HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-29-10 Minutes, City CommissionLINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
March 29, 2010
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North
Rouse on Monday, March 29, 2010. Present were Mayor Jeff Krauss, Commissioner Cyndy
Andrus, Commissioner Sean Becker, Commissioner Chris Mehl, Commissioner Carson Taylor,
City Manager Chris Kukulski, City Attorney Greg Sullivan and Deputy City Clerk Aimee Kissel.
Please refer to the audio recording of this meeting for additional detail.
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0 :00:13 A. Call to Order 6 p.m. Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Krauss called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
0:00:20 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:01:14 C. Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Krauss asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda.
0:01 :17 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski explained that item G. 1 Police Swearing In Ceremony, actually took place at 5
p.m. today; however the new officers will be introduced during item G. 1.
0:01:39 D. Minutes February 16, 2010
0:01:45 Motion and Vote to approve the minutes of February 16, 2010.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Andrus to approve the minutes of February
16, 2010.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Andrus, Becker, Mehl and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
0:02:07 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment for consent items E. 1 -5.
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No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment on consent items E. 1-5.
0:02:20 Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items E. 1-5.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Consent Items E. 1-5.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Becker, Mehl, Taylor and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
0:02:31 F. Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened general public comment.
0:03:19 Brian Leland, Public Comment
Mr. Leland of 528 North Bozeman said the intent of the appeal by the Green Coalition of Gay
Loggers for Jesus for a street closure denial was to divine what the City considers a reasonable
length of time before a substantial interruption of traffic occurs. Mr. Leland read a statement
from the Coalition about their views on this appeal and street closures in general and informed
the Commission regarding several more closure requests that have been submitted.
0:05:58 Paul Gross, Public Comment
Mr. Gross of 2003 South Rouse, owner of Louie's Down Under spoke regarding the need for
advocates of downtown and spoke in favor of the Fourth of July street closure and outdoor
seating proposed by Delaney and company.
0:08:26 Public Comment Closed
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
0:08:31 G. Special Presentation
0:08:34 1. Police Swearing In Ceremony (Mayor Krauss)
0:08:41 Marty Kent, Acting Police Chief
Mr. Kent proudly announced the addition of five new Bozeman Police Officers who were hired
and sworn in today and asked them to introduce themselves.
0:09:23 John Ojiden, from Illinois
0:09:31 Paul St. Aubyn, North Dakota
0:09:38 Chris Sunless, Helena
0:09:46 Mark Van Slike, Fort Benton, Montana
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0:09:54 Roland Moore, Bozeman
0:10:53 2. Update regarding an Off -site Indoor Air and Sub -slab Vapor Investigation
(Arkell/Cooper/Jenifer S. Reece, Moore, O'Connell Refling, P.C. and Mike Ellerd, ATC)
0:11:06 Tim Cooper, Staff Attorney
Mr. Cooper introduced Jenifer Reece from Moore, O'Connell Refling, P.C.
0:12:40 Jenifer Reece, Moore, O'Connell Refling, P.C.
Ms. Reece began the presentation on this item and introduced Mike Ellerd of ATC
0:13:51 Mike Ellerd, ATC Associates
Mr. Ellerd, principal scientist of ATC Associates provided the background information on this
item and gave an update regarding an off -site indoor air and sub -slab vapor investigation of
PCE's on the CVS Solvent Site for CVS and the City of Bozeman.
0:51 :18 Cr. Mehl
Cr. Mehl began questions for Mr. Ellerd.
1 :00:02 H. Action Items
1:00 :04 1. Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing Request (Rosenberry)
1 :00:08 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry provided the staff presentation on this item.
1:05:16 David Magistrelli, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity, Gallatin Valley
Mr. Magistrelli spoke regarding past successes of Habitat for Humanity with the City's support.
1:06 :28Mr. Magistrelli
Mr. Magistrelli responding to a question from Cr. Becker explained his proposal in further detail.
1:07:03 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker continued questions for the applicant.
1 :09:38 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment on this item
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment on this item.
1:09:45 Motion, Discussion and Vote
Mayor Krauss opened motion, discussion and vote.
1:09:52 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked questions regarding the Community Housing Fund.
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1:11:14 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked the Commission for their preferences on the funding source for this item.
1:11:18 Cr. Andrus
Cr. Andrus began questions regarding other requests for these funds.
