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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-1 Regular Meeting Minutesf~ LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA December 1, 2008 ***************************** The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Eric Bryson, Cr. Jeff Krauss, Cr. Jeff Rupp, City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City Attorney Tim Cooper, Finance Director Anna Rosenberry, Planning Director Andy Epple, City Clerk Stacy Ulmen, and Deputy City Clerk Aimee Kissel. 0:07:19 A. Call to Order - 6 p.m. -Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. 0:07:26 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence 0:08:01 C. Changes to the Agenda Mayor Jacobson asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda. 0:08:07 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski stated that there are no changes to the agenda. 0:08:12 D. Public Service Announcement- Citizen Advisory Board Expirations and Vacancies (Kissel) Ms. Kissel presented a Public Service Announcement regard Citizen Advisory Board Expirations and Vacancies. 0:12:26 Mayor Jacobson Mayor Jacobson emphasized that the boards are very important to the City Commission and provide very valuable opinions to the Commission. 0:13:04 E. Authorize Absence of Cr. Becker 0:13:14 Motion to authorize the absence of Cr. Becker. It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Krauss to authorize the absence of Cr. Becker. Those voting Ave being Crs. Rupp, Krauss, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 4-0. 0:13:44 F. Consent 1. Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres) ~~ Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, December 1, 2008 2. Authorize City Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement For Bozeman Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase I Improvements (Murray) 3. Authorize City Manager to sign Amendment II to the Bozeman Urban Transportation Plan Update Funding Agreement (Murray) 4. Authorize Payment of $1,658.55 for the Buttrey's Solvent Site Cost Recovery (Cooper) 0:13:51 Public Comment Mayor Jacobson opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Jacobson closed public comment. 0:14:05 Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items F 1-4. It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve Consent Items F 1-4. Those voting Ave being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 4-0. 0:14:19 G. Public Comment Mayor Jacobson opened public comment. 0:14:41 Bob Chase, Public Comment Mr. Chase of 433 South Black Avenue spoke regarding the quadrant of land that the Story Mansion is on and asked if it will be separated. He requested that the Commission hold a rebuttal period after discussion next week regarding the Story Mansion Bids. 0:17:35 H. Action Items 0:17:37 1. Public Hearing to Close Portion of Alley in Block I, Original Townsite (Alley Adjacent to New City Hall) (Goehrung) 0:17:52 James Goehrung, Superintendent of Facilities Mr. Goehrung explained that the purpose of the alley closure is for additional security and to minimize noise next to City Hall. The alley is currently closed off. 0:20:03 Public Comment Mayor Jacobson opened public comment. fi Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, December 1, 2008 0:20:16 Marie Dalio, Public Comment Ms. Dalio of 116 North Bozeman asked that it be clarified where the closure will take place. 0:22:02 Public Comment closed. Mayor Jacobson closed public comment. 0:22:08 Motion and Vote to direct staff to bring back a final resolution of the alley closure in Block I, Original Townsite. It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded Cr. Rupp to direct staff to bring back final resolution of the alley closure in Block I, Original Townsite. Those voting Ave being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Krauss, and Mayor Jacobson. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 4-0. 0:22:41 2. Mandeville Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat #P-08008 (Riley) 0:23:00 Doug Riley, Associate Planner Mr. Riley presented the staff report regarding the Mandeville Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat #P-08008. Mr. Riley spoke regarding the rail spur and future access along with the variances requested. Staff recommends approval with conditions. 0:33:06 Mayor Jacobson Mayor Jacobson asked when the final plat must be developed. 0:33:15 Mr. Riley Mr. Riley stated that there is a 2 year approval. 0:34:04 Mayor Jacobson Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the water, sewer, and street intersection improvements. 0:35:36 Mayor Jacobson Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the rail spur. 0:35:54 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski stated that the City has met with Montana Rail Link. 0:37:42 Cr. Bryson Cr. Bryson spoke about access for emergency vehicles. ti Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, December 1, 2008 0:38:14 Cr. Bryson Cr. Bryson spoke regarding a traffic impact study. 