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2:26:42 4. Resolution No. 4206 Appropriation Resolution for Fiscal Year 2009 -201.0
(Public Hearing Opened and Continued om September 14, 2009) (Rosenberry)
2:27:23 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry gave the staff presentation regarding Resolution No. 4206 Appropriation
Resolution for Fiscal Year 2009 -2010. Ms. Rosenberry stated that a revised Resolution has been
handed out because the numbers for enterprise funds were incorrect. The preliminary budget
was approved in late June. She spoke regarding work completed since the preliminary budget
was approved.
2:31:33 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked why the City did not get the EPA grant.
2:31:39 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry stated that there was not a specific explanation.
2:32:19 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the Vehicle Maintenance Shop, the second Court lease space,
the Ethics Board, and the Blast costs.
2:34:00 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the significant changes from the prior year including the local
construction market, the state's property tax review, the water reclamation facility, the second
year of the police and fire levies, the delay of the water plant construction and stimulus funding.
2:36:1.4 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the need to finish the design for the water plant.
2:37:10 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the list of stimulus applications.
2:38:35 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the Operating and Capital spending authority and Working
Capital.
2:40:19 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding Fire Capital and Equipment account.
2:40 :54 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the revenues.
2:41:18 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the Vehicle Maintenance Facility.
2:42:21 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding staffing levels.
2:43:30 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the General Fund.
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LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
September 14, 2009
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North
Rouse on Monday, September 14, 2009. Present were Mayor Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Sean Becker,
Cr. Eric Bryson, Cr. Jeff Krauss and Cr. Jeff Rupp, Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn,
Finance Director Anna Rosenberry, Planning Director Andy Epple, City Attorney Greg Sullivan
and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
*Please refer to the audio recording of this meeting for additional detail.
0:02:43 A. Call to Order 6 p.m. Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
0:02:45 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:03:27 C. Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Jacobson asked Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn if there were any changes to the
agenda.
0:03:31 Chuck Winn, Assistant City Manager
Mr. Winn stated that the Applicant has asked that Action Item G. 3 Site Plan Certificate of
Appropriateness with Partial Demolition Application No. Z -09145 for 332 South Church Avenue
be opened and continued.
0:04:24 D. Minutes August 3, 2009 and August 10, 2009
0:04:28 Motion and Vote to approve the minutes for August 3rd and August 10th, 2009.
It was moved by Cr. Rump, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve the minutes for August 3rd
and August 10th, 2009.
Those votina Ave bein Crs. Rupp, Becker Krauss Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
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0:04:44 E. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize City Manager to sign a Non exclusive Access and Utility Easement
across land owned jointly by Gallatin County and the City of Bozeman, requested
by Global Tower Assets, LLC. (Cooper)
3. Authorize City Manager to sign a Five -year Service Contract with Otis Elevator
for Elevators at the Professional Building and the Senior Center with the price per
month at the Professional Building being $157.55 and the price per month at the
Senior Center being $151.14 (Goehrung)
4. Authorize City Manager to sign a Service Agreement with Simplex Grinnell in
the amount of $720.00 for the Inspection of Fire Sprinkler Systems in City owned
Buildings (Goehrung)
5. Approve the Monthly Building Report for August, 2009 (Risk)
6. Approve Opening and Continuing the Budget Hearing to September 28, 2009
(Rosenberry)
0:04:50 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:05:00 Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1 -6.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss to avorove Consent Items 1 -6.
Those votine Ave being Crs. Becker Krauss Bryson, Rupp and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
0:05:19 F. Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
0:05:40 G. Action Items
0:05:42 1. Provisional Adoption of Ordinance No. 1767, amending Title 6 by adding
section 6.04.070 regulating the keeping of domestic chickens within the corporate limits of
the City of Bozeman AND amending Title 18 section 18.80.080 defining agricultural
activity (Public Hearing) (Fontenot)
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0:06:02 Public Hearing opened.
Mayor Jacobson opened the public hearing.
0:06:06 Brit Fontenot, Assistant to the City Manager
Mr. Fontenot gave the staff presentation regarding the Provisional. Adoption of Ordinance No.
1767, amending Title 6 by adding section 6.04.070 regulating the keeping of domestic chickens
within the corporate limits of the City of Bozeman AND amending Title 18 section 18.80.080
defining agricultural activity.
0:24:44 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the City's contract with the Heart of the Valley Animal shelter.
0:25:17 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson wondered if the City has arrangements in place for those that abandon their chickens.
0:25:37 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding commercial activities.
0:27:10 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding appropriate green space for a chicken.
0:28:43 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker wondered how vacant lots are addressed.
