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LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
July 10, 2006
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Community Room, Gallatin County
Courthouse, 311 West Main Street, on Monday, July 10, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. Present were
Mayor Pro Tem Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Jeff Rupp, Cr. Sean Becker, Cr. Steve Kirchhoff,
City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City Manager Ron Brey, Director of Finance Anna
Rosenberry, Director of Public Safety – Fire Services Chuck Winn, Director of Public
Safety – Police Services Mark Tymrak, Planning Director Andy Epple, City Attorney Paul
Luwe, and City Clerk Brit Fontenot.
0:08:22 A. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. - Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 West Main Street
At 6:00 PM Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson called the meeting to order.
0:08:32 B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
0:09:26 C. Public Service Announcement
Lt. Rich McLean of the Bozeman Police Department reminded the public of the construction zones
especially on N. 19th. Additionally, he reminded the public of the posted speed limits.
0:11:22 D. Authorize Absence of Mayor Krauss
0:11:28 Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Mayor Krauss.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp, to authorize the absence of Mayor
Krauss.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Kirchhoff and Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
0:11:42 E. Minutes - May 15
0:11:52 Motion and Vote to approve the minutes for May 15, 2006 as submitted.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff, to approve the minutes for May 15,
2006 as submitted.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Kirchhoff, Becker and Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
0:12:33 F. Consent Items
1. Authorize payment of claims (LeMeres)
2. Authorize City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement for
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Stormwater Facility Plan (Murray)
3. Authorize City Manager to sign Gallatin Center Lot 11, Public Water Line Easement (Murray)
4. Authorize Building Superintendent to sign Custodial Contract for City Owned Buildings
(Goehrung)
5. Approve Flanders Creek Final Plat (Skelton)
6. Authorize City Manager to sign Grant of Easement, Abelin Estate Rentals (Kerr)
7. Authorize City Manager to sign Release and Reconveyance of Easements for Gallatin
Center Lot 12. (Murray)
8. Authorize City Manager to sign Sanitary Sewer and Water Pipeline and Access Easement for
Extensions at Pebble Brook Condominiums. (Murray)
0:12:56 G. Public Comment - Consent Items
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson called for public comment.
No person commented.
0:13:09 Motion and Vote to approve consent items 1 - 8 as listed above.
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Becker, to approve consent items 1 - 8 as
listed above.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff, Becker, Rupp and Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson.
Those voting No being none
The motion carried.
0:13:32 Public Comment
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson called for public comment. This is the time for individuals to comment
on matters falling within the purview of the Bozeman City Commission. There will also be an
opportunity in conjunction with each agenda item for comments pertaining to that item.
0:13:48 Public Comment - Ileana Indreland
Ileana Indreland resides at 921 South 3rd Avenue. She noted that the Commission appointment to
the BID board usually goes through the BID who suggests candidate(s) to the Commission.
0:15:32 H. Public Hearings-
0:15:35 1. Shute Residence Renovations, Conditional Use Permit/Certificate of
Appropriateness/Deviations at the residence located at 603 South Willson Avenue, Zoning
Application #Z-06111 (Bristor)
0:16:12 Clarification request regarding Board notifications - Commissioner Kirchhoff
0:16:45 Clarification - City Clerk
0:17:49 Clarification - Mr. Kukulski
0:20:46 Clarification - Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson
0:21:11 Staff Report
Planning Director Andy Epple stated that the applicant was not present and suggested opening and
continuing the hearing to July 24, 2006.
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0:22:59 Motion and Vote to open and continue, until later in the evening, the Shute Residence
Renovations, Conditional Use Permit/Certificate of Appropriateness/Deviations at the residence
located at 603 South Willson Avenue, Zoning Application #Z-06111.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp, to open and continue, until later in the
evening, the Shute Residence Renovations, Conditional Use Permit/Certificate of
Appropriateness/Deviations at the residence located at 603 South Willson Avenue, Zoning
Application #Z-06111.
