HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-26 - Economic Vitality Board - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 PM
B. Disclosures
C. Changes to the Agenda
D. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board
THE ECONOMIC VITALITY BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
EVB AGENDA
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
General information about the Economic Vitality 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 Brit Fontenot, bfontenot@bozeman.net
This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online videoconferencing 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-
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This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Economic
Vitality 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 in their Laserfiche repository folder.
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E. FYI/Discussion
E.1 Belonging in Bozeman Decision-Making Tool Work Session(Smith)
F. Adjournment
This board generally meets the first Wednesday 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 and require
assistance, please contact the ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Economic Vitality Board
FROM:Courtney Smith, Belonging and Engagement Coordinator
SUBJECT:Belonging in Bozeman Decision-Making Tool Work Session
MEETING DATE:September 2, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Consider, discuss, and provide guidance to staff on the work session
questions - No formal action taken at this time
STRATEGIC PLAN:3.3 Friendly Community: Ensure Bozeman continues to welcome diversity
through policies and public awareness.
BACKGROUND:
The Belonging in Bozeman Plan was adopted by Bozeman City Commission
on Dec. 19, 2023. As part of the Belonging in Bozeman Goal 5.1, this
decision-making tool was developed and will be used to train elected
officials, advisory board members, and staff in its use. This work session will:
- explain the decision-making tool and guiding questions
- walk through the decision-making tool using a real world example
- seek the board's input on any changes and how to move forward with the
tool
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:None
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Attachments:
Belonging in Bozeman Decision Making Tool.pdf
Report compiled on: July 22, 2026
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Belonging in Bozeman Decision-Making Tool
A decision-making tool is a set of structured questions that guides the examination
of policies, practices, and decisions to ensure they align with goals. The decision-making
tool ensures the intentional and continual practice of changing policies, practices,
procedures, and systems by prioritizing measurable changes in the lives of people. This tool
will guide informed decision making by providing a structured methodology for recognizing,
addressing, and rectifying disparities. This process ensures that decisions are based upon
data, community engagement, and clear objectives aimed at advancing equal outcomes.
Proposal – What is the policy, program, or budget decision under consideration and what
are the broad desired outcomes? (i.e. __________ people in Bozeman are/have __________)
Data – What data is available and what does it tell us? Who currently has access and is
well served? Who does not and why?
Community Engagement – How have stakeholders been engaged? Whose voices are
missing from the conversation and how can we gain their perspective?
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Analysis and Strategies – Who will benefit from the proposal? Who will be burdened
by the proposal? What are strategies for mitigating unintended consequences?
Consider:
Women Houseless people People of color LGBTQIA2S+
people
Low-income
households
Immigrants Limited English
Proficiency
Religious identities
and practices
People with
disabilities
Other
Implementation – What is the plan for implementation? How will you ensure that the
timeline, communications, and the process address the needs of key groups identified
above?
Accountability and Communication – How will you ensure accountability to
meeting the proposal goals? How will results be evaluated?
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