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MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION/AGENDA MEETING/SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN,
MONTANA
April
29, 1996
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. The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in work session, agenda meeting
and
special meeting in the Commission Room, Municipal Building, April 29, 1996,
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.
Aaenda Meetina - for reaular meetina and Dublic hearings to be held on
Mav 6, 1995
Since this is an agenda meeting, only those issues requiring staff action
are contained
in the minutes.
. City Manager Wysocki briefly reviewed the background information which was
included in the Commissioners' packets.
(5) Commissioner
Stiff expressed concern about this item coming back so
quickly after its initial discussion, particularly since the City Manager
is beginning negotiations
with various bargaining units.
The City Manager assured the Commission that action on this ordinance will
not
adversely impact his negotiations.
(6) Mayor
Stueck indicated that Mr. George Mattson, architect, should have
information available for inclusion in the packets for next week's meeting.
Commissioner Stiff indicated that the Senior Center Board will consider
three options
at its meeting on Friday; therefore, their input will not be included in
the packets.
. (7) The Commission
requested that the Clerk of the Commission notify the
adjacent property owners that this item is scheduled for consideration
on Monday.
(9a)
The City Manager stated that adoption of this resolution allows slightly more
flexibility in scheduling work sessions and agenda meetings.
He noted that staff has been
uncomfortable with operating under the more rigid schedule which was adopted
a year ago.
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Responding to Commissioner Stiff, the City Manager indicated that staff
feels the
current meeting schedule is working well. Several of the Commissioners also expressed their
support for the meeting schedule.
As the Commission began review of the public hearings, Mayor Stueck suggested
that
. the staff presentations could be more abbreviated. since the Commissioners have typically
viewed the sites involved. He recognized that the reports must contain the major issues
identified, but noted that some of the information being provided could be shortened or deleted.
( 14)
Responding to questions from Mayor Stueck, Senior Planner Skelton
reminded the Commission that a rezoning may not be approved subject to conditions.
He
further cautioned that no specific proposal for development may be considered as a part of the
rezoning. He indicated that this item is coming before the Commission with
no formal
recommendation from the Planning Board.
The Senior Planner stated that the Planning office has received a petition
containing
over 400 signatures in opposition to the requested rezoning. He
indicated that he and City
Attorney Luwe will review that petition prior to next week's meeting, to determine if there are
. sufficient signatures to require a 3/4 vote of the Commission for approval.
The Senior Planner reminded the Commission that manufactured homes are
allowed
on foundations in the R-3 and R-4 zones; and in the R-MH zone, a manufactured home may
either be on a foundation or skirted. He noted that staff
supports the requested rezoning,
particularly since it recognizes the density of development and traffic impacts would be
approximately 1/3 of the potential level under the current zoning designations. He stated that
the issue of owner-occupied versus rentals was raised at the Planning Board meeting; and
rentals are allowed in either the existing zoning or the proposed zoning.
(15)
Commissioner Frost noted that deviations are to be evaluated in light of the
Secretary of Interior Standards and the zone code criteria and are to be granted in exchange
for superior design.
. Historic Preservation Planner Strahn stated his concurrence, noting that
the specific
issues to be considered are outlined in his staff report for each project. He characterized these
criteria as pertaining to impacts of the potential change on the neighborhood, the character of
the abutting properties, and health and safety issues.
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Responding to Commissioner Stiff, the Planner stated that no comments have been
received from the neighbors to date.
( 16) Historic Preservation Planner Strahn stated that staff was unable
to support
this requested deviation and, following its review, the Design Review Board concurred in the
. staff's recommendation. He indicated that the proposed addition is quite large and tall in
relation to the existing house and the surrounding properties.
Responding to Commissioner Frost, the Planner stated that, supposedly, the drawings
submitted are to scale, although he has not checked them for accuracy.
Responding to Mayor Stueck, the Planner stated the height limit is 32 feet in the R-3a
zone; and the proposed addition is 30 feet tall.
Responding to Commissioner Frost, the Planner stated that under the zone code, two
parking spaces are required for each apartment unit, regardless of the number of bedrooms.
