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THE BOZEMAN DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
BID AGENDA
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
General information about the Downtown Business Improvement District Board is available in our
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meeting. At the direction of the City Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to
the Board or staff.
Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through Video Conference during the appropriate
agenda items.
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City on cable channel 190.
For more information please contact Emily Cope, emily@downtownbozeman.org
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This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Business
Improvement District Board. 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.
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H. Special Presentation
H.1 Child Connect Presentation(DiTommaso / Sproles )
I. Action Items
J. FYI/Discussion
J.1 Executive Director's Report (Staley)
J.2 Monthly Finance Report (Staley)
K. Adjournment
Please note, the Board cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All
persons addressing the Board 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.
For more information please contact Emily Cope, Bozeman Downtown Partnership,
emily@downtownbozeman.org
This board generally meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12:00 to 1:30
City Board 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.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board
FROM:Jesse DiTommaso, Economic Development Coordinator
SUBJECT:Child Connect Presentation
MEETING DATE:October 15, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study
RECOMMENDATION:Ask questions & share resources with your networks
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the
community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from
the community and stakeholders.
BACKGROUND:The City of Bozeman’s adopted Economic Vitality Strategy highlights the
importance of child care as critical infrastructure for a healthy local
economy. A shortage of accessible child care can negatively impact the
economy by creating workforce instability, as parents are forced to reduce
hours or leave jobs due to lack of care options. Businesses across the country
are directly impacted by instability in the child care sector. The US Chamber
of Commerce estimates businesses lose $57 billion annually nationwide due
to child care related absenteeism. According to a recent report from the
Montana Department of Labor and Industry (attached), an estimated 23,200
Montana parents did not participate in the labor force because they were
caring for family in 2024. In Gallatin County, 44% of parents report missing
work due to child care challenges. In addition to strengthening early
learning, accessible child care can reduce stress on families, businesses, and
the local economy.
With support from the City of Bozeman and Family Forward Montana,
Greater Gallatin United Way has launched Child Connect. The platform
directly connects families with child care providers in Gallatin County and
Park County. It allows parents to see what providers are offering and allows
child care providers to use one platform to communicate with families and
fill open child care spots. The platform is the first step in growing a
community-powered initiative that brings families, providers, employers,
and policymakers together to create lasting, local solutions.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:None.
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FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
25_NonWorkingPopulationReport_Final (1).pdf
Employer CC Sponsor Sub sm 4.pdf
Kinside Child Connect sm 2.pdf
Report compiled on: October 1, 2025
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FOR OUR COMMUNITYBOOST PRODUCTIVITY: Reduce absenteeism and stress for working parents
SIMPLIFIED PROCESS: Greater Gallatin United Way manages all administration and provider payments
ATTRACT & RETAIN TALENT: Gain a competitive edge in hiring and retention
945 Technology Blvd. Suite 101-F | Bozeman, MT 59718 | 406-587-2194 | www.greatergallatinunitedway.org
BUSINESS BENEFITS & COMMUNITY IMPACTYour investment does more than support your employees—it strengthens the entire child care system through Child Connect, powered by Kinside.
BUSINESS SUBSIDY PROGRAM
SUPPORT YOUR WORKFORCE WITH CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES
Businesses can now directly support working parents by subsidizing child care costs for their employees.
Greater Gallatin United Way manages the funds and works directly with families and providers—ensuring
accountability and a streamlined process.
BRAND RECOGNITION: Be publicly recognized as a family focused employer
SUPPORT PROVIDERS: Equip child care programs with tools and marketing to thrive
BRIDGE THE GAP: Fund scholarships that ease affordability challenges for working families
EXPAND ACCESS: Help families find and afford quality child care
STRENGTHEN THE SYSTEM: Build a coordinated, sustainable child care ecosystem for our regionFOR YOUR BUSINESS1 2
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EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
•You choose an annual amount
($5k, $10k, $25k+).
•100% goes to child care subsidies
for employees.
DISTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES•Greater Gallatin United Way works with employees & providers to distribute funds equitably.
