**ATTENTION**
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: https://ci.billings.mt.us/117/Agendas-Minutes
- 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, May 11, 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.
Future delivery methods may be explored as best practice is learned.
Please contact Denise Bohlman, City Clerk, bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, with any questions.
*SPECIAL PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 2, PUBLIC HEARING (TEFRA)
Persons desiring to speak at the public hearing in-person must make a written request at least 24 hours prior to the hearing by mail to the City Clerk, City of Billings, 210 North 27th Street, Billings, Montana 59101 or by e-mail to bohlmand@billingsmt.gov. Persons wishing to participate in the public hearing but who do not want to attend in-person may participate in the public hearing by calling (406) 237-6196. In such event, callers will be in a queued system and calls will be taken in the order in which they are received.
Please contact Denise Bohlman, City Clerk, bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, with any questions.
*SPECIAL PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 2, PUBLIC HEARING (TEFRA)
Persons desiring to speak at the public hearing in-person must make a written request at least 24 hours prior to the hearing by mail to the City Clerk, City of Billings, 210 North 27th Street, Billings, Montana 59101 or by e-mail to bohlmand@billingsmt.gov. Persons wishing to participate in the public hearing but who do not want to attend in-person may participate in the public hearing by calling (406) 237-6196. In such event, callers will be in a queued system and calls will be taken in the order in which they are received.
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| 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. |
May 11, 2020 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cole
INVOCATION: Councilmember Ronning
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present on roll call were:
Shaw,
Yakawich,
Neese,
Ewalt,
Joy,
Choriki,
Purinton,
Ronning,
Boyett,
Brown
COVID-19 Update by Unified Incident Command (UIC)
MINUTES: April 27, 2020
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS:
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1, 3 and 7 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. 19-35: Metal Streets Improvements. (Opened 4/28/20) Recommend FirstMark Construction, LLC; $593,995.
2.
W.O. 20-04: 2020 ADA Ramp Replacement Project. (Opened 4/28/20) Recommend J&J Concrete, Inc.; $202,130.
3.
W.O. 20-20: Walter Pump Station Pump Addition. (Opened 4/28/20) Recommend Ace Electric, Inc.; $563,883.
4.
W.O. 20-27: WRF Fill Material Removal Project. (Opened 2/11/20) Recommend rejecting all bids.
B.
Professional Services Contract for W.O. 20-14: Wastewater Master Plan Update; Morrison Maierle; $308,091.
C.
Professional Services Contract for
W.O. 20-37: Stormwater Utility Development; FCS Group; $159,619.
D.
Agreement with Ecolane for MET Transit Paratransit Demand Response Scheduling and Dispatching Software System; $125,758.85 for a five-year period.
E.
Amendment No. 2, W.O. 19-12: West End Reservoir Project, Professional Services Contract, HDR Engineering; $698,400.
F.
Amendment to the 2018 Long Range Transportation Plan and recommend approval to the Policy Coordinating Committee.
G.
Grant Application Request to submit application for AmeriCorps VISTA and authorize City staff to negotiate and finalize the project if awarded.
H.
Grant Application Request to submit to the CARES Act funds for MET Transit and authorize the Mayor to execute the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration upon receipt of the grant offer.
I.
Donation from Fagg Properties for analysis of expanding Downtown Urban Renewal District or formation of a new Urban Renewal District; $1,500; and authorize the use of up to $4,000 from both Downtown Urban Renewal District Tax Increment Finance and General Funds to complete the analysis.
J.
Preliminary Subsequent Minor Plat of Willowbrook Subdivision, Amended Lot 4A, Block 1, generally located at 4432 South Frontage Road;
Griffin Automotive Enterprises, Inc., owner; IMEG Engineering, agent.
* Quasi-Judicial
* 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.
* 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.
K.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance expanding Ward IV (Annexation 18-06) for an approximate 1.769 gross acres and .958 net acres located east of 58th Street West and south of Rimrock Road. Doolen Property Trust, owners.
L.
Resolution relating to $1,516,000 pooled Special Improvement District bonds, Series 2020 (SID 1408, 1410, and 1413); fixing the form and details and providing for the execution, delivery and security.
M.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
April 6, 2020
2.
April 13, 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 approving Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) for Airport Revenue Bonds. See,
Special procedures required on cover page. No action necessary.
Recommended Motion: No action necessary.
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
Recommended Motion: No action necessary.
3.
RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of Airport revenue bonds through a negotiated sale and setting the parameters.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve a Resolution authorizing the issuance of Airport revenue bonds through a negotiated sale and setting the parameters, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
Recommended Motion: I move to approve a Resolution authorizing the issuance of Airport revenue bonds through a negotiated sale and setting the parameters, as recommended by staff.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING and approval of the FY20-24 Consolidated Plan and the FY20-21 Annual Action Plan and the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program funding. The Community Development Board recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of Community Development Board recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve theFY20-24 Consolidated Plan and the FY20-21 Annual Action Plan and the allocation of CDBG and HOME program funding, as recommended by the Community Development Board.
- Presented by: Brenda Beckett, Community Services Manager
Recommended Motion: I move to approve theFY20-24 Consolidated Plan and the FY20-21 Annual Action Plan and the allocation of CDBG and HOME program funding, as recommended by the Community Development Board.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING authorizing filing of the Annual Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Grant Application. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve authorizing filing of the Annual Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Grant Application, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Kevin Ploehn, Aviation and Transit Director
Recommended Motion: I move to approve authorizing filing of the Annual Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Grant Application, as recommended by staff.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION approving and adopting budget amendments for FY2020. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve and adopt a Resolution adopting budget amendments for FY2020, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
Recommended Motion: I move to approve and adopt a Resolution adopting budget amendments for FY2020, as recommended by staff.
7.
RECONSIDERATION of Resolution approving 2020 Missing Sidewalk Program. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval of disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve a Resolution approving the 2020 Missing Sidewalk Program, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Chris Kukulski, City Administrator
Recommended Motion: I move to approve a Resolution approving the 2020 Missing Sidewalk Program, 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:
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