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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-26 - Community Development Board - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 pm B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Approval of Minutes D.1 Approval of Minutes(Sagstetter) E. Action Items E.1 Consider cancellation of the December 21, 2026 Community Development Board Meeting(Saunders) THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA CDB AGENDA Monday, October 5, 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 Discuss and decide whether or not to cancel the meeting. 1 F. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board G. FYI/Discussions G.1 Bozeman Creek Vision Plan - Work Session(Henderson) G.2 Community Development Board Question and Answer Opportunity (Saunders) G.3 Upcoming Items for the October 19, 2026, Community Development Board Meeting Agenda.(Saunders) H. 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:Sam Sagstetter SUBJECT:Approval of Minutes MEETING DATE:October 5, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Community Development - Legislative 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: 092126 CDB Minutes.pdf Report compiled on: September 29, 2026 3 Bozeman Community Development Meeting Minutes, September 21, 2026 Page 1 of 1 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 General information about the Community Development Board is available in our Laserfiche repository. Present: Joey Morrison, Erik Bonnett, Chris Egnatz, Jason Delmue, Mark Egge, Ben Lloyd Absent: None Excused: Lauren Mitro A) 00:03:04 Call to Order - 6:00 pm B) 00:03:25 Disclosures C) 00:03:37 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:03:48 Special Presentations D.1 00:03:48 Presentation on the Status of the Landmark Program 00:03:53 Deputy Director Rebecca Harbage presents to the board E) 01:08:51 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board F) 01:09:09 FYI/Discussions F.1 01:09:10 Upcoming Items for the October 5, 2026, Community Development Board Meeting Agenda. F.2 01:09:16 Community Development Board Question and Answer Opportunity G) 01:10:29 Adjournment This board generally meets the first and third Monday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 4 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Community Development Director SUBJECT:Consider cancellation of the December 21, 2026 Community Development Board Meeting MEETING DATE:October 5, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Discuss and decide whether or not to cancel the meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:This meeting currently has no scheduled action items and is at a time that often has scheduling conflicts for Board members. Consider whether or not to cancel the meeting. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:Cancel or do not cancel the meeting. FISCAL EFFECTS:None. Report compiled on: September 30, 2026 5 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Jon Henderson, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT:Bozeman Creek Vision Plan - Work Session MEETING DATE:October 5, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study RECOMMENDATION:Bozeman Creek Vision Plan - Work Session STRATEGIC PLAN:6.6 Habitat: Work with partner organizations to identify at-risk, environmentally sensitive parcels contribute to water quality, wildlife corridors, and wildlife habitat. BACKGROUND:The Bozeman Creek Vision Plan was approved as a City Commission priority on August 6th, 2024 via Resolution 5626 and further recognized in the 2025- 2026 City Commission Priorities Work Plan adopted on June 23, 2026, in support of the following goals: Enhance flood mitigation efforts Improve water quality & ecological health Increase access and connectivity to parks & trails Support economic vitality opportunities Strengthen community connection to a vital resource This project builds on previous work such as the 2012 Bozeman Creek Enhancement Plan, the 2020 Bozeman Creek Analysis Technical Assistance Grant Report, the 2023 Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan , and the 2025 Bozeman Creek Flood Mitigation and Reclamation Preliminary Engineering Report, among other important efforts. On December 9th, 2025, the City Commission adopted a Resolution approving a formal Community Engagement Plan, incorporating feedback received during an introduction to the project through a Special Presentation on October 7th, 2025. PORT Architecture and Urbanism, LLC was selected following a competitive Request for Proposals and subsequently contracted under a Professional Services Agreement approved on January 27, 2026. Furthermore, the City of Bozeman has partnered with SeeBozemanCreek in an effort to leverage the power of community-led interests towards a 6 holistic approach to achieving shared goals among a wide range of constituents. A series of work sessions were held in February and April of 2026 with a wide variety of constituents, including Neighborhood Association representatives, Downtown Board members, Downtown property & business owners, Watershed Council leadership, SeeBozemanCreek Advisory Committee members, City staff, and others to begin exploring a number of project and policy options. Key takeaways included: A vision for