ADMINISTRATION FEE•A 10% fee supports management, tracking, and reporting.•Example: $10,000 subsidy = $11,000 total investment.
REPORTING & RECOGNITION•Annual impact summary with usage data & family stories.•Recognition as a family focused business.
HOW IT WORKS
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CHAMPION SPONSOR | $10,000+
•Includes all Partner & Supporter benefits, plus:•Featured logo + link on website•Logo on all Child Connect event signage/materials•Dedicated social media post + blog/newsletter feature•Recognition in press releases•Option to share company quote/testimonial
PARTNER SPONSOR | $5,000
•Includes all Supporter Sponsor benefits, plus:•Logo on website + select materials•Speaking opportunity at related community events•Opportunity to share company resources with families
SUPPORTER SPONSOR | $2,500
•Name listed on website + select materials•Group recognition in social media posts•Recognition in Child Connect emails•Name/logo in annual Child Connect impact report
BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
EMPOWERING FAMILIES • SUPPORTING PROVIDERS • STRENGTHENING THE WORKFORCEEach sponsorship fuels Child Connect—the community-powered hub expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care in our region. Your support invests in long-term workforce stability, helps families stay and thrive in our region, strengthens community resilience through child care access, and publicly demonstrates your commitment to local solutions.
Greater Gallatin CHILD CONNECT
A COMMUNITY POWERED CHILD CARE INITIATIVE
LEARN MORE
Up to 40% of every sponsorship directly funds Gap Child Care Scholarships, helping families bridge the affordability gap.
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CHILD CONNECT
A community-powered child care initiative from Greater Gallatin United Way
Child Connect is Greater Gallatin United Way’s innovative response to the child care crisis — a growing, community-powered initiative that brings families, providers, employers, and policymakers together to create lasting, local solutions.
We’re not just filling gaps. We’re building a system where every child has access to quality care, every family can thrive, and every business can succeed.
WHY CHILD CARE CAN’T WAIT
64,000 Montanans are kept from fully participating in the workforce due to child care challenges
Montana faces a $907 million economic burden over a decade from inadequate child care
$295,000 in lifetime earnings are lost by women, on average, due to child care barrier
40% of Montana businesses report trouble hiring or retaining workers due to child care issues.
BE PART OF THE SOLUTIONChild Connect is a long-term, strategic solution. Here’s how you can be part of the movement:
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Greater Gallatin
UNITED IS THE WAY TO A THRIVING, FAMILY-FOCUSED COMMUNITY.
Advocate for Policy Change
Fuel Child Care Scholarships
Expand Out-of-School Opportunities
Join the Awareness Campaign
Engage as an Employer
Access your FREE Kinside Account
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WHERE WE’RE STARTING:
We’ve partnered with Kinside, a technology platform that connects families with licensed child care openings in real time — and we’re making it free for families and providers across Gallatin and Park counties.
Families can search, compare, and enroll in care Providers get digital tools, increased visibility, and admin support Employers can offer Kinside as a benefit to support their teams
Kinside is the first step — and just the beginning.
HOW IT HELPS US ALL THRIVE
WORKING FAMILIES
• Search and enroll in child care with real-time openings through Kinside• Navigate financial assistance and employer-sponsored support• Gain peace of mind with trusted, licensed providers
CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
• Promote openings and fill seats faster—for free• Automate tours, waitlists, and tuition management• Boost visibility through the Child Connect network and marketing efforts
OUR COMMUNITY
• Strengthen early learning so kids thrive from the start• Empower working families with reliable child care• Build generational success through early support• Boost our economy by supporting a stable, care-ready workforce
EMPLOYERS
• Attract and retain working parents• Reduce absenteeism and increase workforce stability• Invest in the care system your workforce depends on• Gain a reputation as a family-focused employer
GET STARTED WITH YOUR FREE KINSIDE ACCOUNT
When families thrive, communities thrive. And that’s what we’re here to build — together.
LEARN MORE
VISIT GREATERGALLATINUNITEDWAY.ORG/CHILD-CONNECT TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR FREE KINSIDE ACCOUNT
Families and providers across our region can now access Kinside at no cost—thanks to Greater Gallatin United Way.
