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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-25 Study Commission Meeting MinutesBozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2025 Page 1 of 4 THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES September 4, 2025 Present: Carson Taylor, Becky Franks, Barb Cestero, Deanna Campbell, Mike Maas Absent: None Excused: Jan Strout A) 00:01:40 Call to Order with Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence - 4:00 PM, Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse B) 00:03:17 Changes to the Agenda 00:03:35 Motion to approve Jan Strout's absence. Barb Cestero: Motion Becky Franks: 2nd 00:03:45 Vote on the Motion to approve Jan Strout's absence. The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Carson Taylor Becky Franks Barb Cestero Deanna Campbell Disapprove: None C) 00:03:58 Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission D) 00:05:42 Consent Agenda Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2025 Page 2 of 4 D.1 Due to Software Updates from Granicus, no minutes for August 20 were able to be generated. E) 00:05:48 Correspondence or Study Commission Update Carson noted the issues with software related to the agenda being published at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. 00:07:27 Deanna Campbell summarized the meeting with Gallatin County Study Commission. Carson noted that Don Seifert and Steve White have been appointed as liaison from the Gallatin County Study Commission. 00:11:15 Mike asked if the idea of consolidated governments was discussed at the joint meeting with the County Study Commission and described the attached web analytics document. E.1 Outreach Reports Local_Government_Study_Snapshot_(GA4).pdf F) 00:12:56 Unfinished Business F.1 00:12:58 Appointment of Bozeman Study Commissioner(s) to Act as a Liaison with Gallatin County Study Commission 00:13:07 Discussion on Appointment Role and Expectations of Liaison Roles Becky declined Deanna and Carson volunteered; Barb noted potential conflicts 00:15:15 Motion to appoint Deanna Campbell and Carson Taylor to act as Liaison(s) with Gallatin County Study Commission. Becky Franks: Motion Barb Cestero: 2nd 00:15:23 Discussion 00:15:44 Public Comment 00:16:13 Vote on the Motion to appoint Deanna Campbell and Carson Taylor to act as Liaison(s) with Gallatin County Study Commission. The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Carson Taylor Becky Franks Barb Cestero Deanna Campbell Disapprove: None Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2025 Page 3 of 4 F.2 00:16:27 Charters of Montana Summary Report G) 00:17:41 New Business G.1 00:17:44 Presentation and Discussion on the Governance and Leadership Structure for the City of Bozeman City Manager, Chuck Winn, presented a summary of the issue of Strong v Weak Mayor form and the role of the Charter. He presented his experience at the City, the advantages of a City Manager through professional management and expertise, reduced political influence in daily operations, flexibility and responsiveness, and focus on long-term planning over short-term politics. 00:35:49 Deputy Mayor, Joey Morrison, highlighted the agreements with City Manager Winn's presentation, and expanded on his thoughts. 00:39:58 Questions Themes of questions: Connection to community Mayor and Deputy Mayor balance Direct election of Mayor vs most votes Interference of administration provision Financial Management and Essential Services Full-time job requirements of Mayor/Commission Challenges or downside to City Manager form Specific "pinch points" within the Charter follow-up Potential election of City Attorney and Police Chief Public accountability for full-time Mayor and Commissioners 01:31:39 Public Comment 01:31:46 Marcia Kaveney commented. 01:36:37 Recess 01:43:27 Call to Order G.2 01:43:29 Discussion on Report from Working Ventures and Input on Community Survey Bozeman Study Commission - Public Survey Distribution Plan Graphics.pdf Stan Odenthal and Ana Lopez Shalla from Working Ventures presented Project Timeline 01:52:30 Questions and Discussion on Timeline 02:08:01 Presentation Continued: Public Survey Distribution Strategy 02:11:06 Questions and Discussion on Distribution Strategy 02:13:30 Presentation Continued: Public Survey Platform Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2025 Page 4 of 4 02:15:04 Questions and Discussion on Platform 02:15:09 Presentation Continued: Public Survey Welcome Note 02:18:05 Questions and Discussion on Survey Welcome Note 02:20:31 Presentation Continued: Survey Questions 1 - 6 02:22:54 Questions and Discussion on Survey Questions 1 - 6 02:32:01 Presentation Continued: Survey Questions 7 - 10 02:34:38 Questions and Discussion on Survey Questions 7 - 10 02:37:51 Presentation Continued: Survey Questions 11 - 16 02:42:45 Questions and Discussion on Survey Questions 11 - 16 03:02:10 Presentation Continued: Survey Questions 17 - 20 03:04:11 Questions and Discussion on Survey Questions 17 - 20 03:08:04 Presentation Continued: Survey Questions 21-22 and thank you 03:09:15 Questions and Discussion on Survey Questions 21-22 and thank you 03:16:13 Next Steps 03:17:40 Public Comment H) Future Agenda Items H.1 Potential Meeting topics H.2 03:17:59 Study Plan of Action Discussion for Implementation for September 17 Meeting I) 03:42:43 Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission J) Announcements K) 03:42:50 Adjournment