Belgrade public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a public hearing to consider final adoption of the Yellow Iron Plan as an amendment to the Growth Policy, a zoning change for 225 Bolinger Rd from B-2 to M-1, and an amendment to building height rules in R-4 zones. They will also discuss a water main reimbursement request, a utility easement, a subdivision plat, the senior center, a draft marijuana ordinance, and set a date for a planning retreat.

• Resolution 2021-47: Final adoption of Yellow Iron Plan as Growth Policy amendment
• Ordinance 2021-9 (2nd reading): Rezone 225 Bolinger Rd from B-2 to M-1
• Ordinance 2021-11 (2nd reading): Amend building height code in R-4 zones
• Reimbursement request for water main upsizing in Bridger Heights Phase 1
• Final plat approval for JLD Minor Subdivision

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-47, adopting the Yellow Iron Plan as an amendment to the Growth Policy, changing the designation of 23 acres at Frank Road and Jackrabbit Lane from Future Growth to Commercial. The council also approved three other items: Ordinance 2021-9 rezoning 225 Bolinger Road from B-2 to M-1, Ordinance 2021-11 increasing building height limits in R-4 zones to 42 feet, and a $71,825 reimbursement to Rosa-Johnson Development for water main upsizing. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-47, Yellow Iron Plan amendment to Growth Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-9, rezoning 225 Bolinger Rd from B-2 to M-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11, building height increase in R-4 zones to 42 ft (unanimous)
• Approved $71,825 reimbursement to Rosa-Johnson Development for water main upsizing (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way easement application for utilities on state land (unanimous)
• Granted final plat approval for JLD Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Set 2022 Council Planning Retreat for February 15 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Christmas Eve as paid holiday (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council held a special meeting via Zoom to discuss one agenda item. The council considered the appointment of Wanda Drusch as Interim City Court Judge for the City of Belgrade.

• Appointment of Wanda Drusch as Interim City Court Judge

The Belgrade City Council held a special meeting to appoint an interim judge for the city court after Judge Andy Breuner's departure to the district court. The council unanimously approved the appointment of Wanda Drusch, who will also continue serving Manhattan and Three Forks. The term is expected to last about two months.

• Appointed Wanda Drusch as Interim City Court Judge (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Drusch

Old - Parks & Recreation Board

The board will discuss updates regarding L&C play equipment, gazebo location, and the pump track. The meeting also includes a follow-up on Belgrade baseball.

• L&C Play Equipment update and Gazebo Location
• Pump Track Update
• Belgrade Baseball Follow-up

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board approved the minutes from its December 2021 meeting. The board discussed the gazebo installation at Lewis and Clark Park, the pump track design for Prescott Park, and a potential long-term lease for Belgrade Baseball at Lion's Park. No formal decisions were made on these items, which are slated for future agendas.

• Approved meeting minutes from December 2021 (all in favor)
• Discussed gazebo placement at Lewis and Clark Park, no action taken
• Discussed pump track design estimate for Prescott Park, no action taken
• Discussed updating Belgrade Baseball lease for next meeting, no action taken

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances and resolutions, including amending camping codes, adopting the Yellow Iron Plan, and rezoning properties on Bolinger Rd and E Gallatin Ave. They will also discuss appointments, subdivision plats, a water assistance contract, and changing city pay from monthly to bi-weekly.

• Ordinance 2021-8 (2nd reading) amending city camping codes
• Resolution 2021-45 to adopt Yellow Iron Plan as Growth Policy amendment
• Zone change for 225 Bolinger Rd from B-2 to M-1 (Ordinance 2021-9)
• Zone change for 716 E Gallatin Ave from R2M to R-4 (Ordinance 2021-10)
• Contract for Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) with Montana DPHHS

The Belgrade City Council approved Ordinance 2021-8 on second reading, amending the city code to prohibit camping in parked vehicles on private property except by permit for a limited time for non-commercial purposes, with a $50 application fee. The motion passed 4-2. The council also approved several other items, including a resolution to adopt the Yellow Iron Plan, zoning amendments for two properties, and various subdivision approvals.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-8 (camping code amendment) on second reading, 4-2.
• Approved Resolution 2021-45 (Yellow Iron Plan intent) unanimously.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-9 (zone change for 225 Bolinger Rd) on first reading unanimously.
• Denied Ordinance 2021-10 (zone change for 716 E Gallatin Ave) on first reading, 4-1.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11 (building height increase in R-4 zones) on first reading unanimously.
• Approved appointment of Alan English to the Gallatin Local Water Quality District Board unanimously.
• Approved preliminary plat for Yellowstone Airport Plaza subdivision unanimously.
• Approved Resolution 2021-46 (intent to annex 230 Rock Rd) unanimously.

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City/County Planning Board will hold public hearings to provide recommendations to the City Council and County Commission. Items include several zone map and text amendments, a subdivision approval, and a discussion on recreational marijuana.

• Zone map amendment from B-2 to M-1 for Lance and Melissa Sorenson
• Zone map amendment from R-2M to R-4 for Liberty and Andrea Brown
• Preliminary Plat approval of the Yellowstone Airport Plaza subsequent minor subdivision
• Zone text amendment regarding building heights in R-4 zones
• Adoption of the Yellow Iron Plan as an amendment to the Belgrade Growth Policy

The Belgrade City/County Planning Board held public hearings and made recommendations to the Belgrade City Council. It recommended approval of a zone map amendment for Lance and Melissa Sorenson (B-2 to M-1) by a 5-1 vote, and denied a similar request for Liberty and Andrea Brown (R-2M to R-4) unanimously. The board also recommended approval of the Yellowstone Airport Plaza minor subdivision, a zone text amendment for building heights in R-4 zones, and the Yellow Iron Plan as a Growth Policy amendment. A discussion on a recreational marijuana ordinance was held with no action taken.

• Recommended approval of Sorenson zone change from B-2 to M-1 (5-1 vote).
• Denied Brown zone change from R-2M to R-4 (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Yellowstone Airport Plaza preliminary plat with staff conditions (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of R-4 building height text amendment (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Yellow Iron Plan as Growth Policy amendment (unanimous).
• Discussed recreational marijuana ordinance; no action taken.

Library Advisory Board

The Board of Trustees will conduct a self-evaluation and review the 2022 holiday schedule. The meeting includes decisions regarding the hiring of Jessamyn Tempel and the adoption of the Library Director’s 2021-2022 goals.

• Accept hiring of Jessamyn Tempel
• Adopt Library Director’s 2021-2022 Goals
• Review proposed 2022 Holiday Schedule
• Approval of purchase orders and financial reports

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees approved the 2022 holiday closure schedule, hired Jessamyn Tempel as Youth Services Librarian, adopted the Library Director's 2021-2022 goals, and accepted the consent agenda and previous meeting minutes. All motions passed unanimously. The board also discussed upcoming board vacancies and staff turnover.

• Approved 2022 Holiday Closure Schedule (unanimous)
• Hired Jessamyn Tempel as Youth Services Librarian (unanimous)
• Adopted Library Director's 2021-2022 Goals (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including purchase orders and reports (unanimous)
• Approved October 26, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a public hearing for the final adoption of the Triangle Trails Plan. The council will also discuss amendments to the camping code, chicken permit fees, and subdivision improvements.

• Final adoption of the Triangle Trails Plan (Resolution 2021-42)
• Permit fee setting for keeping domestic chickens (Resolution 2021-43)
• First reading of camping code amendments (Ordinance 2021-8)
• Improvements agreement and final plat approval for Bridger Heights Subdivision Phase 4
• Issuance of Sewer System Revenue Bonds: Series 2021B ($5.9M) and Series 2021C ($5.4M)

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-43 setting a $100 application/permit fee for keeping domestic chickens. The council also approved Ordinance 2021-8 on first reading, amending the camping code with a $50 fee, in a 4-3 vote. Additionally, the council unanimously approved the Triangle Trails Plan, Bridger Heights Subdivision Phase 4 improvements and final plat, a fire hydrant use request, and sewer revenue bonds totaling $11.3 million.

• Approved Resolution 2021-43 setting $100 fee for domestic chicken permits (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-8 camping code amendments on first reading with $50 fee (4-3, mayor broke tie)
• Approved Triangle Trails Plan as amendment to Belgrade Growth Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Bridger Heights Subdivision Phase 4 Improvements Agreement with $45,000 letter of credit (unanimous)
• Granted final plat approval for Bridger Heights Subdivision Phase 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Kallestad subdivision use of city fire hydrant with sprinkler and annexation waiver stipulations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-44 issuing sewer revenue bonds Series 2021B ($5.9M) and 2021C ($5.4M) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October 2021 warrants (unanimous)

Old - Parks & Recreation Board

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on the Belgrade Baseball Agreement and the BCC Festival of Lights. They will also discuss a pump track and an update on L&C Play Equipment. The agenda is mostly routine with no major decisions listed.

