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THE CITY COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA


Tuesday, December 16, 2025

How to Participate: 

If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to comments@bozeman.net or visit the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. At the direction of the City Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the City Commission or staff.

Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through video conference during the appropriate agenda items but you may only comment once per item.  

As always, the meeting will be recorded and streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the City on cable channel 190.

For more information please contact the City Clerks' Office at 406.582.2320.

A. 

Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse 

 

This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online video conferencing system. You can join this meeting:

Via Video Conference:

Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit.
Click Join Now to enter the meeting.

Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in-person
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+1 669 900 9128 
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B. 

Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence or Mindfulness

 

C.  Changes to the Agenda

 

D.  FYI

 

E.  Commission Disclosures

 

F.  Consent

 

F.1  Formal Cancellation of the December 23, 2025 Regular City Commission Meeting(Newby)

 

F.2  Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval(Edwards)

 

F.3  Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Second Addendum to a Memorandum of Understanding with Bozeman School District 7 for the Development and Use of Additional Facilities at the Bozeman Sports Park(Henderson)

 

F.4  Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Notice of Award for Construction of Bozeman Sports Park Phase 2 (PTD29), to Williams Civil Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $1,723,664.50, and Final Contract Documents Once Received(Jadin)

 

F.5  Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Field 13 Contract with Field Turf USA, Incorporated(Jadin)

 

F.6  Submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 1, July 7, 2024 - September 30, 2025.(Brit Fontenot)

 

F.7  Authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with the State of Montana Department of Health and Human Services for voluntary intergovernmental transfers related to providing ambulance transports for Medicaid.(Waldo )

 

F.8  Authorize the City Manager to sign an Amendment 1 to the PSA with The Nest Collective, LLC for the Sustainable Management Program Education and Outreach(Clark)

 

F.9  Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment 1 to the PSA with The Nest Collective, LLC for Public Relations Services(Clark)

 

F.10  Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment 10 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Field Survey Term Contract with Sanbell, to Facilitate design of a Food Truck and RV Dump Site at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds(Gamradt)

 

F.11  Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Task Order 12 with Sanbell Rocky Mountain for Bidding Services, Construction Management, and Inspection of Four Urban Renewal Lighting Projects(DiTommaso)

 

F.12  Resolution Authorizing the City Attorney to Appoint Outside Counsel to Prosecute Misdemeanor Offenses Upon a Conflict(Sullivan)

 

F.13  A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, Accepting the Real Property Currently Known as Gardner Park.(Knapper)

 

F.14  Final Adoption of an Ordinance Creating a Tenant Right to Civil Counsel and a Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program.(Saverud)

 

G. 

Public Comment on Non-agenda Items Falling Within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Commission

 

This is the time to comment on any matter falling within the scope of the Bozeman City Commission. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the City Commission cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the City Commission shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

Written comments can be located in the Public Comment Repository.

H.  Special Presentation

 

H.1  Bozeman Climate Plan 2025 Impact Report(Meyer)

 

H.2  Commission Special Presentation

 

I.  Action Items

 

I.1  Ordinance 2151 Final Adoption, Repeal and Replacement of all of Chapter 38, Unified Development Code Including Text and Zoning Map to Comply with the Montana Land Use Planning Act and Implement the Bozeman Community Plan, Application 21381(Saunders)

 

Consider the Motion: I move that the Commission approve final adoption of Ordinance 2151. 

I.2  Annexation and Zone Map Amendment Requesting Annexation and the Establishment of an Initial Zoning Designation of R-3 on 17.92 Acres, the L Street Annexation, Application 25360(Rogers)

 

Recommended City Commission Annexation Motion:

Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 25360 and move to approve the L Street Annexation subject to the terms of annexation and direct staff to prepare an annexation agreement.

Recommended City Commission Zoning Motion:

Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 25360 and move to approve the L Street Zone Map Amendment with contingencies of approval necessary to complete adoption of an implementing ordinance.

