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Home My WebLink About1997-01-21 Minutes, City Commission " MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA January 21, 1997 ***************************** The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission . Room, Municipal Building, January 21, 1997, at 3:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Stueck, Commissioner Rudberg, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Youngman, City Manager Wysocki, City Attorney Luwe and Clerk of the Commission Sullivan. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. None of the Commissioners requested that any of the Consent Items be removed for discussion. Minutes - January 6 and January 13. 1997 It was moved by Commissioner Rudberg, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the minutes of the meetings of January 6 and January 13, 1997, be approved as submitted. The . motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Rudberg, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Youngman and Mayor Stueck; those voting No, none. Ordinance No. 1436 - adding Chapter 5.70 to the Bozeman Municipal Code, establishina reauirement for a city license to provide emeraency medical services within the city and establishina standards and procedures for the issuance of such licenses Previously distributed in the Commissioners' packets was a copy of Ordinance No. 1436, as approved by the City Attorney, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1436 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, PROVIDING THAT THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE BE AMENDED BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO BE NUMBERED AS CHAPTER . 5.70; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENT FOR A CITY LICENSE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH LICENSES. City Manager Wysocki reminded the Commissioners that they had provisionally adopted this ordinance at the January 6 meeting and recommended that it be finally adopted at this time. 01-21-97 - __.... - - ___.. n_ ... ______ ..._ .._on_ ____..__...________....__.______ .- - -...---".- -------------. - - 2 - It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the Commission finally adopt Ordinance No. 1436, establishing a requirement for a city license to provide emergency medical services within the city and establishing standards and procedures for the issuance of such licenses. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Youngman, . Commissioner Rudberg and Mayor Stueck; those voting No, none. Ordinance No. 1437 ~ aDpointing Assistant City Manaaer Ron Brey as Actina City Manaaer between City Managers and setting salary Included in the Commissioners' packets was a copy of Ordinance No. 1437, as approved by the City Attorney, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1437 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, FIXING THE MONTHLY SALARY AND OFFICIAL BOND OF THE ACTING CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, AS REQUIRED BY LAW. It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Youngman, that . Ordinance No. 1437 be provisionally adopted, fixing the monthly salary and office bond of the Acting City Manager, and that it be brought back in two weeks for final adoption. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Rudberg, Commissioner Stiff and Mayor Stueck; those voting No, none. ADDointment to Board of Adiustment ADDointments to the Bozeman Beautification Advisorv Board ADDointment to Board of ADDeals ADDointment to Bozeman Area Bicvcle Advisory Board ADDointment to Tax Increment Financing Industrial District (TIFID) Board Included in the Commissioners' packets was a memo from Clerk of the Commission Sullivan, dated January 16, 1997, forwarding the list of applicants for the various boards and . commissions. Commissioner Rudberg expressed her concern about appointing an individual to more than one board, noting that one of the applicants has applied for several of the boards. Commissioner Stiff stated he shares the concerns expressed by Commissioner Rudberg. 01-21-97 - 3 - It was moved by Commissioner Youngman, seconded by Commissioner Rudberg, that Sean Patten to reappointed to the Board of Adjustment, with a three-year term to expire on December 31 / 1999; that Harold Goetsch be appointed to the Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board, with a term to expire on June 30/ 1999; that Bayliss Ward be reappointed to the Board of Appeals, with a three-year term to expire on December 31/ 1999; and that Daniel C. . Himsworth be reappointed to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board, with a one-year term to expire on December 31/ 1997. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Rudberg, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Frost and Mayor Stueck; those voting No, none. The Commission directed the Clerk of the Commission to readvertise the vacancies on the Tax Increment Financing Industrial District (TIFID) Board and the Beautification Advisory Board as well as the Library Board of Trustees. Discussion - FYI Items City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following "For Your . Information" items. (1 ) City Manager Wysocki announced the appointment of Assistant Police Chief Mark Tymrak to replace Larry Conner as Chief of Police, effective February 1/ 1997. He noted that the new Chief has been with the Bozeman Police Department for 22 years, the last 12+ years of which have been in supervisory capacities including 2 Y2 years as Assistant Chief. Mayor Stueck congratulated Mark Tymrak on his new appointment and each of the Commissioners, in turn, shook hands with the incoming Chief of Police. Incoming Chief of Police Mark Tymrak thanked everyone for their support, especially the support from those within the Police Department. He indicated his willingness to accept the challenges of serving as Chief of Police, pledging "I won/t let you down". (2) Memo from Clerk of the Commission Sullivan, dated January 16/ regarding . the deadline for submittal of comments regarding the screening tool and goals. (3) Letter from Peggy H. McLeod, 411 West Curtiss Streett dated January 14/ encouraging the Commission to require installation of sidewalks throughout the community. (4) Copy of a letter from the American Water Works Association Research 01-21-97 -----.