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MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION/AGENDA MEETING
OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
August 14, 1995
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. The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in work session and agenda meeting
in the
Commission Room, Municipal Building, August 14, 1995, at 3:00 p.m. Present
were Mayor
Vincent, Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Stueck,
Commissioner
Frost, City Manager Wysocki, Staff Attorney/Prosecutor Susan Wordal and
Clerk of the
Commission Sullivan.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
Award of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reoortinq
City Manager Wysocki announced that, for the 11 th year in a row, the City
has received
the Government Finance Officers' Association Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in
. Financial Reporting, for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1994.
He introduced Controller Peg
Biekert and Assistant Controller Cathy Wolverton to the Commission, noting it is through their
work that this award has been achieved.
Work Session - (A) Status reDort on ISTEA monies - Neighborhood Coordinator
Goehrung
(B) Uodate re imolementation of housina Dolicv - Neiahborhood Coordinator
Goehrung and
Planning Director Epple (C) Discussion re: (1) review of flow chart to
accomDanv Ordinance
No. 1406: (2) status reDort on imoact fees: (3) deviation orocess: (4)
review of subdivision
regulations: and (5) review of street standards - Planning Director ED
pie
(A) Status report on ISTEA monies - Neighborhood Coordinator Goehrung
Neighborhood
Coord inator /Grantsperson James Goehrung
briefly reviewed the
information which he had forwarded in his August 10 memo, a copy of which
was included in
the Commissioners' packets.
He listed the four projects which the Enhancement Program
. Steering Committee has identified as priorities, including the Highland
Boulevard pedestrian I
bicycle facility, pedestrian/bicycle improvements along North Rouse Avenue,
signalization of
South 4th Avenue and West Babcock Street intersection, and the Story Mill
spur trail. He
stated that the Highland Boulevard project is moving, although some issues
surrounding ADA
compliance have arisen; the North Rouse Avenue project has been set aside
because the
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Montana Department of Transportation has decided not to proceed with its
portion of those
improvements; warrants do not support the installation of the traffic signal
at the 4th/Babcock
intersection; and negotiations are continuing for acquisition of the right-of-way
for the Story
Mill spur trail.
. The Neighborhood Coordinator/Grantsperson stated that the City will receive slightly
over $ ~ million in Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP)
monies over the
six-year period; and the County will receive a similar amount. He noted
that $130,000 of those
monies are committed to the Highland Boulevard project; and since monies
were allocated for
the North Rouse Avenue project, those monies are not currently in jeopardy.
He cautioned,
however, that in the near future, the City must submit projects for the
monies to be received
in years 4, 5 and 6 of this program. He noted that if projects are not
identified within a certain
period of time, the community loses those monies, which are redistributed
among those
communities which have submitted projects. He stated that, to date, the
City has received an
additional $45,000 in funds through this process.
Neighborhood Coordinator/Grants person responded to several questions from
the
. Commissioners regarding this program. He then asked for Commission guidance
on two issues,
which will assist the committee when proceeding through the development
of a list of projects
for potential funding. He stated that his position has been to consider
projects which can be
tied to transportation system improvements, with the idea that these monies
can be most
effectively used in this manner, citing Highland Boulevard, South Third
Avenue and West
Babcock Street as examples. He noted the alternative is to consider projects
which would not
typically be funded if this source of revenue was not available. The second
issue is whether
the pedestrian/bicycle facility along Highland Boulevard is to be made
fully ADA accessible, or
rated as a partially accessible facility. He noted that the City has been
working closely with
the local chapter of the Montanans Concerned with Disabilities; and the
generally philosophy
has been to develop a central core around Bogert Park, stretching out to
the Main Street
. businesses and then to North 7th Avenue. Beyond that core, the organization
recognizes that
less than full accessibility may be possible. He proposed that under this
basic philosophy, the
Highland facility could be rated for accessibility; and individuals could
then choose whether or
not to use it. He cautioned that if full accessibility is desired, engineering
of the pathway from
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Holly Drive to East Main Street will be necessary, and probably some cutting
and filling to meet
grade requirements.
Commissioner Sti
ff stated his
support for using
ISTEA (lntermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act) monies for projects in connection with other
transportation
. projects.
