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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday,April 13,2015
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Present
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Staff Present: Anna Rosenberry, Director of Administrative Services, Karen Stambaugh
Assistant City Attorney and City Clerk Stacy Ulmen.
A. 06:01:17 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. 06:01:20 PM Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:02:11 PM Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Krauss asked Acting City Manager Anna Rosenberry if there were any
changes to the agenda. Ms. Rosenberry stated no.
D. Public Service Announcement- Bozeman Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District Community Meeting (Kramer)
E. 06:02:34 PM Minutes — Approval of Regular City Commission Minutes from
March 23, 2015 and August 18, 2014 and December 1, 2014 Executive Session
06:02:35 PM Motion and Vote to approve the Regular City Commission Minutes from
March 23, 2015 and August 18, 2014 and the December 1, 2014 Executive Session
Minutes as submitted
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 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
F. 06:04:04 PM Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services
(LaMeres)
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign, as co-applicant with the Montana
State University Innovation Campus, the Economic Development
Assistance Program Federal Funding Opportunity for Investments for
Public Works and Economic Development Grant Application(Fontenot)
3. Provisional Adoption of Ordinance No. 1909 authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a 12-month Ground Lease with Bill Tatarka for the
Lease of the Mandeville Farm [North Park] Property for the Purpose of
Farming (Fontenot)
4. Accept a Quitclaim Deed to allow the Transfer of property to the City in
association with the Bridger Peak Construction, LLC Subdivision
Exemption Application E14015 (Brekke)
5. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc. for
work on Previously Installed Mitigation Systems in Bridger Creek Phase
III (Hixson)
6. Resolution 4591, Intent to create Special Improvement Lighting District
725 for Partridge Downs Subdivision(Clark/Neibauer)
7. Resolution 4585, Intent to create Special Improvement Lighting District
724 for Norton East Ranch Subdivision Phase 3 (Clark/Neibauer)
06:04:08 PM Acting City Manager Anna Rosenberry
Ms. Rosenberry gave an overview of the Consent Items.
06:06:3 8 PM Public Comment on Consent
Mayor Krauss opened public comment on the Consent items.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
06:06:51 PM Motion and Vote to approve Consent items 1-7 as submitted
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy MqXor- Carson Taylor: pprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
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G. 06:07:12 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened General public comment.
06:07:54 PM Jan Strout,Public Comment
Ms. Strout spoke on behalf of the Bozeman Business and Professional Women's
Legislative Committee and highlighted equal pay for women. She spoke in support of the
Commission acting on a resolution.
06:12:02 PM Todd Wilkinson,Public Comment
Mr. Wilkinson spoke regarding the demolition at 402 West Koch. He stated that the home
has been raised and has concerns regarding proper protocol not being followed.
06:14:49 PM Louis Gordon,Public Comment
Mr. Gordon spoke regarding the demolition at 402 West Koch. He urged the Commission
to reclaim the project and all applications.
06:18:22 PM Ms. Herrin,Public Comment
Ms. Herrin spoke regarding women's wages being less than men. She spoke regarding
the Bozeman BPW mission and the sample resolution that was provided to the
Commission. She asked that the Commission add this to a future agenda.
06:21:38 PM Amy Mcklemier,Public Comment
Ms. Mcklemier spoke on behalf of the Bozeman Community Foundation and the Give
Big Gallatin Valley Project. This is Community non profits and how this program
connects non-profits.
06:25:02 PM Bridget Wilkinson,Public Comment
Ms. Wilkinson spoke regarding the National Give Big America project. An event on May
5th will take place in Bozeman. Generous gifts will be stretched by a match pool of funds
created by local business sponsors. The goal is to raise $100k in 24 hours. Give big. She
spoke regarding the process. The goal is to engage the entire county. This is to inspire
giving in the community. There will be a finale at the Baxter Hotel. The event is gaining
momentum.
06:28:07 PM Frankie Wilmarth,Public Comment
Ms. Wilmarth spoke on equal pay for women. Education is not a guarantee for higher
pay. She spoke in support of the Commission considering the proposed resolution.
