HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3995 Adopting the 2007-2008 Work Plan
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3995
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, ADOPTING THE 2007-2008 WORK PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman is committed to addressing the community's expressed needs
and desires for services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman is committed to meeting those desires and demands for services
in a fiscally responsible manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission and City staff recognize the benefit of developing a work plan
against which to evaluate the provision of those services; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission and City staff have developed an initial work plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Commissioners have discussed those plans and, based on that discussion,
staff has compiled a work plan; and
WHEREAS, at the special work sessions held on the 30th day of October 2006 and the 11 th day
of January 2007, the Commissioners determined that the work plan, in priority order, accurately reflects the
views of the majority of the Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, that the 2007-2008 Work Plan, as contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and by this reference
made a part hereof, is hereby adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a
regular session thereof held on the 22nd day of January 2007.
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2007-2008 Work Plan
Adopted January 22, 2007
City Commission
New Initiatives
High
. Utilize citizen panels as an additional method for gaining public input into critical decisions
( ongoing)
. Confirm South 19th design (winter 2007)
. Educate the public on the necessity for, and passage of, a Public Safety mill levy (fall 2007)
Medium
. Conduct a neighborhood design workshop to discuss accessory dwelling units and density issues; are
there areas where densities are too low and/or too high? (winter 2007)
. Resolve library debt (winter 2007)
· Road Design Workshop - Walkable Communities Best Practices discussion led by engineering and
planning (summer 2007)
. Sign Inter-Local Planning Agreement with Gallatin County (Spring 2008)
. Appoint task force to make recommendations to implement and measure principles outlined in the
Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement - adopted November 27,2006 (winter 2007)
. Schedule a working trip to Fort Collins in order to learn what has gone well or failed since Fort
Collins grew from our current size to over twice our size (include staff, Chamber & MSU) (spring
2008)
Ongoing Priorities - Required Actions
High
. Review and implement recommendations of the workforce housing task force (winter of 2007)
. Implement Charter Provisions (fall 2007)
. Appoint the Board of Adjustments (February 2007)
. Join the solid waste district (March, 2007)
. Adopt a specific process and set criteria for reviewing request for the "big box" funds (March 2007)
Medium
· Adopt updated impact and utility rate fees (summer 2007)
City Manager
New Initiatives
High
. Present the City Commission with a plan for the review and approval of a Public Safety mill levy
(spring 2007)
. Be actively engaged in the 2007 legislative session focused on expanding the ability for local elected
officials and citizens to make decisions regarding: (winter 2007)
. Local option resort taxes and/or a general sales tax
. Local option accommodations tax
. Increasing the Y2 inflation adjustment to be equal to inflation
. Local control of the transportation system
. Protect use of TIP Districts
. Present a timeline for major facility construction and funding sources for each project (i.e.
wastewater plant, fire stations, police station, city hall and water plant) (winter 2007)
Medium
. Establish an economic development strategy, beginning with the development of an Industrial Park
on the Mandeville Farm site (cooperation between City, MSU and Chamber) (fall 2007)
. Develop public information strategy (public information, media, Bresnan) (winter 2008)
Ongoing Priorities - Required Actions
High
. Complete the work of the workforce housing task force and present their recommendations to the
Commission (winter 2007)
. Complete an analysis of the police department for staffing levels and facilities, specifically dealing
with traffic enforcement. (winter 2007)
. Wallace Street/Library lands redevelopment (spring 2007)
. Coordinate main street overlay and traffic light project with downtown businesses (winter 2007)
. Open bids for the construction of the parking garage (winter 2007)
Medium
. Complete the redevelopment of Story Mansion (summer 2007)
. Expand our working relationship with MSU focused on: (ongoing)
. Planning campus expansion with community interface
. Street design - S_19th, 11th, 8th, etc.
. Student impact on neighborhoods