He noted his many years of experience with accessibility issues, stating that
responsible handicapped people do not want to foolishly spend monies by going to a ridiculous
extreme. He suggested, rather, that the best interests of the community
must be considered
with looking at accessibility issues.
Commissioner Youngman stated her concurrence with Commissioner Stiff's
comments.
Commissioner Frost stated that, rather than limiting the use of CTEP monies
to just
transportation system projects in process, a more flexible position should
be taken, with each
potential project being considered on a case-by-case basis. He then stated
concurrence with
Commissioner Stiff's comments about accessibility.
Commissioner Stueck recognized that, while the use of CTEP monies in conjunction
with
transportation system projects may provide for the most efficient use of
those monies, he likes
. the flexibility of being able to consider projects which are not.
He then concurred with
Commissioner Stiff on the accessibility issue.
Mayor Vincent stated concurrence with the positions forwarded by Commissioners
Frost
and Stueck.
(B) Update
re implementation of housing policy - Neighborhood Coordinator
Goehrung and Planning Director Epple
Neighborhood Coordinator/Grants person James Goehrung stated that, since
adoption
of the affordable housing policy in December 1994, 19 multi- and single-family
units have been
constructed; and by this time next year, an additional 64 units are anticipated
to be completed.
He suggested that generating 83 affordable units within a 1 % -year period
is quite impressive,
and is due in large part to the efforts of non-profit organizations. He
then noted that with the
. Bozeman Interfaith Housing's second project and the development of Acadia
Gardens, an
additional 51 units of affordable housing should be on line in the near future. He stated that,
to date, staff efforts have been limited to assisting in getting affordable
units started; and now
it may be possible to concentrate more on incentives for additional units.
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Planning Director Andy Epple recognized that no steps have been taken to
date to
implement any of the subdivision regulations or zone code amendments which
were identified
in the policy; however, he noted that the intent of the pOlicy is being
met. He stated that,
because of staff turn-over, the Planning office has been unable to undertake
any of the
. revisions necessary to implement the regulatory portions of the policy. He suggested that, with
hiring of personnel to fill existing vacancies and the hiring of additional
personnel, staff may be
in a better position within the next couple months to begin work on these
changes. He cited
potential changes, such as requiring 10 to 20 percent of new subdivision
lots or housing units
in a multi-family zone to be of minimum size; and creating an affordable
planned unit
development, under which a bona fide affordable development, with a guarantee
of affordability
for a minimum of twenty years, could be allowed reduced open space, reduced
street
standards, possibly sidewalks on one side of the street only, and reduced
setbacks.
The Planning Director stated that an alternative to having staff prepare
the regulatory
changes is to contract with someone with expertise in affordable housing
to develop
recommended changes.
. Responding to Commissioner Stueck, Neighborhood Coordinator Goehrung stated
that
the 250 additional dwelling units proposed on the MSU campus within the
next two years are
not counted in the figures which he quoted.
Responding to Commissioner Frost, the Planning Director stated that during
subdivision
review, staff considers the proposed lots to ensure that they meet the
minimum zoning
requirements for that district and are configured so that they contain
an adequate area for a
building footprint. He noted that the subdivision regulations reference
the zone code, so any
changes in the zone code regarding lot sizes does not conflict with those
regulations.
Commissioner Frost stated "a moderate- or low-income housing project with
sidewalks
on only one side of the street makes about as much sense as having one
lane on a road."
Commissioner Youngman forwarded her continued concern about the fact that
. implementation of the housing policy has not yet been begun. She recognized
that with the
current workload and staff turn-over, Planning staff has been unable to
meet the deadlines
which it had helped to establish. She then stated that, while she is willing
to allow staff to
develop the proposed regulatory changes, if it has the time to do so in
the near future, she also
feels the Commission should consider the possibility of retaining a consultant
to prepare those
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proposed revisions, using Community Housing Fund monies to pay those costs.
She recognized
that 300 + dwelling units are being built each year; however, she noted
that for the market to
address the affordable housing issue, 500 + dwelling units per year are
needed. Because of
those factors, she feels that implementing the regulatory reforms in essential;
and she feels
. those should be implemented as quickly as possible.
Responding to Questions from the Commission, staff estimated that it will
take
approximately two months to complete a request for proposal process; and
it will take the
consultant at least a month to prepare the proposed revisions, which will
then be subject to the
public review process.
