Belgrade public meetings in 2025

City/County Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider two zone map amendment proposals: the Foundry Zone Map Amendment and the Copper Ranch Zone Map Amendment. Attendees can view the meeting online. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Foundry Zone Map Amendment – public hearing
• Copper Ranch Zone Map Amendment – public hearing

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend that the Foundry property be rezoned to a Master Planned Community District. It also voted 5-0 to recommend that the Copper Ranch property be rezoned to a Community Living District. Both recommendations are to be forwarded to the City Council.

• Recommend rezoning Foundry property to Master Planned Community District (motion passed 5-0)
• Recommend rezoning Copper Ranch property to Community Living District (motion passed 5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a final session under Mayor Nelson. The agenda consists of procedural items and a transition event between the current and incoming mayor.

• Consideration of suspending council rules for the meeting
• Exchange of gavels between Mayor Nelson and Mayor-Elect Meis
• Special community event for Mayor Russ Nelson following the meeting

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Belgrade Senior Center Advisory Board meeting originally set for Dec 8, 2025 was rescheduled. The new date is Jan 12 at 10 am. No agenda items were listed beyond the rescheduling notice.

City Council

The Belgrade City Council meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, was cancelled. No items were on the agenda.

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District will consider approving the draft minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. The board will also hold a meet-and-greet with the newly appointed Parks and Recreation Director, Jordan Green.

• Approval of Parks Board Minutes Draft (Nov 6, 2025)
• Meet & Greet: Parks and Recreation Director Jordan Green

The board voted to approve the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes after correcting a volunteer’s name from Mike West to Jeff West. The motion passed with all directors in favor. The board also moved to adjourn the meeting, which was approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes with name correction (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board will review a staff spotlight on John Wellcome, present the 2026 meeting calendar, outline the 2026 board and foundation meeting schedule, and conduct a library operations review. Public comment will be allowed on each agenda item.

• Staff Spotlight: John Wellcome
• 2026 Meeting Calendar
• 2026 Board and Foundation Meeting Schedule
• Library Operations Review

The Library Advisory Board approved the amended minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The Board also accepted the 2026 meeting calendar as presented, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved 11/18/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City‑County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for the Town Pump Casino. The board will also consider a zone‑text amendment to create a new zoning district called the Master Planned Community for the Foundry development. Additional documents include preliminary subdivision plats for the Foundry project. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Town Pump Casino Conditional Use Permit
• Zone Text Amendment for a new zoning district called Master Planned Community
• Foundry Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat (with utilities)
• Foundry Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat (without utilities)
• Public comment period

The board voted 3‑1 to approve the conditional use permit for a casino at 6505 Jackrabbit Lane. It also voted 3‑1 to recommend adoption of the Master Planned Community zoning amendment, and unanimously recommended preliminary plat approval for the Foundry subdivision to the city council. All motions were recorded as passed.

• Approved Town Pump Casino Conditional Use Permit at 6505 Jackrabbit Lane (vote 3-1)
• Recommended adoption of Master Planned Community zoning amendment (vote 3-1)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for the Foundry Major Subdivision to city council (unanimous vote)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed

Interim Planning Commission

The Belgrade Interim Planning Commission has no items scheduled for discussion or decision at its November 24, 2025 meeting. The session is open to the public and will be recorded.

• No items scheduled for discussion or decision
• Meeting location: Community Room, 205 E Main Street
• Meeting time: November 24th, 2025, 6:00 pm
• Public attendance available in person or online

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board will review and vote on the draft minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. The board will hear a staff spotlight presentation featuring Emily Kingman. Directors and foundation representatives will give reports. The meeting also includes a public comment period and information about upcoming library board meetings.

• Approval of draft minutes from 9/23/25
• Staff Spotlight: Emily Kingman
• Director's Report
• Foundation Report
• FYI: Upcoming meetings on Dec 2 and Dec 8 at 5:30 PM

The board voted to approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes as recorded. The motion was made by David King, seconded by Erin Howard, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will discuss and consider several items, including routine consent agenda approvals, annexation agreements for a school and a bus barn, and multiple water‑related revenue bond resolutions. The most significant item is Resolution 2025‑41, which proposes $20,000,000 in water system revenue bonds. The council will also review a $1,460,440 sewer system bond and restate prior water bond resolutions.

