Sidney public meetings in 2024

Zoning/Board of Adjustments

The Sidney Zoning/Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request from Ace Hardware. The agenda contains only this one new business item, with no details provided in the agenda text.

• Ace Hardware variance request

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for King and King LLC (Ace Hardware) to install a fenced garden center. The approval is conditional upon moving the north section of the fence off the right-of-way.

• Approved Ace Hardware variance for garden center fencing with condition to move north section off right-of-way (5-0)

City Council

The Sidney City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including a public hearing on a Transportation Alternative Grant Project and several financial approvals. The council will also review reports from the police, public works, fire marshal, and treasurer, and consider a minor subdivision. Key financial items include a $270,301 payment for the Phase III Water Project and a $106,693.54 pay application for the Anderson Subdivision.

• Public hearing: Transportation Alternative Grant Project
• Phase III Water Project Draw #8C for $270,301
• Anderson Subdivision Pay Application 2 for $106,693.54
• Anderson Subdivision Change Order 1 increase of $870.00
• Claims to be approved: $148,927.71

The Sidney City Council held a public hearing and approved moving forward with a Transportation Alternative Grant application for the 22nd Ave NW bike path extension, a project aimed at improving pedestrian and cyclist safety. The council also approved the Sheehan Minor Subdivision with seven conditions, a water project reimbursement draw, and several other administrative items.

• Approved Transportation Alternative Grant application for 22nd Ave NW bike path extension (4-0)
• Approved Sheehan Minor Subdivision with 7 conditions (4-0)
• Approved Phase III Water Project Draw #8C for $270,301 (4-0)
• Approved Morrison Maierle Anderson Subdivision Change Order 1, increase $870 (4-0)
• Approved Anderson Subdivision Pay Application 2 for $106,693.54 (4-0)
• Approved November 2024 JV Report (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with claims of $148,927.71 and building permit RC2025-13 (4-0)

City Council

The Sidney City Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes a public hearing on a Transportation Alternative Grant and consideration of two items related to the Local Government Review Board: a request to assign the administrative assistant role to Clerk/Treasurer Chamberlin with current budgeted wages, and approval of the board's draft budget. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and claims totaling $152,684.21.

• Public hearing on Transportation Alternative Grant
• Request to make Clerk/Treasurer Chamberlin administrative assistant for Local Government Review Board, paid with current budgeted wages
• Local Government Review Board draft budget approval
• Claims to be approved: $152,684.21
• No building permits to be approved

The City Council approved making Clerk/Treasurer Chamberlin the administrative assistant for the Local Government Review Board (LGRB) as part of her normal duties, with no additional pay. The council also approved the LGRB's draft budget, which aligns with the $31,000 in voter-approved property tax revenue. Both motions passed unanimously with four yea votes.

• Approved Clerk/Treasurer as LGRB administrative assistant with no extra pay (4-0)
• Approved LGRB draft budget (4-0)
• Approved RC Adult Softball scoreboard replacement at fields 1 and 3 (4-0)
• Approved November 4th regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved November 18th regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with claims totaling $152,684.21 (4-0)

Local Government Review Board

The Local Government Review Board is holding its first organizational meeting. They will elect a temporary presiding officer, adopt bylaws, and draft a budget for City Council approval. The board will also register for required training and consider a public timetable.

• Elect Temporary Presiding Officer
• Adopt Bylaws including officers, staff, meeting frequency, and agenda structure
• Draft Budget for approval by Sidney City Council
• Register for December 10, 2024 in-person training
• Adopt a timetable to be published in newspapers (must be completed within 90 days of certification of election)

The Sidney Local Government Review Board held its first meeting and made several organizational decisions. The board adopted its bylaws, approved a draft budget to present to the City Council, and elected temporary and permanent officers. The board also approved a timetable for its work and registered for upcoming training.

• Elected Mrs. Sergent as Temporary Presiding Officer (3-0)
• Adopted bylaws as drafted with discussed changes (3-0)
• Approved hiring Clerk/Treasurer Chamberlin as Administrative Representative (3-0)
• Approved draft budget to present to City Council (3-0)
• Approved timetable as amended (3-0)
• Elected Janet Sergent as Presiding Officer (3-0)
• Elected Wade Whiteman as Vice President (3-0)

Street and Alley Committee

The Street and Alley Committee is meeting to discuss two new business items: a review of a snow removal code update and a CDBG grant contribution for the Growth Policy Update. No decisions are listed on the agenda; these items are up for discussion.

• Review Snow Removal Code Update
• CDBG Grant Contribution for the Growth Policy Update

The Street and Alley Committee voted 3-0 to recommend allocating $10,000 from the FY24-25 budget toward a Richland County growth policy update, with the money expected to come from the general fund. The committee tabled the proposed snow removal code update until early December so staff can study how penalties and fines would be assessed. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Recommended allocating $10,000 from the FY24-25 budget for the growth policy update (3-0)
• Tabled the snow removal code update until the beginning of December
• Adjourned at 6:07 PM

City Council

The Sidney City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, committee reports, and several action items. Key items include approving a $402,728.75 pay application for the Anderson Sub Drainage Improvements, a work change request increasing project cost by $1,385, and an amendment raising the contract ceiling by $22,800. The council will also consider two lot aggregations (Luinstra and Miller) and approve claims totaling $100,331.65.

• Anderson Sub Drainage Improvements Pay Application #1 for $402,728.75
• Anderson Sub Drainage Improvements Work Change Request: increase project cost by $1,385.00
• Morrison Maierle Anderson Sub Drainage Improvements Amendment 2: increase contract ceiling by $22,800
• Luinstra Lot Aggregation and Miller Lot Aggregation
• Claims to be approved: $100,331.65

The Sidney City Council approved Pay Application #1 of $402,728.75 for the Anderson Subdivision Drainage Improvements, along with a $1,385 work change request and a $22,800 increase to Morrison Maierle's contract ceiling for the same project. The council also approved two lot aggregations — the Luinstra property and the Miller's Corner Subdivision lots — and approved the October 2024 JV Report and the consent agenda claims and building permits. All votes were 4-0, with Aldermen Stevenson and Koffler absent. New Local Government Review Board members Janet Sergent, Wade Whiteman and Jordan Mayer took the oath of office.

• Approved Anderson Sub Drainage Improvements Pay Application #1 for $402,728.75 (4-0)
• Approved Anderson Sub Drainage work change request increasing project cost by $1,385.00 (4-0)
• Approved Morrison Maierle Amendment 2 increasing contract ceiling by $22,800 (4-0)
• Approved Luinstra lot aggregation at Wilkinson Subdivision with conditions (4-0)
• Approved Miller lot aggregation of Lots 16 and 17, Miller's Corner Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved October 2024 JV Report (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: claims of $100,331.65 and building permits 2024-038 to 2024-040 (4-0)
• Administered oath of office to Local Government Review Board members Sergent, Whiteman and Mayer

City Council

The Sidney, MT City Council will hold a public hearing on the Mercer Minor Subdivision Amended Plat and a second reading of Ordinance #600 for a Luinstra zoning change. The meeting also includes updates on flood mitigation contracts, water system projects, and committee reports.

• Public hearing on Mercer Minor Subdivision Amended Plat
• Second reading of Ordinance #600 (Luinstra zoning change)
• Morrison Maierle Amendment 1 to Meadows Flood Mitigation Contract ($8,256 increase)
• North Park Elevated Tank Replacement Contract Amendment No. 1
• Sidney Phase III Draw #7C ($174,592.00)

The Sidney City Council approved the Mercer Minor Subdivision Amended Plat, splitting a commercial lot into two conforming lots. They also approved several water infrastructure items, including a pay application for the North Park Elevated Tank Replacement and a task order for a new water system Preliminary Engineering Report. The council denied a pay application for the 200,000-gallon tank relining project until leaks are fixed, and waived $40 in late fees for a resident's sewer bill.

