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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-03 and 01-10 Minutes, City Commission MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA January 3, 2000 ***************************** . The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in special session in the Commission Room, Municipal Building, January 3, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., for reorganization purposes, as designated in Section 7-3-4322(1), M.C.A., and Chapter 2.04.040(A) of the Bozeman Municipal Code, and in accordance with the results of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 2, 1999. Present were Mayor Youngman, Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Rudberg, Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner-Elect Brown, City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Brey, City Attorney Luwe and Clerk of the Commission Sullivan. Commissioner Frost was absent. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Signing of Notice of Special Meetina Each of the Commissioners, in turn, signed the Notice of Special Meeting. Minutes . December 20 and December 27. 1999 It was moved by Commissioner Smiley, seconded by Commissioner Rudberg, that the minutes of the meeting of December 20 be approved as amended and that the minutes of the . meeting of December 27, 1999 be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Rudberg, Commissioner Kirchhoff and Mayor Youngman; those voting No, none. Reorganization of City Commission This was the time and place set in the Montana Code Annotated for the reorganization of the City Commission as per the results of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 2, 1999. The Official Bonds and Oaths of Office of Steven R. Kirchhoff and Jarvis H. Brown, newly-elected City Commissioners, for four-year terms commencing January 3, 2000, have been approved and said Bonds and Oaths of Office are on file in the office of the Clerk of the City Commission. Also, the Bonds and Oaths of Office for Sandra l. Smiley and Joe N. Frost, Continuing Commissioners, and Marcia B. Youngman, Continuing Commissioner and Incoming Mayor, are on file in the office of the Clerk of the City Commission. Mayor Youngman presented flowers to Outgoing Commissioner Rudberg. Commissioner Rudberg thanked previous Commissioners, particularly Former Mayor Don Stueck and Former Mayor AI Stiff for all they taught her. She recognized that Mayor Stiff spent his entire life in this community; and he loved not only this city, but its citizens and spirit . as well. Mayor Stiff was the one who taught her to "follow the pennies because that's where the dollars are" and to be a responsible steward of all the City's resources. Commissioner Rudberg also thanked the staff, from City Manager Johnson to the water meter reader in her area, and noted that her service to the City has added a new dimension to her life. She expressed gratitude to City Manager Johnson for leading the City and struggling to keep it on course during this "change of political winds". She thanked staff members for their honesty and for helping to teach her to do the research and work hard. She reminded the Commissioners that they are to be the policy makers and are not elected to be supervisors of the City employees. Outgoing Commissioner Rudberg also admonished the Commissioners to use City staff time with great care. After thanking her husband for his unending support and devotion, she ended her remarks with three readings, which she characterized as her philosophy of life. Her first reading was a tribute to all kids and the differences that make each 01-03-2000 Special - - -.------ .___ _0___.'___ - - 2 - of them unique; followed by a reading reflecting on the "little things", which she dedicated to the community; and closing with a selection written by Abraham lincoln, encouraging tolerance of different philosophies. Clerk of the Commission Sullivan administered the Oaths of Office to Incoming Commissioners Brown and Kirchhoff and Incoming Mayor Youngman, and the new Commission was seated. . Mayor Youngman welcomed Linda Babcock's fifth grade class from Longfellow School who attended the meeting to read excerpts from their essays regarding their visions for the future of Bozeman, specifically the Year 2050. Artwork relating to their topics, which included sports, technology, nature, conservation, transportation, schools and education, animals, businesses, and universities was displayed. Mayor Youngman thanked them for all their ideas and visions. The Mayor shared that she had received similar visions from home schooled students, who sent their thoughts to her in Christmas cards. She read one such narrative from a student, who essentially echoed the thoughts expressed by Ms. Babcock's students. Commissioner Smiley thanked the class for sharing their ideas and said she feels that they are what is going to make this community special in the future. Incoming Mayor Youngman welcomed Commissioners Brown and Kirchhoff to the City Commission. She voiced her delight in sharing this reorganization with many community members and her sister, Jennifer, from Seattle, here to share this occasion. The Mayor expressed her belief that the Bozeman community can look forward to dedicated service from the two new commissioners, noting she has great respect for their