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Home My WebLink About05-01-25 Study Commission Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order with Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence - 4:00 PM, Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse B. Changes to the Agenda C. Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission THE STUDY COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA SC AGENDA Thursday, May 1, 2025 How to Participate: If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to govreview@bozeman.net prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. At the direction of the Study Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the Study Commission. 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 Meeting Videos and available in the City on cable channel 190. For more information please contact Ex Officio, Mike Maas, 406.582.2321. 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: 951 6442 0347 This is the time to comment on any matter falling within the scope of the Bozeman Study 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 Study Commission cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Study 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 1 D. Consent Agenda D.1 Approval of Study Commission Minutes(Maas) D.2 Study Commission Claims Review and Approval(Maas) E. Correspondence or Study Commission Update E.1 Statutory Requirements for the Use of Public Money F. Unfinished Business F.1 Study Commission Website Update G. New Business G.1 Summaries of the April 3 Public Hearing G.2 Engagement and Outreach Education G.3 Begin Discussion on the Communication and Engagement Plans H. Future Agenda Items H.1 Potential Meeting topics(Maas) I. Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission J. Announcements K. Adjournment comments to three minutes. Written comments can be located in the Public Comment Repository. Consider the Motion: I move to approve the Study Commission meeting minutes from March 19, 2025, and April 3, 2025. Consider the Motion: I move to approve payment of claims as presented. This item is a living list of potential future meeting topics. Reference Materials Study Commission Bylaws Study Commission Repository Study Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact the City of Bozeman's ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232. Study Commission meetings are televised live on cable channel 190 and streamed live on our Meeting Videos Page. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission FROM:Mike Maas, Ex Officio SUBJECT:Approval of Study Commission Minutes MEETING DATE:May 1, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Consider the Motion: I move to approve the Study Commission meeting minutes from March 19, 2025, and April 3, 2025. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:Attached are the written minute summaries from the previous meeting. Future meeting minutes ought to be approved at the next schedule Study Commission meeting. All past meeting recordings are available for review on the City's Meeting Videos page. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None identified ALTERNATIVES:As per the Study Commission FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: 03-19-25 Study Commission Meeting Minutes.docx 04-03-25 Study Commission Public Hearing Minutes.docx Report compiled on: April 16, 2025 3 Bozeman Study Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2025 Page 1 of 5 THE STUDY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES March 19, 2025 Present:Carson Taylor, Becky Franks, Barb Cestero, Deanna Campbell, Mike Maas Absent:None Excused:Jan Strout A)00:02:36 Call to Order with Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence -4:00 PM, Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse B)00:03:55 Changes to the Agenda Carson Taylor noted that the Study Commission would reorder new business to address April 3 meeting planning first and then discuss the Communication and Outreach Strategy. C)00:04:55 Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission There were no public comments. D)00:05:15 Consent Agenda D.1 Approval of Study Commission Minutes 02-19-25 Study Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf 03-06-25 Study Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf D.2 Study Commission Claims Review and Approval Budget_Bozeman_City_Study_Commission.xlsx D.3 Approve Meeting Agreements Framework Social_Contract_for_Positive_Meeting_Environment.docx 4 Bozeman Study Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2025 Page 2 of 5 00:05:20 Introduction 00:06:02 Public Comment There were no public comments on the Consent Agenda. 00:06:26 Motion to approve Consent Agenda items D.2 and D.3. Barb Cestero: Motion Becky Franks: 2nd 00:06:40 Vote on the Motion to approve Consent Agenda items D.2 and D.3.The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Carson Taylor Becky Franks Barb Cestero Deanna Campbell Disapprove: None 00:06:50 Corrections to Minutes for February 19, 2025. 00:07:26 Motion to amend the Study Commission meeting minutes from February 19, 2025, as discussed. Becky Franks: Motion Deanna Campbell: 2nd 00:07:44 Vote on the Motion to amend the Study Commission meeting minutes from February 19, 2025, as discussed.The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Carson Taylor Becky Franks Barb Cestero Deanna Campbell 5 Bozeman Study Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2025 Page 3 of 5 Disapprove: None 00:07:56 Corrections to Minutes for March 6, 2025. 00:08:20 Motion to amend the Study Commission meeting minutes from March 6, 2025, as discussed. Barb Cestero: Motion Becky Franks: 2nd 00:08:35 Public Comment 00:08:41 Vote on the Motion to amend the Study Commission meeting minutes from March 6, 2025, as discussed.The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Carson Taylor Becky Franks Barb Cestero Deanna Campbell Disapprove: None 00:08:53 Motion to authorize the absence of Jan Strout. Deanna Campbell: Motion Becky Franks: 2nd 00:09:17 Vote on the Motion to authorize the absence of Jan Strout.The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Carson Taylor Becky Franks Barb Cestero Deanna Campbell 6 Bozeman Study Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2025 Page 4 of 5 Disapprove: None E)00:09:28 Correspondence or Study Commission Update Ex Officio Mike Maas notified the group that a conditional offer has been extended for the Recording Secretary position. F)00:10:23 Unfinished Business G)00:10:28 New Business G.2 00:15:29 Plan April 3 Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing of the Bozeman Study Commission.docx 00:15:33 Discussion 00:37:34 Public Comment Carson Taylor opened this item for public comment. 