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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
January 15, 2000
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in special session at the City Shops on
. Saturday, January 15, 2000, at 7:45 a.m. Present were Mayor Youngman, Commissioner
Brown, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, City Manager
Johnson, Assistant City Manager Brey, City Attorney Luwe and Clerk of the Commission
Sullivan.
The meeting was opened with the roll call.
Sianing of Notice of Scecial Meetina
Each of the Commissioners, in turn, signed the Notice of Special Meeting.
Continued orientation session for Commissioners
The City Commissioners, City management, department heads and many of the division
heads or their representatives attended the continued tour of facilities and the initial budget
presentations for Fiscal Year 2000-2001.
Director of Public Service Debbie Arkell noted that today's presentations are from a
majority of the divisions within her department. She distributed an information packet, noting
that she oversees six different divisions that provide services to the public, including "providing
. clean water, taking away the dirty water, and burying your loved ones". She noted that many
of the tasks require large, expensive equipment. She stated that much of her department's
work is governed by laws, including local, state and federal regulations. She recognized that
some of the services provided by the City could be provided by private enterprise; however,
she noted that the City can control the rates and, thus, protect its citizens by providing the
services.
Director Arkell identified major projects which will be upcoming in the next fiscal year
and in the near future. She stated that a multi-division storage facility at the lower yards, to
protect the City's large, expensive equipment and prolong its life, is included in the capital
improvement program during the upcoming fiscal year. She noted that a new shop facility, to
replace the existing one that was constructed in 1975, will need to be considered in the next
few years. She stated that over 50 employees currently work out of the existing shop
complex, and offices which were designed for one person now house up to four people.
Water Treatment Plant. Superintendent Dean Elliott stated this is the first of the
enterprise fund operations to be considered. He noted that, as a result, the operations of the
plant and the distribution system are funded through the rates paid by the customers of the
City's Water Department. He stated the sole purpose of the Water Treatment Plant is to make
drinkable water, although he noted that involves many different tasks. His operation is highly
regulated at both the federal and state levels, and the quality of water currently produced at
. the plant well exceeds those standards.
The Superintendent stated there are only seven major water treatment plants in Montana
and, as a result, the State is very helpful and ensures the City is aware of any new regulations
that may be enacted. He stated the City has two surface water sources, the Sourdough
drainage and the Hyalite Reservoir. He noted that, because of wild animals and domesticated
animals in these drainages, care must be taken at the plant to ensure the water is appropriately
filtered to remove any harmful bacteria. He asked that the Commissioners be prepared to
provide input when grazing rights in the Hyalite drainage come up for renewal, noting that the
elimination of cattle in that drainage could help improve the quality of the water.
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The Superintendent stated that one of the tasks to be undertaken this next fiscal year
is the development of a water protection plan, as required by the Environmental Protection
Agency and the State of Montana. He noted that this plan will include analyzing the water
sheds and determining how to improve them.
Superintendent Elliott stated that optimization of the Water Treatment Plant is the goal
of his department, and training of the staff is one way to meet that goal. He identified the
academic and experience backgrounds of various staff members, and how those backgrounds
work toward meeting that goal.
. Superintendent Elliott noted one of his goals is to keep the reservoirs 50 percent full for
firefighting and 30 percent full for drinking water, which takes 3 million gallons. He recognized
that, while it's easy to meet the goal for drinking water, it can be more difficult to meet the
goal for firefighting.
Superintendent Dean Elliott identified several areas in which the existing building does
not meet current building and fire codes, although it does meet the codes that were in place
when the building was constructed. He noted that, below the plant, is a 500,000-gallon
storage tank for clean water, and that tank is needed to ensure adequate chlorine contact time.
The Superintendent characterized his annual operating budget as a straight forward one;
however, he cautioned that the capital improvement program includes some large projects. He
noted one is a 40 million gallon pretreatment surge basin, to be constructed on a portion of the
50 acres which surround the treatment plant. He stated that water conservation surfaced as
the top priority item in a recently-completed dam study; and this pond could accommodate a
ten-day supply of water during the winter, when the creek may be frozen, and would allow for
better use of the Hyalite water, which is expensive. He noted that the basin would also help
address turbidity issues, particularly in the spring, thus making the plant more efficient and
capable of treating more water on a daily basis. Another major item on the capital
improvement list is a new treatment plant. The Superintendent noted that the current building,
which was built in 1983 and came on line in 1984, is a metal building with aluminum above-
. ground tanks; and, with at least 60 percent humidity, the structure and all metal objects in it
are rusting. The Superintendent stated that the industry standard is for a block building, with
buried tanks; and that type of facility will last much longer than the projected 15-year life
expectancy of this facility. Superintendent Elliott concluded his presentation by distributing
an information sheet and giving a tour of the plant.
