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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
September 28, 1992
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~ The Commission
of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room,
~ Municipal Building, September 28,
1992, at 3:30 p.m.
Present were Mayor Swanson,
Commissioner Frost,
Commissioner Stiff, 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 - SeDtember
21. 1992
It was moved by
Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the minutes
of the regular
meeting of September 21, 1992, be approved as amended. The motion carried by
A the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Stiff,
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Commissioner Vincent,
Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Swanson; those voting No, none.
AcknowledQe receiPt
of offer to purchase Lots 3A. 4A, 5A and GA. Block 1. Vallev Unit Subdivision
- PC Develocment
City Manager Wysocki
stated that Mr. Tom Clinton is present and has requested an
opportunity to
briefly address the Commission.
Mr. Tom Clinton,
partner in PC Development, a real estate development firm from
Jackson, Wyoming,
reminded the Commission that the firm is owner and developer of the Cascade
Subdivision, a
110-lot development located in the former Valley Unit Subdivision. He then
forwarded that
firm's offer to purchase Lots 3A, 4A, 5A, and BA, Block 1, Valley Unit Subdivision,
eat the fair market value of $919,987 for all four lots, as set forth at the June 9 auction sale,
including the assumption
of $259,697 in future SID assessments. He then handed the Agreement
of Sell and Purchase,
along with a check in the amount of $132,058 as down payment for said
lots, to the Mayor.
He also indicated the firm's desire to take advantage of the City's available
financing package
for lots sold at auction, for the remaining $528,232.
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Mr. Clinton stated
that he has worked closely with Administrative Services Director
Gamradt in preparing this offer to purchase. He further noted that he has been working with the
City-County Planning Department; and he intends to develop this property in accordance with the
existing zoning.
. Responding to City Attorney Luwe, Mr. Clinton stated this offer is valid until 5:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, October 6.
City Manager Wysocki
requested that staff be given an opportunity to review this offer
and meet with the sub-committee. He then suggested that it be placed on next week's agenda for
action.
The City Attorney
assured the Commission that a vote to acknowledge receipt of the offer
does not in any way commit the City to accept the offer.
It was moved by
Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Vincent, that the
Commission acknowledge receipt of the offer to purchase Lots 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A, Block 1, Valley
Unit Subdivision as submitted by PC Development, and that it be brought back next week for a
decision. The motion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
.commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Vincent, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost and Mayor
Swanson; those voting No, none.
Staff recart - annexation reauest submitted by PV Entercrises - 12.267-acre tract located at
northwest corner of intersection of West Main Street and West CoUeae Street
City Manager Wysocki
noted that, included in the Commissioners' packets, was
a copy of the staff report for this annexation request.
Associate Planner
Debbie Arkell presented the staff report. She noted that the subject
parcel lies west of the intersection of West Main Street and West College Street, and extends south
to an alignment with West Garfield Street extended. She stated that Director of Public Service
Forbes has recommended that the right-ot-way for that street extension be acquired as a part of
.the annexation process, for the possible future extension of that roadway to Fowler Road.
The Planner stated
that, in addition to the annexation request, the applicant is also
pursuing applications for an amendment to the land use designation under the master plan and an
amendment to the zoning for this parcel. She reminded the Commissioners that these are three
totally separate processes; and an affirmative action on one does not automatically mean
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affirmative action
on another. She noted that it is the applicant's intent to utilize this parcel for
commercial development,
with accesses to the site from West College Street and West Main
Street.
She then stated that the 1990 Bozeman Area Master Plan Update stresses that strip
commercial development
is not desirable along the City's entryways. She noted, however, that
~ any development adjacent to the West Main Street frontage will be subject to review under the
..., Design Objective Plans, to ensure its appropriateness in an entryway to the community.
Planner Arkell stated that staff reviewed this application in light of the Commission's
recent discussions
reflecting that all contiguous properties lying within the sewer service area
boundary be annexed
upon request. She stated that this subject parcel is contiguous to the city
limits and lies
entirely within the sewer service boundary; therefore, staff considered it in a
favorable light
when reviewing the eight goals and twelve policies set forth in the annexation policy
as adopted by Commission
Resolution No. 2716.
Associate Planner Arkell then highlighted staff's comments, as contained in the written
staff report.
She noted that this application generally complies with the goals, and does not
substantially conflict
with any goal; and it will generally comply with the policies after the
a annexation agreement has been executed.
