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Home My WebLink About12-3-07_May 29, 2007_1MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA May 29, 2007 ***************************** The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in the Community Room, Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 West Main Street, on Monday, May 29, 2007 at 6:00 pm. Present were Mayor Jeff Krauss, Cr. Sean Becker, Cr. Kaaren Jacobson, Cr. Steve Kirchhoff, Cr. Jeff Rupp, City Manager Chris Kukulski, Finance Director Anna Rosenberry, Fire Chief Chuck Winn, Deputy Police Chief Mark Lachapelle, Planning Director Andy Epple, Assistant City Attorney Tim Cooper, and City Clerk Brit Fontenot. 0:10:06 [16:47:22] A. Executive Session - CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC - Call to Order - 5:30 pm Mayor Krauss stated that this portion of the meeting will be closed pursuant to MCA section 2-3- 203 (3) to discuss a personnel matter. The individual has not waived their right to privacy. It has been determined that the demands of individual privacy clearly outweigh the merits of public disclosure. 0:26:57 [17:21:45] B. Regular Session Call to Order - 6:00 pm - Community Room, Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 West Main Street 0:26:58 [17:31:49] C. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence 0:28:09 [17:32:18] Mayor Krauss - Executive Session Decision Mayor Krauss stated that the Commission voted 4 - 0 to find the charges proven and to accept discipline recommended. 0:28:38 [17:44:45] D. Public Service Announcement - U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement Task Force (Baker) City Clerk Brit Fontenot informed the Commission and the public that the Clerk's office was taking applications for the U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement Task Force. He also alerted the citizenry about the Citizen's Survey whereby randomly selected citizens have been selected to receive their survey. He stressed the importance of returning the completed survey to the City. 0:31:40 [18:01:30] E. Consent 1. Approve Payment of Claims (LaMeres) 2. Finally Adopt Ordinance No. 1705, Revising the Boundaries of the MSU Residential Parking District (Brey) 3. Adopt Resolution No. 4016, Genesis Business Park Two Growth Policy Amendment #P- 06035 (Skelton) 3 2 4. Approve Award of Sale from Sealed Bid Auction for Used Solid Waste Division Equipment Johnson) 5. Authorize City Manager to sign Stoneridge Square Subdivision/Tschache Lane Public Street and Utility Easement (Murray) 6. Authorize City Manager to sign Fellowship Baptist Church Public Street and Utility Easements (Murray) 7. Approve the Saccoccia Minor Subdivision Final Plat #P-07013 (Cooper) 8. Finally Adopt Ordinance No. 1706, Flanders Townhomes Zone Map Amendment #Z-07087 (Knight) 0:31:45 [22:15:26] Public Comment – Consent Mayor Krauss called for public comment on Consent items E 1 - 8. No person commented. 0:32:00 [18:01:31] Motion and Vote to approve Consent items E 1 - 8. It was moved by Cr. Becker, seconded by Cr. Rupp, to approve items E 1 - 8. Those voting Aye being Crs. Becker, Rupp, Jacobson and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. Those absent being Cr. Kirchhoff. The motion carried 4 - 0. 0:32:13 [18:03:03] F. 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. There was also an opportunity in conjunction with each agenda item for comments pertaining to that item. No person commented. 0:32:47 [18:06:31] G. Action Items 0:32:48 [18:06:34] 1. Resolution No. 4024, Learning Circle Montessori Elementary School, Inc. and the issuance of a revenue note to finance the costs of acquiring a building to be used as a private elementary school (Horatio Potter, Board President, Learning Circle Montessori Elementary School) 0:33:02 [18:06:37] Staff Report Finance Director Anna Rosenberry presented the staff report. 0:34:17 [18:07:31] Horatio Potter, board President of the Learning Circle Montessori Elementary School addressed the Commission. 0:37:17 [18:08:18] Public Comment Mayor Krauss called for public comment. No person commented. 4 3 0:41:27 [18:14:35] Mayor Krauss Mayor Krauss noted that Cr. Kirchhoff arrived at approximately 6:30 pm. 0:41:38 [18:14:58] Motion and Vote to approve Resolution No. 4024, Learning Circle Montessori Elementary School, Inc. It was moved by Cr. Rupp, seconded by Cr. Kirchhoff, to approve Resolution No. 4024, Learning Circle Montessori Elementary School, Inc. and the issuance of a revenue note to finance the costs of acquiring a building to be used as a private elementary school. Those voting Aye being Crs. Rupp, Kirchhoff, Jacobson, Becker and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being none. The motion carried 5 - 0. 