Bozeman Creek should be in alignment with broader ecological context Emphasize quality of life improvements tied to enhanced ecosystem services Bozeman is becoming amenitized, which is not always aligned with community needs/goals The state and local legislative context is unique and nuanced A catastrophic flood event is not an 'if', but a 'when' On June 2, 2026 a public open house was held at Soroptimist Park to give the community an opportunity to provide feedback on a number of "big ideas" that were generated through previous engagement, as described above. On July 14, 2026 the City Commission conducted a Work Session which provided a summary of efforts completed to date, including a review of the proposed recommendations, and an opportunity to provide overall guidance. On July 20, 2026 the Community Development Citizen Advisory Board provided input on the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan with a focus on preliminary zoning and planning policy recommendations. On August 8, 2026 a public open house was held at Bogert Park to provide the public will have an opportunity to review a Draft Vision Framework Plan during the annual SLAM Festival. AnAn On October 5, 2026 the Community Development Citizen Advisory Board will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback that will help shape a draft Vision Plan. A final public event will be held in November to provide an opportunity for clarification and affirmation prior to the City Commission's consideration of approval of the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan in December. Beyond the Vision Plan, several strategies will be considered for implementation, further described in the attached memo titled "Bozeman Creek Planning Next Steps Guidance". 7 Additional information can be found on the City’s Engage Bozeman website, where citizens can subscribe to regular updates. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:Any feedback from the Community Development Citizen Advisory Board regarding the following questions would be helpful: How should the City go about implementing the following proposed policy recommendations? Develop a tiered system of setbacks for each reach based on functional potential Average setback distance across parcel creek frontage rather than singular dimension based on site survey Consider transfer of development rights programs and easement purchase programs with customized receiving areas able to accommodate bonus densities and higher base zone densities Are there other policy considerations that should be included? FISCAL EFFECTS:Funding for this effort has been allocated in the FY26 approved budget as a three-way split between the Parks Maintenance District, the Stormwater Fund, and the Public Works Administration Fund for a total of $150,000. Attachments: Bozeman Creek Planning Next Steps Guidance.pdf Report compiled on: August 7, 2026 8 PORT | Philadelphia + Chicago | porturbanism.com 1 June16, 2026 Jon Henderson Assistant City Manager City of Bozeman MEMO: Bozeman Creek Planning Next Steps Guidance Dear Jon— This memo outlines potential considerations for next steps related to the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan following the conclusion of the current scope or work on or around December 15, 2026, and coinciding with anticipated City Commission approval of the plan’s proposed recommendations. As we are only roughly halfway through the Vision Plan process/schedule, the exact specificity of next steps is not yet clear. But given the direction the project is going, we can anticipate work needed in the following areas. FLOOD MITIGATION • Additional flood bypass and hydraulic structure modeling • Development of implementation sequencing and preferred permitting path evaluation • Coordination with local, state, and federal agencies having jurisdiction • Exploration of water rights status and pursuit of rights transfer if necessary • Development of Schematic Design (30%) for Mill Ditch and/or main channel hydraulic structure renovation or replacement DOWNTOWN CREEKSIDE PARKS • Schematic Design (30%) for Downtown Creekside Park(s) • City Hall, Rouse Parking and Street, and/or Bogert Park • Adjacent property owner coordination • URA/Downtown BID coordination NEW TRAILHEADS/PATHS/CONNECTOR PROJECTS • Schematic Design (30%) for individual project • Property Owner coordination • Neighborhood group coordination • Adjacent property owner coordination 9 PORT | Philadelphia + Chicago | porturbanism.com 2 ENGAGEMENT • Continued engagement with SeeBozemanCreek Advisory Group • Ongoing meetings with Downtown Businesses, Neighborhood Groups, Montana State University, and other stakeholders • Ongoing Small Group and Open Public Workshops • Bozeman Creek Vision Plan Website Content COST ESTIMATION • Formal Cost Estimation of Phase 1 project components • Preparation of exhibits in support of costing evaluation • Estimates would be incorporated into schematic design for projects described above and below POLICY DEVELOPMENT • Support for development of precise policy language to be incorporated into City of Bozeman Unified Development Code, zoning or similar • Further development of policies related to setback incentivization, right of first refusal upon sale listing, establishment of city acquisition fund, and/or administration