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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, February 2, 2015
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Present
Depply Mayor- Carson Taylor: Present
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Staff Present: City Manager Chris Kukulski, City Attorney Greg Sullivan and City Clerk
Stacy Ulmen.
A. 06:01:13 PM Call to Order—6 p.m.—Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North
Rouse
Mayor Krauss called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
B. 06:01:17 PM Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:02:00 PM Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Krauss would like Consent Items 2 and 6 moved to the Action item list.
D. 06:02:33 PM Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services
(LaMeres)
2. Prnfess1onM1 Senr aees gr-ev1 ef4 it L14N4 Design (D14 4) (-Aith Allied
E gine ring Sey-yiees, 1'ne. siibeentr-aeter),, —her-einaflcr- referred to asr,
Design,"Consultant" for- Engineering,
V brl Y1vVJ LVl UVLe111GL11 1
(TOP) Bend Pr-ejeet (Peissan4)
3. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Morrsion
Maierle for the 2014 Wastewater Collection System Facility Plan Update
(Murray)
4. Release and Reconveyance of Easement unto Backcheck LLC, Removing
an existing Public Access Easement from Lot 12, Gallatin Park
Subdivision, and to also sign a new Public Access Easement as Grantee
with Backcheck LLC as Grantor, providing for a Shared Access and Fire
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Turnaround for and between Lot 12 and Lot 13 of Gallatin Park
Subdivision (Heaston)
5. Resolution 4578, finding that the Bozeman Community Plan remains
Adequate to Present Community Needs with Section 1 to read as
Recommended in Alternative 2, Memorializing review of the Bozeman
Community Plan (Growth Policy) and determining its Continued
Adequacy to Community Needs (Saunders)
o. Final Adept-ion of Or-dixanEe-1905; a—rext Amendment of theoL�.
Munie1pal cede to reviseProvisions i2lating to Par inn 7 iffiefisional
standards, ^ p i ea�ien numberZ14265 (Rogers)
06:02:44 PM City Manager Overview of Consent Items
City Manager Chris Kukulski gave the overview of each Consent Item as submitted.
06:03:58 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment on the Consent Agenda.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
06:04:09 PM Motion and Vote to approve Consent items D. 1, 3, 4& 5 as submitted
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mqyor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
E. 06:04:33 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened General public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
F. 06:05:12 PM Action Items
Consent Item 2: 06:05:15 PM Professional Services Agreement with DHM Design
(DHM) (with Allied Engineering Services, Inc. subcontractor), hereinafter referred to as,
"Consultant" for Design, Engineering, and Construction Administration Services for
Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOP) Bond Project
(Poissant)
06:05:39 PM Staff Presentation
Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton and Project Manager for the TOPs Program
Carolyn Poissant gave the staff presentation for the Professional Services Agreement
with DHM Design (DHM) (with Allied Engineering Services, Inc. subcontractor),
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hereinafter referred to as, "Consultant" for Design, Engineering, and Construction
Administration Services for Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Trails, Open Space and
Parks (TOP) Bond Project.
06:10:49 PM Commission questions for Staff
The Commission asked for clarification on the funding, the ability for existing staff to do
the work, the fact that on site would be the Parks Department, existing workloads related
to Engineering, the Consultants connection to Bozeman, the question of enough money to
do this with the expectations we had when we bought the land and sustainability was
emphasized.
06:15:20 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
06:15:24 PM Motion to authorize the City Manager to sign the Professional Services
Agreement with DHM Design (DHM) (with Allied Engineering Services, Inc.
subcontractor), hereinafter referred to as, "Consultant"for Design, Engineering, and
Construction Administration Services for Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Trails, Open
Space and Parks (TOP) Bond Project.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:16:05 PM Commission discussion on the Motion
Mayor Krauss stated that he will be voting against the motion and spoke regarding his
concerns related to the costs.
06:17:14 PM Vote on the Motion to authorize the City Manager to sign the
Professional Services Agreement with DHM Design (DHM) (with Allied Engineering
Services, Inc. subcontractor), hereinafter referred to as, "Consultant" for Design,
Engineering, and Construction Administration Services for Bozeman Pond Park
Expansion Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOP) Bond Project.
