions. He shared about noticing and comments for both types. He shared the Community Development Viewer where anyone can review the planning documents and can sign up for an e-notification for new projects on notice that goes out weekly. Alison Sweeney talked about the viewer and that she uses it weekly. Emily Mason shared concern about the 200ft notification. She talked about Figgins Additions and the increased traffic with the development. She shared that is was difficult to get traffic calming in the neighborhood. She recommended that the 200ft should be expanded. Emily T followed up about zone map and zone text amendments and the different noticing. Chris shared that text amendments affect a broader range. The newspaper is only required by state law but city goes beyond. She wondered if the amendments could be a part of the Engage website. Alison asked about the noticing as in the NRO, (12.20 and 12.30), and if the neighborhoods aren't notified, the application is incomplete. She shared that she believes the NRO notification should be in the pre-applications phase, in order for the the application to be complete. Chris shared that he deferred to Takami and Emily to answer this. Alison thought that the application shouldn't move forward with if the notification hasn't happened. Mark Campanelli shared about this being in the spirit of collaboration at the early start of the application rather than reactivity. Alison talked about the intent and purpose of the NRO. She talked about front loading community input at the beginning of the 5 Inter Neighborhood Council Meeting Minutes, 1/9/2025 Page 3 of 4 process. Emily T shared about what was done in the past about the neighborhood notification certificate. She wanted to know when this stopped. Cynthia Evans asked that Emily Kiely look into why this changed in the past and if there was a reason given new tools, etc. that this notification was stopped. Mark asked about aggravating parcels. Chris shared that there is no noticing for this. He also talked about the global state of affairs and economic sustainability of the development. Chris talked about local taxation authority and funding. The City's ability to capture revenue is limited and in the control of the state. Erik Neustrap asked about public comment in light of MLUPA. Chris talked about MLUPA frontloading the public comment it the policy formation. Lorna Scribner asked about the timelines and being legally held to it. Chris said yes. Lorna also asked about updating the noticing. Chris said it has been discussed and they do because the state requires; working on expanding with e-notifications etc. Deputy Mayor also shared about restrictions with telecommunications, ex: email, tests. People have to opt-in. Dick Bakker asked about hotels and if Community Development could discourage the development. Chris shared about Economic Development's role in this; we're not allowed to say "we're full" to developers. Deputy Mayor Morrison talked about how the City cannot be in the position to tell a developer if something wouldn't pencil out, can't tell them if it's a good economic decision. Chris shared about the limits that Montana has due to some processes being private. Mark asked if the state puts a restriction on municipalities for allowing neighborhoods or citizen boards to be a review authority. Chris said that this is specifically banned. F.2 01:23:51 City Liaison Update Emily Kiely shared about engagement opportunities for the Affordable Housing Ordinance and UDC. She shared about neighborhood UDC meetings coming up in January. F.3 01:24:41 Commission Liaison Update 01:24:41 Deputy Mayor Morrison shared that the Commission had their first meeting of the year this week. The next meeting of interest will be January 28 to review the Affordable Housing Ordinance. F.4 01:24:54 Neighborhood Updates Dick - no updates Mark - no updates Cynthia - no updates Emily M shared about trouble with snow plowing. Eric shared about the CPNA winter solstice and invited everyone for next year. Chris - no updates Lorna shared that Valley Unit will have another meeting soon to organize around the Fowler project. She asked about free space. The safety center is a free space and Emily K can help. Fire Station 3 is another option. Alison shared that the Jandt neighborhood doesn't get plowed due to water lines not being buried deep enough. 6 Inter Neighborhood Council Meeting Minutes, 1/9/2025 Page 4 of 4 Emily T shared Midtown will have the UDC neighborhood meeting on January 27. Neighbors are organizing around the Gutherie project. G) 01:30:47 Adjournment 01:30:50 Cynthia shared that the next meeting with February 13. For more information please contact Emily Kiely, ekiely@bozeman.netThis board generally meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00 7 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Emily Talago, INC Chair SUBJECT:Continuing the Conversation: Neighborhood Reactions and Reflections on the January 22 Towns Escaping the Housing Trap webinar MEETING DATE:February 13, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None. STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues as others may see them. BACKGROUND:On January 22, StrongTowns founder Chuck Marohn hosted the webinar, Escaping the Housing Trap . Find the recording at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/QmJ-tSZrMYgUUvW9wevSa1f- lzPupiMevkkrBjPVhQ6UVFte-ojdIw2xFAG_9wKPfHTyrliVH-CPDEKm.adpUGV- 36y3IlM5b? canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&componentName=rec- play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2Fhjj9REl6XDd- s33kBA9GF07xJcZuu3trDxrR9EqzwHSt4BqdCZCl5hU4WE3CFlrP.8YsC3Lhmc0TQ48Sr This is to continue the conversation that was started among neighborhoods during the webinar. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: February 7, 2025 8 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Emily Kiely, Community Engagement Coordinator SUBJECT:City Liaison Update MEETING DATE:February 13, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues as others may see them. BACKGROUND:Standing item on INC agenda - City Liaison (Community Engagement Coordinator) provides an update on Neighborhood Program work and pertinent information for INC Reps and Neighborhoods. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: February 7, 2025 9 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Joey Morrison, Deputy Mayor SUBJECT:Commission Liaison Update MEETING DATE:February 13, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues as others may see them. BACKGROUND:Standing item on INC agenda - City Commissioner Liaison provides an update of pertinent information for Neighborhoods. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: February 7, 2025 10 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Inter Neighborhood Council Representatives SUBJECT:Neighborhood Updates MEETING DATE:February 13, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues as others may see them. BACKGROUND:Standing item on INC agenda - pertinent updates from INC Representatives will be shared. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: February 7, 2025 11 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Emily Talago, INC Chair SUBJECT:Inter Neighborhood Council Resolution 2025-1, Acknowledging Kathy Powell for Exemplary Community Leadership MEETING DATE:February 13, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Resolution RECOMMENDATION:Inter Neighborhood Council Resolution 2025-1, Acknowledging Kathy Powell for Exemplary Community Leadership STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:Kathy Powell has shown exemplary commitment to her neighborhood and has dedicated years of service to the Bozeman community. Members of the Inter Neighborhood Council requested a formal resolution to thank her for her service throughout the years. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:None. FISCAL EFFECTS:None. Attachments: INC Resolution 2025-01.pdf Report compiled on: February 7, 2025 12 RESOLUTION 2025-01 Acknowledging Kathy Powell for leadership INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA RESOLUTION 2025-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (INC) OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, ACKNOWLEDGING KATHY POWELL FOR EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. WHEREAS, The INC is established by the Bozeman City Charter, adopted by the Citizens of Bozeman on December 7, 2006 and effective January 1, 2008; and WHEREAS, The Bozeman City Commission formally adopted Ordinance 1728: The Neighborhood Recognition Ordinance on December 10, 2007; and WHEREAS, Sec. 2.05.1110 of the Bozeman Municipal Code states: “It is the intent of the city commission, through the recognition of neighborhood associations, to foster partnerships of open communication between the city and its neighborhoods; to enhance the environment in which citizens are afforded an opportunity to participate in local governmental decisions; to foster cooperation and consensus among diverse interests; to assist the city and neighborhood residents in developing solutions to mutual problems; and to develop in the citizens a sense of personal pride and responsibility for their neighborhood.”. WHEREAS, Kathy Powell has dedicated years of service to our community with the INC, the University Neighborhood Association, the Bozeman Climate Working Group and Engagement & Outreach Subcommittee, the League of Women Voters of the Bozeman Area, the Parking Commission and the Bozeman Plastics Ordinance. WHEREAS, Kathy Powell’s years of service constitute a steadfast dedication to fostering cooperation and consensus among diverse interests, to assisting the city and neighborhood residents in developing solutions to mutual problems, and modeling personal pride and responsibility for one's neighborhood, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the INC of Bozeman acknowledges and thanks Kathy Powell for years of service and exemplary community leadership. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Inter-Neighborhood Council of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 13th day of February 2025. ATTEST: _________________________________________ Emily Kiely, Community Engagement Coordinator City of Bozeman _____________________________________ Emily Talago, Chair Inter-Neighborhood Council of Bozeman 13