Sanderson Stewart submitted a petition to annex land on behalf of Jamey Eisenbarth, owner, using the provisions of Section 7-2-4600, MCA. The subject property is a 10.87 acre parcel described as Tract 2, Certificate of Survey 3426. The property is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Blue Creek Road and Santiago Boulevard south of the Yellowstone River. The property is vacant and the owner is requesting annexation in order to develop the property in the City for commercial purposes. The owner has submitted a preliminary subdivision plat application for an expedited subdivision plat in the City to create two lots. The annexation schedule has been coordinated with the expedited plat to ensure the property is within the City before the platting process is completed.

The property is located within the five-year annexation area of the City's Limits of Annexation Map and appears to meet some of the City's criteria in its Annexation Policy. A detailed review and analysis of the Annexation Policy criteria will be provided in the Council's public hearing memo. The City Council’s policy is to consider annexations at two separate Council meetings. At the first meeting, the Council acknowledges receipt of a petition and sets a public hearing date. At the second meeting, the Council conducts the hearing and takes action on the annexation petition.

Section 7-2-4600, MCA, allows owners of more than 50% of the property to petition the City for annexation. The only alternative that is consistent with City Council policy is to acknowledge receipt of the petition and set a public hearing date.

Analysis by City staff of how City services may be provided to this property and a recommendation on the annexation will be prepared and presented at the public hearing.

Staff recommends that the City Council acknowledge receipt of the annexation petition and schedule a public hearing for August 14, 2017 to consider annexing this property.