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BillingsMT averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$311,800 Typical home value $406,266 +2.4% yr/yr · +29.3% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (41)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Stephanie Donovan
- Jason Wood
- Dave Coppock
- TY Elkin
Who’s on the City Council Regular Business Meeting
- Kendra Shaw — Councilmember
- Mark Nicholson — Councilmember
- Scott Aspenlieder — Councilmember
- Bill Kennedy — Councilmember
- Ed Gulick — Councilmember
- TJ Rogers — Councilmember
- Chris Kukulski
- Kevin Iffland
Who’s on the City Council Special Session
- Shaw — Councilmember
- Aguirre — Councilmember
- Aspenlieder — Councilmember
- Boyett — Councilmember
- Kennedy — Councilmember
- Lindley — Councilmember
- Nelson — Mayor
- Nicholson — Councilmember
- O’Donnell — Councilmember
- Pitman — Councilmember
- Neese — Councilmember
- Gulick — Councilmember
Who’s on the City Council Work Session
- Shaw — Councilmember
- Aspenlieder — Councilmember
- Boyett — Councilmember
- Neese — Councilmember
- Kennedy — Councilmember
- Gulick — Councilmember
- Owen — Councilmember
- Aguirre — Councilmember
- Lindley — Councilmember
- Nelson — Mayor
- Nicholson — Councilmember
- O’Donnell — Councilmember
- Pitman — Councilmember
- Rogers — Councilmember
- Rupsis — Councilmember
- William Cole — Mayor
- Tidswell — Councilmember
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Interim Planning Commission Cancellation Notice
August 6, 2026 Interim Planning Commission meeting canceled
The August 6, 2026 meeting of the Interim Planning Commission was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
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INTERIM PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF BILLINGS, MONTANA
CANCELLATION NOTICE
August 6, 2026 TIME: 4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Due to a lack of agenda items, the August 6, 2026 Interim Planning Commission meeting was canceled. The September meeting will be held as legally advertised and announced.
Thank you.
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
City Council Work Session
Billings City Council to discuss South Park Pool and Wilson Park lease
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss three specific topics. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment on each item.
- South Park Pool
- Wilson Park Lease
- Department of Justice Model Cities Initiative
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**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, fifth floor of City Hall, 316 N. 26th Street. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, Sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
View the meeting:
On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
In-Person.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
Email: Council@billingsmt.gov .
Emails received after …
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee to discuss bike streets and e-bikes
The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to discuss new business regarding e-bikes and bike streets. The committee will also review old business concerning cameras, committee goals, and a committee presentation.
- Discussion of Bike Streets
- Discussion of E-Bikes
- Review of cameras
- Review of Committee Goals
- Review of Committee Presentation
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✓ Decided: BPAC forms sub-committee for Council/Commissioners’ presentation
The committee approved the May 26, 2026, meeting minutes and established a sub-committee to prepare a presentation for the next meeting. Members discussed draft committee goals, parking garage safety mirrors, and camera options for recording problem areas.
- Approved May 26, 2026, meeting minutes
- Approved formation of sub-committee for Council/Commissioners’ presentation (Stephanie Donovan and Kristy Halderman)
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BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
C ITY OF B ILLINGS AND
Y ELLOWSTONE C OUNTY, M ONTANA
JULY 28, 2026 MEETING TIME: 11:30 a.m.
Stillwater Building, 5th Floor Beartooth Meeting Room
316 N. 26th Street, Billings MT 59101
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
In the event a quorum of the Council is present, no City-related decisions will be made during this meeting or event.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City’s website at: https://ci.billings.mt.us/117/Agendas-Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda and during the Public Hearings, if any are scheduled, under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to Board via email before 12:00 PM on the meeting date. All emails received prior to this time will be read into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: City/County Planning Division, PO Box 1178 Billings MT 59103
Email: hayesm@billingsmt.gov
NOTICE: All meetings and official activities of the MPO are held in buildings and locations that comply with accessibility standards according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A TTY number for the hearing impaired, 406-657-3079, is available upon request.Special arrangements for participation in the public hearings by individuals with hearing, speech, or vision impairment may be ma …
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BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
City of Billings & Yellowstone CountyMEETING MINUTES
June 23th, 2026 MEETING TIME: 11:30 am
Beartooth Conference room, 5th Floor, 316 N 26th St.
Draft MINUTES From 6/23/2026
Call to order: Dave Coppock at 11:30am
Members present: Dave Coppock - County Planning Board, Scott Chesarek - Yellowstone County, Stephanie Donovan, - City, Kristy Halderman – City, Christian Jette – Yellowstone County, Anna O’Donnell - City
Others present: Mike Hayes - Multi-Modal Planner, Janell Bermes, Riverstone Health, Thom Maclean
Introductions:
Public Comment Period: None
Comments received by the Multi-Modal Planner by phone or by email:
Mike reported that he had received two complaints by email. The first was an email sent to City Council about speeds on e-bikes and a safety concern that the sender has with e-bikes on the multi-user trails. The second complaint was submitted on the City webpage about cars parking on the sidewalk in heights.
Motion: Approval of the meeting minutes of May 26th, 2026, meeting. Stephanie Donovan motioned to approve and Christian Jette 2nd, motioned passed.
Old Business:
Council/Commissioners’ presentation:
The committee talked about who is going to work on the presentation. The committee voted to form a sub-committee to work on the presentation Stephanie Donovan made a motion and Christian Jette 2nd the motion passed. The sub committee is going to be Stephanie Donovan and Kristy …
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday) Cancellation Notice
July 28 Planning Board meeting cancelled due to lack of items
The July 28, 2026 meeting of the Yellowstone County Board of Planning was cancelled because there were no agenda items to address. The regular August meeting will be held as legally advertised and announced.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
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YELLOWSTONE COUNTY BOARD OF PLANNING
C ITY OF B ILLINGS AND
Y ELLOWSTONE C OUNTY, M ONTANA
CANCELLATION NOTICE
JULY 28, 2026 MEETING TIME: 4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
Notice to the Public:
Due to a lack of agenda items, the July 28 Planning Board meeting was cancelled. The August meeting will be held as legally advertised and announced.
