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MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION/AGENDA MEETING
OF THE
CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN,
MONTANA
February
26, 1996
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. The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in work session and agenda meeting
in
the Commission Room, Municipal Building, February 26, 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.
Agenda Meeting ~ for regular meetina and Dublic hearinas to be held on March 4. 1995
Since this is an agenda meeting, only a brief overview and 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.
. (4 thru 6) City Engineer Craig Brawner stated two of the proposed projects are to
be funded through the general obligation bond issue, and the third is to be funded through the
special projects fund. He indicated that the consulting engineers
were scheduled to provide
overviews of each of the three projects under consideration; however, the winter conditions
have allowed only one consultant to be present, so staff will forward two of the proposals.
He then indicated that some members of the public have been notified that these presentations
were scheduled; and they may wish to speak.
West Tamarack Street and North 7th Avenue.
Mr. Shawn Foutch, Peccia and
Associates, stated that this proposed traffic signal is included in the 1993 Transportation Plan
Update. He reviewed the intersection improvements which are recommended
in conjunction
. with installation of the traffic signal, including closure of the curb cut into U-Haul immediately
across North 7th Avenue from West Tamarack Street, turning the intersection into a true "T"
intersection; closure of the westernmost curb cut into Van's IGA from West Tamarack Street;
and elimination of parking on the south side of West Tamarack Street from the intersection past
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the remaining curb cut into Van's IGA to accommodate westbound right-turn
and left-turn lanes
plus the eastbound lane.
Mr. Foutch stated that when considering the signalization of this intersection,
both
current needs and potential decreased needs in the future, due to the eventual
extension of Oak
. Street from North 19th Avenue to North Rouse Avenue, were considered; and it was
determined that the traffic signal is warranted. He stated that, since
North 7th Avenue is
owned and maintained by the Montana Department of Transportation, this
project has been
coordinated with them as well as with the City.
Mr. Foutch noted that some additional right-of-way and some minor reconstruction
of
the intersection will be necessary because the turning radii are not adequate,
particularly at the
southeast corner of the intersection.
Responding to Commissioner Rudberg, Mr. Foutch stated that if the Van's
IGA property
owner is adamantly opposed to closure of the westernmost curb cut, restricted
traffic
maneuvers, such as right turns only into and out of the parking lot, could
be imposed to
minimize the impacts of a curb cut so close to an intersection.
. Mr. Paul VanderJagt, owner of Van's IGA, stated he has no objection to
closure of the
westernmost intersection. He asked, however, that if that closure is made,
the remaining curb
cut be widened to accommodate one lane into the parking lot and left-turn
and right-turn lanes
out of the parking lot.
Mr. Foutch indicated that no contacts have been made with property owners
to date;
however, he noted that those contacts will be made in the near future.
He characterized Mr.
Vander Jagt's request as being reasonable and indicated it will be considered
when drafting the
final plans for the project.
Highland Boulevard and East Main Street. Project Engineer John Pavsek stated
that this
project was identified in the 1993 Transportation Plan Update; and MSE-HKM
and Robert
Marvin & Associates have been retained as the engineering consultants.
He stated that the
. proposed design is intended to accommodate both the existing alignment
of the intersection
and the future extension of Highland Boulevard northward, to eventually
connect to the future
extension of Oak Street. He noted that the intersection meets 7 of the
11 signal warrants; and
installation of the signal is estimated to improve the level of service
of northbound Highland
from level "F" to level "B".
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Project
Engineer Pavsek stated that two figures
have been prepared
for this
intersection, the first one showing its interim status, which is the current
alignment; and the
other one showing the proposed new alignment of the intersection with the
northward
extension of Highland Boulevard.
He indicated that the interim design should allow for
. extension of Highland Boulevard without any changes in the location of the traffic signal poles.
with the possible exception of the pole on the north side of East Main
Street. He indicated that
this plan also includes some restriping on East Main Street and construction
of a raised median
from Highland Boulevard to Haggerty Lane, providing for a safe deceleration
and left turn lane
from East Main Street onto Highland Boulevard.