• Approve Purchase Order Requisition 00402 to Ferguson Waterworks for new water meters and flange kits
• Authorize Task Order 07 to AE2S for the 2025 Water SCADA Project
• Consider Resolution 2025‑36 approving annexation of Ridgeview Elementary School
• Consider Resolution 2025‑37 approving annexation of the Belgrade School District bus barn property
• Discuss Resolution 2025‑41 proposing $20,000,000 water system revenue bonds, Series 2025

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a workshop to review visuals for a future justice center created by MSU architecture students and to discuss library funding alternatives with the Library Director. No formal action is scheduled for the meeting.

• Discuss MSU Community Design Center presentation for Belgrade Justice Center
• Discuss Library funding alternatives with Library Director Alina Prunean
• Public forum for comments on any council matter

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District will meet to approve the draft minutes from the September 4, 2025, meeting. The agenda includes a public forum and consent items, but no specific actions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of Parks Board minutes (September 4, 2025)
• Public forum for non-agenda items
• Future discussion items
• Staff report

The board voted to approve the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. All directors present voted in favor, and the motion passed. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also made and passed unanimously.

• Approved September 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will consider the final adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-11. The ordinance repeals and replaces Title 6, adopts the International Fire Code, and designates the City Manager as the City Fire Official while creating a Fire Marshal position. Council members will vote on these changes after public notice and hearing.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-11 to replace Title 6 with the International Fire Code and establish City Manager as City Fire Official and a Fire Marshal position
• Public hearing on the fire code update before final adoption

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11, which repeals and replaces Title 6, adopts the International Fire Code, designates the City Manager as the City Fire Official, and makes the Building Official the Fire Marshal. The motion passed unanimously after a public hearing with no comments. The council also excused Mayor Nelson and Council Member Jim Simon, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Excused Mayor Nelson (unanimous)
• Excused Council Member Jim Simon (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025, has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. The meeting will be rescheduled.

City/County Planning Board

The City-County Planning Board will meet to discuss and consider the approval of the meeting minutes from August 25, 2025.

• Approval of August 25, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes

Interim Planning Commission

The Interim Planning Commission will consider approval of the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes. A public comment period will allow residents to speak on any planning matters. The City’s consultant, Charles Trowell of Cushing Terrell, will present an overview of the Montana Land Use Planning Act and Belgrade’s participation.

• Approve September 29, 2025 Interim Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public comment period for residents (max 3 minutes each)
• Presentation on the Montana Land Use Planning Act by consultant Charles Trowell (Cushing Terrell)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council meeting will discuss a mayoral proclamation for Extra Mile Day and consider several consent agenda items, including a resolution to amend the 1971 Resolution 373 and a contract to perform asbestos abatement at the Justice Center. Council members will also vote to approve draft minutes from August 2025 and review a draft public participation plan for the city’s land‑use plan.

• Discuss mayoral proclamation regarding Extra Mile Day
• Consider Resolution 2025-38 to amend City of Belgrade Resolution 373 (1971)
• Authorize City Manager to execute asbestos abatement contract for Belgrade Justice Center
• Approve council minute drafts for 08‑04‑2025, 08‑11‑2025, and 08‑18‑2025
• Discuss public participation plan for the City of Belgrade Land Use Plan

The council approved the consent agenda, which included Resolution 2025‑38, an amendment to a 1971 resolution, authorization for the City Manager to execute the asbestos abatement contract for the Justice Center, and approval of recent meeting minutes. The council also approved the Public Participation Plan required by the Montana Land Use Planning Act. Both motions passed unanimously. Mayor Nelson proclaimed November 1 2025 as “Extra Mile Day.”

• Approved Consent Agenda (Resolution 2025‑38, asbestos abatement contract, minute drafts) – unanimous vote
• Approved Public Participation Plan for Land Use Plan – unanimous vote
• Mayor proclaimed November 1 2025 as “Extra Mile Day”

Parking Appeal Board

The Belgrade Parking Appeal Board will meet on October 13, 2025 to review a parking appeal submitted by Helgeson. Board members will examine the appeal document, the original parking ticket, and the related CFS command log. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the ticket.

