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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
April 15, 2013 **********************
The Commission met in the City Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North Rouse on Monday,
April 15, 2013. Present were Mayor Sean Becker, Commissioner Cyndy Andrus, Commissioner
Carson Taylor, Commissioner Chris Mehl, City Manager Chris Kukulski, City Attorney Greg
Sullivan, and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
*These minutes are not word for word and should be considered along with the audio recording.
0:18:29 A. Call to Order – 6 p.m. – Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Becker called the Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
0:18:33 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:19:19 C. Changes to the Agenda
City Manager Chris Kukulski stated that a public service announcement has been added to
introduce the new Director of Community Development.
0:19:49 D. Public Service Announcement – Bozeman Clean Up Day & Sustainability
Fair on Saturday, April 20th (Brekke)
0:19:50 1. Introduction of Wendy Thomas
Mr. Kukulski announced the Wendy Thomas is the new Community Development Director.
0:21:37 2. Bozeman Clean Up Day & Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 20th
Allyson Brekke, Neighborhoods Coordinator spoke regarding the Bozeman Clean Up Day &
Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 20th.
0:22:30 E. Authorize Absence of Deputy Mayor Krauss
0:22:31 Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Deputy Mayor Krauss.
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It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Mehl to authorize the absence of Deputy
Mayor Krauss.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Taylor, Mehl, Andrus and Mayor Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
0:22:49 F. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize City Manager to sign an agreement to allow Gallatin County to lead in
managing construction of a bike/pedestrian path along Oak Street funded with
Community Transportation Enhancement Program Funds (Johnson)
3. Appoint Mayor Becker and Commissioner Mehl to Approve Depository Bonds and
Pledged Securities as of March 31, 2013 (Clark)
4. Approve Commission Resolution No. 4418, annexing Lot 9, Block 1, Walker Property
Subdivision and authorize the City Manager to sign the Annexation Agreement for the A-
12005 Kirk Annexation (Skelton)
5. Approve Resolution No. 4435, supporting the Preservation of Tax-Exempt Financing
(Rosenberry)
6. Provisionally Adopt Ordinance No. 1848, establishing an initial zoning designation of R-1
for Lot 9, Block 1 of the Walker Property Subdivision for the Kirk Zone Map Amendment,
Application Z-12091 (Skelton)
0:23:00 Public Comment on Consent agenda
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
0:23:05 Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items F. 1-6 as submitted.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Andrus to approve Consent Items F. 1-6 as
submitted.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Andrus, Taylor and Mayor Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
0:23:32 G. Public Comment
Mayor Becker opened general public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
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0:23:54 H. Mayoral Proclamation – Arbor Day, April 26, 2013
Mayor Becker declared April 26, 2013 as Arbor Day.
0:24:28 I. Action Items
0:24:29 1. Barlow Demolition and New Single-Household Residence and Garage
Certificate of Appropriateness Application with Deviations, 11 East Villard Street (Quasi-
Judicial) (Brekke)
0:24:52 Allyson Brekke, Associate Planner
Ms. Brekke gave the staff presentation regarding the Barlow Demolition and New Single-
Household Residence and Garage Certificate of Appropriateness Application with Deviations, 11
East Villard Street.
0:31:15 Commission questions for Staff
The Commission and Staff discussed the alley that runs along the property, safety issues; traffic
in the alley and fencing.
0:35:28 Applicant Presentation
The Applicant gave the presentation regarding the Barlow Demolition and New Single-
Household Residence and Garage Certificate of Appropriateness Application with Deviations, 11
East Villard Street.
0:37:21 Commission questions for the Applicant
The Commission discussed the project being close to the alley.
0:38:31 Public Comment
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
0:38:37 Motion that having reviewed the application, considered public comment, and all
information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application Z-13040 and move to approve the Barlow Demolition and new single-household
residence and garage Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviations with conditions and
subject to all applicable code provisions.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Taylor that having reviewed the application,
considered public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application Z-13040 and move to approve the Barlow
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Demolition and new single-household residence and garage Certificate of Appropriateness
with Deviations with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
0:39:15 Commission discussion on the Motion
0:41:02 Vote on the Motion that having reviewed the application, considered public
comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff
report for application Z-13040 and move to approve the Barlow Demolition and new
single-household residence and garage Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviations with
conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Mehl and Mayor Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
0:41:18 2. Waiver of Park Reservation Fees for May 1, 2013 "Keeping Families
Together" Rally (Overton)
0:41:35 Mitch Overton, Parks and Recreation Director
Mr. Overton gave the staff presentation regarding a Waiver of Park Reservation Fees for May 1,
2013 "Keeping Families Together" Rally.
