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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-08 ccmSPEC/WORK --.-.--- MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION/AGENDA MEETING/SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA May 8, 1995 ***************************** . The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in work session, agenda meeting and special meeting in the Commission Room, Municipal Building, May 8, 1995, at 3:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Vincent, Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Stueck, Commissioner Frost, 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. Work Session - (A) Presentation of historic Dreservation awards Historic Preservation Officer Derek Strahn stated that this presentation is designed to recognize the preservation efforts which have occurred in Bozeman over the past several years. He noted that since the mid-1980's, 80 Main Street properties and over 500 homes have been . rehabilitated in accordance with the Secretary of Interior's standards. In addition, repairs and enhancements have been made to numerous other properties in the community, serving to enhance the quality of life. The Historic Preservation Officer stated that the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission has established the awards program, with awards being presented in four categories: residential rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, adaptive re-use, and exterior paint decoration. The Historic Preservation Officer presented the following awards in the First Annual Historic Preservation Awards ceremony. Residential Rehabilitation . 3rd Marty Weaver 401 South 5th Avenue 2nd Jim and Carol Bittinger 222 South Third Avenue 1 st Mary Plese and Dennis Noteboom 511 South Grand Avenue Adaptive Re-Use 3rd Fred's Mesquite Diner 451 East Main Street 2nd Emerson Cultural Center 111 South Grand Avenue 1 st Rocky Mountain Roasting Company 111 East Mendenhall Street 05-08-95 - - 2 - Exterior Paint Decoration 3rd Mary and Robert Hunter 320 South Willson Avenue 2nd Sara and Mitch Brummet 314 North Grand Avenue 1 st Sally Wheeler and Eric Funk 316 North Tracy Avenue Commercial Rehabilitation . 3rd Last Wind Up 11 3 East Main Street 2nd Montana Gift Corral 237 East Main Street 1 st Tim Crawford 2 West Main Street The Commission thanked the individuals who received these awards for all of their efforts. Aaenda Meetina - for reaular meetina and pUblic hearings to be held Mav 15. 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. No questions arose during the discussions which require additional staff input prior to . next week's meeting. Discussion - FYI Items City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following "For Your Information" items. (1 ) Memo from Neighborhood Coordinator/Grants person James Goehrung, dated May 3, inviting any interested Commissioners to attend a dinner meeting of the Local Government Study Commission on Tuesday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Vincent stated he will try to attend the meeting; Commissioner Youngman indicated she can attend if the Mayor is unable to do so. (2) Copy of a letter from Director of Public Service Phi II Forbes to Rudy Svehla, . dated April 28, regarding the closure of Perkins Place. (3) Listing of the three final candidates for Executive Vice President of the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce and the receptions scheduled for each. (4) Card from James Smith, former Bozeman resident, regarding the City's position on assault weapons. 05-08-95 - 3 - (5) Letter from the Bozeman Kiwanis Club requesting permission to conduct solicitations for Shodair Children's Hospital at two intersections on Saturday, May 20, along with the Chief of Police's response that it would be acceptable. (6) Letter from the Sheriff's and Peace Officer's Association requesting permission . to conduct the Montana Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics at 8: 15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, along with the Chief of Police's response that it would be acceptable. (7) Memo from City Attorney Luwe, dated May 1, in response to William Madden's letter to the Library Board of Trustees. (8) Letter from the Montana Department of Transportation, dated May 1, listing fuel tax allocations to cities for Fiscal Year 1996. (9) Agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 1995. (10) Agenda for the Design Review Board meeting to be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 1995. (11 ) Agenda for the County Commission meeting to be held at 1 :30 p.m. on . Tuesday, May 9, at the Courthouse. (12) Copies of the minutes of the Bozeman City Government Study Commission meetings held from November 16, 1994 through April 4, 1995. ( 13) Letter from Sherman Veltkamp, dated April 28, asking that a parking ticket be dismissed. (14) Agenda for the Highway Commission meeting to be held on Friday, May 12, in Helena. (15) The City Manager submitted his weekly report, as follows. (1) Worked on the bulk of the individual budgets last week. (2) Alley clean-up has been started. (3) Announced that Gail Schontzler will be reporting on City activities for the Bozeman Daily Chronicle for a while, and AI Knauber will be reporting on County activities. . (16) Commissioner Stueck announced that he will attend a steering committee meeting on the new legislation which prohibits people under 18 from using tobacco products. The steering committee's objective is to make people aware of the new legislation and to take steps to ensure that it is being followed. He then encouraged City Commission recognition and support for this new legislation, possibly through adoption of a proclamation. 