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Responding to Commissioner Vincent, the Planner stated that at this point, the applicant
is contemplating
development of the subject parcel in compliance with the proposed B~2 zoning
district. She noted
that any changes in those plans will result in additional applications and review
processes.
Commissioner Stiff noted the importance of recognizing that this application for
annexation is totally
separate from any actions regarding zoning or future development of the
parcel.
Responding to Commissioner Frost, Planner Arkell stated the Master Plan indicates there
are 95 acres of
B-3 zoned property, comprising the downtown business district. She noted that
. the proposed development in this area is to include the 1 2 + acres in this annexation plus 17.5
acres immediately
to the east which are already annexed.
Responding to Mayor Swanson, Planner Arkell reviewed the differences between highway
commercial and
business park zones. She noted that 40 percent open space is required in a
business park,
while all portions of the lot except for the setback requirements can be covered by
impervious surfaces
in the highway commercial district; and there are no requirements for open
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space. She noted
that allowable uses in the business park district include offices, research
facilities, health and exercise establishments and retail uses.
City Manager Wysocki
stated that the Commission action at this time is whether or not
to direct staff to proceed with a resolution of intent to annex, which would then be followed by
ea public hearing. He then reiterated the fact that action on this annexation request does not in
any
way tie to Commission action on applications for master plan amendment or zone change.
Ms. Holly Brown,
attorney representing PV Enterprises, stated they recognize that the
annexation, zoning and master plan processes are three totally separate processes and will not
impact each other, even though they are being considered concurrently. Ms. Brown then reviewed
the existing uses immediately across West College Street and West Main Street from the subject
parcel, noting they are all commercial in nature. She then stated the applicant proposes to develop
the site in two phases, with any changes from the proposed retail development to be addressed
through subsequent applications.
Responding to Commissioner
Knapp, Ms. Brown stated it is anticipated that, since the
configuration of the 9 acres fronting on West College Street is narrow, small retail establishments
,.WOUld be developed along that frontage, while larger retail businesses could be constructed on the
20 acres fronting on West Main Street. She then stated that, since this project is just in the initial
planning stages, no site plans have yet been developed.
Commissioner Frost
stated that, in an effort to ensure that the applicant is aware that this
annexation application is totally separate from any land use decisions for the parcel, he will vote
against proceeding with the annexation.
Planner Arkell
stated that the Commission will conduct its public hearings on the master
plan amendment and the zone map change before the hearing on this annexation request.
It was moved by
Commissioner Vincent, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, that the
Commission authorize and direct staff to bring back a resolution of intent to annex the subject
e12.267-acre tract. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Vincent, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Stiff and Mayor Swanson; those
voting No being Commissioner Frost.
Discussion - Plannina Board recommendation for revision of fee schedule for zoning aDDlications
The City Manager
noted that, included in the packet, was a copy of a resolution passed
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by the City-County Planning Board at its regular meeting of September 15, recommending that
specified fees contained in the fee schedule for zoning applications be revised.
Planning Director Andy Epple stated this revised fee schedule is the result of eighteen
months of documentation on the average number of hours and the expenses involved in processing
. various types of zoning applications. He stated that, as a result of Commission input, the per-hour
figure for review has been calculated based on the number of work hours in a year, less holidays,
annual leave and sick leave, plus the operating budget expenses for those same hours; and the
result was $19 per hour. He noted that a copy of that support information has been attached to
the resolution.
The Planning Director stated that this fee schedule is based on a different concept than
past fee schedules have been. He noted that, in an effort to provide incentives for developers and
applicants to forward complete and comprehensive applications, the fees have been substantially
increased; and a minimum fee has been added to ensure that all fixed costs are covered, even if
only two or three hours of staff time are required. He stated that the fee for the particular type
of
application being submitted will be required with the application; however, if the time required for
. review is decreased because of the completeness of the application, the applicant will be entitled
to a refund. He noted
this would be accomplished by the applicant signing a claim form, which
would go through the standard City process, after the development is occupied; however, in no
event would the applicant pay less than the minimum fee set for that type of application.
Planning Director Epple stated that, after considering various options, staff felt that to set
higher fees, with the possibility of a refund, was the best approach.
He further noted it was
determined that billing for extra charges because an application resulted in a more extensive review
was determined not feasible.