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: pprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
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Consent Item 6: 06:17:30 PM Final Adoption of Ordinance 1905, a Text Amendment of
the Bozeman Municipal Code to revise Provisions relating to Parking Dimensional
standards, application number Z14265 (Rogers)
No presentation needed however the Mayor reminded staff that when an item is not a
unanimous vote, the item needs to be an Action item.
06:17:59 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened Public Comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed Public Comment.
06:18:07 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
previous public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the
information presented, and a public hearing having been held, I support provisional
adoption of Ordinance 1905 given on January 5, 2015, and support final adoption of
Ordinance 1905 the Parking Dimensional Standards text amendment, Application
Z14265.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
06:18:41 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion
Cr. Mehl stated that we are making our standards as other cities that have snow and big
trucks and hold the public to the same standards.
Mayor Krauss stated that he is opposed.
06:19:04 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,previous public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and
all the information presented, and a public hearing having been held, I support
provisional adoption of Ordinance 1905 given on January 5, 2015; and support final
adoption of Ordinance 1905 the Parking Dimensional Standards text amendment,
Application Z14265.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Deput Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus. Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
1. 06:19:18 PM The Crossing at Baxter Meadows Preliminary Plat to allow
the Re-platting of 12 lots and the removal of Restricted Size Lots (RSL)
designation, Lots 2-7 & 10-15 in Block 3 of Baxter Meadows, Phase 4A
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Subdivision totaling 1.377 acres, into 10 single-household lots,
Application P14027 (Quasi) (Rogers)
06:19:30 PM Staff Presentation
Staff Planner Tom Rogers gave the presentation for the Crossing at Baxter Meadows
Preliminary Plat to allow the Re-platting of 12 lots and the removal of Restricted Size
Lots (RSL) designation, Lots 2-7 & 10-15 in Block 3 of Baxter Meadows, Phase 4A
Subdivision totaling 1.377 acres, into 10 single-household lots,Application P14027.
06:26:16 PM Commission questions for Staff
The Commission and Staff discussed what would happen if the infrastructure remains,
the fact that staff is suggesting that the infrastructure be dug up and moved,the size of the
lot and the maximum requirements, what would happen if the first motion is not agreed
to, but the second motion passes, the lot sizes to the north and south of this area, the fact
that those are larger than what is being requested, the location of the infrastructure and
that they are very close to the property line, the point of the RSL lots in the past, the year
the original plat was approved, workforce housing efforts, the amount of RSL lots that
have been built on and how this condition is enforced in other parts of town.
06:39:40 PM Applicant Presentation
The Applicant Representative gave their presentation for the Crossing at Baxter
Meadows Preliminary Plat to allow the Re-platting of 12 lots and the removal of
Restricted Size Lots (RSL) designation, Lots 2-7 & 10-15 in Block 3 of Baxter Meadows,
Phase 4A Subdivision totaling 1.377 acres, into 10 single-household lots, Application
P14027. The goal is that the Applicant wants to build flexible housing types and to
create diversity in the area.
06:47:34 PM Commission questions for the Applicant
Discussion took place between the Commission and Applicant about the fact that the
developer knew there were RSLs in place when they purchased the property, assurance of
what is being proposed will be built in regards to the lot size, the reason that the applicant
wants to reduce the number of lots, the position of the applicant that larger homes are
more marketable, the applicant's hardship asking to be exempt from the engineering, the
intent to not disrupt existing members that live there, small lots verses less expensive
housing.
06:53:51 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
06:54:09 PM Clarification from Engineering
City Engineer Bob Murray and the Commission discussed interference of the Street itself
including 6 street cuts and the timeframe to get this completed if approved.
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06:55:20 PM Motion that having reviewed the request to remove the Restricted Size
Lots (RSL) designation for these 12 lots and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report regarding the Restricted Size Lots (RSL) and move to
terminate the designation in coordination with the final plat of this amended
subdivision.
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:56:00 PM Commission Discussion
Cr. Andrus she will not support. Applicant was aware of what they were buying and
other discussions by the Commission were the need for Affordable Housing. There is a
need for this in the community.
Cr. Mehl stated his support and that the Commission has removed other RSLs in the
past. He spoke regarding expenses related to small houses. This would be consistent if we
approve this. He spoke regarding re-sale and the need for clarity and City policy. There
are lots even bigger than this all around and still some small units in the area.