• Approve minutes from October 2021 Park Board meeting
• Director's report on Belgrade Baseball Agreement
• Director's report on BCC Festival of Lights
• Discussion of pump track
• Update on L&C Play Equipment

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board approved a motion to begin efforts to rename Prescott Park, citing confusion with the new Prescott Ranch subdivision. The board also approved the October 12, 2021 meeting minutes with a date correction. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussed, including the Belgrade Baseball agreement, the pump track, and the Lewis and Clark Park gazebo.

• Approved October 12, 2021 meeting minutes with corrected November meeting date (all in favor)
• Approved motion to start efforts to rename Prescott Park (all in favor)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding Mayor/Council salaries and zone map amendments for the Weaver Road and Four Graces areas. The council will also discuss various requests including camping permits, park plans, and sewer capacity policy updates.

• Ordinance 2021-5: Amending City Charter to modify Council/Mayor salaries
• Ordinance 2021-6: Zone Map Amendment for Weaver Road Area (R-2, R-3, and B-1)
• Ordinance 2021-7: Zone Map Amendment for Four Graces Area (R-2, R-3, R-4, M-1, and B-3)
• Resolution 2021-39: Intent to Adopt the Triangle Trails Plan
• Proposed Pump Track plans for Prescott Park

The Belgrade City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including setting council pay at $200 per month (Ordinance 2021-5, 4-2), adopting zoning for the Weaver Road and Four Graces areas, and authorizing negotiations with 45 Architecture for the library project. The council also approved a modification to Bridger Heights conditions, a pump track at Prescott Park, a parking variance for St. John Vianney Church, and other administrative items. All other actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-5 setting council pay at $200/month (4-2)
• Adopted Weaver Road area zoning (unanimous)
• Adopted Four Graces area zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-39 intent to adopt Triangle Trails Plan (unanimous)
• Approved modification of Bridger Heights conditions (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiations with 45 Architecture for library project (unanimous)
• Approved pump track at Prescott Park (unanimous)
• Granted parking variance to St. John Vianney Church (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees will accept the resignation of Benjamin Elliott and hire Jon Engel as a new employee. The board will also discuss 2022 meeting schedules, new public library standards, and proposed goals for the library director. Several routine items, including purchase orders, donations, and financial reports, are on the consent agenda.

• Accept resignation of Benjamin Elliott
• New hire: Jon Engel
• 2022 meeting schedule
• New public library standards
• Balance of capital funds from Gallatin County

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Youth Services Librarian Benjamin Elliott and unanimously hired Jon Engel as Community Outreach Librarian. The board also adopted the 2022 meeting schedule, approved the consent agenda and September minutes, and tabled approval of the Library Director's 2021-2022 goals until the next meeting.

• Accepted Benjamin Elliott's resignation (unanimous)
• Hired Jon Engel as Community Outreach Librarian (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase orders and reports (unanimous)
• Approved September 28, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of Library Director's 2021-2022 goals until next meeting

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations on several items, including adopting the Triangle Trails Plan as an amendment to the Belgrade Growth Policy, and on the Thorpe Commercial Minor Subdivision and West River 40 Major Subdivision. A zone map amendment for Liberty and Andrea Brown is tabled to the next meeting. The board will also decide whether to release the minutes from the September 27 meeting.

• Public hearing and recommendation on Triangle Trails Plan as Growth Policy amendment
• Zone map amendment for Liberty and Andrea Brown (tabled to Nov 29)
• Thorpe Commercial Minor Subdivision recommendation to Gallatin County Commission
• West River 40 Major Subdivision recommendation to Gallatin County Commission
• Decision to release September 27 meeting minutes

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board recommended approval of the West River 40 Major Subdivision, a 359-lot development, to the Gallatin County Commission, with conditions including coordination with the county roads department, a wildlife fence, and a requirement that the commission wait for FWP input. The board also recommended adoption of the Triangle Trails Plan as an amendment to the Belgrade Growth Policy, and approved the Thorpe Commercial Minor Subdivision preliminary plat. A zone map amendment for Liberty and Andrea Brown was tabled to the November meeting.

• Recommended approval of West River 40 Major Subdivision (3-2)
• Recommended adoption of Triangle Trails Plan as Growth Policy amendment (5-1)
• Recommended approval of Thorpe Commercial Minor Subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Tabled zone map amendment for Liberty and Andrea Brown to November meeting
• Approved minutes of 9/27/2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a public hearing and first readings for two zone map amendments affecting the Weaver Road and Four Graces areas. The council will also discuss a $5.6 million sewer revenue bond and a trash can wrap project for downtown and Lions Park. The meeting includes routine reports, a consent agenda for September warrants, and public comment opportunities.

• Ordinance 2021-6: Zone map amendment for Weaver Road Area to R-2, R-3, B-1 (first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-7: Zone map amendment for Four Graces Area to R-2, R-3, R-4, M-1, B-3 (first reading)
• Resolution 2021-38: $5.6M Sewer System Revenue Bond Series 2021C
• Discussion of Trash Can Wrap Project for Downtown and Lions Park area
• Proclamation: Extra Mile Day, November 1, 2021

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved the first readings of Ordinance 2021-6 (Weaver Road Area zoning) and Ordinance 2021-7 (Four Graces Area zoning), setting public hearings for November 1, 2021. The council also approved a $5.6M sewer system revenue bond (Resolution 2021-38) and the consent agenda. No final decisions were made on the zoning ordinances, as they are pending second reading and public hearing.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-6 for Weaver Road Area zoning (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-7 for Four Graces Area zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-38 for $5.6M Sewer System Revenue Bond Series 2021C (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants payable for September 2021 (unanimous)

Old - Parks & Recreation Board

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board is meeting to approve the September minutes, hear public comments, and receive the director's report. The main discussion items are the pump track, an update on L&C play equipment, and the Belgrade Baseball Agreement. No decisions are listed on the agenda; these appear to be discussion items only.

• Approve minutes from September 2021 Park Board Meeting
• Public forum for comments on park and recreation matters
• Discussion: Pump Track
• Discussion: L&C Play Equipment update
• Discussion: Belgrade Baseball Agreement

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board voted to recommend that City Council consider Prescott Park as the location for a proposed bicycle Pump Track, with the condition that community research be presented before a final decision. The board also noted that the Lewis and Clark Park playground equipment had been removed and the site prepped for new equipment, with decking possibly delayed to spring 2022. No action was taken on the Belgrade Baseball Agreement, as there had been no response from the contact.

• Approved minutes from the September 14, 2021 meeting.
• Recommended to City Council that Prescott Park be considered for the Pump Track, contingent on community feedback.
• Noted removal of old play equipment at Lewis and Clark Park and preparation for new equipment.
• Agreed to follow up with Belgrade Baseball regarding the 2022 season contact.

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will discuss several items, including a draft ordinance to amend the city charter and modify council salaries, a request to use a fire hydrant, a variance request, market adjustments to compensation, and authorized check signers. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public forum for comments.

• Draft Ordinance 2021-5 to amend City Charter and modify Council Salaries
• Request to use City Fire Hydrant for Fire Protection - GenMar Inc.
• Request for Variance - Minimum Easement Width - JLD/Rosa
• Approval of Market Adjustments to Compensation for Several Positions
• Approval of Designated Authorized Check Signers

The Belgrade City Council adopted Ordinance 2021-5, which would amend the city charter to modify council and mayor salaries and allow future changes by ordinance, and set a public hearing for November 1, 2021. The motion passed 5-1. The council also approved a request to use a city fire hydrant for fire protection, granted a variance for a reduced easement width, approved market-based pay adjustments for several positions, and approved changes to authorized check signers.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-5 to amend charter for council/mayor salaries, set Nov. 1 hearing (5-1)
• Approved use of city hydrant at Airport Rd & Tubb Rd for fire protection, with sprinkler requirement and annexation waiver (unanimous)
• Granted variance for 24-ft easement width for sewer force main, with 5-ft construction/repair allowance on each side (unanimous)
• Approved market adjustments to compensation for several positions (5-1)
• Approved changes to authorized check signers, adding Cardwell, Brown, Lensing; dropping Barkley and Clark (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August warrants and September pledged securities (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and potentially approve new business items, including a library services contract with Gallatin County and a contract with Granite Technology. The board will also handle routine consent agenda items, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive reports from the director and trustees.