Commissioner Stiff suggested that allowing dwelling units over garages
or in carriage
houses should be considered, as well as increasing the density of development
in areas where
adequate off-street parking is available.
Planning Director Epple cautioned that, particularly in older single-family
residential areas
where off-street parking opportunities are minimal, significant neighborhood
opposition can be
encountered when trying to add dwelling units.
. Responding to Mayor Vincent, the Planning Director recognized that there
are a high
number of illegal apartments; and his main concern is that those units
probably do not meet
the building code requirements.
Responding to Commissioner Stueck, Planning Director Epple stated that
if staff is
charged with preparing the proposed zone code revisions, the pUblic hearings
could probably
be conducted in November.
Each of the Commissioners forwarded comments on whether the Planning staff
should
proceed with preparing the zone code revisions to enact the regulatory
reforms contained in the
housing policy or whether a consultant should be retained.
During that discussion, City
Manager Wysocki cautioned the Commission that the workload for the Planning
staff will
probably not allow them to complete the revisions within the timeline suggested
by Planning
. Director Epple. He then forwarded his interest in having a consultant retained
to complete the
work.
Mayor Vincent asked that this item be placed on the agenda for further
discussion and
a decision in the near future, so that the regulatory reforms identified
in the affordable housing
policy can be implemented as quickly as possible.
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(C) Discussion re: (1) review of flow chart to accompany Ordinance No.
1406;
(2) status report on impact fees;
(3) deviation process; (4) review of
subdivision regulations; and (5) review of street standards - Planning
Director
Epple
(5) Review
of stre~t standards
Planning Director Epple stated that Planning staff has reviewed the current
street
e standards, taking into consideration the concept of a friendlier streetscape, possibly where front
porches face the street rather than garage doors and driveways.
He noted that since World
War II, a more typical suburban streetscape, dominated by automobiles,
has evolved. He
suggested that if the Commission wishes to establish narrower street standards,
possibly with
reduced front yard setbacks and limited on-street parking, then alleys
should be added back into
the design, providing access to rear yard garages and off-street parking
areas. He noted that
with this change in design, the street rights-of-way could be reduced from
the existing 60-foot
standard to accommodate the width of the alley right-ot-way. He stated
that under this type
of design, lots would
probably be longer and narrower than they are in the newer
neighborhoods; and utilities could either be located in the street or in
the alley, depending on
. the manner in which easements are provided.
Commissioner Frost stated his support for the idea of providing alleys in new
subdivisions. He then stated that, even with narrower street standards,
he does not believe
that on-street parking needs to be limited.
He concluded by encouraging staff to include a
provision for narrower street standards in conjunction with alleys in the
new subdivision
regulations.
Responding to City Manager Wysocki, Commissioner Frost stated it is important
to
recognize that this discussion pertains to local street standards only;
and that the existing
standards for collectors and arterials should remain as they are.
The other Commissioners
concurred.
Commissioner Stueck stated he does not disagree with the idea of alleys.
He cautioned
. that the decreased size of street will not dramatically reduce the costs,
if the idea of
affordability is behind the narrower street standard. He further noted
that ensuring adequate
space tor safety and emergency vehicles to operate is essential. He then
stated that he has
not totally accepted the concept that wide streets create a faster traffic
flow while narrow
streets cause people to drive slower.
He noted that in Bozeman, with its wide streets,
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pedestrian accidents are significantly lower than in communities with narrow
streets and
restricted visibility.
Commissioner Youngman stated she feels that both a friendlier neighborhood
and
reduced costs could result from reduced street standards; and she supports
the idea of
e including alleys in new subdivisions.
She then noted that, through the PUD process, the
flexibility for narrower street standards currently exists.
Commissioner Stiff stated he does not support narrowing streets, particularly
in the light
of snowfalls which can occur locally. He also stated he does not support
establishing lower
requirements for affordable housing developments or areas, because that
can result in a stigma
that is inappropriate.
He noted, rather, that affordable housing units should be sprinkled
throughout the entire community, with the same infrastructure requirements
as all other
dwelling units.
Mayor Vincent stated general concurrence with Commissioner Stiff's comments,
stating
that safety is one of the primary issues to be considered. He noted the
amount of traffic that
uses local streets as defacto collectors and arterials in the older parts
of the community
. because the lack of an adequate arterial system.