1:11:47 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss spoke regarding the history of these funds and the options available for use of
these funds. Mayor Krauss said he would prefer to have the money come from the Big Box
Fund (Development Impacts Fund) so the Community Housing Fund could be saved over time
for a large project.
1:14:22 Motion and Vote to approve funding of the Habitat for Humanity Affordable
Housing request from the Development Impacts Fund.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Mehl to approve funding of the Habitat for
Humanity Affordable Housing request from the Development Impacts Fund.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Mehl, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
1:15:28 2. Caldwell Demolition and New Construction at 601 South Black Avenue,
Sketch Plan Certificate of Appropriateness No. Z-10021 (Kramer)
1:15:42 Courtney Kramer, Historic Preservation Planner
Ms. Kramer gave the staff presentation on this item.
1:27:21 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker began questions for staff asking about the Historic Preservation Boards role in these
types of requests.
1:29:12 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked questions regarding conditions of approval for phase 1 of this project.
1:30:07 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked if there are ways to ensure that a project is completed from beginning to end.
1:31: :23 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked questions regarding the recommendations made by the Design Review Board.
1:32:35 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor asked questions regarding how to determine when a structure has no viable or useful
life remaining.
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1:38 :53 Cr. Mehl
Cr. Mehl began questions regarding why the Design Review Board was involved in this phase
and not in the first phase.
1:39:13 Cr. Mehl
Cr. Mehl asked questions regarding the fiscal affects of this project.
1:40:20 Cr. Mehl
Cr. Mehl asked whether applications can be sent to advisory boards at this stage in the process.
1:42:54 Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan spoke regarding how the Commission is to determine if there is no viable life
remaining in a structure.
1:44 :45 Cr. Andrus
Cr. Andrus asked staff to detail their conditions of approval.
1:44:57 Ms. Kramer
Ms. Kramer went over the staff conditions of approval.
1:47:04 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor asked questions regarding staffs views on the proposed windows.
1 :47:24 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor asked questions regarding the Design Review Board's views on the windows and
proposed materials.
1:48:14 Brian Caldwell, Applicant
Mr. Caldwell of 601 South Black gave the presentation on this application as he and his wife
Brita are the applicants on this project. Mr. Caldwell provided .information regarding the lack of
economic viability of the structure and infoimation supporting statements that the historic
structure is unsound. He would request that this proposal be conditionally approved and would
respectfully ask the Commission to remove staff condition six.
2:01:26 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment on this item.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment on this item.
2:01:54 Cr. Andrus
Cr. Andrus began questions for the applicant asking him if he knew the conditions of the home
when he purchased it.
2:04:50 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor asked about reports regarding the viable life of the structure.
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2:09:19 Cr. Mehl
Cr. Mehl asked questions about staff condition number six.
2:10:27 Ms. Kramer
Ms. Kramer provided the planning staffs views on the proposed materials.
2:11:27 Mr. Caldwell
Mr. Caldwell provided information regarding the proposed materials.
2:15:52 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss asked questions regarding referring demolitions to the Historic Preservation
Board.
2:17:05 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss verified with the applicant that the value of the existing structure is much lower
than the cost to re-construct.
2:17:39 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss verified with the applicant that there have been three fires in the attic of the
existing structure and that the walls are unstable.
2:18:14 Public hearing closed, open motion, discussion and vote.
Seeing no further questions for the applicant or staff, Mayor Krauss closed the public hearing
and opened motion, discussion and vote.
2:18:27 Motion that the City Commission makes the findings required of Bozeman
Municipal Code 18.28.0780 to conditionally approve the Caldwell Demolition and New
Construction at 601 South Black Avenue, Sketch Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness
Application No. Z-10021, as modified by changing condition no. six to remove two words
revised and more. (The condition to read,) the building permit application shall include a
materials palette that incorporates traditional materials suitable for the South Tracy,
South Black historic district.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor that the City Commission makes the
findings required of Bozeman Municipal Code 18.28.0780 to conditionally approve the
Caldwell Demolition and New Construction at 601 South Black Avenue, Sketch Plan and
Certificate of Appropriateness Application No. Z-10021, as modified by changing condition
no. six to remove two words revised and more. (The condition to read,) the building
permit application shall include a materials palette that incorporates traditional materials
suitable for the South Tracy, South Black historic district.
