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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
January 9, 2012
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North
Rouse on Monday, January 9, 2012. Present were Mayor Sean Becker, Commissioner Cyndy
Andrus, Deputy Mayor Jeff Krauss, Commissioner Chris Mehl, Commissioner Carson Taylor,
City Manager Chris Kukulski, City Attorney Greg Sullivan and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
*Please note that Mayor Krauss officiated the meeting until the point and time that Mayor
Becker was sworn in.
*These minutes are not word for word and should be considered along with the audio recording.
0:23:54 A. Call to Order-6 p.m.-Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order.
0:23:59 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:24:45 Welcome
Mayor Krauss welcomed everyone to the meeting.
0:24:57 C. Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Krauss asked if there were any changes to the Agenda. City Manager Chris Kukulski
clarified Consent Item. 2. Authorize City Manager to sign Amendment No. 3 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Great West Engineering for the 2008 Sewer Rehabilitation Project
(Murray)
0:25:52 D. Public Service Announcements
0:26:08 1. Hand Held Electronic Devices (such as Cell Phones) banned while driving as
of January 17th, 2012 (Johnson)
Police Lieutenant Mark Johnson gave the public service announcement regarding Hand Held
Electronic Devices (such as Cell Phones) banned while driving as of January 17th, 2012.
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0:28:17 2. Climate Action Plan Working Group Volunteer Recruitment (Meyer)
Climate Protection Coordinator Natalie Meyer gave the public service announcement for the
Climate Action Plan Working Group Volunteer Recruitment.
0:29:39 E. Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
0:30:27 Jerry Pape, Public Comment
Mr. Pape of 15 North 25th spoke regarding economic development commitments. He thanked
those involved.
0:32:29 Public Comment closed
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
0:32:37 F. Special Presentations
0:32:40 1. Rededication of City Hall (Krauss and Kukulski)
Mayor Krauss rededicated the old library building as City Hall. He gave an overview of the
history behind the building. This building is also Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) certified. He then presented a plaque signifying the dedication.
0:39:17 2. Outgoing Mayor Remarks (Krauss)
Mayor Krauss thanked those that have supported him during his term in office. He highlighted
items that were accomplished over his term. He thanked many members of the Staff for their
work. He spoke regarding turn over in the City Staff, accessibility, financial breaks on water and
sewer bills. He highlighted facilities that have been built or are in the process of being built
during his term.
0:48:14 3. Swearing in Ceremony for Mayor Sean Becker (Ulmen)
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen administered the Oath to Mayor Sean Becker.
0:49:54 4. Swearing in Ceremony for Deputy Mayor Jeff Krauss (Ulmen)
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen administered the Oath to Deputy Mayor Jeff Krauss.
0:51:32 5. Swearing in Ceremony for Commissioner Cyndy Andrus (Ulmen)
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen administered the Oath to Commissioner Cyndy Andrus.
0:53:01 6. Swearing in Ceremony for Municipal Court Judge Karl Seel (Ulmen)
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen administered the Oath to Municipal Court Judge Karl Seel.
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0:55:38 G. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize City Manager to sign Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Great West Engineering for the 2008 Sewer Rehabilitation Project
(Murray)
3. Ratify signature of City Manager on Construction Agreement for Baxter Lane
Improvements with the Montana Department of Transportation (Arkell)
4. Approve Beer and Wine and Liquor License Renewals for 2012 (Neibauer)
5. Approve payment of $5,168.85 for Buttrey's Solvent Site Cost Recovery (Cooper)
6. Approve Resolution No. 4361, authorizing City Manager to sign Change Order No. 1 for
the Main Pool Pump Replacement Project at the Swim Center in the amount of
$1,070.00 (Goehrung)
7. Confirm Judge Seel's appointment of J. Colleen Herrington as part-time
Municipal Court Judge (Seel)
0:55:43 Public Comment on the Consent agenda.
Mayor Becker opened public comment on the Consent agenda.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
0:55:51 Motion and Vote to approve Consent items G.1-7 inclusive.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Andrus to approve Consent items G.1-7
inclusive.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Andrus, Taylor, Deputy Mayor Krauss and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
0:56:13 H. Special Presentation Continued
0:56:22 7. Swearing in Ceremony for Part Time Municipal Court Judge J. Colleen
Herrington (Ulmen)
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen administered the Oath to Part Time Municipal Court Judge J. Colleen
Herrington .
0:57:57 8. Mayor State of the City Address (Becker)
Mayor Becker presented his State of the City Address. He spoke regarding infrastructure and
policy changes, utility increases, large capital projects, economic development, roundtable
meetings with the School District and Montana State University, the building supply in
Bozeman, the completion of the City re-codification project, the improved ISO Fire rating, the
construction of the round-a-bout at College and 11th and future round-a-bouts, housing projects,
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recreation items, enhancement projects, the Community Climate Action Plan, culture, the
recession, criminal justice, regional solutions, items that are scheduled for completion in the next
year. Mayor Becker spoke regarding a newsletter that he intends to launch along with future
podcasts to assist with communication efforts.
1:23:45 I. FYI/Discussion
1:23:47 1. Reminder that City Offices will be closed January, 16, 2012 for Martin
Luther King Jr. Day. The Next City Commission meeting will therefore be held on
Tuesday, January 17th (Ulmen)
1:24:19 J. Adjournment
Mayor Becker adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
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Sean A Becker, Mayor
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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