He stated that the use of curvilinear and
circular streets within subdivisions can help to mitigate those impacts.
He also noted that the
use of traffic circles and traffic islands on grid system streets could
accomplish the same
objective.
Responding to questions from the City Manager, the Commissioners generally
felt that
curbs, gutters and sidewalks on both sides of the street are important,
and that curvilinear
streets can be considered as well as the grid system.
The City Manager reminded the Commission that today's society is much more
oriented
to the automobile than in the past, with many families having two vehicles
as well as a boat
and a recreational vehicle of some type, for which parking areas must be
provided.
Fire Chief Aaron Holst stated that, while narrowing of streets may be appropriate
in
. some instances, care must be taken to ensure that adequate street widths
and turning radii are
provided for emergency vehicles to access an area. He also cautioned that
when considering
changes in lot sizes and setback requirements, care must be taken to ensure
that adequate
setbacks are maintained.
He noted that separation of structures is a critical part of fire
prevention; therefore, setbacks become a fire safety issue.
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The Fire Chief cautioned the Commission to remember that when they attempt
to
change or modify human behavior, it has an impact on everyone.
He then encouraged the
Commission to eliminate the use of break-away gates as they review the
street standards.
Responding to the City Manager, Fire Chief Holst stated that alternatives
available to
e setbacks include a change in the type of construction used and the installation
of automatic
sprinkler systems in both commercial and residential types of structures. He then noted that
those items are covered in the building codes, depending on the building's
location on the
property.
(3) Deviation
Drocess
The Planning Director noted one of the recent suggestions has been that,
in light of the
number of deviations being processed and approved through the public hearing
process, it
might be appropriate to revise the zone code to allow for those reduced
standards. He stated
that, after review, staff and the Design Review Board determined that it
is best to leave the
standards as they exist and consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Planning Director Epple stated that Fire Chief Holst has expressed concern
that allowing
- deviations on adjacent properties could result in structures being located
very close together,
leading to potential problems in a firefighting situation.
He then noted that, while the Fire
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Department has not been included in the early stages of the deviation review
process to date,
they will be added to all future reviews to ensure that fire safety issues
are adequately
addressed.
The City Manager noted that a substantial number of deviations have been
reviewed and
approved over the past few months. He then suggested that deviations on
anything over 15
to 20 percent of the properties within a district is high.
(2) Status
reDort on imDact fees
Planning Director Epple announced that last Thursday, he and County Planning
Director
Dale Beland received working drafts of the impact fee studies from Duncan
and Associates.
. He stated they will have approximately two weeks to conduct internal reviews
and check the
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methodology and calculations to make sure they are appropriate. He then
stated that the draft
impact fee studies are scheduled for public dissemination and Commission
review on September
5; and Mr. Jim Duncan will be in Bozeman on September 11 and 12 to conduct
work sessions
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on the proposed impact fees. He suggested that during those reviews, the
County and City
impact fees should be addressed separately since they are very different
in nature.
Responding to Commissioner Stiff, the Planning Director stated that the
joint meeting
on growth which had been originally scheduled for September will be postponed
for a couple
. of months to accommodate a concentrated review of the impact fee studies.
The Planning Director then noted that the next joint meeting between the
City
Commission and the County Commission is set for September 11, and suggested
that a
discussion of the impact fee studies could be included in that agenda.
( 1 ) Review
of flow chart to accompany Ordinance No. 1406
Planning Director Epple reviewed the flow charts, as prepared by Associate
Planner/
Urban Designer Patrick Morris. He noted that, given appropriate software
and a planner who
can operate the software, these flow charts can be easily prepared; and
they graphically depict
the various processes set forth in the zone code. He carefully reviewed
the changes which
Ordinance No. 1406 will create on various review processes, particularly
those involving sketch
plans. He noted that many of the processes set forth in the last pages
are not impacted by the
e revisions of the ordinance; however, the flow charts depict the processes
well. He noted that
one major change is the elimination the concept plan reviews for planned unit developments
before the City-County Planning Board and the City Commission.
Responding to Commissioner Stiff, the Planning Director stated that the
Administrative
Design Review staff will consider public comment during its review of sketch
plans. He further
noted that if either the applicant or the neighbors are not pleased with
the ADR decision, it can
be appealed.
