Belgrade meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Belgrade council set for second reading on McMillan zoning; FY27 budget, annexation hearings held earlier this month

The Belgrade City Council is scheduled to hold a second reading on a zoning change for the McMillan property at its July 20 meeting, continuing work that began with public hearings earlier this month on the FY27 budget, fee schedule, and the property's annexation.

Minutes from the July 6 and July 13 council meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of those agenda items — including any votes on the budget, fee schedule, or annexation — are not yet available in the public record. What follows reflects the agendas as posted.

McMillan Property: rezoning and annexation

The July 6 council agenda included a public hearing on a zone map amendment to rezone the McMillan Property to the Mixed Residential (MR) district, as well as a discussion item on Resolution 2026-13, which would approve annexation of the McMillan Property and an annexation agreement.

The July 20 meeting is scheduled to include the second reading of Ordinance 2026-5, which would zone the McMillan property to the MR District. A second reading typically follows a first reading and public hearing, though the published record does not yet confirm the outcome of the July 6 hearing.

FY27 budget and master fee schedule

The July 6 agenda included public hearings on Resolution 2026-10, adopting the FY27 Master Fee Schedule, and Resolution 2026-15, adopting the preliminary FY27 operating budget. Vote results are not available because minutes have not been published.

Interim zoning ordinance

Also on the July 6 agenda was a public hearing on Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 2026-6, which would shift subdivision appeals to the Planning Commission under the Montana Land Use Planning Act. The agenda also listed appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Health as discussion items, along with a preliminary plat extension for the Stone Creek subdivision.

Code enforcement and building projects

The July 13 council workshop was scheduled to cover code enforcement concerns and current staffing levels. No formal action was planned at the workshop session.

The council was also set to receive updates on two construction projects: the City Hall (Quaw) project and the Belgrade Justice Center (Heck) project. A public forum was scheduled for residents to comment on any matter within the council's jurisdiction.

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Belgrade Senior Center Advisory Board met July 13 to discuss federal funding information from Area IV and review the manager's report for May and June. The agenda also included approval of the March 9, 2026, meeting minutes. Minutes from this meeting have not been published.

Coming up

City Council — Monday, July 20: Second reading of Ordinance 2026-5 to zone the McMillan property to the Mixed Residential (MR) District; first reading of Ordinance 2026-4 to amend City Council hearings' date, time, and location; and discussion of the Mayor's Proclamation of VFW Day.

Belgrade officials weigh FY27 budget, McMillan annexation and rezoning in recent meetings

Belgrade's City Council was scheduled to hold public hearings on the preliminary FY27 operating budget, the FY27 Master Fee Schedule, and the annexation and rezoning of the McMillan Property at its July 6 meeting. Minutes from that meeting and three other recent local government sessions have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

City Council — July 6

The Council agenda listed four public hearings: a zone map amendment to rezone the McMillan Property to the Mixed Residential (MR) district; Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 2026-6 to shift subdivision appeals to the Planning Commission under the Montana Land Use Planning Act; Resolution 2026-10 adopting the FY27 Master Fee Schedule; and Resolution 2026-15 adopting the preliminary FY27 budget. The discussion agenda included a vote on Resolution 2026-13, approving the annexation of the McMillan Property and an annexation agreement, a preliminary plat extension for the Stone Creek subdivision, and appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Health. Because minutes are not yet available, no vote tallies or outcomes can be reported.

City/County Planning Board — June 29

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board was scheduled to hold a public hearing on a zone map amendment to rezone the McMillan Property to the Mixed Residential (MR) district. The board was also set to decide on sign variance application VAR-26-05, for a single-pylon billboard with two signs downtown. Minutes have not been published.

City Council Workshop — June 29

This workshop session was scheduled for discussion only, with no formal action planned. Topics included the America 250 Block Party and Fireworks Show, project updates on city wells, repairs to the Water Resource Recovery Facility Oxidation Ditch #1, updates on street fees and master plans, and the FY27 Master Fee Schedule. A public forum was on the agenda for resident comment.

Parks, Trails, and Recreation District — July 2

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District board was scheduled to consider an adjustment to the proposed FY27 budget and to discuss selecting a pavilion for Corbett Park, with a presentation by Poligon Structures. The consent agenda included approval of the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting was open to the public in person and online. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 13 — City Council workshop:** Discussion of code enforcement concerns and current staffing levels, plus updates on the City Hall (Quaw) project and the Belgrade Justice Center (Heck) project. No formal action is scheduled; a public forum is included.
• **July 13 — Senior Center Advisory Board:** Discussion of Area IV federal funding information, review of the May–June manager's report, and approval of the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes.
• **July 20 — City Council:** Second reading of Ordinance 2026-5 to zone the McMillan property to the Mixed Residential (MR) District; first reading of Ordinance 2026-4 to amend City Council hearing date, time, and location; and discussion of a Mayor's Proclamation of VFW Day.

Note: All recent meeting summaries are based on published agendas only. Minutes confirming what was decided, including any vote tallies, have not yet been released.