Responding to questions from the Commission, the Superintendent stated that the plant
is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. He stated the plant has six employees, counting
himself, which results in a significant amount of overtime. He noted that, while the plant is
essentially run by computers, it is important to monitor the information to identify and address
potential problems.
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Superintendent Don Noyes stated that he served as
Superintendent of both plants while the Water Treatment Plant was under construction and for
its first year of operation. He noted that when that plant was built, the City did not have the
monies to construct it as recommended; and he is pleasantly surprised that it has lasted as long
as it has.
Superintendent Noyes turned his attention to the Waste Water Treatment Plant,
distributing an information packet on the facility and staffing levels. He stated that the plant
. was initially constructed in 1970, with the second phase being constructed in 1982. As a
result, much of the equipment and some of the buildings are aging, resulting in increased
maintenance and replacement costs. He stated the design flow of the plant is 5.7 million
gallons per day, which is identified as adequate to serve 36,000 people; and today's population
is estimated at 31,000. He indicated that this plant is being operated by a staff of fourteen,
many of whom have good educational backgrounds and all of whom are certified except the
two new hires.
Superintendent Don Noyes gave a slide tour of the plant, noting that a tour would take
much longer than the time available. He stated that the effluent from the plant is much cleaner
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than regulations require and cautioned that is the result of the operators working diligently to
keep the old equipment and design functioning at its best.
The Superintendent stated that the plant produces approximately 50 cubic feet of
methane gas, and approximately 90 percent of it is utilized to heat buildings and the digester.
Also, the back-up generator can operate on either methane gas or natural gas
Superintendent Noyes identified some of the upcoming capital needs, including
replacement of the sludge injector, at an estimated cost of $189,000, maintenance or
. replacement of roofs, and construction of a new plant.
The Superintendent stated that new farmland must be identified for sludge injection.
He noted that when the program was first implemented, there was more than adequate
farmland available; however, because farmers are now letting less land lay in summer fallow
and because injection is a slow process, farmers are not as willing to set aside their land for
this program.
As the Superintendent went through the slide tour, he identified future capital needs,
including replacement of vehicles, the majority of which were purchased in either 1982 or
1988. He characterized the IP beds as being high maintenance items and noted that they have
not been used since 1993.
City Engineer Craig Brawner stated that, under current permits, the City has a limit on
how much can be discharged into the river, and that permit is projected to accommodate a
population of 36,000 people.
landfill. Street/Sanitation Superintendent Roger Sicz distributed a packet of information
for all of his divisions. He stated that hazardous wastes cannot be accepted at the landfill
under the City's licensing restrictions. He identified some of the improvements which have
been made at the landfill, including the installation of all weather roads and parking areas
. through the use of recycled millings. He showed the Commissioners the scale house. noting
the scale was installed in 1988.
The Superintendent stated that, while the City is not in direct competition with the
Logan landfill, which is 30 miles west of Bozeman, it is important to ensure the rates are
competitive. He noted that the private hauler generates approximately 50 percent of the
incoming wastes and, for the first half of this fiscal year, a total of 45,760 tons of waste have
been deposited in the landfill. He recognized that having the private hauler bring his wastes
to the landfill is good for finances; however, he noted it results in filling the landfill much faster.
He stated the new cell was opened in 1997 and was projected to last ten to twelve years but,
at the current rate of use, it is expected to last seven to eight years. He recognized that the
recycling program, composting program and white goods area all help to extend the life of the
landfill and expanding those programs will help to further extend it. He noted that expansion
of the recycling program will require the hiring of a second recycling person and possibly the
purchase of a cardboard baler. He also indicated that expansion of the composting program
will include the purchase of a tub grinder and screen for the composted materials.
Superintendent Sicz stated that a gas extraction system has been installed in the old cell
to address groundwater contamination problems. He indicated that monitoring wells have been
installed along the perimeter of the landfill to ensure that groundwater contamination does not
extend beyond the City's property line, particularly since the Bridger Creek Golf Course and
. residential subdivision border the landfill and houses will be built 75 to 100 feet from the
landfill.