• Approved Mercer Minor Subdivision Amended Plat (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #600 Luinstra zoning change, 2nd reading (6-0)
• Denied 200,000-gallon tank relining pay application until leaks fixed (6-0)
• Approved Morrison Maierle Amendment 1, Meadows Flood Mitigation +$8,256 (6-0)
• Approved North Park Elevated Tank Replacement Contract Amendment No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved Interstate Engineering Task Order No. 9, Water System PER (6-0)
• Approved Sidney Phase III Draw #7C for $174,592.00 (6-0)
• Waived $40 late fees on delinquent sewer bill (6-0)

Park And Recreation Committee

The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss two new business items: improvements to Svarre Park and an irrigation system project at Veteran's Park. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these are discussion items.

• Svarre Park Improvements
• Veteran's Park Irrigation System Project

The Park and Recreation Committee tabled two proposed projects due to insufficient financial details. The Svarre Park improvements, which would replace the volleyball court with a fitness and pickleball court, were tabled until more cost information is available. The Veterans Park irrigation system replacement, estimated at $257,500 to $334,750, was also tabled pending further cost breakdowns. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled Svarre Park improvements resolution until more financial information is provided (all approve)
• Tabled Veterans Park irrigation system project until more financial numbers are available (all approve)

Water And Sewer Committee

The Water and Sewer Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically a pay application for the 200,000-gallon tank relining project. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other substantive topics listed.

• 200,000 Gallon Tank Relining Project Pay Application

The Water and Sewer Committee voted to send the 200,000-gallon tank relining contract to City Attorney Thomas Kalil for review of a possible breach before deciding on payment to Advanced Lining. Leaks were detected when the tank was filled in August, and the contractor may need to return in spring 2025. The committee also received an update on the North Park Elevated Water Tower Replacement, but took no formal action because it was not on the agenda.

• Approved sending the Advanced Lining tank relining contract to City Attorney Kalil for breach review (all approve; recorded yea: Koffler)
• No decision made on the roughly $45,000 pay application, which includes a $12,000 withholding amount
• No formal action taken on the North Park Elevated Water Tower Replacement; item was not on the agenda
• Adjourned at 7:08 PM (motion by Koffler)

City Council

The Sidney City Council will hold a public hearing on the Luinstra zoning change and consider Ordinance #600 for it. The council will also set a public hearing for the Mercer Minor Subdivision, approve claims totaling $467,356.26, and consider several appointments and reports.

• Public hearing on Luinstra zoning change; Ordinance #600
• Public hearing set for Mercer Minor Subdivision on Nov 4, 2024
• Claims to be approved: $467,356.26
• Reappointments to Board of Adjustments/Zoning Board and Planning Board
• Martha's House and SAIA city sewer/water connections

The Sidney City Council approved a variance for the Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Crawl event, allowing drinks outside establishments within a four-square-block area. They also approved the first reading of Ordinance #600 for the Luinstra zoning change from R-3 to R-2, and approved sewer and water connections for Martha's House and SAIA without annexation. Several reappointments to boards and commissions were confirmed.

• Approved Christmas Crawl variance for outdoor drinks (3-0, 1 present, 1 abstain)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #600 for Luinstra zoning change to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Martha's House sewer connection without annexation (unanimous)
• Approved SAIA water connection without annexation (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Seitz and Justin Jones to Board of Adjustments/Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Travis Rosaaen and Janelle Stoner to City Planning Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Janet Sergent to Police Commission (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $467,356.26 and building permits (unanimous)

Zoning/Board of Adjustments

The Sidney, MT Zoning/Board of Adjustments will review a zoning change request for the Luinstra property at its October 16, 2024 meeting. The public may attend in person at 115 2nd Street SE or join via Zoom or phone.

• Luinstra zoning change request

The Zoning/Board of Adjustment voted to recommend that the City Council approve a zoning change for Lots 1 and 2, Block 6 of Wilkinson Subdivision 2. The request seeks to rezone the property from R-3 to R-2 to allow for the aggregation of these lots with the applicant's existing property. The board held a public hearing before voting unanimously to move the recommendation forward.

• Recommended approval of Luinstra zoning change (5-0)

Water And Sewer Committee

The Sidney Water and Sewer Committee will review two requests at its October 15 meeting: Martha's Place seeks to connect to the city sewer system, and Saia Shipping Co. Trucking requests annexation and/or connection to city water services. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Martha's Place: Request to Connect to City Sewer
• Saia Shipping Co. Trucking: Request to Annex and/or Connect to City Water Services

The Water and Sewer Committee recommended approving Martha's Place's request to connect to City sewer using option 2 from Interstate Engineering's proposals, without annexing into the City. The committee also approved Saia Shipping Co.'s request to connect to City water services, paying all fees, without annexation. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended option 2 for Martha's Place sewer connection, without annexation (3-0)
• Approved Saia Shipping Co. water connection, without annexation, paying all fees (3-0)

City Council

The Sidney City Council held a regular meeting on October 7, 2024, covering procedural items and updates from city departments. No major decisions were made, but the council announced a public hearing for October 21 on the Luinstra Zone Change Request. Updates were provided by the mayor, city planner, attorney, police chief, and public works director.

• Announced October 21 public hearing for Luinstra Zone Change Request
• Approved claims totaling $470,933.78
• Approved building permits RC2025-11, 2025-028, 2025-029
• Quarter 3 2024 Water/Sewer Bank Transfer of $723,483.96
• Discussed SAIA Connect to City Water/Annexation and Martha's House Sewer Extension

The Sidney City Council approved street closures and extra garbage cans for the Fall Festival on October 12th, and approved multiple street closures and city assistance for the expanded Christmas Stroll events in late November and early December. The council also approved the September 2024 Public Works Report, the Anderson Drainage vendor invoice and progress report, the September JV report, a $723,483.96 water/sewer bank transfer, the September Treasurer's Report, and the consent agenda with claims totaling $470,933.78 and three building permits. A request from SAIA to connect to city water was referred to the Water and Sewer Committee, which will meet on October 15th.

• Approved street closures and extra garbage cans for Fall Festival (all aye, Godfrey abstaining)
• Approved Christmas Stroll street closures, bleachers, vendors, and city assistance for Polar Plunge (all aye, Godfrey abstaining)
• Approved September 2024 Public Works Report (unanimous)
• Referred SAIA water connection request to Water and Sewer Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Anderson Drainage vendor invoice and Q3 2024 progress report (unanimous)
• Approved September 2024 JV Report (unanimous)
• Approved Q3 2024 Water/Sewer Bank Transfer of $723,483.96 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with claims of $470,933.78 and building permits RC2025-11, 2025-028, 2025-029 (unanimous)

Nuisance Committee

The Sidney Nuisance Committee is meeting to discuss old business, which includes reviewing nine specific properties for potential nuisance violations. No new business is listed. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Coon property at 410 4th St NE
• Sissel property at 320 3rd Ave NE
• Cornwell property at 816 5th St SE
• Dollar Tree at 402 East Holly
• Giddens property at 411 6th St SE

The Nuisance Committee discussed multiple properties with ongoing nuisance issues. The only formal action was a motion to move forward with a contractor to clean up the Keller property at 3229 4th Street NW, which was seconded and passed. Other properties were reported as in progress or pending further action, with no other formal votes taken.

• Approved motion to move forward with contractor for Keller property cleanup (Yea: Rasmussen)

City Council

The Sidney City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing for the HB 355-SLIPA grant proposed projects, prioritizing those projects, approving a capital improvement plan, and awarding a contract for the Anderson Subdivision drainage project. The agenda also includes routine reports and consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on HB 355-SLIPA grant for proposed projects
• Resolution No. 3499 approving the Capital Improvement Plan
• Anderson Subdivision Drainage Project contract award and agreement
• Claims to be approved: $740,015.18
• Building permits RC2025-08, 2025-22, 2025-23, 2025-25

The City Council approved Resolution No. 3944 to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan and authorized the purchase of ClearGov budgeting software. Council also prioritized the hockey dome parking lot and city shop improvements for SLIPA grant funding. A contract for the Anderson Subdivision Drainage Project was awarded to Strata.

