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LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
March 3, 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, March 3, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Mayor
Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Jeff Krauss, Cr. Sean Becker, Cr. Eric Bryson, Cr. Jeff Rupp, City
Manager Chris Kukulski, Planning Director Andy Epple, City Attorney Paul Luwe, and Deputy
City Clerk Cynthia Jordan Delaney.
0:23:27 A. Call to Order - 6 p.m. - Community Room, Gallatin County Courthouse,
311 West Main Street
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order.
0:23:28 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:24:10 C. Public Service Announcement - Update on City-County Health Department
(Stephanie Nelson, Health Officer)
0:24:14 Stephanie Nelson, Health Officer
Ms. Nelson stated that she will come before the City Commission every two months to highlight
Health Dept. programs and issues. She introduced Betty Kalakay, Emergency Preparedness
Coordinator, to discuss emergency preparedness and public health emergencies.
0:26:04 Betty Kalakay, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Ms. Kalakay discussed the Unified Health Command, a subcommittee of the All Hazards
Committee, and the surge capacity for personnel and supplies in a disaster or catastrophe.
0:31:47 Changes to the Agenda - Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Mr. Kukulski stated that Action item F.6., Burke Park Lots Purchase (Dingman), should be
removed from this agenda. The Burke family asked the City to postpone this decision a few
weeks to March 24, and this gives the City time to work through an application for Open Space
money. If anyone has public comment on this item, they could give it tonight.
0:32:48 D. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize City Manager to sign the Sewer and Water Pipeline and Access
Easement and Agreement, Public Access Easement, and Pedestrian Public Access
Easement for Lincoln Park Condominiums/Shea Homes Incorporated (Stodola)
3. Authorize Mayor to sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the Preliminary Plat
of the Norton East Ranch Major Subdivision #P-07047 (Krueger)
4. Approve Bid for Voice and Data Cabling for New City Hall (Goehrung)
5. Approve Resolution No. 4097, Establishing a Fee Schedule for Reservation of
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Story Mansion Grounds for Group Activities (Dingman)
6. Approve cancelling the scheduled City Commission Meeting on Monday, March
10, 2008 at 6 p.m. and the Policy Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 12,
2008 from noon-1:30 p.m. due to Spring Break (Ulmen)
7. Approve Mount Baldy-Thies Lots 25 & 26 Annexation #A-07007, with the 13
recommended Terms of Annexation listed on pages 2-3 of the Staff Report, and
direct staff to prepare an Annexation Agreement for signature by the parties
(Skelton )
8. Approve Bid for One New 42 Cubic Yard Capacity Recycling Truck (Johnson)
9. Provisionally adopt Ordinance No. 1740, Billion Property Zone Map Amendment
#Z-07261 (Riley)
10. Approve Bid for One New 2008 60,000 lb GVWR Tandem Axle Truck with
installed and operating New Inside/Outside Rail Cable Roll-Off Hoist
(Johnson)
0:32:52 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened and closed public comment. No person commented.
0:33:05 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson requested to remove Consent item #5, Approve Resolution No. 4097, Establishing a
Fee Schedule for Reservation of Story Mansion Grounds for Group Activities (Dingman),
because he has a few questions to discuss about the fee schedule and the notification of
neighbors.
0:37:33 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson stated that it is different to have a neighborhood park across the street from your
house than it is an event center with a wedding until 10 p.m. He encouraged whoever is meeting
with these neighborhood groups and associations to clearly articulate that the plan for this park is
to be an event center.
0:38:14 Ron Dingman, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mr. Dingman stated that he will talk with Brit Fontenot and find out if those issues have been
directly addressed.
0:38:36 Paul Luwe, City Attorney
In response to Mayor Jacobson, Mr. Luwe stated that this item is on the Consent agenda until
you consent to Cr. Bryson's request to remove it.
0:38:55 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson stated that it would make him feel much better about voting on this with the
acknowledgment specific to the use of the park to the neighborhood association. He doesn't see
any harm in delaying it until Brit can follow up, or in voting tonight.
0:41:18 Motion to approve Consent agenda items D. 1-10.
It was moved by Cr. Becker to approve Consent agenda items D. 1-10.
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0:41:30 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp asked about Consent item #7, Mount Baldy-Thies Lots 25 & 26 Annexation #A-07007.
He said it's the age-old issue of a Consent approval for annexation of an item that we will hear
for a zoning request later in the evening. Consistently what we've done is neither annexed nor
approved zoning changes.
0:42:16 Andy Epple, Planning Director
Mr. Epple stated that tonight is the preliminary approval of the annexation with the requirement
that they come back with an annexation agreement that finalizes the annexation.
