HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 23, 2009 MinutesLINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
March 23, 2009
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North
Rouse on Monday, March 23, 2009. Present were Mayor Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Sean Becker, Cr.
Eric Bryson, Cr. Jeff Krauss, Cr. Jeff Rupp, City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City
Manager Chuck Winn, Planning Director Andy Epple, Interim City Attorney Bob Planalp, and
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
A. Call to Order – 4 p.m. – Commission Room, City Hall , 121 North Rouse
A quorum of City Commissioners were not present for the budget presentations.
B. Special Presentations- Budget Presentations
4:00-5:00 p.m. Library
5:00-5:30 p.m. City Manager's Office (Neighborhoods, Clerk, Human resources)
5:30-6:00 p.m. Break
1:39:00 C. Call to Order Regular Meeting – 6 p.m. – Commission Room, City Hall, 121
North Rouse
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order.
1:39:06 D. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
1:39:42 E. Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Jacobson asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda.
1:39:49 Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Mr. Kukulski stated that there were not any changes to the agenda.
1:39:57 F. Public Service Announcements
1:40:03 2. CMC Remediation Project
1:40:07 Dustin Johnson, Project Engineer
Mr. Johnson presented a Public Service Announcement regarding the progress on Wallace Street
and the asbestos project. The project has officially started with the majority of the work taking
place on private property. This will take a couple of months.
1:44:51 1. 19th and College Street Intersection Closure (Arkell)
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1:45:16 Debbie Arkell, Public Works Director
Ms. Arkell presented a Public Service Announcement regarding the construction beginning at the
intersection of 19th and College Street.
1:47:05 G. Minutes – February 17, 2009 and February 23, 2009
1:47:12 Motion and Vote (to approve the minutes February 17, 2009 and February 23,
2009).
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker (to approve the minutes February 17,
2009 and February 23, 2009).
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, Krauss, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
1:47:27 H. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize City Manager to sign an Agreement for Codification Services with
Municipal Code Corporation (Ulmen)
3. Approve Resolution No. 4150, Establishing the Use and Fees of the City
Commission Room located in the City of Bozeman, City Hall as incorporated in
Exhibit A (Ulmen)
4. Approve Additional Changes to the 2007 Transportation Plan Update (Murray)
5. Ratify City Manager's signature on CompuSource Contract for Voice and Data
Cabling for Fire Station No. 3 and the County 911 Emergency Communications
Center (Goehrung)
6. Ratify City Manager's signature on an Agreement with Nishkian Monks, PLLC
for Structural Project Peer Review Services for Structural Plan Check on Four
Structures within the Water Reclamation Facility Project (Arkell)
1:47:33 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:47:46 Motion and Vote to approve Consent items 1 & 2, and 4-6.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss to approve Consent items 1 & 2, and
4-6.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Krauss, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Rupp.
The motion passed 4-1.
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1:48:07 Consent Item #3. Approve Resolution No. 4150, Establishing the Use and Fees of
the City Commission Room located in the City of Bozeman, City Hall as incorporated in
Exhibit A.
1:48:11 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding item 3. Cr. Becker questioned the lights and said that the remotes
are difficult to use. He requested that a cheat sheet be created for using the equipment.
1:49:27 Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Ms. Ulmen spoke regarding the costs associated with the electricity.
1:50:00 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked if a cheat sheet has been put together for running the lights and equipment.
1:50:07 Ms. Ulmen
Ms. Ulmen stated that a cheat sheet would be created.
1:50:20 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker questioned the key issuance.
1:50:42 Ms. Ulmen
Ms. Ulmen spoke regarding the access that will be given with the keys.
1:51:20 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker wondered about installing a key pad. He wants to know how the City Manager will
adjudicate who (non-profits) benefit local government.
1:52:23 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that the City does not want turn the room into a profit engine.
1:53:43 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that he has concerns of the liability coverage amount in that it will detour a lot
of folks from using the room.
1:55:45 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson said he also is concerned about the liability amount. Maybe add a provision that the
insurance waiver can be overrode.
1:57:13 I. Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:57:43 J. Action Items
1:57:46 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski opened the first action item.
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1:57:49 1. Resolution No. 4154, Establishing Recreation and Aquatic Program Fees
(Public Hearing) (Dingman)
1:58:03 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson opened the public hearing.
1:58:07 Ron Dingman, Parks and Recreation Director
Mr. Dingman gave the staff presentation for Resolution No. 4154, Establishing Recreation and
Aquatic Program Fees. The increases proposed are more reflective of the fees throughout the
west.
2:05:39 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated that Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended approval of the
proposed fees.
2:05:54 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked when the last increase took place.
