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LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
December 18, 2006
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Community Room, Gallatin County
Courthouse, 311 West Main Street, on Monday, December 18,2006, at 6:00 p.m. Present were
Mayor Jeff Krauss, Cr. Sean Becker, Cr. Jeff Rupp, Cr. Steve Kirchhoff, Assistant City Manager
Ron Brey, Director of Public Services Debbie Arkell, Planning Director Andy Epple, City Attorney
Paul Luwe, Assistant City Attorney Tim Cooper, and Deputy City Clerk Stuart John Bernard.
0:11:53 [18:07:19] A. Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Community Room, Gallatin County Courthouse,
311 West Main
0:12:12 [18:07:56] Public Comment
Mayor Krauss asked for Public Comment
0: 13: 17 [18:08:45] Public Comment - Peter Rugheimer
Peter Rugheimer of 1404 Story Mill Road spoke about the landfill, hazardous waste facility, and
pedestrian access along Story Mill and solutions to these problems.
0: 19:22 [18: 14:57] B. Executive Session - 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Litigation Strategy
Mayor Krauss stated that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position
of the City and therefore, declared this portion of the meeting closed pursuant to MCA section 2-3-
203 (4) to discuss litigation strategy.
0:20:26 [18:16:03] Tim Cooper - Assistant City Attorney
Tim Cooper led the discussion about litigation strategy.
1:24: 15 [19:19:12] C. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
1 :25:07 [20:35: 16] D. Public Service Announcement - Holiday Recycling
The Public Service Announcement was presented by Deputy City Clerk Stuart John Bernard.
1:27:55 [19:21:10] F. Consent
1. Authorize payment of claims (LaMeres)
2. Acknowledgement and Receipt of Annexation for #A-06015 Meadow Creek Phase III
Annexation (Krueger)
3. Adopt Resolution 3982, Authorizing Application for Federal Transportation Assistance (Cooper)
4. Adopt Resolution 3983, Certification of Delinquent City Assessments to the County (Clark)
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5. Approve Monthly Report-Building Division (Paulson)
6. Approval of the Beer & Wine or Liquor License renewals for calendar year 2007 (Neibauer)
7. Authorize City Manager to Sign WWTP Phase I Expansion Early Out Priority Improvements
Agreement (Murray)
8. Authorize Mayor to Sign Employment Agreement between the City of Bozeman and Chris A.
Kukulski (Kukulski)
9. Provisionally Adopt Ordinance 1686, Staggered Terms for Planning Board (Epple)
1:27:59 [19:22:04] Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Krauss moved Consent Item 7 (Authorize City Manager to Sign WWTP Phase I Expansion
Early Out Priority Improvements Agreement) to Action Item 2
1:28:24 [19:24:59] Motion - It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, and seconded by Cr. Becker a
motion to approve Consent items 1-9 excepting 7.
1:35:28 [19:27:55] Vote
Those votinl! Ave beine: Crs. Becker. Ruoo. Jacobson and Mayor Krauss.
Those votine: No beinl! none.
Those absent beinl! Cr. Jacobson.
The motion carried.
1:36:15 [19:29:58] G. Public Comment
This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Bozeman
City Commission.
1 :36:26 [19:30:27] Public Comment - Bob Chase
Bob Chase of South Black is still conflicted about the 10 Commandments.
1:40:18 [19:32:38] H. Action Items
1:40:22 [19:33:26] 1. City of Bozeman Water Conservation Plan (Heaston)
1:40:28 [19:33:38] Rick Hixson - City Engineer
1:41:13 [19:37:38] Staff Report
Brian Heaston presented the staff report.
2: 13:02 [20:08:50] Motion and Vote - It was moved by Cr. Becker and seconded by Cr. Rupp to
direct staff to contract with Aquacraftfor up to $20,000 to provide the consulting services
outlined in the staff memorandum for the purpose of developing a plan to formally implement
the 2002 Water Conservation Plan that addresses the concerns of the Commission.
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Those votinl! Aye beinl! Crs. Becker, Rupp, Jacobson and Mayor Kra~s.'. :.
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The motion carried.
2:20:58 [20:16:59] Action Item - Authorize City Manager Sign WWTP Phase 1 Expansion Early-
Out Priority Improvements
This item was moved from consent
2:21 :49 [20: 18: 12] Staff Report
Rick Hixson discussed the agenda item.
2:31:20 [20:24:35] Motion and Vote - It was moved by Cr. Rupp and seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff
to Authorize City Manager Sign WWTP Phase 1 Expansion Early-Out Priority Improvements
Those votin2 Aye beinl! Crs. Becker. Rupp. Jacobson and Mavor Krauss.
Those votinl! No bein2 none.
Those absent beinl! Cr. Jacobson.
The motion carried.
2:32:01 [20:26:06] FYI - Brey
City Manager Chris Kukulski had a daughter Grace Lauren
2:32: 17 [20:27: 13] FYI - Rupp
Commissioner Rupp asked for a follow-up on the Peet's Hi11lighting.
2:33:07 [20:28:21] Staff - Brey
2:33:42 [20:29:40] FYI - Krauss
Mayor Krauss thanked Karen Semerau for a great city Christmas party.
2:35:09 [20:30:22] I. Adjournment
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