• Review and decide on Helgeson parking ticket appeal (appeal, ticket, CFS command log)

Senior Center Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the Center Manager's report for August and September. Members will also take an informational tour of the new Belgrade City Hall construction site at the Quaw old elementary school.

• Approval of August 11, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of August-September Center Manager's Report
• Informational tour of the Quaw old elementary school construction site

City Council

The Belgrade City Council workshop scheduled for October 13, 2025 was cancelled. The agenda lists no items for discussion or decision. No resolutions, ordinances, or contracts were presented.

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will consider a consent agenda to approve two council minute drafts dated 07-07-2025 and 07-21-2025. A public hearing will be held to adopt Resolution No. 2025-8, amending the city code to clarify the delegation of administrative authority of the City Manager. The council will also discuss the first reading of Ordinance 2025-11, which updates the City Fire Code.

• Approve consent agenda items: council minute drafts (07-07-2025, 07-21-2025)
• Public hearing and final adoption of Resolution No. 2025-8 to clarify City Manager authority
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-11 to update the City Fire Code
• Reports from Mayor, City Attorney, and City Manager

The Belgrade City Council approved the consent agenda and opened then closed a public hearing. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025-8, amending the city code to clarify the City Manager’s administrative and civil‑litigation authority. The council also preliminarily adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11 to replace the fire code with the International Fire Code and designate the City Manager as City Fire Official. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-8 amending city code (unanimous)
• Preliminarily adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11 updating fire code (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025, was cancelled. No items were on the agenda.

Interim Planning Commission

The Belgrade Interim Planning Commission will review its draft bylaws, vote on a chairperson and vice‑chairperson, and consider a draft public participation plan for the Montana Land Use Planning Act. These items are presented for discussion and possible adoption. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Review and consider adoption of draft Interim Planning Commission bylaws
• Discuss and vote on election of chairperson and vice‑chairperson
• Review draft public participation plan for the Montana Land Use Planning Act

Library Advisory Board

The board will honor a former library board chair and vice‑chair for 15 years of service. It will review the summer learning program, introduce a new “Library of Things” collection, and consider adding park passes as circulable items. Additional items include a partnership‑form discussion, library operational updates, and a city report.

• Award Recognition for former Library Board Chair & Vice Chair (15 years of service)
• Summer Learning Program successes presentation by Children’s Librarian Katie Morrison
• Presentation of new Library of Things collection supported by the library foundation
• Proposal to add park passes as a library collection item available for circulation
• Discussion of partnership building and review of the partnership application form

The Library Advisory Board approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting after a motion and unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the September 23 meeting by unanimous consent. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the September 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will consider a bond request from the Belgrade School District for 2025. The council will also review two zoning map amendments: Ordinance No. 2025-9 to rezone the Ridgeview School property to an Educational & Institutional District, and Ordinance No. 2025-10 to rezone the Bus Barn property to an Industrial District. Additionally, the council will consider Resolution No. 2025-35 to adopt the Belgrade Safety Action Plan. The meeting includes a consent agenda to approve the council minute draft and a recess for a site tour.

• Approve council minute draft (consent agenda)
• Ordinance No. 2025-9: Zone Map Amendment for Ridgeview School property to Educational & Institutional District
• Ordinance No. 2025-10: Zone Map Amendment for Bus Barn property to Industrial District
• Discuss Belgrade School District 2025 bond request
• Resolution No. 2025-35: Adopt Belgrade Safety Action Plan

The Belgrade City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025-9, zoning the Ridgeview School property as an Educational and Institutional (EI) district, and Ordinance No. 2025-10, zoning the School District Bus Barn as an Industrial (I) district. The council also adopted Resolution 2025-35, the Belgrade Safety Action Plan, by unanimous vote. The consent agenda and a motion to excuse the mayor and a council member were also approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-9 zoning Ridgeview School property as EI district (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-10 zoning School District Bus Barn as Industrial district (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-35 Belgrade Safety Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Excused Mayor Nelson and Council Member Guffey from the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

Councilmember Meis moved to excuse Councilmember Simon; the motion was seconded by Guffey and passed unanimously. Later, Councilmember Mattimoe moved to adjourn, Menicucci seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. No formal approvals or votes were taken on the transportation grants, safety plan, alley enforcement, downtown parking, or the Ward 1 vacancy process.