2:05:57 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated in 2007.
2:06:11 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the level of service.
2:06:29 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the subsidy for County Residents.
2:07:42 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the proposed costs of the annual adult swim passes.
2:08:47 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding free admission.
2:09:17 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated that there is not an official scholarship program or policy in place regarding
income levels. This is being looked at.
2:09:52 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the family of 4 swim pass.
2:10:12 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson wondered if now is a good time to raise these fees.
2:10:47 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated that the City is trying to keep things affordable.
2:11:26 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
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Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:11:59 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding user fees.
2:12:34 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the administrative charges.
2:13:18 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the costs of running a recreation program.
2:14:29 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he would like to see a scholarship program.
2:15:26 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the cost recovering from the non-tax payer base. It looks like we are
raising rates evenly.
2:17:15 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated that she feels that it is not a good time to be raising these fees, especially
the aquatic fees. She is concerned about the swim pass for a family of 4. She spoke regarding
administration.
2:20:30 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the timing of the rate increases and administrative costs. He would
like to see the scholarship take place.
2:22:09 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the possibility of a check out system for the pool.
2:23:28 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman spoke regarding the administration costs. He understands the feeling of the
economy with the fees. Mr. Dingman stated that they are trying to be in line with others around
the nation.
2:25:22 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman spoke regarding the process of verifying County residents when charging to use
the facility.
2:25:42 Public Hearing closed
Mayor Jacobson closed the public hearing.
2:25:50 Motion to table this discussion (with the direction that staff come back with further
discussion about a scholarship/check-out program, the County-City discussion, and cost
recovery family of 4-how many trips would they have to make to pay for the membership).
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to table this discussion (with the
direction that staff come back with further discussion about a scholarship/check-out
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program, the County-City discussion, and cost recovery family of 4-how many trips would
they have to make to pay for the membership).
2:26:44 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding her concern of the swim pass fees.
2:27:38 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated his concern is the family swim pass.
2:31:19 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that he would like to see the County fees go to 100%. He stated that swim
lessons are not recreation, they are for safety and it is a critical skill that has value. The $5 fee
for the class is acceptable.
2:37:07 Vote on the Main Motion to table this discussion (with the direction that staff come
back with further discussion about a scholarship/check-out program, the County-City
discussion, and cost recovery family of 4-how many trips would they have to make to pay
for the membership).
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Rupp, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:37:18 2. Resolution No. 4155, Establishing Rental Fees for the Lindley and Beall
Centers (Public Hearing) (Dingman)
2:37:22 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski presented the second agenda item.
2:37:49 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson opened the public hearing.
2:37:54 Ron Dingman, Parks and Recreation Director
Mr. Dingman gave the staff report regarding Resolution No. 4155, Establishing Rental Fees for
the Lindley and Beal Centers. The fees are the same for both facilities.
2:41:34 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated that he wanted the rates to be standard for all parks and recreation facilities.
2:42:49 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the annual operation costs and repair and maintenance.
2:45:29 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked if the remodel at the Beall is finished.
2:45:34 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated yes but that there will be annual floor maintenance and the south deck needs
to be done.
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2:46:24 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:46:37 Motion to approve Resolution No. 4155, Establishing Rental fees for Lindley and
Beall Centers.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Rupp to approve Resolution No. 4155,
Establishing Rental fees for Lindley and Beall Centers.
2:46:50 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson closed the public hearing.
2:49:48 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he is struggling with the $260 cost for a full day.
2:50:23 Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution No. 4155, Establishing Rental fees for
Lindley and Beall Centers.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Becker, Krauss, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:50:42 3. Resolution No. 4156, Establishing Rental Fees for the Story Mansion (Public
Hearing) (Dingman)
2:50:45 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski opened the third agenda item.
2:51:34 Ron Dingman, Parks and Recreation Director
Mr. Dingman gave the staff presentation regarding Resolution No. 4156, Establishing Rentals
fees for the Story Mansion. The fees are comparable to others in the area. We have not come up
with a good number of what it is going to cost to run the facility at this time. Mr. Dingman spoke
regarding the fee schedule.
2:57:54 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that the grounds are not included.
2:58:06 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated that the grounds were approved in a separate resolution.
2:58:12 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss asked about access to restrooms.
2:58:29 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated that a key system to get into the restrooms is being set up. They are
accessible from the outside.
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2:59:39 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
2:59:54 Jane Klockman, Public Comment
Ms. Klockman of 713 South Willson complimented the City Staff. She spoke regarding the
library in the Story Mansion and recommended that it be rent out separately.