2:19:16 .Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss provided information regarding how the conditions have been met pointing out
that the applicant gave testimony that there had been fires in the attic, that the cost of re-
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constructing the structure far exceeds the value. Findings A and B have been met, the structure
is unsound. Mayor Krauss continued discussion regarding the innovative historical nature of this
proposal and why he would support the motion.
2 :23:43 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor continued discussion saying he feels the process for review needs work. He would
however support the motion and explained his rationale for that decision.
2:28:45 Vote on the motion that the City Commission make the findings required of
Bozeman Municipal Code 18.28.0780 to conditionally approve the Caldwell Demolition and
New Construction at 601 South Black Avenue, Sketch Plan and Certificate of
Appropriateness Application No. Z- 10021, as modified by changing condition no. six to
remove two words revised and more. (The condition to read,) the building permit
application shall include a materials palette that incorporates traditional materials suitable
for the South Tracy, South Black historic district.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Andrus, Becker and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
2 :28:56 Break
Mayor Krauss called for a break.
2 :43:38 Meeting called back to order.
Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order.
2:43:45 3. Ordinance No. 1785, Revisions to Chapter 12.22 of the Bozeman Municipal
Code, Downtown Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Program, to allow for Nonsubstantial,
Substantial, and Exclusive Uses in Public Right -of -Way of the Downtown Business District
(Bristor /Heaston)
2:44:04 Allyson Bristor, Associate Planner, Department of Planning
Ms. Bristor began the staff presentation on this item after introducing Brian Heaston, Project
Engineer.
2:57:43 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss began questions of staff regarding the costs proposed in the Ordinance.
2:58:31 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss asked questions regarding the reasoning behind encroachments along the entire
length of the property.
2:59:33 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss asked whether the Montana Department of Transportation lane standards should
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be included in the reference referring to them. He also asked about whether staff expects more
uses in addition to sidewalk cafes in the definition under 1222.080 A.
3:01:24 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked questions regarding how this Ordinance would affect present use.
3:02:34 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked questions regarding the affec
right of way.
o existing restaurants and businesses using the
3:05:54 Ms. Bristor
Ms. Bristor provided information regarding State rules in outdoor seating areas.
3:07:06 Ms. Arkell
Ms. Arkell spoke regarding how the original code says tables and chairs should not encroach
more than five feet into the right of way. Chairs and tables placed on the curb have not been in
compliance.
3:08 :38 Ms. Arkell
Ms. Arkell explained that the Montana Department of Transportation does not like tables and
chairs at the curb because wait staff interrupt the flow of pedestrians and people parking have a
hard time opening their car doors.
3:09:08 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked for a definition of clear aisle and then continued with related questions.
3:10 :16 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked whether staff had an opportunity to speak with the business owners that would
be affected by this Ordinance.
3:11:23 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker began questions regarding the proposed fee structure.
3:14:04 Tim Cooper, Staff Attorney
Mr. Cooper spoke regarding the language from the most recent Supreme Court case allowing
exclusive use of public right of way. The Supreme Court found that the law is not developed
regarding compensation for use of the right of way and that the public should be compensated in
a fair manner for giving up right of way.
3:15:41 Cr. Mehl
Cr. Mehl began questions regarding the significance of permanent within this Ordinance.
3:17:08 Cr. Mehl
Cr. Mehl asked questions regarding newspaper stands.
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3:19:39 Cr. Andrus
Cr. Andrus asked questions regarding whether a design standard exists for newspaper stands.
3:20:23 Cr. Andrus
Cr. Andrus spoke regarding the fee schedule and how it relates to the number of months to be
used.
3:21:17 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor began questions regarding substantial encroachment.
3:23 :27 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor began questions regarding the footage available on the sidewalk.
3:24:16 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor asked questions regarding enforcement measures within the Ordinance.
3:24:57 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor asked questions regarding the hypothetical cost projection.
3:27:1 '1 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment on this item.
3:27:25 Tony Renslo, Public Comment
Mr. Renslo of 111 East Main Street, representing Delaney and Company would like the
Commission to consider removing the annual fee. If they do not, the application previously
submitted will be withdrawn.