• Library Services Contract with Gallatin County
• Contract with Granite Technology
• Approval of Purchase Orders
• Current Fiscal Year Donations
• Expenditure & Revenue Reports

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees approved a contract with Granite Technology for library services, costing about $1,300 per month plus a one-time $3,650 onboarding fee. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda and the September 7 meeting minutes. The library met Public Library Standards, qualifying for about $4,700 in state aid, and the bond for a new library passed with 1,136 yes votes to 945 no votes.

• Approved Granite Technology contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 7, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations on several zone map amendments and subdivision proposals. Items include a zone change for Lance and Melissa Sorenson, the Four Graces Minor Subdivision, zone amendments near Bolinger, Weaver, and Collins Road, and the Ashton Meadows Major Subdivision. The board will also decide whether to release minutes from the August 30 meeting.

• Zone map amendment for Lance and Melissa Sorenson
• Four Graces Minor Subdivision
• Zone map amendment for Four Graces Minor Subdivision
• Zone map amendments near Bolinger, Weaver, and Collins Road
• Ashton Meadows Major Subdivision

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of the Ashton Meadows Major Subdivision preliminary plat, including a variance for a ditch setback, with added conditions. The board also recommended approval of the Four Graces Minor Subdivision and related zone map amendments, and tabled a zone map amendment for the Sorensons at their request.

• Approved August 30, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended tabling Sorenson zone map amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Four Graces Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Four Graces zone map amendment with B-3 on southern 300 ft of M-1 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Bolinger/Weaver/Collins zone map amendments with B1 on two east lots and R2 on two west lots of Sunnyside Estates (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ashton Meadows variance request with added conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ashton Meadows preliminary plat with added conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is meeting to discuss two main items: a resolution to change authorized signers for corporate banking, and the first reading of Ordinance 2021-5, which would amend the city charter to change council and mayor salaries and set a public hearing date. The meeting also includes a report from a Gallatin County commissioner on a court facilities ballot question, plus public forum and routine updates.

• Consider Resolution for Corporate Banking Change of Authorized Signers
• Consider Ordinance 2021-5 (first reading) to amend City Charter and change council/Mayor salaries, set public hearing date
• Report from Gallatin County Commissioner Joe Skinner on Court Facilities Ballot Question
• Public forum for comments on non-agenda items

The Belgrade City Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to use ARPA funds to cover COVID-related costs on the Sewer Upgrade/WWTP project, with the condition that the city not give up grant funds. The council also discussed but took no action on updating bank signers and a proposed ordinance to amend the city charter and change council/mayor salaries, pending a revised draft. Reports were given on the library bond passage, the county court facilities plan, and the sewer project's change orders.

• Authorized City Manager to use ARPA funds for COVID-related sewer project costs, with condition of not giving up grant funds (unanimous)
• Took no action on updating authorized bank signers; deferred to future meeting
• Took no action on Ordinance 2021-5 (first reading) to amend charter and change salaries; awaiting revised draft

Old - Parks & Recreation Board

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting and hear public comments. The main business is a discussion covering the bike park, the Belgrade Baseball Agreement, play equipment updates, and the swim center. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Bike Park
• Discussion of Belgrade Baseball Agreement
• Play Equipment update
• Swim Center discussion

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board discussed updates on the proposed Pump Track, swim center, and Belgrade Baseball agreement, but took no formal action on these items. The board approved the minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting. The meeting was held via Zoom and adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

• Approved the meeting minutes from August 11, 2021.
• Discussed the Pump Track proposal, including design, funding, and donation options, and encouraged Emily Decker to return with a modified plan.
• Discussed the swim center proposal, including easement issues with DNRC and potential land options.
• Discussed the draft Belgrade Baseball agreement, with board members suggesting clarifications and a February 1 start date.
• Noted that new Lewis and Clark playground equipment is tentatively scheduled to ship on 10-10-2021.
• Set the next meeting for Tuesday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Library Advisory Board

The Board of Trustees will discuss a technology contract with Granite Technology and review a modified job description for a library position. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Collection Management Policy and fine-free library options.

• Granite Technology Contract
• Modified Job Description/Library Position
• Approval of Collection Management Policy
• Fine Free Library Discussion
• Approval of Purchase Orders and Revenue Reports

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees approved a new Community Outreach Librarian position, replacing the Technology Administrator role, and approved expanding the contract with Granite Technology Solutions for technology maintenance. The board also approved the Collection Management Policy with amendments, continued waiving fines, and accepted the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved new Community Outreach Librarian position (unanimous)
• Approved expanded Granite Technology Solutions contract (unanimous)
• Approved Collection Management Policy with amendments (unanimous)
• Continued waiving library fines until January 2022 review
• Accepted consent agenda including purchase orders and reports (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a public hearing to adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, including a permissive medical levy for employee health insurance and additional property tax revenue. The council will also consider adopting updated planning and building fee schedules, a maintenance agreement with the Montana Department of Transportation for urban routes, and a contract for a new City Manager.

• Resolution 2021-32: Adopt Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Resolution 2021-33: Permissive Medical Levy for Employee Group Health Insurance
• Resolution 2021-36: Adopt updated Planning/Building Fee Schedules
• Consider Maintenance Agreement for Urban Routes with Montana Dept of Transportation
• Consider Contract for Services – New City Manager

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved the final FY2021-22 budget, a permissive medical levy, additional property tax revenue, and a salary for the City Court Judge. It also approved a contract for Neil Cardwell as the new City Manager with a $145,000 annual salary, and adopted updated building/planning fee schedules. The council declined to consider a resolution to cancel uncontested council elections, leaving the ballot unchanged.

• Approved Resolution 2021-32 adopting the FY2021-22 final budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-33 authorizing a permissive medical levy for employee health insurance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-34 budgeting additional property tax revenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-35 setting City Court Judge salary at $83,434.12 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-36 adopting updated building/planning fee schedules (unanimous)
• Declined to consider Resolution 2021-37 on uncontested council election process; ballot unchanged
• Approved maintenance agreement with Montana Department of Transportation for urban highway routes (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Neil Cardwell as City Manager, starting October 18, 2021 (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and provide a recommendation to the Gallatin County Commission regarding an amendment request for the River Farm North Subdivision Phase 1 final plat. The board will also decide whether to release the minutes from the July 26, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing for River Farm North Subdivision Phase 1 plat amendment
• Decision to release July 26, 2021, meeting minutes

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board unanimously recommended that the Gallatin County Commission approve amending the approved final plat for River Farm North Subdivision Phase 1, changing three commercial lots to single-family residential. The applicant, Brad Bean of Amsterdam Commercial, LLC, requested the change because surrounding owners prefer residential. The board also approved the July 26, 2021 meeting minutes and received updates on city manager interviews, the new police chief, and Belgrade's Class 1 city status.

• Approved minutes of July 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of plat amendment for River Farm North Subdivision Phase 1, changing 3 commercial lots to single-family residential (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The council will also consider updates to the International Mechanical Code and National Electrical Code.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-4 to adopt updated International Mechanical and National Electrical Codes
• Resolution 2021-32 adopting the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Resolution 2021-33 regarding Permissive Medical Levy for Employee Group Health Insurance
• Resolution 2021-34 to Budget Additional Property Tax Revenue
• Sub-recipient agreements with Prospera Business Network and NRMEDD for the RLF Program

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-4, adopting the 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, and 2018 International Fuel Gas Code with state amendments. The council also continued several budget-related resolutions (2021-32, 2021-33, 2021-34, 2021-35) to the September 7, 2021 meeting, including the final budget, a medical levy, additional property tax revenue, and the city court judge's salary. Additionally, the council approved renewals of sub-recipient agreements with Prospera Business Network and NRMEDD, an amendment to extend the small business emergency loan program, and a payment for election ballot postage.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-4 adopting updated mechanical, electrical, and fuel gas codes (unanimous)
• Continued Resolution 2021-32 (final budget and mill levy) to September 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Resolution 2021-33 (permissive medical levy) to September 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Resolution 2021-34 (additional property tax revenue) to September 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Resolution 2021-35 (city court judge salary at $83,434.12) to September 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of sub-recipient agreement with Prospera Business Network for 4 years (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of sub-recipient agreement with NRMEDD for 4 years (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #3 to extend small business emergency loan program for one year (unanimous)

Old - Parks & Recreation Board

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board is meeting to approve June 2021 minutes, hear a director's report on the Splash Park donation and Lewis & Clark Park RFP #2, and discuss play equipment, a baseball agreement, and the park budget. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Approve minutes from June 2021 Park Board Meeting
• Splash Park Donation Update
• Lewis & Clark Park RFP #2 update
• Discussion: Lewis and Clark Play Equipment
• Discussion: Baseball Agreement and Park Budget

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board approved the June 2021 meeting minutes with corrections. The board discussed a proposed pump track/skills park, a draft long-term agreement with Belgrade Baseball, and the Lewis and Clark Park play structure. No final decisions were made on these items; they were tabled for further discussion and comment.

