Belgrade City Council

AGENDA BELGRADE CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS February 22, 2022 7: 00 P. M. This meeting was open to the public and attended both in person and via the Zoom video platform. Mayor Russell Nelson called the meeting to order. Council Members in attendance were Martha Sellers, Mike Meis, Jim Simon, Kristine Menicucci, Jim Doyle and Renae Mattimoe. City staff in attendance were City Manager Neil Cardwell, City Attorney Rick Ramler, Police Chief Dustin Lensing, Planning Director Jason Karp, City Engineer Tom Eastwood, City Clerk Sue Caldwell, Executive Assistant Dana Jambor. Staff in attendance via Zoom were Acting Fire Chief Greg Tryon, Planning Tech Kristin Spadafore. Others in attendance were Gary Oakland, Landy Leep, Mike Mason, Gary Owen, John Halverson, Joey Stasznik, Vivian Crouse, Cody Balko, Rob Balko, Josh Scheperd, Jecyn Bremer, Ross Smart, Conner McWilliams, Traci Gilbertson, Kylee Westervelt, Nicole Gilbertson, C Randall Cygan, Judy Doyle, Lyndsay Jersky, Ioan Price, Marti Hanson, Lloyd Hanson, Troy Cage. Others in attendance via Zoom were Linda Trautmann, Kaye Trevarthen, Josh Smith, Sara, Bryan Moss, Tori Rensink, Diana Setterberg, Nicole Cardwell, Tiffani, Carol Jones, Debbie, Craig Madson, Alix Provance, Nicolais Cuyle, Chris, Christina Clark, Katie, Jeanie Overstreet, Todd Waller. PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Nelson opened the public forum and called for public comment. Kaye Trevarthen, residing in Meadowlark Subdivision, brought up her concern that on Powers Blvd there were three center road medians and she wanted to request these be removed as she felt they posed a hazard. She stated that these made the roads too narrow, and they blocked the driver' s line of sight. She asked that they be removed before the pending phases were developed. Nic Cuyle, residing on Melissa Way, thanked Council for continuing to provide the option to use the Zoom video platform to participate in the Council meetings. Mayor Nelson called 2 more times for public comment. There was none and the public forum was closed. PUBLIC HEARING Preliminary Plat Approval for Meadowlark Ranch PUD/ Subdivision Phases 5 and 6 Continued from January 18, 2022) Page 1 of 13  City Planning Director Karp noted this discussion was a continuation from January 18, 2022. He noted changes to the park proposal which was reviewed by the City Parks Board. They were now proposing 2 parks at about half the required space, and the rest would be covered by a cash- in- lieu amount upon appraisal. The Park Board had unanimously approved of this proposed park area and the cash- in- lieu arrangement. The berm would continue to be maintained separately by the Homeowners' Association. Karp noted that the developer had changed their plat to reflect a reduced number of lots by 9, also increased lot sizes to comply with standards of 10, 000 and 20, 000 sq. ft., and they had withdrawn their request for relaxation of slimmer street widths. Streets would now be standard width. Karp noted that the developer was still asking for a relaxation in regard to the width of their lots. The standard was 80- feet, and the developer was asking to allow for 70- foot widths. The plan would meet the minimum frontage of 30- foot and would also accommodate standard driveway approaches and standard setbacks. Karp noted that planned open space would fall within the flood plain, but the parks would not be within the flood plan. Karp noted that the impact fees would be adjusted due to the reduction in the number of lots and would be noted in an amended staff report. He noted a correction to Condition# 28 to show a 60- foot unbuilt right-of-way and the addition of Condition# 30 requested by the City engineer for compliance with a finished floor elevation 2- foot above the designated table. Council inquired if the questions regarding the flood plain determination had been answered. Karp noted that there was sufficient approval from FEMA. Final approval would come later in the process, so he felt this had been adequately addressed. Council inquired if the adjustments made to accommodate phases 5 and 6 would impact other existing phases. Karp did not think it would. 5 and 6 were downstream so he could not answer who would be responsible for future concerns. Council discussed the cash- in- lieu options and the Park Board' s input. City Manager Cardwell thanked the public for their participation in the process and for attending the Council meeting. He felt his was a good example of how the Design Review Committee process should work and he thanked the various Boards for taking the time to work out the details. He noted that the growth in Belgrade would continue to require good dialogue between developers, residents and City staff. He referred to the team of people ready to assist in the Public Works, Parks, Planning, Building and Police departments. Mayor Nelson called for comment by the applicant or their representative. John Halvorson, Engineer representing the developer, reviewed a slide presentation on the proposed Plat for Meadowlark Phases 5 and 6. 7: 40pm the Mayor called for a short break due to loss of signal for those on the Zoom video connection. 