3:28:36 Chris Neumann, Public Comment
Mr. Neumann, Executive Director of the Downtown Bozeman Partnership, spoke regarding
section definitions item F.; for exclusive use. He feels the intent to define an exclusive use was
to address direct exclusion. The word implied allows too much room for interpretation. He feels
implied should be stricken so as to ensure that existing uses are not caught in the cross -fire of
trying to better define encroachments and address substantial encroachments. Mr. Neumann also
said maintaining a six foot aisle on side streets may not be possible, for example on Willson Ave.
The Downtown Partnership has also raised concerns about the proliferation of newspaper stands,
in particular the publication racks.
3 :31:56 Public comment closed.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Krauss closed public comment on this item.
3:32:05 Cr. Mehl
Cr. Mehl asked about the average rental rate per square f oot on a rental downtown.
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3:32:24 Mr. Renslo
Mr. Renslo responded to Cr. Mehl's question saying the majority rent for roughly $16. or $17.
anually, triple net, a square foot with many existing ground level vacancies.
3:33:00 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker continued questions regarding pricing.
3:33:47 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss asked questions regarding the definition of exclusive use and the intent of the
word implied within the definition.
3 :35:19 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss feels direct or implied could be removed from the exclusive use definition. Mayor
Krauss also asked how sandwich boards are affected by this Ordinance.
3:36:35 Ms. Bristor
Ms. Bristor explained that sandwich boards fall within the category non- substantia
encroachment.
3 :36:44 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked questions regarding the ability to make restaurants on Main Street non-
exclusive.
3:38:43 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked about requirements for insurance coverage for exclusive use.
3:38:30 Ms. Bristor
Ms. Bristor confii Hied that when alcohol is involved the State requires a four foot high fence for
that serving area.
3:39 :06 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker asked questions regarding the difference between 5 feet and 6 feet clearance in the
sidewalk aisle.
3 :40:31 Cr. Andrus
Cr. Andrus thanked staff for the information provided on removable sidewalks.
3:41:11 Public hearing closed; open motion, discussion and vote.
Mayor Krauss closed the public hearing and opened motion, discussion and vote.
3:41:35 Motion that we approve (provisionally adopt) ordinance No. 1785.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Andrus to approve (provisionally adopt)
ordinance No. 1785.
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3:42:18 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor began discussion saying he feels the Commission should drop the words direct or
implied or just implied. He would like to see the six foot clear aisle to be narrowed for the side
streets. He would also like to know the number of encroachments that are big enough to need a
new sidewalk. He also asked what would be the charge for just table and chairs.
3:44:02 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor continued discussion regarding the fees to be assessed.
3 :44:42 Cr. Andrus
Cr. Andrus began discussion regarding the non- perinanent nature of encroachments.
3:46:12 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss continued discussion regarding substantial encroachment. He also spoke in favor
of a six foot clear sidewalk lane everywhere. He feels this proposed Ordinance is a good
document. He would like to strike the phrase direct or implied from the definition discussed
previously. He would like additional discussion on the charges involved. He also asked that the
Montana Department of Transportation lane width definition be included in the Ordinance.
3:51:49 Mayor Krauss suspended the rules for thirty minutes to allow the meeting to extend
past 10 p.m.
3:52:15 Cr. Mehl
Cr. Mehl agreed with the Mayor regarding the width of the right of way and the importance of
public safety. Cr. Mehl would like further discussion on the compensation to the public for the
loss of right of way.
3:53:12 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker said that while he feels the proposed Ordinance a good document he cannot support it
as written because of unintended consequences to the businesses downtown. He would like
exclusive use to be redefined to allow chairs and tables to be placed and removed.
3:55 :27 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker feels the cleared right of way could be five feet on side streets except for substantial
encroachments. He began discussion regarding the definitions in the proposed Ordinance.
3 :57 :44 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the intended tone of downtown. He also began discussion regarding
the flat fee and wanting it to be reflective of the base interior rental rate of downtown space. He
would also like this Ordinance vetted through the downtown businesses.
4 :01:18 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor continued discussion regarding parking and present value. He also spoke regarding
the amount to charge for exclusive use.
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4:04:36 Motion and Vote to table the motion.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Andrus to table the motion.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Andrus, Becker, Mehl and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
4:05:09 4. Public Hearing Adoption of Parts of the Capital Improvements Program
(CIP) for Fiscal Years 2011 -2015 (Rosenberry)
4:06:41 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry provided the staff presentation on this item clarifying that the Capital
Improvements Program is a five year planning document, not an authorization of budgeting
authority.
