City Commission — June 9, 2026

City Commission — June 9, 2026

CITY COMMISSION — JUNE 9, 2026 The Bozeman City Commission held its second budget work session on June 9th, focusing on the general fund and special revenue funds totaling $137.8 million. Commissioners debated police staffing levels, explored alternative public safety investments, and voted unanimously to update EMS transport rates for the first time since 2022. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:06 – Budget Overview and Property Taxes 00:02:26 – Police Staffing and Public Safety 00:04:02 – Traffic Enforcement Strategy 00:05:23 – Special Revenue Funds 00:09:02 – Public Comment and TIF Discussion 00:09:56 – EMS Transport Rate Update 00:11:03 – Commissioner Priorities and Next Steps

Bozeman City Study Commission — June 4, 2026

BOZEMAN CITY STUDY COMMISSION — JUNE 4, 2026 The Bozeman City Study Commission made final edits to their charter report ahead of a June 18th public hearing. The meeting featured public comment from Mayor Joey Morrison on neighborhood associations, an introduction to the ballot education consulting firm, and extensive charter amendments addressing commissioner compensation, advisory board appointments, and financial oversight. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:21 – Mayor Morrison on Neighborhood Associations 00:01:42 – Meeting the Ballot Education Consultant 00:02:49 – Commissioner Updates and Process Concerns 00:03:54 – Editing the Report and Charter Language 00:05:10 – Advisory Board and Financial Oversight Amendments 00:06:55 – Planning the June 18th Public Hearing

Economic Vitality Board — June 3, 2026

ECONOMIC VITALITY BOARD — JUNE 3, 2026 The Bozeman Economic Vitality Board held its June meeting focused on safety training for board members. Officer Breanne Sanders from Bozeman PD led the board through an "Avoid, Deny, Defend" framework, while board members discussed de-escalation procedures and online threats directed at volunteers. The board also heard updates on upcoming housing initiatives and the city's biennial budget. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:06 – Meeting Overview and Minutes 00:00:40 – Safety Training Framework 00:02:29 – Announcements and Budget Updates

City Commission — June 2, 2026

CITY COMMISSION — JUNE 2, 2026 The Bozeman City Commission kicked off its 2027 biennium budget process with a $609 million spending plan focused on enterprise funds and special assessments. The commission also heard from residents about historic preservation and downtown tax incentives, adopted a Pride Month proclamation, and received presentations on school resource officers and the library's summer reading program. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:39 – Consent Agenda and Public Comment 00:02:32 – Budget Overview and Homeowner Impact 00:03:55 – Water Rates and Tiered Pricing 00:05:21 – Capital Projects and Next Steps

Community Development Board — June 1, 2026

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD — JUNE 1, 2026 The Community Development Board, acting as Planning Commission, reviewed the city's first comprehensive update to wireless facility regulations in nearly 30 years. The update incorporates federal requirements for processing applications and facility categories, while board members debated aesthetic standards for equipment shelters in residential neighborhoods, ultimately passing an amendment requiring architectural materials in such installations. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:06 – Aesthetic Standards Debate