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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Brit Fontenot, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Resolution 4012, Authorizing Supplemental Funding for “Bustle–Back”
Style Public Transportation Buses and Funding for More Public
Transportation Bus Shelters.
MEETING DATE: April 9, 2007
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 4012, authorizing supplemental funding for both
the “Bustle –Back” style public transportation buses and more public transportation bus shelters.
BACKGROUND: On December 5, 2005 the Commission resolved to support public
transportation services in the City of Bozeman. On February 21, 2006 the Commission approved
a $45,360 allocation as a local match for the purchase of two yellow buses and four shelters.
On March 26, 2007, David Kack, Chairman of the Streamline/Galavan Advisory
Committee and Lisa Ballard, coordinator for the Streamline bus system updated the Commission
on the Streamline ridership statistics and requested $17,858.52 in additional, local match funding
for the “bustle-back” style public transportation bus. Ms. Ballard requested an additional $3,360
for the construction of more public transportation bus shelters.
The Commission agreed that the “bustle-back” style of public transportation bus will
be a unique attraction in the City of Bozeman, important to courting the ridership of both citizens
and tourists and therefore represents a sound investment in the community. Finally, the
Commission agreed that public transportation bus shelters represent an important component to
any public transit system.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Approval of Resolution 4012 would require the allocation of an additional
$21, 218.52 to the previously budgeted $45,360 in FY07. This money would come from the
General Fund most likely paid for with vacancy savings.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
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Brit Fontenot, City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
Attachments: Commission Resolution 4012, Commission Resolution 3877, Approved Minutes
of the February 21, 2006 Commission Meeting and Draft Minutes of the March 26, 2007
Commission Meeting
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOZEMAN, MONTANA, AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING
RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF TWO “BUSTLE-BACK” STYLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BUSES AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION BUS SHELTERS
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on the 5th day of December 2005, the City
Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana adopted Resolution 3877 in support of public
transportation services; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on the 21st day of February 2006, the City Commission
of the City of Bozeman, Montana authorized the allocation of $45,360 as a local match for the
purchase of two yellow buses for local public transportation and four public transportation bus
shelters; and
WHEREAS, at is regular meeting on the 26th day of March 2007, after hearing the request
of Streamline/Galavan Advisory Committee for additional funding specifically for the “bustle-back”
style bus in the amount of $17,858.52 as a local match for two buses and $3,360 for the construction
of additional shelters, the Commission agreed that the “bustle-back” style of public transportation
bus is unique and therefore a sound investment in the community and public transportation bus
shelters represent an important component to any public transit system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bozeman City Commission hereby
authorizes supplemental funding in the amount of $17,858.52 in addition to the original allocation of
$42,000 as a local match for the purchase of two “bustle-back” styled buses and $3,360 in addition to
the original allocation of $3,360 for the purchase of additional public transportation bus shelters.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a
regular session thereof held on the_____ day of_______, 2007.
_____________________________________
JEFF KRAUSS, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Brit Fontenot
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PAUL J. LUWE
City Attorney
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 3877
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
MONTANA IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
WHEREAS the Public Transit Stakeholders Advisory Board the Advisory Board continues to
investigate opportunities for a public transportation system in the greater Bozeman area recognized as
but not limited to the Belgrade Bozeman Four Corners triangle the Greater Bozeman Area
including the possible formation of an Urban Transportation District UTD and
WHEREAS HRDC Galavan and ASMSU desire to provide additional public transportation
opportunities for the citizens of and visitors in the Gallatin Valley while the Advisory Board and
Governmental Entities determine what the best long term public transportation system will be for the
Greater Bozeman Area and
WHEREAS to provide additional service HRDC Galavan and ASMSU desire to apply to the
Montana Department of Transportation MDT for funds available under the Federal Transit
Administration Section 5311 Section 5311 Funds in order toform and operate a public transportation
system in the Greater Bozeman Area on an interim basis the Interim System and
WHEREAS the application for Section 5311 Funds the Application requires proof that the
local public officials designate only one applicant in a service area and in this area the local public
officials are 1 the Gallatin County Commission 2 the Bozeman City Commission and 3 the Belgrade
City Council collectively the Governmental Entities and
WHEREAS if the Governmental Entities designate another governing body or organization to
operate the public transportation service in the Greater Bozeman Area other than the HRDC Galavan
then HRDC Galavan has agreed that it will transfer the capital equipment it acquired with the Section
5311 Funds together with any assets it acquired with matching funds from the Governmental Entities
to that new entity
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Bozeman City Commission recognizes and
designates the Human Resource Development Council District IX HRDC tobe the recipient ofSection
5311 funds in the Greater Bozeman Area
The City Commission adopts the foregoing resolution based upon the following understandings
1 The HRDC Galavan will be solely responsible for owning operatingmaintainingandinsuringtheassetsusedtooperatetheInterimSystem
2 The HRDC Galavan will be solely responsible for all liability associated with
owning operating and maintaining the vehicles used to provide the public transportation
system contemplated by the Interim System
3 HRDC Galavan shall be solely responsible for employing or contracting for
drivers to operate the vehicles used for the Interim System and for maintaining the
vehicles
4 In the event the citizens of Gallatin County vote to create a UTD that
encompasses the Greater Bozeman Area the HRDC Galavan will a convey to the UTD
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all ofthe assets they acquired with the Section 5311 and b will take all other reasonable
and necessary actions to have the UTD designated as the sole public transit provider for
the Greater Bozeman Area
5 In the event the Governmental Entities designate another governing body
or organization to operate the pUblic transportation service in the Greater Bozeman Area
other than the HRDC Galavan including but not limited to a UTD then HRDC Galavan
has agreed that it will transfer the capital equipment it acquired with the Section 5311
Funds together with any assets it acquired with matching funds from the Governmental
Entities to that new entity and
6 The HRDC Galavan will abide by all relevant rules and regulations pertaining to
public transportation including those specified under 49 U S C 5310 49 U S C 5311
and those specified by the Montana Department of Transportation
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman Montana at a regular
session thereof held on the 5th day of December 2005
L CETRARO MayorA
ATTEST
RO IN L SULLIVAN
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN MONTANA
February 21 2006
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met III regular session in the Community Room Gallatin
County Courthouse 311 West Main Street on Tuesday February 21 2006 at 6 00 p m Present were Mayor
Jeff Krauss Commissioner Sean Becker Commissioner Jeff Rupp Conllni ioner Steve Kirchhoff
Commissioner Kaaren Jacobson City Manager Chris Kukulski Assistant City Manager Ron Brey Director
ofPublic Service DebbIe Arkell Director ofFinance Anna Rosenberry Director of Public Safety Police Mark
Tymrak Director of Public Safety Fire Chuck Winn Plannmg Director Andy Epple City Attorney Paul Luwe
and City Clerk Rohin Sullivan
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of AllegIance and a moment of silence
Minutes AUlust 1 AUlust 15 September 6 September 12 December 5 and December 12 2005 and
Januarv 17 Februarv 6 and Februarv 13 2006
Mayor Krau s indicated that while he will vote for approval of the minutes hc does not support
approval of the December 12 2005 minutes as submitted
It was moved by Commissioner Becker seconded by Commissioner Rupp that the minutes of the
meetings of December 12 2005 and February 13 2006 be approved as submitted The motion carried hy the
following Aye and No vote those voting Aye being Commissioner Becker Commissioner Rupp
Commissioner Kirchhoff Commissioner Jacohson and Mayor Krauss those voting No being none
Mayor Krauss deferred action on the minute of the meetings of August 1 August 15 September 6
September 12 and December 5 2005 and January 17 and February 6 2006 to a later date
Consent Items
City Manager Kukulski presented to the Commission the following Consent Items
Acknowledle receipt of staff report annexation of 15411 acres at northwest corner of
intersection of Griffin Drive and Manlev Road Manlev Commercial Partners
LLC A 05014
Commission Resolution No 3889 intent to annex 15 411 acres at northwest corner of
intersection of Griffin Drive and Manlev Road set public hearinl for March 20
2006
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 3889
A RESOI UTION O THE CITY COMMISSION O THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
MONTANA DECLARING IT TO BE THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF
BOZEMAN THE INHABITANTS THEREOF AND THE INHABITANTS OF A
TRACT 11 LAND CONTIGUOUS TO SAID CITY OF BOZEMAN AND HEREIN
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED TO EXTEND THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID
CITY OF BOZEMAN SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID CONTIGUOUS TRACT WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS TDEREO
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Commission Resolution No 3890 intent to amend the Bozeman 2020 Community Plantoadoptasubareaplanfor510locatedontheeastandwestsidesofHiehlandBoulevardnorthofKalvBoulevardsouthofEllisStreetandwestofBozemanTrailRoad
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 3890
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMANMONTANASTATINGTHECITYSINTENTTOAMENDTHEBOZEMAN2020COMMUNITYPIANBYADOPTINGASlJBAREAPLANFOR510ACRESLOCATEDONTHEEASTANDWESTSIDESOIjHIGHLANDBOULEVARDNORTH0KAGYBOULEVARDSOUTHOFELLISSTREETANDWESTOFBOZEMANTRAILROADINTHECITYOFBOZEMANGALLATINCOUNTYMONTANA
Commission Resolution No 3891 intent to amend the Bozeman 2020 Community PlantoamendthelandusedeshllationasshownontheFutureLandUseMapfromFutureUrbantoNeilhborhoodCommercialforapproximately3acrestoBusinessParkforapproximately20acresandtoResidentialforapproximatelv217acresIvinlnorthofHuffineLaneandlocatedat8553HuffineLane
COMMISSION RESOI lJTION NO 3891
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMANMONTANASTATINGTHECITYSINTENTTOAMENDTHEBOZEMAN2020COMMUNITYPIANBYAMENDINGTHELANDUSEDESIGNATIONFROMFUTUREURBANTORESIDENTIALFOR217ACRESTONEIGHBORHOODCOMMERCIAFOR3ACRESANDTOBUSINESSPARKFOR20ACRESLYINGNORTHOFHUFFINELANEANDLOCATEDAT8553HUIjFINELANEGALLATINCOUNTYMONTANA
Authorize Mavor to siln Findinls of Fact and Order for denial ofthe Amended Plat ofLelendsatBridlerCreekSubdivisionmodifyconditionsofapprovaltoremoverestrictedsizelotRSLdesilnationnortheastcornerofintersectionofStOryMillRoadandBovlanRoad
Authorize Mayor to siln Findinls of Fact and Order for Pebble Brook MinorSubdivisionfurthersubdivide477acresatthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofBaxterLaneandlerlusonAvenueextendedintofourlots
Approval offinal plat for PebbleBrook Minor Subdivision further subdivide 4 77 acresatthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofBaxterLaneandFerlusonAvenueextendedintofourlots
Approval of final plat for Valley West Subdivision Phase 3A subdivide 19 69 acresextendilllsouthwardfromDurstonRoadbetweenFerlusonAvenueandCottonwoodRoadinto96residentiallotsparkandopenspacelotsandoneremainderlot
Approval of final plat for Valley West Subdivision Phase 38 subdivide 2 14 acresextendinlsouthwardfromDurstonRoadbetweenFerlusonAvenueandCottonwoodRoadinto7residentiallots
Approval of park master plan for Mill Park W 117 acre park bounded by North IdaAvenueFrontStreetandEastAspenStreetfortheIreilhtlLoftsproiect
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Approval of park master plan for Vallev West Subdivision for the parks IviUl with the
subdivision which extends westward from Fenmson Avenue between West
Babcock Street and Durston Road
Authorize City Mana2er to si2n Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Pipeline and Access
Easement and A2reement from Kevin Ha2eertv 30 foot wide easement across
Tract 1 COS No 1182 extendin2 northward from Stucky Road for Meadow
Creek Subdivision
Authorize City Mana2er to si2n Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Pipeline and Access
Easement and A2reement from Marshall and Luann Bennett Robert L Weiss
Don Harrv Miller and Jane L Schaaf extendin2 southward from Stucky Road
for Meadow Creek Subdivision
Authorize Mavor and City M lOa2er to sien Aereement between State of Montana and
City of Bozeman for 5 500 2rant for historic preservation pr02ram for Fiscal
Year 2006 2007
Commission Resolution No 3892 authorize City Manager to si2n Chan2e Order No 3
for North 19th A venue V allev Center Road improvement proiect add 17 16646
and no calendar days
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO 3892
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
MONTANA APPROVING ALTERATIONMODIFICA TION OF CONTRACT WITH
JTL GROUP INC BELGRADE MONTANA
Confirm re appointment ofTim Ford as ioint City County appointee to the City County
Board of Health with a three year term to expire on January 5 2009
Application for special permit for beer and wine license Friends of KGL T Emerson
Cultural Center March 23 2006
Building Inspection Division report for Januarv 2006
Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Rupp seconded by Commissioner Kirchhoff that the Commission
approve the Consent Items as listed and authonze and direct the appropriate persons to complete the nece sary
actions The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote Those voting Aye being CommIssioner Rupp
Commissioner Kirchhoff Commissioner Jacobson Commissioner Becker and Mayor Krauss those voting
no heing none
Public comment