0:41:22 Bob Murray, City Engineering Mr. Murray spoke regarding intersections and levels of service. 0:44:07 Cr. Krauss Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the angled crossing. 0:44:54 Terry Threlkheld, Great West Engineering Mr. Threlkheld spoke regarding curve ratios and level of service problems. 0:46:59 Mr. Threlkheld Mr. Threlkheld spoke regarding entryway corridors, the plat of the property, level of service of intersections, connector trails, and the rail spur. 1:01:12 Public Comment Mayor Jacobson opened public comment. 1:01:23 Greer Beardslee. Public Comment Mr. Beardslee of 221 North Church stated that people will be working in this development and asked if there will be bike lanes. Mr. Beardslee stated that this property was purchased for a waste transfer station. What happened with the transfer station? There is still a need for the waste transfer station. 1:02:53 Mayor Jacobson Mayor Jacobson stated that the City joined solid waste district and haul waste to the Logan landfill. 1:03:32 Mr. Murray Mr. Murray stated that bike lines are not striped on any local streets in town. 1:04:00 William Kleindl, Public Comment Mr. Kleindl stated that he is from the Wetlands Review Board and spoke regarding the Board's concern of the setbacks for the storm water ponds and path near wetland areas, concern of hydro connectivity impacted by road crossing and suggesting that a course material be placed under the roads. The Board would like to see the culverts before approval. The Board would also like to request that the entire property be checked for wetlands. 4 r Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, December 1, 2008 1:07:22 Christian Wilcox, Public Comment Mr. Wilcox of 1120 Willson urged the Commission to sell the property. 1:08:48 Mr. Threlkheld Mr. Threlkheld spoke regarding the wetlands issues and Redwing Road. 1:15:52 Dave Crawford, Public Comment Mr. Crawford, 218 Lindley Place spoke regarding the trail systems. 1:16:43 Public Comment closed Mayor Jacobson closed public comment. 1:17:01 Motion to approve the Mandeville Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat #P-08008, with variances as requested. It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve the Mandeville Mayor Subdivision Preliminary Plat #P-08008, with variances as requested. 1:17:25 Cr. Krauss Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the financing of the project, the angle crossing, and the trail. 1:24:27 Cr. Rupp Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the variances and the financing of the project. 1:25:53 Cr. Rupp Cr. Rupp spoke regarding TIF districts. 1:30:00 Cr. Bryson Cr. Bryson spoke regarding developing the property. 1:32:16 Cr. Rupp Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the street designs. 1:34:01 Amendment to the Main Motion that we add to the condition of approval to the staff report that bike lanes be provided on Mandeville and Wheat that connect, and local streets. It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Bryson that we add to the condition of approval to the staff report that bike lanes be provided on Mandeville and Wheat that connect, and local streets. A Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, December 1, 2008 1:34:26 Cr. Rupp Cr. Rupp stated that he feels all of the City streets should have alternative means for transportation. 1:40:09 Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk Ms. Ulmen read the amendment. 1:40:35 Vote on the Amendment to the Main Motion that we add to the condition of approval to the staff report that bike lanes be provided on Mandeville and Wheat that connect, and local streets. Those voting Ave being Cr. Rupp. Those voting No being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, and Mavor Jacobson. The motion failed 1-3. 1:41:00 Ms. Ulmen Ms. Ulmen read back the main motion. 1:42:05 Vote on the Main Motion to approve the Mandeville Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat #P-08008, with variances as requested. Those voting Ave being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, and Mavor Jacobson. Those voting No being Cr. Rupp. The motion passed 3-1. 1:42:24 Break 2:00:53 3. Cowdrey Towers Master Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, First Phase Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviation #Z-08088 (Krueger) 2:01:11 Brian Krueger, Associate Planner Mr. Krueger presented the Cowdrey Towers Master Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, First Phase Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviation. Mr. Krueger spoke regarding the zoning of the area and road improvements. This is a phased development. There are 8 buildings planned. Staff has a neutral position on the application. 2:20:16 Mayor Jacobson Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the growth policy 6 r Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, December 1, 2008 2:22:34 Mayor Jacobson Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding mixed use developments and office space. 