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LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
July 6, 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, July 6, 2009. Present were Mayor Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Jeff Krauss, Cr.
Sean Becker, Cr. Eric Bryson, Cr. Jeff Rupp, City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City
Manager Chuck Winn, City Attorney Greg Sullivan, and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
0:04:36 A. Call to Order – 6 p.m. – City Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order.
0:04:38 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:05:18 C. Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Jacobson asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda.
0:05:22 Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Mr. Kukulski stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
0:05:30 D. Public Service Announcement – Gallatin Art Crossing Public Display (Tate
Chamberlin)
0:05:48 Tate Chamberlin, Representative for the Gallatin Art Crossing
Mr. Chamberlin presented a Public Service Announcement regarding the Gallatin Art Crossing
Public Display and invited the Commission to attend the reception this Saturday.
0:06:26 E. Minutes – May 1, 2009 Joint City-Town/County Meeting and May 11, 2009
0:06:37 Motion and Vote to approve (the Joint City-Town/County Meeting Minutes of May
1, 2009 and City Commission Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2009 as submitted).
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss to approve (the Joint City-
Town/County Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2009 and City Commission Meeting Minutes of
May 11, 2009 as submitted).
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Krauss, Bryson, Rupp and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
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0:06:51 F. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize the Write-off of Stale-dated Checks and Past-due Accounts Receivable
from City's Financial Records/General Ledger (LaMeres)
3. Authorize City Manager to sign Amended Memorandum of Understanding and
Agreement with Montana State University for Police Services (McLane)
4. Authorize City Manager to sign an Agreement with Heart of the Valley, Inc. for a
two year contract from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011 (McLane)
5. Approve Dissemination of Anonymous Public Comment (Ulmen)
6. Finally adopt Ordinance No. 1761, Amendments to Title 18, Unified
Development Ordinance, Bozeman Municipal Code (Saunders)
0:06:57 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No public comment was received.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:07:11 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp asked about Consent Item No.5. He is wondering if anonymous public comment can
just be trashed.
0:07:35 Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Ms. Ulmen stated that anything that is submitted to the Commission is a public record.
0:08:02 Greg Sullivan, City Attorney
Mr. Sullivan stated that he agrees with the City Clerk in that it becomes public comment when it
is submitted to the Commission. He feels that the process is a reasonable process.
0:08:26 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding item No. 6 regarding the final adoption of Ordinance No. 1761. He
asked if it is possible to propose amendments.
0:08:34 Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan stated that amendments could take place but if they are significant, the Ordinance
will need to go back for first reading.
0:08:53 Motion and Vote to approve Consent items F. 1-5.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Consent items F. 1-5.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Krauss, Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Rupp.
The motion passed 4-1.
0:10:26 G. Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
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0:10:42 Brian Leland, Public Comment
Brian Leland of 528 North Bozeman handed a $1,100 check to Mayor Jacobson on behalf of the
Green Coalition for costs associated with the Group’s march on July 4, 2009 (although he was
not charged for the event). Mr. Leland explained that the group also donated $1,450 to the food
bank with proceeds coming from t-shirt sales.
0:13:29 Public Comment closed
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:13:36 1. Public Hearing and Decision on Protests Against Creation of a Tourism
Business Improvement District and Decision on a Final Resolution Creating the District
(Sullivan)
0:13:48 Greg Sullivan, City Attorney
Mr. Sullivan gave a staff presentation regarding Protests Against Creation of a Tourism Business
Improvement District and Decision on a Final Resolution Creating the District. There were no
protests received. He spoke regarding the amount of trustees on the board.
