HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-25 DBID Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call meeting to order - 12:00 p.m.
B. Disclosures
C. Changes to the Agenda
D. Public Service Announcements
E. Approval of Minutes
F. Consent
G. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board
THE BOZEMAN DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
BID AGENDA
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
General information about the Downtown Business Improvement District Board is available in our
Laserfiche repository.
If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to
comments@bozeman.net or visit the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00pm on the day of the
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.
As always, the meeting will be streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the
City on cable channel 190.
For more information please contact Emily Cope, emily@downtownbozeman.org
This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online video conferencing system. You
can join this meeting:
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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
I. Action Items
J. FYI/Discussion
J.1 Economic Development Director's Report(Cope)
J.2 Monthly Finance Report (Cope)
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:Emily Cope, Downtown Bozeman Partnership
SUBJECT:Economic Development Director's Report
MEETING DATE:August 20, 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:Emily will provide an update on downtown projects and maintenance
programs.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:None.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
BID EDD Report 8-25.pdf
Report compiled on: August 11, 2025
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Economic Development Director’s Report
Business Improvement District Board
August 2025
General Updates
• South Black Avenue stormwater project is underway- stay up to date HERE.
• Randy Scully and Ileana Indreland were appointed for another term to serve on the BID board,
term ending June 30, 2027.
• Discuss Fall board meeting dates: October, November, December
Maintenance Program Updates
• Flower baskets are looking great! Baskets on South Black Ave will be installed once construction
is complete.
• Truck update- Old truck has been sold, removed from BID insurance. New truck is working well!
Below are the maintenance statistics comparing the year-to-date figures from this year (FY26) to the
corresponding stats from last year (FY25).
FY2025 Y-T-D FY2026 Y-T-D
Total Avg/mnth Total Avg/mnth Difference
Trash Emptied 567 567 694 694 +127
Recycling Emptied 129 129 174 174 +45
Graffiti Removed 19 19 5 5 -14
Downtown URD Project Updates
o Pedlet Pilot Project – Pedlet is installed and Bitterroot Bistro is now serving food on their
patio!
o I-Ho Peace Park – We are full-steam ahead on bidding documents, available now to
view. We hope to begin initial construction as early as this fall, likely with a weather stop
and restart in the spring for summer 2026 completion! More info about the community
fundraising plans and partner recognition through artistic elements coming soon.
o 5th & Main Lighting Project – Phase 1 is COMPLETE with 5 luminaire bases installed at
the Arco site. Phase 2, signal lighting at 5th and Main intersection is slated for fall 2025
and phase 3 & 4 slated for FY 26-27.
o Downtown Streetscape Standard – Final comments from MDT under review. The
Community Development department is ready for final approval once we get the final
draft from MM.
o Downtown Trees – 5-6 trees to be replaced this late summer/early fall. Three were
planted last year and under warranty.
o The Alley Beautification Project – Delayed lighting delivery, project has been delayed,
again. August 29, 2025, estimated completion date.
• Downtown Parking Group Update: Vision document with focus on short- and long-term
solutions is currently moving forward with Fall 2025 release to boards and commission. Five
million dollars in DURD funding for parking infrastructure has been approved for FY26. A local
legal team with civic experience, KLH Advisors is drafting an RFP for parking infrastructure. The
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DURD board will get a chance to review and approve this before it goes public, hopefully in
September.
Upcoming Public Meetings Calendar: https://www.bozeman.net/departments/city-
commission/advisory-boards/calendar
Six month Planning Calendar: https://www.bozeman.net/home/showpublisheddocument/15354
Upcoming Events:
• September 12: Art Walk, 6-8pm
• September 26: MSU Homecoming Pep Rally, 6-7pm
• 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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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board
FROM:Emily Cope, Downtown Bozeman Partnership
SUBJECT:Monthly Finance Report
MEETING DATE:August 20, 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 8-25.pdf
Report compiled on: August 11, 2025
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Downtown BID August 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$ 2.03$ 21%
Mobile Vending Fees 1,500.00$ 2,750.00$ 0%
Flower Sponsorships 9,500.00$ 67%
Christmas Light Sponsorships 3,000.00$ 56%
Streetlamp Banners 14,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 137%
Imperial Hanging Basket Sales
Total Income 334,100.00$ 299,752.03$ 99%
Expenses
Management Fee 82,500.00$ 41,250.00$ 100%
Total Expenses 82,500.00$ 41,250.00$ 100%
Payroll Expenses
Maintenance Staff 80,000.00$ 10,663.75$ 55%
Taxes 5,500.00$ 874.42$ 84%
Work Comp 3,500.00$ 29%
Maintenance Staff--Garage 25,000.00$ 75%
Taxes 950.00$ 0%
Work Comp 950.00$ 0%
Total Payroll Expenses 115,900.00$ 11,538.17$ 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$ 99%
Flower Water 400.00$ 51.57$ 99%
Marketing 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 100%
Maintenance Supplies 4,750.00$ 739.01$ 70%
Garbage Bags 3,250.00$ 806.52$ 63%
Graffiti Supplies 900.00$ 20%
Graffiti Contracted Removal 7,000.00$ 486.00$ 35%
Mule Service & Fuel 1,950.00$ 334.90$ 39%
Truck Service & Fuel 2,700.00$ 747.99$ 69%
Truck-Mule Insurance 7,500.00$ 122%
Program Contingency 2,000.00$ 28.05$ 6%
Total Program Expenses 135,125.00$ 34,194.04$ 80%
Total BID Expenses 333,525.00$ 86,982.21$ 77%
NET ASSESSMENT INCOME 575$ 212,770$
Capital Expenses
Gold Holiday Spider Replacement
Checking Account Balance 351,781.82$
Certificate of Deposit Balance 33,735.76$
Total Cash On Hand Total 385,517.58$
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