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MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION
OF THE
CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN,
MONTANA
April
22, 1996
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. The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in work session in the Commission
Room,
Municipal Building, April 22, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Stueck,
Commissioner
Rudberg, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Youngman,
City Manager
Wysocki and City Attorney/Acting Clerk of the Commission Luwe.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
Work Session - (A) Presentation of creliminary lay-out for imcrovements
to South Third Avenue
- Kaay Boulevard to Wagon Wheel Road South; (B) Ucdate regardina 9-1-1
communications
center - Mike Brown. Director; and (C) Discussion - cossible cancellation
of May 28 work
session/aaenda meeting
(A) Presentation
of preliminary lay-out for improvements to South Third
Avenue - Kagy Boulevard to Wagon Wheel Road South
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a memo from Project Engineer
Rick Hixson,
. dated April 17, forwarding informa1ion on the proposed widening of South Third Avenue, which
includes realignment of the intersection of South Willson Avenue/South
Third Avenue/Kagy
Boulevard.
Director of Public Service Phill Forbes noted that, included in the economic
analysis of
this project, is a line item for signalization of the intersection of South
Third Avenue and Kagy
Boulevard, an issue which has not been previously discussed with the Commission.
The
Director distributed to the Commissioners copies of a petition, dated April
4, from residents
along South Grand Avenue and South Third Avenue, requesting that a cul-de-sac
be installed
on South Third Avenue north of Kagy Boulevard. He stated that the proposed
cul-de-sac was
addressed in the Environmental Impact Statement for Kagy Boulevard that
was approved in
. early 1986. He noted that if the Commission approves that request, the intersection of Kagy
Boulevard and South Willson Avenue would then become more of a typical
four-legged
intersection instead of the five-legged intersection that currently exists.
City Engineer Craig Brawner noted that, with the intersection improvements
as designed,
this intersection may quickly meet warrants for a traffic signal, so it
has been included in the
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budget for the overall project. He stated that the economic analysis contained on the first page
of Project Engineer Hixson's memo does not include approximately $16,200 for intersection
design; therefore, the actual budgeted amount is $803,408.00.
Mr. Marty Gagnon, Gaston Engineering, highlighted the scope of this project, noting that
. it generally includes the widening and resurfacing of South Third Avenue from its intersection
with Kagy Boulevard south to its intersection with Wagon Wheel Road South. The road is
currently 24 feet wide and is to be widened to 37 feet. The typical
section is 37 feet of
pavement, with the centerline to match the centerline of the current roadway. The roadway
is to include 12-foot-wide driving lanes, 5-foot-wide shoulders and a 3-foot-wide pedestrian
lane. He noted there is to be a 1 %-foot-wide gravel shoulder on each side.
Mr. Gagnon reviewed some problems which have been identified to date. He noted that
just south of Hill Street, there is a 15-foot jog in the right-of-way for approximately 165 feet;
and right-of-way must be acquired for this street widening. Also, at the intersection of South
Third Avenue and Graf Street, a 30-foot by 30~foot right-of-way is needed. He also identified
some drainage improvements that must be relocated or constructed. He noted that, between
. Westridge Drive and Wagon Wheel Road, there are several encroachments into the right-of-
way, including power lines, trees and fences. He noted that the impacts on
those
encroachments will be identified during design.
Mr. Gagnon addressed the issue of traffic control during construction. He indicated that
construction is to be broken into several phases, with traffic being rerouted through the
adjacent subdivisions during construction of each portion of the roadway. He stated that, since
no changes in grade are proposed, impacts on intersections along the roadway will be
minimized.
Responding to Commissioner Frost, Mr. Gagnon stated that the original plan called for
12-foot-wide driving lanes and an 8-foot-wide bike lane. He noted that
under the latest
revisions, two 12-foot-wide driving lanes are proposed with one 8-foot shoulder, which is
. actually a 5-foot bike lane and a 3-foot pedestrian path, and one 5-foot bike lane.
He then
indicated that the crown of the roadway is to be moved to the centerline with this
reconstruction and widening.
Further responding to Commissioner Frost, City Engineer Brawner stated that no monies
have been set aside for right-of-way acquisition in the estimated costs for this project.
He
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suggested that if the traffic signal is not needed immediately, those monies
would probably
cover the costs of acquiring the necessary right-of-way.