0:28:56 Chris Saunders, Assistant City Planner
Mr. Saunders stated that the language in the ordinance prohibits chickens on vacant lots.
0:31:20 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding the application fee.
0:32:29 Mr. Fontenot
Mr. Fontenot stated that the application fee is a onetime fee.
0:32:50 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp asked when a rooster begins to crow?
0.33:06 Mr. Fontenot
Mr. Fontenot stated he does not know for sure how old.
0:33:41 Rich McLane, Police Lieutenant
Lt. McLane stated that the Heart of the Valley contract is for dogs and cats only but the City has
some informal relationships around the County in conjunction with County animal control.
These are places that are safe that chickens have been taken to in the past.
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0:34:29 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
0:34:44 Allyson Sweeney, Public Comment
Ms. Sweeney of 503 South 14th Avenue thanked the Commission for initiating the Staff time
into looking into this. She spoke in favor of the Ordinance.
0:37:51 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson asked if he could ask some questions to the chicken experts.
0:38:09 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the amount of eggs and commercial activity.
0:38:44 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the unwanted disposal of animals.
0:40:07 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding life spans of hens.
0 :41:53 Arnnie Dood, Public Comment
Mr. Dood of 221 South 14th spoke in support of the Ordinance.
0:43:53 Carol Reiconbeianika, Public Comment
Ms. Reiconbeianika, of 602 South 8th has owned chickens the last few years. They have never
had complaints. She spoke in favor of the Ordinance.
0:47:1.8 Cathrine Da ton Public Comment
Ms. Dayton of 1309 South Willson spoke in favor of the Ordinance.
0:48:00 Otto Pohl, Public Comment
Mr. Pohl stated that he is a journalist and looked at other Communities who have approved
chickens.
0:50:39 Rachel Weaver, Public Comment
Ms. Weaver of 2404 Spring Creek Drive spoke in favor of the Ordinance.
0:52:37 Anne Sherwood, Public Comment
Ms. Sherwood of 607 South 7th spoke regarding the benefits of organic eggs. She spoke in
support of the Ordinance.
0:55:53 Beth Cochran, Public Comment
Ms. Cochran of 517 South 14th stated that as long as it is regulated she is support.
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0:57:06 Mike Moore, Public Comment
Mr. Moore of 703 South 5th Avenue stated that he is a chicken owner. He has never had a
problem. He supports chickens in the neighborhood.
0:58:28 Carl Esb'ornson Public Comment
Mr. Esbjornson of 236 Marilyn Court he support an Urban Chicken Ordinance.
1:00:06 Public Comment closed.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:00:15 Motion to Provisionally Adopt Ordinance No. 1767, amending Title 6 by adding
section 6.04.070 regulating the keeping of domestic chickens within the corporate limits of
the City of Bozeman with the amendment to eliminate section 3 -the required review in two
years.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss seconded b Cr. Bryson to Provisionally Adopt Ordinance
No. 1.767, amending Title 6 by adding section 6.04.070 regulating the keeping of domestic
chickens within the corporate limits of the City of Bozeman with the amendment to
eliminate section 3 -the required review in two years.
1:02:18 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson stated that he has problems with the maximum number of chickens allowed.
1:04:27 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp spoke regarding neighbor relations and complaints.
1:05:27 Attorney Sullivan
Attorney Sullivan explained the process for complaints.
1:06:40 Attorney Sullivan
Attorney Sullivan asked that the Commission incorporate the findings into the motion.
1:07:12 Friendly Amendment to the Main Motion to incorporate the findings of the zoning
commission and the staff in the motion.
Cr. Krauss made a friendly amendment to the Main Motion to incorporate the findings of
the zoning commission and the staff in the motion.
1:07:21 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson agreed to the friendly amendment.
1:11:04 Amendment to the Main Motion allowing up to 4 chickens on lots of 3000 square
feet.
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It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded Cr. Becker to amend the motion by allowine up to 4
chickens on lots of 3000 s ware feet. The motion was clari led b Cr. Becker who said that
would amend section 2, item B. item I.)
1:11:35 Vote on the Amendment to the Main Motion by allowing up to 4 chickens on lots of
3000 square feet.
Those voting Ave being Crs. Rung, Becker, Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Krauss.
The motion passed 4-1.
1:12:32 Vote on the Main Motion as amended to Provisionally Adopt Ordinance No. 1767,
amending Title 6 by adding section 6.04.070 regulating the keeping of domestic chickens
within the corporate limits of the City of Bozeman, to eliminate section 3, the required
review in two years, Incorporate the findings of the zoning commission and the staff and by
allowing up to 4 chickens on lots of 3000 square feet.