intelligence, commitment, and research skills. The Incoming Mayor noted that the cake is marbeled, to symbolize the diversity and . the blending of the community and the new Commission. She noted that a new horseshoe- shaped dias, which is to be installed within the next week, will help to promote lively and harmonious discussion. Mayor Youngman related that she came to this community twenty years ago as a VISTA volunteer, and she continues to enjoy the community and caring spirit of this area. She noted there is a lot to accomplish in the next few years, and these changes will require a great deal of vision by both the Commission and the community, particularly since the City is in the middle of formulating the Bozeman 2020 Growth Plan. Realizing that they can't always please everyone, Mayor Youngman stressed the Commission will do its absolute best to address the concerns of all community members without dividing the community. She stated that all Commissioners look forward to hearing from members of the community, either bye-mail, phone, or regular mail; and citizens should take advantage of the opportunity to express their opinions on issues of concern to them. The Incoming Mayor closed by expressing her belief that this is a great Commission, with a dedicated City staff and abundant community support. She then invited all in attendance to stay for the brunch. Adjournment - 10:40 a.m. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Smiley, seconded by Commissioner Kirchhoff, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Smiley, Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner Brown, and Mayor Youngman; . those voting No, none. ATTEST: ~8~ MARCIA B. YOU G N, Mayor ~;j~ ROBIN L. SULLIVAN Clerk of the Commission 01-03-2000 Special -..- ----.-- --.-----.--..----.-- -- --. .-----.... MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN. MONTANA January 8. 2000 ***************************** . The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in special session at the Bozeman Public Library on Saturday, January 8, 2000, at 8:00 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. Sianina of Notice of Scecial Meetina Each of the Commissioners, in turn, signed the Notice of Special Meeting. Orientation session for Commissioners The City Commissioners. City management, department heads and many of the division heads or their representatives attended the tour of facilities and the initial budget presentations for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. City Manager Johnson gave a brief overview of the manner in which the tour and the . presentations are to be conducted, noting that the Commission will be asked to provide overall policy direction as well as the projects it wishes to see funded in the upcoming year after the tour and all of the budget presentations have been made. He noted that the presentations are to be voiced in terms of future needs and the services provided, including their inadequacies, rather than in terms of needs for specific pieces of equipment or personnel. Library. Director of Libraries Alice Meister distributed copies of the Library's strategic plan, dated July 1999, and the annual report for Fiscal Year 1999. She stated the No. 1 priority for the library is a new building, which is estimated to cost $9 million. She noted the current building, which was constructed in 1981, contains 21,000 square feet, 14,000 square feet of which is usable library space. She stated that, after studying various options, it is evident the library should remain downtown if at all possible; and they are currently in the process of trying to identify any properties in this immediate area that might be for sale. The Director noted that over 900 people use the library each day, and that heavy usage results in the need for increased maintenance. She stated that, with the addition of technology and many public access computers, the needs are beginning to exceed the space available. Responding to the City Manager, the Director stated that the library serves a . population of 45,000. She noted that the increase in the materials budget from $80,000 to $100,000 has helped to meet the demands of the patrons. She noted that 36,000 materials circulate through the library every month, which is much higher than the average per capita. She stated that the library is having trouble finding shelving for the collection that is in at any one time, noting that it would not be able to hold the entire collection if it were all in at the same time. The Director stated that the County's contribution has been increased to 35 percent of the annual operating budget, noting that represents 67 percent of the 5 mills which the County levies annually for all the libraries in the county; and this year's contribution is 01-08-2000 Special ------------ ------- -.- -.----- -- -- --- -. .--.--.- - - .. _n__.________._....._. .