Those voting Aye being Cr. Becker, Rupp, Kirchhoff and Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
0:23:48 I. Action Items
0:23:49 1. Appoint new member to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board (BID)
0:23:59 Public Comment
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson called for public comment.
0:24:11 Public Comment - David Losesff
David Losesff resides at 105 West Main Street and is a member of the BID Board. He voice
support for a reappointment of Mike Hope to the BID Board.
0:27:18 Public Comment - Ileana Indreland
Ileana Indreland resides at 921 South 3rd Avenue and supported Mike Hope for reappointment as
well as concern for the process of the reappointment. She noted that involvement of the Property
owners in the Downtown is critical.
0:37:27 Motion by Commissioner Rupp to appoint Mike Hope to the BID Board
It was moved by Cr. Rupp to appoint Mike Hope to the BID Board.
0:38:30 Second to Cr. Rupp's Motion to re-appoint Mike Hope to the BID Board
Cr. Kirchhoff and Cr. Becker passed on the second.
Cr. Rupp's motion to appoint Mike Hope to the BID Board fails for want of a second.
0:38:52 Motion by Commissioner Kirchhoff to appoint Eric Bowman to the BID Board
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Becker, to appoint Eric Bowman to the BID
Board.
0:43:28 Vote on appointment of Eric Bowman to the BID Board
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[It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Becker, to appoint Eric Bowman to the BID
Board.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff, Becker, Rupp and Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson.
Those voting No being none.
The motion carried.
0:43:43 J. Work Session
0:44:49 1. 911 Mil Levy Update
0:44:58 Mr. Kukulski
City Manager Chris Kukulski introduced the 911 Mil Levy update. He noted that Director of
Public Safety - Police Services Mark Tymrak, Director of Public Safety - Fire Services Chuck
Winn and 911 Director Ben Hess are available to participate in the discussion.
1:16:32 2. Water facilities plan (discussion continued from June 12, 2006 )
1:17:22 Engineer Bob Murray
Engineer Bob Murray introduced Scott Smith of Allied Engineering, who presented a concise
report and recommendations of the Water Facilities Plan.
2:14:04 3. City Hall/Police Department Facilities Update (Pertzborn)
2:14:07 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski briefly introduced the Work Session topic City Hall/Police Department Facilities
Update.
2:17:30 Rob Pertzborn
Rob Pertzborn of Intrinsic Architecture presented the City Hall/Police Department Facilities
progress report.
3:19:00 Public Comment
3:19:56 Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson called for Public Comment
3:20:18 Public Comment - Thomas Mosser
Thomas Mosser resides at 120 West Main Street. He provided suggestions for renovating the
Emerson Cultural Center and Willson School.
3:27:25 Break
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson called a 5 minute break.
3:44:39 H. Public Hearing
3:44:42 1. Shute Residence Renovations, Conditional Use Permit/Certificate of
Appropriateness/Deviations at the residence located at 603 South Willson Avenue, Zoning
Application #Z-06111 (Bristor)
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3:44:43 Staff Report
Planning Director Andy Epple presented the staff report.
4:01:10 Applicant
The applicant, Lea Shute, appeared on her own behalf.
4:09:29 Questions for Applicant
4:09:35 Motion and Vote to suspend the rules and continue the meeting
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Rupp, to extend the meeting past 10 PM.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff, Rupp and Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson.
Those voting No being Cr. Becker.
The motion carried.
4:14:35 Public Comment
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson called for public comment.
No person commented.
4:15:16 Motion to approve Shute Residence Renovations, Conditional Use Permit/Certificate of
Appropriateness/Deviations at the residence located at 603 South Willson Avenue, Zoning
Application #Z-06111 (Bristor)
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp, to approve the Shute Residence
Renovations, Conditional Use Permit/Certificate of Appropriateness/Deviations at the
residence located at 603 South Willson Avenue, Zoning Application #Z-06111 as conditioned
by staff with one change of Condition 13, second sentence, add the phrase; "if required by
code".
Conditions:
1. The proposed accessory structure shall decrease to 600 square feet or less in
building footprint.