( 17) Historic Preservation Officer Strahn briefly provided background
on this
appeal. He indicated that the Development Review Committee has approved this project with
a condition that the driveway and parking areas be paved with an acceptable surface, such as
. asphalt or concrete; and the Design Review Board has indicated that a gravel paving would be
acceptable. The applicants are appealing those decisions since they conflict.
He noted that
some of the neighbors have expressed concern about how run-off from a hard paved surface
might impact their properties.
Responding to Commissioner Frost, the Planner stated that the alley actually stops
at the property line of the subject property. He indicated that other property owners whose
property abuts the alley will still be able to use it, even though the applicant is being required
to upgrade it from the current unimproved dirt area to a gravel standard.
( 18) Associate Planner Chris Saunders stated he has received a letter
of intent
to comply with the conditions of approval. He indicated that he is now awaiting a formal letter
of withdrawal of the appeal; and if it is received before Thursday, a copy will be included in the
. Commissioners' packets.
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Work Session - (A) Discussion re proposed installation of historic district sians in parks ~
Historic Preservation Officer Derek Strahn; (8) Presentation
of tree inventory ~ Mark
Duntemann. Natural Path; and (C) Presentation re proposed obscenity laws - concerned citizens
(A) Discussion re proposed installation of historic district signs in
parks ~ Historic Preservation Officer Derek Strahn
Historic Preservation Officer Derek Strahn distributed copies of his rendering of how
. the signs will be mounted, noting that the good rendering prepared by an architect was eaten
by the fax machine earlier this afternoon.
The Historic Preservation Officer stated that Bozeman has eight historic districts. The
State has developed a sign program to promote greater appreciation and awareness of the
architecture in the various historic districts; and under this program, the City may acquire very
nice signs at a cost of $25 each. He indicated that the City recently acquired eight signs, one
for each of the districts; and showed the Commission the sign for the Lindley Historic District.
He noted that the signs include the name of the district and a brief description of its character.
He stated that once the district sign has been posted, the owner of a contributing property may
acquire a smaller sign for the individual property which provides a more detailed description of
that particular site.
. The Officer stated that the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission feels the signs
are attractive and will be of benefit to the community.
He noted that the week of May 1 2
through 18 is Historic Preservation Week; and requested permission to erect two signs on May
11, one in Cooper Park, for the Cooper Park Historic District, and one in Soroptimist Park, for
the Main Street Historic District. He indicated that
these signs are to be mounted on posts
approximately three feet tall, at an angle for easy reading; and they are to be framed with a
two~inch~wide wooden frame donated by Yellowstone Traditions.
He indicated that the
remaining six signs will be placed throughout the community as locations are confirmed and
time allows. He assured the Commission that these signs have been reviewed by
staff to
ensure that they comply with the sign code; and the necessary building and sign permits will
. be obtained prior to their installation.
Responding to Commissioner Youngman, Historic Preservation Officer Strahn stated
that a majority of the Women's Heritage Trail winds through the City's historic districts,
City Manager Wysocki stated that, unless there is Commission objection, he will place
this item on next week's consent agenda for action; no Commissioners objected.
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(B) Presentation
of tree inventory - Mark Duntemann, Natural Path
Forestry Consultants
Mr. Mark Duntemann, Natural Path Forestry Consultants, stated his firm
has prepared
tree inventories and management plans for many communities in the United States and Canada.
He indicated that the tree inventory and Community Forestry Management Plan for the City of
. Bozeman is the culmination of a year-long project funded through a grant from the US
Department at Agriculture. The grant included an inventory of vegetation in all public rights-ot-
way and a software program to assist in maintaining that inventory. He
stated that the
inventory was completed last year, with the assistance at the City's Forestry Division; and over
the winter, his office put the data into a software system and developed the management plan.
Mr. Duntemann reviewed the three main objectives of the management plan,
which
include a cyclic maintenance program, hazard reduction and a more progressive planting
program. He then provided a brief slide show highlighting some of the findings
in the tree
inventory. He stated that 6,300 street trees were inventoried, with the location,
species,
diameter, condition and major structural defects being identified. He noted that 60 percent of
the trees are green ash; and 25 percent of the tree population is comprised of 85 different
. species. He stated that green ash are known as high maintenance trees as they mature, which
creates an economic burden on the community. He further noted that a more diverse species
distribution is preferred, with no species representing more than 8 to 10 percent of the total
tree population.
