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October 18, 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, October 18, 2010. Present were Mayor Jeff Krauss, Commissioner Cyndy
Andrus, Commissioner Sean Becker, Commissioner Chris Mehl, Commissioner Carson Taylor,
Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn, Finance Director Anna Rosenberry, City Attorney Greg
Sullivan, Assistant City Attorney Tim Cooper and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
* * Please refer to the audio recording of this meeting for additional detail.
0:05:00 A. Call to Order – 6 p.m. – City Commission room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
0:05:04 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:05:47 C. Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Krauss asked Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn if there were any changes to the
Agenda. Mr. Winn stated no.
0:07:02 D. Consent
1. Approve a non-profit Liquor License for Bioregional Out Reach Network to sell Liquor
at 111 S. Grand Ave, Ste 217 (Neibauer)
0:07:09 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
0:07:21 Motion and Vote to approve Consent Item D.1 as submitted.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Taylor to approve Consent Item D.1 as
submitted.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Becker, Mehl and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
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0:07:42 E. Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
0:07:59 Audrey Kalinowsky, Public Comment
Ms. Kalinowsky of 221 South Bozeman urged the Commission to build a new Aquatic Center.
She stated that there is not an area for small children at the current center.
0:09:37 Public Comment Closed
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
0:09:39 F. Work Session
0:09:43 1. Impact Fee Policy Discussion (Rosenberry, Saunders, Hixson, Cooper,
McHarg, Risk)
0:09:53 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry began the staff presentation regarding the Impact Fee Policy Discussion.
0:10:27 1. Policy Decisions on Growth of the City
0:10:47 Chris Saunders, Assistant Planner
Mr. Saunders spoke regarding long range planning.
0:13:10 2. Facility Plans and Infrastructure Expansion Needs to accommodate growth
while maintaining defined level of service standards
Rick Hixson, City Engineer stated that facility planning has been taking place since the 70's. He
spoke regarding the Transportation, Wastewater, Water and Fire Protection Facility Plans.
Mayor Krauss spoke regarding the Transportation Impact Fees.
Mr. Saunders spoke regarding the most recent Impact fee studies.
Mayor Krauss asked why some of the federal funds are not being assigned to what is impact fee
eligible as well. In his view new growth doesn't pay for itself and neither does the old part, the
old part of roads belongs to the general government. He spoke about narrowly defining old and
new. He spoke about the created persona of a "dual citizenship". Over all we have been flawed in
our approach. We should be looking at how we fund infrastructure whether it is old or new.
Cr. Mehl stated that most growth does not pay for itself. Mr. Cooper spoke regarding the need to
get infrastructure paid for when it is in demand. He spoke regarding concurrency issues.
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the timing of revenues and expanding out systems. Cr. Taylor
spoke regarding items that are inherited when you move to a Community.
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0:54:36 3. Options to Fund Infrastructure Development
Ms. Rosenberry went over the options to fund infrastructure development. She spoke regarding
the impact fee concept. She spoke regarding capital costs. She spoke regarding impact fee
eligible projects. She pointed out a laundry list of funding options; the City uses all of the
funding mechanisms shown in one way or another. Discussion took place regarding traffic
lighting.
1:15:53 Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding property tax revenue. She spoke regarding the property
tax bill and where funds are allocated. Out of the amount of property taxes, $.29 cents comes
back to the City of Bozeman. She spoke regarding how the General Fund is divided and the
median amount. She spoke regarding assessments and what the funds could be used for.
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the state lending program called Intercap. The interest rates are
low.
Mr. Cooper spoke regarding the implementation of the fees.
1:54:22 Break
Mayor Krauss declared a break.
2:17:04 Back to Order
Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order.
2:17:27 6. Upcoming Issues
Ms. Rosenberry stated that the City is in the process of soliciting consultants to look at having
the fee studies updated.
Mr. Saunders spoke regarding Requests for Proposals and a selection committee for a consultant
to conduct the review.
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the Impact Fee Board.
