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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 13, 2010 Minutes.pdf MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA September 13, 2010 ********************** The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North Rouse on Monday, September 13, 2010. Present were Mayor Jeff Krauss, Commissioner Cyndy Andrus, Commissioner Sean Becker, Commissioner Chris Mehl, Commissioner Carson Taylor, City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn, Finance Director Anna Rosenberry, City Attorney Greg Sullivan and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen. 0:06:14 A. Call to Order – 5 p.m. – Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order. 0:06:16 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence 0:07:15 C. Changes to the Agenda Mayor Krauss asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda. 0:07:32 Chris Kukulski, City Manager Mr. Kukulski explained that residents on Black Street received a letter from the City stating that the water transmission line break would be discussed at 5 p.m. tonight. This discussion will now take place at 6 p.m. in case there was confusion regarding the meeting start time. 0:08:18 Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 0:08:27 D. Budget Presentation and Discussion (Rosenberry / Kukulski) 0:08:34 Mr. Kukulski City Manager Chris Kukulski began the staff presentation regarding the Budget Presentation and Discussion. He gave some comparative data with other Cities and Towns and out of State areas. He gave examples regarding significant budget cuts that have taken place in other communities. 0:12:40 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the appropriation resolution. She spoke regarding the cuts made to get the property tax number to $0. She spoke regarding 3 tiers of proposed budget cuts and changes. 5 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 2 of 16 0:19:37 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the public safety levy. 0:21:13 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry stated that there are no other departments in the City that have consistent levels of vacancies. 0:23:51 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski stated that it is the goal to fill the vacancies and only leave a few. This is the goal every year. This is the last of the levy years. 0:24:32 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the phasing of the police mill levy. 0:24:54 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski stated that the goal is that all 13 officers will be employed. 0:27:31 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the all purpose levy. 0:33:55 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the 1 mill for Workforce Housing. It has been suggested to not levy the mill this year. 0:36:01 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the Library budget savings. It is suggested to not transfer the savings this year. She spoke regarding the elimination of the live burn facility for the Fire Department. 0:37:33 Cr. Mehl Cr. Mehl asked what would occur if the fire training facility was moved a year. 0:38:14 Jason Shrauger, Fire Chief Mr. Shrauger stated that there would not be a direct impact. There is an issue right now on access to the property where this would be constructed. A year is logical. 0:40:08 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the ISO evaluation. 0:40:32 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the proposal to cut the contracted services in the Parks. 0:41:07 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the Planning Fund transfer. 6 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 3 of 16 0:42:08 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the proposal to decrease the proposed General Fund reserve. 0:46:24 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding not levying or hiring 2 of the 4 police officers in the coming year. 0:47:23 Ron Price, Police Chief Chief Price spoke regarding the hiring’s and current openings in the Police Force. 0:47:55 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding holding off replacing the boiler at Fire Station No. 1. 0:49:19 James Goehrung, Director of Facilities Mr. Goehrung spoke regarding the boiler stating that it is original equipment since 1964. 0:56:49 Mayor Krauss Mayor Krauss pointed out the items that were listed under Capital Expenditures. 0:58:01 Thom White, Superintendent of Parks Mr. White spoke regarding the truck for cemetery. 0:58:40 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the Story Mansion irrigation system. 0:59:42 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the Reporting System upgrades. 1:00:20 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the proposed cut of the police patrol vehicle equipment. 1:02:02 Chief Price Chief Price spoke regarding the life of the existing equipment. 1:02:51 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the proposal to reduce the Library materials budget and the positions in the Library and the Legal Department. 1:05:07 E. Minutes – July 26, 2010, August 2, 2010, August 9, 2010, August 16, 2010 1:05:11 Motion and Vote to approve the minutes from July 26, August 2, August 9 and August 16, 2010 as submitted. It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Mehl to approve the minutes from July 26, August 2, August 9 and August 16, 2010 as submitted. 