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LINKED MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
May 7, 2007
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Community Room, Gallatin County
Courthouse, 311 West Main Street for a Work Session with the Gallatin County Commission on
Monday, May 7, 2007 at 3:00 pm. Present were Mayor Jeff Krauss, Cr. Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Sean
Becker, Cr. Steve Kirchhoff, County Cr. Joe Skinner, County Cr. Bill Murdock, County Cr. Steve
White, City Manager Chris Kukulski, County Administrator Earl Mathers, Municipal Court Judge
Karl Seel, City Attorney Paul Luwe, and Deputy City Clerk Cynthia Jordan Delaney.
0: 10:51 A. Work Session with the Gallatin County Commission to discuss Police and
Municipal Court Facility and Staffing Plans - Call to Order - 3:00 pm - Community Room,
Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 West Main Street
Mayor Krauss called the Work Session to order at 3:10 pm.
0:12:13 Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Mr. Kukulski introduced the topic about what to do with the Law and Justice Center, the City's
Police Dept., the Municipal Court, and the Jail.
0:28:25 County Cr. Skinner
County Cr. Skinner stated that within a month and a half, the County will have made a decision on
the siting for the Detention Center, which will determine the siting for the County's Courts and Law
Enforcements, and consequently could determine the siting for the City's Courts and Law
Enforcement.
0:28:55 County Cr. Bill Murdock
County Cr. Murdock stated that the present Law and Justice site works. And until he's convinced
there is a better site that the public would think is a better site, it is going to go there. There is room
at that present site if you razed it and had a greenfields site for all ofthe City's and County's needs
for the next 50 years.
1 :23:47 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss called for public comment.
No person commented.
1 :26:08 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss summarized the discussion thus far: it sounds like the County is willing to give the
City Commission an answer fairly soon (about location) and that the City will still aim for the fall
election. It sounds like the City and County need to get together to find a site or at least determine
ifthere are five acres there not under the jail. He also stated his concerns about the issues of mold
and the "sick building" at the Law and Justice Center.
1 :32:27 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski asked Mayor Krauss if it is preferable to meet with the County Commission at 3 :00
pm (on Mondays), or ifhe prefers to keep the Joint City-County meetings at 7:00 am (on Fridays).
Although the summer Joint City-County meetings arc off, he suggested that there will need to be
more than one or two meetings in the next five months to keep this issue rolling and resolve it.
1 :34:36 County Crs. Skinner, White, and Murdock
County Crs. Skinner, White, and Murdock agreed that Monday from 3 :00-5 :00 pm is a good time
for them to meet with the City Commission.
1 :34:47 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski said that the City would work with Glenda and the County Commission offices to
schedule future meetings. As the County's studies come in (and the City need to find out where they
go), and as the City stays on target for a fall election, that means this late summer we're zeroing in
on location, site, footprint, etc.
1 :35:10 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss asked the County Commissioners if they think they don't need the 7:00 am Joint-
City County meeting on May 18, 2007 (since the Commissions have met twice in a few weeks).
1:35:21 County Cr. Skinner
County Cr. Skinner agreed that the meeting on May 18 isn't needed, and the other County
Commissioners moved and seconded to cancel that meeting.
1 :35:50 Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the Work Session at approximately 4:35 pm.
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LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
May 7, 2007
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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, May 7, 2007 at 6:00 pm. Present were Mayor Jeff
Krauss, Cr. Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Sean Becker, Cr. JeffRupp, Cr. Steve Kirchhoff, City Manager
Chris Kukulski, Planning Director Andy Epple, City Attorney Paul Luwe, Finance Director Anna
Rosenberry, Director of Public Service Debbie Arkell, Assistant Planning Director Chris Saunders,
and Deputy City Clerk Cynthia Jordan Delaney.
1 :54:00 B. Call to Order - 6:00 pm - Community Room, Gallatin County Courthouse, 311
West Main Street
Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order.
1 :54:03 C.
Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
1 :54:51 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss reported that he received an email from a representative of the RiaIto. They would
like to have the RiaIto application opened and continued for at least 2~3 weeks. He opened the item,
and encouraged anyone present to speak. He honored RiaIto's request to postpone.
1 :55:50 D. Public Service Announcement - Online Utility Payments (Rosenberry)
Finance Director Anna Rosenberry notified the public about two new great services in the City
Finance Dept. that are now available online. Citizens can now view and pay their special
assessments (street and tree improvements/SID payments) online. They can also pay their monthly
utility bills online (water, sewer, and garbage).
1 :57:47 E. Minutes - March 5, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, and April 26, 2007
Policy Meeting
1 :57:54 Motion and Vote to approve the Minutes of March 5, April 2, April 9, April 16, April
23, and April 26, 2007.