Mr. Duntemann stated that many of the smaller diameter trees are located
in the
growing neighborhoods on the fringes of the city; and there are very few smaller trees in the
older parts of the community. He noted that this suggests an increased emphasis on planting
of new trees in the older areas would be desirable.
Mr. Mark Duntemann stated that 50 trees have been identified as being in
very poor
condition and 90 (including stumps) have been identified as dead. He suggested that removal
. of those trees should be a high priority within the next year. He indicated that, through use
of the software program, Forestry Division personnel will be able to quickly identify and locate
trees, based on whatever criteria they wish to use.
Mr. Duntemann noted that local government is typically held to a higher
standard than
the average person. He stated that, through an effective risk management program, the risks
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from a damaged or diseased tree can be greatly reduced. He noted that the City's two Forestry
personnel recently attended an intensive four-day class on hazard assessment, and are prepared
to handle that portion of the program well. He stated the four objectives of a risk management
program include: reducing poor quality species, reducing high risk features, refining mitigation
. procedures and improving the overall health of the urban forest.
Mr. Duntemann stated that Natural Path has inventoried the trees in every major city
in Montana; and Bozeman's program is an example to be followed by other cities in the State,
particularly in the area of cyclical maintenance. He recognized that the cycle could be a little
tighter; however, he recognized it is more advanced than in other cities in Montana and, in fact,
in the Northern Rockies.
Commissioner Frost noted there are economic reasons for maintaining the urban
forest, since the property values can be increased by as much as 10 to 17 percent.
Mr. Duntemann stated that, while his firm recognizes there are economic benefits,
they do not dwell on that point. He stated that the inventory does include an appraised value
of the trees; and for Bozeman it is $13 million. He recognized that this is increased from the
. previous appraisal; and that increase is partially due to a change in the formula used and
partially due to the City's concentrated effort in maintaining the urban forest.
He stated the
main problem with which the Forestry Division is currently faced is the poor arboricultural work
in the past, mainly from topping of trees.
Responding to questions, Mr. Duntemann stated that pruning of trees should begin
approximately two years after then have been planted. He indicated that, with
good
maintenance practices, the life of a tree can be extended by as much as 1/3; and topping of
a tree can reduce its life by as much as 1/2 the normal life span.
Responding to questions from the Commission, Mr. Duntemann suggested that the
Commission implement a tree planting program in the older part of the community.
He noted
that this could be in the form of cost-sharing with the property owners. He recognized that
. there are not many places where a new tree could be planted without the removal of an old
tree; and he does not recommend planting of a new tree until the old tree is removed.
He
suggested, however, that the City should require that a new tree be planted whenever an old
tree is removed to ensure that the urban forest is maintained and upgraded. He indicated that
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a list of approximately ten species should be provided for homeowners who are selecting new
trees for the boulevard area, based on the characteristics of that particular location.
Responding to Commissioner Stiff, Mr. Duntemann recommended that trees be
acquired from local nurseries as much as possible. He recognized that some species are more
. difficult to purchase and, in those instances, it may be beneficial for the City to raise them in
Its nursery.
Mr. Duntemann noted that, through an inventory, 2 to 3 percent of the tree
population is typically marked for removal; in Bozeman it is % percent.
He compared this to
Spokane, Washington, where the recent inventory revealed that 10 percent of the population
is marked for removal. He stated that this is due to an
aggressive program in which they
determined that all trees which had been topped are to be removed.
The Commission thanked Mr. Duntemann for his presentation.
(C) Presentation
ra proposed obscenity laws - concerned citizens
Mr. John Schreier, 303 East Beall Street, stated that on February 14, he wrote a letter
to the Commission requesting that he be placed on the agenda, and thanked the Commission
. for this opportunity. He began the presentation by reading from the police reports in Friday's
and Sunday's editions of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, concluding that pornography leads to
crime.