05-08-95 - 4 - (17) Commissioner Frost submitted the following. (1) Attended the urban renewal committee meeting last week. (2) Responded to several telephone calls this past week, including some from residents of Figgins Subdivision who are unhappy with the Commission's decision regarding installation of sidewalks this year. . ( 18) Commissioner Youngman submitted the following. (1) Provided a lengthy report on a new Autonet system for local governments, under the Internet communication system. She encouraged the City Commission and staff to keep the new technology in mind when looking at methods of communication, since she anticipates that all local governments will communicate electronically within the next few years. (2) Attended the library Board meeting last week and will attend another meeting this week. ( 19) Commissioner Stiff stated that he has been serving on a subcommittee of the City-County Board of Health to review the Health Department's budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. He noted that interesting information regarding growth in the county has arisen from that review. He noted the radical change in number of septic tanks approved in a given year, as evidenced by the following data: in 1977, 432 septic tanks were approved; in . 1981, 182 were approved; in 1984, 360 were approved; in 1988, 176 were approved; in 1994, 589 septic tanks were approved. (20) Clerk of the Commission Sullivan stated that Ms. Mary Plese has left an invitation for the Commissioners to attend an open house in their renovated historic residence at 511 South Grand Avenue between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12. (21 ) Mayor Vincent submitted the following. (1) Gave a presentation honoring veterans in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Victory over Europe just prior to the Commission meeting. (2) Announced that Eleanor and Herbert Kirk are leaving Bozeman; and he would like to prepare a proclamation honoring them for their many contributions to the community. . Break - 4:25 to 4:33 c.m. Mayor Vincent declared a break from 4:25 p.m. to 4:33 p.m., in accordance with Commission policy established at their regular meeting of March 14, 1983. 05-08-95 --- __ "~__..~, ~ '_ _0. _. '._....n.'._ - 5 - Work Session with County Commissioners re: (B) Growth: (C) Imoact fees: (D) Uodate on water qualitv district: and (E) South Third Avenue and Goldenstein lane (8) Growth Included in the Commissioners' packets were memos from many of the City's . department heads providing information on how growth is impacting their individual departments. County Commissioner Kris Dunn, Chair, stated that the information provided by the City staff members was extremely interesting and beneficial, noting that the County staff members are currently compiling similar information. She noted that the County Commission has recently recognized the need to meet with the City-County Planning Boards throughout the County, as well as the County Planning Board, to provide direction and develop a communication link between the governing body and its advisory bodies. In an effort to address that issue, quarterly meetings of the individual Board, the local City Council and the County Commission are being implemented. She recognized that action in one community can easily have a ripple effect that needs to be addressed in other communities. County Commissioner Dunn stated that development or updating of a master plan . provides an excellent forum for gathering important data and setting the parameters for development over the next twenty years. County Commissioners Jelinski stated that the County Commission has recognized the Planning Boards are spending most of their time reviewing subdivisions and very little time on long-range planning. She suggested that the orientation of the Planning Boards should be turned, with more time spent on long-range planning, and more reliance on staff's technical review of subdivision applications. She noted that, to make informed decisions on growth, it is important to have accurate data pertaining to resources and impacts. The City Commissioners and County Commissioners agreed that accurate data is essential for making good, informed decisions. They further recognized that, while most people . live either inside or outside city limits by choice, there are people who cannot afford to live in Bozeman, and who commute long distances instead. (C) Impact fees County Commissioner Kris Dunn noted that a capital improvement program is one of the critical components of the impact fee study which is currently in process. She noted that 05-08-95 __n..._ -.. ----. .