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LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
July 20, 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 20, 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, Director of Finance Anna Rosenberry Planning Director Andy Epple,
City Attorney Greg Sullivan and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
0:11:55 A. Call to Order – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North
Rouse
Mayor Jacobson opened the Budget Discussion.
0:12:12 Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Mr. Kukulski stated that back in June the Commission received the proposed budget. Tonight is
focused on those things not in the General Fund.
0:13:22 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry stated that we are at the time of the year where we begin noticing the rate
increases and assessments.
0:14:26 Water Fund
Ms. Rosenberry began with the Water Fund. The 5 year rate study has been updated. A
Teamsters contract has not been finalized. There are updated Plant costs. Water sales are down.
Sales are down 3%. They would like to bring forward a 2 year rate increase.
0:16:25 Wastewater Fund
Ms. Rosenberry stated that there is a 10.2% increase proposed. She spoke regarding the grants.
The stimulus money is not included in the grants. Staff is recommending a 2 year rate resolution.
The State Revolving Fund emphasizes that they would like the City to adopt a 2 year rate
resolution.
0:17:45 Solid Waste Fund
Ms. Rosenberry stated that the increase proposed this year is 5% to be implemented on July 1st.
She spoke regarding the County recycling sites. She is estimating a small decline of revenues for
2010 due to low demand of roll offs.
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0:18:54 Parking Fund
Ms. Rosenberry stated that the budget is upside down. There is a deficit. She spoke regarding the
Garage. There is a decline in parking permits. The Parking Committee has been diligent in
finding solutions.
0:21:39 Street Maintenance Fund
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the Street Maintenance Fund. She spoke regarding the
replacement of curbs. There is a recommended 2% increase.
0:23:38 Tree Maintenance Fund
Ms. Rosenberry stated that there is not a recommended increase in this fund.
0:23:51 Planning Fund
Ms. Rosenberry stated that the level of effort of the Work Force Housing Ordinance will need to
be discussed. Ms. Rosenberry stated that there is surplus that was not expected. She spoke
regarding planning fees and cost recovery.
0:25:57 Building Inspection Fund
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the Building Inspection Fund. This division has had a difficult
time since the last 1/4ly report. There has been a significant cutting in this division.
0:27:16 Community Housing Fund
Ms. Rosenberry stated that there is 1 mill for work force housing efforts in the proposed City
Manager's budget along with $40, 000 for the Road to Home project.
0:27:58 Recovery Act Funds
Ms. Rosenberry stated that there is a separate fund where stimulus money is being collected that
is not related to a specific project. We need to determine what the money from House Bill 645
will be used for.
0:28:55 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked about the deadline related to spending the stimulus money.
0:29:01 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry stated that the deadline is September 2010.
0:29:32 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the Solid Waste Fund. He asked about the subsidy for curb side
recycling.
0:29:55 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding administration overhead with the program.
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0:30:58 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson stated that he would like to know before the final adoption of the budget what the
actual percentages and costs of the subsidy for curb side recycling are.
0:33:21 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding making this program a self sustaining operation.
0:34:03 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss asked if there was a simple Profit and Loss statement for the enterprise funds.
0:34:18 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry stated not by division but by fund.
0:34:36 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry stated that this can be put together.
0:36:00 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the Water Fund.
0:37:21 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding rate increases.
0:38:40 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding earmarking.
0:39:10 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding water storage. He wondered when this would be budgeted for.
0:39:26 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the dam. This has been identified as an impact fee project.
0:40:53 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the Wastewater Fund and the treatment plant.
0:41:39 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked if the project was eligible for the stimulus money.
0:41:53 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that the treatment plant project was eligible. He spoke regarding the process
of allocating the stimulus funds.
0:43:29 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked if the funds could be used for curbs.
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0:44:23 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry stated that curbs would qualify under HB 645.
0:45:04 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the proposed rate increase.
0:45:24 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry stated that rate increases are not just earmarked for construction projects but are
added to the fund as a whole.
0:46:48 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the rate structure.
0:48:44 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the possibility defaulting to the debt service.
0:53:39 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the solid waste disposal budget.
0:55:27 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the Parking Fund. This fund is for the districts.