0:42:40 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp verified with Mr. Epple that that could be voted on by the Commission at that point in
time, and they could decide then whether to annex that property into the City.
0:42:48 Second of Motion
Cr. Rupp seconded the motion.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp, to approve Consent agenda items D. 1-
10.
0:42:49 Vote to approve Consent agenda items D. 1-10.
[It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp, to approve Consent agenda items D.
1-10.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.]
Those voting No being Cr. Krauss.
The motion carried 4-1.
0:43:01 E. Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
0:43:51 Jeffrey Angel - Public Comment
Mr. Angel, of 622 West Babcock, spoke about the sign coming up for approval at the Baxter. His
understanding is that it's a 20 square foot sign that corners Main and Wilson, and it's neon. He
has a residence and an office in the Baxter and thinks it will be a scar on the face of Bozeman.
Having neon wouldn't be consistent with what Main Street looks like.
0:45:06 Public Comment closed.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:45:12 F. Action Items
0:45:14 1. Bozeman Birthing Center Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of
Appropriateness with Deviations #Z-08012 (Bristor)
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0:45:30 Allyson Bristor, Historic Preservation Planner
Ms. Bristor presented the staff report for establishing a medical office that's a birth center and
midwifery clinic. She stated that staff supports both deviation requests (porch and fence) and
conditional approval, and code provisions apply.
0:49:07 Susan Kozub, Applicant
Ms. Kozub, from Intrinsik Architecture, at 111 North Tracy, is representing the applicant. She
described the design concept that will create the desired home-like environment, offer a
transition from commercial to residential districts, and offer privacy.
0:51:38 Stacey Haugland, Applicant
Ms. Haugland, of 508 N 3rd, is a certified professional midwife. She stated that they are working
with the American Association of Birthing Centers. Birthing centers allow people a very
comfortable, relaxed atmosphere for a straightforward, low-risk birth. This has been well
received by the neighbors. They are excited to offer this birthing alternative to local families.
0:53:45 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened and closed public comment. No person commented.
0:54:50 Motion and Vote approve of the two deviations requested and approve of the CUP
and the Certificate of Appropriateness as conditioned by staff.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Bryson, approve of the two deviations
requested and approve of the CUP and the Certificate of Appropriateness as conditioned
by staff.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Bryson, Krauss, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
Please see the Staff Report in the March 3, 2008 City Commission Packet for the conditions
of approval.
0:55:18 2. Mount Baldy-Thies Lots 25 & 26 Zone Map Amendment #Z-07283 (Skelton)
0:55:44 Dave Skelton, Senior Planner
Mr. Skelton presented the staff report about this application for R-1 zoning. It is now County
land zoned R-S. Staff has suggested an interim zoning designation. Based on public comment
received, staff believe that 25% of landowners within 150 feet oppose R-1, and if so, it requires a
2/3 majority vote of four Commissioners to approve R-1.
1:04:22 Bob Lee, Applicant
Mr. Lee, a land use planner with Morrison Maierle Engineering, stated that they believe the
requested R-1 zoning meets the criteria. They are requesting a zoning designation that would
allow them to take two lots and reconfigure them to make room for new homes and offset the
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cost of impact fees and hooking into sewer and water. He stated that this application is different
than the precedent-setting one in 2006.
1:17:58 Dwight McCarty, Applicant
Mr. McCarty is a spokesman for the Ethel Thies Family and Trust. They think that R-1 is more
appropriate because it gets rid of some conditional uses that exist under R-S. The number of lots
will remain as two. To get people to come in, it needs to be economically viable. They think they
have a proactive plan.
1:21:24 Public Comment opened.
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
1:21:41 Unidentified Woman (identified later by Mr. McCarty as Marilyn) - Public Comment
This woman lives exactly to the east of this property in question. She is against this zoning
change and thinks it would be a terrible thing. She is asking the Commission to help them protect
their property they've invested in and their neighborhood as they know it. This is an established
subdivision with other subdivisions around it; it's not raw land.
1:23:49 Rufus Cone - Public Comment
Mr. Cone, of 1413 Bridger Drive, has been a resident in the subdivision for 34 years. At the
hearing in August 2006, a large group of neighbors opposed the extra dwellings on lots, and the
Commission voted unanimously to oppose it. They believe this proposal is similar, and think
rezoning would result in piecemeal changes to the neighborhood and bad planning.
1:25:24 Don Jackson - Public Comment
Mr. Jackson, of 1280 Story Mill Road, lives just north of the lots in question, and he was the
applicant in 2006. He stated that R-S would create non-conforming lots in the area. R-S is being
used for luxury subdivisions; he urged approval of R-1 so people can affordably annex into the
City and get hooked up to City services.