No comment was received under this agenda item
Request for 2rant match for purchase of vellow bus GalaV an
Included in the Commissioners packets was a memo forwarding a request for a local funding match
for a grant application to acquire busses for a public transit system
David Kack Western Transportation Institute distrihuted a handout to the Commissioners He asked
for assistance in creating a general transportation system for Bozeman He identified HRDC as the recipient
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of the federal transit funds They are leveraging the money that GalaVan gets from Bozeman Belgrade andUnitedWayalongwithmoneyfromASMSUtocreateapublictransitystemthatwouldalsoincludetheFourCornersareaThefederalgovernmentpaysfor86ofeachbusandthebussesare150000eachsothelocalmatchis21000perbuHerequeteduptotwobussesandfourpassengersheltersatacostofabout6000eachtheCItySshareoftheshelteris3360
Responding to questions from Commissioner Becker Mr Kack noted that these are not challengegrantsThetategetsmoneyfromthefederaltransitfundandHRDCthenasksthestateforthefederalmoneyTheamountthatHRDCcontributeshasbeenreducedfrom28to14orandtheDOTisconfidenttherequestswillbefundedandifnotfundedthemoneywillbereturnedtotheCity
Deepu Philip ASMSU stated that the students want to help with the system and have put up 90 000andtheyareaskingtheMSUleadershiptocontributeaswellTheyhopetostartthetransitbythiscommgfall
Jarvis Brown Transit Now raised concerns about the reliability and maintenance He questionedwhetherthesebussesare7yearbussesandnotedthatlargertownsbuyl2yearbusses
Mr Kack responded that the vehicles are 1 O year busses He stated that these busses cost 150 000 andthe12yearbusisabout250000TheamountcontributedisuptotheCommissiontwovehiclesandfourpassengersheltersis45360whileonevehicleandfourpassengersheltersis24360
Responding to questions from CommIssioner Becker the City Manager replied that the City provides57000toGalaVanandthemoneybeingrequestedisinadditiontothemilThisisaonetimecontributionWhethertheCitywillbeapproachedforadditionalfundsissomethingtobelookedatinthefuturethepastCommissionhassuggestedthatweseehowsuccessfultheprogramisastowhethermorefundsarematchedforadditionalbusses
Responding to questions from Commissioner Jacobson the City Manager noted that this comes underthecurrentfiscalyearHenotedthatthereis100000inthegeneralfundcontingencyandthisiswherethe
money would come from no amendment to this year s budget would be needed
Mayor Krauss said that two years ago the Commission was asked to support and they votedunanimouslyandheispreparedtovotefortwobussesthistimeaswell
It was moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff seconded by Commissioner Jacobson that the Commission
approve the purchase of a yellow bus The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote those voting AyebeingCommissionerKirchhoffCommissionerJacobsonCommissionerBeckerandMayorKraussthosevotingNobeingnoneCommissionerRuppabstainedduetoaconflictofinterest
Presentation from Recreation and Parks Advisorv Board regardinl parkland dedication
Included in the Commissioners packets was a memo from Assistant CityManager Ron Brey fOlwardinginformationonpoliciespertainingtoparklanddedicationrequirementsandeashinlieuthatdonotseemtobeworkingwell
Assistant City Manager Brey noted that over a year ago work on updating the PROST plan wasundertakenandtheyhaveworkedthroughsomeissueswhilesomeneedpolicychangestoputthemostbeneficialplaninplaceparticularlyintheareasofcashinlieupaymentsdonationofparkIandsanddedicationofparklandsThesewillfallintonextyearsbudgetattheearliestatthedirectionoftheCommissionHenotedthatmostofthechangeswillinvolveanAttorneyGeneralsopinionandstafftimeandstaffiscurrentlyseekingCommissiondirectionandsupport
Mr Sandy Dodge Chair ofthe Recreation and Parks Advisory Board clarified that one ofthe problemsisthatthereISnotamethodofparklandacquisitionotherthandedicationHecalledattentiontosomeproblemsthatwereclarifiedinthewritteninformationdIstributedtotheCommissionersThekindsofparksthattheCity
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needs do not necessanly fit into subdivislon and aren t going to be built in ubdivisions There are also
problems with cash in lieu The amount of money varies from 26 000 per acre to 87 000 per acre There is
no predictability for developers or subdIvision reviewers Historically the city gets about 50 cents per dollar
for what they can buy through cash in lieu payments and when momes are accepted that parkland is gone
forever This makes it dIfficult for the Board to support cash in lieu becau e it s not a good deal for the City
When looking at developments that are high or low density cash in lieu is the obvious solution The Board is
looking for an opportunity to pursue parkland and a better system for determming cash in lieu that will be fair
and predictable and an amount that is fair to the City They want authoriLation to pursue attempts to acquire
parkland in other ways If there were other ways to acqUIre parkland then the Board could look more closely
at them
Commissioner Kirchhoff responded that the current system is broken for the reasons outlined The
alternatives seem to be that the City could deCIde what parkland they want price It and then seek to get that
cost per acre as cash in lieu Another option is a parkland acquisition district The po ible result is that if that
system is established and the CIty wants another complex and pushes the cash in lieu 600 to 700 acres could
he developed without a park
Mr Dodge responded that it is key that we need to buy parkland and not save up money The City is
looking for infill development and greater density As we do this the need for parb increases and we need to
protect the parkland
Responding to questions from Commissioner Kirchhoff Mr Dodge stated that we would need to check
land prices at least annually but the more often we do it the less predictable the cash in lieu system will
become He further noted that they are looking for a go ahead hefore they come up with much more specific
answers
Commissioner Kirchhoff thinks a task force is a good idea and he 11llagmes the task force taking six
months to come up with recommendations and another three months for the Commission to adopt Meanwhile
staff is rewriting the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan and something is needed in the meantime
Responding to a question from Commissioner Jacobson Mr Dodge noted that wIth mfill development
development would be approved without getting parkland but with large high density subdivisions there
would be a mixture ofdedicated parkland and cash in lieu hecause of the need to meet acreage demands Mr
Dodge noted that the Board would want to see the dollar amount increased before it was accepted hy the
Commission
Mayor Krauss stated that the cash in lieu system is governed by statue He said one of the big issues
is that we really can t huy much with the cash in lieu funds we receive or at lea t nothing really worthwhile
Cash in lieu is the value ofthe raw land divided by the cost of a city park The policy to not take cash in lieu
and is probably a good idea
Mr Dodge noted that the Board generally discourages cash in lieu but sometimes it s a good idea
Mayor Krauss noted that he wishes to explore the legal issues He also stre ed the need to work with
the school district when identifying the types of lands we need and to find land around schools particularly
since a recent law allows developers to dedicate land to schools The idea of a task force working with the
school district has some merit and active recreation lends itself to this type of parklands soccer fields versus
trail corridors or mini soccer fields As density increases the amount of parkland development becomes
prohibitive creating a Catch 22 situation The Mayor noted that he would like to see more work done on most
of these issues
Assistant City Manager Brey turned attention to the resources to take care ofthe parks There are two
types ofparks parks that require maintenance and those that don tThe City is placing some maintenance with
homeowners associations One option under statute is creation ofa park maintenance district which must be
placed before the electors Other issues are what the funds can be used for and the maximum assessment A
final part is that the district must be operated in the same way as a SID reqUIring an annual assessment He
indicated that while thIS statute has been on the books since 1999 no City has implemented a district under
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it He also reminded the Commission that the first step will be a giant step backwards because the City will
need to take over maintenance for parks that have been placed under the maintenance of homeowners
associations The City has been approving development with language that notes the homeowners association
requirement to maintain the parks ends when a maintenance district is established by the City He further stated
that the current maintenance is uneven and some parks are taken better care of than others He proposed that
the City create a supplemental fund to go along with the gencral fund He believes that if we create a separatefunditwillbeObVIOUStotheelectorswhatthemoneywillbeusedforHenotedthattheyarerequestingCommissiondirectiontolookatparklanddedicationsissueswhilecashinlieuwilltakemoreeffortandthere
are statutory requirement to look at
Responding to questions from Commissioner Becker Mr Dodge indicated that these concerns are not
belllg addressed through the update of the PROST plan
Commi sioner Beckernoted that he wants to see the percentage ofBozeman that is under homeowners
associations and the percentage of new construction that i under homeowners assocIations He noted that if
we can identify what people are paying for fees and what the impact would be for them we can come up with
a prudent model that might have preclllcts or sections He also suggested perhaps we could have specIficdistrictsvoteonwhetherornottocreateaparkoverlaydistrict
Assistant City Manager Brey responded that he has not heard ofthis but does not know ofa prohibition
Commissioner Becker suggested that this could be investigated He suggested looking at volunteers
somethlllg that is not really addressed now
Responding to que tions from Commissioner Becker Assistant City Manager Brey stated the City is
allowed to use private services for maintenance
Commissioner Rupp stated agreement in moving forward He further said that he feels it s his
responsibility to inform the public about the possibilities of future taxes
Mayor Krauss noted that he got elected to make the decisions on issues like these and he feels the parkmaintenancedistrictisalittlebitbehindItsoundslikeitcouldcostaconsiderableamountofmoneytoassume
what is being maintained by the homeowners associations He suggested that the City try to get the
cooperation of the schools on how we maintain our parks He also stated that we need to see more
volunteerism adopt a street adopt a trail etc
Mayor Krauss noted that the last time the City worked with other groups to create a park was the
regional park
Assistant City Manager Brey stated that the Board can come with a recommendation on memhershipforataskforcewithitscreationgoingthroughtheusualCommissionprocess
It was moved by Commissioner Jacobson seconded by Commissioner Becker that the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board work with City staff to bring before the Commission a recommendation for
memhership for a task force to review cash in lieu park acquisition and parks maintenance and to answer
questions raised by the Commission The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote those voting AyebeingCommissionerJacobsonCommissionerBeckerCommissionerRuppCommissionerKirchhoffand
Mayor Krauss those voting No none
Preliminarv plat for Diamond Estates Subdivision No 2 Phases IIand III subdivide 82 19 acres located
east of landers Mill Road and south of West Oak Street extended into 182 residential lots Gaston
Engineerine and Survevine for Douelas Smith P OS071
This was the time and place set for the decision on the preliminary plat for Diamond Estates
Subdivision No 2 Phases II and III as requested by Gaston Engineering and Surveying for Douglas Smith
under Application No P 05071 to subdivide 82 19 acres described as a portion ofthe South one halfof Section
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3 Township 2 South Range 5 Ea t Montana Principal Meridian into 182 residential lots The ubject property
is located east of Flanders Mill Road and south of West Oak Street extended
City Manager Kukubkl requested that the Commission po tpone this discussion until latcr in the
meeting He tressed the importance of taking action on this agenda item at this meetmg to avoid the
possibility of a 2 2 tie vote which would prevent the Commission from acting and automatically pass the item
due to the oO day tatutory limit
Responding to que tions from Commissioner Rupp City Attorney Luwe noted that three votes are
required to take actIOn and the Commission will be operating with four members for the next three weeks due
to Commissioner KIrchhoff being away
The City Manager noted that state statute says that if a project isn t acted upon within the time frame
it is automatically approved He stated that staff has just requested this be postponed and he isn t sure this is
in the best interests of the City He sugge ted rather that if it s voted down then the project can be brought
back up in a few weeks or a Commis ioner can bring thi back up at a later date
Mayor Krauss postponed this di cussion due to the scheduled public hearing
Break 7 15 to 7 25 p m
Mayor Krauss declared a break from 7 15 p m to 7 25 p m in order to prepare for the scheduled public
hearings
Reconsider motion for bus purchase
It was moved by Commissioner Jacobson seconded by Commissioner Becker that the Commission
reconsider Its prior motion The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote those voting Aye being
Commissioner Jacobson Commissioner Becker Commissioner Kirchhoff and Mayor Krauss those voting
No none Commissioner Rupp abstained
It was moved by COmmiS IOner Jacobson eeonded by COmmiS IOner Becker that the Commission
approve the purchase of two yellow busses and four pedestrian shelters The motion carried by the following
Aye and No vote those voting Aye being Commissioner Jacob on Commissioner Becker Commissioner
Kirchhoff and Mayor Krauss th05e voting No none Commissioner Rupp abstained
Growth Policy Amendment establish sub area plan on properties located aIODl Story Mill Road east
and north of Brideer Creek Subdivision Bechtle Slade PC for Churn Creek Partners P 05056
This was the time and place set for the continued publIc hearing on the Growth Policy Amendment
requested by Bechtle Slade PC for Churn Creek Partners under Application No P 05056 to establish a sub area
plan on 810 acres lying in the South one half of Section 29 and Section 30 and the North one half of Section
32 Township 1 South Range 6 East Montana Principal Meridian The subject properties are located along
Story Mill Road east and north ofBridger Creek Subdivision
Public hearing
Mayor Krauss reopened the continued public hearing
Planning Director Andy Epple presented the staff report He noted this is a proposed amendment to
the land use designation in the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan He stated that a sub area plan deals with a
quarter section or larger whIle a neighborhood plan deals with a small area generally already developed This
