Update concerning the Billings City Council meeting for 5:30 pm on Monday, April 13, 2020:
Due to the COVID-19 health concerns, the format of the City Council meeting will be held in a virtual videoconferencing environment. 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:
Please contact Gavin Woltjer, woltjerg@billingsmt.gov, with any questions.
Due to the COVID-19 health concerns, the format of the City Council meeting will be held in a virtual videoconferencing environment. 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:
- The Agenda Packet is available for viewing on the City's website at: Agenda Packet
- Councilmembers will attend the meeting via a remote location, using a virtual meeting method. City Hall and the Council Chambers will be closed during the meeting.
- The Public may view the meeting on the Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. The Public may also view online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel in which to view the meeting.
- Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda, and during the Public Hearings under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to Council via email before 3:00 PM on Monday, April 13th, at: https://ci.billings.mt.us/1538/City-Council-E-mail-Messages
- Emails received after 3:00 PM and prior to 5:00 PM, may be read during the meeting.
- The Public may call in during specific Public Comment periods at 406.237.6196. All callers will be in a queued system and are asked to remain on hold and be patient. Calls will be taken in the order in which they are received. Callers will be restricted to 3 minutes of testimony as is customary.
Please contact Gavin Woltjer, woltjerg@billingsmt.gov, with any questions.
CITY OF BILLINGS
CITY OF BILLINGS VISION STATEMENT:
"THE MAGIC CITY: A DIVERSE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE PROSPER AND BUSINESS SUCCEEDS."
CITY OF BILLINGS VISION STATEMENT:
"THE MAGIC CITY: A DIVERSE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE PROSPER AND BUSINESS SUCCEEDS."
| AGENDA |
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| Council Chambers are Closed. The meeting will be held remotely via virtual meeting room. Please see coversheet for details and instructions for viewing and participation. |
April 13, 2020 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cole
INVOCATION: Councilmember Choriki
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present on roll call were:
Shaw,
Yakawich,
Neese,
Ewalt,
Joy,
Choriki,
Purinton,
Ronning,
Boyett,
Brown
MINUTES:
- February 24,2020
- March 23, 2020
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.
W.O. 18-22: Leavens Reservoir Waterline and Improvements. (Opened 3/17/20) Recommend Western Municipal Construction; $1,816,320.
2.
W.O. 19-16: Belknap Office Remodel. (Opened 3/17/20) Recommend Diamond Construction; $1,205,000.
B.
Utility and Miscellaneous Bill Printing and Mailing Services Agreement with Infosend, Inc.; $60,000 per year.
C.
Amendment No. 1, W.O. 19-12: West End Reservoir Project, Professional Engineering Services Contract, HDR Engineering; $2,096,200.
D.
Amendment No. 20, Preliminary Design and Survey on Runway 7-25, Professional Engineering Services Contract, Morrison-Maierle, Inc.; $281,289.
E.
Revolving Loan Fund to Mitchell & Tracy Partnership; $250,000.
F.
Confirmation of probationary Police Officers - Jeremy Hart, Tyler Kammerzell, Lucas Knaff, Tanner Messerschmidt, Darren Stovall, and Mackenzie Unruh.
G.
Resolution for distribution of Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability (BaRSAA) program funds.
H.
Resolution confirming Mayor's Emergency Directive authorizing basic life support services by American Medical Response.
I.
Resolution ordering improvements identified in W.O. 19-35: Metal Streets Improvements.
J.
Resolution supporting the 2020 BUILD Grant Application.
K.
Final Plat of Trails West Subdivision, 4th Filing.
L.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
March 9, 2020
2.
March 16, 2020
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 vacating portions of Grand Peaks Drive and Sundance Mountain Trail; J & S Development, Petitioner. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve theresolutionvacating portions of Grand Peaks Drive and Sundance Mountain Trail, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Debi Meling
Recommended Motion: I move to approve theresolutionvacating portions of Grand Peaks Drive and Sundance Mountain Trail, as recommended by staff.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION vacating a portion of South 26th Street between 1st Avenue South and 2nd Avenue South; Yellowstone Health Partnership, Petitioner. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve theresolutionvacating a portion of South 26th Street between 1st Avenue South and 2nd Avenue South, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Debi Meling
Recommended Motion: I move to approve theresolutionvacating a portion of South 26th Street between 1st Avenue South and 2nd Avenue South, as recommended by staff.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION allowing a discontinuance of the alley within Block 142, Billings Original Townsite; RiverStone Health, Petitioner. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve theresolutiondiscontinuing the alley within Block 142, Billings Original Townsite, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Debi Meling
Recommended Motion: I move to approve theresolutiondiscontinuing the alley within Block 142, Billings Original Townsite, 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. Please exit the chambers as quickly as possible. (Chamber doors will be CLOSED 10minutes after adjournment of the meeting.) Council meetings may be viewed at any time by accessing Community 7 Television online at www.comm7tv.com and clicking on archived programs. |