-- - 6 - this information, when coupled with accurate data about existing resources and impacts, should provide a good basis upon which to make decisions. County Commissioner Jane Jelinski stated that developers seem to be supportive of impact fees for roads and fire protection. She noted that they were less supportive of impact . fees for school districts; and HB473 has eliminated those fees from consideration. She stated that Mr. Duncan, Duncan and Associates, is very responsive to the steering committee. She encouraged the City to participate in the road impact fee study, stating she feels it will provide a needed continuity of fees. (D) Update on water quality district County Commissioner Kris Dunn provided an update on the status of the creation of a water quality district. She stated that the County Commission must rescind its original resolution and begin the process again because the boundaries of the proposed water quality district must be redrawn so they follow along boundaries of existing districts, Le., fire districts or cemetery districts. She stated that adoption of that resolution is scheduled for May 23; and the County is asking that all municipalities wishing to participate in the water quality district . forward resolutions to their office by June 6. Notices to all property owners within the proposed district will be mailed around July 3; and a notice is to be published in the newspaper on July 2. A public hearing will be scheduled for August 8; and if 20-percent or more of the property owners within the proposed district protest its creation, the district cannot be created. County Commissioner Jane Jelinski stated that the boundaries of the proposed district create a square in the middle of the County that includes Belgrade, Manhattan and Bozeman, generally extending from Squaw Creek to the Bridgers. She also noted that the fee will be revised, to $6.00 per household, whether inside or outside city limits, to avoid the potential administrative nightmare that different fees would have created. (E) South Third Avenue and Goldenstein Lane County Commissioner Kris Dunn forwarded County Road Superintendent Sam . Gianfrancisco's concerns about the potential impacts which the density of the proposed Sundance Springs Subdivision may have on the county roads, particularly South Third Avenue and Goldenstein Lane. She noted that the City Commission acts on the zoning application; and the County Commission has no authority over the development. She forwarded the 05-08-95 -~-_.. - .----.-.--..- --.. -. .-. -..---. - 7 - Superintendent's interest in ensuring that a condition is included which requires the installation of a "T" intersection at South Third Avenue and Goldenstein Lane. City-County Planning Director Andy Epple stated that he has been communicating with the County Road Superintendent on this proposed development and is aware of his concerns. . City Manager Wysocki encouraged the County Commission to provide input during the public hearing, so the input can be effectively taken into consideration during the decision- making process. (F) Solid Waste County Commissioner Phil Olson announced that a meeting regarding composting has been set for 1 :30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, in the Community Room of the Courthouse. He invited the City Commissioners to attend, noting that a gentleman involved in the composting program in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada will present information on that program. County Commissioner Kris Dunn stated that Assistant City Manager Brey has drafted a Memorandum of Agreement that includes all of the agencies potentially involved in cooperative efforts, including solid waste; and that Agreement will hopefully be finalized and . signed in June. Recess - 5:35 c.m. Mayor Vincent declared a recess at 5:35 p.m., to reconvene at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a special Commission meeting. Reconvene - 7:00 p.m. Mayor Vincent reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a special Commission meeting. Sianing of Notice of SDecial Meetina . Each of the Commissioners, in turn, signed the Notice of Special Meeting. 