The Superintendent stated that the City has received requests for a household hazardous
wastes collection program, similar to the one conducted in 1993 and 1994. He stated that
such a program costs $20,000 to $25,000 each year and suggested that a permanent program
be implemented rather than these one-time events.
The Superintendent stated that the City owns 200 acres, noting the landfill was opened
in 1969. He stated that the old cell has been closed and is now being monitored, and the new
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cell was lined to meet Subtitle 0 regulations, at a cost of $2 million. He encouraged the
Commission to consider opening a new cell across Churn Creek when the current cell is nearing
the end of its life, rather than closing the landfill.
The Street/Sanitation Superintendent showed the new equipment storage building and
much of the equipment stored in it, identifying the costs of a new automated garbage collection
truck. He raised the issue of possibly pursuing exclusive hauler status, which requires a five-
year notice to other haulers within the community. He noted that this would allow the City to
take better control of its business, since no private company would be allowed to collect
. garbage within city limits except under a contract; and the minimum level of garbage being
deposited at the landfill could be better ensured.
Responding to Questions, the Superintendent stated that estimates on the life of the
landfill, with and without the private hauler, will be provided in the presentation to be made in
April.
Lyman Creek Reservoir. Water/Sewer Superintendent Mike Certalic stated this is the
original source of water for the city, when the Bozeman Waterworks Company operated it. He
identified the City's water sources, which include Hyalite Reservoir, Sourdough Creek and
Lyman Creek. He noted this water source was enclosed in 1989, after recognizing that it
needed protection.
The Superintendent stated that the City has water rights for 238 miners inches in this
drainage, which computes to 4 million gallons per day. He indicated that this source of water
has been off line since October 1998 because the cover on the reservoir, which was a
temporary hypalon-type material, was installed in 1989 and had holes in it. He noted that in
November 1999, that cover was removed; and a new, permanent cover is needed before this
source can be put back on line. He stated that records show the amount of water used from
this source was approximately 400,000 gallons per day in 1994 and an estimated 800,000
gallons per day when it was taken off line.
. The Superintendent characterized this as an excellent water source, noting it produces
some of the highest quality water in the state, with low turbidity. He noted that the only
treatment it receives is chlorination and fluoridation; and staff will be reviewing the City's policy
to fluoridate the water, in anticipation of asking the Commission to eliminate that policy
because of the other sources of fluoride which have been developed between 1957, when the
policy was implemented, and today.
Superintendent Certalic stated that the reservoir is 160 feet by 240 feet and holds 5.3
million gallons. He noted that it is configured to ensure adequate contact time with chlorine
before it is released into the pipe feeding the north side of the community. He indicated that,
due to leakage, approximately one-half of the water reaches the customers. He concluded by
identifying this as an important water source, particularly as the community grows, and
stressing the importance of acquiring a permanent cover so it can be used once again.
Sunset Hills Cemetery. Superintendent of Facilities and Lands James Goehrung stated
that the cemetery consists of 140 acres, approximately half of which is currently being used
as cemetery. He noted that three to five years ago, there as a lot of criticism from the
Cemetery Board and controversy on that board. He stated that many of those issues have now
been addressed, and the cemetery is being maintained in a manner acceptable to those who
. are visiting loved ones.
The Superintendent stated that the cemetery is operated by three full-time employees
plus a number of summer employees. He noted that this department, along with many others,
in encountering problems in attracting summer help, due in part to the salary and the schedule
of when the work begins and ends.
The Superintendent stated that the main gate is currently on Buttonwood Avenue, just
south of Lindley Park; and consideration is being given to moving the primary entrance to the
old Highland Boulevard (Golf Way Boulevard) entrance. He indicated that the Cemetery Board
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will forward its recommendation on this issue for consideration as a long-term item. He noted
that, immediately following the next Board meeting, staff will also forward the Board's
recommendations for revisions to the existing fee structure for Commission consideration and
action.
The Superintendent stated the life expectancy of the cemetery is fifty years, noting that
burials are currently running at the rate of 60 percent cremains and 40 percent full burials; and
double burials are becoming more common.