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
City Council Regular Business Meeting
City Council to consider adopting neighborhood plans and dissolving several advisory boards
The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the Billings Heights and West Billings Neighborhood Plans and approve amendments to the Billings 2045 Land Use Plan. The body is also considering the dissolution of six advisory boards and commissions. Additionally, the council will review various bid awards and preliminary plats.
- Public hearings for Billings Heights and West Billings Neighborhood Plans
- Proposed dissolution of Animal Control, Aviation and Transit, Board of Adjustment, Citizen Police Advisory, Energy and Conservation, and Zoning commissions
- Bid awards for streetlights at Annafeld North and Annafeld Subdivision, MET Transit security/fire alarms, and pavement preservation
- Funding agreement with Montana Department of Transportation for Grand Avenue Reconstruction Project
- Preliminary plats for Yellowstone Club Estates (8th Filing), 44 West Subdivision (2nd and 3rd Filings), and Gabel Farms Subdivision
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**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, fifth floor of City Hall, 316 N. 26th Street. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, Sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
View the meeting:
On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
In-Person.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
Email: Council@billingsmt.gov .
Emails received after 3:00 PM on …
Tue Jul 21, 2026
YHPB Agenda
Board to discuss use of $6,000 in remaining state funding
The Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board will discuss potential projects to utilize $6,000 in state funds and the appointment of a Vice Chair. The board will also review progress on the Wayman Chapel assessment and the creation of a Downtown Historic District.
- Discussion of projects for remaining $6,000 in state funding
- Wayman Chapel Assessment progress update
- Outreach update regarding a proposed Downtown Historic District
- Proposed updates to YHPB Bylaws and Organizational Document
- Vice Chair appointment discussion
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Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board
A certified local government (CLG)
Program representing four governing bodies
City of Billings
City of Laurel
Crow Tribe
Yellowstone County
AGENDA
JULY 21, 2026 MEETING TIME: 8:30 a.m.
Beartooth Meeting Room, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City’s website at: Agendas and Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda and during the Public Hearings, if any are scheduled, under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to the Board via email before 12:00 PM on the date prior to the meeting. All emails received prior to this time will be entered into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: City/County Planning Division PO Box 1178, Billings MT 59103
Email
Please direct questions to Dave Green at greend@billingsmt.gov or call 406-247-8666. Thank you!
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Call to Order-YHPB: Welcome! YHPB Chair
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Public comments on items not on the agenda and requests to add items to future agendas.
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Comments on items …
Tue Jul 21, 2026
PCC Agenda
PCC to take final action on 21st St. Underpass, FFY27 UPWP, and MET governance study
The Billings/Yellowstone County Policy Coordinating Committee will take final action on three items: the 21st St. Underpass study, the FFY27 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and the MET Transit Governance Study. Public comment is invited at the start of the meeting. A future agenda item on Complete Streets economic analysis is also noted.
- 21st St. Underpass Study — final action
- Billings MPO FFY27 UPWP (Unified Planning Work Program) — final action
- MET Governance Study — final action
- Future agenda: Complete Streets Economic Analysis — final action on August 18, 2026
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POLICY COORDINATING COMMITTEE
AGENDA
C ITY OF B ILLINGS AND
Y ELLOWSTONE C OUNTY, M ONTANA
JULY 21, 2026 MEETING TIME: 12:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
BILLINGS MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City’s website at: Agendas and Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda. Comments may be sent to the Board via email before 12:00 PM on day prior to the meeting date. All emails received prior to this time will be entered into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: City/County Planning Division PO Box 1178, Billings MT 59103
Email: plnonline@billingsmt.gov
NOTICE: All meetings and official activities of the MPO are held in buildings and locations that comply with accessibility standards according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Special arrangements for participation by individuals with hearing, speech, or vision impairment may be made upon request at least three days prior to the hearing. Please notify the Planning Division Office, at 406-657-8247.
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Call to Order/Pledge to the American Flag: PCC Chairman
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
City Council Work Session
City Council to discuss Monad Road reconstruction and neighborhood plans
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several infrastructure and planning updates. The meeting includes reviews of neighborhood plans and an analysis of complete streets.
- W.O. 26-11: Monad Road Reconstruction Update
- Economic and Financial Analysis of Complete Streets
- Billings Heights Neighborhood Plan
- West Billings Neighborhood Plan
- Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Amendments
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✓ Decided: City Council reviews road designs and neighborhood growth plans
Council held a work session to review infrastructure updates and planning documents. No formal votes were taken, though members reached a consensus on solid waste lid requirements and requested further evaluation of a proposed multi-use path on Monad Road.
- Consensus reached to require closed trash lids in solid waste amendments
- Requested staff continue evaluating the design and extent of the Monad Road multi-use path
- Reviewed Economic and Financial Analysis of Complete Streets (no formal action taken)
- Received informational overview of the civil litigation process (no formal action taken)
- Reviewed Billings Heights Neighborhood Plan update (no formal action taken)
- Reviewed West Billings Neighborhood Plan update (no formal action taken)
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**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, fifth floor of City Hall, 316 N. 26th Street. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, Sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
View the meeting:
On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
In-Person.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
Email: Council@billingsmt.gov .