The Planning Director stated that last year, the City of Billings conducted a very extensive
survey of fees charged for the various reviews, with results from several different communities in
. Montana and the Northwest being accumulated. He stated that, while the fees in this proposed
fee schedule are among the highest in the region, it is the only program which offers incentives and
an opportunity for refund built into it.
He noted that, typically, other communities in the region
subsidize development because the fees do not cover the expenses incurred.
Responding to Commissioner Knapp, the Director stated that the fee for Certificates of
Appropriateness has been lowered for those applications not made in conjunction with another
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action. He noted these would include items such as a low patios.
Responding to City
Manager Wysocki, the Director stated that temporary signs include the
oversized real estate signs which are sometimes located on parcels for sale. He noted that the $25
fee seems excessive for the work that Planning staff does; and suggested that the $10 fee will
.cover costs while hopefully encouraging a greater level of compliance. He stated that this fee does
not apply to the small political signs which are posted for a period of time before an election.
Commissioner Stiff
noted that some of the fee increases seem to be quite high; however,
he noted they are based on actual data and a conservative hourly rate. He also noted the schedule
seems to be more equitable overall.
The City Manager
reminded the Commission that any costs not covered by fees are
covered by the General Fund, which receives much of its funding through the mill levy and motor
vehicle fees.
It was moved by
Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the
Commission accept the fee schedule as proposed, and authorize and direct staff to prepare a
Resolution for action at next week's meeting.
The motion carried by the following Aye and No
.vote: those voting
Aye being Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Stiff,
Commissioner Vincent and Mayor Swanson; those voting No, none.
Discussion - a) Recreation and Parks Advisory Board recommendation that UD to $10.000 of
Parkland Trust Fund monies be released for landscaDing and irriaation imDrovements Der reauest
from Gallatin Valley Softball Association: and b) reauest from Gallatin Valley Softball Association
for authorization to sDend their money to install liahts for Field 4 - Recreation Comelex
City Manager Wysocki
noted that, included in the Commissioners' packets, were copies
of a memo from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, dated September 17, and two letters
forwarding the separate requests from Terry Baldus, Improvements Committee Chairperson for the
Gallatin Valley Softball Association.
Ms. Terry Baldus
stated she has been involved in the project for making improvements to
.the Recreation Complex for the past year, and is pleased with her negotiations with the City during
that time.
She noted that the improvements to the parking lot were never completed under the
former committee; and she is now taking the necessary steps to complete that action. She stated
that, through negotiations with the Planning office, the landscape plan for the parking lot has been
revised; and she then distributed a copy of the letter from Senior Planner Skelton, dated September
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28, reflecting that approval. She then requested that $10,000 in Parkland Trust Fund monies now
be released for the installation of those landscape and irrigation system improvements.
Ms. Baldus then forwarded their second request, which is for authorization to spend
approximately $20,000 of the Association's money for installation of lighting in the parking lot and
eon Field 4. She stated that the league is growing; and they needs lights for Field 4 to
accommodate additional teams and playing times. She then noted that if the lights are installed
now, it will result in a savings of $7,000 to $10,000 for the Association.
Responding to Mayor Swanson, Ms. Baldus stated the $20,000 has been acquired through
fees charged to players and sponsors. She then stated that a $5 assessment for the lighting will
be assessed all players. She noted that the Association obtained an $80,000 loan for the building
of Field 4, which they are presently repaying.
Further responding to the Mayor, Ms. Baldus stated that she talked to landscapers and
toured various new developments in the community in an effort to obtain ideas and suggestions
on landscaping prior to submitting the revised plan.
She stated that she has obtained costs for
installation of a drip irrigation system for the landscaping as well as estimated costs for the
~proposed landscaping. She then stated that, after receiving approval from the Recreation Complex
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Board, she forwarded her request for funding for the landscaping and irrigation system to the
Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and received their recommendation for approval. She stated
that, subsequently, she met with Park Superintendent McNeil and Director of Public Service Phill
Forbes regarding the types of shrubs and trees to be planted, and received their approval as well.
She noted that the proposed drip irrigation system will provide for the most efficient usage of
water, while ensuring that the vegetation is adequately watered.
City Manager Wysocki stated that this project was originally proposed in two phases, with
the Parkland Trust Fund monies set aside for this project to be held back to ensure that the
landscaping was completed.
He noted that the project is now at the point where those monies
. could be appropriately released,
Responding to questions from the City Manager, Ms. Baldus stated that they are presently
working with Montana Power Company to run lines and install a transformer for lights in the
parking lot. She stated that the lights for the parking lot may not actually be installed until spring;
however, she noted that the preparatory work should be completed in the near future, to ensure
that installation of the lights does not harm the new landscaping.