• Approved Resolution No. 3944 approving the Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved purchase of ClearGov payroll and operations budgeting modules (6-0)
• Prioritized hockey dome parking lot and city shop improvements for SLIPA grant (6-0)
• Approved Anderson Subdivision Drainage Project contract with Strata (6-0)
• Approved $740,0152.18 in claims and four building permits (6-0)
• Approved July and August 2024 JV Reports (6-0)
• Approved September 3, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Sidney City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 24-25 budget and consider multiple resolutions setting assessments for services like solid waste, street lighting, and snow removal. They will also discuss waiving building permit fees for the RC Airport and review a capital improvement plan. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and consent agenda claims.

• Public hearing on FY 24-25 budget
• Request to waive building permit fees for RC Airport (estimated $6,358.75 BP fees, $2,225.57 plan review fees)
• Resolution #3931-3943 setting FY 24-25 assessments (solid waste, street lighting, sweeping, mowing, etc.)
• Park and Rec Committee: SLIPA Grant, Tennis Court RFP/RFQ, Park Master Plan, CBDG Grant for Downtown Renewal
• Consent agenda claims: $285,662.04

The Sidney City Council held a public hearing and approved the FY24-25 budget, along with 14 related assessment resolutions (3931-3943) and a resolution setting mill levies. The council also approved pursuing a SLIPA grant for city shop improvements, a short-form agreement for tennis/pickleball court plans, a park master plan, a CBDG grant application on behalf of the Chamber, waiving building permit fees for the airport, a lot aggregation, and a pay application. No substantive decisions were made on the nuisance property at 816 5th St SE; the council noted the Nuisance Committee voted to grant no more extensions and the city may abate the property on September 30th.

• Approved FY24-25 budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #3931-FY24-25 Budget-Solid Waste Assessments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #3932-FY24-25 Budget-Residential Street Lighting Assessments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #3933-FY24-25 Budget-Commercial Street Lighting Assessments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #3934-FY24-25 Budget-Residential Sweeping Assessments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #3935-FY24-25 Budget-Commercial Sweeping Assessments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #3936-FY24-25 Budget-Mowing Assessments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #3937-FY24-25 Budget-South Meadow Park Assessments (4-0)

Nuisance Committee

The Sidney Nuisance Committee will meet to appoint a committee chair and review nine properties for potential nuisance issues. The properties are listed by owner name and address, with legal descriptions provided.

• Appointment of Committee Chair
• Coon property at 410 4th St NE
• Sissel property at 320 3rd Ave NE
• Cornwell property at 816 5th St SE
• Dollar Tree property at 402 East Holly

The Nuisance Committee appointed Alderman Koffler as the new Committee Chair with no disagreements. The committee reviewed updates on multiple nuisance properties, including progress on the Coon property (75-80% complete) and a 30-day extension for the Cornwell property, with abatement to follow if not compliant by September 6, 2024. No other formal decisions were made; most items were status updates.

• Appointed Alderman Koffler as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Granted 30-day extension for Cornwell property at 816 5th St SE, with abatement after Sept 6 if not compliant

Park And Recreation Committee

The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss new business items including a SLIPA grant, a request for proposals for tennis courts, a park master plan, and a CBDG grant for downtown renewal. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these are discussion items.

• SLIPA Grant discussion
• Tennis Court RFP/RFQ
• Park Master Plan
• CBDG Grant - Downtown Renewal Master Plan

The committee recommended applying for the HB355-SLIPA grant for city shop improvements after park building applications were denied. They also recommended hiring Interstate Engineering for tennis court plans and completing a Park Master Plan in-house.

• Recommended applying for HB355-SLIPA grant for city shop improvements (3-0)
• Recommended hiring Interstate Engineering for Tennis Court Rebuild plans (3-0)
• Recommended completing the Park Master Plan in-house (3-0)
• Recommended City apply for CBDG Grant for Downtown Renewal Master Plan on behalf of the Chamber (2-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Sidney City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY24-25 budget and consider a resolution for preliminary budget approval. The council will also discuss an American Tower lease agreement, a drainage report for Red River Drive, and a preliminary budget presentation. Several routine reports and a consent agenda with claims totaling $331,318.65 are scheduled.

• Public hearing on September 3rd, 2024 FY24-25 Budget
• Resolution 3930 - Preliminary Budget Approval FY24-25
• American Tower Lease Agreement discussion
• Red River Drive Drainage Report discussion
• Claims to be approved: $331,318.65

The Sidney City Council approved Resolution 3930, the FY24-25 preliminary budget, and the consent agenda including claims and building permits. They also approved the Budget and Finance Committee's recommendation to keep the current American Tower lease. A request to waive the airport building permit fee was deferred to the September 3rd meeting because it was not on the agenda.

• Approved Resolution 3930, FY24-25 preliminary budget (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with $331,318.65 in claims and building permits (5-0)
• Approved keeping current American Tower lease (5-0)
• Deferred airport building permit fee waiver request to September 3rd meeting

Budget and Finance Committee

The Sidney, MT Budget and Finance Committee will discuss and decide on several fiscal items for fiscal year 2024-25, including property tax and fee rates, mill levy calculations, and a lease agreement with American Tower. The meeting will also review a drainage report for Red River Drive.

• American Tower lease discussion
• Red River Drive drainage report review
• FY24-25 budget taxable valuation and mill levies
• SB332 mill levy increase calculation
• FY24-25 property tax and fee rates

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended keeping the current American Tower lease contract, approved applying for the National Fitness Campaign grant, and recommended approval of the preliminary FY24-25 budget. The committee also discussed the Red River Drive drainage report, agreeing to have the city attorney review it for liability, and reviewed the taxable valuation, mill levies, and property tax/fee rates.

• Recommended keeping current American Tower lease (3-0)
• Recommended approval of applying for National Fitness Campaign grant (3-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary FY24-25 budget (3-0)
• Agreed to have City Attorney Kalil review Red River Drive drainage report

City Council

The Sidney City Council will meet to approve minutes from past meetings, hear updates from committees, and review preliminary budgets for water, sewer, streets, sanitation, and street lighting. The council will also consider claims totaling $269,116.92 and building permits.

• Approve claims totaling $269,116.92
• Review preliminary budgets for water, sewer, streets, sanitation, and street lighting
• Hear update on Jeffrey Kuylen confirmation as Chief of Police
• Consider building permits: RC2025-01, RC2025-02, RC2025-04; 2024-085, 2025-003, 2025-004, 2025-010
• Review Interstate Engineering Red River Drive Drainage Report

The Sidney City Council approved moving forward with cost estimates and preliminary plans for tennis/pickleball court improvements, confirmed Jeffrey Kuylen's appointment to the police department, and approved a $15,500 agreement for Veteran's Park irrigation system design. The council also approved oil and gas fund donations, including $2,500 to Richland Economic Development and $2,500 to the Chamber of Commerce, and approved the consent agenda with $269,116.92 in claims and several building permits. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the donations.

• Approved moving forward with cost estimates and preliminary plans for tennis/pickleball court improvements (6-0)
• Confirmed Jeffrey Kuylen's appointment to the Sidney Police Department (6-0)
• Approved $15,500 short form agreement with Interstate Engineering for Veteran's Park Irrigation System (6-0)
• Approved oil and gas fund donations: $2,500 to Richland Economic Development and $2,500 to Chamber of Commerce (5-0-1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda with $269,116.92 in claims and building permits RC2025-01, RC2025-02, RC2025-04, 2024-085, 2025-003, 2025-004, 2025-010 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 15, July 23, and July 24 meetings (6-0 each)

Nuisance Committee

The Sidney Nuisance Committee is meeting to address new and unfinished business, primarily reviewing nine properties for potential nuisance violations. The agenda lists specific addresses and legal descriptions for each case, indicating the committee will discuss or decide on enforcement actions.

