PUBLIC HEARINGS

Prior to the relocation of the Park and Recreation Department complex, this property was used to house a storage building for Park Maintenance and for additional staff parking. Since the move of the Park and Recreation operation to its present location, the property has not been used. Staff does not foresee any further use of the property for park or any other purpose.

OCCGF 3.04, as it pertains to the sale of park property, requires that the Park and Recreation Board review the sale of park property and make a recommendation to the City Commission. At its September 9, 2002 meeting, the Park and Recreation Board recommended approval of the sale to the City Commission.

Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioners Hinz and Jovick-Kuntz, that the City Commission reschedule the public hearing on the proposed sale of .27 acres of Gibson Park in T20NR3E Sec 1 SW ¼ for November 19, 2002.

Motion carried 5-0.
 

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS

In March 2002, the City and Cascade County Commissions adopted a joint resolution establishing a Native American Local Government Commission. The purpose of the Commission was to serve as a local "point of contact" for all local City and County government departments representing the Native American community.

The Commission comprises three standing members (Indian Heritage Association Director, Indian Family Clinic Director, Indian Education Program Director), four rotating members with staggered terms (1 to 4 years) as recommended by the standing members (who review applications), two County appointed members and two City appointed members.

The Native American Local Government Commission requested a minor modification to amend the composition of the standing members. The Commission requested that the composition include the highest ranking Native American officer in the Great Falls Public Education system along with existing standing member representation by the Indian Heritage Association Director and the Indian Family Clinic Director.

Commissioner Jovick-Kuntz moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 9264.

Motion carried 5-0.
 

Plans to reconstruct 6th Street Northwest between Central Avenue West and the Northwest Bypass have been prepared. As a result of the planned reconstruction, a small triangular area along the west boundary of 6th Street Northwest was deemed as excess right of way.

The planned vacation was actually a part of a land swap. The subject right-of-way, upon vacation, would be integrated into the adjoining property occupied by Poulsen's. The owner of Poulsen's (BMC West Corporation) would provide a nearly equal amount of property to enhance off-street parking for Shining Mountain Images (726 6th Street Northwest) whose existing parking along 6th Street Northwest would be eliminated by the reconstruction.

Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 9270 and set 7:00 p.m., November 19, 2002, as the time for the public hearing.

Motion carried 5-0.
 

CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that the City Commission approve the Consent Agenda as printed.

Motion carried 5-0.
 

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

James Bellessa was appointed to the Great Falls Transit District Board for a four-year term in 1998. Mr. Bellessa's term expires on November 30, 2002. Mr. Bellessa was interested in and eligible for reappointment.

Commissioner Jovick-Kuntz moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that the City Commission reappoint James Bellessa to the Great Falls Transit District Board for a second four-year term expiring November 30, 2006.

Motion Carried 5-0.
 

The Upper Missouri Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission was created to act as promoters and coordinators for the upcoming bicentennial of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. The Commission consists of nine members, with the City of Great Falls, Cascade County, and Chouteau County each making three appointments. The Commission will remain in existence through the year 2006. Mike Gamble and Phil Scriver resigned from the Commission, therefore, it was necessary to appoint two members to fill the remainder of their terms.

Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission appoint Gayle Fisher and Mary England to the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission for terms through December 31, 2006.

Motion carried 5-0.
 

West Ridge Addition encompasses 38 acres, is located north and west of Skyline Education Center and consists of 113 proposed single family residential lots and extended portions of 1st and 2nd Street Northeast and 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th Avenues Northeast. The subdivision would be annexed to the City in phases over the next several years with Phase 1, located north of the Skyline Education Center, consisting of 24 lots.

The Planning Office was in receipt of applications from G & M Properties regarding the following: 1) Preliminary Plat of West Ridge Addition, located in the NW ¼, NE ¼ of Section 35, Township 21 North, Range 3 East, Cascade County, Montana and 2) Rezoning each phase of the Preliminary Plat as it is annexed to the City from the current County "R-2" Low Density Residential District to the City "A" Residence Use, "A" or "B" Area District.

The City/County Planning Board conducted a public hearing on the preliminary plat on October 22, 2002. No proponents or opponents spoke, nor was there any public comments presented other than from Gary Knudson, representing the applicant. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City/County Planning Board unanimously passed a motion recommending the governing bodies approve the preliminary plat of West Ridge Addition and the accompanying Findings of Fact subject to the following conditions being fulfilled by the applicant:

1. The final plat of each phase shall incorporate correction of any errors or omissions noted by staff including any appropriate modification to Lot 1, Block 5, to allow sufficient right of way to match the centerline for 32nd Avenue Northeast.
2. The final engineering drawings and specifications for the required public improvements to serve each phase shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval prior to finalization of each phase. The improvement of that portion of Second Street Northeast along the west side of Skyline School Addition shall be included in Phase 1.
3. An Annexation Agreement shall be prepared containing terms and conditions for annexation of each phase of the subdivision including agreement by the applicant to install, within two years of the date of annexation of each phase of the subdivision, and the public improvements required to serve that phase.
4. All applicable fees owed as a condition of plat or annexation approval shall be paid as each subdivision phase is final platted and annexed, including: annexation application fee, final plat fee, annexation agreement fee, annexation resolution fee, storm sewer fee to be determined, reimbursement for proportionate share of cost of NE Regional Storm Water Retention Facility, reimbursement for proportionate share of off-site storm sewer piping system between the north boundary of subdivision and the Retention Facility, fee in lieu of park land dedication, recording fees for annexation documents, and reimbursement to the developer of Skyline Park Addition, Phase 9, for one-half of the costs for street related improvements and water main in that portion of 3rd St. NE abutting subdivision.

Commissioner Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Commissioner Hinz, that the City Commission approve the preliminary plat of West Ridge Addition and the accompanying Findings of Fact, subject to fulfillment of conditions stipulated by the City/County Planning Board.

Motion carried 5-0.
 

CITY COMMISSION

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ADJOURNMENT

RECONVENE

At 9:10 pm the City Commission reconvened the meeting. Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that the City Commission rescind the action suspending permit number 02-2600 for the Town Pump project at 1605 Fox Farm Road and direct the building official to reinstate the building permit for purposes of a commercial building inclusive of the existing variance. The City will proceed with initiating the zone change from Local Business to General Commercial as previously noticed to property owners.

Motion carried 5-0.

There being no further business before the City Commission, Mayor Gray adjourned the meeting at 9:15 pm.