06:31:28 PM Barbara Brown,Public Comment
Ms. Brown spoke regarding AARP and that they have been champion in fair pay. Her
concerns are Senior citizens and her clients are 24% women and 13% men. Women have
less in their pensions. The majority of her clients are women. She spoke in support of the
Commission acting on the proposed resolution.
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06:33:50 PM Jannie Grannie Seeseth,Public Comment
Ms. Seeseth spoke regarding honor, disbelief and enthusiasm. She is spearing out of
retirement on the issue on equal pay. She spoke in support of the issue being addressed
by the Commission.
06:37:13 PM Joe Ludwig,Public Comment
Mr. Ludwig spoke regarding Legends. He supports not having a bathroom there and
urges the Commission to consider alternatives.
06:3 8:12 PM Rabi Ed Stafman,Public Comment
Mr. Stafman spoke regarding the equal pay resolution. There is still a lot of work to do on
social justice. He recently marched in Alabama in the MLK event. He continued to speal
regarding his organization that have many religious denominations involved. In Bozeman
we come together on the issues we agree on. He spoke in support of the proposed equal
pay resolution.
06:40:59 PM Phillis Block. Public Comment
Ms. Block spoke in support of the proposed equal pay resolution.
06:41:28 PM Erica Boyle,Public Comment
Ms. Boyle spoke on behalf of Haven and stated that a good paying job is one of the most
difficult steps. She spoke in support of the proposed equal pay resolution.
06:42:36 PM David Atkinson,Public Comment
Mr. Atkinson stated that he is a student at MSU. He spoke regarding sadness that his
women family members make less than him. He spoke in support of the proposed equal
pay resolution.
06:43:29 PM Reverend Nina Gray,Public Comment
Reverend Gray spoke in support of equal pay for women. In all her jobs she has noticed
the gender gap. Take the gender gap seriously.
06:46:51 PM Lindsey Murdock,Public Comment
Ms. Murdock spoke in support of the proposed equal pay resolution.
06:48:25 PM Jill Davis,Public Comment
Ms. Davis spoke in support of an equal pay resolution.
06:51:37 PM Diane Peterson,Public Comment
Ms. Peterson spoke regarding the light at Baxter and Davis Lane. They live there and
over 40 years they have seen many changes. She spoke regarding improvements to their
property and the different changes related to growth around their home. She spoke
regarding access to their property and the difficulties of it.
06:55:19 PM Clark Sherman,Public Comment
Mr. Sherman spoke in favor of a proposed resolution for equal pay.
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06:56:58 PM Denise Pomquist,Public Comment
Ms. Pomquist spoke in support of the proposed equal pay resolution.
06:58:00 PM Emily Billow,Public Comment
Ms. Billow spoke regarding the equal pay resolution. Equal pay is a family issue. She
spoke in support. This is a community, state and national issue.
07:00:46 PM Ann Shrader, Public Comment
Ms. Shrader complimented the City Commissioners in being great listeners. She spoke in
support of equal pay. She is a consultant. She spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
07:03:51 PM Jane Schumaker, Public Comment
Ms. Schumaker stated that she is with child care connections. She spoke regarding equal
pay. We need compensation worthy of the work.
07:06:45 PM Julie Cherinzia,Public Comment
Ms. Cherinzia spoke regarding equal pay. Bias is built into institutions. It is subtle.
07:08:15 PM Elizabeth Hyrum, Public Comment
Ms. Marum spoke regarding the equal pay and social security income. Women have more
health issues in aging years but live longer. Social security is a huge part of MT
Economy.
07:11:23 PM Deb Larson Public Comment
Ms. Larson spoke in support of the equal pay resolution.
07:13:24 PM Elsilia Enada,Public Comment
Ms. Enada spoke in support equal pay. She is excited about this.
07:14:16 PM Pat Simmons,Public Comment
Ms. Simmons spoke in support of equal pay.
07:15:56 PM Public Comment Closed
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
07:16:05 PM Commission follow up.
