Bozeman City Study Commission — June 18, 2026

Bozeman City Study Commission — June 18, 2026

BOZEMAN CITY STUDY COMMISSION — JUNE 18, 2026 The Bozeman City Study Commission held its second required public hearing on June 18, 2026, to gather community input on a proposed amended city charter ahead of the November election. After extensive public testimony, commissioners approved $65,000 for voter education and identified key areas requiring further refinement before final adoption in August. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:22 – Charter Amendments and Ballot Structure 00:01:18 – Public Comment on Key Issues 00:03:04 – Voter Education Plan Approved 00:04:15 – Next Steps and Final Timeline

Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board — June 18, 2026

TAX INCREMENT FINANCE ADVISORY BOARD — JUNE 18, 2026 The Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board reviewed scoring criteria for the Poolyard Urban Renewal District, with detailed discussion on environmental protection language. The board also examined a $2.5 million pilot lending program designed to support affordable homeownership in the Midtown district through low-interest loans to nonprofit developers. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:24 – Poolyard District Scoring Criteria 00:02:06 – Affordable Housing Lending Pilot

Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board — June 17, 2026

BOZEMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD — JUNE 17, 2026 The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board met on June 17, 2026, to advance a new Local Landmark Program and review the city's demolition regulations. The board refined designation criteria, discussed survey gaps in historic properties, and established a subcommittee to work on code revisions. It was also the final meeting for outgoing Chair Chelsea Holling after a decade of service. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:28 – FYI Items and Announcements 00:01:15 – Landmark Program Criteria Development 00:02:39 – Debating Age Requirements and Standards 00:04:17 – Current Demolition Regulations Briefing 00:06:01 – Historic Inventory Gaps and Surveys 00:07:08 – Subcommittee Formation and Next Steps

City Commission — June 16, 2026

CITY COMMISSION — JUNE 16, 2026 On June 16th, Bozeman commissioners unanimously updated the city's wireless facilities code for the first time in nearly 30 years to comply with federal law. The meeting also featured a work session on the city's public engagement framework, with commissioners debating how to help residents feel heard and exploring higher levels of community participation in city decisions. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:22 – Wireless Code Overhaul Approved 00:02:42 – Engagement Framework Under Review 00:03:32 – Collaborate and Empower Debate 00:04:57 – Public Comment on Unagendaed Items

Community Development Board — June 15, 2026

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD — JUNE 15, 2026 The Bozeman Community Development Board recommended allowing Type 2 short-term rentals outright in the RA zoning district, expanding beyond staff's initial proposal. The board also addressed parking standards in downtown's B-3 district and heard updates on the city's public engagement framework. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:28 – B-3 Parking Amendments Explained 00:01:16 – Short-Term Rental Conflict in RA 00:02:53 – Board Votes for Outright Allowance 00:05:00 – Engagement Framework and Closing