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.
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City presents ambitious Bozeman Creek Vision Plan to manage flooding and revitalize downtown corridor
Assistant City Manager John Henderson outlined a multi-decade flood mitigation and public access initiative that would split the creek flow between Bozeman Creek and Mill Ditch, create new parks downtown, and eliminate parking lots in favor of natural spaces. The plan, developed with community input and the nonprofit See Bozeman Creek, targets commission approval by December 2026.
Economic Vitality Board examines Belonging in Bozeman decision-making framework for city policy development
The Economic Vitality Board conducted a work session on a new decision-making tool designed to help city officials and staff ensure policies and budget decisions align with equal access goals. Board members provided extensive feedback on the tool's structure, data requirements, and implementation timing.
Economic Vitality Board approves backlog of meeting minutes, receives safety training
The board unanimously approved four months of previously unprocessed minutes on June 3rd due to staffing delays. Board members also participated in emergency response training led by the Bozeman Police Department's Community Resource Officer.
Economic Vitality Board hears fiber network's $135M impact, explores affordable housing models
The city's Yellowstone Fiber Network has generated over $135 million in economic activity and more than 1,400 jobs since launching in 2012, while the board also examined community land trusts as a strategy for permanent housing affordability.
Economic Vitality Board discusses affordable housing ordinance updates
The board held its first discussion on proposed changes to Bozeman's 2025 Affordable Housing Ordinance, including separate provisions for rental and for-sale housing and a new cash-in-lieu formula. Board members raised concerns about whether current incentives adequately encourage developers to build affordable units.