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Home My WebLink About03-02-21 City Commission Meeting MinutesBozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, March 2, 2021 Page 1 of 7 THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Present: Cyndy Andrus, Terry Cunningham, I-Ho Pomeroy, Michael Wallner, Jennifer Madgic Absent: None Staff Present in the Webex: City Manager (CM) Jeff Mihelich, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, City Clerk (CC) Mike Maas, & Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Jesse DiTommaso A) 00:03:14 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - WebEx Video Conference B) 00:06:48 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence C) 00:07:26 Changes to the Agenda • CM Mihelich noted the removal of Consent Agenda Item 9. D) 00:08:18 FYI • DM Cunningham highlighted the March 3, 2021 Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board meeting. He also noted the continuation of parking engagement. • CM announced there is new winter operations dashboard on the City website. He highlighted the new Southwest Airlines routes into and out of Bozeman. E) 00:11:20 Commission Disclosures F) 00:11:26 Consent F.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval Cover Page F.2 Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Findings of Fact and Order for the Northwest Crossing Phase 1 Major Subdivision, Application 20113 Cover Page 20113 Findings of Fact 2-18-21.pdf Preliminary Plat Page 1 Preliminary Plat Page 2 Preliminary Plat Page 3 Preliminary Plat Page 4 Preliminary Plat Page 5 F.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Dowl for the Design of Changes to the Bike Lanes on Peach Street at Rouse Avenue Cover Page DocuSign Envelope ID: 40898D5F-7365-41C3-A908-51EC1E46538E Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, March 2, 2021 Page 2 of 7 20210302_DOWL_PSA_original.docx DOWL Scope and Fee_Peach Street Bicycle Lanes.docx F.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement for Review and Amendments to the Unified Development Code to Support Affordable Housing Development and Preservation Cover Page Clarion Associates Contract with Scope and Proposal.pdf F.5 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment One to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Final Design, Equipment Procurement, Bidding, and Construction Administration Services for the Bozeman Water Reclamation Facility Solids Handling Building Project Cover Page WRF Solids Handling Amendment 1 to PSA with HDR.pdf F.6 Resolution 5258, Requesting Distribution of Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Program Fees Cover Page Resolution 5258 Distribution Gas Tax.docx 01-08-21 MDT ltr to CC re fuel tax allocation.pdf F.7 Resolution 5264, Authorizing Prime Change Order #8 with Langlas and Association for Construction of the Bozeman Public Safety Center Cover Page Resolution 5264.docx BPSC Job No. 19426 Prime CO #8_signed STL.pdf 19426 Change Estimate Log 11.30.20.pdf F.8 Resolution 5265, Authorizing Prime Change Order #9 with Langlas and Associates for Construction of the Bozeman Public Safety Center Cover Page Resolution 5265.docx BPSC Job No. 19426 Prime CO #9_CLB signed.pdf 19426 Change Estimate Log 01.14.21.pdf F.9 Ordinance 2062, Final Adoption to Revise Language for Clarity and Consistent Application of First Floor Required Height Standards in Five Mixed-Use and Non- Residential Zoning Districts, and Revise Paragraph A.1 of Subchapter 4b of the Bozeman Guidelines for Historic Preservation and the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. No changes to Maximum Height Dimensional Standards are Included with this Amendment. Revise Affected Sections to Implement the City Commission Directed Revisions Cover Page 20147_Building_Height_amendments_Ordinance_2062 (1).docx 00:11:33 City Manager Introduction • CM Mihelich provided the highlights of the consent agenda. 00:13:09 Public Comment • There were no public comments on the consent agenda. DocuSign Envelope ID: 40898D5F-7365-41C3-A908-51EC1E46538E Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, March 2, 2021 Page 3 of 7 00:16:17 Motion Consent Items 1-8 as submitted. Terry Cunningham: Motion Michael Wallner: 2nd 00:16:25 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Items 1-8. The Motion carried 5 – 0. Approve: Cyndy Andrus Terry Cunningham I-Ho Pomeroy Michael Wallner Jennifer Madgic Disapprove: None G) 00:17:53 Public Comment • Mayor Andrus opened the meeting for general public comment. 