• Approved June 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (all in favor)
• Discussed pump track proposal; plan and cost estimate required before recommendation to council
• Reviewed draft Belgrade Baseball agreement; comments due at September meeting
• Noted Lewis and Clark Park play structure order; ADA matting color choice pending

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is meeting to discuss applicants for the City Manager position and select finalists for interviews. This discussion will occur in a closed executive session, as permitted by state law, to discuss hiring strategy. The rest of the meeting is limited to a call to order, public forum, and adjournment.

• Closed executive session to discuss City Manager applicants and select finalists
• Public forum for comments on matters within council purview
• Meeting open to the public in person or via Zoom

The Belgrade City Council held a special meeting on August 9, 2021, and immediately entered executive session to discuss applicants and finalists for the City Manager position. No public comment was offered, and no formal decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public actions.

• Held executive session to discuss City Manager applicants and finalists (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 pm (moved by Council Member Menicucci)

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including policy approvals, financial reports, and a director's annual review in executive session. The board will also discuss a grant, staff changes, library hours, and a letter to county commissioners.

• Approval of Collection Management Policy and associated documents
• Discussion of Gilhousen Grant
• Staff resignations and library hours update
• Letter to Gallatin County Commissioners
• Executive session for director's annual review

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees met on August 3, 2021, and took several actions. The board voted to remove informational wording from the Collection Management Policy and approved a new introductory document, but delayed full approval of the policy until the next meeting. The board also approved updates to the Meeting Room Policy and Agreement to include occupancy load requirements. The consent agenda and June 22 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. No major decisions were made on the library bond or fine-free policy, which remain under discussion.

• Removed informational wording from Collection Management Policy (unanimous)
• Approved creation of 'Introduction to Belgrade Community Library' informational document
• Approved updates to Meeting Room Policy and Agreement with occupancy load requirements (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including purchase orders, donations, and reports (unanimous)
• Approved June 22, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings on several items, including a second reading of an ordinance amending firearm regulations in city facilities, an annexation service plan for the Guffey property, and two conditional use permits. The council will also discuss the preliminary FY 2021-2022 budget and set a public hearing date, along with other administrative items.

• Ordinance 2021-3 (second reading) amending firearms and weapons regulations in city facilities
• Resolution 2021-29 annexing Guffey Property
• Conditional use permit for Lora Jean Benson Coffee Hut
• Conditional use permit for Garibaldi Group - 10th Street
• Preliminary budget for FY 2021-2022 with public hearing set for 8/16/21

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-22 establishing Payback District 2021-01, authorizing the City Manager to sign the Bolinger Area Payback Agreement with the Belgrade School District. The council also approved several other items, including a firearms ordinance amendment, annexation of the Guffey property, two conditional use permits, and a mail ballot for an urban chicken vote. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2021-22 establishing Payback District 2021-01 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-3 amending firearms/weapons regulations in city facilities (unanimous)
• Approved Guffey Annexation Service Plan for Lot 27, Belgrade North Business Park Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-29 annexing Lot 27 and Happy Lane right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Lora Jean Benson coffee hut (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Garibaldi Group apartments at 36 feet height (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-31 for mail ballot on urban chicken ordinance (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for FY21-22 final budget on August 16, 2021 (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

This meeting has no agenda available; the only item is the review of meeting minutes. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

• No agenda available
• Review of planning board minutes from 07-26-21

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board is meeting to consider two conditional use permit requests and to release prior meeting minutes. The board will make recommendations to the Belgrade City Council on a coffee-hut in a PL-I zone and apartments with a height variance in a B-3 zone.

• Decision to release minutes from the June 28, 2021 Planning Board meeting
• Public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a coffee-hut in a PL-I zone
• Public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for apartments in a B-3 zone
• Request to exceed maximum building height in B-3 zones

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a public hearing on several annexations and a payback agreement, and discuss adopting updated building codes, lowering a school zone speed limit, and other items. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public forum for comments.

• Resolution 2021-22: Bolinger Payback Agreement (continued from June 21)
• Annexation of Reed, Guffey, and Sorenson properties (Resolutions 2021-28, 2021-29, 2021-30)
• Ordinance 2021-4 (first reading): adopt updated International Mechanical, National Electrical, and International Fuel Gas Codes
• Lower speed limit on Broadway School Zone to 15 MPH
• Impact fee reimbursement/credit request for Cruiser Lane oversized water improvements by Bates Properties Inc

The Belgrade City Council approved the Reed annexation service plan and Resolution 2021-28 to annex Lot 31 of Belgrade North Business Park Phase 3, including a trade of unused sewer capacity from other lots. The council also approved the Sorensen annexation service plan and Resolution 2021-30 to annex Lot A-2 of Minor Subdivision No. 293. Several other items were continued to the next meeting, including the Bolinger payback agreement and the Guffey annexation service plan and resolution.

• Approved Reed annexation service plan for Lot 31 with amended Section E allowing trade of unused sewer capacity
• Approved Resolution 2021-28 annexing Lot 31 of Belgrade North Business Park Phase 3 and adjacent Jackrabbit Lane right-of-way
• Approved Sorensen annexation service plan for Lot A-2 of Minor Subdivision No. 293
• Approved Resolution 2021-30 annexing Lot A-2 of Minor Subdivision No. 293 and adjacent Bolinger Road right-of-way
• Continued Bolinger payback agreement (Resolution 2021-22) to August 2, 2021
• Continued Guffey annexation service plan and Resolution 2021-29 to August 2, 2021
• Approved $22,995 impact fee credit reimbursement to Bates Properties for oversized water improvements on Cruiser Lane
• Approved Ordinance 2021-4 on first reading to adopt 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, and International Fuel Gas Code, with public hearing set for August 16, 2021

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates on the splash park donation and the Lewis & Clark Park RFP #2. They will also discuss the park budget.

• Splash Park donation update
• Lewis & Clark Park RFP #2 update
• Lewis and Clark play equipment
• Park budget discussion

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will discuss several items, including a request to reduce the financial guaranty for Henson 3 Subdivision Phases 1 & 2, a sidewalk variance for 1100 W Central Avenue, and the first reading of Ordinance 2021-3 to amend regulations on firearms and weapons in city facilities. They will also consider a first addendum to the City Manager's contract. The meeting includes a public forum and consent agenda items for warrants and pledged securities.

• Request for reduced Financial Guaranty for Henson 3 Subdivision Phase 1 & 2
• Sidewalk Variance request for 1100 W Central Avenue (Olson)
• Ordinance 2021-3 (first reading) amending firearms and weapons regulations in City facilities
• City Manager Contract for Services - First Addendum
• Warrants Payable for May 2021

The Belgrade City Council approved reducing the financial guaranty for Henson 3 Subdivision Phase 1 from $564,082.58 to $53,116.88 and Phase 2 from $327,244.42 to $41,431.88, with the guaranty in the form of a letter of credit or cash bond. The council also approved a sidewalk variance for 1100 W. Central Avenue, requiring the applicant to waive objection to future sidewalk installation. Ordinance 2021-3, amending firearms and weapons regulations in city facilities, passed first reading with a public hearing set for August 2, 2021; Council Member Menicucci abstained. The council approved the first addendum to the City Manager's contract, correcting errors and increasing the consultant time period from 6 to 8 months.

• Approved reduction of financial guaranty for Henson 3 Phase 1 from $564,082.58 to $53,116.88 (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of financial guaranty for Henson 3 Phase 2 from $327,244.42 to $41,431.88 (unanimous)
• Granted sidewalk variance at 1100 W. Central Avenue with condition of waiving objection to future sidewalk installation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-3 on first reading, setting public hearing for August 2, 2021 (5-0, Menicucci abstained)
• Approved First Addendum to City Manager Contract for Services, correcting errors and extending consultant time to 8 months (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants payable for May 2021 and pledged securities for June 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is meeting to discuss applicants for the City Manager position and select finalists for interviews. This discussion will occur in a closed executive session, as allowed by state law for hiring strategy. The rest of the meeting is procedural, with public comment and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss City Manager applicants and select finalists
• Public forum for comments on city council matters
• Meeting open to in-person and online participation via Zoom

The Belgrade City Council held a special meeting on July 6, 2021, that was open to the public. No public comment was offered. The council then entered executive session to discuss hiring strategy and review finalists for the City Manager position, with no decisions made publicly. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public action.

