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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
May 16, 2008
*An audio version of this meeting is unavailable
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the City Commission Room, City Hall, 411 East
Main Street, on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 7 a.m. Present were Deputy Mayor Jeff Krauss and Cr.
Jeff Rupp (a quorum of the City Commissioners were not present), County Cr. Bill Murdock,
County Cr. Steve White, City Manager Chris Kukulski, and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
Call to Order
Deputy Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order at 7:17 a.m.
Public Comment
Deputy Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
None received.
Deputy Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
1) Updates:
0:03:141. Law & Justice Center
County Cr. Bill Murdock
Cr. Murdock presented an update on the Law and Justice Center and asked the City how they
would like to proceed with the proposed 5 acre Law and Justice site.
Mark Tymrak, Director of Public Safety and Police
Mr. Tymrak stated that there has not been any discussions regarding severing ties.
Deputy Mayor Krauss
Deputy Mayor Krauss stated that he supports the jail bond.
Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he likes the idea of keeping the operations together.
County Cr. Steve White
Cr. White asked how the City will obtain the funds for the project.
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the jail bond.
Deputy Mayor Krauss
Deputy Mayor Krauss spoke regarding the issue of shared parking.
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Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that staff is not too far from bringing this critical information before the
Commission regarding the site.
Deputy Mayor Krauss
Cr. Krauss went over why the 5 acres is important.
Cr. White
Cr. White stated that if the City was to buy the 5 acres, there should be an agreement between the
County and the City regarding that the parking will be shared.
Mr. Tymrak
Mr. Tymrak stated that the most important task at this time is that the 5 acres of land be
appraised.
Cr. Murdock
Cr. Murdock stated that the appraisal will take place and directed County Grants Administrator
Larry Watson to begin the process of getting this task completed.
Discussion took place regarding the need for a campaign committee regarding the jail bond.
Deputy Mayor Krauss said that he would take part in the committee.
0:31:33 2. 911/Fire Station III
Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski presented an update regarding the County 911 Center and City Fire Station 3.
Advertisement for bids are in process.
0:40:30 3. Solid Waste District (board appointees, recycling, household hazardous
waste station) and 2) Talking Trash
Debbie Arkell, Director of Public Service
Ms. Arkell stated that an interlocal agreement to control the convenience station is being worked
on with the board. Ms. Arkell spoke regarding the possible increase in tip fees, and the possible
construction of building a mini transfer station.
Steve Johnson, Sanitation Superintendent
Mr. Johnson stated that the proposed increase amount is going to be two and a half times more
than what is being charged presently.
Deputy Mayor Krauss
Deputy Mayor Krauss asked if there presently are any convenience sites in the area.
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Mr. Johnson
Mr. Johnson stated that there were not any at this time.
3) Other Areas of Concern
Discussion took place regarding the Farmers Market and Hockey program agreement for the use
of the Haynes Pavilion at the fairgrounds.
1:02:00 Meeting Adjourned.
Deputy Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 8:20 a.m.
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Deputy Mayor Jeff Krauss
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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