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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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Bozeman City Study Commission — July 15, 2026 Jul 16, 2026

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Bozeman City Study Commission — July 15, 2026

The Bozeman City Study Commission reviews charter revisions on compensation boards, mayoral succession, and ward elections based on public feedback. The commission also meets with the DaneGeld education team to plan a public awareness campaign ahead of the November ballot.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:43 – Compensation Board Revisions
00:02:35 – Mayoral Succession and Elections
00:04:13 – Public Education Campaign Launch

City Commission — July 14, 2026 Jul 15, 2026

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City Commission — July 14, 2026

In this episode, the Bozeman City Commission addresses UDC housekeeping amendments on downtown parking and short-term rentals, approves two street name changes, and holds a work session on the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan. The commission also discusses flood mitigation strategies, park access, and community priorities for the creek corridor.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:32 – School District Sports Field Donation
00:01:40 – Downtown Parking Code Amendment
00:02:39 – Short-Term Rental Policy Changes
00:06:56 – Thomas Drive to North 27th Avenue
00:08:30 – Graf Street East Name Change
00:09:06 – Bozeman Creek Vision Plan Update
00:09:50 – Flood Protection Level Discussion
00:10:22 – Commission Priorities and Trade-offs
00:11:15 – Board Appointments and Closing

Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting — July 14, 2026 Jul 15, 2026

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Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting — July 14, 2026

The Downtown Urban Renewal District Board received a comprehensive presentation on downtown parking survey results, revealing that Bozeman residents account for nearly half of all parking citations despite being only 7% of visitors. The board discussed opportunities to improve parking through employee incentives, public education, and infrastructure expansion, and also previewed an upcoming City Commission discussion on building heights in the downtown core.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:44 – Parking Survey & Visitor Data
00:02:05 – Employee Parking & Citations
00:03:02 – Expanding Supply & Paid Parking
00:04:25 – Building Heights & Other Business

GVMPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee — July 8, 2026 Jul 09, 2026

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GVMPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee — July 8, 2026

The Gallatin Valley MPO's Technical Advisory Committee hears from emergency management on disaster coordination, approves the fiscal year 2027 work program, and digs into concerns about how the Long Range Transportation Plan's project scoring methodology treats regional versus urban transportation needs.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:26 – Emergency Management Coordination
00:02:00 – Fiscal Year 2027 Work Program
00:04:13 – Project Scoring and Regional Equity
00:05:07 – Travel Demand Modeling Results
00:05:36 – Next Steps and Feedback Timeline

Sustainability Board — July 8, 2026 Jul 09, 2026

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Sustainability Board — July 8, 2026

The Sustainability Advisory Board heard a proposal to streamline the city's wetland and watercourse code by removing two submittal requirements that proved impractical in implementation. The board then voted unanimously to recommend the Green Power Program LEED Community Agreement with NorthWestern Energy, a partnership to develop utility-scale renewable energy in Montana.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:24 – Wetland Code Streamlining Proposal
00:01:58 – Board Discussion and Public Comment
00:02:50 – Green Power Program Agreement
00:04:36 – Vote and Next Steps

Urban Parks and Forestry Board — June 25, 2026 Jun 26, 2026

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Urban Parks and Forestry Board — June 25, 2026

The Urban Parks and Forestry Board heard updates on Sunset Hills Cemetery's expansion and long-term capacity, and reviewed preliminary data from consultants drafting the city's updated Urban Forest Management Plan. Key topics included a recommended 12% canopy cover goal over 20 years, strategies for reducing Bozeman's ash tree population ahead of potential emerald ash borer arrival, and gaps in public engagement with younger and renter demographics.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:29 – Sunset Hills Cemetery Update
00:02:29 – Urban Forest Survey Results
00:03:43 – Tree Inventory and Ash Management
00:04:16 – Canopy Goals and Strategy
00:05:36 – Staff Update and Closing

Transportation Board — June 24, 2026 Jun 25, 2026

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Transportation Board — June 24, 2026

The Bozeman Transportation Advisory Board discusses the future of the Bozeman High School residential parking permit district, hears updates on the city's transportation master plan consultant selection, and learns about the region's first long-range transportation plan from the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:26 – Transportation Updates and Funding
00:01:51 – Parking District Debate
00:03:19 – Public Comment and Safety Concerns
00:05:02 – Regional and Master Plan Updates

GVMPO Transportation Policy Advisory Committee — June 24, 2026 Jun 25, 2026

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GVMPO Transportation Policy Advisory Committee — June 24, 2026

The Gallatin Valley MPO Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee approved a budget amendment and debated the sustainability of their office costs housed with the City of Bozeman. Members also reviewed a report on the Valley Center Spur, a complex bike-ped crossing under I-90 that sits in BNSF right-of-way and involves multiple jurisdictions.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:21 – Budget Amendment & Office Space Crisis
00:02:18 – Valley Center Spur Crossing Report

City Commission — June 23, 2026 Jun 24, 2026

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City Commission — June 23, 2026

The June 23rd City Commission meeting packed major decisions into one evening: commissioners approved a $689 million biennium budget with a surprise $76 million City Shops complex, debated a federal Opportunity Zone designation for downtown Bozeman, and removed $19 million in fire station funding pending further discussion. Utility rates and final tax numbers return in August.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:43 – Opportunity Zone Debate
00:03:17 – Public Comment & Concerns
00:04:20 – Commission Discussion & Vote
00:06:20 – Budget Overview & Shops Complex
00:08:08 – Budget Amendments & Votes
00:10:24 – Final Thoughts & Recap

Bozeman City Study Commission — June 18, 2026 Jun 19, 2026

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Bozeman City Study Commission — June 18, 2026

The Bozeman City Study Commission held its second required public hearing on June 18, 2026, to gather community input on a proposed amended city charter ahead of the November election. After extensive public testimony, commissioners approved $65,000 for voter education and identified key areas requiring further refinement before final adoption in August.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:22 – Charter Amendments and Ballot Structure
00:01:18 – Public Comment on Key Issues
00:03:04 – Voter Education Plan Approved
00:04:15 – Next Steps and Final Timeline