Cr. Andrus encouraged the Commission to add to the agenda. The Commission agreed to
do so within the two month time frame as suggested by the public comment.
07:17:44 PM Break.
Mayor Krauss declared a break.
07:29:19 PM Back to order
Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order.
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H. 07:29:30 PM Action Items
1. 07:29:32 PM Cash in Lieu of Parkland Dedication for the Majxner
Residence Site Plan, 306 East Story Street,Application Z 15 019 (Davis)
07:29:33 PM Staff Presentation
Staff Planner Heather Davis gave the staff presentation for the Cash in Lieu of Parkland
Dedication for the Majxner Residence Site Plan, 306 East Story Street, Application
Z15019.
07:33:51 PM Commission questions for Staff
The Staff and Commission discussed the averages and market values.
07:36:47 PM Applicant Presentation
The Applicant gave their presentation for the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Dedication for the
Majxner Residence Site Plan, 306 East Story Street, Application Z15019. It doesn't fit in
with the City Code. The Planning department helped them figure out a way to do this.
07:38:03 PM Commission questions for Applicant
The Applicant and the Commission discussed the costs related to the plans.
07:39:11 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
07:39:15 PM Motion that having considered the information provided by staff,
considered public comment, and considered all of the information presented, I hereby
adopt the findings included in the staff memorandum for application Z15019 and
accept the provision of $1,045.44 cash in lieu as meeting the required parkland
dedication.
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
07:39:45 PM Commission discussion on the Motion
Cr. Taylor wants to look at ways to work things like this out.
Cr. Andrus agrees with Cr. Taylor. She supports the motion and this is well served by
other parks in the area.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees and supports the motion
Mayor Krauss wants something written to the effect of when we have something like
this; why bother.
07:42:46 PM Vote on the Motion that having considered the information provided by
staff, considered public comment, and considered all of the information presented,I
hereby adopt thefindings included in the staff memorandum for application Z15019
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and accept the provision of$1,045.44 cash in lieu as meeting the required parkland
dedication.
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: 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
2. 07:43:24 PM Resolution 4587, amending the Fee Schedule for the review
of Zoning, Subdivision, Annexation, Growth Policy Proposals and other
Planning related Review Processes (Thomas)
07:43:26 PM Staff Presentation
Community Services Director Wendy Thomas gave the Staff Presentation for Resolution
4587, amending the Fee Schedule for the review of Zoning, Subdivision, Annexation,
Growth Policy Proposals and other Planning related Review Processes.
07:52:45 PM Commission questions for Staff
The Commission and Staff discussed the regulatory changes to the growth policy
amendment, review in the future, an inflationary update in late December) in depth of
another analysis in three years, effective date two weeks away and staffing.
07:56:11 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
07:56:26 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the fee study, public
comment, and all information presented, I hereby move to approve Resolution 4587
adopting a new Planning Fee Schedule, withh an effective date of April 27, 2015.
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
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07:56:52 PM Commission discussion
Cr. Andrus stated that she appreciates the effort of bringing this back. The fees are fair.
She feels that we are looking at efficiency and believes we will be looking at that.
Cr. Mehl supports and appreciates that staff took the suggestions by the Commission.
Mayor Krauss stated that we are not striving for a self sufficient planning department.
He spoke regarding complaints and trusts that staff will come forward. Keep them I:
informed.
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07:59:55 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the fee study,
public comment, and all information presented,I hereby move to approve Resolution
4587 adopting a new Planning Fee Schedule, with an effective date of April 27, 2015.
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Depu�Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
3. 08:00:24 PM Resolution 4590, establishing Rates for Stormwater Service
for the City of Bozeman(Rosenberry)
08:00:29 PM Staff Presentation
Administrative Services Director Anna Rosenberry gave the Staff Presentation regarding
Resolution 4590, establishing Rates for Stormwater Service for the City of Bozeman.
08:07:27 PM Commission questions for Staff
The Staff and Commission discussed the public comment, the reason behind the increase,
credits, HOAs, timeframes, compliance, the differences between water, sewer and
stromwater, concentration on interaction of water ways, the final destination, pollution,
minimum amounts, residential, why we are not waiting for the data before taping the
leap, Lamme and Rouse cleanup and a public outreach program.