0:41:56 [18:15:14] 2. Presentation, Discussion and Direction Concerning Mail Ballots for 2007 Municipal Elections (Charlotte Mills, Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder) 0:42:11 [18:15:41] Charlotte Mills, Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder Charlotte Mills presented her report. 0:59:46 [18:17:21] Public Comment Mayor Krauss called for public comment. No person commented. 1:00:07 [18:28:29] Cr. Jacobson stated that a mail ballot would increase voter turnout, however she expressed concern with the 20-day time frame between when ballots are received by the voters and Election Day. If voters receive ballots too early they may cast their vote before they have the opportunity to see or hear candidates express their views on the issues. She suggested it could be reduced to 15 days. 1:01:49 [18:29:07] Mayor Krauss suggested that the City should pay for return postage on the ballots. 1:04:02 [18:29:45] Cr. Becker supports efforts to introduce mail ballots in any way possible. 1:05:55 [18:30:03] Cr. Rupp stated that he prefers the traditional method of voting, that of voters physically going to the polls. He stated that it is a tradition that works and he does not see why it should be changed. 1:06:54 [18:30:47] Motion and Vote to direct staff to prepare a resolution notifying the Gallatin County Election Administrator of the City’s desire to conduct the 2007 municipal elections by mail ballot It was moved by Cr. Kirchhoff, seconded by Cr. Jacobson to direct staff to prepare a resolution notifying the Gallatin County Election Administrator of the City’s desire to conduct the 2007 municipal primary election (if held) and the 2007 municipal general election by mail ballot in accordance with 13-19- 202 Montana Code Annotated. 5 4 Those voting Aye being Crs. Kirchhoff, Jacobson, Becker and Mayor Krauss. Those voting No being Cr. Rupp. The motion carried 4 – 1. 1:07:32 [18:30:53] 3. Bozeman Community Plan Update (2020 Plan) - Joint Meeting of the City Commission and Planning Board with Clarion Associates of Fort Collins, CO (Saunders/Sanford) 1:07:45 [18:31:18] Break Mayor Krauss called for a break. 1:17:51 [18:32:13] Call to Order Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order. 1:18:20 [18:32:41] Staff Report Assistant Director of Planning Chris Saunders presented the staff report. 1:25:08 [18:35:01] Mayor Krauss requested that the representatives of the Planning Board introduce themselves. Present were Eric Henyon, Edward Sypzinski, Brian Caldwell, Caren Roberty, William Quinn and Randy Carpenter. 1:25:58 [18:35:21] Clarion and Associates consultants present were Erica [unintelligible] and Leslie Ellis 1:41:16 [18:42:32] Public Comment Mayor Krauss called for public comment. No person commented. A lengthy discussion between the Commission, Planning Board, representatives of Clarion and Associates and City staff ensued in which direction was provided to the consultants and staff. 3:05:28 [20:27:40] Break Mayor Krauss called for a 10 minute break. 3:21:12 [20:28:41] Call to Order Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order. 3:21:57 [22:08:53] 4. FY2007-2008 City Manager's Recommended Budget Presentation (Kukulski/Rosenberry) 3:22:05 [20:29:47] Staff report - Ms. Rosenberry Anna Rosenberry presented the staff report 4:07:09 [21:21:02] Public to Comment Mayor Krauss called for public comment. No person commented. 6 5 4:20:53 [21:46:14] Mayor Krauss - Suspension of the Rules Mayor Krauss suspended the rules of procedure for 15 minutes in order that the meeting could continue. 4:31:58 [22:01:11] H. FYI/Discussion 4:32:39 [22:02:42] Cr. Kirchhoff Cr. Kirchhoff mentioned the SOPRIS Foundation Conference and suggested his participation. 4:34:54 [22:03:10] Mayor Krauss Mayor Krauss suggested to Cr. Jacobson that perhaps she should investigate new responsibilities of a mayor beginning in 2008 and brought upon by the Charter. 4:38:16 [22:07:15] I. Adjournment ______________________________________ Jeffrey K. Krauss, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk PREPARED BY: ______________________________________ Brit Fontenot, Past City Clerk Approved on ___________________________. 7