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LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
September 2, 2008
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Community Room, Gallatin County
Courthouse, 311 West Main Street, on Monday, September 2, 2008 at 6 p.m. Present were
Mayor Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Sean Becker, Cr. Eric Bryson, Cr. Jeff Krauss, and Cr. Jeff Rupp, City Manager Chris Kukulski, Planning Director Andy Epple, Finance Director Anna
Rosenberry, Assistant City Attorney Tim Cooper, and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
0:08:08 A. Call to Order – 6 p.m. – Community Room, Gallatin County Courthouse,
311 West Main Street
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
0:08:10 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:08:50 Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Jacobson asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda.
0:08:55 Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Mr. Kukulski stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
0:08:59 C. Public Service Announcement – City Hall Move (Semerau)
0:09:11 Karen Semerau, Executive Assistant
Ms. Semerau presented a Public Service Announcement regarding the City Hall move.
0:10:43 D. Minutes – July 18, 2008 Joint City-County Meeting
0:10:49 Motion and Vote to approve the Minutes of the July 18, 2008 Joint City-County
Meeting as submitted.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp to approve the Minutes of the July 18,
2008 Joint City-County Meeting as submitted.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Bryson, Krauss, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
1. Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres)
The motion carried 5-0.
0:11:02 E. Consent
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2. Authorize City Manager to sign the Public Street and Utility Easement for Fallon
Street (J & D Family Limited Partnership) Norton East Ranch Subdivision
(Stodola)
3. Authorize City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement for Planning Services with Prospera Business Network for Preparation of an Economic
Development Plan (Saunders)
4. Authorize City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Bozeman and Gallatin County to create a New Full-Time Victim/Witness
Position, subject to Approval of the Final Fiscal Year 2009 Budget (Cooper) 5. Approve Resolution No. 4125, Approving Alteration/Modification of Contract
with Johnson-Wilson Constructors, Inc., and authorize City Manager to sign
Durston Road SID 684 Project Construction Contract Change Order No. 3
(Stodola)
6. Rescind Appointment to the Board of Ethics (Ulmen)
0:11:09 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:11:16 Motion to approve consent items E. 1-6.
Mayor Jacobson asked the Commission if they were interested in amending the current
ordinance.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve consent items E. 1-6.
0:11:27 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that he thought that there was a member of the public that wanted to comment
on consent item number 4.
0:11:55 Marty Lambert, County Attorney
Mr. Lambert spoke regarding consent item number 4. Mr. Lambert stated that there has not been
an increase in this office for quite some time. Mr. Lambert explained the duties of the position
and that they would like to hire for the position on October 1, 2008.
0:15:46 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he is struggling with Consent item number 6.
0:17:05 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the reasoning behind rescinding the position. An elected official
cannot sit on the ethics board.
0:17:32 Mayor Jacobson
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0:17:43 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss wondered if all three appointments should be rescinded.
0:18:17 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that it sounds like a good time to revisit the ordinance.
0:18:56 Amendment to the main motion to remove item E. 6 and postpone to the regular
agenda next week when we can rescind all appointments to the Board of Ethics pending
review of the Ordinance.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Rupp to amend the motion to remove item E.
6 and postpone to the regular agenda next week when we can rescind all appointments to
the Board of Ethics pending review of the Ordinance.
0:19:42 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski asked that the Commission consider September 15th.
0:20:32 Amendment to the amendment to hear this at the next regular meeting.
Cr. Krauss amended his amendment to hear this at the next regular meeting.
0:20:40 Amendment to the Amendment seconded.
Cr. Rupp seconded the amendment to hear this at the next regular meeting.
