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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
February 25, 2013
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The Commission met in the City Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North Rouse on Monday,
February 25, 2013. Present were Mayor Sean Becker, Deputy Mayor Jeff Krauss,
Commissioner Cyndy Andrus, Commissioner Carson Taylor, Commissioner Chris Mehl, City
Manager Chris Kukulski, City Attorney Greg Sullivan, and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
*An audio copy is not available due to technical difficulties. Please refer to the video capture.
A. Call to Order – 5:00 p.m. – Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Becker called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
B. Further Develop the 2013-14 City Commission Work Plan (Kukulski)
City Manager Chris Kukulski began the presentation regarding the Further Development of the
2013-14 City Commission Work Plan. A final copy of this document is attached to the minutes.
C. Call to Order Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Becker called the Regular Commission Meeting to order at 6 p.m.
D. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
E. Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Becker asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda. Mr.
Kukulski stated no.
F. Public Service Announcement – Open House Meet and Greet with Community
Development Director Candidates scheduled for Tuesday, February 26th in the City
Commission room (Kukulski)
Mr. Kukulski gave the PSA for the Open House Meet and Greet with the Community
Development Director Candidates.
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G. Minutes – January 7, 2013 and January 28, 2013
Motion and Vote to approve the minutes from January 7th and January 28th, 2013
minutes as submitted.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Taylor to approve the minutes from January
7
th
and January 28
th
, 2013 as submitted.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Mehl, Deputy Mayor Krauss and Mayor Sean
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
H. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize City Manager to sign Sub-Recipient Agreement with Gallatin County
for Missouri River Drug Task Force (Ron Price)
3. Authorize City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Montana
State University for Water System Sampling (Woolard)
4. Authorize City Manager to sign Amendment 3 to the Professional Services
Agreement with HDR Engineering for the 2007 Water Reclamation Facility
Upgrade, Phase I Expansion Project (Murray)
5. Authorize Mayor to sign a Certified Local Government Grant Application to the
Montana State Historic Preservation Office (Kramer)
6. Approve Canyon House Concept LLC to sell beer and wine at 5 Tai Lane
(Neibauer)
7. Approve Growth Opportunities, LLC to sell beer and wine at 1871 Baxter Lane
(Neibauer)
8. Provisionally adopt Ordinance No. 1860, private access easement and agreement
granting NorthWestern Energy legal access across the City Lower Yards property
(Heaston)
9. Finally Adopt Ordinance No. 1853, amending Chapter 2, Article 6, Division 9,
Impact Fees to establish a definition, address deferral of payments, modify timing
of documentation updates, and other revisions for clarity (Saunders)
10. Finally Adopt Ordinance No. 1854, establishing a zoning designation of R-4 on
the 6.66 acre Christenot tract at 5200 Durston Road, Application Z-11170 (Riley)
11. Finally Adopt Ordinance No. 1855, establishing a zoning designation of R-3 on
the 2.0 acre Leep tract, south of Durston Road and East of Valley Drive,
Application Z-12044 (Riley)
12. Finally Adopt Ordinance No. 1858, authorizing a 5-year ground lease with Robert
Marx for property at the Sunset Hills Cemetery for the purpose of farming
(Woolard)
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Public Comment on Consent Agenda
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve consent items H. 1-12 as submitted.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Mehl to approve consent items H. 1-12 as
submitted.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Mehl, Deputy Mayor Krauss, Cr. Andrus and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
I. Public Comment
Mayor Becker opened general public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
J. Action Items
1. Pine Meadows Zone Map Amendment Request at 310 Valley Drive,
Application Z-12298 (Continued from February 4, 2013) (Riley)
Planner Doug Riley gave the staff presentation regarding the Pine Meadows Zone Map
Amendment Request at 310 Valley Drive, Application Z-12298.
Public Comment
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to withdraw the motion and the amendment to the motion on the floor
from February 4, 2013.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Deputy Mayor Krauss to withdraw the motion and
the amendment to the motion on the floor from February 4, 2013.
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Those voting Aye being Cr. Mehl, Deputy Mayor Krauss, Crs. Andrus, Taylor and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
Motion that based upon the criteria for zoning in Chapter 38, Article 37, of the BMC, and
Section 76-2-304 of the MCA, and after consideration of public comment and the Zoning
Commission recommendation and having received no protest from the property owner to
R-1 zoning, I adopt the staff findings included in the February 4
th
staff report and the
alternative findings regarding neighborhood compatibility provided in the February 25
th
report, and move to apply R-1 (Residential Single-Household Low Density) to the entire
4.02 acres and include the four contingencies listed on page two of the February 4th staff
report
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Deputy Mayor Krauss that based upon the criteria
for zoning in Chapter 38, Article 37, of the BMC, and Section 76-2-304 of the MCA, and
after consideration of public comment and the Zoning Commission recommendation and
having received no protest from the property owner to R-1 zoning, I adopt the staff
findings included in the February 4
th
staff report and the alternative findings regarding
neighborhood compatibility provided in the February 25
th
report, and move to apply R-1
(Residential Single-Household Low Density) to the entire 4.02 acres and include the four
contingencies listed on page two of the February 4th staff report.
Commission Discussion
The Commission discussed the importance of the findings, the contingencies, the applicant’s
acknowledgement of not protesting the zoning and the difference of city and county densities.
