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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-09-26 - InterNeighborhood Council - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call meeting to order - 4:30 p.m. B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Approval of Minutes D.1 Approve Minutes from May 14, 2026 (Kiely) E. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board F. Special Presentation F.1 Engagement Framework Update(Kiely, Clark) G. Action Items G.1 Officer Elections(Kiely) H. FYI/Discussion THE INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA INC AGENDA Thursday, June 11, 2026 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 +1 669 900 9128 Access code: 960 8158 0066 I move to approve the regular meeting minutes as submitted. This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Inter- Neighborhood Council. 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 place of residence in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. 1 H.1 Commission Liaison Update(Fischer) H.2 City Liaison Update(Kiely) H.3 Neighborhood Written Updates & Follow-Up Questions (INC Reps) I. Adjournment For more information please contact Emily Kiely, ekiely@bozeman.net This board generally meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00 Committee 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. In order for this Board to receive all relevant public comment in time for this meeting, please submit via the Public Comment Page or by emailing comments@bozeman.net no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Public comment may be made in person at the meeting as well. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Emily Kiely, Community Engagement Coordinator SUBJECT:Approve Minutes from May 14, 2026 MEETING DATE:June 11, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:I move to approve the regular meeting minutes as submitted. 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:Minutes from May 14, 2026. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: 2026.05.14 INC Minutes.docx Report compiled on: May 26, 2026 3 Bozeman Inter-Neighborhood Council Meeting Minutes, May 14, 2026 Page 1 of 3 THE INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES May 14, 2026 A) 00:00:42 Call meeting to order - 4:30 p.m. B) 00:03:59 Disclosures Beth disclosed she is married to Brian Close C) 00:04:19 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:04:23 Approval of Minutes D.1 Approve Minutes from April 9, 2026 2026.04.09 INC Minutes.docx Dick moved to approve, Beth seconded approval. All voted to approve the minutes. E) 00:04:58 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board No public comments were given. F) Special Presentation F.1 00:05:51 Bozeman Neighborhood Connection (10 minutes) Bozeman Neighbor Connection presented on what they do. They are currently identifying neighborhoods and neighborhood coordinators. They fill needs that come up, such as providing a lawnmower. It creates community and connection. They are a mutual aid organization and asked to be added to the city website and connected with neighborhood associations. Patrick asked if they are a 501c3 - they are not. Beth asked what the response looked like and they said people are supportive. Kathy asked if they are all volunteer based and they confirmed yes. Angie asked if they are affiliated with Bozeman Welcoming Neighbors and they are not. She also asked if they are related and they are not (one couple is married), and if they were going to scale their model. Angie asked how they see this working with the established city neighborhoods program, and they stated that 4 Bozeman Inter-Neighborhood Council Meeting Minutes, May 14, 2026 Page 2 of 3 they aren't interested in replacing what we do but establishing a communications network. Emily recommended that they have more information in the About Me part of their page and update their form to ensure all emails can be included. Patrick gave a tangible example of how they might use their service. Kathy asked how they will handle people marketing their service. Paul asked if they are limited by city limits and they said no. Paul also asked what they're looking for and they said feedback. Gemini_Generated_Image_2wjmz12wjmz12wjm.png Gemini_Generated_Image_9q9t359q9t359q9t.png G) Action Items G.1 00:29:57 Update INC Bylaws (30 minutes) Angie shared background on the bylaw edits, including edits regarding quorum. A subcommittee looked into this and recommends raising quorum from 1/3 to majority. Beth moved to adopt and Patrick seconded. Paul had a comment about the verbiage of majority in the quorum. Emily commented her support. Kathy thanked the subcommittee for their work. No public comment was given. All voted in support of the motion. Emily explained that this item will go forward as a consent item on the Commission agenda. AK ZO KC FINAL DRAFT showing tracked changes from Aug 2024 version 4.15.26.docx H) FYI/Discussion H.1 00:40:23 Integrated Water Resource Plan Update (10 minutes) Beth said they are going to meet on Wednesday and had no further update. H.2 00:42:08 Commission Liaison Update (15 minutes) Deputy Mayor Fischer spoke about the interim zoning ordinance. He explained that during FYI on April 28, Commissioners explained their reasons why they are not taking the item up on an agenda. Each Commissioner gave a different reason, but general themes were that they made the decision during a separate process and their role is to offer stability, and that there must be a threat to health, safety, and general welfare. He reiterated that they have listened to the requests and comments and the majority conclusion is a policy decision to let the process continue/not reopen this process. Emily asked for a reply