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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-2025- City Commission MinutesBozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 1 of 13 THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES December 16, 2025 How to Participate: Present: Terry Cunningham, Joey Morrison, Jennifer Madgic, Douglas Fischer, Emma Bode Absent: None Excused: None Staff at the Dias: City Manager (CM) Chuck Winn, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, Director of Community Development (DCC) Erin George, Community Development Manager (CDD) Chris Saunders, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Alex Newby A) 00:03:10 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse B) 00:04:59 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence or Mindfulness C) 00:05:44 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:05:53 FYI DM Morrison provided an update on the final Coffee with a Commissioner Friday, December 19th from 9 to 11 am at the Fork and Spoon at 206 E. Griffin Dr. with DM Morrison and Commissioner Bode. Mayor Cunningham announced that last night, Monday, December 15th there was a gathering at the Belgrade Public Library to celebrate the retirement of Russ Nelson, Mayor of Belgrade for 22 years. Mayor Cunningham shared that there is a football game between Montana State University and the University of Montana this Saturday, December 20th. Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis and I have placed a wager. The mayor of the losing team will have to wear the opposing teams cap for at least five minutes at the next Commission Meeting. CM Winn announced our partners at the Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization are developing goals and priorities for the long range Transportation Plan. Members include the Cities of Bozeman and Belgrade, Gallatin County, Streamline, and Montana Department of Transportation and Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 2 of 13 the Federal Highway Administration. They will meet virtually on Thursday, December 18th at 6 pm. You can visit gvmpo.org to rsvp and receive a meeting link. E) 00:10:40 Commission Disclosures Commissioner Bode announced regarding the second reading of the UDC, that she is in a relationship with Anja Lincke the Housing Campaign Manager for Forward Montana. F) 00:11:15 Consent F.1 Formal Cancellation of the December 23, 2025 Regular City Commission Meeting F.2 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval F.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Second Addendum to a Memorandum of Understanding with Bozeman School District 7 for the Development and Use of Additional Facilities at the Bozeman Sports Park Memorandum of Understanding - Bozeman Sports Park School District Project - Amendment 2.pdf F.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Notice of Award for Construction of Bozeman Sports Park Phase 2 (PTD29), to Williams Civil Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $1,723,664.50, and Final Contract Documents Once Received NOTICE_OF_AWARD BZN Sports Park Phase 2.pdf 04_ADD_1_BID FORM 12.04.2025 (1).pdf Recommendation of Award_2025-12-10.pdf Drawings-Notice_of_Award-Bozeman_Sports_Park_School_District_Project.pdf F.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Field 13 Contract with Field Turf USA, Incorporated BSD7-Field_Field-Turf-Contract.pdf BSD7-Field_Field-Turf-Contract Field-13-Proposal.pdf Bozeman-Sports-Park-Field-13_PRESENTATION-R1-00036660.pdf F.6 Submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 1, July 7, 2024 - September 30, 2025. CDBG CAPR Public Notice - Public Comment 11-15 to 12-1 2025 FINAL.pdf CAPER Draft FINAL 11-14-25.pdf F.7 Authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with the State of Montana Department of Health and Human Services for voluntary intergovernmental transfers related to providing ambulance transports for Medicaid. Bozeman Fire Medicaid IGT Contract.pdf F.8 Authorize the City Manager to sign an Amendment 1 to the PSA with The Nest Collective, LLC for the Sustainable Management Program Education and Outreach RFP for Bozeman Sustainable Organics Management Program Education