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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-14 MinutesCORRECTIONS TO MINUTES January 14, 1991 Page 2 - Line 16 - change "as much as possible" to "as little as possible" MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY C0MM|35|0N B0ZEMAN,MONTANA January lu 1991 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular vnusinm in the Commission Room Municipal Building, January 14 lyez at a:so p.m. Present were Mayor Pro Tempurr Smmnsnn, Commissioner 6ochrung Commissioner Frost Commissioner Knapp' City Manager Wysocki, City Attorney Becker and Clerk of the Commission Sullivan. Mayor Hawks was absent in compliance with Section 7-3-4322(2) M.C.A. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Mayor Pro Tamporc Swanson asked if any of the Commissioners wished any of the Consent Items be removed for discussion. Commissioner Knapp requested that the DR8'n request for designation of two "pro tompore professional" members during January and February 1991 be removed for discussion. Minutes January 7 1991 It was moved by Commissioner Coohrung seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 7 1991 be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Gnebrun8 Commissioner Prost, Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Pro Tampona Swanson; those voting Nu none. Discussion items of consideration for development along the East Main Street corridor City Manager Wysocki wvumiueu to the Commission a listing of possible issues for consideration in this discussion. He reminded them that this item was placed on the agen- da to generate a listing of issues that could serve as a beginning point for the consultant who is selected to prepare the design objective plans for the various entryway corridors to the community. Mayor Pro Tempore Swanson noted that a portion of the East Main Street corridor also lies within an interstate overlay corridor. He then encouraged the Commissioners to limit their comments to the East Maio Street corridor at this time, noting that the inter- state corridor through the community, as well as the individual interchanges, should be addressed separately at m future Commission meeting. The Mayor pro Tempore then noted that the Commissioners did a walking tour of East Main Street on October 14. Commissioner Goehrung noted that a number of the issues discussed for the other entryway corridors pertain to this one as we||. He noted that orientation of uignage' i.e.' horizontal versus vertical, is an issue that should be carefully considered, along with V1-1w-y} - a - soreeniog of parking lots, He stated the climb and change in elevation from the downtown area near Lindley Park should be carefully taken into consideration. Also, the issue of sign height, in conjunction with that change in elevation, should be considered; and the horizontal orientation of signage s»pv/d be encouraged. Commissioner Frost stated the setbacks along East Main Street headed east to Broadway Avenue should be the same as those in the downtown area. He also noted that planting of trees in the sidewalk area should be continued eastward; and the landscaping and signagv should be kept to a minimum and compatible with that in the downtown. The Commissioner noted that as one travels up the hill near Lindley Park, the existing Chevron sign looks like it is "100 feet tall." He then suggested that signs along East Main Street from Broadway Avenue to the car wash, Highland Boulevard, or possibly the breaking point between the East Main Street corridor and the 1-90 overlay corridor should be lowered. He noted that the existing KcTZ-Tv sign and the Heritage Motel sign are low and modest; and are the most attractive along that corridor. He then suggested that signs should be limited to eight to ton feet in height; and horizontal signage should he used as�J "I as possible. Commissioner Frost stated there is no need for tall signage along the East Main Street corridor; and the existing tall signs do not do justice to their bachdrnp. He svg- gastod therefore, that signaga should be parallel to or lower than the rnvfline of the business. Commissioner Frost stated that after walking the East wain Street corridor, he drove the interstate to view that same area. He noted that the sign mounted on the front of Terra|/'s Office Supply, which is located on Haggerty Lane is very visible from the in- terstate and from East Main Street which shows there is no need for a large freestanding sign to announce one's location. Commissioner Frost noted that of all the entryways to the community, be feels the East Main Street entryway is the second most attractive with, the Bridger Drive/North Rouse Avenue corridor being the most attractive. He attributed that to the fact that the East Main Street corridor is not as built up as North 7th Avenue and West Main Street. He then suggested that this process could help to ensure the integrity and beauty of this entryway. Commissioner Knapp stated she reviewed the East Main Street corridor again today, She noted that the lack of paving in that general area often results in dusty conditions when there is no heavy snow cover. She also noted that those lots which are generally undeveloped just west of Lindley Park often attract unsightly items such as abandoned ve- hicles. She stated that