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Home My WebLink About07-23-25 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 Wednesday, July 23, 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, or visit bozemanstudy.com. 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(Heinen) E. Correspondence or Study Commission Update E.1 Outreach Reports(Heinen) F. Unfinished Business G. New Business G.1 Communications Strategist Candidates Presentations, Interviews, Discussions and Recommendation to hire as Contractor(Heinen) G.2 Study Plan of Action Discussion for Implementation (Heinen) H. Future Agenda Items H.1 Potential Meeting topics(Heinen) 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. ***** At this time, it is not recommended to approve the Minutes from the meeting July 10, 2025. Due to an technology error, the Minutes document provided cannot be made with accurate timestamps that will be completed later. The document is attached for reference and feedback currently. a. Each Commissioner bring in 1 Question for each of the Study areas through September 17th meeting Topics (some have been suggested in Section 1 of our Study Plan) b. Recommend 1 or 2 related Resources for each area of our Study topics through September 17th such as: Bozeman City Leaders or Staff; Representatives from relevant governments’ best practices, businesses, and/or non-profit organizations - for in person or via Zoom; share articles, webinars, etc. c. We’d also like your suggestions for our 2 Engagement and Outreach Meetings – TBD as well scheduled for October 2 and November 18, 2025. We can also brainstorm others, but would like these to start the discussion and to leave with some confirmed plans to invite, arrange and implement. This item is a living list of potential future meeting topics. Reference Materials Study Commission Bylaws Study Commission Resources Study Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that 2 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. 3 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission FROM:Caeleb Heinen, Recording Secretary Mike Maas, Ex Officio SUBJECT:Approval of Study Commission Minutes MEETING DATE:July 23, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:***** At this time, it is not recommended to approve the Minutes from the meeting July 10, 2025. Due to an technology error, the Minutes document provided cannot be made with accurate timestamps that will be completed later. The document is attached for reference and feedback currently. 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: 07-10-25 Study Commission and INC Joint Meeting Minutes DRAFT.docx Report compiled on: July 3, 2025 4 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, [DATE] Page 1 of 5 THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES [DATE] A) 00:00:19 Call to Order with Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence - 4:00 PM, Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Present: Carson Taylor, Becky Franks, Barb Cestero, Deanna Campbell, Jan Strout, Mike Maas Absent: None Excused: None B) 00:02:07 Changes to the Agenda C) 00:02:51 Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission 00:03:30 Alison Sweeney gave public comment D) 00:05:11 Consent Agenda D.1 Study Commission Claims Review and Approval CityofBoze-55-644255-1.pdf D.2 Approval of Study Commission Minutes 06-25-25 Study Commission Meeting Minutes.docx 00:05:27 Motion to approve I move to approve the items in the consent agenda Barb Cestero: Motion Becky Franks: 2nd 00:05:33 No public comment 00:05:40 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to approve the items in the consent agenda The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: 5 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, [DATE] Page 2 of 5 Carson Taylor Becky Franks Barb Cestero Deanna Campbell Jan Strout Disapprove: None E) 00:05:50 Correspondence or Study Commission Update E.1 00:05:55 Outreach Reports F) 00:07:49 Unfinished Business F.1 00:07:55 Approval of Study Plan Study Plan Study Commission Draft 7-10.pdf 00:08:08 Update on edits to the Study Plan 00:10:34 Discussion on edits to the Study Plan 00:18:38 Public comment 00:18:50 Motion to approve I move to approve the Study Plan Barb Cestero: Motion Jan Strout: 2nd 00:19:02 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to approve the Study Plan The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Carson Taylor Becky Franks Barb Cestero Deanna Campbell Jan Strout Disapprove: None APPROVED STUDY PLAN 00:23:02 Discussion regarding schedule and duties for Commissioners and staff 6 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, [DATE] Page 3 of 5 00:26:31 Motion to approve I move that Barb Cestero and Becky Franks supervise the hiring and overview of the Communication Strategist Jan Strout: Motion Barb Cestero: 2nd 00:27:02 No public comment 00:27:21 Vote on the Motion to approve I move that Barb Cestero and Becky Franks supervise the hiring and overview of the Communication Strategist The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Carson Taylor Becky Franks Barb Cestero Deanna Campbell Jan Strout Disapprove: None 00:27:34 Motion to approve I move that Carson Taylor and