Mayor Krauss spoke about his general view of Workforce Housing and the desire for
different types of housing types. He spoke regarding shortages including people,
restricting the market artificially, and what could occur if the RSL was left in place.
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that he is torn on this. He recognizes that all RSL lots do
not result in price levels we would like them to, he agrees with the Mayor about wanting
to create a variety of housing, spoke regarding the builder and efforts of building in the
past. He does not hear a compelling case.
Cr. Pomeroy stated that we need less expensive housing and increased number of
housing.Not going to support the motion.
07:09:52 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed the request to remove the
Restricted Size Lots (RSL) designation for these 12 lots and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report regarding the Restricted Size Lots (RSL) and
move to terminate the designation in coordination with the final plat of this amended
subdivision.
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Disapprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Motion failed 2-3.
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07:11:20 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application P14027 and move to approve the major
subdivision with. conditions 1-8 and subject to all applicable code provisions and
incorporating all prior actions with the conditions set forth in the staff report.
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:11:53 PM Friendly amendment to eliminate Condition No. 4 because it has to do
with RSLs and is no longer relevant.
Cr. Mehl stated that Condition 4 is no longer relevant and posed a friendly amendment.
Deputy Mayor Taylor agreed to the friendly amendment.
07:12:09 PM Commission discussion on the Motion
Deputy Mayor Taylor spoke regarding the findings and stated them.
Cr. Mehl he respects the will of the majority and asked not to hang this on the utilities.
Expand on the reasons to be beyond this.
Mayor Krauss stated that this is one of those cases where we are inconsistent. And he
can't find a reason. He spoke regarding the fact that original plats are changed almost
weekly. He spoke regarding considerations of the impact on neighborhoods. We have not
shown workforce housing as defined now. He can't find an adverse effect to the
neighborhood.
07:17:20 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report for application P14027 and move to approve the
major subdivision with conditions 1-8 and subject to all applicable code provisions and
incorporating all prior actions with the conditions set forth in the staff report and the
friendly amendment to eliminate Condition No. 4 because it has to do with RSLs and is
no longer relevant.
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Disapprove
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: approve
Motion failed 2-3.
07:18:29 PM Break.
Mayor Krauss called for a break.
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07:32:38 PM Back to order
Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order.
2. 07:32:46 PM Traditions Phase 2 & 3 Preliminary Plat to Subdivide 21.38
Acres into 22 Single-household Residential Lots, Five (5) Multi-
household Residential Lots, Two (2) Open Space lots, One (1) Park, and
with the remaining area as Street Right of Ways with Variances,
Application P14042 (Quasi) (Rogers)
07:32:55 PM Staff Presentation
Staff Planner Tom Rogers gave the staff presentation for the Traditions Phase 2 & 3
Preliminary Plat to Subdivide 21.38 Acres into 22 Single-household Residential Lots,
Five (5) Multi-household Residential Lots, Two (2) Open Space lots, One (1) Park, and
with the remaining area as Street Right of Ways with Variances, Application P14042.
07:48:00 PM Commission questions for Staff
The Commission and Staff discussed the build out to the east, the original plat for this
development, the existing infrastructure, the purpose of the size of the blocks, the idea
behind the size of the lots that were approved in the past, the parks issue and the fact that
it will come back to the Commission in the future prior to final plat approval, consistency
with the Park and Recreation board, the intersection and funding along with the traffic
study, how it is determined that an intersection is failing, continued development impacts,
the year the original plat was approved, sidewalks and the desire by staff to have them
build a pedestrian crossing, the block length, the fact that the utility stubs are already
there, the possibility of a Street Improvement District, building permits, the City CIP
scheduling for the 60% improvement to Durston and the fact that the 40% is unknown at
this time, moving items around in the CIP and changing the timing initiated either by the
City or the Applicant, what is currently scheduled on the CIP for other intersections, the
question of where the non-impact fee share will come from, arterial and collector systems
and policy direction related to improvements, our current traffic studies and how costs
could be spread.
08:07:03 PM Applicant Presentation
The Applicant Representative gave their presentation for the Traditions Phase 2 & 3
Preliminary Plat to Subdivide 21.38 Acres into 22 Single-household Residential Lots,
Five (5) Multi-household Residential Lots, Two (2) Open Space lots, One (1) Park, and
with the remaining area as Street Right of Ways with Variances, Application P14042.
