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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-26 ,- . i i MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONT ANA February 26, 1990 ************************ The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal Building, February 26, 1990, at 2:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Hawks, Commissioner Goehrung, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Swanson, City Manager Wysocki, City Attorney Becker and Acting Clerk of the Commission Mary Cain Lathrop. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. None of the Commissioners requested that any of the Consent Items be removed for discussion. Minutes - February 20, 1990 Action on the minutes of the regular meeting of February 20, 1990 was deferred for a period of one week. Commission Resolution No. 2780 - annex two tracts, C.O.S. 1328 and 1245A located in the SEi, Section 14, T2S, R5E, PMM, 5.038 acres and 2.604 acres, respectively City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2780, as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2780 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, EXTENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF BOZEMAN SO AS TO IN- CLUDE WITHIN ITS CORPORATE LIMITS TWO TRACTS OF LAND CONTIGU- OUS TO BOZEMAN AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY CER- TIFICATES OF SURVEY NO. 1328 AND 1245A, WHICH CERTIFICATES ARE ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE GALLATIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, BOZEMAN, MONTANA. The City Manager, in referring to this item as the Aaker Annexation located in the southwest corner of Nineteenth Street and Lincoln extended, stated the subject first came before the City in 1983 as a request by the Evangelical Church to annex 35 acres; shortly after that the City declared a moratorium on annexations. Twenty-four acres were removed by the Aakers and donated to MSU. The request before you now consists of 5.038 and 2.604 acres; the 2.604 parcel is for buffering purposes between the Church campus and MSU's Veterinary Research Lab. He further stated an improvements agree- ment, executed by MSU and the applicants, is in place; and, therefore, recommends ap- proval. Responding to Commissioner Swanson's query, Mr. Roger Bronson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Church, stated they intend to start building a church in thirty days. 02-26-90 , r."" , - 2 - It was moved by Commissioner Goehrung, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the Commission adopt Commission Resolution No. 2780, extending the boundaries so as to Include Certificates of Survey No. 1328 and 1245A. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Goehrung, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Hawks; those voting No, none. Presentation by Nancy Griffin re feasibility study of the Jack Creek Road between Ennis and Big Sky City Manager Wysocki introduced Nancy Griffin, Executive Director of an advisory commission appointed by the Madison County Commissioners. Ms. Griffin informed the Commission that next year she will present a proposal to the Madison County Commission to implement Jack Creek Road. This subject has been un- der discussion since 1968 when Big Sky became a reality. This type of project would have regional impacts, consequently, regional input on the project is necessary. Ms. Griffin indicated access exists via Highway 64 located behind Mountain Village, Big Sky, across the mountain range accessing Dillon and Virginia City. Montana Power Company chose the route across the range for their powerl ines. In 1982, the U.S. Forest Service and the Burlington Northern entered into a land exchange agreement for every other section, which is now considered the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area. At that point, Jack Creek became private ownership. In 1983, Plum Creek Timber, a subsidiary of Burlington Northern, built a logging road which presently provides year-round access. Ms. Griffin's group desires to work closely with environmental groups to address those concerns. She further stated that by providing this access, the area could experi- ence an estimated $27.2 million income. Referring to alternative sources of income, Ms. Griffin commented that the project is supported by the residents of Big Sky; that the Headwaters Commission has endorsed the project; and, the group is hoping to generate $14M in private donations toward the project. Alternative source of funding may be a resort tax district to include Bozeman, Big Sky, Virginia City and Ennis. Mayor Hawks voiced concern that this project may cause competition with Bozeman's North 19th interchange project. Ms. Griffin then requested the Commission to consider passing a resolution in sup- port of the project. Mayor Hawks thanked Ms. Griffin for her presentation. Report re economic outlook seminar Commissioner Swanson