It was moved by Cr. Becker. seconded by Cr. Rupp. to approve the Minutes of March 5.
April 2. April 9. April 16. April 23. and April 26. 2007.
Those votine: Aye beine: Crs. Becker. Rupp. Jacobson. Kirchhoff. and Mayor Krauss.
Those votin!! No bein!! none.
The motion carried 5-0.
1:58:13 F.
Consent
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1. Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres)
2. Approve Monthly Building Report (Poulsen)
3. Provisionally Adopt Ordinance 1700, Municipal Infractions Ordinance-Downtown Sidewalk
Encroachment Permit Program (Luwe)
4. Finally Adopt Ordinance 1697, Bridger Creek Phase 1 Zone Map Amendment #Z-07002
(Knight)
5. Authorize City Manager to sign Contracts for Custodial Services for FY07-08 (Goehrung)
6. Authorize City Manager to sign Amendment No.2 to Professional Services Agreement for
Water Renovations Survey Project (Murray)
7. Authorize City Manager to sign Bozeman Middle School Release and Reconveyance of
Easement, and Waterline and Storm Drainage Easement and Agreement (Murray)
8. Adopt Resolution 4018, Story Mill Neighborhood Growth Policy Amendment #P-06070
(Saunders)
9. Approve Resolution 4019, Norton East Ranch Annexation #A-06002 (Sanford) MOVED TO
ACTION ITEM
10. Authorize City Manager to sign Norton East Ranch Annexation Public Street and Utility
Easements (Sanford) MOVED TO ACTION ITEM
11. Provisionally Adopt Ordinance 1704, Norton East Ranch Zone Map Amendment #Z-06121
(Sanford) MOVED TO ACTION ITEM
12. Authorize City Manager to sign Easement Request from Michael Christie (Kerr)
13. Authorize City Manager to sign Ethan Place Condominiums Public Access Easement (Johnson)
14. Authorize the Contract for update to "The Map and Guide to Bicycling in Bozeman"
(11enderson)
15. Authorize City Manager to sign the Notice of Award for the 2007 Water Renovations Project
(Murray)
16. Approve Baxter Meadows Planned Unit Development Phase 4 Minor Subdivision Final Plat
#P-07004 (Cooper)
17. Approve Resolution No. 4020 relating to a project on behalf of Learning Circle Montessori
Elementary School, Inc., a Montana non-profit corporation, and the issuance of a revenue note to
finance the costs of acquiring a building to be used as a private elementary school under Montana
Code Annotated, Title 90, Chapter 5, Part 1, as amended; granting preliminary approval thereto and
calling a public hearing thereon.
1 : 5 8:16 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss stated that he has been asked to move Consent items 9 and 10 off the Consent
agenda. They will be Action items H4A: Approve Resolution 4019, Norton East Ranch Annexation
#A-06002 and H4B: Norton East Ranch Annexation Public Street and Utility Easements.
1 :59: 17 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker suggested that Consent item 11, Provisionally Adopt Ordinance No. 1704, Norton East
Ranch Zone Map Amendment #Z-06121, should be moved off Consent along with Consent items 9
and 10.
1 :59:22 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss agreed that Consent items 9, 10, and 11 should be moved to Action items 4A, B, and
C.
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1 :59:44 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss called for public comment on Consent items F1-8 and 12-17.
No person commented.
2:00:08 Motion and Vote to approve Consent items 1-8 and 12-17.
It was moved bv Cr. Rupp. seconded bv Cr. Kirchhoff. to approve Consent items FI-8 and
12-17.
Those votine: Ave beine: Crs. Rupp. Kirchhoff. Jacobson. Becker. and Mavor Krauss.
Those votine: No beine: none.
The motion carried 5-0.
2:00:27 G. Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
2:01 :00 Jim Webster - Public Comment
Mr. Webster, of 311 South 3rd Avenue, is a member of the Bozeman Historic Preservation
Advisory Board and the Co-chair of the Story Mansion Task Force. He wanted to clarify issues
relating to the Story Mansion Task Force and the Story Mansion. He wanted the Commissioners to
be aware that MSU's acquisition of the Story Mansion to house the Humanities Institute has long
been considered the Story Mansion Task Force's number one choice for the best use ofthe property
in terms of the public good. Their Task Force has not wavered from that support, and that continues
to be their top recommendation. He stated that it is not the case that talks between the University
and the City have stalled. In fact, the Humanities Institute Campaign to raise money continues to
gain strength. While MSU would be the ideal tenant, the Task Force recommends that the City take
preliminary steps to engage a real estate broker should MSU's efforts not prove viable. This
represents Plan B by the Task Force and is a back-up plan since they have a fiduciary responsibility
to the City and community to act in a prudent fashion.
