DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
March 7, 2005
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal Building, on Monday, March 7, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Andrew Cetraro, Commissioner Jeff Krauss, Commissioner Marcia Youngman, Commissioner Lee Hietala, City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City Manager Ron Brey, Director of Public Service Debbie Arkell, Director of Finance Anna Rosenberry, Director of Public Safety Mark Tymrak, Planning Director Andy Epple, Acting City Attorney Tim Cooper and Clerk of the Commission Robin Sullivan. Commissioner Steve Kirchhoff was absent.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
Authorize absence of Commissioner Kirchhoff from this meeting
It was moved by Commissioner Krauss, seconded by Commissioner Youngman, that the Commission authorize Commissioner Kirchhoff’s absence from this meeting. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Krauss, Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none.
Minutes - February 22, February 28, and February 28 Special Meeting, 2005
It was moved by Commissioner Youngman, seconded by Commissioner Hietala, that the minutes of the meeting of February 22, 2005, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Krauss and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none.
Mayor Cetraro deferred action on the minutes of the meetings of February 28 and February 28 special meeting, 2005, to a later date.
Consent Items
City Manager Kukulski presented to the Commission the following Consent Item.
Proclamation - “Arbor Day” - April 29, 2005
Ordinance No. 1627 - establishing an initial municipal zoning designation of “R-4", Residential High-Density, on 40.22 acres described as Tract 1 and Tract 2, COS 1256 (lying along south side of Baxter Lane west of North 19th Avenue); finally adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 1627
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, AMENDING THE CITY OF BOZEMAN ZONE MAP BY ESTABLISHING AN INITIAL ZONING DESIGNATION OF "R-4" (RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT) ON 40.22± ACRES SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN MONTANA, LYING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF BAXTER LANE STREET AND EAST SIDE OF NORTH 27TH AVENUE.
Ordinance No. 1628 - extending life of tax increment financing district as established under the Urban Renewal Plan; provisionally adopt and bring back in two weeks for final adoption
ORDINANCE NO. 1628
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT ESTABLISHED UNDER URBAN RENEWAL PLAN DATED NOVEMBER 1995.
Commission Resolution No. 3776 - intent to establish the name “Stockman Way” for currently unnamed north/south street between Kagy Boulevard and Remington Way, west of South 19th Avenue; set public hearing for April 4, 2005
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3776
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, DECLARING IT TO BE THE INTENTION OF SAID COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH THE NAME "STOCKMAN WAY" FOR THE CURRENTLY UN-NAMED PRIVATE NORTH/SOUTH STREET BETWEEN KAGY BOULEVARD AND REMINGTON BOULEVARD IMMEDIATELY WEST OF SOUTH 19TH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA.
Commission Resolution No. 3779 - adopting by reference an update to the Design Objectives Plan
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3779
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AN UPDATE TO THE DESIGN OBJECTIVES PLAN TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR QUALITATIVE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Commission Resolution No. 3780 - authorizing sale of pooled bonds for SID Nos. 675, 676, 677, 678 (North 19th Avenue/Valley Center Road improvements)
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3780
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, RELATING TO $3,001,000 POOLED SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS, SERIES 2005 (SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOS. 675, 676, 677, AND 678); AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND CALLING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE THEREOF.
Authorize City Manager to sign Annexation Agreement with Mark Albrecht, DVM, for 2.8 acres located along the northeast side of the frontage road, Walker Property Subdivision
Commission Resolution No. 3777 - annexation of 2.8 acres located along the northeast side of the frontage road, Walker Property Subdivision
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3777
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN AND THE EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID TRACT.
Ordinance No. 1629 - establishing initial municipal zoning designation of “R-O”, Residential Office, on 2.8 acres located along the northeast side of the frontage road, Walker Property Subdivision; provisionally adopt and bring back in two weeks for final adoption
ORDINANCE NO. 1629
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, AMENDING THE CITY OF BOZEMAN ZONE MAP BY ESTABLISHING AN INITIAL MUNICIPAL ZONING DESIGNATION OF "R-O" (RESIDENTIAL OFFICE DISTRICT) ON 2.8 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 5, WALKER PROPERTY SUBDIVISION PUD, LOCATED IN THE SW? OF SECTION 25, T1S, R5E, MPM, GALLATIN COUNTY, MONTANA.