1:28:50 Public Comment closed.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:29:01 Mr. McCarty, Applicant Rebuttal
Mr. McCarty identified Marilyn (who gave public comment) and said R-1 will increase value,
limit the use, and hold it there as a pattern for the future.
1:31:05 Mr. Lee, Applicant Rebuttal
Mr. Lee stated that this is incremental change within the neighborhood. It requires no obligation
from adjacent landowners and sets the stage for a rational transition.
1:32:11 Motion that we approve the initial municipal zoning designation of RS for the
subject property subject to the contingencies provided in Zoning Commission Resolution
Z-07283 as conditioned by staff.
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It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Becker, that we approve the initial municipal
zoning designation of RS for the subject property subject to the contingencies provided in
Zoning Commission Resolution Z-07283 as conditioned by staff.
1:36:29 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he still wants to vote on the annexation request. He agrees that it's piecemeal
and doesn't want R-1 to be the outcome.
1:38:07 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson stated that this piece of property on the corner with R-1 bearing down from the north
doesn't present a problem from the piecemeal or density perspective. He will vote against the
motion.
1:39:26 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss is not interested in turning lot lines 90 degrees and stuffing houses on them. He
doesn't support the annexation, nor R-1 or R-S.
1:42:15 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that an initial zoning designation of R-S seems reasonable. We should accept
staff's recommendation.
1:44:48 Vote that we approve the initial municipal zoning designation of RS for the subject
property subject to the contingencies provided in Zoning Commission Resolution Z-07283
as conditioned by staff.
[It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Becker, that we approve the initial
municipal zoning designation of RS for the subject property subject to the contingencies
provided in Zoning Commission Resolution Z-07283 as conditioned by staff.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Crs. Bryson and Rupp.
The motion carried 3-2.
Please see the Zoning Commission Resolution #Z-07283 in the March 3, 2008 City
Commission Packet for the conditions of approval.
1:45:25 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp expressed his interest in having the Mt. Baldy-Thies Lots 25 and 26 Annexation
(approved on Consent) be an Action item when the Annexation Agreement and Resolution are
brought back to the Commission.
1:45:51 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple stated that the zoning is contingent on annexation.
1:46:24 3. Baxter Main, LLC Historic Sign Designation #Z-07230 (Bristor)
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1:46:31 Ms. Bristor
Ms. Bristor presented the staff report. The proposal will designate the Baxter roof sign and the
pole sign as historically significant. Since roof signs are not permitted in the code, this historic
sign designation will keep this sign on the property.
1:51:41 David Loseff, Applicant
Mr. Loseff stated that he has the majority interest in the Baxter Hotel and will be the landlord to
Ted's Montana Grill. The Baxter Hotel has been declared a crown jewel and landmark of Gallatin
County. They are delighted to have Ted's come to Main Street. They have been quietly using
private funds to bring the Baxter back positively as a center of the community. Today at the
Baxter association meeting they approved the sign.
1:56:57 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened and closed public comment. No person commented.
1:57:18 Motion we approve the historic sign designations of the Hotel Baxter roof sign
including the blue light and the freestanding pole sign, by finding the signs have historic
and cultural significance to the City of Bozeman, despite the fact that they do not conform
to the provisions of the Bozeman Municipal Code.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker, we approve the historic sign
designations of the Hotel Baxter roof sign including the blue light and the freestanding pole
sign, by finding the signs have historic and cultural significance to the City of Bozeman,
despite the fact that they do not conform to the provisions of the Bozeman Municipal Code.
1:58:15 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple asked the Commission to include one extra aspect to that motion: "and direct staff to
create findings in a resolution to bring back for your adoption formally."
1:58:35 Friendly Amendment to Motion
Cr. Krauss added this to the motion: "Staff needs to create findings in a resolution for this
particular sign designation for our future adoption." Cr. Becker agreed, and it became a friendly
amendment.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker, we approve the historic sign
designations of the Hotel Baxter roof sign (including the blue light) and the freestanding
pole sign, by finding the signs have historic and cultural significance to the City of
Bozeman, despite the fact that they do not conform to the provisions of the Bozeman
Municipal Code. Staff needs to create findings in a resolution for this particular sign
designation for our future adoption.
1:58:53 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson suggested that staff work with the BID and TIF groups to get valuable input into
whatever ordinance staff come up with about appropriate signs, designations, and criteria for
downtown.