• Sissel property at 320 3rd Ave NE
• Coon property at 410 4th St NE
• Cornwell property at 816 5th St SE
• Dollar Tree at 402 East Holly
• Giddens property at 411 6th St SE

The Nuisance Committee met and reviewed ongoing property compliance cases, but took no formal votes or decisions. Updates were given on several properties, including plans for cleanup by MonDak Groundskeepers and a new fence permit for one property.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at meeting
• MonDak Groundskeepers to start cleanup on Coon property after paperwork signed
• Cornwell obtained fence permit; response expected in writing
• Humphries property purchased; demo permit obtained, property remains on list until cleanup
• Keller property may be cleaned by MonDak Groundskeepers if no response
• Wilson property cleanup paperwork ready for MonDak Groundskeepers

Street and Alley Committee

The Street and Alley Committee is meeting to review preliminary budgets for streets, sweeping, and street lighting for fiscal year 2024-25, as well as the 2025 Capital Improvement Program projects for streets and sidewalks. These are preliminary reviews, and no final decisions are noted on the agenda.

• FY2024-25 Preliminary Budget - Streets Funds
• FY2024-25 Preliminary Budget - Sweeping Fund
• FY2024-25 Preliminary Budget - Street Lighting Fund
• 2025 Preliminary CIP - Review Projects for Streets
• 2025 Preliminary CIP - Review Projects for Sidewalks

The Street and Alley Committee recommended approval of the FY2024-25 preliminary streets budget, excluding the CIP fund, and approved increases to street maintenance and snow removal assessment fees. The committee also recommended approval of the sweeping and street lighting budgets, and adjusted sidewalk project priorities for the 2025 CIP.

• Recommended approval of streets preliminary budget except CIP fund 4030 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of street maintenance fee increase from $160 to $180/year (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of snow removal fee increase from $50 to $75/year (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of sweeping fund preliminary budget (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of street lighting fund preliminary budget (unanimous)
• Set 2025 sidewalk CIP priorities: #1 22nd Sidewalk/Bike Path, #2 Veteran's Park, #3 Quillings Park

Sanitation Committee

The Sanitation Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the preliminary FY2024-25 budget for the Solid Waste Fund and a review of 2025 Capital Improvement Plan projects related to solid waste. No decisions are noted on the agenda; these items are listed for discussion.

• FY2024-25 Preliminary Budget - Solid Waste Fund
• 2025 Preliminary CIP - Review Projects for Solid Waste

The Sanitation Committee recommended approval of the FY2024-25 preliminary solid waste budget, which includes a $50/year fee increase and the purchase of a new garbage truck. The committee discussed the need for a long-term rate plan to fund future capital purchases, noting the current budget is nearly $300,000 in deficit. No changes were recommended to the 2025 CIP projects for solid waste.

• Recommended approval of FY2024-25 solid waste preliminary budget with $50/year rate increase (3-0)
• No changes recommended to 2025 CIP solid waste projects

Water And Sewer Committee

The Water and Sewer Committee will discuss the city’s preliminary budgets for the Water Fund and Sewer Fund for fiscal year 2024-25, as well as preliminary capital improvement projects for 2025 in water, wastewater, and storm water systems. These reviews are part of the committee’s regular oversight of utility operations and future planning.

• FY2024-25 Preliminary Budget-Water Fund review
• FY2024-25 Preliminary Budget-Sewer Fund review
• 2025 Preliminary CIP-Review Projects for Water
• 2025 Preliminary CIP-Review Projects for Wastewater
• 2025 Preliminary CIP-Review Projects for Storm Water

The committee recommended approval of the preliminary budgets for the water, sewer, and associated impact fee funds. Members also reviewed the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan projects for water, wastewater, and storm water without recommending changes.

• Recommended approval of water and water impact fee funds preliminary budgets (3-0)
• Recommended approval of sewer and sewer impact fee preliminary budgets (3-0)
• Reviewed 2025 Preliminary CIP water projects; no changes recommended
• Reviewed 2025 Preliminary CIP wastewater projects; no changes recommended
• Reviewed 2025 Preliminary CIP storm water projects; no changes recommended

Budget and Finance Committee

The Sidney, MT Budget and Finance Committee will discuss three preliminary budget documents for fiscal year 2024-25: the General Fund and Mill Levies, the Oil and Gas Fund donations and expenditures, and the 2025 Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Parks. These reviews are part of the committee's regular oversight of city finances.

• FY24-25 General Fund and Mill Levies Preliminary Budget review
• FY24-25 Oil and Gas Fund Donations, Expenditures and Transfers Preliminary Budget review
• 2025 Preliminary CIP-Review Projects for Parks

The committee approved splitting oil royalty donations equally between Richland Economic Development and the Sidney Chamber of Commerce. The preliminary general fund budget review was held, but approval is deferred until taxable valuations are received. Members proposed adding park equipment and backstop upgrades to the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved oil royalty donations of $2,500 to Richland Economic Development and $2,500 to Sidney Chamber of Commerce (3-0)

City Council

The Sidney City Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes a public hearing, committee reports, and updates from city staff. Key items include a preliminary capital improvement plan review, the June 2024 police report, and approval of claims totaling $219,946.89. The meeting also sets dates for budget committee meetings later in July.

• Review preliminary Capital Improvement Plan
• Anderson Drainage Project vendor invoice for $510.75
• May-June 2024 Water/Sewer Bank Transfer $151,073.86
• Claims to be approved: $219,946.89
• Building permits 2025-001, 2025-006 to 2025-008

The City Council approved over $219,000 in claims and a $151,073.86 water/sewer bank transfer. Members reviewed a preliminary Capital Improvement Plan and discussed the need for updated funding for the 22nd Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Path Project.

• Approved $219,946.89 in claims (6-0)
• Approved $151,073.86 water/sewer bank transfer (6-0)
• Approved Anderson Drainage Project vendor invoice for $510.75 (6-0)
• Approved June 2024 JV Report (6-0)
• Approved building permits 2025-001 and 2025-006 through 2025-008 (6-0)
• Approved July 1st Regular, July 1st Closed, and July 9th Budget and Finance meeting minutes (6-0)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2023-24, including the General Fund and mill levies, as well as the Oil and Gas Fund donations, expenditures, and transfers. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a discussion of preliminary figures.

• Preliminary FY23-24 General Fund and mill levies budget
• Preliminary FY23-24 Oil and Gas Fund donations, expenditures, and transfers

The Budget and Finance Committee meeting was called to order but adjourned because a quorum was not present. The agenda items regarding the FY23-24 General Fund and Oil and Gas Fund budgets were not discussed or decided. The meeting is scheduled to be rescheduled for a later date.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum
• FY23-24 General Fund budget discussion postponed
• FY23-24 Oil and Gas Fund budget discussion postponed

City Council

The Sidney City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 1, 2024, addressing routine business and several notable items. They will discuss the Sidney Meadows BRIC Grant Award and a 200,000-gallon water tank relining project, consider a nuisance property abatement contract, and pre-approve a patrol car purchase for FY24-25. The council will also approve claims totaling $224,415.60 and five building permits, and may enter executive session for TBID litigation.

• Sidney Meadows BRIC Grant Award discussion
• 200,000 Gallon Water Tank Relining Project
• Nuisance Property Abatement Contract
• Pre-approval for Patrol Car Purchase in FY24-25
• Claims totaling $224,415.60 and building permits 2024-59, 2024-89, 2024-90, 2024-92, 2024-94

The Sidney City Council approved acceptance of a $1,277,685 FEMA BRIC grant for the Sidney Meadows Storm Drain Project, with the city's $511,074 match covered by state resiliency dollars, making the project fully funded except for engineering. The council also approved a $45,500 change order for a 3-coat relining system on the 200,000-gallon water tank, a nuisance property abatement contract, pre-approval for a patrol car purchase, a contract amendment for stormwater improvements, and other routine items. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with two aldermen absent.