--- - 4 - Foundation to Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Dean Elliott, dated December 20, 1996, thanking him for his participation in a recent project. (5) Letter from Charlotte Trolinger, 530 North Montana Avenue, dated January 11, regarding the construction of the new post office along North 19th Avenue. (6) Copy of an invitation to the Governor's Inaugural Ball, to be held in Billings . on February 8, 1997. (7) Copy of Commission Resolution No. 2841, adopted on August 26, 1991, regarding the siting of a performing arts center in the downtown area. The Commission requested that a new resolution echoing the City's interest in having the performing arts center located in the downtown area be placed on the agenda for the February 3 meeting. (8) Minutes from the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission meeting held on December 10, 1996. (9) Copy of the City Attorney's goals for Fiscal Year 1997-1998, along with a brief update on the goals for Fiscal Year 1996-1997. . (101 Agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting heid at 10:00 a.m. today in the Commission Room. (11 ) Agenda for the City-County Planning Board meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 1997, in the Commission Room. (12) Revised agenda for the Transportation Coordinating Committee meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, at the Library meeting room. (13) Agenda for the County Commission meeting held at 1 :30 p.m. today at the Courthouse. (14) The City Manager submitted his weekly report, as follows. (1) Stated that he did three tapes with Mr. David Smith, Executive Director of the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce, for airing on Channel 7. (2) Served as one of five on the selection committee for . Chief of Police. (3) Attended a luncheon meeting with the Director of the Chamber of Commerce and one of the staff members. (4) Attended the Interagency Breakfast on Wednesday. (5) Thanked the Commission for the farewell get together on Friday evening. (14) City Manager Wysocki noted this is his last Commission meeting as City Manager, and thanked the Commission for the opportunity to serve as City Manager for the 01-21-97 ---.-.-- - 5 - past thirteen years. He stated that he leaves behind an excellent staff; and noted that the Commission now faces the challenge of finding a new City Manger. Commissioner Frost thanked City Manager Wysocki for his service to the City and for the opportunity to work with him, stating that he is sorry to see him leave. . Commissioner Youngman noted the City Manager has been a tireless worker and has always been available to respond to questions and concerns. She forwarded her appreciation for his service to the community. Commissioner Rudberg thanked City Manager Wysocki and his wife. Marcia. for their hard work in the community. She also thanked the City Manager for the assistance he has given her during the past year. Commissioner Stiff said "thank you" to the City Manager for his years of service. Mayor Stueck thanked City Manager Wysocki for "thirteen years of service to my home town". He also thanked the City Manager for his part in placing Bozeman on a sound financial basis, particularly since the City is nearing the 1-105 cap. (15) Commissioner Youngman stated she attended several meetings last week. . including a meeting regarding fair housing issues. (16) Commissioner Rudberg submitted the following. (1) Distributed copies of the draft vision statement on children. as prepared on the focus group for Gallatin Valley Tomorrow. She asked that any Commissioners attending any of the other focus group meetings share the draft vision statements with all of the Commissioners. (2) Attended the annual luncheon meeting of the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce, at which Governor Racicot gave a brief preview of his State of the State address. (17) Mayor Stueck stated that he spoke to the Kiwanis at yesterday's meeting. (18) Mayor Stueck expressed his concern about the fact that local option taxes have not yet been introduced in the Legislature. Commissioner Stiff noted there is a possibility that the accommodations tax will be . increased to provide infrastructure monies for local entities. Responding to Mayor Stueck, the City Manager stated that County Commissioners Jane Jelinski and Phil Olson attended a hearing on Friday to encourage an increase in monthly fees for 9-1-1 service from 25 cents to $1.00 per month, with 30 cents of that being earmarked for enhanced services. 01-21-97 - 6 ~ Consent Items City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following Consent Items. Approve reauest for extension of City sewer services outside city limits - to future Tract C-1 B - Euaene Graf '" (5.992-acre site for new post office along north side of Baxter lane west of North 19th Avenue); contingent upon five conditions listed in City Engineer . Brawner's memo dated December 16. 1996 Authorize Mavor to sian - Findings of Fact and Order - amendment to the 1990 Bozeman Area Master Plan Uodate. to create a sub-plan for the North 19th Avenue/West Oak Street corridor Authorize Citv Manager to sian - Aareement with State of Montana for the Montana Public Vehicle Fuelina Program Authorize City Manaaer to sign - Chanae Order No. 1 for South Third Avenue Improvements - DuBrav Land Services. Inc. - add $910.00 and 0 calendar days Acknowledge receiPt of reauest for creation of special improvement district for installation of the "Northwest Water Line" Commission Resolution No. 3159 - authorizina submittal of application to become lead communitv under the Rebuild America proaram; authorize City Manaaer to execute necessary documents COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3159 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA. AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO BECOME LEAD COMMUNITY UNDER THE REBUILD AMERICA PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. Proclamation - "Bov Scout Week" - Februarv 2-8. 1997 Appointment of Commissioner Stiff and Commissioner Frost to sub- committee to review Pledaed Securities as of December 31. 1996 Authorize transfer of $5.400 in operations monies from CDBG Economic Development Revolvina Loan Fund to Gallatin Development Corporation Reiect bids for 3/4-ton pickup and one-ton flatbed truck for Water Department: authorize staff to rebid Authorize use of annual leave for City Manager Wysocki - February 3-5. 1997: confirm appointment of Assistant City Manaaer Brev as Actina City Manaaer . Buildina Inspection Division report for December 1996 Claims It was moved by Commissioner Rudberg, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the Commission approve the Consent Items as listed, and authorize and direct the appropriate persons to complete the necessary actions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No 01-21-97 - 7 - vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Rudberg, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Youngman and Mayor Stueck; those voting No, none. Adjournment - 3:27 p.m. . There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Youngman, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the fOllowing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Rudberg, Commissioner Stiff and Mayor Stueck; those voting No, none. (2L~~.A DON E. STUECK, Mayor ATTEST: rlt ~~ ROBIN L. SULLIVAN Clerk of the Commission . . 01-21-97