**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that includes both in-person AND Zoom. Councilmembers may choose to attend the meeting virtually or in person at the Billings Public Library Community Room. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
- Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
- View the meeting:
- On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.)
- Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
- On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
- In-Person – capacity is limited to approximately 15 spectators with overflow available in the lobby. Mask and social distancing requirements will be enforced.
- Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
- Email: Council@billingsmt.gov.
- Emails received after 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting, may be posted on the Council's webpage the following day for public viewing.
- Attend the meeting in person - capacity is limited to approximately 15 spectators with overflow available in lobby. Mask and social distancing requirements will be enforced. Speakers may be asked to exit after speaking to comply with social distancing protocols.
- Attend the meeting virtually by registering at Zoom.us and "join a meeting", enter the Webinar ID and Passcode indicated below. Click on Zoom Meeting Instructions and Zoom Hybrid Meeting Details below for more information. Attendees are asked to register by Noon the day of the meeting. After registering, a link into the meeting will be sent to the attendee. The link will allow you to attend, view and participate in the meeting on your computer, laptop or smart phone. (You must have the Zoom App on your device Click Here to Download Zoom App ) To provide public comment at the appropriate time, click on the "raise hand" icon located at the bottom of the screen and the moderator will unmute your device.
o Don't have a smart phone, computer or laptop? That's okay — you can attend a Zoom meeting using your landline phone. Call the Zoom phone number, 1.253.215.8782 to join the meeting and follow the operator's instructions. Want to give public comment? Simply "raise your hand" by pressing *9 and the moderator will give you permission to speak when it is your turn. *Note this is a long distance toll number and charges may apply depending on your plan.
- Click Here for City Council Zoom Hybrid Meeting Details and Schedule
- Click Here for Zoom Meeting Instructions for Attendees (as guests)
Webinar ID: 823 8928 9005
Passcode: 839043
Or join by phone: US: +1-253-215-8782
The practice of receiving phone calls to a specific Public Comment telephone line has been discontinued. Please contact Denise Bohlman, City Clerk, at bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, or at 406.657.8205, with any questions.
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| CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING |
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| Billings Public Library and remotely via Zoom. Please see coversheet for details and instructions for viewing and participation. |
May 10, 2021 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cole
INVOCATION: Councilmember Ronning
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present on roll call were:
Shaw,
Yakawich,
Neese,
Ewalt,
Joy,
Choriki,
Purinton,
Ronning,
Boyett,
Brown
COVID-19 Update by Unified Incident Command (UIC) - John Felton, Yellowstone County Health Officer
MINUTES:
- April 12, 2021
- April 26, 2021
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS:
- May 11-13, 2021 - 60 Hours of Living United in Yellowstone County
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1 ONLY. Speaker identification required. (Comments are limited to three (3) minutes or as set by the Mayor. Comments on items listed as public hearing items will be heard ONLY during the designated public hearing time for each respective item. For items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Public comments during the meeting may be made in-person or remotely by registering as an attendee through Zoom as outlined in the Agenda coversheet.)
1.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Separations:
A.
Bid Awards:
1.
Airport Conduit and Fiber Optic Installation Project. (Opened 4/13/21) Recommend Elcon Corporation; $117,100.
2.
Community Center Hail Repair. (Opened 4/27/21) Recommend rejecting all bids.
3.
W.O. 20-11: Lake Hills Lift Station Rehabilitation. (Opened 4/27/21) Recommend Western Municipal Construction, Inc.; $611,599.
4.
W.O. 20-15: Wicks Lane Improvements. (Opened 4/27/21) Recommend Riverside Contracting, Inc.; $1,395,248.75.
5.
W.O. 21-19: Water Reclamation Facility Primary Digester Cleaning and Improvements. (Opened 4/27/21) Recommend MP Environmental Services, Inc.; $495,719.28
B.
Land Water Conservation Grant (LWCF) acceptance and authorization to enter into agreement with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) for Central Park tennis courts.
C.
Preliminary Major Plat Extension for Coal Creek Subdivision, Amended Lots 7-17.
D.
Final Plat of Emma Jean Heights Subdivision, 4th Filing.
E.
Resolution of Intent to annex City owned property located at 6014 South Billings Boulevard and set a Public Hearing for June 14, 2021.
F.
Resolution of Intent to expand the boundaries of the South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District (SBBURD) and set a Public Hearing for June 14, 2021.
G.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
April 5, 2021
2.
April 12, 2021
REGULAR AGENDA:
2.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE expanding the boundaries of Ward I to include recently annexed property in Annexation 20-05B: a parcel located west of AJ Way and north of Highway 3, legally described as Tracts 1A and 1B, of Certificate of Survey No. 1889 Amended, totally approximately 21.852 gross and 20.016 net acres. Lupine Holdings, LLC, petitioner. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward I, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Presented by: Monica Plecker, Planning Division Manager
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward I, as recommended by staff.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION creating SID 1417, Elysian Road. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the Resolution creating SID 1417, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Debi Meling, Public Works Director
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the Resolution creating SID 1417, as recommended by staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-AGENDA ITEMS". Speaker Identification required. (Restricted to ONLY items not on this printed agenda. Comments are limited to 3 minutes or as set by the Mayor. Public comments during the meeting may be made in-person or remotely by registering as an attendee through Zoom as outlined in the Agenda coversheet.)
COUNCIL INITIATIVES:
ADJOURN:
| Billings Public Library is readily accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. For more information or to make requests for special arrangements, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 657-8210 or e-mail bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, 72 hours prior to the meeting date. |