J. 

Appointments

 

J.1  Appointments to the Urban Parks and Forestry Board(Newby)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to appoint up to four members to the Urban Parks and Forestry Board to a term ending December 31, 2027.

AND

I move to appoint [INSERT NAME] as the Chair and [INSERT NAME] as the Vice-chair.

J.2  Appointments to the Sustainability Board(Newby)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to appoint up to four members to the Sustainability Board to terms ending December 31, 2027 and one member to a term ending December 31, 2026.

AND

I move to appoint [Insert name] as Chair and [Insert name] as Vice-chair of the Sustainability Board.

J.3  Appointments to the Economic Vitality Board(Newby)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to appoint up to four members to the Economic Vitality Board to a term ending December 31, 2027.

AND

I move to appoint [INSERT NAME] as the Chair and [INSERT NAME] as the Vice-chair of the Economic Vitality Board.

J.4  Appointments to the Community Development Advisory Board(Newby)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to appoint up to two Bozeman Citizen members to the Community Development Board for terms ending December 31, 2027. 

AND

I move to appoint [INSERT NAME] as the Chair and [INSERT NAME] as the Vice-chair

J.5  Appointments to the Tax Increment Financing Board(Newby)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to appoint the following:

Commissioner Scott MacFarlane as the Gallatin County representative

Mike Waterman as the Bozeman School District 7 representative

Susan Fraser as the Midtown Urban Renewal District Representative

Natalie Van Dusen as the Northeast Urban Renewal District Representative

Nolan Campbell as a citizen member

Julien Morice as a citizen member

Martin Matsen as a citizen member

 

AND

I move to appoint [INSERT NAME] as the as the Chair and [INSERT NAME] as the Vice-chair.

K.  FYI / Discussion

 

L.  Adjournment

 

City Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232. 
Commission meetings are televised live on cable channel 190 and streamed live on our Meeting Videos Page. 

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THE CITY COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA


Tuesday, December 16, 2025

How to Participate: 

If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to comments@bozeman.net or visit the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. At the direction of the City Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the City Commission or staff.

Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through video conference during the appropriate agenda items but you may only comment once per item.  

As always, the meeting will be recorded and streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the City on cable channel 190.

For more information please contact the City Clerks' Office at 406.582.2320.

A. 

Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse 

 

This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online video conferencing system. You can join this meeting:

Via Video Conference:

Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit.
Click Join Now to enter the meeting.

Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in-person
United States Toll
+1 669 900 9128 
Access code: 933 7244 1920

B. 

Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence or Mindfulness

 

C.  Changes to the Agenda

 

D.  FYI

 

E.  Commission Disclosures

 

F.  Consent

 

F.1  Formal Cancellation of the December 23, 2025 Regular City Commission Meeting(Newby)

 

F.2  Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval(Edwards)

 

F.3  Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Second Addendum to a Memorandum of Understanding with Bozeman School District 7 for the Development and Use of Additional Facilities at the Bozeman Sports Park(Henderson)

 

F.4  Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Notice of Award for Construction of Bozeman Sports Park Phase 2 (PTD29), to Williams Civil Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $1,723,664.50, and Final Contract Documents Once Received(Jadin)

 

F.5  Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Field 13 Contract with Field Turf USA, Incorporated(Jadin)

 

F.6  Submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 1, July 7, 2024 - September 30, 2025.(Brit Fontenot)

 

F.7  Authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with the State of Montana Department of Health and Human Services for voluntary intergovernmental transfers related to providing ambulance transports for Medicaid.(Waldo )

 

F.8  Authorize the City Manager to sign an Amendment 1 to the PSA with The Nest Collective, LLC for the Sustainable Management Program Education and Outreach(Clark)

 

F.9  Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Amendment 1 to the PSA with The Nest Collective, LLC for Public Relations Services(Clark)

 

