Parks Board Launches PREP Plan Implementation; Ethics Board Approves New Training Format
Three city advisory boards met during the week of October 26, 2026, advancing initiatives ranging from park development code updates to employee ethics training and traffic calming program evaluation. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board, Board of Ethics, and Transportation Board each approved key staff proposals and discussed upcoming priorities.
Bozeman's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program reports mixed results after first year of redesigned initiative
The city released a comprehensive evaluation of its revamped Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, which deployed 15 temporary and permanent projects in 2026. Data shows speed reductions at some locations but durability challenges and questions about effectiveness on high-volume streets.
Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting
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Downtown Urban Renewal District Board approves prior meeting minutes, discusses ongoing projects with no major decisions
The Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board held a brief meeting on September 15, 2026, with no major action items on the agenda. Executive Director Ellie Staley reported on staffing updates, project progress, and upcoming community events while welcoming two new board representatives.
Downtown URD Board recommends keeping 90-foot building height limit in B-3 zoning district
The Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board voted to retain the 90-foot maximum building height in the B-3 commercial zone and asked city staff to review transition zone standards. The recommendation will be submitted to the City Commission ahead of an August 25 meeting on the zoning issue.
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.