City Commission — June 2, 2026

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

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