Commission directs staff to explore local sales tax advocacy, pre-approved building plans, and new revenue mechanisms to address $350,000 per-unit affordability gap
After a two-and-a-half-hour housing work session, commissioners outlined priorities ranging from state legislative advocacy for a local option sales tax to exploring pre-approved building plans and potential revenue bonds. Staff also presented data showing 394 people experiencing homelessness in Gallatin County—down from 523 the prior year—attributed to expanded shelter capacity, new affordable units, and coordinated services.
Advisory Board RoundupParks Board Grapples With Tree Canopy Goals, Budget Questions for Urban Forest Plan
The Urban Parks and Forestry Board spent its July 23 meeting reviewing a draft Urban Forest Management Plan that aims to guide the city's forest strategy over the next decade. Board members raised concerns about whether proposed canopy coverage targets are achievable without significant budget increases and questioned whether the plan adequately addresses tree protection in new developments.
Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting
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Downtown board approves parking study, expands membership to nine
The Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board received findings from a comprehensive parking vision plan based on over 1,310 survey responses and visitor data. The board also voted unanimously to expand its membership from seven to nine members to include county and state representatives.
Downtown Board approves $372,000 sewer grant for Bozeman Hotel project
The Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board unanimously approved its first infrastructure grant to replace century-old sewer lines serving the Bozeman Hotel and nine neighboring properties. The funding sparked public opposition over whether it provides adequate community benefit compared to other local priorities like flood reduction.
Downtown renewal board unanimously approves fiscal 2027-28 budget
The Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board approved its final budget at the April 21 meeting, boosting infrastructure spending to $1.5 million in 2027 and $2 million in 2028. The board also allocated $50,000 for park improvements and addressed maintenance issues including a sinkhole near the Eagles Building.