plan is for 810 acres including 313 acres of Churn Creek development adjacent properties and properties
across Story Mill Road One ofthe conditions for preliminary approval ofChurn Creek wasa general ized plan
for a larger area including the area west of Story MIll Road and the Rugheimer property to the south The
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owners of Churn Creek were asked to develop a sub area plan with an emphasis on open space and
transportation and trail connections Eight letters had heen received with trail connectivity less density largerlotsizesdarkskIesndgelinesandtrafficonStoryMillRoadandNorthRouseAvenuebeingtdentifiedas
key issues
Planning Director Epple reported that staff recommends approval with contingencies and advisorycommentsThePlanningBoardhcldapublichearingandafteralotofpuhlicinputrecommendeddenial
The Planning Board recommended that the developcrs draft a suh area plan for the landfill and adjaccntRugheimerproperty
Director Epple emphasized that the fundamental question is whether thIS property should be annexed
and whether it should he residential and should he included in Bozeman 2020 Communitv Plan and he zoned
RS which is the lowest denSIty In granting prcliminary approvals the Commission imposed the requirementthattherebeasubareaplandevelopedandapprovedpriortofurthermovementforward
Director Epple noted this is the first sub area plan brought forward in this manner and identIfied the
options available to the Commission which include approval disapproval which will preclude annexation and
mUnIcipal zoning or table with direction to the applicant He concluded by stressing the importance of
providing clear direction to the applicants
Mr Ron Slade architect stated that they have been through a growth policy amendment and a zone
map amendment and they have been receiving approval across the hoard He clarified that the Planning Board
felt that it wasn t right for the applicant to he planning other people s property The Commission approved thepreviousapplicationafterthePlanningBoardhadgivenunanimousapprovalofthedesignThereasonsthe
Board recommended denial is that they felt it was not appropriate for the architect to draft the plan even
though that plan had been directed hy the Commission He stated that the original condition for a sub area planhasopenedthedoorfordenialoverallTheyhavedoneeverythingtheCommissionandthePlanningBoardhasaskedofthem
Mr Slade summarized the project as being concerned with many aspects of sensitive development ThedevelopmentisgoingtousedripirrigationmaximIzeundisturbedlandusepermeablepavingandincorporateconstructiontechniquessuchashighefficiencytoiletsnontoxicpestcontrolEnergyStarapplianceslocal
sources for materials limited materials taken to the landfill and orienting homes to maximIze passive solar
heating
Steve Ziegler 2531 Whitetail Road stated concern for the growth trend to the north and the possibilityofhavinguptotwothousandhousesontheBridgerbenchHealsoidentifiedwatersewertrafficdensityand
impacts upon wildlife as concerns
Charles Petrie 3365 Deer Creek Drive noted that well planned development goes along with increased
economic development He wants to preserve low density development which will result in decreased pressure
on wildlife increased wildlife habitat greater areas of open space and less impact on the viewshed He wants
to see a less dense development because this development is in everybody s back yard He finished by statingthatdevelopmentinfoothillsisirreversibleandshouldbedonecorrectlywithallofthecommunitysinput
Pat Martin 2771 Deer Creek Drive suggested that a community plan needs to be developed for the
foothills area He noted that the Planning Board recommended denial This project seems to be consultant
driven instead ofcommunity driven and added that he wants to see lower density and voiced favor of denial
Larry Merkel Churn Creek resident stated concern for the lack ofan overall plan and the apparent lack
of consideration concerning irrigation He indicated support for the previous speaker s comments and noted
that he is not against the development but wants to see a higher quality
Dave Shaman 410 North Willson Avenue questioned the awareness ofwildlife corridors and habitat
as well as the viewshed
Erin Riles a graduate student studying riparian issues stated concern for sewage noting the underlyingrockismostlygravelandfracturedlimestoneandconcernaboutdrainageintotheEastGallatinRiver
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Paul Rugheimer 506 Oxford Dri ve noted that there are neither standards in place nor policies to follow
in dealing with sub area plans He was suggested that there should be binding language as well as how specIfic
the plan should be and whether the plan should include infrastructure networks He raised concerns about the
lack ofprocedure namely that nothing is in place if something needs to be changed lateLHe stated agreement
with the Churn Creek development tating that this area isideally suited for reSIdential development He noted
that the land is mostly brown and rocky and not good for agrIculture and urged the Commission to drop the sub
area plan requirement and approve the development without that requirement
Frank Carter 120 Twin Pond Lane questioned why the Commission would want to annex this property
He also expressed concern about the ability of the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan to be amended so easily
He asked that the Commission carefully consider the zoning of the entire area statlllg that maybe a new R 20
or R lO LOning designation might be appropriate
Jennifer MadglC County Planning Director stated the County prefers that this type ofdevelopment be
handIed by the City She tated that from a planning perspective it make en e that the City handle the
development becaufeofthe services it has available The Commission has an opportunity to consider the R S
district to be flexible or the City can consider a rural type of configuration but this is the right area for
annexation and development
Stacey Ziegler 2531 Whitetail Road questioned whether it is it approprIate to expand into our scenic
foothills She also suggested that the Commission look at the concerns about water and traffic on Story Mill
Road She said that the foothills are the last places that we should be expanding into
Don Jack on 1280 Story Mill Road asked the City to look at the review criteria in Section 6 1 3 noting
is has specific review criteria before a growth policy amendment can be done He feels the hias has been
towards the land developers and questioned why the ub area plan terminates where it docs He noted that this
will set a trend and stated he does not feel infra tructure issues have been adequately addressed
Brian Dingman 8645 Lookfar Way stated that the developers goal is to present the subdivision in a
fashion to gain approval and their goal is to make money and requested that the Commission consider the other
factors in their decision
Judith Heilman stated that he is afraid that what happened in the Silicon Valley area ifhappening here
the green areas are giving way to pavement She hrought up the need to have enforceable criteria for
homeowners associations to operate by She also stated concern about losing the bright skies and the wildlife
interaction She encouraged the City the County and the citizens to work together in the planning process
Peter Rugheimer 1404 Story Mill Road noted that Churn Creek is going to be developed whether it s
in the City or the County He cautioned that you will get sprawl if it develops in the County and you still see
the houses but lose the control In the City the Commission has the control and they get to decide where
everything is as well as connectivity In the County you will get 20 acre parcels with no trespassing signs He
noted that the developers need and want Commission direction He noted that the ridgcline requirement was
met after City staff told the developers that they didn t want lighting seen from town and mature vegetation
will obscure the houses
Jim Squyres 8652 Lookfar Way stated that density is the focus He took a look at the plot map of the
Bridger Mountain Estates and noted that they are 20 acre lots and that s not the norm He noted that 2 6 acres
is less density than what Churn Creek is putting together It s a high quality approach and they will be good
people to work with density is something that ha to be discussed Doing it smart and having a good plan
makes sense If you apply the size ofthe lots to the development you d be in the neighborhood of 120 lots
not 300 and he questioned whether that is cost effective for the developers
Brian Leland 528 North Bozeman Avenue mentioned being concerned with the final cost to city
residents He thinks the developer needs the City more than the City needs this development and questioned
whether it can be developed He noted that if the Commis ion approves this development It is locking the City
into providing water and sewer questioned how water will be extended to the site He stated concern for the
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road network and the traffic He concluded by encouraging the Commissioners to look at the best deal for the
City of Bozeman the taxpayers and the electors
Hallie Rugheimer 1404 Story Mill Road stated support for the plan She stated that there have been
six reviews over the last eighteen months She has attended everyone of the meetings and the applicants have
received unanimous approval Commissioners Youngman and Kirchhoff supported this numerous tllnes The
applicants have gotten the idea that the governing bodies approve this The Planning Board did not turn down
the zone map amendment or annexation and the Planning Board supports this but they did not like the sub area
planning process or requiring the developer to plan the Rugheimer property and the landfill The sub area plan
proce s is flawed and needs to be fixed and is not supported by the Planning Board She noted the RugheimershavemetwiththedevelopersandsupporttheirdevelopmentproposalSheidentifiedtheprosandconsof
being in the city versus the county the pros being ridgcline protection trails to the mountalOs groundwaterprotectionStoryMIllimprovementstaxesno20acreranehetteandaffordablehousingtheconsbeingmore
densIty 10 the development She suggested that the City fix the sub area plan process before they apply it to
another developer She also requested that if the City doesn t support this then they should table it develop
a density lirmt and mutually agree to it She noted that the comments tonight have come from people who live
in the viewshed and now want to protect it
There hcing no Commissioner objections Mayor Krauss closed the public hearing
Ron Slade noted that a resident may dnll a well on his lot and the restrictive eovenant would allow
no additional wells beyond the city hook up He indicated that improvements will be made to Story Mill Road
and in four to seven years the City will likely improve the road network beyond what the developers are going
to do The applicant is willing to work with the community as evidenced by the three neighborhood meetingsthathavebeenheldandtheadjustmentsthathavebeenmadeasaresultofcommentsfromthosemeetingsThe
trails connections will provide one mile ofconnectivity to the mountains and the open space is 43 percent of
the parcel
Mr Slade said that when they started this sub area plan they were directed by staff to come up with
road networks etc passive recreations designs and maybe a par 3 golf course His client went through the
expense to gather the additional data They did the best that they could from a site analysis Sub area Plan B
offered a series of passive use open space The Rugheimer property had a different design He also noted that
there is a road plan Sub area Plan C suggested maybe an amphitheater and pa sive open space He stated that
Hallie Peter and Lynn Rugheimer were a part of the discussions Paul Rugheimer didn t want to commit to
having another developer plan their land Sub area Plans D and E reflect the Rugheimer input with densitydecreasmgfromwesttoeastTheRugheimerswereuncomfortablethattheCityhadappliedplanningsolutions
on their land and he suggested that each property owner should be able to decide what happens to their land
Mr Slade said that what they ve heard time and time again is that the sub area process offended more
people than it made were happy To have had unanimous approval from the Planning Board and the entire
Commission previously and to be on the verge of a possible denial seems unfair given all the hard work the
stewardship the working with the neighbors and the eleven months they have been working on this He then
requested legal counsel Mayor Krau s declined offering legal counsel
Responding to questions from Commission Becker Director Epple stated that the developer had to
return to the Planning Board and the Commission for final approval because when the Commission
preliminarily approved the amendment to the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan they said that they wanted to
see the Churn Creek property in the broader context ofproperties that are likely to develop in the near future
The Rugheimers have developed some land south ofthe creek and with the landfill being reclaimed a portionofthatsiteispotentiallyavailablefordevelopmentGiventheexistingtractstothenorthitisunlikelythatthe
City would expand into that area and to the east are the Dodge conservation easement and the Bridger CanyonZoningDistrictTheresultisthatitappearstheboundariesofChurchCreekwillbethelimitedofcityexpansionintheforeseeablefutureThepurposeofthesubareaplanistomakesurethatconnectivityofroads
trails and open space is assured He concluded by stating that prior to final approval the Commission wanted
to see a broader plan
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Responding to additional questions from Commissioner Becker Director Epple stated staff does not
believe that development of the subject property will result in development of land from the M to Sypes
Canyon because of the conservation easement and the zoning district that abut the suhject site He also noted
that the subject property is not part ofthe Bridger Bench and in fact is more ofan island He suggested that
unless this parcel is to remain as agricultural it should be annexed that was a decision initially made last fall
hut with the requirement for this additional review He then indicated that the issues currently revolve around
the land use plan He then confirmed that additional work needs to he done before the various processes can
be completed
Further responding to Commissioner Becker Planning Director Epple stated the City and the County
are on the same page with traffic and water issues He indicated that through the annexation agreement the
City could preclude the drilling of wells except for irrigation and thus help avoid potential environmental
prohlems
Commissioner Becker a ked about the final co ts of development to the community stating that he i
concerned about mitigating service costs
Director Epple responded that what the City departments do IS try to identify the aspects of
development that should he borne by the developer and not the community A lot of the review process is to
see what point the development has to stop and improvements need to he made The ruIc of thumb is that
residential development does not completely pay its way in terms of tax revenues versus expenditures For
every dollar in services demanded they are paying about 80 cents which commercial and industrial
development pay ahout 140 or 1 80 for every dollar of services demanded
