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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA June 10, 2013
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The Commission met in the City Commission Room, City Hall at 121 North Rouse on Monday,
June 10, 2013. Present were Mayor Sean Becker, Deputy Mayor Krauss, Commissioner Carson
Taylor, Commissioner Chris Mehl, Commissioner Cyndy Andrus, 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.
0:03:25 A. Call to Order – 5:30 p.m. – Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Becker called the meeting to order.
0:03:33 B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
0:04:07 C. Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Becker asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the agenda. Mr.
Kukulski stated no.
0:04:10 D. Minutes – May 6, 2013
0:04:13 Motion and Vote to approve the minutes of May 6, 2013.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Andrus to approve the minutes of May 6, 2013.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Andrus, Taylor, Deputy Mayor Krauss and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
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0:04:33 E. Work Session – General Fund and Planning Fund Budget Presentations
(Rosenberry)
0:04:38 Anna Rosenberry, Director of Administrative Services
Ms. Rosenberry gave the staff presentation regarding the General Fund and Planning Fund
Budget. She spoke regarding revenue and expenditure balances, significant issues in staffing
levels, operational efficiency improvements, growth in public safety, the number of FTEs
requested in the budget, the personnel costs in the budget, labor groups and levy amounts.
0:24:30 Commission questions for Staff
The Commission and Staff discussed the staff cuts due to the recession, the building department
budget and landfill operation changes.
0:30:50 Continued staff presentation
Ms. Rosenberry continued the presentation by highlighting capital improvements, the tax levy,
taxable values, the entitlement share, the planning fund and special requests.
0:43:00 Commission questions for Staff
The Commission and Staff discussed the timing of the budget adoption, the population figures,
employee counts, public safety efficiencies, battalion chiefs and their purpose, best practices
across the state, service delivery, projections of growth rates, response times, the amount of calls
of service, the retail traffic impact, tourism, the concern of being too stretched, the lack of
continuity, the ISO rating, the library FTE and their purpose of focusing on computer education
in the Library, target audiences and demand in the Library, construction activity, increment
districts, standard deviations, the Administration Department staff request, the code compliance
officer, the Parks and Trails Bond work, mower replacements, staffing of a splash park and the
strategy for economic development.
1:59:30 Public Comment
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
1:59:42 Jerry Pape, Public Comment
Mr. Pape spoke regarding Fire response and staff, the Library Services, code compliance, the
splash park, the Parks and Trails bond and the hidden costs, and economic development support.
2:03:34 Public Comment closed
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
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2:03:50 F. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize City Manager to sign a Notice of Award to Big Sky Asphalt in the amount of
$374,464.40 for 2013 Street Improvements (Kerr)
3. Authorize City Manager to sign a Notice of Award to Layne Inliner, LLC in the amount of
$1,529,435 for the 2013 Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Murray)
2:03:53 Motion to approve Consent Items F. 1-3 as submitted.
It was moved by Cr. Andrus, seconded by Cr. Taylor to approve Consent Items F. 1-3 as
submitted.
2:04:00 Public Comment
Mayor Becker opened public comment on the Consent Agenda.
No person commented.
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
2:04:06 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Items F. 1-3 as submitted.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Andrus, Taylor, Deputy Mayor Krauss, Cr. Mehl and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:04:19 G. Public Comment
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
2:04:46 Shelia Thomas, Public Comment
Ms. Thomas stated that she is with the Gallatin County Spay and Neuter Task force and thanked
the Commission for their support. She gave a quick update on the task force.
2:05:57 Public Comment closed
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
2:06:02 H. Mayoral Proclamation – In Appreciation and Memory of Jeanne Eggert
Mayor Becker read a Mayoral Proclamation in Appreciation and Memory of Jeanne Eggert. He
then presented the family with the proclamation and in turn family and friends spoke regarding
Ms. Eggert's service.
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2:08:42 Break
Mayor Becker declared a break.
2:08:47 Meeting called back to order.
Mayor Becker called the meeting back to order.
2:32:37 I. Action Items
2:32:41 1. The Block M Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application P-13010 for
the block bound by North Tracy and North Black Avenues and East Lamme and East Beall
Streets (Riley)
2:33:08 Doug Riley, Planner
Mr. Riley gave the staff presentation for the Block M Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Application P-13010 for the block bound by North Tracy and North Black Avenues and East
Lamme and East Beall Streets.
2:38:47 Applicant Presentation
Applicant Representative Susan Riggs gave the Applicant Presentation for The Block M Major
Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application P-13010 for the block bound by North Tracy and North
Black Avenues and East Lamme and East Beall Streets.
2:43:07 Commission questions for Applicant
The Applicant and Commission discussed the conditions.
2:43:29 Public Comment
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
2:43:43 Brian Caldwell, Public Comment
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding the downtown improvements plan.
2:44:32 Motion that having reviewed application materials, considered public comment,
and the staff analysis, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application P-13010 and move to approve the preliminary plat application for the Block M
Major Subdivision authorizing to subdivide (replat) approximately 1.01 acres into 20 lots
for townhome construction subject to the conditions listed in Planning Board Resolution P-
13010.