0:42:55 Commission questions for Staff
The Commission and Staff discussed the costs associated with closing Main Street, when fees
are charged, deviation from the policy, reservations and fee schedules, application periods and
public assembly permit fees.
0:50:39 Applicant Presentation
The applicant gave their presentation regarding a Waiver of Park Reservation Fees for May 1,
2013 "Keeping Families Together" Rally.
0:54:01 Commission questions for Applicant
The Commission and applicant discussed radio training, safety, parking at Lindley and the
groups course of their walk.
0:57:29 Public Comment
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
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0:57:52 Commission and Staff discussion
The Commission and staff discussed the reason behind the reservation process, reasonable fees,
fairness, the right to assemble, facilities in the park, impacts on the facilities and fairness.
1:14:32 Motion to adhere to the fee schedule for reservation of public parks for group
activities established within Commission resolution No. 4085 adopted in December, 17
2007.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Cr. Mehl to adhere to the fee schedule for
reservation of public parks for group activities established within resolution 4085 adopted
in 2007.
1:15:06 Discussion on the Motion
The Commission discussed priorities and recouping fees.
1:17:12 Vote on the Motion to adhere to the fee schedule for reservation of public parks for
group activities established within Commission resolution No. 4085 adopted December, 17
2007.
Those voting Aye being Cr. Mehl, Andrus and Mayor Becker.
Those voting No being Cr. Taylor.
The motion passed 3-1.
1:17:29 3. Appointments to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee
(Brunckhorst)
1:17:49 Mitch Overton, Parks and Recreation Director
Mr. Overton gave the staff presentation regarding the Appointments to the Trails, Open Space
and Parks Committee.
1:20:04 Public comment
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
1:20:37 Commission Discussion
The Commission discussed the staggered terms and the high quality of applicants.
1:23:14 Motion to appoint Bob Hawks to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee for
a term of one year, Sandy Dodge and Doug Chandler to the Trails, Open Space and Parks
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Committee for a term of two years, Don Beeman and Tom Starner to the Trails, Open
Space and Parks Committee for a term of three years.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to appoint Bob Hawks to the Trails,
Open Space and Parks Committee for a term of one year, Sandy Dodge and Doug
Chandler to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee for a term of two years, Don
Beeman and Tom Starner to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee for a term of
three years.
1:23:33 Discussion on the motion
The Commission discussed the balance of the professions.
1:26:21 Vote on the Motion to appoint Bob Hawks to the Trails, Open Space and Parks
Committee for a term of one year, Sandy Dodge and Doug Chandler to the Trails, Open
Space and Parks Committee for a term of two years, Don Beeman and Tom Starner to the
Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee for a term of three years.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
1:26:36 Motion and Vote to affirm Commissioner Andrus to act as a liaison between TOP
and the City Commission.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Taylor to affirm Commissioner Andrus to act
as a liaison between TOP and the City Commission.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Taylor, Andrus and Mayor Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 4-0.
1:27:29 Break.
Mayor Becker declared a Break.
1:39:29 Meeting called back to order
Mayor Becker called the meeting back to order.
1:27:01 J. Policy Discussion
1:39:32 1. Economic Development Incentives (Fontenot)
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Mr. Fontenot gave the Staff presentation regarding Economic Development Incentives.
1:44:23 Commission and Board discussion
The Commission and Board discussed workforce streaming, Gallatin College, incentive
programs, expanding businesses that are already here, budget allocations, Insensitive programs,
tying incentives to improvements, the need for a more diverse economy, growing local
businesses, how to partner better with business, sectors and jobs, eliminating barriers, working
with the County, lack of high tech sector and the development of a priority list.
2:34:12 K. FYI/Discussion
1. Runners that took part in Boston Marathon
2:35:49 L. Adjournment
Mayor Becker adjourned the meeting at 8:22 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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