Emails received afte …
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CITY OF BILLINGS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SUMMARY
July 20, 2026 – 5:30 PM
Council Chambers – City Hall, 316 N. 26th St., Billings, Montana
Council Present
Mayor Nelson
Councilmember Shaw
Councilmember Nicholson
Councilmember Neese
Councilmember Aguirre
Councilmember Kennedy
Councilmember Aspenlieder
Councilmember Lindley
Councilmember Boyett
Councilmember O’Donnell
Absent/Excused
Councilmember Pitman
Staff Present
Kevin Iffland, Interim City Administrator
Gina Dahl, City Attorney
Daniela Pavuk, Assistant City Attorney
Todd Corne, Deputy City Attorney (via Zoom)
Laura Watson, Deputy City Attorney
Jessica McKee, Deputy City Attorney
Mac Fogelson, City Engineer
Will Robbins, Staff Engineer
Elyse Monat, Transportation Planner
Lora Mattox, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Wyeth Friday, Planning and Community Services Director
Anna Vickers, Planning Manager
PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda and Non-Agenda Items)
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Lain Dorsey, encouraged Council to allow Billings to become a sanctuary city.
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James Cameron, spoke of construction and encroachments occurring on their
property.
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Tessa Miller, encouraged Council to allow Billings to become a sanctuary city.
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Mindy Nelson, asked for a commitment from Council to allow Billings to become
a sanctuary city.
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Brooke Bigler, encouraged Council to allow Billings to become a sanctuary city.
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Paul Clark, spoke of issues with illegal aliens entering the United States. He also
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
Interim Planning Commission
Interim Planning Commission to hear public comments on neighborhood and 2045 plans
The Interim Planning Commission will convene to approve meeting minutes and hear public comments on the Billings Heights Neighborhood Plan and the Billings 2045 Plan Updates. The meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
- Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
- Continued Public Hearing on Billings Heights Neighborhood Plan
- Continued Public Hearing on Billings 2045 Plan Updates
- Public Comment Period (3 minute maximum per person)
- Meeting at City Council Chambers, 316 N 26th St
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INTERIM PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF BILLINGS, MONTANA
AGENDA
July 16, 2026 TIME: 3:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City’s website at: Agendas and Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda and during the Public Hearings, if any are scheduled, under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to the Board via email before 12:00 pm on the meeting date. All emails received prior to this time will be entered into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: Planning Division PO Box 1178, Billings MT 59103
Email: plnonline@billingsmt.gov
NOTICE: All meetings and official activities of the MPO are held in buildings and locations that comply with accessibility standards according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Special arrangements for participation in public hearings by individuals with hearing, speech, or vision impairment may be made upon request at least three days prior to the hearing. Please notify Brenda Berns, Planning Clerk at bernsb@billingsmt.gov or call 406-247-8610.
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday)
Planning Board to hold hearings on Pronghorn City subdivision and transit studies
The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will hold public hearings to provide recommendations on a major subdivision and several transportation planning documents. The board will also review the FFY27 Unified Planning Work Program and MET transit governance.
- Public hearing and recommendation for Pronghorn City Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat
- Public hearing and recommendation for FFY27 Billings MPO Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
- Public hearing and recommendation for MET Financial Sustainability and Governance Study
- Public hearing and recommendation for Complete Streets Economic and Financial Analysis
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YELLOWSTONE COUNTY BOARD OF PLANNING
C ITY OF B ILLINGS AND
Y ELLOWSTONE C OUNTY, M ONTANA
AGENDA
JULY 14, 2026 MEETING TIME: 4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City’s website at: Agendas and Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda and during the Public Hearings, if any are scheduled, under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to the Board via email before 12:00 pm on the meeting date. All emails received prior to this time will be entered into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: City/County Planning Division PO Box 1178, Billings MT 59103
Email: plnonline@billingsmt.gov
NOTICE: All meetings and official activities of the MPO are held in buildings and locations that comply with accessibility standards according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Special arrangements for participation in public hearings by individuals with hearing, speech, or vision impairment may be made upon request at least three days prior to the hearing. Please notify the Planning Division at plnonline@billingsmt.gov or call 406-657-8247.
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
City Council Regular Business Meeting
Council to vote on final reading of Ward 5 boundary expansion annexation
The City Council will consider a consent agenda containing multiple routine items including bid awards, purchases, agreements, and a second/final reading ordinance to expand Ward 5 boundaries via Annexation 26-02. A special presentation on the Billings 2045 Draft Operational Plan will be given with no action required.
- Bid awards for W.O. 22-44 Zone 1 Water Storage Improvements Schedules 1 and 2 (Askin Construction and COP Construction)
- Annexation agreement with JTL Group, Inc.
- Agreement with Yellowstone County DUI Center for blood draw services
- Contract with Thorn Run Partners for federal lobbying services
- Second/final reading ordinance expanding Ward 5 boundaries (Annexation 26-02)
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✓ Decided: City Council directs consolidation of TIF district advisory committees
The City Council approved a directive to restructure the governance of Tax Increment Financing districts by merging three statutory advisory committees into one unified board. The Council also approved several consent agenda items, including bid awards for water storage and equipment purchases.
- Approved consolidation of South Billings Urban Renewal Association, East Billings Urban Renewal District, and Downtown Business Association into one board (10-1)
- Approved bid awards for Zone 1 Water Storage Improvements to Askin Construction and COP Construction (11-0)
- Approved contract with Thorn Run Partners for Federal Lobbying Services (11-0)
- Approved MET Transit Financial Sustainability and Governance Study with requirement for committee review before action (11-0)
- Approved purchase of 2026 John Deere 710P Backhoe, 2026 Vactor 2100i PD Sewer Cleaner, and Caterpillar compact excavator (11-0)
- Approved purchase of new playground equipment for Stewart Park from Grondahl Recreation (11-0)
- Approved FAA Airport Improvement Program Grants 90 and 91 for Ticket Counter and Baggage Claim Project (11-0)
- Approved June 22, 2026 meeting minutes (11-0)
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**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, fifth floor of City Hall, 316 N. 26th Street. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, Sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
View the meeting:
On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
In-Person.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
Email: Council@billingsmt.gov .