4:07:31 Building Inspections Fund
Ms. Rosenberry provided information on the building inspections fund which starts on page 180
of the CIP book.
4:I 0:44 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment on the Building Inspection Fund within the Capital
Improvements Program. No person commented. Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
4 :10:54 Motion and Vote to approve the Building Inspection Fund within the Capital
Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2011 -2015.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve the Building Inspection
Fund within the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2011 -2015.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Becker, Mehl, Taylor and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
4 :11:13 Fire Equipment and Capital Replacement
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the fire equipment and capital replacement fund which begins
on page 192 in the CIP document.
4:12:50 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss confirmed that the levy created for these funds was a voted levy.
4:13 :14 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss asked whether these funds could be used for a new fire station.
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4:13 :49 Motion and Vote to approve the Fire Equipment and Capital Replacement within
the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2011 2015.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr, Mehl to approve the Fire Equipment and
Capital Replacement within the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2011
2015.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Mehl, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
4:14:14 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment on the Fire Equipment and Capital Replacement.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
4:14:20 Tree Maintenance Fund I Forestry Divisions Capital Improvements Plan
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the tree maintenance fund which begins on page 185 of the CIP
document and said this is funded by the special assessment charged to all real property in town
based on the square footage of the lot and the zoning.
4:15 :46 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment on the Tree Maintenance Distri
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment..
4:15:51 Motion and Vote to approve the Tree Maintenance District (Forestry) within the
Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2011 -2015.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to approve the Tree Maintenance
District (Forestry) within the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2011 -2015.
Those votin A e bein Crs. Mehl Ta rlor Andrus Becker and Ma or Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
4:16:16 5. Resolution No. 4250, Anti Discrimination Policy for Contracts and Other
Agreements and Purchases (Sullivan)
4:16:30 Greg Sullivan, City Attorney
Mr. Sullivan gave the staff presentation on this item.
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4:19:34 Mayor Krauss suspended the rules for another fifteen minutes to allow the meeting
to extend past 10:30 p.m.
4:20:05 Cr. Taylor
Cr. Taylor began questions for staff asking about existing collective bargaining contracts.
4:20:43 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment on this item.
4:20 :56 Roberta Zenker, John Olson, Becky Olson, Public Comment
Ms. Zenker, Mr. Olson and Ms. Olson all spoke in favor of the motion but did not approach the
podium in the interest of time.
4 :21:00 Public Comment closed.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
4:21:03 Motion to approve Resolution No. 4250, anti discrimination policy for contracts
and other agreements and purchases.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Andrus to approve Resolution No. 4250, anti-
discrimination policy for contracts and other agreements and purchases.
4:22 :20 Vote on the motion to approve Resolution No. 4250, anti discrimination policy for
contracts and other agreements and purchases.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Andrus., Becker,
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5 -0.
4:22:48 Mayor Krauss deferred consideration of appointment to the Design Review Board
to another agenda.
4:22 :53 I. FYI /Discussion
4 :22:54 1. Possibility that the Commission will reclaim Bridger Brewery Main Street
Pub CUP 10042.
Mayor Krauss asked that this item be placed on next week's agenda.
ehl and. Mayor Krauss.
4 :23 :28 2. Reminder of Police Chief Candidate Finalists Meet and Greet Event on
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the City Commission room.
Mr. Kukulski provided a reminder on this item, adding that interviews will be conducted with the
stakeholders on Thursday.
4:24:01 3. Conflict between Library Awards and Policy Meeting.
Cr. Mehl brought up a time conflict between the Iibrary awards and the upcoming policy
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meeting, saying he will need to either arrive late or leave early. Cr. Becker said he has this
conflict as well.
4:24:45 4. Calculator for Commissioners.
Cr. Becker asked that a calculator be provided during meetings.
4:25:08 5. Madd Event at Lindley Center
Cr. Becker announced he would be attending the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) event
(candlelight vigil) at the Lindley Center on April 16th.
4:25:19 6. Request to discuss having demolition applications of historic structures go
before the Historic Preservation Board.
Cr. Becker asked that a Commission discussion take place in the future regarding whether
demolition applications for historic structures should go before the Historic Preservation Board.
4:25:43 7. Quorum notice needed for the Downtown breakfast in Emerson Ballroom on
April 1st at 7:30 a.m.
Mayor Krauss asked for a quorum notice to be posted for this item.
4:27:14 J. Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.in.
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