Mr. Schreier forwarded his personal testimony about how obscene material negatively
impacted his life for approximately ten years, beginning when he was eleven or twelve years
old. He recounted being sexually molested at age 12, followed by a cycle of obscene materials
and repeatedly unsuccessful pursuits of young women. He
stated that, with becoming a
Christian, he was able to break that cycle and is now a respectable young man with a wife and
two children, whom he hopes to protect from the results of viewing obscene material.
Mr. Dallas Erickson, President of Montana Citizens for Decency through Law, Inc.,
distributed packets of information, including proposed ordinances on distribution of obscenity,
. harmful to minors and public indecency, and submitted an approximate one-hour presentation.
He reviewed his background, noting that he has been FBI-trained on sexual compliance and
obscenity law; and has been involved in this field since 1977.
Mr. Erickson stated that he has actively pursued State legislation prohibiting
obscenity . In
1993, a law was passed to make possession of child
pornography a
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misdemeanor; and in 1995 that legislation was changed to make it a felony and to include
computer images.
Mr. Erickson stated that the Supreme Court has ruled that obscenity is not protected.
In the 1950's, he noted that the enforcement of obscenity laws crossed the line into what
. should have been protected under First Amendment rights; however, he noted that since t 973.
when several California cases more stringently defined obscenity, no such instances have
occurred.
Mr. Erickson stated that the Supreme Court developed a three-pronged test for
determining whether material is obscene. That test, in layman's terms, includes: (1) does the
material, when taken as a whole, appeal to the prurient interests of an average person when
applying contemporary standards, (2) is it a depiction of sexual conduct that is offensive on its
face, and (3) does it lack any serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value? He stressed
the importance of recognizing that material must meet all three of these criteria to be
considered obscene. He stated that under this test, materials in public libraries have never been
threatened; and neither have R-rated movies in video rental stores. He also noted that how the
. material is pandered has an impact on whether material is considered obscene. He cited a case
in which a jury determined that an exhibit in an art gallery in Cincinnati did not contain obscene
material because of how it was displayed. While some of the pictures in the display could have
been considered obscene by themselves in a different setting, because they were interspersed
through other photographs in a display, they were not considered obscene.
Mr. Erickson stated that some materials which are not obscene for adults may be
harmful to minors; and he has forwarded a proposed ordinance to address that issue. He noted
that in 1980, he introduced legislation which makes dissemination of soft-core pornographic
material to minors unlawful. He stated that this law has been upheld by several courts, but it
has not yet been before the Supreme Court. He noted that, even though dissemination
of
these materials to minors is illegal, children between the ages of 12 and 17 are the highest
. consumers of obscenity. He indicated that a three-pronged test, similar to the one listed above
but with lower standards, is required to determine what is harmful to minors.
Mr. Erickson stated that the Miller law has been adopted by 45 of the 50 states in
the United States; Montana is one of the states that has not. He stressed
the importance of
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recognizing that, until Montanans care enough to push for passage, such a law will not be
enacted.
Mr. Erickson stated that another area of concern is public indecency or
public nudity,
particularly since the standard contained in current legislation is almost impossible to meet.
. Mr. Dallas Erickson suggested that the Commission could adopt ord inances addressing
how adult stores are operated within the city; and those ordinances could require that there be
no doors on booths and that they be located within the sight of a clerk. He suggested that this
could preclude some of the activity which currently takes place in those booths.
Mr. Erickson forwarded statistics and comments from several people who
have
approached him about obscenity, including people who currently work with sex offender
programs and sexually abused children.
Mr. Erickson stressed that he is not asking the Commission to immediately
adopt the
ordinances which he has proposed; rather, he asked that they be studied and considered. He
stated that Flathead County, Lincoln County and Ravalli County have all adopted obscenity
ordinances; Lincoln County, Ravalli County and Great Falls have adopted ordinances pertaining
. to material that is harmful to minors; and Ravalli County has adopted an ordinance pertaining
to public indecency. Mr. Erickson stated that, within the next year,
these ordinances should
have faced the court challenges needed to prove their validity. He concluded by thanking the
Commission for allowing him the opportunity to forward this information to them.
