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Home My WebLink About04-21-2026- City Commission MinutesBozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 Page 1 of 8 THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES April 21, 2026 Present: Joey Morrison, Jennifer Madgic, Douglas Fischer, Emma Bode, Alison Sweeney Absent: None Excused: None Staff at the Dais: City Manager (CM) Chuck Winn, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Alex Newby A) 00:02:57 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse B) 00:04:38 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence or Mindfulness C) 00:05:22 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:05:31 FYI • 00:05:39 Commissioner Bode shared about Earth Day on Saturday April 25th at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. • 00:06:20 Clean up week for the City is beginning on April 25th. Bags, vests, gloves can be picked up at Earth Day if you are volunteering for cleanup. • 00:07:06 Commissioner Bode reported that she attended the Extreme History presentation on the recent archaeological dig in the Historic Red-Light district of our town and shared about what was found. • 00:08:23 Commissioner Madgic announced that the Transportation Board is tomorrow, Wednesday at 6:00 pm. • 00:08:45 Commissioner Madgic shared that on Wednesday, April 29th at 5:15 Walk with a Commissioner at the Bozeman Creek Corridor will take place. She will be there together with Commissioner Sweeney. • 00:09:23 Commissioner Sweeney thanked the TIF board for getting work plans ready, also with HPAB for taking time as well to work through NCOD guidelines with consultants. • 00:10:15 CM Winn shared a press release about putting a stop to unsigned intersections in town. Over 400 stop signs will be placed at 328 intersections around town. The Transportation team will finish this project in 2029. Docusign Envelope ID: CA78BBB4-AE72-8F36-8026-C740A02273E3 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 Page 2 of 8 • 00:12:00 CM Winn announced that the Water Treatment Plant had a turbidity monitoring violation, a result of a monitor being left in calibration mode, a minor violation with no effect on water quality. • 00:13:47 CM Winn announced that the 2026 National Community Survey is open to all participants. This survey helps the city understand what residents think about City services. E) 00:15:12 Commission Disclosures F) 00:15:23 Approval of Minutes F.1 Approval of Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes from December 16th, 2026 12-16-25 City Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf 00:15:31 Motion to approve: I move to approve the regular meeting minutes as submitted. Emma Bode: Motion Jennifer Madgic: 2nd 00:15:38 First Motion to amend: I move to amend the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes to reflect the following two changes: a. During public comment on Item I.1 beginning at timestamp 1:27:56, that the written meeting minutes will record all eight individuals speakers positions in favor of the increase of 90 ft height limit in the B3 zone and the eleven individual speakers position opposed to increasing the 90 ft sighting the affordable housing ordinance for those five speakers who listed that as a reason not to give away additional height. Alison Sweeney: Motion Douglas Fischer: 2nd 00:16:31 Second Motion to amend: Consider the Motion: And during conversation following the motion to return to 90 ft allowed in B3 at 2:29:19 the minutes will record Deputy Mayor elect Fischer's desire for a robust public discussion with advisory groups on the B3 height issue and the minutes will record Commissioner Madgic's desire for another level of discussion and input from the community and a work session with the public on the B3 height issue. Alison Sweeney: Motion Douglas Fischer: 2nd 00:17:50 Discussion 00:30:24 Vote on the First Motion to amend: I move to amend the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes to reflect the following two changes: a. During public comment on Item I.1 beginning at timestamp 1:27:56, that the written meeting minutes will record all eight individuals speakers positions in favor of the increase of 90 ft height limit in the B3 zone and the eleven individual speakers position opposed to increasing the 90 ft sighting the affordable housing ordinance for those five speakers who listed that as a reason not to give away additional height. The Motion carried 4 - 1. Approve: Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Docusign Envelope ID: CA78BBB4-AE72-8F36-8026-C740A02273E3 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 Page 3 of 8 Emma Bode Alison Sweeney Disapprove: Douglas Fischer 00:30:42 Vote on the Second Motion to amend: And during conversation following the motion to return to 90 ft allowed in B3 at 2:29:19 the minutes will record Deputy Mayor elect Fischer's desire for a robust public discussion with advisory groups on the B3 height issue and the minutes will record Commissioner Madgic's desire for another level of discussion and input from the community and a work session with the public on the B3 height issue. The Motion failed 1 - 4. Approve: Alison Sweeney Disapprove: Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode 00:31:08 Discussion of Main Motion 00:31:46 Vote on the Motion to approve: I move to approve the regular meeting minutes as submitted. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Alison Sweeney Disapprove: None G) 00:31:59 Consent G.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval G.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Task Order 11 with Sanbell for Engineering Services on the Mendenhall Sanitary Sewer Replacement between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue Task Order 011_Mendenhall Sewer_040926.pdf G.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Annual Montana State Historic Preservation Office Certified Local Government Program Grant Award. MT-26-012 Bozeman.pdf G.4 Reject All Bids for the Water Reclamation Facility Solar Generation Project and Rebid the Project at a Later Date WRF Solar Bid Tab Signed.pdf Docusign Envelope ID: CA78BBB4-AE72-8F36-8026-C740A02273E3 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 Page 4 of 8 G.5 Approve the Gran Cielo Phase 3 Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat application to further subdivide 4 lots in Block 14 of Gran Cielo Subdivision Phase 2 into a 42 lot subdivision for residential single household and townhouse/rowhouse uses, Application 25703 (Quasi- Judicial) 25703 Staff Report CC.pdf G.6 Resolution for the Intent to Create a Special Improvement Lighting District 797 for URBAN + FARM PHASE 2 Resolution 2026-XX Intent to Create SILD 797.docx Exhibit A.pdf Exhibit B.pdf G.7 Resolution for the Intent to Create a Special Improvement Lighting District 798 for SOUTH RANGE CROSSING SUBDIVISION (SRX) - PHASE 4 Resolution 2026-XX Intent to Create SILD 798.docx EXHIBIT A.pdf EXHIBIT B.pdf Public Comment on Consent • There was no Public Comment on Consent 00:32:35 Motion to approve: I move to approve Consent Items one through seven. Jennifer Madgic: Motion Alison Sweeney: 2nd 00:32:44 Vote on the Motion to approve: I move to approve Consent Items one through seven. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Alison Sweeney Disapprove: None H) 00:33:00 Public Comment on Non-agenda Items Falling Within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Commission 00:33:59 Marilee Brown commented on the Airport Authority's Environmental Study. 00:37:07 John Meyer commented on multiple municipal policies. 00:39:53 Owen Minton commented on sustainable construction in the City of Bozeman. 00:41:29 Mary Bateson commented in favor of Interim Zoning. 00:43:46 Leisher commented on the Wetland Code of the City of Bozeman. Docusign Envelope ID: CA78BBB4-AE72-8F36-8026-C740A02273E3 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 Page 5 of 8 00:46:08 Missy Schmidt commented on Montana Nutrient standards in water quality. 00:49:26 Commissioner Brad Molnar of the Public Service Commission at the behest of the Commission gave a short presentation on rates Northwestern energy charge. I) 00:59:32 Mayoral Proclamation I.1 Mayoral Proclamation Celebrating Arbor Day Proclamation Regarding Arbor Day 2026.docx J) 01:02:51 Special Presentation J.1 01:02:55 Fiber as Economic Infrastructure: An Economic Impact Analysis of Yellowstone Fiber Yellowstone Fiber 2_20 FINAL.pdf CM Winn Introduced Special Presentation J.1 01:03:25 Economic Development Manager (EDM) Brit Fontenot introduced Project Director at Northern Rocky Mountain Economic Development District Grace Gilbreth and Her Presentation Community Infrastructure and Economic Development. 01:05:28 Grace Gilbreth, Project Director at Northern Rocky Mountain Economic Development District (NRMED) presented Community Infrastructure and Economic Development: The Yellowstone Fiber Model, Background: Investment and Leadership, Infrastructure as Economic Development, Community & Customer Win, Why Fiber Wins, Replicable Model, Community-Driven Infrastructure Works, 01:18:25 Concluding comment by EDM Brit Fontenot. J.2 01:19:13 Information Technology Operations-Telling our Story Presentation 01:19:34 CM Winn introduced the Director of Information Technologies Scott McMahan. 