05-08-95 - 8 - Continued Dublic hearing - Commission Resolution No. 3053 - intent to vacate West Cleveland Street and West Harrison Street between the west right-of-way line of South 8th Avenue and the east riaht-of-way line of South 10th Avenue on Montana State Uniyersity camDUS - reauested by Montana State University This was the time and place set for the continued public hearing on Commission . Resolution No. 3053, as approved by the City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3053 A RESOLUTION Of THE CITY COMMISSION Of THE CITY Of BOZEMAN, MONTANA, DECLARING IT TO BE THE INTENTION Of SAID COMMISSION TO VACATE AND ABANDON THOSE PORTIONS Of WEST CLEVELAND STREET AND WEST HARRISON STREET LYING BETWEEN THE WEST RIGHT-Of-WAY LINE Of SOUTH 8TH AVENUE AND THE EAST RIGHT-Of-WAY LINE Of SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, LOCATED ON THE MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. Mayor Vincent reopened the continued public hearing. Mr. Joe Armijo cited his expertise as a professional highway and traffic engineer. He then forwarded his support for the proposed closures, noting it will alleviate some of the existing pedestrian/vehicular conflicts along those roadways. He noted that efforts are being made to reduce the number of vehicle trips per day on the campus, and to encourage . alternative forms of transportation. He stated that closure of the subject roads should not, in the long run, affect the general flow of traffic around the campus, although he recognizes a peripheral route around the campus is needed. Mr. Curt Shrecengost, 1213 South 5th Avenue, stated he lives adjacent to the campus; and he uses West Cleveland Street and West Harrison Street on a regular basis. He recognized the hazards of having traffic move through campus and stated that, even though he is aware that the proposed closures will negatively impact him and his travel patterns, he supports the closures. Mr. Dale Williams, 205 West Cleveland Street, stated he is present on behalf of himself and his neighbor, and forwarded support of the requested closures. He noted the extremely high number of vehicular/pedestrian conflicts along West Cleveland Street, particularly during . school days. He stated that, while some pedestrians may be visible for some distance, if a large vehicle is parking along the street, a pedestrian may not be visible until directly in front of one's vehicle. He also noted that with the recent creation of the neighborhood parking district around the north and east sides of campus, the opportunity for students to park off campus yet close to dormitories or classrooms has been eliminated; and the need for on- 05-08-95 - 9 - campus parking has increased. He commended MSU for attempting to retain as much green space as possible, to create an attractive campus, and encouraged the Commission to approve the requested street closures. Mr. Jim Goetz, 1019 South Third Avenue, noted that he had given his presentation in . opposition to the street closures at last week's meeting. He then noted that the newspaper recently reported traffic counts revealed that 3,050 vehicles used West Cleveland Street. He questioned the appropriateness of closing what appears to be a rather heavily used street. Ms. Nancy Otto, 826 South Third Avenue, noted that, according to the newspaper, 3,700 vehicles used the subject portions of West Harrison Street and West Cleveland Street on a given day during a recent traffic count. She questioned where that traffic will move if the streets are closed. She also noted that if the new football stadium is built as proposed, a substantial amount of parking will be lost, and asked that that issue be addressed. Ms. Elizabeth Healy, 1221 South Third Avenue, stated concurrence with the previous speaker's comments. She noted that the neighborhood parking district has compromised the aesthetics of the neighborhood. She questioned whether these proposed street closures will . further impact the neighborhood by changing the traffic patterns. She noted that South Third Avenue is a narrow street with parking on both sides; and she is concerned about the safety of her two small children. She suggested that, rather than closing streets and adding parking, MSU should consider incentives to encourage people to use mass transit or car pooling or some other alternative to reduce vehicular traffic on and near campus. Responding to Commissioner Stiff, City Engineer Craig Brawner reviewed the information which Engineering Technician Andy Kerr had submitted with his memo of May 5, 1995. He cautioned that the information contained on the map of the immediate area reflects a blend of information gathered in traffic counts taken in March and May 1995; therefore, numbers cannot be successfully added together to reach other numbers on the map. He noted that the information in the newspaper was derived from using the raw data from those traffic . counts rather than using the data from the map, which represents a compilation of the information from the two traffic counts. Responding to Commissioner Youngman, City Engineer Brawner stated he recognizes that West College Street between South 8th Avenue and South 11th Avenue is fairly narrow, and creates a bottleneck on that roadway, even though it is designated as either a collector or 05-08-95 - ...