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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.

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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of September 7, 2026 Sep 11, 2026

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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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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:55 – Sustainability Board: Drought plan and city solar projects
00:03:17 – The week ahead

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Sustainability Board — September 9, 2026

Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 31, 2026 Sep 04, 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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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:47 – Economic Vitality Board: Belonging in Bozeman decision tool

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Economic Vitality Board — September 2, 2026

City Commission — September 1, 2026 Sep 03, 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 updates to wetland replacement ratios.

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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:36 – Consent Agenda Approval
00:00:57 – Wetland Code Amendment Hearing
00:02:46 – Timing and Future Considerations
00:04:45 – Public Comment and Closing

Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 24, 2026 Sep 03, 2026

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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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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:09 – Transportation Board: Valet parking rules and capital gap
00:02:57 – Urban Parks and Forestry Board: Cattail Creek corridor master plan
00:05:09 – The week ahead

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City Commission — August 25, 2026 Sep 03, 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 two favoring a lower cap, while directing staff to develop setback and step-back options and add new transition requirements.

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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:38 – Commission Announcements
00:01:45 – Consent Items and Proclamation
00:02:36 – B-3 Height Work Session Begins
00:03:25 – Comparable Cities and Advisory Boards
00:04:39 – Affordability and Legal Questions
00:05:22 – Public Comment on Height
00:06:31 – Commission Debate on Height
00:08:50 – Zone Edge Transitions Discussion
00:11:18 – Staff Direction and Next Steps

Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 17, 2026 Sep 03, 2026

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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), Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board (August 19, 2026), and Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board (August 20, 2026).

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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:48 – Community Development Board: Wetland permitting code changes
00:03:11 – Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting: Downtown URD backs 90-foot height
00:04:38 – Bozeman City Study Commission: Charter vote education materials
00:05:50 – Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board: BID declines height recommendation
00:07:22 – Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board: Historic board recommends 70 feet
00:10:29 – Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board: Northeast landscaping grant authorized
00:12:28 – The week ahead

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City Commission — August 18, 2026 Sep 03, 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 about the 15,000-square-foot residential cap. The commission also amends the strategic plan to prioritize transportation safety.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:59 – Consent Agenda & Grant Approvals
00:02:19 – MSU Water Impact Fee Agreement
00:03:11 – Property Tax Mill Levies Debate
00:06:17 – Community Housing Funding Concerns
00:08:16 – Planning & Engineering Fee Increases
00:09:57 – Special Assessments & Shops Complex
00:11:23 – Public Comment on Assessment Equity
00:12:59 – Assessment Vote & Methodology Review
00:14:21 – Strategic Plan Transportation Amendment

Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 10, 2026 Sep 03, 2026

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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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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:46 – Bozeman City Study Commission: Study Commission approves amended charter
00:03:23 – The week ahead

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Bozeman City Study Commission — August 6, 2026

Gallatin Valley MPO — Week of August 10, 2026 Sep 03, 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).

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:02 – GVMPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee: Fiscally constrained project list review
00:03:04 – The week ahead

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GVMPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee — August 12, 2026

Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 3, 2026 Aug 07, 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).

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:26 – Bozeman City Study Commission: Charter ballot language and campaign
00:03:25 – Community Development Board: Downtown B-3 height limit
00:05:00 – Economic Vitality Board: CDBG Year 3 action plan

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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of September 7, 2026

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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 31, 2026

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City Commission — September 1, 2026

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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 24, 2026

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City Commission — August 25, 2026

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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 17, 2026

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City Commission — August 18, 2026

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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 10, 2026

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Gallatin Valley MPO — Week of August 10, 2026

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Advisory Board Roundup — Week of August 3, 2026

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