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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".
  • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • Attend the meeting virtually through Zoom by entering the Webinar ID and Passcode indicated below. Click on Zoom Meeting Instructions and Zoom Hybrid Meeting Details below for more information. 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.

Please contact Denise Bohlman, City Clerk, at bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, or at 406.657.8210, with any questions.

 


 
VISION STATEMENT:
"The Magic City: A diverse,
welcoming community
where people prosper and
business succeeds."
 
 
     CITY COUNCIL
   REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING		    
  AGENDA       
 
 
  COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 27, 2023          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
 
MINUTES: 
  • February 27, 2023
  • March 13, 2023 
 
COURTESIES:
 
PROCLAMATIONS:
  • Week of the Young Child, April 1-7
 
COUNCIL REPORTS:
 
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
 
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1 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 -- Separations:
 
A.
Bid Awards:
 
1.
Reconstruction of the Airport's Commercial Aircraft Ramp - Schedule IV. (Opened 3/7/23) Recommend Knife River Construction.
 
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2.
W.O. 23-10: Grand Avenue and 48th Street West Traffic Signal Improvements. (Opened 3/27/2023) Recommend Montana Lines, Inc.
 
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B.
Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Tax-Wise software for the Finance Department.
 
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C.
Purchase eight (8) Neptune meter interface units for Public Works Distribution and Collection from Northwest Pipe Fittings.
 
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D.
Purchase 2 automated side loader refuse trucks for the Solid Waste Division from Solid Waste Systems.
 
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E.
Jerry Metcalf Foundation Grant Application to provide local match for "Mobilize the MAGIC City" Project.
 
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F.
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant Application to the Parks and Recreation Department for the Stagecoach Trail.
 
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G.
Donation from Albertsons Companies Intermountain Division for Billings Police Department and Billings Fire Department.
 
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H.
Donation for wildland firefighting PPE (personal protective equipment) for the Billings Fire Department.
 
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I.
Final Plat of The Timbers Subdivision. *Quasi-Judicial
 
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J.
Final Plat of Legacy Subdivision, Amended. *Quasi-Judicial
 
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K.
Final Plat of Legacy Subdivision, 2nd Filing. *Quasi-Judicial
 
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L.
Bills for the Weeks of:
 
1.
February 21, 2023
 
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2.
February 27, 2023
 
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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 FIRST READING ORDINANCE FOR ZONE CHANGE 1022: located at 630 Logan Lane.  Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 criteria.  *Quasi-Judicial
  • Presented by: Nicole Cromwell, Zoning Coordinator

Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1022 and adopt the findings of the 10 criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission. 
 
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3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE amending Billings, Montana City Code, Section 18-204, prohibiting weapons, firearms and explosives at City Council proceedings. Staff recommends approval.
  • Presented by: Gina Dahl, City Attorney

Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken testimony, I move to approve the first reading ordinance amending Billings, Montana City Code, Section 18-204, prohibiting weapons, firearms and explosives at City Council proceedings, as recommended by staff. 
 
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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.
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* 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.