Jan Strout co-coordinate the Study Plan of Action Jan Strout: Motion Barb Cestero: 2nd 00:28:15 No public comment 00:28:49 Vote on the Motion to approve I move that Carson Taylor and Jan Strout co-coordinate the Study Plan of Action The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Carson Taylor Becky Franks Barb Cestero Deanna Campbell Jan Strout Disapprove: None Zoom interviews planned for Communications Strategist on July 23rd as well as a discussion on the implementation of the Study Plan Carson Taylor and Jan to implement Study Plan 7 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, [DATE] Page 4 of 5 Becky and Deanna to coordinate communications plan with Study Plan Carson Taylor will coordinate with Recording Secretary Caeleb Heinen for the Communication Strategist G) New Business G.1 Joint Meeting with the Interneighborhood Council 00:29:55 Interneighborhood Chair Dick Bakker called their meeting to order Present: Carson Taylor, Becky Franks, Barb Cestero, Deanna Campbell, Jan Strout, Mike Maas, Dick Bakker, Beth Boyson, Alison Sweeney, Mark Campanelli, Angie Kociolek, Noah ten Broek, Richard Kerin, Emily Mason, Kath Crumrine, Kathy Powell Excused: None 00:30:04 Study Commissioner Chairman Carson Taylor presented: Study Commission Presentation What is the Local Government Review? (1) What is the Local Government Review? (2) Existing City of Bozeman Government (1) Existing City of Bozeman Government (2) Where we are in the process Ground rules Questions guiding our study 00:40:30 Introductions were made 00:44:51 Discussion on Interneighborhood Council: What is working? What is not working? What are recommendations made by the Council? 00:48:02 Assistant City Manager Jon Henderson made clarifying statements about surveys the city has previously undertaken - The City conducts Polco’s “National Community Survey” every other year to collect statistically valid information surrounding a number of topics including (but not limited to) public safety, municipal services, parks & recreation, and a variety of subjects that related to overall citizen satisfaction. - The Community Development Department has conducted several community surveys to request feedback relative to the UDC Overhaul. - The Communications Division often performs surveys on a number of ongoing projects and topics of interest. 01:27:00 Interneighborhood Councilor Kath Crumrine made recommendations to the Study Commission 02:09:05 Ron Brey made public comment 02:09:03 Emily Talago made public comment 8 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, [DATE] Page 5 of 5 02:12:29 Natsuki Nakemura made public comment 02:15:25 City Commissioner Douglas Fisher made public comment 02:17:20 Linda Semones made public comment 02:19:02 More discussion from Interneighborhood Council 02:26:19 INC member left 02:31:08 INC (Angie + man) member left 02:36:51 Assistant City Manager Jon Henderson gave public comment Ex Officio Mike Maas made clarifying statements related to previous discussion points Summaries and recommendations made by INC members post meeting 02:38:15 Interneighborhood Council adjourned H) Future Agenda Items H.1 Potential Meeting topics I) Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission J) 02:38:24 Announcements K) 02:38:53 Adjournment 9 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission FROM:Caeleb Heinen, Recording Secretary Mike Maas, Ex Officio SUBJECT:Outreach Reports MEETING DATE:July 23, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:This is the time for Study Commissioners to report personal outreach since the last meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:This is the time for Study Commissioners to report personal outreach since the last meeting. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None identified ALTERNATIVES:As per the Study Commission FISCAL EFFECTS:TBD Report compiled on: July 3, 2025 10 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission FROM:Caeleb Heinen, Recording Secretary Mike Maas, Ex Officio SUBJECT:Communications Strategist Candidates Presentations, Interviews, Discussions and Recommendation to hire as Contractor MEETING DATE:July 23, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Instead of deliberation during the meeting, send email thoughts to Mike Maas, who will then forward to Becky and Deanna (the Selection Committee). STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:The Commission will hear from two candidates for the Communication Strategist Schedule (time will be very specific to give equal time): 4:00-4:20pm, Andrew Thomas will present with questions from us 4:20- 4:30pm 4:30-4:50pm, Stan Odenthal from Working Ventures will present with questions from us 4:50-5:00pm Here are the topics they have been asked to address: Short overview of what they will provide for the Study Commission Explain experience and process of developing public surveys Experience in developing public communications in the confines of municipalities How they will help us implement the Communication Plan, Engagement Plan and Study Plan How will you manage this effectively from a remote location? Instead of deliberation during the meeting, send email thoughts to Mike Maas, who will then forward to Becky and Deanna (the Selection Committee). Please remember the following points, as all emails are public record: We want to hear from you: Strengths and insights around the RFP criteria only (Section 9 and it is attached here) 11 We do NOT want Pro and con dynamics Any attributes outside of the RFP criteria During the August 7 meeting, we will present the agreement for approval. This will be signed by the vendor that they agree to the conditions of the contract, and final signing will be completed following the August 7 approval. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None identified ALTERNATIVES:As per the Study Commission FISCAL EFFECTS:TBD Report compiled on: July 17, 2025 12 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission FROM:Caeleb Heinen, Recording Secretary Mike Maas, Ex Officio SUBJECT: Study Plan of Action Discussion for Implementation MEETING DATE:July 23, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:a. Each Commissioner bring in 1 Question for each of the Study areas through September 17th meeting Topics (some have been suggested in Section 1 of our Study Plan) b. Recommend 1 or 2 related Resources for each area of our Study topics through September 17th such as: Bozeman City Leaders or Staff; Representatives from relevant governments’ best practices, businesses, and/or non-profit organizations - for in person or via Zoom; share articles, webinars, etc. c. We’d also like your suggestions for our 2 Engagement and Outreach Meetings – TBD as well scheduled for October 2 and November 18, 2025. We can also brainstorm others, but would like these to start the discussion and to leave with some confirmed plans to invite, arrange and implement. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:This includes a process for starting specific discussions based on the adopted Study Plan of Action. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None identified ALTERNATIVES:As per the Study Commission FISCAL EFFECTS:TBD Attachments: Study Plan.pdf Report compiled on: July 17, 2025 13 1 City of Bozeman Study Commission Study Plan The Study Plan is one part of the planning process that also includes the Timeline, Communication Plan and the Engagement Plan which are posted on the website Plans & Reports | City Of Bozeman. This plan focuses on two of the five goals of the City of Bozeman Local Gov’t Study commission, and complements the last two goals that are addressed in the Communication Plan and Engagement Plan: • Educate ourselves and the community to develop a comprehensive understanding of the City of Bozeman’s current structure, Charter form, and the processes of local government. • Distill identified issues and provide information to the community in an accessible and approachable manner, including a draft and final report. • Conduct a transparent and inclusive study process that engages the community in evaluating our current structures and identifying any necessary changes. • Engage the community in the local government study process using a variety of methods to gather information regarding what’s working, what’s not working, and ideas to explore to improve the City’s governance. Throughout this process, there are several topics that need to be well understood by the Study Commissioners as well as the public. The City of Bozeman Charter is a complex document, and it is essential that we have a solid understanding of how the City of Bozeman operates currently, where there are areas for improvement, how to address solutions in the Charter and the legal parameters of the Charter. The Study Plan will increase our understanding of what is possible and not possible within the City Charter in each area of study. Each Study Commissioner comes with a varied understanding and background, and there are questions that need to be addressed. In addition, the public has presented Public Comments of topics of interest during the Public Hearing held on April 5, 2025 – both those who came in person as well as emails that have been sent and read by the Study Commissioners. Public Hearing Summaries of learning and inquiry were developed by each Study Commissioner, and can be found on the website Plans & Reports | City Of Bozeman 14 2 1. Phase 1 – learn how the City of Bozeman currently operates, what’s working and what could be changed • Hear from current and prior City staff, current and prior Commissioners, City Commission appointed Citizen Advisory Boards, Task Forces and Committee members • Learn about potential operational changes within the current City form and structure that may address some of the concerns • Ask the City Attorney and City Manager to walk us through the current Charter in detail, share what parts he finds to be a concern or hindrance, ideas for improvement and which arising topics are outside the purview of the Study Commission or are already prescribed in state law • Learn how the City of Bozeman currently engages the public, and ways to address the public comments that the public voices are not being included or addressed. How can the City’s Communication and Engagement systems between Staff, Citizen Advisory Boards, Commissioners and the Public be more effective to advance trust of Elected/appointed Officials and key