7 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 4 of 16 Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Mehl, Becker, Taylor and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 1:05:28 F. Consent 1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres) 2. Approve Resolution No. 4277, Authorizing City Manager to sign Change Order No. 12 for the Lower Yard Vehicle Maintenance and HRDC Bus Barn for additional work based on the final steel building design (Goehrung) 3. Approve Resolution No. 4278, Authorizing City Manager to sign Change Order No. 13 for the Lower Yard Vehicle Maintenance and HRDC Bus Barn for additional fill dirt for sub- base material for road, parking areas, building footings, and foundations (Goehrung) 4. Approve Resolution No. 4281, Intent to Create a Special Improvement Lighting District No. 712 for Cottonwood Road (Shannon) 5. Finally Adopt Ordinance No. 1792, Authorizing City Manager to enter into a 1-year space lease with MSU-Extended University for the lease on an office and training classroom located in the Alfred M. Stiff Professional Building at 20 East Olive (Goehrung) 1:05:34 Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 1:05:55 Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items( F.) 1-5. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Consent Items( F.) 1-5. Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Becker, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 1:06:09 G. Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 1:06:48 H. Action Items 1:06:49 1. July 31, 2010 South Black Avenue Water Main Break Update and Authorize City Manager to Settle Claims under the Amended Goodwill Policy (Arkell) 1:07:01 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski gave the staff presentation regarding the July 31, 2010 South Black Avenue Water Main Break Update and Authorize City Manager to Settle Claims Under the Amended Goodwill Policy. He asked that the Commission authorize the Public Works Director to resolve each of the 8 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 5 of 16 claims on a case-by-case basis. There have been 7 applications at this time. He is anticipating a few more. 1:12:17 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski explained that he and two others walked the area and also mailed documents to all who may have been affected by the incident. 1:16:25 Cr. Mehl Cr. Mehl asked if a deadline will be set. 1:16:39 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski stated that the deadline will be within the 90 day window. 1:18:34 Cr. Mehl Cr. Mehl spoke regarding the future and a long term policy. 1:19:20 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding Good Will Policies in other Cities. 1:20:51 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the testing that took place in the past on this Main. There were no signs of a leak as recently as February of this year. 1:22:02 Mr. Sullivan Mr. Sullivan spoke regarding looking into alternative programs through MMIA (The City's Insurance provider). 1:24:46 Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. 1:25:00 Steve Juroszek, Public Comment Mr. Juroszek of 918 South Black Avenue stated that his block was hit hard. He is hoping that the City well help them get back where they were before this happened. 1:26:58 Kay Rue, Public Comment Ms. Rue of 906 South Black stated that this is an unfortunate incident. This incident has thrown a kink into their lives and an expense. They have lost rent. 1:28:05 Public Comment closed Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 1:28:14 Motion to direct the City Manager and Director of Public Services to Resolve the Goodwill Policy Claims for the South Black Avenue Water Main Leak on a case-by-case basis and make payment decisions based on the particular circumstances of each case. 9 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 6 of 16 It was moved by Cr. Becker , seconded by Cr. Taylor to direct the City Manager and Director of Public Services to Resolve the Goodwill Policy Claims for the South Black Avenue Water Main Leak on a case-by-case basis and make payment decisions based on the particular circumstances of each case. 1:30:38 Cr. Taylor Cr. Taylor wants to look at other/additional coverage to cover these types of things. 1:33:21 Cr. Mehl Cr. Mehl stated that there needs to be an effort to be good neighbors. 1:35:56 Mayor Krauss Mayor agreed to add to a future agenda to investigate other coverage. 1:35:59 Vote on the Motion to direct the City Manager and Director of Public Services to Resolve the Goodwill Policy Claims for the South Black Avenue Water Main Leak on a case-by-case basis and make payment decisions based on the particular circumstances of each case. Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Taylor, Andrus, Mehl and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 1:36:26 2. NorthWestern Energy Zone Map Amendment No. Z-10157 (Riley) 1:36:53 Chris Saunders, Assistant Planner Mr. Saunders gave the staff presentation regarding NorthWestern Energy Zone Map Amendment No. Z-10157. No public Comment was received on this project. 1:39:23 Motion to adopt the findings presented in the staff report and, as recommended by the Zoning Commission, approving zone map amendment No. Z-10157 changing the designation from R-S to M-1 subject to the contingencies listed in Zoning Commission Resolution No. Z-10157. It was moved by Cr. Taylor , seconded by Cr. Andrus to adopt the findings presented in the staff report and, as recommended by the Zoning Commission, approving zone map amendment No. Z-10157 changing the designation from R-S to M-1 subject to the contingencies listed in Zoning Commission Resolution No. Z-10157. 1:40:15 Rona Sanchez, Northwestern Energy Ms. Sanchez stated that she is with the Land and Permitting Department. There are long term plans to extend the facility but this is to fix a perceived mistake with the zoning. 