Emails received after 3:00 PM on …
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MINUTES
OF THE BILLINGS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
July 13, 2026
The Billings City Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, located at 316 N.
26th Street, 5th Floor, Billings, Montana, at 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nelson
INVOCATION: Councilmember Shaw
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Kendra Shaw, Ward 1
Councilmember Mark Nicholson, Ward 1
Councilmember Roy Neese, Ward 2
Councilmember Denis Pitman, Ward 2
Councilmember Amy Aguirre, Ward 3
Councilmember Bill Kennedy, Ward 3
Councilmember Scott Aspenlieder, Ward 4
Councilmember Andrew Lindley, Ward 4 (Via Zoom)
Councilmember Mike Boyett, Ward 5
Councilmember Tony O’Donnell, Ward 5
Mayor Mike Nelson
Staff
Present: Kevin Iffland, Interim City Administrator
Gavin Woltjer, Parks and Recreation Director
Gina Dahl, City Attorney
Jessica McKee, Deputy City Attorney
Toni Keehner, Deputy City Clerk
Wyeth Friday, Planning and Community Services Director
Anna Vickers, Planning Manager
Lora Mattox, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Brenda Beckett, Community Services Manager
Tina Hoeger, Code Enforcement Manager
Jeff Roach, Aviation and Transit Director
Rusty Logan, MET Transit Assistant Director
Jennifer Duray, Public Works Deputy Director
Rich St. John, Police Chief
Matt Hoppel, Fire Chief
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• June 22, 2026
Moved by Councilmember Boyett
Seconded by Councilmember Neese
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Interim Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider 2045 Land Use Plan amendments and neighborhood plans
The Interim Planning Commission will discuss the Billings Heights Neighborhood Plan and vote on recommendations for the Billings 2045 Land Use Plan Proposed Amendments and the West Billings Neighborhood Plan. The meeting also includes approval of past meeting minutes and a public comment period for non-agenda items and non-hearing agenda items.
- Board discussion on the Billings Heights Neighborhood Plan
- Board recommendation on Billings 2045 Land Use Plan Proposed Amendments
- Board recommendation on West Billings Neighborhood Plan
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 29, 2026 and May 7, 2026
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INTERIM PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF BILLINGS, MONTANA
AGENDA
July 9, 2026 TIME: 12:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: https://ci.billings.mt.us/117/Agendas-Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda and during the Public Hearings, if any are scheduled, under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to the Board via email before 12:00 pm on the meeting date. All emails received prior to this time will be entered into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: Planning Division PO Box 1178, Billings MT 59103
Email: plnonline@billingsmt.gov
NOTICE: All meetings and official activities of the MPO are held in buildings and locations that comply with accessibility standards according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A TTY number for the hearing impaired, 406-657-3079, is available upon request. Special arrangements for participation in the public hearings by individuals with hearing, speech, or vision impairment may be made upon request at least three days prior to the hearing. Please notify Brenda Berns, Planning Clerk at bernsb@billingsmt.gov or call 406-247-8610.
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission Cancelation
Zoning Commission meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
The July 9, 2026 meeting of the Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission was cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss.
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CONSOLIDATED YELLOWSTONE COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION
Cancellation Notice
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Due to a lack of agenda items, the July 9, 2026 Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled.
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
TAC to take action on Complete Streets economic and financial analysis
The Technical Advisory Committee will meet to take board action on a study regarding the economic and financial analysis of Complete Streets in Billings. The meeting also includes a discussion update from MET Transit.
- Board action on Economic and Financial Analysis of Complete Streets in Billings Study
- Discussion update from MET Transit
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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
C ITY OF B ILLINGS AND
Y ELLOWSTONE C OUNTY, M ONTANA
JULY 9, 2026 MEETING TIME: 10:30 a.m.
Pryor Meeting Room, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
1.
Call to Order: Lora Mattox, Transportation Planning Coordinator
3.
Approval of Meeting Minutes: June 11, 2026
4.
Old Business
a.
Economic and Financial Analysis of Complete Streets in Billings Study. Board Action. Elyse Monat, Transportation Planner
6.
Other Business
a.
Update. Discussion. MET Transit. Rusty Logan, MET Transit Manager
7.
Future Agenda Items
8.
Adjournment
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
City Council Special Session
Council to discuss domestic violence response system
This special work session of the Billings City Council is an informal meeting with public comment. The sole agenda item is an overview and discussion of the Domestic Violence Response System. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.
- Domestic Violence Response System overview and discussion
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**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, fifth floor of City Hall, 316 N. 26th Street. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, Sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
View the meeting:
On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
In-Person.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
Email: Council@billingsmt.gov .
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
City Council Work Session
Council work session on transit study, affordable housing, animal services
The City Council holds a work session to receive updates on four items: the FFY27 MPO Unified Planning Work Program, the MET Transit Financial Sustainability and Governance Study, the LB Lofts affordable housing development, and animal sheltering services. No formal votes or decisions are expected; the meeting is informational and includes public comment periods.
- FFY27 Billings MPO Unified Planning Work Program update
- MET Transit Financial Sustainability and Governance Study discussion
- LB Lofts affordable housing development project update
- Animal Sheltering Services update
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✓ Decided: City assumes animal shelter operations after contract costs exceed budget
The City of Billings assumed responsibility for animal shelter operations on July 1, 2026, after negotiations with Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter failed due to proposed costs exceeding the FY2027 budget. The council also received updates on the MPO transportation plan, MET Transit financial study, and the LB Lofts affordable housing project, but took no formal votes.
- Assumed animal shelter operations after contract with Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter expired (no vote recorded)
- Heard update on FFY27 MPO Unified Planning Work Program (no action)
- Heard update on MET Transit Financial Sustainability and Governance Study (no action)
- Heard update on LB Lofts affordable housing project (no action)
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**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, fifth floor of City Hall, 316 N. 26th Street. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, Sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
View the meeting:
On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
In-Person.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
Email: Council@billingsmt.gov .