08:23:14 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
08:23:31 PM Motion to approve Resolution No 4590 Establishing Rates for Stormwater
Service for the City of Bozeman.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:24:07 PM Commission discussion
Cr. Mehl stated that we care about our waterways and this is the right thing to do. The
DEQ visited and they found problems with our stonnwater system. He spoke regarding
credits for performance. The Commission has picked the most modest plan.
Cr. Pomeroy stated that our community has had a need for stromwater for a long time.
We just need to find a way to pay for it.
Cr. Taylor stated that this is a step in the right direction, a lot of the water goes into the
stormwater into the creek into the river. The idea of a credit is a fair one.
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Cr. Andrus stated that stormwater was added as a goal. Examples of shining stars, how
do you go out and educate, the staff and the Commission listened to the public and she is
proud of this as a Commissioner.
Mayor Krauss stated that the simple answer is that you would not be proud of what you
are doing to Bozeman Creek. It is like an oil spoil coming out of the creek. We have been
incrementally dealing with this. He is impatient about cleaning up Bozeman Creek. He
encourages landowners to look at how they are capturing storm water. These are strong
vegetables.
08:37:59 PM Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution No 4590 Establishing Rates for
Storm)vater Service for the City of Bozeman.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 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
08:38:20 PM Break
Mayor Krauss declared a break.
08:49:46 PM Meeting called back to order.
Mayor Krauss called the meeting back to order
4. 08:49:55 PM Baxter and Davis Lane Intersection Improvements and
consideration of increases to the Project Budget (Murray)
08:49:57 PM Staff Presentation
Staff Engineer Bob Murray began the staff presentation for the Baxter and Davis Lane
Intersection Improvements and consideration of increases to the Project Budget. The
retained Engineer continued the presentation.
09:03:31 PM Commission questions for staff
The Commission and staff discussed that this area used to be County, the fact that this is
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a residential area, the concern of constant traffic with a round-a-bout, the costs of a
round-a-bout, safety, eminent domain, right-a-way, size comparison to the round-a-bout
on College and lltl', pedestrian signals, the traffic signal analysis, guidelines related to
approaches, funding, performance at peak hours, Billings examples of round-a-bouts, our
CIP schedules, high bids, the WTI contract that is in place, the presentation regarding of
developing efforts of creating a model, bidding processes and cost estimates based on
basically no engineering work.
09:31:53 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
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09:32:03 PM Terri Braw,Public Comment
Ms. Braw spoke regarding a round-a-bout and how effective they are. She asked the
Commission to support a round-a-bout.
09:35:35 PM Public Comment closed.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
09:35:46 PM Motion that having considered the information provided in written and
presented materials, I move to approve the installation of a signal at the intersection of
Baxter and Davis and authorize an increase of the project budget to $1,125,000 in
street impact fees and$725,000 in community transportation (local share)funds, to be
incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2016 (FYI 6) City Manager's Recommended Budget.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: 2nd
09:36:31 PM Commission discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated that this road used to be quiet and it is used a lot. The signal is less.
She feels that the signal is a better option.
Deputy Mayor Taylor prefers roundabouts but in this case, some of the opportunity for
this is lost,the signal is the best choice.
Cr. Andrus stated that roundabouts are preferable however a signal is a better way to go.
Cr. Mehl spoke regarding roundabouts and supports the motion. He spoke regarding
costs.
Mayor Krauss stated that we paid a lot for a roundabout. There was a willing public
partner there on College. He spoke regarding increased design and the increased land
need impact to the existing residence. Figure out a way extending Ferguson and how to
pay for it.
09:46:11 PM Vote on the Motion that having considered the information provided in
written and presented materials, I move to approve the installation of a signal at the
intersection of Baxter and Davis and authorize an increase of the project budget to
$1,125,000 in street impact fees and $725,000 in community transportation (local
share) funds, to be incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) City Manager's
Recommended Budget.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 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 Approve
Mayor Krauss extended the Meeting to 10:30 p.m.
