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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2 September 23, 2013 Minutes Page 1 of 9 THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Monday, September 23, 2013 Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Present Mayor - Sean Becker: Present Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Present Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Present Staff Present: City Manager Chris Kukulski, City Attorney Greg Sullivan and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen. A. Load Streamline Bus - 4 p.m. - Parking Lot, City Hall, 121 North Rouse B. Infill and Post Platting Issues Bus Tour of the Community  (Additional materials linked to action item J. 5) C. 07:14:59 PM Call Regular Meeting to Order – Approximately 7:15 p.m. – Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Mayor Becker called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. D. 07:15:06 PM Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence E. 07:15:54 PM Changes to the Agenda Mayor Becker asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to the Agenda. Mr. Kukulski stated no. F. 07:16:02 PM Minutes – August 26, 2013  and September 9, 2013  07:16:04 PM Motion and Vote to approve the minutes from August 26, 2013 and September 9, 2013 as submitted. Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner - Carson Taylor: 2nd Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor - Sean Becker: Approve Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve 6 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, September 23, 2013 Page 2 of 9 Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve G. 07:16:21 PM Consent 1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres)  2. Approve Construction Agreement with Montana Department of Transportation for Improvements on Main Street from 19th Avenue to Grand Avenue (Hixson)  3. Approve Resolution 4465, Intent to Create Special Improvement Lighting District 716 for The Crossing 2 Subdivision (Rosenberry)  4. Finally Adopt Ordinance 1871, a Zone Map Amendment to allow a change from B-2 to B-3 for a tract of land being Lots 14 & 15, Block D, Tracy’s Addition to Bozeman (407 West Main Street), Application Z13141 (Brekke)  5. Finally Adopt Ordinance 1872, a Zone Map Amendment to allow a change from R-4 to B-2 for a tract of land being Lots 25 and Lot 26 of Block H and that part of vacated South 10th Avenue described in Document 2337846, Story’s Addition to City of Bozeman (917-921 West Babcock Street), Application Z13139 (Rogers)  07:16:33 PM Public Comment Mayor Becker opened public comment on the Consent Agenda. No person commented. Mayor Becker closed public comment. 07:16:35 PM Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items G. 1-5 as submitted. Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Motion Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor - Sean Becker: Approve Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve H. 07:16:54 PM Public Comment Mayor Becker opened general public comment. 07:17:30 PM Jerry Pape, Public Comment Mr. Pape thanked the Staff for the bus tour. 07:17:47 PM Public Comment Closed Mayor Becker closed public comment. I. 07:17:51 PM Mayoral Proclamation – Good Neighbor Day on September 28, 2013 and Good Neighbor Week, September 22 - 29, 2013  7 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, September 23, 2013 Page 3 of 9 J. 07:19:10 PM Action Items 1. 07:19:14 PM Preliminary Plat to subdivide approximately 20 acres into twenty-two lots and two open space parcels, including a request for a variance to block width, for property located at the northwest corner of Huffine Lane and Resort Drive, Application P13021, Lot 4, Spring Creek Village Resort Major Subdivision with Variance (Quasi-Judicial) (Riley)  07:19:47 PM Staff Presentation Doug Riley, Associate Planner gave the staff Presentation for the Preliminary Plat to subdivide approximately 20 acres into twenty-two lots and two open space parcels, including a request for a variance to block width, for property located at the northwest corner of Huffine Lane and Resort Drive, Application P13021, Lot 4, Spring Creek Village Resort Major Subdivision with Variance. 07:31:59 PM Commission Questions for Staff The Commission and staff discussed financial guarantees for sidewalks, street access, connectivity, traffic impacts, sewer flow numbers, and special improvement districts. 07:41:08 PM Applicant Presentation The Applicant gave the presentation regarding the Preliminary Plat to subdivide approximately 20 acres into twenty-two lots and two open space parcels, including a request for a variance to block width, for property located at the northwest corner of Huffine Lane and Resort Drive, Application P13021, Lot 4, Spring Creek Village Resort Major Subdivision with Variance. The applicant spoke regarding the shared use path. 07:43:10 PM Commission Questions for Applicant The Commission and Applicant discussed unique circumstances for granting the variance, lack of north and south connections, roadways and bus stop locations. 07:51:54 PM Public Comment Mayor Becker opened public comment. 