7: 53pm The Zoom video connection was restored, and Mayor Nelson called the meeting back to order. Page 2 of 13  John Halvorson continued his presentation and noted these phases covered 73 acres of the subdivision. He noted that the flood zone studies were part of a 3- year process of surveying. None of the parcels in Phases 1 through 6 were within the flood plain and all homes would be constructed at 2 feet above the designated elevation as required. He said that the flood plain areas would include native plant landscaping and would be maintained by the HOA. He noted that the new plat version was no longer asking for a relaxation of the Right- of-Way width, and lot sizes were now standard. He noted that the developer was asking for the allowance of minimum lot widths at 70- foot instead of the standard 80- foot. Joey Stasznik, traffic engineer for the developer, spoke about the related traffic study. He noted that medians were a form of traffic control and were considered a traffic calming measure. He noted their inclusion aligned with Montana Department of Transportation recommendations MDT) and the Belgrade Long Term Transportation Plan. Gary Oakland, owner/developer, thanked those who worked with City staff and felt the changes made would be beneficial. He requested approval by Council. Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing and called for public comment. Mike Mason, residing on Sturnella Lane, spoke in support of the change to the road widths. He said his main concern was drainage issues and he had sent an email requesting an overall drainage plan. He noted that Phase 1 had very bad drainage and he wanted to see better management of the drainage in the new phases. Victoria Rensink, residing on Lowline Spur Road, thanked Council for listening to comments. She inquired about clarification as to access to the new park space and whether there would be adequate public parking around that area. Christina Clark, residing on Melissa Way, questioned when the traffic revisions and plans would be put into place since these projects were already affecting an increase in traffic volume. Nic Cuyle, residing on Melissa Way, expressed appreciation for Council listening to their concerns. He wanted clarification about the discussion with the Park Board regarding the trail up above the flood plain area. He asked if this could be addressed in order to clarify the northeast corner where there was a big depression from when the area had been previously dug out. Kaye Trevarthen, residing on Melissa Way, commented on traffic medians in the subdivision and she said it was the first she had heard of a median helping to control speed. She asked about the base flood elevation. She noted that in 2018 they had stated a set base flood elevation. She asked what the standard elevation for the phases would be going forward. With extension of Melissa Way, she asked if they would remove the incline that was currently there, and would they dewater. She thanked the Council and the City Manager and the HOA for answering her questions. Lindsay Jersky, residing on Powers Blvd, inquired about controlling traffic on Powers Blvd and on Baseline Road where she had observed a lot of speeding. She was also concerned Page 3 of 13 about proper drainage because of the problems with how water collected in people' s yards in the past. Debbie Cuyle, residing on Melissa Way, stated that there were continuing drainage issues and that her backyard flooded every spring. She noted that water damage along Melissa and Baseline had caused large cracks and they needed repair. Mayor Nelson called 2 more times for public comment. There was none and the public hearing was closed. Discussion followed regarding questions raised during public comment. Planning Director Karp explained that parks of this size would not have a parking lot. They were designed for the individual neighborhood so it would be street parking within walking distance. He noted that future traffic improvements that were referenced would include a round- about to be put in at Dry Creek and Cruiser Lane, with probable installation to begin in the Summer of 2023. Karp noted the need to have that part done before the Railroad underpass project was started. Regarding the trail, Karp noted this would be addressed by the developers and they had said that the depression would be filled in. Subdivision streets would be maintained by the City on a normal maintenance schedule. Digital Speed signs would possibly be placed along Powers and/ or Baseline Road as determined by the Public Works City Engineer. These signs would provide another tool to help reduce speeds. Karp referenced Condition# 11 in the staff report which showed the requirement by Department of Environmental Quality ( DEQ) for proper storm drainage plans as part of the City' s site approval process. Gary Owen, engineer for the developer, noted that the gravel trail would be installed by the developer. It would be 3- foot wide and considered part of the Open Space, just above the flood plain. He noted that the base level elevation would be set by FEMA and would drain to the north. Floor levels would be set at 2 feet above minimum elevation, with the elevation varying according to the slopes. He noted plans to work with City staff on drainage issues. Designating larger lots in these phases would have a positive effect on drainage. He noted that the depression in question would be filled in. He noted that the Yellowstone pipeline area was being treated as open green space. Council inquired about dealing