He further noted that the cost
estimate for the realignment of the intersection of South Willson Avenue
and Kagy Boulevard
has not been updated to reflect current costs. He indicated that if the
Commission approves
. the requested cul-de-sac on South Third Avenue. north of Kagy Boulevard. it can be
incorporated into this project without requiring that additional monies
be budgeted. He
cautioned that adequate space to accommodate the cul-de-sac must be available;
and that
could result in curb sidewalks along the cul-de-sac rather than providing
boulevard sidewalks
in that area.
Responding to Mayor Stueck, the City Engineer stated that the Montana Department
of
Transportation has indicated the right-of-way necessary for realignment
of South Third Avenue
has been acquired; and staff is in the process of obtaining documentation
of that right-of-way.
Responding to Commissioner Youngman, the City Engineer stated that to allow
South
Third Avenue to meet Kagy Boulevard in a "T" intersection would put two
intersections too
close together.
. Commissioner Rudberg stated she would prefer to allow right turns only
to and from
South Third Avenue (on the north side of Kagy), rather than closing a street
which is used to
access the University.
City Engineer Brawner cautioned that the distance between South Willson
Avenue and
South Third Avenue is very short; and allowing South Third Avenue to access
Kagy Boulevard
puts an uncontrolled intersection very close to a controlled intersection.
He expressed concern
that motorists typically do not encounter such situations; and it could
result in undesirable
hazards.
Responding to the City Manager, the City Engineer stated that it would
be appropriate
to ask the consulting engineers to review possible alternatives for allowing
some limited
movements to and from South Third Avenue on the north side of Kagy Boulevard.
He then
. indicated that, within three or four weeks, the engineer should be prepared to forward
suggestions for that item as well as revised cost estimates.
Mayor Stueck raised a concern about the proximity of Westridge Drive to
the corner of
South Third Avenue and Graf Street, particularly if a median is included
in the improvements.
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Commissioner Stiff suggested that consideration be given to the amount
of traffic that
will be pushed onto Greek Way if South Third Avenue cannot access Kagy
Boulevard.
City Engineer Brawner noted that, with the temporary closure of West Grant
Street last
year and now South 11 th Avenue on the MSU campus, traffic has found alternative
routes.
. He stated that. until all of the roads in that area have been reopened and traffic has returned
to normal routes, it is difficult to tell how much traffic actually uses
South Third Avenue north
of Kagy Boulevard.
Commissioner Stiff forwarded his discomfort with closing of streets.
Ms. Sue Schwasinger, 2508 Langohr, asked about the timeline for construction
of the
improvements.
Mr. Jerry Gaston responded that construction of the improvements should
begin in
August.
Responding to Mayor Stueck, City Engineer Brawner stated that, depending
on when
construction begins, he feels that the intersection of South Third Avenue/Kagy
Boulevard/South
Willson Avenue should be one of the first items addressed.
. Responding to Mrs. Anne Banks, 7 Hill Street, City Engineer Brawner stated
that this
project is designed as a widened roadway without curb and gutter.
He then noted that
Neighborhood Coordinator/Grantsperson James Goehrung has completed an application
for
Community Transportation Enhancement Project (CTEP) monies to fund the
bicycle and
pedestrian facility along South Third Avenue from Kagy Boulevard to Wagon
Wheel Road, as
described earlier.
Mrs. Anne Banks asked how this road project will impact pedestrians accessing
the
Gallagator Trail. She also expressed concern that traffic is already turning
on Hill Street and
using South Tracy Avenue as a way to avoid the intersection of South Third
Avenue/Kagy
Boulevard/South Willson Avenue; and she is concerned that with this construction,
the amount
of traffic going that direction will increase.
. City Engineer Brawner recognized the limited number of options available for moving of
traffic in this immediate area and indicated that traffic may, indeed,
be rerouted that direction
while the intersection is being realigned. He stated that when the intersection
improvements
have been completed, however, the amount of cut-through traffic in the
neighborhood should
actually decrease.
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Mrs. Cynthia Luebbe, 1524 South Third Avenue, stated support for the proposed
cul-de-
sac, noting that she had anticipated it would be included in this project
to ensure only a four-
legged intersection.
She recognized that some of the traffic will use either Greek Way or
Lincoln Street; however, she noted that will result in much safer traffic
patterns in the area.