0:20:42 Vote on the amendment to remove item E. 6 and postpone to the next regular
meeting when we can rescind all appointments to the Board of Ethics pending review of the
Ordinance.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Rupp, Bryson, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
0:20:52 Vote on the main motion (as amended) to approve consent items E. 1-6 (6 was taken
out by the amendment)
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Bryson, Krauss, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
0:21:24 F. Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
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0:21:47 Brian Leland, Public Comment
Mr. Leland of 528 North Bozeman spoke regarding a non-dedicated alley that he has used for
parking for 25 years. His neighbor has embarked on building a fence and he has concerns
regarding where his neighbors property line has been marked by the City. He has concerns with
the neighbor and urged that the City look into this issue further.
0:24:18 Alanna Brown, Public Comment
Ms. Brown of 601 South 9th spoke regarding the Valley View Trailer Park and the sale of the
park to GO Build. Ms. Brown stated that payment dates have been changed 4 times between
some of the park residents and the company. Some of the residents are living without power.
0:27:56 Public Comment Closed
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:28:02 G. Action Items
0:28:08 1. Resolution No. 4121, Appropriation Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008-2009,
opened and continued from July 21, 2008, and continued from August 25, 2008
(Rosenberry)
0:28:30 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the 7 funds that are identified in the packet materials.
0:31:19 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry went over the significant changes this year including operating and capital
spending authority, changes in fund balances, additional debt, and staffing levels.
0:38:06 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the reduction of workforce housing position.
0:39:03 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the number of the proposed FTEs in the budget.
0:39:34 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked that the reductions in Planning, Workforce Housing, and the Building
inspection fund be explained.
0:42:05 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the total new positions proposed.
0:43:31 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry went over the general fund and budget amendments.
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1:02:55 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding opening a second municipal court.
1:07:01 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the Leeds certification costs.
1:08:40 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding leasing a street sweeper.
1:09:18 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the curbside recycling program.
1:10:15 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the mill values.
1:13:52 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the Story Mansion.
1:15:48 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the Forestry Department.
1:16:44 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the Work Force Housing.
1:17:51 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding funding for affordable housing.
1:21:26 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson asked for a clarification regarding the funding for Streamline.
1:22:52 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
1:23:10 Steven Johnson, Executive Director of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Mr. Johnson of 1103 South Willson stated that he is a resident and tax payer and is in support of
serving the community. Mr. Johnson stated that the Parks and Recreation Department is
underfunded. Mr. Johnson spoke regarding the opening of a dog park.
1:30:09 Public Comment closed
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:30:39 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss requested a 5 minute recess.
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1:30:45 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson agreed to a five to a ten minute recess.
1:31:00 Break
1:44:37 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting back to order.
1:44:52 Motion to remove the $15,000 scheduled for transportation and consider that as a
separate amendment after we have passed the budget.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to remove the $15,000 scheduled for
transportation and consider that as a separate amendment after we have passed the
budget.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson
Those voting No being Cr. Becker.
Abstained being Cr. Rupp.
The motion carried 3-1.
1:46:36 Motion to remove the $5,000 for the Spay and Neuter Clinic from the budget.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to remove the $5,000 for the Spay
and Neuter Clinic from the budget.
1:55:22 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the City's contract with the Heart of the Valley.
1:55:43 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding having the Spay and Neuter task force make a presentation to the
Commission.
1:56:55 Amendment to the motion to put the $5,000 in advance until we hear a presentation
from our partners in the Pet Control business.
Cr. Krauss amended his motion to remove the $5,000 for the Spay and Neuter Clinic from
the budget, which was seconded by Cr. Bryson to put the $5,000 in advance until we hear a
presentation from our partners in the Pet Control business.
1:58:12 Vote on the motion as amended to put the $5,000 in advance until we hear a
presentation from our partners in the Pet Control business.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
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The motion carried 5-0.
1:59:25 Motion to hold in abeyance $116,000 for FY09 for Story Mansion cash SAT grant
match.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson to hold in abeyance $116,000 in general fund money for FY09
for the Story Mansion cash SAT grant match.
2:01:18 Motion to remove $401,500 of spending authority for the Story Mansion from the
budget.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Krauss to remove $401,500 of spending
authority for the Story Mansion from the budget. Cr Bryson's original motion was to cut
$116,000 from the FY09 budget but he agreed to Cr. Krauss's friendly amendment.