0:56:14 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the enforcement in these districts. The enforcement costs should
come out of this budget.
1:00:17 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski explained where the parking districts were located.
1:01:21 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that the parking enforcement positions are employees of the Police
Department.
1:02:27 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding Street Maintenance.
1:02:40 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the discharge into Bozeman Creek.
1:03:09 John Vandelinder, Street Superintendent
Mr. Vandelinder stated that all of the discharge areas into the Bozeman Creek will be looked at.
1:03:43 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry stated that the monitoring costs and storm water efforts through the street
assessment.
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1:04:00 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding curb repair and the possibility of deferring regular chip sealing
projects and use the funding for curb repair.
1:04:31 Mr. Vandelinder
Mr. Vandelinder stated that is possible but not recommended.
1:05:01 Mr. Vandelinder
Mr. Vandelinder estimated at $400,000 is the cost for chip sealing a block.
1:06:26 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the timing of street paving and curbing. He spoke regarding 8th
Avenue.
1:07:57 Mr. Vandelinder
Mr. Vandelinder spoke regarding prioritization of projects.
1:09:31 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding milling and overlaying alleys.
1:10:01 Mr. Vandelinder
Mr. Vandelinder stated that they try to do a little each year.
1:10:19 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding CTEP. He asked about funding for the trail on the south side of
College. He would like an update on this.
1:19:33 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski asked for clarification regarding possible adjustments to the rate structure.
1:20:45 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding a storm water utility.
1:21:42 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry stated that a storm water utility was discussed earlier in the spring but was not
moved forward due to the state of the economy and the water and sewer rates.
1:23:01 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding a storm water district.
1:35:20 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the Planning Fund.
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1:35:52 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the surplus and suggested that these funds go into the general
reserve.
1:37:22 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked if there was any input on the Building Inspection Fund.
1:38:15 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked if there were any comments regarding the Community Housing Fund and
the Recovery Act.
1:38:47 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked that a list of possibilities be brought to the Commission regarding where
the stimulus money should be used.
1:39:28 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson suggested that the funds should be used to help stimulate the economy.
1:41:58 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson declared a break.
1:42:01 Break
2:05:35 C. Call to Order – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North
Rouse
Mayor Jacobson called the Regular Meeting to order.
2:05:38 D. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
2:06:25 E. Changes to the Agenda
2:06:29 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry stated that there are no changes to the Agenda.
2:06:32 F. Public Service Announcement – STREET smART BOZEMAN Project (Lori
Foster)
2:06:41 Lori Foster, Project Liaison for the Street smART Project.
Ms. Foster presented a public service announcement on the STREET smART BOZEMAN
Project.
2:08:06 G. Minutes – Executive Session Minutes from January 12, 2009 and January
26, 2009, and regular Meeting Minutes from May 26, 2009 and June 1, 2009
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2:08:23 Motion and Vote to approve (the Executive Session Minutes from January 12, 2009
and January 26, 2009, and regular Meeting Minutes from May 26, 2009 and June 1, 2009
as submitted).
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss to approve (the Executive Session
Minutes from January 12, 2009 and January 26, 2009, and regular Meeting Minutes from
May 26, 2009 and June 1, 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.
2:08:39 H. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize City Manager to sign the Customer Agreement with NorthWestern
Energy for reconstruction of the gas service supply main for the Swim Center in
the amount of $4,761.00, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $800.00 for
modification of the exterior duct work insulation and approve changes to the
Swim Center Air Handler Project Scope (Goehrung)
3. Authorize City Manager to sign the City of Bozeman's Specialty License Plate
Application (Fontenot)
4. Approve Resolution No. 4192, Approving Alteration/Modification of Contract
with Williams Brother Construction, LLC and Authorize City Manager to sign the
Water Reclamation Facility Phase I Improvements Change Order No. 2 (Murray)
5. Approve Resolution No. 4193, Affirming Support and Partnership of the 2010
Census Promotional Efforts and approving the staff directives as listed in the
Commission Memorandum (Thorpe)
6. Approve the Monthly Building Report for June 2009 (Risk)
7. Approve Wenzel-Smiley Annexation (Parcels at 2502 West Babcock Street)
Application No. A-09001 (Saunders)
2:08:46 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:08:55 Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items H. 1-7.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve Consent Items H. 1-7.
