HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-11 Minutes, City CommissionMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
February 22, 2011
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North
Rouse on Monday, February 22, 2011. Present were Mayor Jeff Krauss, 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
0:23:46 A. Call to Order — 6 p.m. — Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
0:24:03 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:25:07 C. Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Krauss asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda. Mr.
Kukulski stated that there is one addition of a Public Services Announcement from the Building
Department.
0:25:34 Public Service Announcement-Code Check Comer (Risk)
Bob Risk, Bozeman Building Official spoke regarding the Building Department's new program
called the Code Check Comer which can be found on the City's website. This is a new forum for
the public to use to ask questions.
0,28:38 D. Authorize Absence of Cr. Becker
0:28:43 Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Cr. Becker.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus seconded by Cr. Mehl to authorize, the absence of Cr. Becker.
Those votine Aye beip—LYCrs. Andrus, Mehl, Taylor and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
0:29.02 E. Minutes — January 10th and January 24th, 2011
0:29:05 Motion and Vote to approve the Minutes of January 10 and January 24, 2011.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl seconded by Cr. Taylor to approve the Minutes of Januan 10
and January 24, 2011.
Those votinE Aye beine Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
0:29:24 F. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize Mayor to Execute Substitutions of Trustee, Consent to Modifications,
and Authorize Trustee to Enter into Subordination Agreements with the Montana
Board of Housing for Trust Indentures with Bozeman Interfaith Housing 11, Inc.
(Sullivan)
0:29:42 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
0:29:49 Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1 and 2 as listed above.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Andrus to approve Consent Items 1 and 2 as
listed above.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Andrus, Mehl and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
0:30:08 G. Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
0:30:40 H. Action Items
0:31:24 1. 2010-2011 Work Plan Update and Development of 2011-2012 Goals
(Kukulski)
0:31:25 Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Mr. Kukulski opened the Work Plan Update discussion. Staff will continue to speak regarding
their Department's ongoing priorities,
0:32:43 Public Services Department
Director of Public Services Debbie Arkell presented the Ongoing Priorities for her Department.
She spoke regarding solid waste and water. The first big issue is water resources. The second big
issue is streets. Discussion took place regarding a water resource plan, the facility plan, the rate
structure for water, water rights, increasing water rights in the Middle Creek Drainage, getting
work done on sidewalks, ADA Ramps, South 8th water main replacement, the possible bonding
of street maintenance, deferred maintenance, patching on South 8 and storm water.
1:33.59 Planning Department
Planning Director Tim McHarg presented the Ongoing Priorities and Goals for his Department.
He highlighted big picture issues for his department. Discussion took place regarding internal
changes, current policies, increasing efficiencies, over the counter approvals, customer service,
processing applications, revising the Unified Development Ordinance to provide flexibility, the
need for less meetings, affordable housing, demolition by neglect, and entry corridor design
standards. Allison Bristor the City's Neighborhood's Coordinator spoke regarding the
Neighborhood's Program. She spoke regarding the Neighborhood Association goals.
2:08:39 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that staff is working on focusing on policy when looking at Goals. He
thanked the Commission for the dialog with the staff.
2:12:40 Break
Mayor Krauss declared a break.
2:28:46 Meeting called back to order
Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order.
2:29:012. Cemetery Discussion (Dingman)
2:29:19 Ron Dingman, Parks and Recreation Director
Mr. Dingman gave the Staff Presentation regarding the Cemetery. The Bozeman Sunset Hills
Cemetery encompasses 56 developed acres and 60 acres that are undeveloped, or a total of 116
acres, and employs a full time staff of one Foreman and two Service Workers.
2:34:28 Discussion
The Commission and Staff discussed the Perpetual Care Fund. Mayor Krauss stated that he is
interested in the history of this. Also discussed were interest earnings supporting current
maintenance, acute costs, what other municipal cemetery's are doing for perpetual care, looking
into charging more, capital expenditure, looking into a tier rate structure for County residents,
quantifying the percentage of the Cemetery budget, and how to use the vacant land to help the
perpetual care fund. Russ Tuckerman of the Cemetery Advisory Board spoke regarding the
Board's purpose and ideas for the Cemetery,
3:37:34 3. Discussion of Development of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 (Rosenberry)
3:37:58 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry gave the staff presentation regarding the Development of the Budget for Fiscal
Year 2012. She spoke regarding what has occurred in the past. She handed out a schedule of
budget presentations to the Commission. She also highlighted the Budget schedule.
3:41:14 Discussion
The Commission and Staff discussed baselines and how much it is going to cost if we do next
year what we are doing this year. Discussion also took place regarding revenue collection,
options for cuts, general categories, and pie charts. It was suggested to view the deferred
maintenance as a separate line item. Discussion took place regarding having a buffet of revenues
for everything, notjust the General fund, protecting the required reserve, personnel costs, the
need to be very clear on additional firefighter and police costs. The Mayor asked in regards to
Street Maintenance, to look into what Missoula has been doing. Discussion took place regarding
a Mill for Streamline, commitment to the Community College, water rights and the Climate
Action plan.
4:03:50 4. (Re)Appointments to the Planning Board (Kissel)
4:04:26 Motion and Vote to approve the Mayor's Nomination of Bill Quinn to be
reappointed as the County Representative.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to al!prove the Mayor's Nomination of
Bill Quinn to be reappointed as the County Representative.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
4:05:15 Motion and Vote to approve the Mayor's Appointment of Erik Garberg.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to approve the Major's Appointment of
Erik Garberg.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
4:05:50 Motion and Vote to appoint Adam Fruh.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to appoint Adam Fruh.
Those voting Aye beine Crs. Mehl, TA.Ylor a
Andrus and Ma or Kr
Those votin No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
4:07:00 5. Appointments to the Zoning Commission (Kissel)
4:07:06 Motion and Vote to appoint David Peck.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to appoint David Peck.
Those votin_g,Nye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion gassed 4-0.
4:07:24 I. FYI[Discussion
4:07:36 1. Cr. Andrus will be gone April 25th and June 6th
4:07:55 2. Economic Development Committee Summit-will be held this Thursday at the Grand
Tree,
4:08:58 3. Highlights of Legislative Bills - Discrimination Bill
4:19:15 4. Cr. Taylor will be gone May 16th
4:19:31 5. HRDC Meeting
4:20:10 6. Mayor Krauss met with Senator Tester
4:20:59 7. Recognize Work of Task Force for Community Climate Action Plan
4:22:25 8. HRDC Work force Housing Match
4.23 9. March 5th Spelling Bee Invite
4:24:47 10. House Bill 555 up for Reconsideration/Medical Bills payment.
4:25:35 J. Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 10:08 p.m.
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