HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-26 - Sustainability Board - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 PM
B. Disclosures
C. Changes to the Agenda
D. Public Service Announcements
D.1 Clean Up Week and the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival (Meyer)
D.2 Community Engagement Event for the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD)
Design Guidelines Update(Meyer)
E. Approval of Minutes
E.1 Approve the March 11, 2026 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes (Carlson-Ham)
THE SUSTAINABILITY BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
SB AGENDA
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to
comments@bozeman.net or by visiting 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 Natalie Meyer, nmeyer@bozeman.net
This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online videoconferencing system. You
can join this meeting:
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F. Consent Items
G. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board
H. Special Presentations
H.1 Forestry Division Update: Branch Out Bozeman and the 2026 Urban Forest Management
Plan(Nordquest)
I. Action Items
I.1 Gallatin Valley Beyond Plastics Poster Making Contest Recognition (Quatraro)
I.2 Adoption of the 2026-2027 Sustainability Advisory Board Work Plan (Meyer)
J. FYI/Discussion
K. Adjournment
Approve the March 11, 2026 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes.
This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the
Sustainability 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.
General public comments to the Board can be found on their Laserfiche repository page.
I move to recognize [INSERT NAME] as the Gallatin Valley Beyond Plastics poster contest winner.
I move to approve the 2026-2027 Sustainability Advisory Board Work Plan.
This board generally meets on the second Wednesday of the month 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Citizen Advisory Board meetings are open to all members 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:Sustainability Board
FROM:Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program Manager
SUBJECT:Clean Up Week and the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival
MEETING DATE:April 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Clean Up Week and the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival
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:Staff will share current event details for the 2026 Gallatin Valley Earth Day
Festival and Clean Up Week.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
2026 CleanUp Week Flyer 8.5x11.pdf
Report compiled on: April 2, 2026
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Register yourself or your group online at
WWW.BOZEMAN.NET/CLEANUP.
Pickup your custom CleanUp Kit at the Gallatin
Valley Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 25th
from 9:00am - 2:00pm at the Gallatin County
Fairgrounds or schedule a drop-off.
Get out and clean up your area any time you want
during Cleanup week (April 25 - May 3). Leave the
yellow and green bags on the side of the road for
Bozeman Solid Waste to collect.
HELP CLEANUP
2026 BOZEMAN
CLEANUP WEEK
APRIL 25-MAY 3
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Sustainability Board
FROM:Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program Manager
SUBJECT:Community Engagement Event for the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District (NCOD) Design Guidelines Update
MEETING DATE:April 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Community Engagement Event for the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District (NCOD) Design Guidelines Update
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 is updating the way it reviews and regulates the design
of buildings in the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD). This
update was one of several recommendations included in the Historic
Preservation Policy & Local Landmark Project Phase 1 Report, which the
Bozeman City Commission adopted in May 2025 after significant community
engagement and public input on the project. The update will include an
overhaul of the existing design guidelines to align with current best practices
in historic preservation, respond to community goals and values, and
support the ongoing Local Landmark Project.
Community engagement will be a key component of the process, with many
opportunities for community members to provide input and help shape the
future of Bozeman’s historic neighborhoods. To kick off the project, all are
invited to a Community Open House on April 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
The Bozeman Events Space in the North Ballroom (14 S Tracy). The evening
will begin with a short presentation from the project team, but the
community is invited to stop by at any point during the event to participate
in interactive activities, including mapping exercises and discussion boards
focused on what’s working well and what could be improved.
The NCOD has been in place since 1991 and contains over 4,000 properties
and nine National Register Historic Districts located in and around
Bozeman's historic downtown core. The NCOD was created to stimulate the
restoration and rehabilitation of structures while also inviting new
construction that enhances the character and function of the area. The
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design guidelines, titled “Bozeman Guidelines for Historic Preservation and
the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD),” were originally
adopted in 2006 and had a minor update in 2015.
For more information on the NCOD Design Guidelines Update, or to sign up
to receive updates, visit the project website at
https://engage.bozeman.net/ncodupdate.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Report compiled on: April 2, 2026
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Sustainability Board
FROM:Kesslie Carlson-Ham, Sustainability Program Analyst
Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program Manager
SUBJECT:Approve the March 11, 2026 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes
MEETING DATE:April 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:Approve the March 11, 2026 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes.