of creek maintenance GRANT SUPPORT • Preparation of visual exhibits, technical information, and narrative description for public and philanthropic grant applications • Materials above related to both Planning and Capital Construction Grant Pursuit • Note that provision of schematic design or further development as described above will often be necessary to secure larger capital construction grants • Assistance in identifying/vetting and coordinating with new project-focused grant writer (CoB or SBC hire) CAPACITY BUILDING • Development of collaboration structure for establishment of Public Private Partnership between City of Bozeman and non-profit partner • Coordination/support for See Bozeman Creek (or similar) being stood up as a registered 501(c)3 in order to function as project administrator (conservancy or friends of group) on behalf of the City of Bozeman ADDITIONAL PLANNING/DESIGN STUDIES • Urban design plans for redevelopment of city-controlled properties not directly touching the creek 10 PORT | Philadelphia + Chicago | porturbanism.com 3 • Examples could include identified considerations including City of Bozeman Public Works sites (creek-oriented affordable housing) and/or existing City of Bozeman Parks (sponge infrastructure) We understand that your intent is to include capital costs for Bozeman Creek projects in the FY2028 budget which we agree is an appropriate goal. However, we would caution that there is significant additional work necessary following completion of the Vision Plan to have a clear sense of what that capital ask should be, specifically what it will support, and the particularities of the permitting and construction path necessary to complete the initial phase of work. With this in mind, our recommendation is that the City of Bozeman look to set aside an amount in FY27 commensurate with what was identified in the FY26 budget (+/-$150,000) to support development of selected aspects of the work described above during this next year’s time-frame. Please note that all work described above cannot be completed in full for this amount alone. The specifics of what we would recommend undertaking following completion of the Vision Plan will come into greater focus as our work moves into the fall of this year (Task 5). However, holding this amount for next year will assure that progress on the Creek’s transformation is able to continue and that the City of Bozeman will not have to remobilize to continue this work after an extended pause that would risk loss of momentum. We anticipate that different aspects of the work described above would be undertaken with different combinations of subconsultants, with PORT serving as the lead and coordinating entity for the identified work undertaken on the City of Bozeman’s behalf. Collaborating consultants would likely include additional engineering, cost estimating, permitting, and restoration ecology beyond the current PORT and RIO ASE team We would also point out that setting this amount aside for FY27 would allow these funds to potentially be identified as matching amounts for future partnerships with local philanthropic support and/or applications for grants, substantially expanding the impact of this funding. This ongoing buildup of a network of public-private support will help sustain the necessary work to deliver on the project’s long term five-part goal set as described in the original RFP. Please let us know if you have any questions or require any clarification. We would be happy to discuss these items in further detail at your convenience if that was of use to you. END OF MEMO 11 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Community Development Director SUBJECT:Community Development Board Question and Answer Opportunity MEETING DATE:October 5, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Q&A with staff 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 Community Development Board has a wide range of responsibilities. This is an opportunity for members of the Board to ask questions to staff relating to planning issues. Questions come up from time to time that are not related to existing agenda items. This free form opportunity allows for addressing policy topics of choice. Discussion of individual developments under review is not included. No decisions or actions will be taken. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None, no decisions to be made. ALTERNATIVES:None, no decisions to be made. FISCAL EFFECTS:None, no expenditures are made by this item. Report compiled on: September 30, 2026 12 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Community Development Director SUBJECT:Upcoming Items for the October 19, 2026, Community Development Board Meeting Agenda. MEETING DATE:October 5, 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 upcoming October 19, 2026, Community Development Board meeting: 1. Work Session on the Northwest Bozeman Area Plan [external link]. 2. Presentation on update to cash in-lieu of water rights program. Comment related to these items may be submitted at comments@bozemanmt.gov. No discussion or action will be taken until October 19, 2026. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:N/A ALTERNATIVES:N/A FISCAL EFFECTS:No budgeted funds are expended with this item. Report compiled on: September 30, 2026 13