The Bozeman Brief

Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board — May 21, 2026

TAX INCREMENT FINANCE ADVISORY BOARD — MAY 21, 2026 The Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board reviews draft scoring criteria for evaluating future development projects in the North Park industrial district. URD Program Manager David Kamp explains why infrastructure investment is weighted most heavily in the evaluation matrix, while board members debate whether service businesses and riparian corridor preservation deserve higher priority scores. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:25 – Infrastructure Challenges and Scoring Criteria 00:02:32 – Creek Restoration and Commission Updates

Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board — May 20, 2026

BOZEMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD — MAY 20, 2026 The Historic Preservation Advisory Board tackles a sequencing puzzle: how to advance three overlapping projects—a new local landmark program, updated design standards, and code revisions—without getting stuck waiting for decisions that depend on each other. The board settles on a phased approach and digs into draft landmark criteria. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:21 – Three Tangled Projects 00:01:29 – Three Sequencing Options 00:03:22 – Defining Landmark Criteria 00:04:32 – Zoning, Inventory, and Details 00:05:14 – Path Forward and Next Steps

Bozeman City Study Commission — May 20, 2026

BOZEMAN CITY STUDY COMMISSION — MAY 20, 2026 The Bozeman City Study Commission debates how to present ward and commission expansion options on the upcoming charter ballot. After multiple failed motions, commissioners settle on three sub-options for voters: at-large versus wards, how ward commissioners are elected, and expanding from four to six commissioners. The commission also approves a new compensation board proposal for setting mayor and commissioner pay. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:06 – Ward System Ballot Language Debate 00:03:24 – Number of Commissioners Vote 00:03:48 – Compensation Board Proposal 00:04:39 – Charter Review and Continuation

Sustainability Board — May 13, 2026

SUSTAINABILITY BOARD — MAY 13, 2026 The Sustainability Advisory Board unanimously adopted its 2026-2027 work plan, which prioritizes municipal solar projects, EV charging infrastructure, and a high-performance building standard for city facilities. The board also discussed drought management, the success of the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival, and updates to the city's public engagement framework. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:06 – Work Plan Overview 00:00:56 – Planning and Policy Items 00:02:29 – Housing and Environmental Trade-offs 00:04:19 – Earth Day and Next Steps

Bozeman City Study Commission — May 13, 2026

BOZEMAN CITY STUDY COMMISSION — MAY 13, 2026 The Bozeman City Study Commission debated ward-based elections and ran out of time before reaching a decision. Commissioners also reviewed edits to the public engagement article and deferred a vote on the elected mayor position. Campbell and Maas were tasked with drafting ballot language on electoral options for the May 20th meeting. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:35 – Charter Draft Corrections and Updates 00:01:09 – Public Engagement Article Refinements 00:03:09 – The Ward Elections Debate 00:04:43 – Public Comments on Representation 00:05:24 – Next Steps and Deferred Decisions