Emails received afte …
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CITY OF BILLINGS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SUMMARY
July 6, 2026 – 5:30 PM
Council Chambers – City Hall, 316 N. 26th St., Billings, Montana
Council Present
Mayor Nelson
Councilmember Nicholson
Councilmember Neese
Councilmember Aguirre
Councilmember Kennedy (via Zoom)
Councilmember Aspenlieder
Councilmember Lindley
Councilmember Boyett
Councilmember O’Donnell
Councilmember Pitman
Absent/Excused
Councilmember Shaw
Staff Present
Kevin Iffland, Interim City Administrator
Daniela Pavuk, Assistant City Attorney
Lora Mattox, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Rusty Logan, Assistant Transit Director
Shawn Mayo, Assistant Chief of Police
Tom Stinchfield, Animal Shelter Supervisor
PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda and Non-Agenda Items)
No public comment was received prior to the start of the agenda.
AGENDA ITEM #1 – FFY27 Billings MPO Unified Planning Work Program
(UPWP)
Lora Mattox, Transportation Planning Coordinator, presented the proposed Federal Fiscal
Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), outlining transportation planning
activities funded through the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the upcoming fiscal
year beginning October 1, 2026.
She reviewed the MPO planning boundary, federal planning requirements, funding history,
and transportation planning responsibilities. The presentation included discussion of
recently completed projects, ongoing planning efforts, and priorities for the coming year.
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Wed Jul 1, 2026
City Board of Adjustment
Board to consider variance for 6-foot fence at Skyview apartments
The City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a 6-foot fence in the front yard at 222 N 17th St, for the proposed Skyview apartment complex. The current zoning requires a 4-foot fence in the front yard in the East Billings Urban Revitalization District. Other agenda items include approval of June 3, 2026 minutes and routine procedural business.
- Public hearing on Variance 1396: allow 6-foot fence in front yard at 222 N 17th St for Skyview apartment complex, from Section 27-905.C.2.a.2 requiring 4 feet in EBURD CW zone
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CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA-Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City’s website at: Agendas and Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda and during the Public Hearings, if any are scheduled, under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to the Board via email before 12:00 pm on the meeting date. All emails received prior to this time will be entered into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: City/County Planning Division, PO Box 1178, Billings MT 59103
Email: plnonline@billingsmt.gov
NOTICE: All meetings and official activities of the MPO are held in buildings and locations that comply with accessibility standards according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Special arrangements for participation in public hearings by individuals with hearing, speech, or vision impairment may be made upon request at least three days prior to the hearing. Please notify the Planning Division Office at 406-657-8247.
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Thu Jun 25, 2026
Public Art Committee
Public Art Committee to review Boothill Cemetery maps and panel application
The Public Art Committee will meet to discuss new business items, including an application for informational panels at Boothill Cemetery. The committee will also consider adjusting the deadline for application submissions.
- Application: Boothill Cemetery Maps and Informational Panel
- Application Submission Deadline Adjustment
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PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
AGENDA
C ITY OF B ILLINGS AND
Y ELLOWSTONE C OUNTY, M ONTANA
June 25, 2026 MEETING TIME: 4:30 p.m.
City Hall, 5th Floor Beartooth Meeting Room
316 N. 26th Street, Billings MT 59101
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
In the event a quorum of the Council is present, no City-related decisions will be made during this meeting or event.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City’s website at: https://www.billingsmt.gov/117/Agendas-Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda and during the Public Hearings, if any are scheduled, under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to Board via email before 12:00 PM on the meeting date. All emails received prior to this time will be read into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: City/County Planning Division, PO Box 1178 Billings MT 59103
Email: johnsont@billingsmt.gov
NOTICE: All meetings and official activities are held in buildings and locations that comply with accessibility standards according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A TTY number for the hearing impaired, 406-657-3079, is available upon request.Special arrangements for participation in the public hearings by individuals with hearing, speech, or vision impairment may be made upon request at least three d …
Tue Jun 23, 2026
Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)
Planning Board to hear subdivision plat applications
The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will hold a public hearing to consider preliminary plats for the Yellowstone Club Estates, 44 West Subdivision (2nd and 3rd filings), and Shop House Acres Subdivision. The board will also consider a request to postpone the Pronghorn City Major Subdivision hearing.
- Public hearing: Yellowstone Club Estates 8th Filing Preliminary Plat
- Public hearing: 44 West Subdivision 2nd Filing Preliminary Plat
- Public hearing: 44 West Subdivision 3rd Filing Preliminary Plat
- Public hearing: Shop House Acres Subdivision Preliminary Plat
- Request to postpone Pronghorn City Major Subdivision hearing to July 14, 2026
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YELLOWSTONE COUNTY BOARD OF PLANNING
C ITY OF B ILLINGS AND
Y ELLOWSTONE C OUNTY, M ONTANA
AGENDA
JUNE 23, 2026 MEETING TIME: 4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City’s website at: Agendas and Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda and during the Public Hearings, if any are scheduled, under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to the Board via email before 12:00 pm on the meeting date. All emails received prior to this time will be entered into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: City/County Planning Division PO Box 1178, Billings MT 59103
Email: plnonline@billingsmt.gov
NOTICE: All meetings and official activities of the MPO are held in buildings and locations that comply with accessibility standards according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Special arrangements for participation in public hearings by individuals with hearing, speech, or vision impairment may be made upon request at least three days prior to the hearing. Please notify the Planning Division at 406-657-8247.
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Bicycle Pedestrian Committee discusses camera updates and feasibility study
The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review minutes, discuss committee goals, and receive updates on a camera system and a 21st Street underpass feasibility study.