He cautioned that some of the business
owners in that area have voiced their opposition to the installation of
the raised median.
The Engineer cautioned that this is a fairly high speed area, particularly
since many of
the motorists are just leaving the Interstate; and the safety of the westbound
traffic is of
primary concern. He noted that if the proposed medians are installed, eastbound
traffic trying
to access businesses on the north side of East Main Street will make U-turns
around the end
of the median, close to the off~ramp from the Interstate; and that could
cause for significant
. vehicular conflicts.
Project Engineer Pavsek stated that $109,000 in general obligation bond
proceeds has
been set aside for this project; and the estimated cost is $160,000.
He noted that if the
Commission chose to eliminate the raised median, that would reduce the
costs by $15,000,
leaving a total project cost of $145,000.
He suggested that the anticipated deficit in funding
not be addressed until after the construction bids have been received.
Responding to Commissioner Frost, the Project Engineer recognized that
there is a
potential the pole on the north side of East Main Street may need to be
relocated when
Highland Boulevard is extended.
He noted that the interim plans provide for a projected
northward extension of Highland; however, if the street is realigned, particularly
in light of the
fact that only a sliver of right~of-way exists on the north side of East
Main Street, then that
. pole will need to be relocated.
Responding to Commissioner Youngman, the Project Engineer stated that at
the present
time, eastbound drivers use an unprotected center lane to make a left turn
into the businesses
on the north side of East Main Street.
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City Engineer Brawner cautioned that, with a protected left turn lane for
westbound
traffic to access Highland Boulevard, there is not adequate stacking room
to also provide a left
turn lane for eastbound traffic to access the Soccer Shop.
Commissioner Rudberg forwarded her interest in eliminating the median from
the
. project. noting that she could also support eliminating the median from Haggerty lane to
Highland Boulevard.
Mr. Rick Plante, part owner of the Soccer Shop, distributed copies of a
letter dated
February 26 from all of the owners of the Soccer Shop, stating strong opposition
to the
proposed median.
He cautioned that if the median is installed, this small business will lose
money; and that will result in its closure. He also noted that the eighteen-wheelers
which park
at the Continental Motor Inn across the street would be unable to access
that motel and,
therefore, would not stay there if the median were installed.
He recognized the need for a
traffic signal at this intersection, stating that he supports it, without
the median.
Mr. Harry Huntsinger, owner of The Store, stated that plans showing the
northward
extension of Highland Boulevard reflect that the existing Highland Boulevard
is to be realigned,
. on an alignment that would take 45 feet of the eastern portion of his property. He recognized
that it may be necessary to provide for proper alignment of the intersection,
and noted an
interest in being notified of that necessity as early as possible in the
process. He further noted
that the installation of a raised median west of the intersection on East
Main Street has been
suggested; and he is strongly opposed to that median because of the difficulty
it could create
in accessing his business, particularly for westbound traffic. He cautioned
that snow removal
in that area could also become a problem if the proposed medians are installed.
He then
forwarded his support for installation of the traffic signal.
Mr. Kyle Olsen, owner of KO's Club, stated his support for the traffic
signal and
opposition to the proposed median. He noted that many people leave his
establishment at the
same time; and if they were all forced to make U-turns at the end of the
median, many
. problems could arise.
Mr. Roger Craft, Rajah and Associates, characterized this proposed traffic
signal as a
short-term solution. He stated that if the signal is installed at this
time, without the alignment
of Highland Boulevard on the north side of East Main Street being known,
it could result in
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additional costs for relocation of the pole.
He suggested, instead, that long~range planning
should be involved in the design of this signal installation, so that those
costs can be avoided.
West Mendenhall Street and North Willson Avenue.
