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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.
- 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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| COUNCIL CHAMBERS | MARCH 25, 2024 | 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,
Kennedy, Aspenlieder, Tidswell, Boyett, Rupsis
Kennedy, Aspenlieder, Tidswell, Boyett, Rupsis
MINUTES: March 11, 2024
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS
- April - Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Week of the Young Child - (April 6-12, 2024)
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1, 4c, and 5c 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.
Airport's Cargo Ramp Slot 5 Project. (Opened 3/5/24) Recommend Knife River.
2.
W.O. 24-28: Water Treatment Plant Sediment Hauling. (Opened 3/5/24) Recommend Gairrett Excavation and Trucking, Inc.
B.
Contract Renewal for 1-year with Mimecast Email Protection Services.
C.
Lease Purchase Agreement with Montana Board of Investments to Finance the Construction and Improvements to the New City Hall.
D.
Non-Commercial Aviation Ground Lease with Agri Systems.
E.
Amendment No. 5,
with Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. (BMcD) for W.O. 19-42: West End Water Treatment Plant Project.
F.
Purchase of residential refuse carts for Solid Waste Division from Sierra Container Group.
G.
Purchase commercial and roll-off containers for Solid Waste Division from WasteQuip Manufacturing Company, LLC.
H.
Phillips 66 Grant to the Fire Department for the setup of a second rescue apparatus.
I.
Plains Pipeline Grant to the Fire Department for Hazardous Materials Team enhancements.
J.
Donations
from the Library Foundation to the Library to fund two book lockers in Yellowstone County.
K.
Donation from Addie Allen for Parks and Recreation's scholarship fund.
L.
Donation from Scheels for the Police Department K9 Operations.
M.
Donation from United States Tennis Association of Montana to Parks and Recreation Department for the Tennis is Elementary program.
N.
Preliminary Minor Plat for Skyview Ridge 2nd Filing.
Quasi-Judicial
O.
Resolution of Intent to Create SID 1425 and set a public hearing for April 22, 2024.
P.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance amending Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC), Article 22-800, Storm Sewers.
Q.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
February 20, 2024
2.
February 26, 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 allowing the City to submit a revised infrastructure grant application to the Montana Department of Commerce. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the submission of a revised infrastructure grant application to the Montana Department of Commerce, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the submission of a revised infrastructure grant application to the Montana Department of Commerce, as recommended by staff.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE
FOR ZONE CHANGE 1043: generally located at 4190 South Frontage Road. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 review criteria.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1043 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1043 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
4.
GEORGE JUROVICH
PROPERTY - South of Grand Avenue and East of 80th Street West.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION 24-01 AND ZONE CHANGE 1044:
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION 24-01 AND ZONE CHANGE 1044:
a.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING ANNEXATION 24-01: A parcel generally located south of Grand Avenue and east of 80th Street West. Staff recommends conditional approval.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution conditionally approving Annexation 24-01, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution conditionally approving Annexation 24-01, as recommended by staff.
b.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE
FOR ZONE CHANGE 1044: a 1-acre parcel located within and surrounded by the Buffalo Crossing Subdivision. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 review criteria.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1044 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1044 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
c.
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT with George Jurovich. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an Annexation Agreement with George Jurovich, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an Annexation Agreement with George Jurovich, as recommended by staff.
d.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE expanding the boundaries of Ward IV to include recently annexed property in Annexation 24-01: a parcel generally located south of Grand Avenue and east of 80th Street West. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward IV, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward IV, as recommended by staff.
5.
BROWN BUILDERS, LLC PROPERTY: 4524 Central Avenue.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION 24-02 AND ZONE CHANGE 1045
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION 24-02 AND ZONE CHANGE 1045
a.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING ANNEXATION 24-02: A parcel generally located south of Central Avenue and east of South 48th Street West. Staff recommends conditional approval.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve aResolution conditionally approving Annexation 24-02, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve aResolution conditionally approving Annexation 24-02, as recommended by staff.
b.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE
FOR ZONE CHANGE 1045: generally located at 4524 Central Ave. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 review criteria.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1045 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1045 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
c.
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT with Brown Builders, LLC. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an Annexation Agreement with Brown Buildings, LLC, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an Annexation Agreement with Brown Buildings, LLC, as recommended by staff.
d.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE expanding the boundaries of Ward V to include recently annexed property in Annexation 24-02: a parcel generally located south of Central Avenue and east of South 48th Street West. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward V, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward V, as recommended by staff.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE
FOR ZONE CHANGE 1046: generally located at 1202 West Wicks Lane. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 review criteria.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1046 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1046 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
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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