The Commissioners stated appreciation for the flow charts, noting they
are well done.
(4) Review
of subdivision regulations
Responding to the City Manager, the Planning Director stated that staff
can prepare a
flow chart to accompany amendments to the subdivision regulations. He indicated
that staff
- is currently in the process of a comprehensive revision to the subdivision
regulations, to bring
them into compliance with recently-adopted legislation that goes into effect
on October 1. He
then noted that in some communities in Montana, the sixty-day review period
for major
subdivisions begins when the application is initially submitted to the
Planning Board. He noted
that that interpretation would dramatically change how Bozeman processes
its applications; and
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he has asked the City Attorney to review that interpretation to see if
it can be utilized under
our form of government.
Aaenda Meetina - for regular meeting to be held on Auaust 21. 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.
(4) Planning
Director Epple briefly highlighted the proposed configuration of the
Willow Subdivision, noting that the primary issue during the Planning Board
hearing was the
proposed requirement for looping of the water line.
Responding to Commissioner Youngman, the Planning Director stated that
the statutory
revisions to the parkland requirements, which become effective October
1, will not impact the
cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication portion of this application.
(14) The
Planning Director stated that the Planning Board did not take action on this
. application at its meeting. Under this application, the Main Mall is seeking
an amendment to
the sign code to allow large retail complexes with multiple tenants to
have more signage than
is currently allowed. He noted that the code addresses complexes with up
to 40,000, while
the larger malls contain up to 100,000 square feet; and under the proposed
amendment, the
amount of signage allowed would be dramatically increased.
The Planning Director stated that staff was unable to support the proposal
submitted
by the Main Mall; however, staff and the applicant are willing to work
toward a compromise
that will allow for additional signage for large retail complexes that
is acceptable to both
parties. He stated that when that compromise is reached, the compromise
will be forwarded
to the Planning Board for its consideration and recommendation to the Commission.
( 15) Associate
Planner Patrick Morris reviewed the three deviations being sought
. under this application. He recognized the significant encroachments into
the side and rear yard
setbacks; however, he noted that both staff and the Design Review Board
are supportive of the
application.
Responding to Mayor Vincent, the Associate Planner stated that, while the
proposed
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accessory structure is higher than the existing house on the site, it is
well within the height
restrictions for the zoning district.
Responding to the City Manager, the Associate Planner stated that a garage
on the
adjacent property appears to encroach into the side yard setback; therefore,
the distance
. between the two garage structures would be approximately six feet.
Mayor Vincent asked if the provisions of the affordable housing policy
can be taken into
consideration when reviewing this application, since no regulatory changes
have yet been
implemented. The Associate Planner responded he will research that issue
prior to next week's
meeting.
Discussion - FYI Items
City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following
"For Your
Information" items.
( 1 ) Letter
from Bozeman Interfaith Housing, received August 11, announcing that
the potential sale of the lot in Bridger Creek Subdivision to their organization
for the next
. affordable housing development has been withdrawn.
(2) Memo
from Neighborhood Coordinator Goehrung, dated August 10, forwarding
information from a telephone call about household hazardous wastes disposal.
(3) Note
from Shirley Luhrsen, dated August 9, congratulating the Commission on
its approval of the Cupola application.
(4) A
letter received after the deadline regarding the Cupola development from Lloyd
Berg, 1314 South Third Avenue.
(5 ) Copy
of an article from the August 4 edition of the Great Falls Tribune, entitled
Housing shortage to worsen?, as submitted by City Attorney Luwe.
(6) Letter
from Betty Nason, Chairman of Taste of Bozeman, dated August 8,
thanking the City for its assistance in making the event a success.
. (7) Copy
of an information sheet sent by the National League of Cities.
(8) Agenda
for the County Commission meeting to be held at 1 :30 p.m. on Tuesday,
August 15, at the Courthouse.
(9) Agenda
for the Development Review Committee meeting to be held at 10:00
a.m. on Tuesday, August 15, in the Commission Room.
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(10) Agenda
for the City-County Planning Board meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 15, in the Commission Room.
(11 ) The
City Manager submitted his weekly report, as follows. (1) Announced that
tonight the School Board will discuss its financial participation in hiring
of a juvenile police
. officer. He stated that the City will be seeking more than a one-year commitment to this
program. (2) Announced that work is being done on the generator behind
the Fire Department.