There is quite a bit of park with the subdivision, the prior effort of trying to eliminate
access to Cottonwood. It would be substantial work to move lot lines in regards to the
trail. The intersection costs are a large amount. He spoke regarding the State law and how
it relates to the 40%. It makes more sense about to look at the propionate impact. He
spoke regarding the traffic report.
08:12:49 PM Commission questions for the Applicant
The Commission and Applicant discussed the impact of moving lots, the effect of the lots
and the fact that they are already narrow, the improvements of the intersection and the
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costs and a possible solution and the timing of the construction if this is approved and the
timeline for occupancy.
08:16:33 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No.person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
08:16:47 PM Commission questions
The City Attorney spoke regarding proportionality.
08:18:23 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report and move to approve the variance from Section
38.24.060.B.4 to allow the intersection of Cottonwood and Durston Roads to operate
below a level of service of"C"as depicted on page 10 of the traffic impact study in the
submittal materials with the applicable conditions set forth in the staff report.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
08:19:25 PM Commission discussion on the Motion
Cr. Mehl suggested to change condition No. 33 and then inserted his recommendation.
There is no process for addressing others that come on line in the future.
Cr. Andrus she won't approve as it is but with Cr. Mehl's suggestion, she might.
Deputy Mayor Taylor spoke regarding if the variance was denied and the impacts of
that in regards to other projects down the line.
Mayor Krauss wondered if this is the most important intersection to fix. It is scheduled
for 2019. He spoke regarding why the intersection is failing. There is a school in the area
so those may be good ideas to move it up on the CIP. He spoke regarding Laurel Glen
and SIDS and the need for roads and not just intersections. He gave a list of roads that
caused a stoppage of growth in the past. Think about the City as a whole. Think about
what you want the policy to be into the future. There are safety concerns.
08:31:22 PM Clarification of proposed edits.
The Commission and City Attorney spoke regarding adding "according to proportional
costs after financially guaranteed" variance would be dead because we would use this
instead. This would allow the applicant to get the final plat. Staff would work with the
applicant to determine how to determine the proportionate amount but they wouldn't be
able to pull building permits.
08:36:14 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report and move to approve the variance from Section
38.24.060.B.4 to allow the intersection of Cottonwood and Durston Roads to operate
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below a level of service of"C"as depicted on page 10 of the traffic impact study in the
submittal materials with the applicable conditions setforth in the staff report.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Disapprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Motion failed 0-5.
08:36:29 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report and move to approve the variance from Section 38.23.040
as presented in the staff report and move to approve Block 1 to have a length in excess
of 400 feet as depicted on the preliminary plat in the submittal materials.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:37:20 PM Commission discussion on the motion.
Cr. Pomeroy spoke regarding the developer's statement regarding installing the mid
block pedestrian crossing in that it is a significant change. She will support this variance.
Cr. Mehl stated that he supports the Motion. He does not feel it is detrimental to health
and safety. He spoke regarding the existing physical surroundings.
Cr. Andrus stated that she will support this variance.
Deputy Mayor Taylor spoke regarding the existing infrastructure.
Mayor Krauss spoke regarding the mid block crossings and stated that they were not
allowed in the past. He spoke regarding access and his safety concern with the mid block
crossing. It doesn't grant benefits to those in the subdivision or others in the area. He
spoke regarding the geographical issue.
08:43:33 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report and move to approve the variance from Section
38.23.040 as presented in the staff report and move to approve Block I to have a length
in excess of 400 feet as depicted on the preliminary plat in the submittal materials.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
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Commissioner - I-I Io Pomeroy: Approve
08:43:50 PM Amendment to Condition No. 33 reading as follows: "The substandard
level of service at the intersection of Cottonwood and Durston shall be mitigated or
financially guaranteed according to proportional costs prior to final plat approval
and the mitigation complete prior to issuance of a building permit •nkess a ,.,,..:,.--��
gmnted by the Qty Commission-.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
08:44:35 PM Commission Discussion on the Amendment
Cr. Mehl stated that we need to make sure that we have the prioritization for
intersections and to continue to try to find answers. This gets us closer to doing that.
Cr. Andrus looks forward to more discussion on transportation and is important to both
the Commission and the Community and is committed to finding more dollars to figure
this out.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with Cr. Andrus.
