City Commission — Bozeman, MT
Date: 2026-01-27

Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes, January 27, 2026




 THE CITY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA

 MINUTES

 January 27, 2026

Present: Joey Morrison, Jennifer Madgic, Emma Bode, Alison Sweeney
Absent: None
Excused: Douglas Fischer

Staff at the Dias: City Manager (CM) Chuck Winn, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, Deputy City Clerk
(DCC) Alex Newby


A) 00:01:00 Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse

B) 00:02:17 Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence or Mindfulness

C) 00:03:02 Changes to the Agenda
Authorize Absence for Deputy Mayor Douglas Fischer:


00:03:17 Motion to accept: I move to accept the absence of Deputy Mayor Fischer.

Jennifer Madgic: Motion
Emma Bode: 2nd

00:03:25 Vote on the Motion to accept: I move to accept the absence of Deputy Mayor Fischer. The
Motion carried 4 - 0.

Approve:
Joey Morrison
Jennifer Madgic
Emma Bode
Alison Sweeney

Disapprove:
None


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D) 00:03:39 FYI
Commissioner Bode announced the launching of the Streamline Bus App.

Commissioner Sweeney commented on two projects concerning the Local Landmark Program update
and NCOD Guidelines update at the Historic Preservation Advisory Board.

Mayor Morrison mentioned that the Commission Liaisons will be changing, and updated the Public on
the current assignments.

Mayor Morrison updated the public on a trip to Washington DC to meet with Montana Representatives
on Transportation Infrastructure Funding.

CM Winn discussed how the Bozeman Police Department will interact with the community and conduct
law enforcement work.


E) 00:12:04 Commission Disclosures
There were no disclosures.


F) 00:12:13 Consent
 F.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval
 F.2 Approve the Final Plat for the Hidden Creek Minor Subdivision and Authorize the
 Director of Transportation and Engineering and the Director of Community
 Development to Execute the Same on Behalf of the City of Bozeman, and authorize the
 Director of Community Development to Execute the Improvements Agreements on
 Behalf of the City of Bozeman, Application 25725 (Quasi-Judicial)
 25725 Hidden Creek Final Plat.pdf
 F.3 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Stay Green
 Sprinklers, Inc. for Irrigation Maintenance Services in the Parks and Trails District
 Exhibit A Scope of Services.pdf
 Exhibit B Irrigation Maintenance Service Rates.pdf
 PSA Stay Green Sprinklers Inc. Irrigation Services.pdf
 F.4 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Advantage
 Spraying Services, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services in the Parks and Trails
 District
 PSA Advantage Spraying Services Inc. Landscape Services.pdf
 Exhibit A Scope of Services.pdf
 Exhibit B Landscape Maintenance Service Rates.pdf
 F.5 Authorize the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with DJ&A for the
 2026 Urban Forest Management Plan.
 2026 Urban Forest Management Plan - Professional Services Agreement.pdf
 F.6 Resolution to Establish Compliance with IRS Reimbursement Bond Regulations
 Vac Truck Intent to reimburse resolution.pdf
 F.7 Approve the Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Change Order 3 for the
 WRF MCC Installation Project


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 Bozeman WRF MCC Installation - Change Order # 3 - Final.pdf
 Resolution_CO No 3_WRF MCC.pdf
 F.8 Resolution for the Intent to Create a Special Improvement Lighting District 794 for
 Jarrett Subdivision Phase 1 Superseding Resolution 2026-04
 Resolution 2026-XX Intent to Create SILD 794.docx
 Exhibit A.pdf
 Exhibit B.pdf
 F.9 Resolution for the Intent to Create a Special Improvement Lighting District 795 for SRX II
 Resolution 2026-XX Intent to Create SILD 795.docx
 Exhibit A.pdf
 Exhibit B.pdf
CM Winn presented the Consent Agenda highlights.

Commissioner Sweeney shared a Consent highlight.

00:15:57 Public Comment on Consent

00:16:48 Daniel Carty commented on Agenda Item F.5 concerning the 2026 Urban Forest
Management Plan.