• Approved acceptance of $1,277,685 FEMA BRIC grant for Sidney Meadows Storm Drain Project (4-0)
• Approved Change Order 2 for $45,500 for 200,000-gallon water tank relining (4-0)
• Approved nuisance property abatement contract (4-0)
• Approved pre-approval for FY24-25 patrol car purchase (4-0)
• Approved Morrison-Maierle contract amendment increasing amount by $21,466 (4-0)
• Approved $400 purchase of Richland County Fair buttons for employees (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with $224,415.60 in claims and 5 building permits (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Norby as point of contact for Local Government Review Board (4-0)

Water And Sewer Committee

The Water and Sewer Committee is meeting to discuss two new business items: the Sidney Meadows BRIC Grant Award and a 200,000-gallon water tank relining project. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these items are listed for discussion.

• Sidney Meadows BRIC Grant Award
• 200,000 Gallon Water Tank Relining Project

The Water and Sewer Committee approved the signing of a $1,277,685 FEMA BRIC grant for drainage improvements at Sidney Meadows. The committee also recommended approval of a $50,000 change order for the 200,000-gallon water tank relining project, contingent on a counter-offer of $45,500 in liquidated damages.

• Approved signing of $1,277,685 FEMA BRIC grant award (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000 water tank repair change order (3-0)
• Recommended counter-offer of $45,500 in liquidated damages (3-0)

Nuisance Committee

The Sidney Nuisance Committee is meeting to discuss one new property and eight old business properties, likely regarding nuisance or code violations. The agenda lists specific addresses and legal descriptions but does not specify the nature of the violations or any actions to be taken.

• New: Sissel, 320 3rd Ave NE
• Old: Coon, 410 4th St NE
• Old: Dollar Tree, 402 East Holly
• Old: Humphries, 3223 5th St NW (901 Astor Court)
• Old: Wilson, 710 3rd St SE

The Nuisance Committee discussed several properties with nuisance issues, including overgrown grass, uncooperative owners, and pending cleanups. No formal decisions were made; the committee reviewed updates and planned next steps such as tagging properties, sending letters, and starting official cleanup processes. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 PM with a motion made by Hintz and seconded by Koffler, and a vote recorded as Yea: Rasmussen, Norby.

• No substantive decisions made; committee reviewed nuisance cases and planned next steps
• Adjourned at 5:10 PM (motion by Hintz, seconded by Koffler; Yea: Rasmussen, Norby)

City Council

The Sidney City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 17, 2024, at 6:30 PM to conduct procedural items, hear visitor requests for street closures and food truck permits, and approve a $911,581 claims list. The meeting includes reports from city departments and committees, but no major decisions are listed beyond the consent agenda.

• Approve $911,581 in claims
• Hear food truck permit request for Northern Ice at ballparks or hockey dome parking lot
• Consider street closure requests for Sidney Kiwanis Club (4th St SW) and Sidney Chamber (5th St SW)
• Approve professional services contract for mowing
• Approve agreement for civil and prosecuting legal services

The Sidney City Council approved a new two-year agreement for civil and prosecuting legal services with an annual cap of $96,000, replacing a previous $36,000 annual payment to the county prosecutor. The council also approved FY23-24 budget transfers, a generic mowing contract, and $919,669.13 in claims and building permits. Several requests for street closures for community events and a shaved ice vendor were approved with specific conditions.

• Approved updated legal services agreement with $96,000 annual prosecuting cap (6-0)
• Approved FY23-24 budget transfers, excluding PERS, SID 102, and Group Health funds (6-0)
• Approved $919,669.13 in claims and building permits (6-0)
• Approved generic Professional Services Contract for mowing contractors (6-0)
• Approved Healthy is Wellness FY24-25 contract with expanded services (6-0)
• Approved shaved ice vendor request with non-competition guidelines (6-0)
• Approved street closures for Kiwanis Pie Social and Sunset Festival (6-0 each)
• Approved June 3rd meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Sidney City Council met on June 3, 2024, to review procedural items, committee reports, and updates. Key discussions included proposed payroll adjustments for FY24-25, a public works chip seal project with a cost increase, and consent agenda approvals.

• FY24-25 payroll health insurance premium increase of 1.6%
• FY24-25 payroll city starting wage analysis
• FY24-25 payroll 4.1% pay increase maximum proposed
• 2024 chip seal project change order with $11,318.10 increase
• Consent agenda claims to be approved totaling $47,745.34

The Sidney City Council approved several FY24-25 payroll items, including covering a 1.6% health insurance premium increase, a starting wage analysis, and up to a 4.1% pay increase. They also approved a $1,000 donation to the Chamber of Commerce for the fireworks show, allowed campers in the Moose parking lot for a swim meet week, and approved the 2024 chip seal project agreements and change order. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except Resolution 3929, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved $1,000 donation to Chamber of Commerce for fireworks show (5-0)
• Approved allowing campers in Moose parking lot for swim meet week (5-0)
• Approved City covering 1.6% health insurance premium increase (5-0)
• Approved City starting wage analysis for FY24-25 (5-0)
• Approved up to 4.1% pay increase for FY24-25 (5-0)
• Approved continued use of swim team bulkhead with load rating analysis (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 3929 setting FY24-25 wages (4-0, one abstention)
• Approved chip seal project interlocal agreement, engineering agreement, and change order (5-0)

Park And Recreation Committee

The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss two new business items: the Tiger Sharks Swim Team bulkhead and pickleball courts. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these are discussion items.

• Tiger Sharks Swim Team bulkhead discussion
• Pickleball courts discussion

The Park and Recreation Committee approved moving forward with a load rating and structural analysis of the swim team's bulkhead by Interstate Engineering, contingent on City Council concurrence. The committee also reviewed cost estimates for converting tennis courts to pickleball courts but took no formal action, with the pickleball group to report back.

• Approved load rating analysis for Tiger Sharks Swim Team bulkhead (3-0)
• Reviewed $1,077,000 estimate for 6 pickleball courts (no action)
• Reviewed $945,000 estimate for remaining tennis courts (no action)

Nuisance Committee

The Sidney Nuisance Committee is meeting to review 13 properties for potential nuisance violations. The agenda lists addresses and legal descriptions for each property, but does not specify the nature of the alleged nuisances or any proposed actions. This is a working session to discuss these cases.

• Wilson property at 710 3rd St SE
• Giddens property at 411 6th St SE
• Dollar Tree at 402 East Holly
• Park Plaza at 317 10th Ave SW
• 12 other residential and commercial properties listed

The Nuisance Committee discussed multiple properties on the nuisance list, deciding to send letters to some owners, schedule inspections for others, and consider removing properties that have been cleaned up. No formal votes were taken; actions were directed to staff.

• Directed City Attorney to send letter to Wilson regarding garbage and lawn issues
• Discussed removing Clifton from nuisance list after cleanup, with continued monitoring
• Directed City Attorney to send letter to Coon regarding property status
• Decided to give Cornwell one month to clean up before further action
• Decided to inspect Keller's property and meet with him after his removal request
• Discussed removing Loup from nuisance list as property remains clean

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the FY24-25 payroll. This is a regular meeting open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Discussion of FY24-25 payroll

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the City cover the 1.6% health insurance premium increase, approved a starting wage analysis for non-police employees, and recommended a 4.1% maximum wage increase for the FY24-25 budget. All votes were unanimous among the three aldermen present.

• Recommended covering 1.6% health insurance premium increase (unanimous)
• Approved starting wage analysis for non-police City employees (unanimous)
• Recommended 4.1% max wage increase for FY24-25 budget (unanimous)

City Council

The Sidney City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2024, addressing a range of items including a second reading of Ordinance 599 to adopt the 2024 zoning code, creation of a nuisance fund with a $50,000 transfer from the Oil and Gas Fund, and a request to waive a building permit fee. The agenda also includes committee reports, monthly departmental reports, and approval of claims and building permits.

