| Regular City Commission Meeting | Mayor Pro-Tempore Beecher presiding |
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL: City Commissioners present: Bill Beecher, Sandy Hinz, Diane Jovick-Kuntz, and John Rosenbaum. Mayor Gray was excused. Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Directors of the Public Works, Fiscal Services, Park and Recreation, Community Development, Planning, Library, Acting State Fair Director, Police Chief, Acting Fire Chief, and the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS |
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Res. 9186, Annexation of Whispering Ridge Phase 2. Adopted. Ord. 2806, Zoning of Whispering Ridge Phase2. Adopted. |
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RESOLUTION 9186, ANNEX WHISPERING RIDGE ADDITION, PHASE 2, FINAL PLAT, TWO EASEMENTS AND ANNEXATION AGREEMENT.
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ORDINANCE 2806, ESTABLISH ZONING UPON WHISPERING RIDGE ADDITION PHASE 2.
[ Staff Report 2 ] [ Ord. 2806 ]
On July 17, 2001, the City Commission adopted Resolution 9177 setting the public hearing to consider the annexation of Whispering Ridge Addition, Phase 2, consisting of 17 single family residential lots located south of 15th Avenue South between 35th and 39th Streets South. In February 2001, the City and County Commissions conditionally approved the preliminary plat of Whispering Ridge Addition, Phases 2 and 3. The subdivision will be served by an 8 inch water main to be installed in 38th Street and connected to the existing water main in 15th Avenue South. A sanitary sewer main will be installed in 38th Street which will drain into the existing City lift station at 15th Avenue South and 35th Street. Storm drainage will be directed into the existing City maintained storm sewer channel along the west side of the Subdivision which discharges into the detention pond the City recently constructed in the lower portion of the Mountainview/Russell/Christianson Addition Coulee. The developer intended to fulfill the subdivision's park obligation by escrowing the applicable park fee. At such time the developer formally reserves open space in the coulee to accommodate not only drainage facilities but wildlife habitat, trails and observation points, the escrowed park fee will be released to the developer. Several details remain to be worked out and agreed upon regarding establishment of the open space including whether the City accepts ownership and maintenance responsibility or if it will be privately owned and maintained. The Planning Board, during a meeting held June 26, 2001, passed a motion recommending approval of the final plat of Whispering Ridge Addition, Phase 2, and annexation of the property, subject to the following conditions: 1) The applicant execute an Annexation Agreement and submit the appropriate supporting documents referenced in the Agreement; 2) Public Works approve the final engineering drawings and specifications including provisions for a five foot concrete sidewalk along the west side of that portion of 38th Street South which may be bordered by unplatted unincorporated property; 3) Any errors or omissions noted by staff shall be corrected as part of the final plat; 4) All applicable fees be paid; and 5) Until the open space related to the subdivision and a viable entity to assume responsibility for the open space are established, the owner shall escrow the following amount: (11% x number of net acres x current fair market value per acre). This escrow shall be released upon establishment of said open space. Should the open space not be established in a reasonable time, the funds in the escrow shall be deposited in the City Park Trust Fund. Ordinance 2806 assigns a zoning classification of "A" Residence Use, "B" Area District, to Whispering Ridge Addition, Phase 2, upon annexation of same to the City. Mayor Pro-Tempore Beecher declared the joint public hearing open for Resolution 9186 and Ordinance 2806. No one appeared to speak in support of or opposition to the proposed annexation. Mayor Pro-Tempore Beecher closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission adopt annexation Resolution 9186 and approve the final plat, annexation and improvements agreement and two easements all related to Whispering Ridge Addition, Phase 2.
Motion carried 4-0.
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| BJA Grant Use. Approved. |
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BJA LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT USE RECOMENDATIONS.
[ Staff Report 3 ]
Congress allocated funds to be dispersed under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program, established within the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The allocations were based on a formula which considered population and reported Part I violent crimes (Uniform Crime Report data). The Police Department applied for a grant that required an Advisory Board to be appointed to review the application for funding. An Ad Hoc Committee met on August 7, 2001. Discussion involved the proposed use of block grant funding for the purposes of offsetting costs associated with the purchase of equipment associated with the 911 Computer Aided Dispatch transition. The funds would be used to make technological improvements to the existing system and to expand the systems capabilities. These may include: a state interface, improved county interface, repeater enhancements, software purchases, mobile terminal purchases and/or radio updates. Once the system is fully operational it will improve crime analysis and response capabilities. The Great Falls Police Department was awarded $61,145. The Department’s matching share must be at least a 10% ($6,794) hard cash match. The final federal award will be $67,939. Mayor Pro-Tempore Beecher declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to speak in support of or opposition to the proposed use of the grant funds. Mayor Pro-Tempore Beecher closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Commissioner Hinz, that the City Commission accept the recommendation of the L.E. Ad Hoc Committee for the use of the BJA grant funds.
Motion carried 4-0.
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OLD BUSINESS |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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| Consent Agenda. Approved as printed. | CONSENT AGENDA4.
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Total Expenditures of $1,082,610 for the period of July 18 - August 7, 2001, to include claims over $500, in the amount of $998,347. [ Staff Report 5 ]
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Contracts list. [ Staff Report 6 ]
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Set public hearing on Resolution 9184, a Nuisance Abatement for property located in T20N, R3E Sec 1, (behind 608 8th Avenue North), for September 4, 2001. [ Staff Report 7 ] [ Res. 9184 ]
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Set public hearing on Resolution 9165, a resolution levying and assessing Special Maintenance Lighting Districts, for September 4 , 2001. [ Staff Report 8 ] [ Res. 9165 ]
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Set public hearing on Resolution 9185, a fee schedule for Great Falls Fire/Rescue, for September 4, 2001. [ Staff Report 9 ] [ Res. 9185 ]
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Position Classification and Salary Plan approval and authorization for the City Manager to implement the Plan. [ Staff Report 10 ]
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Contract Award for 2nd and 8th Avenues South Water Main Replacements (OF 1280) to M&D Construction in the amount of $300,339.80. [ Staff Report 11 ]
12.
Final Payment of an emergency retrofit of the Four Seasons Arena HVAC System (OF 1035.3) to B&B Heating and the State Miscellaneous Tax Division in the amount of $1,519. [ Staff Report 12 ]
Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission accept the Consent Agenda as printed.
Motion carried 4-0. |
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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| Fire Fees and Acronym Use. | 17A.
Clayton Braden, 2708 4th Avenue NW, asked several questions regarding the proposed fee schedule for the Fire Department. He also cautioned Staff from using acronyms because many people in the public do not understand what they mean. |
| Right to Free Speech and Public Safety. | 17B.
Stacy James, CEO of Inter-mountain Planned Parenthood, read a statement into the record regarding recent activities near the Planned Parenthood office in Great Falls. She stated she was supportive of the City Commission and of peoples right to protest. However, she was concerned about the safety of the patients and employees of Planned Parenthood. |
| Ordinance Request | 17C.
Morgan Wolf, 1115 8th Avenue North, proposed the City Commission draft an ordinance underscoring civic responsibility for those exercising their right to free speech. He reiterated stating that the protesters near the Planned Parenthood office should be held responsible for their actions. |
| Ordinance Request | 17D.
Stacy Anderson, Helena MT, encouraged the City Commission to balance the right of free speech with public safety. She provided the City Clerk with copies of email agreeing with her statement. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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| Adjourn | There being no further business to come before the Commission, the regular meeting of August 21, 2001, adjourned at 7:22 p.m. |
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Bill Beecher, Mayor Pro-Tempore
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Peggy J. Bourne, City Clerk
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