00:18:57 Jeff Ball commented on Item F. 5 and tree maintenance funding.



00:21:16 Motion to approve: I move to approve Items F.1 through F.8 as submitted.

Emma Bode: Motion
Alison Sweeney: 2nd

00:21:25 Vote on the Motion to approve: I move to approve Items F.1 through F.8 as submitted. The
Motion carried 4 - 0.

Approve:
Joey Morrison
Jennifer Madgic
Emma Bode
Alison Sweeney

Disapprove:
None


G) 00:21:47 Public Comment on Non-agenda Items Falling Within the Purview and
 Jurisdiction of the Commission
00:22:22 Jim Webster commented on the Preserve Historic Bozeman Coalition.

00:26:03 Mark Campanelli commented on stay at home parents and economic data.



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H) 00:28:15 Special Presentation
 H.1 Child Connect Presentation
 25_NonWorkingPopulationReport_Final (1).pdf
 Employer CC Sponsor Sub sm 4.pdf
 Kinside Child Connect sm 2.pdf
 Child Task Force Strategic Plan 2024.pdf
00:28:20 CM Winn introduced the Child Connect Presentation

00:28:47 Director of Economic Development (DED) Brit Fontenot introduced Tori Sproles, Director
of Early Learning at Greaer Gallatin United way.

Tori Sproles Director of Early Learning at Greater Gallatin United Way presented the Mission of GGUW,
Impact Areas, Child Task Force, Child Care Affordability, the Price of Child Care for Montanans, True Cost
of Child Care is Out of Reach, Accessibility of Child Care in Montana, How does this Impact You?, Child
Care and the Workforce, Child Connect, Child Connect Stats, Why it Matters for Businesses and Our
Community, Business Subsidy Program, Business Sponsorship Opportunities, Unlocking Opportunity:
Enhanced 45F Tax Credit, What Expenses Qualify for 45F?, Contact Information.


I) 00:47:24 Action Items
 I.1 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with PORT
 Architecture and Urbanism, LLC for the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan
 Professional Services Agreement
 Request for Proposals
 Proposal
 Scope of Work
 Schedule
00:47:31 CM Winn introduced Action Item I. 1

Assistant City Manager (ACA) Jon Henderson together with Steve Noble and Jim Madden of See
Bozeman Creek Presented Action Item I.1. Project Goals, Scope of Services, Project Deliverables,
Proposed Timeline, Community Engagement. Jim Madden, Co-leader of See Bozeman Creek shared the
history of the Development of See Bozeman Creek, Steve Noble, Co-leader of See Bozeman Creek shared
the Advisory Committee of See Bozeman Creek Make Up, Relationship between City of Bozeman and
SBC with PORT Architecture, Vision Plan, Our Vision, Conclusion.

01:24:22 Questions of Staff

01:38:59 Public Comment

01:39:17 Pete Geddes commented in support of the See Bozeman Creek Plan.

01:40:27 Angie Kociolek commented on the See Bozeman Creek Vision Plan.

01:44:00 Mark Campanelli commented on the See Bozeman Creek Vision Plan.

01:47:16 Daniel Carty commented on the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan.


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01:50:05 Zera Osman commented on the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan.

01:53:00 Marcia Kaveney commented on the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan.


01:56:09 Motion to authorize: I move to authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services
Agreement with PORT Architecture and Urbanism, LLC for the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan

Alison Sweeney: Motion
Jennifer Madgic: 2nd

01:56:59 Staff Clarification

02:16:32 Vote on the Motion to authorize: I move to authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional
Services Agreement with PORT Architecture and Urbanism, LLC for the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan. The
Motion carried 4 - 0.

Approve:
Joey Morrison
Jennifer Madgic
Emma Bode
Alison Sweeney

Disapprove:
None


J) 02:16:51 FYI / Discussion
Commissioner Sweeney acknowledged the citizens who showed up to speak about B-3.


K) 02:17:59 Adjournment




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