07:52:05 PM Kirk Toft, Public Comment Mr. Toft stated that he lives in the Cottonwood condos and spoke regarding a meeting that took place with the Developers. He spoke regarding the zoning change. His concern is the traffic. 07:57:10 PM Judy Meegan, Public Comment Ms. Meegan spoke regarding the meeting with the Developers and about an easement that was supposed to go through but it did not get finished. 07:59:14 PM Public comment closed Mayor Becker closed public comment. 8 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, September 23, 2013 Page 4 of 9 07:59:25 PM Applicant response. The Applicant spoke regarding trip generations. 08:05:36 PM Motion that having reviewed the application materials, considered public comment, and the staff analysis, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application P13021 and move to approve the requested variance to Section 38.23.040.C of the Bozeman Municipal Code “Block Width” for Block 5 of the proposed subdivision. Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: 2nd 08:05:58 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion The Commission and staff discussed flow patterns, design, topography of the land, block length and lack of connectivity to the west. 08:13:25 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed the application materials, considered public comment, and the staff analysis, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application P13021 and move to approve the requested variance to Section 38.23.040.C of the Bozeman Municipal Code “Block Width” for Block 5 of the proposed subdivision. Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: 2nd Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove Mayor - Sean Becker: Approve Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve AND 08:13:40 PM Motion that having reviewed the application materials, considered public comment, and the staff analysis, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application P13021 and move to approve the preliminary plat for the Lot 4, Spring Creek Village Major Subdivision to subdivide approximately 20 acres into twenty-two lots and two common open space parcels subject to the conditions listed in Planning Board Resolution P13021. Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: 2nd 08:14:19 PM Commission discussion on the Motion The Commission discussed improvements on Huffine, zoning change, sidewalks, lack of roads through the development, the 2020 plan, the need for a road to the west and egress issues. 9 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, September 23, 2013 Page 5 of 9 08:40:16 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed the application materials, considered public comment, and the staff analysis, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application P13021 and move to approve the preliminary plat for the Lot 4, Spring Creek Village Major Subdivision to subdivide approximately 20 acres into twenty-two lots and two common open space parcels subject to the conditions listed in Planning Board Resolution P13021. Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: 2nd Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor - Sean Becker: Approve Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve 2. 08:40:34 PM Resolution 4473, Levying and Assessing a $1 per Room, per Night Fee for overnight stays at Lodging Facilities located in the Bozeman Tourism Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2014 (Rosenberry)  08:41:16 PM Staff Presentation Anna Rosenberry, Director of Administrative Services gave the staff presentation regarding Resolution 4473, Levying and Assessing a $1 per Room, per Night Fee for overnight stays at Lodging Facilities located in the Bozeman Tourism Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2014. 08:42:03 PM Commission questions for Staff. The Commission and staff discussed the increase. 08:49:50 PM Public Comment Mayor Becker opened public comment. 08:50:02 PM Jerry Pape, Public Comment Mr. Pape urged the Commission to look at other kinds of tourism. 08:51:32 PM Public Comment Closed Mayor Becker closed public comment. 08:51:38 PM Motion to approve Resolution 4473, levying and assessing a $1 per room, per night fee for overnight stays at lodging facilities located in the Bozeman Tourism Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2014. Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 08:52:01 PM Commission discussion on the Motion. The Commission discussed broadening marketing, international travel and quality of life. 10 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, September 23, 2013 Page 6 of 9 08:56:38 PM Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution 4473, levying and assessing a $1 per room, per night fee for overnight stays at lodging facilities located in the Bozeman Tourism Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2014. Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor - Sean Becker: Approve Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve 3. 