• Ordinance 599 – Adopting Zoning Code 2024 (2nd Reading)
• Creation of Nuisance Fund and transfer of $50,000 from Oil and Gas Fund
• Waive Building Permit #2024-058 fee of $916.31 for Richland County Nutter Building
• FY24-25 Fire Department Worker's Compensation Presumptive Coverage
• Claims to be approved: $63,038.44

The Sidney City Council approved a conditional permit for 406 Freedom to operate an indoor shooting range in the old Shopko building, subject to meeting all change-of-use and zoning regulations. The council also adopted Ordinance 599, the updated zoning code, on second reading. Several other items were approved, including a $50,000 nuisance fund transfer, TBID grant expenditures, and a fee waiver for the Richland County Nutter building permit.

• Approved conditional permit for 406 Freedom indoor shooting range (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 599, updated zoning code (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer from Oil and Gas Fund to new Nuisance Fund (5-0)
• Approved TBID grant expenditures for pool lap lanes, chairs, umbrellas (5-0)
• Approved waiver of building permit fee $916.31 for Richland County Nutter building (5-0)
• Approved FY24-25 Fire Department Worker's Comp presumptive coverage $2,837.50 (5-0)
• Approved April 2024 Treasurer's and JV reports (5-0)
• Approved April 2024 Water/Sewer bank transfer of $143,784.02 (5-0)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss three new business items: a TBID grant for Svarre Pool, the nuisance fund for FY24-25, and the FY24-25 payroll along with a proposed public works pay scale. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these items are listed for discussion.

• TBID Grant for Svarre Pool
• Nuisance Fund for FY24-25
• FY24-25 Payroll and Proposed PW Pay Scale

The Budget and Finance Committee approved two items: spending a $10,000 TBID grant on pool equipment (lap lane lines, wheel, cover, deck chairs, umbrellas) from the current fiscal year, and creating a Nuisance Fund for FY24-25 with a $50,000 transfer from the oil and gas fund, with expenditures starting July 1, 2024. The committee discussed but did not approve a proposed public works pay scale, instead asking staff to develop alternative starting wages for different departments to review at the May 22 meeting.

• Approved $10,000 TBID grant for pool equipment purchases (2-0)
• Approved creation of Nuisance Fund with $50,000 transfer from oil and gas fund (2-0)
• Tabled pay scale proposal; directed staff to prepare alternative wage options

City Council

The Sidney City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 599, which updates the zoning code. The council will also consider a three-year contract with Peaks Planning & Consulting for city planning services, approve a pay application for the City Hall remodel, and review monthly reports from the police and public works departments.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Update
• Ordinance 599 - Updating Zoning Code (first reading)
• Peaks Planning & Consulting City Planner Contract - 3 years
• City Hall Remodel Pay Application #5 - $227,840.51
• Claims to be approved: $144,012.63

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 599 to update the zoning code and authorized a three-year contract for the City Planner. The council also approved funding for City Hall remodel payments and a drainage study for Red River Drive.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 599 updating zoning code (6-0)
• Approved 3-year City Planner contract with Peaks Planning & Consulting, not to exceed $36,500 yearly (6-0)
• Approved $230,141.93 total draw for City Hall Remodel Pay Application #5 (6-0)
• Approved Interstate Engineering Short Form Agreement for Red River Drive Drainage (6-0)
• Approved closure of first half of West Main on May 10th for Women's Wellness Collective (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $144,012.63 in claims and building permits 2024-63 to 2024-67 and RC2024-22 (6-0)
• Scheduled Budget and Finance Committee for May 13th at 5:00pm

Zoning/Board of Adjustments

The Sidney Zoning/Board of Adjustment is holding a public hearing on a zoning code update. This is the only item on the agenda, and no specific details about the proposed changes are provided in the agenda text.

• Public hearing on zoning code update

The Zoning/Board of Adjustment held a public hearing and recommended approval of the zoning code updates as presented, including legislatively mandated changes for residential daycares and city-initiated changes to B2 zoning, zero-scaping, and parking standards. The recommendation includes a request for the City Council to task the Parking Commission with reviewing residential on-street parking in the Central Business District. The motion passed unanimously with all four present members voting yea.

• Recommended approval of zoning code updates as presented (4-0)
• Requested City Council task Parking Commission to review residential on-street parking in Central Business District

City Council

The City Council will review several financial items including water project draws and SCHR pay applications. The agenda includes a discussion on a TBID grant for Svarre Pool and a variance request from Aguilar. Additionally, the council will address a pending Drug Task Force MOU and upcoming zoning code hearings.

• Phase III Water Project Draw #6C for $62,067.35
• Phase III Water Project Change Order #3 for -$264,958.69
• SCHR Pay Application #04 for $266,664.68
• TBID Grant to Svarre Pool and Day Passes for Hotels
• Anderson Subdivision Vendor Invoice for $6,025.03

The City Council approved several payments for the City Hall remodel and a $62,067.35 draw for the Phase III water project. The council also approved a lot coverage variance for a garage at a 4-plex and a Drug Task Force MOU for fiscal year 2024-25.

• Approved appointment of Heather Cotter to Library Board (6-0)
• Approved contacting Interstate Engineering for Sidney Millwork drainage plans (6-0)
• Approved fiscal year 2024-25 Drug Task Force MOU (6-0)
• Approved in-kind match of pool day passes for TBID grant (6-0)
• Approved lot coverage variance for Aguilar garage (5-1)
• Approved $62,067.35 Phase III water project draw #6C (6-0)
• Approved $266,664.68 City Hall Remodel Pay Application #04 (6-0)
• Approved $139,035.74 in claims and building permits 2024-60 to 2024-62 (6-0)

Street and Alley Committee

The Sidney Street and Alley Committee will discuss a drainage issue related to Sidney Millwork at its April 10, 2024 meeting. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Sidney Millwork drainage issue (New Business)

The Street and Alley Committee discussed a drainage issue at Sidney Millwork in the JD Industrial Subdivision, where silt buildup threatens the road base and causes water intrusion into the building. The committee voted unanimously to contract with Interstate Engineering to investigate the problem and provide a project cost estimate. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to contract Interstate Engineering for drainage solution study and cost estimate (3-0)

Zoning/Board of Adjustments

The Sidney Zoning/Board of Adjustment will meet on April 10, 2024, to discuss new business. The primary item involves a request for a lot coverage variance at 805 S Lincoln Ave.

• Aguilar lot coverage variance of 363 sq. ft. at 805 S Lincoln Ave

The Zoning/Board of Adjustment approved a request from Francisco Aguilar for a lot coverage variance of 363 square feet. The variance allows for a 25x47 foot garage with four bays at 805 S Lincoln Ave. The decision followed a site visit to the property to verify location and measurements.

• Approved lot coverage variance of 363 sq. ft. at 805 S Lincoln Ave (Jones Yea, Hintz Abstain)

City Council

The Sidney City Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, claims, and building permits. Notable items include a recommendation to stop assessing the Street Equipment Impact Fee, updates on the zoning code rewrite, and a request to create a nonprofit for Svarre Pool fundraising.

• Recommendation to no longer assess Street Equipment Impact Fee
• Zoning Code Update: public hearings April 17 and May 6
• SCHR RFP contracts: exterior lighting $25,057, clean/seal brick $10,184, stair railing $7,012, city hall signs $5,062
• Claims to be approved: $97,092.43
• Building permits 24-056 and 24-057

The Council approved several upgrades to City Hall using excess funds and authorized the creation of a non-profit for Svarre Pool fundraising. Decisions were made to improve Moose Park security and add lap swimming to the pool's adult swim schedule. The Council also voted to discontinue the street equipment impact fee.