00:37:44 Kristin Spain commented. 00:39:17 Lathie Poole commented. 00:40:42 Discussion continued Barb Cestero and Carson Taylor will create an introductory slideshow. Deanna Campbell and Becky Franks will create a graphic and "friendly" version of the notice. 01:10:52 Motion to authorize advertising spending not to exceed $1500. Barb Cestero: Motion Deanna Campbell: 2nd 01:11:26 Public Comment 01:16:15 Vote on the Motion to authorize advertising spending not to exceed $1500.The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: 7 Bozeman Study Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2025 Page 5 of 5 Carson Taylor Becky Franks Barb Cestero Deanna Campbell Disapprove: None 01:16:34 Discussion on distribution The group discussed and delegated distribution avenues for the public hearing information. G.1 01:30:11 Discuss and Adopt a Communication and Outreach Strategy Community Engagement Plan TEMPLATE_2024 DRAFT v3.docx Engage Bozeman Final .pdf RFP - Graphic Design and Communications Support.pdf RFP - Education and Design Services for Bond and Levy.pdf RFP - Ballot Education Revised.pdf RFP - Sustainable Organics Management Program Education and Outreach.pdf 19- RFP - Consulting and Design Services for Bozeman Parks and Trails Special District Education Effort.pdf RFP - Community Education Regionalization.pdf 01:30:27 Discussion Barb and Deanna will work on a draft engagement plan for May 1. 01:53:21 Public Comment H)01:53:32 Future Agenda Items H.1 Potential Meeting topics: I)01:59:46 Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission 01:59:54 Natsuki Nakamura commented. J)Announcements K)02:02:20 Adjournment 8 Bozeman Study Commission Public Hearing Minutes, April 3, 2025 Page 1 of 4 THE STUDY COMMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES April 3, 2025 Present:Carson Taylor, Becky Franks, Barb Cestero, Deanna Campbell, Jan Strout, Mike Maas Absent:None Excused:None A)00:02:54 Call to Order with Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence -5:30 PM, Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse B)Changes to the Agenda 00:08:30 Introductory Presentation Carson Taylor presented an introduction to the night's hearing.He also provided a brief overview of the Study Commission's role and purpose. C)Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission D)Consent Agenda E)Correspondence or Study Commission Update F)Unfinished Business G)New Business G.1 00:21:34 Public Hearing for the Purpose of Gathering Information Regarding the Current Form, Functions, and Problems of Local Government Carson Taylor opened the hearing for public comment. 9 Bozeman Study Commission Public Hearing Minutes, April 3, 2025 Page 2 of 4 00:22:01 Jena Reno gave public comment. 00:25:28 Ron Brey gave public comment. 00:29:26 Bill Mockel gave public comment. 00:32:38 Jeff Krauss gave public comment. 00:36:45 Noah ten Broek gave public comment. 00:40:06 Anne Vinciguerra gave public comment. 00:41:06 Daniel Carty gave public comment. 00:43:03 Cindy Miller gave public comment. 00:45:45 Mary Bateson gave public comment. 00:49:00 Amy Hoitsma gave public comment. 00:51:10 Emily Talago gave public comment. 00:55:42 Steve Nobel gave public comment. 00:57:24 Natsuki Nakamura gave public comment. 00:59:48 Lathie Poole gave public comment. 01:05:56 Mary Bateson gave public comment. 01:08:21 Ron Brey gave public comment. 01:09:53 Jena Reno gave public comment. 01:12:48 Question from Becky Franks 01:13:46 Jeff Krauss gave public comment. 10 Bozeman Study Commission Public Hearing Minutes, April 3, 2025 Page 3 of 4 01:17:07 Lynn Paul gave public comment. 01:18:24 Response from Carson Taylor 01:20:01 Lynn Paul continued. 01:21:27 Jeff Krauss gave public comment. 01:22:15 Lathie Poole gave public comment. 01:24:50 Bill Mockel gave public comment. 01:26:48 Response from Mike Maas 01:27:37 Comments of Carson Taylor 01:29:00 Noah ten Broek gave public comment. 01:31:58 Joey Morrison gave public comment. 01:35:19 Roger Koopman gave public comment. 01:38:23 Amy Hoitsma gave public comment. 01:41:04 Katie Adams gave public comment. 01:43:12 Recess 02:07:00 Call to Order H)Future Agenda Items H.1 02:08:30 Potential Meeting topics: 02:25:30 Confirmed 5/1/25 meeting 4:00-7:00 Confirmed 5/21/25 4:00-6:00 Confirmed 6/5/25 4:00-7:00 Confirmed 6/25/25 4:00-6:00 Confirmed 7/10/25 11 Bozeman Study Commission Public Hearing Minutes, April 3, 2025 Page 4 of 4 02:34:08 Discussed potential of joint meeting with GVLGSC. 02:38:30 Discussed communication and engagement strategies. 02:49:30 Discussed creation of website and instructed Ex Officio Mike Maas to proceed with website development via consensus. I)03:03:45 Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission J)Announcements K)03:03:55 Adjournment 12 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission FROM:Mike Maas, Ex Officio SUBJECT:Study Commission Claims Review and Approval MEETING DATE:May 1, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Finance RECOMMENDATION:Consider the Motion: I move to approve payment of claims as presented. STRATEGIC PLAN:7.5. Funding and Delivery of City Services: Use equitable and sustainable sources of funding for appropriate City services, and deliver them in a lean and efficient manner. BACKGROUND:Study Commission claims for approval prior to payment by Ex Officio from the approved Study Commission Budget. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:The Study Commission could decide not to approve these claims or a portion of the claims presented. This alternative is not recommended as it may result in unbudgeted late fees assessed. FISCAL EFFECTS:$274.68 Attachments: CityofBoze-27-615418-1.pdf CityofBoze-65-619158-1.pdf cdwg_2546327_20250403_30593635_14179575957.pdf 20250424101623541.pdf Budget_Bozeman_City_Study_Commission.xlsx Report compiled on: March 7, 2025 13 AD# 615418 Discount: $0.00 Surcharge: $0.00 Credits: $0.00 We Appreciate Your Business! Gross:$88.00 Paid Amount:$0.00 Amount Due:$88.00 Payments: Date Method Card Type Last 4 Digits Check Amount PO Box 11902820 W College, 59718, Bozeman,MT 59771Ph. Fax: (907) 452-5054 ADVERTISING PROOF City of Bozeman_Mike Maas PO BOX 1230 BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1230 BILLING DATE: ACCOUNT NO: 03/07/25 27944 AD #DESCRIPTION START STOP TIMES AMOUNT 03/08/25 03/08/25 2 $88.00Study Commission of 615418 Study Commission of City of BozemanTimetable For Study Commission Deliberations and Actions This timetable for the delib-erations and actions of the Bozeman Study Commission is established as required by 7-3-186, MCA for the purpose of assuring full public informa-tion concerning the Local Gov-ernment Review process in City of Bozeman and enabling informed citizen participation.All meetings of the Study Commission are open to the public and public comment is encouraged. MCA 7-3-172. Purpose of study commission. The pur-pose of a study commission is to study the existing form and powers of a local government and procedures for delivery of local government services and compare them with other forms available under the laws of the state. Goals: (with guidance from MCA 7-3-141 )• Educate ourselves and the community to devel-op a comprehensive un-derstanding of the City of Bozeman’s current struc-ture, Charter form, and the processes of local government.• Conduct a transparent and inclusive study pro-cess that engages the community in evaluating our current structures and identifying any nec-essary changes.• Engage the community in the local government study process using a va-riety of methods to gath-er information regarding what’s working, what’s not working, and ideas to explore to improve the City’s governance.• Distill identified issues and provide informa-tion to the community in an accessible and ap-proachable manner, in-cluding a draft and final report.• Identify ways to educate all City voters on the Study Commission’s Fi-nal Report to encourage their participation in the November 2026 General Election. DateDecember 9, 2024Action• First Study Commission organizational meeting DateDecember 12, 2024Action• Montana State University Local Government Cen-ter regional Study Com-mission Trainings DateJanuary 8, 2025Action• Bylaws established and approved by Study Com-mission. DateJanuary 22, 2025Action• Establish dates and ca-dence for regular Study Commission meeting, Bozeman City Hall. • Budget established and approved by the Study Commission. DateFebruary 19, 2025Action• Determine and sched-ule education and oth-er needs for the Study Commission to set us up for success in developing the proposed recommen-dations. DateMarch 6, 2025Action• Timetable established and published within 90 days of organizational meeting DateApril 3 2025Action• First Public Hearing—to gather citizen input on the form, functions, pow-ers, and problems of city government and the ad-equacy of city services Consider scheduling all public hearings and community engagement workshops on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Middle of the week times tend to be easier for folks to attend than beginning or end of the week times. DateTBDAction• Develop a summary of issues from First Public Hearing• Develop and adopt a communications and public outreach plan with calendar dates and loca-tions• Develop and adopt a dis-covery plan for best prac-tices to be learned from other communities.• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Power structure de-sired for the City of Boz-eman• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Form of government for the City of Bozeman• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Plan sub-options that will be under consider-ation• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Recommendations that will be under consid-eration• Draft a Tentative Report and submit for legal re-view• Second Public Hear-ing—to gather citizen response to Tentative Report• Adopt the Final Report from Second Public Hearing DateJune 2026Action• Provide the County Clerk and Recorder a ballot certificate if a proposal is to be placed on the No-vember 3, 2026, ballot DateJuly 2026Action• If the final report propos-es an alteration of local government, prepare public education materi-als to help citizens under-stand the proposal and compare the proposal with existing governmen-tal form, structures, and powers DateAugust 2026Action• Approve public education materials and conduct public forums. DateNovember 2026Action• Election on proposed al-ternative or amendment in conjunction with regu-larly scheduled election.• If the voters approve a proposed alteration of the government, the study commission term is ex-tended for 90 days after the vote date. The Study Commission prepares for a transition plan.• Study Commission term of office ends. Deposit all minutes and other Study Commission documents with the county clerk and recorder Submit a copy of the final report to the MSU Local Government Center Finalize the end budget and financial planPub March 8, 2025615418 MNAXLP 14 AD# 615418 Study Commission of City of BozemanTimetable For Study Commission Deliberations and ActionsThis timetable for the delib-erations and actions of the Bozeman Study Commission is established as required by 7-3-186, MCA for the purpose of assuring full public informa-tion concerning the Local Gov-ernment Review process in City of Bozeman and enabling informed citizen participation.All meetings of the Study Commission are open to the public and public comment is encouraged.MCA 7-3-172. Purpose of study commission. The pur-pose of a study commission is to study the existing form and powers of a local government and procedures for delivery of local government services and compare them with other forms available under the laws of the state.Goals: (with guidance from MCA 7-3-141 )• Educate ourselves and the community to devel-op a comprehensive un-derstanding of the City of Bozeman’s current struc-ture, Charter form, and the processes of local government.• Conduct a transparent and inclusive study pro-cess that engages the community in evaluating our current structures and identifying any nec-essary changes.• Engage the community in the local government study process using a va-riety of methods to gath-er information regarding what’s working, what’s not working, and ideas to explore to improve the City’s governance.• Distill identified issues and provide informa-tion to the community in an accessible and ap-proachable manner, in-cluding a draft and final report.