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MINUTES OF THE JOINT CITY-COUNTY/TOWN MEETING
BOZEMAN CITY COMMISSION
BOZ MAN, MONTANA
January 25,2013
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in a Joint Roundtable Discussion at the Mackenzie
River Pizza, 449 West Main Street on Friday, January, 25 2013 at noon. Present were Mayor
Sean Becker, Deputy Mayor Jeff Krauss, Cr. Andrus, City Manager Chris Kukulski and City
Clerk Stacy UImen along with representatives from the County and Towns located in the
Gallatin Valley..
*Please refer to the audio recording of this meeting;for additional detail
Call to order
The Meeting was called to order by Belgrade Mayor Russ Nelson. County Commissioner Steve
White began the process through the agenda.
Introductions of those present took place.
I. Legislative Discussion
Treasure State Endowment Program (TSEP)
Three Forks Mayor Gene Townsend stated that he recently testified at the Legislature in regards
to the TSEP program. He also spoke regarding small grants available through the DNRC
program..
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (P'ILT)
Discussion took place regarding the concern that the Federal government may take these funds
away. It was reported that it was good for one more year.
Urban Funds
There were concerns about effects on urban funding for highways. Belgrade is using Urban
Funds for the interchange. Discussion took place regarding an upcoming tentative Transportation
for America Workshop at the Mayor's conference in March. This may be a place to discuss the
highway concerns.
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Parks Maintenance Districts
Bozeman City Manager Chris Kukulski spoke regarding IIB185, the Creation of Parks
Maintenance Districts. This bill would require a vote of the people to create. There are currently
protest provisions.
Accessory Dwelling Units
Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding HB 156 which requires 90% approval by the Neighborhood.
There are some legal concerns with this.
Long Range Building Plans for Universities and Student housing
A representative from Associated Students of Montana State University (ASMSU) stated that the
group passed at their last meeting support of HB14 authorizing funding for the long range
building plans for Universities and SB 109 in regards to student housing. This would require
landlords to have rentals up to code.
2. Roads (Those annexed bV the towns and cities but used in [qr,-e part by County
residents
County Commissioner Skinner opened this item by speaking about roads that receive road taxes
for maintenance. He spoke regarding these roads and those that are not being obtained
adequately. The County has an idea on how to create a plan for maintenance of those roads.
County Road Supervisor Dave Fowler spoke regarding the areas that agreements have been
made for maintenance. The roads in the Manhattan area were discussed. Mr. Ryan from
Manhattan spoke regarding the need for impact funds and how Manhattan ended up in the
situation that it did with the area roads. f le spoke regarding justifying costs to tax payers. The
roads near Three Forks were discussed as well. Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding collectors and
arterial streets and who uses them along with the need for some kind of mechanism to help assist
regionally. Gas tax was discussed.
3. Streamline/SkVIine Bus System
Jeff Rupp from IIRDC began the discussion about the Streamline bus system. An ASMSU
representative spoke regarding their involvement in Streamline. ASMSU is the leading
contributor to the Streamline program. The ridership has increased. Discussion amongst the
group took place about a possible opportunity to expand throughout the county. The public
transit system is valuable for the community and Saturday service has increased. They are
looking at a possible Sunday service. Mr. Rupp spoke regarding forming an Urban Transit
district and the need to get it to the voters, and let them decide. Discussion took place regarding
possibly surveying the riders. The process of creating a district took place. Discussion took
place regarding how other communities have funded transportation. A discussion took place
regarding tolls and that funding would be lost if this occurred.
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4. Anythine else?
Bozeman Deputy Mayor Jeff Krauss spoke regarding possible regional funding of Gallatin
College. He highlighted other counties that have done this and the outcomes.
It was not discussed as to when the next meeting would be or the location.
The Meeting was adjourned.
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Scan A. Becker, Mayor
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