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2:00:26 Vote we approve the historic sign designations of the Hotel Baxter roof sign
including the blue light and the freestanding pole sign, by finding the signs have historic
and cultural significance to the City of Bozeman, despite the fact that they do not conform
to the provisions of the Bozeman Municipal Code. Staff needs to create findings in a
resolution for this particular sign designation for our future adoption.
[It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker, we approve the historic sign
designations of the Hotel Baxter roof sign including the blue light and the freestanding pole
sign, by finding the signs have historic and cultural significance to the City of Bozeman,
despite the fact that they do not conform to the provisions of the Bozeman Municipal Code.
Staff needs to create findings in a resolution for this particular sign designation for our
future adoption.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Becker, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
2:00:40 4. Ted's Montana Grill Change in Use and Certificate of Appropriateness with
Deviations #Z-08019 (Bristor)
2:00:58 Ms. Bristor
Ms. Bristor presented the staff report and discussed the floor plan, the comprehensive sign plan,
and awnings. The staff recommend conditional approval of the application with support for the
three deviations: to allow two projecting signs for one tenant, to allow one projecting sign to
exceed 12 square feet in area, and to allow one projecting sign to extend more than 6 feet from
the building.
2:09:54 Shin Pakuo, Applicant
Mr. Pakuo, with GHA Architects from Dallas, TX at 14110 Dallas Parkway, is representing
Ted's Montana Grill. Ted's Montana Grill is an eco-friendly and family-friendly restaurant. At
the Baxter Hotel, they will restore pine doors, walnut floors, the bar, canopy, windows, ceilings,
and interior millwork. They are adding awnings and window signage. He stated that the 45
degree angle view lessens the neon sign's visual size, and the neon is historically appropriate.
2:20:46 Ed Bazer, Applicant
Mr. Bazer, of 2 Sheffield Court in Noonan, GA, is the Director of Construction for Ted's
Montana Grill. They are excited to come to Bozeman, their first restaurant in MT. Their 55
restaurants were patterned after early Montana saloons and restaurants with historic finishes.
Their only objection is the awnings, and their design team will work with staff on the awnings.
2:24:05 Public Comment opened.
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
2:24:29 John Belshaw - Public Comment
Mr. Belshaw, of 45 Gardiner Park Drive, stated that the awnings are not a big issue: 32 locations
along Main Street downtown have fixed awnings and 10 have retractable ones. He thinks this
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restaurant is a great addition to downtown and fits in beautifully, and the exterior signage isn't
objectionable.
2:26:59 Greg Harris - Public Comment
Mr. Harris, of 16430 Brackett Creek Road, also owns a condo in the Baxter Hotel. He stated that
as a minority owner it's the first they've heard of this. Apparently, Mr. Loseff has been talking
with Ted's since September. They have bylaws saying signs can only be mounted by the unit
owners leasing it.
2:27:58 Public Comment closed.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:28:09 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that he is excited that after years of hoping for investment in the Baxter,
Ted's Montana Grill is investing in a family-friendly restaurant downtown without gaming.
2:34:02 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss won't vote for a retractable awning. There needs to be a cover over the east entrance.
2:36:25 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple stated that the condition calls for a retractable-like sign. They will work with the
applicant to design a sturdier retractable-like sign with design characteristics of yesteryear but
with more structural integrity.
2:37:38 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp welcomes this restaurant. He is okay with the retractable awnings. He is concerned
about the sign on the corner.
2:38:30 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson doesn't have a problem with the sign; it's attractive. The sign is consistent with
the massing and scale of the building.
2:39:20 Motion to approve Ted’s Montana Grill Change in Use Certificate of
Appropriateness with Deviations with the three requested deviations and the recommended
conditions of approval as listed in the Staff Report.
It was moved by Cr. Becker to approve Ted’s Montana Grill Change in Use Certificate of
Appropriateness with Deviations with the three requested deviations and the recommended
conditions of approval as listed in the Staff Report.
2:39:57 Ms. Bristor
To address Commission questions, Ms. Bristor replied that the intent of the awning condition is
for staff to continue working with the applicant and not cause any delay with this approval. Staff
hopes for a retractable awning, but is in no way requiring retractable.
2:40:22 Cr. Rupp
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Cr. Rupp wanted staff to know he is supportive of that position.
2:40:30 Second of Motion
Cr. Krauss seconded the motion.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss, to approve Ted’s Montana Grill
Change in Use Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviations with the three requested
deviations and the recommended conditions of approval as listed in the Staff Report.
2:40:35 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss is not in favor of requiring retractable or retractable-like awnings.
2:41:13 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson says the awnings are fine either way, and he is ready for approval.
