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Home My WebLink About05-04-26 - Community Development Board - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 pm B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Public Service Announcements E. Approval of Minutes E.1 Approval of Minutes(Ruffalo) F. Consent Items G. Special Presentations THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA CDB AGENDA Monday, May 4, 2026 General information about the Community Development 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 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 Chris Saunders, csaunders@bozeman.net 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 +1 346 248 7799 Access code: 947 0602 4018 Approve 1 H. Action Items H.1 Work Session with the Forestry Division on the Urban Forest Master Plan Update(Nordquist) H.2 Consider Cancellation of May 18th Community Development Board Meeting (Saunders) H.3 2026-2027 Community Development Board Work Plan(Saunders) I. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board J. FYI/Discussions J.1 Upcoming Items for the May 18, 2026, Community Development Board Meeting Agenda(Saunders) K. Adjournment This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Community Development 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 Community Development Board cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Community Development 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 in their Laserfiche repository folder. This board generally meets the first and third Monday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 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. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Trenton Ruffalo SUBJECT:Approval of Minutes MEETING DATE:May 4, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes RECOMMENDATION:Approve STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:None UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:Approve with Corrections FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: 042026 CDB Minutes.pdf Report compiled on: April 21, 2026 3 Bozeman Community Development Board Meeting Minutes, 04.20.26 Page 1 of 4 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES April 20th, 2026 This board generally meets the first and third Monday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. General information about the Community Development Board is available in our Laserfiche repository. A) 00:08:38 Call to Order - 6:00 pm Present: Joey Morrison, Erik Bonnett, Chris Egnatz, Jason Delmue, Mark Egge, Ben Lloyd, Lauren Mitro Absent: None Excused: None B) 00:08:53 Disclosures C) 00:08:59 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:09:25 Approval of Minutes D.1 Approval of Minutes 040626 CDB Minutes.pdf 00:09:42 Motion to approve Chris Egnatz: Motion Joey Morrison: 2nd 00:09:53 Vote on the Motion to approve The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Erik Bonnett Chris Egnatz 4 Bozeman Community Development Board Meeting Minutes, 04.20.26 Page 2 of 4 Jason Delmue Mark Egge Ben Lloyd Lauren Mitro Disapprove: None E) 00:10:15 Consent Items F) 00:10:27 Special Presentations F.1 00:10:29 Overview of the Economic Development Strategy Issue Plan 00:10:31 Brit Fontenot presents to the Board 00:26:51 Board discussion with Brit Fontenot & Chris Saunders G) 00:39:18 Action Items G.1 00:39:21 Hanson Lane Annexation Zone Map Amendment, R-3 Residential Medium Density District (R-B Residential Mixed Use Low-Medium) Initial Zoning, Located North of Durston Road and East of Hanson Street, Application 25775. 25775 Hanson Lane Annex_ZMA CDB.pdf 00:39:39 Associate Long Range Planner Collin Mieras presents to the Board 00:50:25 Applicant Chris Naumann presents to the Board 00:55:15 Board discussion with the Applicant 01:06:55 Planning staff Collin Mieras and Chris Saunders respond to questions from the Board 01:20:32 Director of Transportation and Engineering Nick Ross addresses the Board 01:22:37 Heather Higgs provides public comment 01:25:37 Steve Holland provides public comment 01:27:30 Cindy Miller provides public comment 01:30:02 Carol Pfeifer provides public comment 01:32:44 Mile Roser provides public comment 01:34:58 Mike Harris provides public comment 01:37:54 Merideth Center provides public comment 01:40:02 Claire Mack provides public comment 5 Bozeman Community Development Board Meeting Minutes, 04.20.26 Page 3 of 4 01:43:25 Bill Valencore provides public comment 01:47:50 Tom Gane provides public comment 01:48:33 Christen Trip provides public comment 01:50:51 Bill Vandercord provides additional public comment 01:51:45 Mary France