3:01:32 Public Comment closed
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
3:01:39 Public Hearing closed
Mayor Jacobson closed the public hearing.
3:01:52 Motion to approve Resolution No. 4156.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Resolution No. 4156.
3:02:05 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding having tables and chairs available to use at the Story Mansion.
3:02:45 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated that there will be tables and chairs available.
3:02:56 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the possible renting of the library area in the Story Mansion.
3:03:05 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated that we may be able to make it an hourly rate.
3:06:00 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding administrative costs. He spoke regarding non-profit groups.
3:09:53 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the pricing structure and feels it is too high.
3:15:04 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding renting the grounds.
3:16:41 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding a set up and tear down time.
3:16:54 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that there should be something added for set up and tear down time.
3:18:16 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that the $1,700 should cover the facility.
3:19:26 Valarie Shaffer, prior Manager for the Moss Mansion in Billings
Ms. Shaffer stated that she lives here in Bozeman. She spoke regarding the Moss Mansion
including the rental of the grounds and interior of the building. She stated that the Commission
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should take into consideration if alcohol on the grounds and suggested that a security guard
should be required. She spoke regarding parking issues.
3:22:45 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding alcohol permits.
3:23:05 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated that there is a requirement for an alcohol waiver permit.
3:23:18 Debbie Arkell, Public Works Director
Ms. Arkell stated that an alcohol waiver is required in all public facilities including parks.
3:24:20 Amendment to the Main Motion to add the library to the fee schedule at $15 per
hour if it is available (if nobody is using the facility) and that the $1,700 includes the
grounds, and that there be a requirement if liquor is served for over 50 (verified through
staff), that they have a security guard.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Krauss to amend the Main Motion to add the
library to the fee schedule at $15 per hour if it is available (if nobody is using the facility)
and that the $1,700 includes the grounds, and that there be a requirement if liquor is
served for over 50 (verified through staff), that they have a security guard.
3:27:06 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker wondered if the amendment should include a setup and tear down time.
3:28:29 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss reiterated his second to the amendment.
3:28:41 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the notice for using the library.
3:29:26 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss suggested that with an early one or two day's notice, charge $150-$200 for an early
set up fee. We should have some flexibility.
3:31:13 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson suggested a 12 month 1/2 price rate.
3:31:49 Amendment to the Main Motion that the first 12 months of operation, that these
prices are in half.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Rupp that the first 12 months of operation,
that these prices are in half.
3:32:18 Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Ms. Ulmen read back the amendments and the main motion.
3:33:24 Vote on the Amendment to the Main Motion that the first 12 months of operation,
that these prices are in half.
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Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Krauss.
The motion passed 4-1.
3:33:39 Vote on the Amendment to the Main Motion to add the library to the fee schedule
at $15 per hour if it is available (if nobody is using the facility) and that the $1,700 includes
the grounds, and that there be a requirement if liquor is served for over 50 (verified by
staff), that they have a security guard.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Krauss, Bryson, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:34:14 Vote on the Main Motion as Amended to approve Resolution No. 4156, to add the
library to the fee schedule at $15 per hour if it is available (if nobody is using the facility)
and that the $1,700 includes the grounds, and that there be a requirement if liquor is
served for over 50 (verified by staff), that they have a security guard, and that the first 12
months of operation, that these prices are in half.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, Krauss, Bryson, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:34:49 Break
3:48:26 4. Provisional adoption of Ordinance No. 1759, Amendments to Ordinance No.
1726, providing for the amendment of Chapter 2.01 by amending the sections on Financial
Disclosure, Post Employment Prohibitions and Definitions (Public Hearing) (Planalp)
3:48:55 Bob Planalp, Interim City Attorney
Mr. Planalp gave the staff presentation for Ordinance No. 1759, Amendments to Ordinance No.
1726, providing for the amendment of Chapter 2.01 by amending the sections on Financial
Disclosure, Post Employment Prohibitions and Definitions. He explained that he has
incorporated the Commission's changes from the last meeting including removing some
requirements of the board of ethics, requiring the manual for the ethics is due within a year, and
post employment prohibitions and definitions.
3:50:39 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding post employment activities.
3:51:59 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the financial statement language.
3:52:15 Mr. Planalp
Mr. Planalp stated that the language for that section came from state statute regarding legislators.
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3:52:36 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss he is not sure that we need to adopt the state standards.
3:57:48 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding post employment activities.
4:00:51 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated that a Commissioner should not be able to come back for a year regarding
post employment activities.
4:03:42 Mr. Planalp
Mr. Planalp asked the Commission to determine what practices would be prohibited
4:04:29 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson said in his opinion it should only prohibit employment with the City.
