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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2026-94 - Revising Community Development BoardResolution 2026-94 Community Development Board Page 1 of 5 RESOLUTION 2026-94 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, MODIFYING THE ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND REPEALING AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION 2025-62 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, on August 10, 2021, the Bozeman City Commission adopted Resolution 5330 establishing the Community Development Board; and WHEREAS, the Montana Land Use and Planning Act became effective in May of 2023 upon the Governor's signature; and WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted Resolution 5534 on October 2, 2023 designating the Community Development Board as the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Commission amended the structure of the Community Development Board via Resolution 2025-62 which superseded Resolution 5330; and WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026, the Commission passed Resolution 2026-22 establishing a Montana State University student as an ex officio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 Community Development Board; and Docusign Envelope ID: 38FA412B-A9FF-8328-8010-BA4790E43B36 Resolution 2026-94 Community Development Board Page 2 of 5 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 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; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Board, serves as and performs the duties of the City’s Planning Commission and the Impact Fee Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, nothing in this Resolution affects any decision made by the Community Development Board prior to the date of this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, that: SECTION 1: REPEALER Resolution 2025-62 is hereby repealed and superseded by this Resolution. SECTION 2: PURPOSE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Community Development Board performs all duties required by law for a planning commission under the Montana Land Use and Planning Act. In addition, the Board performs all duties required by law for an impact fee advisory committee. The purpose of the Board is to fulfill certain statutorily required duties related to land use plans, zoning, subdivision, and impact fees. In doing so, in addition to duties required by law, the Board must cultivate policies that positively influence the direction of Bozeman’s growth and development. In addition, the Community Development Board may make advisory recommendations to the City Commission and to the City Manager, if requested by the City Manager, regarding policies that enhance the unique character of each of Bozeman’s vibrant commercial and neighborhood districts. The Docusign Envelope ID: 38FA412B-A9FF-8328-8010-BA4790E43B36 Resolution 2026-94 Community Development Board Page 3 of 5 Community Development Board will encourage policies that: 1. Fulfill the duties required by law for an impact fee advisory committee and comport with the State of Montana’s legal requirements for impact fees; and 2. Fulfill the duties of a Planning Commission pursuant to the Montana Land Use and Planning Act; 3. Advise on applicable Capital Improvement Plan projects; and 4. Consider principles of sustainability and the Bozeman Climate Action Plan in its policy recommendations. SECTION 3: FOCUS AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD The following areas of focus are hereby assigned to the Community Development Board: 1. Impact Fee Advisory Committee. The Community Development Board will act as the City’s Impact Fee Advisory Committee as provided for by law. In doing so, the Board, in this role, will advise the City Commission, and as requested by the City Manager advise the City Manager regarding the process of calculating, assessing and spending impact fees. 2. Planning Commission. The Community Development Board will act as the City’s Planning Commission pursuant to 76-25-104, MCA. In doing so, the Board, in this role, will advise the City Commission, and as requested by the City Manager advise the City Manager, regarding land use plans and future land use maps, zoning regulations and maps, subdivision regulations, and any other legislative land use planning document the local governing body designates. SECTION 4: POWERS/DUTIES, MEMBERS/COMPOSITION, AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD 1. Powers and Duties. The Community Development Board is hereby authorized to exercise the following powers and duties: A. Advise the City and perform the duties as provided for in Sections 2 and 3 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 where otherwise required 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 38FA412B-A9FF-8328-8010-BA4790E43B36 Resolution 2026-94 Community Development Board Page 4 of 5 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 Community Development Board. B. A non-voting, ex-officio position will be held solely by a current student of Montana State University as outlined in Resolution 2026-22. C. The Board will consist of seven members. Membership must be as follows: 1. No more than two members may be non-resident landowners within the City; 2. A majority of members of the Community Development Board must be qualified by knowledge and experience in matters pertaining to the development of the City; and 3. At least one member shall be a representative of the development community as required by 7-6-1604, MCA, for the Board to act as the City’s Impact Fee Advisory Committee. D. A quorum is defined pursuant to 76-25-104, MCA. E. All members will be appointed to a two-year term. Terms will run on the calendar year. F. Board Members must be at least 18 years old. G. 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. H. Board Members serve at the pleasure of the Commission and may be removed by a majority vote of the Commission for any reason. 3. Office of Agency; Staff Support. The Community Development 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 Liaison, in consultation with the Board Chair, to develop and approve agenda items for the Board’s consideration and assist the Board in all its functions. 4. Meetings. The Community Development 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. 5. Ethics and High Performing Boards. All Community Development Board activities and its appointed members must comply with and are subject to State of Montana and Docusign Envelope ID: 38FA412B-A9FF-8328-8010-BA4790E43B36 Resolution 2026-94 Community Development Board Page 5 of 5 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 their duties constitutes public information and is subject to disclosure and the records retention requirements pursuant to Montana law. SECTION 5: SAVINGS CLAUSE This Resolution does not affect any prior action, decision, or recommendation of the Community Development Board. Upon adoption of this Resolution, the City Commission confirms the current appointments of all present board members. PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 20th day of October 2026. ___________________________________ JOEY MORRISON Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ MIKE MAAS City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ GREG SULLIVAN City Attorney Docusign Envelope ID: 38FA412B-A9FF-8328-8010-BA4790E43B36