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LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
December 19, 2011
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North
Rouse on Monday, December 19, 2011. Present were Mayor Jeff Krauss, Commissioner Cyndy
Andrus, Commissioner Chris Mehl and Commissioner Carson Taylor, 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.
0:10:09 A. Call to Order – NOON – Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m.
0:10:10 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:10:56 C. Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Krauss asked Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn if there were any changes to the
agenda. Mr. Winn stated that the Executive Session November 14th minutes will be removed
from the agenda and placed on the next meeting agenda.
0:11:22 D. Public Service Announcement – City Hall Office Closures and Revised
Schedule of City Commission Meetings (Ulmen)
City Clerk, Stacy Ulmen gave a PSA regarding the City Hall office closures and the schedule of
Commission meetings for the remainder of the month.
0:12:48 E. Authorize Absence of Deputy Mayor Becker
0:12:53 Motion and Vote to approve the absence of Deputy Mayor Becker.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Taylor to approve the absence of Deputy
Mayor Becker.
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Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Mehl and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
0:13:08 F. Minutes – October 10th and November 14th, 2011(removed) Executive
Sessions, November 7th and 14th, 2011 Regular Meetings
0:13:12 Motion and Vote to approve the October 10th Executive Session Minutes and the
November 7th and 14th Regular meeting minutes.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Mehl to approve the October 10th Executive
Session Minutes and the November 7th and 14th Regular meeting minutes.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Mehl, Andrus and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
0:13:25 G. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize Street Department to enter into a municipal lease-to-own agreement with
Merchants Capital for a 2012 Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper (VanDelinder)
3. Adopt the Library Depreciation Reserve Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal
Years 2013-2017 (Rosenberry)
4. Adopt the Fire Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2013-
2017 (Rosenberry)
5. Adopt the Water Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2013-
2017 (Rosenberry)
6. Adopt the Wastewater Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years
2013-2017 (Rosenberry)
7. Accept the Building Division Monthly Report for November 2011 (Risk)
8. Approve Resolution No. 4362, Appointing the Gallatin County Attorney to prosecute
State v. Adams (TK 10 02684) in Bozeman Municipal Court (Sullivan)
9. Approve Certification of Delinquent City Assessments to Gallatin County (Neibauer)
10. Approve Beer and Wine and Liquor License Renewals for 2012 (Neibauer)
11. Reappoint Erik Nelson to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (Kissel)
0:13:35 Public Comment on Consent
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
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0:13:40 Motion and Vote to approve (Consent) G.1-11 inclusive.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Andrus to approve (Consent) G.1-11 inclusive.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Andrus, Taylor and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
0:13:59 H. Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened general public comment.
0:14:25 Ralph Zimmer, Public Comment
Mr. Zimmer stated that he is speaking on behalf of the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee.
He thanked the Commission for the conversation with the School District. The School District
was slow for appointees to the Board but after the meeting with the Commission, they appointed
someone. He spoke in support of the applicant that has asked to be reappointed to the board that
is to be considered further on in the agenda.
0:16:59 Public Comment closed
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
0:17:01 I. Action Items
0:17:03 1. Presentation of Audit on Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2011
(LaMeres)
0:17:12 Brian LaMeres, City Controller
Mr. LaMeres began the Staff presentation regarding the Audit on Financial Statements for Fiscal
Year 2011.
0:18:59 Merrilee Glover, Representative from the audit firm of Junkermeir, Clark, Campanella &
Stevens, PC (J.C.C.S.)
Ms. Glover presented the findings on the City's financial statements.
0:23:30 Commission Comments and Questions
The Commission and Staff spoke regarding fund balances along with assignments and
commitments. A discussion took place regarding a process for changes.
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0:31:26 Ms. Glover
Ms. Glover continued the presentation regarding the certificate of achievement and stated that
this is the 27th year that the City has received this particular certificate. She covered the
Independent Auditor's Report. The City has received a clean audit report. She spoke regarding
the statement of net assets, revenues and functions, the balance sheet for cash and unrestricted
funds.
0:48:16 Commission Comments and Questions
The Commission and staff discussed the term assigned and unassigned amounts.
0:59:39 Ms. Glover
Ms. Glover continued the presentation regarding the internal control and spending federal
reports.
1:07:32 Public comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
1:07:48 Motion and Vote to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and results
of the financial audit f or fiscal year 2011 along with accompanying reports.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Taylor to accept the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report and results of the financial audit f or fiscal year 2011 along with
accompanying reports.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Mehl and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
1:08:12 Break
Mayor Krauss declared a break.
1:15:46 Back to Order
Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order.
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1:16:07 2. General Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2013-2017
(Rosenberry)
1:16:14 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry gave the staff presentation regarding the General Fund Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2013-2017.
1:19:11 Commission Questions and Comments
The Commission and Staff spoke regarding the parking garage and the planning department copy
machine.
1:23:34 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
1:23:52 Motion to adopt the General Fund Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years
2013-2017.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Mehl to adopt the General Fund Capital
Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2013-2017.
1:24:05 Commission discussion on the Motion
The Commission spoke regarding moving the IT item.
1:24:28 Friendly Amendment to the Main Motion
Cr. Taylor added a Friendly Amendment to the Main Motion to include moving GF164
(Replacement of IT Air Conditioner at Professional Building) to the FY2015 Column.
1:24:40 Vote on the Main Motion to adopt the General Fund Capital Improvement Plan for
Fiscal Years 2013-2017 and move GF164 (Replacement of IT Air Conditioner at
Professional Building) to the FY2015 Column.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Mehl, Andrus and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
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1:24:51 3. Street Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years
2013-2017 (Rosenberry)
1:25:01 Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
Ms. Rosenberry gave the staff presentation regarding the Street Impact Fee Fund Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2013-2017.
1:25:54 Commission Questions and Comments
The Commission discussed Babcock Street.
1:27:30 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
1:27:38 Motion and Vote to adopt the Street Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement Plan
for Fiscal Years 2013-2017.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Andrus to adopt the Street Impact Fee Fund
Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2013-2017.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Andrus, Taylor and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
1:27:57 4. (Re)Appointments to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (Kissel)
1:28:38 Motion and Vote to appoint Jenna Fallaw and reappoint Bill Bartlett, Rebecca
Gleason and Elizabeth Williamson to the Bicycle Advisory Board.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Mehl to appoint Jenna Fallaw and reappoint
Bill Bartlett, Rebecca Gleason and Elizabeth Williamson to the Bicycle Advisory Board.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Mehl, Andrus and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
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1:29:02 5. Reappointment to the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee (Kissel)
1:29:13 Motion and Vote to reappoint Danielle Scharff to the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
Committee.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Andrus to reappoint Danielle Scharff to the
Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Andrus, Taylor and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
1:29:49 6. Reappointments to the Senior Citizens' Advisory Board (Kissel)
1:29:56 Motion and Vote to reappoint Norman Dreyer and Peggy Tombre to the Senior
Citizens' Advisory Board.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Taylor to reappoint Norman Dreyer and
Peggy Tombre to the Senior Citizens' Advisory Board.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Mehl and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
1:30:53 J. FYI/Discussion
1. No Commission Packets until January 3, 2012
2. Climate Action Plan Working Groups Advertising
3. Vacancies on the Economic Development Committee
1:33:16 K. Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 1:27 p.m.
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Jeffrey K. Krauss, Prior Mayor
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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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