10 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 7 of 16 1:41:01 Public Comment Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 1:41:07 Vote on the Motion to adopt the findings presented in the staff report and, as recommended by the Zoning Commission, approving zone map amendment No. Z-10157 changing the designation from R-S to M-1 subject to the contingencies listed in Zoning Commission Resolution No. Z-10157. Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Andrus, Mehl, Becker and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 1:41:21 3. JBL Zone Map Amendment No. Z-10164 (Saunders) 1:41:37 Chris Saunders, Assistant Planning Director Mr. Saunders gave the staff report regarding the JBL Zone Map Amendment No. Z-10164. 1:45:31 Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 1:45:42 Mayor Krauss Mayor Krauss called for an applicant (whom was present but did not give a presentation). 1:46:20 Motion and Vote to adopt the findings presented in the staff report and recommended by the Zoning Commission approving zone map amendment Z-10164 changing the zoning designation from M-1 to B-2 on approximately 1 acre. It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Mehl to adopt the findings presented in the staff report and recommended by the Zoning Commission approving zone map amendment Z-10164 changing the zoning designation from M-1 to B-2 on approximately 1 acre. Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Mehl, Becker, Taylor and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 1:47:03 4. Resolution No. 4280, Final Creation of Special Improvement Lighting District No. 710, J&D Family Subdivision (Shannon) 1:47:12 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry gave the staff presentation regarding Resolution No. 4280, Final Creation of Special Improvement Lighting District No. 710, J&D Family Subdivision. 11 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 8 of 16 1:49:40 Cr. Taylor Cr. Taylor wondered if the subdivision's are bound to the heights and wattages. 1:49:49 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the height and wattages of the lights. 1:50:42 Cr. Taylor Cr. Taylor spoke regarding complaints that he has received regarding the height of lights around town. 1:53:05 Rick Hixson, City Engineer Mr. Hixson spoke regarding the standards of coverage and uniformity. 1:54:46 Cr. Becker Cr. Becker spoke regarding LED lighting and long term costs of lighting districts. 1:55:00 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the work that has taken place with the sustainability team. 1:57:42 Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 1:57:51 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution No. 4280, Final Creation of Special Improvement Lighting District #710 for J & D Family Subdivision. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Resolution No. 4280, Final Creation of Special Improvement Lighting District #710 for J & D Family Subdivision. Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Becker, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 1:58:16 Break Mayor Krauss called for a Break. 2:18:22 Meeting called back to order 2:18:47 5. Resolution No. 4282, Appropriation Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 (Rosenberry) 2:20:22 Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. 12 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 9 of 16 2:20:53 Jeff Rupp, Director of HRDC Mr. Rupp stated that he is the Director of the HRDC. He spoke regarding the Public Bus System. He is here to remind the Commission of the success of this program. 2:21:57 David Kack, Chairman of the HRDC Board Mr. Kack stated spoke regarding public transportation. HRDC took on the role in the community and Gallavan and HRDC have invested their money in the service. He wants the City to think about how this system can be improved. 2:28:51 Mayor Krauss Mayor Krauss spoke regarding things that he would like to include and a general approach to the Budget. 2:31:35 Cr. Andrus Cr. Andrus spoke regarding things that she would like to include and a general approach to the Budget. 2:33:32 Cr. Taylor Cr. Taylor spoke regarding things that he would like to include and a general approach to the Budget. 2:35:38 Cr. Becker Cr. Becker spoke regarding things that he would like to include and a general approach to the Budget. 2:38:04 Cr. Mehl Cr. Mehl spoke regarding things that he would like to include and a general approach to the Budget. 2:39:56 Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 2:40:04 Motion to approve Resolution No. 4282, Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Resolution No. 4282, Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. 2:41:57 Amendment to the Main Motion that within the current resolution that we take the $80,783 that is currently allocated to Work Force Housing on a one time basis this year, that $40,000 be allocated to Road to Home and the remainder to the Streamline Bus system. 13 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 10 of 16 It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Andrus that within the current resolution that we take the $80,783 that is currently allocated to Work Force Housing on a one time basis this year, that $40,000 be allocated to Road to Home and the remainder to the Streamline Bus system. 3:00:41 Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk Ms. Ulmen read back the motion. 3:00:59 Amendment to the Amendment that we keep the first part of the motion for the Road to Home and amend the second part to provide for $25,000 for Capital and the remaining amount of the mill go to the Work Force Housing fund. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Becker that we keep the first part of the motion for the Road to Home and amend the second part to provide for $25,000 for Capital and the remaining amount of the mill go to the Work Force Housing fund. 3:10:16 Vote on the Amendment to the Amendment that within the current resolution that we take the $80,783 that is currently allocated to Work Force Housing on a one time basis this year and allocate $25,000 for Streamline Capital, and the remaining amount of the mill go toward the Work Force Housing Fund (showing on the graph as $25,000 Streamline Capital, $15,873 for Work Force Housing and $40,000 to Road to Home). Those Voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Becker and Mayor Krauss. Those Voting No being Crs. Taylor and Andrus. The motion passed 3-2. 3:12:01 Vote on the Amendment as amended that within the current resolution that we take the $80,783 that is currently allocated to Work Force Housing on a one time basis this year, that $40,000 be allocated to Road to Home as amended; Allocating $25,000 for Streamline Capital, and the remaining amount of the mill go toward the Work Force Housing Fund (showing on the graph as $25,000 Streamline Capital, $15,873 for Work Force Housing and $40,000 to Road to Home). Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Andrus, Mehl , Becker and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 3:12:20 Motion and Vote to adopt the first 1, 2, 3, 4 items suggested in the staff memo that total a savings $31,300 (listed as the first items). It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr Becker to adopt the first 1, 2, 3, 4 items suggested in the staff memo that total a savings of $31,300 (listed as the first items). 14 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 11 of 16 Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Becker, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 3:13:12 Failed Amendment to reduce the appropriation resolution by $162,000 per the recommendation in the second category of the FY11 Police Budget for July and August 2010 vacancy savings. Motion failed due to a lack of a second. It was moved by Cr. Becker to reduce the appropriation resolution by $162,000 per the recommendation in the second category of the FY11 Police Budget for July and August 2010 vacancy savings. Motion failed due to a lack of a second. 3:14:24 Amendment to amend the General Fund amount to not include the $79,000 for the FY10 Library budget savings into a new Library depreciation Fund as listed on page 161 of the staff memo. It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Andrus to amend the General Fund amount to not include the $79,000 for the FY10 Library budget savings into a new Library Depreciation Fund as listed on page 161 of the staff memo. 3:17:13 Vote on the Amendment to amend the General Fund amount to not include the $79,000 for the FY10 Library budget savings into a new Library depreciation Fund as listed on page 161 of the staff memo. Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Andrus, Mehl and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being Cr. Becker. The motion passed 4-1. 3:17:50 Motion to amend the General Fund amount in the underlying resolution to reduce the $48,000 for the fire training facility as listed on pages 161 and 162 of the staff memo. It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Mehl to amend the General fund amount in the underlying resolution to reduce the $48,000 for the fire training facility as listed on pages 161 and 162 of the staff memo. 3:19:27 Vote on the Motion to amend the general fund amount in the underlying resolution to reduce the $48,000 for the fire training facility as listed on pages 161 and 162 of the staff memo. Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Mehl, Becker, Andrus and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 15 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 12 of 16 3:19:47 Motion to cut for at least one year the( $15,000) for security services for the Parks and have the Bozeman City assist with security park issues. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Becker to cut for at least one year the ( $15,000) for security services for the Parks and have the Bozeman City assist with security park issues. 3:21:59 Vote on the Motion to cut for at least one year the( $15,000) for security services for the Parks and have the Bozeman City assist with security park issues. Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Becker, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 3:22:18 Motion to amend the General Fund amount by $75,000 and delay the fire station boiler replacement. It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Becker to amend the General Fund amount by $75,000 and delay the fire station boiler replacement. Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Becker, Taylor, Mehl and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 3:22:45 Motion to decrease the General Fund reserve by $250,000. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to decrease the General Fund reserve by $250,000. 3:34:31 Vote on the Motion to decrease the General Fund reserve by $250,000. Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being Cr. Becker. The motion passed 4-1. 3:34:49 Motion to eliminate the $35,000 dedicated to the Story Mansion Irrigation system. It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Mehl to eliminate the $35,000 dedicated to the Story Mansion Irrigation system. 3:48:21 Vote on the Motion to eliminate the $35,000 dedicated to the Story Mansion Irrigation system. Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Mehl, Andrus and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being Cr. Taylor. The motion passed 4-1. 16 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 13 of 16 3:50:09 Failed Amendment to remove $120,000 from the recommended budget, not hiring 2 of the 4 new police officers in FY 11 and plan to hire in FY12. Motion failed due to a lack of a second. It was moved by Cr. Becker to remove $120,000 from the recommended budget, not hiring 2 of the 4 new police officers in FY 11 and plan to hire in FY12. Motion failed due to a lack of a second. 4:01:07 Break Mayor Krauss called for a break. 4:18:37 Back to Order Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order. 4:45:09 Motion to take a ¼ mill and that the money come from the reduction in the General Reserve Fund and that it be given to Streamline for their ongoing expenses. It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Andrus to take a ¼ mill and that the money come from the reduction in the General Reserve Fund and that it be given to Streamline for their ongoing expenses. 4:52:44 Rules suspended 30 minutes Mayor Krauss suspended the Rules for 30 minutes. 5:07:29 Motion withdrawn to take a ¼ mill and that the money come from the reduction in the General Reserve Fund and that it be given to Streamline for their ongoing expenses. Cr. Taylor withdrew his motion to take a ¼ mill and that the money come from the reduction in the General Reserve Fund and that it be given to Streamline for their ongoing expenses. 5:07:58 Motion to retain the Workforce Housing fund to go to Streamline. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to retain the Workforce Housing fund to go to Streamline. 5:08:54 Vote on the Motion to retain the Workforce Housing fund to go to Streamline. Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Andrus, Becker and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 17 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 14 of 16 5:09:07 Motion and Vote to provide $2,500 to cooperate with the Legion and others to have an annual Memorial Day parade. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Becker to provide $2,500 to cooperate with the Legion and others to have an annual Memorial Day parade. Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Becker, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 5:09:33 Motion and Vote to meet again with the Cemetery and Planning Department and other to discuss possible cuts in the general fund, 2.5% or higher. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Andrus to meet again with the Cemetery and Planning Department and other to discuss possible cuts in the general fund, 2.5% or higher. Those voting Aye being Cr. Mehl, Andrus, Becker and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being Cr. Taylor. The motion passed 4-1. 5:10:35 Motion to reduce the cuts to the General Fund reserve by $132,470. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to reduce the cuts to the General Fund reserve by $132,470. 5:12:02 Vote on the Motion to reduce the cuts to the General Fund reserve by $132,470. Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Andrus, Becker and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 5:13:17 Vote on the Main Motion to approve Resolution No. 4282, Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 as amended. Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Becker, Andrus, Mehl and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 5:14:02 6. Resolution No. 4283, Setting Mill Levies for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 (Rosenberry) 18 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 15 of 16 5:14:03 Ms. Rosenberry Ms. Rosenberry gave the staff presentation regarding Resolution No. 4283, Setting Mill Levies for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. 5:14:56 Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 5:18:05 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution No. 4283, Setting Mill Levies for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 incorporating the budget amendments. It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Mehl to approve Resolution No. 4283, Setting Mill Levies for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 incorporating the budget amendments. Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Mehl, Becker, Taylor and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 5:18:37 7. Appointments to the Design Review Board (Kissel) The Commission did not act upon this item. 5:18:56 I. FYI/Discussion 5:19:01 1. Budget Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding the Budget that was adopted this evening. He thanked the Finance Director and the Staff for their work. 5:20:51 2. Resolution for support of relief by the same sex couples Resolution for support of relief by the same sex couples in Donaldson et al. v. State of Montana, filed in the Montana First Judicial Court, Lewis and Clark County. The Mayor wants this on future agenda. 5:25:43 3. Highlights regarding Utah Visitors 5:26:03 4. MSU Inauguration Mayor Krauss congratulated MSU President Waded Cruzado. 5:27:38 J. Adjournment Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 10:31 p.m. 19 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, September 13, 2010 Page 16 of 16 ____________________________________ Jeffrey K. Krauss, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk PREPARED BY: ______________________________________ Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk Approved on ___________________________. 20