Responding to questions from Commissioner Jacobson Director Epple noted that where there is
already a subdivision in place the potential for further subdivision is minimal Churn Creek isunusual hecause
it s a large piece in single ownerslllp so it can be developed He further responded that he s not familiar with
whether there are other areas that might develop to the north although development to the east is re tricted
hecause of the conservation easement and zonmg district
City Manager Kukulski encouraged the Commission to contemplate some the values of both the City
and the County and try to determine how those might best be matched Also he suggested adding a condition
to not allow any wells to be drilled and a condition to ensure the ridgeline is protected With respect to
riparian protectIon wetlands and wildlife corridors he noted this project has focused on these sensitive things
The City Manager noted the CIty will likely grow to 80 000 over the next few years and as a result
decisions should not be made based on 35 000 people inside city limits He suggested that maybe there is a
place inside the city limits for density that allows for lower density development He brought up that the County
Commission expressed interest in dealing jointly with the areas around Bozeman and suggested that the City
use this development as an opportunity to work with the County rather than the City denying the project and
allowing the County to assumejurisdiction thus losing all opportunity to have any say on it The CityManager
concluded by noting that this area is contiguous to the city
Responding to comments from Mayor Krauss Commissioner Kirchhoff noted that the sub area plan
was one ofthe conditions ofapproval and final approval is contingent upon Commission approval ofthis plan
Mayor Krauss noted that he voted for the requirement to prepare a sub area plan so he would better
know how the whole area would develop not as a condition of approval of the growth policy amendment
Commissioner Kirchhoff noted that it looks like he s changing hi mind on this application since he
will he votmg opposite of his previous votes on this project He acknowledged that the City needs to annex
areas ripe for development to ensure they are developed in a manner that does not preclude further expansion
of the city He expressed concern that the City is no managing the shelf rather the shelf is managing the City
He is also concerned about the cumulative impact that prior Commission decisions is having on the City with
over 3 000 lots now ready to build on which will accommodate growth for the next three to five years at the
current growth rate He concluded by stating it does not make sense to expand the city in every direction
noting that he believes the result will be to negatively impact the community
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CommIs ioner Rupp stated that he docs not view this application as being consistent with where or how
he feels the community should grow and as a result he will not SUPPOlt this application
Commissioner Jacobson stated she shares Commissioner Rupp s concerns She was concerned when
the annexation growth policy amendment and zone map amendment came before the Commission m AugustShequestionsthepotentialforreachingapopulationof80000notingshefeelsthatwaterwilllimitgrowthShefindstheBridgersareaveryimportantaspectofthecommunityprovidingasenseofplaceShedoesnot
want to see the Bridger Foothills covered WIth houses and she is afraid that approval of this sub area planwouldopenthedoortothisandfuturedevelopment
Commissioner Becker raised the issue of a park maintenance district suggestmg that the result could
be to eliminate fees and provide better service He then noted this proposed development provides 42 percent
open space and he finds that developing in the city i preferable to development in the county because ofthe
additional requirements and protections He stated the concerns about water and the watertable will be even
greater is ues if development does not occur inside city limits He then indicated that many of the concerns
raised involve issues addressed at subdivision He conduded by stating he views this as an opportunity for the
City and noted he wants to see the type of subdivision that best fits the area
In response to Commissioner questions and concerns Mr Slade requested that the Commission delayitsdeciSIOnforthirtydaystogivetheapplicantanopportunitytorespond
Responding to questions posed by Commissioner Kirchhoff Mayor Krauss stated that because of his
time as County Treasurer he has a unique perspective on issues involving city and county zoning He noted
that preservation of land and respect for existing landscapes is important and he finds this plan is innovative
and responsive with 43 percent of the land being in open space and much of it accessible to the public He
favors removing the requirement for a sub area plan which has triggered this public hearing process He noted
the County Planning Director has urged the City to annex the property and provide for development within citylimitsHecautionedthatcaremustbetakentoensurethecityisnotsurroundedbyaringoflowdensitydevelopmentonwellsandsepticsystemsandthosepropertiesdonotcontributetowardthecostsofthecityservicesthattheyuseHefurthernotedthattheCityhasaskedtheCountytosendproposeddevelopmentcontiguoustothecitytotheCityforannexationpriortodevelopmentandtonotdosowouldbecountertothat
prior action He concluded by stating that he had prevIOusly voted for annexation of this property and wIll
continue to support annexation and development of this property within city limit
City Manager Kukulski stated that if a majority of the Commissioners do not wish to approve this
application then the decision should not be delayed for thirty days rather the Commission should take action
at this time
Responding to questions from Commissioner Becker Director Epple noted that density issues can be
discussed more effectively now than at a future stage
Commissioner Rupp noted that his decision is not based on the beliefthat 20 acre parcels is a better way
to grow instead is based upon the application currently before the Commission He stated that he does not
support this application noting he has not changed his position since this development was first proposed
Commissioner Jacobson said that she believes the majority of the community does not favor this typeofdevelopmentandasaresultdoesnotsupportit
Decision
It was moved by Commissioner Beckerthat action on the sub area plan be tabled to March 27 and that
direction be provided to the applicants regarding how it may need to be revised to gain approval by the
Commission The motion died for lack of a second
It was moved by Commissioner Rupp seconded by Commissioner Kirchhoff that the Commission
approve the Growth Policy Amendment requested by Bechtle Slade PC for Churn Creek Partners under
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Application No P 05056 to establish a sub area plan on 810 acres lying in the South one half of SectIOn 29
and Section 30 and the North one half of SectIOn 32 Township 1 South Range 6 East Montana Principal
Meridian subject to the following conditions
1 The Sub area Plan which addresses al1 contmgencies and recommendations by the City
Commission shal1 be returned to the City of Bozeman Planning and Community
Development Department within 45 days of a City Commission decision or the Sub
area Plan shall be null and vOId
2 The applicant shall submit 4 bound copie of the Sub area Plan entitled Churn Creek
Sub area Plan and a digital copy ofthe plan for review and approval by City Planning
Staff prior to formal adoption of the annexation agreement The plan shall duplicate
the format and content of the Bozeman Creek Neighborhood Plan
3 The resolution for the Growth Policy Amendment for formal adoption of the Sub area
Plan shall not be drafted until the final draft of the Sub area Plan is revIewed and
approved by City Planning Staff
The motion failed by the following Aye and No vote those voting Aye being Cmmi sioner Becker
and Mayor Krauss those voting No being Commissioner Rupp Commissioner Kirchhoff and Commissioner
Jacobson
Break 9 56 p m to 10 04 p m
Mayor Krauss declared a break in accordance with Comnnssion policy
Certificate ofAppropriateness to allow demolition oftwo story enclosed rear patio partial demolition
remodel and relocation of existine detached four car earae e to become attached two car earae e
construction of rearaddition with two covered porches and construction of4 foot and 7 foot hieh fences
with deviations to allow rear addition and two car2ara2e to encroach 16 feet into required 20 foot rear
yard setback and to allow 226 linear feet of fence exceedin2 6 feet in hei2ht on property line Michael
Delanev and Ileana Indreland for 415 South Willson Avenue Z 0530l
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Certificate of Appropriateness requested
by Michael Delaney and Ileana Indreland under Application No Z 05301 to allow demolitIOn ofan enclosed
rear patio and partial demolition remodel and relocation of an existing detached four car garage to become an
attached two car garage with construction ofa rear additIOn with two covered porches on Lots 4 through 10
Block 2 Fairview Addition with deviations from Section 18 16 050 to allow the rearaddition to the existing
house and the attached two cargarage to encroach 16 feet into the required 20 foot rear yard setback and from
Section 1842 130 ofthe Bozeman Municipal Code to al10w 226 linear feet offence exceeding 6 feet in height
to be located on the lot line The subject property is located at 415 South Willson Avenue
Included in the Commissioners packets was a memo from Historic Preservation Planner Bristor
requesting that the public hearing be continued to February 27 in light of the need to re advertise the project
due to the addition ofrequested deviations
Public hearing
Mayor Krauss opened the public hearing
It was moved by Commissioner Rupp seconded by Commissioner Jacobson that the public hearing
he continued to February 27 per the staffs request The motion carried by the fol1owing Aye and No vote
those voting Aye being Commissioner Rupp Commissioner Jacobson Commissioner Becker and Mayor
Krauss those voting No none Commissioner Kirchhoff was out of the room
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Annexation of 75 acre parcel located at southwest corner of intersection of Huffine Lane and
Cottonwood Road Covenant LLC A 05013
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the request for annexation of a 75 acre parceldescribedasTract1CertificateofSurveyNo24andalloftheparcelsinCertificateofSurveyNo25as
requested by Covenant LLC under Application No A 050 13 The subject property lies at the southwest corner
of the intersection ofHuffine Lane and Cottonwood Road
Public hearing
Mayor Krauss opened the public hearing
Associate Planner Susan Kozub presented the staff report She noted the applicant is seekingannexationwithamixofzoningdesignatIonsThereareevefitlbuildingscurrentlyonthesiteincludinga
shed a barn and a warehouse and Baxter Creek begins on the northern boundary There has been no public
comment received on the requested annexation
The Planner noted that staff has reviewed this application in light ofthe goals and policies set forth in
Commission Resolution No 3137 and staffs comprehensive findings arc contained in the written staff reportBasedonthosefindmgsstaffhasrecommendedapprovaloftherequestedannexationsubjecttothefollowingitemsbeingaddressedpriortoorinconjunctionwiththeannexationagreement
I The Annexation Agreement shall include the following language from Chapter 18 60
of the Bozeman Municipal Code regarding the warehouse Whenever a lawful non
conforming use of a building structure or land IS discontinued for a period of 90days
any future use of the building structure or land shall be in conformity with the
provisions of this title
2 The Annexation Agreement shall include the following language Existing mature
vegetation shall be saved and relocated within the subject property to the maximum
extent feasIble
3 The Annexation Agreement shall include the following language The existing barn
shall be maintained in its current location and incorporated into the new site design If
the barn IS not able to be incorporated into the new site design it shall be relocated to
a park within the project boundaries If a structural report by a professional engineerindicatesthatthebarnisnotfeasibletorelocatethedeveloperwillberequiredto
complete a Montana Historic Property Record Form for review by the local and state
historic preservation offices
4 A cultural resource inventory or a letter from the State Historic Preservation Office
indicating a cultural resource inventory is not necessary shall be submitted to the CityPlanningOfficewiththesignedAnnexationAgreement
5 The existing warehouse and residence shall either be connected to municipal water and
sewer upon annexation ofthe property and availability ofservice or removed from the
property The barn shall also be connected to municipal water and sewer if converted
to a use which requires services
6 The landowner understands and agrees that to achieve the goals and objectives set forth
in the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan any contiguous parks open space andor trails
shall be extended to the annexed property and a Master Plan of Said parks open spaceandtrailsshallbeprovidedwiththesignedannexationagreement
7 The landowner acknowledges and agrees that future development will comply with the
goals and policies of the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan and having recognized the
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City s concern for Implementation of progressive urban de Ign gUIdelines outlined in
the Boz eman 2020 Community Plan for hoth commumty and neighborhood design a
mastcr plan of the land use patterns and types for development of the property that
addresses compatibility with and sensitivity to the immediate environment of the sIte
and the adjacent neighborhoods relative to architectural de ign buIlding mass and
height neighborhood identity landscaping historical character orientatIon of
buildings and vi ual mtegration shall he provided with the igned annexatIon
agreement
8 A detailed wetlands map and summary report shaIl he suhmitted for the suhject
property with the signed annexation agreement The map must be depicted on an I X
inch by 24 inch paper copy and a compact disk in accordance with Scction 18 56 050
Wetlands Mapping
9 That the applicant execute at the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder s Office a waiver
of right to protest creation of Special Improvement Districts for a City wide Park
Mall1tenance District which would provide a mechanism for the fair and equitahle
assessment of maintenance costs for city parks as paIt ofthe annexation agreement
10 At the time ofannexation the landowners shall pay all street and fire impact fees that
are attributable to the structures At the time of connection to the City s water and
sewer facilities the landowners shall pay all applicable water and sewer impact fees
The applicants should be made aware that at the time of any further development on
the properties the landowners or their successors shall pay all additional impact fees
required hy Chapter 3 24 Bozeman Municipal Code
11 That provisions for water rights orcash in lieu ofwater rights in an amount determined
by the Director of PublIc Service be provided in the annexation agreement whereby it
is executed by the landowner prior to final suhdivision plat approval final site plan