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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2:09:09 I. Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened Public Comment.
2:09:27 Lynne Hubert, Public Comment
Ms. Hubert of 4240 South 3rd stated that she owns Buggy Bath Car Wash on East Main. She
stated that she has put solar panels on her carwash. She spoke regarding her sign at her business
and that she was told she needed to bring it into compliance. This is just too much expense. She
is hoping that the sign compliance will be waived.
2:12:43 Public Comment closed
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:12:48 J. Special Presentation – Downtown Bozeman Improvement District
Board/Tax Increment Finance (IDB/TIF) Work Plan and Budget Presentation (Chris
Naumann, Downtown Bozeman Partnership)
2:13:02 Chris Naumann, Executive Director of the Downtown Bozeman Partnership
Mr. Naumann presented the Downtown Bozeman Improvement District Board/Tax Increment
Finance Work Plan and Budget Presentation. He stated that a public hearing is scheduled for
next Monday on this item.
2:16:231. Empire Building Materials Storage Building Site Plan, Variances and
Certificate of Appropriateness Application No. #Z-09089 (Public Hearing) (Riley)
2:16:48 Doug Riley, Planning Associate
Mr. Riley gave the staff presentation regarding the Empire Building Materials Storage Building
Site Plan, Variances and Certificate of Appropriateness Application No. #Z-09089. This
application is for an 8,000 sq ft building at Empire Building. Mr. Riley highlighted the variances.
2:27:04 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp asked about the age of the on-site septic system.
2:27:58 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the Oak Street extension.
2:28:31 Bob Murray, City Engineering
Mr. Murray stated that an extension to Oak Street would impact this.
2:30:03 Mr. Riley
Mr. Riley stated that the date of installation of the septic system was June of 1978.
2:30:32 Brian Caldwell, Applicant Representative
Mr. Caldwell stated that he is a member of the Planning Board but not representing the Board but
is with Thinktank. Mr. Caldwell stated that some of the materials need protection from the wind
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at Empire. He spoke regarding entry way corridor. He spoke regarding L Street and Pear Street.
2:40:58 Mr. Caldwell
Mr. Caldwell highlighted each variance.
2:48:53 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
2:49:32 Public Comment closed
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:49:58 Motion to approve Variance #1 of the Bozeman Municipal Code Section 18.44 -
Variance request required for upgrades to Pear Street.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Rupp to approve Variance #1 of the
Bozeman Municipal Code Section 18.44 - Variance request required for upgrades to Pear
Street.
2:50:23 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding separating the street improvements.
2:51:09 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that the variances not be contrary to and will serve the public interest. This is a
road to nowhere.
2:53:48 Vote on the Motion to approve Variance #1 of the Bozeman Municipal Code
Section 18.44 - Variance request required for upgrades to Pear Street.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Becker, Krauss and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:54:02 Motion to approve Variance #1 of the Bozeman Municipal Code Section 18.44 -
Variance request for required upgrades to L Street adjacent to subject property.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Rupp to approve Variance #1 of the
Bozeman Municipal Code Section 18.44 - Variance request for required upgrades to L
Street adjacent to subject property.
2:57:38 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the intensification of use.
2:59:15 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding who pays paving in the future and a waiver of protest.
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2:59:54 Bob Murray-City Engineering
Mr. Murray stated that a condition was added, if the variances on the street improvements were
granted, they would need to sign a waiver of protest of an SID.
3:01:18 Vote on the Motion to approve Variance #1 of the Bozeman Municipal Code
Section 18.44 - Variance request for required upgrades to L Street adjacent to subject
property.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Becker, Krauss and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:01:49 Motion to approve Variance #2 to the Bozeman Municipal Code Section 18.46.020.J
and 18.46.020.F.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Variance #2 to the Bozeman
Municipal Code Section 18.46.020.J and 18.46.020.F.
3:02:45 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss stated that he feels this variance is not contrary to public interest.