______... __._ - 2 - approximately $300,000. She indicated that statistics maintained reveal the split in patrons is now 53 percent city residents and 47 percent county residents. The library staff took the group on a tour through the library, including the reference area, the reading area, the computers, the children's library, the young adult section, and the work area. . The group took the bus to the Professional Building for the next portion of the tour. Planning. Director of Planning and Community Development Andy Epple distributed copies of a memo dated January 8, outlining his presentation. He noted that the Professional Building has been remodeled extensively, and the Planning and Engineering offices have occupied their new offices since November 1998. He noted that, when they were at the Carnegie Building, the Planning, Engineering and Building Inspection offices were all in the same building, which lead to some efficiencies that don't currently exist. The Planning Director stated he currently has three vacancies in his staffing, and filling those positions has become a real challenge, particularly the secretarial position. Planning Director Epple noted that his staff is undertaking the master plan update process, characterizing the Bozeman 2020 Growth Plan as the comprehensive plan to guide the community over the next twenty years. He stated that the transportation plan update is also being undertaken, since the 4-percent growth which the area has experienced over the past few years has resulted in the projections for 2010 being actually realized in 1997. He reviewed the other on-going and special programs being administered through his office, including subdivision review, zoning, impact fee program, historic preservation, annexations, Census 2000, and grant administration. He also identified the current work program activities, which include many of the items listed above as well as finishing the SmartPlaces GIS study, . undertaking a GIS parcel mapping project and smart growth initiatives. The Planning Director stated that, with his current staffing levels, he is only able to administer existing grants, but is unable to pursue new monies. City Manager Johnson asked if the recent restructuring and moving the grant administration from Superintendent of Facilities and Lands Goehrung to the Planning Office is resulting in a loss to the City. Fire Chief Holst stated that legislation is making its way through the system at the federal level to create a program similar to the COPS More program for fire protection. He noted that, without a central grants person, following this type of funding opportunity could be more difficult. City Engineer Brawner noted that, as the City's grantsperson, James Goehrung was able to successfully seek funding for transportation safety projects and was able to successfully shepherd grant proposals through the State's system. Responding to City Manager Johnson, the Planning Director stated that having another code enforcement person would be helpful. City Engineer Brawner also indicated his support for having more personnel in this area, noting that they could help his department in . addressing sight triangle issues and encroachments onto sidewalks, both of which he characterized as liability issues. The Planning Director and City Engineer gave a tour of the Professional Building. Engineering. City Engineer Craig Brawner distributed a memo in which he identified the existing level of personnel, identified current and anticipated projects, major objectives, major areas of responsibility and mandated programs. He noted that, with the recent increase in salaries, the City is now better able to compete both with other governmental entities and the private sector, leading to better retention of employees. He noted that he has been 01-08-2000 Special - 3 - involved in 21 hirings over his ten years with the City, eight of which were new positions within his department. Responding to City Manager Johnson, the City Engineer stated that, from a developer's point of view, his department is probably not providing a timely response; however, he feels that his department is. He stressed that his department must ensure the needs of the general public are met and protected, while his clients are typically developers. . The City Engineer noted that the City's recent acquisition of a $5 million grant for wastewater projects will result in $9.1 million in improvements, with the local match; and he anticipates those monies will be expended over the next three or four years. He stated that only one major project remains in the transportation bond issue, and that is Durston Road. Fire. Fire Chief Aaron Holst stated that the Fire Department serves three different segments of the community, the first being Main Street and the surrounding residential area, the second being the southwest quadrant of the community and the third being the Montana State University campus. He characterized Main Street, with its zero lot line development, as a "horizontal high rise". The Fire Chief stated that Fire Station No.1, which is located adjacent to City Hall, was constructed in 1966. He noted that Fire Station No.2, which is the next stop on the tour, was constructed in 1974; and when it was constructed, it was located in an essentially undeveloped area and was referred to as "the country club". The Fire Chief noted that 90 percent of the Fire Department's workload is non- emergency work. He stated that, of the emergency work, 65 percent is emergency medical related. He indicated that a mutual aid agreement with the volunteer departments in the area provides additional manpower and equipment when needed, and the Bozeman Fire Department . provides reciprocal support for those departments. Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Chuck Winn distributed copies of the power point presentation which he and Deputy Fire Chief AI Scholes gave, along with copies of the organization chart for the department. He stated the combining of the Fire Department and the Building Inspection Division under common supervision has resulted in many positive outcomes and has allowed the creation of comprehensive files which include information from both departments. He noted that they work to gain compliance through the development of relationships, education and, as a last resort, enforcement. He stated that the hiring of a Fire/Life Safety Specialist last year has created a very positive link between the Fire Department and the Building Inspection Division and noted that the hiring of two additional Fire/Life Safety Specialists could further enhance the program. The Fire Marshal reviewed the list of State-mandated inspections, noting that they appear in priority order. Commissioner Frost requested that the Commissioners be provided copies of the information which the Fire Department has gathered regarding establishments that sell liquor for consideration when the Commission acts on renewal of those licenses each year. Deputy Fire Chief Scholes stated that in 1999, 81 percent of the emergency calls to . which the Fire Department responded involved fires. He showed a comparison of the number of calls to which the Fire Department responded in 1989, which was 563 calls, and 1999, which was 1,377 calls, noting that the increase is greater than the growth of the area. He also noted that Bozeman has one of the four hazardous materials units in the state. He indicated that, with good equipment, the safety of the firefighters is better assured, noting that incidents such as those recently incurred in other parts of the country should not be encountered here. The Deputy Fire Chief stressed the importance of responding to emergency calls within four minutes, noting that is the critical timeline for both fire and medical emergencies. He indicated that, through adequate staffing and equipment, as well as good in-house training, 01-08-2000 Special - 4 - that level of service can be provided. He cautioned that to meet this standard, however, a third fire station will soon be needed. Responding to Assistant City Manager Brey, 9-1-1 Director Jenny Hansen stated that with the new enhanced 9-1-1 equipment it is possible to track the addresses of those using the City's services. . Following this presentation, the tour broke from 1 t :45 a.m. to 12: 15 p.m. for lunch in the engine room. Recreation. Recreation Director Mary Boling distributed copies of brochures on their programs and a listing of contacts for recreation and sports programs. She stated the Swim Center was built on school district property, adjacent to the Bozeman High School, in 1975. The Swim Center is City-owned and City-operated, and the City contracts with the School District every year for use of the facility. She noted that this indoor 50-meter pool is one of the largest in Montana, and it is open from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays, with slightly shorter hours on weekends. She noted that there are 22 staff members at this time of year, increasing to 30 staff members during the summer; and those staff members work at both the Swim Center and Bogert Pool when the outdoor pool is open. She stated that the thirty parking spaces available for Swim Center patrons is a limiting factor on their operation and marketing of the facility. Recreation Director Boling and Swim Center Manager Eric Seagrave gave a tour of the Recreation office, which houses three people, as well as the multi-purpose room, the swimming pool and the back room. Recreation Director Boling noted that the Recreation Department is responsible for renting out the Lindley Center, and it is a heavily used facility. Responding to City Manager Johnson, the Recreation Director noted that if the . Recreation Department were to acquire responsibility for the Beall Park Center, it would probably operate that center in a manner similar to the Lindley Center since there is significant public demand for that type of facility. She stated that relocation of the Recreation Department offices was considered but determined not viable given the need to stay in close proximity to the swimming pool. The Recreation Director noted that they have had difficulty in filling the lifeguard positions in recent years and, as a result, have begun to provide the required training for those positions. Responding to City Manager Johnson, the Recreation Director stated the community could use a leisure pool. She noted that the demands for swimming facilities has shifted over the past 25 years, and the Swim Center is no longer able to meet many of those demands. She suggested that setting the Swim Center aside for competitive activities and constructing a new leisure pool facility could meet that demand. She indicated that such facilities are not available at this time, and using the facilities at Montana State University is difficult due to the short hours of availability and the expense of using them. The tour moved from the Swim Center to Bogert Pool, where Recreation Director Boling and Swim Center Manager Seagrave showed everyone around the facility. They identified maintenance needs at that facility and noted that installing a retractable bubble over . it, at an estimated cost of $400,000 to $500,000, could result in the type of year round facility that is being demanded. Recreation Director Boling noted that Bogert Pool was constructed in the 1920s and was refurbished in 1975. The tour moved from Bogert Pool to the City Hall Complex. Building Inspection. Fire Chief Aaron Holst showed the offices for the Building Inspection Division, which are located adjacent to the Fire Department offices. He 01-08-2000 Special .n ___.