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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-06-14 ccm ~. -....-.----..-..-. , .- - - , , MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA June 14, 1993 ***************************** . The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room. Municipal Building, June 14, 1993, at 3:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Vincent, Commissioner Knapp, City Manager Wysocki, City Attorney Luwe and Clerk of the Commission Sullivan. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. None of the Commissioners requested that any of the Consent Items be removed for discussion. Minutes - June 7. 1993 It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Vincent, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 1993, be approved as amended. The motion carried by .he following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost, Commissioner .. Vincent, Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Swanson; those voting No, none. Presentation of Community Agency Network - Bozeman (nCAN-Bn) award to McDonald's Restaurants bv Jay Winchester and Roaer Manwiller Mr. Jay Winchester, employee of Reach, Inc., reviewed the purpose of the Community Agency Network - Bozeman ("CAN-B") program. He reminded the Commission that this is a volunteer group of individuals from various agencies, organized through the Job Service, who meet on a monthly basis to discuss ideas and problems surrounding the employment of people with barriers. He noted that these include persons with physical, emotional or mental handicaps, long- term unemployed individuals, and the older workers. . Mr. Roger Manwiller, employee of the Bozeman Public Schools, stated that at this time, CAN-B honors Jack Dredla, owner of the McDonald's Restaurants; Ted Hoff, Manager of the two McDonald's Restaurants; and Mike Kennedy, Manager of the West Main Street location. He stated that McDonald's has gained a reputation for hiring people with difficulties, including the mentally handicapped, those with physical handicaps, individuals with emotional difficulties; and the older 06-14-93 .___..__.". _n_ .-... -. . ___ ._n ____.__._ - 2 - workers. He stated that McDonald's has provided for a mini-McDonald's at the High School, which is operated by disabled students; and it has become a success for those students. He stated that, in addition to participating in these ways, McDonald's also participates in the Worthy Student scholarship program. . Mr. Manwiller noted that Mr. Dredla is unable to attend this meeting. He then presented the awards to Mr. Ted Hoff and Mr. Mike Kennedy, noting that they are the first recipients of the CAN-B award. Mayor Swanson thanked both Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Hoff for their employment efforts, and thanked Mr. Winchester and Mr. Manwiller for their presentation of the first CAN-B awards. He stated that the City is happy to be involved in this presentation, and looks forward to future awards. Each of the Commissioners and the City Manager Wysocki, in turn, recognized the efforts of McDonald's Restaurants and congratulated the three who have received the first CAN-B awards. Ordinance No. 1368 - amendina the zoning district desianation from an "R-S" (Residential-- Suburban) to a "B-2" (Communitv Business) on 14.2 acres located in the NE% of Section 1. T2S. W5E. M.P.M. (Wal-Mart) City Manager Wysocki presented Ordinance No. 1368, as approved by the City Attorney, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1368 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATION FROM "R-S" (RESIDENTIAL--SUBURBAN) TO "B-2" (COMMUNITY BUSINESS) ON 14.2 ACRES LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST % OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, MONTANA PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, GALLATIN COUNTY, MONTANA. The City Manager reminded the Commissioners that they had approved this zone map change following their public hearing on January 19. He recommended that they provisionally adopt the ordinance enacting the change, and that it be brought back in two weeks for final adoption. . It was moved by Commissioner Vincent, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, that the Commission provisionally adopt Ordinance No. 1368, amending the zoning district designation from an "R-S" (Residential--Suburban) to a "B-2" (Community Business) on 14.2 acres located at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of 1-90 and North 7th Avenue, as requested by Wal-Mart 06-14-93 - 3 - Stores, Inc., and that it be brought back in two weeks for final adoption. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vincent, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost and Mayor Swanson; those voting No, none. .DiSCUSSion - FYI Items City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following "For Your Information" items. (1 ) Note from Edna Berg, 1314 South Third Avenue, dated June 8, thanking the garbage crews for dumping her barrel of garden trash. (2) Letter from Code Compliance Officer Roy Beall, dated June 7, forwarding his activity report for the period January 1 througtl June 1, 1993. Mayor Swanson characterized this report as being extremely interesting. He noted that the Officer keeps referring to his experiences with enforcement of the sign code as being positive. (3) Copy of a memo from Engineering Aide Kerr to Director of Public Service Forbes, dated May 28, regarding the sidewalk program for the upcoming year. . The City Manager stated that a review of the minutes from Commission meetings held earlier this year seems to provide the answers to the questions raised in the memo. (4) "Proposal for a Community Park (Additional Playing Fields)", as prepared by the Parks Task Force. The City Manager reminded the Commissioners that in the past, he has cautioned that 0 they must consider this type of development as well as trail development. He further noted that it is not just the City that should be required to dedicate and develop this type of space and facility. Commissioner Frost stated that Terry Baldus, member of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, has asked for an opportunity to discuss this plan with the Commission at its June 28 meeting. (5) Copy of the notice to members of the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board that the .organizational meeting is to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, in the Conference Room at City Hall. (6) Minutes for the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board meeting held on May 18, 1993. 0 06-14-93 - - 4 - (7) Agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, at the Carnegie Building. (8) Agenda for the Design Review Board meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, at the Carnegie Building. . (9) Agenda for the County Commission meeting to be held at 1 :30 p.m. on Tuesday. ;June 15, at the Courthouse. (10) Letter from HRDC, dated June 10, asking the City for funding for the GalaVan for Fiscal Year 1993-1994. (11 ) The City Manager submitted his weekly report, as follows. (1) Asked the Commissioners to review the first few pages of his recommendations for the budget for the upcoming year, in preparation for the first work session. He noted that those pages provide a summary of what is contained in the entire book. (2) Stated that requests for vending carts and the attendant revocable permits are consuming a substantial amount of staff time, noting that some individuals do not wish to abide by the administrative rules that have been established. (3) Announced that a District 10 meeting for the League has been set for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June .24, in the Conference Room. (4) Noted that negotiations are continuing. (5) Announced that staff is preparing for a bond sale for SID No. 656, wti'ich will be the second one in a short period of time. He noted that the City now has $2 Y2 million in outstanding SID bonds, as opposed to the $9 million outstanding just a few years ago. (6) Announced that the Revenue Oversight Committee met today, as well as the interim sub-committee recently established to review the statutes surrounding SID's. He stated that staff provided information to the local committee members, in anticipation of those meetings. He estimated that, because of the Legislature's inaction during the recent session, property owners are now paying 3/4 to 1 percent higher interest rates than necessary, if the bonds are sold at all. (7) Stated that the household hazardous waste collection program was a success on Saturday. He noted that some individuals were turned away without dumping because the contents of their materials were not known. . v (12) The City Manager noted that at the Interagency Breakfast held on Wednesday, there was discussion on a suggestion that, on a quarterly basis, the meeting be expanded and more structured to include discussion of a specific topic, forwarded ahead of time by one of the agencies. 06-14-93 - 5 - Mayor Swanson stated support for the suggestion, noting that one of the best meetings he attended was when Assistant City Manager Brey gave a presentation on tax increment financing. Commissioner Vincent stated he feels it is a good idea. He noted the time constraints of .the meetings; however, he noted that if the meeting could be started at 7:00 a.m., with discussion continuing through breakfast, the discussion could be completed within the allotted time, or possibly continued to the next month. Executive Director Daria Joyner, Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce, stated they had originally tried a similar idea with a different group; and that did not prove successful. She suggested that to incorporate that format into the Interagency Breakfast meeting, which is an already established group, could prove much more successful and beneficial. She also noted that this format could lead to better attendance at those meetings. (13) Commissioner Knapp submifted a report on the latest Beautification Advisory Board meeting, addressing several issues raised. (1) One item forwarded for their consideration was taking over coordination of the Clean Up Bozeman activities; and the Board, after indicating .surprise, quickly reached consensus that it would be inappropriate to do so because it does not fit into their mission statement. (2) Determined that the models for the sculpture for the Sculpture Park will be on display in the kiosk at First Bank on August 23-30. She asked if the Commissioners wish to have those models presented to them before the display, or if it would be acceptable for them to view the models on display; the Commissioners concurred that it is acceptable to view them in the display setting at their leisure. (3) During fund raising efforts for the sculpture, sub- committee members have been asked if restroom facilities have been considered on the Sculpture .