0:16:21 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:17:01 Motion and Vote (Finding that notice of the passage of the Commission's adoption of
a resolution of intent for creation of the Bozeman TBID was properly given by sending
certified letters to all affected property owners and that the certified return receipts for notices
were returned to the City Clerk for all facilities proposed to be included in the District and,
further, that notice of the protest period was also published pursuant to state law in the
Bozeman Daily Chronicle, and that a hearing on said protests has been held tonight after the
protest period closed), I hereby move, pursuant to Sect. 7-121-1115, MCA, that the
Commission determine that no protests have been received and thus the Commission may
move forward with adoption of the final resolution creating the Bozeman TBID.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson (Finding that notice of the passage of
the Commission's adoption of a resolution of intent for creation of the Bozeman TBID was
properly given by sending certified letters to all affected property owners and that the certified
return receipts for notices were returned to the City Clerk for all facilities proposed to be
included in the District and, further, that notice of the protest period was also published
pursuant to state law in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, and that a hearing on said protests has
been held tonight after the protest period closed), I hereby move, pursuant to Sect. 7-121-
1115, MCA, that the Commission determine that no protests have been received and thus
the Commission may move forward with adoption of the final resolution creating the
Bozeman TBID.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
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The motion passed 5-0.
0:18:12 Motion to approve Resolution No. 4182, creating the Tourism Business
Improvement District with the number (7) of members as stated.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve Resolution No. 4182,
creating the Tourism Business Improvement District with the number (7) of members as
stated.
0:18:30 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
0:18:45 Cyndy Andrus, Public Comment
Ms. Andrus of 3247 Garden Brook Lane spoke regarding the TBID Board size.
0:19:36 Public Comment closed
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:19:42 Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution No. 4182, creating the Tourism Business
Improvement District with the number (7) of members as stated.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
0:20:06 2. Gallatin Valley Seed Company / Greater Yellowstone Coalition Conditional
Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviations Application No. Z-09092
(Public Hearing) (Bristor)
0:20:10 Allyson Bristor, Associate Planner
Ms. Bristor gave the staff report regarding the Gallatin Valley Seed Company / Greater
Yellowstone Coalition Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness with
Deviations Application No. Z-09092. Ms. Bristor stated that there are 2 deviations being
requested. Staff is requesting conditional approval.
0:28:17 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the on street parking limit.
0:28:50 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding condition no. 2.
0:29:39 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the calculation of parking.
0:32:12 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the Downtown Plan.
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0:34:14 Mr. Davis, Applicant-Greater Yellowstone Coalition
Mr. Davis stated that he is the Chairman of Greater Yellowstone Coalition. They have been
looking for an office for 4 years.
0:36:34 Dan Stevenson, CTA
Mr. Stevenson stated that this is a reduction of environmental foot space. He is excited to be
involved and that they will be retaining most of the character of the building. He spoke
regarding the landscaping and parking.
0:44:03 Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson stated that the intention is to have this be their home for many years. There may
be a potential of leasing office space.
0:45:50 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
0:45:57 Lowell Springer, Public Comment
Mr. Springer stated that he is one of the owners of the property. He stated that he has an
agreement with the City for 40 parking spots. The park can use it at any time. It could be taken
back very easily. These parking spots have not been used in the calculations but it is an important
document.
0:48:39 Steve Scarff, Public Comment
Mr. Scarff of 214 South Church Avenue stated that his property adjoins the alley to the west of
the building. He asked that the Commission approve the application.
0:49:18 Public Comment closed.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:49:49 Motion (that based on the analysis contained in the staff report and the
Development Review Committee, I find that the CUP application with conditions is in
general compliance with the City of Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance), and move
approval of the Gallatin Valley Seed Company / Greater Yellowstone Coalition Conditional
Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviations application No. Z-09092.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Rupp (that based on the analysis contained in
the staff report and the Development Review Committee, I find that the CUP application
with conditions is in general compliance with the City of Bozeman Unified Development
Ordinance), and move approval of the Gallatin Valley Seed Company / Greater
Yellowstone Coalition Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness with
Deviations application No. Z-09092.
0:50:14 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the future of the office spaces and the parking spaces.
0:51:35 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated spoke regarding the re-use of the entire building.
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0:53:02 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding an additional parking garage.
0:53:09 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding cash-in-lieu of parking spots.
0:53:26 Ms. Bristor
Ms. Bristor stated that this property has been changed to Commercial Core but is zoned R-4.
0:55:33 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that the storage of vehicles will be a problem. We need to think about this area
as it is developed.
0:59:05 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding a possible parking garage in the future. We need to look ahead
towards that.