if the performing arts center is constructed in that area, it could dramatically impact conceptions about that entryway's appearance. n|-/9-o1 - 3 - Commissioner Knapp noted that as one travels eastward from Lindley Park which seems to be the division line for where the city really begins the businesses become more oriented to interstate traffic. She noted that as one travels eastward from the interchange on Frontage Road, one encounters another business district; and a determination must be made about whether that is another entryway to the community or a part of the interstate overlay corridor. Mayor Pro Temnoro Swanson noted that as omo views the downtown area from just east of North Rouse Avenue he has a wonderful sense of enclosure because of the street trees and awnings on some of the buildings. He expressed an interest in extending that feeling eastward to Broadway Avenue, possibly through planting of street trees along both sides of the roadway. The Mayor Pro Tompqre noted that as one enters the community from the east, it appears desirable to walk in from UucHey Park rather than driving. He noted however, the vacant lots generate a shabby appearance, which he feels could be easily upgraded through better maintenance. He than stated that the height and size of signoge along the East Main Street corridor, particularly in the area west of Lindley Park should be of a scale compatible with pedestrian traffic rather than vehicular traffic. City Manager Wysocki reminded the Commissioners of the interstate corridor, and the expanded area around the interchanges. He noted that the interstate often lies above the community, although it is at different levels at the two existing interchanges and the proposed North 19th Avenue interchange. He then suggested that each of the inter- changes be considered separate/y. The City Manager then suggested that Highland Boule- vard could provide a natural dividing line on the East Main Street cnrridur, particularly since that entryway provides the quickest access to the Museum of the Rockies for traffic approaching from the =a=t. He also noted that the impending beNvop system should also be taken into consideration when establishing the list of items to be considered. Mrs. Katie Cady' 2211 Arrow[eaf Hills Drive stated she is concerned about safety as we as aesthetics along the East Main Street entryway. She noted that she travels that roadway on a daily uau/s and has found that its intersection with Haggerty Lane is very dangerous. She stated that vehicles about to enter the interstate are picking up speed; and those leaving the interstate have not yet slowed down. She noted that those speeds are combined with the fact that cars are parked close to the corner at the car dealership immediately to the west and snow is often piled in tha�t same area making it extremely dif- f/co|t to o*o eastbound traffic on Main Street. Mrs. Cady stated that while nice landscaping is attractive and low signs are desir- able, care must be taken that neither of those blocks the view as one attempts to exit from a business location onto the roadway. n,_1*_o1 - « - Commissioner Frost expressed concern about turning onto Main Street from Highland Boulevard, noting that traffic is moving fast and visibility to the west is limited' from that intersection, as well. He then suggested that installation of a traffic signal at that inter- section could alleviate problems at that intersection as well as the Haggerty Lane inter- section at some time in the future, Commissioner Frost then noted that during the summer there is a substantial amount of pedestrian traffic to Lindley Park: and care must be taken to provide a pedes- trian-friendly atmosphere. Mayor Pro Tompnrm Swanson requested that discussion of items for consideration for the 1-90 corridor be placed on the agenda for one of the next two meetings. Design Review Board for designation of two " pro tempore professional" members duri January and February 1991 City Manager VVysorki reminded the Commission that Commissioner Knapp had re- quested this item be removed from the Consent Items. Commissioner Knapp noted that Mr. KumNon who is out of town for two months, has expertise as a professional landscape architect; however, the two recommended to serve in a pro tompora status have expertise in urban design and historic preservation. She then stated that if critical landscaping decision arises within the next two months, she feels the DRB should be required to seek input from someone with expertise in profes- sional landscaping architecture prior to making e decision. Commissioner Goehrun0 noted that the DRB has basically divided itself into two groups' with each group meeting every other week. He then noted that each application is scheduled before the board a number of t»nos/ therefore, it should receive the scrutiny of all board members before the final decision is made. Planning Director epp|e reviewed the manner in which scheduling is actually being done noting that rather than the three reviews which are yet forth in the interim ordf- nance the DRB is actually conducting only one review after the period for public com- ment has expired. He noted' therefore, that with the staggered system which the DRB has implemented, it is possible for an application to escape review by the professional landscape