decisions? Which of these can be addressed in the Charter? • Topics of interest include: (attached to each item is the reference to where this topic is listed in the current City Charter) o Budget Process and Financial Decisions (Article V) – How are financial decisions made? What role does the current Charter play in the decision-making process? What would be the best guidelines to put in the Charter in terms of financial decisions? If the Mayor and Commissioners were paid a full-time wage, how might that impact the budget? o Current Charter - strengths, limitations, and how this leads to oversight, empowered decision-making and identifies what might be missing from the current Charter and why. o Governance and Leadership Structure (Article II) – Balance of power between the executive and legislative branches within City government. Roles, responsibilities and duties of Mayor, City Manager (Article III), Commissioners and Departments (Section 4.01). How does our City’s Infrastructure (ie, Budget, programs, services, implementation of City and State human rights, etc.) impact the effectiveness of Governing and other Structures as a City? o Volunteer Advisory and Citizen Board Utilization and Management (Section 4.07) – How do we engage the Citizen Volunteer Leadership? What are impactful City-level 15 3 Advisory Structures to benefit City Strategic Goals? What is working and needs to change for these to be more effective? o Neighborhood Association Engagement (Section 4.06) - How do the current Neighborhood Associations operate? Do they represent all neighborhoods? How does the Inter-Neighborhood Council operate and function? How are the Chair and association members chosen? What power do they have and what decisions do they make? Does a City Commissioner sit on each one? o City Values and Quality of Life – How are these decisions made and under what strategy? How are the values of the City of Bozeman integrated into plan development? Walk us through the strategic planning process. o Land Use, Development and Environmental Planning (Section 4.04) - How does the current Charter affect the process of making decisions regarding growth and building? How are decisions made given the current Charter and Advisory Board structure? What could be added or change in the Charter to improve these decision- making processes? o One Bozeman - How do City Government decision-making elected members and City Staff interact with other stakeholders: what are the roles and relationships with Bozeman School Board, MSU-Bozeman, Gallatin Co. Commission and City-County programs/services? 2. Phase 2: Phase 2 of the study plan is to review and evaluate the impact of the current Charter, explore potential changes and understand the implications of any potential changes to the City government structure. The Study Commission is outlined in the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) and delegates the possible governing structures for City governments: Power, Form of Government and Plan Sub-options. For each of these items, there is information that needs to be understood in order to make recommendations for the City government. Phase 2 will include identification of outside entities and other communities that may provide insights into alternative approaches, and well as research on best practices. This is a brief description of each step, and they need to be completed in this order: • Power: This choice determines how the City of Bozeman can exercise power and authority offered by the Montana legislature. Options are: General vs Self-governance. The City of Bozeman currently has Self-government powers. This means that the City of Bozeman may exercise any power not explicitly denied by the state legislature. 16 4 • Form of Government: There are a number of forms of government that can be adopted by the City of Bozeman that are outlined in the MCA, Title 7, Chapter 3. This determines the relationship between the legislative and executive branches of the City of Bozeman regarding decision-making, veto power. The City of Bozeman currently has a Charter form that establishes a Commission-Manager form. These are listed clearly in the MCA. • Points of study involved in this level of decision-making include the following: o City Manager (Article III) – powers and duties delegated to the City Manager o The role of mayor and balance of responsibilities/decision making between the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Commissioners and city manager/staff o Filling vacancies on the City Commission (Section 2.06) – what are state law requirements? What options exist to improve this process locally? • Plan with Sub-options: There are several areas of consideration that can be customized to meet the local needs of a community. The plan allows choice of sub-options depending on the form of government. Some topics have already been identified and need to be understood: o Representation of Commissioners ▪ Overlapping or concurrent terms ▪ Number of Commissioners to serve, part-time or full-time members, pay structure for Commissioners and Mayor ▪ By Wards and/or at At Large ▪ Power structure of the Executive/Mayor – veto power o Representation of Mayor ▪ Election of Mayor directly, and length