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**The Bozeman Brief – 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.

Latest Episodes:

Advisory Board Roundup — Week of October 12, 2026 Oct 16, 2026

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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).

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:11 – Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board: Historic Preservation meeting record unavailable
00:01:59 – Sustainability Board: Northwest area plan, Bozeman Creek vision
00:05:11 – The week ahead

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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of October 5, 2026 Oct 09, 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).

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:02 – Community Development Board: Creek plan and meeting cancellation
00:03:39 – Economic Vitality Board: Funding and partnership questions
00:05:32 – The week ahead

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City Commission — October 6, 2026 Oct 07, 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 facilities.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:38 – Consent Agenda and Announcements
00:02:01 – Gallatin High Parking District
00:04:40 – Legislative Session Preparations
00:06:42 – Work Session on Ballot Questions
00:08:40 – Housing and Infrastructure Priorities
00:10:17 – Next Steps and Upcoming Meetings

Opinion: Voters Should Reject Proposed City Charter Oct 06, 2026

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Opinion: Voters Should Reject Proposed City Charter

Constitutional monarchy parallels in Bozeman's charter vote

Chapters

00:00:00 – Bagehot's constitutional monarchy framework
00:01:15 – Article 8's three problematic provisions
00:02:45 – INC advocacy without democratic accountability
00:04:00 – Charter vote recommendation and ballot clarity

Advisory Board Roundup — Week of September 28, 2026 Oct 02, 2026

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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).

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:40 – Board of Ethics: Ethics complaint dismissed with prejudice
00:02:08 – The week ahead

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Board of Ethics — October 2, 2026

Advisory Board Roundup — Week of September 21, 2026 Sep 25, 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).

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:30 – Community Development Board: Historic preservation code and landmark program
00:03:44 – Transportation Board: Growth area plan and e-device rules
00:05:55 – Urban Parks and Forestry Board: Bozeman Creek plan and urban forestry

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City Commission — September 22, 2026 Sep 23, 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 Technology District tax increment financing, fielding extensive public comment about the Innovation Campus's military-related tenants.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:37 – Joint Bozeman-Belgrade Meeting
00:01:22 – Regional Growth and Infrastructure
00:03:08 – Transportation and Transit Options
00:04:28 – Behavioral Health and Crisis Services
00:05:19 – Legislative Priorities and Tax Structure
00:06:51 – Annual Assessments and Fees
00:08:56 – South Bozeman Technology District
00:11:39 – Commission Deliberation and Vote
00:14:23 – Closing Remarks and Next Steps

City Commission — September 21, 2026 Sep 22, 2026

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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 detailed rationales on three key relaxations—affordable housing placement, emergency access design, and wetland setbacks—before the current commission voted unanimously to adopt the clarified findings.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:23 – The Shady Glen Case Background
00:01:17 – Commissioners Explain Their 2023 Denial
00:03:16 – Public Comment and Legal Challenges
00:04:15 – Current Commission Votes Unanimously

Advisory Board Roundup — Week of September 14, 2026 Sep 18, 2026

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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 Finance Advisory Board (September 17, 2026).

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:28 – Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting: Downtown URD updates and projects
00:02:58 – Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board: BID reviews flower basket failures
00:04:07 – Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board: Demolition code rewrite reviewed
00:07:51 – Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board: North Park TIF criteria approved
00:09:54 – The week ahead

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City Commission — September 15, 2026 Sep 16, 2026

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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. The meeting also includes code housekeeping on water adequacy and library board appointments.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:43 – City Announcements: Civic Academy & Bogert Pool
00:01:46 – Public Comment: Harvest Creek Concerns
00:02:19 – Civic Dialogues Housing Policy Report
00:06:06 – Olympic Torch Relay Agreement
00:08:20 – Water Adequacy Code Ordinance
00:09:02 – Cattail Creek Trail Corridor Master Plan
00:12:17 – Public Testimony on Trail Plan
00:13:50 – Library Board Appointments & Closing