2:24:21 Mayor Jacobson Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding parking. 2:24:35 Mr. Krueger Mr. Krueger spoke regarding the parking areas. 2:26:01 Cr. Bryson Cr. Bryson asked that Wind Tunnel effect be explained. 2:27:20 Cr. Rupp Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the heights of the buildings. 2:38:01 Cr. Bryson Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the heights of the downtown building heights. 2:39:32 Scott Bechtle, Bechtle Architects, Applicant Representative Mr. Bechtle gave the applicant's presentation. Mr. Bechtle stated that a clear path was not given at the informal presentation. He spoke regarding the process of putting the development together. A significant amount of the property is open space. He is asking that condition number 17 be struck and item number 32 regarding cash in lieu of parkland. 2:53:30 Mr. Bechtle Mr. Bechtle spoke regarding the amount of commercial space. 2:54:54 Public Comment Mayor Jacobson opened public comment. 2:55:07 John Belshaw, Public Comment Mr. Belshaw of 45 Gardner Park Drive spoke regarding when the main mall was built. He thinks that it is a good thing to have more residential. Leave the open land alone. 2:58:19 David Cook, Public Comment Mr. Cook of 701 South 7th Avenue stated that he representing unanimous recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. The board requests that the cash-in-lieu be denied. The Board wants them to have parkland on the site or near the development. The area is crying for park space. Have them look at this and find park land. 7 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, December 1, 2008 3:02:02 Public Comment closed. Mayor Jacobson closed public comment. 3:02:29 Mayor Jacobson Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the amount of residential in the development. 3:03:53 Motion to approve Cowdrey Towers Master Plan, Conditional Use Permit, First Phase Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviation #Z-08008 with the Conditions and Code Provisions outlined in the staff report with the exception of #17. It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Krauss to approve Cowdrey Towers Master Plan, Conditional Use Permit, First Phase Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviation #Z-08008 with the Conditions and Code Provisions as outlined in the staff report with the exception of #17. 3:04:56 Cr. Bryson Cr. Bryson spoke regarding his concern of the height and the impact the development will have on the City's downtown. 3:07:51 Mayor Jacobson Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the downtown business district and her concern of "life style centers" throughout the City. She is concerned of the height and massing of the buildings. 3:17:52 Cr. Krauss Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the height of the buildings and the downtown business district. He also spoke regarding the density of the project. 3:27:07 Cr. Rupp Cr. Rupp spoke regarding informal reviews and the downtown business district. He also spoke regarding density and the Parks and Recreation Board's comments regarding parks. 3:33:25 Cr. Rupp Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the height. 3:48:22 Cr. Rupp requested that the Vote be held until Cr. Becker returns and can join in the conversation. 3:49:21 I. FYI/Discussion r Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, December 1, 2008 3:49:30 1. Discuss Cancelling the City Commission Meeting on December 22, 2008 due to the Christmas Holiday and December 29, 2008 as it is the Fifth Monday of the Month (Kukulski) Discussion took place regarding cancelling the Meeting on December 22, 2008. The Commission agreed to look at cancelling the 22nd later on so they can see how the agendas will progress. December 29, 2008 is a fifth Monday and the Commission agreed to not hold a meeting. 3:50:26 2. Reminder of Policy Meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2008 (Kukulski) Mr. Kukulski reminded the Commission of the Policy Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2008 regarding the Red Light Camera Ordinance. Cr. Krauss had stated that he may be gone for the Policy meeting, but now he says he might be able to attend. He will confirm this. 3:50:58 3. Thanksgiving Water Main Breakage (Kukulski) Mr. Kukulski stated that the water and sewer division were repairing a water main breakage most of Thanksgiving and thanked staff for this work. 3:54:19 4. Reading Lights at Dais Cr. Krauss was thankful for his reading light. The others expressed interest in have one also. 3:56:00 J. Adjournment Mayor Jacobson adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m. d tt / 1 ~~^1 Kaaren Jacobson, ayor ATTEST: UI S acy men, ity Clerk PREPARED BY: U St cy lmen, City Clerk Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, December 1, 2008 Approved on 10