McHugh provides public comment 01:55:38 Patty Dickerson provides public comment 01:58:36 Diana Saros provides public comment 02:04:35 Board discussion with Staff 02:10:51 Motion to approve Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 25775 and move to recommend approval of the Hanson Lane Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing. Jason Delmue: Motion Joey Morrison: 2nd 02:38:09 Vote on the Motion to approve Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 25775 and move to recommend approval of the Hanson Lane Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing. The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Erik Bonnett Chris Egnatz Jason Delmue Mark Egge Ben Lloyd Lauren Mitro Disapprove: None H) 02:38:32 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board 02:38:58 Bill Valencore provides public comment 6 Bozeman Community Development Board Meeting Minutes, 04.20.26 Page 4 of 4 I) 02:40:22 FYI/Discussions I.1 02:40:27 Upcoming Items for the May 4, 2026, Community Development Board Meeting Agenda 02:40:28 Work session on Urban Forest Master Plan J) 02:41:35 Adjournment 7 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Alex Nordquist, Forestry Division Manager Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Community Development Director SUBJECT:Work Session with the Forestry Division on the Urban Forest Master Plan Update MEETING DATE:May 4, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study RECOMMENDATION:Conduct work session and provide input. STRATEGIC PLAN:4.1 Informed Conversation on Growth: Continue developing an in-depth understanding of how Bozeman is growing and changing and proactively address change in a balanced and coordinated manner. BACKGROUND:The City of Bozeman Forestry Division has started an update to the Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). This document was last updated in 2016. The UFMP is an issue plan under the Montana Land Use Planning Act and the Community Development Board has a role in the development and approval of issue plans. Alex Nordquist, Forestry Division Manager, will provide a presentation on the UFMP's structure and topics and upcoming participation opportunities outlined in the community engagement plan. An Engage Bozeman webpage [external link] has been set up as the primary information tool for the plan update. A public kickoff meeting for the project was held online on April 28th. The Division's webpage [external link] has information on existing programs such as a cost share program for planting new public trees, a street tree guide, and city-wide public tree inventory. The Division manages and maintains the public trees in parks and street boulevards. The Division also participates in the development review process as a member of the Development Review Committee. There are two areas in the municipal code, Chapter 16 Article 5 [external link] and Chapter 38 [external link] that influence the work of the Division. Discussion with the Board after Mr. Nordquist's presentation will focus on planning and development integration. 8 UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:As identified by the Board. FISCAL EFFECTS:None at this time. Attachments: May 4, 2026 Urban Forest Master Plan Update slides.pdf Report compiled on: April 29, 2026 9 CITY OF BOZEMAN URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN 2026 UPDATE Public Meeting Tuesday, April 28 10 Overview Team Introductions •Alex Nordquest(City of Bozeman): Forestry Division Manager •Mitch Overton (City of Bozeman): Parks and Recreation Department •Myla Kelly (DJ&A): Senior Advisor and Faciliator •Josh Elliott (DJ&A): Project Manager •Hannah Kuhns (DJ&A): Environmental Scientist, Certified Arborist •Matt Urmson (PlanITGeo): Urban Forestry Planner, Certified Arborist UFMP Update Process Project Schedule Engagement Opportunities Core Components 11 Updating the 2016 Bozeman Urban Forest Management Plan 2026 Planning Process 2026 Bozeman Urban Forest Management Plan 12 Project Schedule Phase 1: Project Kickoff and Early Planning Phase 2: Public Involvement and Draft UFMP Update Phase 3: Finalize and Deliver UFMP Early 2026 Spring –Summer 2026 Fall –Winter 2026 •Identify existing conditions, goals, objectives, and strategies (ongoing) •Perform assessment of staffing, equipment, budget, policy, and code (ongoing) •Tree infrastructure analysis (in review) •Draft Community Engagement Plan •Draft UFMP outline •Review tree infrastructure data analysis •Conduct internal staff survey •Initiate public engagement •Conduct public survey •Develop draft UFMP •Public open house and comment period •Synthesize public comments •Develop recommendations •Finalize UFMP •Final work session with Board •Present UFMP to the City Commission 13 Process and Development Community Engagement Tree Infrastructure Staffing and Equipment Planning and Development Integration Insect, Disease, and Disaster Preparedness Coordination Meetings (Core Team) Work Sessions Public Engagement Meetings Analysis and Recommendations 14 Engagement Opportunities Engage Bozeman project page •Landing page for project overview, updates on the plan process, notifications for engagement opportunities, and publicly available documents Work Sessions (5) during regular Urban Parks and Forestry Board monthly meetings •Opportunity to comment on meeting agenda items related to the UFMP update Four project-specific meeting opportunities for public engagement •Opportunity to hear about the update process, ask questions, engage with project team •Public survey and public comment period Two engagement opportunities with the City Commission •Mid-process update •Presentation of UFMP for approval and adoption 15 Engage Bozeman Project Page •Sign up for project updates •Access project documents •View key project dates https://engage.bozeman.net/urbanforest 16 Core Plan Components •Community Engagement •Tree Infrastructure •Staffing and Equipment •Planning and Development Integration •Insect, Disease, and Disaster Preparedness 17 Definitions Canopy Coverage: The layer of tree leaves, branches, and stems that cover the ground when viewed from above Canopy Goals: Desired canopy coverage produced from analysis of current tree canopy coverage and identified metrics for annual planning and long-term canopy coverage metrics Tree Equity: Ensuring that all communities have equal access to the benefits that trees provide Heritage Trees: Trees that have historical, cultural, biological, or ecological significance because of age, size, or condition Vulnerability Assessment: Use of industry tools and research to assess the vulnerability of Bozeman’s trees and City-wide canopy to climate change, soils degradation, utilities conflicts, and other risks to inform recommendations for management, preparedness, and future planning Urban Forest Resilience: The capacity of the urban forest to resist, and assist communities in recovering from, anthropogenic and natural disturbances 18 Community Engagement Volunteer initiatives •Review current volunteer initiatives, identify additional opportunities tailored to the community of Bozeman, develop actionable plan that aligns with the City’s objectives and supports the Forestry Division’s work Outreach and education •Design a strategy to apply proven, effective concepts to Bozeman’s urban forestry goals and objectives •Identify ways to sustainably expand outreach efforts to inform community members about the benefits of the urban forest and what they can do to help the City’ reach its goals Strengthen and establish partnerships 19 Tree Infrastructure – Inventory Analysis Data-driven understanding of forest structure & performance Species Diversity Size & Relative Age Distribution Relative Performance Index 20 Tree Infrastructure – Maintenance Needs Short-term actions + long-term strategy Pruning –Planting – Removal –Species selection 21 Tree Infrastructure –Canopy Cover Everyone deserves to experience the benefits of trees •Identify gaps & inequities •Target priority areas •Guide future planting •Set measurable goals 22 Staffing and Equipment – In-house Assessment In-house staffing assessment and vehicles and equipment assessment •Staff surveys, follow-up interviews, and existing policies •Fleet and equipment inventory •Review current staffing capacity •Identify adequacy based on anticipated needs and maintenance recommendations •Evaluate existing budgets in relative to anticipated needs under the updated UFMP 23 Staffing and Equipment –Contracting Services Contracting services budgeting assessment •Review current budget and additional needs •Identify desired contractor assistance with items like regular maintenance, specific tasks, and/or large work orders Evaluate existing budgets in relative to anticipated needs under the updated UFMP 24 Staffing and Equipment – Maintenance Recommendations •Site specific, actionable, and supported by local datasets •Optimal schedules for planting, pruning, and removals tailored to Bozeman’s neighborhood, climate, trees, and resources 25 Planning and Development Integration Interdepartmental collaboration Tree protection zones Private property development Heritage tree program Third party tree installation approval process Policy recommendations 26 VulnerabilityAssessment (Pests, Disease, Disasters) Key pests and