2:02:39 Bob Rvdell- Public Comment
Mr. Rydell, of622 South Grand Avenue, is the Director of MSU's Humanities Institute. He gave
the Commissioners an update about the Humanities Institute's fundraising progress since President
Gamble's letter to the City Manager on May 1, 2007. In that letter, President Gamble noted that
they had raised $275,000 in pledges. As of this afternoon, an individual in this community has
made a pledge of $250,000. The Humanities Institute now has pledges totaling over $500,000, and
$500,000 is the amount required by the Save America's Treasures Grant (controlled by the City) to
release its funds. They are making great progress, and MSU is very eager to pursue its partnership
with the City in working on ways for the university to acquire the Story Mansion property.
2:04:56 Public Comment closed.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
2:05:32 H.
Action Items
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2:05 :33 1. Resolution 4015, Final Creation of Special Improvement Lighting District #697,
Alder Creek Subdivision Phase 3 (Rosenberry)
2:05:45 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry presented the staff report for the creation of SILD #697.
2: 1 0:35 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
2: 11: 15 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution No. 4015, Final Creation of SILD #697, Alder
Creek Subdivision Phase 3.
It was moved bv Cr. Kirchhoff. seconded bv Cr. Jacobson. to annrove Resolution No. 4015.
Final Creation of SILD #697. Alder Creek Subdivision Phase 3.
Those votin!!: Ave bein!!: Crs. Kirchhoff. Jacobson. and Mavor Krauss.
Those votin!!: No bein!!: Crs. Becker and Runn.
The motion carried 3-2.
2:12:152.
Reconsideration ofthe April 17, 2006 Commission Meeting Minutes (Luwe)
2:12:23 Paul Luwe, City Attorney
Mr. Luwe explained the reasons why the April 17, 2006 Minutes are being reconsidered.
2:14:05 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public commented.
No person commented.
2:15:12 Motion and Vote to reconsider and approve the April 17, 2006 Commission Meeting
Minutes as amended.
It was moved bv Cr. Jacobson. seconded bv Cr. Becker. to reconsider and annrove the Anril
17.2006 Commission Meetin!!: Minutes as amended.
Those votin!!: Ave bein!!: Crs. Jacobson. Becker. Runn. Kirchhoff. and Mavor Krauss.
Those votin!!: No bein!!: none.
The motion carried 5-0.
2:16:063.
(Frank)
Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin County's Request for Funding Assistance
2:]6:16 Jennifer Frank, Applicant
Ms. Frank, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin County, stated that Habitat for
Humanity is requesting $84,000 from the Community Housing Fund, with $60,000 to buy down the
cost of four lots in the City of Bozeman and an additional $24,000 to offset the cost of impact fees.
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The last Habitat home built in Bozeman was completed in 1998. The affordability of lots is the
main factor in limiting Habitat's ability to build in Bozeman. They greatly welcome the opportunity
to serve people such as teachers and firefighters by building in Bozeman once again.
2:20:21 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
2:22:12 Motion to approve the granting of the requested funds ($84,000) from the City of
Bozeman's Community Housing Fund to Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin County, with one
condition.
It was moved by Cr. Becker to approve the e:rantine: of the requested funds ($84.000) from
the City of Bozeman's Community Housine: Fund to Habitat for Humanitv of Gallatin
County for the purchase of four lots and associated impact fees in the City of Bozeman. In
addition. askine: subiect to recapture for use in the City of Bozeman.
2:22:55 Mayor Krauss' Clarification of Motion, agreed to by Cr. Becker
Mayor Krauss clarified that if there is an early payoff, that the funds be recaptured and used for
additional lots in the City of Bozeman.
It was moved by Cr. Becker to approve the e:rantine: of the requested funds ($84.000) from
the City of Bozeman's Community Housine: Fund to Habitat for Humanitv of Gallatin
County for the purchase of four lots and associated impact fees in the City of Bozeman. If
there is an early payoff. that the funds be recaptured and used for additional lots in the City
of Bozeman.
2:23 :23 Motion Seconded
Cr. Rupp seconded the motion.
2:24:17 Vote to approve the granting of the requested funds ($84,000) from the City of
Bozeman's Community Housing Fund to Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin County, with one
condition.
[It was moved by Cr. Becker to approve the e:rantine: of the requested funds ($84.000) from
the City of Bozeman's Community Housine: Fund to Habitat for Humanitv of Gallatin
County for the purchase of four lots and associated impact fees in the City of Bozeman. If
there is an early payoff. that the funds be recaptured and used for additional lots in the City
of Bozeman.l
Those votine: Ave beine: Crs. Becker. Rupp. Kirchhoff. Jacobson. and Mayor Krauss.