and Outreach Nest Submittal.pdf PSA Amendment Organics Nest.docx F.9 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment 1 to the PSA with The Nest Collective, LLC for Public Relations Services Signed PSA with Nest Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 3 of 13 PSA Amendment PW PR Nest.docx F.10 Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment 10 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Field Survey Term Contract with Sanbell, to Facilitate design of a Food Truck and RV Dump Site at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Field Survey PSA Amendment No 10.docx Amendment 10-120225.pdf Professional Services Agreement - Sanderson Stewart - Capital Improvements Project Field Study.pdf F.11 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Task Order 12 with Sanbell Rocky Mountain for Bidding Services, Construction Management, and Inspection of Four Urban Renewal Lighting Projects Task Order 012_Construction Administration Bidding_112625.pdf F.12 Resolution Authorizing the City Attorney to Appoint Outside Counsel to Prosecute Misdemeanor Offenses Upon a Conflict Standing Authority to Appoint Counsel 12 5 25 gs.docx F.13 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, Accepting the Real Property Currently Known as Gardner Park. 01_Gardner Park Resolution.docx 02_Exhibit A_Gardner Park_Plat.pdf 03_Exhibit B_deeds.pdf 04_Gardner Park_Ped_Inspection.pdf 05_Gardner Park_County Documents.pdf F.14 Final Adoption of an Ordinance Creating a Tenant Right to Civil Counsel and a Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program. Final ORDINANCE Adopting TRC and Mediation Programs.pdf 00:11:25 CM Winn shared the Consent Highlights. 00:12:48 Public Comment on Consent There was no Public Comment on Consent. 00:13:25 Motion to adopt: I move to adopt Consent Items F.1 through F.14 as submitted. Emma Bode: Motion Jennifer Madgic: 2nd 00:13:32 Vote on the Motion to adopt: I move to adopt Consent Items F.1 through F.14 as submitted. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: None Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 4 of 13 G) 00:13:48 Public Comment on Non-agenda Items Falling Within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Commission 00:14:18 Mary Bateson thanked Mayor Cunningham for his service. 00:15:04 Alison Sweeney commented on recommended charter language for the neighborhoods program. 00:16:10 Mark Campanelli commented on having student representatives on boards. 00:18:08 Natsuki Nakamura commented on the Fowler Consensus Process. 00:20:06 Terri Quatraro commented on plastics and the Sustainability Board. 00:22:37 Angie Kociolek thanked Mayor Cunningham for his service, specifically regarding wetlands and watercourses in Bozeman. H) Special Presentation H.1 00:24:11 Bozeman Climate Plan 2025 Impact Report CM Winn Introduced the Bozeman Climate Plan 2025 Impact Report Special Presentation 00:24:30 Sustainability Program Manager (SPM) Natalie Myer Presented the Bozeman Climate Plan 2025 Impact Report, Climate Plan Orientation, Climate Plan Goals, 2024 Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, 2025 Year in Review, Efficiency at Work, Power Change, Sunlight to Savings: City of Bozeman Solar Production, City of Bozeman Solar PV Permits, Charging Forward, Moving Together, Curbside Organics Collection, Water Smart Bozeman, When it Rains, There's Stormwater, Unified Development Code. H.2 00:38:00 Commission Special Presentation Commissioner Madgic presented the Thankful For Awards. An award from the Bozeman City Commission to recognize people making Bozeman better. Awardees: Jim Madden, Lilly McLane, Katherine Berry, Ben Bailey, Henry "Hap" Happel, and Steve Noble. I) 00:55:43 Action Items I.1 00:55:50 Ordinance 2151 Final Adoption, Repeal and Replacement of all of Chapter 38, Unified Development Code Including Text and Zoning Map to Comply with the Montana Land Use Planning Act and Implement the Bozeman Community Plan, Application 21381 Ordinance 2151.docx BozemanUDC_Text_Adoption Draft_December 2025_v1.pdf Zoning Map 12-4-2025 (18x18).pdf City Commission Directed Revisions at Provisional Adoption 12-02-2025.pdf 21381 Staff Report UDC Replacement 2025 - City Commission hearing.pdf 21381 UDC Repeal and Replacment CDB and CC Legal Newspaper Notice.pdf Group Engagement Log -11-20-2025.pdf Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 5 of 13 BOZ UDC_Zoning District Conversion Guide_10.17.2025.pdf MLUPA Code Compliance Summary 10-27-2025.pdf 00:55:48 CM Winn introduced Action Item I.1 00:56:15 Community Development Manager (CDM) Chris Saunders presented the Final Adoption of Ordinance 2151, Repeal and Replacement of Chapter 38 of the Unified Develpment Code, Commission Revisions of Dec. 2nd, Development Code on Engage Bozeman website, What Comes After Adoption. 