Project Engineer John Pavsek
stated that signalization of this intersection was also identified in the
1993 Transportation Plan
. Update. Since Mendenhall Street is a part of the FAU route, the Montana Department of
Transportation has an interest in the signalization of and improvements
to this intersection. He
noted that $148,500 in general obligation bond monies have been identified
for this project;
and it appears to be sufficient to cover the costs of the project.
He stated that, based on
traffic volumes, this intersection currently meets 5 of the 11 signal warrants;
and the level of
service on the Willson Avenue legs of the intersection is currently Level
"F". With the
installation of a traffic signal, the level of service will be improved
to Level "S". Also,
pedestrian crossings will be significantly enhanced.
The Project Engineer stated that this proposal includes three design alternatives.
Those
include Alternative Aninstallation of traffic signal and curb bulbs on
south side of West
Mendenhall Street; Alternative Bninstallation of traffic signal and curb
bulbs on both sides of
. West Mendenhall Street; and Alternative C~-installation of traffic signal only. He reminded the
Commission that a bike lane along the north side of Mendenhall Street has
been proposed; and
Alternative A is designed to accommodate that lane. He indicated that staff
and the consultant
feel that Alternative C could adequately provide for safe pedestrian crossing,
since the roadway
is not extraordinarily wide.
Mayor Stueck expressed concern about the installation of curb bulbs where
a future
bike lane is planned, particularly because of the problems that could result
from a bicyclist
swerving to avoid the obstruction in his or her path.
Project Engineer Pavsek stated that staff would recommend no structures
be located
in the curb bulbs on the north side of the street, and that the bulbs extend
no further than six
feet from the current curb, which should alleviate potential negative impacts
on bicyclists.
. Commissioner Rudberg stated that, until curb bulbs are installed and tried
in one
location in the community, she does not feel it is appropriate to consider
them at other
intersections throughout the community.
Mr. Keith Swenson, member of the newly-created Downtown Bozeman Improvement
District Board, suggested that the Board be given an opportunity to review
the proposed
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intersection improvements and forward its recommendations to the Commission.
He noted that
curb bulbs have been successfully installed in West Yellowstone. suggesting
that community
as a source of information about how well bulbs work in snow country. He
also noted that if
the curb bulb is disconnected from the curb, a bicycle can move safely
through the curb bulb.
. City Manager Wysocki reminded the Commission that representatives from the Coalition
of Montanans Concerned with Disabilities have previously spoken in favor
of curb bulbs; and
they had expressed a specific interest in this subject intersection as
well as the intersection of
South Tracy Avenue and West Babcock Street.
Project Engineer Pavsek recognized that the construction of curb bulbs
would allow for
construction of ADA compliant ramps.
Commissioner Youngman asked that staff contact the local chapter of the
Coalition of
Montanans Concerned with Disabilities to find out if they feel curb bulbs
are necessary, or if
the traffic signal will adequately provide for safe crossing at this intersection,
and forward their
response prior to the decision at next week's meeting.
(7) City
Attorney Luwe reviewed the revised language on Page 2 of the Rules of
. Procedure, noting that it was prepared in response to concerns raised by Commissioners two
weeks ago. He stated that these revisions more specifically state that
public comment will not
be received during work sessions, unless the Commission has previously
determined that input
will be received; and no public comment will be received during agenda
meetings. He also
indicated that language has been included to stipulate that these meetings
will not be subject
to Robert's Rules of Order.
Responding to comments from the Commission, the City Attorney reminded
the
Commission that the agenda meetings allow an opportunity for the Commission
to informally
preview the upcoming agenda with staff, and to seek additional information
prior to the formal
meeting.
He cautioned that allowing for public input could jeopardize the public meeting
process, particularly when a land use issue is involved.
. City Manager Wysocki suggested that if the public has been in contact with
staff, then
staff could forward that information during the agenda meeting; and the
Commissioners would
have the information.
Commissioner Youngman noted it is not uncommon for the public to come to
the
agenda meetings to listen to Commissioners' comments.