architect. The Planning Director stated that in actuality, Mr. Kum|ien has been present at every DRB meeting since his appointment; therefore, that problem has not arioeo. The Planning Director noted that the manner in which the Design Review Board is operating is not ideal; and it can he acceptable only under the interim ordinance. He not- ud, therefore, that substantial revision will be required in this section of the code prior to its finalization. m-19-o1 - s - Cnmmissi"nrr Goehrung noted that approval of the request by the Design Review Board, with the revision suggested by Commissioner Knapp does not give authority for that board to contract for expenditure of monies to gain the required landscape architec- ture expertise during review of an application. The other Commissioners concurred. It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, that the Commission approve the request submitted by the Design Review Board that Keith Swenson and Ron Hess be designated as "pro tompvre professional" members during January and February 1991 due to the absence of Wade Kum{icn, with the stipulation that if expertise in landscape architecture is needed in review or an application, the DRQ will seek outside ad- vice pr/or to making a decision. The motion carried by the following Ayr and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner onexruns and Mayor Pro Tempore Swanson; those voting Nn' none. Appointment of sub-committee to review Pledqed Securities as of December 31, 1990 re- viewed quarterly according to State statute. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp' seconded by Commissioner Gv*hrung. that Commissioner Goehrong and Commissioner Frost be appointed to review the pledged secu- rities as of December 31, 1990, The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote. those voting Aye being Commissioner Knapp' Commissioner Goehrung Commissioner Frost and Mayor Pro Tempwna Swanson; those voting No none. Discussion - FY/ Items City Manager Wysocki submitted to the Commission the following "For Your Informa- tion" items. (I ) Notice of the Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee meeting scheduled for 7:30 a.m. this morning. (2) Schedule for "Bozeman Night with the Legislature," which is to begin at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February s. The City Manager reminded the Commission that the City has four seats on the bus; and responses are required by January zo. He then asked the Commissioners to contact Clerk of the Commission Sullivan with their responses as soon as possible. (3) Letter from Eugene Graf, /||' dated January 11 1991 stating appreciation for the manner in which the streets are being maintained this winter. (4) Memo from the Parks, Open Space and Trails Committee to Planner Skelton dated January 7, 1991 regarding the proposed development by Sarah Zimmer. (s) Letter from Leslie Ryke!e 317 North Broadway, dated January 8 1991 ex- 01-14-9 - 6 - pressing concern about operations at CEME:. The City Manager stated he has forwarded a copy of this letter to Gallatin Farmers Company and requested that a copy or their response to Ms. 0yke|s be forwarded to the City for its files. (6) Memo from Assistant to the City Manager Ron Brcy dated January y, regard- ing amortization of non-conforming os*x and structures. (7) Memo from City Attorney Boox*r dated January o ' 1991 regarding amend- ments to the Bozeman Area Subdivision Regulations as adopted by the County Commission at their January z 1997 meeting. The City Manager stated that if the Commission wishes to take any notkm as a re- sult of the County Commission's recent action, it must do so by February 1. Commissioner Frost requested this )ten be placed on next week's agenda for dis- cussion. (u) Agenda and packet for the City-County Planning Board meeting to be hu|u at ,:no p.m. no Tuesday. January 15 in the Commission Room. (9) Agenda for the Highway Commission meeting scheduled for Friday January 18 in Helena. (lo) Copy of the letter from the City Attorney to Mr. Frank Coy/o oamy Moun- tain Ski and Bike dated January 11 notifying him of existing zone code violations and setting the deadline for compliance at January 25, 1991, (11) Memo from Alec Hansen, Montana League of Cities and Towns, dated January 10 regarding Local Government Day' which is scheduled for Friday January 25. The City Manager noted that activities are scheduled to begin at 10/00 a.m. and end at Z:un p.m.; and committee meetings are scheduled to run all day. The City Manager then noted that he has set a 6:00 p.m. dinner meeting at Jvr- gemsmn's with the Missoula City Council. He stated that legislation will be the primary topic of conversation; however he suggested the Commission may wish to select one other topic as wc//. He noted that Mayor Kommis has already requested that Bozeman provide a repmrt on its waste oil program. (72) The City Manager Submitted his weekly report, as follows. ({) Attended In- teragency Breakfast an Wednesday morning. (z) Met with staff members and County rep- resentatives regarding possible joint law enforcement use of the Law and Justice Center. He noted that meetings will probably be ba|d on a weekly basis until some type of resolu- tion has been attained on this issue. (a) Work on solid waste issues has occupied a sub- stantial amount of