2:01:18 Motion clarified to cut $116, 000 from the FY09 budget for Story Mansion.
Cr. Bryson clarified his motion to cut $116,000 from the FY09 budget for Story Mansion.
2:01:23 Friendly amendment to the motion to remove $401,500 of spending authority that is
to be spent on the Story Mansion from the budget.
Cr. Krauss suggested a friendly amendment to the motion to remove $401,500 of spending
authority that is to be spent on the Story Mansion.
2:01:45 Friendly amendment seconded.
Cr. Bryson accepted the friendly amendment to his original motion.
2:01:50 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the $285,000 of vacancy savings included in the motion.
2:10:08 Vote on the motion to remove $401,500 of spending authority for the Story
Mansion from the budget
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, and Krauss.
Those voting No being Crs. Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
The motion failed 2-3.
2:11:07 Motion to remove the information specialist from the budget.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Rupp to remove the information specialist
from the budget.
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2:24:15 Vote on the motion to remove the information specialist from the budget.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, and Rupp.
Those voting No being Crs. Bryson, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
The motion failed 2-3.
2:24:32 Motion to keep the $25,000 for Work Force/ Affordable housing and increase the
general fund transfer of $25,000.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Krauss to keep the $25,000 for Work Force/
Affordable housing and increase the general fund transfer of $25,000.
2:26:31 Friendly amendment to include a description of the 1.4 mills as a special levy for
Affordable Housing.
Cr. Krauss asked Cr. Rupp if he would accept a friendly amendment to include a
description of the 1.4 mills as a special levy for Affordable Housing.
2:26:40 Friendly amendment accepted.
Cr. Rupp accepted Cr. Krauss's friendly amendment to include a description of the 1.4
mills as a special levy for Affordable Housing.
2:29:42 Vote on the motion to keep the $25,000 for Work Force/ Affordable housing and
increase the general fund transfer of $25,000 with the friendly amendment to include a
description of the 1.4 mills as a special levy for Affordable Housing.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Krauss, Becker, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
2:30:00 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the split between the grant writer and climate protection
positions. She would like a full time person put on for climate protection.
2:31:30 Motion to add a 1/2 time grant writer (position).
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Becker to add a 1/2 time grant writer
(position).
2:39:52 Vote on the motion to add a 1/2 time grant writer (position).
Those voting Aye being Cr. Krauss, and Mayor Jacobson.
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Those voting No being Crs. Bryson, Becker, and Rupp.
The motion failed 2-3.
2:40:33 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the municipal courts.
2:46:03 Motion to take $250,000 and $450,000 out of general fund spending authority (for
the Design of Police Court Facility and land partial payment).
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker to take $250,000 and $450,000 out of
general fund spending authority (for the Design of Police Court Facility and land partial
payment).
2:52:17 Vote on the motion to take $250,000 and $450,000 out of general fund spending
authority (for the Design of Police Court Facility and land partial payment).
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Becker, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:56:43 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski highlighted where the park restrooms were located in the Capital Improvement
Plan.
2:59:57 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the Leeds Certification at the New City Hall.
3:01:22 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the Building Department fund.
3:05:09 Motion to take $100,000 of the general fund reserve and appropriate for the
expansion and moving of the courts to be used for finding a suitable court space to combine
the two courts.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Rupp, to take $100,000 of the general fund
reserve and appropriate for the expansion and moving of the courts to be used for finding a
suitable court space to combine the two courts.
3:06:32 Vote on the motion to take $100,000 of the general fund reserve and appropriate
for the expansion and moving of the courts to be used for finding a suitable court space to
combine the two courts.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Rupp, Bryson, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
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Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:09:05 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the funding of the Cemetery.
3:13:24 Motion and Vote to adopt Resolution No. 4121 the Appropriation Resolution for
Fiscal Year 2008-2009 as amended.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker to adopt Resolution No. 4121 the
Appropriation Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 as amended.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Crs. Bryson, and Krauss.