4:07:27 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski suggested adding a disclosure of what the individual was involved in.
4:08:15 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the financial disclosure.
4:10:14 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson stated that the issue is disclosure, not prohibition.
4:11:24 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
4:11:51 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he agrees with intent of prohibition.
4:14:41 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss asked what a reasonable financial disclosure should be.
4:18:49 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding reporting assets.
4:20:05 Mr. Planalp
Mr. Planalp spoke regarding the value of assets and disclosure.
4:20:53 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that section 2.01.100 Financial Disclosure. It was suggested to add: The
financial "disclosure" Statement.
4:24:34 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker suggested changes in section B. #3, each business, firm, corporation, partnership or
other business of professional entity or trust in which the individual holds and interest "of 10%
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or more", #4 …in which the individual is an officer or director or "registered agent", #5…in
which the individual holds and interest "of 10% or more".
4:27:57 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss suggested the following language to 4 "...…in which the individual is an officer or
director or "registered agent".
4:30:22 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding duties and powers of the board.
4:35:04 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding advisory boards.
4:40:04 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson closed this item and added that staff will make the changes to the Ordinance.
4:41:15 5. Regional Park Dinosaur Playground Informal Review, Application No. I-
08019 (Skelton)
Mr. Kukulski opened the 5th agenda item.
4:41:42 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson opened the public hearing.
4:41:46 Dave Skelton, City Planner
Mr. Skelton gave the staff presentation regarding the Regional Park Dinosaur Playground
Informal Review. Mr. Skelton stated that there has not been any public comment received on the
project.
4:48:19 Michael Harris-Applicant
Mr. Harris stated that he is the Director of Gallatin County Conservation and Parks. He deferred
the applicant representative Bob Farrington
4:48:42 Bob Farrington
Mr. Farrington stated that he is with the parks committee. The park is a 15,000 ft playground and
they are hoping to have it built by June 20th. The approximate budget is $170,000.
4:53:10 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding ADA parking spots.
4:54:08 Mr. Harris
Mr. Harris stated that has been investigated and signs will be posted.
4:55:00 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
4:55:14 Stan Wagner, Public Comment
Mr. Wagner stated that he is the president of the board of 4 parks. He stated that he has been
involved with the project since 2006. The ADA accessibility has been addressed.
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4:56:02 Public Comment closed
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
4:56:31 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp wished the group well on this endeavor and thanked those involved.
4:57:47 6. Possible Modification to Noticing Requirements for Zoning Projects
(Saunders)
Mr. Kukulski introduced action item #6.
4:59:05 Chris Saunders, Assistant Planning Director
Mr. Saunders gave the staff presentation regarding possible noticing requirements for Zoning
Projects. He highlighted public hearings.
5:06:11 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the proposed decrease to the applicant in the advertising fees.
5:06:27 Mr. Saunders
Mr. Saunders spoke regarding the current fee schedule.
5:07:24 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson stated that he is in favor of reducing maps and fees and doing what we can to make
sure that we notice appropriately.
5:07:49 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding putting maps in the legal section and asked if the local news paper
has been contacted regarding providing a consistent location of noticing.
5:08:25 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding our advertising costs.
5:08:49 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that near $100,000 is the estimated expense for advertising.
5:10:14 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
5:10:56 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he likes having the maps in the layouts in the advertisements.
5:12:29 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that he likes the maps in the display ads. He spoke regarding the website and
how it can be utilized. He spoke regarding the demolition of contributing structures in that it
should remain a public hearing.
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5:15:30 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the cost of the maps.
5:18:01 Mr. Saunders
Mr. Saunders spoke regarding the process of noticing.
5:19:09 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the process of home based business complaints.
5:20:33 Motion and Vote of (formal advice) to not retain the project map in the newspaper
notices, do include specific information on owner and applicant, do use the legal notice
format only, modify public hearings to public meetings only for home based business
complaints and common open space maintenance, and that the conditional uses be optional
to the staff's recommendations.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson (formal advice) to not retain the
project map in the newspaper notices, do include specific information on owner and
applicant, do use the legal notice format only, modify public hearings to public meetings
only for home based business complaints and common open space maintenance, and that
the conditional uses be optional to the staff's recommendations.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Rupp.
The motion passed 4-1.
5:22:30 7. Story Mansion Proposed Boundary Realignment (Epple)
Mr. Kukulski opened action item 7.
5:22:36 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple gave the staff presentation regarding the Story Mansion Proposed Boundary
Realignment.
5:25:49 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked about the 25 ft buffer.
5:25:57 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple stated that 25 ft is a general buffer and spoke regarding rear and front yard setbacks.
