**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:
- 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.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
- 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.
- Please note that citizens wishing to observe or participate in providing public comment virtually through Zoom, MUST PRE-REGISTER BY NOON on the day of the meeting. Citizens will need to enter the Webinar ID and Passcode indicated below for that meeting to gain access. 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.
- Click Here for Zoom Meeting Webinar IDs and Passcodes
- Click Here for Zoom Meeting Instructions for Attendees (as guests)
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 | FEBRUARY 12, 2024 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cole
INVOCATION: Councilmember Gulick
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present on roll call were:
Shaw,
Gulick,
Neese,
Owen,
Joy,
Kennedy, Aspenlieder, Tidswell, Boyett, Rupsis
Kennedy, Aspenlieder, Tidswell, Boyett, Rupsis
MINUTES:
- January 22, 2024
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS:
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1, 2a, 3a, 4 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.)
1.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Separations:
A.
Bid Awards:
1.
Landon's Inclusive Playground and Phase II Parking Lot, Poly Vista Park. (Opened 1/16/24) Recommend K2 Civil, Inc.
2.
W.O. 24-07: Safe Routes to School Projects. (Opened 1/16/24) Recommend Knife River Billings.
3.
W.O. 24-19: Arnold Drain Intake Improvements, Schedule 2. (Opened 1/16/24) Recommend Earth Movers Excavation, Inc.
B.
Contract with DIS Technologies for Building Division Scanning Services.
C.
Contract with TK Elevator for New City Hall Elevator Modernization.
D.
Contract with Big Sky Linen for Public Works Uniform Rental/Purchase and Laundry Services.
E.
Purchase 8 Ford Interceptor SUV Police Vehicles; Duval Ford.
F.
Purchase Night Vision Systems for Police S.W.A.T. Team;
Tactical Night Vision Company.
G.
Amendment No. 15, New Cargo Ramp Slot 5; Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
H.
Amendment No. 16, Aviation Place Road Project; Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
I.
State Farm Grant award to the Fire Department for Structural Collapse certification.
J.
FY24-25 Annual Certified Local Government Grant for Historic Preservation Projects.
K.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance amending BMCC, Chapter 26, Water and Wastewater Utilities.
L.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
January 2, 2024
2.
January 8, 2024
3.
January 16, 2024
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 creating SID 1426, Arvin Lane. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a Public Hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution creating SID 1426, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a Public Hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution creating SID 1426, as recommended by staff.
a.
BID AWARD: SID 1426, Arvin Lane. (Opened 12/19/23) Recommend Earth Movers Excavation, Inc.
Recommended Motion: I move to award a contract for SID 1426 to Earth Movers Excavation, Inc., as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to award a contract for SID 1426 to Earth Movers Excavation, Inc., as recommended by staff.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION creating SID 1427, Hancock Drive. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a Public Hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution creating SID 1427, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a Public Hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution creating SID 1427, as recommended by staff.
a.
BID AWARD: SID 1427, Hancock Drive. (Opened 12/19/23) Recommend Earth Movers Excavation, Inc.
Recommended Motion: I move to award a contract for SID 1427 to Earth Movers Excavation, Inc., as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to award a contract for SID 1427 to Earth Movers Excavation, Inc., as recommended by staff.
4.
NEW CITY HALL SECURITY AND UPDATES. No action required.
5.
WILSON PARK LAND DONATION.
Recommended Motion: I move to direct the City Administrator to proceed with the necessary steps to gift all or a portion of Wilson Park to Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to direct the City Administrator to proceed with the necessary steps to gift all or a portion of Wilson Park to Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter, 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:
1.
BUILT Environment Improvements (CM Rupsis)
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. |
