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Minutes of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB)
April 14, 2011
Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by William VandenBos.
Present:
Board: Julie Zickovich, Bob Wade, David Cook, Sue Henning, Sandy Dodge, Bill
VandenBos, Chris Guy, Jared Nelson, Betty Stroock, Alex Hallenius, Lucia Stewart,
Tawnya Storm
Minutes: 10 February and 10 March minutes were unanimously approved
Open Public Comment: No public comment
Committee Reports:
Subdivision Review (Sandy Dodge)—See attachment for specifics on Oak Meadows,
Meadow Creek, and Diamond Estates.
The City Commission has requested the Planning Department to consider some possible
changes to park dedication requirements for downtown development zoned B-3. Several
options by City Staff have been proposed: A) Leave as is, B) No requirement for park dedication
within the B-3 zoning district no matter how many units are proposed, C) Exempt the first five
new dwellings in a project from dedication requirements (somewhat mirrors the exemption for
minor subdivisions), D) Make specific that there is no land required, only cash-in-lieu. Delegate
approval authority for review and acceptance of cash-in-lieu to the Planning Director. This
shortens the review process and eliminates unnecessary effort, E) Follow the normal cash-in-
lieu procedures but adopt a fixed percentage reduction across the board, F) The City
Commission could pre-designate all cash-in-lieu received to certain projects like improving
Bozeman Creek. This would likely not be code but a separate resolution or other action and is
not shown in the attached text. The Subdivision Review Committee like D and F above.
South University District Annexation is 127 acre parcel on the corner of 19th and Kagy. The
developer wants to put the park on the south central portion of the development which would
make a large ~40 acre park when combined with other developments to the South. The
Subdivision Review Committee likes the idea.
City Commissioner Report (Sean Becker): Sean Becker was present but had no report.
Park Maintenance District Report (Randy Wall): Mr. Wall gave his presentation that he will
give at the City Commission meeting regarding his findings on the Park Maintenance District.
Some discussion regarding his findings ensued among the RPAB. For more details see City
Commission meeting and meeting minutes.
Gallatin Valley Land Trust (Penelope Pierce): The new Executive Director Penelope Pierce
introduced herself and gave a general overview of the GVLT and future plans. Kelly Pohl
(program director) discussed future funding, Langohr Park playground finishing touches,
proposal with hospital to make winter trails available for summer use, Sourdough Canyon trail
head improvements, and Regional Park connector trails.
Parks Division Report (Thom White): See Report
Recreation Division Report (Carole Brennan): No Report (see below)
Parks and Recreation Director’s Report (Ron Dingman): Ron discussed the new Swim
Center lighting, new main pump at the Swim Center, and the dry chlorine system. The Swim
Center improvements have significantly enhanced the water quality and lighting. Ron has been
in discussion with Jerry Walker regarding the East Gallatin Recreation Area. Ron is hopeful that
the City of Bozeman and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks can resolve the sale of the East
Gallatin Recreation Area.
Ron mentioned that Carole Brennan had resigned.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.