• Excused Councilmember Simon (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous vote)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10 and August 14 meetings. It then approved Resolution 2025-34, which levies a special assessment to fund the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District for FY26. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 10 and August 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-34 special assessment for FY26 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council adopted the FY2025‑2026 final budget, approved several mill‑levy resolutions, authorized a three‑year audit contract, and adopted an ordinance clarifying the City Manager’s authority. The street‑tree fee resolution passed by a 4‑3 vote, while all other measures passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑32 to amend FY2024‑2025 final budget (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑22 to levy $32.89 annual street‑tree fee (4‑3)
• Approved FY2025‑26 Final Budget (Resolution 2025‑33) (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑30 to establish mill levy and budget additional property‑tax revenue for FY2026 (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑31 to adopt FY2026 additional mill levy for employer‑group health insurance (6‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter three‑year audit contract with Nexus CPA Group (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑8 amending the City Code on delegation of authority (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a home-based business permit and a lighting maintenance district. The body is also discussing the FY2026 budget, mill levy methods for public safety and libraries, and the issuance of water system revenue bonds.

• Conditional Use Permit for Renee's Dog Spa major home-based business
• Resolution 2025-23 to create Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District No. 2601 (West Post - Phases 3 & 4)
• Resolution 2025-24 to cancel uncontested 2025 elections for Mayor and all Council Wards
• Resolution 2025-26 regarding the FY2026 budget for the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District
• Resolution 2025-29 authorizing the issuance and private negotiated sale of water system revenue bonds

The council denied a conditional use permit for a home‑based dog grooming business (4‑1). It adopted several resolutions, including creating a Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District, appointing Matthew Anderson to the City/County Planning Board, and canceling the uncontested November 2025 elections. The council also set a public hearing for the FY2025 budget amendment, approved the FY2026 Parks & Recreation budget (5‑0), and adopted dollar‑based mill levy conversions for public safety and library operations.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit for Renee Varner's dog spa (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-23 creating Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District (unanimous)
• Adopted Mayor's appointment of Matthew Anderson to City/County Planning Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-24 canceling uncontested November 2025 elections (unanimous)
• Set public hearing Sep 2, 2025 for FY2025 budget amendment and FY2026 final budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Parks & Recreation District budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-27 converting Public Safety Mill Levy to dollar‑based levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-28 converting Library Operations Mill Levy to dollar‑based levy (unanimous)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The board excused Director Clint Steadman, then unanimously approved Resolution 2025-25, which adopts the FY26 budget and schedules a public hearing on the special assessment for September 4, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Excused Director Clint Steadman (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-25 FY26 budget and called public hearing Sep 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

Council Member Meis moved, and Council Member Mattimoe seconded, a motion to place the public forum at the beginning of the meeting. All members voted aye, and the motion carried unanimously. Later, Council Member Simon moved to adjourn, Mattimoe seconded, and the motion also passed unanimously.

• Moved public forum to beginning of meeting (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous vote)

City Council

The council unanimously excused Mayor Nelson and approved the consent agenda. It approved changing 184 Baileys Way from Residential Suburban to Flex Employment. The council adopted new appointments to several advisory boards and postponed the street‑maintenance forestry assessment hearing to September 2. All actions passed unanimously.

• Excused Mayor Nelson (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 184 Baileys Way to Flex Employment (unanimous)
• Adopted appointments to advisory boards (unanimous)
• Continued street‑maintenance forestry assessment hearing to Sep 2, 2025 (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the July 27 minutes unanimously. The board elected Scott Mullen as Chair and Erin Howard as Vice Chair, with both motions passing unanimously. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Mullen as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Erin Howard as Vice Chair (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council approved a $447,678.50 award to CK May Excavating for the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project. It also adopted a lighting maintenance district for West Post Phases 3‑4, approved preliminary plat approvals for Ashton Meadows Estates Tracts 3 and 4, created an interim planning commission, and adopted a street‑maintenance forestry fee. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved $447,678.50 pavement preservation contract to CK May Excavating (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21 to create Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District No. 2601 West Post Phases 3‑4 (unanimous)
• Granted preliminary plat approval for Ashton Meadows Estates Tract 3 Major Subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted preliminary plat approval for Ashton Meadows Estates Tract 4 Major Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-19 to establish Interim Planning Commission with three appointed members (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution of Intent 2025-20 to levy a $200,000 street‑maintenance forestry fee (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Ordinance 2025-7 Zone Map Amendment of 184 Baileys Way (unanimous)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The board unanimously approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the revised Capital Improvement Project prioritization list presented by the Acting Parks Director.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved revised Capital Improvement Project prioritization list (all in favor)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. A proposed ordinance to increase freestanding sign area near I‑90 was rejected 6‑0. The council authorized the City Manager to sign the $4,373,924 award for the WRF Lagoon Rehabilitation Project and approved the purchase of the historic grain elevator for $550,000 using TIF funds. Mayor‑appointed members to several advisory boards were also confirmed.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025‑6 (signage amendment) rejected 6‑0
• Authorized signing of $4,373,924 Lagoon Rehabilitation contract (unanimous)
• Approved historic grain elevator purchase for $550,000 (unanimous)
• Mayor’s advisory board appointments approved unanimously
• Public hearing on signage ordinance opened and closed unanimously