. She also noted that Dr. Paula Butterfield, Superintendent of Schools, assured parents in this
area that improvement of the roadways leading to the new middle school
site would be
completed before the new school opens, indicating her appreciation that
the project is moving
forward.
Mr. Bill Muhs, 124 Heritage Drive, expressed concern that at the present
time, traffic
going south on South Third Avenue goes straight onto Wagon Wheel Road,
rather than
following South Third Avenue.
He asked what incentives are planned for keeping traffic on
South Third Avenue after it is improved.
The City Engineer stated that when the street improvements are completed,
those
headed south on South Third Avenue will still be able to negotiate the
right-hand turn, without
the impediment of a stop sign; and that should alleviate some of the cut-through
traffic.
. Mr. Jeff Rupp, 1542 South Grand Avenue, forwarded his understanding that
the
proposed cul-de-sac was included in the transportation bond issue.
He recognized the
Commissioners' concerns about closing South Third Avenue; however, he encouraged
them
to consider the safety issues.
Responding to questions from Ms. Marcia Rotert, 2904 Langohr, the City
Engineer
reviewed the improvements to be made to South Third Avenue, noting that
these improvements
should have minimal impacts on the encroachments into street right-of-way
and should
encourage people to use South Third Avenue rather than Wagon Wheel Road.
Ms. Rotert stated that, as a concerned parent, she supports the road improvements.
She stressed the importance of their back yard being a safe place for the
children to play,
noting that the street improvements should ensure that safety.
. Mr. Jeff King, 1545 South Grand Avenue, stated there are only five houses on South
Third Avenue in the block between South Grand Avenue and Kagy Boulevard.
He noted that
in the afternoon, traffic uses this street as a thoroughfare, traveling
at a high rate of speed.
He stated that with the cul~de-sac, traffic can still access this portion
of South Third Avenue
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from the south through Greek Way. He encouraged the Commission to consider protection of
neighborhoods as traffic improvements are made.
Mr. Buzz Goldenstein, 7190 Goldenstein Lane, suggested that rounding the
curve on
South Third Avenue at Wagon Wheel Road would alleviate much of the traffic on Wagon
. Wheel.
City Engineer Brawner responded that when the road was curved, it was actually
on
private property; and the "T" intersection placed it within the right-of-way.
Mayor Stueck requested that the Commissioners provide direction on which
figure
should be used for the alignment of the intersection of South Third Avenue and Graf Street and
on which side of the street the pedestrian/bicycle facility should be located. He stated that he
feels the pedestrian/bike path should be on the east side of South Third Avenue from Kagy
Boulevard to Graf Street, and on the north side of Graf Street to South Third Avenue, with the
School District installing a path on the west side of South Third Avenue to the school site.
Responding to Commissioner Frost, the City Engineer stated that under AASHTO
standards, the same pathway can be used for both bicycles and pedestrians.
. Commissioner Frost stated that he does not feel that pedestrians should
be required to
walk with their backs to traffic. He suggested that both sides of the roadway should be made
equal so that pedestrians and bicycles can use both sides.
Commissioner Youngman indicated her interest in deferring this issue to
staff, noting
that some separation for pedestrians should be provided if possible.
Commissioner Rudberg stated her support for the bicycle/pedestrian facility
as proposed
in the CTEP application.
Commissioner Stiff encouraged staff to consider the safety issues which
have been
raised.
City Manager Wysocki stated that if adequate space is provided for a bicycle/pedestrian
. facility, it should be safe for both, with minimal conflicts occurring.
Responding to Commissioner Youngman, the City Engineer
stated that the
bicycle/pedestrian facility will be striped to separate bicycles from pedestrians.
Responding to Commissioner Frost, Mayor Stueck stated that a crossing guard
will be
provided at the intersection of South Third Avenue and Graf Street, where the students will be
required to cross on the bicycle/pedestrian facility, to ensure their safety.
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At the City Engineer's request, City Attorney Luwe reviewed the process that must be
followed to close South Third Avenue, noting that it must be addressed separately from this
design review process.
(B) Update regarding 9-1-1 communications center - Mike Brown, Director
. City Manager Wysocki reminded the Commission that as of March 15, 1996, the 9-1-1
communications center became a separate entity with its own board; and that board hired Mr.
Mike Brown as its Director.