that can be given to neighbors. Angie wanted to see the Commission take the item up on an agenda, even if they did not vote in support. Patrick felt that the Commission's messaging didn't fully address resident concerns. Emily shared that the desire in the resident's effort was to be proactive. Dick asked how many buildings downtown are over 90 feet and if the fire department has been involved in conversations around this, as well as the impact on emergency services. Kathy shared that she wasn't aware of the 90 ft change despite being involved in the UDC. Beth and Angie reiterated that the desire was to have the item on an agenda. Emily stated that they could do a zone text amendment. Linda asked if the transitions item will be on an agenda. H.3 01:25:30 City Liaison Update (5 minutes) Emily said neighbors will receive the annual report, due June 31. Officers elections are also in June - people can continue on. Last year they did a social in August so Emily asked if they wanted to continue that. Emily also offered support with any summer events before she leaves. Emily updated the group on 5 Bozeman Inter-Neighborhood Council Meeting Minutes, May 14, 2026 Page 3 of 3 the Engagement Framework Update and next month we will present on the project. There is an Urban Forest Management Plan meeting and Bozeman Creek Vision Plan will also have an event. H.4 01:29:04 Neighborhood Written Updates & Follow-Up Questions (10 minutes) UNA received an invite from MSU for a neighborhood reception. Emily from Figgins shared it with her neighborhood and Kathy encouraged neighbors to share the message. Kathy shared concerns with the President's office and expressed a desire to meet more frequently. Ann asked whether there could be a student seat on INC. Emily Talago shared that they have their Midtown annual meeting next week. April 2026 VUNA report.pdf 2019 NCOD Review by Bendon Adams.pdf H.5 01:36:19 The Study Commission and the INC Charter Written Update Angie shared that the Study Commission is getting close to sharing their charter language and encouraged INC to look the language over and comment on changes. Angie requested most up to date version of language. I) 01:43:19 Adjournment For more information please contact Emily Kiely, emily.kiely@bozemanmt.gov. This board generally meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00. 6 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Emily Kiely, Community Engagement Coordinator Takami Clark, Communications & Engagement Manager SUBJECT:Engagement Framework Update MEETING DATE:June 11, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None 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 2023, the Montana State Legislature passed the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), which overhauled laws around land use that apply to cities of a certain size. MLUPA defined the level of public participation that is required when cities adopt, amend, or update their land use plan or associated regulations and plans. It requires cities to provide “continuous public participation” and to adopt a public participation plan that demonstrates the City’s compliance with these requirements. The City of Bozeman adopted an Engagement Framework in 2021 to guide how City staff, leadership, and the community can contribute to decision- making processes in our city. After five years of implementing this framework and the Engage Bozeman hub for engagement projects, it is an opportune time to update the City’s engagement framework to reflect both lessons learned and new statutory requirements stemming from MLUPA. The Community Engagement Plan for the Engagement Framework Update lists the Inter-Neighborhood Council as a key partner. This presentation seeks to gain feedback to help identify concerns and provide feedback on past efforts and will help determine what could work instead. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS: None Report compiled on: May 26, 2026 7 8 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Emily Kiely, Community Engagement Coordinator SUBJECT:Officer Elections MEETING DATE:June 11, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None 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:As stated in the INC Bylaws: A. Elections of INC officers shall occur in the final meeting of the fiscal year held in the month of June, with the exception to the 2013 year. B. A nominating committee may be appointed by the Chair to propose, for the final meeting of the fiscal year, one or more eligible candidates from the INC for each office for the coming year. Nominations shall also be accepted from the floor. All candidates must have accepted the nomination and be a qualified delegate of the INC. C. The INC shall elect officers by a successful vote. D. Voting shall be by secret ballot if there is more than one (1) candidate for office. E. The ballots shall be maintained by the Secretary-Treasurer for sixty (60) days and shall then be destroyed. F. The Secretary-Treasurer, in partnership with the City Liaison, will obtain the names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and terms of office of newly elected INC officers. G. Newly elected officers shall be installed in the first meeting of the fiscal year of the month of July. H. Terms of office for INC officers shall be a recommended (but not mandated) maximum of two years. I. The Secretary-Treasurer, in partnership with the City Liaison, shall maintain a list of recognized neighborhood association members interested in serving as a delegate to, or officer in, the INC. This list shall be consulted when a delegate, or delegates, is needed to fill a vacancy and/or when officers are nominated. 