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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
November 8, 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, November 8, 2010. Present were Mayor Jeff Krauss, Commissioner Sean
Becker, Commissioner Cyndy Andrus, Commissioner Chris Mehl, Commissioner Carson
Taylor, City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn, City Attorney Greg
Sullivan and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
* * Please refer to the audio recording of this meeting for additional detail.
0:12:35 A. Call to Order – 6 p.m. – Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
0:12:36 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:13:13 Welcome
Mayor Krauss welcomed everyone to the Meeting.
0:13:31 C. Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Krauss asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the Agenda. Mr.
Kukulski stated no.
0:13:36 D. Public Service Announcements
0:13:46 1. Neighborhood Conservation Club Fall Speaker Series (Bristor)
Allyson Bristor, Neighborhoods Coordinator presented a PSA regarding the Neighborhood
Conservation Club Fall Speaker Series.
0:14:40 2. Citizen Advisory Board Openings (Kissel)
Aimee Kissel, Citizen Advisory Board's Coordinator gave a PSA regarding Citizen Advisory
Board Openings.
0:16:17 E. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres)
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2. Authorize Mayor to sign Findings of Fact and Order for the preliminary plat of the 19th
and College 2 Lot Minor Subdivision, No. P-10008 (Riley)
3. Approve Payment of $3,252.00 for Buttrey's Solvent Site Cost Recovery (Cooper)
4. Approve Resolution No. 4300 authorizing City Manager to sign Change Order No. 15 for
the Lower Yard Vehicle Maintenance and HRDC Bus Barn for mechanical and plumbing
modifications, and sub-base improvements for the road system (Goehrung)
0:16:22 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
0:16:35 Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items (E.) 1-4.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Andrus to approve Consent Items (E.) 1-4.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Andrus, Mehl, Taylor and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
0:16:50 F. Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
0:17:34 G. Special Presentation-MSU LTAP Road Scholar Program Recipients for the
City of Bozeman (Van Delinder)
Street Superintendent John Van Delinder recognized three Street Department Employees for
receiving the Road Scholar award. These are the first Street employees in the State to ever
receive the award. The employees are: Steve Kurk, Joe Dennehy and Bill Taylen.
0:19:26 H. Action Items
0:19:29 1. Bozeman Creek Enhancement Committee (Dingman)
Ron Dingman, Director of Parks and Recreation gave the staff report regarding the Bozeman
Creek Enhancement Committee. A group of volunteers representing many different
organizations, groups, and agencies have come together in an effort to identify existing issues
with the Bozeman Creek and potential improvements and mitigation that might be possible. The
end goal of this committee is to develop a master plan for the stretch of Bozeman Creek that is
within the City of Bozeman Planning area and indentify a couple of pilot projects that could be
the start of implementing the master plan. Once the master plan has been vetted through the
community and relevant agencies, the committee plans to present it to the City Commission for
comment and adoption.
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0:22:37 Gary Winer, National Parks Service
Mr. Winer stated that he is representing the National Parks Service. He spoke regarding a
community assistance program that they have to offer.
0:35:35 Bart Manion, Steering Committee Member
Mr. Manion of 425 East Lincoln spoke regarding the storm drain in his area. Samples have been
taken. He spoke regarding ecoli and coliform. He urged that the water quality issues be
addressed in Bozeman.
0:37:37 Public Comment closed
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
0:37:38 Discussion
Discussion took place regarding if there was an interest in a Commission liaison. This liaison
could possibly become a rotating liaison. The Commission wants to be kept in the loop. It was
noted that there is a little staff support. Possibly there should be a Resolution or Ordinance to
make this a little more official? Possibly have a staff liaison. Mayor Krauss suggested that the
Commission get involved by forming a storm water utility. Consider taking smaller bites. Storm
water will be an expensive bite. Regarding improvements under main street, money is a huge
thing. Pick a chunk, make it a show piece and then take on another. Help the Commission stay
informed. There is a steering committee meeting at the Professional Center at 3 p.m. Tuesday
November 9th. A Commission member was urged to attend.