Mr. Mike Brown, Director, stated that since he began his employment on January 29,
1996, the City and County 9-1-1 communications centers have been consolidated; and that
consolidation is currently limited to personnel only. The
same equipment is in place and
basically the same procedures are being followed. Effective
May 1, the procedures for the
Gallatin County Sheriff's Office and the Bozeman Police Department will also be consolidated
so that the dispatchers have only one way to dispatch. These procedures will also apply to the
dispatching of fire and emergency medical services. Until the new 9-1-1 center is developed,
there is no consolidated 9-1-1 center. This will involve obtaining updated computer equipment
. and radio communications equipment; and the request for proposals for that equipment is
currently being prepared. Mr. Brown stressed that this request is not for new technology or
new equipment; it is for an off-the-shelf type of solution. He noted that the current situation
must be addressed as quickly as possible, although he is now confident that services can be
maintained until the new equipment is in and the consolidated center is operating.
Mr. Brown updated the Commission on the status of the 9-1-1 lines, noting that they
have now been pulled off the business lines and are served by stand-alone lines and equipment.
He stated that this allows monitoring of the number of calls coming in on the 9-1-1 system;
and the liability situation has been improved. Also, an uninterrupted
power supply now
provides up to seven hours of service.
Responding to City Manager Wysocki, Mr. Brown stated that on his third day of
. employment, the telephone lines went down, so they transferred their operation to the
Emergency Operating Center at the Courthouse. After 3112 hours, they still had no telephone
lines because US West Communications was having a difficult time getting the lines cut over
to that facility. He noted that approximately a month later, a general
failure occurred in the
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main lines and crashed the entire telephone system; however, the Touch America technician
was able to get two 9-1-1 lines functioning during that telephone outage.
Mr. Mike Brown stated that last week, he and members of the board went to Missoula
to tour a modern 9-1-1 center and view an enhanced 9-1-1 system. He noted that in 1990 or
. 1991, Missoula began enhancing its 9-1-1 center; and the system includes a computer -aided
. dispatch system into a rad io controller with mapping. As soon as a 9-1-1 call is received, the
location of the call is identified and the computer immediately begins paging. He stated that
the purpose of this type of facility is to serve the public in a more efficient manner and make
it safer for them. He requested Commission support when considering the details
for
developing a communications center that will serve the City of Bozeman and Gallatin County
well.
Responding to Commissioner Youngman, Mr. Brown stated that when a 9-1-1 call is
received, if the center is tied into the GIS system, it will be displayed on a map. Also, he will
get a read-out of the address on the computer screen and any particulars about the house. He
noted that, even if the call is not being made from the address where the problem exists, it is
. typically from a house in the neighborhood.
Further responding to Commissioner Youngman, Mr. Brown stated that the 9-1-1 system
is operated from a data base that resides in the US West telephone office and, through a State-
wide agreement, that information is made available to public safety dispatch points. He
indicated that 30 to 40 percent of the telephone calls received are from children exploring the
9-1-1 possibilities; and many times when the dispatcher answers, the child hangs up. He
indicated that the dispatcher tries to call back and, if unsuccessful, a police officer is
dispatched.
Mr. Brown stated that people using cellular phones will get the 9-1-1 center for the area
where they are. He indicated that the number identification has a special characteristic on the
display, so the dispatcher can quickly recognize it as a cellular telephone call.
. Mr. Brown stated that at the present time, all available radio channels are full.
He
indicated that, with the high-powered tower recently installed at Big Timber, they can often
wipe out the local emergency radio system. He noted that a request to the State for greater
separation of the frequencies is needed to address that problem.
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Mr. Mike Brown stated that, through the installation of an alpha-numeric digital system
in the police cars, the dispatcher can send a message to the police officer without any
information going over the radio. He noted this is particularly important if a criminal is sitting
in the car next to a police car.
. At City Manager Wysocki's request, Mr. Brown provided a brief outline of his
background, which includes being a retired Navy pilot and building command centers in the
nuclear command control world. He compared a 9-1-1 center to a command
center, with
communications equipment and computer equipment.
The Commission thanked Mr. Brown for his presentation.
(C) Discussion - possible cancellation of May 28 work session/agenda meeting
City Manager Wysocki announced that both he and Clerk of the Commission Sullivan will
be out of town during the week of May 20. He noted that, because of that situation, he has
placed this item on the agenda. He cautioned that if the Commission
wishes to conduct a
meeting on May 28, it must recognize there will be limited opportunity for staff preparation.