. Superintendent Goehrung gave a to.ur of the cemetery building, which includes a small
office area and storage for the equipment. He noted that the office area is very small and
needs to be expanded to provide a more efficient and more professional office for the public
to view cemetery records and locate lots. He stated that other capital issues include upgrading
equipment and vehicles which are old, and an aggressive replacement program for the mowers
needs to be undertaken and retained to decrease maintenance time and costs and increase
efficiency.
Superintendent Goehrung noted that support staff for the cemetery operations is located
in the Finance Department. He stated that the old cemetery records are housed at City Hall,
and that is where lots and columbarium.niches are sold. He indicated that the City receives
requests for information on a regular basis, particularly as people are working on their
genealogies. He noted that the cemetery staff are currently working on a fully computerized
list of lot owners and burials, which should increase the City's ability to respond to such
questions.
The Superintendent stated that meeting the irrigation needs of the cemetery is another
capital issue. He noted that the City has water rights in the lower ditch for the cemetery;
however, pumping the water up the hill with pressure adequate to operate an irrigation system
will be costly. He stated that drilling of wells for irrigating the cemetery have proven less than
adequate, and using City water to irrigate. the cemetery is costly.
. During a tour of the cemetery, Superintendent Goehrung identified the tree nursery for
the Forestry Division and some of the different sections. He indicated that fencing and hedge
plantings have been installed in recent years in an effort to define the boundaries of the
cemetery, particularly since it abuts two parks.
Building Maintenance. Superintendent of Facilities and lands Goehrung stated he is
responsible for maintenance of the City Hall Complex, the Professional Building, the Library, the
Senior Center and the City Shop Complex. He noted the main level of the Professional Building
has been remodeled, but some decisions on remodeling of the basement and second floor will
be required in the next two or three years. He also reminded the Commission of the
renovations being undertaken in the Commission Room. He encouraged them to look at the
exterior of the City Hall, noting the rock panels on the building facade are in need of
replacement. He stated that additional office space is needed at the City Shops.
Following this presentation, the tour broke from 11 :45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for lunch in
the Commission Room at City Hall.
Parks and Forestry. Superintendent of Facilities and lands James Goehrung distributed
information sheets for all three of his divisions. He noted that this division is staffed by three
. full-time employees plus seasonals. He reminded the Commission that this program is funded
through the Tree Maintenance District assessments. He stated that they have methodically
trimmed the trees on public lands throughout the community over the past few years and are
beginning to comb the community methodically once again. He indicated that this is the first
year the crew has not collected Christmas trees; rather, the number of drop-off points has been
expanded. He indicated that 30 tons of trees are chipped and composted through this program
annually.
The Superintendent stated that the cost share program has been successful, with
approximately 50 trees being purchased each year. He noted that, in light of that success, the
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Tree Advisory Board has recommended the number .of trees be increased ta 60 this year. He
recognized the encroachments inta the sight triangles and sidewalks that City Engineer Brawner
identified. He nated that the Forestry Division has nat been invalved in this type .of trimming
in the past, but hedge trimmers cauld be purchased and the City cauld be mare proactive in this
area if the Cammissian wishes. He cautianed, hawever, there are same attendant issues and
problems that must be addressed, such as natificatian .of the property .owners and providing
time for the .owner ta mitigate the problem and billing far the wark campleted.
Superintendent Gaehrung turned his attentian ta the capital needs far bath the Forestry
. and Parks Divisians, characterizing the vehicles and equipment as being amang the paorest in
the City. He nated this is .one area in which the City has failed ta keep up with needs and, as
a result, the need for replacement equipment ta ensure emplayee safety is now rising to the
top. Amang thase needs is a high ranger far the Forestry Divisian and new vehicles and
mowers for the Parks Department.
Superintendent Gaehrung stated the Parks Division has six full-time emplayees and
thirteen seasanal emplayees. He noted there are 465 acres .of parkland scattered throughout
the cammunity, and a listing of the parks and acreages is included in the written material. He
stated that the parks range from highly develaped to undeveloped, and they house a wide range
of activities. He stressed that some of the activities, such as frisbee galf, are extremely hard
on the turf; and alternatives need ta be considered to ensure the integrity .of the core parks is
maintained.
The Superintendent stated that another major capital expense is the drilling of wells and
installation .of underground sprinkler systems. He noted that City water is expensive and using
groundwater helps ta reduce the irrigation casts. He noted, hawever, the pressure from a well
is much lawer than from the City's water system; sa the irrigatian systems must be modified
accardingly.
