| Regular City Commission Meeting | Mayor Randy Gray presiding |
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL: City Commissioners present: Randy Gray, Bill Beecher, Sandy Hinz, and John Rosenbaum. Diane Jovick-Kuntz was excused. Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Directors of Community Development, Fairgrounds, Human Resources, Budget/MIS, Fiscal Services, Planning, Public Works, Police Chief, Acting Fire Chief, Acting Director of Park and Recreation, and the City Clerk.
Mayor Gray proclaimed March 7th as Eagle Scout Day and the Month of March as American Red Cross Month.
PUBLIC HEARINGS |
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Res. 9065, Annex Sun River Bridge Garden Tracts 2B and 3. Adopted. |
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RESOLUTION 9065, ANNEX TRACTS 2B AND 3, SUN RIVER BRIDGE GARDEN TRACTS.
NTL Engineering and Geoscience, Inc., petitioned to annex a tract of land in order to construct a 7,000 square foot building on the subject property to accommodate office and laboratory functions of the business. During its meeting held December 28, 1999, the City/County Planning Board recommended the City Commission approve the annexation request subject to the applicant paying all applicable fees and reimbursements and entering into an annexation agreement. The stipulated conditions have been met. Mayor Gray declared a joint public hearing open for Resolution 9065 and Ordinance 2765. Ken Munski, NTL, spoke in support of Resolution 9065 and Ordinance 2765. No one spoke in opposition to the requested annexation and zoning. Mayor Gray closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 9065 annexing Tracts 2B and 3, Sun River Bridge Garden Tracts, and to approve the accompanying Annexation and Improvements Agreement. Motion carried 4-0. |
Ord. 2765, Zone Sun River Bridge Garden Tracts 2B and 3. Adopted. |
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ORDINANCE 2765, ESTABLISH ZONING UPON TRACTS 2B AND 3, SUN RIVER BRIDGE GARDEN TRACTS.
Ordinance 2765 would assign a zoning classification of "LB" Local Business District, "C" Area District to Tracts 2B and 3, Sun River Bridge Garden Tracts, upon annexation to the City. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of 13th Avenue SW and 14th Street Southwest. Commissioner Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that the City Commission adopt Ordinance 2765. Motion carried 4-0 |
NEW BUSINESS |
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Ticketing System, Computerized. Approved. |
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MONTANA EXPOPARK AND GREAT FALLS CIVIC CENTER COMPUTERIZED TICKET SYSTEM.
Fairgrounds Staff sent request for proposals to three major ticketing software companies. Only one company responded. The software company submitting a proposal was the company of choice. Therefore, Staff recommended that Tickets.com PASS GOLD computerized ticket system be accepted in an amount of $96,360. The computerized ticketing system will result in increased efficiency in the operation of the Montana ExpoPark and Civic Center box offices. Positive results will include better customer service, reduced labor costs, up-to-date reporting, improved accuracy and audit controls. The computerized ticket system will also improve the marketability of both facilities by making the facilities more competitive with other venues in Montana and the region. Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum that the City Commission approve the proposal submitted by Tickets.com for the purchase of PASS GOLD computerized ticket system for Montana ExpoPark and the Great Falls Civic Center and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. Motion carried 4-0. |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS |
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Res. 9066, Intent to Annex Skyline Park Add. Phase 5. Adopted. |
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RESOLUTION 9066, INTENT TO ANNEX SKYLINE PARK ADDITION PHASE 5.
In October 1998, the City and County Commissions conditionally approved the amended preliminary plat of Skyline Park Addition, a single family residential subdivision located north of 33rd Avenue Northeast between Skyline Park and Skyline School. Phase 1 through 4 of the subdivision, encompassing 46 lots, have been annexed and developed. The developer and property owner, Jim Workman, would like to final plat and annex Phase 5, consisting of 17 lots along the westerly extensions of 35th and 36th Avenues Northeast. Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 9066 expressing intent to annex Skyline Park Addition, Phase 5, and setting the public hearing on the annexation for April 4, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. |
Ord. 2767, Establish Zoning Upon Skyline Park Add., Phase 5. Set public hearing. |
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ORDINANCE 2767, ESTABLISH ZONING UPON SKYLINE PARK ADDITION, PHASE 5.
Ordinance 2767 assigns a zoning classification of "A" Residence Use, "A" Area District, to Skyline Park Addition, Phase 5, upon annexation of the same to the City. The subject property is located north of 33rd Avenue Northeast between Skyline Park and Skyline School. Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioner Hinz, that the City Commission accept Ordinance 2767 on first reading and set a hearing for 7:00 p.m., April 4, 2000, to consider adoption of Ordinance 2767. Motion carried 4-0. |
Res. 9067, Intent to Annex Flying J Travel Plaza Addition. Adopted. |
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RESOLUTION 9067, INTENT TO ANNEX FLYING J TRAVEL PLAZA ADDITION.
