CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: City Commissioners present: Dona Stebbins, Bill Beecher, Sandy Hinz, Diane Jovick-Kuntz and John Rosenbaum. Also present were the Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Directors of Community Development, Planning, Public Works, Park and Recreation, Library and Fiscal Services, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and the City Clerk.
Budget Officer Melissa Kinzler reported that in accordance with Montana Code Annotated (MCA) 7-6-4021 and 7-1-4127 the City Commission completed its preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year; placed the budget on file for public inspection; and published notices for the public hearing. At their meeting held July 11, 2006 and following the public hearing, the City Commission voted to continue the public hearing until July 18, 2006.
Mayor Stebbins declared the public hearing reopened. No one appeared to speak in support of Resolution 9578. Tim Austin, Neighborhood Council 3, asked that the Commission ensure there was funding for the neighborhood pools that included staff and maintenance. There being no one further to address the City Commission, Mayor Stebbins declared the public hearing closed.
Commissioner Jovick-Kuntz moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 9578.
Commissioner Hinz explained that after the budget was adopted, it could be amended. So, she added, if the voters did not approve a bond levy to repair the neighborhood pools, the City Commission could revisit the budget and make changes to it.
Motion carried 5-0.Planning Director Ben Rangel reported that the Great Falls Planning Board recommended the City Commission approve the preliminary plat of Eagle’s Crossing Phases II and III, as well as the request for variance on the lengths of two proposed cul-de-sacs and the accompanying Findings of Fact subject to fulfillment of stipulated conditions. The Eagle’s Crossing Subdivision is located along the west side of Bootlegger Trail. Phase II will consist of 49 lots and Phase III will consist of 30 lots.
Mayor Stebbins declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to speak in support of or opposition to Eagle’s Crossing, Phases II and III. Mayor Stebbins declared the public hearing closed.
Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission approve the Preliminary Plat of Eagle’s Crossing, Phases II and III.
Motion carried 5-0.Planning Director Ben Rangel reported that the Planning Board recommended the City Commission approve the annexation and the Amended Plat of Lot 3 of the Medical Tech Park Subdivision. The Zoning Commission recommended the City Commission apply a zoning classification of M-1 mixed-use district to it and grant a conditional use permit to allow telecommunication facilities on proposed Lot 3H. The property borders MSU-College of Technology and Centene Corporation.
Mayor Stebbins declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to speak in support of Resolution 9587 or Ordinance 2943. Mary Jolley, 1910 2nd Avenue North, asked for clarification regarding the funding for the infrastructure for this project. Community Development Director Mike Rattray provided the information she requested. There being no one further to address the City Commission, Mayor Stebbins declared the public hearing closed.
Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioner Hinz, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 9587 and approve the amended plat and Annexation Agreement all related to Lot 3, Medical Tech Park Subdivision.
Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioner Jovick-Kuntz, that the City Commission adopt Ordinance 2943.
Motion carried 5-0.Planning Director Ben Rangel reported that on June 11, 2006, the Planning Board considered the alley vacation and amended plat and ultimately passed a motion recommending the City Commission vacate subject alley.
Mr. Rangel also reported that all parcels abutting the portion of alley to be vacated were owned by Hawkins Companies LLC and that the vacation of the alley was necessary to accommodate a proposed Walgreens Pharmacy.
Commissioner Jovick-Kuntz moved, seconded by Commissioners Hinz and Beecher, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 9588 and set the public hearing for August 1, 2006.
Motion carried 5-0.Commissioner Hinz moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Motion carried 5-0.
Joshua S. DeNully was appointed to the Great Falls Planning Advisory Board on August 16, 2005, for a term through December 31, 2007. Mr. DeNully resigned from the Board; therefore, it was necessary to appoint a replacement.
Commissioner Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Commissioner Hinz, that the City Commission appoint Danna Duffy to the Great Falls Planning Advisory Board to fill the remainder of a three-year term through December 31, 2007.
Motion carried 5-0.Charles Bennett was appointed to the Parking Advisory Commission in April of 2003 for a three-year term. His term expired April 30, 2006. Mr. Bennett was not interested in reappointment. Anthony Longin was appointed to the Parking Advisory Commission on September 6, 2005, for a term through April 30, 2008. Mr. Longin was recently appointed to the Business Improvement District and resigned from the Parking Advisory Commission. Therefore, it was necessary to appoint two members to the Parking Commission.
Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission appoint Gene Harrison to the Parking Advisory Commission for a three-year term through April 30, 2009; and appoint Ed McNamee to fill the remainder of a three-year term through April 30, 2008.
Motion carried 5-0.Mayor Dona R. Stebbins
Peggy Bourne, City Clerk
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