• Held executive session to discuss City Manager applicants and finalists
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08pm

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, and to consider the draft budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The meeting is open to the public, with options for in-person or online participation.

• Audit presentation for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020
• Draft budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022

The Belgrade City Council accepted the audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, with all members voting in favor. The audit found no intentional errors but noted three findings related to internal controls and reporting timeliness. The council also discussed the draft FY 2022 budget, with a public hearing and action scheduled for August, and learned of Police Chief E.J. Clark's retirement effective August 24, 2021.

• Accepted FY 2020 audit report (unanimous)
• Discussed draft FY 2022 budget; no action taken
• Noted Police Chief E.J. Clark's retirement effective August 24, 2021

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board is meeting to release minutes from its June 1 meeting and to hold public hearings on two preliminary plat requests. The board will make recommendations to the Gallatin County Commission on the Sunnyside Estates and Heppler Minor Subdivisions.

• Public hearing on Sunnyside Estates Minor Subdivision preliminary plat
• Public hearing on Heppler Minor Subdivision preliminary plat
• Decision to release June 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend preliminary plat approval for the Sunnyside Estates Minor Subdivision (4 lots) and the Heppler Minor Subdivision (5 lots) to the Gallatin County Commission. The board also approved two variances for the Heppler subdivision: one waiving the requirement for access to adjacent land and another allowing use of a neighboring fire fill site instead of building one on-site. The Heppler approval included added conditions for ditch maintenance and a finished floor height at least 2 feet above the high-water mark.

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for Sunnyside Estates Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance to not require access to adjacent land for Heppler Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance to use neighboring fire fill site for Heppler Minor Subdivision (5-2, with Kent and Doyle dissenting)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for Heppler Minor Subdivision with added conditions (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and several policy items. They will conduct a first reading of a new Collection Management Policy, consider a Meeting Room Agreement with a COVID addendum, and revisit the Reopening Plan for Phase 3. The board will also elect officers, accept a resignation, and approve various financial reports and purchase orders.

• First reading: Collection Management Policy & Associated Documents
• Meeting Room Agreement with COVID Addendum
• Reopening Plan: Phase 3
• Accept resignation of Rebecca K.
• Approval of Purchase Orders

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees met on June 22, 2021, and took several actions. They unanimously elected Cynthia Cheney as Board Chair and Chrysti Smith as Vice Chair. The Board directed the Milesnick Meeting Room to reopen to the public with fire code occupancy limits, and approved a motion to add that wording to the Meeting Room Agreement and Policy. They also accepted Rebecca King's resignation as STEAM Coordinator, approved the Confidential Records Policy, and accepted the consent agenda and May 12 meeting minutes.

• Elected Cynthia Cheney as Board Chair and Chrysti Smith as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Directed reopening of Milesnick Meeting Room with occupancy limits (unanimous)
• Approved adding fire code capacity wording to Meeting Room Agreement and Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Rebecca King, STEAM Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved Confidential Records Policy and associated documents (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including purchase orders, donations, and reports (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2021 Board meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a school district payback agreement, a final budget amendment, and a zoning map change. The council will also discuss resolutions to end the local emergency declaration, approve a $5.4 million sewer revenue bond, and set a special meeting for budget review.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2021-22: Bolinger Area Payback Agreement for Belgrade School District
• Public hearing on Resolution 2021-23: Amending the final budget for FY 2020-2021
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-02: Zoning map amendment for Garibaldi Group
• Resolution 2021-26: Sewer System Revenue Bond Series 2021B for $5.4 million
• Discussion on proposed locations for radar speed signs and parallel parking signs on North Davis Street

The Belgrade City Council approved a $5.4 million sewer system revenue bond (Resolution 2021-26), rezoned a property from B-2 to B-3 for mixed use (Ordinance 2021-02), and terminated the COVID-19 emergency declaration (Resolution 2021-24). The council also continued a public hearing on a payback agreement for school district improvements to July 19, 2021, and approved several other resolutions and actions, all unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2021-26 authorizing $5.4M sewer revenue bond (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-02 rezoning Lots 6017, Block 31, Armstrong Addition from B-2 to B-3 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-24 terminating COVID-19 emergency declaration (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Resolution 2021-22 Bolinger Area Payback Agreement to July 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-23 amending FY2020-2021 final budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-25 concurring with MDT revisions to Belgrade Urban Area Highway System (unanimous)
• Approved radar speed sign placements as recommended (unanimous)
• Authorized QR code and signage for Splash Park donations (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City/County Planning Board meeting has no agenda available; the only item is review of the meeting minutes. This is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

• No agenda available
• Review of planning board minutes

Old - Parks & Recreation Board

The Belgrade Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss updates on the splash park, dog park, and Corbett Park, along with a donation stand for the splash park, the park budget, and a rebid for the Lewis and Clark bathroom. The agenda includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Splash Park update and donation stand discussion
• Dog Park status report
• Corbett Park update
• Park budget discussion
• Lewis and Clark bathroom rebid

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board approved a motion to implement a QR code donation stand at the Splash Park to accept in-kind donations, with revenue earmarked for Splash Park costs. The board also recommended the preliminary park budget to City Council, including $16,000 for Splash Park tank repairs from the General Fund. No other formal decisions were made; discussions covered the Dog Park, Corbett Park, and Lewis and Clark Bathroom rebid.

• Approved QR code donation stand at Splash Park (all in favor)
• Recommended preliminary park budget to City Council (all in favor)
• Approved May 11, 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a public hearing and discussion on several items, including a resolution to place a Library and Community Center bond question on a special ballot and adopting the Four Graces Plan as an amendment to the Growth Policy. They will also consider impact fee credits, annexations, a zoning map amendment, and the preliminary budget. The meeting is open to the public with options for in-person or online participation.

• Resolution 2021-16: Library and Community Center Bond Question Special Ballot
• Resolution 2021-17: Adopt Four Graces Plan as amendment to Belgrade Growth Policy
• Resolution 2021-19: Intent to Annex Lot A2 Minor Subdivision on Bolinger – Sorensen
• Resolution 2021-20: Intent to Annex Lot 31 Belgrade North Business Park – Reed
• Ordinance 2021-2 (1st Reading): Zoning Map Amendment – Garibaldi Group

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-16, placing a $14 million general obligation bond question on the September 14, 2021 ballot to design, construct, and equip a new community library and community center at Lewis & Clark Park. The council also unanimously adopted the Four Graces Plan as an amendment to the Belgrade Growth Policy, setting the stage for future residential zoning. Several other items were approved, including impact fee credits, election resolutions, annexation intents, subdivision plats, and a zoning map amendment.

• Approved Resolution 2021-16 for a $14M bond election for a new library and community center (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-17, the Four Graces Plan, as a Growth Policy amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $287,153.40 impact fee credit for @Home Properties' upsized water improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-18 for the 2021 primary and general elections by mail ballot (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-19 to consider annexation of Lot A2, Bolinger-Sorensen, with a July 19, 2022 hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-20 to consider annexation of Lot 31, Belgrade North Business Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-21 to consider annexation of Lot 27, Belgrade North Business Park (unanimous)
• Approved Bridger Heights Subdivision Phase 2D improvements agreements and final plat (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will meet online to decide on releasing the minutes from the April 26 meeting and hold a public hearing on a zone map amendment. The board will make a recommendation to the City Council on the Garibaldi Group's request to rezone a property from B-2 Highway Business District to B-3 Central Business District.

• Public hearing on Zone Map Amendment for Garibaldi Group property
• Rezone from B-2 Highway Business District to B-3 Central Business District
• Recommendation to Belgrade City Council on the rezoning request
• Decision to release minutes of April 26, 2021 Planning Board meeting

The Belgrade City/County Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the Belgrade City Council approve a zone map amendment for the Garibaldi Group to rezone a property from B-2 Highway Business District to B-3 Central Business District. The board also unanimously approved a letter of recommendation for a Transportation Alternatives Grant for a shared-use path along Dry Creek Road. Both actions were recommendations to the City Council, not final approvals.

• Approved minutes of April 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of Garibaldi Group property from B-2 to B-3 to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved letter of recommendation for Transportation Alternatives Grant (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on resolutions to adopt the Project 238 Plan and Four Graces Plan as amendments to the Belgrade Growth Policy, and to amend the preliminary plat of Prescott Ranch Subdivision and commence Phase 2 construction. The council will also discuss and consider several items, including a COVID-19 policy resolution, bids for the Lewis & Clark Park playground and restroom projects, sewer line and sidewalk variance requests, installation of electronic speed signs, a library community center proposal, and the 2021-2022 budget for non-discretionary funds.