Neil Consultants, the engineering firm representing the developers of the planned Flying J Travel Plaza atop Gore Hill submitted petitions to the Planning Office regarding:
Flying J owns 140 acres located southeast of the Airport exchange. Flying J would like to subdivide approximately 15 acres into two lots and road right-of-way and annex the same to the City. Proposed Lot 1 would accommodate a 14,825 square foot building housing a convenience store, restaurant and casino and separate fueling facilities for passenger vehicles and over-the-road trucks. Proposed Lot 2 is an intended site for a 60-80 unit motel. During a meeting held by the Planning Board on October 26, 1999, a public hearing was held on the project. The Planning Board adopted a motion recommending that the governing bodies approve the Minor Plat of Flying J Travel Plaza Addition and the accompanying findings of fact; and that the City Commission annex the area within the Minor Plat applying a zoning classification of "GC" General Commercial, "D" Area District subject to numerous conditions which are expected to be fulfilled prior to the public hearing on April 4, 2000. Commissioner Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 9067 expressing intent to annex Flying J Travel Plaza Addition and set a public hearing on the annexation for April 4, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. |
Ordinance 2768, Establish zoning for Flying J Travel Plaza Add. Set public hearing. |
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ORDINANCE 2768, ESTABLISH ZONING FOR FLYING J TRAVEL PLAZA ADDITION.
Ordinance 2768 assigns a zoning classification of "GC" General Commercial, "D" Area District, to Flying J Travel Plaza Addition, upon annexation of same to the City. Subject addition is located southeast of the Airport exchange atop Gore Hill. Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission accept Ordinance 2768 on first reading and set a hearing for 7:00 p.m., April 4, 2000. Motion carried 4-0. |
Ord. 2769, Amending the nepotism policy. Accepted on first reading. |
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ORDINANCE 2769, CODE OF ETHICS (NEPOTISM POLICY).
Ordinance 2769 addresses the nepotism section of the ethics policy clarifying and updating the language in relation to relevant Attorney General Opinions and Montana Supreme Court decisions. The Ordinance also adds language to clarify the interpretation of how the nepotism provisions affect supervisory personnel in the recruitment process of filling positions in the departments in which they are employed. Commissioner Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that the City Commission accept Ordinance 2769 on first reading and set the final reading for March 21, 2000. Motion carried 4-0. |
Consent Agenda |
CONSENT AGENDA
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Minutes, February 1, 2000, Commission meeting.
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Total Expenditures of $3,798,351 for the period of January 20-February 23, 2000, to include claims over $500, in the amount of $3,690,143.
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Engineering Services Contract, Water Treatment Plant Chlorine System Evaluation (OF 1199.4). Approved an engineering services agreement with Morrison-Maiere, Inc., to provide a report/study of the Water Treatment Plant Chlorine System in the estimated fee of $23,823.
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Amendment 3, Waste Water Plant Operation and Maintenance Contract (OF 1010). Approved an amendment to the scope of work of the operation and maintenance contract with US Filter Operating Services for an additional 5 years.
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Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Acknowledged and accepted the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and directed staff to create the 5 year Fair Housing Plan.
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Declare Surplus Items. Declared a list of items with an estimated value of $1000 or more, as surplus, allowing them to be sold at auction.
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Bid Award, two light fairway mowers. Awarded a bid for two new light fairway mowers to Midland Implement of Billings in the amount of $55,124 including one trade-in.
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Reject Bid, Pond Liners for RO Speck Golf Course (OF 906). Rejected all bids for supplying and installing pond liners at RO Speck Golf Course and authorized Staff to rebid the project.
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Amended Plat, Market Place Subdivision, Block 2, Lots 1 and 4. Re-subdivided 18.885 vacant acres along the south side of Market Place Drive into five lots.
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Amended Plat, Market Place Subdivision, Block 2, Lot 3. Subdivided a vacant 4.795 acres into two lots.
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Contract Award, Court Collection Services. Awarded a contract for Municipal Court collection services to Municipal Services Bureau of Austin Texas.
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Use of Theatre, May 2, 2000. Adjusted the time of the regular Commission meeting to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate a Great Falls Symphony performance.
Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commission Rosenbaum, that the City Commission accept the Consent Agenda as printed. Clayton M. Braden, 2708 4th Avenue NW, asked why the City could not use a local company as a collection agency for municipal court. Coleen Balzarini, Controller, explained that the City requested proposals from agencies throughout the United States and that the local firms submitting a proposal did not meet the minimum requirements. Motion carried 4-0. |
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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Clayton Braden, 2708 4th Avenue NW, asked if there was any protection with the new computerized ticketing system to prevent Internet hackers from stealing credit reports. Patty Gumenberg, State Fair Manager, explained that the credit card aspect of the system is not an element of the Internet which would mean that hackers would not be a problem with this system. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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Adjourn |
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the regular meeting of March 7, 2000, adjourned at 7:53 p.m. |
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Mayor Randall H. Gray
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Peggy J. Bourne, City Clerk