**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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Please contact Denise Bohlman, City Clerk, at bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, or at 406.657.8210, with any questions.
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| CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING |
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| AGENDA |
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| COUNCIL CHAMBERS | JUNE 26, 2023 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cole
INVOCATION: Mayor Cole
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present on roll call were:
Shaw,
Gulick,
Neese,
Owen,
Joy,
Choriki, Tidswell, Purinton, Boyett, Rupsis
Choriki, Tidswell, Purinton, Boyett, Rupsis
MINUTES:
- May 22, 2023 - PENDING
- June 12, 2023 - PENDING
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS:
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1, 3a and 5 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.)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER ALLIANCE
1.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Separations:
A.
Mayor Cole recommends that Council confirm the following appointments:
1.
| Name | Board/Commission | Term | ||
| Begins | Ends | |||
| 1 | No Applications | Board of Adjustments* | 06/26/23 | 12/31/25 |
| 2 | No Applications | Community Development - Low Mod | 06/26/23 | 12/31/26 |
| 3 | No Applications | Citizen Police Advisory Board* | 06/26/23 | 12/31/25 |
| 4 | M. Gale Stott | Housing Authority - Family Resident Comm | 06/26/23 | 12/31/23 |
| 4 | Brad Kraft | Yellowstone Soil Conservation | 07/01/23 | 06/30/26 |
*3 Unexpired term of April Veach
*4 Unexpired term of Sheri Herman
B.
Bid Awards:
1.
W.O. 23-16: Landfill Scale Addition. (Opened 6/6/23) Recommend Swank Enterprises.
C.
Agreement with CGL Companies, LLC for Criminal Justice System Efficiency and Court Expansion Study.
D.
Agreement with GCR Inc., DBA Civix for Airport Lease Management and Accounting System.
E.
Commercial Aviation Ground Lease with BAG Billings, LLC.
F.
Recommendation of approval of the Transportation Alternatives Projects to the Policy Coordinating Committee.
G.
2023 Long Range Transportation Draft Plan.
H.
"Safe Streets for All" Grant Application in support of Safe Routes to School.
I.
Billings Community Foundation Grant Application in support of "Mobilize the MAGIC City".
J.
Preliminary Subsequent Minor Plat of Falcon Ridge Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing.
*Quasi-Judicial
K.
Resolution of Intent to annex the areas adjacent to Billings-Logan International Airport (Annexation 23-05) and set a public hearing date for July 24, 2023.
L.
Resolution authorizing staff to pursue financing for new City Hall building renovations.
M.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1026: located at 3648 AJ Way.
*Quasi-Judicial
N.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1028: located at 5417 Hawk Creek Avenue.
*Quasi-Judicial
O.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance expanding Ward I (Annexation 23-04).
P.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
May 22, 2023
2.
May 29, 2023
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 RESOLUTIONS setting FY2024 annual assessments on the following:
a.
Road Maintenance District 6
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
b.
Street Maintenance
- Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Public Works Deputy Director
c.
Storm Sewer
Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the Resolutions setting assessments on 2a) Road Maintenance District 6; 2b) Street Maintenance and 2c) Storm Sewer, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Public Works Deputy Director
Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the Resolutions setting assessments on 2a) Road Maintenance District 6; 2b) Street Maintenance and 2c) Storm Sewer, as recommended by staff.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION establishing collection, disposal, and landfill fees for FY2024. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the Resolution establishing collection, disposal, and landfill fees for FY2024, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Public Works Deputy Director
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the Resolution establishing collection, disposal, and landfill fees for FY2024, as recommended by staff.
a.
LANDFILL USE AGREEMENT with Yellowstone County.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the Landfill Use Agreement with Yellowstone County, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Public Works Deputy Director
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the Landfill Use Agreement with Yellowstone County, as recommended by staff.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE
FOR ZONE CHANGE 1027: generally located south and west of the intersection of East Lane and Elysian Road. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 criteria.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1027 and adopt 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 testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1027 and adopt the findings of the 10 criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
5.
RESOLUTION requiring or canceling a Municipal Primary Election on September 12, 2023.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve a Resolution (requiring or canceling) a municipal primary election on September 12, 2023.
- Presented by: Gina Dahl, City Attorney
Recommended Motion: I move to approve a Resolution (requiring or canceling) a municipal primary election on September 12, 2023.
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. |