-. - 10 - an arterial in the transportation plan update. He noted the need to upgrade that section of roadway, particularly in light of the upgrading of that portion of West College Street lying between South Willson Avenue and South 8th Avenue, so it can accommodate the amount of traffic that is anticipated under its designation. He stated that, in the meantime, problems . along that section of the street will continue to increase. Further responding to Commission Youngman, the City Engineer stated that South 6th Avenue, West Cleveland Street and South 8th Avenue are designated as the eastern loop around the campus. Mr. Bob Lashaway, Director of Facilities at Montana State University, noted he had addressed the stadium issue at last week's meeting. He reiterated his interest in construction of a parking garage on the present lot at the corner of South 11 th Avenue and West Grant Street, noting it could be used on a daily basis. He also noted that a parking lot on the south side of Kagy Boulevard could be constructed for special events, recognizing that it would not be used on a daily basis. Mr. Lashaway stated that drivers adapt their driving habits to use the streets which are e available. He noted that this is evidenced by how people change their driving patterns when streets are closed on campus for various projects. He noted that West Cleveland Street now serves as a quick route between South 11 th Avenue and South Willson Avenue; however, if it were not available, drivers would probably change their driving patterns to use West College Street. Mr. lashaway stated that approval of the requested street closures will provide a safer environment on the campus. Also, additional parking can be provided in the northeast quadrant of the campus, where is it definitely needed. He stated that signalization along West College Street, at its intersections with South 19th Avenue, South 11 th Avenue and South Willson Avenue, will dramatically help the movement of traffic along that street; and the installation of traffic signals has already begun. . Responding to Commissioner Youngman, Mr. lashaway stated there are no additional resources in the northeast corner of campus for parking lots after the proposed parking lots are installed. City Engineer Brawner cautioned that the traffic counts on West Cleveland Street may be impacted by the current closure of West Grant Street. 05-08-95 ... --.-- -- -- - 11 - City Manager Wysocki entered the following letters into the record: letter of support from Claud E. Matney, dated May 8; letter of opposition from Bob Ekey and Kris Thomas, 719 South 6th Avenue, dated May 7; and letter of opposition from Tom Kalaris, 205 South 7th Avenue, dated May 5. . Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Vincent closed the continued public hearing. Commissioner Stueck stated that, although he seldom uses West Cleveland Street, he has done so in the past couple of weeks. He noted that, while there are four or five marked crosswalks in the subject portion of West Cleveland Street, a motorist must constantly watch for students stepping off the curb. He then stated that, while he is philosophically opposed to closure of any street, in this instance, he feels that the safety of the female students living in the dormitories on the northeast side of campus may be an overriding concern. Commissioner Frost stated that the argument of safety on campus is a valid one; however, he noted that same argument has been used as MSU has sought closure of South 11 th Avenue. He forwarded his position that West Cleveland Street should be kept open, to . serve as a connector to South 11 th Avenue; and South 11 th Avenue needs to remain open as well. He recognized the safety issues for the women's dormitories; and he believes that closure of West Harrison Street could help to address those concerns. He stated that in exchange for closure of West Harrison Street, he believes that MSU should dedicate right-of- way for the southward extension of South 11 th Avenue. Commissioner Youngman stated that, while she has no problem with closure of West Harrison Street, she has some strong concerns about closure of West Cleveland Street. She suggested that alternatives might be encouraging more pedestrian and bicycle traffic to and on campus, thus minimizing the impacts from cars. Commissioner Stiff stated that, as always, he is very concerned about the potential of closing streets. . Mayor Vincent stated that, because of concerns about how street closures impact other streets in an area, he is hesitant to approve these requested closures. It was moved by Commissioner Youngman, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the Commission defer the decision until next Monday afternoon's regular meeting. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Youngman, 05-08-95 - ___n____.___ - 12 - Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Stueck, Commissioner Frost and Mayor Vincent; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 3056 - revisina the structure of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Loan Reyiew Committee and renamina the committee . Included in the Commissioners' packets was a copy of the revised draft of Commission Resolution No. 3056, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONT ANA, REVISING THE STRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE, RENAMING IT THE "COMMUNITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD" AND SUPERSEDING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2569. Commissioner Youngman reviewed the language changes which she and Neighborhood Coordinator/Grantsperson James Goehrung had prepared for Commission consideration, which are minor in nature. It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Stueck, that the e Commission adopt Commission Resolution No. 3056, changing the structure and name of the CDBG Loan Review Committee. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff , Commissioner Stueck, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Youngman and Mayor Vincent; those voting No, none. Commissioner Youngman asked about the timing of forwarding questions to the new Board for response, suggesting that they be forwarded after the board has been appointed so that everyone has an opportunity for input. City Manager Wysocki suggested that the questions could be forwarded to the existing Committee now, with the understanding that answers would be submitted after the new Board has an opportunity to provide input; the Commissioners concurred. Commissioner Frost indicated he has a couple questions he feels should be added to . the list; and he will provide copies of those to the Commissioners at next week's meeting. Authorize Clerk of Commission to advertise for special meetina to be held at 5:30 D.m. on Tuesday. May 30. for Dublic hearina on CDBG aDDlication City Manager Wysocki noted that a memo from the Clerk of the Commission, dated May 5, and proposed notice of public hearing were included in the Commissioners' packets. 05-08-95 ---.------.-----.- "-0:;:--- -- - 13 - Clerk of the Commission Sullivan stated that the deadline for applications for CDBG public facilities grant monies is Monday, June 5, which is the next regular date set for public hearings. She noted that, following the public hearing, the Commission must adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of the application and authorizing the City Manager to execute the . appropriate documents. It was moved by Commissioner Stueck, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the Commission authorize and direct the Clerk of the Commission to call a special meeting for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on an application for a Community Development Block Grant public facilities grant. 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. Precaration of City Commission's DroDosed budaet unit for Fiscal Year 1995-1996 Commissioner Stueck asked that monies be set aside for development of Rose Park. He estimated that the upgrading, including grading, seeding and drilling of a well will cost . $30,000 to $35,000. Following a brief discussion, the Commissioners concurred that the monies for development of Rose Park should be included in the Parks budget unit rather than under the City Commission's budget unit. Clerk of the Commission Sullivan reviewed the proposed budget unit for Fiscal Year 1995-1996, which she had for Commission consideration. She noted that most of the proposed bUdget figures are based on historical data, except for a request for an additional half- time person whose primary responsibility would be doing minutes. Commissioner Stiff stated his strong opposition to allowing someone other than the Clerk of the Commission to do minutes. He also expressed his frustration with the current format of work sessions and regular meetings. . As a result of Commissioner discussion, the half-time position was eliminated, but monies were set aside to cover the costs of hiring someone to do the minutes for the Commission meetings when the Clerk is absent. They further agreed that the minutes for the regular meetings should remain as comprehensive as they have been in the past; however, the minutes for the work sessions and agenda meetings can be dramatically abbreviated. 05-08-95 - 14 - Commissioner Youngman asked that monies be added to the budget to cover the costs of publishing an annual newsletter, possibly in the form of an annual report. She suggested that the estimate for those costs could be based on the annual report published by the City- County Planning Board last year. . The Commission then discussed the fact that the Human Resource Development Council has requested $17,000 in funding for the GalaVan for next fiscal year; however, only $10,000 is included in the proposed budget. Following that discussion, they directed the Clerk to increase that funding to the requested $17,000 level. Commissioner Youngman raised the issue of remodeling the Commission Room, which had been included in previous budgets. She expressed her interest in seeing the Judge's bench removed, to provide more space for chairs, and asked that monies be included in the budget. The City Manager responded that budgeting for renovation is appropriately placed in the Building Maintenance budget unit rather than in the Commission's budget unit. The Commissioners concurred that their budget unit, as revised, is acceptable. . Adjournment - 8:35 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: G~' ~ ~. D '-I" I e . -a~~ ~V~ ROBIN L. SULLIVAN Clerk of the Commission 05-08-95 --- .--.--