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:In accordance with Commission Resolution 5323 and the City of Bozeman's
Citizen Advisory Board Manual, all Boards must have minutes taken and
approved. Prepared minutes will be provided for approval by the board at
the next scheduled meeting. Staff will make any corrections identified in the
minutes before submitting them to the City Clerk's Office.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
03-11-2026 Sustainability Advisory Board.pdf
Report compiled on: April 2, 2026
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Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, 03/11/2026
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THE SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
03/11/2026
General information about the Sustainability Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository.
This board generally meets on the second Wednesday of the month 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A) 00:09:53 Call to Order - 6:00 PM
B) 00:10:32 Changes to the Agenda
C) 00:10:42 Disclosures
D) 00:12:02 Amendment of Minutes
00:11:48 Motion to approve D) Amendment of Minutes
Nick Fitzmaurice: Motion
Kristin Blackler: 2nd
00:11:59 Vote on the Motion to approve D) Amendment of Minutes The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Kristin Blackler
Nick Fitzmaurice
Kendra Kallevig
Brooke Lahneman
Disapprove:
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Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, 03/11/2026
Page 2 of 2
None
E) 00:12:20 Approval of Minutes
E.1 00:12:37 Approve the January 14, 2026 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes
01-14-2026 Sustainability Advisory Board.pdf
00:12:47 Motion to approve E) Approval of Minutes.
Nick Fitzmaurice: Motion
Kristin Blackler: 2nd
00:12:53 Vote on the Motion to approve E) Approval of Minutes. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Kristin Blackler
Nick Fitzmaurice
Kendra Kallevig
Brooke Lahneman
Disapprove:
None
F) 00:12:56 Public Service Announcements
F.1 00:13:57 Clean Up Week and the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival
G) 00:18:29 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and
Jurisdiction of the Board
H) 00:29:01 Special Presentations
H.1 00:29:07 Water Advisory Committee for the Integrated Water Resources Plan
Update and Alternatives
Attachment A_BZN SAB_IWRP Response_Lahneman.pdf
H.2 01:02:54 ClearPath 2.0 Emissions Modeling and Scenario Tool Introduction
J) 01:30:12 FYI/Discussion
J.1 01:30:22 Work Session on the 2026-2027 Sustainability Advisory Board Work Plan
2026-2027 Sustainability Board Work Plan DRAFT.pdf
K) 02:20:46 Adjournment
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Sustainability Board
FROM:Alex Nordquest, Forestry Division Manager
SUBJECT:Forestry Division Update: Branch Out Bozeman and the 2026 Urban Forest
Management Plan
MEETING DATE:April 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Forestry Division Update: Branch Out Bozeman and the 2026 Urban Forest
Management Plan
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.3 Strategic Infrastructure Choices: Prioritize long-term investment and
maintenance for existing and new infrastructure.
BACKGROUND:Branch Out Bozeman
The City's Forestry Division began partnering with the Gallatin Watershed
Council on tree planting projects in 2021. This quickly developed into annual
volunteer events and the creation of Branch Out Bozeman: Urban Forest
Network (B.O.B.). In an effort to provide a healthy and resilient urban forest
for all community members, B.O.B. seeks to increase Bozeman's tree canopy
to its full potential and to develop tools that guide the community to
strategically plant trees in priority areas. After receiving grant-funded
technical assistance and tree canopy assessment, B.O.B. is now poised to
develop a dedicated website, branding, and mapping tools to help realize
the initiative's goals.
Urban Forest Management Plan
The City's current Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) was created in
2016 and presented a plan to "sustainably, holistically, and efficiently
manage Bozeman's urban forest to realize the full expanse of benefits urban
trees can provide." Now, nearly ten years later, many of the goals and
recommendations from this UFMP have been accomplished, and an updated
plan is desired. A 2026 UFMP would need to build upon its predecessor's
framework and serve as an overarching guiding document for all Forestry
Division operations, planning, and public outreach through 2036.
A 2026 UFMP will need to present a more in-depth review of Bozeman's
urban forest management. Essential components of this project scope
include:
Analysis and recommendations regarding tree inventory
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characteristics, canopy cover goals, staffing and equipment levels,
contract budgeting;
Evaluation and guidance on integration with other city departments,
acceptance of contract tree installations, and assessment of private
property trees impacted by construction;
Recommendations and strategies to strengthen volunteer initiatives,
address public concerns, and expand community education/outreach
efforts.
This project was included in the Forestry Division's FY25-26 Work Plan and
CIP budgeting; a Request for Proposals (RFP) was published in November
2025 detailing the desired scope for such an effort. DJ&A submitted a
compelling RFP and was chosen as the desired consultant through a Scoring
Committee.