2. The proposed accessory structure shall supply a six foot rear yard setback off
the alley.
3. Prior to Final Site Plan approval, the applicant shall submit a modified site
plan and elevations of the accessory structure to the Department of Planning
that shows a 600-square foot (or less) building footprint, a six foot rear yard
setback off the alley and the correct dimensions for the site vision triangle at
the Willson Avenue intersection.
4. The proposed accessory dwelling unit above the garage shall not serve as a
vacation rental at anytime.
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5. Prior to Final Site Plan approval, the property owner shall create a binding
deed restriction or covenant for the accessory structure, that enforces single
rental restriction as described in Section 18.40.030.A, “Accessory Dwelling
Units,” of the Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance. Said deed restriction
or covenant shall be recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office by
the property owner prior to Final Site Plan approval.
6. Prior to Final Site Plan approval, the applicant shall provide a landscape plan
depicting both existing and proposed landscaping on the subject site, for final
review by Administrative Design Review Staff.
7. Prior to Final Site Plan approval, the applicant shall provide a color palette and
sample materials board, for final design review and approval by
Administrative Design Review Staff.
8. This project shall be constructed as approved and conditioned in the Certificate
of Appropriateness with deviations application. Any modifications to the
submitted and approved drawings shall invalidate the project's approval unless
the applicant submits the proposed modifications for review and approval by
the Department of Planning prior to undertaking said modifications.
9. The Final Site Plan shall be adequately dimensioned and a legend of all line-types and
symbols utilized provided.
10. Label and dimension any existing and proposed easements and right-of-way on and
adjacent to the project site. Distinguish between proposed and existing easements.
11. The sizes and locations of all public utility mains and services adjacent to the project
site shall be properly depicted and labeled, as well as nearby fire hydrants.
Distinguish between proposed and existing mains and services.
12. Sewer and water services shall be shown on the Final Site Plan and approved by the
Water/Sewer Superintendent. City of Bozeman applications for services shall be
completed by the applicant.
13. A city standard residential drive approach shall be constructed. The approach shall
tie into the existing alley approach apron and sidewalk immediately adjacent. A
construction detail shall be provided with the Final Site Plan in accordance with
standard drawing No. 02529-11 if required by code.
14. Cracked or damaged sidewalk panels adjacent to site property lines shall be replaced
with new sidewalk in the standard location (i.e. 1’ off property line).
15. An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Department prior to
storing any construction related materials and/or refuse in a public street right-of-
way.
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16. The applicant shall submit a construction route map dictating how materials and
heavy equipment will travel to and from the site in accordance with section
18.74.020.A.1 UDO. This shall be submitted as part of the Final Site Plan for site
developments, or with the infrastructure plans for subdivisions. It shall be the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the construction traffic follows the
approved routes.
17. All construction activities shall comply with section 18.74.020.A.2 UDO. This shall
include routine cleaning/sweeping of material that is dragged to adjacent streets. The
City may require a guarantee as allowed for under this section at any time during the
construction to ensure damages or cleaning that are required are complete. The
developer shall be responsible to reimburse the City for all costs associated with the
work if it becomes necessary for the City to correct any problems that are identified.
4:32:22 Withdrawal of motion - Commissioner Becker
Cr. Becker withdrew his motion and Cr. Rupp withdrew his second, to approve the Shute
Residence Renovations, Conditional Use Permit/Certificate of Appropriateness/Deviations at
the residence located at 603 South Willson Avenue, Zoning Application #Z-06111 as
conditioned by staff with one change of Condition 13, second sentence, add the phrase; "if
required by code" (see conditions above).
4:32:41 Motion - Commissioner Becker
It was moved by Cr. Becker to approve [to approve the Shute Residence Renovations]as
conditioned by staff except for the ADU component.
4:43:34 Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson requested a postponement of the vote.
4:45:27 Substitute Motion - Commissioner Rupp
It was moved by Cr. Rupp to grant everything requested in the application with the change in
the condition that Cr. Becker referenced [as conditioned by staff with one change of
Condition 13, second sentence, add the phrase; "if required by code"] but not allow the
CUP; an accessory dwelling unit (see conditions above).
