**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. 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. 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. Comments may be sent to Council via email before 3:00 PM, on Monday, May 4th, 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 City Clerk, Denise Bohlman, at bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, or 657-8210 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."
| WORK SESSION 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. |
July 20, 2020 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
1.
COVID-19 Update by Unified Incident Command (UIC)
- Public Comment
- Public Comment
2.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Annual Presentation
(Presented by Elyse Monet, Active Transportation Planner; and BPAC members - Kristi Drake, Anna O'Donnell, and Ed Gulick)
-Public Comment
(Presented by Elyse Monet, Active Transportation Planner; and BPAC members - Kristi Drake, Anna O'Donnell, and Ed Gulick)
-Public Comment
3.
Disposal of Parkland at Sahara Park
(Presented by Michael Whitaker, Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Director)
- Public Comment
(Presented by Michael Whitaker, Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Director)
- Public Comment
4.
Lockwood TEDD Update
(Presented by Chris Kukulski, City Administrator)
- Public Comment
(Presented by Chris Kukulski, City Administrator)
- Public Comment
5.
QUARTERLY UPDATES:
a.
City of Billings FY20 4th Quarter Financial Report
(Presented by Andy Zoeller, Finance Director)
(Presented by Andy Zoeller, Finance Director)
b.
Council Priorities
(Presented by Chris Kukulski, City Administrator)
*There is no staff memo for this item - a presentation will be given during the meeting.
(Presented by Chris Kukulski, City Administrator)
*There is no staff memo for this item - a presentation will be given during the meeting.
c.
Code Enforcement
(Presented by Nicole Cromwell, Zoning Coordinator and Code Enforcement Supervisor)
(Presented by Nicole Cromwell, Zoning Coordinator and Code Enforcement Supervisor)
d.
Police
(Presented by Police Chief, Rich St. John)
*There is no staff memo for this item - a presentation will be given during the meeting.
(Presented by Police Chief, Rich St. John)
*There is no staff memo for this item - a presentation will be given during the meeting.
e.
Fire
(Presented by Fire Chief, William Rash)
*There is no staff memo for this item - a presentation will be given during the meeting.
(Presented by Fire Chief, William Rash)
*There is no staff memo for this item - a presentation will be given during the meeting.
- Public Comment
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
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 call 237-6196 during the public comment period.)
ADJOURN:
Note:
- This meeting is an "informal" meeting of the City Council. The content of the Agenda is subject to change at the meeting.
- *In the event there is a Closed Executive Session at the end of a Work Session, the sole purpose is to discuss litigation strategy. The other parties to the case(s) discussed are not public bodies or associations as described in Section 2-3-203(1) and (2), MCA. The meeting is closed, as allowed by Section 2-3-203(4)(a), MCA, "to discuss a strategy to be followed with respect to litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position" of the City of Billings.
- Council meetings may be viewed at any time by accessing Community 7 Television online at www.comm7tv.com and clicking on archived programs.