Those votine: No beine: none.
The motion carried 5-0.
2:24:30 4.
CFT Office Building Conditional Use Permit #Z-07017 (Knight)
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2:25:08 Martin Knight, City Planner
Mr. Knight presented the staff report for the CFT Office Building Conditional Use Permit.
2:33:58 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss stated that the only solution he can see is to require this property (CFT Office
Building) to acquire 30 feet of the Allison Subdivision so that the entire road can be moved to the
south 30 feet. That's what he would intend on doing so the roads can meet up and both sides have
equal responsibility for providing that road.
2:34:45 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss said that it is important that we have Opportunity Way connected as far as we can to
the east. If it requires 30 feet down, and for both sides to get together before we approve this, he
doesn't see any reason why we can't make it a part of this Conditional Use Permit.
2:35:40 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss said that this is contingent on the two sides getting together and figuring out
Opportunity Way.
2:38: 11 James Nicholson, Applicant
Mr. Nicholson, with Morrison-Maierle, is representing CFT. He introduced the other members of
the CFT team, and he stated that they are present to answer questions.
2:38:42 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss asked the applicant what provisions for the build out of 11 th Avenue on both sides
have been made as a condition. Since 11 th is half a road, and the applicant is going to put a large
three story building there with all its traffic, he asked if the applicant has made arrangements with
the university to build the other half of the road.
2:42:27 Grant Evans, Applicant
Mr. Evans, with Bernardo Wills Architects, is this project's architect. He discussed the building's
design and height.
2:44:05 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
2:44:35 Motion to approve the eFT Office Building Conditional Use Permit, with conditions.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp. seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff. to approve Conditional Use Permit
#Z-07017 with the conditions of approval outlined in the staff report with the additional
condition that an acceptable connection of Opportunity Way be worked out with the owners
of Allison (Subdivision).
2:45:04 Cr. Becker
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Cr. Becker disclosed that for the record he had communication outside this hearing with a neighbor
who had an application in a year before. He also spoke to the applicant of this project, and wasn't
aware that this application was coming to the Commission.
2:45:49 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss stated that it is not unreasonable to require that an acceptable Opportunity Way be
designed and built, in exchange for raising the height 11 feet.
2:47:25 Cynthia Jordan Delaney, Deputy City Clerk
Per Mayor Krauss' request, Ms. Delaney read the Motion.
2:47:48 Cr. Becker's Amendment to the Motion, agreed to by Cr. Rupp
Cr. Becker amended the motion to add "City Engineering," and Cr. Rupp agreed to the amendment.
It was moved bv Cr. Ruvv. seconded bv Cr. Kirchhoff. to avvrove Conditional Use Permit
#Z-07017 with the conditions of avvroval outlined in the staff revort with the additional
condition that an accevtable connection of Ovvortunity Wav be worked out with the owners
of Allison (Subdivision) and City Ene:ineerine:.
2:48:04 Vote to approve the CFT Office Building Conditional Use Permit, with conditions.
rIt was moved bv Cr. Ruvv. seconded bv Cr. Kirchhoff. to avvrove Conditional Use Permit
#Z-07017 with the conditions of avvroval outlined in the staff revort with the additional
condition that an accevtable connection of Ovvortunity Wav be worked out with the owners
of Allison (Subdivision) and City Ene:ineerinl!.l
Those votine: Ave beine: Crs. Ruvv. Kirchhoff. Jacobson. Becker. and Mavor Krauss.
Those votine: No beine: none.
The motion carried 5-0.
Conditions of Avvroval:
Plannine::
1. The entire buildine: desie:n shall incorvorate recesses. off-sets. ane:ular forms or other
features to avoid lonl!. flat facades over 100 feet in lene:th. Anv such modifications shall
be vrovided for review bv ADR staff vrior to Final Site Plan avvroval. All
modifications must be accuratelv devicted on the Final Site Plan submittal materials.
2. Onlv security lie:htine:. as defined in UDO Section 18.42.150.D. shall be vermitted in
varkine: areas. A lie:htine: detail. showine: maximum illuminance in Footcandles. for all
exterior lie:htine:. includine: wall-mounted lie:htine:. shall be vrovided with the Final Site
Plan submittal materials. The location of varkine: lot and/or wall mounted lie:htine:
shall be accuratelv devicted on the Final Site Plan submittal materials.
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3. All trees to be planted shall have the followine: minimum caliper sizes: 2" for lare:e
canopv deciduous. 1 ~" for small canopy deciduous. 9' for lare:e canopy evere:reens.
and 7' for small canopy evere:reens. All plantine: materials. and plantine: sizes. must be
accuratelv depicted on the landscape plan for Final Site Plan submittal.
