Belgrade public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Council increased maximum lot coverage in R2 zoning districts to 40% and approved the annexation of Yellowstone Crossing Tract 3A. Budget amendments for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 were adopted, and the City committed over $751,000 in matching funds for a groundwater project.
- Increased R2 zone maximum lot coverage to 40% (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-55 amending FY 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-56 amending FY 2022-2023 budget (unanimous)
- Approved Annexation Agreement for Yellowstone Crossing Tract 3A (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-54 annexing Yellowstone Crossing Tract 3A (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to seek agreements for city property purchases (unanimous)
- Authorized Sewer Force Main and Access Easement with Gallatin Airport Authority (unanimous)
- Approved $751,531 in matching funds for Groundwater Source Capacity Development Project (unanimous)
Old - Parks & Recreation Board
The board approved the November 2022 meeting minutes and recommended the reappointment of board member Vivian Crouse to the City Council. Members discussed a draft long-term lease for Belgrade Baseball and received updates on ice-skating rinks and a proposed Parks Maintenance District bond.
- Approved November 2022 minutes (All in favor; Mattimoe abstained)
- Recommended reappointment of Vivian Crouse to the Park and Recreation Board (All in favor)
Library Advisory Board
The Belgrade Community Library Board will discuss and potentially approve the 2023 board meeting schedule, library closure schedule, and an updated strategic plan. The board will also hold a first reading of a new meeting room policy and receive updates on the budget, donations, grants, and highlighted programs.
- First reading of a new Meeting Room Policy
- Review of the 2023 Library Closure Schedule
- Discussion of the Updated Strategic Plan for 2022-2023
- Budget Overview and report on Donations and Grants
- Approval of draft minutes from September 27 and October 11, 2022 meetings
The Board unanimously approved the 2022-2023 Strategic Plan along with the 2023 meeting and library closure schedules. The Board also approved the minutes from the September 27 and October 11, 2022 meetings. A proposed Circulation Policy was tabled for the next meeting.
- Adopted 2022-2023 Strategic Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Board Meeting Schedule (Unanimous)
- Adopted 2023 Library Closure Schedule (Unanimous)
- Tabled Circulation Policy
- Approved 09.27.22 and 10.11.22 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The Council authorized the purchase of real property at 111 N. Kennedy Street to house the Community Development department. Other key actions included updating parking regulations and leasing office space from the Central Valley Fire District.
- Approved purchase of 111 N. Kennedy Street for $430,000 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-15 amending parking regulations (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Interlocal Agreement to lease office space from Central Valley Fire District (Unanimous)
- Appointed Brian Baird to the Belgrade Police Commission for a 3-year term (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-16 to increase lot coverage in R-2 districts (Unanimous)
- Tabled discussion regarding pending DEQ items (Unanimous)
- Approved draft Council Minutes for 1-3-2022, 1-18-2022, and 11-21-2022 (Unanimous)
City/County Planning Board
The Planning Board recommended that the City Council increase the maximum building footprint size for R-2 zoning district lots to 40%. The board also approved the minutes from the July 25, 2022 meeting and rescheduled the December meeting.
- Approved release of 7/25/2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve increasing R-2 zoning district lot coverage to 40% (unanimous)
- Moved December meeting to December 20, 2022
City Council
The Council approved a revised contract for the City Manager and established a schedule for prioritizing downtown improvement projects. They also confirmed the 2023 holiday and meeting calendars and filled a vacancy on the Senior Center Advisory Board.
- Approved revised City Manager's Contract for Services (5-1)
- Approved proposed schedule for identifying priority projects for Belgrade Downtown Improvement Districts (unanimous)
- Appointed Carol Scott to the Senior Center Advisory Board for a three-year term (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Payroll/Holiday Calendar (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 calendar for Council and Advisory Board Meetings (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Board and Committee appointments, adding Council Member Doyle to the Senior Center Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda, including confirmation of Probationary Police Officer Ben Martin (unanimous)
Old - Parks & Recreation Board
The board approved the September 2022 meeting minutes. Members discussed a draft lease for Belgrade Baseball and the creation of guidelines for developers regarding new subdivision parks.
- Approved September 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2022-15 regarding parking regulations and authorized the sale of excess right-of-way on Alaska Frontage Road. The city also approved a stormwater pond depth variance and the 2022 Emergency Management Plan.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-15 (Parking Regulations); public hearing set for Dec 5, 2022 (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Authorized sale of Alaska Frontage Road right-of-way to reduce width from 120 to 90 feet (unanimous)
- Approved stormwater pond depth variance for Yellow Iron & Jackrabbit Crossing provided a fence is installed (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to execute the 2022 Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)
- Appointed Pamela Knowles to the Senior Center Advisory Board for a three-year term (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda and set Yellowstone Crossing annexation public hearing for Dec 19, 2022 (unanimous)
- Declared November 26, 2022, as Small Business Saturday
City/County Planning Board
The Belgrade City-County Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a variance and preliminary plat for the 9-lot Badger Hollow Major Subdivision to the Gallatin County Commission. The variance allows only one road access for the subdivision, and the preliminary plat includes a condition to meter water usage. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting.
