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LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
February 4, 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, February 4, 2008 at 7:00 pm. 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, Assistant City Attorney Tim
Cooper, Director of Finance Anna Rosenberry, and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
0:09:51 A. Call to Order – 6 p.m. – Community Room, Gallatin County Courthouse,
311 West Main Street
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
0:09:56 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:10:37 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda.
0:10:42 Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Mr. Kukulski stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
0:10:55 C. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize Mayor to sign the Designation of the Environmental Certifying Official
letter to the Montana Department of Transportation, appointing Lieutenant Rich
McLane as the Environmental Certifying Official for the Safe Routes to School
Program/Grant in reference to Radar Speed Units (McLane)
3. Authorize City Manager to sign the Temporary Public Access Easement for
Haggerty Lane Cottages (Johnson)
4. Approve scheduling a Special Policy Meeting regarding Tax Abatement on
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 and a Special Policy Meeting on Wednesday,
February 27, 2008 (Ulmen)
5. Approve Depository Bonds and Pledged Securities as of December 31, 2007
(Clark)
6. Approve the Cash-in-Lieu Parkland Dedication for the Bozeman Brewery Site
Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness #Z-07145 (Bristor)
7. Approve scheduling a Work Session for the Capital Improvement Program for
Fiscal Years 2009-2013 for February 11, 2008 at 4:00 pm, prior to the
Commission Meeting (Kukulski)
8. Finally adopt Ordinance No. 1738, Providing that the Bozeman Municipal Code
be Amended by Revising Section 2.04.040A, Providing for the Ending Time of
Regular Meetings to be 10:00 pm unless otherwise extended (
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9. Finally adopt Ordinance No. 1736, Manley Commercial Center Zone Map
Amendment #Z-05288 (Skelton)
0:10:59 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:11:06 Motion and Vote to approve Consent items 1-9.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded Cr. Rupp to approve Consent items 1-9.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Bryson, Krauss, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
0:11:23 D. Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
0:12:10 Ralph Johnson-Public Comment
Mr. Johnson of 412 South 6th Avenue, spoke regarding the Story Mansion. He encouraged the
Commission to take advantage of the federal grant for the Mansion and added that the City
should contribute the maximum amount that it possibly can to the matching portion of the grant.
0:14:28 Public Comment Closed.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:14:35 E. Action Items
0:14:49 1. Updates and Options for the Story Mansion (Kukulski)
0:14:50 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated that she would like to move the discussion order around.
0:16:03 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski gave a brief background on the Story Mansion and highlighted the Save America’s
Treasures Grant. Direction needs to be given regarding where the matching funds will come
from and what other funds are to be utilized regarding the SAT grant. Mr. Kukulski went over
what repairs and general renovations will need to be made to the first floor of the Mansion.
0:37:23 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
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0:38:20 Nick Mahan-Public Comment
Mr. Mahan of 35 West Julie Court, encouraged the Commission to sell the Mansion. It is a
money pit.
0:39:34 Jim Webster-Public Comment
Mr. Webster of 311 South 3rd Avenue, spoke regarding moving forward on the Story Mansion.
There is new energy coming forward. Get a head start on the SAT grant.
0:42:10 Pierce Mullen-Public Comment
Mr. Mullen of 11 Hill Street, spoke of his appreciation of the snowplowing in his area. Mr.
Mullen stated that there is only one Story Mansion. This project has a background of expertise
and commitment and the Commission should build on what they have. He does not see the City
loosing anything in this process.
0:44:42 Jane Klockman-Public Comment
Ms. Klockman of 713 South Wilson, encouraged the Commission to keep the Story Mansion in
the public domain. The Mansion is not only historic, but has a significant earning potential.
0:46:58 Todd Wilkinson-Public Comment
Mr. Wilkinson of 415 South 3rd, stated that he was involved in initial SAT grant. This was the
largest appropriation of SAT funds that year.
0:48:20 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:51:05 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss wanted to make sure that the letter from Mr. Walsh was entered into the record as
public comment. Mr. Walsh is a neighbor of the Mansion and is strongly opposed to making the
area commercial.
0:53:27 Motion to direct Staff to prepare the necessary paperwork for the City to match the
Save America’s Treasures Grant in the amount of $500,000.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Bryson to direct Staff to prepare the necessary
paperwork for the City to match the Save America’s Treasures Grant in the amount of
$500,000.
0:55:21 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked about the $50,000 that has already been committed. She wondered if the
amount is actually $450,000 instead of $500,000.
0:55:44 Anna Rosenberry, Director of Finance
Ms. Rosenberry stated that the total is roughly $450,000.
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0:55:50 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that it would be helpful to clarify the motion of where the $450,000 will
come from. First from what savings is left in this current fiscal year and the rest from the reserve
fund? How does the Commission want this brought back formally?
0:56:35 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that it was his thought to ask Staff to look at what has the least impact on the
organization.
1:19:24 Vote on the Motion to direct Staff to prepare the necessary paperwork for the City
to match the Save America Treasures Grant in the amount of $500,000.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Crs. Bryson, and Krauss.