approval or issuance ofany building permits whichever comes first prior to the City
Commission adopting the resolution of annexation and accepting the annexation
agreement
12 The final annexation map and legal metes and bounds descriptions shall include the full
width of all adjacent rights of way Note that the metes and bounds descriptions for
adjacent rights of way must be described separately from that of the parcel The
applicant is responsible for obtaining any required affidavits or signatures from the
Montana Department ofTransportation MDT and or Gallatin County
13 The annexation agreement which addresses all terms placed on the annexation
application by the City Commission shall be returned to the City ofBozeman Planning
and Community Development Department within one year of a City Commission
decision to annex the property or annexation approval shall be null and void
14 An annexation map titled Loyal Garden Annexation with a legal description ofthe
property shall be submitted by the applicant for use with the Annexation Agreement
The map must show the existing public utilities water ewer roadways and storm
drainage improvements on the property adjacent developments subdivision name
block and lots fIghts of way and public easements within and adjacent to the
property The map must be supplied on a 1 IS inch by 24 inch mylar for Cityrecords
2 a reduced 8Y2 inch by II inch or 14 inch exhibit for filing with the annexation
agreement at the County Clerk and Recorder and 3 a digital copy for the City
Engineer s Office This map must be acceptable to the Director ofPublic Service and
City Engineer s Office and shall be submitted with the signed annexation agreement
15 Applicant shall provide and file with the County Clerk and Recorder s office executed
waivers of right to protest creation of Sills for the following
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A Street improvement mcluding but not limited to paving curb guttersidewalkandstormdrainagefacilitIesforthefollowingstreets
1 Cottonwood Road
2 Huffine Lane
B SignaliLatlOn improvements for the following intersection
1 Huffine Lane Cottonwood Road
C Trunk sewer and water mains to serve the property
The document filed hall specify that in the event an SIn is not utilized for the
completion of these improvement the developer agrees to participate in an alternate
financing method for the completion of said improvement on a fair share
proportionate basis as determined by square footage of property taxable valuation of
the prope 1y traffic contribution from the development or a combination thereof
16 Public street and utility casements shall be provided for Cottonwood Road and Huffine
Lane unless adequate right of way already exist The easement shall be 60 feet wide
half of the principal arterial standard for both streets
Planner Kozub noted that there are three option available to deal with the existing barn 1 keep the
barn 2 relocate the barn within the property this would decrease the hi toric value or 3 demolish the barn
and properly document the destruction with the State She indicated the applicant want the possibility to
relocate the barn to anywhere on the prope 1y
Associate Planner Kozub noted that the applicant has voiced concerns about propo ed Items 3 and 5
and cautioned that Item 5 is a code issue
Rob Pertzborn architect representing the applicant encouraged the Commis ion to strike the words
to a park in Item 3 to allow them to move the barn off the property
Mr Pertzborn noted that the applicant wants to remove the warehouse withm about three years but
wants the language to state that they have up to five years to remove the structure He questioned the need to
install a bathroom sprinkle and pay the impact fee requirement only to tear the building down If the applicanthastopayallofthisthestructuremightstayTheapplicantwantsItem5tosaythattheyarcrequiredtohook
up when service become available instead of immediately He also noted that with the expansion of
Cottonwood Road the house will be removed as well a the mature trees
Judith Hidelman asked if the applIcant will be required to replace the evergreen trees within the setback
if they are removed
Project Engineer Bob Murray addressed Item 5 noting that according to the municipal code any
building used for human occupancy employment or recreation must be connected to city services He s been
at the site one time and Mergenthaler employees were working there There IS a porta potty on the site
showing the need for facilities He concluded by stating that as long as the warehouse is being used for
business it should be connected
Commissioner Kirchhoff asked ifthere arc anyprecedents to support approving the applicant s request
He suggested an alternative would be to eliminate the warehouse immediately unles the business has a lease
that it wishes to retain
Responding to que tions Associate Planner Kozub noted that three trees wil I be required along the road
frontage
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Mr Pertzborn noted the owner has contacted a company that will try to move the trees and there is a
SO 50 chance they wIll survive also there are fruit trees elsewhere on the propelty that will be removed
Mr Pertzhorn noted that the porta potty was provided by the owner who didn t want to be bothered
by people needing to go the bathroom or having people relieve themselves on site There is no desk there
Mergenthalers comes every few days to swap out some crates He stated that just because there is a porta potty
there that docs not indicate there is a need
Responding to questions from Commissioner Becker Mr Pertzborn reiterated his request to reword
Item 5 to read to eIther be connected or removed within five years
Project Engineer Bob Murray disagreed stating that there if a need and in five years nobody will
remember that this needs to be done
Since there were no Commissioner objections Mayor Krauss closed the publIc hearing
Decision
Responding to questions from Commissioner Rupp Associate Planner Kozub responded that
connectiVIty to the city is across Huffine Lane to the north
It was moved by Commissioner Becker seconded by Commissioner Kirchhoff that the Commission
authorize and direct staff to bring back an annexation agreement addressing Item Nos 1 throughl6 listed
above for consideration with the exception that Item No 3 he amended to read as follows
3 The Annexation Agreement shall include the following language The existing barn
shall he maintained in its current location and incorporated into the new site design If
the ham if not able to be incorporated into the new fIte design It shall be relocated
within the project boundaries If a structural report by a professional engineer indicates
that the ham is not feasible to relocate the developer will be required to complete a
Montana Historic Property Record Form for review hy the local and State Historic
Pref ervation Offices
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote those voting Aye being Commissioner Becker
Commissioner Kirchhoff and Commissioner Jacobson those voting No being Commissioner Rupp and Mayor
Krauss
Zone Map Amendment establish initial municipal zonindesinations of R R 2 R 3 R 4
and R O on 75 acre parcel located at southwest corner of intersection of Huffine Lane and
Cottonwood Road Covenant LLC Z 05278
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Zone Map Amendment requested by
Covenant LLC under Application No Z 05278 to establish a mix of initial municipal Laning designations
on a 75 acre parcel described as Tract 1 Certificate of Survey No 24 and all of the parcels in Certificate of
Survey No 25 as follows R l Residential Single household Low density on 22 8 acres R 2
Residential Two household Medium density on 27 6 acres R 3 Residential Medium dcnsity on 10 6
acres R 4 Residential High density on 4 acres and R O Residential Office on 10 acres The subject
property lies at the southwest corner ofthe intersection of Huffine Lane and Cottonwood Road
Public hearing
Mayor Krauss opened the puhlic hearing
Associate Planner Susan Kozub presented the staff report She stated that staff has reviewed this
application in light of the applicable criteria and staffs findings were contained in the written staff report
Based on those findings taff has forwarded a recommendation for approval subject to three standard
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conditions She indicated that at the Zoning Commission meeting one person spoke expressing concerns
about traffic groundwater and the watercourse
Mr Pertzborn indicated a willingness to respond to questions
No one spoke in opposition to the requested zoning designations
Since there were no Commissioner obJectIOns Mayor Krauss closed the public hearing
Decision
It was moved by Commissioner Rupp seconded by CommissIOner Kirchhoff that the Zone Map
Amendment requested by Covenant LLC under Application No Z 05278 to estahlish a mix of initial
municipal zoning designations on a 75 acre parcel described as Tract I Cel1ificate of Survey No 24 and all
of the parcels in Certificate of Survey No 25 as follows R I Residential Single household Low density
on 22 8 acres R 2 Residential Two household Medium density on 27 6 acres R 3
Residential Medium density on 10 6 acres R 4 Residential High density on 4 acres and R O
Residential Office on 10 acres be approved subject to the following conditions
I The ordinance for the Zone Map Amendment shall not he adopted until the annexatIon
agreement is signed hy the applicant and formally approved by the City Commission
and the resolution of annexation adopted If the annexation is not approved the
application shall be null and void
2 The applicant shall suhmit a zone amendment map on a 24 inch by 36 inch mylar 8V2
inch by II inch or 8V2 inch by 14 inch paper exhihit and a digital copy ofthe area to
be zoned which will be utilized in the preparation ofthe ordinance to offiCIally amend
the City of Bozeman Zoning Map Said map shall contain a metes and bounds legaldescriptionoftheperimeterofthesubjectpropertyandzoningdistrictstotalacreageofthepropertyandadjoiningrightsofwayandorstreetaccesseasements
3 The ordinance for the Zone Map Amendment shall not be drafted until the applicantprovidesametesandboundslegaldescriptionpreparedbyalicensedMontana
surveyor and map of the area to be rezoned which will be utIlized in the preparationoftheordmancetoofficiallyamendthelonemap
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote those voting Aye being Commissioner Rupp
Commissioner Kirchhoff Commissioner Jacobson Commissioner Becker and Mayor Krauss those votingNonone
Preliminarv plat for Annie Subdivision Phase IIIB subdivide 1 5 acres at southeast corner of
intersection ofAnnie Street and North 25th A venue into 7 lots for residential use Gaston EngineerineSurvevineforRoeerandRosalindSmithP05068
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the preliminary plat for Annie Subdivision
Phase IIIB as requested by GastonEngineering and Surveying for Roger and Rosalind Smith under ApplicationNoP05068tosubdivide15acresdescribedasaportionofLot1AnnieSubdivisionPhaseIIintoseven
lots The subject property is located at the southeast corner ofthe intersection ofAnnie Street and North 27th
Avenue
Public hearing
Mayor Krauss opened the public heanng
Plannmg Director Epple presented the staff report on behalf ofContract Planner Lanette Windcmaker
He noted the subject property is located south of Emily Dickinson Elementary School in the last phase of
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Annie Suhdivision He noted that five of the lots are to he single hou ehold with the other two planned for
four plexes
The Planning DIrector stated that staff has reviewed this application in light of the applicable criterIa
and staff s comprehensi ve findings are contained in the written staff report Based on those findings staff has
forwarded a recommendation for approval subject to several condition
The Planning Director stated that the Planning Board conducted its public hearing on this application
and has concurred in staffs recommendation for approval He indicated that neighbors have voiced concern
about the existing stormwater detention area which is not part of this development and the location of four
plexes next to single family lots He mdicated that staff feels the proposed four plexes are appropriate noting
that it carries out the desire for a mix of housing types Concern was also expressed about the block length
but staff feels it IS appropriate to vary from the standard because there is no opportunity for a connection or
treet
Responding to questions from Commissioner Becker Director Epple stated that he s not sure about the
legality of pulling this property into a homeowners association
No one was present to speak in support of or in opposition to the reque ted subdivision
Since there were no Commissioner objections Mayor Krauss closed the public hearing
Decision
Responding to questions from Commissioner Rupp Director Epple noted there is a weed control
ordinance on the books which is enforced by the City s Engineering Department
It was moved hy Commissioner Kirchhoff seconded by Commissioner Jacobson that the preliminary
plat for Annie Subdivision Phase lIlB as requested by Gaston Engineering and Surveying for Roger and
Rosalind Smith under Application No P 05068 to subdiVIde 1 5 acres described as a portion of Lot 1 Annie
Subdivision Phase II into seven lots be approved subject to the following conditions
1 The watercourse setback shall be designated as a public access easement common
open space for ownership and maintenance of the homeowners a soClatIon
2 The final plat shall provide a joint access easement between Lots 1 and 2 and either
Lots 3 and 4 or Lots 4 and 5 and Lots 6 and 7 The access easement shall be situated
on the common lot line of the lots and shall comply wIth Section 1844 090 C
3 Pursuant to Section 1842 040 the Planning Office will be able to support a block
length in excess of 400 feet in width to overcome the specific disadvantages of
orientation due to the location adjacent to an existing block in excess of 400 feet in
width without a connecting right of way for a pedestrian walk
4 Water rights or cash in lieu thereof as calculated by the Director of Public Service is
due with the final plat
5 Applicant shall provide a soils report along with building plans to the Building
Division recommending types of foundations If development shall occur in phases
the soils report may address those lots within the proposed phase
6 The final plat shall comply with the standards identified and referenced in the Bozeman
Municipal Code The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions or code
provisions that are not specifically listed as conditions of approval docs not in any
way create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman
Municipal Code or state law
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7 The subject propel1y is located within the Far West SID No 621 fewer and the HRDC
water payback districts Paybacks shall be made prior to filing the final plat
8 Plans and specifications and a detailed design report fur water and sewer main
extensions storm sewer and the public street prepared by aprofessional engIneer shall
be provided to and approved by the City EngIneer and the Montana Department of
Environmental Quality The applicant fhall also provide professional engineenngservicesforconstructioninspectionpostconstructioncertificationandpreparationof
mylar record drawingfConstruction shall not be initiated on the public infrastructure