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5. 09:46:50 PM Amendment to the Effective Fiscal Year 2015
Transportation Impact Fee Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to
increase the Transportation Impact fee Funding Allocation for Project
SIF48, widening of Cottonwood Road from Fallon Street to Alpha Drive,
by $484,989.12 to provide for a total street impact fee allocation of
$2,410,989.12 for the project (Heaston)
09:47:05 PM Staff Presentation
Staff Engineer Brian Heaston gave the Staff presentation regarding the amendment to the
Effective Fiscal Year 2015 Transportation Impact Fee Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) to increase the Transportation Impact fee Funding Allocation for Project SIF48,
widening of Cottonwood Road from Fallon Street to Alpha Drive, by $484,989.12 to
provide for a total street impact fee allocation of$2,410,989.12 for the project.
09:56:17 PM Commission questions for Staff
The Staff and Commission discussed the staff estimates,the current market,the merits of
this project and the reiteration that the Commission wants to address items like this.
10:03:15 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
10:03:26 PM Motion that having considered the information provided in written and
presented materials, I move to increase the transportation impact fee funding
allocation for Project SIF48, widening of Cottonwood Road from Fallon Street to
Alpha Drive, by $484,989.12 to provide for a total street impact allocation. of
$2,410,989.12.
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
10:04:19 PM Commission Discussion on the Motion
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that we have no choice. Staff needs to figure this out. From
a safety standpoint this is a better choice.
Cr. Andrus stated that this option is least of the bitter pill to swallow. Continue to work
on this.
Cr. Mehl stated that he appreciates Town pump. The County isn't helping and we have
no sales tax. We are an economic engine in the county.
Cr. Pomeroy stated that she is tempted to wait for better bid but she will support.
Mayor Krauss thanked Town Pump. Schedule 0 gives him heartburn. Talking about
major road work here. Cr. Mehl nailed it.
10:12:57 PM Vote on the Motion that having considered the information provided in
written and presented materials, I move to increase the transportation impact fee
funding allocation for Project SIF48, widening of Cottonwood Road from Fallon
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Street to Alpha Drive, by $484,989.12 to provide for a total street impact allocation of
$2,410,989.12.
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: 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
6. 10:13:15 PM Legends at Bridger Creek I1, Phase III Major Subdivision
Preliminary Plat P 14022 Condition of Approval Consideration (Rogers)
10:14:39 PM Staff Presentation
Director of Community Development Wendy Thomas gave the staff presentation for the
Legends at Bridger Creek II, Phase III Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat P 14022
Condition of Approval Consideration.
10:17:03 PM Commission questions for Staff
The Commission discussed opening this back up, whom is asking for this, the HOA's
rights of having this taken up again, the two options as proposed by the City Attorney,
and re opening the item verses just acting upon Condition no. 24.
Meeting extended to 11 p.m.
10:33:20 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
10:33:29 PM Mike Wiseman,Public Comment
Mr. Wiseman spoke regarding liability concerns , use patterns, the fact that this doesn't
seem to be a park that warrants a restroom, the Home owners Association concerns and
then provided some options for the Commission to consider.
10:37:21 PM Dan Caveny,Public Comment
Mr. Caveny stated that he is building a house in the subdivision and the home owners
want to be creative in regards to the park.
10:38:30 PM Public Comment closed
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
10:38:41 PM Commission questions
The Commission and staff discussed the costs related to the construction of a restroom,
donating the area to the City, time constraints for the developer, the need to look at the
options, legal direction on process, flexibility and the consideration of waiving the fees.
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10:46:51 PM Commission Direction
The Commission agreed that a motion was not needed on this item. They agreed to not
direct the City Manager to add the item to the agenda but instead entertain an application
fiom the Developer and waive the application fee within 30 days.
