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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, October 28, 2013 Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Present
Mayor - Sean Becker: Absent
Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Present Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Present Staff Present: City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City Attorney Tim Cooper and
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen A. 06:02:35 PM Call to Order – 6:00 p.m. – Commission Room, City Hall, 121
North Rouse
Deputy Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
B. 06:02:41 PM Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:03:30 PM Changes to the Agenda
Deputy Mayor Krauss asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to
the Agenda. Mr. Kukulski stated that a Public Service Announcement regarding downtown trick-or-treating will take place. Mr. Kukulski added that Mayor Becker’s absence will need to be excused as well.
06:03:50 PM Authorize the absence of Mayor Becker.
06:03:52 PM Motion and Vote
to approve the absence of Mayor Becker.
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Carson Taylor: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor - Sean Becker: Absent
Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve 06:04:04 PM Public Service Announcement- Downtown Trick or Treating.
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City Clerk Stacy Ulmen gave the Public Service Announcement regarding Downtown
Trick or Treating event this Thursday, October 31st
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D. 06:05:26 PM Minutes – October 14, 2013
06:05:27 PM Motion and Vote
to approve the minutes of October 14, 2013 as
submitted.
Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Motion Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Sean Becker: Absent
Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve E. 06:05:42 PM Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize City Manager to Sign an Amendment to Professional Services
Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc. for ongoing post-closure soil gas
investigation at the Story Mill Landfill (Woolard)
3. Approve Resolution 4485, a Resolution relating to up to $10,000,000
General Obligation Bonds; Authorizing the Issuance and Private
Negotiated Sale thereof (Rosenberry)
4. Approve Findings of Fact and Order for the Lot 4, Spring Creek Village
Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat located at the northwest corner of
Huffine Lane and Resort Drive, Application P13021 (Riley)
5. Appoint Deputy Mayor Krauss and Commissioner Mehl to review
Pledged Securities as of September 30, 2013 (Clark)
06:05:51 PM Public Comment on the Consent Agenda
Deputy Mayor Krauss opened public comment on the Consent Agenda. No person commented.
Deputy Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
06:05:55 PM Motion and Vote
to approve Consent items E. 1-5 as submitted.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Sean Becker: Absent
Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve F. 06:06:13 PM Public Comment
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Deputy Mayor Krauss opened general public comment.
06:06:27 PM
Mr. Haroldson spoke in support of Resolution No. 4484 related to the Trails and Open Space project for the Trail to the M.
Sam Haroldson, Public Comment
06:08:00 PM
Mr. Alexander spoke in support of Resolution No. 4484 related to the Trails and Open
Space project for the Trail to the M.
Ben Alexander, Public Comment
06:11:01 PM
Ms. Larson and Mr. Gale representing the Community Coalition of Drug Awareness
thanked the Commission for their support of the Red Ribbon Proclamation.
Susie Larson & Rick Gale, Public Comment
06:12:17 PM
Ms. Pope spoke in support of Resolution No. 4484 related to the Trails and Open Space
project for the Trail to the M.
Madie Pope, Public Comment
06:13:42 PM Mr. Nixson spoke in support of Resolution No. 4484 related to the Trails and Open Space Project for the Trail to the M.
Chris Nixson, Public Comment
06:14:57 PM Public Comment Closed
Deputy Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
G. 06:15:07 PM Mayoral Proclamation – Extra Mile Day
H. 06:16:56 PM Action Items
1. 06:17:08 PM Text amendment to Article 38.11, Urban Mixed Use District,
to revise the development standards affecting required mixed use
standards, required yards, reducing required building heights and stories
within the district, building performance standards, and park/public spaces with Revisions to apply to all locations designated as Urban Mixed Use
district, Application Z-13164 (Saunders)
06:17:25 PM Staff Presentation Staff Planner Chris Saunders gave the staff presentation regarding a text amendment to
Article 38.11, Urban Mixed Use District, to revise the development standards affecting
required mixed use standards, required yards, reducing required building heights and
stories within the district, building performance standards, and park/public spaces with
Revisions to apply to all locations designated as Urban Mixed Use district, Application Z-13164.
06:24:59 PM Commission questions for Staff
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The Commission and staff discussed maximum height requirements, parking, the Zoning
Commission input, floor ratio, minimum setbacks, orientation, private street rules, urban
parks, calculations of residential to non-residential and urban mixed use.
06:34:55 PM Applicant Presentation
The Applicant representative gave the applicant presentation regarding Text amendment
to Article 38.11, Urban Mixed Use District, to revise the development standards affecting
required mixed use standards, required yards, reducing required building heights and
stories within the district, building performance standards, and park/public spaces with Revisions to apply to all locations designated as Urban Mixed Use district, Application
Z-13164.
(About 5 minutes of the Applicant Presentation is missing from this video due to technical difficulties)
06:43:02 PM Commission Questions for Applicant.
The Commission and Applicant discussed park land, densities for commercial and
residential areas and parking requirements.
06:44:57 PM Public Comment
Deputy Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Deputy Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
06:45:22 PM Questions for Staff
The Staff and Commission discussed the ownership of open space areas.
06:45:53 PM Motion
that having reviewed the application materials, considered public
comment, and considered all of the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application Z-13164 and move to approve the text amendment and direct staff to bring back an implementing ordinance.
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Carson Taylor: 2nd
06:46:19 PM
The Commission discussed reiterations that the property has gone through, height
requirements, downtown competition and this project being an alternative to downtown.
Commission Discussion on the Motion.
