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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
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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 | SEPTEMBER 11, 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
Choriki, Tidswell, Purinton, Boyett, Rupsis
MINUTES:
- July 24, 2023 - Pending
- August 28, 2023 - Pending
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS: September - Recovery Month
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1, 11a and 11b 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: Greg Burns and Jim Davenport, Thorn Run Partners, Federal Government Advocates
1.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Separations:
A.
Bid Awards:
1.
Cardboard Recycling. (Opened 8/15/23) Recommend Earth First Aid.
B.
Purchase of an irrigation pump station for Mountview Cemetery from Granite Peak Pump Service.
C.
Professional Services Agreement for W.O. 24-01: Contract 3, Cedar Park Subdivision Water Main Replacement; Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
D.
2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yellowstone County, and award to the City of Billings Police Department.
E.
Perpetual Right-of-Way Easements from Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Services Corporation.
F.
Exempt Plat Amended Yellowstone Meadows, Phase Three.
*Quasi-Judicial
G.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1033: St. Vincent's Healthcare Subdivision.
*Quasi-Judicial
H.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
August 07, 2023
2.
August 14, 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 to receive input on FY2022-2023 Draft Comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Community Needs. No action is necessary.
- Presented by: Brenda Beckett, Community Development Manager
3.
PUBLIC HEARING and amendment to the FY2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. Staff and Community Development Board recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the amendment to the FY2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, as recommended by staff and Community Development 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 amendment to the FY2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, as recommended by staff and Community Development Board.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION revisingEncroachment Rental fees. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution revising Encroachment Rental fees, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Deputy Public Works Director
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution revising Encroachment Rental fees, as recommended by staff.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION setting Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District (SILMD) assessments. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution setting Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District (SILMD) assessments, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Deputy Public Works Director
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution setting Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District (SILMD) assessments, as recommended by staff.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTIONS allocating assessments on the following:
- Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Public Works Deputy Director
a.
Sidewalk Construction and/or Repairs.
b.
Delinquent Sewer and Solid Waste Services.
Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Resolutions assessing Sidewalk Construction and/or Repairs and Delinquent Sewer and Solid Waste Services, as recommended by staff.
Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Resolutions assessing Sidewalk Construction and/or Repairs and Delinquent Sewer and Solid Waste Services, as recommended by staff.
7.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTIONS allocating assessments on the following:
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
a.
SID 1411
b.
SID 1419
c.
SID 1423
d.
SID 2924
e.
SID 2925
Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Resolutions allocating assessments on SID 1411, SID 1419, SID 1423, SID 2924 and SID 2925, as recommended by staff.
Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Resolutions allocating assessments on SID 1411, SID 1419, SID 1423, SID 2924 and SID 2925, as recommended by staff.
8.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTIONS allocating assessments on the following:
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
a.
Nuisance Property Abatements
b.
Weed Abatements
Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Resolutions assessing Nuisance Property and Weed Abatements, as recommended by staff.
Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Resolutions assessing Nuisance Property and Weed Abatements, as recommended by staff.
9.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTIONS setting annual levy/assessments on the following:
a. General Fund, Transit, Library, Public Safety I, II, III, and General Obligation Debt
b. Downtown Business Improvement District
c. Tourism Business Improvement District
Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion:Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Resolutions setting annual levy/assessments on General Fund, Transit, Library, Public Safety I, II, III, and General Obligation Debt; Downtown Business Improvement District; and Tourism Business Improvement District, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
a. General Fund, Transit, Library, Public Safety I, II, III, and General Obligation Debt
b. Downtown Business Improvement District
c. Tourism Business Improvement District
Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion:Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve Resolutions setting annual levy/assessments on General Fund, Transit, Library, Public Safety I, II, III, and General Obligation Debt; Downtown Business Improvement District; and Tourism Business Improvement District, as recommended by staff.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION assessing Park Maintenance Districts (PMDs).
Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution assessing Park Maintenance Districts (PMDs), 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 a Resolution assessing Park Maintenance Districts (PMDs), as recommended by staff.
11.
PUBLIC ARTS POLICY:
a.
RESOLUTION rescinding and repealing Resolution 04-18101, establishing a Public Arts Policy and Ad Hoc Committee. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve a resolution rescinding and repealing Resolution 04-18101, establishing a Public Arts Policy and Ad Hoc Committee, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Gina Dahl, City Attorney
Recommended Motion: I move to approve a resolution rescinding and repealing Resolution 04-18101, establishing a Public Arts Policy and Ad Hoc Committee, as recommended by staff.
b.
RECOMMENDATION for Public Arts Projects. Staff, Ad Hoc Art Review Committee, Parks and Cemetery Board and Mobilize the Magic City Advisory Committee
recommend approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Public Art Projects, as recommended by staff, Ad Hoc Art Review Committee, Parks and Cemetery Board, and Mobilize the Magic City Advisory Committee.
- Presented by: Chris Kukulski, City Administrator
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Public Art Projects, as recommended by staff, Ad Hoc Art Review Committee, Parks and Cemetery Board, and Mobilize the Magic City Advisory Committee.
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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