Mr. John Schreier encouraged the Commission to carefully consider the information
which has been forwarded in this presentation.
Ms. Jen Wilms, Bozeman resident, stated she has two children.
She expressed
concern about censorship, and forwarded her position that, as a parent, it is her responsibility
to train her children properly. She noted that Bozeman is a very diverse community; and adults
should be able to live by their own standards. She stressed that what occurs in a private home
between two adults is their decision; and if that involves the use of pornographic material, it
. is their right. She forwarded concern about adoption of any laws which preclude that option
for those who wish to use it.
Responding to Mayor Stueck, Mr. Erickson stated he plans to forward legislation
during the upcoming session.
The Commission thanked Mr. Schreier and Mr. Erickson for their presentations.
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Break - 5:05 to 5: 15 c.m.
Mayor
Stueck declared a break from 5:05 p.m. to 5: 15 p.m.
5ignina of Notice of 5cecial Meetina
. Each of the Commissioners, in turn, signed the Notice of Special
Meeting.
Public hearina - to uDdate City's Community Needs Assessment. a reauired comconent of the
Community DeveloDment Block Grant (CDBG) crogram and the HOME crogram
This
was the time and place set for the public hearing to update the City of
Bozeman's Community Needs Assessment, a required component of the CDBG and HOME
programs.
Neighborhood
Coordinator/Grantsperson James Goehrung stated this is the first to
two public hearings required for applications for Community Development Block Grant and
HOME Partnership monies; and the purpose of this hearing is to update the community needs
assessment. He noted that, while this public hearing is not
application specific, the second
public hearing is.
. The Neighborhood Coordinator/Grantsperson reviewed the various grant programs
available. He stated that the Community Development Block Grant program
is divided into
three categories: economic development, public facilities and housing. The City has contracted
with the Gallatin Development Corporation to administer the economic development portion of
the program. Since the City has monies in the CDBG Economic Development Revolving Loan
Fund from repayment of previous loans, he cautioned that the State would probably require the
spending down of those monies before approving any new applications in this category. Under
public facilities, the City's application for expansion of the Senior Center was approved last
year. Until a majority of those monies have been spent, the City is ineligible
for this year's
round of applications. The City did receive a grant under the housing portion of this program
. last year. A majority of those monies have already been expended, so the City could forward
an application this year; and the deadline for those applications is in October. Under the HOME
program, there is only one category. The City received monies last year from this program;
however, the project has been closed, so the City could forward an application this year. The
deadline for applications is in the Fall.
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Rev. John Plummer, Bozeman Interfaith Housing, asked that the Commission consider
possibly sponsoring applications for both CDBG and HOME program monies this Fall for their
second housing project. He stated that this project will begin with 12 housing units, for which
HOME monies will be sought. He noted that if the head injury facility that has been proposed
. does not come to fruition, Interfaith Housing wishes to construct an additional 1 0 housing units
on the property, for which CDBG monies would be sought.
Ms. Berit Manion, Fair Housing Coordinator, Council for Concerned Citizens, stated
the firm is a non-profit organization that provides education and enforcement of discrimination
and fair housing laws. She stated that the Council, which was organized in January 1995, has
received 70 allegations of housing discrimination; and, as a result of investigations, 16 of those
cases have been formally filed with the Human Rights Commission and HUD. She characterized
a majority of those cases as involving discrimination against families with children, particularly
single mothers, and people with disabilities. She asked that the
City and the County ensure
that any applications they sponsor contain a fair housing component.
Ms. Janet Ruleaux, Chairperson of Montana People's Action, read a letter into the
. record in which she encouraged the Commission to consider a cooperatively owned mobile
home park within the city limits. She noted that all mobile home parks in the area are currently
at capacity; and only newer mobile homes are being allowed into any areas. She further noted
that rents are consistently being raised twice a year; and rules and regulations are unreasonable
and infringe on personal rights.
Ms. Ruleaux stated that for many, purchasing a mobile home is the only option for
home ownership. She stated that, if a cooperatively owned mobile home park were available,
those who purchase mobile homes would be able to take control of their lives rather than living
in fear under someone else's rules. She noted that no new mobile home spaces have
been
created in the past ten years.