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Commissioner Frost stated that if the Commission begins to accept public
input during
agenda meetings, then it should go back to the format of formal Commission meetings every
week. A majority of the Commissioners supported that position, and the
proposed revised
language. They determined, however, that the language under work sessions should be revised
. to stated that "public comment may be received during work sessions, at the Commission's
discretion. "
Commissioner Frost forwarded his concern about the decorum of Commissioners
toward the public, particularly in light of the Commission meeting a couple of weeks ago. He
forwarded his request that the following sentence be added on Page 8, under Decorum:
"Commission shall not criticize or debate with members of the public while giving public
testimony." He indicated that this will ensure that the public is treated with courtesy, and will
avoid an adversarial role with the public.
Commissioner Stiff suggested that this item is more appropriately addressed
by the
Chair.
City Attorney Luwe indicated that the proposed revisions will be included
in next
. week's packet, for Commission consideration.
(19)
Historic Preservation Planner Strahn briefly highlighted the staff report and the
Design Review Board recommendations.
Mayor Stueck asked about the ORB's recommended condition pertaining to
windows.
The Planner responded that most of the windows in the existing house are
double hung
windows. He also indicated that, in light of the ORB's condition that the roof be gabled on the
east side and the potential of additional windows, they felt it was important that any new
windows be similar to the existing windows, to ensure the character of the house is retained.
He then indicated that revised plans will be included in the Commissioners' packets for next
week's meeting.
. Break - 4:14 to 4:17 c.m.
Mayor Stueck declared a break from 4: 14 p.m. to 4: 17 p.m.
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Work Session - (A) Setting of goals for Fiscal Year 1996-1997
(A)
Setting of goals for Fiscal Year 1996-1997
City
Manager Wysocki reviewed the process for setting of goals for Fiscal Year 1996-
1997.
He noted that the Commissioners have submitted their initial goals; and a summary
. listing of those goals was included in their packets. He asked for any needed clarification or
expansion of those goals; and the following list resulted:
1. Ensure
water rights, that funding is adequate to begin process, and plan to address
antiquated
water lines
2. Protect
water rights in the Bozeman Creek water storage site, to ensure the future of
the community
3. Implement
the water study analysis, as contained in the updated facility plan completed
by HKM;
establish policy for supply, distribution and funding
4. Develop
a water policy that
stresses efficiency and
conservation as well as
development
of new sources
5. Water
resource planning (including water conservation policy development and
exploration
of deep aquifer layers as a future water sourcel
6. Start
environmental impact statement and geotechnical study for Bozeman Creek dam
7. Bring
the solvent site costs in line; begin wastewater infrastructure repair
.
8. Implement the wastewater study analysis,
as contained in the updated facility plan
completed
by HKM; establish policy for operating and funding
9. Evaluate
and remedy sanitary sewer inflow/infiltration problems system~wide (including
replacement
of aging sewer lines as needed I
10. Prepare
to cover the infrastructure costs of growth (support legislative campaign for
new funding
mechanisms and review impact fee levels in the context of whatever is
achieved
I
11 .