Whether you’re searching for care or filling open seats, Kinside makes it easier, faster, and stress-free.
Families: Discover, compare, and enroll in local child care with real-time availabilityProviders: Promote openings, streamline enrollment, and connect with more familiesPARTIALLY FUNDED BY
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board
FROM:Ellie Staley, Downtown Bozeman Partnership
SUBJECT:Executive Director's Report
MEETING DATE:October 15, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study
RECOMMENDATION:Discuss.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.4 Vibrant Downtown, Districts & Centers: Promote a healthy, vibrant
Downtown, Midtown, and other commercial districts and neighborhood
centers – including higher densities and intensification of use in these key
areas.
BACKGROUND:Ellie will provide an update on downtown projects and maintenance
programs.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:None.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
DBP Monthly ED Report 10-25-BID.pdf
Downtown Tracking Sheet-Dev. Q4_2025.pdf
Downtown Tracking Sheet-Bus. Q3_2025-2.pdf
Report compiled on: October 8, 2025
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Downtown Bozeman Partnership – ED Report
October 2025
Downtown Updates:
• Emily had a baby girl, Tatum Elise Cope on September 28. We could not be happier for her and Matt! She
will be on maternity leave with tentative plans to return after the holidays.
• PNKBZN is happening all month long! Downtown businesses have received bags with decorations to turn
their façades PNK and banners line Main Street.
• With the holiday fast approaching, it’s a great time to refresh yourself and staff on our successful
Downtown Dollars (D$) program! D$ were designed to support and sustain our local community by
keeping spending within our vibrant downtown area.
City of Bozeman Updates
• City Commission Meeting- Tuesday, October 7 at 6pm in City Hall, calendar link HERE.
• Downtown BID – Wednesday, October 15 at 12pm at City Hall
• Downtown URD – Tuesday, October 21 at 12pm at City Hall
• The Updated Unified Development Code draft is now available for your review in the Code Documents
section of Engage Bozeman.
o Commissioner Doug Fischer to give an update from the City to initiate BID Board discussion.
o In addition to the draft, the proposed Zoning Map, proposed Zoning Changes Key Map, and a
Summary of Zoning Map Changes are also now available for your review. Find them all in the Code
Documents section of Engage Bozeman.
o Public Hearings will kick off at the Community Development Board Meeting on November 3.
• The Bozeman City Study Commission is conducting a Local Government Community Survey to gather
input from residents about how our city government is structured and how it might evolve to better serve
our community.
DURD Project Updates:
• The Downtown Design & Streetscape Standard has been finalized and able to view on our website under
“Downtown Plans”. https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/dba-2021/COB-Downtown-Standards-A-
FINAL.pdf
• I-Ho Peace Park – Public Bid is closed and bids have been received, opened and chosen. The Construction
Contract with contractor, Haselden was approved by the City Commission Agenda on Oct. 7.
Construction is slated to begin as early as Nov. 1.
• Downtown URD Infrastructure Grant/TIF Assistance Revision is underway. Full document to be presented
to all downtown board members, stakeholders etc. coming soon.
• Downtown Parking Update:
o A Parking Vision document with focus on short- and long-term solutions is currently moving
forward with Winter 2025/26 release to boards and commission. A PSA with Indigo West was
approved by City Commission agenda October 7. Ellie will keep all boards updated on progress.
o An RFP for a PPP for Downtown Parking Infrastructure is in progress utilizing the Five Million in
DURD funding for parking infrastructure has been approved for FY26. A local legal team with civic
has compiled a preliminary draft that has been shared with a DURD board member committee for
review before bringing back to the DURD board for final review and approval before public
announcement though the city RFP process.
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Upcoming Events: See FULL Calendar of Event HERE
• October: PNKBZN
• October 31: Downtown Trick-or-Treating, 4-6pm
• November 20: Ladies’ Night, 5-8pm
• November 29: Small Business Saturday
• December 6: 45th Annual Christmas Stroll, 4:30-7:30pm
• December 12: Winter Art Walk, 6-8pm
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT TRACKING
Q4 2025Oct.-Dec.
