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Downtown Business Improvement District
Board Meeting Minutes
February 17, 2022
Attending: Emily Cope, Terry Cunningham, Ileana Indreland, Erik Nelson, Susan Neubauer,
Ellie Staley, Eric Sutherland
Absent: Jolee Barry, Eric Bowman
Minutes
ACTION: Eric Bowman moved to approve the January minutes as presented.
Susan Neubauer seconded the motion.
All voted in favor.
Public Comment
None.
Discussion Items
March Board Meeting
The board agreed to reschedule the March BID Board Meeting to March 23, 2022 at 12pm due
to scheduling conflicts with Bozeman School District spring break.
Downtown Parking Update
Ellie provided an update on paid parking implementation in downtown. At the February 1st City
Commission meeting, City Staff presented a Downtown Bozeman Parking Proforma outlining
potential parking revenue if a paid parking program was implemented downtown in the core and
on surface lots. The City Commission directed City Staff to return with additional information
including parking garage site locations, funding options for additional supply, alternative
transportations ideas. The Downtown Bozeman Partnership staff has worked to relay
information during this process to our stakeholder contact lists. The City will be holding open
houses/forums in March will consist of answering questions about paid parking and how the city
could effectively implement paid parking to reduce unintended or negative consequences
through solutions like a properly designed employee permit program.
February Finance Report
Emily presented the finance report, highlighting the income from the streetlamp banner program
and Christmas light sponsorships both exceeded the budgeted income amount.
Economic Development Director’s Report
Emily presented the February EDD Report and highlighted the Annual Montana Downtown
Conference will be held in Billings on April 6-8.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:40 pm