HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-25 - Transportation Board - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 PM
B. Disclosures
C. Changes to the Agenda
D. Public Service Announcements
D.1 Staff Update(Ross)
E. Approval of Minutes
F. Consent Items
F.1 Amending the Parking commission by-laws for the appointment of alternates to the
Administrative Review Board.(Focken )
THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
TB AGENDA
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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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.
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G. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board
H. Special Presentations
H.1 College St 8th to 11th Renovation Work Session(Ross)
I. Action Items
J. FYI/Discussion
K. Adjournment
This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the
Transportation 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. 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.
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Citizen Advisory 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:Transportation Board
FROM:Nicholas Ross, Director of Transportation and Engineering
SUBJECT:Staff Update
MEETING DATE:September 24, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Participate in staff update.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver
information to the community and our partners.
BACKGROUND:The Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicholas Ross Provides the
Board with Staff Updates on Transportation Related Items.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:None
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Report compiled on: September 16, 2025
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Transportation Board
FROM:Nic Focken, Parking Manager
Ben Bailey, Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance Program Manager
SUBJECT:Amending the Parking commission by-laws for the appointment of alternates
to the Administrative Review Board.
MEETING DATE:September 24, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:Amend the Parking commission by-laws for the appointment of alternates to
the Administrative Review Board.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other
public agencies and build on these successes.
BACKGROUND:
The Transportation Board, acting as the Parking Commission, has established
an Administrative Review Board to serve as the second level of appeal for
decisions made by the Parking Department. This board is currently
composed of three (3) members of the Transportation Board, with no
alternates designated. This amendment adds the option to appoint up to
two (2) alternates who may serve on the Administrative Review Board as
needed.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:
If this amendment is not adopted, the review board will have no alternates.
ALTERNATIVES:Per the Transportation Board
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Attachments:
TAB Resolution ARB Alternates.pdf
Report compiled on: September 16, 2025
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Resolution 2025-## AMENDING THE PARKING COMMISSION BY-LAWS FOR THE APPOINTMENT
OF ALTERNATES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD.
Page 1 of 2
Transportation Advisory Board
RESOLUTION 2025-##
A RESOLUTION OF THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF
BOZEMAN, MONTANA, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE BOZEMAN PARKING COMMISSION,
AMENDING THE PARKING COMMISSION BY-LAWS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman has granted the Transportation Advisory Board acting as
the Parking Commission authority to manage parking in the City of Bozeman pursuant to
Resolution Numbers 1676, 1839, and 3803; and,
WHEREAS, the Transportation Advisory Board, its capacity as the Bozeman Parking
Commission, appoints three members to the Administrative Review Board pursuant to
36.04.380.G, BMC; and,
WHEREAS, the Parking Commission adopted its current bylaws on January 10, 2019
pursuant to Parking Commission Resolution 2019-01; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted Resolution 5323 establishing rules of procedure
for the Transportation Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the effective functioning of the Administrative Review Board requires a
quorum of members to review and make decisions on parking appeals in a timely manner; and,
WHEREAS, there have been instances where one or more standing members are unable
to attend a scheduled Administrative Review Board meeting, which can delay decision-making;
and
WHEREAS, designating alternate members ensures that meetings can proceed efficiently
and that the Board’s responsibilities are fulfilled without interruption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Transportation Advisory Board, acting as the
Parking Commission, hereby amends the bylaws of the Transportation Advisory Board when it
serves as the Parking Commission as shown on Exhibit A: ..
Passed and adopted by the Transportation Advisory Board acting as the Parking Commission of
the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a session held on the 24th day of September 2025.
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Resolution 2025-## AMENDING THE PARKING COMMISSION BY-LAWS FOR THE APPOINTMENT
OF ALTERNATES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD.
Page 2 of 2
______________________________________
Kelly Pohl, Chair
Transportation Advisory Board
ATTEST:
___________________________
Nick Ross,
Director of Transportation and Engineering
City of Bozeman
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Exhibit A
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BPC Bylaws (Adopted 2/9/2011; Amended
3/19/14; Amended 2/8/18; Amended
1/10/2019;)
Page 1 of 3
BYLAWS
Section 1
Creation.
A. The City of Bozeman Parking Commission ("BPC" or "board") was created in 1974
under Section 7-14-46 of Montana Code Annotated, and by City Commission Resolution
No. 1676.
B. The duties and powers of the BPC were revised by City Commission Resolution No.
1839 in 1976, by City Commission Resolution No. 3803 in 2005, and by City Commission Resolution No. 4577 in 2015.
C. The Bozeman City Commission created the Transportation Advisory Board pursuant to
Resolution 5326 which states the Transportation Advisory Board shall conduct the
duties of the Parking Commission.
D. The City Commission adopted Resolution 5323 establishing Rules of Procedure for City boards, including the Transportation Advisory Board and these Rules of Procedure are
the controlling procedures for the Parking Commission.
Section 2
Commission Composition, Power and Duties.
A. BPC Commissioners. The business and assets of the BPC shall be managed and
controlled by the BPC Commissioners ("Commissioners" or "members").