The motion carried 3-2.
3:15:22 2. Resolution No. 4122, Setting Mill Levies for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, opened
and continued from July 21, 2008, and continued from August 25, 2008 (Rosenberry)
3:15:23 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry explained that this resolution will set the levy for the budget.
3:17:44 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
3:17:57 Motion and Vote to adopt a levy of 171.16 mills of which 1.4 mills would be a
special levy for workforce housing leaving a levy for the remainder of 169.76 mills.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Rupp to adopt a levy of 171.16 mills of which
1.4 mills would be a special levy for workforce housing, leaving a levy for the remainder of
169.76 mills.
Those voting Aye being Cr. Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Krauss, Bryson, and Becker (later changing his vote to Aye).
3:19:43
The motion failed 2-3. (After Becker's position was changed to Aye, the motion passed 3-2).
Cr. Becker's vote changed to Aye to approve the motion to adopt a levy of 171.16
mills of which 1.4 mills would be a special levy for workforce housing leaving a levy for the
remainder of 169.76 mills.
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Cr. Becker changed his vote to Aye to approve the motion to adopt a levy of 171.16 mills of
which 1.4 mills would be a special levy for workforce housing leaving a levy for the
remainder of 169.76 mills.
Therefore the motion passes.
3:19:51 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski thanked staff for the work on the budget.
3:22:54 Break
3:34:59 1. (Continued) Resolution No. 4121, Appropriation Resolution for Fiscal Year
2008-2009, opened and continued from July 21, 2008, and continued from August 25, 2008
(Rosenberry)
Mayor Jacobson pointed out that the transportation item of the budget has not been addressed
which was previously removed from the budget that the $15,000 scheduled for transportation and
consider that as a separate amendment after we have passed the budget.
3:35:36 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
3:35:50 Motion to approve the $15,000 appropriation for transportation out of the general
fund.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve the $15,000 appropriation
for transportation out of the general fund.
3:39:44 Vote on the motion to approve the $15,000 appropriation for transportation out of
the general fund.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Becker, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
Those abstained being Cr. Rupp.
The motion carried 4-0.
3:39:58 3. North Seventh Urban Renewal District Tax Increment Financing District
Fund Expenditure Plan (Michelle Wolfe, NSURB)
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3:40:17 Sue Fraser, North Seventh Urban Renewal Board
Ms. Fraser stated that she serves the NSURB as the recorder. Ms. Fraser spoke regarding the
funding that has been allocated to the board from Big Box and TIF monies.
3:48:03 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding a trip exchange district.
3:52:45 Motion to approve the North Seventh Urban Renewal District Tax Increment
Finance District Fund Expenditure Plan.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve the North Seventh Urban
Renewal District Tax Increment Finance District Fund Expenditure Plan.
3:53:07 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment
3:53:31 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss repeated the motion.
3:53:44 Vote on the motion to approve the North Seventh Urban Renewal District Tax
Increment Finance District Fund Expenditure Plan.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Becker, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:53:53 4. Resolution No. 4124, Establishing Solid Waste Collection Fees within the
City of Bozeman to include a Deposit for Tenant Customers (Arkell)
3:54:00 Debbie Arkell, Director of Public Services
Ms. Arkell presented the staff presentation regarding Resolution No. 4124, Establishing Solid
Waste Collection Fees within the City of Bozeman to include a deposit for Tenant Customers.
3:58:22 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
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3:58:39 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution No. 4124, Establishing Solid Waste
Collection Fees within the City of Bozeman to include a Deposit for Tenant Customers.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp to approve Resolution No. 4124,
Establishing Solid Waste Collection Fees within the City of Bozeman to include a Deposit
for Tenant Customers.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Bryson, Krauss, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:59:10 Suspend the Rules
Mayor Jacobson suspended the rules to 10:15 p.m.