Superintendent Goehrung forwarded the policy questions for this department, asking
whether the Commissian (1) wants to proceed with the creation of a city-wide park
. maintenance district; (2) supports a vehicle and equipment replacement program; (3) wants to
improve the appearance of the City buildings with a better grounds maintenance pragram; (4)
wants ta maintain parks at current levels; (5) wishes ta retain user agreements and, if sa,
wants ta adjust the fees. He stated another issue ta be addressed is naxiaus weeds on public
land, stressing that this has budget implicatians.
The Superintendent noted that there are advisary boards far each of the three divisions
he .oversees. He stated that the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board has expressed frustration
that the POST plan has nat been included in the Master Plan Update process, and nated that
master plans need to be created for several .of the newer parks. He cautioned that, since the
County has assumed jurisdiction .of the extraterritorial area, cooperative efforts need ta be made
to ensure that trail links are created in a coordinated manner.
Cammissianer Smiley stated she is serving an a trails advisory cammittee for the
County, and that cammittee is interested in ensuring the cooperative extension of trails.
The bus taur began .once again, with a taur of the lower yards on Narth Rouse Avenue.
The division heads identified the variaus storage buildings currently on the site as well as the
locatian of a proposed new vehicle and equipment starage building. The tour then continued
past the Humane Society, which is lacated on City praperty, and to the .old landfill site at the
end .of Narth Rouse Avenue, where asphalt and gravel with crushed glass are stackpiled.
. Street/Sanitation Superintendent Sicz noted that the fence araund the old landfill needs to be
replaced with gaad chain link fencing, both ta imprave the appearance .of the site and to
protect the site.
City Shaps. The bus taur ended at the City Shaps, where Superintendent Gaehrung
shawed the parks barn ta the Cammissioners. The taur then moved inta the equipment storage
building, where staff members identified the .overcrowded manner in which vehicles are parked
and the poor lighting, which necessitates the use .of "a flashlight ta read the ail dip stick".
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The tour then moved through the smaller offices in the City Shop, including the sign
shop and the water meter repair shop.
Street/Sanitation Superintendent Roger Sicz gave a tour of the vehicle maintenance shop
noting that, with two mechanics to maintain the City's equipment, developing a preventative
maintenance program is difficult. The tour moved on to the offices in the City Shops, where
staff members noted the office space is very crowded, with little opportunity for privacy,
particularly when a Superintendent is talking to an employee.
. Water/Sewer. Water/Sewer Superintendent Mike Certalic gave a power point
presentation on the water and sewer operations, a copy of which was distributed to the
Commissioners. He noted that the Water Department has fifteen employees, working in a
proactive, progressive department. He noted that he works closely with the Superintendents
of both the Water Treatment Plant and the Wastewater Treatment Plant, noting that all three
operations are Interdependent.
The Superintendent identified some of the upcoming capital project needs, including
upgrade of the Sourdough intake, replacement of the Hyalite transmission line and replacement
of the cover on the Lyman Creek reservoir. He noted that the Sourdough reservoir was built
in 1957 and holds 4 million gallons, and the hilltop tank holds 2 million gallons.
The Superintendent stated that water main repairs are a significant part of the operation.
He noted that the crews also do all water main taps, with the service lines ranging from 3/4-
inch to 12 inches. He stated they also do water valve repair, water valve replacement, water
valve box repair, f.ire hydrant repair, fire hYdrant replacement, curb box repair, renewal of water
services, water service repairs, water service inspections, meter installation, meter reading and
meter repair. He noted that the crews try to check the valves and fire hydrants on an annual
basis to ensure that they are working properly.
The Superintendent reminded the Commission that the City no longer installs new
. services. As a result, he noted the water service inspection program has been implemented,
to ensure that the installations being completed by the private sector are of high quality and
that no illegal connections have been made outside the meter.
Water/Sewer Superintendent Certalic turned his attention to the sewer operations, noting
that the City has both a television camera and a mini-camera with which to monitor the lines.
He noted that these cameras have allowed for much better checking of lines, particularly new
infrastructure installations, and has resulted in many dollars saved.
The Superintendent stated that roots create problems in many of the City's sewer lines.
He showed a picture of a root ball in an inaccessible area in the New Hyalite View Subdivision.