Authorize City Manager to sign Annexation Agreement with Stiff Cheese, LLC, for 0.937 acres located along the northeast side of the frontage road, Walker Property Subdivision
Commission Resolution No. 3778 - annexation of 0.937 acres located along the northeast side of the frontage road, Walker Property Subdivision
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3778
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN AND THE EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID TRACT.
Ordinance No. 1630 - establishing initial municipal zoning designation of “B-1", Neighborhood Service, on 0.937 acres located along the northeast side of the frontage road, Walker Property Subdivision; provisionally adopt and bring back in two weeks for final adoption
ORDINANCE NO. 1630
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, AMENDING THE CITY OF BOZEMAN ZONE MAP BY ESTABLISHING AN INITIAL MUNICIPAL ZONING DESIGNATION OF "B-1" (NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT) ON 0.937 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1A1, BLOCK 4, WALKER PROPERTY SUBDIVISION PUD, LOCATED IN THE SE? OF SECTION 26, T1S, R5E, MPM, GALLATIN COUNTY, MONTANA.
Authorize City Manager to sign Professional Services Agreement - Morrison-Maierle, Inc. for engineering services for a new storage building at the wastewater treatment plant
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Public Street Easement - 20 foot by 70 foot easement across COS No. 331 (at northwest corner of intersection of North 19th Avenue and Rawhide Ridge) - 19th Avenue Properties, LLC
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Temporary Construction Permit - Parcel No. 10 for North 19th Avenue/Valley Center Road Project - 10-foot wide strips plus a triangle along the west side of North 19th Avenue - 19th Avenue Properties, LLC
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Public Street Easement - triangle across Lot 1, Tract 6 of Gardner Simmental Plaza Subdivision (along the southeast corner of the intersection of North 19th Avenue and Rawhide Ridge) - David McDonald and Richard Stefani
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Temporary Construction Permit - Parcel No. 14 for North 19th Avenue/Valley Center Road Project - strip immediately adjacent to street easement - David McDonald and Richard Stefani
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Temporary Construction Permit - Parcel No. 6 for North 19th Avenue/Valley Center Road Project - parcel along east side of North 19th Avenue at Bozeman Ford - Dave Wallin for Avatar, LLC
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Temporary Construction Permit - Parcel No. 20 for North 19th Avenue/Valley Center Road Project - 3 strips along east side of Valley Center Road - Bozeman Country Hotel Group, LLC
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Public Street Easement - triangle across Lot 5, Gallatin Center Subdivision (along the southwest corner of the intersection of Valley Center Road and Catron Street) - Gallatin Center LP
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Temporary Construction Permit - Parcel No. 1 for North 19th Avenue/Valley Center Road Project - 2 strips along east side of Valley Center Road - Gene Graf for Gallatin Center LP
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Temporary Construction Permit - Parcel No. 8 for North 19th Avenue/Valley Center Road project - 4 strips along west side of North 19th Avenue - Gallatin Center, LP
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Temporary Construction Permit - Parcel No. 24 for North 19th Avenue/Valley Center Road project - 3 strips along the east side of Valley Center Road - Gene Graf for Gallatin Center, LP
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Temporary Construction Permit - Parcel No. 25 for North 19 Avenue/Valley Center Road project - a strip along the west side of Valley Center Road - Gene Graf for Gallatin Center, LP
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Public Street Easement - triangle across Lot 10, Gallatin Center Subdivision (along the southwest corner of the intersection of North 19th Avenue and Burke Street) - P.O.B. Gallatin, LP
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Temporary Construction Permit - Parcel No. 5 for North 19th Avenue/Valley Center Road Project - 3 strips along west side of North 19th Avenue - P.O.B. Gallatin
Authorize City Manager to sign Acceptance of Temporary Construction Permit - Parcel No. 5.1 for North 19th Avenue/Valley Center Road Project - 3 strips along west side of North 19th Avenue - P.O.B. Gallatin
Authorize Mayor to sign - Bozeman Certified Local Government grant award for April, 2005 to March, 2006 - in the amount of $5,500
Award bid for remodel of second floor of the Alfred M. Stiff Professional Building - R~&~R Taylor Construction, Bozeman, Montana - in the amount of $168,481
Award bid for SID No. 683 (West Babcock Street improvements) - JTL Group, Inc., Belgrade, Montana - in the amount of $3,249,756
Commission Resolution No. 3781 - award bid for SID No. 683 bonds (West Babcock Street improvements)
Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Hietala seconded by Commissioner Krauss, 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 Hietala, Commissioner Krauss, Commissioner Youngman and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none.