improvements until the plans and specifications have been approved and a preconstructionconferencehasbeenconducted
No building permits shall be issued prior to substantial completion and City acceptanceoftherequiredinfrastructureimprovements
9 All infrastructure improvements including I water and sewer main extensions and 2
public streets curb gutter sidewalks fronting parks open space rearyard frontages or
other non lot frontages and related storm drainage infrastructure improvements shall
be financially guaranteed or constructed prior to final plat approval
CIty ftandard residential fidewalks shall be constructed on all public street frontagesofapropertypriortooccupancyofanystructureonthepropertyUponthethird
anniversary of the plat recordation of any phase ofthe subdivision any lot owner who
has not constructed said sidewalk shall without further notice construct within 30 dayssaidsidewalkfortheirlotsregardlessofwhetherotherimprovementshavebeen
made upon the lot This condition shall be included on the final plat for the
subdivision
10 The location ofexisting water and sewer mains shall be properly depicted Proposedmainextensionsshallbenotedasproposed
11 Flood plain
a The 100 year flood plain boundary must be shown on the final plat
12 The Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks SCS Montana Department of Environmental
Quality and Army Corps ofEngineers fhall be contacted regarding the proposed projectandanyrequiredpermitsie310404turbidityexemptionetcshallbeobtained
prior to final plat approval
13 The developer shall make arrangements with the City Engineer s office to provide
addresses for all individual lots in the subdivision prior to filing of the final plat
14 The applicant shall submit a construction route map dictatIng how materials and heavyequipmentwilltraveltoandfromthesiteinaccordancewithSection1874020Al
ofthe Bozeman Municipal Code This shall be submitted as part of the final site planforsitedevelopmentsorwiththeinfrastructureplansforsubdivisionsItshallbethe
responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the construction traffic follows the
approved routes
15 All construction activities shall comply with Section 18 74 020 A2 of the Bozeman
Municipal Code This shall include routine deaning 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 any 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
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16 Annie Street shall he improved from North 25th Avenue to the end of the exioting
improvements to the cast This shall include curb and gutter on both ldes oidewalk
on the south side only and the necessary utilIty extenf iom The fldewalk may be
installed with the houses as allowed hy code
17 No building permits shall he issued until the eonstmctIoncontract for the Durston Road
SID project has been let
18 SInce the previous preliminary plat approval on this suhdi vision four way stop control
has heen added to the Intersection ofNorth 25th Avenue and Annie Street Therefore
the installation of curb bulbs is no longer required
19 As part of the street improvements the applicants should coordinate with the utility
company to have the hox on the southeast quadrant of the intersection relocated out of
the right of way and into the utility easement so that the sidewalk can be Installed in
the proper location
The motIon earned by the following Aye and No vote those voting Aye being Commissioner Kirchhoff
Commissioner Jacobson Commissioner Becker Commissioner Rupp and Mayor Krauss those voting No
none
Preliminarv plat for Oak Meadows Subdivision subdivide 20 acres at southeast corner of intersection
of West Oak Street and North 14th Avenue extended into 52 residential lots Allied Eneineerine
Services Inc for RAM Properties P OS074
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the preliminary plat for Oak Meadows
Subdivlfion as requeo ted by Allied Engineering Services Inc for BAM Properties under Application No P
05074 to fubdivide 20 acres described as Tract A Certificate of Survey No 2439 The subject property is
located at the southeast corner of the intersection of West Oak Street and North 14th Avenue extended
Commissioner Becker noted a cont1ict of interest and stated he will abstain from voting per City
Attorney Luwe s recommendation
Public hearing
Mayor Krauss opened the public hearing
Assistant PlannIng Director Chris Saunders presented the staff report He noted this property has been
annexed for eight years and is bordered by Walton Subdivision to the west the Gallatin County Rest Home
to the south West Oak Street to the north and agricultural land to the east
Assistant Director Saunders noted that the Planning Board held its public hearing on this application
and failed to forward a recommendation for approval He noted their main concern was connectivity with
Huckleberry Drive The property is infill it is surrounded by city development and is served with water and
sewer
Assistant Director Saunders stated that staff has reviewed this application in light of the applicablecriteriaandstaffscomprehensivefindingsarecontainedinthewrittenstaffreportBasedonthosefindings
otaff has forwarded a recommendation for approval subject to several conditions He then indicated that the
Recreation and Parks Advisory Board did recommend accepting a cash in lieu payment for a portion of the
parkland dedication
Commissioner Rupp asked for clarification about the concerns raised by the Planning Board He noted
that vehicle access would come from a public alley and pedestrian acceos would be from the south via a
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greenway He then noted there is a clause that allows a park to have less than 100 percent strect frontage and
he finds the sIte constraints on this propcrty arc sufficient to allow that
CommiSSIOner Kirchhoff notcd that Planning Board wanted Huckleberry Drive to connect and there
were desIgn choices to not have It connect and to align the blocktheway they did Becausc of the way people
chose to lay this out they don t have a road connection
Responding to questions from Commissioner Rupp Assistant Director Saunders noted there was
discussion about dividing the R 410ts into freestanding homes which would limit the number of homes that
could he hUllt
Responding to questions from Commissioner Jacobson Assistant Director Saunders noted that RSLs
can be no more or less than 5 000 square feet ifit s a townhome lot it can be 3 000 square feet you and those
lots can be aggregated with thc result being less than 3 000 square feet for a given lot
Steve Miller applicant noted that this subdivision will hring higher density into the CIty and access
to amenities closer to the citizens of Bozeman since shopping schools and parks are all within walkingdistanceofthisdevelopmentHenotedthatthePlanningBoardwasconcernedwiththeR4areaandthe
development of the linear park He drew attention to the renderings noting that one two and three bedroom
units are to he provided the R 4 zone He suggested the linear park will promotc pedcstrian activity throughoutthethreeacreparkanddrawtraffictothecenterofthedevelopmentHethenidentifiedthesafetyofchildren
as a key component in this development He finished by stating that he is open to Commission input
Tames Nickelson Morrison and Maierlc addressed street connectivIty and how the development works
with existing street network He noted there are no eastwest streets in the area and access to West Oak Street
is limited hecause it is an arterial roadway He stressed that this is a suhdivision review creating lots only and
not looking at huilding specifics
Neal Ainsworth voiced concern about the connection of the pedestrian spine that the linear parkprovidesparticularlysinceonecannotaccesstheparkwithoutcrossingatleastonestreetHeindicatedthat
generating as much green space as possihle was one ofthe desires for this development and the setback from
West Oak Street is to he greater than the 50 feet required He indicated there will be a 12 foot wide paved pathinthelinearparkwhichisanticipatedtoliewithina70footwidecorridorhetweenbuildingsHeconcluded
by stating he believes this development wIll be a positive addition to the community and the neIghborhood
Cade Emery voiced support for the proposed subdivision noting it will provide affordable housing with
open space and the result will he to limit sprawl while creating a nice development
Andrew Miller spoke in favor of the suhdivision noting he likes the linear park that connects the
residences to the park
Frank Benjamin Belgrade mdicated that he would like to build a home for his family on one ofthe RSL
lots
Chris Ford local builder likes the layout and the location of the subdivision and he supports it
The applicant asked about the RSL lots and noted that there was some discrepancy about the two lots
that front the park He suggested that one of the RSL lots could possibly be used as a model home in the
subdivision
Rusty Harris Think One stated he feels this is a great neighborhood that meets the UDO standards and
is right for this property
Since there were no Commissioner objections Mayor Krauss closed the public hearing
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Decision
Responding to questions from Commissioner Rupp Assistant Director Saunders noted that ome ofthe
narrower lots are townhouse lots and as a result can be smaller than the 5 OOO square foot standard for RSL
lots
Responding to questions from CommIssioner Jacobson Assistant DIrector Saunders noted that parkingwillhefromthealleyforhousesfacingthelinearparkJustasitISmWaItonSubdivisionHeaddedthatthe
units could have enclosed garages but It S not reqUIred by code He also noted that parking is not allowed
along the alley
Commissioner Kirchhoff highlighted thc Planning Board commcnts dunng its review notmg that there
was discussion ahout the linear park and mdIcated the deslfe is to not disturb the sewer under the linear parkHethenstatedthePlanningBoardsupportseliminatingthetwolotsadjacenttotheparkHethenstatedthe
Planning Board was concerned that there was not much detail in the planning of the lots in the suhdivision
particularly those closer to West Oak Street
Commissioner Rupp noted concern about the lots adjacent to the park He acknowledged that to
provide street connectivity some of the parkland will be lost He concluded by stating that he likes the designofthisproposedsubdivision
Mayor Krauss noted that a variance is required for the less than 100 percent road bordering around
parkland
Assistant Director Saunders stated that If Huckleberry DrIve IS extended then the parkland is reduced
and the only options are cash in lieu or finding parkland elsewhere m the community He noted that Condition
Nos 6 throughlO pertain to Huckleberry Drive not extending through the subdiVIsion and if it is to be
extended those conditions WIll need to be eliminated
Commissioner Kirchhoffasked about the possibility ofadding a condItion requiring Huckleberry Dri ve
to be moved to the south and connected to the road that continues to the west
The applicant responded that the road to the west is in fact a private driveway and the Engineering
Department did not want Huckleberry Drive so near to a private driveway
Commissioner Kirchhoff stated he wants to see Huckleberry Drive extended and the park surrounded
by streets on all four sides He then indicated he has no problem with the parkland dedication requirementbeingpartiallymetthroughacashinlieupayment
Commissioner Rupp noted that he s doesn t think the park has to be accessed by roads on all four sides
and he s willing to accept the streets as proposed
It was moved by CommIssioner Kirchhoff seconded by Commissioner Jacobson that the preliminary
plat for Oak Meadows Subdivision as requested by Allied EngineerIng Services Inc for BAM PropeIties
under Application No P 05074 to subdivide 20 acres described as Tract A Certificate of Survey No 2439
be approved subject to the following conditions
1 The applicant shall comply with all provisions ofthe Bozeman Municipal Code which
are applicable to this project The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions or
code provisions that are not specifically listed does not in any way create a waiver or
other relaxation ofthe lawful requirements ofthe Bozeman Municipal Code orstate law
2 Buildings proposed for construction with crawl spaces or basements shall include
engineer certification regarding depth ofgroundwater and soil conditions and proposed
mitigation methods to be submitted with each building permit The final plat shall
mclude a notation that due to high groundwater conditions full or partial basements are
not recommended
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3 Ca h in lieu ofwater rights as calculated by the Director of Public Service is due with
the final plat
4 The landscaping reqUIred wIthin the 50 foot Class I Entryway Corridor as outlined in
the Design Objectives Plan shall be Installed by the subdivider prior to final plat or
financially guaranteed
5 The stormwatcr detention retention facilities shall be designed to occupy less than 1 3
of the 50 foot Class I Entryway Corridor setback and in an organic form designed a a
landscape feature
J A 20 foot wide ith 12 f ot w de p lvcd Ctll wclthCl dCCC Ii lOad will bc ICqUilGd along
llK 5 ltl 5idc of Loto 1 7 Dlock J tJc loto f1 llting 011 the p dk
7 TJc loti flout ug 011 tlK palh 5112111 plov de a 6 dewalk connection fWlu the plilual
chttdlIce to the 20 foot wide all weather lCCOilOad
8 renceu6talkd 011 the 10t5 flOlit llg 011 the palk 5hall be leMl UGC to a lllaXilJ1tl1u llcightof4kGt
9 Tile lotfloMing on the palk 511all be adequately lgned and addlG cd a dcemGd
lpPluflliate by tIlC City of DozenlalI rilC Depaltlucllt ElIgilIGGlillg DGpaltment and
rl lnnillg DepaltnlGIIt
10 The lolkd nub ploviding ellKlgGllcy 1 G55 to thG 10t5 flOnting on the park h tll be
painted applopri tdy to ploh b t palLug aud No rdih ng DOlcrgcncy AeeeOlIlf
ign11all be ll6talkd at ea h tld of the all 9veathel dGee6load
11 All right of way and parking lot area shall be deducted from the total parklanddedicationTheseareasshallnotbededicatedonthefinalplat
12 The Homeowners AssocIation shall be responsible for maintenance of the park parkfixturestrailsetcuntilsuchtimethataParkMaintenanceDistrictorsimilarformof
funding is established
13 That the applicant execute at the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder s Office a waiver
of right to protest creation of a SID for a City wide Park Maintenance District which
would provide a mechanism for the fair and equitable assessment of maintenance costs
for City parks as part of the final plat submittal
14 A plat note shall indicate that any future non residential development on Lot 1 Block
4 or Lot 1 Block 5 will require PUD review and approval
15 Light fixtures adjacent to fire hydrants shall be installed with a minimum 5 foot
separation
16 This ubdivision is in the payback district for the water main and sewer main in North
14th Avenue and for the cast portion of the North 14th Avenue street improvementsPaymentofthepaybackisduepriortofinalplatapproval
17 Engineering staff does not support the requested deviation to initially allow full access
for Lilac A venue and in the future to restrict it to partial access Instead Lilac Avenue
is to be limited to a partial access with a traffic control island to restrict access to right
in right out only
18 A detailed Traffic Impact Study for the Oak Meadows Subdivision has been provided
to and reviewed by the City Engineer s office Additional information is needed prior
