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The Bozeman Brief
by Mark Egge
Your shortcut to Bozeman city government. AI-powered recaps of every commission and advisory board meeting. The easiest way to keep up with what's happening in Bozeman city government.
Episodes
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of October 12, 2026
Week of October 12, 2026: this roundup episode covers the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board (October 13, 2026) and Sustainability Board (October 14, 2026).
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of October 5, 2026
Week of October 5, 2026: this roundup episode covers the Community Development Board (October 5, 2026) and Economic Vitality Board (October 7, 2026).
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City Commission — October 6, 2026
The City Commission discusses a three-year-old parking permit district application from residents near Gallatin High School, hears from state legislative lobbyists about upcoming session priorities, and holds a work session on potential ballot measures including housing, transit, and public...
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Opinion: Voters Should Reject Proposed City Charter
Constitutional monarchy parallels in Bozeman's charter vote. Mark argues that Bozeman voters should reject the amended charter and vote for maintaining the existing 2006 city charter.
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of September 28, 2026
Week of September 28, 2026: this roundup episode covers the Board of Ethics (October 2, 2026).
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of September 21, 2026
Week of September 21, 2026: this roundup episode covers the Community Development Board (September 21, 2026), Transportation Board (September 23, 2026), and Urban Parks and Forestry Board (September 24, 2026).
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City Commission — September 22, 2026
The Bozeman City Commission held a joint meeting with Belgrade on September 22, 2026, addressing regional growth, transportation, and behavioral health before returning to regular business. The session ran past midnight as commissioners grappled with two resolutions on the South Bozeman…
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City Commission — September 21, 2026
The Bozeman City Commission held an unusual special meeting on September 21, 2026, bringing back four former commissioners to explain their 2023 denial of the Shady Glen development after a district court found their original findings insufficient for judicial review. The commission heard…
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of September 14, 2026
Week of September 14, 2026: this roundup episode covers the Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting (September 15, 2026), Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board (September 16, 2026), Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board (September 16, 2026), and Tax Increment...
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City Commission — September 15, 2026
The Bozeman City Commission meets on September 15th, 2026, to hear housing policy recommendations from a change.org-affiliated civic engagement group, authorize a 2028 Olympic torch relay stop, and adopt a master plan for a 3.25-mile trail corridor connecting parks on the city's northwest side.…
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of September 7, 2026
Week of September 7, 2026: this roundup episode covers the Sustainability Board (September 9, 2026).
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 31, 2026
Week of August 31, 2026: this roundup episode covers the Economic Vitality Board (September 2, 2026).
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City Commission — September 1, 2026
The Bozeman City Commission voted unanimously to streamline wetland code requirements by removing two submittal documents from the development review process. Commissioners also signaled interest in future discussions about when wetland delineation reports should be due and explored potential...
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 24, 2026
Week of August 24, 2026: this roundup episode covers the Transportation Board (August 26, 2026) and Urban Parks and Forestry Board (August 27, 2026).
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City Commission — August 25, 2026
The Bozeman City Commission revisited two contentious pieces of the Unified Development Code in an extended work session: the maximum height allowed in the downtown B-3 district and zone edge transition standards. Commissioners split on height, with three supporting the existing 90-foot limit and...
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 17, 2026
Week of August 17, 2026: this roundup episode covers the Community Development Board (August 17, 2026), Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting (August 18, 2026), Bozeman City Study Commission (August 19, 2026), Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board (August 19, 2026),...
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City Commission — August 18, 2026
The City Commission adopts fiscal year 2027 property tax mill levies at the statutory maximum, approves utility rate increases tied to the $84 million shops complex project, and raises four special assessment districts. Commissioner Sweeney votes no on all assessments, citing equity concerns…
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 10, 2026
Week of August 10, 2026: this roundup episode covers the Bozeman City Study Commission (August 6, 2026).
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Gallatin Valley MPO — Week of August 10, 2026
Week of August 10, 2026: this roundup episode covers the GVMPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (August 12, 2026).
