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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".
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- In-Person.
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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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Please contact Denise Bohlman, City Clerk, at bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, or at 406.657.8210, with any questions.
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| COUNCIL CHAMBERS | APRIL 25, 2022 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cole
INVOCATION: Councilmember Purinton
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 28, 2022
- April 11, 2022
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS:
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1, 6b, 7 and 8 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.
Airport Water Tower Painting Project. (Opened 4/5/22) Recommend Viking Industrial Painting, LLC; $257,700.
2.
Water Treatment Chemical - Polyaluminum Coagulant Blend. (Opened 4/5/22) Recommend Hawkins, Inc.; up to $676,200, for one year with the option of two, one-year extensions if prices are mutually acceptable.
3.
W.O. 21-17: Schedule III, 29th Street West Drainage Improvements. (Opened 3/22/22) Recommend Winkler Excavating, Inc.; $115,525.
4.
W.O. 22-12: Optimist Park Site Improvements. (Opened 2/22/22) Recommend rejecting all bids.
B.
Contract with Motorola for 911 Public Safety Radio System Replacement; $10,495,000.
C.
GC-CM Pre-Construction Services Contract with Swank Enterprises for W.O. 22-37: Landfill Drop-Off Building Repairs; $42,100.
D.
MET Transit's Title VI Program and Public Participation Plan update.
E.
Resolution authorizing the filing and acceptance of annual Transit grant funds.
F.
Resolution for distribution of Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability program funds.
G.
Bond Resolution for the sale of pooled sidewalk bonds for W.O. 20-02, W.O. 20-15, W.O. 20-28, W.O. 21-12, and W.O. 21-25.
H.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance amending Sections 2-581, 2-582 and repealing Sections 2-585, 2-586, and 2-587, Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC), combining Public Works Board and Traffic Control Board, into one board, i.e. Public Works Board.
I.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
March 21, 2022
2.
March 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 approval of
FY2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Budget Allocations. Community Development (CD) Board recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of CD Board recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the FY2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and accompanying CDBG and HOME budget allocations, as recommended by the CD Board.
- Presented by: Brenda Beckett, Community Development Manager
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the FY2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and accompanying CDBG and HOME budget allocations, as recommended by the CD Board.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING concerning land use contrary to zoning, that being an electronic message display (EMD) sign at Arrowhead School. Staff recommends Council hear public comment and provide input and suggestions to the project sponsor, Arrowhead Elementary School.
No action is required.
- Presented by: Nicole Cromwell, Zoning Coordinator
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE
FOR ZONE CHANGE 1012: housekeeping amendments to the new zoning code. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the findings of the 10 review criteria. (Action: approval or disapproval of the Zoning Commission recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve first reading ordinance for Zone Change 1012, and adoption of the findings of the 10 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 first reading ordinance for Zone Change 1012, and adoption of the findings of the 10 criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE amending Sections 7-2024, 7-2034, 7-2043, 7-2052, 7-2058, and 7-2063, Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC), to change the minimum age requirements for employees of marijuana businesses. 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 first reading ordinance amending Sections 7-2024, 7-2034, 7-2043, 7-2052, 7-2058, and 7-2063, Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC), to change the minimum age requirements for employees of marijuana businesses, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Gina Dahl, City Attorney
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve first reading ordinance amending Sections 7-2024, 7-2034, 7-2043, 7-2052, 7-2058, and 7-2063, Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC), to change the minimum age requirements for employees of marijuana businesses, as recommended by staff.
6.
SHILOH FARM, LLC:
a.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION 22-01 AND ZONE CHANGE 1008:
i.
RESOLUTION FOR ANNEXATION 22-01:a parcel of land located north of Zoo Drive and west of Shiloh Road. 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 22-01, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Monica Plecker, Planning Manager
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to conditionally approve Annexation 22-01, as recommended by staff.
ii.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE FOR ZONE CHANGE 1008: a zone change near the intersection of Shiloh Rd. and Zoo Dr. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 criteria. (Action: approval or disapproval of Zoning Commission recommendation.) *Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve first reading ordinance for Zone Change 1008, and adopt the findings of the 10 criteria, as recommended by Zoning Commission.
- Presented by: Karen Husman, Planner
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve first reading ordinance for Zone Change 1008, and adopt the findings of the 10 criteria, as recommended by Zoning Commission.
b.
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT with Shiloh Farm, LLC. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the annexation agreement with Shiloh Farm, LLC, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Debi Meling, Public Works Director
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the annexation agreement with Shiloh Farm, LLC, as recommended by staff.
c.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE expanding the boundaries of Ward V to include recently annexed property in Annexation 22-01: a parcel located north of Zoo Drive and West of Shiloh 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 first reading ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward V, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Monica Plecker, Planning Manager
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve first reading ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward V, as recommended by staff.
7.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ASSISTANCE from SBBURD to Billings Logistics Center One, LLC, for public infrastructure, property condition mitigations for development, and demolition of abandoned infrastructures and structures located at 3218 and 3508 South Frontage Road; up to $1,000,000. South Billings Urban Renewal Association (SBURA) Board recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of SBURA Board recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the Tax Increment Financing Assistance from the SBBURD to Billings Logistics Center One, LLC for public infrastructure, property condition mitigations for development, and demolition of abandoned infrastructures and structures located at 3218 and 3508 South Frontage Road; up to $1,000,000, as recommended by the SBURA Board.
- Presented by: Wyeth Friday, Planning Director and Jim Tevlin, SBURA Consultant
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the Tax Increment Financing Assistance from the SBBURD to Billings Logistics Center One, LLC for public infrastructure, property condition mitigations for development, and demolition of abandoned infrastructures and structures located at 3218 and 3508 South Frontage Road; up to $1,000,000, as recommended by the SBURA Board.
8.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO COMMUNITY BOARDS AND/OR COMMITTEES. Staff recommends City Council determine which Councilmembers will fill vacancies and serve on various community boards and/or committees.
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:
| Council Chambers are 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. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * 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. |