1:05:27 Vote on the Motion (that based on the analysis contained in the staff report and the
Development Review Committee, I find that the CUP application with conditions is in
general compliance with the City of Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance), and move
approval of the Gallatin Valley Seed Company / Greater Yellowstone Coalition Conditional
Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviations application No. Z-09092.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Becker, Krauss and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
1:05:45 3. Request for Sewer Service Outside City Limits, Steve Wenzel and Susan
Smiley, 2502 West Babcock Street (Arkell)
1:05:55 Debbie Arkell, Public Works Director
Ms. Arkell gave the staff presentation regarding a request for Sewer Service outside City Limits,
Steve Wenzel and Susan Smiley, 2502 West Babcock Street.
1:08:23 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:08:39 Motion to allow the residence located at 2502 West Babcock Street to connect to the
city sewer main prior to annexation subject to the conditions recommended by staff
(provided on the commission memorandum).
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker to allow the residence located at 2502
West Babcock Street to connect to the city sewer main prior to annexation subject to the
conditions recommended by staff (provided on the commission memorandum).
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1:09:39 Vote on the Motion to allow the residence located at 2502 West Babcock Street to
connect to the city sewer main prior to annexation subject to the conditions recommended
by staff (provided on the commission memorandum).
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, Krauss, Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
1:10:00 Ms. Arkell
Ms. Arkell asked if the Commission wanted to take action on the water connection.
1:10:31 Motion and Vote to allow the residence located at 2502 West Babcock Street to
connect to the city water prior to annexation subject to the conditions recommended by
staff provided on the commission memorandum.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker to allow the residence located at 2502
West Babcock Street to connect to the city water prior to annexation subject to the
conditions recommended by staff provided on the commission memorandum.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, Krauss, Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
1:11:08 4. Application for the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to
Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grant (SCG) for the replacement of Fire Station No.
1 (Winn)
1:11:20 Chuck Winn, Assistant City Manager
Mr. Winn gave the staff presentation regarding an application for the Department of Homeland
Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grant (SCG) for the replacement
of Fire Station No. 1.
1:13:54 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson stated that we should apply for this grant. He spoke regarding using the funds for the
current site.
1:16:12 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:16:26 Motion to authorize staff to make application for the Department of Homeland
Security's Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grant for the replacement
of Fire Station No. 1.
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It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss to authorize staff to make application
for the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station
Construction Grant for the replacement of Fire Station No. 1.
1:16:50 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp has concerns regarding diverting staff time and resources into this real estate
transaction. This is not on the CIP or the Commission's work plans. It does not feel good.
1:25:07 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding Fire Station No. 4.
1:27:16 Vote on the Motion to authorize staff to make application for the Department of
Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grant for the
replacement of Fire Station No. 1.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Krauss, Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Rupp.
The motion passed 4-1.
1:27:26 5. Resolution No. 4177, Centennial Park Declaration (Dingman)
1:27:42 Ron Dingman, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mr. Dingman gave the staff report regarding Resolution No. 4177, Centennial Park Declaration.
1:28:45 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the surveying of these parks.
1:29:02 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:29:11 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution No. 4177, Centennial Park Declaration.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve Resolution No. 4177,
Centennial Park Declaration.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
1:29:47 6. Resolution No. 4178, Soroptomist Park Declaration (Dingman)
1:29:46 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman gave the staff presentation regarding Resolution No. 4178, Soroptomist Park
Declaration.
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1:29:58 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:30:03 Motion to approve Resolution No. 4178, Soroptomist Park Declaration.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Rupp to approve Resolution No. 4178,
Soroptomist Park Declaration.
1:30:23 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that he is opposed to this. The area would be a great building site in the future.
1:32:10 Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution No. 4178, Soroptomist Park Declaration
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Krauss.
The motion passed 4-1.
1:32:21 7. Resolution No. 4179, Burke Park Declaration (Dingman)
1:32:26 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman gave the staff presentation regarding Resolution No. 4179, Burke Park
Declaration.
1:32:40 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:32:47 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding all the properties that area going through the declaration process.
1:33:33 Ms. Bristor
Ms. Bristor stated that the subdivision of land for the Story Mansion is still taking place.