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 3, 2026
Week of August 3, 2026: this roundup episode covers the Bozeman City Study Commission (July 30, 2026), Community Development Board (August 3, 2026), and Economic Vitality Board (August 5, 2026).
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City Commission — August 4, 2026
The August 4th, 2026 Bozeman City Commission meeting featured an extensive housing work session where commissioners debated affordable housing strategies, from pre-approved building plans to local option sales taxes. The commission also reviewed results from the National Community Survey, heard...
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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of July 27, 2026
Coverage of Urban Parks and Forestry Board — Week of July 27, 2026.
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City Commission — July 28, 2026
The Bozeman City Commission held a lengthy work session on the future of historic preservation, debating whether the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District is the right tool for protecting neighborhood character or if landmark districts offer a better approach. The meeting also featured a...
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Bozeman City Study Commission — July 23, 2026
The Bozeman City Study Commission debates how voting wards would be drawn and adjusted under a proposed charter amendment. Commissioners work through Section 7.04 on ward boundaries, disagreeing on population thresholds, advisory board composition, and implementation timelines, while also…
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Transportation Board — July 22, 2026
The Transportation Board meeting of July 22, 2026 covered three major topics: Bozeman's silver-level League of American Bicyclists evaluation and path to gold status, downtown parking survey findings revealing employee concerns and the case for paid parking, and a neighborhood petition for a...
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City Commission — July 21, 2026
The Bozeman City Commission held an extended work session on July 21st to review the city's advisory board structure five years after a major consolidation. The meeting also covered updates on the Kagy Boulevard reconstruction project, approval of a green energy agreement with NorthWestern…
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Community Development Board — July 20, 2026
The Bozeman Community Development Board receives a mid-project update on the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan, exploring flood mitigation strategies, trail connectivity, and creek restoration from Ice Pond Road to I-90. Assistant City Manager John Henderson presents 11 draft concepts emerging from...
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Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board — July 16, 2026
The Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board's July 16th, 2026 meeting was unable to proceed due to lack of a quorum. Several board members had provided advance notice of their absence, preventing the board from conducting any business. The meeting was adjourned immediately, with agenda items…
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Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board — July 15, 2026
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board heard a presentation on proposed design standards for the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, but board members raised significant concerns about complexity and whether the framework addresses the real issues—particularly bulk, mass, and scale of…
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Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board — July 15, 2026
The Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board heard two major presentations on July 15th: the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan, which aims to mitigate downtown flooding and improve creek access through concepts like daylighting the creek and diverting water through Mill Ditch, and a downtown...
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Bozeman City Study Commission — July 15, 2026
The Bozeman City Study Commission reviews charter revisions on compensation boards, mayoral succession, and ward elections based on public feedback. The commission also meets with the DaneGeld education team to plan a public awareness campaign ahead of the November ballot.
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City Commission — July 14, 2026
In this episode, the Bozeman City Commission addresses UDC housekeeping amendments on downtown parking and short-term rentals, approves two street name changes, and holds a work session on the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan. The commission also discusses flood mitigation strategies, park access, and...
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Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting — July 14, 2026
The Downtown Urban Renewal District Board received a comprehensive presentation on downtown parking survey results, revealing that Bozeman residents account for nearly half of all parking citations despite being only 7% of visitors. The board discussed opportunities to improve parking through...
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GVMPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee — July 8, 2026
The Gallatin Valley MPO's Technical Advisory Committee hears from emergency management on disaster coordination, approves the fiscal year 2027 work program, and digs into concerns about how the Long Range Transportation Plan's project scoring methodology treats regional versus urban…
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Sustainability Board — July 8, 2026
The Sustainability Advisory Board heard a proposal to streamline the city's wetland and watercourse code by removing two submittal requirements that proved impractical in implementation. The board then voted unanimously to recommend the Green Power Program LEED Community Agreement with…
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Urban Parks and Forestry Board — June 25, 2026
The Urban Parks and Forestry Board heard updates on Sunset Hills Cemetery's expansion and long-term capacity, and reviewed preliminary data from consultants drafting the city's updated Urban Forest Management Plan. Key topics included a recommended 12% canopy cover goal over 20 years, strategies...