Ensure all police and fire equipment, possibly including a new fire station, are up to
date
and adequate to ensure the safety of every citizen daily and in a disaster
12. Address
needs in police and fire departments
13. Police
and fire -- equipment and staff, including satellite fire station
14. Explore
solid waste possibilities, including landfill, possibly working with the County,
composting
and recycling
. 15. Develop
long-range plan for solid waste disposal in conjunction with County(iesL
including exploring privatization and transfer
station
16. Explore
automated, volume-based garbage collection system
17. Long-range
planning for future development that stresses neighborhoods, our quality
of life,
and our small town feeling (this is all marketable as well as keeping Bozeman
livablel
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18. Comprehensive, growth-related planning (including cooperative efforts with
County and
other municipalities, response to the staffing and infrastructure needs
of our various
growth-affected departments, and community or valley-wide discussion of
our vision
for our future, in conjunction with Master Plan update)
19. Develop critical lands policy (unless we still get to it this fiscal year)
20. Revise zone code and sign code
.21. Review/revise annexation policy
22. Seek alternatives for affordable housing fund (a problem that faces employees
and
employers)
23. Implement affordable housing policy (adopt necessary ordinances to implement
policy,
develop long-term funding mechanism for Community Housing Fund)
24. Increase park/recreation activity opportunities
25. The City should seek options for open space acquisition, encourage conservation
easements, trail acquisitions and protection of agriculture lands adjacent
to the City
26. Parks and open space (identify funding to develop existing undeveloped
parkland and
acquire additional City land for parks and open space, address staffing
needs, pursue
100-acre regional park with County)
27. Continue to make contacts with private land owners for future acquisition
of land for
parks and open space
28. Fund and develop Rose Park through public/private partnership
.29.
Plan for economic development that stresses low-impact clean businesses and higher
wages
30. Develop economic development policy (including fresh exploration of City
role, in
cooperation with community groups with an interest in business development)
31. Develop economic development policy in conjunction with Gallatin Development
Corporation, Chamber of Commerce and other community groups
32. Improve neighborhood vehicular/pedestrian safety (including exploration
of traffic
calming options and possibility of a city-wide plan)
33. Explore computerized network and Internet connection options (to link City
Hall
departments with each other and other City locations and make public information
and
officials electronically accessible to public, including exploration of
World Wide Web
home page idea suggested by Police Department)
34. In-service training for all staff
The City Manager asked the Commissioners to combine those goals which they
feel
. may appropriately be combined, identifying the "parent" goal and the "secondary" goal(s). He
cautioned that if the author of any of the goals involved does not feel that his or her goal may
be appropriately combined with another goal, the proposed combining will not occur.
As a
result of the combining of goals, the following list was developed:
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2. Protect
water rights in the Bozeman Creek water storage site, to ensure the future of
the community
6.
Start environmental impact statement and geotechnical study for
Bozeman Creek dam
3. Implement
the water study analysis, as contained in the updated facility plan completed
by HKM;
establish policy for supply, distribution and funding
1.
Ensure water rights, that funding is adequate to begin process, and
.
plan to address antiquated water lines
4. Develop a
water policy that
stresses efficiency and
conservation as well
as
development
of new sources
5.
Water resource
planning (including water
conservation policy
development and exploration of deep aquifer layers as a future water
source)
9. Evaluate
and remedy sanitary sewer inflow/infiltration problems system-wide (including
replacement
of aging sewer lines as needed)
7.
Bring the solvent site costs in line; begin wastewater infrastructure
repair
8.
Implement the wastewater study analysis, as contained in the updated
facility plan completed by HKM; establish policy for operating and
funding
10. Prepare
to cover the infrastructure costs of growth (support legislative campaign for
new funding
mechanisms and review impact fee levels in the context of whatever is
achieved)
11. Ensure
all police and fire equipment, possibly including a new fire station, are up to
. date
and adequate to ensure the safety of every citizen daily and in a disaster
13.
Police and fire -- equipment and staff, including satellite fire station
12.
Address needs in police and fire departments
14. Explore
solid waste possibilities, including landfill, possibly working with the County,
composting
and recycling
15. Develop
long-range plan for solid waste disposal in conjunction with County(ies),
including
exploring privatization and transfer station
16.
Explore automated, volume-based garbage collection system
18. Comprehensive,
growth-related planning (including cooperative efforts with County and
other
municipalities, response to the staffing and infrastructure needs of our various
growth-affected
departments, and community or valley-wide discussion of our vision
for our
future, in conjunction with Master Plan update)
19.
Develop critical lands policy (unless we still get to it this fiscal year)
17.
Long-range planning
for future development
that stresses
neighborhoods, our quality of life, and our small town feeling (this is all
marketable as well as keeping Bozeman livable)
20.