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that this is a better solution then where we have been. The
goal and requirement is that the upgrade will be built before anybody moves in.
08:47:52 PM Vote on the Amendment to Condition No. 33 reading as follows: "The
substandard level of service at the intersection of Cottonwood and Durston shall be
mitigated or financially guaranteed according to proportional costs prior to final plat
approval and the mitigation complete prior to issuance of a building permit, unless a
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor-Jeff Krauss: Approve
Depuq Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:48:09 PM Motion and Vote that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report for application P14042 and move to approve
Traditions Phase 2 and 3 Major Subdivision with conditions and subject to all
applicable code provisions with the amendment to Condition No. 33 as amended
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
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Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:49:08 PM Break
Mayor Krauss declared a break.
08:59:41 PM Meeting called back to order.
Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order.
3. 08:59:44 PM Provisional Adoption of Ordinance 1906, Ratifying the City
Manager's Signature on an Amendment to the Original Purchase and Sale
Agreement Transferring Ownership of the North Park Property to
Micropolitan Enterprises, LLC and Powder River Comp., LLC (415 vote of
the Cornnrission required) (Fontenot)
09:00:17 PM Staff Presentation
City Economic Director Brit Fontenot gave the staff presentation for the Provisional
Adoption of Ordinance 1906, Ratifying the City Manager's Signature on an Amendment
to the Original Purchase and Sale Agreement Transferring Ownership of the North Park
Property to Micropolitan Enterprises, LLC and Powder River Comp., LLC.
09:03:36 PM Commission questions for Staff
The Commission and staff discussed the difference in value from when we agreed to sell
it and when it will be finally purchased, using the final appraisal, relaxations and changes
that the buyers are asking for in regards to earnest money.
09:06:05 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment
09:06:19 PM Chris Wilcox,Public Comment
Mr. Wilcox stated that Mr. Fontenot is just doing his job. He feels that it should be worth
more. He spoke regarding the money "stole" from the public and there is a need to know.
09:08:00 PM Jerry Pape,Public Comment
Mr. Pape spoke regarding spending money to improve property and that the property is
worth more than what we are selling it for. That property has a special purpose.
Developers want to develop and the City owes it to the Constituency to get the most
money that you can get. Make money where money is deserved.
09:11:26 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
09:11:46 PM Motion that having conducted a public hearing, considered written and
spoken public testimony, and based on the findings contained in this and other related
staff memoranda, the content of Ordinance 1906 and findings enumerated in the Staff
memo and articulated by the Commission during discussion, I hereby move to
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provisionally adopt Ordinance 1906 ratifying the City Manager's signature on the
amendment to the original Agreement to Sell and Purchase Real Estate, the North
Park property, with Micropolitan Enterprises, LLC and Powder River Company, LLC.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
09:12:27 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion
Cr. Mehl stated he understands the issue with the appraisals, but he is a steward of other
people's money. We do not have the skill set of the private sector. It is important that we
finalize this. He is supporting. At some point the City has to be humble. When we opened
the bids in 2014, we got one bid.
Cr. Andrus agrees with Cr. Mehl. This is a local group that wants to do something with
this property.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with Cr. Mehl and Cr. Andrus. We need to focus on what our
priority is. She agrees with being humble.
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that it grieved him a bit about what we were going to sell
the property for but if it doesn't get done this time, all bets are off. He hopes that it does
work out.
Mayor Krauss stated he doesn't feel he can vote for it. He feels that we are taking less in
this deal. He felt there should have been some give and take. Other people have dealt
with difficult pieces of property.
09:29:46 PM Buyer Representative of the Property
Jason Leap who is representing the buyer spoke regarding the Redwing Drive and that
they cannot use it for access and now they can't use it. They were not aware of this when
they originally got under contract. They now need to determine access. They
acknowledge this.
09:33:05 PM Continued Commission discussion.
The Commission discussed the issue with Redwing Drive. Mayor Krauss is changing his
vote due to the information that Mr. Leap conveyed.