It was moved by Cr. Taylor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Krauss that having reviewed
application materials, considered public comment, and the staff analysis, I hereby adopt
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the findings presented in the staff report for application P-13010 and move to approve the
preliminary plat application for the Block M Major Subdivision authorizing to subdivide
(replat) approximately 1.01 acres into 20 lots for townhome construction subject to the
conditions listed in Planning Board Resolution P-13010.
2:45:36 08:18 Commission discussion on the Motion
2:46:22 Vote on the Motion that having reviewed application materials, considered public
comment, and the staff analysis, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application P-13010 and move to approve the preliminary plat application for the Block
M Major Subdivision authorizing to subdivide (replat) approximately 1.01 acres into 20
lots for townhome construction subject to the conditions listed in Planning Board
Resolution P-13010.
Those voting Aye being Cr. Taylor, Deputy Mayor Krauss, Crs. Mehl, Andrus and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
2:46:34 2. The Block M Downtown Residential Infill Project Site Plan with Certificate
of Appropriateness Application Z-13072, located between North Tracy and North Black
Avenues and East Lamme and East Beall Streets (Quasi-Judicial) (Riley)
2:46:59 Doug Riley, Planner
Mr. Riley gave the staff presentation for the Block M Downtown Residential Infill Project Site
Plan with Certificate of Appropriateness Application Z-13072, located between North Tracy and
North Black Avenues and East Lamme and East Beall Streets.
3:01:03 Commission Questions for Staff
The Commission and Staff discussed the curb replacement, deferred maintenance, traffic and
streets, intersection improvements, parking issues, the trip exchange district and timing of
application.
3:10:15 Applicant Presentation
Applicant Representative Susan Riggs gave the applicant presentation for the Block M
Downtown Residential Infill Project Site Plan with Certificate of Appropriateness Application Z-
13072, located between North Tracy and North Black Avenues and East Lamme and East Beall
Streets.
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3:17:21 Commission Questions for Applicant
The Commission and Applicant discussed the revised condition relating to infrastructure, the
look of the development, parking, timing, the site plan process, the demolition permit, and the
timing of impact fees.
3:42:16 Public comment
Mayor Becker opened public comment.
3:42:29 Brian Caldwell, Public Comment
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding the downtown core, the existing homes located in the project area
and the timing of demolition.
3:45:19 Brian Eckenrod, Public Comment
Mr. Eckenrod of 402 North Tracey spoke regarding the existing houses for sale in the area of this
development and the impact on the new housing proposed. He also spoke regarding parking and
maintenance of Tracey.
3:48:41 Public comment closed
Mayor Becker closed public comment.
3:48:52 Commission Questions for Applicant
The Commission and the Applicant spoke regarding Condition 1, and phasing.
3:52:38 Motion that having reviewed application materials, considered public comment,
and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application Z-13072 and move to approve the site plan with certificate of appropriateness
with conditions with condition 1 modified, and subject to all applicable code provisions.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Krauss, seconded by Cr. Mehl that having reviewed
application materials, considered public comment, and all information presented, I hereby
adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application Z-13072 and move to
approve the site plan with certificate of appropriateness with conditions with condition 1
modified, and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Condition 1 modification: 1. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for any of the three
existing residences on the eastern portion of the block, the applicant will have first obtained final
infrastructure approval from the City of Bozeman for the subdivision reviewed and approved
under File #P-13010.
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3:53:42 Commission Discussion on the Motion
The Commission spoke regarding successes and failures, improvements, street capacity, the
neighborhood, the zoning of the area and Condition 11 relating to street improvements, the type
of development this project is, impact on existing areas around the project and the intensive use
of the area.
4:22:15 Vote that having reviewed application materials, considered public comment, and
all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application Z-13072 and move to approve the site plan with certificate of appropriateness
with conditions with condition 1 modified, and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Those voting Aye being Deputy Mayor Krauss, Crs. Mehl, Andrus, Taylor and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting No being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
4:22:31 3. (Re)Appointments to the Parking Commission (Brunckhorst)
4:22:47 Motion and Vote to approve the Mayoral appointments of Dennis Bechtold,
Benjamin Bennett and Ryan Olson to the Parking Commission.
It was moved by Cr. Mehl, seconded by Cr. Andrusto approve the Mayoral appointments
of Dennis Bechtold, Benjamin Bennett and Ryan Olson to the Parking Commission.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Mehl, Andrus, Taylor, Deputy Mayor Krauss and Mayor
Becker.
Those voting no being none.
The motion passed 5-0.
4:23:30 J. FYI/Discussion
4:23:31 1. The next two City Commission meetings will start at 5:30 p.m.
4:23:42 2. Parks and Trails committee has met and are working on criteria for applicants and
bonds
4:24:03 3. CUP Distillery on Main Street/ downtown appropriate area
Mayor Becker would like City Attorney to look at the subordinate use language and to come
back to Commission with more appropriate language to allow for production of goods
downtown. Attorney Sullivan will work in to existing workload based on priority.
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4:26:15 K. Adjournment
Mayor Becker adjourned the meeting at 9:59 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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