Commissioner Frost noted the Commission has a lot of issues to discuss. He suggested
. that this might be a good time to meet with an advisory board or two.
Mayor Stueck stated concurrence with Commissioner Frost's suggestion.
The City Manager requested that the Commissioners forward a list of the boards with
which they wish to meet prior to next week's meeting so that the boards can be notified.
Discussion - FYI Items
City Manager Wysocki
presented to the Commission the following "For Your
Information" items.
(1 ) Notice of Special City Commission meeting, to be held at 5: 15 p.m. on
Monday,
April 29, in the Commission Room, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the
community needs assessment for the CDBG and HOME programs.
. (2) Memo from Clerk of the Commission Sullivan, dated April 18, asking for a joint
City Commission/County Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at the
Courthouse, to discuss the landfill and planning.
(3) Letter from the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board, dated April 17, supporting
the
Men's Garden Club planting of a tree at Bogert Park in memory of former Mayor Ed Sedivy, Sr.
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Mayor Stueck stated that he will attend the tree planting.
(4) Letter
from the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board, dated April 17, asking the
Commission to consider appropriating funds in the Fiscal Year 1996-1997
budget for specific
projects.
. (5) Copy of a letter from the Montana Department of Commerce HOME Program,
dated April 10, forwarding the results of its recent audit of the program
for the Bozeman
Interfaith Housing project.
(6) Letter
from Mary Gray, 1817 South Willson Avenue, dated April 15, encouraging
the Commission to retain on-street parking on South Willson Avenue.
(7) Minutes
of the Beautification Advisory Board meetings held on February 21 and
March 27, 1996.
Responding to Commissioner Rudberg, the City Manager stated that the City
will fund
the beautification of the North 7th Avenue entryway, which will include
tubs planted with
annuals. He recognized that this is a part of the CTEP application; however,
he noted that if
the City waits for those monies, it will not be done this year. He indicated
that once the CTEP
. monies are received, they will be used for improving of another entryway to the community.
(8) Letter
from Recreation Department reminding the Commissioners that they are
scheduled to clean up around City Hall during Clean Up Bozeman on April
27.
Responding to Mayor Stueck, the Commissioners concurred that they will
begin the
clean up at 8:00 a.m.
(9) Agenda
for the Development Review Committee meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, April 23, in the Commission Room.
(10)
Agenda for the Design Review Board meeting to be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
April 23, in the Commission Room.
(11 )
Agenda for the County Commission meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. and 1 :30
p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at the Courthouse.
. (12)
Copy of the minutes of the Parking Commission meeting held on April 11.
The City Manager noted that the Parking Commission will be forwarding a
formal request
for Commission consideration following their May meeting.
( 13)
The City Manager indicated that a copy of the management plan for the street
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trees will be available in the Clerk of the Commission's office for review by an interested
Commissioners.
(14) The City Manager submitted his weekly report, as follows. (1) Met with
City and
County staffs regarding the visitors' center rest area. He indicated that staff will be in Helena
. on Thursday to review various items relating to that facility and to determine what finances are
available. (2) Noted that departments are completing their initial budget requests, with that
process to be completed later this week. (3) He and Assistant City Manager Brey will attend
the Greater Open Spaces City Managers' Association (GOSCMA) meeting in Laramie, Wyoming,
later this week; and Administrative Services Director Gamradt will serve as Acting City Manager
during his absence. (4) Noted that the Interagency Breakfast was held last Wednesday. (5)
Met with MSU President Malone during MSU for a Day to talk about a number of issues. (6)
Met with a contractor who had planned to appeal a decision; and it appears that the issues
were resolved without going before the Board of Appeals.
(7) Met with the Sourdough Fire
Department. (8) Began negotiations with the Firefighters this past week.
(15) Commissioner Frost submitted the following. (1) Announced that he continues
. to miss board meetings because they are scheduled at the same time. He noted that last week,
the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission met at the same time as the City-County
Planning Board. (2) He announced that Historic Preservation Week
is scheduled for May 11
through 18. He noted that signs announcing the historic districts are to be posted during that
week; and the week will end with a tour of the Ellen Theatre.
( 16) Commissioner Youngman submitted the following.
(1) Noted that a couple of
years ago, she received several telephone calls regarding the tree brochure. She indicated that
she has editing suggestions to be incorporated into future runs of the brochure.