diseases of concern •Emerald ash borer •Dutch elm disease •Large aspen tortrix •Western spruce budworm •Spruce beetle •Heterobasidion root disease Key invasive tree species of concern •Russian olive •Common buckthorn •Tamarisk/saltcedar •Siberian elm 27 Vulnerability Assessment – Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) •Not yet in Montana •Significant ash population (~22%) •High mortality risk •Major canopy & cost impacts Builds on 2016 EAB Action Plan 28 Vulnerability Assessment –Climate Change Impacts • Warmer, drier summers • Increased moisture stress • Higher pest & decline risk Drought and extreme heat • Moderate, increasing risk • WUI areas most vulnerable • Fuel buildup + drought increase risk Wildfire • Episodicbut high impact • Structural weaknesses exposed • Freeze–thaw increases damage Severe storms Climate Change is Increasing Urban Forest Risk 29 Upcoming Engagement Opportunities •Work sessions •Public engagement meetings (virtual and in-person) •Public survey •Public comment period 30 Work Sessions Work Session 1 Thursday, March 26 Introduce project and process Review CEP Work Session 2 Thursday, April 23 Review UFMP Outline Review components for plan update Work Session 3 Thursday, June 25 Review public survey feedback Present preliminary data analysis Work Session 4 Thursday, July 23 Review Board feedback on Preliminary Draft UFMP Work Session 5 Thursday, September 24 Review updates to UFMP after public comment Final review prior to presentation to Commission 31 Public Engagement - Meetings Virtual Public Meeting Tuesday, April 28 (today) Present Background Project Information Call for Engagement In-Person Public Meeting Monday, May 18 Present UFMP Outline Initiate Public Survey Virtual Public Meeting Monday, August 10 Present Draft UFMP In-Person Public Meeting Monday, August 31 Review and Discuss Draft UFMP Public Survey Period Monday, May 18 –Monday, June 8 Public Comment Period Monday, August 10 –Tuesday, September 8 32 Public Engagement – Feedback Public Survey •Survey will be available via the project page on Engage Bozeman •Survey will be initiated during the next public meeting on Monday, May 18 •Survey will close after three weeks on Monday, June 8 Public Comment Period •Comments on the Draft UFMP will be collected for four weeks •Public comment period will be initiated on Monday, August 10 during a virtual public meeting •Comment period will close after four weeks on Tuesday, September 8 Comments throughout the update process are welcome and will be included for consideration during the plan development process. Comments received to date have been compiled and reviewed and will be synthesized in one of two reports. 33 Public Engagement Synthesis with UFMP Public Survey Summary Report •Include survey results and feedback received during the first two public meetings •Discuss responses and possible incorporation with core team •Review with Board (Work Session 3) Public Comment Summary Report •Include feedback received during the final two public meetings •Discuss responses and possible incorporation with core team •Informal review by Board 34 UFMP Presentation to City Commission Finalization of UFMP • Board review of preliminary UFMP • Conclusion of public engagement • Board review of Draft UFMP Presentation to City Commission • Early November 2026 • Anticipate adoption by early December 2026 35 Thank you! Q&A 36 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Community Development Director SUBJECT:Consider Cancellation of May 18th Community Development Board Meeting MEETING DATE:May 4, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Consider cancellation. STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues as others may see them. BACKGROUND:There are no scheduled items for the May 18th meeting of the Community Development Board. The Board may discuss and consider whether to cancel the meeting or identify their intended action for that evening. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:As determined by the Board. FISCAL EFFECTS:No budgeted funds are affected. Report compiled on: April 30, 2026 37 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Community Development Director SUBJECT:2026-2027 Community Development Board Work Plan MEETING DATE:May 4, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Receive document and recommend approval to City Commission. 