3:06:10 Vote on the Motion to approve Variance #2 to the Bozeman Municipal Code
Section 18.46.020.J and 18.46.020.F.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, Krauss, Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:06:23 Motion to approve the granting of Variance #3 to the Bozeman Municipal Code
Section 18.38.060.C - Variance request to the required setbacks for fencing and storage of
material from Pear Street.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss to approve the granting of Variance
#3 to the Bozeman Municipal Code Section 18.38.060.C - Variance request to the required
setbacks for fencing and storage of material from Pear Street.
3:07:29 Vote on the Motion to approve the granting of Variance #3 to the Bozeman
Municipal Code Section 18.38.060.C - Variance request to the required setbacks for fencing
and storage of material from Pear Street.
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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3:07:46 Motion and Vote to approve Variance #4 (to the Bozeman Municipal Code Section
18.46.040 (Table 46-3)) - Variance request to the number of parking spaces provided
finding that the variance will not be contrary to and will serve the public interest and that
it is necessary to the unique conditions of the property and does preserve the spirit of the
title.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve Variance #4 (to the
Bozeman Municipal Code Section 18.46.040 (Table 46-3)) - Variance request to the number
of parking spaces provided finding that the variance will not be contrary to and will serve
the public interest and that it is necessary to the unique conditions of the property and does
preserve the spirit of the title.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:08:28 Motion and Vote to approve Variance #5 to the Bozeman Municipal Code Section
18.20.020 (Table 20-1), Section 18.42.130G and Section 18.42.160A - Variance request for
screening of outdoor storage from the Pear Street and I-90 sides of the property(s),
agreeing with the findings in the staff report.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Rupp to approve Variance #5 to the
Bozeman Municipal Code Section 18.20.020 (Table 20-1), Section 18.42.130G and Section
18.42.160A - Variance request for screening of outdoor storage from the Pear Street and I-
90 sides of the property(s), agreeing with the findings in the staff report.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Becker, Krauss and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:09:19 Motion to approve the request to allow further development of the site without
access to municipal sewer under 18.38.030.D Use of Lands - Buildings and Structures,
Municipal Infrastructure Requirements.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve the request to allow further
development of the site without access to municipal sewer under 18.38.030.D Use of Lands -
Buildings and Structures, Municipal Infrastructure Requirements.
3:11:50 Vote on the Motion to approve the request to allow further development of the site
without access to municipal sewer under 18.38.030.D Use of Lands - Buildings and
Structures, Municipal Infrastructure Requirements.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, Krauss, Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
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3:12:21 Motion to approve the Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness Application No.
Z-09089 with the conditions of approval and code provisions listed in the Staff Report and
with the variances and any conditions attached thereto as addressed separately in action
items #1 through #7.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss to approve the Site Plan and
Certificate of Appropriateness Application No. Z-09089 with the conditions of approval
and code provisions listed in the Staff Report and with the variances and any conditions
attached thereto as addressed separately in action items #1 through #7.
3:13:09 Vote on the Motion to approve the Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness
Application No. Z-09089 with the conditions of approval and code provisions listed in the
Staff Report and with the variances and any conditions attached thereto as addressed
separately in action items #1 through #7.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Krauss, Bryson, Rupp and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:13:46 2. Wenzel-Smiley Zone Map Amendment No. Z-09097 (Public Hearing)
(Saunders)
3:13:53 Mayor Jacobson opened the public hearing.
3:14:10 Chris Saunders, Assistant City Planner
Mr. Saunders gave the staff report regarding Wenzel-Smiley Zone Map Amendment No. Z-
09097.
3:17:10 Steve Wenzel
Mr. Wenzel introduced himself.
3:17:45 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
3:17:53 Motion and Vote to approve the initial zoning of R-3 Medium Density Residential
for the parcel known as the Wenzel-Smiley ZMA.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve the initial zoning of R-3
Medium Density Residential for the parcel known as the Wenzel-Smiley ZMA.
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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3:18:35 3. Fiscal Year 2010 Tax Levy Hearing (Rosenberry)
3:18:42 Mayor Jacobson opened the public hearing.
3:18:42 Anna Rosenberry, Director of Finance
Ms. Rosenberry gave the staff presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2010 Tax Levy Hearing.