• Approved creation of 501(c)3 for Svarre Pool fundraising (5-0)
• Approved changing locks on building doors in Moose Park (5-0)
• Approved adding one lane of lap swimming to adult swim (5-0)
• Approved purchasing four flashing stop signs over two fiscal years (5-0)
• Waived liquidated damages for B&B Builders on City Hall project (5-0)
• Approved discontinuing the street equipment impact fee (5-0)
• Approved City Hall RFPs 15, 16, 18, and 19 totaling $42,315 (5-0)
• Approved $97,092.43 in claims and building permits 24-056 and 24-057 (5-0)

Nuisance Committee

The Sidney Nuisance Committee is meeting to address nuisance complaints on 12 properties, with one new case and 11 unfinished cases. The committee will decide whether these properties are in violation and what actions to take.

• New case: Giddens, 411 6th St SE
• Unfinished cases include Dollar Tree at 402 East Holly and Park Plaza at 317 10th Ave SW
• Multiple residential properties on 4th and 5th Streets NW and SE
• Legal descriptions reference subdivisions like Kenoyer Add and Wagon Wheel Village

The Nuisance Committee granted a 60-day extension to Keri Giddens for cleanup of her father's property at 411 6th St SE, following his passing. Other properties were discussed with no new decisions, and one new property was proposed for the list.

• Granted 60-day extension to Keri Giddens for property at 411 6th St SE
• Discussed Amundson property at 3222 4th St NW; no action taken
• Discussed Coon property at 410 4th St NE; no action taken
• Discussed Dollar Tree property at 402 East Holly; site visit planned
• Discussed Humphries property at 3223 5th St NW; no action taken
• Proposed adding Carrie Wilson at 714 3rd St SE to the list

Park And Recreation Committee

The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a request from Richland County Baseball regarding Moose Park, a retrofit/renovation of Lyndale Park, and 2024 lap swimming and interior seating at Svarre Pool. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Richland County Baseball Moose Park request: change locks, lock park when not in use, lease park
• Lyndale Park retrofit/reno (Ross Rosaaen)
• Svarre Pool 2024 lap swimming and interior seating

The Park and Recreation Committee approved moving forward with replacing locks at Moose Park facilities, working with PWD Hintz, after RC Baseball requested new locks due to misplaced keys. The committee also recommended a one-lane lap swimming trial for the 2024 season at Svarre Pool, with fundraising for ropes and storage, and tracking usage to revisit at year-end. Other items, such as locking the park, leasing, and Lyndale Park repairs, were discussed but not decided.

• Approved moving forward with replacing locks at Moose Park facilities, working with PWD Hintz (unanimous)
• Recommended 1-lane lap swimming for 2024 season at Svarre Pool, with fundraising for ropes and storage, and tracking usage (motion by DiFonzo, seconded by Godfrey; all present voted yea)

City Council

The Sidney City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing a request to close the street in front of MonDak for a summer event, a proposal for a four-way stop at White Drug, and various reports and financial approvals. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes, committee reports, and consent agenda approvals.

• Street closure in front of MonDak for Summer Bash and Bake-Off on June 22, 1pm-4pm
• Mayor's proposal for a four-way stop at White Drug
• SCHR Pay Application 3 for $248,696.20
• Pine Cove quote for 6 laptops and 1 desktop at $7,600
• Claims to be approved totaling $158,919.11

The Sidney City Council approved installing a suspended flashing red light at the 4-way stop near White Drug to improve driver compliance. They also approved a street closure for the MonDak Summer Bash, a $248,696.20 payment for the City Hall remodel, laptop purchases, a two-day City Hall closure for the move, and routine financial reports. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Alderman Christensen absent.

• Approved suspended flashing red light at White Drug 4-way stop (5-0)
• Approved 3rd Avenue SE closure for MonDak Summer Bash June 22, 1-4pm (5-0)
• Approved SCHR Pay Application #3 for $248,696.20 (5-0)
• Approved Pine Cove quote for 6 laptops and 1 desktop for $7,600 (5-0)
• Approved City Hall closure April 1-2 for remodel move (5-0)
• Approved February 2024 JV Report (5-0)
• Approved February 2024 Water & Sewer Transfer of $69,330.04 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with claims of $158,919.11 and building permits (5-0)

City Council

The Sidney City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial and infrastructure items, including increased costs for SCHR RFP projects, cost estimates for expanding City Hall, a tabled chip seal interlocal agreement, and a change order for the City Hall remodel. They will also consider approving claims totaling $197,952.60 and a building permit.

• SCHR RFP's 4, 11, 12, 13, 14: project increase of $15,361.00
• Cost estimates for expanding Sidney City Hall
• City/County Chip Seal Interlocal Agreement (tabled at 2-20-24 meeting)
• Sidney City Hall Remodel Change Order 2
• Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project easement for $1,000 on Sondeno Property

The council approved a $15,361 change order for the Sidney City Hall remodel, covering RFPs 4 and 11-14, and also approved getting cost estimates for additional exterior improvements. They approved a $1,000 easement for the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project on the Sondeno property to address drainage. The council also approved claims totaling $197,952.60 and building permit 2024-055. The chip seal interlocal agreement remains tabled.

• Approved City Hall Remodel Change Order 2 for $15,361 (unanimous)
• Approved City Hall Remodel RFPs 4, 11, 12, 13, 14 (unanimous)
• Approved cost estimates for exterior brick cleaning, siding painting, signs, and stair railing (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 easement for LYIP on Sondeno property (unanimous)
• Approved claims of $197,952.60 and building permit 2024-055 (unanimous)
• Tabled City/County Chip Seal Interlocal Agreement

Budget and Finance Committee

The Sidney Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss new business regarding SCHR RFPs 4, 11, 12, 13, and 14, including a project increase of $13,613.00. The committee will also review an SCHR budget update and an expanding project.

• SCHR RFPs 4, 11, 12, 13 & 14 for project increase of $13,613.00
• SCHR Budget Update and Expanding Project

The Budget and Finance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of SCHR RFP's 4, 11, 12, 13 and 14, a net project increase of $13,613.00 that brings contingency use to $32,353.00 of the $130,000 available. It also voted 3-0 to authorize getting cost estimates on projects designated by architects and city staff, which does not commit the City to the work. The committee reached general consensus to continue looking into the Chamber of Commerce's town center proposal with future funding, excess project funding, or other assistance. No final council action was recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:56pm.

• Recommended approval of SCHR RFP's 4, 11, 12, 13 and 14, net increase of $13,613.00 (3-0)
• Contingency use would rise to $32,353.00 of the $130,000 available
• Authorized getting cost estimates on projects designated by architects and city staff (3-0)
• General consensus to continue looking into the Chamber of Commerce town center proposal with future, excess, or outside funding

Nuisance Committee

The Sidney Nuisance Committee will meet to discuss one new property complaint and ten unfinished cases. The agenda lists specific addresses and legal descriptions for each property, but does not state the nature of the alleged nuisances or any actions to be taken.

• New case: Dean, 715 5th Ave SE
• Unfinished: Loup, 806 9th Ave SE
• Unfinished: Cornwell, 816 5th St SE
• Unfinished: Clifton, 314 4th Ave NE
• Unfinished: Dollar Tree, 402 East Holly

The committee received status reports regarding ongoing nuisance property cases. No formal votes or regulatory actions were taken during the meeting.

• Reviewed progress on junk vehicle removal at 715 5th AVE SE
• Noted no updates for eight nuisance property cases
• Initiated follow-up contact for 410 4TH ST NE and 402 EAST HOLLY

City Council

The Sidney City Council will meet to discuss routine business including a $553,452.29 payment for the SCHR project, police department promotions, and 2024 swim pass prices. They will also review reports from various departments and consider a consent agenda with claims and building permits.