Lilly McLane, Gallatin Watershed Council's Watershed Restoration Director,
and Alex Nordquest, City of Bozeman's Forestry Division Manager, will co-
present on Branch Out Bozeman. Alex Nordquest will follow with a
presentation on the Urban Forest Management Plan. The Sustainability
Advisory Board will be invited to ask questions.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
Forestry Update - Sustainability Board - April 8 - 26.pdf
Report compiled on: April 2, 2026
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Forestry Division Update:
Branch Out Bozeman
2026 Urban Forest Management Plan
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2026 Urban Forest
Management Plan
•Comprehensive guiding document for
all Forestry Operations
o Update key stats on Tree Infrastructure: the
current condition & characteristics of the
urban forest.
o Offer Recommendations on Staffing, Budget,
Community Outreach
o Address current concerns of staff,
management, public
•Consultant: DJ&A + Plan-It Geo
Community Engagement Plan up soon
•Timeline: now through end of year
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Review: 2016 UFMP
•3 Main Sections
o Tree Infrastructure – current condition of trees (size, species, etc.)
o Management – staff and contracting, budget
o Community Engagement – raise awareness, recommend partnerships & programs
•7 Essential Elements (Overall Goal)
•Emerald Ash Borer – Course of Action Plan
•Lots of charts, graphs, Cost-Benefit Analyses… recommendations that we can pick from
•Mgmt Plan + Staff Expertise = Success!
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Review: 2016 UFMP
•3 Main Sections
o Tree Infrastructure – current condition
o Values are quite outdated today
o Ash: 47% vs. 23%
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Review: 2016 UFMP
•3 Main Sections
o Management – staff and contracting, budget
o Again, values are quite outdated
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Review: 2016 UFMP
•3 Main Sections
o Tree Infrastructure – current condition
o Management – staff and contracting, budget
o Community Engagement – raise awareness
•7 Essential Elements (Overall Goal)
•Emerald Ash Borer – Course of
Action Plan
•Lots of charts, graphs, Cost-Benefit
Analyses… recommendations that we
can pick from
•UFMP + Staff Implement = Success!
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Review: 2016 UFMP
7 Essential Elements (Overall Goal)
All of these are done; or ongoing
•Create an urban forester position to oversee Bozeman’s urban
forest.
•Plant a new generation of trees with appropriate species diversity.
•Establish a systematic and coordinated detection effort for EAB.
•Remove trees that are deemed hazardous, in poor condition, or
inappropriate locations.
•Establish a healthy and vibrant relationship with the community.
•Complete and maintain the tree inventory.
•Implement a proactive maintenance cycle.
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Review: 2016 UFMP
7 Essential Elements (Overall Goal)
All of these are done; or ongoing
•Create an urban forester position to oversee Bozeman’s urban
forest.
•Plant a new generation of trees with appropriate species diversity.
•Establish a systematic and coordinated detection effort for EAB.
•Remove trees that are deemed hazardous, in poor condition, or
inappropriate locations.
•Establish a healthy and vibrant relationship with the community.
•Complete and maintain the tree inventory.
•Implement a proactive maintenance cycle.
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Scope: 2026 UFMP
7 Essential Elements (Overall Goal)
We need new areas of focus
•Establish a healthy and vibrant relationship with the community.
•Implement a proactive maintenance cycle.
•Expand on Species Diversity efforts (A tree nursery, More native
trees in parks, watercourse setbacks, etc.).
•Work towards a determined % Canopy Cover goal for City limits.
•New guidance for young plantings & tree establishment; mature tree
impacts during new development.
•Strengthen relationship with Planning & Development, other Dept’s.
•A Forestry crew focused solely on Parks (Not Blvd Trees).