of term ▪ Role and length of time as Deputy Mayor o Ways the Charter controls and directs the inclusion of the Public in decision-making o Staff positions that are currently hired or elected o Employee supervision, levels of oversight by the Commission and/or Mayor, ability of Commissioners to engage with leadership staff outside of the City Manager 17 5 3. Study Plan Sources As the Study Commission works through this plan, we will invite presentations, either written or in person. Sources of information include the following: • Current people engaged in each category of study – including hired, volunteer and elected people • Examples from other cities, including information about how these examples are working or not working in the selected cities • Best Practice options from governance professionals and Commissioners • Professionals who have special training in each topic of understanding 4. Study Schedule – this may be adapted depending on emerging needs and schedules ** Ethics Training & Safety of Elected Officials – This will be scheduled as a separate meeting. 2025 Study Commission Meetings This is an estimate of topics and may be changed due to circumstances.l • June 25—City of Bozeman Budget Process Overview and draft Study Plan of Action discussion • July 10--- Approval of Outline of Study Plan; Inter-Neighborhood Council Engagement joint meeting • July 23--- Communication Strategist Discussion and Implementation of Study Plan • August 7--- One Bozeman – set up who included, how to meet, what outcomes desired • August 20---Current Strengths and Weaknesses of Charter • September 4---Governance and Leadership Structure • September 17---Advisory and Citizen Board Utilization and Management • October 2---Engagement or Outreach Event • October 15--- Growth, Sustainability, Land Use, Zoning and Housing • November 6 --- City Values, Human rights and Quality of Life • November 18 -- Engagement or Outreach Event • December 4--- Learnings/recommendations on Strengths and Weaknesses of Charter Begin preparation for Phase 3 18 6 5. Conclusion According to the Montana Code Annotated, the purpose of the Study Commission is to study the existing form and powers of local government and procedures for delivery of local government services and compare them with other forms available under the laws of the state. This study, combined with the Engagement Plan and Communication Plan will allow the Study Commission to operate in a comprehensive manner. 19 Memorandum REPORT TO:Study Commission FROM:Caeleb Heinen, Recording Secretary Mike Maas, Ex Officio SUBJECT:Potential Meeting topics MEETING DATE:July 23, 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 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 Attachments: Recommendations for Study Plan of Action implementation discussions.docx 20 Report compiled on: July 3, 2025 21 Dear Study Commissioner Colleagues, We, as Study Commission Plan of Action Co-facilitators, met and are offering our recommendations for discussion at the July 23rd SC Meeting agenda. This includes a process for starting specific discussions based on the adopted Study Plan of Action on July 10, 2025 (see attached). July 23, 2025 - Meeting Priorities for Agenda (2 hours) 1. (75 minutes) – Communications Specialist Candidates (2) Presentations, Interviews, discussions and made recommendation to hire as Contractor – See Becky Franks’ email from July 7, 2025, with process and Candidate finalists’ recommendations. 2. (60 minutes) - Study Plan of Action discussion for implementation a.) Each Commissioner bring in 1 Question for each of the Study areas through September 17th meeting Topics (some have been suggested in Section 1 of our Study Plan) b.) Recommend 1 or 2 related Resources for each area of our Study topics through September 17th such as: Bozeman City Leaders or Staff; Representatives from relevant governments’ best practices, businesses, and/or non-profit organizations - for in person or via Zoom; share articles, webinars, etc. c.) We’d also like your suggestions for our 2 Engagement and Outreach Meetings – TBD as well scheduled for October 2 and November 18, 2025. We can also brainstorm others, but would like these to start the discussion and to leave with some confirmed plans to invite, arrange and implement -- 3. Draft Recommendations for consideration on Thursday, August 7, 2025 Meeting (3 hours) Topic: One Bozeman ~ City’s relationships with Gallatin County Commission, MSU-Bozeman and District 7 School Board What is working in partnerships, collaborations, communications? Not Working? Specific recommendations for improvement/changes? a) (1 hour) - City of Bozeman Presentations by Mayor Cunningham and City Manager Chuck Winn (15 minutes each with Q & A discussion) Break b) (1 hour) – Community Presentations by Heather Grenier, President and CEO of HRDC, and Bridget Wilkerson, ED of One Valley Foundation Resource: Federal Funding Report — One Valley Community Foundation (similar format) c) Recommendations for Further/Future areas of Study d) Study Plan of Action Implementation Updates 22 Thanks so much for all the good work and we look forward to our discussions on July 23rd. Carson Taylor and Jan Strout, Study Plan of Action co-facilitators 23