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Commissioner Knapp
noted that at one time, there was a problem with lights from the ball
fields reflecting onto the freeway. She then asked if this issue has been addressed.
Ms. Baldus acknowledged
the problem with the type of lights currently used at the
Complex. She then stated that the long range plan is to change all of the lights out to a new type
. of shielded light that reduces the amount of light pollution. She noted this is an expensive item;
and the Association hopes to change out one field a year, if possible, at an estimated cost of
$4,000 to $5,000 per field.
She then stated that they plan to install the new type of lights on
Field 4, at an estimated cost of $17,000. She stated it is the Association's intent to upgrade and
modernize the facility as much as possible, and attract more tournaments to the community.
Commissioner Knapp
asked if the City will retain oversight on how the $10,000 in
Parkland Trust monies are spent, if they are released as requested; the City Manager responded in
the affirmative.
It was moved by
Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the
Commission approve the request forwarded by the Gallatin Valley Softball Association for release
of $10,000 in Parkland Trust Fund monies for the purposes of installing landscaping and irrigation
.system improvements at the Recreation Complex. The motion carried by the following Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Vincent,
Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Swanson; those voting No, none.
It was moved by
Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Vincent, that the
Commission approve the request forwarded by the Gallatin Valley Softball Association for
authorization to expend their monies to install lights for Field 4.
The motion carried by the
following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Vincent,
Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost and Mayor Swanson; those voting No, none.
ADDointment to Bozeman Area Bicycle Adyisory Board (BABAB)
City Manager Wysocki
submitted to the Commission a memo from Clerk of the
.commission Sullivan, dated September 24, forwarding the names of the applicants for this
vacancy.
At Commissioner
Knapp's request, Commissioner Vincent reviewed his proposed method
for appointments to boards and commissions, which involves voting on one of several nominations
on the floor simultaneously.
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It was moved by
Commissioner Vincent that the Commission nominate Geoff Proctor to
replace Ray Rasker on the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board, with a term to expire on
December 31, 1993. T
he nomination carried by the following vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Vincent, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Stiff and Mayor Swanson.
. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp that the Commission nominate Linda DuPriest to
replace Ray Rasker on the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board, with a term to expire on
December 31, 1993. T
he nomination failed by the following vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Knapp.
Selection of delegate to attend NLC Congress of Cities - November 28 thru December 2. 1992. -
New Orleans. Louisiana
City Manager Wysocki
reminded the Commissioners that, typically, they appoint one
member to attend the National League of Cities Congress of Cities.
He noted that this year, the
meeting is to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 28 through December 2.
Mayor Swanson asked
if any Commissioner is interested in attending this year's
conference.
. Commissioner Knapp stated she feels these conferences are important, noting she
attended last year's NLC Conference.
She then indicated a willingness to represent the
Commission if no one else wishes to go.
Commissioner Vincent
and Mayor Swanson indicated they would be unable to attend.
Commissioner Stiff
noted he has attended an NLC conference, and will defer to someone
else.
Commissioner Frost
indicated he might possibly be able to attend, if he feels the agenda
warrants.
Mayor Swanson requested
that this item be placed on next week's agenda for a decision.
.DiScussion - FYI Items
City Manager Wysocki
presented to the Commission the following "For Your Information"
items.
(1 )
Memo from Planning Director Epple, dated September 23, forwarding the
schedule for review and adoption of the Transportation Plan Update. The City Manager noted that
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the public hearing
before the City-County Planning Board is scheduled for October 13, and the
public hearing
before the City Commission is scheduled for November 2.
(2)
Reminder that the Visitors' Center workshop is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
The City Manager
indicated that Commissioner Frost will be attending as a Commission
~ representative.
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Copy of the legislative survey summary, as prepared by the Bozeman Area
Chamber of Commerce.
(4)
Copy of the certificate which Mark Kottwitz received for placing second in the
front end loader
competition at the Rocky Mountain Chapter APW A snow rodeo, held on
September 9 in
Great Falls.
(5 )
Final report on the compost collection total of 332.1 tons for 1992, as compared
to 250 tons for
1991. The City Manager noted that the moisture received in the early summer
probably contributed
to the additional amount of compost collected.
(6)
Agenda for the County Commission meeting scheduled for September 29, along
with daily minutes
for the week of September 14.