F.10  Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment 10 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Field Survey Term Contract with Sanbell, to Facilitate design of a Food Truck and RV Dump Site at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds(Gamradt)

 

F.11  Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Task Order 12 with Sanbell Rocky Mountain for Bidding Services, Construction Management, and Inspection of Four Urban Renewal Lighting Projects(DiTommaso)

 

F.12  Resolution Authorizing the City Attorney to Appoint Outside Counsel to Prosecute Misdemeanor Offenses Upon a Conflict(Sullivan)

 

F.13  A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, Accepting the Real Property Currently Known as Gardner Park.(Knapper)

 

F.14  Final Adoption of an Ordinance Creating a Tenant Right to Civil Counsel and a Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program.(Saverud)

 

G. 

Public Comment on Non-agenda Items Falling Within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Commission

 

This is the time to comment on any matter falling within the scope of the Bozeman City Commission. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the City Commission cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the City Commission shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

Written comments can be located in the Public Comment Repository.

H.  Special Presentation

 

H.1  Bozeman Climate Plan 2025 Impact Report(Meyer)

 

H.2  Commission Special Presentation

 

I.  Action Items

 

I.1  Ordinance 2151 Final Adoption, Repeal and Replacement of all of Chapter 38, Unified Development Code Including Text and Zoning Map to Comply with the Montana Land Use Planning Act and Implement the Bozeman Community Plan, Application 21381(Saunders)

 

Consider the Motion: I move that the Commission approve final adoption of Ordinance 2151. 

I.2  Annexation and Zone Map Amendment Requesting Annexation and the Establishment of an Initial Zoning Designation of R-3 on 17.92 Acres, the L Street Annexation, Application 25360(Rogers)

 

Recommended City Commission Annexation Motion:

Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 25360 and move to approve the L Street Annexation subject to the terms of annexation and direct staff to prepare an annexation agreement.

Recommended City Commission Zoning Motion:

Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 25360 and move to approve the L Street Zone Map Amendment with contingencies of approval necessary to complete adoption of an implementing ordinance.

J. 

Appointments

 

J.1  Appointments to the Urban Parks and Forestry Board(Newby)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to appoint up to four members to the Urban Parks and Forestry Board to a term ending December 31, 2027.

AND

I move to appoint [INSERT NAME] as the Chair and [INSERT NAME] as the Vice-chair.

J.2  Appointments to the Sustainability Board(Newby)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to appoint up to four members to the Sustainability Board to terms ending December 31, 2027 and one member to a term ending December 31, 2026.

AND

I move to appoint [Insert name] as Chair and [Insert name] as Vice-chair of the Sustainability Board.

J.3  Appointments to the Economic Vitality Board(Newby)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to appoint up to four members to the Economic Vitality Board to a term ending December 31, 2027.

AND

I move to appoint [INSERT NAME] as the Chair and [INSERT NAME] as the Vice-chair of the Economic Vitality Board.

J.4  Appointments to the Community Development Advisory Board(Newby)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to appoint up to two Bozeman Citizen members to the Community Development Board for terms ending December 31, 2027. 

AND

I move to appoint [INSERT NAME] as the Chair and [INSERT NAME] as the Vice-chair

J.5  Appointments to the Tax Increment Financing Board(Newby)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to appoint the following:

Commissioner Scott MacFarlane as the Gallatin County representative

Mike Waterman as the Bozeman School District 7 representative

Susan Fraser as the Midtown Urban Renewal District Representative

Natalie Van Dusen as the Northeast Urban Renewal District Representative

Nolan Campbell as a citizen member

Julien Morice as a citizen member

Martin Matsen as a citizen member

 

AND

I move to appoint [INSERT NAME] as the as the Chair and [INSERT NAME] as the Vice-chair.

K.  FYI / Discussion

 

L.  Adjournment

 

City Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232. 
Commission meetings are televised live on cable channel 190 and streamed live on our Meeting Videos Page. 

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