01:00:52 Questions of Staff Amended Public Comment: 01:27:56 Public Comment on Action Item I.1 01:28:19 Mylie Makenna commented in favor of adding 90 feet in B3. 01:30:30 Alison Sweeney commented in opposition to increasing the B-3 height in the UDC citing the affordable housing ordinance. 01:33:56 David Loseff commented in opposition to increasing the B-3 height in the UDC. 01:37:16 Duncan Frazier commented in favor of adding 90 feet in the B-3 zone. 01:40:25 Mary Bateson commented in opposition to increasing the B-3 height in the UDC. 01:43:08 John Amsden commented in opposition to increasing the B-3 height in the UDC. 01:45:21 Matt Paine commented in favor of increasing the height in the B-3 zone in the UDC. 01:48:11 Dan Carty commented in opposition to adding height in the B-3 zone, and cited the affordable housing ordinance. 01:50:03 Marcia Kaveney commented in opposition to adding height in the B-3 zone. 01:51:52 Mark Campanelli commented by sharing reflections on the comment process. 01:52:57 Katie Adams commented in favor of increasing height in the B-3 zone. 01:54:13 Emily Talago commented on the UDC height issue. 01:56:00 Chris Nauman commented in favor of increasing height in the B-3 zone. 01:59:13 Samantha Fish commented on in favor of increasing height in the B-3 zone. 02:02:00 Beth McFawn commented in opposition to a height increase in the B-3 zone. 02:03:21 Rob Pertzborn commented in favor of the height increase in the B-3 zone. 02:05:42 Jason Martel commented in favor of 90 feet in the B-3 zone. Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 6 of 13 02:06:31 Jane Mangold commented in opposition to increasing the height in the B-3 zone. 02:07:53 Natsuki Nakamura commented in opposition to a height increase in B-3 and mentioned the affordable housing ordinance. 02:09:23 Jim Webster commented in opposition to increasing height in the B-3 zone referencing the affordable housing clause. 02:12:46 Greg Garrigues commented in opposition of increasing height in the B-3 zone. 02:15:19 Staff Clarification 02:18:18 Mayor Cunningham called the Commission into recess. 02:28:13 Mayor Cunningham called the Commission back into session. 02:28:47 Motion to approve: I move that the Commission approve final adoption of Ordinance 2151. Jennifer Madgic: Motion Joey Morrison: 2nd 02:29:19 Motion to amend: I would like to move to return B-3 text to the ninety-foot height limit as reflected in the December 2nd draft presented to the Commission. Douglas Fischer: Motion Emma Bode: 2nd 02:29:34 Discussion of Amendment 02:50:47 Vote on the Motion to amend: I would like to move to return B-3 text to the ninety-foot height limit as reflected in the December 2nd draft presented to the Commission. The Motion carried 4 - 1. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: Jennifer Madgic 02:51:14 Discussion of Main Motion Amended Notes: • 02:31:28 Commissioner Fischer indicated desire for a more robust public discussion, to include advisory boards on the B-3 zone height question. Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 7 of 13 • 02:37:14 Commissioner Madgic indicated a desire for another level of discussion and input from the community and a work session with the public about the B-3 height issue. 03:03:13 Vote on the Motion to approve: I move that the Commission approve final adoption of Ordinance 2151. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: None I.2 03:03:29 Annexation and Zone Map Amendment Requesting Annexation and the Establishment of an Initial Zoning Designation of R-3 on 17.92 Acres, the L Street Annexation, Application 25360 25360 L Street Annex_ZMA CC.pdf 03:03:35 CM Winn introduced Action Item I.2 03:04:07 Senior Planner Tom Rogers presented the L Street Annexation and Zone Map Amendment, Map imagery, Idaho Pole Site, Street Views, Resolution 2025-07 Annexation Policies, Supplementary Explanation, Conclusion. 03:20:30 Questions of Staff Applicant Presentation 03:36:11 Chris Nauman of Sanbell presented the Applicant Presentation, Project Information, Controlled Groundwater Area and Testing History, Development and Natural Resource Protection, Potential for Affordable and Workforce Housing, Support for Annexation and ZMA Approval. 03:46:37 Questions of Applicant Further Brief Applicant Statement 03:47:14 Nolan Campbell, Real Estate Broker representing Idaho Pole Company made a brief statement for the Applicant. 03:48:12 Public Comment on Action Item I.2 03:48:24 Mark Campanelli commented in opposition to R3 zoning being applied to this parcel. 03:51:47 Marcia Kaveney, commented in opposition to R3 zoning. 03:53:22 Staff Clarification Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 8 of 13 03:53:40 Questions of Staff 03:57:04 Mayor Cunningham extended the meeting to 10:30. 04:00:36 Motion to adopt: 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 25360, and move to approve the L Street annexation subject to the terms of annexation and direct staff to prepare an annexation agreement. Joey Morrison: Motion Douglas Fischer: 2nd 04:00:57 Discussion 04:02:14 Vote on the Motion to adopt: 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 25360, and move to approve the L Street annexation subject to the terms of annexation and direct staff to prepare an annexation agreement. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: None 04:02:28 Motion to adopt: 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 25360, and move to approve the L Street zone map amendment with contingencies of approval necessary to complete adoption of an implementing ordinance. Joey Morrison: Motion Douglas Fischer: 2nd 04:02:53 Discussion 04:11:13 Vote on the Motion to adopt: 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 25360, and move to approve the L Street zone map amendment with contingencies of approval necessary to complete adoption of an implementing ordinance. The Motion carried 4 - 1. Approve: Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 9 of 13 Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: Jennifer Madgic J) Appointments J.1 04:11:43 Appointments to the Urban Parks and Forestry Board Urban Parks and Forestry for Agenda.pdf 04:11:54 Motion to appoint: I move to appoint Paige Lisowski, Sally Schrank, Matthew Kortan, and Teri Lumsden to the Urban Parks and Forestry Board to a term ending December 31, 2027. AND I move to appoint Teri Lumsden as the Chair and Brandt Berube as the Vice-chair. Joey Morrison: Motion Douglas Fischer: 2nd 04:12:20 Public Comment 04:12:30 Natsuki Nakamura commented in favor of Matthew Kortan 04:13:31 Vote on the Motion to appoint: I move to appoint Paige Lisowski, Sally Schrank, Matthew Kortan, and Teri Lumsden to the Urban Parks and Forestry Board to a term ending December 31, 2027. AND I move to appoint Teri Lumsden as the Chair and Brandt Berube as the Vice-chair. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: None J.2 04:13:50 Appointments to the Sustainability Board Sustainability for Agenda.pdf 04:13:57 Public Comment There was no public comment. Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 10 of 13 04:14:21 Motion to appoint: I move to appoint the following members to the Sustainability Board to terms ending December 31, 2027, Kendra Kallevig, Erin Jackson, Brooke Lahneman, and Kristin Blackler and I move to appoint Nicholas Fitzmaurice to the Sustainability Board to a term ending December 31, 2026. Finally, I move to appoint Brooke Lahneman as Chair and Erin Jackson as Vice-chair of the Sustainability Board. Emma Bode: Motion Jennifer Madgic: 2nd 04:14:54 Vote on the Motion to appoint: I move to appoint the following members to the Sustainability Board to terms ending December 31, 2027, Kendra Kallevig, Erin Jackson, Brooke Lahneman, and Kristin Blackler and I move to appoint Nicholas Fitzmaurice to the Sustainability Board to a term ending December 31, 2026. Finally, I move to appoint Brooke Lahneman as Chair and Erin Jackson as Vice-chair of the Sustainability Board. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: None J.3 04:15:11 Appointments to the Economic Vitality Board Economic Vitality Board for Agenda.pdf 04:15:13 Public Comment 04:15:23 Alison Sweeney commented in favor of Natsuki Nakamura. 04:15:53 Daniel Carty commented in favor of Natsuki Nakamura. 04:16:14 Mark Campanelli commented in favor of Natsuki Nakamura 04:16:29 Mary Bateson commented in favor of Natsuki Nakamura. 04:17:13 Motion to appoint: I move to appoint Kelsey Larson, Daisey Romo, Andrew Hall and Natsuki Nakamura to the Economic Vitality Board to a term ending December 31, 2027. AND I move to appoint Danielle Rogers as the Chair and Albert Jones as the Vice-chair of the Economic Vitality Board. Emma Bode: Motion Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 11 of 13 Jennifer Madgic: 2nd 04:17:40 Vote on the Motion to appoint: I move to appoint Kelsey Larson, Daisey Romo, Andrew Hall and Natsuki Nakamura to the Economic Vitality Board to a term ending December 31, 2027. AND I move to appoint Danielle Rogers as the Chair and Albert Jones as the Vice-chair of the Economic Vitality Board. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: None J.4 04:17:54 Appointments to the Community Development Advisory Board Community Development Board for Agenda.pdf 04:18:05 Public Comment There was no public comment. 04:18:23 Motion to appoint: We're going to appoint one citizen to the Community Development Board, Erik Bonnett for a term ending December 31, 2027. AND I move to appoint Ben Lloyd as the Chair and Jason Delmue as the Vice-chair. Jennifer Madgic: Motion Douglas Fischer: 2nd 04:18:48 Vote on the Motion to appoint: We're going to appoint one citizen to the Community Development Board, Erik Bonnett for a term ending December 31, 2027. AND I move to appoint Ben Lloyd as the Chair and Jason Delmue as the Vice-chair. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: None J.5 04:19:00 Appointments to the Tax Increment Financing Board Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board for Agenda.pdf Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 12 of 13 04:19:10 Public Comment There was no public comment. 04:19:39 Motion to appoint: I move to appoint the following: Commissioner Scott MacFarlane as the Gallatin County representative, Mike Waterman as the Bozeman School District 7 representative, Susan Fraser as the Midtown Urban Renewal District Representative, Natalie Van Dusen as the Northeast Urban Renewal District Representative, Nolan Campbell as a citizen member, Julien Morice as a citizen member, Martin Matsen as a citizen member. AND I move to appoint Natalie Van Dusen as the Chair and Susan Fraser as the Vice-chair of the TIF Board. Emma Bode: Motion Jennifer Madgic: 2nd 04:20:29 Vote on the Motion to appoint: I move to appoint the following: Commissioner Scott MacFarlane as the Gallatin County representative, Mike Waterman as the Bozeman School District 7 representative, Susan Fraser as the Midtown Urban Renewal District Representative, Natalie Van Dusen as the Northeast Urban Renewal District Representative, Nolan Campbell as a citizen member, Julien Morice as a citizen member, Martin Matsen as a citizen member. AND I move to appoint Natalie Van Dusen as the Chair and Susan Fraser as the Vice-chair of the TIF Board. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Terry Cunningham Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Disapprove: None K) 04:21:02 FYI / Discussion CM Winn underlined that there has been no decisions made on the Fowler Housing Project. The city is working out a schedule for Bozeman's first official consensus process. L) 04:22:42 Adjournment ___________________________________ Joey Morrison Mayor Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2025 Page 13 of 13 ATTEST: ___________________________________ Mike Maas City Clerk PREPARED BY: ___________________________________ Alex Newby Deputy City Clerk Approved on: April 21, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 3F3D0656-63A0-8D64-81A8-99277F454CFB