Billings, MT

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to discuss old business regarding public art applications and policy review. The agenda contains no specific new business or scheduled decisions.

• Review of Public Art Application and Policy

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on storm system development fees and consider tax increment financing for building improvements. The meeting also includes a wide range of consent items including bid awards and contract renewals.

• Proposed TIF assistance up to $523,288 for building improvements at 213 North Broadway
• Public hearing and resolution to adopt storm system development fees
• Bid awards for winter traction material (Knife River), glass beads (Potters), and liquid calcium chloride (Thatcher)
• Contract for 44th Street West Transmission Line - Grand Avenue Connection with Askin Construction
• Contract with KLJ Engineering for Wicks Lane from Hawthorne Lane to Bitterroot Drive

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss old business regarding cameras, e-bikes, and a presentation. The meeting also includes a planning item for the December meeting.

• Discussion of cameras
• Discussion of e-bikes
• Work on presentation
• Planning for December meeting

Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday) Cancelation

The October 27, 2026 meeting of the Yellowstone County Board of Planning was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

YHPB Agenda

The board will discuss the placement of historic signage and receive a presentation regarding phase 1 of a project at First Congregational Church.

• Discussion of historic signage and proposed sign locations
• Presentation on phase 1 of a project within First Congregational Church

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss replacement plans for technology and equipment for fiscal year 2028. The body will also discuss an initiative regarding Council meeting and work session operations.

• FY28 Technology Replacement Plan
• FY28 Equipment Replacement Plan
• Council Meeting and Work Session Operations Initiative

PCC Agenda

The City of Billings and Yellowstone County Policy Coordinating Committee will meet to consider final action on the Billings MPO 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The committee will also review minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting.

• Final Action: Billings MPO 2027-2031 TIP

Planning Board Meeting Cancelation Notice

The October 13, 2026 City County Planning Board meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for October 27.

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on expanding Ward 5 boundaries and approving Annexation 26-06. The body is also discussing the disposal of Beartooth Parcel, Career Center Park, and Wilson Park, as well as the purchase of Lampman Park.

• Purchase of a Rook armored response vehicle for the Police SWAT team
• Purchase of a Weiler model asphalt paver for Public Works
• Proposed disposal of Beartooth Parcel, Career Center Park, and Wilson Park
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Cal Kunkel for Lampman Park
• Ordinance to repeal the Animal Control Advisory Board

The Billings City Council approved the sale of Lampman Park to Cal Kunkel for $834,800 following a failed motion to reopen the bidding process. The Council also passed resolutions of intent to dispose of three other city-owned parcels: the Beartooth Parcel, Career Center Park, and Wilson Park. Additionally, the Council approved traffic ordinance amendments and an annexation agreement for the Mullen property.

• Approved sale of Lampman Park to Cal Kunkel (8-2)
• Denied motion to pause Lampman Park sale for 30 days (2-9)
• Approved resolutions of intent to dispose of three park parcels (11-0)
• Approved traffic ordinance amendments including $250 fine (10-1)
• Approved annexation of Mullen property (9-2)
• Approved annexation agreement with JMS Holding, LLC (11-0)
• Approved repeal of Animal Control Advisory Board (9-2)
• Approved amendment to Human Relations Commission meeting ordinance (11-0)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Cancelation Notice

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the City of Billings and Yellowstone County, Montana canceled its October 8, 2026 meeting because there were no agenda items. The notice states the November meeting will be held as legally advertised and announced. No decisions or discussion items were scheduled for this canceled meeting.

• October 8, 2026 TAC meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Meeting was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in the Beartooth Meeting Room, 5th Floor, 316 N 26th St, Billings MT
• November meeting will proceed as legally advertised and announced

Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission

The Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 316 N 26th St, Billings. The agenda includes approval of minutes from May 14, 2026, election of a Vice Chair, and a public hearing on County Special Review 337, a request to allow a campground with nine cabins on about 54.7 acres at 4204 Old Blue Creek Road in the Agriculture 10 Acres and Over (A) zoning district. The applicant is also requesting a delay to the November meeting date to amend the request to include a lot area variance for the number of cabins proposed. The Commission makes recommendations to the Yellowstone County Board of County Commissioners on Zone Change and Special Review applications.