• Resolution 2021-13: Intent to adopt Project 238 Plan as amendment to Belgrade Growth Policy
• Resolution 2021-14: Intent to adopt Four Graces Plan as amendment to Belgrade Growth Policy
• Request to amend preliminary plat of Prescott Ranch Subdivision and commence Phase 2 construction
• Consider Lewis & Clark Park Project Bid – Playground Design/Build and Restroom Build and Remodel
• Consider 2021-2022 Budget – Non-Discretionary Funds

The Belgrade City Council voted unanimously to end the mandatory use of face coverings inside City buildings, while recommending voluntary use, and adopted Resolution 2021-15 to align with state COVID-19 regulations. The council also approved several development items, including the Four Graces Plan amendment, Prescott Ranch Phase 2, and a playground contract.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-15 to conform with state COVID-19 health regulations (unanimous)
• Ended mandatory mask use in City buildings, recommended voluntary use (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 to adopt Four Graces Plan as Residential High Density (unanimous)
• Approved amended preliminary plat and construction of Prescott Ranch Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Awarded Lewis & Clark Park playground design/build to Dakota Playground, not to exceed $275,000 (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Lewis & Clark Park restroom improvements, authorized rebid (unanimous)
• Granted sewer line depth variance for Bridger Heights Apartments (unanimous)
• Granted sidewalk expansion joint variance at 1506 Butler Creek Avenue (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the wording for a library building bond, adopt the 2021-2022 budget and technology plan, and consider a confidential records policy. They will also discuss waiving overdue fines and accept a resignation.

• Library Building Bond Verbiage Approval
• Adopt 2021-2022 Budget
• Adopt 2021-2022 Technology Plan
• First Reading: Confidential Records Policy
• Accept resignation of Jennifer M.

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees adopted the 2021-2022 Technology Plan and the 2021-2022 Budget, both unanimously. The board also accepted the resignation of Circulation Aide Jennifer Moffet, effective May 18, and approved the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes. No public input was received, and trustee training was postponed to the next meeting.

• Adopted 2021-2022 Technology Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021-2022 Budget (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jennifer Moffet effective May 18 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase orders, donations, and reports (unanimous)
• Approved March 23 board and joint foundation meeting minutes (unanimous)

Old - Parks & Recreation Board

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive the Director's report on the off-leash dog park, preliminary budget, Sunnyside play equipment relocation, and Lewis and Clark bathroom/play equipment RFPs. They will also discuss several items including a tree project by an Eagle Scout and updates on Corbett Park and the library design.

• Off-leash Dog Park update
• Preliminary budget discussion
• Sunnyside Play Equipment Relocation
• Lewis and Clark RFP's for bathroom and play equipment
• Eagle Scout Samuel Waller tree project

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board met via Zoom and approved the April 13, 2021 meeting minutes. The board received updates on the proposed off-leash dog park (located south of town on Yellowstone & Hawaii), the Lewis and Clark Park playground equipment relocation to Sunnyside Park (approved by council), and the new library design. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussion and report items only.

• Approved April 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Council approved relocation of Lewis and Clark play equipment to Sunnyside Park (reported)
• Lewis and Clark play equipment RFP received one bid, forwarded to City Council (reported)
• Lewis and Clark bathroom RFP had one unresponsive bidder, will be rebid (reported)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is meeting to consider adopting an updated International Energy Conservation Code, a driveway variance, a loan for New Day Bakery, a wastewater treatment plant update, and designating an off-leash dog park. They will also continue discussing the city's COVID response and handle consent items.

• Adopt updated Intl Energy Conservation Code (Ordinance 2021-1, 2nd reading)
• Variance request for driveway approach at 707 W. Southview Avenue
• RLF loan approval for New Day Bakery
• Wastewater Treatment Plant capacity update and recommendation
• Designation of an off-leash, voice command dog park location

The Belgrade City Council approved a $293,000 Revolving Loan Fund mortgage for New Day Bakery at 3.5% interest over 20 years, and adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code with state amendments. A variance request for an asphalt driveway at 706 W. Southview Avenue was denied when the motion failed 4-2, and no further action was taken. The council also approved updates to wastewater treatment capacity policy and designated two dog park locations.

• Approved $293,000 RLF mortgage loan for New Day Bakery (unanimous)
• Adopted 2018 International Energy Conservation Code with state amendments (unanimous)
• Denied variance for asphalt driveway at 706 W. Southview Ave (motion failed 4-2)
• Approved wastewater capacity policy update for pre-2020 annexed properties (unanimous)
• Approved dog park locations at Yellowstone/Hawaii and Menicucci Park (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft resolution on HB632 and HB121 compliance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will meet online to appoint officers, introduce a new member, and approve prior minutes. The main business is two public hearings and recommendations to the Belgrade City Council and Gallatin County Commission on adopting the Project 28 Plan and the Four Graces Plan as amendments to the Belgrade Growth Policy.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2021
• Introduction of new Planning Board member Joshus Lee
• Release of February 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on Project 28 Plan as Growth Policy amendment
• Public hearing on Four Graces Plan as Growth Policy amendment

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board held public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of the Belgrade Downtown Design Plan, the JLD Minor Subdivision (Bolinger 220), the Golden Willow Subsequent Minor Subdivision, and the Cottonwood Commercial Center Subdivision. All recommendations go to the Belgrade City Council and/or Gallatin County Commission for final decisions. The board also approved related variances for road standards and access requirements.

• Recommended adoption of Belgrade Downtown Design Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for JLD Minor Subdivision with amended Condition #10 (unanimous)
• Recommended variance for gravel road on Lot 1 of JLD Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for Golden Willow Subsequent Minor Subdivision with amended Condition #4 (unanimous)
• Recommended variance from secondary access requirement for Golden Willow (unanimous)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for Cottonwood Commercial Center Subdivision with amended conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended variance for path widths and gravel path in Cottonwood Commercial Center (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will discuss the status of the pandemic emergency declaration and review the third quarter financial report. The council will also consider final plat approval for Bridger Heights Subdivision Phase 3 and the adoption of an updated International Energy Conservation Code.

• Final Plat Approval for Bridger Heights Subdivision Phase 3
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-1 regarding International Energy Conservation Code
• Consideration of Improvements Agreement for Bridger Heights Subdivision Phase 3
• Relocation of playground equipment to Sunnyside Park
• Review of Third Quarter Financial Report

The Belgrade City Council voted 4-2 to table discussion of the COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency until May 3, 2021, after staff recommended waiting for more federal guidance. The council also approved the Bridger Heights Subdivision Phase 3 improvements agreement and final plat, adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code on first reading, and made several appointments and approvals.

• Tabled COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency discussion until May 3 (4-2)
• Approved Bridger Heights Subdivision Phase 3 improvements agreement with $348,854.09 letter of credit (unanimous)
• Granted final plat approval for Bridger Heights Subdivision Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-1 on first reading adopting 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (unanimous)
• Appointed Vivian Crouse to Park Board, reappointed Diana Perry and Patrick Feretta (unanimous)
• Approved moving playground equipment from Lewis & Clark Park to Sunnyside Park (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for March 2021 payroll and warrants (unanimous)

Old - Parks & Recreation Board

The Belgrade Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss several park-related items, including a dog park proposal, a tree project by an Eagle Scout, and a request for proposals for playground equipment at Lewis and Clark Park. The board will also consider a vacancy on the board and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Dog park proposal presented by Compliance Officer Amber Gibson
• Eagle Scout Samuel Waller's tree project
• Lewis and Clark Play Equipment RFP
• Lewis and Clark Park update on RFP
• Park Board vacancy discussion

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board voted to designate the Yellowstone property as an off-leash dog park, with minimal fencing and dog stations. The board also approved relocating Lewis and Clark Park play equipment to Sunnyside Park, nominated Vivian Crouse to a two-year term, and extended the terms of Chairperson Perry and Vice-Chairperson Faretta.

• Designated Yellowstone property for off-leash dog park (all in favor)
• Approved relocating Lewis and Clark Park play equipment to Sunnyside Park (all in favor)
• Nominated Vivian Crouse to a two-year Park Board term (all in favor)
• Extended Perry and Faretta's terms for two years (all in favor)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the draft recruitment plan for the City Manager position. The discussion will include desired knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and management traits.

