Commissioners hear Metropark, Montana Fair updates; approve bids referral, claims and consent agenda
February 14, 2023 | Yellowstone, Montana
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Yellowstone County commissioners used their Feb. 14, 2023 meeting to hear operational updates for Metropark and the Montana Fair, and to approve routine business including referral of public-works bids and the county claims and consent agenda.
At the start of the business segment commissioners confirmed there were no bids for the Metropark Campus alcohol-catering item. For the Public Works asphalt overlay project covering Road 5 North and Road 8 North, Commissioner Jones opened two bids: Riverside Contracting Inc. at $1,094,254 and Knife River at $966,780. A commissioner moved to refer the two bids to staff for recommendation back to the commission; that motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Kevin Bryan addressed the commission during public comment on the alcohol-catering item, saying he would work with Metro staff and the local tavern association to broaden the list of vendors eligible to provide alcohol at Metro events and to ensure insurance and documentation are reviewed annually. "We're going to pursue a different path with Metro staff... and maybe work with the local tavern association to make sure all their members know what it would take for them to qualify to be on that list," Bryan said. Commissioners indicated the approach would likely use an agreement rather than a formal RFP.
Metropark staff provided a run-down of upcoming events and current ticket sales. A Metropark representative reported that No Limits monster trucks currently have 1,810 tickets out, and listed a slate of spring and summer shows with partial sales figures; the staff member also noted an upcoming onsale for the Goo Goo Dolls and Fitz and the Tantrums, and said the arena's sellable capacity for that event is 4,200.
Montana Fair staff told commissioners that the loss of access to used bleachers means the fair cannot complete an outdoor-arena build-out this year. Staff are seeking proposals for temporary (bare-bones bleacher) and permanent solutions and expect to present options within about 30–45 days. Fair organizers discussed programming options, including whether to add an Extreme Bulls event as a separate attraction and how to reconfigure entry points, seating and shade to boost attendance.
On routine business the commission approved claims (23-111 through 23-115) after a motion and voice vote, approved the consent agenda, and adjourned the meeting.
Votes at a glance:
- Referral of Public Works asphalt overlay bids to staff for recommendation: motion moved and approved by voice vote (mover recorded as Speaker 3; second recorded).
- Approval of claims 23-111 through 23-115: motion moved and approved by voice vote.
- Approval of the consent agenda: motion moved and approved by voice vote.
The commission ended the meeting with no further public comment and adjourned.
At the start of the business segment commissioners confirmed there were no bids for the Metropark Campus alcohol-catering item. For the Public Works asphalt overlay project covering Road 5 North and Road 8 North, Commissioner Jones opened two bids: Riverside Contracting Inc. at $1,094,254 and Knife River at $966,780. A commissioner moved to refer the two bids to staff for recommendation back to the commission; that motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Kevin Bryan addressed the commission during public comment on the alcohol-catering item, saying he would work with Metro staff and the local tavern association to broaden the list of vendors eligible to provide alcohol at Metro events and to ensure insurance and documentation are reviewed annually. "We're going to pursue a different path with Metro staff... and maybe work with the local tavern association to make sure all their members know what it would take for them to qualify to be on that list," Bryan said. Commissioners indicated the approach would likely use an agreement rather than a formal RFP.
Metropark staff provided a run-down of upcoming events and current ticket sales. A Metropark representative reported that No Limits monster trucks currently have 1,810 tickets out, and listed a slate of spring and summer shows with partial sales figures; the staff member also noted an upcoming onsale for the Goo Goo Dolls and Fitz and the Tantrums, and said the arena's sellable capacity for that event is 4,200.
Montana Fair staff told commissioners that the loss of access to used bleachers means the fair cannot complete an outdoor-arena build-out this year. Staff are seeking proposals for temporary (bare-bones bleacher) and permanent solutions and expect to present options within about 30–45 days. Fair organizers discussed programming options, including whether to add an Extreme Bulls event as a separate attraction and how to reconfigure entry points, seating and shade to boost attendance.
On routine business the commission approved claims (23-111 through 23-115) after a motion and voice vote, approved the consent agenda, and adjourned the meeting.
Votes at a glance:
- Referral of Public Works asphalt overlay bids to staff for recommendation: motion moved and approved by voice vote (mover recorded as Speaker 3; second recorded).
- Approval of claims 23-111 through 23-115: motion moved and approved by voice vote.
- Approval of the consent agenda: motion moved and approved by voice vote.
The commission ended the meeting with no further public comment and adjourned.
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