**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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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.
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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 | JULY 10, 2023 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cole
INVOCATION: Councilmember Shaw
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
- June 26, 2023 - Pending
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS:
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
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Separations:
A.
Bid Awards:
1.
2023 Deice Truck. (Opened 6/20/23) Recommend I-State Truck Center.
2.
W.O. 22-45: Willett Pump Station Improvements. (Opened 5/16/23) Recommend Askin Construction, LLC.
3.
W.O. 22-47: Landfill Slope Stability Improvements. (Opened 5/16/23) Recommend K2 Civil.
4.
W.O. 23-26: SBURA Gravel Streets. (Opened 5/16/23) Recommend Askin Construction, LLC.
5.
W.O. 23-48: CCTV City Storm Drain. (Opened 6/20/23) Recommend Standard Drain Cleaning.
B.
Change Order No. 1, W.O. 23-01, Contract 1: 2023 Water Main Replacement, COP Construction.
C.
Contract with DOWL for W.O. 24-01, Contract 1: 2024 Water Main Replacement.
D.
Contract with Morrison-Maierle for W.O. 24-01, Contract 2: 2024 Sewer Main Replacement.
E.
Agreement with Medical Priority Consultants, Inc. dba Priority Dispatch Corp. for Emergency/Priority Dispatch Software.
F.
Amendment No. 2 with Johnson, Laffen, and Galloway Architects for New City Hall Design Services.
G.
Amendment No. 3 with Sanderson Stewart for W.O. 21-42: SBURA Gravel Streets.
H.
Amendment No. 10 withMorrison-Maierle for MET Transit Metroplex Expansion/Interior Remodel.
I.
Memorandums of Understanding with Billings Public Schools and Billings Catholic Schools for School Resource Officer Program.
J.
Council Contingency Match for Mobilize the Magic City Project.
K.
Letter of Support for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) grant application.
L.
Public Access Easement from Scott Lawson for street construction.
M.
Preliminary Minor Plat of Miller Crossing Subdivision, 4th Filing.
*Quasi-Judicial
N.
Preliminary Minor Plat of Shiloh Crossing Subdivision.
*Quasi-Judicial
O.
Final Plat of Coal Creek Subdivision.
*Quasi-Judicial
P.
Exempt Plat of Gabel Subdivision, 1st Filing.
*Quasi-Judicial
Q.
Resolution amending prior DNRC Bond Resolutions and Bond Resolution for 2023A Water System Revenue Bonds.
R.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1027: generally located south and west of the intersection of East Lane and Elysian Road.
*Quasi-Judicial
S.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
June 5, 2023
2.
June 12, 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 RESOLUTION calling for an election on Parks, Trails, and Recreation bond. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution calling for an election on Parks, Trails, and Recreation bond, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Mike Pigg, Parks and Recreation Director
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution calling for an election on Parks, Trails, and Recreation bond, as recommended by staff.
3.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTIONS amending the Limits of Annexation Map and Annexation Policy and Corresponding Annexation Map. The City Annexation Committee recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken testimony, I move to approve a resolution amending the Limits of Annexation Map, as recommended by the City Annexation Committee.
b. RESOLUTION amending the Annexation Policy and Corresponding Annexation Map.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken testimony, I move to approve a resolution amending the Annexation Policy and Corresponding Annexation Map, as recommended by the City Annexation Committee.
- Presented by: Wyeth Friday, Planning Director
a. RESOLUTION amending the Limits of Annexation Map.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken testimony, I move to approve a resolution amending the Limits of Annexation Map, as recommended by the City Annexation Committee.
b. RESOLUTION amending the Annexation Policy and Corresponding Annexation Map.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken testimony, I move to approve a resolution amending the Annexation Policy and Corresponding Annexation Map, as recommended by the City Annexation Committee.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION approving a property tax abatement for WP East 80, LLC. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution approving a property tax abatement for WP East 80, LLC, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Chris Kukulski, City Administrator
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution approving a property tax abatement for WP East 80, LLC, as recommended by staff.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION approving a property tax abatement for Player's Club, Inc. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution approving a property tax abatement for Player's Club, Inc., as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Chris Kukulski, City Administrator
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution approving a property tax abatement for Player's Club, Inc., 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:
| 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. |