___________.__ - 5 - characterized this as very convenient, both for staff and the public, and indicated that it allows for better provision of services. Chief Building Official Neil Poulsen stated that the day-to-day operations are handled very effectively in this environment. Fire Marshal Chuck Winn stated that he has witnessed the change in this program . over the past few years. noting that it now provides a good service; and the inspectors now serve as magnets for the developers and contractors rather than driving them away. He characterized the City's inspectors as being trained, experienced and competent. He also noted this is the only operation in the City with a surplus of funds. Chief Building Official Poulsen stated that his department tries to reach out to the community and create a partnership that will result in an enhanced quality of life tomorrow. Responding to City Manager Johnson, the Chief Building Official stated that the national fees for various reviews are set forth in the uniform codes, along with tables for adjusting those fees for each state. He noted that the City assesses those fees at 50 percent of the code tables; and that level is generating adequate revenues to sustain his department's operation but not exceed the level allowed under State law. Further responding to the City Manager, the Chief Building Official stated that, even with the hiring of a new inspector, they are still very busy. He recognized that hiring a new inspector could result in quicker response times; however, he cautioned that if the volume of building decreases significantly, then people will need to be laid off. He also noted that, in their current location, they have little room to add personnel. Responding to the City Manager, Fire Marshal Winn stated that if the Building Inspection Division were moved to the Professional Building, some of the current day-to-day . coordination would be lost, but noted that with e-mail and voice mail, the public should still receive good service. Finance. Administrative Services Director Miral Gamradt distributed copies of his policy questions and an information packet on the department's current staffing levels, operations and capital budgets and what he envisions in the future. He stated the Network Administrator position has been vacant for four months. He noted that they have conducted four interviews but were unable to attract the top two applicants with the salary being offered. The Administrative Services Director noted that the new HTE software has been completely installed on the AS400 computer and approximately 90 percent of the systems are now operational. He noted that system has tremendous capabilities, but a majority of those capabilities are not being used at this time. The Administrative Services Director forwarded two policy questions for Commission consideration. First, he asked if the Commission wants the City to actively work toward opening up City government to citizens of Bozeman and others through the internet. Second, he asked if the Commission wants to improve the computer literacy of its employees to enable them to better do their jobs, manage their budgets and work items and provide more timely and accurate information to the public. He cautioned that affirmative responses to these policy questions will result in an outlay of financial resources, particularly since these activities cannot . simply be added to the list of duties for an existing employee. He stated the existing home page for the City is an example of adding to the tasks of one employee, noting that it is no longer maintained since that individual left the City's employ. Responding to questions, the Administrative Services Director estimated that 75 of the City's 150 personal computers are connected to the mainframe computer. He noted that probably 90 percent of the system's usage is by clerical personnel, inputting invoices for payment. He indicated that the costs of training someone to use the system to a greater extent would be approximately $1,500 per employee and suggested that bringing a trainer in would result in training 20 to 25 employees for the same amount. 01-08-2000 Special -. .