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2026 Urban Forest Management Plan
•Comprehensive guiding document for all Forestry Operations
o Update key stats on Tree Infrastructure: the current condition & characteristics of the urban forest.
o Offer Recommendations on Staffing, Budget, Community Outreach
o Address current tree concerns of staff, management, public
•Scope for Plan Details
•Community Engagement Plan: Coming Soon on Engage Bozeman
•Timeline: now through end of year
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2026 Urban Forest
Management Plan
•Scope for Plan Details
•Tree Infrastructure – analyze our tree
inventory data, software; determine a %
canopy cover goal
•Staffing & Equipment – Assess staffing and
vehicle levels, contract budget
•Planning & Development – Recommend
better ways to accept new plantings,
approve planning process, construction
impacts, Heritage Tree Program; review
Municipal Code
•Community Engagement –
Strengthen/Expand current volunteer
initiatives, outreach/education efforts
•Insect & Disease, Disaster Preparedness –
Emerald Ash Borer, Climate Change prep
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2026 Urban Forest Management Plan
•Comprehensive guiding document for all Forestry Operations
o Update key stats on Tree Infrastructure: the current condition & characteristics of the urban forest.
o Offer Recommendations on Staffing, Budget, Community Outreach
o Address current tree concerns of staff, management, public
•Scope for Plan Details
•Community Engagement Plan: Coming Soon on Engage Bozeman
•Timeline: now through end of year
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2026 UFMP
Community Engagement Plan
•Consultant to host meetings:
General Public
UPF Board – Work Sessions
Final Presentation to City
Commission
•Consistent with other City Projects’
outreach efforts
•Public Surveys, Comment Periods as
well
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2026 Urban Forest Management Plan
•Comprehensive guiding document for all Forestry Operations
o Update key stats on Tree Infrastructure: the current condition & characteristics of the urban forest.
o Offer Recommendations on Staffing, Budget, Community Outreach
o Address current tree concerns with staff, management, public input
•Scope for Plan Details
•Community Engagement Plan: Coming Soon on Engage Bozeman
•Timeline: now through end of year
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2026 UFMP
Ideal Timeline
•Oct ‘25: RFP out nationwide for potential consultants; Community Engagement Plan in development
•Nov-Dec ‘25: Score and Select qualified candidate; Award Contract. Develop Framework and Core Items
•Jan-June ‘26: Host Public Meetings, UPF Board Work Sessions; Refine plan based on feedback
•Aug-Sep ‘26: Public Surveys, Comment Period
•Oct - Dec ‘26: Synthesis and Final Revisions; Present Finished Version to City Commission for Adoption
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2026 Urban Forest
Management Plan
Sustainability Board – How can you help?
•Visit Engage Bozeman for official
schedule
•Attend public meetings and UPF Board
Work Sessions
•Share the latest Sustainability News
pertaining to Urban Forestry
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Branch Out Bozeman
•Ongoing partnership with Gallatin
Watershed Council
•Volunteer Planting Events!
o 20 Trees @ Arbor Day
o 40 Trees throughout the summer
•Dedicated BOB Website Coming Soon
o Just about ready!
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Bob Website
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BOB Website
1) Clearly explains the
partnership between GWC and
City, but on its own website.
2) Focus on trees for: Water
Quality, Urban Heat, Equity.
3) Volunteer Events, Education,
Donations.
4) Future home of Tree Canopy
Map.
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BOB Website
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BOB Website
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Questions/Comments?
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Sustainability Board
FROM:Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program Manager
SUBJECT:Gallatin Valley Beyond Plastics Poster Making Contest Recognition
MEETING DATE:April 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:I move to recognize [INSERT NAME] as the Gallatin Valley Beyond Plastics
poster contest winner.
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:Gallatin Valley Beyond Plastics is hosting a poster-making contest in
partnership with the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival. The poster theme is
to remind customers to bring reusable bags to stores. A common reason
cited for not using reusable bags is forgetting to bring them into the store.
The contest aims to increase awareness and remind shoppers to bring
reusable bags to eliminate or dramatically reduce single-use plastic bags and
harmful microplastics in the environment.
Students in fourth and fifth grade across the Gallatin Valley were invited to
submit original posters using colored pencil, crayon, markers, or paint by the
submission deadline of April 6 at 5 PM. The top five selected posters will
receive a family-size pizza coupon, and the winning poster will receive pizza
for the whole class, plus $100 for the participating school to apply toward
student lunch debt.
The winning poster will be displayed at retail stores, at the Gallatin Valley
Earth Day Festival, and shared by the City of Bozeman.
Terry Quatraro from Gallatin Valley Beyond Plastics will present the poster
contest and the five selected posters. Among Gallatin Valley Beyond Plastics'
top three posters, the Sustainability Board will be invited to help select the
winner. Each board member will be asked to provide their rank-choice vote.
Based on the results, the board will vote to recognize the contest winner.