• SCHR Pay App 2 for $553,452.29
• Sidney Police Department promotions: Captain Zeiler, Corporal Gomke, Corporal Norby
• Swim pass prices for 2024 season
• City/County Chip Seal Interlocal Agreement
• Claims to be approved: $180,195.42

The City Council approved a $5 increase for individual pool passes and a $10 increase for family passes for the 2024 season. The Council also authorized Morrison Maierle to respond to a FEMA grant request for the $1.6 million Meadows Village storm water project and approved a $553,452.29 payment for the SCHR project. An interlocal agreement for a $500,000 street chip seal project was tabled.

• Approved $553,452.29 payment for SCHR project (5-0)
• Approved 2024 pool pass price increases (5-0)
• Authorized response to FEMA grant RFI for storm water project (5-0)
• Tabled city/county chip seal interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Approved $180,195.42 in claims (5-0)
• Approved four building permits (5-0)
• Decided against permanent bulkhead for Svarre Pool (5-0)
• Approved January 2024 water/sewer bank transfer of $74,789.90 (5-0)

Park And Recreation Committee

The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically continuing discussions on Svarre Pool and addressing the tennis court. The agenda is brief and contains no detailed proposals or decisions.

• Svarre Pool (continued discussion)
• Tennis court

The committee recommended using a temporary bulkhead for the Svarre pool instead of a permanent installation due to structural and maintenance concerns. Members also discussed quotes for tennis and pickleball court surfacing but deferred a decision pending further cost analysis.

• Recommended against proceeding with a permanent bulkhead for Svarre pool
• Requested cost estimate for chip seal repair and painting of tennis courts for 2024 season

City Council

The Sidney City Council is meeting to consider a resolution calling for an election on a local government review and study commission, along with routine items like minutes approval, committee reports, and consent agenda claims. The agenda also includes visitor requests for a bike show street closure and an indoor shooting range, and updates from city staff.

• Resolution 3928: calling for an election on local government review and study commission
• Claims totaling $176,647.13 for approval
• Building permit RC2024-19 to be approved
• Oil and gas payment update: $326,655.52 received vs. $425,000 budgeted
• Marijuana excise tax update: $84,907.43 received vs. $100,000 budgeted

The City Council approved a resolution to hold an election regarding a local government review and the establishment of a study commission. The council also approved several financial transfers, claims, and a street closure for a bike show.

• Approved Resolution 3928 to call for an election on local government review (4-0)
• Approved closing 6th and 7th Streets for a bike show on April 27th (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $10,780 Phase III Draw 5C (4-0)
• Approved staying with MMIA for employee health insurance benefits (4-0)
• Approved $164,457.47 December 2024 Water/Sewer bank transfer (4-0)
• Approved $176,647.13 in total claims and building permit RC2024-19 (4-0)
• Approved use of Moose Park as a backup field for high school and college games (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Boy Scouts Proclamation (4-0)

Nuisance Committee

The Sidney, MT Nuisance Committee is meeting to discuss 15 properties, including one new case and 14 recurring ones, related to nuisance issues. No new business is on the agenda, and the committee will focus on unfinished business from previous meetings.

• New case: Loup, 806 9th Ave SE
• Recurring: Cornwell, 816 5th St SE
• Recurring: Dollar Tree, 402 East Holly
• Recurring: Park Plaza, 317 10th Ave SW
• Recurring: Humphries, 3223 5th St NW (901 Astor Court)

The committee reviewed the status of several properties and determined that five could be removed from the nuisance list following cleanups. One new property was added to the list for inspection.

• Removed 703 6th St SE (Clinton) from nuisance list
• Removed 118 4th Ave NE (Grinnell) from nuisance list
• Removed 103 10th Ave SW (Christensen) from nuisance list
• Removed 609 6th St SE (Green) from nuisance list
• Removed 615 3rd St NE (Hellsvig) from nuisance list
• Added 715 5th Ave SE (Shawn Dean) to nuisance list for inspection

Park And Recreation Committee

The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss two new business items: using Moose Park as a backup field for college games and addressing a swim team dock at Svarre Pool. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these are discussion items.

• Moose Park: potential use as backup field for college games
• Svarre Pool: swim team dock discussion

The Park and Recreation Committee voted 3-0 to recommend allowing Williston State College and other colleges to use Moose Park as a backup baseball field, with a park use agreement required. On the Svarre Pool swim team dock proposal, no decision was made; the committee asked Public Works Director Hintz to review and provide a recommendation by the next meeting on February 12. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.

• Recommended allowing Williston State College and other colleges to use Moose Park as a backup baseball field with a park use agreement (3-0)
• Requested PWD Hintz review the Svarre Pool swim team dock proposal and provide a recommendation by the next meeting; no action taken

City Council

The Sidney City Council is meeting to handle routine business including minutes approval, committee reports, and consent agenda items. Notable actions include removing Jason Schrader from the Planning Board and appointing Janelle Stoner and John Baker, as well as reviewing and updating the snow removal code. The council will also discuss a request to use Moose Park for college baseball games, city hall remodel RFPs, and a patrol car replacement schedule.

• Remove Jason Schrader from Planning Board; appoint Janelle Stoner and John Baker
• Review and update Snow Removal Code
• City Hall Remodel RFPs
• Patrol Car Replacement Schedule
• Claims to be approved: $211,146.47; Water/Sewer Bank Transfer $173,423.36

The Sidney City Council approved a $16,992 change order for the City Hall remodel, funded by contingency budget. They also voted to appoint Thomas Kalil as City Prosecutor and approved a patrol car replacement schedule using vacancy savings. The Council denied a request from the Richland County Fair Grounds for city garbage services.

• Approved $16,992 City Hall remodel change order (6-0)
• Approved Thomas Kalil as City Prosecutor (6-0)
• Approved patrol car replacement schedule (6-0)
• Denied Richland County Fair Grounds garbage service request (5-1)
• Approved November 2023 Water/Sewer Bank Transfer of $173,423.36 (6-0)
• Approved claims totaling $211,146.47 and three building permits (6-0)
• Removed Jason Schrader from Planning Board (6-0)
• Appointed Janelle Stoner and John Baker to Planning Board (6-0)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Sidney, MT Budget and Finance Committee will meet to conduct new business, including a discussion on city prosecution. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom, with provided call-in details.

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended contracting with Kalil Law Firm to handle city misdemeanor prosecutions after the Richland County Prosecutors office announced it will end its contract on July 1, 2024. The committee will review the specific contract terms at a later date.

• Recommended contracting with Kalil Law Firm for city misdemeanor prosecution (3-0)

Street and Alley Committee

The committee will meet to discuss updates to the snow removal code. They will also consider the appointment of a new Planning Board member.

• Appoint Planning Board Member
• Snow Removal Code Update

The Street and Alley Committee recommended removing one Planning Board member and appointing two new members. The committee also discussed updates to the snow removal code and requested further revisions from the City Attorney and Public Works Director.

• Recommended removal of Jason Schrader from the Planning Board (3-0)
• Recommended appointment of Mrs. Stoner and Mr. Baker to the Planning Board (3-0)
• Recommended City Attorney Kalil and PWD Hintz continue reviewing and updating the snow removal code (3-0)

City Council

The Sidney City Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear a public hearing, and receive updates from the mayor, city attorney, police chief, and other officials. Key actions include approving a $185,424.53 pay application for the City Hall remodel, $122,669.59 in claims, and two building permits. The agenda also includes a letter of support for Highway 2 upgrades and a 2023 year-in-review from the mayor.

• City Hall Remodel Pay Application 1 for $185,424.53
• Claims to be approved: $122,669.59
• Building Permits 2024-51 and RC2024-16
• Letter of Support for Highway 2 Upgrades
• Public Hearing (no specific topic listed)

The Sidney City Council approved pay application #1 for $185,424.53 from B&B Builders for the City Hall remodel, along with a letter of support for Highway 2 upgrades and the consent agenda. The meeting was largely procedural, with no public hearing or new business.

• Approved City Hall Remodel Pay Application 1 for $185,424.53 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Highway 2 upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims of $122,669.59 and building permits 2024-51 and RC2024-16 (unanimous)
• Approved December 18, 2023 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)