9 UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: May 26, 2026 10 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Douglas Fischer, Deputy Mayor SUBJECT:Commission Liaison Update MEETING DATE:June 11, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None 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:Standing item on INC agenda - the City Commission Liaison provides an update of pertinent information for INC Reps and Neighborhoods. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: May 26, 2026 11 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Emily Kiely, Community Engagement Coordinator SUBJECT:City Liaison Update MEETING DATE:June 11, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None 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:Standing item on INC agenda - the City Liaison provides an update on Neighborhoods Program work, Engagement at the City, and pertinent information for INC Reps and Neighborhoods. Shoutout to New Hyalite View for being the first to turn in annual report! Please return to Takami Clark by June 30. July meeting agenda item: MSU Strategic Plan listening work session. SAVE-THE-DATE for MSU Debut Community BLOC Party is August 27 from 3-6pm at Story Mansion. This is a family and student event and all are invited. Free ice cream, bouncy house, live band and food trucks! UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: May 26, 2026 12 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Inter-Neighborhood Council Representatives SUBJECT:Neighborhood Written Updates & Follow-Up Questions MEETING DATE:June 11, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None 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:Bogert Park 1. Traffic calming emplacements have been installed along Church Street at the Bogert Park Pool and Peets Hill/Gallagator crossings. Many thanks to the City's Danae Giannetti for her leadership and proactive communication with the BPNA on this. 2. Thanks to Salal Huber-McGee for working with the City to have new neighborhood-association street signs posted at the neighborhood's boundaries. They are a nice bit of placemaking in the middle of lots of transformative and rapid-paced growth. 3. Mark Campanelli attended (crashed?) the MSU meeting with the university-adjacent neighborhood associations. I am happy that MSU made the overture. However, I also was reminded of how closely/conservatively the University holds their cards when it comes to issues like on- vs. off-campus housing, making more space on campus for Greek houses, and the noise from football/stadium activities. The University Neighborhood Association prepared a list of questions for MSU that were not fully addressed, and I hope these can be shared out with INC, as well as any (in)formal responses received. 4. The first public engagement for the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan happened on 2 June at Soroptimist Park. I thought the consultants presented some really bold ideas toward the greater vision of establishing a much greener linear trail through our core downtown along Bozeman Creek. Realizing this plan will involve some careful discussions with neighbors and business owners along the creek corridor, and I hope this can be done transparently and proactively. Also, Mark Campanelli is pushing for an opportunity for neighbors to 13 meet with the City, Allied Engineering, and FEMA (?) representatives to discuss the engineering and financial considerations behind flood prediction, mitigation, insurance, and disaster recovery. This could also include See Bozeman Creek, Gallatin Watershed Council, emergency responders, and others, such as those who have been rebuilding after the recent Yellowstone flood. Bridger CreekLands Not a lot going on here. We are even having difficulty arranging our Steering Committee meetings of late due to the great weather. One thing of note; the Ranch across Bridger Creek is suffering quite a loss of pasture land (to the tune of about 17 acres) due to the beaver dams on the creek. As a final measure to protect their property they requested and were issued a trapping permit by MT FWP. During the trapping, the trapper was harassed by numerous citizens. At least one trespassing arrest was made after a person crossed the creek to further confront the landowner and trapper. No matter what your stance of the trapping of beavers is, this kind of conduct by the public is unacceptable; better to take your frustrations to Helena and lobby for a more sensible policy to beaver relocation than what we currently have. The last time Legends II hired a beaver trapper he suffered so much aggravation that he will no longer work on this section of stream. I would imagine the same is true for the trapper in this case. A bull moose was sighted near Legends Park late last week; they seem to make yearly visits this time of year. Enjoy the great weather! Northeast 1. On May 29, 2026, NENA Board and Core Group members proactively met with the Assistant City Manager and Parks & Forestry Staff to discuss long-term protection of existing trees at the City Shop site (Bozeman Avenue and Aspen Street). 2. NENA’s new Vice President is overhauling our website to make it easier to maintain by multiple volunteers. Exciting times! Valley West and The Lakes Steering committee chair and INC rep Ann Vinciguerra will be presenting at the Valley West/The Lakes Homeowners Association meeting on June 22, which will hopefully help increase neighborhood involvement. A special meeting of the neighborhood association will be held on July 27. Members of the Bozeman Study Commission will provide an update, and neighbors will work to determine community priorities and social activities for the coming months. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None 14 ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: May 26, 2026 15