• Identify ways to educate all City voters on the Study Commission’s Fi-nal Report to encourage their participation in the November 2026 General Election.DateDecember 9, 2024Action• First Study Commission organizational meeting DateDecember 12, 2024Action• Montana State University Local Government Cen-ter regional Study Com-mission Trainings DateJanuary 8, 2025Action• Bylaws established and approved by Study Com-mission. DateJanuary 22, 2025Action• Establish dates and ca-dence for regular Study Commission meeting, Bozeman City Hall. • Budget established and approved by the Study Commission. DateFebruary 19, 2025Action• Determine and sched-ule education and oth-er needs for the Study Commission to set us up for success in developing the proposed recommen-dations. DateMarch 6, 2025Action• Timetable established and published within 90 days of organizational meeting DateApril 3 2025Action• First Public Hearing—to gather citizen input on the form, functions, pow-ers, and problems of city government and the ad-equacy of city services Consider scheduling all public hearings and community engagement workshops on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Middle of the week times tend to be easier for folks to attend than beginning or end of the week times. DateTBDAction• Develop a summary of issues from First Public Hearing• Develop and adopt a communications and public outreach plan with calendar dates and loca-tions• Develop and adopt a dis-covery plan for best prac-tices to be learned from other communities.• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Power structure de-sired for the City of Boz-eman• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Form of government for the City of Bozeman• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Plan sub-options that will be under consider-ation• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Recommendations that will be under consid-eration• Draft a Tentative Report and submit for legal re-view• Second Public Hear-ing—to gather citizen response to Tentative Report• Adopt the Final Report from Second Public Hearing DateJune 2026Action• Provide the County Clerk and Recorder a ballot certificate if a proposal is to be placed on the No-vember 3, 2026, ballot DateJuly 2026Action• If the final report propos-es an alteration of local government, prepare public education materi-als to help citizens under-stand the proposal and compare the proposal with existing governmen-tal form, structures, and powers DateAugust 2026Action• Approve public education materials and conduct public forums. DateNovember 2026Action• Election on proposed al-ternative or amendment in conjunction with regu-larly scheduled election.• If the voters approve a proposed alteration of the government, the study commission term is ex-tended for 90 days after the vote date. The Study Commission prepares for a transition plan.• Study Commission term of office ends. Deposit all minutes and other Study Commission documents with the county clerk and recorder Submit a copy of the final report to the MSU Local Government Center Finalize the end budget and financial planPub March 8, 2025615418 MNAXLP Study Commission of City of BozemanTimetable For Study Commission Deliberations and ActionsThis timetable for the delib-erations and actions of the Bozeman Study Commission is established as required by 7-3-186, MCA for the purpose of assuring full public informa-tion concerning the Local Gov-ernment Review process in City of Bozeman and enabling informed citizen participation.All meetings of the Study Commission are open to the public and public comment is encouraged.MCA 7-3-172. Purpose of study commission. The pur-pose of a study commission is to study the existing form and powers of a local government and procedures for delivery of local government services and compare them with other forms available under the laws of the state.Goals: (with guidance from MCA 7-3-141 )• Educate ourselves and the community to devel-op a comprehensive un-derstanding of the City of Bozeman’s current struc-ture, Charter form, and the processes of local government.• Conduct a transparent and inclusive study pro-cess that engages the community in evaluating our current structures and identifying any nec-essary changes.• Engage the community in the local government study process using a va-riety of methods to gath-er information regarding what’s working, what’s not working, and ideas to explore to improve the City’s governance.• Distill identified issues and provide informa-tion to the community in an accessible and ap-proachable manner, in-cluding a draft and final report.• Identify ways to educate all City voters on the Study Commission’s Fi-nal Report to encourage their participation in the November 2026 General Election.DateDecember 9, 2024Action• First Study Commission organizational meetingDateDecember 12, 2024Action• Montana State University Local Government Cen-ter regional Study Com-mission TrainingsDateJanuary 8, 2025Action• Bylaws established and approved by Study Com-mission.DateJanuary 22, 2025Action• Establish dates and ca-dence for regular Study Commission meeting, Bozeman City Hall. • Budget established and approved by the Study Commission.DateFebruary 19, 2025Action• Determine and sched-ule education and oth-er needs for the Study Commission to set us up for success in developing the proposed recommen-dations.DateMarch 6, 2025Action• Timetable established and published within 90 days of organizational meetingDateApril 3 2025Action• First Public Hearing—to gather citizen input on the form, functions, pow-ers, and problems of city government and the ad-equacy of city services Consider scheduling all public hearings and community engagement workshops on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Middle of the week times tend to be easier for folks to attend than beginning or end of the week times.DateTBDAction• Develop a summary of issues from First Public Hearing• Develop and adopt a communications and public outreach plan with calendar dates and loca-tions• Develop and adopt a dis-covery plan for best prac-tices to be learned from other communities.• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Power structure de-sired for the City of Boz-eman• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Form of government for the City of Bozeman• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Plan sub-options that will be under consider-ation• Following deliberation and public input, decide the Recommendations that will be under consid-eration• Draft a Tentative Report and submit for legal re-view• Second Public Hear-ing—to gather citizen response to Tentative Report• Adopt the Final Report from Second Public Hearing DateJune 2026Action• Provide the County Clerk and Recorder a ballot certificate if a proposal is to be placed on the No-vember 3, 2026, ballot DateJuly 2026Action• If the final report propos-es an alteration of local government, prepare public education materi-als to help citizens under-stand the proposal and compare the proposal with existing governmen-tal form, structures, and powers DateAugust 2026Action• Approve public education materials and conduct public forums. DateNovember 2026Action• Election on proposed al-ternative or amendment in conjunction with regu-larly scheduled election.