City Council

The June 30, 2025 joint workshop brought together Belgrade and Bozeman officials and staff to discuss the Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Urban Transportation District, regional housing collaboration, planning coordination, and potential water sharing. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the meeting consisted of informational presentations and public comments. The session adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

City Council

The council excused Mayor Nelson, accepted the consent agenda, and unanimously approved the preliminary operating budget for fiscal year 2026. It also canceled the July 14 council workshop and announced the start of a July‑October farmers market at Lewis and Clark Park. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Mayor Nelson (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda items, including towing contract and court salary resolution (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 preliminary operating budget (unanimous)
• Canceled July 14 council workshop (unanimous)
• Announced Farmers Market to run Thursdays, July 10–December ? at Lewis and Clark Park (informational)
• Noted start of Wooden Bat Tournament on June 20, 2025 (informational)
• Reported water valve issue at Lion's Park baseball fields resolved (informational)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council discussed water reclamation lagoon work, a miniature roundabout at Main and Broadway, and a proposed right‑of‑way permit expansion, among other department updates. No motions to approve or deny any projects were recorded. The only formal action was a unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting.

• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (all aye)
• No approval or denial recorded for Water Reclamation Phase 1.5 project
• No approval or denial recorded for miniature roundabout at Main & Broadway
• No approval or denial recorded for expanded ROW use permit proposal
• No approval or denial recorded for Parks splash‑pad or land‑acquisition proposals

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The board voted to approve the May 01, 2025 district board minutes, with all directors voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. Director Tryon agreed to investigate moving the July board meeting to June 10 and will report back.

• Approved May 01, 2025 board minutes (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)
• Director Tryon to explore rescheduling July meeting to June 10 (agreed)

City Council

The council set June 16 as the public‑hearing date for the FY 2026 preliminary budget and unanimously approved the consent agenda items. It authorized the City Manager to purchase 301 West Main Street under the Tax Increment Financing district. The council also adopted a resolution to annex city‑owned land at Bolinger and Frontage Road and preliminarily adopted a sign‑signage amendment by a 3‑2 vote.

• Council excused Member Jim Simon (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for preliminary FY 2026 budget on June 16 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 301 West Main St using TIF funds (unanimous)
• Preliminarily adopted Resolution 2025‑16 to annex Bolinger & Frontage Rd property (unanimous)
• Preliminarily adopted sign‑area amendment; motion carried 3‑2

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the Library Advisory Board minutes from March 25, 2025 and the Joint Board minutes from the same date, each with a unanimous vote. The board then moved to adjourn the meeting, which also passed unanimously.

• Approved Library Advisory Board minutes from 3/25/25 (unanimous; motion by Erin Howard, seconded by Chrysti Smith)
• Approved Joint Board minutes from 3/25/25 (unanimous; motion by Chrysti Smith, seconded by Scott Mullen)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous; motion by Scott Mullen, seconded by Chrysti Smith)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted the FY2026 Master Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025. It also authorized the Cruiser Intersection Improvements project with an initial budget of $8,225,824.70 and approved a groundbreaking ceremony. A resolution to put a charter amendment on the November ballot to change the mayor's term from two to four years was adopted unanimously. Additionally, Ordinance 2025-6 Zone Text Amendment was sent back for a public hearing by a 5‑1 vote.