------ - 6 - Administrative Services Director Gamradt took the Commissioners and the City Manager to his office for a demonstration on the new software, recognizing that the software is not user friendly but does have significant capabilities when one learns how to use them. He showed the Commissioners how quickly he can determine how close expenditures are to the amount budgeted, noting that at the end of the first six months of this fiscal year salaries, on an overall basis, are within 1 percent of the amount budgeted. He also identified some of the system's capabilities that currently remain untapped, such as the tracking of projects. . Responding to questions from the Commissioners, the Administrative Services Director stated that it would be difficult to identify any cost effectiveness with the system; he noted, rather, the system provides better information that is accessible to more people within the City structure. During discussion about the possibility of allowing electronic payment of bills, the City Manager noted the flip side of that argument is that relationships are no longer established, and people are not attracted to the downtown area. Responding to Commissioner Frost, the Administrative Services Director indicated that, depending on the Commission's responses to his policy questions, he may need to add another position to serve as a computer trainer and manager of the web site, in addition to filling the existing vacancy. City Attorney. City Attorney Luwe distributed copies of his power point presentation. He noted that his office handles both civil and criminal issues. He indicated that two of his three staff attorneys have been assigned to the civil matters, and his staff attorneys have been integrated into the different departments by being assigned to work in specific areas. He noted that a recent survey of the various departments has revealed this change in how his department operates is very well accepted, with the one main complaint being that the attorneys have been . assigned too many departments. The City Attorney reviewed the statutory requirements of his office, identified their customers, and reviewed his office's vision and mission statements and goals. He reminded the Commission that during last year's budgeting process, he sought policy direction on three different areas; and the direction was to continue each of them. He noted that his office has identified performance effectiveness measures and the standards for each; and he presentation reflected how well those have been met with the budget for this fiscal year. He concluded by identifying the additional items that might be accomplished with the hiring of one additional attorney. Clerk of the Commission. Clerk of the Commission Sullivan distributed copies of several items to the Commission, including the information sheet on miscellaneous items; information sheet on the public hearing process; information sheet on the appellate hearing process; Section 2.04 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, pertaining to the City Commission; Section 2.01 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, the Code of Ethics; Commission Resolution No. 3110, designating the Clerk of the Commission as the Records Manager; Commission Resolution No. 3037, adopting the affordable housing policy; and Commission Resolution No. 3294, establishing the rules of procedure for Commission meetings. . The Clerk of the Commission noted that, when she started in this position in 1981, she had a three-quarter time assistant; and she now has one full-time deputy. She identified changes she plans to make in her office during the upcoming year, which include having the Deputy Clerk take the minutes of Commission meetings, so she can devote her time to beginning a records management program and possibly in-house codification of the Bozeman Municipal Code. She suggested that once in-house codification is begun, the code could be posted on the City's web page, for easy access by the general public. City Manager. City Manager Clark Johnson stated that the Commission has seen several different kinds of presentations during today's tour. 01-08-2000 Special - 7 - The City Manager noted that, in the past, he has included $20,000 in his budget for leadership training for the staff. He noted that those monies have not been expended recently and he is beginning to get pressure from the staff to do so. He asked if this is an item which the Commission supports. The City Manager noted that the appearance of the Commission Room is now being upgraded, and steps were taken last year to upgrade the Finance Department and the . secretarial area in the City Attorney and Administration area. He stated that the public comments have been overwhelmingly favorable, with few complaints received. City Manager Johnson stated the other policy issue is whether the Commission wishes to continue an outreach campaign. He reminded them that last year he sought professional services for an advertising campaign to provide a consistent message to the public but was not overly excited about the results. As a result, he has let that issue sit and has not expended the monies set aside for it. He asked if the Commission wishes to budget up to $50,000 to implement that type of outreach program. The City Manager recognized that City Hall is quickly becoming one of the poorest maintained buildings on Main Street. He noted that $40,000 has been budgeted to cover the maintenance of several different buildings in each of the past few years and suggested that amount may need to be increased this year to address the deterioration at City Hall. The City Manager noted that the former grantwriter position was under his budget and asked for Commission input on whether its relocation to Planning is appropriate. He also noted that the GIS position has been funded in each of the last three years but, to date, remains unfilled. 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 acceptable to the Commission. Adiournment - 4:05 D.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. MAR~U~aYOr ATTEST: . ray~ ROBIN L. SULLIVAN Clerk of the Commission 01-08-2000 Special