( 17) Commissioner Rudberg noted that Planner Christopher Williams will
be the staff
person on the zoning issues for casinos.
Responding to Commissioner Youngman, the City Attorney indicated that he is willing
. to conduct legal research for the Planning staff members as it is needed, noting that staff has
already begun to discuss the matter.
Commissioner Youngman noted that Commissioner Rudberg has suggested a series of
open meetings rather than forming a committee. She noted this
approach could allow the
public to become involved during the thinking process.
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Planning Director Epple encouraged the Commissioners to let him know how
his office
may assist in facilitating the public meetings. He suggested that this could include listing seven
or eight fundamental Questions that need to be answered before any specific proposals are
drafted. He indicated that these Questions could be used to help focus the discussions during
. the initial public meeting scheduled for May 9.
Commissioner Youngman suggested contacting the National League of Cities
data base
to find out what other communities have done. She indicated that if staff wishes, she will do
so.
The Planning Director stated that the minimal amount of staff research
done to date has
been based on Montana law and court rulings for regulating different types of uses.
City Attorney Luwe asked that he be given an opportunity to forward his
comments on
the news release drafted by Commissioner Youngman prior to its release.
( 18)
Commissioner Rudberg submitted the following. (1) Attended the Development
Review Committee meeting, the City-County Planning Board meeting and the Cemetery Board
meeting last week. (2) Attended the MSU for a Day luncheon. (3) Talked to Bert Hopeman,
. Chair of the Downtown Bozeman Improvement District Board, to see if they want a
Commissioner Liaison. She indicated that, following their next meeting, he will let her know
if they want a Liaison. (4) Received telephone calls about an inability to hear in the back of the
Commission Room at last week's meeting. (5) Asked
if anyone plans to attend the
Infrastructure Conference; the City Manager indicated that someone from Director of Public
Service Forbes' department will be attending.
(19)
Commissioner Stiff announced that he attended the Cemetery Board meeting last
week, noting that the Board will meet again next month. He indicated that the minutes from
those meetings are to be directed to the City Manager and Clerk of the Commission so they can
be distributed to the Commissioners. He noted that the
Board will be forwarding several
recommendations to the Commission within the next few months.
. (20)
City Attorney Luwe indicated that he visited the communications center in
Missoula on Thursday.
(21 )
Mr. David Smith, Executive Director of the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce,
submitted the following. (1) Announced that the Chamber has
developed a task force to
review alternative sources of funding for infrastructure needs.
He noted that the task force
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seems to be making good progress in identifying possible alternatives.
(2) Noted that BACC
II was very successful, with all of the booths being sold and attendance
seeming to be good.
(3) Announced that May is National Visitor Month; and the Chamber is doing
a hospitality
challenge on May 1 5.
(4) Attended the Governor's Conference on Tourism last week. (5) Is
. working on the CNFR, which will be held in less than two months. He stated this is the 25th
year in the last 26 years that it has been in Bozeman; and a lot of communities
will be bidding
against Bozeman in late November or early December in Las Vegas.
He encouraged
Commissioners to participate in that bidding process, if possible.
(6) Thanked Mayor Stueck
for talking to the Board of Directors last week about City issues.
(7) Announced that the
Chamber has reached an agreement with an architect to conduct a feasibility
study on the
building on East Main Street, in anticipation of possible remodeling or
expansion.
(22)
Planning Director Epple reminded the Commission that the City is deeply involved
in the County's GIS program.
He noted that a centerline survey of City streets and County
roads is being undertaken.
(23)
Mayor Stueck submitted the following. (1) Complimented Gail Schontzler for her
. recent article on Treasurer Joanne Riley in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. (2) Noted that Sime
Construction has offered to install the culvert to the ponds project free
of charge if the City will
purchase the culvert.
He estimated that cost at $1,900 plus freight. (3) Attended the
luncheon meeting of the task force. He asked if any of the Commissioners
have comments on
the proposals contained in the minutes from the previous meeting of the
task force; no
comments were forwarded. (4) Attended a portion of the Cemetery Board meeting
last week.
(5) Stated he has received invitations from various branches of the Armed
Forces to attend
their events, noting that the Army ROTC will conduct its spring commissioning
ceremony at
4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Bogert Park.
Adjournment - 5:05 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
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