• If the voters approve a proposed alteration of the government, the study commission term is ex-tended for 90 days after the vote date. The Study Commission prepares for a transition plan.• Study Commission term of office ends. Deposit all minutes and other Study Commission documents with the county clerk and recorder Submit a copy of the final report to the MSU Local Government Center Finalize the end budget and financial planPub March 8, 2025615418 MNAXLP 15 AD# 619158 Discount: $0.00 Surcharge: $0.00 Credits: $0.00 We Appreciate Your Business! Gross:$60.00 Paid Amount:$0.00 Amount Due:$60.00 Payments: Date Method Card Type Last 4 Digits Check Amount PO Box 11902820 W College, 59718, Bozeman,MT 59771Ph. 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The agenda is available at https://www.bozeman.net/meetings at least 48 hours pri-or to the meeting.The purpose of the public hearing is to disseminate information, receive sugges-tions and comments, and stim-ulate public discussion of the Study Commission’s purpose, progress, conclusions, and recommendations, affording interested persons reasonable opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments, and the public hearing shall provide for submission of both oral and written testimony.The Study Commission invites the public to comment in writ-ing and to attend the public hearing. Written comments may be directed by email to govreview@bozeman.net or by mail to the City of Boze-man, City Clerks’ Office, P.O. Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771-1230. Please reference Study Commission Public Hearing in all correspondence.Study Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. 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BY ACCEPTING DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCTS OR BY ENGAGING THE CDW AFFILIATE IDENTIFED ON THE INVOICE, STATEMENT OF WORK OR OTHER CDW DOCUMENTATION ("SELLER") TO PROVIDE PRODUCT OR PERFORM OR PROCURE ANY SERVICES, CUSTOMER AGREES TO BE BOUND BY AND ACCEPTS THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNLESS CUSTOMER AND SELLER HAVE SIGNED A SEPARATE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF PRODUCT OR PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES, IN WHICH CASE THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT WILL GOVERN. Important Information About These Terms and Conditions These Terms and Conditions constitute a binding contract between Customer and Seller and are referred to herein as either "Terms and Conditions" or this "Agreement". Customer accepts these Terms and Conditions by making a purchase from or placing an order with Seller or shopping on Seller's Website (the "Site") or otherwise requesting products (the “Products”) or engaging Seller to perform or procure any Services (as this and all capitalized terms are defined herein). Customer may issue a purchase order for administrative purposes only. Additional or different terms and conditions contained in any such purchase order will be null and void. This Agreement including the terms contained in the "Terms and Conditions" link at www.cdw.com which Customer acknowledges and agrees are incorporated herein by reference contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters contained herein and supersedes and replaces in its entirety any and all prior communications and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether oral, written, electronic or implied, if any, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Governing Law THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, ANY STATEMENTS OF WORK, THE SERVICES HEREUNDER AND ANY SALE OF PRODUCTS HEREUNDER WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS RULES. ANY ARBITRATION, ENFORCEMENT OF AN ARBITRATION OR LITIGATION WILL BE BROUGHT EXCLUSIVELY IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND CUSTOMER CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS LOCATED THEREIN, SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION THEREOF AND WAIVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE VENUE. CUSTOMER FURTHER CONSENTS TO THE EXERCISE OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION BY ANY SUCH COURT WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH PROCEEDING. Except in the case of nonpayment, neither party may institute any action in any form arising out of these Terms and Conditions more than one (1) year after the cause of action has arisen. The rights and remedies provided Seller under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative, are in addition to, and do not limit or prejudice any other right or remedy available at law or in equity. Title; Risk of Loss If Customer provides Seller with Customer’s carrier account number or selects a carrier other than a carrier that regularly ships for Seller, title to Products and risk of loss or damage during shipment pass from Seller to Customer upon delivery to the carrier (F.O.B. Origin, freight collect). For all other shipments, title to Products and risk of loss or damage during shipment pass from Seller to Customer upon delivery to the specified destination (F.O.B. Destination, freight prepaid and added). Notwithstanding the foregoing, title to software will remain with the applicable licensor(s), and Customer's rights therein are contained in the license agreement between such licensor(s) and Customer. A purchase money security interest is retained in the Products to secure payment in full. Customer authorizes Seller to file a financing statement reflecting such security interest and, if requested, Customer will record such purchase money security interest on its books. Payment Orders are not binding upon Seller until accepted by Seller. Customer agrees to pay the total purchase price for the Products plus shipping (to the extent shipping is not prepaid by Customer), including shipping charges that are billed to Seller as a result of using Customer's carrier account number. Terms of payment are within Seller's sole discretion. In connection with Services being performed pursuant to a Statement of Work, Customer will