• Discussion of draft recruitment plan for City Manager position

The Belgrade City Council held a special meeting to discuss the draft recruitment plan for the next City Manager, with input from the recruiting firm Prothman. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. Council members shared desired traits for the new manager, including community engagement, growth management, and fiscal skills. The recruitment process is expected to take about three months.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was for discussion only
• Discussed recruitment plan for City Manager position
• Agreed to have staff send comparison cities for pay survey
• Requested list of challenges for new manager from staff and council

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Belgrade City Council approved several items, including a $50,000 commitment to a regional utility planning study, the addition of two full-time sworn police officer positions, and a letter of support for a low-income housing tax credit application. The council also approved a joint-use parking agreement with St. John Vianney Church, allowing the church to count city-owned Lions Park parking toward its required off-street spaces, and granted a sidewalk variance at 402 Hoffman Street with conditions. All votes were unanimous except the sidewalk variance, which passed 5-1.

• Approved $50,000 for regional utility planning study (unanimous)
• Approved adding 2 full-time sworn police officer positions (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for HRDC/Boundary Development low-income housing tax credit application (unanimous)
• Approved joint-use parking agreement with St. John Vianney Church, waiving 24 required parking spaces (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk variance at 402 Hoffman Street with SID waiver condition (5-1, Doyle opposed)
• Approved $403,236.44 improvements agreement for Yellowstone Airport Plaza PUD (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal for Belgrade Mercantile office space at $2,005.38/month (unanimous)
• Approved revolving loan fund and business stabilization loan activity summary (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Foundation and Library Board are meeting jointly to discuss the library campaign, including a marketing brochure and a tile/brick/stone donor concept, as well as receive updates from the city, the architecture firm, and grant funding. The agenda is primarily informational, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Campaign update and marketing brochure presentation by Chase Rose
• Tile/Brick/Stone donor concept discussion
• City update from Ted Barkley
• 45 Architecture update by Ali Vasarella
• Grants for FY 2020-2021 and state program grants by Gale Bacon

The minutes for the March 23, 2021 joint meeting of the Belgrade Community Library Foundation and Library Boards consist only of an agenda, with no recorded motions, votes, or decisions. The agenda lists planned updates on a campaign, a marketing brochure, a donor concept, city and architecture updates, and grant programs, but the minutes do not state what was discussed or decided. The next meetings were scheduled for April 13 and April 27, 2021, with a joint meeting set for November 16, 2021.

• No formal decisions, approvals, or denials are recorded in the minutes.
• Scheduled future meetings: Foundation meeting on 04/13/21, Library Board meeting on 04/27/21, and a joint meeting on 11/16/21.

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss new business including an Emergency Response Plan and a Mask Policy, plus unfinished business on a letter to patrons with lost items. The board will also hear a Director's Report covering voting procedures, a reopening plan update, and a proposal to postpone the April 27 board meeting. Consent agenda items include purchase orders, donations, and expenditure reports. The meeting includes public input and updates from city council and library committees.

• Emergency Response Plan discussion
• Mask Policy discussion
• Letter to patrons with current lost items
• Approval of purchase orders and fiscal year donations
• Director's Report: reopening plan update and proposal to postpone April 27 board meeting

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees met March 23, 2021, and adopted an updated Face Covering Policy by a 3-2 vote. The board also approved the consent agenda and the February 23 meeting minutes unanimously. The April 27 board meeting was postponed and combined with the May meeting, now set for Wednesday, May 12.

• Adopted the updated Face Covering Policy (motion by Bob Coughlin, seconded by Chrysti Smith, passed 3-2).
• Approved the consent agenda unanimously.
• Approved the February 23 Library Board meeting minutes unanimously.
• Postponed the April 27 board meeting and combined it with the May meeting, now scheduled for Wednesday, May 12.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:48 pm unanimously.

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat for the JLD Minor Subdivision and discuss several items, including a $5.9 million bond note for the wastewater treatment facility upgrade, a variance request for a drainage swale at 609 N. Quaw's Blvd, and adding a full-time permit tech/planning assistant position. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, payroll, and warrants, plus a discussion on the city manager recruitment process.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for JLD Minor Subdivision
• Resolution 2021-12: $5.9 million bond note for WRF (sewer plant) upgrade
• Variance request for drainage swale at 609 N. Quaw's Blvd (St. John Vianney Church project)
• Request to allow joint use parking at 609 N. Quaw's Blvd between St. John Vianney Church and Belgrade Lions Park
• Request to approve addition of a full-time permit tech/planning assistant position

The Belgrade City Council approved a $5.9 million sewer system revenue bond and anticipation note for the Water Reclamation Facility upgrade project. The council also granted preliminary plat approval for the JLD Minor Subdivision, approved a variance for a gravel road on Lot 1, and approved a new full-time permit tech/planning assistant position. A request by St. John Vianney Church for joint use parking with Belgrade Lions City Park was tabled until April 6, 2021.

• Approved Resolution 2021-12 for $5,900,000 Sewer System Revenue Bond (unanimous)
• Granted preliminary plat approval for JLD Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved variance for gravel road access across Lot 1 of JLD Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Library plan to clear overdue fees from 2005-2017 (unanimous)
• Approved variance for drainage swale at 609 N. Quaw's Blvd (unanimous)
• Tabled St. John Vianney Church joint use parking request until April 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved addition of Full Time Permit Tech/Planning Assistant position (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for February 2021 payroll and warrants (unanimous)

Old - Parks & Recreation Board

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board is meeting via Zoom to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive the director's report. The main discussion items are budget ideas for the city council and the relocation of Lewis and Clark equipment. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from February 9th, 2021 meeting
• Public forum for comments on park and recreation matters
• Discussion: Budget Ideas for Council
• Discussion: Lewis and Clark Equipment Relocation

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board met via Zoom and approved the January 12, 2020 meeting minutes. No public forum was held. The board discussed budget suggestions for park improvements, including lighting at the skating rink, paving the Lewis and Clark parking lot, and improvements to Prescott Park. They also discussed relocating play equipment from Lewis and Clark Park to Sunnyside Park. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved meeting minutes from January 12, 2020 (unanimous)
• Discussed budget suggestions for park improvements (no formal action)
• Discussed relocating play equipment to Sunnyside Park (no formal action)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-10 adopting the Belgrade Downtown Design Plan 2020, an aspirational guide for future downtown improvements. The council also unanimously approved contributing $352,000 in Fire Impact Fees to the Central Valley Fire District for new radio equipment, and approved a 20-year interlocal agreement with the Gallatin Airport Authority covering water, sewer, and land lease terms. Additionally, the council approved Resolution 2021-11 committing $3,000,000 from the Airport Authority toward the Water Reclamation Facility upgrade project.

• Approved Resolution 2021-10 adopting the Belgrade Downtown Design Plan 2020.
• Approved contributing $352,000 in Fire Impact Fees to Central Valley Fire District for new radio equipment.
• Approved the Interlocal Agreement with Gallatin Airport Authority and authorized the City Manager to sign it.
• Approved Resolution 2021-11 committing $3,000,000 from Gallatin Airport Authority toward the Water Reclamation Facility upgrade.
• Approved the consent agenda items for February 2021 pledged securities.

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees will consider changes to fines and fees, discuss the county health rule on face coverings, and review routine financial reports and donations. Public input will be heard on mask policy, STEAM kits, and Read-Away fines.

• Consideration of fines and fees over 3 months
• Discussion of 01.20.21 County Health Rule regarding face coverings
• Approval of purchase orders and current fiscal year donations
• Expenditure and revenue reports
• Estimated library bond update

The Belgrade Community Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to waive all library fines and fees older than three years, affecting over 1,100 inactive users and more than $30,000 in charges. The board also discussed the library's mask policy, which remains in effect despite the county's lifted health rule, and received updates on the new library bond estimate and the Gilhousen Foundation's reduced grant outlook.

• Approved waiving all library fines and fees prior to and including December 31, 2017, unanimously.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the January 26, 2021 meeting minutes, unanimously.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:10 pm, unanimously.

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will meet to appoint officers, approve minutes, and hold public hearings on the Downtown Design Plan and three subdivision plat requests. The board will make recommendations to the Belgrade City Council and Gallatin County Commission on these items.