1:33:58 Public Hearing closed
Mayor Jacobson closed the public hearing.
1:34:02 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution No. 4179, (Burke Park Declaration).
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Resolution No. 4179,
(Burke Park Declaration).
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, Krauss, Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
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The motion passed 5-0.
1:34:26 Break
1:45:16 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting back to order.
1:45:36 8. Story Mansion Film Series Special Temporary Use Permit No. T-09007
(Bristor )
1:45:45 Allyson Bristor, Associate Planner
Ms. Bristor gave the presentation regarding the Story Mansion Film Series Special Temporary
Use Permit No. T-09007.
1:50:02 Ron Gompertz, Applicant
Mr. Gompertz asked that the Commission consider the positive benefits of this application.
1:51:16 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:51:26 Motion to approve a Special Temporary Use Permit No. T-09007, Story Mansion
Film Series subject to the conditions recommended by staff provided on the commission
memorandum.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve a Special Temporary Use
Permit No. T-09007, Story Mansion Film Series subject to the conditions recommended by
staff provided on the commission memorandum.
1:52:14 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the clean-up and the waiving of the rental fee.
1:53:27 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss asked what the official connection was between the City and the Friends of the Story
Mansion.
1:53:40 Mr. Dingman
Mr. Dingman stated that he did not think that the City has an official agreement with the Friends.
1:53:55 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated that her understanding is that the Friends would bring a Memo of
Understanding to the Commission so things are spelled out.
1:54:20 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the screen location.
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1:55:01 Vote on the Motion to approve a Special Temporary Use Permit No. T-09007, Story
Mansion Film Series subject to the conditions recommended by staff provided on the
commission memorandum.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Bryson, Rupp and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Krauss.
The motion passed 4-1.
1:55:20 9. Re-appointments to the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
(Kissel)
1:55:56 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding one of the applicant's qualifications as a "Main Street"
representative.
1:58:43 Ms. Ulmen
Ms. Ulmen suggested that the other three appointments take place and that the applicant
appointment that is in question could be brought back next week.
1:59:20 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp prefers to move forward.
2:01:31 Motion and Vote to appoint Anne Sherwood, Jane (Davidson) Klockman, Crystal
Alegria for the at-large positions and Michael Neeley to the professional position on the
Bozeman Historic Preservation Board.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Rupp to appoint Anne Sherwood, Jane
(Davidson) Klockman, Crystal Alegria for the at-large positions and Michael Neeley to the
professional position on the Bozeman Historic Preservation Board.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Becker, Krauss and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:02:42 10. Re-appointment to the Beautification Advisory Board (Kissel)
2:03:10 Motion and Vote to re-appoint Charlotte Knighton to the Beautification Advisory
Board.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to re-appoint Charlotte Knighton to
the Beautification Advisory Board.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
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2:03:30 11. Recommendation for the Gallatin County Board of Park Commissioners
(Kissel)
2:03:42 Motion and Vote to re-appoint Rick Fink as the Bozeman representative on County
Park Board and that we ask him for a report.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to re-appoint Rick Fink as the
Bozeman representative on County Park Board and that we ask him for a report.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:04:14 12. Re-appointment to the Community Alcohol Coalition (Kissel)
2:04:35 Motion and Vote to appoint Jenna Caplette as the Neighborhood Association
representative to the Community Alcohol Coalition Board.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker to appoint Jenna Caplette as the
Neighborhood Association representative to the Community Alcohol Coalition Board.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, Krauss, Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:04:56 13. Re-appointment to the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board
(Kissel)
2:05:23 Motion and Vote to re-appoint Jan Bergman.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr Krauss to re-appoint Jan Bergman.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Krauss, Bryson, Rupp, and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:05:39 14. Confirm date for Staff Presentation on Hiring Procedures for 4 p.m. on
August 3, 2009 (Kukulski)
2:05:51 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski requested that August 3rd be the date to discuss the Hiring Procedures. The
Commission will however have the report by the 22nd which is the 30 day time frame date
determined by the Commission from a previous meeting.