• County Special Review 337 – 4204 Old Blue Creek Road – campground with nine (9) cabins on approximately 54.7 acres in the Agriculture 10 Acres and Over (A) district
• Applicant requests delay to the November meeting to amend the request to add a lot area variance for the proposed cabins
• Election of Vice Chair – nominations and action
• Approval of meeting minutes of May 14, 2026
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person; written comments due by 12:00 pm on the meeting date

City Council Work Session

The Billings City Council holds an informal work session on October 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda lists three discussion items: a Stormwater System Development Fee, proposed amendments to Article 24, Division 3 and Article 24-1000 of the Billings Municipal Code on accessible parking and enforcement, and a School Zone Policy Review and Aggressive Driving Initiative. Each item includes a public comment period, but the agenda notes this is an informal meeting and the Council cannot take action on items of significant public interest that are not on the agenda. No votes, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Stormwater System Development Fee — discussion item with public comment
• Proposed amendments to Article 24, Division 3 and Article 24-1000, BMCC, on accessible parking and enforcement
• School Zone Policy Review and Aggressive Driving Initiative
• Public comment periods on each item and on non-agenda items; speakers limited to 3 minutes and must sign in
• Meeting held in hybrid format in Council Chambers, 316 N. 26th Street, with virtual attendance via Zoom

Interim Planning Commission Cancelation Notice

The October 1, 2026 Interim Planning Commission meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting will be held in November as legally advertised.

• Meeting canceled due to no agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for November

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old business including a council presentation, cameras, and e-bikes, as well as new business on education and outreach. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with public comment periods, and no formal decisions are listed.

• Discussion of Council Presentation
• Discussion of cameras
• Discussion of e-bikes
• Discussion of education and outreach
• Future agenda item: Crash Data

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved its July 28, 2026 minutes and agreed to move its September meeting from the 22nd to the 29th because Multi-Modal Planner Mike Hayes has a scheduling conflict; the time and room stay the same. Members discussed a presentation, purchased cameras and their email-sending fee, E-bike concerns, and July crash data, but took no votes on those items. E-bikes will be discussed further at the September meeting.

• Approved the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Moved the September meeting from the 22nd to the 29th, same time and room
• Adjourned at 1:00pm (motion passed)

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The Billings City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions adopting collection, disposal, and landfill fees, assessing false alarm responses, weed abatements, and sidewalk/assessment costs for several special improvement districts. The consent agenda includes bid awards for storm sewer work, agreements, grants, and resolutions, including dissolving the Citizen Police Advisory Board and setting 2027 legislative priorities.

• Bid award: W.O. 26-25 44th Street West and Broadwater Avenue Storm Trunk Main to COP Construction
• Bid award: W.O. 26-34 Zimmerman Rock Underpinning to Global Rock Works
• Resolution dissolving Citizen Police Advisory Board
• Resolution adopting collection, disposal, and landfill fees
• Resolution creating single advisory committee for three Urban Renewal Districts

The City Council voted to repeal the Citizen Police Advisory Board and the Animal Control Advisory Board. Council also approved several special improvement district assessments and consolidated three urban renewal advisory committees into one statutory body.

• Approved repeal and dissolution of Citizen Police Advisory Board (7-3)
• Approved first reading ordinance repealing Animal Control Advisory Board (9-1)
• Approved creation of a single statutory advisory committee for three Urban Renewal Districts (8-2)
• Approved $1.5M assessment for streetlights and park improvements in SID 1430 (9-1)
• Approved $1M+ assessment for streetlights in SID 1429 (9-0)
• Approved approximately $230,000 in assessments for SID 1428 (9-0)
• Approved sidewalk construction cost assessments for SID 2928 and SID 2929 (10-0)
• Approved updated collection, disposal, and landfill fees (10-0)

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to discuss the review process for public art projects that include committee-recommended modifications. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 25, 2026, meeting.

• Discussion of review process for public art projects with committee-recommended modifications
• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026

Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will hold a public hearing and take action on the draft 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which outlines regional transportation projects. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the August 25, 2026 meeting, and take public comment on items not on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on September 22, 2026, in City Council Chambers.

• Public hearing and action on the 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 25, 2026
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Standing item on long-range strategic issues and future City and County projects

City Council Work Session

The Billings City Council is holding an informal work session to discuss several topics, including the Crisis Response Unit, the 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Animal Sheltering Services, and an Email Access Policy. No formal action is expected at this work session; items are for discussion and public comment only.

• Mountain America Credit Union check presentation
• Crisis Response Unit discussion
• Billings MPO 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program
• Animal Sheltering Services discussion
• Email Access Policy discussion

At a September 21, 2026 work session, the Billings City Council received presentations on the Crisis Response Unit, the draft 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee annual report, animal sheltering services, and the City's email posting policy. On animal sheltering, Council reached consensus to form a committee led by the Interim City Administrator to develop options and return with a recommendation in about 30 days; no provider was selected and no contract was approved. On email access, Council reached consensus to have the Technology Department explore review and notice options and return in about 30 days; no policy change was approved. The session was a work session, and no substantive motions or votes were recorded.