09:37:24 PM Vote on the Motion that having conducted a public hearing, considered
written and spoken public testimony, and based on the findings contained in this and
other related staff memoranda, the content of Ordinance 1906 and findings
enumerated in the Staff memo and articulated by the Commission during discussion, I
hereby move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1906 ratifying the City Manager's
signature on the amendment to the original Agreement to Sell and Purchase Real
Estate, the North Park property, with Micropolitan Enterprises, LLC and Powder River
Company,LLC.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
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Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
4. 09:38.29 PM Planning Fee Study Report and Recommendation (Thomas)
09:39:16 PM Staff Presentation
Director of Community Development Wendy Thomas began the presentation for the
Planning Fee Study Report and Recommendation. There is a movement towards cost
recovery. Open Windows Consultant, Julie Cerenzia went over the methodology for the
fees. Ms. Thomas spoke regarding the desire to consolidate 2 separate review processes.
09:57:02 PM Commission questions for Staff
Deputy Mayor Taylor spoke regarding the increased amount for the Mendenhall Mixed
Use. He wondered if we had a valuation of the project. Ms. Thomas estimated in the
millions. What will the general fund contribution be? Ms. Thomas stated that it is hard to
project because this is based on a project specific basis, however it should be less than it
has been.
09:59:27 PM Motion and Vote to extend the meeting to 10:20 p.m.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
09:59:45 PM Continued Commission questions for Staff
Mayor Krauss stated that he would like the Consultant's presentation on paper. His
concern are the unintended consequence and that this discourages access to elected
officials. He doesn't see the standard of how much time it takes to do "X" and that there
needs to be an efficiency side and standards for how long something will take.
Brainstorm a little bit more.
Cr. Andrus wondered if this was common practice. The consultant answered that it is
nationwide and that labor costs are low compared to other municipalities. Cr. Andrus
spoke regarding the Sunguard system. Ms. Thomas stated that we will need to pull in
Sunguard to do this but there may be a cost share with building. Discussion continued
regarding recording billable hours and the lack of feedback from other entities. Ms.
Thomas stated that no public comment has come back.
Cr. Mehl stated that he supports more accuracy and appreciates the effort. It would be
great to get the methods. He continued discussion on the noticing fees and asked the
Consultant about the advisory boards and how those were accounted for. He is
wondering if this is double dipping. Get explanation as to why this is not double dipping.
There is a need to look at the jump in the "overhead".
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10:17:27 PM Rules suspended.
Mayor Krauss suspended the Rules.
10:18:08 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
10:18:22 PM Rob Evans,Public Comment
Mr. Evans from the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association (SWMBIA) spoke
regarding cost accounting, high priority and efficiency. If this increases the cost of
housing, he is not sure about it. This may be an economic model. He urged the
Commission to look at all systems involved.
10:20:36 PM Brian Popiel, Public Comment
Mr. Popiel from SWMBIA stated that he applauds this because there has been confusion
in the fee structure. It has been a shot in the dark. SWIMBIA would like to look at this
more in depth. They would like to emphasize that their other constituency being served
by plan review.
10:22:38 PM Jerry Pape, Public Comment
Mr. Pape from SWMBIA commended the Director for looking at this task. His concerns
are that it is difficult to understand the scope of the variations. There is a need to look at
proportionality. There will always be some subsidizing in this.
10:24:29 PM Public Comment closed.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
10:25:40 PM Motion and Vote to accept the report and postpone further discussion on
this matter to a date to be determined in March by the Mayor and City Manager.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mqyor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Direction
Methodology, double dipping and what are we subsidizing were the points that the
Commission would like to see addressed. The Mayor would like to set aside an hour from
5-6 p.m. sometime in March.
5. 10:27:00 PM (Re)appointments to the City-County Board of Health
(Michalson)
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10:27:02 PM Motion and Vote to reappoint Carson Taylor to the City Appointee
position on the City-County Board of Health with a term expiration of January 1,
2018.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
10:27:18 PM Motion and Vote to appoint new applicant Jane Mahlow as recommended
by the County Commission, to the Joint City-County position on the City-County Board
of Health with a term expiration of January 15, 2018.
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
G. 10:28:11 PM FYI/Discussion
1. Discuss Canceling the March 9th Commission Meeting (Ulmen)
The Commission would like this discussion moved to next week.
2. Discussion of Boards.
H. 10:28:55 PM Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 10:2 p.
Jeffrey-K.-Krauss
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Stacy Ulmen, CMC
City Clerk
Approved on:
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