Bozeman public meetings in 2025

Urban Parks and Forestry Board

The Urban Parks and Forestry Board will vote on a location for the 2026 Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting Event on April 24, 2026. The board will also discuss the Bikefill Community Bike Park Visioning Workshop. They will approve minutes from the November 21, 2025 meeting and take public comments.

• Action item: Motion to select a site for the 2026 Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting Event (April 24, 2026)
• Discussion: Bikefill Community Bike Park Visioning Workshop
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2025 meeting
• Public comments accepted in-person and via video conference for non-agenda items and each agenda item

City Commission

The City Commission is considering the final adoption of a new Unified Development Code and the annexation of 17.92 acres for the L Street project. The body will also review several contracts for the Bozeman Sports Park and appoint members to five city boards.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 2151 to replace Chapter 38 of the Unified Development Code
• Annexation and R-3 zoning of 17.92 acres for the L Street Annexation
• Construction contract for Bozeman Sports Park Phase 2 with Williams Civil Construction, Inc. for $1,723,664.50
• Final adoption of an ordinance creating a Tenant Right to Civil Counsel and Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program
• Acceptance of real property known as Gardner Park

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss upcoming agenda items. The board will also receive a report on City Commission action regarding Ordinance 2151 and Application 21381.

• Report on City Commission action on Ordinance 2151 (Repeal and Replace Chapter 38, Unified Development Code)
• Discussion of items for January 5, 2026, and January 26, 2026 meetings

The Community Development Board approved the minutes from November 17 and December 1, 2025. The board decided to cancel the January 5, 2026 meeting and scheduled the next meeting for January 26, 2026.

• Approved minutes from 11.17.25 and 12.01.25 (5-0)
• Cancelled January 5, 2026 meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for January 26, 2026

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will conduct a work session regarding its current workplan and the contents of the 2025 Annual Report to the City Commission. The meeting also includes discussions to schedule future meetings for 2026 and confirm a date for a mock hearing.

• Update and discussion on Board of Ethics Workplan
• Discussion of 2025 Annual Report to the City Commission
• Confirmation of date for Mock Hearing
• Scheduling of future meetings for 2026

The Board held a work session regarding the progress of its workplan, including updates to the Ethics Handbook and web page. Discussion also included the purpose of a mock hearing and the contents of the 2025 Annual Report to the City Commission.

• No substantive actions or votes were recorded during this meeting

Inter-Neighborhood Council

The Inter-Neighborhood Council will vote on recommending specific charter language regarding neighborhoods to the Bozeman City Government Study Commission. The body will also hold officer elections and discuss priorities for 2026.

• Vote to recommend suggested charter language regarding neighborhoods to the Bozeman City Government Study Commission
• Officer elections
• Discussion on setting INC priorities for 2026

City Commission

The Bozeman City Commission will hold an executive session for the city manager's annual performance evaluation, then consider consent items including emergency repairs, sidewalk snow removal, library solar expansion, and police K9 retirement. Action items include a vote to declare a pocket park as I-Ho Pomeroy Peace Park and an annexation and zone map amendment for 4.24 acres at 113 Maus Lane to M-1. A work session will review the Fiscal Years 2027-31 Capital Improvements Plan.

• Ratify contract with CK May Excavating for Sourdough Water Supply Pipeline emergency repairs
• Authorize agreement with Clean Slate for 2025-2026 sidewalk snow and ice removal services
• Authorize agreement with OnSite Solar for Bozeman Public Library solar PV expansion
• Adopt resolution to retire Police K9 'Stretch' and transfer to Officer Braden Peterson
• Vote on annexation and M-1 zoning for 4.24 acres at 113 Maus Lane

City Commission

The City Commission will consider two major ordinances: a provisional adoption of a Tenant Right to Counsel and Landlord/Tenant Mediation program, and Ordinance 2151 to repeal and replace the Unified Development Code to comply with the Montana Land Use Planning Act and implement the Bozeman Community Plan. Consent items include a boiler replacement contract for the public library, a change order for Westlake Park landscaping, and a change order for the North 11th Avenue water main repair project. The commission will also receive a presentation on a proposal from the Associated Students of Montana State University regarding ex-officio membership on city boards and make appointments to the Urban Parks and Forestry Board and the Economic Vitality Board.