• Consensus: form committee led by Interim City Administrator on animal sheltering options, recommendation targeted in about 30 days (no vote recorded)
• Consensus: Technology Department to explore email review and notice options, return in about 30 days (no vote recorded)
• No provider selected and no shelter contract approved; two proposals remained under consideration
• No email access policy change approved
• No action taken on draft 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program; corrected version to be brought forward for approval
• No action taken on Crisis Response Unit; Council requested future information from hospitals and partners
• No action taken on Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee report; staff and committee to continue examining data

City Council Special Session

The Billings City Council is holding a special work session to discuss fair housing. The agenda includes public comment on this item, but no formal action is scheduled. The meeting is informal and open to the public, with options for in-person and virtual attendance.

• Discussion of fair housing
• Public comment period on fair housing
• Public comment on non-agenda items

The Billings City Council held a special work session on September 17, 2026, featuring a four-part fair housing training presented by James White of Balanced Housing Solutions. The training covered fair housing law history, municipal liability, disability accommodations, accessibility requirements, and best practices for documenting land-use decisions. Councilmembers Neese and Mayor Nelson discussed the difficulty of evaluating conditions proposed late in meetings and the value of preparing before housing items. No formal action was taken, and the meeting adjourned at 4:40 P.M.

• No formal action taken; session was a fair housing training and discussion only

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation and action regarding the 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program. The meeting also includes discussions on the MPO redesignation process and an update from MET Transit.

• 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program recommendation and action
• MPO Redesignation Process update
• MET Transit update

PCC Agenda

The Policy Coordinating Committee for the Billings/Yellowstone County Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet to consider final action on an economic and financial analysis of Complete Streets, presented by Elyse Monat of the Transportation division. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of July 21, 2026 minutes, and future agenda items. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Final action on Economic and Financial Analysis of Complete Streets
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per person)
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 21, 2026

YHPB Agenda

The Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board will discuss the establishment of a new Downtown Historic District. The meeting also includes updates on Wayman Chapel and discussions regarding historic district signage.

• Wayman Chapel update
• Discussion of YHPB Bylaws Editing Committee
• Continued discussion regarding establishment of a new Downtown Historic District
• Discussion of historic district signage and proposed locations

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding rental fees, lighting assessments, and delinquent service charges. The council is also considering tax increment financing for building improvements at 2810 2nd Avenue North.

• Conditional approval of up to $553,000 in TIF assistance for Babcock Theater
• Resolution setting and assessing Encroachment Rental fees
• Resolution setting Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District assessments
• Resolution levying charges for delinquent sewer and solid waste services
• Awarding vehicle bids to Bison Ford and Billion Auto Group

The Billings City Council approved up to $553,000 in Tax Increment Financing assistance for building improvements to the Babcock Theater, subject to conditions that the applicant fully finance the project phase before funds are encumbered. The Council also voted not to approve a complete streets economic analysis, and approved resolutions setting fees, lighting assessments, and delinquent utility charges.

• Approved August 24, 2026 minutes (11-0)
• Removed Consent Agenda Item 1T (pooled sidewalk bonds) from the agenda (11-0)
• Approved Consent Agreement with exception of items 1E, 1F, 1K, 1L and removal of 1T (11-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 1E sanitary sewer replacement contract amendment (11-0)
• Did not approve the Economic and Financial Analysis of Complete Streets (10-1)
• Approved Final Plats for Copper Farms Subdivision and Trailhead Commercial Subdivision (10-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-11373 setting and assessing Encroachment Rental fees (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-11374 setting Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District assessments (11-0)

Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission Cancelation Notice

The Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission canceled its September 10, 2026 meeting because no agenda items were submitted. The October meeting will proceed as legally scheduled.

Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday) Cancelation Notice

The City-County Planning Board canceled its September 9, 2026 meeting due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting will be held September 22, 2026, as legally advertised. This notice is procedural only and contains no decisions or discussion items.

• September 9, 2026 meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for September 22, 2026

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several community topics, including housing programs and reservoir recreation. The council will also address the hiring process and performance evaluation for the Interim City Administrator.

• Housing Program discussion
• Majestic Landing Housing Development for Veterans discussion
• Reservoir Recreation Amenities update
• Interim City Administrator performance evaluation
• City Administrator hiring process discussion

At its September 8, 2026 work session, the Billings City Council directed staff not to begin implementation of a proposed housing program after the direction failed to receive sufficient support. Council did support authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for Majestic Landing, a proposed 24-unit affordable veterans housing project, and approved proceeding with an internal recruitment for a permanent City Administrator. Council also reviewed a reduced reservoir recreation amenities concept and received a positive 60-day evaluation of Interim City Administrator Kevin Iffland.