08:56:52 PM Resolution 4474, Levying an Annual Special Assessment for the Business Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2014 (Rosenberry)   08:57:09 PM Staff Presentation Ms. Rosenberry gave the staff presentation regarding Resolution 4474, levying an annual special assessment for the Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2014. 08:58:08 PM Commission questions for Staff. 08:58:56 PM Public Comment Mayor Becker opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Becker closed public comment. 08:59:08 PM Motion to approve Resolution 4474, levying an annual special assessment for the Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2014. Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner - Carson Taylor: 2nd 08:59:24 PM Commission discussion on the Motion 09:01:15 PM Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution 4474, levying an annual special assessment for the Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2014. Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner - Carson Taylor: 2nd Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor - Sean Becker: Approve Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve 4. 09:01:27 PM Resolution 4475, Levying and Assessing Annual Maintenance and Electrical Costs for Special Improvement Lighting 11 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, September 23, 2013 Page 7 of 9 Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2014 (Rosenberry)    09:01:48 PM Staff Presentation Ms. Rosenberry gave the Staff Presentation regarding Resolution 4475, Levying and Assessing Annual Maintenance and Electrical Costs for Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2014. 09:02:39 PM Commission Questions for Staff The Commission and staff discussed mitigating energy costs. 09:03:57 PM Public Comment Mayor Becker opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Becker closed public comment. 09:04:01 PM Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 4475, levying and assessing annual maintenance and electrical costs for Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance Districts in the City for fiscal year 2014. Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Motion Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor - Sean Becker: Approve Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve 09:05:11 PM Break Mayor Becker declared a break. 09:17:18 PM Meeting Called back to order. 5. 09:17:21 PM Infill Policy and Post Platting issues Bus Tour of the Community - Follow Up Discussion and Direction to Staff regarding potential Municipal Code Amendments (Saunders)  09:17:59 PM Staff and Commission discussion Chris Saunders gave the staff presentation regarding the Infill Policy and Post Platting issues Bus Tour of the Community - Follow Up Discussion and Direction to Staff regarding potential Municipal Code Amendments. The Commission and staff discussed the need to determine what the goal is, that the one size fits all approach concern, the need to organize what we are trying to do, possibly looking at certain goals in certain areas of the City, looking at what is urgent and important, making manufacturing number 1, streamlining park cash-in-lieu for situations and encouraging infill. 12 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, September 23, 2013 Page 8 of 9 09:57:53 PM Public Comment Mayor Becker opened public comment. 09:58:04 PM Jerry Pape, Public Comment Mr. Pape spoke regarding the lack of a middle man on between deciders and implementers. He gave suggestions on how to accomplish this. 10:04:12 PM Public Comment closed Mayor Becker closed public comment. 10:04:15 PM Meeting extended Mayor Becker extended the Meeting to 10:15 p.m. 10:04:24 PM Staff sum up Staff will bring forward initiatives, and boil the list down to a couple of policy code changes for some quick hit differences for those going through development process. 6. 10:06:10 PM Appointments to the Bozeman Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Trustees (Brunckhorst)  10:06:13 PM Motion and Vote to appoint Sandra Hodge and Benno Garwood to the Bozeman Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Trustees. Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor - Sean Becker: Approve Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve 7. 10:06:55 PM Appointment to the Zoning Commission (Brunckhorst)  10:07:00 PM Motion and Vote to appoint George Thompson to the Zoning Commission. Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Motion Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor - Sean Becker: Approve Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve K. 10:07:21 PM FYI/Discussion 13 Minutes of the Bozeman City Commission Meeting, September 23, 2013 Page 9 of 9 1. The City Commission will meet September 30, 2013 (even though it is a fifth Monday of the month). 2. Voting on items listed in an Appendix. Staff thanked for Bus Tour. L. 10:08:19 PM Adjournment Mayor Becker adjourned the meeting at 10:08 p.m. ________________________________ Sean A. Becker, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk PREPARED BY: ______________________________________ Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk Approved on ___________________________ 14