07-19-2022 Meeting Minutes
Members Present: Kathryn Pearson – Co-Chair, Royce Smith – Co-chair, Sreekala Bajwa, Bill Clinton,
Chris Fastnow, Brett Gunnink, EJ Hook, Kris Johnson, Shawn Long, Mike McNeil, Tom
Rogers, Leslie Schmidt (for Jason Carter and Duane Morris), Joe Schumacher, Durward
Sobek (for Robert Mokwa)
Proxy’s: Joe Schumacher, Bill Clinton for Mike Everts, Chris Fastnow for Duane Morris, Isabella
Roccisano for Lucas Oelkers, Leslie Schmidt for Jason Carter, Durward Sobek for Robert
Mokwa
Members Absent: John How, Andrew Nosler, Mike Stanley
Staff & Guests: Elizabeth Cramblet, Olivia Hayes, Richard Rudnicki
ITEM No. 1 – APPROVAL OF NOTES
The meeting minutes from May 17, 2022 were approved unanimously.
ITEM No. 2 – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
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ITEM No. 3 – CONSENT AGENDA
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ITEM No. 4 – RECOMMENDATION – Temporary Storage Containers for Museum of the Rockies
Presenter: Elizabeth Cramblet, Campus Planner
The Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is in early planning to construct a new building that
will be utilized for additional storage and equipment. This will take several years
to plan and complete, but the need for additional storage space is immediate.
As a temporary solution to create more storage space and provide a safe workplace,
MOR would like to install up to three 8’ × 20’ temporary storage containers. The first
location identified would be placed on the west side of the building, near the loading
dock. The other suggested location is next to a retaining wall where there are existing
garbage and recycling containers; the location of the existing containers can be adjusted
without impact.
Tom Rogers motioned to approve the Temporary Storage Containers for the MOR. EJ Hook seconded the motion, and the Temporary Storage Containers for the MOR was approved unanimously.
ITEM No. 5 – RECOMMENDATION – Storage Containers for Howard Hall
Presenter: Elizabeth Cramblet, Campus Planner
The School of Music at Howard Hall has been experiencing a lack of adequate storage
due to increased enrollment. The increased size of the marching band has led to an
overflow of equipment that is now spilling over into hallway space. Separate to this
request, Planning, Design, and Construction is evaluating other options for obtaining
more space for the School of Music in order to help facilitate a long-term solution.
At present, the School of Music seeks to install storage containers on the southwest
side of the building to increase storage. Auxiliary Services would like to have the
lot paved prior to placing the storage units. These storage lockers will be repurposed
once their use for the School of Music is concluded. There have been no identified
impacts of this project on operations.
Kris Johnson motioned to approve the Storage Containers for the School of Music in Howard Hall. Durward Sobek seconded the motion, and the Storage Containers for the School of Music was approved unanimously.
ITEM No. 6 – RECOMMENDATION – Temporary Tent South of NAH
Presenter: Elizabeth Cramblet, Campus Planner
Due to COVID, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success erect a large tent on the
lawn south of Norm Asbjornson Hall (NAH). The department would like to install a temporary
100’ × 40’ tent (which can seat up to 150 people) on the lawn from mid-August to mid-October.
This project is being proposed by Dr. Carina Beck, Vice Provost for the Allen Yarnell
Center for Student Success, and the Director of Hilleman Scholars. All costs associated
with this project will be covered by the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success
Department. Dr. Beck has previously indicated that the tent can be used for other
events or by other departments. Facilities Services does not have any concerns about
maintenance around the tent. Upon discussion, UFPB recommends that this tent is approved
for the next two years.
Durward Sobek motioned to approve the Temporary Tent South of NAH for two years. Kris Johnson seconded the motion, and the Temporary Tent was approved unanimously.
Item No. 7 - RECOMMENDATION - Bike Lane Project
Presenter: Elizabeth Cramblet, Campus Planner
The goal of this project is to provide two bike routes traveling north/south and two
bike routes traveling east/west. One goal is to make traversing campus more defined
for cyclists and to connect to the surrounding community bike network. This one-year
demonstration project will install sharrows and signage to establish designated bike
lanes on campus. The proposed routes include:
• 2nd Route: North/South on 8th Ave. from Harrison St. to W. Cleveland St.
• 3rd Route: East/West on W. Cleveland St. from 7th Ave. to 8th Ave.
• 4th Route: 7th Ave. from W. Cleveland St. from 7th Ave. to 8th Ave.
• 5th Route: American Indian Hall circle south to Grant St.
There are approximately 350 bike parking spots that already exist along the proposed
pathways. The proposed pathways are contained on streets that are maintained by MSU.
An amendment to the project was recommended to return in late fall or early spring
with a report on the data and information from the year-long project and to potentially
apply lessons-learned for the repainting in the spring. UFPB emphasized the importance
of a communication plan for this project.
The University Police Department is supportive of this project, and believes it will
benefit campus safety. However, the Office of Disability Services questioned the width
of the bike lanes on campus sidewalks. The department would like to ensure that pedestrian
pathways will remain accessible. Therefore, the pathways were reduced to 7 feet wide
in certain sections. The Western Transport Institute is assisting with developing
the project and will ensure ADA-Compliance and accessibility.
The City of Bozeman is also supportive of the effort, and considers the project an
opportunity for collaboration between MSU and the city. The City of Bozeman expressed
appreciation for the analysis and information provided in the staff report and would
like to see a summary of these findings in future reports. A Resolution in support
of this project was passed by ASMSU (2022-R-09). Technical aspects developed by Matthew
Madsen, a research associate with the Western Transportation Institute.
ASMSU motioned to approve the Bike Lane Project. Tom Rogers seconded the motion and the Bike Lane Project was approved unanimously.
Horizon Items
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