3:59:39 5. Fellowship Baptist Church Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat #P-08007
(Skelton)
4:00:11 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
4:00:22 Motion to open and continue the public hearing for the Fellowship Baptist Church
Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application to Monday, October 6, 2008
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Bryson, to open and continue the public
hearing for the Fellowship Baptist Church Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application
to Monday, October 6, 2008.
4:01:33 Vote on the motion open and continue the public hearing for the Fellowship Baptist
Church Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application to Monday, October 6, 2008.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Krauss, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Rupp.
The motion passed 4-1.
4:01:49 6. Bozeman Water Reclamation Facility Phase 1 Expansion Conditional Use
Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness #Z-08156 (Riley)
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4:02:03 Andy Epple, Director of Planning
Mr. Epple presented the Bozeman Water Reclamation Facility Phase 1 Expansion Conditional
Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness #Z-08156.
4:13:03 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
4:13:20 Motion to approve the Water Reclamation Facility Phase 1 Expansion Conditional
Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness #Z-08156.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Krauss to approve the Water Reclamation
Facility Phase 1 Expansion Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness #Z-
08156.
4:18:05 Vote on the motion to approve the Water Reclamation Facility Phase 1 Expansion
Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness #Z-08156.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Krauss, Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
4:18:13 Suspend the Rules
Mayor Jacobson suspended the Rules until 10:30 p.m.
4:18:30 7. Selection of Commissioner Liaison to Bozeman Area Economic Development
Plan Advisory Committee (Ulmen)
4:19:01 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that he would be the liaison.
4:20:02 Motion and Vote to appoint Cr. Becker (as the liaison) to the Bozeman Area
Economic Development Plan Advisory Committee.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Krauss to appoint Cr. Becker (as the liaison)
to the Bozeman Area Economic Development Plan Advisory Committee.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Krauss, Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
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4:20:27 H. FYI/Discussion
4:20:36 1. New Assistant City Manager
Mr. Kukulski introduced Chuck Winn as the new Assistant City Manager.
4:21:37 2. Reminder of Policy Meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2008
4:21:50 3. Community Tour
The Commission agreed to do the Community Tour on September 8, 2008. There will be a few
Consent Items and one Action Item that will be opened and continued. The meeting will begin at
4 p.m. The Commission mentioned that they would like to see alleys, new development, the
island that was removed on Ferguson, 3rd Avenue garage apartments, and infill projects.
4:28:53 4. AG Opinion
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the AG Opinion relating to voting rights of City residents voting
on County zoning issues.
4:30:00 5. September 11, 2008 Panel Discussion on Local Option
Mr. Kukulski invited the Commission to attend a Panel Local Option discussion in Billings.
4:30:57 6. Public Meeting concerning North Wallace Traffic Calming
Mr. Fontenot reminded the Commission that there is a meeting on Thursday regarding North
Wallace Traffic Calming.
4:32:08 7. Mr. Leland's concern from Public Comment regarding a non-dedicated
alley that abuts his property.
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding Leland's concern regarding an abutting non-dedicated alley. Ms.
Arkell stated that some research has taken place on the plats. Staff has been looking into the
issue.
4:38:57 8. Ms. Brown's public comment regarding the relationship of the Valley View
Trailer Park and GO Build.
Cr. Rupp suggested that the City contact GO Build.
4:40:41 9. Mayor's letter to Governor regarding the Department of Revenue.
Mayor Jacobson stated that she wrote a letter the Governor regarding the Department of Revenue
and the Taxable Valuation issue.
4:41:46 10. Joint City-County Meeting cancellation
The Commission agreed to cancel the Joint City-County Meeting on September 19th, 2008. The
Commission would like the meeting rescheduled.
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4:43:00 11. Mandeville Tax Increment District
Ms. Rosenberry stated that information has not been received regarding the Mandeville tax
increment district.
4:45:50 I. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobson adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m.
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Kaaren Jacobson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Approved on ___________________________.
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