Public comment
No comment was received under this agenda item.
Presentation - National award for saving a life (American Red Cross)
Mayor Cetraro awarded the Certificate of Merit to Colleen Muzynoski "for selfless and humane action in saving a life". This certificate was awarded to Colleen for her part in saving the life of her brother, James Muzynoski, when he had an apparent reaction to his medication for knee surgery. This is the highest award given by the Ameican Red Cross to an individual who saves or sustains the life of another by using the skills learned through an American Red Cross course. This action exemplifies the highest degree of concern one human being for another.
Mayor Cetraro congratulated Ms. Muzynoski on receiving this award.
Preliminary Plat - The Legends at Bridger Creek Subdivision - subdivide 20.12 acres located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Story Mill Road and Boylan Road extended into 35 single-household and 30 townhouse lots - Van Bryan Architects for Aspen Partners I, LLC (P-04061)
This was the time and place set for the continued public hearing on the preliminary plat for The Legends at Bridger Creek Subdivision, as requested by Van Bryan Architects for Aspen Partners I, LLC, under Application No. P-04061, to subdivide 20.12 acres described as Tract 7A, Certificate of Survey No. 2408, into 35 single-household and 30 townhouse lots. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Story Mill Road and Boylan Road extended.
Continued public hearing
Mayor Cetraro reopened the continued public hearing.
Associate Planner Jami Morris provided a brief overview of the project, after which Van Bryan gave applicant’s presentation and several neighbors spoke.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Cetraro closed the public hearing.
Decision
It was moved by Commissioner Krauss, seconded by Commissioner Youngman, that the preliminary plat for The Legends at Bridger Creek Subdivision, as requested by Van Bryan Architects for Aspen Partners I, LLC, under Application No. P-04061, to subdivide 20.12 acres described as Tract 7A, Certificate of Survey No. 2408, into 35 single-household and 30 townhouse lots, be approved subject to several conditions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Krauss, Commissioner Hietala and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No being Commissioner Youngman.
Certificate of Appropriateness to allow construction of a parking garage with ~600 parking spaces and ~11,000 square feet of retail space, with deviations to decrease the minimum yard on East Mendenhall Street; to increase the maximum building height; to allow the intersection of Mendenhall Street and North Tracy Avenue to operate at a level of service less than "D"; to allow proposed drive accesses to not comply with the minimum spacing distances; to allow proposed structure to encroach in the street vision triangles; and to decrease the minimum parking stall length and minimum aisle width - Morrison-Maierle, Inc. and Prugh and Lenon Architects for The Garage at City Center - 26 East Mendenhall Street (Z-05006)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Certificate of Appropriateness requested by Morrison-Maierle, Inc., and Prugh and Lenon Architects for The Garage at City Center under Application No. Z-05006, to allow construction of a parking garage with approximately 600 parking spacess and approximately 11,000 square feet of retail space on Parcel C, Certificate of Survey No. C-1-F, with the following deviations: (1) from Section 18.18.050.B.1., Bozeman Municipal Code, to decrease the minimum yard from 7 feet to 6 inches on East Mendenhall Street; (2) from Section 18.18.060.C.2., to increase the maximum building height from 70 feet to 74 feet; (3) from Section 18.44.060.D., to allow the intersection of Mendenhall Street and North Tracy Avenue to operate at a level of
service less than "D"; (4) from Section 18.44.090.D., to allow the proposd drive accesses to not comply with the minimum spacing distances; (5) from Section 18.44.100, to allow the proposed structure to encroach in the street vision triangle at the intersection of East Mendenhall Street and North Black Avenue and the intersection of the alley and North Black Avenue; (6) and from Section 18.46.020, to decrease the minimum parking stall length from 20 feet to 18 feet and to decrease the minimum aisle width from 26 feet to 24 feet. The subject property is located on the half block surrounded by North Tracy Avenue, North Black Avenue, East Mendenhall Street, and the alley to the south, and is the site of existing surface parking lots.
