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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 18, 2011 Minutes.pdf MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA January 18, 2011 ********************** The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North Rouse on Monday, January 18, 2011. 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, City Attorney Greg Sullivan and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen. * * Please refer to the audio recording of this meeting for additional detail. 0:03:45 A. Call to Order – 6 p.m. – Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order. 0:03:46 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence 0:04:34 Welcome Mayor Krauss welcomed everybody to the meeting. 0:04:51 C. Changes to the Agenda Mayor Krauss asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda. 0:05:07 Mayor Krauss Mayor Krauss stated that the Commission has a bit of unfinished business to take care of from last week which will be discussed before Section G on the Agenda. 0:05:24 D. Minutes – December 13, 2010 0:05:25 Motion and Vote to approve the Minutes from December 13, 2010 as submitted. 20 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, January 18, 2011 2 It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Taylor to approve the Minutes from December 13, 2010 as submitted. Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Becker, Mehl and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 0:05:41 E. Consent 1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres) 0:05:52 Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 0:06:08 Motion and Vote to authorize the payment of the accounts payable claims as listed in E. 1. It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Becker to authorize the payment of the accounts payable claims as listed in E. 1. Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Becker, Mehl, Andrus and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 0:06:21 F. Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. 0:07:23 Betty Kalakay, Public Comment Ms. Kalakay of 508 North Wallace encouraged support the Climate Action Plan especially and anti idling Ordinance. She lives in an area near busses that idol at all hours of the day. 0:08:36 Elizabeth Pfaff, Public Comment Ms. Pfaff of 615 North Bozeman Avenue supports the Climate Task Force and wants the Commission to look at the idling issue. 0:09:02 Chaser Silverson, Public Comment Mr. Silverson stated that he supports the Community Climate Plan. It is good for the quality of life in Bozeman. 21 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, January 18, 2011 3 0:09:36 Burk Nighton, Public Comment Mr. Nighton of 511 Perkins place stated that he is the Chairman of the Air Quality Sub- committee on the Board of Health but he is speaking on behalf of himself. He supports and anti idling Ordinance. 0:10:40 Todd Heath, Public Comment Mr. Heath of 410 North Broadway thanked the people for showing support of an important issue. 0:11:36 Gary Gannon, Public Comment Mr. Gannon stated that he is support of the Climate plan. It helps brand Bozeman in the State as a leader. 0:12:34 Public Comment closed Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 0:13:08 Motion on the Table from January 10, 2011 0:13:40 Mayor Krauss Mayor Krauss would like support from the Commission to add the tabled motion from January 10th to an agenda. Commissioner Becker's motion from last week on the impact fee hearing, seconded by Commissioner Andrus: "Direct staff to come back to us with a specific plan of action for amending the CIP to include the items addressed in the applicant's appeal." Commissioner Becker's motion was tabled by motion of Commissioner Andrus upon a vote of 5- 0. 0:16:10 Mr. Kukulski Mr. Kukulski read the motions from the prior week. 0:16:56 Cr. Mehl Cr. Mehl stated that he will be absent on the 31st and he would like to be present for the discussion. 0:21:16 Motion to remove from the table Cr. Becker's motion that was tabled last week to be discussed at the February 7, 2011 meeting. It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Taylor to remove from the table Cr. Becker's motion that was tabled last week to be discussed at the February 7, 2011 meeting. 22 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, January 18, 2011 4 0:22:43 Vote on the Motion to remove from the table Cr. Becker's motion that was tabled last week to be discussed at the February 7, 2011 meeting. Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Becker, Mehl and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 0:24:36 1. Discussion on the Draft Community Climate Action Plan (Meyer) 0:24:49 Natalie Meyer, Grants and Climate Protection Coordinator Ms. Meyer began the staff presentation regarding the Discussion on the Draft Community Climate Action Plan. The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss the draft Community Climate Action Plan recommendations developed by the Mayor’s Community Climate Task Force. The goal of this meeting is to inform the Commission of the Task Force’s current work and to solicit input from the Commission on the recommendations. Ms. Meyer introduced Hattie Baker, Sustainable Planning Solutions whom has been coordinating the Task Force. 0:26:36 Hattie Baker, Sustainable Planning Solutions Ms. Baker asked that the task force and working group members introduce themselves. 0:27:27 Introductions 0:30:39 Ms. Baker Ms. Baker spoke regarding the recent changes to the draft and summary recommendations. The changes were handed out. 0:32:15 A. Climate Action Plan Target Goal Ms. Baker spoke regarding the Emissions inventory. The group began to look at per capita figures. The group had put together a 2 part goal. She spoke regarding 5 sectors that are being considered. 0:37:11 C. Review Transportation Sector Ms. Baker spoke regarding the emissions that came out of the Transportation Sector. Chris Naumann spoke regarding multi modal transportation and land use for planning a horizon for 30 years, the development of a strategy for electric vehicles and reducing vehicle miles traveled by promoting a pedestrian and bike friendly community. Discussion took place regarding and anti- idling policy. There are over 30 states that have adopted an anti-idling Ordinance. Discussion took place regarding the costs associated with charging stations, the complete Streets Ordinance, the levy for Streamline, local option gas tax and an Urban Transportation District. Mayor Krauss 23 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, January 18, 2011 5 spoke regarding the steps to adopt this document. Cr. Andrus supports the inter modal project and Streamline. It would be great to install some charging stations in public. She suggested looking for grants to support this. She spoke regarding anti-idling Ordinance and she thinks putting signs at businesses where people are waiting in line, should be placed asking them to shut off their vehicles why they wait in line is a simple fix instead of mandating with an Ordinance. Discussion took place regarding cost savings and cost benefit analysis. Cr. Taylor spoke regarding the areas where things are not quantified. 