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:Resolution 2025-62 establishes the Community Development Board and assigns duties. Resolution 5323 establishes expectations for high-performing boards. This resolution includes a bi-annual work plan. A work plan is attached identifying duties and anticipated obligations for those duties over the 2026 and 2027 calendar years. The work plan identifies work items known at this time. The City Commission may identify other activities they wish the Board to participate in. The work plan is divided into sections corresponding to the responsibilities of the Board. Some work tasks are influenced by privately submitted applications for development and may vary from what is expected. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:As discussed by Board FISCAL EFFECTS:No budgeted funds are expended with this item. Attachments: CDB 2026-2027 Work Plan.pdf Report compiled on: April 30, 2026 38 WP Item Description:Strategic Priorities Connection: Board Time Commitment: Staff Time Commitment:Schedule: Budget Impact: Review ZMA, LPA,and Appeals 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 8 meetings/year, plus prep time Medium On-going No separate funding requested WP Item Description:Strategic Priorities Connection: Board Time Commitment: Staff Time Commitment:Schedule: Budget Impact: Review text amendments, includes all UDC updates regardless of scope or size, all nominator types (e.g., resident, developer, or City) 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 6.3 Approx. 8 meetings/year, plus prep time High On-going: Wireless, Landmark, Design Guidelines, UDC Housekeeping 1 &2, Wetlands, Affordable housing ownership, UFMP implementation, IWRP Implementation, 2027 Legislature follow-up No separate funding requested WP Item Description:Strategic Priorities Connection: Board Time Commitment: Staff Time Commitment:Schedule: Budget Impact: Duties per 7-6-1604, MCA - IF Study 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 6.1, 6.3, 7.5 4 meetings/ update cycle Medium Next scheduled for 2028 No separate funding requested Duties per 7-6-1604, MCA - CIP Review 4.1, 4.3, 7.3, 7.5 2 meetings/year Medium Annual No separate funding requested WP Item Description:Strategic Priorities Connection: Board Time Commitment: Staff Time Commitment:Schedule: Budget Impact: Knowledge Building 4.1 4 meetings/year Medium As available No separate funding requested WP Item Description:Strategic Priorities Connection: Board Time Commitment: Staff Time Commitment:Schedule: Budget Impact: Annual report on Goals and Objectives per BCP p 62 4.1 1 meeting/year, plus prep time Medium Summer 2026 and 2027 No separate funding requested Annual report on implementation metrics per BCP p 64 4.1 1 meeting/year, plus prep time Low As GIS staffing is available No separate funding requested WP Item Description:Strategic Priorities Connection: Board Time Commitment: Staff Time Commitment:Schedule: Budget Impact: Other departments' issue plans scheduled for updates, including public engagement 4.1, 4.2, 4.5 4 meetings/year plus prep time High 2026: Forestry Plan, IWRP, Gooch Hill Subarea Plan 2027: Transportation Master Plan No separate funding requested COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD WORK PLAN 2026-2027 Focus Area 6: Issue Plan Updates COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD WORK PLAN 2026-2027 Focus Area 4: Training Focus Area 5: Annual Report Focus Area 1: Review of Development Applications as Required in State Law Focus Area 2: Unified Development Code Updates (as directed by City Commission) Focus Area 3: Impact Fee Study Update and CIP Review In addition to the matters specifically described in this Work Plan, the Board may, in consultation with the Department of Community Development, at the request of the City Commission discuss and provide advice on any other matters directly relevant to the development of the community, consistent with the City’s adopted Strategic Plan and duties of the Board. 39 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Community Development Director SUBJECT:Upcoming Items for the May 18, 2026, Community Development Board Meeting Agenda MEETING DATE:May 4, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Information only, no action required. STRATEGIC PLAN:4.1 Informed Conversation on Growth: Continue developing an in-depth understanding of how Bozeman is growing and changing and proactively address change in a balanced and coordinated manner. BACKGROUND:The following items are presently scheduled for the May 18, 2026, Community Development Board meeting: 1.None Comment related to these items may be submitted at comments@bozeman.net. No discussion or action will be taken until May 18, 2026. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:N/A ALTERNATIVES:N/A FISCAL EFFECTS:No budgeted funds are expended with this item. Report compiled on: April 29, 2026 40