with an area that had been used as an old dump site. The developer acknowledged that they were planning to take care of this concern as well. City Manager Cardwell asked about more clarification on the medians in Phase 1 and what the impacts would be if they were to be removed. Staff would be looking into what their removal would involve and what the impacts might be. Joey Stasznik, engineer for the developer, spoke about traffic questions and the recommendation pointing toward intersection improvements at Cruiser and Dry Creek that aligned with area subdivisions. In regard to the medians, he noted those were made as an entry way, placed as an esthetic intention with the first phase. Regarding Powers, there would be 2 dynamic speed signs to provide feedback to drivers. Long stretches were known to provide for increased speed. Page 4 of 13  ACTION: Council Member Meis moved to approve the Meadowlark Ranch Subdivision PUD Preliminary Plat for phases 5 and 6 including PUD relaxation, the parks plan as recommended by the Parks Board, and conditions of approval as listed in the staff report, with related amendments to condition # 28 as stated, and the addition of condition 30 requiring elevations of 2- foot above base flood elevation, and that the project complied with subdivision regulations and Montana Subdivision and Platting Act. Council Member Menicucci seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Consider Ordinance 2022- 1 ( second reading) Adoption of Zoning- Yellow Iron Property Karp noted that the next 3 items were all related to the Yellow Iron Property which included a 23- acre parcel located south of Frank Road, west of Jackrabbit Lane, contiguous with city property. This was a request to zone the property as mostly B2 Highway Business District and some residential. Only the zoning was being considered at this time. Future subdivision plans would come later. Karp noted that the Planning Board had reviewed and approved unanimously. Josh smith, engineer representing the applicant, reviewed the plans and proposed zoning as they prepared for annexation into the City. He noted the proposed commercial zoning went along well with zoning already in place along the Jackrabbit corridor. This had also been reviewed as it related to the Growth Policy. The developer was looking to provide a level of transition and buffer to blend usage to the south. Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing and called for public comment. There was none and the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Council Member Doyle moved to approve adoption of Ordinance 2022- 1 upon second reading and after public hearing to zone the Yellow Iron Property as B2 Highway Business and R4 Residential Apartment District, fmding that the zoning complied with the Belgrade Growth Policy. Council Member Simon seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Consider Adoption of Annexation Service Plan for Yellow Iron Property Karp noted the requirement to have an approved service plan before considering a property for annexation, in accordance with the operation of our new sewer system capacity. He discussed shared costs and payback agreements for further developments. The long- range plan was for this property to come into city limits in harmony with the current growth policy. Karp noted that the service plan had gone through review by City staff including Public Works and the City Engineer. Josh Smith, engineer representing the applicant, offered to answer questions. Page 5 of 13  Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing and called for public comment. Tracy Gilbertson, residing on Cameron Bridge Road, spoke in opposition to designating the R4 zoning allowing apartments. She did not want that much density. Ioan Price, owner of acreage on Parker Drive, spoke in opposition to R4 zoning. Jeanie Overstreet, residing on West Cameron Bridge Road, spoke in opposition to R4 zoning. She thought it should be zoned for single family homes. Josh Smith, engineer, spoke in response to concerns about R4 zoning. He noted that the majority of zoning would be B2 business. The R4 zone would allow a transition from commercial to residential, also blending with the existing mobile home park. Mayor Nelson called 2 more times for public comment. There was none and the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Council Member Simon moved to approve adoption of the Annexation Service Plan for Yellow Iron Property for NE '/ of the NE '/ of Section 14 less Tract T1S, R4E in accordance with MCA 7- 2- 4610. Council Member Mattimoe seconded the motion. All voted aye, Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Consider Resolution 2022- 11 Adopting Annexation of Yellow Iron Property Karp noted the correction to the staff report noting that this was a Resolution, not an Ordinance. Now that service plan was approved, the Council could now consider annexation of the property. Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing and called for public comment. There was none and the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Council Member Menicucci moved to approve Resolution 2022- 11 to Annex the Yellow Property, the NE 1/ 4 of the NE '/ of Section 14 less Tract T1S, R4E Iron into the City of Belgrade including the adjacent West Frank Road and Jackrabbit Lane. Council Member Simon seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Consider Ordinance 2022- 2 ( second reading) Adoption of Zoning— Jackrabbit Crossing Property Planning Director Karp noted that the next 3 items pertained to the Jackrabbit Crossing property covering approximately 175 acres immediately south of the Yellow Iron property. The Planning Board had voted 5- 1 to recommend approval. Karp noted that the developer had changed the perimeter to R3 zoning after the first reading. This change was in response to the Page 6of13 concerns brought forward by neighboring residents and would reduce the density of the project. Karp noted that the developers of both Yellow Iron and Jackrabbit Crossing were working together and using the same engineer. Detailed development plans would come before Council as they progressed through the planning and staff review process and via public hearings. Josh Smith, engineer representing the applicant, reviewed the proposed zoning to include a combination of B2 Business, M1 Manufacturing, R4 and R3 residential along the perimeter. He noted this was the first part in a multi- step process and this project would come before the public and Council several more times as details were brought forward. Discussion followed about the adjustment to reduce density by adding R3 zoning in response to comments by residents along Parker Drive who felt their view would be blocked by apartments. Smith noted that owners along Oro Lane did not make comments about the zoning and their questions were about access and dealing with solid waste. The R4 zoning was not adjusted near Oro Lane because there was more distance to buffer this area and their view would not be affected. Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing and called for public comment. Tracy Gilbertson, residing on Cameron Bridge Road, spoke in opposition to the high amount of acreage proposed as R4 and felt insulted that the developer had designated only 17 acres as R3 with over 60 acres of R4. She felt the zoning should only be R2 and R3 because the surrounding lots were 2 and 3 acres. These were animal properties so the transition would not be acceptable. Saying this would be affordable housing was not true. She was in opposition to M1 zoning and felt there was more of a need for property allowing animals. It did not appear that they had listened to the neighboring residents. Marti Hanson, residing on Cameron Bridge Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning and felt the changes were minimal. She felt they had taken away the designated park area for the subdivision and there was too much high density right next to their horse properties. She did not see any reason to include M1 zoning and felt the area should be single family density. The proposed zoning would be too congested, and they could use more park land. Randy Cygan, residing on West Cameron Bridge Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning and that it had not been changed enough. He suggested a larger buffer zone. He felt R4 was too congested, and he did not want B2 zoning in his backyard. He wanted only R3 and R2 zoning designations to retain space and avoid a highway business zone right up next to his property. Troy Cage, residing on Parker Drive, spoke in opposition to allowing R4 zoning. He preferred single family dwellings. He noted that neighboring residents had animals and were used to seeing wildlife and they wanted this to continue. Cody Balke, residing on Parker Drive, spoke in opposition to R4 zoning and felt it would not be affordable housing. Page 7 of 13  Ione Price, residing on Parker Drive, spoke in opposition to R4 zoning and felt it should be limited to R3 zoning. She did not want to see such high density through her window. She felt it would negatively affect her view. Travis Westervelt, residing on Parker Drive, spoke in opposition to R4 zoning and felt that 17 acres of R3 was too small of an adjustment. He was concerned with the allowance of M1 zoning and not knowing what the developer was planning for that area. He felt that R2 and R3 zoning would provide a better transition. Josh Scheperd, residing on Parker Drive, spoke in opposition to R4 zoning and felt the adjustment to R3 was too minimal. Lloyd Hanson, residing on West Cameron Bridge, acknowledged that this was early in the planning process. He brought up traffic study concerns due to the size of this development. He felt the developers would cram as much as they could into this development much like others had done with the mess at River Rock as an example. He referred to a development at the corner of Jackrabbit and Baxter Lane where there were monstrous 3- story dwellings. These were very ugly to him and he did not want to see those types of dwellings. He felt the zoning should only be R2 and R3 to provide a better transition. Jeanie Overstreet, residing on Cameron Bridge Road, agreed with her neighbors and wanted to see R3 and single- family dwellings. She felt the traffic and congestion would affect property owners on their own water wells. Todd Waller, developer, commented on traffic from Parker Drive. He noted there was no connection to this project and that Parker Drive was a private road. The project also did not connect to Oro Lane. There would probably be easements that could connect, but it was not anticipated to impact those roads right away. Traffic analysis was being done to make