Ms. Ruleaux stated that a healthy housing market includes a variety of housing
. options. She expressed concern that, at the present time, there are many job openings in the
community, some with salaries beginning at $6.25 per hour; however, people cannot afford
to live in this community and work for that rate.
Mr. Earl Cronsell, Montana People's Action, stated that statistics indicate 15 percent
of Montanans live in manufactured housing; in Gallatin County that percentage drops to 11
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percent; and in Bozeman, it is just over 6 percent. He
reminded the Commissioners that the
affordable housing policy, which was adopted in December 1994, states the City will promote
site development for manufactured and modular housing. He noted that the establishment of
a cooperatively owned mobile home park would help to create more housing in a tight rental
. market. Ms. Lisa Lotte Hardiman, Montana People's Action, stated that since
November, she
has been working to change a discriminating, unfair lease for the mobile home park in which
she lives. She stated that she has been threatened with eviction for passing
out flyers to
organize attendance at meetings; and senior citizens in the mobile home park live in fear of the
owner. She stated that many people live in mobile homes because they have no choice; but
others do so because they wish to. She further noted that a mobile home
was once a step
toward owning a home; but with the current rental rates, that is no longer a viable option. She
encouraged the Commission to consider a cooperatively owned mobile home park, noting it
would provide a place to which an older mobile home could be relocated.
Mr. Matt Warner, Montana People's Action, stated he has been working toward
a
. cooperatively owned mobile home park in Missoula for two years; and those efforts have been
unsuccessful to date. He stated that, because of the cost of mobile homes in Bozeman, using
them as a stepping stone to a traditional home is no longer available.
He noted that two
companies control a majority of the mobile home spaces in Bozeman; and those companies are
also the ones who sell manufactured homes. He stated that a cooperatively
owned mobile
home park in Bozeman could provide a choice for people, and could result in the more
traditional use of mobile homes.
Responding to Mayor Stueck, Mr. Warner stated that the original plans for
the
Missoula project included 48 spaces, with an option for 50 additional units.
Ms. Jennie Sherwood, Montana People's Action, asked if there is land currently
available in Bozeman on which a cooperatively owned mobile home park could be located.
. Neighborhood Coordinator/GrantspersonJames Goehrung stated that under the
HOME
program, monies can be used to assist manufactured housing units on permanent foundations.
He noted that CDBG public facilities monies could be used to develop the sites for the mobile
homes, possibly including foundations for the homes, and to set up an organization to oversee
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the property. He noted that the big issues to be addressed include securing
property and
ensuring that it has the proper zoning designation.
City Manager Wysocki stated that the idea of using public facilities monies for
installation of water and sewer lines, or possibly for constructing roads for a cooperatively
. owned mobile home park should be carried forward into future years if it is not funded this
year, to ensure that it does not become a new application annually.
Responding to Mayor Stueck, the Neighborhood Coordinator/Grantsperson indicated
that a cooperatively owned mobile home park could be set up as a land trust, similar to the
HRDC housing project.
Neighborhood Coordinator/Grantsperson James Goehrung stated that he received a
letter from the Human Resource Development Council this afternoon, dated April 29, 1996,
identifying needs in the community.
City Manager Wysocki encouraged the Commission to accept written testimony until
5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 1996.
The Neighborhood Coordinator/Grantsperson noted that in the economic development
. category, Gallatin County, Bozeman and Kalispell have been the most successful in Montana;
and the City has obtained $1.2 million from CDBG and HOME monies in the past three years.
He cautioned that, to maintain that level of success, the City must develop very strong
applications based on its needs assessment.
Responding to questions from the Commission, the Neighborhood Coordinator/
Grantsperson stated the maximum grant from either CDBG or HOME is $400,000. He stated
that for a single project, the City may receive funding from both programs; therefore, a single
project could receive $400,000 from the CDBG public facilities and $400,000 from HOME, for
a total of $800,000. He indicated that a community may receive a total
of $500,000 in
economic development monies per year, with no limit on the number of applications.
. Discussion - FYI Items
City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following "For Your
Information" items.
