Skip to main content

AgendaQuick™

Agenda for Regular City Council Meeting

**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.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
  • 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.
Webinar ID:  825 3103 3993
Passcode:  641931


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,


 
VISION STATEMENT:
"The Magic City: A diverse,
welcoming community
where people prosper and
business succeeds."
 
 
  CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
   
  AGENDA       
 
 
Billings Public Library and remotely via Zoom. Please see coversheet for details and instructions for viewing and participation. May 24, 2021           5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cole
 
INVOCATION: Councilmember Boyett
 
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present on roll call were: Shaw,  Yakawich, Neese,  Ewalt,  Joy,  Choriki, Purinton, Ronning,  Boyett, Brown
 
MINUTES:
  • April 26, 2021
  • May 10, 2021
 
COURTESIES:
 
PROCLAMATIONS:
 
COUNCIL REPORTS:
 
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
 
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1, 4 and 5 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 -- Separations:
 
A.
Mayor Cole recommends that Council confirm the following appointments:
 
1.
  Name Board/Commission Term
      Begins Ends
1. No Applications Billings Parking Board* 05/24/21 12/31/22
 *1 Unexpired term of Kevin Heaney
 
B.
Bid Awards:
 
1.
W.O. 20-24: Phase 1A, Grand Peaks Lift Stations. (Opened 05/11/21) Recommend Western Municipal Construction, Inc.; $160,037.07.
 
2.
W.O. 21-01: 2021 Water Replacement Project. (Opened 05/11/21) Recommend Wilson Bros. Construction of Montana, Inc.; $3,191,697.
 
3.
SID 1417 Elysian Road. (Opened 05/11/21) Recommend Knife River - Billings; $2,477,123.90.
 
4.
Level IIIA Ballistic Shields. (Opened 04/27/21) Recommend Ambitec, Inc.; $60,522.
 
5.
Optimist Park Shelter. (Opened 05/11/21) Recommend Hanna Construction Inc.; $255,840.
 
C.
Agreement with Guardian Security, Inc. for guard services at the Billings Public Library; $73,164 per guard, with an option to extend for five (5) additional one-year terms.
 
D.
Grant Application Request to submit 2021 Transportation Alternatives (TA) grant program for the Pioneer Park Trail Repaving Project and if successful, accept award;$163,399.72.
 
E.
CDBG Funding Allocation to NeighborWorks Montana to complete resident owned C & C Community infrastructure improvements; $155,000.
 
F.
Downtown Revolving Loan to The Burger Dive; $250,000.
 
G.
Donations to the Billings Public Library from the Library Foundation and a private donor; $8,493.
 
H.
Preliminary Major Plat of Yellowstone Landing Commercial Park Subdivision, generally located north side of Highway 3 and east of A J Way; Aviation Properties, LLC, owner; Performance Engineering, agent; conditional approval and adoption of the findings of fact.
 
I.
Preliminary Major Plat of Lake Hills Subdivision, 39th Filing, generally located along both sides of Gleneagles Boulevard north of Black Diamond Road; Ron Hill, owner; WWC Engineering, agent; conditional approval and adoption of the findings of fact.
 
J.
Preliminary Major Plat of Bitterroot Heights Subdivision, 3rd Filing, generally located on the west side of Bitterroot Drive and north of Mary Street; BCJM Properties, LLC, owner; PEC Engineering, agent; conditional approval and adoption of the findings of fact.
 
K.
Final Plat of Amended Lot 4E-1, Block 1, Shiloh Crossing Subdivision.
 
L.
Bond Resolution for the sale of sidewalk bonds for WO 19-02 and WO 19-35.
 
M.
Resolution of Intent to Create SID 1418 and setting a public hearing date for June 14, 2021.
 
N.
Resolution of Intent to Create SID 1411 and setting a public hearing for June 14, 2021.
 
O.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance expanding Ward I (Annexation 20-05B): a property located North of Highway 3 and West of AJ Way.
 
P.
Bills for the Weeks of:
 
1.
April 19, 2021
 
2.
April 26, 2021
 
REGULAR AGENDA:
 
2.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION approving and adopting the water and wastewater rate and fee schedule effective July 1, 2021. Staff recommended approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
 
  • Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Deputy Public Works Director

Recommended Motion:  Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the Resolution approving and adopting the water and wastewater rate and fee schedule, as recommended by staff.
 
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE FOR ZONE CHANGE 991: a zone change to amend parts of the Lenhardt Square Planned Development Agreement, generally located at King Avenue West and 44th Street West. Lenhardt Square Master Association - Allan R. Lenhardt, owner; Sanderson Stewart - Rick Leuthold, P.E., agent. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 criteria. (Action: approval or disapproval of the Zoning Commission recommendation.) * Quasi-Judicial
 
  • Presented by: Nicole Cromwell, Zoning Coordinator

 
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Zone Change 991 and adopt the findings of the 10 criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
* Quasi-Judicial – Caution must be exercised concerning any potential ex parte communications with interested parties. This policy-making body may exercise approval or other adjudication authority which is "judicial" because it directly affects the legal rights of a person.
 
4.
RESOLUTION repealing and replacing Property Purchasing Resolution 93-16740. (Staff recommends approval.) (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
 
  • Presented by: Jessica Iverson, Building Official and Facilities Manager

Recommended Motion: I move to approve the Resolution repealing and replacing the Property Purchasing Resolution 93-16740, as recommended by staff. 
 
5.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ASSISTANCE from South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District (SBBURD) to Billings Public School District No. 2 on behalf of the Newman Elementary School PTA for reimbursement of expenses related to improvements to the student pick-up/drop-off area of Newman Elementary School, located at 605 South Billings Boulevard; up to $61,200. SBURA Board recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of SBURA Board recommendation.)
 
  • Presented by: Wyeth Friday, Planning Director and Jim Tevlin, SBBURD Consultant

Recommended Motion: I move to approve the Tax Increment Financing Assistance from SBBURD to Billings Public School District No. 2 on behalf of the Newman Elementary School PTA for reimbursement of expenses related to improvements to the student pick-up/drop-off area at Newman Elementary School, as recommended by the SBURA Board.
 
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.