He indicated that sewer line repairs are an important part of this department's function. He
indicated that, whenever the crews identify a concentration of heavy grease or oil in the line,
they immediately contact the Wastewater Treatment Plant, so they can prepare for it. He
indicated that this department is also responsible for the installation of new sewer services, to
the property line. They are also responsible for manhole repairs, manhole ring and lid repairs,
sewer flushing and root cutting.
Superintendent Certalic stated that utility line locates is another function of his
department. He stated that nearly 3,000 locates were made last year, and those locates may
be for a single curb box or the utilities in an entire proposed subdivision.
. The Superintendent stated that a water renovation program has been identified. He
characterized the majority of the priority improvements as being in the main part of the
community. He noted that a sewer renovation program has also been identified, with the top
priority being lines in the New Hyalite View Subdivision. He indicated that some grant monies
have been awarded for these improvements, which will require local match monies.
The Superintendent concluded by noting that the new annexations and subdivisions are
resulting in added miles of water and sewer mains and services.
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Responding to Planning Director Epple, City Engineer Brawner stated that the water
facilities plan has revealed that after 30 to 40 years of growth, the City could begin to run into
problems with adequate water sources. He noted that upgrades of the Water Treatment Plant
will be needed first, and a pretreatment basin could help address those needs.
Streets. Street/Sanitation Superintendent Roger Sicz stated the total budget for the
Street Divisionis $2.5 million. He noted that, in the winter, his crews plow the priority routes
first; and those routes have been published in the newspaper. He noted that one of the biggest
. complaints is why the residential streets are not plowed and indicated that is a policy issue
which the Commission must address. He stated that at the present time, he has seven
operators for five snowplows and sanders and two motor graders. He noted the community
has 123 miles of streets, and it takes three passes to plow a typical street. He indicated that
one of his crews begins working at 3:00 a.m. to have the major streets cleaned before people
go to work in the morning. He noted one of the key issues is the equipment, particularly since
the newest plow truck is a 1995 model. He stressed that if the Commission determines the
plowing of residential streets is appropriate, he will need two additional people and two new
trucks with plows and sanders.
Superintendent Sicz requested that the Commission provide policy direction on
contracting out the sidewalk snow removal adjacent to City property as well as in City-owned
parking lots. He noted the next policy question pertains to the plowing of residential streets,
which will require the hiring of additional personnel and equipment, as previously noted.
The Superintendent stated that, through the re-use of millings, he is trying to eliminate
all gravel streets in the community. He noted that, because Bozeman is now a non-attainment
community, he has acquired two new sweepers, and paving of the gravel streets will help to
reduce the dust problems.
The ,Street/Sanitation Superintendent encouraged the Commissioners to read the
information he has provided in his packet, beginning on Page 21, and to provide any comments
. or input on the form he has provided on Page 24. He briefly summarized some of the tasks
which his department undertakes, including street cleaning in the spring and fall, coordinating
a milling and overlay program, repairing potholes, installing and maintaining signs, painting
curbs and maintaining traffic signals. He noted that these items are completed in coordination
with the Water Department and the Forestry Department to ensure that their scheduled projects
are not in conflict.
Street/Sanitation Superintendent Sicz turned his attention to the Gas Tax portion of his
operation, noting that much of the $450,000 received annually is used to fund contracted
improvements, such as milling and overlay, and improvements to meet ADA requirements.
Vehicle Maintenance. Street/Sanitation Superintendent Sicz stressed the importance of
creating a preventive maintenance program, for both new equipment and old equipment. He
stated that, with the hiring of another mechanic, such a program could be initiated. He noted
that the new computer system generates comments on active work orders as well as a report
which identifies the preventive maintenance needs for the various vehicles; however, the
existing two mechanics don't have time to address those items. He noted that, in most
communities, a mechanic is responsible for maintaining fifty vehicles; in the City of Bozeman,
two mechanics maintain over 200 vehicles and pieces of equipment.
. The Commissioners and staff members concurred that this tour and initial budget
discussions have been beneficial.
Administrative Services Director Gamradt indicated that one of the anticipated outcomes
of these sessions is that staff will come back with the City Manager's recommendations for the
upcoming fiscal year in a format that is generally ac'ceptable to the Commission.
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Adjournment - 3:20 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was
moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Smiley, that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner Brown and
Mayor Youngman; those voting No, none.
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MARCIA B. YOUN M , Mayor
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R IN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
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