thanked the City for sending him to the "Economic Outlook For The 90's" seminar sponsored by the MSU Business School and the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce, stating he has the full report available to the Commissioners. I n referring to 02-26-90 . , - 3 - his handouts entitled "Gallatin County: Local Area Trends, Natural Resource Industry Pro- file, Agriculture Forecast, Tourism, and 1990 and Beyond," the statistics indicate Gallatin County is second in growth to Yellowstone County. He noted that our amenities should be protected, they being one of the major points of consideration by industry, tourism, and population growth. DarIa Joyner, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, commented that tourism, for the first time in this State, is being considered a major industry. The Mayor thanked Commissioner Swanson for his presentation. Appointments to Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee (5) City Manager Wysocki Indicated five applications had been received and recommend- ed appointment therefor. It was moved by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commission appoint April Curtis, Scott Bechtle, Shirley Luhrsen, Tutti Meeks and Ayn Cabaniss to the Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 1990. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Knapp, Commissioner Goehrung and Mayor Hawks; those voting No, none. Discussion - FY I Items The City Manager presented to the Commission the following "For Your Information" item s . (1 ) Minutes of the City-County Planning Board meeting of February 26. (2) Memo from City Attorney, re Mayor Hawks' question regarding roll call vote, including statutes on the subject. (3) Memo from City Attorney, re questions on the provisionally adopted Model Energy Code. (4) Continued list of items re Interim Zone Code; items 8, 9 and 10 are new. (5) Announcement for Master Plan meeting at the Chamber for March 1 by their Governmental Affair's Committee. (6) Agenda for Planning Board meeting of February 26, 1990. ( 7) The City Manager's report Includes: (1) Presentation on 1-105 at the Baxter, 7:30 a.m., 2/21/90. (2) Attended Gallatin Development Corporation's Annual Meeting, Feb- ruary 20, 7:00 p.m. (3) The staff is moving along on the scheduled Valley Unit Sale, and visiting with potential buyers. (4) Responding to Mayor Hawks' question regarding Main Street stoplight synchronization, Grand and Main light has been dysfunctioning which may be why the rest of the system is; they are coordinated at 18-20 mph. (5) The 02-26-90 . -- .. , -- J~-;J hydrological and geological studies wer~ucted in early. 1987. by Northern Engineer- 1\ ing; and semi-annual tests are conducted biannually. ( 6) Meetings will take place this week with the State regarding the groundwater contamination in the North 17th area. (7) Some fire personnel are currently attending a Management Course at the Fire Academy in Virginia; the total cost to the City for the two-week program is $150. ( 8) ARe-appraisal Review Meeting is scheduled In the morning on February 27 at the County Courthouse re- garding tax evaluation of property in the County. (8) Commissioner Knapp reported she also attended the Annual Meeting of the Gallatin Development Corporation. She also attended the City Manager's presentation on 1-105. Commissioner Knapp became certified as a deputy voter registrar. She attended a meeting at the Gallatin County Courthouse on Welfare Reform I nitiative of the Jobs Subcom- mittee report; and, she attended the Library Board meeting of this morning. (9 ) Commissioner Swanson reported he also attended the GDC Annual Meeting. He also attended the February 22 meeting at the Pilgrim Church on recycling. (10) Mayor Hawks reported he had also attended the GDC meeting. He also at- tended a Board of Health meeting which included discussion of instigating a contact inves- tigation program on verified chlamydia cases In that it appears to be approaching epidemic proportions. The County landfill is having a geo-hydro study conducted; an interesting point that came out of that meeting Is siting of a regional landfill must have the approval of the local health officer. Mayor Hawks then requested a meeting with the City Attorney to discuss his memo re roll-call voting procedure. He then queried DarIa Joyner regarding the Chamber's Governmental Affairs report on North 7th planning; she responded a report will be forthcoming. Mayor Hawks requested that Commission Swanson set up a meeting with the hospital to comment on their planning and to include other City entities; Commis- sioner Swanson responded he was considering a roundtable discussion; Mayor Hawks con- curred. ( 11) City Attorney Becker, in responding to the Commission's questions of last week regarding trucking as it relates to the City's proposed recycling program, stated he had contacted the Public Service Commission; they commented they would review the Clty's RFP to determine if they would regulate the contractor since the City may be hiring him for transportation services. (12) Commissioner Knapp commented the Commission should address the membership of the Pedestrian Traffic Safety Committee, its relationship to the Transportation Coordinating Committee, and to reactivate it as Spring nears. In conjunction with this Committee's activity, Commissioner Swanson commented he feels Lincoln is the most dangerous street in the City. 02-26-90 _~.L--.. ~ .