- Approved minutes of 6/27/2022 Planning Board meeting (unanimous)
- Recommended variance approval for single road access on subdivision with more than 5 lots (unanimous)
- Recommended preliminary plat approval for Badger Hollow Major Subdivision with added condition #35 to meter water usage and corrected conditions #4 and #21 (unanimous)
Library Advisory Board
The Belgrade Library Advisory Board and Foundation are meeting to discuss updates from the 45 Architecture team regarding a new library. The session includes reports on foundation donations and grants.
- Update from 45 Architecture Team regarding the new library
- Cook Family Foundation Grant report
- Give Big Donations update
- Look Who’s Talking Event report
Library Advisory Board
The Board of Trustees will review a first reading of the Circulation Policy and discuss relocating future meetings to City Council Chambers. The agenda also includes updates on budget, donations, and collection management.
- Circulation Policy: First Reading
- Relocating Board Meetings to City Council Chambers
- Review and Update Collection Management Policy
- Budget Overview and Donations & Grants update
Library Advisory Board
The Board of Trustees is meeting to review library operations and planning. Key agenda items include the adoption of the Director's goals for 2022-2023 and a discussion on new library hours.
- Adoption of Director’s Goals 2022-2023
- Discussion of new library hours
- Review and update of Collection Management Policy
- Review of purchase orders
- Discussion of ELSA Award
Library Advisory Board
The Board of Trustees will conduct trustee education and elect officers. The agenda includes updates on materials mailing policies, purchase orders, donations, grants, and monthly programs.
- Election of Officers
- Update to Materials Mailing Policy and Form
- Review of Purchase Orders
- Discussion of Donations & Grants
- Overview of Monthly Programs
Library Advisory Board
The Board of Trustees will review the laptop policy and public library standards. The meeting includes a review of purchase orders, donations, and monthly programs.
- Update to Laptop Policy
- Review of Public Library Standards
- Review of Purchase Orders
- Overview of Monthly Programs
- Recognition of retiring board member Pamela Knowles
Library Advisory Board
The Library Board of Trustees will review a draft of the FY 2022/2023 budget presented by Charity Wilson. The board is also considering the adoption of a Patron Behavior Policy and updates to general policies.
- FY 2022/2023 Budget Draft Presentation
- Adoption of Patron Behavior Policy
- Update of General Policies
- Review of library overdue notices
- Review of purchase orders
Library Advisory Board
The Belgrade Community Library Foundation and Library Boards are meeting to review updates on the new library from 45 Architecture and a patron survey. The meeting includes reports from the BCL Foundation and the Belgrade City Manager.
- New Library Update: 45 Architecture
- New Library Patron Survey
- BCL Foundation 'Give Big' report
- City Update from City Manager Neil Cardwell
Library Advisory Board
The Board of Trustees will review library budgets, technology contracts, and purchase orders. The meeting includes discussions on adopting a patron behavior policy and updating library notices.
- Trustee Education: Library Budgets
- Adoption of Patron Behavior Policy
- Update to General Policies
- Review of Technology Contract Update
- Approval of Purchase Orders and Expenditure & Revenue Reports
Library Advisory Board
The Board of Trustees will hold a first discussion regarding a new library name and a first reading of the Patron Behavior Policy. The meeting includes reviews of an emergency response plan and new public library standards.
- First reading of Patron Behavior Policy
- First discussion on New Library Name
- Presentation of Social Media Plan by Jon Engel
- Review of Emergency Response Plan
- Approval of purchase orders and expenditure/revenue reports
Library Advisory Board
The Library Board of Trustees will review an updated strategic plan and a library design survey. The board will also discuss the possibility of becoming fine-free and review budget education.
- Updated Strategic Plan
- Library Design Survey
- Fine Free Discussion
- Approval of Purchase Orders
- Renewed Certification: Library Director
Library Advisory Board
The Board of Trustees will review trustee education regarding succession planning and new board orientation. New business includes discussions on hiring trends and the compensation process led by Sherry Brown. The agenda also includes a discussion on fine fees scheduled for the January 25 meeting.
- Discussion on hiring trends
- Discussion on compensation process
- Fine free discussion set for 01.25.22
- Approval of purchase orders
- Review of expenditure and revenue reports