7. 10:47:58 PM Appointments to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board
(NSURB) (Michalson)
10:48:05 PM Motion and Vote to appoint new applicants Austin Rector and Tracy
Menuez to the non-voting January 31, 2018 expiring vacancy terms on the North
Seventh Urban Renewal Board
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Motion
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Carson Ta loy r: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
8. 10:49:24 PM Reappointments to the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOP)
Committee (Michalson)
10:49:26 PM Motion and Vote to reappoint Doug Chandler and Sandy Dodge to the
positions that are expiring April 15, 2015 and will then be updated to terms ending
April 15, 2018 on the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee.
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
9. 10:49:52 PM North Grand Street Reconstruction Special Improvement
District Survey Results and direction to Staff regarding conducting an
additional Survey to evaluate the interest of owners in creating a Special
Improvement District for every street being considered for Reconstruction
(Woolard)
10:50:45 PM Staff Presentation
Director of Public Works Craig Woolard gave the staff presentation regarding North
Grand Street Reconstruction Special Improvement District Survey Results and direction
to Staff regarding conducting an additional Survey to evaluate the interest of owners in
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creating a Special Improvement District for every street being considered for
Reconstruction.
10:56:42 PM Commission Questions for staff
The Commission and Staff discussed dropping this street to the bottom of the
reconstruction list, having a community meeting, finding a way to express the alternatives
and the possibility of 3-4 streets being invited to a group meeting.
11:08:07 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
11:09:20 PM Motion and Vote that North Grand Avenue be moved to the bottom of
consideration for street reconstruction.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Disapprove
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
11:10:14 PM Motion to direct Staff to evaluate the interest of owners in creating an.
Special Improvement District (SID) for every street being considered for
reconstruction.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
11:10:37 PM Commission discussion
Cr. Mehl stated that he is trying to leave options open. He spoke regarding the threshold
amount and that it should be set in the future instead of now.
Deputy Mayor Taylor stated that the motion means to do something different than what
you did with North Grand. He will support the motion.
Mayor Krauss spoke regarding North Wallace, collectors, 50150 Streets and the expense
of design.
11:15:38 PM Vote on the Motion to direct Staff to evaluate the interest of owners in
creating a Special Improvement District (SID) for every street being considered for
reconstruction.
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor- Jeff Krauss: Approve
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Deputy Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
10. 11:15:53 PM Consideration of Reclaiming Review Authority of
Applications for Development located at 402 West Koch Street (Thomas)
11:15:56 PM Staff Presentation
Director of Community Development Wendy Thomas gave a staff presentation
regarding the Consideration of Reclaiming Review Authority of Applications for
Development located at 402 West Koch Street.
11:18:12 PM Commission questions for Staff
The Commission and Staff discussed noticing and what it contains, reclaiming the entire
project, violations, stop work orders,taking over applications verses enforcement.
11:26:26 PM Public Comment
Mayor Krauss opened public comment.
No person commented.
Mayor Krauss closed public comment.
11:26:42 PM Motion to reclaim review authority of applications for development on
or at 402 West Koch Street including the STUP and future development.
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
11:27:26 PM Commission discussion on the Motion.
Cr. Andrus stated that this action sets a precedent, and it is important development
applications are approved and followed and complied with. She suggests that we move
forward on this.
Cr. Mehl spoke regarding the motion and clarified that it is not limiting.
Deputy Mayor Taylor spoke regarding neighborhood disputes, emotion and policy of
doing things transparency instead of leaving it up to staff.
Cr. Pomeroy spoke regarding the future possibilities.
Mayor Krauss spoke regarding sanctions and referred to the written codes. He spoke
regarding sanctions and that the Commission cannot do them. He spoke regarding
alternatives that other people have pursued. He spoke regarding the unfairness of putting
this all on staff.
11:34:17 PM Vote on the Motion to reclaim review authority of applications for
development on or at 402 West Koch Street including the STUP and future
development.
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Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner- Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Deputy Mayor- Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner- Cluis Mehl: Approve
Commissioner- Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
I. 11:34:34 PM FYI/Discussion
1. Public Testimony on the water compact.
J. 11:35:13 PM Adjournment
Mayor Krauss adjourned the meeting at 11:35 p.m.
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