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RESOLUTION 2026-93
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, MODIFYING
THE ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 4.07 of the Bozeman Charter permits the City Commission
to create boards, commissions, or committees as determined necessary; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2018, the Bozeman City Commission formally adopted the
Bozeman Strategic Plan via Resolution 4852; and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Plan Section 1.2 Community Engagement encourages the City of
Bozeman to “[b]roaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government,
innovating methods for inviting input from the community and stakeholders” by “restructure[ing]
or combin[ing] City boards and committees to more effectively advise the City and engage the
public”; and
WHEREAS, in 1974 the City Commission created and established the Parking Commission
pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 14, Part 46, MCA and determines to have the Transportation Board
act as the City’s Parking Commission and assign the Parking Commission duties and functions to
the Transportation Board; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2021, the City Commission created a Transportation Board via
Resolution 5326, to further the stated priority of Community Engagement as established in
Strategic Plan Section 1.2 and to further other goals and objectives of the City; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026, the Commission passed Resolution 2026-22 establishing a
Montana State University student as an ex officio member of the Transportation Board; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026, the Commission passed their priorities, including
"Strengthen advisory board efficacy to ensure alignment with community goals;" and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2026, under direction from the City Commission, City staff
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produced a report, based on a review of the boards that it conducted in spring 2026, that detailed
recommendations to improve advisory board efficacy; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, the City Commission held a work session during which it
considered City staff’s recommendations as well as public comment on the City Citizen Advisory
Boards; and
WHEREAS, during the July 21,2026 work session, the City Commission gave direction to
revise the Citizen Advisory Boards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, that Resolution 5326 is amended as follows:
SECTION 1: PURPOSE OF THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD.
The purpose of the Transportation Board is to cultivate policies that will promote all modes of
transportation, including but not limited to vehicle, transit, pedestrian, and bike transportation,
and to remove barriers to transportation. The Transportation Board will:
1. Fulfill the duties of the Parking Commission;
2. Advise the City Commission on policies related to pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic
safety;
3. Encourage the use of multi-modal transportation in Bozeman;
4. Support policies for education and outreach to the citizens of Bozeman on community
transportation issues;
5. Consider principles of sustainability and the Bozeman Climate Action Plan in
its policy recommendations; and
6. Advise on the City’s long-range transportation plan and applicable Capital
Improvement Plan projects.
SECTION 2: FOCUS AREAS OF THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD.
The following areas of focus are hereby assigned to the Transportation Board:
1. Parking. The Transportation Board will have all the powers and duties authorized
for a parking commission as provided for in Resolution 4577, and provide advisory
recommendations to the City Commission, and as requested by the City Manager
to the City Manager, on parking related matters within the parking commission’s
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jurisdiction and if requested by the City Manager or City Commission in other
locations within the City. The Transportation Board will also serve as an
administrative review board for parking appeals as provided for in 36.04.380, BMC.
2. Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Traffic Safety. The Transportation Board will provide
advisory recommendations to the City Commission, and as requested by the City
Manager to the City Manager on policies that ensure the City’s education and
outreach policies related to pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic safety, to the greatest
extent feasible, align with the City’s Transportation Master Plan. The Board will also
assist in promoting the annual Bike Week.
3. Multi-Modal Transportation. The Transportation Board will provide advisory
recommendations to the City Commission, and as requested by the City Manager
to the City Manager that ensure the City’s transportation policies and education
and outreach policies, to the greatest extent feasible, consider multi-modal
transportation opportunities, including but not limited to vehicle, transit,
pedestrian, and bicycle transportation, and align with the City’s Transportation
Master Plan.
SECTION 3: POWERS/DUTIES, MEMBERS/COMPOSITION, AND ORGANIZATION OF
THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
1. Powers and Duties. The Transportation Board is hereby authorized to exercise the
following powers and duties:
A. Advise the City Commission and City Manager, when requested, as provided in
Sections 1 and 2 of this Resolution.
B. Abide by the Rules of Procedure, as set forth in a resolution to be approved by
the City Commission, for the Board’s operation and conduct of business.
C. The Board may have such other duties and responsibilities as the City
Commission or City Manager, from time to time, may direct.
D. Except as where otherwise authorized by law, the actions of the Board are
advisory only, do not constitute policy of the City, and are not binding upon the
City Commission or the City Manager. The City Commission or City Manager may
adopt all or any part of any recommendation of the Board.
2. Members: Appointments and Terms.
A. The City Commission will make all appointments to the Transportation Board.
B. A non-voting, ex-officio position will be held solely by a current student of
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Montana State University as outlined in Resolution 2026-22.
C. The Board will consist of seven members.
D. All Board Members will be appointed to a term of four (4) years in accordance
with 7-14-4610, MCA. Terms will run on the calendar year.
E. Board Members must be at least 18 years old and be electors of the City.
F. Board Members will not receive compensation for their service. Board members
are entitled to previously authorized expenses, including travel expenses, incurred
during the discharge of duties.
G. Board Members may be removed by the mayor with the consent of the City
Commission in accordance with 7-14-4611, MCA.
4. Office of Agency; Staff Support. The Transportation Board will maintain its records
in the office of the City department designated by the City Manager to maintain the
records of the Board. The City Manager may assign one or more staff to assist the
Board in its duties and functions. The City Manager may also designate one or more
staff to serve as the liaison to the Board. The City Manager may authorize the
assigned Staff Liaison, in consultation with the Board chair, to develop and approve
agenda items for the Board’s consideration and assist the Board in all of its
functions.
5. Meetings. The Transportation Board meetings must be open to the public as
provided for in Montana law. Meetings must be held on a regular basis and must
be in the Bozeman City Commission room unless such room is unavailable or not
sufficient for the nature of the meeting. The Board must comply with and is subject
to all requirements and City policies related to open meetings and public
participation and engagement.
6. Ethics and High Performing Boards. All Transportation Board activities and its
appointed members must comply with and are subject to State of Montana and the
City Code of Ethics. In addition, the Board and its members must comply with and
are subject to City policies related to the performance, behavior, and procedures of
City boards, as established by the City Commission or City Manager.
6. Public Information. All written and electronic information created by the Board or
its members in conducting its duties constitutes public information and is subject to
disclosure and the records retention requirements pursuant to Montana law.
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SECTION 4: SAVINGS PROVISION
Section 1 of Resolution 5326 is not superseded by this Resolution shall remain in full force and
effect. Upon adoption of this Resolution, the City Commission confirms the current
appointments of all present board members.
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JOEY MORRISON
Mayor
ATTEST:
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MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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