• Adopted FY2026 Master Fee Schedule (unanimous aye)
• Authorized Cruiser Intersection Improvements – initial budget $8,225,824.70 (unanimous aye)
• Approved groundbreaking ceremony for Cruiser Intersection project (unanimous aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-14 to place mayor term amendment on November ballot (unanimous aye)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous aye)
• Moved Ordinance 2025-6 Zone Text Amendment back for public hearing (5-1 vote)
• Proclaimed May as Public Safety Month
• Declared Belgrade Chapter of the Year by International Code Council

City Council

The council agreed to keep future workshop meetings informal and to hold them on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. No formal actions were taken on the sign code revision, land exchange, or the Dry Creek roundabout project. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adopt informal workshop format and schedule for second Monday at 6:00 p.m. (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (all aye votes)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-12 to annex a contiguous parcel owned by the city, located south of Golden West Road and north of Bolinger Road, with a unanimous aye vote. The council also approved a monthly council workshop schedule and the City Manager performance review resolution, both unanimously. A motion to increase freestanding sign area near I‑90 failed 4‑2.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-12 annexing city-owned property (unanimous aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-13 establishing monthly council workshop sessions (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 City Manager performance review (unanimous aye)
• Failed motion to increase freestanding sign area within 500 ft of I‑90 (4‑2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The board voted to approve the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes, with all directors voting aye. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. Staff reports covered ongoing park projects, a $100,000 open‑space grant, and staffing updates, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the May 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 5-1 to recommend that the City Council adopt an amendment to Section 10.5.10, allowing 100 sq ft of freestanding sign area within 500 ft of I‑90 and keeping 40 sq ft beyond that distance. The board also unanimously recommended preliminary plat approval for the Penwell Bridge Farm Minor Subdivision and unanimously granted a sign variance for Lamar Outdoor Advertising Company. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for sign ordinance amendment (5-1)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for Penwell Bridge Farm Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted sign variance request for Lamar Outdoor Advertising Company (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-5 establishing a master fee schedule, Ordinance 2025-3 amending parking rules, and Ordinance 2025-4 updating speed limits. They also approved Resolution 2025-11 to set a public hearing on the master fee schedule and moved to excuse Mayor Nelson. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Mayor Nelson (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-5 Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-3 Parking ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-4 Speed limit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 to hold public hearing on Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Closed purchase of former gravel pit on Frontage Road (announcement)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council met on April 15‑16, 2025 for a retreat that included a team‑building workshop and departmental updates. Staff presented on fees, the master plan, employee needs, and financial forecasts. No public comment was received and no actions or policy decisions were taken.

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The board approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. Directors voted to request $10,000 in the upcoming 2025‑2026 budget to support the Belgrade Summer Nights 2025 program, and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (all aye)
• Approved request to include $10,000 for Summer Nights 2025 in upcoming budget (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and adopted an amendment to the Trees and Shrubs Ordinance, creating a City Forester position. It voted 5‑1 to rezone 6505 Jackrabbit Lane to a Commercial Corridor district. The council also renamed Jackrabbit Lane to North Jackrabbit Lane, approved a water‑system financing reimbursement resolution, authorized a letter of support for sidewalk grant applications, and adopted a Master Fee Schedule ordinance.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-1 amending Trees and Shrubs Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for 6505 Jackrabbit Lane to Commercial Corridor District (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 renaming Jackrabbit Lane to North Jackrabbit Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted Reimbursement Resolution 2025-8 for water system financing (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter of support for Transportation Alternatives sidewalk projects (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-5 establishing City Master Fee Schedule and set public hearing (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The board voted to recommend that the Gallatin County Commission grant preliminary plat approval for the Airport Ranches Minor Subdivision, subject to staff‑recommended conditions and recent corrections. The recommendation was approved unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting, again with unanimous support.

• Recommended preliminary plat approval for Airport Ranches Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. The board then unanimously moved to adjourn the March 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 01.28.25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The March 25, 2025 joint Library Advisory Board and Community Library Foundation meeting consisted of introductions, a public comment on Wednesday library closures, and several reports on foundation finances, city operations, and library programming. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials were recorded. The board noted that the Wednesday‑closure issue may be added to the agenda for the next meeting.