CURRENT PROJECTS ADDRESS STATUS PROPERTY
TYPE UNIT TYPE(S)
NOTES
(design
professional,
stories, etc)
GRANT
REIMBURSE
MENTS
DURD Funding
$
Schnee (left side of business)35 E Main Nearly
Complete
Restaurant/
Bar Western Bar
Cooper Black (Dtn Antiques)122 E Main St Complete by
year end Mixed 2 commercial, 3
residential
Walkway recently
removed N/A
Freestone on Main 421 W Main
Now
Complete,
leasing
properties.
Residential 120, added
Midtown and
Downtown URD
collab lghting project
TBD
Residential
Incentive,
Sewer Imp.
Argreement,
Streetscape
$436,000
reimbursement
funds paid-
sewer,
residential
pending
Abby Hetherington Interiors 33 S Tracy In Progress Retail/
Commercial 1 GL, 1 UG Langlas & Graphic
Haus, 2 stories
Streetscape,
Façade,
Utility, Fire-
Safety grant
approved
and work
completed
$33,000 funds
confirmed for
fire-line safety
work completed
by CKMay
East Main Trading Co.702 East Main In Progress office space 1-2 individual offices
spaces
112 E Main - Old US Bank
Location 112 E Main St
In Progress,
April 2027
tentative
completion
Mixed 7-9, 4 stories Walkway now
erected
Residential,
streetscape
108 W Babcock 108 W Babcock
Plans
submitted/stre
etscape
deviation
requested
Mixed
Pearson Design
Group, 4 stories,
proposed
office/residential
Mendenhall Flats 240 E Mendenhall Plans
submitted Mixed
Commercial, Office,
15 two and three
bedroom condos
Intrinsik, break
ground in 2025
FUTURE PROJECTS ADDRESS STATUS PROPERTY
TYPE UNIT TYPE(S)
NOTES
(design
professional,
stories, etc)
GRANT
REIMBURSE
MENTS
DURD Funding
$
Fire Station One 30 N Rouse N/A Mixed 50 units at 120% AMI
1.6M Workforce
Housing Agreement -
expires Oct-2027
Block B (Salvation Army)32 S Rouse 2025/26 Hotel/Hilton
Co.
191 keys, 6 stories,
137 UG parking
spaces
Block A 503-519 E Babcock 2025/26 Mixed 44 units, 7 stories 75 parking spaces,
high-end
Empire Site 606 E Main N/A Hotel
Hotel Project 302 E Mendenhall 2027 Hotel
Ag Depot 620-714 E
Mendenhall Mixed
Downtowner Building S Willson to W Main N/A Mixed Roof, brick and
suppression
BG Mill 714 E Mendenhall 18 condos, 5 stories
NOT IN DURD
Hampton Inn 507 W Main In Progress Hotel + retail 113 rooms, 3 retail, 4
stories *not in DURD Sanderson
Stewart
Hotel Bozeman and Residences 1 W Lamme St In Progress Hotel/
Marriott
120 guest rooms, 29-
two-bedroom, 5-3-
bedroom, 71 keys
6 stories, Autograph
Collection. *not in
DURD
SMA
Architecture
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS TRACKING
Q3 2025
JULY-SEPT
NEW DBA MEMBERS 6
BUSINESS ADDRESS DATE OF MEMBERSHIP
Wandering Buffalo Hotel and Lodge 1200 E Main - Outside Core 5-Aug
Frugal Burger 113 E Main 1-Jul
O'Donnell Educational Solutions 309 S 7th Ave - Outside Core 7-Aug
Southwest Montana SHRM Outside Core 19-Aug
LV Wood 38 N Tracy 15-Sep
Kenyon House 612 W. Main St.24-Sep
märketplās 33 W Main 29-Sep
NEW BUSINESSES 7
BUSINESS ADDRESS DATE OF OPENING
Frugal Burger 113 E Main Open! July 17th
märketplās 33 W Main September
Wandering Buffalo Hotel and Lodge 1200 E Main - Outside Core 5-Aug
Tutti Bene 224 E Main St 2-Sep
Café Aurore 105 W Main (inside of Baxter lobby)Mid-September 2025