staff time this past week. Later this evening, Director of Public Service Forbes and Assistant to the City Manager Brey will make a presentation on volume- based rates to the ad hoc recycling committee. (u) Staff met with representatives from ol-10-e1 - 7 - Montana Rail Link this past week 10 discuss a joint plan for removal of asbestos along Front Street. He noted that if the State approves the plan as proposed, approval of the contract for asbestos removal will be placed on next week's agenda, (s) Met with staff representatives from the County. State and Federal governments regarding coordination or the various projects around the North 19th Avenue interchange. He noted the meeting was exciting and productive; however, he noted many issues must he carefully addressed be- cause of the specific requirements involved in each program and funding source. (6) At- tended the dedication of the Lindley Park Center on Sunday. (7) Qty crews cleared 120 truckloads of snow and ice from Babcock Street and Mendenhall Street and the cross streets one night last week; and the following night the State cleared Main Street. City crews also cleaned the streets with the sweeper, picking up the dirt before it dried and started creating dust in the air. (8) A bill recently introduced in the Legislature would raise the limit for competitive bidding from $10 to $25 He noted that Alec Hansen, Montana League of Cities and Towns asked for the City's position; and he indi- cated support. He then noted that the local government could, at its discretion, y,iU u/u any items over $10.000. (9) Two years ago' the City utilized the legislative package un- der which copies of all bills, as well as daily status reports, were forwarded to Adminis- trative Services Director Camradt at a cost of *azs. He noted that this year, the City will once again subscribe; however the information will be retained at the Library where the public can readily gain access to the information. He then noted that the cost has in- creased to $650; and those fonds will be taken either from the City Commission budget or his budget. (13) Commissioner Gvehrung submitted the r^||"wing' (|) Requested that Clerk of the Commission Sullivan find directory containing a listing of all legislators as well as a listing of committee assignments. (2) Stated that recent questions to him m:vaa) that a re- quest may be forthcoming for the Commission to consider a resolution at next week's meet- ing similar to the one recently adopted by the Missoula City Council. (/o) Commissioner Frost submitted the following. (1) Attended the Library cen- tennial kick-off party on Sunday. (z) Last evening, he attended the Eagle Scout awards meeting for Dustin Maxwell, who coordinated the improvements at Creeksiue park. (15) Commissioner Knapp submitted the following. (1) Attended the Montana Li- brary Association executive board meeting and the Governor's Conference on Libraries last week. She briefly highlighted the Governor's Conference, noting they adopted several resolutions pertaining to the no|u of libraries over the next decade, (z) Attended Leader- ship Bozeman last Thursday night. (3) Attended the Library Board of Trustees meeting on Friday. (4) Participated in the centennial kick-off open house at the Library on Sun- day. V1-/4-91 _o - (16) Mayor Pro Tempore Swanson submitted the following. (1) Attended the Li- br^ry open house. (2) Will be attending o meeting of the "diaper fine committee' on Thursday, where improvement of the viewshrd will be discussed. (y) A eABAB retreat and goal setting session has been scheduled for Saturday; and he plans to attend, [p] Also, the BABA8 has scheduled a public information meeting for Tuesday, January 22 at the Library. (s) Suggested that possibly three different resolutions on the Middle East crisis situation be prepared for consideration at next week's meeting as was done in Missoula. He suggested that one-half hour be set aside at that meeting to allow interested and informed persons to provide background and submit arguments for or against the proposed resolutions. (s) Reminded the Commissioners that next Monday is the observance of Martin Luther King's birthday. The City Manager submitted to the Commission the following Consent Items. Acknowledge i t of BAB8B recommendation to construct inter Ka Boulevard project with two 12-foot driving lanes, two 2-foot paved shoulders and two 2-foot gravel shoulders; refer to staff Award bid - 1990 street sweeper for Street Division Award bid - 1991 medium-duty truck with 19 aspha!ft repair machine mounted Acknowledge receipt of Fire Department statistical report for 1990 Building Inspection Division report for December 1990 It was moved by Commissioner Goehrung, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the Commission approve the Consent Items as listed, and authorize and direct the appropriate persons to complete the necessary actions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Goehrung, Commissioner Frost, Commis- sioner Knapp and Mayor Pro Tempore Swa those voting No, none. Adjournment - o:zr p.m. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, that the meeting be ad- jqurned. The motion carried by the following Ayr and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Gochrung and Mayor Pro Trmpore Swanson; those voting N* none. n,-m-x7