0:48:35 2. Loyal Garden Zone Map Amendment No. Z-10240 (Skelton)
0:49:17 Dave Skelton, Sr. Planner
Mr. Skelton gave the staff presentation regarding the Loyal Garden Zone Map Amendment No.
Z-10240. An application has been made to the Bozeman Planning Office to change a municipal
zoning designation from “RO” (Residential Office District) to “B-2” (Community Business
District) for the property in question subject to the contingencies listed in Zoning Commission
Resolution #Z-10240. The intent of this zoning district is to provide for a broad range of
mutually supportive retail and service functions located in clustered areas bordered on one or
more sides by limited access arterial streets. The site consists of two existing lots, both being 1.5
acres or larger and arranged in proximity to the intersection of two arterial roads; Huffine
Lane/US Highway 191 and Cottonwood Road. Staff has recommended approval of this request
as noted in the REVIEW CRITERIA section beginning on page 3 of the staff report.
1:02:39 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
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1:11:44 Motion and Vote to continue and extend discussion of this item till January 3rd,
2011.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to continue and extend discussion of
this item till January 3rd, 2011.
Mayor Krauss stated that the Public Hearing is still open.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Becker, Andrus and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
1:12:26 3. Safeway Site Plan Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviations, No. Z-
10239 (Krueger)
1:13:11 Brian Krueger, Associate Planner
Mr. Krueger gave the staff presentation regarding the Safeway Site Plan Certificate of
Appropriateness with Deviations, No. Z-10239 . Staff, the Development Review Committee, and
Design Review Board recommend conditional approval of the Safeway Site Plan, Certificate of
Appropriateness with Deviations Application #Z-10239 with the findings, conditions, and code
provisions provided in the staff report.
1:25:20 Rick Hixson, City Engineer
Mr. Hixson spoke regarding crash reporting and left turns.
1:33:44 Tom Eastwood, Morrison-Maierle Engineering
Mr. Eastwood spoke regarding the left turn bay and traffic volumes.
1:41:24 Jeff Parker-Real estate Manager for Safeway
Mr. Parker spoke regarding the process of this application. He spoke regarding parking stalls
and the main street frontage. This will invest $12 million dollars into the Bozeman economy. He
spoke regarding what the new Safeway will offer.
1:49:04 Mr. Parker
Mr. Parker spoke regarding the Company's intent to sell the old store.
1:55:36 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
1:55:54 Scott Heather, Public Comment
Mr. Heather stated that he is the manager across the street at the Loaf and Jug. He would like to
know if there will be fuel at the Safeway location.
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1:56:20 Public Comment closed
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
1:56:25 Mr. Krueger
Mr. Krueger stated that there is not a fuel component with this application.
1:56:55 Motion to approve Safeway Site Plan Certificate of Appropriateness with
deviations application No. Z-10239 with the findings, conditions 1-17 found on pages 3-5 in
the staff report and required code provisions included in the staff report and as
recommended by staff, the Development Review Committee and Design Review Board.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Becker to approve Safeway Site Plan
Certificate of Appropriateness with deviations application No. Z-10239 with the findings,
conditions 1-17 found on pages 3-5 in the staff report and required code provisions
included in the staff report and as recommended by staff, the Development Review
Committee and Design Review Board.
2:05:06 Vote on the Motion to approve Safeway Site Plan Certificate of Appropriateness
with deviations application No. Z-10239 with the findings, conditions 1-17 found on pages
3-5 in the staff report and required code provisions included in the staff report and as
recommended by staff, the Development Review Committee and Design Review Board.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Becker, Andrus, Mehl and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:05:17 Break
Mayor Krauss declared a break.
2:24:08 Back to order
Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order.
2:25:12 4. Presentation of Parts of the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for Fiscal
Years 2012-2016 (Rosenberry)
2:25:22 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry gave the Presentation of Parts of the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for
Fiscal Years 2012-2016.