Those votinti Ave beina Crs. Krauss Bryson, Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
1:13:14 Break
1:27:42 2. Community Climate Action Plan Process (Open and Continued from August
31, 2009) (Meyer)
1:28:00 Natalie Meyer, Grants and Climate Protection Coordinator
Ms. Meyer gave the staff presentation regarding the Community Climate Action Plan Process.
She summarized the following five steps: 1) The City of Bozeman will continue to develop a
Community Climate Action Plan according to the Sustainability Consultant's contract. 2) The
City of Bozeman will form an inter departmental Climate Action Team. 3) The inter-
departmental Climate Action Team will document current sustainability efforts found in existing
plans, policies, procedures, and practices. This document will be known as the Compendium of
Sustainability. 4) With the Compendium of Sustainability available as a resource, the
Commission will hold a policy meeting to discuss a Sustainability Plan and other alternatives. 5)
If directed by the Commission, the Municipal and Community Climate Action Plan may serve as
the first chapter in a broader Sustainability Plan.
1:31:51 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson explained that she pulled this agenda item off of the Consent Agenda last week
because she found the document to be confusing.
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1:32:35 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the Municipal Climate Plan.
1:33:19 Ms. Meyers
Ms. Meyers spoke regarding sustainability. What she is asking for tonight is how to move
forward with the discussion.
1:34 :14 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:40:47 Motion and Vote to approve the steps outlined in the Community Climate Action
Plan Process.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve the steps outlined in the
Community Climate Action Plan Process.
Those votinz Ave being Crs. Ru Becker Krauss and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Bryson.
The motion passed 4 -1.
1:41:114. Provisional Adoption of Ordinance No. 1773: Authorizing the City Manager
to enter into a 99 -year Ground Lease with the Human Resource Development Council, Inc.
for the Lease of a .539 -acre Parcel for the purpose of Developing a Public Transportation
Storage and Repair Facility (Public Hearing) (Sullivan)
1:41:38 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp asked if the Site Plan Certificate of Appropriateness with Partial Demolition,
Application No. Z -09145 for 332 South Church Avenue needed to be opened and continued.
1:41:52 3. Site Plan Certificate of Appropriateness with Partial Demolition,
Application No. Z -09145 for 332 South Church Avenue (Public Hearing) (Kramer)
1:42:18 Motion to open and continue the site plan certificate of appropriateness with
partial demolition, application no. Z -09145 for 332 South Church Avenue until October 5,
2009.
It was moved by Cr. RuEp, seconded by Cr. Becker too en and continue the site plan
certificate of _appropriateness with partial demolition, application no. Z -09145 for 332
South Church Avenue until October 5, 2009.
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1:42:39 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
1:43:11 Renae Lafond, Public Comment
Ms. l,afond 1207 North Pine Crest drive spoke regarding the McGees and their contributions to
the community.
1:46:29 Jeff Ball, Public Comment
Mr. Ball of 323 South Wallace spoke regarding the alley way.
1:47:30 Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple stated that the City Attorney's office has done a lot of research on the alley.
1:50 :06 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson asked that the timer be started.
1:50:09 Mr. Ball
Mr. Ball spoke regarding the library property.
1:52:16 Public Comment Closed.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
1:52:26 Vote on the Motion to open and continue the site plan certificate of appropriateness
with partial demolition, application no. Z -09145 for 332 South Church Avenue until
October 5, 2009.
Those votina Ave being Crs. Rupip, Becker Krauss Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being. none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
1:52:40 4. Provisional Adoption of Ordinance No. 1773: Authorizing the City Manager
to enter into a 99 -year Ground Lease with the Human Resource Development Council, Inc.
for the Lease of a .539 -acre Parcel for the purpose of Developing a Public Transportation
Storage and Repair Facility (Public Hearing) (Sullivan)
1:52:56 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp removed himself from the discussion and decision on this item due to conflict of
interest.
1:53:01 Public Hearing
Mayor Jacobson opened the public hearing.
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1:53:06 Attorney Sullivan
Attorney Sullivan gave the staff presentation regarding the Provisional Adoption of Ordinance
No. 1773: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a 99 -year Ground Lease with the Human
Resource Development Council, Inc. for the Lease of a.539-acre Parcel for the purpose of
Developing a Public Transportation Storage and Repair Facility. He spoke regarding the
provisions of the lease.
2:01:37 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:01:51 Motion and Vote to Provisionally Adopt Ordinance No. 1.773, authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a 99 year ground lease with the Human Resource Development
Council Inc. for the lease of a .539 acre parcel for the purpose of developing a public
transportation storage and repair facility.