• Provisional adoption of an ordinance creating a Tenant Right to Counsel and Landlord/Tenant Mediation program
• Ordinance 2151 to repeal and replace Chapter 38 Unified Development Code to comply with the Montana Land Use Planning Act and implement the Bozeman Community Plan
• Authorize a professional service agreement with Central Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for Bozeman Public Library boiler replacement
• Change Order 1 with Terrain, Inc. for Westlake Park Landscaping
• Change Order 1 with Omdahl Excavation and Utilities Inc. for the North 11th Avenue Water Main Repair Project

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board is reviewing requests to annex land into the city and establish new zoning designations. The board will consider recommendations for approval for two specific property applications.

• Annexation and M-1 zoning designation for 4.24 acres at 113 Maus Lane (Application 25213)
• Annexation and R-3 zoning designation for 17.92 acres at L Street (Application 25360)

The Bozeman Community Development Board voted to recommend approval of two annexation and zone map amendments: a 4.24-acre property at 113 Maus Lane for industrial M-1 zoning (6-0), and a 17.92-acre property on L Street for residential R-3 zoning (4-2). The board also approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0). Member Courtney Johnson was excused from the meeting.

• Recommended approval of 113 Maus Lane annexation and M-1 zoning (6-0)
• Recommended approval of L Street annexation and R-3 zoning (4-2)
• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Urban Parks and Forestry Board

The Urban Parks and Forestry Board will consider a resolution to name a city property as the I-Ho Pomeroy Memorial Peace Park. The board will also receive updates on planning and development, as well as park master plans.

• Resolution to designate and name city property as I-Ho Pomeroy Memorial Peace Park
• Bikefill Community Park update and community engagement plan discussion
• Cattail Creek Park and Anchor Route Master Plan update
• Planning and Development Update for November 2025

Transportation Board

The Transportation Board will receive a special presentation on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and also consider approving the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes. No other action items are listed on the agenda.

• Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Special Presentation (Giannetti)
• Staff update from Nick Ross
• Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board November 2025 Meeting

The Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to receive reports from the Executive Director and a monthly finance report. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and informational updates.

• Executive Director's Report
• Monthly Finance Report

Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting November 2025

The Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board will vote on adopting the 'Downtown Urban Renewal District Tax Increment (TIF) Public Infrastructure Grant Program.' The board will also receive the Executive Director's November 2025 report and a monthly finance report. Public comment is accepted in person, by video conference, or in writing before noon on meeting day.

• Action to review, approve, and adopt the 'Downtown Urban Renewal District Tax Increment (TIF) Public Infrastructure Grant Program' (E.1)
• Executive Director's November 2025 report (F.1)
• Monthly Finance Report (F.2)
• Public comments accepted on non-agenda items and on each agenda item
• Meeting held in-person and via video conference; streamed on cable channel 190

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to prepare for a public hearing on repealing and replacing the Unified Development Code (Chapter 38). Consent agenda includes emergency housing grants, Lindley Center renovations, and a COPS hiring grant. Commissioners will also consider appointments to the Urban Parks and Forestry Board.

• Work session on Unified Development Code repeal/replacement (Application 21381)
• Emergency and Transitional Housing Grant Agreements: $259,000 with Family Promise of Gallatin Valley and $291,000 with HRDC
• Authorize City Manager to accept COPS Hiring Grant (Grabinski)
• Final adoption of PLI zoning designation on 1.048 acres for Museum of the Rockies, 2221 South 3rd Avenue
• Professional service agreements for Lindley Center Renovations with Jackola Engineering and Martel Construction

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will consider recommending adoption of Ordinance 2151, which repeals and replaces Chapter 38 of the Unified Development Code to comply with the Montana Land Use Planning Act and implement the Bozeman Community Plan. The board is expected to vote on a motion to adopt the ordinance with staff-recommended revisions.