00:18:56 Rebecca Gleason, Public Comment Rebecca Gleason commented the redesign and widening of roads encourages driving rather than alternate modes of transportation. H) 00:23:38 Action Items H.1 00:23:45 Public Hearing on Protests for Special Improvement District (SID) No. 762 and Adoption of Resolution 5250, Creating SID No. 762 for the Purpose of Undertaking Certain Local Improvements to South 6th Avenue Between Babcock Street and Cleveland Street and Financing the Costs Thereof Cover Page RES 5250.docx 00:24:15 Staff Presentation Engineer Kellen Gamradt presented the plan for SID 762, public involvement, traffic calming, the Cleveland Barricade, project overview, why now, when construction will happen, how much it will cost, how it will be paid for, what is a special improvement district, the required elements of an SID, SID timeline, assessments, protest provision, and the recommended motion. 00:37:17 Questions of Staff 00:55:45 Public Comment 00:57:54 Mark Egge, Public Comment Mark Egge commented on the use of traffic barriers. 01:01:54 Martin Johnson, Public Comment Martin Johnson commented in support of the project and highlighted the different street designations in the area. 01:06:37 Mayor Andrus called a 5 minutes recess. 01:16:19 The meeting was called back to order. DocuSign Envelope ID: 40898D5F-7365-41C3-A908-51EC1E46538E Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, March 2, 2021 Page 4 of 7 01:17:17 Motion After incorporating the information and findings in the staff memorandum, oral findings made by the Commission during the public hearing, information and findings contained in the proposed resolution, and after considering public comment and hearing all protests and finding them to be insufficient under law to bar further proceedings, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 5250, creating Special Improvement District No. 762 for the purpose of financing local improvements to South 6th Avenue between Babcock Street and Cleveland Street. Michael Wallner: Motion Jennifer Madgic: 2nd 01:22:53 Vote on the Motion to free form After incorporating the information and findings in the staff memorandum, oral findings made by the Commission during the public hearing, information and findings contained in the proposed resolution, and after considering public comment and hearing all protests and finding them to be insufficient under law to bar further proceedings, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 5250, creating Special Improvement District No. 762 for the purpose of financing local improvements to South 6th Avenue between Babcock Street and Cleveland Street.. The Motion carried 4 – 1. Approve: Terry Cunningham I-Ho Pomeroy Michael Wallner Jennifer Madgic Disapprove: Cyndy Andrus 01:17:28 Discussion H.2 01:22:58 Resolution 5259, Confirming the Issuance of Warrants in Connection with Special Improvement District No. 762 for Local Improvements to S. 6th Cover Page Resolution 5259 SID 762 warrant.docx 01:23:16 Staff Presentation Finance Director Kirstin Donald presented on Resolution 5259 and the funding of the SID. 01:25:06 Questions of Staff 01:29:45 Public Comment There were no public comments on this item. 01:33:07 Motion to approve Resolution 5259, confirming the issuance of warrants in connection with Special Improvement District No. 762 for local improvements to S. 6th. Jennifer Madgic: Motion I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd 01:33:29 Discussion 01:35:30 Vote on the Motion to approve Resolution 5259, confirming the issuance of warrants in connection with Special Improvement District No. 762 for local improvements to S. 6th. The Motion carried 5 – 0. DocuSign Envelope ID: 40898D5F-7365-41C3-A908-51EC1E46538E Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, March 2, 2021 Page 5 of 7 Approve: Cyndy Andrus Terry Cunningham I-Ho Pomeroy Michael Wallner Jennifer Madgic Disapprove: None I) 01:35:54 Work Session Cover Page 01:37:35 Staff presentation Public Works Director Mitch Reister, City Engineer Shawn Kohtz, Kirk Spaulding, Associate Principal of Sanderson Stewart, and Katie Potts, Statewide and Urban Planning Section Supervisor for the Montana Department of Transportation Presented on the purpose and need of the expansion, the project limits, the stakeholder group both past and present, urban routes and funding eligibility, the original scope of the project, the development process to date, public engagement, traffic projection, intersection and corridor operations, active/upcoming developments in the area, recommended section types for the 19th & 11th intersection, recommended intersection types for the 11th & Wilson intersection traffic conditions, interim improvements, 3-lane versus 4 lane, induced demand, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, sustainability, funding, and the timeline. 