4. Parkine: lot screenine:. as required in UDO Section 18.48.050.C shall not be less than 4'
in width and shall be a minimum of 5' in heie:ht. All other parkine: lot landscapine:
requirements. as outlined in UDO Section 18.48.050.C shall be met and shall be
accurately depicted on the landscape plan for Final Site Plan submittal.
5. A bicYcle rack shall be located nearest the principal entrance as possible. The location
of all bicYcle racks shall be clearlv depicted on the Final Site Plan.
6. A e:reater diversity of species for the boulevard plantine:s shall be provided. Applicant
shall obtain the necessary boulevard tree permits from the Forestry Division. Ryan
Stover. at the City of Bozeman Forestry Department. shall be contacted with
Questions. Boulevard trees shall be accurately depicted on the landscapine: plan for
final site plan submittal.
7. All parkine: shall be provided in compliance with the City of Bozeman parkine:
ree:ulations. This shall include: all ADA accessible parkine: stalls beine: a minimum of
9' in width. 18' in lene:th. and havine: an aisle width of 5'. with the first ADA accessible
stall havine: an 8' aisle width and beine: labeled hvan accessible": compact parkine:
spaces shall beine: clearly sie:ned "compact only": and. the required number of
standard stalls beine: provided. These items must be accurately depicted on the Final
Site Plan submittal materials. Parkine: calculations must be provided on the Final Site
Plan.
8. All mechanical equipment shall be screened in accordance with UDO Section
18.38.050. This shall include. but not limited too. air conditioners and electric panels.
All mechanical equipment and screenine: shall be depicted on the landscapine: plan and
site plan for Final Site Plan submittal.
9. A dumpster with a permanent enclosure shall be provided. To ensure accessibility. the
location of dumpster enclosures shall be verified with the City of Bozeman Sanitation
Division (phone: 582-3258) prior to Final Site Plan approval.
10. If phasine: is to be utilized. a phasine: plan shall be submitted for review prior to Final
Site Plan approval. All infrastructure shall be installed prior to occupancY of any
buildine:s.
11. The location of sie:nae:e shall be accurately depicted on the Final Site Plan. A Sie:n
Permit Application shall be reviewed and approved by the Plannine: Office prior to the
construction and installation of anyon-site sie:nae:e.
Ene:ineerine::
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12. Rce:ardine: Condition No.2. indicate the impact of the development on the previously
approved storm water plan for the CFT Subdivision. Any storm water runoff that
exceeds what was previously desie:ned for shall be retained on site.
13. Any unused water or fire services shall be removed at the main.
14. The Architectural site plan Sheet A1.1 shall show all of the existine: and anv proposed
water. fire. and sewer services and the portion of the existine: subdivision detention
pond that is on the east side of the property. per the site plan Sheet SP. Also. show any
curb cuts in the parkine: lot curb for the storm water runoff.
15. Show any private utilities on the site plan. etc.
16. Show the water. fire. and sewer services. and existine: easements on the landscape plan.
17. Use current City of Bozeman Standard Drawine:s.
18. Plans and Specifications for any fire service line must be prepared in accordance with
the City's Fire Service Line PolicY by a Professional Ene:ineer (PE). and be provided to
and approved bv the City Ene:ineer prior to initiation of construction of the fire service
or fire protection system. The applicant shall also provide Professional Ene:ineerine:
services for construction inspection. post-construction certification. and preparation of
mylar record drawine:s.
Cr. Becker:
19. An acceptable connection of Opportunity Way be worked out with the owners of
Allison (Subdivision) and City Ene:ineerine:.
2:48:234A. Approve Resolution No. 4019, Norton East Ranch Annexation # A-06002 (was
Consent item #9)
2:49:22 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple stated that he thinks the Commission wanted to take this off the Consent agenda because
it has to do with the Master Plan for the Norton East Ranch. The Commission has seen
correspondence from concerned members of the public who suggest that the Cascade Street
Easement be eliminated from the Master Plan. Their rationale is that the Cascade Street Easement
as depicted on this Master Plan may not be in the correct location given future development
proposals in the area. There may be a more desirable easement or street alignment in the future.
2:53:20 Cr. Kirchhoff
Cr. Kirchhoff stated that his concern is exactly as Andy Epple described it. His preference is to
eliminate Cascade Street. With a better alignment or a different future alignment, it could be made
to work quite well with the development on the properties on the NW comer of Valley West.
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2:58:00 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple clarified that Cr. Kirchhoff is just talking about the East-West section of Cascade Street,
with the North-South section along the park to remain as depicted. He asked if Cr. Kirchhoffwants
that to extend to the North property boundary.