• Directed staff not to begin implementation of the proposed housing program at this time (direction did not receive sufficient support)
• Supported authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for Majestic Landing veterans housing funding application
• Approved a motion to proceed with an internal recruitment process for permanent City Administrator
• Received itemized reservoir recreation amenities menu reduced from about $13.7M to about $5.7M (no action recorded)
• Received positive 60-day performance evaluation of Interim City Administrator Kevin Iffland (no action recorded)
• Presented proclamations for Healthy Tribes Run on the Rims Challenge Day and September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance

Interim Planning Commission Cancelation Notice

The September 3, 2026 Interim Planning Commission meeting in Billings, Montana was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting in October will be held as legally advertised and announced. This notice contains no decisions or discussion items.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• October meeting to proceed as advertised

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee's August 27, 2026 meeting was canceled due to a lack of applications. The September meeting will proceed as legally advertised. No business will be conducted at this canceled meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of applications
• Next meeting scheduled for September as advertised

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will convene on August 25, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in the Stillwater Building’s Beartooth Meeting Room (316 N. 26th Street, Billings). The meeting is procedural with no City-related decisions planned. Members will hear public comments, receive a Multi-Modal Planner update, and discuss old and new business topics like cameras, e-bikes, and crash data.

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes and moved the September meeting from the 22nd to the 29th due to a conflict. They discussed temporary trail repairs at Pioneer Park, camera setup and fees, E-bike concerns, and crash data presentation details. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved July 28, 2026 meeting minutes (motion by Donovan, second by Jette)
• Moved September meeting from Sept. 22 to Sept. 29 (same time and room)

Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will hold a public hearing and take action on the Whitehorse County Major Subdivision, including three variance requests. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the August 11, 2026 meeting, and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing and board action on Whitehorse County Major Subdivision
• Developer variance request for ROW A
• Developer variance request for paved road width B
• Developer variance request for 1 foot no access C
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 11, 2026

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The Billings City Council will hold a regular business meeting on August 24, 2026, to decide on multiple public hearings and votes. Key actions include creating the Billings Airport Authority, setting annual assessments for Road Maintenance District No. 6 and Park Maintenance District, and adopting a Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment. The meeting will also feature votes on several contracts, donations, and ordinance amendments.

• Confirm Council Budget and Finance Committee appointment: replace Councilmember Scott Aspenlieder with Andrew Lindley
• Approve $26-22 Grand Avenue & 56th Street West Intersection Improvements contract with Montana Lines, Inc.
• Approve five-year $X agreement with Omnigo for Police Department quartermaster asset management software
• Approve resolution creating Billings Airport Authority and Board of Commissioners
• Approve FY2027 assessments for Road Maintenance District No. 6 and Park Maintenance District

The Billings City Council approved the FY 2027 mill levies at 233.66 mills, established the Billings Airport Authority and Board of Commissioners, and adopted the FY 2026 budget amendment. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including a solid waste ordinance amendment reducing the default number of residential carts from two to one.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2026 (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda excluding items 1E and 1M (11-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Yellowstone County for traffic signal maintenance at Central Avenue and 48th Street West (9-2)
• Approved Ordinance 26-5935 amending solid waste collection carts from two to one per residence with additional carts available for a fee (8-3)
• Approved Resolution 26-11364 creating the Billings Airport Authority and Board of Commissioners (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-11365 setting annual Road Maintenance District No. 6 assessments for FY 2027 at $55.28 per property (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-11366 setting annual Park Maintenance District assessments for FY 2027 (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-11367 establishing General, Transit, Library, and Public Safety Funds mill levies for FY 2027 at 233.66 mills (9-2)

YHPB Agenda Cancelation Notice

The Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board canceled its August 18, 2026 meeting due to a lack of agenda items. The September meeting will be held as legally advertised and announced. This notice is procedural only and contains no decisions or discussion items.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for September as legally advertised

PCC Agenda Cancelation Notice

The Policy Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for August 18, 2026, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting will be held in September as legally advertised.

• Meeting canceled due to no agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for September 2026

City Zoning Commission & Board of Adjustment

The City Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment are holding a special joint meeting solely to formally dissolve both bodies, as approved by the City Council on July 27, 2026. The agenda includes public comment, approval of past meeting minutes, and votes on dissolution motions. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Vote to dissolve the Zoning Commission, effective upon adjournment
• Vote to dissolve the Board of Adjustment, effective upon adjournment
• Approval of June 2, 2026 Zoning Commission minutes
• Approval of July 1, 2026 Board of Adjustment minutes