06:53:42 PM Vote on the Motion
that having reviewed the application materials, considered public comment, and considered all of the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application Z-13164 and move to
approve the text amendment and direct staff to bring back an implementing ordinance.
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
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Commissioner - Carson Taylor: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Sean Becker: Absent
Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
1. 06:54:03 PM Resolution 4484, authorizing the Allocation of $600,000 from TOP Bond Funds for the Construction of a Pathway to the “M” and Drinking Horse Mountain and Authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a Match Agreement with the Federal Land Access Program (Overton)
06:55:15 PM Staff Presentation Mitch Overton, Park and Recreation Director gave the staff presentation for Resolution 4484, authorizing the Allocation of $600,000 from TOP Bond Funds for the Construction
of a Pathway to the “M” and Drinking Horse Mountain and Authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a Match Agreement with the Federal Land Access Program.
06:58:29 PM Applicant Presentation The Applicant representative gave the applicant presentation for Resolution 4484,
authorizing the Allocation of $600,000 from TOP Bond Funds for the Construction of a
Pathway to the “M” and Drinking Horse Mountain and Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a Match Agreement with the Federal Land Access Program.
07:11:05 PM Bob Hawks, TOP Chairman.
Mr. Hawks spoke regarding the TOP’s recommendation to the Commission
07:12:25 PM Commission Questions for Staff The Commission and Staff discussed Montana Standards, the underpass, federal
appropriation, the Gallatin National Forest involvement, the width of the trail, right a-
way acquisition, eminent domain, maintenance and a tapered match approach.
07:21:31 PM Public Comment Deputy Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
07:21:43 PM
Ms. Stoefller of the Gallatin National Forest spoke in support of the trail project.
Lisa Stoeffler, Public Comment
07:24:46 PM
Mr. Cooke spoke regarding his Support of the Trail to the M project.
David Cooke, Public Comment
07:26:22 PM
Ms. Sharf representing the Pedestrian Traffic Safety Committee spoke regarding their support of this project.
Daniell Sharf, Public Comment
07:28:12 PM Christopher Scott, Public Comment
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Mr. Scott stated that he works for Gallatin County and spoke regarding their support of
this project.
07:28:39 PM Mr. Keck spoke in favor of the Resolution and Collin’s Coalition whom is a contributor to this project.
Tom Keck, Public Comment
07:31:35 PM Penelope Peirce, Public Comment
Ms. Peirce spoke regarding the Main Street to the Mountains project and spoke in favor of the Trail to the M Project.
07:32:57 PM Public Comment Closed
Deputy Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
07:33:08 PM Motion
to adopt Resolution 4484 providing funding from the TOP Bond
Fund of up to $600,000 for the Bicycle & Pedestrian Pathway to the “M” and Drinking Horse Mountain Project and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Match
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Lands Access
Program.
Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd 07:33:35 PMThe Commission discussed support, maintenance, safety and partnerships. Commission discussion on the Motion.
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07:42:22 PM Vote on the Motion
to adopt Resolution 4484 providing funding from the
TOP Bond Fund of up to $600,000 for the Bicycle & Pedestrian Pathway to the “M” and Drinking Horse Mountain Project and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Match Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Lands Access Program.
Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd Deputy Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Sean Becker: Absent
Commissioner - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve 07:42:59 PM
Deputy Mayor Krauss declared a break.
Break
I. 07:54:34 PM Policy Discussion
1. Associated Students of Montana State University (ASMSU) and Bozeman
City Commission Roundtable Discussion
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07:54:55 PM ASMSU Senate President Eric Oak
Mr. Oak opened the meeting. The Senators introduced themselves as well as the City
Commissioners.
07:57:29 PM 1. Recap of ASMSU Accomplishments
ASMSU representatives gave a recap of accomplishments highlighting record
enrollments this year, a drafted and passed updated set of bylaws, exploring the creation
of a mentorship program, student outreach, a recent block party event with over 2000 in attendance, a traveling arts gallery program, leadership training opportunities, a non-
discrimination policy completion, the start of a equal pay task force and a successful
summit that took place on Sexual Assault.
08:07:34 PM 2. Streamline Funding Support Liaison Steve Row spoke regarding the mill value contribution to the Streamline Service, the parking areas at the transfer station and parking garage, and the late night service.
08:11:00 PM 3. Rental Safety Initiative
Aubrey Walls spoke regarding the Good Neighbor Committee. It has been successful in the last year. They have conducted KGLT public service announcements and handed out
Good neighbor bags around Christie Fields, and this November will take part in the “Can
the Griz” food drive. The Committee is working on a pilot class called community living.
Mr. Oak urged the Commission to continue to take part in the Rental Safety Initiative.
08:15:01 PM Public Comment
No public comment.
08:17:33 PM ASMSU and Commission Discussion
Organizing legislative efforts was emphasize and opportunity efforts for stewardship. Updates also occurred on student housing, trip generations, campus parking garage, bike
programs, the smoking ban and parking downtown on weekends.
08:44:54 PM David Kack, Chairman of the HRDC Board of Directors
Mr. Kack thanked ASMSU for partnering with the Streamline service.
08:47:12 PM Joint meeting Adjourned
Mr. Oak adjourned the joint meeting.
I. 08:52:33 PM FYI/Discussion Commission and Staff thanked by using Quad system
J. 08:53:15 PM Adjournment Deputy Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
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______________________________
Jeffrey K. Krauss, Deputy Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________ Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
______________________________________ Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Approved on ___________________________
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