5:26:59 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that a parkland setback is important to him
5:28:34 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the eastern boundary of the carriage house.
5:30:29 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
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5:30:51 Motion and Vote to approve the Story Mansion subdivision as platted by staff in
the staff report and cut the side yard setbacks down to 15ft.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss to approve the Story Mansion
subdivision as platted by staff in the staff report and cut the side yard setbacks down to
15ft.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Krauss, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Bryson.
The motion passed 4-1.
5:34:04 8. City Vehicle Maintenance/Bus Barn Shared Complex Proposal (Arkell)
5:34:09 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he feels that he has a conflict of interest in the discussion and he excused
himself from the discussion.
5:35:10 Debbie Arkell, Director of Public Works
Ms. Arkell spoke regarding recent funding that the HRDC has to build a facility. Staff has been
looking at how to build a joint facility. She spoke regarding possible site locations. She spoke
regarding possible funding sources of the project.
5:40:40 Ms. Arkell
Ms. Arkell said that staff has looked into funding for this and it is bleak at this time.
5:42:25 Motion and Vote to suspend the meeting to 10:45 at the latest.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson o suspend the meeting to 10:45 at the
latest.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
5:42:45 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the prior action by the School Board to designate land in 2004 for an
HRDC bus barn.
5:44:07 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson wondered why the Commission is providing direction for this right now.
5:44:26 Ms. Arkell
Ms. Arkell stated that the City has begun with the pre-design for the vehicle maintenance
complex. The City was approached by HRDC.
5:45:27 Mr. Winn
Mr. Winn spoke regarding the benefits of having a successful partnership with HRDC.
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5:48:23 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the use of stimulus funds.
5:50:31 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that he does not have a problem with entering a 99 year lease with HRDC.
5:53:11 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated he is concerned where the money will come from on the City's side.
5:54:36 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the Solid Waste Fund.
6:02:53 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding growth estimates on the sewer plant.
6:03:30 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the scenario behind the growth projections.
6:06:30 Ms. Arkell
Ms. Arkell stated that there is a site plan for the area. Ms. Arkell stated that there are some funds
that the City received for tree damage that could be used to begin the process.
6:09:43 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that there seems to be an interest by the Commission to move forward but that
they need more information. Need to look at the cost of locations, and rate proposals.
6:14:43 Motion to continue working on it (the proposal to construct a shared facility for
city vehicle maintenance and the Streamline Bus Barn, with a future phase for City
Streets/Sign & Signal/Forestry Divisions; enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with
HRDC for the construction of a shared facility; and commit funding for the City's costs of
the facility)
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to continue working on it (the
proposal to construct a shared facility for city vehicle maintenance and the Streamline Bus
Barn, with a future phase for City Streets/Sign & Signal/Forestry Divisions; enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with HRDC for the construction of a shared facility; and
commit funding for the City's costs of the facility).
6:15:19 Mr. Winn
Mr. Winn summarized what the Commission would like to see pursued including revisiting rate
increases, using tree money, and the amount of money the HRDC is willing to include, and sand
storage.
6:16:54 Vote on the Main Motion to continue working on it (the proposal to construct a
shared facility for city vehicle maintenance and the Streamline Bus Barn, with a future
phase for City Streets/Sign & Signal/Forestry Divisions; enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with HRDC for the construction of a shared facility; and commit funding
for the City's costs of the facility).
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Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Becker, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
6:17:03 K. FYI/Discussion
6:17:06 1. Reminder of Budget Presentations on Monday, March 30, 2009
(Kukulski/Ulmen)
6:17:16 2. Reminder of Policy Meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2009 (Kukulski/Ulmen)
Ms. Ulmen stated that there has been some discussion to move the policy meeting to Thursday,
April 9, 2009 and also to move May's to the May 14th. There was a general consensus from the
Commission to do this.
6:18:21 3. Hearing in front of Transportation Committee at Legislature regarding
Redflex, red light camera bill.
Mr. Kukulski stated that the Mayor, PD, and himself will be heading to the hearing in front of
Transportation Committee at Legislature regarding Redflex, red light camera bill tomorrow.
6:18:45 4. Fee for glass replacement-Bozeman Explosion
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding fees for window replacement downtown.
6:20:43 5. Introduction of Ordinance No. 1758 amending sections of Chapter 10.24,
Speed Limits, of the Bozeman Municipal Code (Public hearing scheduled for April 6, 2009)
(Arkell)
Ms. Arkell spoke regarding the changes to Ordinance No. 1758 and stated that this will be
coming before the Commission for provisional adoption.
6:23:00 L. 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
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PREPARED BY:
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Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Approved on ___________________________.
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