Staff has asked that this item be opened and continued to September 14, 2009.
3:19:36 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
3:19:48 Motion and Vote to open and continue the Fiscal Year 2010 Tax Levy Hearing to
September 14, 2009.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Rupp to open and continue the Fiscal Year
2010 Tax Levy Hearing to September 14, 2009.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Becker, Krauss and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:20:05 Break
3:37:16 Mayor Jacobson called the meeting back to order.
3:37:40 4. Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Hearing (Rosenberry)
3:37:45 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry gave the staff report regarding Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Hearing. Staff is
recommending that this be opened and continued to September 14, 2009.
3:38:14 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
3:38:24 Motion and Vote to open and continue the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Hearing to
September 14, 2009.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Becker to open and continue the Fiscal Year 2010
Budget Hearing to September 14, 2009.
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Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Becker, Krauss, Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:38:44 5. Bozeman Economic Development Plan, Plan No. P-07006a (Public Hearing)
(Saunders)
3:38:48 Mayor Jacobson opened the public hearing.
3:38:55 Mr. Saunders
Mr. Saunders gave the staff presentation regarding the Bozeman Economic Development Plan,
Plan No. P-07006a, Mr. Saunders stated that this plan is a product from the Commission's
previous 2020 Plan which had an action plan to prepare a standalone Economic Development
Plan for Bozeman.
3:40:54 Bob Hietala, CEO of Prospera
Mr. Hietala presented an overview of the project including the process used to develop the Plan,
an Outline of the Plan and Survey results, Goals and Strategies and recommendations for
immediate action.
3:56:49 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the idea of and Economic Development Council.
3:58:31 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the definition of Quality of Life.
3:58:50 Mr. Hietala
Mr. Hietala stated that Quality of Life was not defined.
3:59:20 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the Planning Department.
4:00:50 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding urban design.
4:03:04 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding impact fees.
4:04:12 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated that she sees some contradictions in the survey results.
4:04:55 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the groups that were surveyed.
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4:05:41 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that one of the areas that did rank the worst in the group's survey was housing.
4:07:29 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding market rate housing.
4:08:51 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding CDBG funds.
4:09:47 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated that the report is very informative. She spoke regarding a two year degree
program.
4:11:04 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked why the Advisory Committee and the Economic Development Council need to
be 2 different boards.
4:11:35 Mr. Hietala
Mr. Hietala spoke regarding the duties of each board.
4:13:19 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
4:13:30 Jeff Burgard, Public Comment
Mr. Burgard of 201 East Mendenhall of Color World Printers stated that they are in support of
the Economic Development Plan.
4:13:52 Chris Naumann, Public Comment
Mr. Naumann from the Downtown Bozeman Partnership and committee member for the
Economic Development Plan. He spoke in support and encouraged the Commission to support
the Plan.
4:14:39 Public Comment closed
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
4:24:47 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated she would like to see a fiscal note in this document. Need to call out
items that will take staff time and effort.
4:26:15 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding areas in the plan that he is concerned about.
4:31:24 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding staff involvement in the Plan.
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4:38:00 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated that there needs to be more clarity on what we are being asked to do.
4:43:44 Mr. Saunders
Mr. Saunders spoke regarding the implementation matrix and the formation of the Advisory
Group.
4:49:10 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated that she would like clarity on the areas where there is staff work.
4:50:06 Motion to approve the draft of the Economic Development Plan and direct staff to
return to the Commission with a Resolution adopting the Economic Development Plan
including the full results of the surveys and survey instruments and addendum.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss to approve the draft of the Economic
Development Plan and direct staff to return to the Commission with a Resolution adopting
the Economic Development Plan including the full results of the surveys and survey
instruments and addendum.
4:50:24 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss added a friendly amendment direct staff to report on the impact of staff time and
staff resources on adopting the plan.
4:51:02 Vote on the Motion to approve the draft of the Economic Development Plan and
direct staff to return to the Commission with a Resolution adopting the Economic
Development Plan including the full results of the surveys and survey instruments and
addendum (friendly amendment) and direct staff to report on the impact of staff time and
staff resources on adopting the plan.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Krauss, Bryson, Rupp and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
4:56:54 6. Revised Chapter 8, Economic Development, Bozeman Community Plan No.
