THE CITY COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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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.
Authorize Absence

D.1 Authorize the Absence of Mayor Morrison(Maas)

Consider the Motion: I move to authorize the absence of Mayor Morrison.

E.
Public Service Announcements

F. FYI

G. Commission Disclosures

H. Consent

Public comment on items within the Consent Agenda will be called for prior to the City Commission vote for approval. Oral comments are usually limited to three (3) minutes.

H.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval(Edwards)

H.2 Approval of depository bonds and pledged securities as of June 30, 2026(Clark)

H.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Grant Agreement with Greater Gallatin United Way for the Kinside Child Care Platform(DiTommaso)

H.4 Authorize City Manager to Approve Subrecipient Agreement from the Montana League of Cities and Towns for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Pro Housing 2 Funds for the City of Bozeman to Comply with the Montana Land Use and Planning Act (MLUPA)(Saunders)

H.5 Approve the Final Plat for the Jarrett Phase 1 Major Subdivision and Authorize the Director of Transportation and Engineering to Execute the Same on Behalf of the City of Bozeman and Authorize the Community Development Director to Execute the Improvements Agreement on Behalf of the City of Bozeman, Application 25362 (Quasi-Judicial)(Montana)

H.6 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award for the Water Reclamation Facility Solar Generation Project as well as Contract Documents Once Received(Heaston)

H.7 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Construction Agreement and First Amendment with High Country Paving, Inc. for City Hall Parking Lot Replacement Project(Miller)

H.8 Authorize Judge Karolina Tierney to Sign the Neumo Schedule A Scope of Services(Johnson)

H.9 Professional Services Master Task Order Agreement with DOWL, LLC for One Year of On Call Planning, Engineering, and Construction Oversight Services Agreement for a Variety of Stormwater Division Infrastructure Projects(Smith)

H.10 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work with Eide Bailly Advisory LLC for Tax Consulting Services Under Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit for the Water Reclamation Facility Solar Generating Facility, and Waive the City Charter Requirement Precluding the City’s Independent Auditor, Eide Bailly LLP, from Performing Non-audit Services(Meyer)

H.11 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Task Order 1 of the Professional Services Master Task Order Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for Implementation of the Water Treatment Plant Power Study Recommendations(Nielsen)

H.12 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Service Agreement with Mesa Moving and Storage for the Bozeman Public Library Children's Room Renovation Project(Miller)

H.13 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Cushing Terrell for Professional Historic Preservation Services in Support of the City's Application to the National Park Service Historic Surplus Property Program for the Bozeman Federal Building(Fine)

H.14 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Gallatin Valley Urban Transportation District to Provide Public Transportation via the Streamline Bus Service(Rowley)

H.15 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment 1 to Task Order Number 1 for the Right-of-way Acquisition Project with Clear Route Real Estate, LLC for Properties Necessary to Construct the Gooch Hill Lift Station(Murray)

H.16 Resolution for the Creation of Special Improvement Lighting District 799 ANNIE SUB PH II LOT 5C-1 AND OS A-1(Hodnett)

H.17 Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Police Officers in Accordance with Montana Code Annotated 7-32-4108 and 7-32-4113(Veltkamp)

H.18 Resolution Establishing Compliance with IRS Reimbursement Bond Regulations(Funk)

I.
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 (3) minutes.

Written comments can be located in the Public Comment Repository.

J. Action Items

Public comment on all action items will be called for prior to the City Commission making a motion or conducting discussion. Oral comments are usually limited to three (3) minutes.

J.1 Continued Kennel License Revocation Appeal: Katherine Miller, 3309 Fieldstone Drive West from July 28, 2026(Swanson)

Upon hearing the information presented and considering the code, decide to uphold the City's revocation of the kennel license or reinstate the kennel license.

J.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Agreement Between the City of Bozeman and Montana State University to Update the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Declining Balance Program Established by Resolution 4939(Saunders)

Consider the Motion: I move to authorize the City Manager's signature on the water and sewer impact fee declining balance agreement with Montana State University.

J.3 Resolution Establishing and Affixing Property Tax Mill Levies for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27)(Hodnett)

Consider the Motion: I move to adopt the resolution establishing and affixing property tax mill levies for Fiscal Year 2027.

J.4 Resolution Adopting Planning Fee Schedule for FY27(Hodnett)

Consider the Motion: I move to adopt resolution establishing planning fees for FY27.

J.5 Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule for Permits Reviewed and Approved by the Department of Transportation and Engineering(Hodnett)

Consider the Motion: I move to adopt the resolution amending the fee schedule for permits reviewed and approved by the Department of Transportation and Engineering.

J.6 Resolution to Establish Rates and Fees for Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Solid Waste Services for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028(Hodnett)

Consider the Motion: I move to adopt the resolution to establish rates and fees for water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste services for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028.

J.7 Resolution Establishing a 3% increase to Arterial and Collector Street Special District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27)(Hodnett)

Consider the Motion: Adopt the resolution establishing a 3% increase in Arterial and Collector Street Special District Assessments for FY27, making the assessment rate $0.008755 per assessable square foot.

J.8 Resolution Establishing a 20% Increase to Tree Maintenance District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27)(Hodnett)

Consider the Motion: Approve the resolution establishing a 20% increase in Tree Maintenance District Assessments for FY2027 (FY27), making the assessment rate $0.005184 per assessable square foot.

J.9 Resolution Establishing a 15% increase to Street Maintenance District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27)(Hodnett)

Consider the Motion: Approve the resolution establishing a 15% increase in Street Maintenance District Assessments for FY27, making the assessment rate $0.046250 per assessable square foot.

J.10 Resolution Establishing a 23% increase to Parks and Trails Special District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27)(Hodnett)

Consider the Motion: Adopt the resolution establishing a 23% increase in Parks and Trails Special District Assessments for FY27, making the assessment rate $0.036308 per assessable square foot.

J.11 Resolution Adding Transportation Safety to the City of Bozeman Strategic Plan(Madgic)

Consider the Motion: I move to adopt the Resolution adding transportation safety to the Strategic Plan.