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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. 10-1-2014 Draft Minutes Page 1 of 3 Wednesday, October 1, 2014 THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA AND GALLATIN COUNTY MINUTES Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Present Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Present Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent County Commissioners: Steve White, Pierre Martineau and Joe Skinner. Staff Present: City Manager Chris Kukulski, County Administrator Jim Doar, City Attorney Greg Sullivan and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen along with City Directors. A. 07:02:54 AM Call to Order - 7 a.m. Commission Room, City Hall, 121 N. Rouse Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order at 7:02 a.m. B. 07:03:33 AM Public Comment Mayor Krauss opened public comment. No person commented. Mayor Krauss closed public comment. C. 07:03:51 AM Authorize the absence of Cr. Pomeroy Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Cr. Pomeroy. Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: 2nd Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent D. 07:04:09 AM Agenda Items 8 October 1, 2014 Joint City-County Meeting Page 2 of 3 07:04:18 AM Intergovernmental Cooperation - 911 Communication System Mayor Krauss opened this item and invited Police Chief Ron Price to discuss this item. Chief Price spoke regarding what the 911 service provide. 911 also have a records management component. The issues we are currently facing are that there is a radio issue that has caused problems. In July the Police Protective Association authored a letter that stated their concern of the current police radios and ability to transmit and receive in certain locations of the County. The issue has been recognized and steps have been taken to look into this and move in a specific direction. An engineering study has been approved by the County Commission and is in progress. In the interim, two receivers have been added. Safety protocols have also been put into place. The other issue is a much needed upgrade to the Records Management system. The group discussed signals, digital and analog differences, funding streams for the study, testing of a digital system, areas for towers and receivers, efforts to lesson interference, topography, and costs related to records management. 07:28:00 AM Intergovernmental Cooperation – Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Administrator, Sue Shockley is retiring the end of November. There have been improvements to the Fairgrounds including help from Northwestern Energy in planting shrubs and trees. Ms. Shockley spoke regarding the status of the ice rink. The metal is up and the building is a 2-3 year project. Ice is down and in use. Ms. Shockley spoke regarding the Master Plan for the Fairgrounds. Last week at the Board Meeting the master plan was approved and will then go in front of the County on October 28th. They are seeking Public Input. There will be a Sustainability Plan that will be considered as well in conjunction with the Master Plan. Public Works Director Craig Woolard is also on the Fair board as a private citizen. He spoke regarding redevelopment of the MDT site. The group discussed the trail that was finished on Oak Street. Mr. Woolard spoke of the completion of a 10ft shared use trail along Oak. It is a critical trail connector and was funded with Community Transportation Enhancement Project money. Discussion continued in regards to potential storm water challenges. Mr. Woolard spoke regarding options to enhance and treat the stormwater system there together. There are some opportunities there. Cr. White stated that there are challenges in regards to the County. Cr. Skinner stated that land on the north side is set aside for retentions ponds. The County is interested in working together. Mayor Krauss stated that it is important for Bozeman and the County that the Fairgrounds remain where it is. 07:43:19 AM Intergovernmental Cooperation-Parks Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton spoke regarding collaboration on the Legion Field. It is a showcase for the Community. 07:44:32 AM YMCA/Aquatics center Mr. Woolard stated that the area identified for a new Aquatics Center is by the Regional Park. He spoke regarding parking and ensuring an overall building “envelope”. The goal is one seamless facility that serves all. The Regional Park abuts right up to the YMCA site. Cr. Skinner wondered if other areas have been looked at. Mr. Overton stated that the site by the Regional 9 Page 3 of 3 Park is the focus. Mr. Kukulski spoke regarding working together on potential parking issues. Susan Swimley, Board Member for YMCA stated that an Interlocal agreement has not been drafted yet. There is one between the YMCA and the County that assign the rights to the City. Attorney Sullivan spoke regarding matching it with the Commission’s prior motion. Andrea Stevenson, YMCA Executive Director stated that she appreciates the collaboration. She spoke regarding the partnership and that we can do something greater together than individually. 08:01:43 AM Regional Park Mr. Overton spoke regarding the climbing boulders. Off leash dog areas area a future discussion. He spoke regarding the Master Plan for the Regional Park. Mr. Overton stated that the part that is in the City, some City rules apply. Road way improvements need to be discussed further in the future. 08:08:49 AM Set Future Quarterly Meetings Mayor Krauss stated that this would be valuable because we work together in many ways. The County Commission agreed to meet again in three months. E. 08:16:10 AM Adjournment Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 8:16 a.m. ______________________________________ Jeffrey K. Krauss Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Stacy Ulmen, CMC City Clerk PREPARED BY: ______________________________________ Stacy Ulmen, CMC City Clerk Approved on:_________________________ 10