- Park site, since there is an apparent need. Daria Joyner, Chamber of Commerce, stated that the volunteers at the information center encounter the same problem, since there are no restroom facilities in the building. (4) Refurbishing of the mural on the Eagle's building was discussed, since an individual has volunteered to cover the costs. . (14) Commissioner Vincent stated he has more thoughts on the caterpillar infestation in the community. He suggested that during the budgetary process, careful consideration should be given to funding for this problem, particularly since many citizens are spending a substantial amount of money to spray trees, many of those being street trees. He suggested that an oil-based 06-14-93 _..__._.. ____... _...____...._.__ ....___________.. _n_ _...._._..___ - 6 - 0 winter spraying program should be actively pursued, to avoid spraying of toxins. He stated concern about the amount of toxic products being sprayed into the air at the present time, sometimes during windy periods, and often not to the tops of the trees. He observed that, while some commercial sprayers do their work early in the morning and late at night, but not during windy _eriods, other commercial sprayers are doing their work at all times. Commissioner Vincent noted that a Mountain Ash tree on his running route was stripped of every leaf within two days; and there was a mass of caterpillars on the vehicle below. He reminded the Commission that this type of tree is not top on the species list for caterpillars. Responding to Mayor Swanson, the City Manager indicated that tree maintenance district assessments are set in the late summer; and arthe present time, a 5-percent inflationary increase is the only increase being requested. ( 15) City Attorney Luwe stated he, Neighborhood Coordinator/Grantsperson Goehrung, and two representatives from HRDC met with representatives from the Department of Commerce in Helena today to finalize contract documents between the DOC and the City and between the City and HRDC for the $375,000 CDBG grant which was recently awarded to the City. He endicated that those two contract documents should be ready for Commission action at next week's meeting. (16) Clerk of the Commission Sullivan submitted the following. (1) Indicated that she spoke with Vivian Stiff earlier this afternoon; and provided a progress report on Commissioner Stiff. " She stated that his surgery included five by-passes; and his recovery from that surgery is progressing well. She indicated that he will be in the hospital and therapy for possibly two weeks. (2) Reviewed the rough agenda for next week's meeting, reminding the Commission that there will be only three Commissioners present. (17) Mayor Swanson stated that he attended a meeting with members of the Department of Transportation regarding enhancement monies. He stated that at that time, 22 .roposals had been received, with two of those proposals close to being approved. Consent Items City Manager Wysocki presented to tne Commission the following Consent Items. Proclamation - "Western Wear Week" - June 13-20. 1993 06-14-93 . --. .---.-. .. , . ~ - 7 - Proclamation - "Fraternal Week" - June 8-14. 1993: sDecial observance of Flag Day. June 14. 1993 Acknowledge receiDt of Citv Manager's Recommendations for the budaet for Fiscal Year 1993-1994 0 Modification to multiDle variances for eXDansion of shoD build in a and construction of new storaae building for Martel Construction. to allow . construction of a 3.480-sauare-foot storage building in lieu of the aDDroved 1.814-sauare-foot storaae building Dlus outside storage SDace ADD rove the listing of Driority goals for Fiscal Year 1993-1994. dated June 7. 1993 Authorize absence of Commissioner Frost from meeting of June 21. 1993. in comDliance with Section 7-3-4322(2), M.C.A. Authorize absence of Commissioner KnaDD from meeting of August 2. 1993. in comDliance with Section 7-3-4322(2), M.C.A. Authorize Mavor to sian - Findinas of Fact - West Babcock Subdivision (HRDC Affordable Housina Proiect) It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the 0 Commission approve the Consent Items as listed, and authorize and direct the appropriate persons to complete the necessary actions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Vincent and Mayor .wanson; those voting No, none. Adiournment - 4:14 D.m. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Vincent, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Vincent, Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Swanson; those voting No, none. WTTEST: rlJ:c;!~ RO IN L SULLlVAN- Clerk of the Commission 0 06-14-93