Public hearing
Contract Planner Lanette Windemaker presented the staff report, after which the applicant’s team made its presentation and several people from the public spoke.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Cetraro closed the public hearing.
Decision
It was moved by Commissioner Youngman, seconded by Commissioner Hietala, that the Certificate of Appropriateness requested by Morrison-Maierle, Inc., and Prugh and Lenon Architects for The Garage at City Center under Application No. Z-05006, to allow construction of a parking garage with approximately 600 parking spacess and approximately 11,000 square feet of retail space on Parcel C, Certificate of Survey No. C-1-F, with the following deviations: (1) from Section 18.18.050.B.1., Bozeman Municipal Code, to decrease the minimum yard from 7 feet to 6 inches on East Mendenhall Street; (2) from Section 18.18.060.C.2., to increase the maximum building height from 70 feet to 74 feet; (3) from Section 18.44.060.D., to allow the intersection of Mendenhall Street and North Tracy Avenue to operate
at a level of service less than "D"; (4) from Section 18.44.090.D., to allow the proposd drive accesses to not comply with the minimum spacing distances; (5) from Section 18.44.100, to allow the proposed structure to encroach in the street vision triangle at the intersection of East Mendenhall Street and North Black Avenue and the intersection of the alley and North Black Avenue; (6) and from Section 18.46.020, to decrease the minimum parking stall length from 20 feet to 18 feet and to decrease the minimum aisle width from 26 feet to 24 feet, be approved subject to several conditions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Krauss and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none.
Break - 9:50 to 10:00 p.m.
Mayor Cetraro declared a break from 9:50 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in accordance with Commission policy.
Preliminary plat for minor subdivision - subdivide 1.899 acres into four residential lots, including one lot for existing legal, non-conforming triplex and three lots for new single or two-household residences - ThinkTank Design Group, Inc. for Tom & Susan VanderVos, 425 North Ida Avenue (Brady Avenue Minor Subdivision) (P-04062)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the preliminary plat to subdivide 1.899 acres described as Lot 20, Block 7, Babcock & Davis Addition, into four residential lots, as requested by Tom and Susan Vander Vos under Application No. P-04062. The subject property is located at 425 North Ida Avenue.
Public hearing
Mayor Cetraro opened the public hearing.
Planner Susan Kozub presented the staff report. She noted that the property currently contains a legal non-conforming tri-plex and, under this subdivision, one lot would be created for that structure and three additional lots would be created for new residential development.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Cetraro closed the public hearing.
Decision
It was moved by Commissioner Hietala, seconded by Commissioner Krauss, that the the preliminary plat to subdivide 1.899 acres described as Lot 20, Block 7, Babcock & Davis Addition, into four residential lots, as requested by Tom and Susan Vander Vos under Application No. P-04062, be approved subject to several conditions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Krauss, Commissioner Youngman and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none.
Conditional Use Permit with Certificate of Appropriateness - allow reuse of an existing structure for a buffet and gaming parlor with on-premise consumption of liquor in a Class 1 entryway corridor - Gaston Engineering & Surveying for Montana Opportunities, LLC (Lucky Lil’s) - 1510 North 19th Avenue (Z-05012)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit with Certificate of Appropriateness as requested by Gaston Engineering & Surveying for Montana Opportunities, LLC, under Application No. Z-05012, to allow for the re-use of the existing structure on Lot 7, Bridger Peaks Town Center P.U.D. Major Subdivision, Phase I, for a buffet and gaming parlor with on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages. The subject property is located at 1510 North 19th Avenue.
Public hearing
Mayor Cetraro opened the public hearing.
Planner Ben Ereth presented the staff report. He noted that under this application, the former Denny’s restaurant is to be converted to a Lucky Lil’s, with a buffet and gaming parlor with a beer and wine license.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Cetraro closed the public hearing.