The motion carried 3-2.
1:19:54 Motion and Vote to establish a deadline of June 15, 2008 to enter into contracts to
utilize the Save America's Treasures Grant funds.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Becker to establish a deadline of June 15,
2008 to enter into contracts to utilize the Save America's Treasures Grant funds.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Crs. Bryson, and Krauss.
The motion carried 3-2.
1:20:36 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski went over park designations.
1:37:31 Motion to place the entire block into parks status, less the quadrant that includes
all the buildings and parking.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, to place the entire block into parks status, less the quadrant
that includes all the buildings and parking.
1:38:11 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski clarified the motion.
1:39:14 Motion Seconded to place the entire block into parks status, less the quadrant that
includes all the buildings and parking.
Cr. Rupp seconded the motion to place the entire block into parks status, less the quadrant
that includes all the buildings and parking.
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1:44:27 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson detailed what improvements will take place in the first renovation phase.
1:47:16 Vote on the Motion to place the entire block into parks status, less the quadrant
that includes all the buildings and parking.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Crs. Bryson, and Krauss.
The motion carried 3-2.
1:47:28 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson suggested that the uses should not be decided upon this evening.
1:52:16 Motion to continue the discussion of identifying uses of the Story Mansion grounds
and facilities to a future date.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Krauss to continue the discussion of
identifying uses of the Story Mansion grounds and facilities to a future date.
1:54:23 Vote on the Motion to continue the discussion of identifying uses of the Story
Mansion grounds and facilities to a future date.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Krauss.
The motion carried 4-1.
1:54:41 Break
2:08:05 2. Bid Award for the Remodel of the Old Library into a New City Hall
(Goehrung)
2:08:32 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski gave a brief description of the renovation of the Old City Library into a New City
Hall.
2:09:59 James Goehrung, Director of Facilities
Mr. Goehrung stated that bids were opened on January 23 and 25, 2008. The bids came in close
to what was estimated. This will take us in the direction of LEED certification. We are aiming
for a silver status.
2:12:35 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
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2:12:46 Motion to authorize the City Manager to sign the Award of the Bid for the remodel
of the New City Hall with Construction Manager Dick Anderson Construction in the
amount listed in the Staff recommendation.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Becker to authorize the City Manager to sign
the Award of the Bid for the remodel of the New City Hall with Construction Manager
Dick Anderson Construction in the amount listed in the Staff recommendation.
2:13:03 Discussion
2:13:05 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated his concern of adding the Commission room addition in the proposal.
2:25:22 Vote on the Motion to authorize the City Manager to sign the Award of the Bid for
the remodel of the new City Hall with Construction Manager Dick Anderson Construction
in the amount listed in the staff recommendation.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Becker, Rupp, Krauss, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:25:45 3. Eastlake Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat #P-07046 (Windemaker)
2:25:58 Andy Epple, Planning Director
Mr. Epple presented the Staff report regarding the Eastlake Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat.
2:28:54 Susan Kozub, Applicant representative.
Ms. Kozub of Intrinsik Architecture, presented the Applicant presentation.
2:30:25 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:30:35 Discussion
2:30:45 Motion to approve Eastlake Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat #P-07046 as
conditioned by Staff.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Eastlake Minor
Subdivision Preliminary Plat #P-07046 as conditioned by Staff.
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2:31:03 Vote on the Motion to approve Eastlake Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat #P-
07046 as conditioned by Staff.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Becker, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
2:31:16 4. Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of
Appropriateness #Z-07281 (Riley)
2:31:42 Doug Riley, Associate Planner
Mr. Riley gave the Staff presentation.
2:41:50 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
2:42:10 Larslo Torma-Public Comment
Mr. Torma of 1025 East Babcock, stated that he is opposed to the project.
2:44:23 John Stites, Applicant
Mr. Stites gave the applicant presentation.
2:50:55 Motion to approve the Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital Conditional Use Permit and
Certificate of Appropriateness with Conditions of Approval as outlined in the Staff report.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Motion to approve the Gentle Doctor Animal
Hospital Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness with Conditions of
Approval as outlined in the Staff report.
2:51:07 Discussion
2:51:09 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp commended the applicant for going door to door to the surrounding neighborhood and
bringing them into the activity that is proposed.
2:52:03 Vote on the Motion to approve the Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital Conditional Use
Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness with Conditions of Approval as outlined 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.
2:52:14 5. Reach, Inc. Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness #Z-
07282 (Krueger)
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2:53:15 Brian Krueger, Associate Planner
Mr. Krueger presented the Staff report regarding the Reach, Inc. Conditional Use Permit and
Certificate of Appropriateness.
2:59:41 Susan Kozub, Applicant representative.
Ms. Kozub gave the Applicant presentation.
3:00:38 Rob Tallon, Applicant
Mr. Tallon stated that he is the Director of REACH. Mr. Tallon continued the Applicant
presentation.
3:02:07 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
3:03:08 Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Reach, Inc. Certificate of
Appropriateness #Z-07282, as conditioned by Staff.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve the Conditional Use Permit
for Reach, Inc. Certificate of Appropriateness #Z-07282, as conditioned by Staff.