Vote on the Motion that based upon the criteria for zoning in Chapter 38, Article 37, of the
BMC, and Section 76-2-304 of the MCA, and after consideration of public comment and
the Zoning Commission recommendation and having received no protest from the property
owner to R-1 zoning, I adopt the staff findings included in the February 4
th
staff report and
the alternative findings regarding neighborhood compatibility provided in the February
25
th
report, and move to apply R-1 (Residential Single-Household Low Density) to the
entire 4.02 acres and include the four contingencies listed on page two of the February 4th
staff report
Those voting Aye being Cr. Mehl, Deputy Mayor Krauss, Crs. Andrus, Taylor and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
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2. South Towne Square Serendipity Medical Clinic Conditional Use Permit, 280
West Kagy Boulevard, Application Z-13002 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
Planner Brian Krueger gave the staff presentation regarding the South Towne Square Serendipity
Medical Clinic Conditional Use Permit, 280 West Kagy Boulevard, Application Z-13002
Commission Questions for Staff
The Commission and staff discussed the left hand turn on South Third and the delineators,
parking in the area and the use of the space in the building.
Applicant Presentation
Doctors Sara Hill and Sara Kirkpatrick gave the Applicant presentation for the South Towne
Square Serendipity Medical Clinic Conditional Use Permit, 280 West Kagy Boulevard,
Application Z-13002.
Public Comment
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
Motion that having reviewed application materials, considered public comment, and all
the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings in the staff report for application Z-
13002 and move to approve the conditional use permit with conditions and subject to all
applicable code provisions.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Krauss, seconded by Cr. Andrus that having reviewed
application materials, considered public comment, and all the information presented, I
hereby adopt the findings in the staff report for application Z-13002 and move to approve
the conditional use permit with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commission Discussion on the Motion
The Commission discussed the addition of the business to the area, the use of the space and the
parking problem.
Vote on the Motion that having reviewed application materials, considered public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings in the staff report
for application Z-13002 and move to approve the conditional use permit with conditions
and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Those voting Aye being Deputy Mayor Krauss, Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Mehl and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
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3. Presentation(s) from community service providers interested in applying
for a Community Development Block Grant from the Montana
Department of Commerce through the City of Bozeman (Stocks)
Grants Administrator Ken Stocks began the staff presentation for the community service
providers interested in applying for a Community Development Block Grant from the Montana
Department of Commerce through the City of Bozeman.
HAVEN Applicant Presentation
Haven is requesting the City to sponsor the Community Development Block Grant so that they
can build a new shelter. They spoke regarding the use and need at the current shelter. They want
to design a facility that meets the needs of our community.
Commission discussion
The Commission and Applicant discussed the 25% match, confidentiality, the location and
creation of a non-confidential model, a possible site location, attributions to increased need,
public awareness and outreach to rural areas, incurring debt and operation of maintenance and
sustainability.
4. Provisional Adoption of Ordinance No. 1857, Establishing the Trails, Open
Space and Parks Committee (Overton)
Parks Director Mitch Overton gave the staff presentation regarding the Provisional Adoption of
Ordinance No. 1857, Establishing the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee.
Commission questions for Staff
The Commission and staff spoke regarding a possible Parks and Recreation representative sitting
on the board.
Public Comment
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1857, establishing the Trails, Open Space and
Parks Committee.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Taylor to provisionally adopt Ordinance
1857, establishing the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee.
Commission discussion on the Motion
The Commission discussed the need for this board, moving forward, the encouragement of
community participation and member makeup on the board.
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Vote on the Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1857, establishing the Trails, Open
Space and Parks Committee.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Mehl, Deputy Mayor Krauss and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The Motion passed 5-0.
5. Re-appointments to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (Brunckhorst)
Motion and Vote to confirm the Mayoral re-appointment of Andrew Cetraro as a voting
member to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board and re-appoint Kevin Cook as a non-
voting member to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor and seconded by Cr. Mehl to confirm the Mayoral re-
appointment of Andrew Cetraro as a voting member to the North Seventh Urban Renewal
Board and re-appoint Kevin Cook as a non-voting member to the North Seventh Urban
Renewal Board.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Mehl, Deputy Mayor Krauss, Cr. Andrus and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
6. Appointment to the Planning Board (Brunckhorst)
Motion and Vote to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Carl Tange to the Planning
Board.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Krauss, seconded by Cr. Andrus to confirm the Mayoral
appointment of Carl Tange to the Planning Board.
Those voting Aye being Deputy Mayor Krauss, Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Mehl and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
7. 2013 Legislative Session Update / Commission may give direction to Staff
on pending legislation (Kukulski)
Mr. Sullivan highlighted the following items:
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HB197-Violation of social host ordinances.
SB 284-Montana Property Fairness Act
HB358-Concealled Weapons
SB306-Definition changes of partner
SB121-Amends the law in regards to contracts.
SB77-Increases the threshold for Bids
SB171-Direct draw on public works contracts
SB17-Amendment to the Constitution
HB156-Accesssory dwelling units
HB37 and HB106-Water right bills
HB435-Coal trains
Economic Development Director Brit Fontenot spoke regarding the bills on Tax Increment
Financing.
8. Further Develop and Possibly Adopt the 2013-14 City Commission Work
Plan (Kukulski)
City Manager Chris Kukulski went over the changes that were made since the discussion earlier
in the evening.
No Public comment received.
Motion and Vote to adopt the 2013-14 City Commission Work Plan as amended.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Deputy Mayor Krauss to adopt the 2013-14 City
Commission Work Plan as amended.
Those voting Aye being Cr. Mehl, Deputy Mayor Krauss, Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Mehl and
Mayor Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
K. FYI/Discussion
1. Discuss Canceling the City Commission meeting on March 11, 2013 (Ulmen)
This meeting will be cancelled unless it is needed.
2. Story Mill Spur lease has been extended for the hiking trail along Wallace to
the Mill building.
3. Changes to the Ethics Ordinance
K. Adjournment
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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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