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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-10 Minutes, City CommissionThe 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 rqf6 to the audio recordin 9 ofthis 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 "prove Consent Item D.I. as submitted. Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Becker, Mehl and Major Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. Page 1 of 6 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting on October 18, 2010 0:07 E. Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. 0 , 07:59 Audrey Kalinowskj 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, Rixson, Cooper, Metlarg, 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 qf'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 deniand. He spoke regarding concurrency issues. Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the timing of revenues and expanding out systems. Cr. Taylor spoke regarding iteins that are inherited when you move to a Community. Page 2 of 6 Minutes of the Bozeman City COMMJ55ion Meeting on October 18, 2010 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 inedian 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 Lewenda4 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. Page 3 of 6 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting on October 18, 2010 Cr. Mehl spore 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. Hinson 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 S% 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). 3:1I4:1.7 2. Policy Development on Advertising Signage on Municipal Property *Moved fi-oin October 11, 2010 (Burns) 3:116 :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. Page 4 of 6 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting on October 18, 2010 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 Rum 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 be 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 :1 2 p.m. Page 5 of 6 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting on October 18, 2010 ii�ort 0 41 Jeff (pus<mayor 16/1 K pr 4a"c Im n Clerk C C) P R E PAIV D W�;, , - Ulrn�n, CIVIC,'City Clerk N--j Approved on Page 6 of 6