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2:06:58 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson stated that he is not interested in having a meeting on this until the results of the audit
are completed.
2:07:38 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated that she would like to hear the staff presentation.
2:07:51 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he agrees with Cr. Bryson.
2:07:54 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that he agrees with Mayor Jacobson.
2:08:01 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that he agrees with Crs. Bryson and Rupp.
2:10:52 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that he would like a budget calendar mailed out.
2:12:21 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that the report will be given to the Commission within the 30 day deadline.
2:12:50 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:13:25 Motion to continue the staff presentation on Hiring Practices until sometime after
the results of the audit.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Rupp to continue the staff presentation on
Hiring Practices until sometime after the results of the audit.
2:15:14 Vote on the Motion to continue the staff presentation on Hiring Practices until
sometime after the results of the audit.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Rupp and Krauss.
Those voting No being Cr. Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
The motion passed 3-2.
2:15:38 Consent Item 6. Finally adopt Ordinance no. 1761, Amendments to Title 18,
Unified Development Ordinance, Bozeman Municipal Code.
2:15:43 Motion to finally adopt Ordinance no. 1761, Amendments to Title 18, Unified
Development Ordinance, Bozeman Municipal Code.
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It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Krauss to finally adopt Ordinance no. 1761,
Amendments to Title 18, Unified Development Ordinance, Bozeman Municipal Code.
2:16:00 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding restricted sized lots.
2:16:19 Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan spoke regarding the platting act and RSLs.
2:16:53 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding page 158 (of the UDO) stating that he would like to go back to the
Bicycle Advisory Board's language.
2:19:11 Amendment to the Main Motion to section E. 1 that re-inserts the "Bozeman
Bicycle Advisory Board" and the City's Long Range Transportation Plan.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker to section E. 1 that re-inserts the
"Bozeman Bicycle Advisory Board" and the City's Long Range Transportation Plan.
2:19:45 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker stated that there are other areas where the Bicycle Advisory Board remains quite
active.
2:20:39 Vote on the Amendment to the Main Motion regarding section E. 1 that re-inserts
the "Bozeman Bicycle Advisory Board" and the City's Long Range Transportation Plan.
Those voting Aye being Cr. Rupp and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Crs. Becker, Krauss, and Bryson.
The motion failed 2-3.
2:21:07 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:21:37 Vote on the Motion to finally adopt Ordinance No. 1761, Amendments to Title 18,
Unified Development Ordinance, Bozeman Municipal Code.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Krauss, Bryson, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:21:53 I. FYI/Discussion
2:22:02 1. Ordinance Adopting the Tourism Business Improvement District (Sullivan)
Mr. Sullivan informed the Commission that the first reading of the Tourism Business
Improvement District will be brought to them by the 20th or 27th.
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2:22:43 2. Update on Processes and Dates for Finalizing Scope of Hiring Procedure
Investigation and Selection of Investigator (Sullivan)
Mr. Sullivan he is hoping to have a preliminary scope of work before the Commission next
week.
2:23:45 3. Discussion of additional changes to the Story Mansion Wedding Fees (Mayor
Jacobson)
Mayor Jacobson stated that she has concerns regarding the Story Mansion Wedding Fees. She
feels that we priced ourselves out of the market. Discussion took place regarding staff looking
into the process of revisiting this. Cr. Krauss thinks that there needs to be a motion brought back
to reconsider. The Rules of Procedure need to be reviewed.
2:27:52 4. Development Applications
The Commission would like a discussion regarding projects that do not follow through with
applications after they are approved.
2:31:50 5. Parking at Valley View Golf Course
Mr. Winn spoke regarding the parking problem on Men's League night at the Valley View Golf
Club.
2:34:22 6. Water Main Replacements
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding construction downtown. The Commission does not want this to take
place downtown this year. Also they would like the construction to take place in the evening.
2:38:12 7. Story Mansion Tour
Mayor Jacobson stated that she was contacted by 12 families that asked to tour the Story
Mansion.
2:39:18 J. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobson adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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Kaaren Jacobson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk
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PREPARED BY:
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Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk
Approved on __________________________.
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