( 1 ) Letter from Robert G. O'Driscoll, 46 Hitching Post Road, dated April
21,
stating support for the Commission's recent decision on bicycle lanes on major streets.
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(2) Memo
from Caren Couch, dated April 23, announcing that the next meeting
of the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 16
in the Conference Room.
(3) Invitation
to attend the next meeting of the Headwaters Cooperative
. Recycling Project, which is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 2, at the Jefferson County
Courthouse, attached to which were copies of the proposed Agreement and Bylaws for the
project.
(4) Notice
of Special Commission Meeting, for a joint work session to be held
with the County Commission at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, in the Community Room of
the Gallatin County Courthouse.
Commissioner Frost asked what topics are to be discussed at the meeting;
Commissioner Youngman asked if the Commissioners will receive any information prior to the
meeting.
The City Manager indicated that efforts to reach the County Commissioners
this
morning to obtain additional information were unsuccessful.
. (5) Letter
from Anne Banks, 7 Hill Street, dated April 24, regarding the
pedestrian/bicycle lane along South Third Avenue.
(6) Agenda
and revised agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting
to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, in the Commission Room.
(7) Minutes
from the Transportation Commission meeting held on March 6 and
7 in Helena.
(8) Agenda
for the County Commission meeting to be held at 1 :30 p.m on
Tuesday, April 30, at the Courthouse.
(9) The City
Manager submitted his weekly report, as follows. (1) Noted that
those City staff members who have contact with customers, both internal and external,
attended customer service training sessions on Friday. (2) Noted that people from Bozeman
. met with the Montana Department of Transportation last week regarding the visitors' center.
(3) Attended the Greater Open Spaces City Managers' Association meeting last week, where
the program was on council/manager relations. (4) Thanked
the Commissioners who
participated in Clean Up Bozeman on Saturday.
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(10) Commissioner Frost submitted the following. (1) Noted that the first Youth
Build class graduated last week; and Mayor Stueck, Commissioner Rudberg and Commissioner
Youngman were present. (2) Participated in Clean Up Bozeman on Saturday. (3) Attended the
opera for the first time last night and was impressed.
. (11 ) Commissioner Youngman submitted the following. (11 Attended the planting
of the tree at Bogert Park, Clean Up Bozeman and the Youth Build graduation ceremonies last
week. (2) Announced that she will be out of town from Wednesday through Sunday. (3) Gave
a welcome speech to the American Association of University Women's every-other-year State
Convention last weekend. She did research on historic women leaders
in Bozeman for that
speech and found it very interesting. (4) Indicated that,
in addition to preparing the press
release for the casino meeting, she has prepared a public service announcement to be sent to
all of the radio and television stations. She then asked the Commissioners if they feel sending
letters to area churches would also be acceptable; the Commission concurred it would be
appropriate.
(12) Commissioner Rudberg submitted the following. (1) Attended meetings of
. the Development Review Committee, Design Review Board and Study Commission last week.
(2) Attended the groundbreaking for the new dormitory at MSU last week.
(3) Attended the
open house at the new Montana Travel building last week.
(4) Attended the graduation
ceremonies for Youth Build, the Leap of Faith meeting, the Wheeler Round Table Seminar and
the RSVP dinner last week.
( 13) Commissioner Stiff noted that he spoke to the retired teachers this
past
week, and forwarded information on the library mill levy. He noted that they were interested
in the presentation and the proposed levy.
(14) City Attorney Luwe stated that last week, he received a call from the
Attorney General's Office, indicating that an opinion on the creation of a multi-jurisdictional
library service area is forthcoming.
.(15) Mayor Stueck submitted the following. (1) Attended
the RSVP 25th
birthday dinner last night. (2) Reminded the Commission that the Kids on Character meeting
is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. tonight in the Community Room of the Gallatin County Courthouse.
(3) Attended several meetings last week, as well as the Youth Build graduation. He recognized
the important part that the Youth Build program and the Bridger Alternative School play in
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providin'g educational opportunities to those who have been unsuccessful in the basic school
program.
Adiournment - 6:10 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.
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DON E.
STUECK, Mayor
ATTEST:
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ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
. Clerk of the Commission
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