- Approval of minutes from 5/26/2026
- Multi-Modal Planner update
- Camera update presented by Christian Jette
- Top 10 camera sites discussion
- 21st St underpass feasibility study
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✓ Decided: BPAC forms sub-committee for Council/Commissioners’ presentation
The committee approved the May 26, 2026, meeting minutes and established a sub-committee to develop a presentation for the next meeting. Members discussed draft committee goals, parking garage safety mirrors, and camera options for recording problem areas.
- Approved May 26, 2026, meeting minutes
- Approved formation of a sub-committee consisting of Stephanie Donovan and Kristy Halderman to work on the Council/Commissioners’ presentation
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BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
C ITY OF B ILLINGS AND
Y ELLOWSTONE C OUNTY, M ONTANA
JUNE 23, 2026 MEETING TIME: 11:30 a.m.
Stillwater Building, 5th Floor Beartooth Meeting Room
316 N. 26th Street, Billings MT 59101
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
In the event a quorum of the Council is present, no City-related decisions will be made during this meeting or event.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City’s website at: https://ci.billings.mt.us/117/Agendas-Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda and during the Public Hearings, if any are scheduled, under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to Board via email before 12:00 PM on the meeting date. All emails received prior to this time will be read into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: City/County Planning Division, PO Box 1178 Billings MT 59103
Email: hayesm@billingsmt.gov
NOTICE: All meetings and official activities of the MPO are held in buildings and locations that comply with accessibility standards according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A TTY number for the hearing impaired, 406-657-3079, is available upon request.Special arrangements for participation in the public hearings by individuals with hearing, speech, or vision impairment may be ma …
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City of Billings & Yellowstone CountyMEETING MINUTES
June 23th, 2026 MEETING TIME: 11:30 am
Beartooth Conference room, 5th Floor, 316 N 26th St.
Final minutes approved by vote 6/23/2026
Call to order: Dave Coppock at 11:30am
Members present: Dave Coppock - County Planning Board, Scott Chesarek - Yellowstone County, Stephanie Donovan, - City, Kristy Halderman – City, Christian Jette – Yellowstone County, Anna O’Donnell - City
Others present: Mike Hayes - Multi-Modal Planner, Janell Bermes, Riverstone Health
Introductions:
Public Comment Period: None
Comments received by the Multi-Modal Planner by phone or by email:
Mike reported that he had received two complaints by email. The first was an email sent to City Council about speeds on e-bikes and a safety concern that the sender has with e-bikes on the multi-user trails. The second complaint was submitted on the City webpage about cars parking on the sidewalk in heights.
Motion: Approval of the meeting minutes of May 26th, 2026, meeting. Stephanie Donovan motioned to approve and Christian Jette 2nd, motioned passed.
Old Business:
Council/Commissioners’ presentation:
The committee talked about who is going to work on the presentation. The committee voted to form a sub-committee to work on the presentation Stephanie Donovan made a motion and Christian Jette 2nd the motion passed. The sub committee is going to be Stephanie Donovan and Kristy H …
Mon Jun 22, 2026
City Council Regular Business Meeting
Billings City Council to consider annexation and zone changes for Long Subdivision
The City Council will hold public hearings on several fiscal year 2027 fee and rate assessments. The body is also deciding on a land annexation and zone change west of Shiloh Road and north of Hesper Road, as well as various infrastructure bid awards.
- Annexation 26-02 and Zone Change 1079 for Long Subdivision (west of Shiloh Road and north of Hesper Road)
- Zone Change 1084 for Lot 2, Block 1, Hunter's Pointe Subdivision
- Fiscal Year 2027 assessments for Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) and Downtown Business Improvement District 1 (BID1)
- Fiscal Year 2027 Wholesale Wastewater Rates and Right-of-Way Fees
- Bid awards for 2026 Sewer Main Replacement (Western Municipal Construction, Inc.) and 3rd Ave. North ADA and Storm Rehab (Askin Construction)
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✓ Decided: Council approves 21st St. Underpass study 7-3, annexation for industrial land
The Billings City Council approved the 21st Street Underpass Study recommendation (7-3), despite opposition from three councilmembers concerned about future capital costs. It also approved annexation and zone change for land west of Shiloh Road and north of Hesper Road for future industrial development, but postponed the annexation agreement to July 13, 2026, to finalize road construction timing. The council approved several consent agenda items, including bid awards and urban renewal district agreements modified to one-year terms without automatic renewal.
- Approved 21st St. Underpass Study recommendation (7-3)
- Approved Annexation 26-02 for land west of Shiloh Rd and north of Hesper Rd (10-0)
- Approved Zone Change 1079 for same parcel (10-0)
- Postponed annexation agreement with JTL Group to July 13, 2026 (10-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance expanding Ward 5 boundaries (10-0)
- Approved urban renewal district agreements with one-year terms, no auto-renewal (10-0)
- Approved FY2027 TBID assessment (10-0)
- Approved FY2027 Downtown BID1 assessment (6-3, mayor abstained)
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**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, fifth floor of City Hall, 316 N. 26th Street. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, Sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
View the meeting:
On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
In-Person.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
Email: Council@billingsmt.gov .
Emails received after 3:00 PM on …
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MINUTES
OF THE BILLINGS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
June 22, 2026
The Billings City Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, located at 316 N.