~ , '. .. - 5 - Consent Items City Manager presented to the Commission the following Consent Items. police cars It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, that the Commission approve the Consent Items as listed, and authorize and direct the appropriate persons to complete the necessary actions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Knapp, Commission- er Goehrung, Commissioner Frost and Mayor Hawks; those voting No, none. Recess - 3:45 p.m. (Orientation Sessions) Mayor Hawks declared a recess at 3:45 p.m., for the purpose of orientation and to reconvene at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting the scheduled public hearing. Reconvene - 7:00 p.m. Mayor Hawks reconvened the meeting at 7: 00 p. m. for the purpose of conducting the scheduled public hearing. Public hearing - Tentative Capital Improvement Program Appropriation Ordinance This was the time and place for the public hearing on the Tentative Capital Im- provement Program Appropriation Ordinance, as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, APPROPRIATING CITY FUNDS FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL ITEM EXPENDITURES FOR THE PERI- OD OCTOBER 1, 1989 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1990. The City Manager introduced the item and recommended the public hearing be opened. Mayor Hawks opened the public hearing. The City Manager indicated there are items included in this Ordinance that have been rebudgeted from last year, and others which have been already addressed by staff including the expansion for the Water Treatment Plant. The City Manager then reviewed the list, item by item, at the request of the Commission, and answered their questions. Mary Vant Hull of 416 E. Story addressed the following items that are listed on the Ordinance: 1) The linear park property delineation subject had been addressed by the past Commission who indicated the interested property owners would bear the costs. City Manager Wysocki responded the City is meeting the conditions of the Conditional Use Per- mit, as approved by the former City Commission. 02-26-90 - _ "l ,. '~ ~'" .' ." 'f' ... - 6 - ,/ - 2) Ms. Vant Hull noted, unlike previous CIP's, this one does not request funds for a lie detector. 3) The bump in the road on S. Church by Peet's Hill is not included. 4) Two air conditioners for Carnegie Bui lding, she felt, were not necessary; by adding additional insulation, closing the windows and drawing the blinds will seel the building will remain cool and save energy costs. 5) The completion of Kagy to S. 19th should be a City priority. There being no one else wishing to address this item, Mayor Hawks closed the pub- lic hearing. This Ordinance will be placed on the agenda in two weeks for final adoption. Discussion - Process for setting of Goals for FY 1990-91 City Manager Wysocki referred to the list of the top ten priority goals as estab- lished by the City Commission for Fiscal Year 1989-90 and included in this packet. Item VII., gas tax/wheel tax was dlsclJssed by the Commissioners with City Manager Wysocki stating the County does not concur; that an alternative would be to address the subject thru the Legislators and voters. But, the Commission must first meet and decide what items will be d iscu ssed . Responding to the Commissioners' concerns regarding enforcement, City Manager Wysocki suggested creating a licensing and enforcement bureau to include building permits, inspection, fire, CUP's, signs, etc. Following a lengthy discussion regarding the goals process, it was the consensus of the Commission to advertise in the Bozeman Dally Chronicle, published March 4, 5 and 6, for written input from organizations and individuals; the Commission will then discuss the goals at a work session scheduled for March 12; March 20 was identified as the deadline for receipt of the input; March 26 at 7:00 p.m. will be a public discussion of the de- termined goals, to include sta ff and the public; and, finally, Apri I 2 and 9 wi II be uti Iized to prioritize the goals. Should a facilitator be necessary, the Commission concurred in requesting Judy Mathre to perform that function. Adjournment - 9:20 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Georhung, seconded by Commissioner Frost, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Goehrung, Commissioner Frost, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Knapp and Mayor Hawks; those voting No, none. 02-26-90 ~-