• Appoint Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2021
• Public hearing on adoption of Belgrade Downtown Design Plan
• Preliminary plat for JLD Minor Subdivision (aka Bolinger 220)
• Preliminary plat for Golden Willow Subsequent Minor Subdivision
• Preliminary plat for Cottonwood Commercial Center Subdivision

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board unanimously recommended the City Council adopt the Belgrade Downtown Design Plan, a visionary guide for future downtown development. The board also unanimously recommended preliminary plat approvals for three subdivisions: JLD Minor (Bolinger 220), Golden Willow Subsequent Minor, and Cottonwood Commercial Center, each with specific conditions and variances. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended adoption of Belgrade Downtown Design Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for JLD Minor Subdivision with amended Condition #10 (unanimous)
• Recommended variance for gravel road on Lot 1 of JLD Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for Golden Willow Subsequent Minor Subdivision with amended Condition #4 (unanimous)
• Recommended variance from secondary access requirement for Golden Willow (unanimous)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for Cottonwood Commercial Center Subdivision with amended conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended variance for path widths and gravel path upgrade condition for Cottonwood (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a public hearing on an affordable housing project by Gallatin Trails Belgrade 60 LLC, and consider resolutions creating lighting districts for Ryen Glenn Phase 8 and Prescott Ranch Phase 1. They will also discuss a hazard mitigation and wildfire protection plan, a compensation study contract with CMS, and a city manager recruitment contract with Prothman. The consent agenda includes payroll and warrants for January 2021.

• Public hearing: Affordable Housing Project – Gallatin Trails Belgrade 60 LLC
• Resolution 2021-7: Lighting District No. 2443 Ryen Glenn Phase 8
• Resolution 2021-8: Lighting District No. 2444 Prescott Ranch Phase 1
• Resolution 2021-9: Hazard Mitigation and Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Contract with CMS for Compensation and Classification Study; Contract with Prothman for City Manager Recruitment

The Belgrade City Council held public hearings and approved resolutions creating two special improvement lighting districts (Ryen Glenn Phase 8 and Prescott Ranch Phase 1), adopted the Gallatin County Hazard Mitigation and Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and approved contracts for a compensation study and city manager recruitment services. All votes were unanimous, with Council Member Meis abstaining on the lighting district items due to his employment with North Western Energy. The meeting also included a public hearing for an affordable housing tax exemption request, but no decision was made on that matter.

• Approved Resolution 2021-7 creating Lighting District No. 2443 for Ryen Glenn Phase 8 (unanimous, Meis abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2021-8 creating Lighting District No. 2444 for Prescott Ranch Phase 1 (unanimous, Meis abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2021-9 adopting the Gallatin County Hazard Mitigation and Community Wildfire Protection Plan (unanimous)
• Approved contract with CMS for compensation and classification study at $15,500 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Prothman for city manager recruitment at $18,500 plus expenses (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January 2021 payroll and warrants (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused Council Members Smith and Doyle (unanimous)

Old - Parks & Recreation Board

The Belgrade Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive the Director's Report. They will discuss a long-term lease agreement for Belgrade Baseball and updates on L&C Park, including a bathroom, donation, and Make A Wish-Hollis. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• Discussion of Belgrade Baseball Long-term Lease Agreement
• L&C Park Update: Bathroom, Donation, and Make A Wish-Hollis
• Approve minutes from January 12, 2021 meeting
• Public forum for comments on park and recreation matters

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board recommended moving forward with an RFP to design and build a new bathroom at Lewis and Clark Park and update the existing bathroom into two family bathrooms. The board also discussed a potential cross-country ski trail, weed control chemicals, and a long-term lease with Belgrade Baseball, but took no formal action on those items. The meeting was held via Zoom and included public comments from two residents.

• Recommended RFP to design/build new Lewis and Clark bathroom and update existing bathroom into two family bathrooms (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 12, 2020 (all in favor)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a planning retreat to discuss and prioritize policy issues for the coming year. No formal decisions or actions will be taken at this retreat, but public comment is scheduled for 4:00 PM. A separate regular business meeting will follow at 7:00 PM at City Hall.

• Public comment period at 4:00 PM
• Identification of priorities for 2021
• Regular business meeting at 7:00 PM via Zoom or in-person

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a potential residential parking district, a library donor recognition statement, and amendments to the Prescott Ranch preliminary plat. They will also consider reducing the financial guarantee for Prescott Ranch Phases 1B and 1C, and a resolution for BaRSSA gas tax funds. The meeting includes public forum and consent agenda items.

• Consider update on potential Residential Parking District
• Discuss Amendment to Preliminary Plat for Prescott Ranch Phases 2-4
• Consider Amended Improvements Agreement to reduce Financial Guarantee for Prescott Ranch Phases 1B and 1C
• Consider Resolution 2021-6 requesting distribution of BaRSSA gas tax funds for 2021
• Approve minutes of January 19, 2021 Council Meeting

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Library Advisory Board will discuss a library bond estimation and a donor and partner recognition statement. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items including purchase orders, donations, and financial reports, and hear updates from the director and committees.

• Library bond estimation discussion
• Donor and partner recognition statement
• Approval of purchase orders
• Current fiscal year donations
• Director's report on STEAM grant and library certification

The Belgrade Library Board of Trustees approved the Donor and Partner Recognition Statement, which sets guidelines for naming rights in the new library, with edits. The board also unanimously accepted the consent agenda, including purchase orders and reports, and approved the January 5 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on grants, programs, and the library design timeline.

• Approved Donor Partner Recognition Statement with edits (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including purchase orders and reports (unanimous)
• Approved January 5 Library Board meeting minutes (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City/County Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat approval request for the Riverwood South Subdivision. The board will also discuss scheduling a workshop for the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan.

• Public hearing for Riverwood South Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Decision to release November 30 and December 14, 2020 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Downtown Urban Renewal Plan workshop date

Old - Parks & Recreation Board

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board will meet via Zoom to discuss an ordinance for the Anderson Tennis Courts, an update on the Lewis & Clark Park bathroom project, and a $300K donation for playground equipment. They will also hear the Director's Report on Belgrade Baseball and consider approving the December minutes.

• Discussion of ordinance for Anderson Tennis Courts
• Lewis & Clark Park bathroom funding and design update
• $300K donation for playground equipment at Lewis & Clark Park
• Belgrade Baseball update
• Approve minutes from December 8, 2020 meeting

The Belgrade Park and Recreation Board voted unanimously to pursue a long-term lease agreement with Belgrade Baseball to clarify responsibilities for Lion's Park fence repairs and other maintenance. The board discussed a $36K fence repair estimate but did not approve funding, instead recommending a formal agreement. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational or deferred.

• Approved motion to move forward with a long-term lease agreement with Belgrade Baseball (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 8, 2020, with a noted correction (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Lion's Park fence repair pending fundraising input and City Manager approval

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is meeting via Zoom to discuss and potentially approve resolutions to create two new street lighting districts, review a quarterly financial update, and plan a council retreat. The agenda also includes routine consent items for payroll and warrants.

• Resolution 2021-4: Intent to create Street Lighting District #2443-Ryen Glenn Ph.8
• Resolution 2021-5: Intent to create Street Lighting District #2444-Prescott Ranch Ph.1
• Quarterly Financial Update
• Council Planning Retreat Draft Agenda for 2/1/2021
• Consent agenda: Payroll and Warrants Payable for December 2020

The Belgrade City Council approved resolutions to create special improvement street lighting districts for Ryen Glenn Subdivision Phase 8 and Prescott Ranch Phase 1, setting public hearings for February 16, 2021. Council Member Meis abstained from both votes due to his employment with NorthWestern Energy. The council also approved the consent agenda for December 2020 payroll and warrants, and discussed items for an upcoming planning retreat.

• Approved Resolution 2021-4 for street lighting district #2443 (Ryen Glenn Subdivision Phase 8), public hearing set for Feb 16 (Meis abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2021-5 for street lighting district #2444 (Prescott Ranch Phase 1), public hearing set for Feb 16 (Meis abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including December 2020 payroll and warrants (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss new business including a Montana Trustee Training, the One Book Belgrade program, and updates on the new library building with 45 Architecture. They will also consider consent agenda items such as purchase orders, donations, and reports, and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• New Building Info for 45 Architecture
• One Book Belgrade (Sarah Creech)
• United For Libraries, Montana Trustee Training
• Approval of Purchase Orders
• Current Fiscal Year Donations (Kenyon Noble, Rich Lyden Memorial)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Belgrade City Council approved a settlement agreement with the Town of Three Forks regarding the City of Belgrade's water rights adjudication, authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement. The Council also unanimously approved several other items, including extending interim zoning near Collins and Weaver Roads, amending the FY2019-2020 budget, creating a City Court of Record, and allowing loans from the city's 457(b) retirement plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes for Dec. 7 and Dec. 21, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-1 extending interim zoning near Collins and Weaver Roads for one year (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-2 amending FY2019-2020 budget, deleting items 1 and 3 for Fund 5310 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-10 creating a Belgrade City Court of Record (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-3 allowing loans from the ICMA-RC 457(b) retirement plan (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement with Town of Three Forks on water rights, draft dated 11/2/2020 (unanimous, roll call)
• Approved consent agenda for pledged securities for November 2020 (unanimous)