26' Street, 5" Floor, Billings, Montana, at 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nelson
INVOCATION: Mayor Nelson
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Mark Nicholson, Ward 1
Councilmember Roy Neese, Ward 2
Councilmember Denis Pitman, Ward 2
Councilmember Amy Aguirre, Ward 3
Councilmember Bill Kennedy, Ward 3
Councilmember Scott Aspenlieder, Ward 4
Councilmember Andrew Lindley, Ward 4
Councilmember Mike Boyett, Ward 5
Councilmember Tony O'Donnell, Ward 5
Mayor Mike Nelson
Absent/
Excused: Councilmember Kendra Shaw, Ward 1
Staff Present: Kevin Iffland, Interim City Administrator
Jessica Fust, Building Official
Gina Dahl, City Attorney
Denise Bohlman, City Clerk
Gavin Woltjer, Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Director
Sarah Lane, Finance Controller
Jessica McKee, Deputy Staff Attorney
Paul Khera, Assistant Aviation Director
Wyeth Friday, Planning and Community Services Director
Anna Vickers, Planning Manager
Karen Husman, Zoning Coordinator
Hunter Kelly, Planner
Lora Mattox, Transportation Planner
Mac Fogelson, City Engineer
Tyler Westrope, Development Services Engineer
Louis Engels, Utility Engineer
Jennifer Duray, Deputy Public Works Director
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e June 8, 2026
Moved by Councilmember Boyett
Seconded by Councilmember Neese
APPROVED 10-0, Councilmember Shaw abse …
Tue Jun 16, 2026
PCC Agenda Cancellation Notice
Policy Coordinating Committee June 16 meeting canceled due to no agenda items
The Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting will proceed as legally advertised.
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POLICY COORDINATING COMMITTEE
AGENDA
C ITY OF B ILLINGS AND
Y ELLOWSTONE C OUNTY, M ONTANA
CANCELLATION NOTICE
JUNE 16, 2026 MEETING TIME: 12:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
BILLINGS MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The June 16, 2026 Policy Coordinating Committee meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The July meeting will be held as legally advertised and announced.
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
YHPB Agenda
Board to discuss new downtown historic district and ordinance revisions
The Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board will review proposed changes to the Historic Preservation City Ordinance. The board will also discuss a new downtown historic district encompassing 2nd Avenue, Broadway, and 29th Street.
- Proposed revisions to the Historic Preservation City Ordinance
- Discussion of new Downtown Historic District (2nd Avenue, Broadway, and 29th Street)
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Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board
A certified local government (CLG)
Program representing four governing bodies
City of Billings
City of Laurel
Crow Tribe
Yellowstone County
AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026 MEETING TIME: 8:30 a.m.
Beartooth Meeting Room, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: https://ci.billings.mt.us/117/Agendas-Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda and during the Public Hearings, if any are scheduled, under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to the Board via email before 12:00 PM on the date prior to the meeting. All emails received prior to this time will be entered into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: City/County Planning Division PO Box 1178, Billings MT 59103
Email
Please direct questions to Dave Green at greend@billingsmt.gov or call 406-247-8666. Thank you!
1.
Call to Order-YHPB: Welcome! YHPB Chair
a.
Public comments on items not on the agenda and requests to add items to future agendas.
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
City Council Work Session
Billings City Council to discuss 21st Street Underpass Study and other city programs
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several specific projects and administrative reviews. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment on each listed item.
- 21st Street Underpass Study
- Nurse Navigation Program
- Opportunity Zones 2.0 Designation
- City Administrator job description review and recruiter selection
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✓ Decided: Council directs pursuit of Opportunity Zone applications for three census tracts
The City Council held a work session and reached consensus on several items. They directed staff to pursue Opportunity Zone applications for Census Tracts 4.02, 2, and 3, in that priority order. They also directed staff to continue developing a Nurse Navigation Program and to delay recruiter selection for a permanent City Administrator by about 60 days. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus directions.
- Directed staff to pursue Opportunity Zone applications for Census Tracts 4.02, 2, and 3 (consensus)
- Directed staff to continue developing Nurse Navigation Program and return with formal agreement (consensus)
- Delayed recruiter selection for permanent City Administrator by approximately 60 days (consensus)
- Directed Councilmembers to submit job description comments to Operations Committee (consensus)
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**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, fifth floor of City Hall, 316 N. 26th Street. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, Sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
View the meeting:
On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
In-Person.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
Email: Council@billingsmt.gov .
Emails received after …
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CITY OF BILLINGS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SUMMARY
June 15, 2026 – 5:30 PM
Council Chambers – City Hall, 316 N. 26th St., Billings, Montana
Council Present
Mayor Nelson
Councilmember Shaw
Councilmember Nicholson
Councilmember Neese
Councilmember Aguirre
Councilmember Kennedy
Councilmember Aspenlieder
Councilmember Lindley
Councilmember Boyett
Councilmember O'Donnell
Councilmember Pitman
Staff Present
Kevin Iffland, Interim City Administrator
Jessica Fust, Building Official
Elyse Monat, Transportation Planner
Matt Hoppel, Fire Chief
Wyeth Friday, Planning and Community Services Director
Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
Karla Stanton, Human Resources Director
PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda and Non-Agenda Items)
No public comment was received.
AGENDA ITEM #1 – 21st Street Underpass Study
Elyse Monat, Transportation Planner presented the completed 21st Street Underpass
Study, which evaluated safety concerns, emergency access, roadway conditions,
pedestrian accommodations, and potential improvements to the underpass. Staff
reviewed existing conditions, crash history, public outreach results, and four alternatives
ranging from maintaining current conditions to reconstructing the underpass to
accommodate emergency vehicles.
She explained that the study was conducted through the Metropolitan Planning
Organization transportation planning process and that adoption of the study would not
commit the City to construction of any specific alternati …
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
TAC to consider 2027 Unified Planning Work Program
The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2027 Unified Planning Work Program and a transit governance study. The body will also receive an update regarding MET Transit.
- Recommendation for approval of the 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
- MET Transit Governance Study presentation by Bill Troe of SRF Consulting
- MET Transit update
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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
C ITY OF B ILLINGS AND
Y ELLOWSTONE C OUNTY, M ONTANA
JUNE 11, 2026 MEETING TIME: 10:30 a.m.
Beartooth Meeting Room, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
1.
Call to Order: Lora Mattox, Transportation Planning Coordinator
2.
Approval of Meeting Minutes: May 28, 2026
3.
New Business
a.
Recommendation for Approval of the 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
b.