• Ordinance 2151 – repeal and replace Unified Development Code Chapter 38, including text and zoning map, for state Land Use Planning Act compliance and Community Plan implementation (Application 21381)

The Community Development Board voted 6-0 to recommend adoption of Ordinance 2151, repealing and replacing the Unified Development Code to comply with the Montana Land Use Planning Act. The board also approved several amendments, including updated building design standards, a recommendation to remove state parking mandates (which failed 1-5), and zoning map changes for Centennial and BonTon neighborhoods. Final recommendations on fraternities/sororities regulations and density limits were also passed.

• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 2151 (replacement UDC) with staff revisions (6-0)
• Approved updated building design standards making facade modulation and roof-line elevation changes obligatory (6-0)
• Failed to recommend removing state parking mandates from the code (1-5)
• Recommended increasing sketch-plan review threshold for infill duplexes from 1 to 2 units (6-0)
• Failed to increase RB density from 8 to 12 units per building (3-3)
• Recommended deleting maximum units in RC for affordable housing only (6-0)
• Recommended designating Centennial Neighborhood as RB zone (4-2), not RA
• Recommended not downzoning BonTon (R4) neighborhood, keeping it RC (4-2)

Inter-Neighborhood Council

This is primarily a discussion and update meeting. Items include an update on the Integrated Water Resource Plan PAC, subcommittee planning, city and commission liaison updates, and neighborhood updates from representatives. No votes or action items are scheduled.

• Integrated Water Resource Plan PAC update (Boyson)
• Subcommittee Update and Planning (Sweeney)
• City Liaison Update (Kiely)
• Commission Liaison Update (Morrison)
• Neighborhood Updates from INC representatives

Sustainability Board

The Bozeman Sustainability Board will hold a regular meeting that includes two special presentations: one on sustainable transportation in Bozeman and another on the public hearing and review process of the Unified Development Code. The board will also consider approving its October 8, 2025 minutes and accept public comments on non-agenda items. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational updates and routine business.

• Special presentation: Sustainable Transportation in Bozeman
• Update on the public hearing and review process of the Unified Development Code
• Approval of the October 8, 2025 Sustainability Advisory Board minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items within the board's purview
• Meeting held in-person and via videoconference; public comment accepted in-person, by video, or in writing before 12:00 PM

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a work session regarding the repeal and replacement of the Unified Development Code. The body will also consider several professional service agreements and a contract for traffic circle construction.

• Contract for Black Avenue Traffic Circles Project to Treasure State Inc. for $24,754.40
• Work session on the repeal and replacement of the Unified Development Code (Chapter 38)
• Final adoption of an ordinance regarding the administration of the Bozeman Municipal Court
• Professional services agreement with DOWL, LLC for MSU Sewer Interceptor Improvements Project
• Appointment of Russ Ward to the Gallatin County Solid Waste Management District Board

The Bozeman City Commission approved a consent agenda covering accounts payable, multiple contracts for traffic circles, software, building plan review, sewer design, and a field survey amendment, plus final adoption of an ordinance amending court administration. The meeting also included a work session on the Unified Development Code repeal and replacement, but no decision was made. Russ Ward was appointed to the Gallatin County Solid Waste Management District Board.

• Approved regular meeting minutes from October 21 and 28, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims (unanimous consent)
• Authorized $24,754.40 contract to Treasure State Inc. for Black Avenue Traffic Circles (consent)
• Authorized Granicus software agreement for Engagement Cloud Enhanced product (consent)
• Authorized professional services agreements for facilities contractors (KLJ Engineering, SCS Wraps, Rock Steady Movers, The Third Element, Johnson Metal Works, Sessler) (consent)
• Authorized SAFEbuilt LLC for third-party building plan review (consent)
• Authorized DOWL LLC for preliminary design of MSU Sewer Interceptor Improvements (consent)
• Final adoption of ordinance amending Municipal Court administration in Chapter 22 (consent)

Economic Vitality Board

The Economic Vitality Board will hold a special presentation from Child Connect and consider approving the minutes from its October 1, 2025 meeting. No action items are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural with public comment periods and standard administrative items.

• Special presentation by Child Connect (DiTommaso / Sproles)
• Approval of October 1, 2025 meeting minutes