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THE CITY COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA


Tuesday, May 12, 2026

City Commission meetings are open to all members of the public.

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How to Participate: 

If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to comments@bozemanmt.gov or visit the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. At the direction of the City Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the City Commission or staff.

Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through video conference during the appropriate agenda items but you may only comment once per item.  

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A. 

Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse 

 

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B. 

Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence or Mindfulness

 

C.  Changes to the Agenda

 

D.  FYI

 

E.  Commission Disclosures

 

F.  Consent

 

Public comment on items within the Consent Agenda will be called for prior to the City Commission vote for approval.

F.1  Formal Cancellation of the May 19, 2026 Regular City Commission Meeting and Continuation of Any Publicly Noticed Items to June 2, 2026(Maas)

 

F.2  Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval(Edwards)

 

F.3  Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award and Contract Documents, Once Received, to Montana Excavation and Utilities LLC for Construction of the 2026 Grease Interceptor Project(Gamradt)

 

F.4  Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award and Contract Documents Once Received for the 2026 Sidewalk Grinding Project to Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc.(Gamradt)

 

F.5  Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Contract With United States Geological Survey (USGS) for the 2026 Montana Gallatin River Elevation Derived Hydrography Acquisition (3DHP Hydrography Program Data Collaboration)(Jorgenson)

 

F.6  Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Contract with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality for the FY26 Clean Truck, Bus, and Airport Equipment Grant(Grabinski)

 

F.7  Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Standard Order Form with DocuSign for Electronic Signature Software(Maas)

 

F.8  Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Interconnection Agreement with NorthWestern Energy for the Bozeman Public Library Solar PV Expansion Project(Meyer)

 

F.9  Authorization to Begin Amendments to Chapter 38, Unified Development Code on Three Topics and Adoption of Associated Engagement Plan(Saunders)

 

F.10  Approve the resolution authorizing Change Order 01 with MJD Contracting, LLC for the Bozeman Sourdough Tank Improvements Phase I Project(Nielsen)

 

F.11  Approve the resolution authorizing Change Order 01 with MJD Contracting, LLC for the Bozeman Water Treatment Plant Interim Optimization Project(Nielsen)

 

F.12  Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Change Order Number 1 with Treasure State Inc for the Black Avenue Traffic Circles Project(Giannetti)

 

F.13  A Resolution Approving Prime Change Order 1 with Haselden Montana Constructors for the Construction of the I-Ho Pomeroy Peace Park Project(Henderson)

 

G. 

Public Comment on Non-agenda Items Falling Within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Commission

 

This is the time to comment on any matter falling within the scope of the Bozeman City Commission. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the City Commission cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the City Commission shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

Written comments can be located in the Public Comment Repository.

H.  Action Items

 

Public comment on all action items will be called for prior to the City Commission making a motion or conducting discussion.

H.1  Downtown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget, Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report(Cope)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to approve to approve the Downtown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget. 

H.2  Downtown Urban Renewal District Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan/Budget & FY26 Annual Report.(Staley)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to approve to approve the Downtown Urban Renewal District Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget. 

H.3  South Bozeman Technology District Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report and Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget and Fiscal Year 2028 Work Plan and Budget(Fine)

 

I mov the approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget and Fiscal Year 2028 Work Plan and Budget for the South Bozeman Technology District. 

H.4  North Park Urban Renewal District Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget and Fiscal Year 2028 Work Plan and Budget(Fine)

 

H.5  Pole Yard Urban Renewal District Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget and Fiscal Year 2028 Work Plan and Budget(Fine)

 

I move to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget and Fiscal Year 2028 Work Plan and Budget.

H.6  Northeast Urban Renewal District Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget and Fiscal Year 2028 Work Plan and Budget(Fine)

 

I move to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget and Fiscal Year 2028 Work Plan and Budget

H.7  Midtown Urban Renewal District Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget and Fiscal Year 2028 Work Plan and Budget(Fine)

 

I move to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget and Fiscal Year 2028 Work Plan and Budget

I.  FYI / Discussion

 

J.  Adjournment