2:58:27 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss stated that he wants it to continue to the boundary. Whatever they call that North-
South street, it shouldn't be Cascade. All North-South streets should continue to the boundary.
3: 00: 1 7 Tom Henesh, Applicant
Mr. Henesh, of Big Sky Land Consulting, spoke on behalf of the applicant, Norton Properties. He
expressed his concerns about not acquiring the easement now (as the Annexation Agreement
required, and the previous two public hearings they've had incorporated this 60 foot easement). It
has been depicted on the Master Plan; they knew they needed to have it there.
3:07:34 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss stated that the entire East-West and North-South depiction on the map should be
eliminated, recognizing that a road easement is still needed (or a local street will be designed).
3:07:55 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple stated that he wouldn't want this discussion to leave any impression that a parkway drive
along the park and wetlands is not going to be a requirement in the future. He wanted the record to
reflect that.
3: 15: 11 Motion and Vote to pass this item forward with the elimination of Cascade Street and
the unnamed north-south street that borders the west side of the wetland park area.
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff. seconded by Cr. Jacobson. to pass this item forward with the
elimination of Cascade Street and the unnamed north-south street that borders the west side
of the wetland park area.
Those votine: Aye beine: Crs. Kirchhoff. Jacobson. Becker. and Mayor Krauss.
Those votine: No beine: none.
Those passine: beine: Cr. Rupp.
The motion carried 4-0.
3:16:014B. Authorize City Manager to sign Norton East Ranch Annexation Public Street
and Utility Easements (was Consent item #10)
3:16:04 Motion and Vote to pass this item forward with the elimination of Cascade Street and
the unnamed north-south street that borders the west side of the wetland park area.
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff. seconded by Cr. Jacobson. to pass this item forward with the
elimination of Cascade Street and the unnamed north-south street that borders the west side
of the wetland park area.
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Those votin!!: Ave bein!!: Crs. Kirchhoff. Jacobson. Becker. and Mavor Krauss.
Those votin!!: No bein!!: none.
Those passin!!: bein!!: Cr. Rupp.
The motion carried 4-0.
3:16:294C. Provisionally adopt Ordinance No. 1704, Norton East Ranch Zone Map
Amendment #Z-06121 (was Consent item #11)
3:16:32 Motion and Vote to provisionally adopt Ordinance No. 1704.
It was moved bv Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded bv Cr. Jacobson. to provisionallv adopt Ordinance
No. 1704.
Those votin!!: Ave bein!! Crs. Kirchhoff. Jacobson. Becker. and Mavor Krauss.
Those votin!! No bein!! none.
Those passin!! bein!! Cr. Rupp.
The motion carried 4-0.
3:17:155. Rialto Building Site Plan/Certificate of Appropriateness/Change in Use #Z-
07019 (Bristor)
3:17:20 Mayor Krauss opened this item and asked for public comment.
Mayor Krauss asked for public comment.
No person commcntcd.
3:17:44 Motion to continue for three weeks.
It was moved bv Cr. Jacobson, seconded hv Cr. Becker, to continue at the request of the
applicant #Z-07019 Rialto Buildin!! Site Plan/Certificate of Appropriateness/Chan!!e in Use
for three weeks.
3:18:26 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple pointed out that thc applicant specifically requested that it be continued to a datc
uncertain, and he suggested that it should be put out at least six weeks.
3:18:54 Amendment to Motion
Cr. Jacobson amended the motion to continue the item for six weeks (June 18,2007).
It was moved bv Cr. Jacobson, seconded hv Cr. Becker, to continue at the request of the
applicant #Z-07019 Rialto Buildin!! Site Plan/Certificate of Appropriateness/Chan!!e in Use
for six weeks (June 18, 2007).
3:19:36 Second to Cr. Jacobson's Amended Motion
Cr. Becker seconded Cr. Jacobson's amended motion.
3:19:40 Vote to continue for six weeks.
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[It was moved bv Cr. Jacobson. seconded bv Cr. Decker. to continue at the reauest of the
avvlicant #Z-07019 Rialto Duildin!! Site Plan/Certificate of Avvrovriateness/Chan!!e in Use
for six weeks (June 18. 2007).1
Those votine: Ave bein!! Crs. Jacobson. Decker. Ruvv. Kirchhoff. and Mavor Krauss.
Those votine: No beine: none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:20:376. Story Mill Neighborhood Subdivision Pre-Application #P-04015 and Planned
Unit Development Concept Plan #Z-06056 (Saunders)
3:21:16 Break
3 :41 :32 Chris Saunders, Assistant Planning Director
Mr. Saunders presented the staff report. He stated that no action is required, but he asked that the
Commission give comment and direction to the applicants.