recommendations so they would follow those accordingly. The proposed zoning was designed to maximize the arterial corridor and try to respect surrounding neighbors. R3 was to be a buffer to the R4 zones. Such zoning would help to fill the need for housing which was in high demand in our valley. The M1 zoning would allow more variety of allowed usages and he gave the example of someone wanted to build furniture. Josh Smith, engineer, noted this property was in a unique location as it would touch on the City of Belgrade, Gallatin County and Montana Department of Transportation. He commented on the lack of housing inventory, affordable or otherwise. He discussed the B2 and M1 zoning along the existing business corridor that seemed to make sense. He also noted that the existing park north of the Valley Vista Subdivision would stay in place. It fell inside the R3 zoning, but no development was planned on top of the established park area. This would be part of the buffer. Installing a sanitary water system using City code would protect existing wells and would be an improvement for everyone. Todd Waller, developer, commented that the park was currently unimproved, so they would be meeting with design teams and the Park Board to meet new requirements. Mayor Nelson called 2 more times for public comment. There was none. Page 8 of 13  Council discussed options for adjusting the proposed zoning based on comments from the neighboring residents. The developer also discussed possible compromises to the zoning. City Manager Cardwell suggested that Council ask the applicant if they would be willing to continue the public hearing to give more opportunity for the developer and City staff to discuss and work through additional revisions, if any. This would also allow for updated maps and graphics for the public to review. Mayor Nelson asked if revisions would have to go back to the Planning Board for consideration. Karp said that would not be necessary and it could be brought back to Council for consideration at the March 7, 2022 meeting. The developer was agreeable to further discussion with City staff and continuing the matter until that time. ACTION: Council Member Simon moved to continue public hearing for zoning of Jackrabbit Crossing property to the regularly scheduled meeting on March 7, 2022. Council Member Sellers seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Consider Adoption of Annexation Service Plan for Jackrabbit Crossing Property Karp suggested that this item should also be continued for consideration on March 7, 2022. Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing and called for public comment. Tracy Gilbertson residing on Cameron Bridge Road, spoke in opposition to R4 zoning and that the Service Plan should only be provided to R2 and R3 zoning. ACTION: Council Member Sellers moved to continue the public hearing to March 7, 2022 to consider approval of the Service Plan for Jackrabbit Crossing Property. Council Member Meis seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Consider Resolution 2022- 12 Adopting Annexation of Jackrabbit Crossing Property Karp noted that this item should also be continued for consideration on March 7, 2022 after the Council had considered the proposed Service Plan. Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing and called for public comment. There was none. ACTION: Council Member Meis moved to continue the public hearing to March 7, 2022 to consider Resolution 2022- 12 to annex Jackrabbit Crossing property. Council Member Simon seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously. Page 9 of 13 PUBLIC HEARING Consider Ordinance 2022- 3 ( second reading) Final Adoption of Marijuana Overlay District Karp noted combined efforts of City staff and other County and State entities to provide a basis for the proposed ordinance. Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing and called for public comment. Ross Martin, business owner at Andrea Drive, felt it was a good ordinance. He wanted to move ahead as a clean agricultural business and do proper business. ACTION: Council Member Sellers moved to approve Ordinance 2022- 3 upon second reading adopting a Marijuana Overlay District. Council Member Mattimoe seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Consider Ordinance 2022- 4 ( second reading) Final Adoption of Marijuana Use and Display Code City Manager Cardwell noted that this Ordinance would establish boundaries of advertisement and use inside the City of Belgrade and it had been reviewed by the Chief of Police. Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing and called for public comment. There was none and the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Council Member Menicucci moved to approve Ordinance 2022- 4 upon second reading adopting amended code regarding Use and Display of Marijuana. Council Member Sellers seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously. REPORTS Mayor— the Mayor had nothing to report. City Attorney—the City Attorney had nothing to report City Manager City Manager Cardwell commented on the cold weather at- 11 degrees and there were a lot of flu and cold symptoms running through the City staff right now. He noted that the school day would be delayed for 2 hours tomorrow due to cold. Cardwell reported on plans to attend a meeting with a working group in Great Falls regarding Tax Increment