It was moved by Cr. Becker seconded by Cr. Krauss to Provisionally Adopt Ordinance No.
1773, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a 99 year ground lease with the Human
Resource Development Council Inc. for the lease of a .539 acre parcel for the purpose of
develoyine a public transportation storage and repair facility.
Those votina Ave being Crs. Becker Krauss Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4 -0.
2:02:315. Memorandum of Understanding with Human Resource Development
Council, Inc. (HRDC) for the Joint Development of City Land for the City of Bozeman
Vehicle Maintenance and HRDC Bus Storage Joint Facility (Arkell)
2:02:57 Greg Sullivan, City Attorney
Attorney Sullivan gave the staff presentation regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with
Human Resource Development Council, Inc. (HRDC) for the Joint Development of City Land
for the City of Bozeman Vehicle Maintenance and HRDC Bus Storage Joint Facility.
2:07:55 Motion and Vote to authorize the City Manager to sign a memorandum of
understanding with the Human Resource Development Council for the joint development
of city land for the City of Bozeman vehicle maintenance and HRDC bus storage joint
facility.
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It was moved bj Cr. Krauss seconded by Cr. Bryson to authorize the Cily Manager to si n
a memorandum of understanding with the Human Resource Development Council for the
Joint development of city land for the City of Bozeman vehicle maintenance and HRDC bus
storage Joint facility.
Those votine Ave bein Crs. Krauss BEyson, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those votin No beine none.
The motion passed 4.0.
2:08:33 6. Montana State University Residential Parking District Boundary as defined
by Title 10.32.395 (Opened and Continued from August 10, 2009) (Burns)
2:08:54 Paul Burns, City Parking Manager
Mr. Burns gave the staff presentation regarding Montana State University Residential Parking
District Boundary as defined by Title 10.32.395. Staff has determined that an ordinance is not
needed for this item. Only residential parking issues need to come before the Commission.
2:11:01 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss asked if there were any outstanding applications for additions to the parking district.
2:14:24 Motion and Vote to direct staff to bring back to the Commission clarification of
Montana State University residential parking district boundaries as defined by Title
10.32.395.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded b Cr. Ru to direct staff to bring back to the
Commission clarification of Montana State University residential arkin district
boundaries as defined by Title 10.32.395.
Those voting Ave being Crs. Bryson, Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those votin No being Cr. Krauss.
The motion passed 4 -1.
2:15:00 7. Provisional Adoption of Ordinance No. 1771, Increase of Fine Amount for
Parking Citation for 48 hour /5 day Parking Violations, and for other Violations of Title 32
(Public Hearing) (Opened and Continued from 8- 24 -09) (Burns)
2:15:30 Paul Burns, Parking Coordinator
Mr. Burns gave the staff presentation regarding the Provisional Adoption of Ordinance No. 1771,
Increase of Fine Amount for Parking Citation for 48 hour /5 day Parking Violations, and for other
Violations of Title 32.
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2:22:50 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding parking enforcement.
2:25:25 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding possible exemptions being given for downtown employees.
2:28:00 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding people who live above the stores.
2:30:48 Chris Pope, Current Chair of Parking Commission
Mr. Pope spoke regarding the set -up of the Parking Commission. Some have been on the
Commission for more than 9 years. 2002 was the last ticket increase. This is not a fee service but
a penalty. We are trying to keep up with inflation. This was passed unanimously by the Parking
Commission.
2:40:25 Public Comment
Mayor Jacobson opened public comment.
2:40:37 Chris Naumann, Executive Director of the Downtown Partnership
Mr. Naumann spoke regarding the fee increase and he feels it was one of the ways to have free
parking on Main Street.
2:43:57 Steve Schnee Public Comment and Parkine Commission Member
Mr. Schnee of 108 Silverwood Drive stated that he has been on the Parking Commission over 9
years. fie spoke regarding the parking garage. We do not have parking meters.
2:46:55 Public Comment closed.
Mayor Jacobson closed public comment.
2:47:09 Motion to Provisionally Adopt Ordinance No. 1771, increase of fine amounts for
parking citation for 48 hour /5 day parking violations and further violations of Title 32.
It was moved by Cr. Rums, seconded by Cr. Becker to Provisionally Adopt Ordinance No.
1771, increase of fine amounts for parking citation for 48 hour /5 day parking violations
and further violations of Title 32
2:49:06 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker presented a friendly amendment to change the duration of 7 days of issuance to 10
business days of issuance for citation.
2:49:26 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp agreed to the friendly amendment.
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2:51:42 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson suggested that the effective date follow after the Christmas shopping season.