(3) Noted that the bike patrol seems to be working well.
( 12) The
City Manager announced that, in response to a question from Commissioner
Stiff, he has found that the conduits needed for traffic signals at the
intersections of North
19th Avenue with West Oak Street and Durston Road have been installed under
the roadway;
however, no signal installation is anticipated at this time because traffic
warrants do not show
the need. He then noted that installation of a traffic signal might be
accomplished with the
Durston Road improvements, if that is deemed appropriate.
Responding to Mayor Vincent, the City Manager stated that the speed limit
on North
19th Avenue at those intersections will probably be 35 miles per hour.
. Commissioner Stueck announced that the School District will be hiring crossing
guards
for both of those intersections for the upcoming school year.
(13) Commissioner
Stueck submitted the following. (1) Attended a meeting of the
Tobacco Free Coalition last week. He noted that during that meeting, the
idea of the City and
County jointly proclaiming the last week of September as "Tobacco Free
Week" was discussed.
He then stated that County Commissioner Jelinski has suggested this issue
be discussed at the
joint City/County meeting on September 11. (2) Announced that he attended
his 30-year high
school reunion this past week. Out of 243 students in the class, he estimated
that 180 were
in attendance. He stated that several of the classmates, many of whom have
moved out of
state, feel the quality of life in Bozeman is good; however, they are concerned
about the urban
sprawl around the community.
. (14) Commissioner
Frost submitted the following. (1) Noted that over the past few
weeks, he has received several telephone calls complaining about the City's
work on US
Highway 191.
(2) Attended the tax increment financing committee meeting last week, at
which the urban renewal plan was approved in draft form. He stated that
the plan provides for
a fifteen-year program, with only monies for retiring bond debt being held
after that time.
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(3) Noted that when he was in Tucson this spring, he noticed that signs
in school zones were
placed on wheels and rolled into the middle of the street.
He stated those signs were very
noticeable and suggested that the idea be considered locally, particularly
on streets such as the
new North 19th Avenue extension. (4) Asked about how well the new Fowler
Avenue will line
. up with the new US Highway 1 91 reconstruction, since it currently appears to have a
significant bump from north to south at the intersection.
( 15) Commissioner
Youngman submitted the following. (1) Stated she received a
telephone call about the sidewalk which has recently been installed along
Kirk Park, and
whether the configuration of that sidewalk precludes the installation of
a cul-de-sac at the
south side of West Beall Street.
She noted that the individual is also concerned about the
continued closure of North 20th Avenue.
She forwarded other alternatives that could be
considered, such as "no right turn" signs on the north ends of the streets
in that immediate
area. (2) Reminded the Commission that she will not be at next week's Commission
meeting,
since she will be attending a work-related conference in California.
( 16) Commissioner
Stiff submitted the following. (1) Attended the City-County
. Health Board meeting, at which the Health Board expressed its appreciation
for the City's
efforts in completing the sewer extension agreement for Kountz Mobile Home
Park.
(2) Attended the meeting at MSU regarding the green building project.
He noted the next
meeting is to be held at Big Sky. (3) Noted that he has received many comments
and questions
about the North 19th Avenue project, particularly its intersection with
Durston Road.
( 17) Staff
Attorney/Prosecutor Wordal submitted the following. (1) Stated that on
Friday afternoon, the City was served with a motion for declaratory judgment
from Jim Goetz,
attorney representing Patricia Carlson. She noted that District Court action
is being sought at
this time, to clear questions surrounding this issue until after the election
process has been
completed. (2) Noted that City Attorney Luwe is attending a meeting in
California this week,
and will be on vacation next week. (3) Stated that she will be out of town
on Thursday and
. Friday, on annual leave; however, Staff Attorney/Prosecutor Cooper will
be available.
(4) Reported that the City has just received checks in the amount of $7,029.07
from Safeco
and $33,388.08 from USF&G for their respective portions of the Bozeman
Solvent Site costs
for the period March through June 1995.
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Adiournment - 6:03 c.m.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
it was
moved by Commissioner Stueck, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the
meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being
. Commissioner Stueck, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner
Stiff and
Mayor Vincent; those voting No, none.
ATTEST:
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ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
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08-14-95