01:20:00 Director of Information Technologies (DIT) Scott McMahan presented Information Technology Operations: Telling our Story, Department of Information Technology, Who do we support?, IT Application Support, IT Systems Administration, IT Help Desk, Public Service Announcements, Phishing Attempts on the Rise, Email Address and Website Domain Changes. K) 01:34:15 Action Items K.1 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement on International Territorial Cooperation with the Community of Kopychyntsi, Ternopil Region, Ukraine, through the Cities4Cities Initiative cc memo resolution C4C memo FINAL 4.10.26.docx Resolution Affirming Partnership with Kopychyntsi Ukraine via Cities4Cities FINAL.pdf Agreement on Territorial Cooperation - Kopychyntsi and Bozeman FINAL.pdf C4C Proposal 12.12.25.pdf Bridging Continents_ Bozeman's Lifeline to Kopychyntsi.pdf C4C Profile - Kopychyntsi.pdf Wiki Profile - Kopychyntsi.pdf Docusign Envelope ID: CA78BBB4-AE72-8F36-8026-C740A02273E3 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 Page 6 of 8 01:34:23 CM Winn introduced Action Item K. 1 01:35:11 Economic Development Manager (EDM) Brit Fontenot Presented A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement on International Territorial Cooperation with the Community of Kopychyntsi, Ternopil Region, Ukraine, through the Cities4Cities Initiative, Don't Forget About Us, Map of Ukraine and Kopychyntsi, Partnerships Matter, Why Bozeman?, Why Kopychyntsi, Areas of Exchange, Sharing and Learning, Model + Mentor = Trust and Success, Economic Development, Governing and Governance, Education and Schools, Veterans Services, Partnerships Rooted in Service, Agreement on International Territorial Cooperation, Mustang by Jim Dolan now stands in Kopychyntsi's Main Square. 01:36:28 Bogdan Kelichavyi Mayor of Kopychyntsi introduced himself and Kopychyntsi citizens. 01:37:35 David O'Keeffe US Partner with Cities4Cities introduced himself and Cities4Cities. 01:38:38 Mayor Morrison and the Commission introduced themselves. 01:54:28 Mayor Bogdan Kelichavyi made comments in support of this program. 01:58:24 Questions of Staff 02:00:36 Public Comment • There was no Public Comment 02:01:03 Motion to approve: I move to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement on International Territorial Cooperation with the Municipality of Kopychyntsi, Ukraine through the City4Cities Initiative. Alison Sweeney: Motion Douglas Fischer: 2nd 02:01:36 Discussion 02:08:45 Vote on the Motion to approve: I move to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement on International Territorial Cooperation with the Municipality of Kopychyntsi, Ukraine through the City4Cities Initiative. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Jennifer Madgic Douglas Fischer Emma Bode Alison Sweeney Disapprove: None L) 02:09:33 FYI / Discussion Docusign Envelope ID: CA78BBB4-AE72-8F36-8026-C740A02273E3 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 Page 7 of 8 • 02:09:43 Commissioner Sweeney asked if the Commission could have a conversation about the Public Service Commission (PSC) testimony. • Commissioner Sweeney asked the Commission to have a public conversation about Interim Zoning. • 02:14:45 DM Fischer commented on Yellowstone Fiber, and the vision the City had in the partnership with other bodies to install that infrastructure. • 02:15:35 Commissioner Bode indicated her support in discussing the proposition Commissioner Molnar from the Public Service Commission brought this evening. • 02:15:58 Commissioner Bode noted the Mariliee Brown comment about the Airport Authority Airport Expansion and the transportation sector around the Airport has the fastest growing sections of our greenhouse gas emissions as a city. • 02:17:54 DM Fischer indicated he would also support consideration of Commissioner Molnar's presentation concerning the PSC. M) 02:18:31 Adjournment ___________________________________ Joey Morrison Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Mike Maas City Clerk PREPARED BY: ___________________________________ Alex Newby Deputy City Clerk Approved on: August 25, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: CA78BBB4-AE72-8F36-8026-C740A02273E3 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 Page 8 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: CA78BBB4-AE72-8F36-8026-C740A02273E3