4:46:18 Second to Commissioner Rupp's Motion
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff, to grant everything requested in the
application with the change in the condition that Cr. Becker referenced [as conditioned by
staff with one change of Condition 13, second sentence, add the phrase; "if required by
code"] but not allow the CUP; an accessory dwelling unit (see conditions above).
4:46:22 Mr. Kukulski - Clarification
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Mr. Kukulski noted that before the substitute motion could be voted upon Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson
should withdraw her postponement request so that the vote may occur as per the Commission's
rules of procedure.
4:46:43 Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson requested a re-read of the motion
4:46:55 Clerk's re-read of Commissioner Rupp's substitute motion:
It was moved by Cr. Rupp to grant everything requested in the application with the change in the
condition that Cr. Becker referenced [as conditioned by staff with one change of Condition 13,
second sentence, add the phrase; "if required by code"] but not allow the CUP; an accessory
dwelling unit (see conditions above).
4:47:00 Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson withdrew her request for postponement.
4:47:38 Vote on Commissioner Rupp's substitute motion
[It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff, to grant everything requested in the
application with the change in the condition that Cr. Becker referenced [as conditioned by
staff with one change of Condition 13, second sentence, add the phrase; "if required by
code"] but not allow the CUP; an accessory dwelling unit. (see conditions above)]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp and Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson
Those voting No being Crs. Kirchhoff and Becker.
The vote resulted in a 2 - 2 tie.
After reviewing the minutes of this meeting the Mayor, who was absent, will cast a tie-
breaking vote on the motion above. The Mayor’s vote will be cast on July 24, 2006.
4:48:28 K. Non-Action Items
4:48:31 1. Allison Major Subdivision, Phase III, Pre-application Plan Review (Skelton)
4:49:10 Staff Report
Planning Director Andy Epple presented the staff report.
4:57:38 Applicant
Mr. Ray Center of Rocky Mountain Engineers appeared for the applicant.
5:27:05 Public Comment
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson called for public comment.
No person commented.
5:27:41 2. FYI/Discussion
5:27:49 FYI - Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski stated that Mayor Krauss questioned whether the recent arson and increased graffiti
are related to gang activity and re-emphasized that public safety is a top concern. Additionally, Mr.
Kukulski thanked cemetery crews. For Director of Public Works Debbie Arkell, Mr. Kukulski
noted that 200 years ago on this Friday July 14, William Clark floated through the area and a
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bicentennial celebration is scheduled for the Museum of the Rockies. Finally, Mr. Kukulski stated
that a facilitator is available for August 4th 2006.
5:32:04 FYI - City Clerk
Mr. Fontenot noted a change in venue for August 24th. The meeting will be held at City Hall.
Also, Mr. Fontenot noted that draft agendas are available on the web.
5:32:53 FYI - Commissioner Becker
Commissioner Becker stated that he will be absent from the Commission meeting on August 14,
2006. Also, Commissioner Becker stated that the fireworks issue should be addressed. He stated
that he would like to be kept informed of both the arson and murder case and what affect this will
have on the ride-along policy.
5:34:23 FYI - Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson stated that MSU faculty and staff could be used much more than is
currently done. This could be a money saving measure and additionally, it would keep funds in the
community. Also, she stated that a BID member suggested that the Commission should direct the
BID to draft bylaws and a three year workplan.
5:39:00 FYI - Commissioner Kirchhoff
Cr. Kirchhoff stated that on July 31, 2006 the Helena City Commission will consider adopting a
Resolution urging the immediate and total withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. He suggested
a similar policy discussion in the City of Bozeman. Finally, he stated that many Cities and States
around the country are adopting the Kyoto Protocol and attempting to conduct business within this
framework.
5:40:52 L. Adjournment
At 11:40 PM, Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson adjourned the meeting.
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Kaaren Jacobson, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Brit Fontenot, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Brit Fontenot, City Clerk
Approved on ____________________.