**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 220 N. 27th Street.
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:
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- In-Person.
- Virtually via Zoom (see the link below).
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
- Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
- Email: Council@billingsmt.gov.
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- Click Here for City Council Zoom Hybrid Meeting Details and Schedule
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Webinar ID: 868 4765 3120
Passcode: 627580
Or join by phone: US: +1-253-215-8782
Please contact Denise Bohlman, City Clerk, at bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, or at 406.657.8205, with any questions.
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| COUNCIL CHAMBERS | MARCH 28, 2022 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cole
INVOCATION: Councilmember Joy
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present on roll call were:
Shaw,
Gulick,
Neese,
Owen,
Joy,
Choriki, Tidswell, Purinton, Boyett, Rupsis
Choriki, Tidswell, Purinton, Boyett, Rupsis
MINUTES: March 14, 2022
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS:
- MSU Billings Resilience Celebration Pow Wow - April 1-2, 2022
- Week of the Young Child - April 2-8, 2022
- YWCA Gateway Horizons Day - April 8, 2022
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1, 5b AND 6 ONLY. Speaker sign-in required. (Comments are limited to three (3) minutes or as set by the Mayor. Please sign the roster at the cart located at the back of the Council chambers or at the podium. 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.)
1.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Separations:
A.
Bid Awards:
1.
W.O. 22-01: 2022 Water and Sewer Main Replacement. (Opened 3/8/22) Recommend Schedules 1 and 2, Askin Construction; $3,795,999 and Schedules 3 and 4, COP Construction, LLC; $2,934,748.
2.
W.O. 22-02: Missing Sidewalk/Miscellaneous Project. (Opened 3/8/22) Recommend rejecting bid.
3.
W.O. 22-05: Small Concrete Project. (Opened 2/22/22) Recommend rejecting all bids.
4.
W.O. 22-10: Alkali Creek Water and Sewer Extension. (Opened 2/8/22) Recommend Western Municipal Construction; $3,875,064.
5.
W.O. 22-28: Grand Avenue and 32nd Street West Traffic Signal Improvements. (Opened 3/8/22) Recommend Elcon Corporation; $431,460.17.
6.
W.O. 22-33: Lead Service Replacements. (Opened 2/22/22) Recommend rejecting bid.
7.
West Taxilane Utility Project. (Opened 3/8/22) Recommend Hample Excavation, Inc.; $500,054.
B.
Purchase of Advertising Benches from Blair Unlimited, Inc.; $240,000.
C.
Amendment No. 32, West Taxilane Extension Project, Professional Engineering Services Contract, Morrison Maierle, Inc.; $98,633.
D.
Settlement Agreement with County Water District of Billings Heights; $2,936,251.80.
E.
Non-Commercial Aviation Ground Lease with Agri Systems,
April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2032; revenue first year $8,294.88; revenue subsequent years adjusted by CPI-U.
F.
Two West End Hangar Ground Leases
with Beacon Air Group, LLC, April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2047; revenue first year $11,223; revenue subsequent years adjusted by CPI-U.
G.
Perpetual Right of Way Easement from Development 55, LLC and Frontier Services for water and sanitary sewer main along Harnish Boulevard.
H.
Utility Easement with NorthWestern Energy to install new overhead electric cables in parkland along 36th Street West.
I.
Final Plat of Lenhardt Square Subdivision, First Filing.
*Quasi-Judicial
J.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
February 21, 2022
2.
February 28, 2022
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the items of the Consent Agenda as submitted, with the exception of items moved for separation.
REGULAR AGENDA:
2.
PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL REVIEW 993: a special review to allow a vehicle and service repair building on a 2.17 acre parcel generally located at the south intersection of Shiloh Road and Shiloh Crossing Boulevard. Central Holdings, LLC, owner;
Donna Madson, agent. Zoning Commission recommends conditional approval and adoption of the findings of the 9 review criteria. (Action: approval or disapproval of Zoning Commission recommendation.)
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, and review of the Zoning Commission's recommendation for conditional approval and adoption of the findings of the 9 review criteria, I move to approve Special Review 993.
- Presented by: Karen Husman, Planner
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, and review of the Zoning Commission's recommendation for conditional approval and adoption of the findings of the 9 review criteria, I move to approve Special Review 993.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE amending Billings, Montana City Code, Article 13-1100, Revolving Loan Program. 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 and amend Billings, Montana City Code, Article 13-1100, on first reading, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve and amend Billings, Montana City Code, Article 13-1100, on first reading, as recommended by staff.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE FOR ZONE CHANGE 1010: a zone
change for a 1.808 acre parcel located at 2204 Bench Boulevard
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Michael Haaland, owner; Lucas Haaland, agent.
Zoning
Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 criteria. (Action: approval or disapproval of the Zoning Commission recommendation.)
* Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Zone Change 1010 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
- Presented by: Karen Husman, Planner
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Zone Change 1010 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
5.
BUFFALO CROSSING, LLC PROPERTY:
a.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION 22-03 AND ZONE CHANGE 1011:
i.
RESOLUTION FOR ANNEXATION 22-03: a parcel located south of Grand Avenue and 60th Street West. Buffalo Crossing, LLC, petitioner. Staff recommends conditional approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
* Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to conditionally approve Annexation 22-03, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Monica Plecker, Planning Division Manager
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to conditionally approve Annexation 22-03, as recommended by staff.
ii.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE FOR ZONE CHANGE 1011: a zone change for a 33.64 acre parcel located south of Grand Avenue and 60th Street West. Buffalo Crossing, LLC, owner; WWC Engineering, agent. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 criteria. (Action: approval or disapproval of the Zoning Commission recommendation.)
* Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Zone Change 1011 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
- 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 1011 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
b.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT with Buffalo Crossing, LLC for infrastructure improvements located along Grand Avenue near the intersection of 60th Street West. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the Development Agreement with Buffalo Crossing, LLC, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Debi Meling, Public Works Director
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the Development Agreement with Buffalo Crossing, LLC, as recommended by staff.
c.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE expanding the boundaries of Ward IV to include recently annexed property in Annexation 22-03: a parcel located south of Grand Avenue and 60th Street West. Buffalo Crossing, 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 IV, as recommended by staff.
- 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 IV, as recommended by staff.
6.
MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (MFPE), BILLINGS POLICE OFFICERS' UNIT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. (7/1/2021-6/30/25). Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an agreement for the renewal a labor contract between MFPE, Billings Police Officers' Unit and the City of Billings, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Karla Stanton, Human Resources Director
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an agreement for the renewal a labor contract between MFPE, Billings Police Officers' Unit and the City of Billings, as recommended by staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT
on "NON-AGENDA ITEMS". Speaker Sign-in required. (
Restricted to ONLY items not on this printed agenda. Comments are limited to 3 minutes or as set by the Mayor. Please sign the roster at the cart located at the back of the Council chambers or at the podium.)
COUNCIL INITIATIVES:
ADJOURN:
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