Revise zone code and sign code
21. Review/revise
annexation policy
.23. Implement affordable housing policy (adopt necessary ordinances
to implement policy,
develop
long-term funding mechanism for Community Housing Fund)
22.
Seek alternatives for affordable housing fund (a problem that faces
employees and employers)
24. Increase
park/recreation activity opportunities
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26. Parks
and open space (identify funding to develop existing undeveloped parkland and
acquire
additional City land for parks and open space, address staffing needs, pursue
1 DO-acre
regional park with County)
28.
Fund and develop Rose Park through public/private partnership
25.
The City should seek options for open space acquisition, encourage
conservation easements, trail acquisitions and protection of agriculture
lands adjacent to the City
27.
Continue to make contacts with private land owners for future
.30 acquisi
tion of land for parks and open space
Develop economic development policy (including fresh exploration of City role, in
cooperation
with community groups with an interest in business development)
31.
Develop economic development policy in conjunction with Gallatin
Development Corporation, Chamber of Commerce and other community
groups
29.
Plan for
economic development that
stresses low-impact clean
businesses and higher wages
32. Improve
neighborhood vehicular/pedestrian safety (including exploration of traffic
calming
options and possibility of a city-wide plan)
33. Explore
computerized network and Internet connection options (to link City Hall
departments
with each other and other City locations and make public information and
officials
electronically accessible to public, including exploration of World Wide Web
home
page idea suggested by Police Department)
34. In-service
training for all staff
City
Manager Wysocki asked the Commissioners to vote for their top five priority goals
. by initialing the sheets posted on the board. He announced that those goals
with three or more
votes will be carried to the next round, if necessary. As a result of voting,
the following five
goals received three or more votes:
2. Protect
water rights in the Bozeman Creek water storage site, to ensure the future of
the community
6.
Start environmental impact statement and geotechnical study for
Bozeman Creek dam
9. Evaluate
and remedy sanitary sewer inflow/infiltration problems system-wide (including
replacement
of aging sewer lines as needed)
7.
Bring the solvent site costs in line; begin wastewater infrastructure
repair
8.
Implement the wastewater study analysis, as contained in the updated
facility plan completed by HKM; establish policy for operating and
funding
11 .
Ensure all police and fire equipment, possibly including a new fire station, are up to
date
and adequate to ensure the safety of every citizen daily and in a disaster
. 13.
Police and fire u equipment and staff, including satellite fire station
12.
Address needs in pOlice and fire departments
15. Develop
long-range plan for solid waste disposal in conjunction with County(ies),
including
exploring privatization and transfer station
16.
Explore automated, volume-based garbage collection system
26. Parks
and open space (identify funding to develop existing undeveloped parkland and
acquire
additional City land for parks and open space, address staffing needs, pursue
1 DO-acre
regional park with County)
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28.
Fund and develop Rose Park through public/private partnership
25.
The City should seek options for open space acquisition, encourage
conservation easements, trail acquisitions and protection of agriculture
lands adjacent to the City
27.
Continue to make contacts with private land
owners for future
acquisition of land for parks and open space
Those
goals receiving one or two votes included:
. 3. Implement
the water study analysis, as contained in the updated facility plan completed
by HKM; establish policy for supply, distribution
and funding
1.
Ensure water rights, that funding is adequate to begin process, and
plan to address antiquated water lines
4. Develop
a water
policy that stresses efficiency
and conservation as well
as
development
of new sources
5.
Water resource
planning (including water
conservation pOlicy
development and exploration of deep aquifer layers as a future water
source)
10. Prepare
to cover the infrastructure costs of growth (support legislative campaign for
new funding
mechanisms and review impact fee levels in the context of whatever is
achieved)
18. Comprehensive,
growth-related planning (including cooperative efforts with County and
other
municipalities, response to the staffing and infrastructure needs of our various
growth-affected
departments, and community or valley-wide discussion of our vision
for our
future, in conjunction with Master Plan update)
19.