Decision
Following substantial Commission discussion, Commissioner Youngman requested that the decision on this Conditional Use Permit be delayed to give the Commissioners an opportunity for further consideration, as provided in the Commission’s rules of procedure.
In light of Commissioner Youngman’s request, City Manager Kukulski asked that the decision on this application be placed on the March 21 agenda.
Amendment to Bozeman 2020 Community Plan - amend land use designation from “Business Park” to “Community Commercial” on ± 31 acres bounded by West Main Street/Huffine Lane, Fallon Street, Ferguson Avenue, and Resort Drive - Michael W. Delaney and Ileana Indreland (P-04060)
This was the time and place set for the continued public hearing on the amendment to the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan to amend the land use designation from "Business Park" to "Community Commercial" on ±31 acres described as Lot 5, Spring Creek Village Resort Subdivision, as requested by Michael W. Delaney and Ileana Indreland under Application No. P-04060. The subject parcel is bounded by West Main Street/Huffine lane, Fallon Street, Ferguson Avenue and Resort Drive.
Included in the Commissioners’ packets was a request from the applicant that this public hearing be opened and continued to March 21.
Public hearing
Mayor Cetraro reopened the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Hietala, seconded by Commissioner Krauss, that the public hearing be continued to March 21, per the applicant’s request. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Krauss, Commissioner Youngman and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none.
Conditional Use Permit with Certificate of Appropriateness - to allow the consumption of beer and wine in an existing restaurant - Pizza Hut of Sidney, Inc. (Pizza Hut) - 2300 West Main Street (Z-05010)
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit with Certificate of Appropriateness as requested by Pizza Hut of Sidney, Inc., under Application No. Z-05010, to allow the consumption of beer and wine in the existing restaurant located on a tract of land in the Southeast one-quarter of Section 11, Township 2 South, Range 5 East, Montana Principal Meridian. The subject property is located at 2300 West Main Street.
Public hearing
Mayor Cetraro opened the public hearing.
Planner Erin Daley presented the staff report. She stated that under this application, the existing Pizza Hut would be allowed to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption. She stressed that no additions or alterations are planned in conjunction with this application; however, several site improvements would be required, including the parking lot and lighting upgrades.
Planner Daley stated that staff has reviewed this application in light of the applicable criteria, and staff’s comprehensive findings are contained in the written staff report. Based on those findings, staff has forwarded a recommendation for approval, subject to several conditions.
Since there were no Commissioner objections, Mayor Cetraro closed the public hearing.
Decision
It was moved by Commissioner Krauss, seconded by Commissioner Youngman, that the Conditional Use Permit with Certificate of Appropriateness as requested by Pizza Hut of Sidney, Inc., under Application No. Z-05010, to allow the consumption of beer and wine in the existing restaurant located on a tract of land in the Southeast one-quarter of Section 11, Township 2 South, Range 5 East, Montana Principal Meridian, be approved subject to conditions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Krauss, Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none.
Public review - CDBG Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund - Apex Technologies, LLC
This was the time and place set for review of the application submitted by Apex Technoligies, LLC, for a loan from the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund.
It was moved by Commissioner Youngman, seconded by Commissioner Hietala, that the application submitted by Apex Technoligies, LLC, for a $250,000 loan from the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund be approved subject to conditions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Krauss and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none.
Application for CTEP project - College Street to Huffine Lane Bicycle/Pedestrian Pathway (2.08 miles of 10-foot wide concrete shared-use pathway)
Included in the Commissioners’ packets was a memo from Grants Administrator Sara Folger forwarding information on the grant application.
It was moved by Commissioner Hietala, seconded by Commissioner Krauss, that staff be authorized to submit the application for Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP) monies for the College Street to Huffine Lane Bicycle/Pedestrian Pathway. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Krauss, Commissioner Youngman and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none.
Request for vacation - West Beall Street from North 10th Avenue to the alley between North 10th Avenue and North 11th Avenue - McKinnon Baxter
Included in the Commissioners’ packets was a memo forwarding staff’s memo and recommendation regarding the request for vacation of West Beall Street from North 10th Avenue to the alley between North 10th Avenue and North 11th Avenue, as requested by McKinnon Baxter.