P-07006a (Public Hearing) (Saunders)
4:57:09 Mr. Saunders
Mr. Saunders gave the staff presentation on the Revised Chapter 8, Economic Development,
Bozeman Community Plan No. P-07006a. This is an amendment to the Growth Policy.
5:00:48 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
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5:00:58 Motion and Vote to approve the draft revisions to Chapter 8 of the Bozeman
Community Plan and direct staff to return to the Commission with a Resolution adopting
revisions to Chapter 8 of the Bozeman Community Plan and include eliminating the words
"now being" on page 8-2.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve the draft revisions to
Chapter 8 of the Bozeman Community Plan and direct staff to return to the Commission
with a Resolution adopting revisions to Chapter 8 of the Bozeman Community Plan and
include eliminating the words "now being" on page 8-2.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
5:01:54 7. Continuation of Preliminary Decision on Selection of Investigator for Hiring
Practices (Final Decision to be made July 27, 2009) (Sullivan)
5:02:22 Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan gave the staff presentation regarding the Continuation of Preliminary Decision on
Selection of Investigator for Hiring Practices (Final Decision to be made July 27, 2009).
5:02:36 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the importance of the person chosen ability of putting staff at
ease to speak. Mayor Jacobson stated that she called each applicant.
5:05:16 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that all of the applicants are capable.
5:07:08 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated that all the applicants all have fact finding experience.
5:08:59 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
5:09:23 Motion to select Michelle Puiggari as our preliminary selection and direct staff to
negotiate a final scope of work and contract with her.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Rupp to select Michelle Puiggari as our
preliminary selection and direct staff to negotiate a final scope of work and contract with
her.
5:10:23 Vote on the Motion to select Michelle Puiggari as our preliminary selection and
direct staff to negotiate a final scope of work and contract with her.
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Those voting Aye being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Becker, Krauss and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
5:10:44 8. (Re)Appointments to the Design Review Board (Kissel)
5:11:16 Motion and Vote to re-appoint Chris Livingston, Mike Pentecost, Bill Rea to their
relative seating designations and appoint new applicant Mark Hufstetler as the
Architectural Historian.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Krauss to re-appoint Chris Livingston, Mike
Pentecost, Bill Rea to their relative seating designations and appoint new applicant Mark
Hufstetler as the Architectural Historian.
Those voting Aye being Rupp, Krauss, Bryson, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
5:11:59 9. Re-appointments to the Parking Commission (Kissel)
5:13:17 Motion and Vote to approve the Mayor's appointments of (Tamela Hauer and
Chris Pope).
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to approve the Mayor's appointments
of (Tamela Hauer and Chris Pope).
Those voting Aye being Crs. Krauss, Bryson, Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
5:13:43 L. FYI/Discussion
5:13:45 1. Buggy Bath Carwash on 1111 East Main (From earlier Public Comment)
Mr. Epple spoke regarding COAs and added that this triggers that signage and non-conforming
lighting on the property needs to be brought into conformance. Mr. Epple stated that a new
round of suggested text amendments regarding COAs will be brought back to the Commission.
Staff follows what is black and white but realizes that this is contrary to the Mayor's
sustainability proclamation. The code is a little broad. Mr. Epple will meet with the City
Attorney and discuss this.
5:21:19 2. Building Division Report
Mr. Epple stated that there were 76 new dwelling units in June. This is the 3rd highest number of
dwelling units in the month of June in 27 years.
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5:25:09 3. City Picnic
Mr. Kukulski reminded the Commission about the City Picnic on Thursday, July 23rd. This has
been noticed.
5:25:23 4. Report (Hiring Practices)
Mr. Kukulski stated that the report on hiring practices will be emailed and hard copies will be
delivered on Wednesday the 22nd which will meet the 30 day deadline.
5:25:59 5. Affordability
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the challenge of Affordability.
5:27:04 6. Ethics Board Meeting
Ms. Ulmen reminded the Commission that the first Ethics Board meeting is this Wednesday at 7
p.m.
5:29:40 M. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobson adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m.
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Kaaren Jacobson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk
Approved on ___________________________.