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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-09 Minutes, City Commission LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA September 25, 2009 The Commission of the City of Bozeman and the County Commission met in the Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North Rouse on Monday, September 25, 2009. Present were Mayor Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Sean Becker, Cr. Eric Bryson, Cr. Jeff Krauss and Cr. Jeff Rupp, County Cr. Steve White, County Cr. Bill Murdock, and County Cr. Joe Skinner, City Manager Chris Kukulski, and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen. *Please refer to the audio recording of this meeting for additional detail. 0:01.32 Meeting Called to Order Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:08 a.m. 0:01:33 1. Discussion Regarding Law and Justice Center Campus and Location of Police Station Facilities. 0:01:41 County Cr. Steve White Mr. White spoke regarding the site at the Law and Justice Center. He favors the northwest corner for a new Police Department. If it is put on the southwest corner, he feels it will pack "things" in there. The site plan needs to be done but he likes the original layout on the northwest corner. We have an opportunity to do it right. 0:04:25 County Cr. Joe Skinner Cr. Skinner stated that we should not be looking at northwest v. southwest corners and should look at something different, possibly a joint building of some kind. 0:05:48 County Cr. Bill Murdock Cr. Murdock spoke regarding the master plan. Within a year we may have conceptual drawings. The site needs to work for the overall master plan. 0:07:03 Cr. White Cr. White spoke regarding the master plan. Linked Minutes of the Joint City- County Meeting, September 25, 2009 0:07:47 Cr. Krauss Cr. Krauss pointed out how well the City and County worked together on the 911 Center. We need to have these meetings. We are not ready to go to the voters. We need a site and a plan. 0:09:31 Cr. White Cr. White stated that the master plan needs to be done. 0:09:56 Cr. Krauss Cr. Krauss stated that we would like to get the first step done. 0:10:50 Cr. Bryson Cr. Bryson spoke regarding coming to a conclusion regarding the site. He is concerned about the timing. 0:12:56 Cr. Skinner Cr. Skinner stated that a scope will need to be developed. 0:13:12 Cr. Becker Cr. Becker stated the importance of talking points being put together. 0:13:53 Earl Mathers, County Administrator Mr. Mathers stated that he appreciates the fact of how well the City and County have worked together in the past. For the master planning process, he is confident that we can complete this process in 2 months. He spoke regarding the project being in the best interest of the public. The County did set aside $100,000 to start this project. 0:15:42 Cr. Murdock Cr. Murdock suggested that Mr. Kukulski work with Mr. Mathers on the selection and scope process. 0:17:29 Mr. White Mr. White spoke regarding the 911 Center and Fire Station #3. It was a very productive thing. That is a great facility. 0:18:32 Cr. Rupp Cr. Rupp spoke regarding going to the voters for a bond issue. 0:21:04 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski stated that a meeting will take place with Mr. Mathers. He is hoping by 2010 we will know where our building is going to go. 0:21:42 Cr. Krauss Cr. Krauss suggested that just the purchase of the property go before the voters. 2 Linked Minutes of the Joint City County Meeting, September 25, 2009 0:22:00 Cr. Bryson Cr. Bryson stated that this depends on if the County wants to sell or lease the property. 0:22:04 Cr. Skinner Cr. Skinner that it needs to be determined what type of building will be built first. 0:22:39 Cr. Becker Cr. Becker spoke regarding a lease. 0:24:06 Cr. Skinner Cr. Skinner stated that it is important to make sure that we get everything we want in the scope. 0 :24:35 Mr, Kukulski Mr. Kukulski suggested that the scope be brought to the next monthly meeting. 0:25:04 Cr. Skinner Cr. Skinner stated that the City has more of a sense of urgency than the County. 0:25:10 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski stated that we all share the urgency of a master plan. 0:25:59 2. Discussion regarding on the 2nd City Court Location 0:26:14 Cr. White Cr. White stated that the City Commission has approved a lease agreement with the County for lease of a second court location. The County has it on their agenda for next week. He has not seen the latest document. He did not see any hours of operation specified and there is not a termination clause. 0:28:17 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski stated that a signed lease has been given to Mr. Mathers. 0:29:32 Cr. Skinner Cr. Skinner asked if the City has seen an analysis regarding the City Code from Marty Lambert 0:30:54 Valley Drive 0:30:54 Cr. Krauss Cr. Krauss spoke regarding Valley Drive, which is in the County. The residents are asking what the City is going to do. Is there anything that the County can do? 3 Linked Minutes of the Joint City- County Meeting, September 15, 2009 0:32:20 Cr. Murdock Cr. Murdock stated that an easy solution would be for the City to relax their annexation standards, and annex the area. 0:34:48 Cr. Murdock Cr. Murdock spoke regarding the paving of the road. 0.35:15 Cr. Skinner Cr. Skinner wondered of the City could give them an incentive to annex. 0:35:34 Cr. Krauss Cr. Krauss stated that he does not intend to force anyone to annex. 0:36:25 Mayors' Green Ribbon Task Force 0:36:25 Cr. Murdock Cr. Murdock spoke regarding the Mayors' Green Ribbon Task Force. Cr. Murdock is interested in serving as long as the name is changed. 0:37:37 Cr. Murdock Cr. Murdock stated that he has some ideas. 0:38:43 Fairgrounds 0:38:43 Cr. Krauss Cr. Krauss asked if the County could give an update on the Fairgrounds. 0:38:58 Cr. Skinner Cr. Skinner stated that leases are being renegotiated with Baha and Baseball. 0:39:25 Cr. Skinner Cr. Skinner stated that new bathrooms are being built with stimulus money. We are trying to compensate for the fair grounds to make it more sufficient. 0:41:09 Cr. Skinner Cr. Skinner stated that the Fair Board is building new locker rooms on to the pavilion. The new master plan is approved. 0:42:05 Cr. Murdock Cr. Murdock suggested that the City have the Fair Board come in and give a presentation. 0:43:32 Cr. Skinner Cr. Skinner stated that there is a plan to make the Fairgrounds more permanent. 4 Linked Minutes of the Joint City- County Meeting, September 25, 2009 0:45:09 Adjourn Mayor Jacobson adjourned the meeting at 7:53 a.m. lam'\ Kaaren Jacobson, Mayor 130 AT� J ap Stag 3ty'Clerk ✓;ti �.1). PREPARED BY: t Stacy ji n, CMC, City Clerk Approved on w`" 5