2:53:00 Cr. Krauss
Cr. Krauss spoke regarding the importance of using the parking garage.
2:57:26 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding the reason to run this as a business.
2:58:14 Rich McLane, Police Lieutenant
Lt. McLane spoke regarding the need for a public education time period before the fees are put
into place. He recommends February 1 st.
2:59:08 Amendment to the Main Motion to move the effective start date of the fine increase
to February 1st, 2010.
It was moved by Cr. Bryson, seconded by Cr. Krauss to amend the main motion to move
the effective start date of the fine increase to February 1st, 2010.
2:59:46 Vote on the Amendment to the Main Motion to move the effective start date of the
fine increase to February 1st, 2010.
Those votin Ave being Crs. Bryson, Krauss Rupp, Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
3:00:02 Vote on the Main Motion as amended to Provisionally Adopt Ordinance No. 1771,
increase of fine amounts for parking citation for 48 hour /5 day parking violations and
further violations of Title 32,to move the effective start date of the fine increase to
February 1st, 2010.
Those voting Ave beina Crs. Rupp, Becker Krauss Bryson and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
3:00:44 8. Lease of Law Justice Center Space for Second Municipal Court (Winn)
3:00:54 Chuck Winn, Assistant City Manager
Mr. Winn gave the staff presentation regarding the Lease of Law Justice Center Space for
Second Municipal Court. Mr. Winn spoke regarding the challenges with running 2 courts
simultaneously on both sides of the City. He spoke regarding the time of the lease.
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3:04:19 Mr. Winn
Mr. Winn stated that the City hopes this is a 4 -5 year solution.
3:04:26 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the revenue from the Courts.
3:05:05 Ms. Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry explained that court revenues are down.
3:07:06 Cr. Bryson
Cr. Bryson spoke regarding the structural portion of the space that is being proposed to be leased.
3:07:39 Mr. Winn
Mr. Winn stated that he and the City Manager met with all of the district judges to discuss the
space.
3:07:58 Mr. Winn
Mr. Winn stated that the City is working with the Building Department regarding the soundness
of the building.
3:15:47 Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson stated that we need to move forward with this.
3:16:58 Motion and Vote to authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with Gallatin
County to lease 1710 square feet within the Law and Justice Center for a second Municipal
Court, subject to minimal changes for legal review.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Krauss to authorize the city manager to sign
an agreement with Gallatin County to lease 1710 square feet within the Law and Justice
Center for a second Municipal Court, subiect to minimal changes for legal review.
Those voting Ave being Crs. Becker Krauss Bryson, Rupp and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
3:17:31 9. Appointment to the Tree Advisory Board (Kissel)
3:17:37 Motion and Vote to appoint Daniel Misner to the Tree Advisory Board.
It was moved by Cr. Krauss, seconded by Cr. Bryson to appoint Daniel Misner to the Tree
Advisory Board.
Those votin Ave being Crs. Krauss BElson. Rupp Becker and Mayor Jacobson.
Those voting No „being none.
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The motion passed 5 -0.
3:17:58 H. FYI/Discussion
3:18:06 1. Confirm Meeting Start Time on Monday, September 28, 2009 (Ulmen)
The Commission agreed to start the meeting at 9 a.m. The Commission spoke regarding the
Letters from the Chamber and GAR regarding impact fees.
3:31:47 2. Title 6 -Leash Free Parks
Mr. Fontenot spoke regarding the off leash dog parks. He stated that others have come to him,
regarding the process of making their parks dog free. He is asking for direction. The
Commission decided that they would like to not pursue making other parks leash -free at this
time. They want to see how Cooper and Centennial Park work first.
3:36:06 3. Story Mansion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. 4 p.m.
Mayor Jacobson stated that the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is this Friday at 4 p.m.
3:36:27 4. Historic Preservation Stimulus funds
Mayor Jacobson spoke regarding Historic Preservation Stimulus funds that are available.
3:37:33 5. 2009 -2013 State -wide Transportation Improvement Program
Cr. Rupp stated that he received the 2009 -2013 State -wide Transportation Improvement Program
via email and would like to get a hard copy. Ms. Rosenberry stated that she could get a copy.
3:38:33 I. Upcoming Ordinances
3.38:45 Boot Ordinance
Mr. Sullivan updated the Commission on the Boot Ordinance. This will be brought in front of the
Parking Commission before the City Commission.
3:39:58 Soroptomist Park Water Fountain
Cr. Bryson stated that there is still not any water at Soroptomist Park. Mr. Fontenot stated that
the manufacturer is now involved.
3:41:02 J. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobson adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m.
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