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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, January 6, 2014
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Present
Deputy Mayor – Carson Taylor: Present
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Former Mayor-Sean Becker: Present
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Staff Present: City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn, City
Attorney Greg Sullivan and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
A. 06:08:48 PM Call to Order – 6 p.m. – Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North
Rouse Avenue
Mayor Becker called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
B. 06:08:52 PM Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:09:26 PM Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Becker asked City Manager Chris Kukulski if there were any changes to
the Agenda. Mr. Kukulski stated no.
D. 06:09:40 PM Special Presentations
06:09:45 PM Deputy Mayor Jeff Krauss
Deputy Mayor Krauss stated that he and Mayor Becker have served together for 8 years
and highlighted different projects that they were involved in over the years. Becker was
presented a cane, hat and a photo of the City of Bozeman. Each Commissioner stated
their appreciation to Mayor Becker for his service to the community.
1. 06:20:15 PM Outgoing Mayor Remarks
Mayor Becker spoke regarding the future and highlighted accomplishments of the entire
Commission over the years. He spoke regarding the future of the City including
Economic Development, the importance of quality of life and public engagement.
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2. 06:36:06 PM Swearing in Ceremony for Mayor Jeff Krauss
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Jeff Krauss.
3. 06:37:46 PM Swearing in Ceremony for Deputy Mayor Carson Taylor
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen administered the Oath of Office to Deputy Mayor Carson Taylor.
3. 06:39:03 PM Swearing in Ceremony for Commissioner Chris Mehl
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Chris Mehl.
5. 06:40:12 PM Swearing in Ceremony for Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy
City Clerk Stacy Ulmen administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy.
E. 06:42:45 PM Minutes – December 16, 2013 and December 19, 2013
06:42:53 PM Motion and Vote to approve the minutes of December 16th and 19th,
2013 as submitted.
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
F. 06:43:25 PM Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims (LaMeres)
2. Authorize Ellis View Subdivision Release and Reconveyance of
Easements and Sanitary Sewer Pipeline and Access Easement and
Agreement (Murray)
3. Authorize a Water Pipeline and Access Easement and Agreement with
Timothy Barnard as Grantor for the Barnard Construction Master Site Plan
Development (Heaston)
4. Authorize Pine Meadows Annexation Public Street and Utility Easement
for the future extension of Villard Street (Murray)
5. Authorize Memorandum of Understanding between Gallatin County, City
of Bozeman, Montana Department of Natural Resources and
Conservation, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a Risk
MAP project on Bozeman Creek (Heaston)
6. Approve Resolution 4502, Authorizing Change Order 4 for the
Hyalite/Sourdough Water Treatment Plant Membrane Equipment
Procurement Project (Murray)
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7. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Kendra Callantine &
Company for Website, Marketing and Outreach on the Bozeman Energy
Smackdown (Meyer)
8. Approve Professional Services Agreement with McKinstry Essention,
LLC. for an Investment Grade Audit of City of Bozeman buildings and
facilities (Meyer)
06:43:31 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
06:43:38 PM Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items F. 1-8 as submitted.
Commissioner – I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor – Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner – I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
G. 06:44:07 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
06:44:32 PM Kelly Taylor, Public Comment
Mr. Taylor spoke in appreciation of the City team that has fostered a positive
environment in Bozeman. He also spoke in appreciation of a particular Building
Inspector.
06:47:29 PM Waded Cruzado, Public Comment
Ms. Cruzado stated that she is the President of MSU and spoke in appreciation of the City
partnership in excellence and congratulated the new Commission.
06:48:50 PM Jerry Pape, Public Comment
Mr. Pape spoke regarding momentum and thanked former Mayor Becker for his
services.
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H. 06:49:59 PM FYI/Discussion
1. There will not be a City Commission meeting the week of January 20,
2014 as city offices will be closed on the 20th in observance of Martin
Luther King Jr. Day.
I. 06:51:29 PM Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.
______________________________
Jeffrey K. Krauss, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Stacy Ulmen, CMC, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Approved on ___________________________
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