HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Commission Meeting of Bozeman, Montana Agenda Packet 2007-01-22 18-00_5-8_Adopt Resolution 3995, 2007_08 Work Plan
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Chris Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution 3995 – 2007/08 Work Plan
MEETING DATE: January 22, 2007
BACKGROUND: The 2007/08 Work Plan is now re-worded and in ranked order as directed during
the January 11, 2007 work session discussion. Resolution 3995, attached hereto, formalizes these
priorities. Upon its adoption, I will immediately begin working with staff to set deadlines for
accomplishing each item.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 3995
FISCAL EFFECTS: None
ALTERNATIVES: As directed by the Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Attachments: Resolution 3995 and
Exhibit A
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3995
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, ADOPTING THE 2007/08 WORK PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman is committed to addressing the community’s expressed needs
and desires for services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman is committed to meeting those desires and demands for
services in a fiscally responsible manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission and City staff recognize the benefit of developing a work plan
against which to evaluate the provision of those services; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission and City staff have developed an initial work plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Commissioners have discussed those plans and, based on that discussion,
staff has compiled a work plan; and
WHEREAS, at the special work sessions held on the 30th day of October 2006 and the 11th day
of January 2007, the Commissioners determined that the work plan, in priority order, accurately reflects the
views of the majority of the Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, that the 2007/08 Work Plan, as contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and by this reference
made a part hereof, is hereby adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular
session thereof held on the 22nd day of January 2007.
__________________________________________
Jeffrey Krauss
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Brit Fontenot
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Paul Luwe
City Attorney
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2007/08 Work Plan
Adopted January 22, 2007
City Commission New Initiatives
High
• Utilize citizen panels as an additional method for gaining public input into critical decisions
(ongoing)
• Educate the public on the necessity for, and passage of, a Public Safety mill levy (fall 2007)
Medium
• Conduct a neighborhood design workshop to discuss accessory dwelling units and density issues;
are there areas where densities are too low and/or too high? (winter 2007)
• Road Design Workshop – Walkable Communities Best Practices discussion led by engineering and
planning (summer 2007)
• Confirm South 19th design (winter 2007)
• Sign Inter-Local Planning Agreement with Gallatin County (spring 2008)
• Implement principles outlined in the Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement – adopted November
27, 2006 (ongoing)
• Schedule a working trip to Fort Collins in order to learn what has gone well or failed since Fort
Collins grew from our current size to over twice our size (include staff, Chamber of Commerce &
MSU) (spring 2008)
Ongoing Priorities – Required Actions
High
• Review and implement recommendations of the Workforce Housing Task Force (winter of 2007)
• Implement Charter Provisions (fall 2007)
• Appoint the Board of Adjustments (February 2007)
• Join the Solid Waste District (March 2007)
• Resolve library debt (winter 2007)
• Adopt a specific process and set criteria for reviewing requests for the “big box” funds (March
2007)
Medium
• Adopt updated impact and utility rate fees (summer 2007)
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City Manager New Initiatives
High
• Present the City Commission with a plan for the review and approval of a Public Safety mill levy
(spring 2007)
• Be actively engaged in the 2007 legislative session focused on expanding the ability for local
elected officials and citizens to make decisions regarding: (winter 2007)
• Local option resort taxes and/or a general sales tax
• Local option accommodations tax
• Increasing the ½ inflation adjustment to be equal to inflation
• Local control of the transportation system
• Protect use of TIF Districts
• Present a timeline for major facility construction and funding sources for each project (i.e.
wastewater plant, fire stations, police station, City Hall and water plant) (winter 2007)
Medium
• Establish an economic development strategy, beginning with the development of an Industrial Park
on the Mandeville Farm site (cooperation between City, MSU and Chamber of Commerce) (fall
2007)
• Develop public information strategy (public information, media, Bresnan) (winter 2008)
Ongoing Priorities – Required Actions
High
• Complete the work of the Workforce Housing Task Force and present their recommendations to the
Commission (winter 2007)
• Complete an analysis of the police department for staffing levels and facilities, specifically dealing
with traffic enforcement. (winter 2007)
• Wallace Street/Library lands redevelopment (spring 2007)
• Coordinate Main Street overlay and traffic light project with downtown businesses (winter 2007)
• Open bids for the construction of the parking garage (winter 2007)
Medium
• Complete the redevelopment of Story Mansion (summer 2007)
• Expand our working relationship with MSU focused on: (ongoing)
• Planning campus expansion with community interface
• Street design – S-19th, 11th, 8th, etc.
• Student impact on neighborhoods
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