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to approval of the improvements The Traffic Impact Study shall also providerecommendationsformitigationofthelevelsofervicelesthanDattheintersections
ofWeft Oak Street and North 19th Avenue and West Oak Street and North 7th A venue
19 No direct access from single family or duplex lots to We t Oak Street will be approved
20 If not provided already for the entire subdivision the applicant shall provide and file
with the County Clerk and Recorder s office executed Waivers of Right to Proteft
Creation of Special Improvement Districts SID s for the following
a Street Improvements to West Oak Street including hut not limited to
paving curb and gutter sidewalk and storm drainage improvements
b Signalization of the intersection of West Oak Street and North 19th
Avenue
c Signalization of the intersection of West Oak Street and North 15th
Avenue
d Signalization of the intersection of Wef t Oak Street and North 14th
A venue
e Signalization of the intersection of West Oak Street and North 7th
Avenue
The document filed shall specify that in the event an SID i not utIlIzed for the
completion of these improvements the developer agrees to particIpate III an alternate
fi nancing method for the completion ofsaid Improvements on a fair share proportionate
basis as determined by quare footage of property taxable valuation of the property
traffic contribution from the development or a combination thereof
21 Huckleberry Drive shall be extended to the west to connect with North 14th Avenue
The park shall be bordered on all four sides by treets
22 Cash in lieu shall be accepted for parkland
The motion failed by the following Aye and No vote those voting Aye being Commissioner Kirchhoff and
Commi sioner Jacobson those voting No being Commissioner Rupp and Mayor Krauss Commissioner Becker
abstained
Mayor Krauss postponed the decision for one week to give Commissioner Becker an opportunity totake
the steps necessary to vote on this agenda item
Conditional Use Permit with Certificate ofAppropriateness to allow the re use of an existing structure
as a commercial kitchen Community Food Co oP 711 West Main Street Z 05294
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit with Certificate
of Appropriateness requested by the Community Food Co op under Application No Z 05294 to allow fe use
ofthe structure on Lots 12 through 23 Block 1 Springbrook Addition as a commercial kitchen The subject
property is located at 711 West Main Street
Public hearing
Mayor Krauss opened the public hearing
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Commi sionerBecker CommissIOner Kirchhoff and Mayor Krauss noted conflIct of interests that has
been previously disclosed CommIssioner Jacobson noted a contlict of interest that has not been disclosed so
he wIll not partIcipate in discussion or voting
Planner Martm Knight presented the staff report He noted the applicant wants to re use a 2400 squarefootstmctureaacommercialkitchenNodeviationshavcbeenrequestedandnoparkingorlandcapingmodificationsareproposedHeindicatedtheapplicantswanttoremovcaportionoftheexistingwindowsand
walls to accommodate glass doors but they propose no changes to the ignage or awnings
The Planner stated that staff has reviewed this application in light of the applicable criteria and staff s
comprehensive findings are contained in the written staff report Based on those findings staff has forwarded
a recommendation for approval subject to four condItions
Kelly Wiseman Community Food Co op stated that he just wants to hake cookies and make
sandwiche
No puhlic comment was received in opposition to this application
Since there were no Commissioner objections Mayor Krauss closed the public hearing
Decision
It was moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff seconded by Commissioner Becker that the Conditional Use
Permit with Certificate of Appropriateness requested by the Community Food Co op under Application No
Z 05294 to allow re use of the stmcture on Lots 12 through 23 Block 1 Springbrook Addition as a
commercial kitchen be approved subject to the following conditions
1 Details of doors to he installed on the west entrance shall he submitted for review and
approval by Administrative Design Review Staff prior to final site plan approval
2 No retail services shall bc permitted as part of this application Details as to the hours
of operation number of employees and delivery vehicles to be utilized shall be
suhmitted for review and approval by the plannmg office prior to final site planapproval
3 Theproposed project shall becompleted as approved and conditionedin the Conditional
Use Permit with a Certificate ofAppropriateness application Any modifications to the
submitted and approved application materials shall invalidate the project s legitimacyunlesstheapplicantsubmitstheproposedmodificationsforreviewandapprovalbythe
Department of Planning prior to undertaking said modifications
4 All required permits shall he obtained approved and filed with the City of Bozeman
Building Department prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote those voting Aye being Commissioner Kirchhoff
CommiSSIOner Becker Commissioner Rupp and Mayor Krauss those voting No none Commissioner
Jacobson abstained
Continued discussion Preliminary plat for Diamond Estates Subdivision No 2 Phases II and III
subdivide82 19 acres located east of landers Mill Road and south of West Oak Street extended into 182
residential lots Gaston Eneineerine and Survevine for Douelas Smith P 05071
Director of Public Service Debbie Arkell gave a quick overview noting that Senior Planner Skelton is
ill and Project Engineer Bob Murray has briefly looked at the revised preliminary plat She forwarded staff s
request that action on this item be delayed for one week to give staff an opportunity to review the new plat
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more clo ely She noted that City Attorney Luwe was concerned about the 2 2 tie vote at next week s meeting
however Mr Foreman has indicated he will provide a letter of extension If a tie does occur at that meeting
Decision
It wa moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff seconded by COmmiS lOner Jacobson that the public hearinghecontinueduntilnextweekperstaffsrequestThemotioncarriedhythefollowingAyeandNovotethose
voting Aye being Commissioner Kirchhoff Commissioner Jacohson Commissioner Becker Commissioner
Rupp and Mayor Kraus those voting No none
Discussion FYI Items
The following For Your Information items were forwarded to the Commission
1 Notice that the County Commission meeting for Wednesday Fehruary 22 has heen cancelled
2 Agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting to be held at 10 00 a m on
Wednesday February 22 at the Professional Building
3 Agenda for the Design Review Board meeting to he held at 5 30 p m on Wednesday Fehruary
22 at the Professional Building
4 Agenda for the City Plannmg Board meeting to be held at 7 00 p m on Wednesday February22intheCommissionRoomalongwithnoticethatthereisnoZoningCommissionmeetingscheduled
5 The City Manager noted that there will be a staffretreat from May 31 to June 2 in Whitefish
Montana The Commissioners will be meeting WIth the Commissioners and staff of Whitefish on the 1st and
2nd of June
Adiournment 11 40 p m
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time it was moved by
COmmi lOner Kirchhoff seconded by Commissioner Jacobson that the meeting be adjourned The motion
carried by the followmg Aye and No vote those voting Aye being Commissioner Kirchhoff Commissioner
Jacobson Commissioner Becker Commissioner Rupp and Mayor Krauss those voting No none
ATTEST
JEF t J
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City Clerk
PREPARED BY
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Deputy City Clerk
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LINKED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
March 26, 2007
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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, March 26, 2007 at 6:00 pm. Present were Mayor
Jeff Krauss, Commissioner Sean Becker, Commissioner Jeff Rupp, Commissioner Steve Kirchhoff,
City Manager Chris Kukulski, Planning Director Andy Epple, Finance Director Anna Rosenberry,
Director of Public Service Debbie Arkell, City Attorney Paul Luwe, and City Clerk Brit Fontenot.
0:20:35 A. Call to Order - 6:00 pm - Community Room, Gallatin County Courthouse,
311 West Main Street
0:20:38 B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
0:21:46 Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Cr. Jacobson.
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp, to authorize the absence of
Commissioner Jacobson.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Kirchhoff, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
Those absent being Cr. Jacobson.
The motion carried 4 - 0.
0:22:08 C. Public Service Announcement - 2005-2006 West Babcock Street
Pedestrian and Bicycling Monitoring Project, Final Report
Assistant Planning Director Chris Saunders updated the Commission and the public on the 2005-
2006 West Babcock Street Pedestrian and Bicycling Monitoring Project.
0:27:32 D. Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Claims (LaMeres)
2. Adopt Resolution 4007, Loyal Garden Annexation (Morris)
3. Provisionally adopt Ordinance 1698, Loyal Garden Zone Map Amendment (Morris)
4. Approve February 2007 Building Report (Poulsen)
5. Approve Special Permit for Sonoran Institute to sell beer and wine (Neibauer)
6. Authorize City Manager to sign Notice of Award for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Roofing
Project (Murray)
0:27:34 Public Comment - Consent
Mayor Krauss called for public comment.
No person commented.
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0:27:55 Motion and Vote to approve Consent items 1 - 6.
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff, to approve Consent items 1 - 6.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Kirchhoff, Becker, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
Those absent being Cr. Jacobson.
The motion carried 4 - 0.
0:28:07 E. Public Comment
Mayor Krauss called for public comment. This was the time for individuals to comment on matters
falling within the purview of the Bozeman City Commission.
0:28:40 Public Comment - Bob Chase
Mr. Chase resides on S. Black Avenue in Bozeman. He mentioned that there were inaccuracies in
flyers he handed out concerning the Affordable Housing Task Force. Additionally, Mr. Chase
raised the issue of a conflict of interest between Cr. Rupp and issues involving Human Resource
Development Council. He noted that he is uncomfortable with Mr. Luwe's opinion that Cr. Rupp's
relationship as a Commissioner and his position with HRDC are not in conflict. He provided his
phone number 599-0698 for interested individuals.
0:31:04 Public Comment - Phil Ideson, on behalf of Allied Waste
Mr. Ideson resides at 831 North 15th Avenue. He spoke on behalf of Allied Waste Services and
discussed two action items on the agenda: items 7 (Interlocal Agreement to Expand the Gallatin
Solid Waste Management District to include the City of Bozeman) and 5 (Resolution 4009,
Changing Fees at the Landfill). He noted that Allied Waste takes exception with Item 6 in the
Interlocal Agreement and Resolution 4009, both of which put Allied Waste at a competitive
disadvantage.
0:33:48 Public Comment - Connie Garrett
Connie Garrett currently resides between 414 North Plum and 511 East Olive. She thanked City
employees Al Rominger and Tracy Oulman for their dedication to the citizens of Bozeman.
0:35:26 F. Special Recognition - Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award
0:38:37 G. Special Presentation - Water and Wastewater Rate Study (Rosenberry/HDR
Engineering)
0:38:50 Introduction
Finance Director Anna Rosenberry introduced Tom Gould, Vice President of HDR Engineering.
0:39:47 Tom Gould, Vice President of HDR Engineering, presented his findings to the
Commission.
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1:25:15 H. Action Items
1:25:21 1. Breaking of the 2-2 tie vote on Cr. Kirchhoff's motion to approve the Kagy
Gardens II Zone Map Amendment #Z-07013 (Krauss)
1:26:01 Mayor Krauss's Vote on Cr. Kirchhoff's motion to approve the Kagy Gardens
II Zone Map Amendment #Z-07013
March 19, 2007 Motion:
[It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Becker, to approve a municipal zoning
designation of "R-1" (Residential Single Household, Low Density District) for Kagy Gardens II
Zone Map Amendment #Z-07013 subject to the contingencies listed in the staff memo.]
March 19, 2007 Vote:
Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff and Becker
Those voting No being Cr. Rupp and Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson.
Those absent being Mayor Krauss.
The vote ties 2-2
Mayor Krauss voted Aye. Thus the motion to approve a municipal zoning designation of "R-
1" (Residential Single Household, Low Density District) for Kagy Gardens II Zone Map
Amendment #Z-07013, subject to the contingencies listed in the staff memo, was approved by
a vote of 3 - 2.
Contingencies:
1.That the ordinance for the Zone Map Amendment shall not be drafted until the applicant
provides a metes and bounds legal description and a map of the area to be re-zoned, which
will be utilized in the preparation of the ordinance to officially amend the City of Bozeman
Zoning Map.
2. That the ordinance for the Zone Map Amendment shall not be adopted until the Resolution
of Annexation is completed and adopted by the City Commission. If the annexation is not
approved, the application shall be void.
3. That the applicant submit a zone amendment map, titled "Kagy Gardens II Zone Map
Amendment," on: 1.) a 24"x 36" mylar; 2.) an 8 ½" by 11", or 8 ½" by 14" paper exhibit;
and 3.) a digital copy of the area to be zoned, acceptable to the Planning Office, which will be
utilized in the preparation of the Ordinance to officially amend the City of Bozeman Zoning
Map. Said map shall contain a metes and bounds legal description of the perimeter of the
subject property, description of the boundaries of each specific zoning designation, total
acreage of the property, acreage of each specific zoning designation, and adjoining rights-of-
way and/or street access easements.
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1:26:36 2. Breaking of the 2-2 tie vote on Cr. Becker's motion to approve the City Hotel
and Residence Club Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness Application as
recommended by the Design Review Board (Krauss)
1:36:53 Mayor Krauss requested a one week deferral of the vote on this project.
Mayor Krauss requested a one week deferral of a vote on the motion by Cr. Becker to approve the
City Hotel and Residence Club Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness Application as
recommended by the Design Review Board.
March 19, 2007 Motion:
[It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff, to approve the City Hotel and Residence
Club Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness Application as recommended by the Design
Review Board.]
March 19, 2007 Vote:
Those voting Aye being Cr. Becker and Mayor Pro Tem Jacobson.
Those voting No being Crs. Rupp and Kirchhoff.
Those absent being Mayor Krauss.
The vote ties 2-2.
1:37:32 3. Update on the status of the Streamline buses (Kack)
1:37:34 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp excused himself from the discussion of this issue.
1:38:03 Mr. David Kack - Chairman of Streamline/Galavan Advisory Committee
Mr. Kack provided an update on the Streamline bus system.