2:41:38 Vote to approve Ted’s Montana Grill Change in Use Certificate of Appropriateness
with Deviations with the three requested deviations and the recommended conditions of
approval as listed in the Staff Report.
[It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss, to approve Ted’s Montana Grill
Change in Use Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviations with the three requested
deviations and the recommended conditions of approval as listed in the Staff Report.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Bryson, Krauss, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
Please see the Staff Report in the March 3, 2008 City Commission Packet for the deviations
and conditions of approval.
2:42:03 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson declared a break.
2:42:08 Break
3:04:20 Call to Order
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting back to order.
3:04:35 5. Minor Modification to the Valley West Planned Unit Development #Z-08020
(Krueger)
3:04:47 Brian Krueger, Planner
Mr. Krueger presented the staff report. The Commission will be acting as an advisory body, and
the Planning Director is the approval authority. He discussed the proposed changes to Wing
Lake, the wetland mitigation project, as well as the staff's conditions of approval.
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3:18:11 Greg Stratton, Applicant
Mr. Stratton, is a Vice President of the Aspen Group, the developers of Valley West Subdivision
at 125A Clifton Drive. He introduced the land planners, environmental designer, and project
engineer who are here to answer questions and receive comments.
3:19:05 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened and closed public comment. No person commented.
3:19:40 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp referenced a letter he received from the Gallatin Valley Land Trust about a safe mid-
block crossing.
3:19:55 Mr. Krueger
Mr. Krueger stated that this concerns a safe crossing between the two lake and parkland areas
across Laurel Parkway, a collector street with a 90 foot right-of-way. The final design will be
done when it's platted. Maybe include notations in the Park's Master Plan to explore options for a
safe crossing or direct pedestrians to the intersections.
3:21:21 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp referenced GVLT's mention of the connection to Norton East.
3:21:31 Mr. Krueger
Mr. Krueger stated that in this proposal there is a pedestrian connection planned; he addressed
the importance of aligning pedestrian connections in Norton and Valley West Subdivisions.
3:22:14 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp wanted to put it on the record that he is supportive of those two positions being woven
into the project.
3:23:19 Motion and Vote that we recommend approval to the Planning Director of the
changes in this Minor Modification to the Valley West Planned Unit Development.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Krauss, that we recommend approval to the
Planning Director of the changes in this Minor Modification to the Valley West Planned
Unit Development.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Krauss, Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
Please see the Commission Memo in the March 3, 2008 City Commission Packet for the
conditions of approval.
3:24:24 6. Burke Park Lots Purchase (Dingman)
3:24:25 Mr. Kukulski
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Mr. Kukulski stated that there needs to be a motion to open and continue the Burke Park Lots
Purchase until March 24.
3:24:47 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened and closed public comment. No person commented.
3:24:52 Motion and Vote we continue until the 24th.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker, we continue until the 24th.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Becker, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:25:23 G. FYI/Discussion
3:25:28 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski mentioned for the record that the COA on the Lee James Site Plan was incorrectly
reported by the newspaper as having a hearing tonight. That hearing will be held at a later date.
The City received a $947,000 federal grant to fund the hiring of firefighters for Fire Station 3. He
thanked the Fire Chief and firefighters who submitted the application. He stated that he will
bring back calculations about what that means in the mill levy so it can be reduced in the early
years.
3:28:21 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski encouraged the Commission to attend the department budget hearings on Tuesday
through Thursday; they received the schedule via email, and the meetings have been advertised.
He stated that once they will get past spring break (with cancelled meetings on March 10 and 12)
they will get back to the Work Plan and goals.
3:30:05 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski read budget meeting schedule.
3:31:20 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp passed out information about the local food bank statistics. He was disappointed that
staff didn't return a phone call to the local businesses at the Buttrey's Shopping Center after he
had asked last week for consideration to be given to them.
3:34:02 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that he is sorry those calls didn't get returned, and they will follow up on
that.
3:34:13 Cr. Krauss
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Cr. Krauss wanted an update on the status of the Brewery project: what's holding it up and what
needs to happen.
3:34:23 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that he talked with Planning and Engineering staff; their request to the
applicant is to make an application for a zoning variance. Instead they received a letter from the
applicant's attorney.
3:35:36 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that he doesn't want the Brewery project hung up on the Peach and Rouse
intersection.
3:39:39 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that that project is a state highway project. He suggested that the
Commission could make a policy call that when roads show up on the State list, the Commission
takes impact fees off the table.
3:40:53 H. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobson adjourned the meeting.
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Kaaren Jacobson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Cynthia Jordan Delaney, Deputy City Clerk
Approved on ___________________________.
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