pay for the Services in the amounts and in accordance with any payment schedule set forth in the applicable Statement of Work. If no payment schedule is provided, Customer will pay for the Services as invoiced by Seller. Invoices are due and payable within the time period specified on the invoice, measured from the date of invoice, subject to continuing credit approval by Seller. Seller, or any of its Affiliates on behalf of Seller may issue an invoice to Customer. Seller may invoice Customer separately for partial shipments, and Seller may invoice Customer for all of the Services described in a Statement of Work or any portion thereof. Customer agrees to pay interest on all past-due sums at the lower of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest rate allowed by law. In the event of a payment default, Customer will be responsible for all of Seller’s costs of collection, including, but not limited to, court costs, filing fees and attorneys’ fees. In addition, if payments are not received as described above, Seller reserves the right to suspend Services until payment is received. Export Sales If this transaction involves an export of items (including, but not limited to commodities, software or technology), subject to the Export Administration Regulations, such items were exported from the United States by Seller in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations. Diversion contrary to United States law is prohibited. Warranties Customer understands that Seller is not the manufacturer of the Products purchased by Customer hereunder and the only warranties offered are those of the manufacturer, not Seller or its Affiliates. In purchasing the Products, Customer is relying on the manufacturer’s specifications only and is not relying on any statements, specifications, photographs or other illustrations representing the Products that may be provided by Seller or its Affiliates. SELLER AND ITS AFFILIATES HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATED TO PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF TITLE, ACCURACY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT, OR ANY WARRANTY RELATING TO THIRD PARTY SERVICES. THE DISCLAIMER CONTAINED IN THIS PARAGRAPH DOES NOT AFFECT THE TERMS OF ANY MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. Customer expressly waives any claim that it may have against Seller or its Affiliates based on any product liability or infringement or alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret or other intellectual property rights (each a “Claim”) with respect to any Product and also waives any right to indemnification from Seller or its Affiliates against any such Claim made against Customer by a third party. Customer acknowledges that no employee of Seller or its Affiliates is authorized to make any representation or warranty on behalf of Seller or any of its Affiliates that is not in this Agreement. Seller warrants that the Services will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner. Customer's sole and exclusive remedy and Seller's entire liability with respect to this warranty will be, at the sole option of Seller, to either (a) use its reasonable commercial efforts to reperform or cause to be reperformed any Services not in substantial compliance with this warranty or (b) refund amounts paid by Customer related to the portion of the Services not in substantial compliance; provided, in each case, Customer notifies Seller in writing within five (5) business days after performance of the applicable Services. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN OR IN ANY STATEMENT OF WORK THAT EXPRESSLY AMENDS SELLER'S WARRANTY, AND SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, SELLER MAKES NO OTHER, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER, REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR COVENANTS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, DURABILITY, TITLE, ACCURACY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY RELATING TO THIRD PARTY SERVICES, ANY WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE USED IN PERFORMING SERVICES AND ANY WARRANTY CONCERNING THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICES. THIS DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY AND LIMITED REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE OF SELLER OR OF ITS AFFILIATES IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY ON BEHALF OF SELLER OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES THAT IS NOT IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN A STATEMENT OF WORK EXPRESSLY AMENDING SELLER'S WARRANTY. Customer shall be solely responsible for daily back-up and other protection of its data and software against loss, damage or corruption. Customer shall be solely responsible for reconstructing data (including but not limited to data located on disk files and memories) and software that may be lost, damaged or corrupted during the performance of Services. SELLER, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ITS AND THEIR SUPPLIERS, SUBCONTRACTORS AND AGENTS ARE HEREBY RELEASED AND SHALL CONTINUE TO BE RELEASED FROM ALL LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOSS, DAMAGE OR CORRUPTION OF DATA AND SOFTWARE, AND CUSTOMER ASSUMES ALL RISK OF LOSS, DAMAGE OR CORRUPTION OF DATA AND SOFTWARE IN ANY WAY RELATED TO OR RESULTING FROM THE SERVICES. Seller will not be responsible for and no liability shall result to Seller or any of its Affiliates for any delays in delivery or in performance which result from any circumstances beyond Seller’s reasonable control, including, but not limited to, Product unavailability, carrier delays, delays due to fire, severe weather conditions, failure of power, labor problems, acts of war, terrorism, embargo, acts of God or acts or laws of any government or agency. Any shipping dates or completion dates provided by Seller or any purported deadlines contained in a Statement of Work or any other document are estimates only. Pricing Information; Availability Disclaimer Seller reserves the right to make adjustments to pricing, Products and Service offerings for reasons including, but not limited to, changing market conditions, Product discontinuation, Product unavailability, manufacturer price changes, supplier price changes and errors in advertisements. All orders are subject to Product availability and the availability of Personnel to perform the Services. Therefore, Seller cannot guarantee that it will be able to fulfill Customer’s orders. If