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Transportation Board — June 24, 2026
The Bozeman Transportation Advisory Board discusses the future of the Bozeman High School residential parking permit district, hears updates on the city's transportation master plan consultant selection, and learns about the region's first long-range transportation plan from the Metropolitan...
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GVMPO Transportation Policy Advisory Committee — June 24, 2026
The Gallatin Valley MPO Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee approved a budget amendment and debated the sustainability of their office costs housed with the City of Bozeman. Members also reviewed a report on the Valley Center Spur, a complex bike-ped crossing under I-90 that sits in BNSF...
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City Commission — June 23, 2026
The June 23rd City Commission meeting packed major decisions into one evening: commissioners approved a $689 million biennium budget with a surprise $76 million City Shops complex, debated a federal Opportunity Zone designation for downtown Bozeman, and removed $19 million in fire station funding...
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Bozeman City Study Commission — June 18, 2026
The Bozeman City Study Commission held its second required public hearing on June 18, 2026, to gather community input on a proposed amended city charter ahead of the November election. After extensive public testimony, commissioners approved $65,000 for voter education and identified key areas...
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Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board — June 18, 2026
The Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board reviewed scoring criteria for the Poolyard Urban Renewal District, with detailed discussion on environmental protection language. The board also examined a $2.5 million pilot lending program designed to support affordable homeownership in the Midtown...
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Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board — June 17, 2026
The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board met on June 17, 2026, to advance a new Local Landmark Program and review the city's demolition regulations. The board refined designation criteria, discussed survey gaps in historic properties, and established a subcommittee to work on code...
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City Commission — June 16, 2026
On June 16th, Bozeman commissioners unanimously updated the city's wireless facilities code for the first time in nearly 30 years to comply with federal law. The meeting also featured a work session on the city's public engagement framework, with commissioners debating how to help residents feel...
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Community Development Board — June 15, 2026
The Bozeman Community Development Board recommended allowing Type 2 short-term rentals outright in the RA zoning district, expanding beyond staff's initial proposal. The board also addressed parking standards in downtown's B-3 district and heard updates on the city's public engagement framework.
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GVMPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee — June 10, 2026
The Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Technical Advisory Committee reviewed 116 scored transportation projects for the region's first Long Range Transportation Plan. The June meeting also covered a budget amendment, the fiscal year 2027 work program, and a...
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Sustainability Board — June 10, 2026
The Sustainability Advisory Board discusses a proposed Green Power Program that would allow Bozeman residents and businesses to subscribe to utility-scale renewable energy through NorthWestern Energy. Staff outlined the program's guiding principles, pricing structure, and timeline, while board...
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City Commission — June 9, 2026
The Bozeman City Commission held its second budget work session on June 9th, focusing on the general fund and special revenue funds totaling $137.8 million. Commissioners debated police staffing levels, explored alternative public safety investments, and voted unanimously to update EMS transport...
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Bozeman City Study Commission — June 4, 2026
The Bozeman City Study Commission made final edits to their charter report ahead of a June 18th public hearing. The meeting featured public comment from Mayor Joey Morrison on neighborhood associations, an introduction to the ballot education consulting firm, and extensive charter amendments...
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Economic Vitality Board — June 3, 2026
The Bozeman Economic Vitality Board held its June meeting focused on safety training for board members. Officer Breanne Sanders from Bozeman PD led the board through an "Avoid, Deny, Defend" framework, while board members discussed de-escalation procedures and online threats directed at…
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City Commission — June 2, 2026
The Bozeman City Commission kicked off its 2027 biennium budget process with a $609 million spending plan focused on enterprise funds and special assessments. The commission also heard from residents about historic preservation and downtown tax incentives, adopted a Pride Month proclamation, and...
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Your shortcut to Bozeman city government. AI-powered recaps of every commission and advisory board meeting. The easiest way to keep up with what's happening in Bozeman city government.
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