4:04:52 Cory Ravniss, Applicant
Mr. Ravniss, of Hyalite Engineers, brieily discussed concerns regarding traffic impacts. He wanted
to assure the Commission that they are not overlooking anyone's concerns, and that they are
certainly listening to neighbors. They are still working to finalize their traffic impact study
(incorporating comments from several peer consultants). They are working on a preliminary
engineering report for the NE neighborhood and Oak Street Connector Roadway Improvements
alternatives. He showed a slide of five different options for a potential Oak Street Connector. They
have invited neighbors in the NE neighborhood to have a facilitated discussion.
4:08:34 Steve Domreis, Applicant
Mr. Domreis, ofGBD Architects, presented the results of the second draft ofthe economic study:
over the next 30 years they predict there will be $300 million in property taxes paid to the City of
Bozeman. The Story Mill is 106 acres, with 50 acres of open space. There will 1,200 dwelling units
(density of 22 units/acre), and 10% are within the affordable housing plan. There are 118,000
square feet of commercial space and 45,000 square feet of office space. They also have great LEED
energy-saving aspirations for this project.
4:13:15 Craig Mendenhall, Applicant
Mr. Mendenhall, of GBD Architects, stated that this whole design is really oriented around people.
It is about the street level: creating walkable streets, encouraging community, reducing car
dependence, and promoting street activity without cul-de-sacs.
4:29:08 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
4:29:20 Ted Lanl!e - Public Comment
Mr. Lange, of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust 0[25 N. Willson, stated that the applicants have been
good to work with. The most recent trail map looked quite good. GVL T wanted to be sure that on
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the river that the trail continues on one side or the other to the southeast border of the property. He
commented on the green line on the several transportation alternatives; that green line crosses a
very large wetland next to the Village Downtown. There has been talk to make it into a public park
with trails. It is a high quality wetland with remarkable diversity of wildlife and 82 species of birds.
He urged the community and Commission to make sure all alternatives are fully studied and
explored during the Transportation Plan Update.
4:30:46 Tavlor Lonsdale - Public Comment
Mr. Lonsdale, of611 S 14th Avenue, stated that the more he hears presentations on this project, the
more excited he gets about this possible addition to our community. He thinks the City is doing a
great job building walkable, bikeable infrastructure in this town. Now we need to focus on bringing
the land use online with making it walkable and bikeable. He is excited to see a mixed use project
where people can live, work, and play in their own community without having to get into their car.
4:31: 19 Public Comment closed.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
4:31 :31 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss offered comments and direction about deviations, a connector to the east,
deconstruction of buildings, a renewal district, change of duration of approval, open space and
parks, concurrent construction, private streets, level of service, and issues with Rouse.
4:35:18 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp shared his residential and industrial area concerns: private vs. public streets, ADD's,
watercourse setbacks, affordable housing plan with CAHAB's assistance, the Community
Development Block Grant, levels of service, and only 2 or 3 phases of concurrent construction.
4:38:07 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss stated that the tax increment district will need to be paid to the schools.
4:39:14 Cr. Kirchhoff
Mr. Kirchhoff addressed fully functional private streets, a functional network of interconnected
streets, parks and open space, concurrent construction, duration of approval, deviations, and
watercourse setbacks.
4:42:05 Mr. Ravniss
Mr. Ravniss clarified that if they do ask for a watercourse setback deviation, it will be for the Old
Rendering Plant structure, a historically registered building that sits right next to the E. Gallatin
River.
4:44: 16 Mr. Mendenhall
Mr. Mendenall stated that in order to do an average density of 22 units per acre, there are about 16
buildings in a 75 foot height range.
4:44:35 Cr. Kirchhoff
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Cr. Kirchhoff stated that this is a significant advancement in the built environment (to build
vertically), and he would like to see that work. It is a hopeful new standard if it is built well.
4:46:36 Cr. Jacobson
Cr. Jacobson stated that she particularly likes their affordable housing plan because it yields more
than 10% of their total units at an affordable level. She supports the urban renewal district. If this
project gets referred to CAHAB, CAHAB is asking the applicant to adopt the Workforce Housing
recommendations.
4:50:15 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that he was having a hard time poking holes through the plan; a higher standard
has been sought. He looks forward to the actual application and strongly suggests that the
applicants yield to staff and advisory board recommendations when they come up.
4:51 :50 Mr. Ravniss
Mr. Ravniss stated that in order to put a shared use path along Bridger Drive (along the north end of
the trailer park) they will need to tear down a significant amount of mature pine trees. They want
the trail to be in the state highway right-of-way (not on their property) so they don't have to take
down trees. He also urged the creation of a mixed use zoning ordinance so that they can reduce the
amount of deviations from a few hundred to less than ten deviations.