Distributed just prior to the meeting was an e-mail from Mr. Baxter requesting that this item be delayed to the March 21 agenda.
It was moved by Commissioner Krauss, seconded by Commissioner Youngman, that action on this item be delayed to the March 21 meeting, per the applicant’s request. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Krauss, Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none.
Authorize City Manager to sign Memorandum of Understanding with the USDA Forest Service, Gallatin National Forest - for long-term maintenance of a high quality, predictable water supply through sustainable land management practices
Included in the Commissioners’ packets was a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding with the USDA Forest Service, Gallatin National Forest, for the long-term maintenance of a high quality, predictable water supply through sustainable land management practices.
Mayor Cetraro yielded the gavel to Commissioner Krauss and left the meeting for a few minutes.
It was moved by Commissioner Youngman, seconded by Commissioner Hietala, that the City Manager be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the USDA Forest Service, Gallatin National Forest, for the long-term maintenance of a high quality, predictable water supply through sustainable land management practices, contingent on an understanding that execution of this document does not supersede the recently-expired Memorandum of Understanding or impact the ability to renegotiate and execute that document. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala and Commissioner Krauss; those voting no, none.
Acknowledge receipt of letter of resignation from the Local Government Study Commission, submitted by Julia Hobson Haggerty; determine process to fill the vacancy
Included in the Commissioners’ packets was a copy of the letter of resignation from the Local Government Study Commission as submitted by Julia Hobson Haggerty.
Mayor Cetraro returned to the meeting.
The Commissioners acknowledged receipt of the letter of resignation from the Local Government Study Commission as submitted by Julia Hobson Haggerty. Following a brief discussion, the Commissioners determined that they would not advertise this vacancy but would approach the two unsuccessful candidates for the Study Commission to determine whether they might be interested in filling the vacancy and then consider those individuals and any others who express interest within the next two weeks.
Mayor Cetraro requested that appointment of a new member to the Study Commission be placed on the March 21 agenda.
Facility planning area and population projections for water, wastewater, and stormwater facility plans update
Included in the Commissioners’ packets was a memo forwarding information on the facility planning area and population projections for the water, wastewater and stormwater facility plans updates.
City Manager Kukulski noted that these facility plans are paramount to planning for the future of the community; and the planning area and the population projections are the fundamental foundational pieces of these documents.
Discussion - FYI Items
The following "For Your Information" items were forwarded to the Commission.
(1) Copy of a letter from Neighborhood Coordinator Tracy Oulman to Michael Hagenlock and Dr. Laura Wendlant thanking them for their efforts in the recent Hope House approval process.
(2) Letter from the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board identifying issues they wish to ensure are addressed in any possible sale of portions of the City-owned property at the new library site.
(3) Copy of a letter from Michelle Alverson to the Planning Department asking that the neighborhood conservation overlay district boundary be extended to include the property betwen South 11th Avenue and South 15th Avenue.
(4) Memo from Grants Administrator Larry Watson providing notice of the grant application for the Justice Assistance Grant Program.
(5) Copy of the March 2005 edition of the NorthEast Neighborhood Association (NENA) News.
(6) Listing of planning projects to be considered at upcoming Commission meetings, dated March 3, 2005.
(7) Letter from David A. King, 418 South Bozeman Avenue, voicing strong opposition to the potential sale of land at the new library site.
(8) Newsletter from Headwaters Recycling, announcing that the next board meeting will be held in Bozeman on Wednesday, November 9.
(9) Agenda for the School District No. 7 Board of Trustees meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at the Willson School.
(10) Agenda for the County Planning Board meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March7, at the Courthouse, along with notes from the meeting held on February 22, 2005.
(11) Agenda for the County Commission meeting to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, at the Courthouse.
(12) Agenda and revised agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at the Professional Building.
(13) Agenda for the Design Review Board meeting to be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at the Professional Building.
Adjournment - 12:10 a.m.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Hietala, seconded by Commissioner Krauss, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Krauss, Commissioner Youngman and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none.
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