1:18:19 Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. 1:19:13 Blake Maxwell, Public Comment Mr. Maxwell of 516 West Lamme Street spoke regarding the restriction of single use plastic bags. He is favor of this and spoke regarding imposing a tax on stores using plastic bags. 1:23:04 Elizabeth Williamson, Public Comment Ms. Williamson of 405 South 5th spoke regarding smart decision making. She spoke regarding implementation. 1:25:50 Public Comment closed Mayor Krauss closed public comment. 1:26:16 A. Climate Action Plan Target Goal Continued discussion took place regarding the Climate Action Plan Target Goal. Ms. Baker spoke regarding reduction of community emissions. A goal has been set for Bozeman to drop their emissions. Discussion took place regarding population numbers. 1:37:56 B. Residential and Commercial Buildings Ms. Baker spoke regarding a voluntary reduction challenge on a voluntary basis. She spoke regarding the development of a conservation Ordinance. Discussion took place regarding benchmarking and awareness. Ms. Baker stated that they have tried to develop partnerships. 2:02:31 Break Mayor Krauss declared a break. 2:21:18 Back to order Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order. 24 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, January 18, 2011 6 2:21:46 D. Review Waste, Water and Recycling Sector Discussion took place regarding the City's carbon footprint. It is important to know what our waste is. Discussion took place regarding expanding a composting program and capturing methane. There could possibly be something put together like the toilet trade out. Discussion took place regarding glass recycling. The working group discussed this thoroughly. Glass is becoming an economical benefit. Discussion took place regarding the current recycling program for the City. Discussion took place regarding recycling organics (yard waste) and home composting. Discussion took place on plastic garbage bags and biodegradable bags. 2:59:27 E. Review Energy Production Sector Ms. Baker stated that the Task Force is still working on these recommendations for this sector. Discussion took place regarding decreasing energy use and the production of alternative energy, harvesting energy from around the City and buying power (a purchase power agreement). Discussion took place regarding the drafted bills that are being written regarding climate matters. Discussion took place regarding the City buildings and LEED certification. 3:12:58 F. Review Community Engagement and Implementation Ms. Baker spoke regarding making a permanent Advisory Board and Coordinator and educational campaigns, and the promotion of rebates. Cr. Taylor would like a cost analysis completed. Discussion took place regarding the Yellowstone Business Partnership. Natalie and Hattie were recognized for their efforts. 3:23:16 Discussion regarding Bill Drafts Cr. Andrus would like direction on the bill drafts. The Commission agreed that they will be discussed in the work plan session. They will have Ms. Baker take a look at them and then they will come back to the Commission. The Task force's last meeting is in February. H. Action Items 3:27:43 1. Re-appointment to the City-County Board of Health (Kissel) 3:27:59 Motion and Vote to re-appoint Buck Taylor to the City-County Board of Health. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to re-appoint Buck Taylor to the City- County Board of Health. Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Becker, Andrus and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 25 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, January 18, 2011 7 3:28:28 2. Appointments to the Board of Ethics (Kissel) 3:28:39 Motion and Vote to appoint Mary Jane McGarity to the Board of Ethics. It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Taylor to appoint Mary Jane McGarity to the Board of Ethics. Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Becker, Mehl and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 3:28:59 3. (Re) Appointments to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (Kissel) 3:29:04 Motion and Vote to re-appoint Jason Delmue and Bill Cochran and appoint Samual Haroldson and Audrey Kalinowski to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board. It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Mehl to re-appoint Jason Delmue and Bill Cochran and appoint Samual Haroldson and Audrey Kalinowski to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board. Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Mehl, Andrus, Becker and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 3:29:30 4. (Re) Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (Kissel) 3:29:36 Motion and Vote to re-appoint Robert Wade and appoint Lucia Ryan Stewart to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Mehl to re-appoint Robert Wade and appoint Lucia Ryan Stewart to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Mehl., Andrus, Taylor and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 3:30:50 Motion and Vote to appoint Alexander Hallenius to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. 26 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, January 18, 2011 8 It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Mehl to appoint Alexander Hallenius to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Mehl, Andrus, Taylor and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 3:31:08 5. Appointment to the Impact Fee Advisory Board (Kissel) 3:31:12 Motion and Vote to appoint David Graham to the Impact Fee Advisory Board. It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. to appoint David Graham to the Impact Fee Advisory Board. Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Becker, Andrus and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion passed 5-0. 3:31:39 I. FYI/Discussion 1. Bozeman Video Tour Book (Fontenot) 2. Codification Process Update (Sullivan) 3. Next Meeting Start Time Change The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. 3:33:53 K. Adjournment Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m. ____________________________________ Jeffrey K. Krauss, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk PREPARED BY: ______________________________________ Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk 27 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission, January 18, 2011 9 Approved on ___________________________. 28