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Agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting to be held at 10:00
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a.m. on Tuesday,
September 22.
(8)
Agenda for the Design Review Board meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, September
22.
(9)
The City Manager submitted his weekly report, as follows. (1) Noted that work
on street projects
is continuing. (2) Noted the auditors are doing their fieldwork, with that work
scheduled for completion
on October 7. (3) Announced that recent review of the outstanding SID
bonds revealed
that $450,000 worth of bonds can be refinanced, at a total estimated savings of
$56,000 to those
within the districts. (4) Announced that roughly 60 applications were received
for the position
of Personnel Director. (5) Noted the Hyalite Dam dedication is scheduled for 2:00
p.m. on October
9. He stated that two of the City's staff members will be in attendance, since
.that occurs during the League convention. (6) Stated that staff has received a draft of the traffic
safety study completed
by Marvin and Associates for specified off-system intersections.
(10)
The City Manager distributed copies of what is entitled the "second edited final,
final draft" of
the Memorandum of Understanding with Gallatin County regarding the Law and
Justice Center.
He noted this will be placed on next week's agenda for discussion and action,
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noting that if the City accepts it at that time, bids will be opened on November 5.
(11 ) Commissioner
Knapp noted the letter which the Commissioners received from
MSU President Malone, inviting them to attend a meeting with the Commissioner of Higher
Education from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13. She then expressed an interest in
. attending and her concern that the Commission meeting schedule for that day will be long because
of the scheduled discussion on annexation policy.
All Commissioners, except Commissioner Stiff, plus the City Manager stated their intent
to attend that meeting. As
a result, the Commission decided to delay their discussion on the
annexation policy, with that discussion to be conducted after the public hearings on October 19,
if possible.
(12) Commissioner Knapp
submitted the following. (1) Attended the TCC meeting
on Wednesday, at which time the committee accepted the draft of the transportation plan with
some minor changes. (2) Attended the Beautification Committee meeting on Tuesday. She noted
they are proceeding quite well in developing plans for acquiring a loaner piece of sculpture for the
Sculpture Park until a piece can be acquired on a permanent basis.
(3) Noted an article in the
.saturday edition of the Great Falls Tribune, which is a repeat of an article which recently appeared
in USA Today about Bozeman.
(13) Commissioner Frost
submitted the following. (1) Attended the Parking
Commission meeting, at which meeting the parking study for downtown was reviewed. He noted
the area has a potential of losing 90 parking spaces due to safety concerns resulting from the
transportation plan; however, Mr. Widmayer also noted that the three parking lots along West
Mendenhall Street have only a 30-percent usage rate. He noted the study suggests that the time
limit should be removed, or extended to half-day or full-day time limits, at no cost, which would
encouraged business owners and employees to park there rather than on the street. He also noted
that the Parking Commission is considering the installation of logo signs on Main Street to notify
.shoppers that off-street parking is available only half a block away. (2) Attended the second
session of leadership Bozeman on Thursday, which centered on the history of Bozeman.
(14) City Attorney luwe
submitted the following. (1) Stated that within the past
week, several motions have been filed on cases pending, including a counter-claim in the Bozeman
Solvent Site issue, a motion to move the John Alston case from District Court to Federal Court,
and a motion of opposition to the motion from the Bozeman Dally Chronicle, seeking attorneys'
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fees. (2) Noted that this past week, an attorney reviewed a video tape for his client's OUt case,
after which the client pled guilty.
(3) Noted that he also attended Leadership Bozeman on
Thursday.
( 15)
Clerk of the Commission Sullivan distributed a listing of the revised reservations
.for the league convention in lewistown, and asked for any last minute changes to be forwarded
immediately. She also noted some interest has been expressed in car pooling for the convention.
(16)
Mayor Swanson noted he has tried four new projects this past week:
West
College Street from West Main Street to South 19th Avenue, the new water slide at the Swim
Center, the new caution lights on West Main Street at the High School, and the new trail which
the Rotary Club is constructing through Langohr Park.
The Mayor then
noted concern about the lack of visibility of pedestrians who are trying
to cross West Main Street at the High School from the south side of the street to the north side,
because of all the vehicles parking along that side of the street. He noted that it is difficult to
get
vehicles to stop until the pedestrian is in the lane of traffic, suggesting some remedial action should
possibly be considered.