B. Number and Terms. The seven members are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval
of the City Commission to staggered four-year terms.
C. Authority and Power. The BPC shall have such powers and duties as are provided in Title
BOZEMAN PARKING COMMISSION
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BPC Bylaws (Adopted 2/9/2011; Amended
3/19/14; Amended 2/8/18; Amended
1/10/2019;)
Page 2 of 3
7-14-46, Montana Code Annotated and as limited by resolution of the City Commission.
The Commissioners shall have the authority and power for carrying out any and all
purposes of the BPC. To carry out its duties the Commission may delegate certain
authority and duties.
D. Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Parking Commission shall be the Chair and Vice-Chair of the
Transportation Advisory Board as appointed pursuant to City
Commission Resolution 5323.
E. Committees. The Chair shall appoint the chairperson and members of such committees as
are authorized by the Commission. Standing committees shall be appointed by the Chair
with the approval of the Board. The members and terms shall be as necessary to carry out
the business of the Commission. No committee shall consist of more than three
Commissioners to avoid an unpublicized quorum.
1) Executive Committee. An Executive Committee shall offer direct supervision of the
City's Parking Manager. The Executive Committee will serve as the BPC's public
liaison. The Committee will include the BPC's Chair and Vice-Chair and the most
recent past Chair.
2) Administrative Review Board. The Administrative Review Board (ARB) consists of
three (3) Parking Commissioners, appointed by a majority vote of the Parking Commission, to make a final determination when a citizen requests review of a citation
appeal decision made by the Parking Program Manager. The terms of the Parking
Commission serving on the ARB shall run commensurate with their term on the Transportation Advisory Board. The ARB shall keep minutes of all proceedings, and
operate according to procedures established in the Bozeman Municipal Code. The ARB
will establish a calendar for its meetings, to be publicly advertised, and appoint a Chair
to lead meetings. In addition to appointing members to serve on the ARB, the Parking Commission shall appoint at least two other members to serve as alternates on the
ARB. An alternate shall serve when a standing member of the ARB is unable to attend
a meeting. The alternates have the same duties and authority as the standing members
of the ARB.
3) Adhoc Committee(s). With approval from the BPC, the chair shall call for additional
committees to serve the interest of the BPC, such as:
a. Marketing Committee. A Marketing Committee will promote the actions of the
BPC and its assets.
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BPC Bylaws (Adopted 2/9/2011; Amended
3/19/14; Amended 2/8/18; Amended
1/10/2019;)
Page 3 of 3
b. Strategic Planning Committee. A Strategic Planning Committee will develop the
policies of the BPC. All policies must be approved by the full commission.
F. Compensation. Commissioners, including officers, shall not receive compensation for
their services, but bona fide expenses, as approved by a majority of the Commissioners
may be paid from the Parking Enterprise assets. However, no Commissioner or officer
will have any right or entitlement to any asset of the BPC.
Section 3
Resignations, Vacancies, and Removal.
A. Resignations. Resignations from the BPC shall be in written form to the Chair who will
then notify the City Commission and Parking Manager.
B. Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled as soon as possible by the Mayor with City
Commission approval.
C. Removal. Any appointee may be removed from the BPC with a majority vote of the City
Commission. Three unauthorized consecutive absences from BPC meetings shall be
grounds for removal as a member of the Commission. Such removal will be by action of
the City Commission upon recommendation by the BPC. Absences shall be authorized by the Chair or designee.
Section 4 Employees.
A. The BPC shall have at its disposal the City of Bozeman' s Parking Program Manager. The
City Manager1 is responsible for the selection, appointment, supervision, management,
and removal of all Parking Services Division employees, including the Parking Program
Manager.
B. The Parking Program Manager manages the employees of the Parking Services Division,
including the staff that enforces the parking regulations within the BPC's districts of
responsibilities.
1 See Resolution No. 4577
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Transportation Board
FROM:Nicholas Ross - Director of Transportation and Engineering
SUBJECT:College St 8th to 11th Renovation Work Session
MEETING DATE:September 24, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Receive presentation and provide staff with feedback on design choices.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver
information to the community and our partners.
BACKGROUND:The city of Bozeman has appropriated funding in the FY26 Operating Budget
for a renovation of College Street from 8th to 11th as approved in the FY26-
30 Capital Improvement Plan.
The consultant team of TD&H Engineering and Kittelson have been hired to
lead design of the project. Tasks completed to date include survey,
geotechnical investigation, and traffic study with conceptual alternatives.
City staff will now lead public engagement with the intent of confirming the
scope of improvements for final design. The city intends to bid the project in
late-winter 2026 with construction following the end of the Montana State
University school year.
Staff will provide a project presentation, results of the community meeting
scheduled for 9/22, and ask the Board for input on policy issues of driveway
consolidation and parking supply as well as design elements regarding
bicycle facility type, pedestrian safety, and intersection control.
The Board is asked to review the FY26-30 CIP and project Engage page prior
to the meeting.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the board
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Report compiled on: September 11, 2025
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