3:05:46 Vote on the Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Reach, Inc.
Certificate of Appropriateness #Z-07282, 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.
3:06:06 6. Appointments to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB)
(Delaney)
3:08:36 Motion and Vote to approve your (the Mayor's) appointments of Andrew Cetraro
to a 1 year term, Susan Kozub to a 2 year term (at-large position), Michelle Wolfe to a 3
year term, Carl Solvie to a 4 year term, and Susan Fraser to a 4 year term on the North
Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB).
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Rupp to approve your (the Mayor's)
appointments of Andrew Cetraro to a 1year term, Susan Kozub to a 2 year term (at-large
position), Michelle Wolfe to a 3 year term, Carl Solvie to a 4 year term, and Susan Fraser
to a 4 year term on the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB).
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Rupp, Bryson, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
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Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:09:21 Motion and Vote to appoint Kevin Cook, Scott Hedglin, Mike Hope, and Frances
Olman to the non-voting positions on the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB).
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker to appoint Kevin Cook, Scott
Hedglin, Mike Hope, and Frances Olman to the non-voting positions on the North Seventh
Urban Renewal Board (NSURB).
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Becker, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:10:17 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that he will represent the Liaison position on the board. The rest of the
Commission agreed.
3:10:41 Break
3:19:36 7. Appointments to the Board of Adjustment (Delaney)
3:20:12 Motion and Vote to appoint Edwin Ugorowski, Edward Szczypinski, and JP
Pomnichowski on the Board of Adjustment.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Rupp to appoint Edwin Ugorowski, Edward
Szczypinski, and JP Pomnichowski to 3 year terms on the Board of Adjustment.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Rupp, Bryson, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:22:38 Motion and Vote to appoint Dan Curtis to a 2 year term, Patricia Jamison to a 1
year term, and Richard Lee to a 2 year term on the Board of Adjustment.
It was moved Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Krauss to appoint Dan Curtis to a 2 year term,
Patricia Jamison to a 1 year term, and Richard Lee to a 2 year term on the Board of
Adjustment.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Krauss, Becker, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
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3:23:15 Motion and Vote to appoint David Wright to a 1 year term on the Board of
Adjustment.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss to appoint David Wright to a 1 year
term on the Board of Adjustment.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Krauss, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:24:03 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he would represent the Liaison position on the board. The rest of the
Commission agreed.
3:25:04 8. Cemetery Advisory Board (Delaney)
3:25:10 Motion to reappoint the current president Russ Tuckerman as the County resident
to the Cemetery Advisory Board.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Krauss to reappoint the current president
Russ Tuckerman as the County resident to the Cemetery Advisory Board.
3:25:24 Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Ms. Ulmen stated for the record that two other applications were received.
3:25:30 Vote on the Motion to reappoint the current president Russ Tuckerman as the
County resident to the Cemetery Advisory Board.
Those voting Aye being Crs.Rupp, Krauss, Becker, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:25:38 Motion and Vote to appoint Lowell Springer to the Cemetery Board.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker to appoint Lowell Springer to the
Cemetery Board.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Becker, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:26:39 Cr. Rupp
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Cr. Rupp suggested that the current ordinance be changed to add two at-large positions to the
Cemetery Board.
3:27:24 Tim Cooper, Assistant City Attorney
Mr. Cooper recognized four thumbs up from the Commissioners to bring back an ordinance
amending the current ordinance adding the two at-large positions.
3:29:07 9. (Re)Appointments to the Fire Code Board of Appeals (Delaney)
3:29:14 Motion and Vote to appoint Robert Quinn to the Fire Code Board of Appeals.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Krauss to appoint Robert Quinn to the Fire
Code Board of Appeals.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Krauss, Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:29:44 Motion and Vote to appoint Bob Lashaway to the Fire Code Board of Appeals.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Becker to appoint Bob Lashaway to the Fire
Code Board of Appeals.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Becker, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:29:56 10. (Re)Appointments to the Board of Appeals (Delaney)
3:31:27 Motion and Vote to reappoint Bob Lashaway and Larry Barnard to 3 year terms,
appoint Robert Conor Evans to a 2 year term, and reappoint Gene Brooks to a 2 year term
on the Board of Appeals.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr.Becker to reappoint Bob Lashaway and
Larry Barnard to 3 year terms, appoint Robert Conor Evans to a 2 year term, and
reappoint Gene Brooks to a 2 year term on the Board of Appeals.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Becker, Rupp, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried 5-0.
3:34:13 F. FYI/Discussion
3:34:15 Mr. Kukulski
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Mr. Kukulski reminded the Commission about the Capital Improvements Plan Meeting.
3:34:46 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that the City Commission Goal Work Session is scheduled for February 19,
2008. We are still trying to find a facility.
3:37:10 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple stated that the City has made a job offer for a Work Force Housing Program
Administrator position.
3:37:43 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple stated that Assistant Planner Chris Saunders and himself met with the new Planning
Board Members and had a pre-orientation meeting.
3:38:32 G. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobson adjourned the meeting at 9:40 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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