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Mayor Swanson reviewed, at length, the various resolutions which the Legislative
Committee for the Montana League of Cities and Towns considered at their September 11 meeting,
since these resolutions will be subject to discussion and action at the League convention the week
of October 5.
Those resolutions address, in part, the following issues: statewide sales tax,
infrastructure financing, local option tax authority, accommodations tax, workers' compensation
surcharges, workers' compensation indemnity payments for police officers, state administrative
assessments, personal property tax reimbursements, video gambling taxes and license fees,
legalization of black jack, annexation of wholly surrounded properties, discrimination in the
provision of employee benefits, increased pension benefits for police chiefs, extension of local
option motor vehicle tax, extension of tort claims limits, relief from Initiative 105, and amendments
to the Montana Subdivision Law.
. During this discussion, the Mayor reviewed the differences in the finance packages being
proposed by the two gubernatorial candidates, particularly in the area of sales tax and assistance
to local government. He also reviewed the infrastructure financing compromise proposal, which
is a combination of the Big Sky Dividend and the Treasure State Endowment programs.
The Mayor noted
that if a block grant for local governments is created, the League
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proposes seeking
10 percent of the monies, rather than the 6.5 percent proposed in the Bradley
plan.
He noted the preferred distribution of those monies would involve a combination of
population and
point of origin, thus assuring the smaller communities that they will benefit from
the program. He
then noted that under the Racicot plan, no block grant program would be provided
efor local governments as a result of a sales tax. He further stated that the Legislative Committee
has indicated its
opposition to a one percent local option sales tax, as proposed in the Racicot plan,
because of the
confusion it could create for the general public.
The Mayor noted that under the infrastructure financing package, a combination of grants
and long-term financing
is proposed. He highlighted the program, noting that it would result in a
total of $103.27
million in monies available to local governments for infrastructure needs, which
does not include
streets.
Commissioner Knapp asked if the proposed infrastructure financing package will have any
impact on the %
of 1 percent of coal severance tax monies now going to fund public libraries.
Commissioner Vincent cautioned that, after his twenty years in the Legislature, he would
suggest that everyone
take the stance that nothing is sacred; and any funding is subject to change
.as a result of legislative action, generally in response to a request.
The Mayor then characterized the local option tax authority as a "back-up" position if the
sales tax isn't
approved. He further noted that the League proposed to pursue legislation which
would expand opportunities
for implementation of a resort tax to all communities in Montana.
Commissioner Knapp suggested that the concept to require cities and towns to derive 50
percent of commercial
activities from travel-related businesses is a good one, but the percentage
is too high and
should be substantially reduced.
Commissioner Knapp then suggested that legislation for extension of the local option
motor vehicle tax
should contain the provision that those monies be used only for special projects
or capital items,
not for operations.
e Mayor Swanson noted that the Legislative Committee also reviewed some of the
legislation which
individual communities plan to pursue. He noted that they indicated their intent
to support the
City of Bozeman in its attempts to change legislation pertaining to review of
subdivisions outside
the city limits but in the planning jurisdiction.
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Consent Items
City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following Consent Items.
Defer enforcement of zone code Drovision re ~ign amortization
Commission Resolution No, 2880 - temcorarv closing of North 20th Avenue at
mid-coint between West Beall Street and Durston Road
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2880
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, TEMPORARILY CLOSING NORTH 20TH AVENUE AT MID-POINT
BETWEEN WEST
BEALL STREET
AND DURSTON ROAD
THROUGH
INSTALLATION OF A LOCKABLE GATE,
Authorize City Manaaer to sign - Sanitary Sewer Piceline Easements and
Aareements - 1) Beatrice R. & Susan R. Tavlor (2 parcels): 2) Estate of
Eugene Graf. Jr.. & Genevieve S, Graf: 3) CaDe-France Entercrises: and
Agreement and Grant of Possession - Donald D, & Cecilia R, Vaniman
(for North 19th 1-90 interchange sewer relocation croiect)
Authorize absence of Commissioner Stiff from regular meetings of October 13.
October 19 and October 26. 1992. in comcliance with Section 7-3-
4322(2)' MCA
Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the
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
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.,., voting Aye being Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner
Vincent and Mayor
Swanson; those voting No, none.
Adiournment - 5:
15 c.m.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved
by Commissioner
Frost, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion carried
by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost,
Commissioner Stiff,
Commissioner Vincent, Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Swanson; those
voting No, none.
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ATTEST:
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ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
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09-28-92