Financing ( TIF) on Wednesday and Thursday along with several other City Managers. He was looking forward to putting our TIF funds to work. He noted that Page 10 of 13 Belgrade had several planning documents that were due for a refresh, but we did not have a Community Master Plan so he wanted to make a cohesive plan for Belgrade moving forward. Cardwell reported on working to update the City logo and website. He asked for a Council Member to join in with the design committee. Council Member Mattimoe volunteered. Cardwell announced that Charity Wilson had been hired as the new Executive Director of Finance and she hoped to be in attendance at the next meeting. He also announced that Kyla Murray had started work as the City' s new Prosecuting Attorney. Cardwell reported on status of ARPA funds received by the City in the amount of$2M. He was happy to announce the notification that these funds could be used toward the design of the next new phase of expansion of our Wastewater Reclamation Facility. This was in addition to the $ 1. 6M in grant funds that the City had received through the SRF program. Council Member Menicucci reported on her work on tabulating the capital campaign funds received thus far related to the Library project. She announced a sum total of funds in the amount of$ 1, 642, 138. 93 with a check made out to the City. She noted there was an additional amount of$230,000 in outstanding pledges and other donations still in process. Cardwell explained that a Resolution would be drawn up to officially accept these funds from the Library Foundation and to specify how these funds would be used. DISCUSSION AGENDA Consider Renaming of City Park located at 701 Westwood Circle City Manager Cardwell noted that the property located at 701 Westwood Circle was formerly known as Prescott Park. The Park Board recommended renaming this park as Mayfair Meadow Park. Council Member Mattimoe discussed the Park Board' s reasoning for their recommendation. The park was actually located off of Meadow Circle and they did not want to name the park after a living person. Mayor Nelson called for public comment. There was none. ACTION: Council Member Sellers moved to approve of renaming the park previously known as Prescott Park located at 701 Westwood Circle as Mayfair Meadow Park. Council Member Simon seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously. Consider Board Appointments Mayor Nelson noted that he was not able to follow- up with some of the applicants. He recommended rescheduling consideration of applications for Art Gilespie and Nick Bates to be moved to the next regular council meeting. Council members agreed. Page 11 of 13  ACTION: Council Member Sellers moved to appoint Emily Decker to the Park Board for a 2- year term. Council Member Simon seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously. ACTION: Council Member Doyle moved to appoint Eric Reinhardt to serve, on the Police Commission for a 3- year term. Council Member Simon seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously. Consider update to Authorized Signers for the City and Court Bank Accounts City Manager Cardwell noted the need for this update due to new positions and new staff members. He also wanted to reduce the number of signers for increased control. The City account would show primary check signers as the City Manager, the Director of Finance and the Chief of Police. The Court account would show primary check signers as the City Judge, along with the City Manager and Director of Finance. Mayor called for public comment. There was none. ACTION: Council Member Menicucci moved to approve of changes to authorized signers as proposed by the City Manager. Council Member Meis seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried unanimously FOR YOUR INFORMATION Mayor Nelson inquired about a new date for the Council Planning Retreat. This would be April 13 on a Wednesday. Most of the Council asked for a local meeting place. Council Member Mattimoe reported on being able to travel to Madrid, Spain which was her first international trip. Council Members Doyle and Menicucci had nothing to report. Council Member Simon reported on attending a special meeting for the Fire Board. They were trying to hire 6 new fire fighters and they had funding concerns for obtaining land. Simon noted that he would not be able to attend the Fire Board meeting for March and asked Council Member Doyle to attend in his place. Council Member Meis discussed the upcoming round table discussion with area entities and who planned to attend from Belgrade' s Council. He noted discussions about putting marijuana tax on the ballot. 1st. Council Member Sellers noted the Library meeting was rescheduled to March City Manager Cardwell noted that the Library would be temporarily adjusting their hours of operation due to staff shortages. Page 12 of 13  Mayor Nelson reported on the recent health board meeting. Many aspects were still under consideration. He noted that the County was in charge of things and an interlocal agreement was in place with Bozeman. Belgrade' s place in the group was still pending. Mayor Nelson congratulated Council Member Meis on receiving the Community Spirit Award at the recent Chamber dinner. ADJOURN Council Member Simon moved to adjourn the meeti g at 10: 51pm. titt/ Russell C. Nelson, Mayor A8esE. L Susan Caldwell, City Clerk Page 13 of 13