2:24:26 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
2:24:51 Anders Lewendal, Public Comment
Mr. Lewendal stated that he is the President for the South West Montana Building Industry
Association (SWMBIA). He thanked the Commission for having this work session. He spoke
regarding impact fees for garbage. He spoke regarding the current building industry and the cost
of residential homes and affordability and equity. He spoke regarding the question of residential
growth paying for itself. A talking session led by Elliot Eisenburg will take place regarding the
question of residential growth paying its way.
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Cr. Mehl spoke regarding targeting and proportional impact fees.
Cr. Mehl wondered if it was legal to waive fees.
Mr. Cooper stated that it is quite risky to waive fees.
Mr. Saunders spoke regarding the waiving of fees and the authority of the Commission to do so.
Mr. Hixson spoke regarding the lifespan of a facility plan.
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the need to build in “capacity” into our facility plan.
Cr. Mehl stated that the impact fees in Bozeman are in the top 5% in the country.
Cr. Mehl stated that he wants to hear from staff about deferring water and sewer collection
before the next time the advisory committee meets. He also wants to take a look at the interest
revenues of impact fees.
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the lien release form. It has not been implemented.
Mr. Saunders stated this is one thing that can be looked at. There is a fair amount of
administrative overhead costs associated.
Ms. Rosenberry urged the Commission to help solicit people that may be interested to be on the
Impact Fee Committee. There are currently only 3 members. The next item that the Board will
review is the Capital Improvement Plan.
Cr. Andrus would like to know the definition of development (in regards to the Impact Fee
Committee).
3:04:17 2. Policy Development on Advertising Signage on Municipal Property *Moved
from October 11, 2010 (Burns)
3:06:49 Paul Burns, Parking Manager
Mr. Burns gave the staff presentation regarding Policy Development on Advertising Signage on
Municipal Property. This is an opportunity for revenue and it will dress up the drab walls in the
Parking Garage. He spoke regarding the UDO Sign regulations. He showed examples of how
signs could be displayed in the Parking Garage. The funds would assist with paying for daily
operations of the Garage.
Mr. Sullivan spoke regarding management on a day-to-day basis of advertising.
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the advertisement approval route which is slated to be the City
Manager or his designee. This keeps it under the City Commission.
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Cr. Mehl spoke regarding incentives.
Mayor Krauss spoke regarding advertising on trucks. Possibly this could subsidize the Recycling
program. For specific things that are being provided, we should accept advertising for funding.
He wants to have a larger discussion.
Cr. Mehl stated that the City should proceed with the Parking Garage regardless of where we go
with the larger discussion. It's a good idea and it is exempt from the UDO. Come back to us with
something to make it happen. He wants to know about costs and benefits of advertising.
Cr. Taylor stated that the Parking garage is different. It needs color and excitement. For him, this
one is not tough.
3:33:00 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
3:33:16 Jeff Rupp, Public Comment
Mr. Rupp with the HRDC spoke regarding the Streamline bus system. He spoke regarding
advertising in bus shelters. In the past they have ran into some glitches with the compliance
officer regarding lighting of the sign (from the lit shelter itself) and the size of the signs. He is
asking that the Commission spend some time looking at the current policy for advertising in bus
shelters. This could be a chunk of change for the program.
Cr. Taylor stated that he does not like advertising outside but if it assists with a program, he
understands. He spoke regarding too much advertising…it can be overdone. Trucks are ugly
anyway; permanent structures are what he wants to look at.
Cr. Becker wants to make sure that the City takes a look at advertising in the bathroom at the
transfer station and subsidizing cleaning costs. He wants to look at ways of reducing the tax
burden.
Cr. Andrus stated that having signs inside in the Parking Garage she agrees with, in other places
she wants to think about it. She wonders if the cost should be more than $70 per space per month
(4X8 size).
4:09:53 G. FYI/Discussion
4:10:00 1. Bear Ordinance
Cr. Mehl stated that Missoula has a Bear Ordinance. The City may want to look at this and
consider some better education on this.
4:11:45 H. Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m.
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Jeffrey K. Krauss, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk
Approved on ___________________________.
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