Services are being performed on a time and materials basis, any estimates provided by Seller are for planning purposes only. Credits Any credit issued by Seller to Customer for any reason must be used within two (2) years from the date that the credit was issued and may only be used for future purchases of Products and/or Services. Any credit or portion thereof not used within the two (2) year period will automatically expire. Limitation of Liability UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN, WILL SELLER, ITS AFFILIATES OR ITS OR THEIR SUPPLIERS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR: (A) ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, REVENUES OR SAVINGS, EVEN IF SELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF SUCH DAMAGES OR IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE, IN EACH CASE, WHETHER A CLAIM FOR ANY SUCH LIABILITY IS PREMISED UPON BREACH OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABLITY OR OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY; (B) ANY CLAIMS, DEMANDS OR ACTIONS AGAINST CUSTOMER BY ANY THIRD PARTY; (C) ANY LOSS OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH CUSTOMER'S IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY CONCLUSIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS BY SELLER OR ITS AFFILIATES BASED ON, RESULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF OR OTHERWISE RELATED TO THE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES; OR (D) ANY UNAVAILABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR USE OR ANY LOST, DAMAGED OR CORRUPTED DATA OR SOFTWARE. IN THE EVENT OF ANY LIABILITY INCURRED BY SELLER OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF SELLER AND ITS AFFILIATES FOR DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER WILL NOT EXCEED THE LESSER OF: (A) THE DOLLAR AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCT(S) GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR THE SPECIFIC SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; OR (B) $50,000.00. Confidential Information Each party anticipates that it may be necessary to provide access to information of a confidential nature of such party, the Affiliates or a third party (hereinafter referred to as "Confidential Information") to the other party in the performance of this Agreement and any Statement of Work. "Confidential Information" means any information or data in oral, electronic or written form which the receiving party knows or has reason to know is proprietary or confidential and which is disclosed by a party in connection with this Agreement or which the receiving party may have access to in connection with this Agreement, including but not limited to the terms and conditions of each Statement of Work. Confidential Information will not include information which: (a) becomes known to the public through no act of the receiving party; (b) was known to the receiving party, or becomes known to the receiving party from a third party having the right to disclose it and having no obligation of confidentiality to the disclosing party with respect to the applicable information; or (c) is independently developed by agents, employees or subcontractors of the receiving party who have not had access to such information. To the extent practicable, Confidential Information should be clearly identified or labeled as such by the disclosing party at the time of disclosure or as promptly thereafter as possible, however, failure to so identify or label such Confidential Information will not be evidence that such information is not confidential or protectable. Each party agrees to hold the other party's Confidential Information confidential for a period of three (3) years following the date of disclosure and to do so in a manner at least as protective as it holds its own Confidential Information of like kind but to use no less than a reasonable degree of care. Disclosures of the other party's Confidential Information will be restricted (i) to those individuals who are participating in the performance of this Agreement or the applicable Statement of Work and need to know such Confidential Information for purposes of providing or receiving the Products or Services or otherwise in connection with this Agreement or the applicable Statement of Work, or (ii) to its business, legal and financial advisors, each on a confidential basis. Each party agrees not to use any Confidential Information of the other party for any purpose other than the business purposes contemplated by this Agreement and the applicable Statement of Work. Upon the written request of a party, the other party will either return or certify the destruction of the Confidential Information of the other party. If a receiving party is required by law, rule or regulation, or requested in any judicial or administrative proceeding or by any governmental or regulatory authority, to disclose Confidential Information of the other party, the receiving party will give the disclosing party prompt notice of such request so that the disclosing party may seek an appropriate protective order or similar protective measure and will use reasonable efforts to obtain confidential treatment of the Confidential Information so disclosed. Return Privileges To obtain Seller’s return policy, Customer should contact CDW Customer Relations at 866.SVC.4CDW or email at CustomerRelations@cdw.com. Customer must notify CDW Customer Relations of any damaged Products within ten (10) days of receipt. Arbitration Any claim, dispute, or controversy (whether in contract, tort or otherwise, whether preexisting, present or future, and including, but not limited to, statutory, common law, intentional tort and equitable claims) arising from or relating to the Products, the Services, the interpretation or application of these Terms and Conditions or any Statement of Work or the breach, termination or validity thereof, the relationships which result from these Terms and Conditions or any Statement of Work (including, to the full extent permitted by applicable law, relationships with third parties who are not signatories hereto), or Seller's or any of its Affiliates' advertising or marketing (collectively, a “Claim”) WILL BE RESOLVED, UPON THE ELECTION OF ANY OF SELLER, CUSTOMER OR THE THIRD PARTIES INVOLVED, EXCLUSIVELY AND FINALLY BY BINDING ARBITRATION. If arbitration is chosen, it will be conducted pursuant to the Rules of the American Arbitration Association. If arbitration is chosen by any party with respect to a Claim, neither Seller nor Customer will have the right to litigate that Claim in court or to have a jury trial on that Claim or to engage in pre-arbitration discovery, except as provided for in the applicable arbitration rules or by agreement of the parties involved. Further, Customer will not have the right to participate as a representative or member of any class of claimants pertaining to any Claim. Notwithstanding any choice of law provision included in these Terms and Conditions, this arbitration agreement is subject to the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16). The arbitration will take place exclusively in Chicago, Illinois. Any court having jurisdiction may enter judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s). Each party involved will bear its own cost of any legal representation, discovery or research required to complete arbitration. The existence or results of any arbitration will be treated as confidential. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, all matters pertaining to the collection of amounts due to Seller arising out of the Products or Services will be exclusively litigated in court rather than through arbitration. Miscellaneous Seller may assign or subcontract all or any portion of its rights or obligations with respect to the sale of Products or the performance of Services or assign the right to receive payments, without Customer's consent. Customer may not assign these Terms and Conditions, or any of its rights or obligations herein without the prior written consent of Seller. Subject to the restrictions in assignment contained herein, these Terms and Conditions will be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. No provision of this Agreement or any Statement of Work will be deemed waived, amended or modified by either party unless such waiver, amendment or modification is in writing and signed by both parties. The relationship between Seller and Customer is that of independent contractors and not that of employer/employee, partnership or joint venture. If any term or condition of this Agreement or a Statement of Work is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable, the same shall not affect the other terms or conditions hereof or thereof or the whole of this Agreement or the applicable Statement of Work. Notices provided under this Agreement will be given in writing and deemed received upon the earlier of actual receipt or three (3) days after mailing if mailed postage prepaid by regular mail or airmail or one (1) day after such notice is sent by courier or facsimile transmission. Any delay or failure by either party to exercise any right or remedy will not constitute a waiver of that party to thereafter enforce such rights. Version Date: 02/23/2010 18 19 Total Funds Levied or Appropriated 245,207.74$ Election 35,000.00$ Travel/Training 15,000.00$ Outreach and Engagement 90,000.00$ Contracted Services 96,000.00$ Public Hearings 1,000.00$ Other: 8,208.00$ Total Expenses 245,208.00$ Claims Approved on Consent:$2,496.18 Remaining Balance: Local Gov't Center Invoice: 2534 2/6/2025 Chronicle Ad596234 2/6/2025 Chronicle Ad599765 2/6/2025 Chronicle Ad603705 2/19/2025 Chronicle Ad612844 3/19/2025 Chronicle Ad615418 5/1/2025 Chronicle Ad619158 5/1/2025 CDWG Invoice AD5MX8D 5/1/2025 Bozemanstudy.com 5/1/2025 Public Hearing Snacks 5/1/2025 Bozeman Study Commission Budget 2024-2026 20 $242,711.82 $1,925.00 $44.00 $55.00 $55.00 $55.00 $88.00 $60.00 $126.68 $44.53 $42.97 Bozeman Study Commission Budget 2024-2026 21 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission SUBJECT:Statutory Requirements for the Use of Public Money MEETING DATE:May 1, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Receive a short presentation on the statutory requirements for the use of public money as it relates to the issue of advocacy v. education. 22 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission SUBJECT:Study Commission Website Update MEETING DATE:May 1, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration RECOMMENDATION:Receive and update from Mike Maas on the status and design of the Study Commission's website. 23 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission SUBJECT:Summaries of the April 3 Public Hearing MEETING DATE:May 1, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Each Study Commissioner will present: What they heard; What questions they have; What further information they would like to learn, and from whom. 24 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission SUBJECT:Engagement and Outreach Education MEETING DATE:May 1, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration RECOMMENDATION:Receive a brief presentation on what is currently being done to engage the public and support available to the Study Commission. 25 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission SUBJECT:Begin Discussion on the Communication and Engagement Plans MEETING DATE:May 1, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration RECOMMENDATION:Begin Discussion on the Communication and Engagement Plans 26 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission FROM:Mike Maas, Ex Officio SUBJECT:Potential Meeting topics MEETING DATE:May 1, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:This item is a living list of potential future meeting topics. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:Joint Meeting with Gallatin County Study Commission Study Commission Purview and Charge Charter Crises and City Attorney notes of issues in current Charter Staff identified "pinch points" Develop a summary of issues from First Public Hearing Develop and adopt a communications and public outreach plan with calendar dates and locations Develop and adopt a discovery plan for best practices to be learned from other communities. Following deliberation and public input, decide the Power structure desired for the City of Bozeman Following deliberation and public input, decide the Form of government for the City of Bozeman Following deliberation and public input, decide the Plan sub-options that will be under consideration Following deliberation and public input, decide the Recommendations that will be under consideration Draft a Tentative Report and submit for legal review Second Public Hearing—to gather citizen response to Tentative Report Adopt the Final Report from Second Public Hearing UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None identified. ALTERNATIVES:As per the Study Commission. FISCAL EFFECTS:TBD Report compiled on: April 16, 2025 27