02:23:33 Director Reister summarized the presentation. 02:27:59 Questions of Staff and Presenters 03:17:04 Public Comment Mayor Andrus opened this item to public comment. 03:19:18 Douglas Fischer, Public Comment Douglas Fischer commented on his opposition to conventional approaches to traffic mitigation and design. 03:21:19 Marilee Brown, Public Comment Marilee Brown commented on the difference between a HAWK signal and a rapid flashing beacon crossing. She commented on the difficulty using a double lane roundabout like the one on Oak St. & Davis Lane. She also commented on her disappointment in the closure of Grant Street. 03:24:12 Constance Dratz, Public Comment Constance Dratz stated her opposition to three large roundabouts. Dratz inquired about traffic counters near the museum, she noted snow storage, and cost for homeowners. 03:29:21 Lucy Hochschartner, Public Comment Lucy Hochschartner, speaking on behalf of Gallatin Valley Sunrise, voiced concern of carbon emissions. 03:32:27 Randy Carpenter, Public Comment Randy Carpenter voiced concern on the traffic studies used. DocuSign Envelope ID: 40898D5F-7365-41C3-A908-51EC1E46538E Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, March 2, 2021 Page 6 of 7 03:34:33 David Kack, Public Comment David Kack commented there has not been a final decision on Grant Street. Kack commented on the use of a tunnel, the flow of traffic, and pedestrians. 03:37:22 Mark Egge Mark Egge commented on MDT traffic counts and traffic predictions. 03:41:28 Cathy Costakis, Public Comment Cathy Costakis commented in opposition to the road widening and tunnels. 03:44:27 Allen May, Public Comment Allen May commented he would like to see a traffic plan that includes all of Bozeman. 03:49:12 Staff response to public comment CM Mihelich responded to public comment. J) 03:53:26 Appointments J.1 Appointments to the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board (BTAB) Cover Page 01-19-21 CAB Application - W. Hoch, Reapplicant.pdf 06-16-20 CAB Application - S. Makoutz, reapplication.pdf J.2 Appointments to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) Cover Page 01-08-2021 CAB Application - K. Davis, reapplicant.pdf 02-03-2021 CAB Application - B. Bjornson, new applicant.pdf 02-10-21 CAB Application - M. Opel, new applicant.pdf 03:53:41 Public Comment There were no public comments on board appointments. 03:57:26 Motion move to appoint Scott Makoutz and William Hoch to the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board with terms expiring June 30, 2022. Michael Wallner: Motion I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd 03:57:10 Vote on the Motion move to appoint Scott Makoutz and William Hoch to the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board with terms expiring June 30, 2022. The Motion carried 5 - 0 Approve: Cyndy Andrus Terry Cunningham I-Ho Pomeroy Michael Wallner Jennifer Madgic Disapprove: None 03:57:34 Motion move to appoint Blake Bjornson, Marshall Opel, and Kristin Davis to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Board with terms expiring December 31, 2022. DocuSign Envelope ID: 40898D5F-7365-41C3-A908-51EC1E46538E Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, March 2, 2021 Page 7 of 7 Terry Cunningham: Motion Michael Wallner: 2nd 03:58:01 Vote on the Motion move to appoint Blake Bjornson, Marshall Opel, and Kristin Davis to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Board with terms expiring December 31, 2022. The Motion carried 5 – 0. Approve: Cyndy Andrus Terry Cunningham I-Ho Pomeroy Michael Wallner Jennifer Madgic Disapprove: None K) 03:58:21 FYI / Discussion 03:58:41 Further discussion regarding Kagy Blvd work session. 04:00:05 Mayor Andrus extended the meeting until 10:10pm. Direction to CM Mihelich to do additional engagement with an emphasis on why the project was designed the way it is was given. L) 04:11:24 Adjournment ___________________________________ Cynthia L. Andrus Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Mike Maas City Clerk PREPARED BY: ___________________________________ Jesse DiTommaso Deputy City Clerk Approved on: March 23, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: 40898D5F-7365-41C3-A908-51EC1E46538E