**ATTENTION**
Due to the COVID-19 health concerns, the format of the City Council meeting will be held in a virtual videoconferencing environment. 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. 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: https://ci.billings.mt.us/117/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.)
- 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.
- On the City's website at https://ci.billings.mt.us and click on "Watch Meetings Online".
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
- Mail: City Clerk, P. O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
- Email: https://ci.billings.mt.us/1538/City-Council-E-mail-Messages.
- 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.
- Call in during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda:
- Citizens may call in during specific Public Comment periods at 406.237.6196. All callers will be placed 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 limited 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.
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| AGENDA | ||
| 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. |
December 21, 2020 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cole
INVOCATION: Councilmember Neese
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present on roll call were:
Shaw,
Yakawich,
Neese,
Ewalt,
Joy,
Choriki,
Purinton,
Ronning,
Boyett,
Brown
MINUTES:
- November 23, 2020 (Pending)
- December 14, 2020 (Pending)
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS:
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: ENTIRE AGENDA.
Speaker sign-in required.(Comments are limited to three (3) minutes or as set by the Mayor. During COVID-19, the method to take and hear public comment has changed. Individuals wishing to give public comment will call a dedicated phone line (237.6196) and held in queue until it is their turn to comment. 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.)
Speaker sign-in required.(Comments are limited to three (3) minutes or as set by the Mayor. During COVID-19, the method to take and hear public comment has changed. Individuals wishing to give public comment will call a dedicated phone line (237.6196) and held in queue until it is their turn to comment. 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.
Electronic Waste Collection. (Awarded 9/14/20) Recommend
cancelation of bid award to Green Technology Solutions.
B.
Exchange City Golf Corporation (ECGC) 2021 annual budget and fee structure for Par 3 Golf Course.
C.
Airport's Updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.
D.
MET Transit Agency Safety Plan.
E.
Donation to Fire Department from ExxonMobil Pipeline Company; $2,500.
F.
Perpetual Right of Way Easement with Yellowstone County for sewer facilities at MetraPark.
G.
Resolution approving an extension of the Cable Franchise Agreement with Bresnan Communications, LLC, through December 31, 2021.
H.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
November 23, 2020
2.
November 30, 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.
LEASE of Airport property with NorthWestern Energy (NWE) to expand and rebuild the Rimrock Substation, revenue first year; $29,245.94, revenue subsequent years adjusted by CPI-U. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the lease of Airport property with NorthWestern Energy, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Kevin Ploehn, Aviation and Transit Director
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the lease of Airport property with NorthWestern Energy, as recommended by staff.
3.
FY2022-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP). Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, as recommended by staff.
4.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE ASSISTANCE from Downtown Billings Partnership (DBP) to Halsten Holdings, LLC (Burger Dive) located at 2712 Minnesota Avenue; up to $466,373. Downtown Billings Partnership Board recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of DBP Board recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Tax Increment Finance Assistance from Downtown Billings Partnership to Halsten Holdings, LLC located at 2712 Minnesota Avenue, as recommended by DBP Board.
- Presented by: Mehmet Casey, DBP Board Member
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Tax Increment Finance Assistance from Downtown Billings Partnership to Halsten Holdings, LLC located at 2712 Minnesota Avenue, as recommended by DBP Board.
5.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE ASSISTANCE from Downtown Billings Partnership (DBP) to Downtown Properties, LLC located at 2624 Montana Avenue; up to $665,765. Downtown Billings Partnership Board recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of DBP Board recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Tax Increment Finance Assistance from Downtown Billings Partnership to Downtown Properties, LLC located at 2624 Montana Avenue, as recommended by DBP Board.
- Presented by: Mehmet Casey, DBP Board Member
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Tax Increment Finance Assistance from Downtown Billings Partnership to Downtown Properties, LLC located at 2624 Montana Avenue, as recommended by DBP Board.
6.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE ASSISTANCE from Downtown Billings Partnership (DBP) to Kibler & Kirch located at 2807 1st Avenue North; up to $79,940. Downtown Billings Partnership Board recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of DBP Board recommendation.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Tax Increment Finance Assistance from Downtown Billings Partnership to Kibler & Kirch located at 2807 1st Avenue North, as recommended by DBP Board.
- Presented by: Mehmet Casey, DBP Board Member
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Tax Increment Finance Assistance from Downtown Billings Partnership to Kibler & Kirch located at 2807 1st Avenue North, as recommended by DBP Board.
7.
SOUTH BILLINGS BOULEVARD URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT (SBBURD) EXPANSION. Staff recommends supporting the expansion of the SBBURD. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendations.)
Recommended Motion: I move to direct staff to work with the SBURA Coordinator to move forward with the process of expanding the SBBURD.
- Presented by: Wyeth Friday, Planning Director and Jim Tevlin, SBURA Coordinator
Recommended Motion: I move to direct staff to work with the SBURA Coordinator to move forward with the process of expanding the SBBURD.
8.
REMOVAL of contingencies on buy/sell agreement and proceed with purchase of property located at 6014 South Billings Boulevard. Staff recommends approval. (Action: approval or disapproval of staff recommendations.)
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the removal of the contingencies on the buy/sell agreement and proceed with the purchase of property located at 6014 South Billings Boulevard, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Jessica Iverson, Building and Facilities Manager
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the removal of the contingencies on the buy/sell agreement and proceed with the purchase of property located at 6014 South Billings Boulevard, as recommended by staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT
on "NON-AGENDA ITEMS". Speaker Sign-in required. (Comments are limited to three (3) minutes or as set by the Mayor. During COVID-19, the method to take and hear public comment has changed. Individuals wishing to give public comment will call a dedicated phone line (237.6196) and held in queue until it is their turn to comment.)
COUNCIL INITIATIVES:
ADJOURN:
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