2:29:23 Cr. Becker
Cr. Becker spoke regarding the authority of the Capital Improvements Plan.
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2:32:31 Building Inspection Fund
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the notable changes for the Building Inspection Fund including
the vehicle fleet replacement.
2:35:11 Fire Capital and Equipment Replacement
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the notable changes related to Fire Capital and Equipment
replacement including a ladder truck and a command vehicle. Discussion took place regarding
the remodel of Fire Station 1. Discussion spoke regarding annual increases.
2:43:09 Curb Replacement Fund
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the notable changes for the Curb Replacement Fund. This is a
new section of the plan that will be established by Street Maintenance money. This relies on four
more years of rate increases. Ms. Rosenberry showed the top recommended projects.
Suggestions were made to not identify the areas so there is not a sense of entitlement. Express by
the number of blocks.
3:00:13 Street Maintenance Fund
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the notable changes for the Street Maintenance Fund including
the shop expansion project, boulevard maintenance and a concrete repair program. Discussion
took place regarding the street sweeper.
3:09:03 Tree Maintenance Fund
Ms. Rosenberry spoke regarding the notable changes for the Tree Maintenance Fund. The items
have been moved back one year. Discussion took place regarding the chipper.
3:10:57 5. Appointment to the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Board
(Kissel)
3:11:06 Motion and Vote to appoint Steve Stinson to the Downtown Business Improvement
District Board.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Mehl to appoint Steve Stinson to the
Downtown Business Improvement District Board.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Mehl, Taylor, Becker and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
3:11:41 I. FYI/Discussion
3:11:44 1. Reminder that City Offices will be closed on November 11, 2010 in
observance of Veteran's Day.
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3:12:03 2. Legion Breakfast /Check
The Clerk was directed to advertise for a quorum for this all day event. Mayor Krauss will come
in and pick up the check. The breakfast begins at 7 a.m.
3:13:04 3. Northwestern Energy Update
Cr. Mehl stated that Northwestern Energy wants to update the Commission and the Staff
regarding Capital Improvements that they have been making. The meeting is this Friday at 3:30
p.m. at the Northwestern Energy Griffin Location.
3:15:36 4. Benefit of Information/Commission
Mr. Kukulski asked that it be clarified that when one Commissioner asks for clarification from
Staff, responses should be sent to the entire Commission. The default is that all 5 get the
information unless specifically addressed.
3:17:25 5. Safeway Project
Mr. Kukulski recognized staff members who helped get the Safeway Project through. It went
smoothly.
3:18:17 6. Charter Amendment
Mr. Sullivan stated that the increase of the Commission Ballot Measure failed. Certification will
come from the Clerk & Recorder on this election result.
3:18:49 7. Ethics Training
Mr. Sullivan stated that an on-line ½ hour course is being put together in order to meet the
Charter requirement.
3:21:28 8. NW Energy Cleveland Willson Lighting District
Mr. Winn stated that Ms. Arkell has been working with NW Energy on this historical district.
They are ready to do a major over hall on the lighting in this district. The underground wiring is
shot.
3:24:46 9. Demolition by Neglect
This was moved down on the priority list. REMU has trumped this item. The priority list will be
looked at again in January.
3:29:16 10. Bozeman Creek Meeting
Cr. Taylor likes the idea of a Commission Member going to the meeting on Tuesday.
3:29:58 11. Policy Meeting
Cr. Andrus urged that the Commission hold more policy type meetings like the water meeting
that was held last week. She found this to be very informative.
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3:30:55 12. Sidewalk Insulation
Mayor Krauss stated that he received a thank you for putting in a sidewalk.
3:31:43 13. Logo Revamp
The Commission talked about revamping the City Logo.
3:34:52 14. City Manager Evaluation
Mayor Krauss stated that he has more information to hand out to the Commission.
3:38:19 J. Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 9:33 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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