Urban Parks and Forestry Board — May 28, 2026

Urban Parks and Forestry Board — May 28, 2026

URBAN PARKS AND FORESTRY BOARD — MAY 28, 2026 The Urban Parks and Forestry Board presents a draft master plan for the Cattail Creek Corridor, a 3.5-mile trail and park project serving a quarter of Bozeman's population. The plan emphasizes native vegetation, safe street crossings, and inclusive park design while navigating funding constraints and neighborhood concerns. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:06 – Cattail Creek Master Plan Overview 00:01:58 – Vegetation and Implementation Strategy 00:03:21 – Safety and Street Crossing Concerns 00:04:22 – Director Updates and Next Steps

Bozeman City Study Commission — May 28, 2026

BOZEMAN CITY STUDY COMMISSION — MAY 28, 2026 The Bozeman City Study Commission reviews its first draft tentative report and works through proposed charter amendments. Most amendments fail for lack of a second, while the commission approves changes to the preamble and public engagement language, and endorses a new recommendation on neighborhood impact statements. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:33 – Meeting Setup and Procedural Disagreement 00:01:13 – Ballot Education and Outreach Updates 00:01:41 – Tentative Report Review 00:03:53 – Charter Amendments Voted On 00:05:47 – Neighborhood Impact Statements and Next Steps

Bozeman City Study Commission — May 27, 2026

BOZEMAN CITY STUDY COMMISSION — MAY 27, 2026 The Bozeman City Study Commission continues deliberating charter amendments, voting on changes to the preamble, neighborhood governance, judicial independence, and public engagement provisions. Commissioners also discuss how to structure ballot suboptions for ward-based elections and commission size ahead of the June election. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:41 – Human Rights in Preamble 00:01:40 – Eligibility Requirements Debate 00:02:39 – Neighborhood Association Changes 00:04:38 – Removing 'Solely' Language 00:05:03 – Preamble Values Amendments 00:06:04 – Judicial Independence Affirmed 00:06:56 – Public Engagement Revisions 00:07:48 – Ward Elections Ballot Structure

Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting — May 26, 2026

DOWNTOWN AREA URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING — MAY 26, 2026 The Downtown Urban Renewal District Board approves its first infrastructure grant for sewer improvements tied to a boutique hotel development, while also hearing from MSU's strategic planning consultant and previewing the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan. The meeting highlighted ongoing community debates about housing, affordability, and public investment priorities. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:33 – MSU Strategic Plan Input 00:01:09 – Housing and Community Integration 00:02:40 – Bozeman Creek Vision Plan Preview 00:03:44 – Infrastructure Grant Approval 00:05:32 – Closing Business and Post Office

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