Develop critical lands policy (unless we still get to it this fiscal year)
17.
Long-range planning
for future development
that stresses
.
neighborhoods, our quality of life, and our small town feeling (this is all
marketable as well as keeping Bozeman livable)
20.
Revise zone code and sign code
23. Implement
affordable housing policy (adopt necessary ordinances to implement policy,
develop
long-term funding mechanism for Community Housing Fund)
22.
Seek alternatives for affordable housing fund (a problem that faces
employees and employers)
30. Develop
economic development pOlicy (including fresh exploration of City role, in
cooperation
with community groups with an interest in business development)
31.
Develop economic development policy in conjunction with Gallatin
Development Corporation, Chamber of Commerce and other community
groups
29.
Plan for
economic development that stresses
low-impact clean
businesses and higher wages
City
Manager Wysocki announced that, in light of the voting, the primary and secondary
goals for the upcoming fiscal year have been established.
He assured the Commission that
. none of the goals will be dropped from the list; however, lines will be drawn between the
primary and secondary goals; and those goals receiving no votes will be
listed below yet
another line.
Commissioner
Youngman expressed her concern with the process. She stated that last
year, efforts were made to combine goals in a manner that allowed all of
the Commissioners
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to support them. She noted, however, that the manner in which goals were
combined this year
did not provide for consensus building. The result is that many of the
goals which were high
priority in this fiscal year will not be next fiscal year because they
received only two votes.
Commissioner Frost stated that he took his list of goals from the information
contained
. in reports from various community groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Southwest
Montana Building Industry Association and the City's Study Commission.
He expressed
concern that those goals received only two votes, even though they reflect
the interests of the
community.
Mayor Stueck stated that, while he would have preferred a different combining
of some
of the goals, he feels that many of the goals will be addressed when addressing
those which
have received votes from a majority of the Commissioners.
Commissioner Stiff noted that the top priority goals for next fiscal year
address the
health, safety and welfare of the community, which are the issues for which
the Commission
is responsible under State statutes.
. Discussion - FYI Items
City
Manager Wysocki presented to the
Commission the following "For Your
Information" items.
(1 )
Letter of resignation, dated February 20, from the Beautification Advisory Board,
as submitted by Joyce Armour.
(2) Letter
of resignation, dated February 9, from the Cemetery Board, as submitted
by Alice Bradford.
(3) Agenda
for the Development Review Committee meeting to be held at 10:00
a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, in the Commission Room.
(4) Agenda
for the Design Review Board meeting to be held at 3:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 27, in the Commission Room.
. (5) Agenda
for the County Commission meeting to be held at 1 :30 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 27, at the Courthouse.
(6) Agenda
for the Montana Transportation Commission meeting to be held on
March 6 and 7, 1996 in Butte.
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(7) Mayor
Stueck read a letter which he had received from Bozeman Sand and
Gravel, offering to assist in park development.
Commissioner Frost noted his appreciation for the offer, characterizing
it as the "up side
of a strong community".
He cautioned, however, that the accomplishing of any of the
. Commission's goals is driven by the City, not by citizens volunteering
their services.
(8) The City Manager submitted his weekly report,
as follows. (1) Met with
representatives from the Post Office last week to review a lengthy list
of sites. He indicated
that those representatives will be back in a couple of weeks, after they
have had an opportunity
to review the information gathered. (2) Met with the City Manager from
Livingston on Friday.
(3) Announced that the Police Department picked up a couple more burglary
suspects last
week. (4) Attended the Interagency Breakfast last week. (5) Announced that
Montana Power
Company and the City's forestry crews are working together to replace some
disfigured and
diseased trees which are located close to overhead lines.
He indicated that the replacement
program will begin near the intersection of South 4th Avenue and West Babcock
Street; and
the trees will be replaced with species which are acceptable under power
lines.
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Adjournment - 5:32 C.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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