1:41:02 Lisa Ballard - Coordinator for the Streamline bus system
Ms. Ballard updated the Commission on ridership statistics. She requested additional dollars to
fund the cost increase for the two bustle-back style buses ($17,800) and the cost of three shelters
($3,360). Additionally, she sought City staff assistance on where to place the three new shelters, if
approved. She noted that the shelters could pay for themselves with advertisement dollars and
sought Commission direction on advertising on City bus shelters. Ms. Ballard sought assistance
from City staff with locating approximately 1.5 to 2 acres of property for a Streamline bus barn
within the next 2 months. Finally, she noted that HRDC would like to see established an Urban
Transportation District in the next two to three years.
1:49:23 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss called for public comment.
No person commented.
1:59:42 Mayor Krauss directed staff to make the changes in the ordinance and to bring back
a final version for Commission review.
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2:00:03 4. Capital Improvements Plan for FY2008-2012 for Wastewater Fund and
Wastewater Impact Fees (Rosenberry)
2:00:37 Staff report
Finance Director Anna Rosenberry presented the staff report.
2:07:35 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss called for public comment.
No person commented.
2:08:22 Motion and Vote to consider approving the Capital Improvements Plan for
FY2008-2012 for Wastewater Fund and Wastewater Impact Fees
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Becker, to consider approving the Capital
Improvements Plan for FY2008-2012 for Wastewater Fund and Wastewater Impact Fees.
Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff, Becker, Rupp, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being None.
Those absent being Cr. Jacobson.
The motion carried 4 - 0.
2:09:00 Break
Mayor Krauss called for a 15 minute break.
2:26:49 Call to Order
Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order.
2:26:55 5. Resolution 4009, Changing Fees at the Landfill (Johnson)
2:27:05 Staff report
Steve Johnson, Solid Waste Superintendent, presented the staff report.
2:32:18 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss called for public comment.
No person commented.
2:44:04 Motion to approve Resolution 4009, Changing Fees at the Landfill
It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp, to approve Resolution 4009 revising the
types of waste permitted at the City of Bozeman Landfill, revising the landfill fee schedule,
and revising the restriction of users of the City of Bozeman Landfill, with the revised Landfill
Gate Fees becoming effective on April 16, 2007.
2:44:37 Motion to amend Cr. Becker's previous motion
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It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff, to amend Cr. Becker's motion by
deleting the 6th "Whereas" on page 153 [WHEREAS, due to the fact that the Headwaters
Recycling Program has no outlet for recycled glass, the disposal of glass as a recyclable
commodity at the landfill will no longer be accepted, and glass will be treated as household
waste].
2:45:43 Cr. Becker accepted Cr. Rupp's friendly amendment.
2:49:17 Cr. Rupp withdrew his friendly amendment.
2:49:51 Vote on Cr. Becker's original motion to approve Resolution 4009, Changing
Fees at the Landfill
[It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp, to approve Resolution 4009 revising the
types of waste permitted at the City of Bozeman Landfill, revising the landfill fee schedule,
and revising the restriction of users of the City of Bozeman Landfill, with the revised Landfill
Gate Fees becoming effective on April 16, 2007.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Kirchhoff, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
Those absent being Cr. Jacobson.
The motion carried 4 - 0.
2:51:05 6. City Shops Complex Purchase and Relocation to Cardinal Distributing
Property (Arkell)
2:51:17 Staff Report
Director of Public Works Debbie Arkell presented the staff report.
3:18:27 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss called for public comment.
No person commented.
3:29:57 Motion authorizing the purchase of the Cardinal Distributing property at 1750
Evergreen Drive
It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff, to authorize the purchase of the
Cardinal Distributing property at 1750 Evergreen Drive for $3.2 million and the necessary
addition and remodel of said facility for up to $1 million, the intention of which is that the
facility become the City’s Public Works complex with the financial distribution of the costs to
be determined by the City Manager and Finance Director as outlined in the staff report.
3:30:31 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss noted that this asset (the Cardinal Distributing property) should be held by the
enterprise fund.
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3:31:09 Vote authorizing the purchase of the Cardinal Distributing property
[It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff, to authorize the purchase of the
Cardinal Distributing property at 1750 Evergreen Drive for $3.2 million and the necessary
addition and remodel of said facility for up to $1 million, the intention of which is that the
facility become the City’s Public Works complex with the financial distribution of the costs to
be determined by the City Manager and Finance Director as outlined in the staff report.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Kirchhoff, Becker, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting No being none.
Those absent being Cr. Jacobson.
The motion carried 4 - 0.
3:31:07 7. Interlocal Agreement to Expand the Gallatin Solid Waste Management
District (GSWMD) to include the City of Bozeman (Arkell)
3:31:57 Staff Report
Sanitation Superintendent Steve Johnson and City Manager Chris Kukulski presented the staff
report.
3:40:04 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss called for public comment.
3:40:16 Public Comment - Kathy Gallagher
Ms. Gallagher resides at 8965 Sandy Creek Lane. She encouraged the City to join the Solid Waste
District.
3:43:01 City Attorney Paul Luwe
Mr. Luwe suggested that the Interlocal Agreement format may not comply with Montana Code
Annotated Title 7 Ch. 11, which would bring the Interlocal Agreement into compliance with
statute.
3:44:15 Motion to expand the Gallatin Solid Waste Management District to include the
City of Bozeman
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff that upon legal staff working the Interlocal Agreement into
conformance with Title 7 Ch. 11 of Montana Code Annotated we authorize the City Manager
to sign the Interlocal Agreement, striking Section 4 expanding the Gallatin Solid Waste
Management District to include the City of Bozeman, and direct staff to follow the process set
forth in Sections 7-13-205 through 7-13-212 Montana Code Annotated to officially join the
Gallatin Solid Waste District once the agreement is signed by all parties.
3:45:28 Seconded by Cr. Rupp
3:45:45 Cr. Kirchhoff restated motion amending Section 4 to stipulate one seat on the
Gallatin Solid Waste Management District.
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Cr. Kirchhoff restated the motion amending Section 4 to stipulate one seat on the GSWMD:
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Rupp, that upon legal staff working the
Interlocal Agreement into conformance with Title 7 Ch. 11 of Montana Code Annotated we
authorize the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement amending Section 4, stipulating
one seat on the Gallatin Solid Waste Management District and thus expanding the Gallatin
Solid Waste Management District to include the City of Bozeman, and direct staff to follow
the process set forth in Sections 7-13-205 through 7-13-212 Montana Code Annotated to
officially join the Gallatin Solid Waste District once the agreement is signed by all parties.
3:50:51 Vote to expand the Gallatin Solid Waste Management District to include the
City of Bozeman
[It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Rupp, that upon legal staff working the
Interlocal Agreement into conformance with Title 7 Ch. 11 of Montana Code Annotated we
authorize the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement amending Section 4, stipulating
one seat on the Gallatin Solid Waste Management District and thus expanding the Gallatin
Solid Waste Management District to include the City of Bozeman, and direct staff to follow
the process set forth in Sections 7-13-205 through 7-13-212 Montana Code Annotated to
officially join the Gallatin Solid Waste District once the agreement is signed by all parties.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff, Rupp, Becker, and Mayor Krauss.
Those voting no being none.
Those absent being Cr. Jacobson.
The motion passed 4 - 0.
3:51:20 Break and Suspension of the Rules until 11:00 pm
Mayor Krauss called for a 5 minute break and suspended the Rules until 11:00 pm.
4:00:50 Call to Order
Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order.
4:01:07 8. The Knolls at Hillcrest Planned Unit Development #P-07007 (Sanford)
Planner Jody Sanford presented the staff report.
4:06:53 Applicant
Jason Leep of PC Development, appeared for the applicant.
4:22:44 Public Comment
Mayor Krauss called for public comment.
4:23:24 Public Comment - Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson, Executive Director of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, addressed the Commission
concerning the PUD application, parkland issues and transfer development rights (TDR's).
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4:29:20 Public Comment - Ron Archuleta
Mr. Archuleta resides at 1441 Ash Drive. He stated that he has an interest in how the applicant will
change the land around their home. He suggested adjustments to the existing plan.
4:33:06 Public Comment - Brian Gallik on behalf of Jimmy and Sherry Pepper
Mr. Gallik (35 N. Grand Avenue) represents Jimmy and Sherry Pepper who reside at 1322 South
Rouse Ave and are adjacent property owners.
4:36:52 Public Comment - Scott Creel
Mr. Creel resides at 1430 Cherry Drive and read from Planning Board minutes. Mr. Creel stated
the Commission should thoroughly consider the implications of building and the current proposal
to the homeowners and the existing trail systems.
4:39:45 Public Comment - Chuck Payton
Mr. Payton resides at 507 Ice Pond Road, representing the elected Advisory Council of the
Bozeman Creek Neighborhood Association. The Bozeman Creek Neighborhood Association seeks
a resolution that is equitable to all parties.
4:43:02 Public Comment - Noah Poritz
Mr. Poritz resides at 1418 Maple Drive and also spoke on behalf of his wife Leona Poritz and the
Dusenberrys who reside at 1304 Holly Drive. He objected to the amendment forwarded by PC
Development and Bozeman Deaconess Hospital.
4:45:39 Public Comment - Jim Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt resides at 1410 Ash Drive and opposes the planned unit development suggested by the
applicant.
4:47:40 Public Comment - No name given
Mr. [no name given] [address unknown] focused on storm drains and storm water. He would like
to partner with the Bozeman Creek Neighborhood Association to create a storm water treatment
facility.
4:51:44 Public Comment - Casey Cassidy
Ms. Cassidy resides at 1316 South Rouse. She encourages finding an equitable solution between
the residents of the Hyalite subdivision and the Manions.
4:52:42 Public Comment - Leonard Baluski
Mr. Baluski resides at 1416 South Rouse Ave. and noted that if the proposed Edgewater
development is not stopped now it will come within yards of his property, blocking the viewshed.
He suggested that the Knolls is within hundreds of yards of the nearest home and does not block the
viewshed.
4:53:52 Applicant Rebuttal
Jason Leep appeared for the applicant.
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5:10:30 Motion to table The Knolls at Hillcrest Planned Unit Development #P-07007 for
3 weeks until April 23.
It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Becker, to table for three weeks this item
(The Knolls at Hillcrest Planned Unit Development #P-07007) during which time the
applicant participates with Gallatin Valley Land Trust, and any other parties agreed to
between applicant and GVLT, to open a conversation regarding both the number of lots
allocated and the location of the lots allocated in the Transfer Development Rights, keeping in
mind the impact on trails, future use of trails, ideal placement of trails for multiple use, and
the impact of this TDR decision on the future of the TDR program and the Bozeman Creek
Corridor Sub-Area Plan that it comes from, as referenced in the GVLT memo.
5:13:06 Mayor Krauss - Suspension of the Rules
Mayor Krauss suspended the Rules until 11:15 pm.
5:13:18 Vote to table The Knolls at Hillcrest Planned Unit Development #P-07007 for 3
weeks until April 23.
[It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Becker, to table for three weeks this item
(The Knolls at Hillcrest Planned Unit Development #P-07007) during which time the
applicant participates with Gallatin Valley Land Trust, and any other parties agreed to
between applicant and GVLT, to open a conversation regarding both the number of lots
allocated and the location of the lots allocated in the Transfer Development Rights, keeping in
mind the impact on trails, future use of trails, ideal placement of trails for multiple use, and
the impact of this TDR decision on the future of the TDR program and the Bozeman Creek
Corridor Sub-Area Plan that it comes from, as referenced in the GVLT memo.]
Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff, Becker, and Rupp.
Those voting No being Mayor Krauss.
Those absent being Cr. Jacobson.
The motion carried 3 - 1.
5:13:46 9. The Knolls East/Highland South Major Subdivision Preapplication #P-
07002
5:13:54 Applicant
Jason Leep, appearing on behalf of the applicant, requested that The Knolls East/Highland South
Major Subdivision Preapplication #P-07002 be considered at “some other time.”
5:13:57 Planning Director Andy Epple
Mr. Epple suggested that The Knolls East/Highland South Major Subdivision Preapplication #P-
07002 be placed on the same agenda as The Knolls at Hillcrest Planned Unit Development #P-
07007: April 23, 2007.
5:14:40 I. FYI/Discussion
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5:14:54 Mayor Krauss
Mayor Krauss reminded the Commission about the 3:00 pm Work Session on April 2, 2007.
5:15:06 Mr. Kukulski
Mr. Kukulski informed the Commission that the Work Session on April 2, 2007 will include
updates from independent consultants on police facilities and staffing levels.
5:15:41 Cr. Rupp
Cr. Rupp stated that he welcomes any discussion about the legalities raised by (Mr. Chase) during
public comment.
5:17:06 J. Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 11: 00 pm.
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Jeffrey K. Krauss, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brit Fontenot, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Brit Fontenot, City Clerk
Approved on ___________________________.
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