The Stockman 35 E Main St 9 (next to Schnee's)TBA
Meili Vodka Between Bangtail & Studio Noble (upstairs)TBA
Umvelt (formerly known as Melt House)33 S Grand TBA
CLOSED BUSINESS 1
BUSINESS ADDRESS DATE OF CLOSURE
Vino per Tutti 315 E Main 8/1/2025
VACANT LOCATIONS 7
BUSINESS ADDRESS DATE OF CLOSURE
Vino per Tutti 315 E Main 8/1/2025
Indira Spa & Wellness 520 E Babcock May
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Montana Properties (side office)37 S Willson April
Shredmonk 121 W Main 2023
Cooper Black (frmly DTN Antiques)122 E Main 2023
Teton Gravity Research 9 E Main April
lululemon 23 E Main Sep-25
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board
FROM:Ellie Staley, Downtown Bozeman Partnership
SUBJECT:Monthly Finance Report
MEETING DATE:October 15, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Finance
RECOMMENDATION:Discuss.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.4 Vibrant Downtown, Districts & Centers: Promote a healthy, vibrant
Downtown, Midtown, and other commercial districts and neighborhood
centers – including higher densities and intensification of use in these key
areas.
BACKGROUND:Staff will present monthly finance report.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:None.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
BID Finance Report 10-25.pdf
Report compiled on: October 9, 2025
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Downtown BID October 2025 Finance Report
APPROVED Y-T-D
FY2026 FY2026Income
BID Assessment 280,000.00$ 280,000.00$ 100%
Contract Income 26,000.00$ 13,000.00$ 100%
Interest Income 100.00$ 59.00$ 21%
Mobile Vending Fees 1,500.00$ 2,750.00$ 0%
Flower Sponsorships 9,500.00$ 2,200.00$ 67%
Christmas Light Sponsorships 3,000.00$ 56%
Streetlamp Banners 14,000.00$ 8,300.00$ 137%
Old Truck Sale -$ 2,900.00$
Total Income 334,100.00$ 309,209.00$ 99%
ExpensesManagement Fee 82,500.00$ 41,250.00$ 100%
Total Expenses 82,500.00$ 41,250.00$ 100%
Payroll Expenses
Maintenance Staff 80,000.00$ 20,904.75$ 55%
Taxes 5,500.00$ 1,714.19$ 84%
Work Comp 3,500.00$ 1,102.03$ 29%
Maintenance Staff--Garage 25,000.00$ 75%
Taxes 950.00$ 0%
Work Comp 950.00$ 0%
Total Payroll Expenses 115,900.00$ 23,720.97$ 59%
Programs
Downtown Safety Program 15,000.00$ 0%
wntown Bozeman Association (DBA) Sup 28,000.00$ 28,000.00$ 100%Holiday Lights 2,500.00$ 64%Holiday Light Spider Repair 2,000.00$ 42%Holiday Lights Storage 1,675.00$ 94%Holiday Lights- Reserve Fund 15,000.00$ 78%
New Banners 3,000.00$ 78%
Flower Expenses 34,500.00$ 33,724.00$ 99%
Flower Water 400.00$ 51.57$ 99%
Marketing 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 100%
Maintenance Supplies 4,750.00$ 1,792.40$ 70%
Garbage Bags 3,250.00$ 1,280.90$ 63%
Graffiti Supplies 900.00$ 20%
Graffiti Contracted Removal 7,000.00$ 486.00$ 35%
Mule Service & Fuel 1,950.00$ 483.80$ 39%
Truck Service & Fuel 2,700.00$ 1,024.25$ 69%
Truck-Mule Insurance 7,500.00$ 320.00$ 122%
Program Contingency 2,000.00$ 33.05$ 6%
Total Program Expenses 135,125.00$ 70,195.97$ 80%
Total BID Expenses 333,525.00$ 135,166.94$ 77%
NET ASSESSMENT INCOME 575$ 174,042$
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