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UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Report compiled on: April 3, 2026
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Sustainability Board
FROM:Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program Manager
Cola Rowley, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:Adoption of the 2026-2027 Sustainability Advisory Board Work Plan
MEETING DATE:April 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:I move to approve the 2026-2027 Sustainability Advisory Board Work Plan.
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:City of Bozeman Advisory Boards operate from a two-year work plan that
supports City Commission priorities. On March 3, 2026, the Bozeman City
Commission adopted by Resolution the 2026-2027 City Commission
Priorities. City Staff Liaisons to Advisory Boards are responsible for compiling
the work plan with support from each Board. On January 14, 2026 and
March 11, 2026, Staff held work sessions to review progress on the 2024-
2025 work plan and discuss the 2026-2027 work plan. Based on feedback
received, the draft work plan presented in the work session has been
amended to include an item on energy, resilience, and housing affordability.
Attached is the final 2026-2027 work plan for Board review.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
2026-2027 Sustainability Board Work Plan FINAL.pdf
Report compiled on: April 3, 2026
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2026-2027 SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD WORK PLAN
Board Governance
Item
Description
Board Focus
Area
Commission
Priorities
Connection
Board Time
Commitment
Staff Time
Commitment Schedule Budget
Impact
Ethics Training Ethical
Compliance
High-Performing
Organization 2 meetings Minimal Annually None
Advisory
Board Review Board Efficacy
Engage
Meaningfully with
Community
2 meetings Minimal TBD None
Planning Efforts
Item
Description Board Focus
Area
Commission
Priorities
Connection
Board Time
Commitment Staff Time
Commitment Schedule Budget
Impact
Neighborhood
Conservation
Overlay
District
Buildings;
Waste;
Neighborhoods
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
2-3 meetings Substantial 2026-2027 None from
Board action
Integrated
Water
Resources
Plan
Greenspace &
Natural
Environment
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
3-4 meetings Substantial 2026
None from
Board
actions
Urban Forest
Management
Plan
Greenspace,
Food Systems &
Natural
Environment
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
1-2 meetings Substantial 2026-2027
None from
Board
actions
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Bozeman
Creek Vision
Plan
Greenspace
and Natural
Environment
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
2 meetings Substantial 2026-2027
Consultant
will be
required
Electric
Mobility
Planning
Transportation
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
3-4 meetings Substantial 2027 Unknown at
this time
Green Power
Program Energy
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
2-3 meetings Substantial 2026 Operating
budget
2027
Transportation
Master Plan
and Multi-
modal
Transportation
Improvements
Transportation
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
1-2 meetings Substantial 2026-2027
Consultant
will be
required
Urban
Transportation
District
Transportation
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
1-2 meetings Substantial 2026-2027 Unknown at
this time
Energy
Efficiency,
Resilience,
Energy
Bridge the
Affordability Gap;
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
1-2 meetings Moderate 2026-2027 Unknown at
this time
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and Housing
Affordability
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
Engagement
Item
Description
Board Focus
Area
Commission
Priorities
Connection
Board Time
Commitment
Staff Time
Commitment Schedule Budget
Impact
Strengthen
Town/Gown
Relationship
with MSU
Buildings,
Energy,
Neighborhoods,
Transportation,
Waste, Natural
Environment
(all)
Engage
Meaningfully with
the Community;
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
1-2 meetings Moderate 2026-2027
None from
Board
actions
Sustainable
Development
Awards
Buildings;
Energy;
Neighborhoods;
Transportation;
Waste; Natural
Environment
(all)
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
3-4 meetings Moderate 2026-2027 Unknown at
this time
Clean Up
Week
Waste; Natural
Environment
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
1-2 meetings Minimal Annual Operating
budget
Capital Projects
Item
Description
Board Focus
Area
Commission
Priorities
Connection
Board Time
Commitment
Staff Time
Commitment Schedule Budget
Impact
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Municipal
Solar Projects Energy
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
1-2 meetings Substantial Annual
FY26-27
Capital
Budget
Municipal
Electric
Vehicle
Charging
Stations
Transportation
and Energy
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
1-2 meetings Substantial Annual
FY26-27
Capital
Budget
Policy
Item
Description
Board Focus
Area
Commission
Priorities
Connection
Board Time
Commitment
Staff Time
Commitment Schedule Budget
Impact
High-
Performance
Building
Standard for
City Facilities
Healthy,
Adaptive, &
Efficient
Buildings
Protect Bozeman’s
Heritage,
Neighborhoods,
and Natural
Environment
3-4 meetings Substantial 2026
Potential to
impact
budgets
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