4:2:57 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss wanted the trail to be built on their property.
4:53:08 Crs. Jacobson and Kirchhoff
Crs. Jacobson and Kirchhoff wanted the trees to remain.
4:55:35 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski wanted to correct (for the record) the amount of revenue the Story Mill project would
generate: it wouldn't generate $10 million in property taxes per year.
4:58:33 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss said that reports need to have the key issues identified on the first page. If they are in
a back page, refer to the page number where they exist. It is fine ifhe is given a summary, but make
sure the issues on the first page are identified and make reference to where they are in the summary
and digital packet.
4:59:507. Award Bid for the Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP)
Project STPE 1299(18), Milwaukee Road Rail Trail and Library Site Enhancements (Folger)
5:00:09 Sara Folger, Grants Administrator
Ms. Folger presented the staff report.
5:06:37 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
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5:06:54 Ted Lanlle - Public Comment
Mr. Lange, ofthe Gallatin Valley Land Trust of25 N Willson, stated that next year will be the 30th
anniversary of the very beginning ofthe Main Street to the Mountains Trail System. This will be
the connection to Main Street for this trail system. They have been waiting a long time, it is a great
design, and they hope the Commission supports it.
5:07:40 Public Comment closed.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
5:08:12 Motion and Vote to award the contract for CTEP Project STPE 1299(18), Milwaukee
Road Rail Trail and Library Site Enhancements to DLM Contracting and to approve
authorizing the City Manager to approve procurement awards for "owner-supplied" items.
It was moved by Cr. Becker. seconded by Cr. Rupp, to award the contract for CTEP Proiect
STPE 1299(18), Milwaukee Road Rail Trail and Library Site Enhancements to DLM
Contractine: and to approve authorizine: the City Manae:er to approve procurement awards
for "owner-supplied" items.
Those votine: Aye beine: Crs. Becker. Rupp, Kirchhoff, Jacobson, and Mayor Krauss.
Those votine: No beine: none.
The motion carried 5-0.
5:10:078.
Appointment to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (Delaney)
5:13:13 Motion and Vote to appoint William VandenBos to the Recreation and Parks Board.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff. to appoint William VandenBos to the
Recreation and Parks Board.
Those votine: Aye beine: Crs. Rupp, Kirchhoff, Jacobson, and Mavor Krauss.
Those votine: No beine: Becker.
The motion carried 4-1.
5:13:51 I.
FYI/Discussion
5:14:14 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski gave the Commissioners a timeline for major facilities and construction projects over
$1 million for 2007-2008, and offered to present it to the Commission at a meeting.
5:14:58 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss wanted to put that on the agenda as an action item.
5:15:03 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that the Governor's proposed budget for the special session includes the $2.4
million ofCALA reimbursement to the City. He announced that he will be conducting interviews
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for an intern to work with the Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement and asked the Commission
for their input about a task force.
5:17:23 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss wanted to advertise in the community for that task force.
5:18:06 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski confirmed the consensus of the Commission to work with the Clerk's office to
advertise for the task force, and it will be placed on a future agenda to appoint the task force.
5: 19:54 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry informed the Commission that the bid opening for the parking garage is scheduled
for 5 pm on Wednesday.
5:20:44 Cynthia Jordan Delaney, Deputy City Clerk
Ms. Delaney reminded the Commission of the Thursday, May 10 Policy Meeting. She asked the
Commission to confirm their cancellation of the May 18 Joint City-County Meeting.
5:21:00 Mayor Krauss and Cr. Kirchhoff
Mayor Krauss and Cr. Kirchhoff stated that they will be absent for the May 10 Policy Meeting.
5:22:00 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss canceled the May 10 Policy Meeting and moved the topic of Glass Stockpiling to the
May 24 Policy Meeting.
5:22:38 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple told the Commissioners that copies of the draft of the Impact Fee Studies for Water and
Wastewater were included in their packets this week.
5:24:09 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that an item on the Community Alcohol Coalition's agenda for tomorrow's
meeting is the drug paraphernalia found in alleys in downtown Bozeman, as well tagging, graffiti,
law enforcement, and issues that Bozeman is facing.
5:25:50 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker mentioned that there are a lot of issues with the impact fee reports, and the Impact Fee
Advisory Board is split. Hopefully, this board can spend some time in advance to be able to
respond to the Commission, and that may mean continuing a hearing.
5:28:07 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss said it is important to involve the Impact Fee Advisory Board one more time and
have that conversation.
5:29:35 J. Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:00 pm.
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