MET Transit Governance Study Presentation - Bill Troe, SRF Consulting
4.
Other Business
a.
MET Transit Update
5.
Future Agenda Items
6.
Adjournment
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission Cancelation
June zoning commission meeting canceled due to lack of items
The Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission's June 11, 2026 meeting in Billings has been canceled because there were no agenda items to address. The next scheduled meeting in July will proceed as legally advertised.
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CONSOLIDATED YELLOWSTONE COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION
CANCELATION NOTICE
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The June 11, 2026 Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The July meeting will be held as legally advertised and announced.
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday)
Planning Board to hear West Billings Neighborhood Plan and 21st St. Underpass Study
The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will hold a public hearing to consider the West Billings Neighborhood Plan and the 21st Street Underpass Study. The board will also review several subdivision applications, including the Yellowstone Club Estates and 44 West filings.
- Public Hearing: 21st Street Underpass Study
- Public Hearing: West Billings Neighborhood Plan
- Plat Review: Yellowstone Club Estates City Major Subdivision
- Plat Review: 44 West 2nd Filing City Major Subdivision
- Plat Review: 44 West 3rd Filing City Major Subdivision
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YELLOWSTONE COUNTY BOARD OF PLANNING
C ITY OF B ILLINGS AND
Y ELLOWSTONE C OUNTY, M ONTANA
AGENDA
JUNE 9, 2026 MEETING TIME: 4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City’s website at: Agendas and Minutes
Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda and during the Public Hearings, if any are scheduled, under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to the Board via email before 12:00 pm on the meeting date. All emails received prior to this time will be entered into the record for the public hearing. Comments may be submitted by:
Mail: City/County Planning Division PO Box 1178, Billings MT 59103
Email: plnonline@billingsmt.gov
NOTICE: All meetings and official activities of the MPO are held in buildings and locations that comply with accessibility standards according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Special arrangements for participation in public hearings by individuals with hearing, speech, or vision impairment may be made upon request at least three days prior to the hearing. Please notify the Planning Division at 406-657-8247.
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
City Council Regular Business Meeting
Council to hold public hearing and adopt FY27 budget
The Billings City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to adopt the FY27 budget, set street maintenance district assessments, set storm sewer system fee rates, and create SID 1430 for Annafeld Subdivision streetlights and park improvements. The consent agenda includes multiple bid awards for equipment and infrastructure projects, a contract amendment for custodial services, and a donation for Colson Park signage.
- Public hearing and resolution adopting FY27 budget
- Public hearing and resolution setting FY27 Street Maintenance District Assessments
- Public hearing and resolution setting FY27 Storm Sewer System Fee Rates
- Public hearing and resolution creating SID 1430 for Annafeld Subdivision streetlights and park improvements
- Consent agenda includes bid awards: 11th Avenue South Reconstruction (K2 Civil), 2026 Water Main Replacement (COP Construction), and Headworks Screen Replacement (Saveco North America)
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✓ Decided: Billings City Council approves FY27 budget with amendments
The Billings City Council approved the FY27 budget as amended, including reductions to the Mayor and Council Contingency, Legal Department staffing, and a Commercial Code Enforcement position, while increasing management development funds and directing marijuana tax revenue to debt repayment. The council also approved FY26 budget amendments, created SID 1430 for Annafeld Subdivision improvements, set FY27 street maintenance assessments (with a 6.1% increase for District 2), and set FY27 storm sewer fees. The East Billings Urban Renewal District Frontage and Site Improvement Program was withdrawn by the applicant for further work.
- Approved FY27 budget as amended (10-1)
- Approved FY26 budget amendments (11-0)
- Created SID 1430 for Annafeld Subdivision streetlights and park improvements (11-0)
- Set FY27 street maintenance assessments; District 2 increased 6.1% (10-1)
- Set FY27 storm sewer fee rates; increased from $8.81 to $9.96 per ERU (9-2)
- Rejected all bids for SID 1430 Annafeld North streetlights (11-0)
- Reduced Downtown TIF administration budget amendment failed (4-7)
- Withdrew EBURD Frontage and Site Improvement Program item
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**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, fifth floor of City Hall, 316 N. 26th Street. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, Sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
View the meeting:
On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
In-Person.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
Email: Council@billingsmt.gov .
Emails received after 3:00 PM on …
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MINUTES
OF THE BILLINGS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
June 8, 2026
The Billings City Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, located at 316 N.
26¢ Street, 5" Floor, Billings, Montana, at 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nelson
INVOCATION: Councilmember O'Donnell
Present: Councilmember Kendra Shaw, Ward 1
Councilmember Mark Nicholson, Ward 1
Councilmember Roy Neese, Ward 2
Councilmember Denis Pitman, Ward 2
Councilmember Amy Aguirre, Ward 3
Councilmember Bill Kennedy, Ward 3
Councilmember Scott Aspenlieder, Ward 4
Councilmember Andrew Lindley, Ward 4
Councilmember Mike Boyett, Ward 5
Councilmember Tony O'Donnell, Ward 5
Mayor Mike Nelson
Staff
Present: Kevin Iffland, Interim City Administrator
Gina Dahl, City Attorney
Toni Keehner, Deputy City Clerk
Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
Gavin Woltjer, Parks and Recreation Director
Mac Foelsong, City Engineer
Jennifer Duray, Deputy Public Works Director
Wyeth Friday, Planning and Community Services Director
MINUTES:
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‘eo May 11, 2026
Moved by Councilmember Boyett
Seconded by Councilmember Shaw
APPROVED 11-0
e May 26, 2026
Moved by Councilmember Boyett
Seconded by Councilmember Shaw
APPROVED 11-0
COURTESIES:
Councilmember Nicholson recognized Marguerite Jodry as a successful downtown business owner.
Ms. Jodry spoke of her store “Popover Kitchen Supply” formerly “Zest” and the downtown
community.
Councilmember O’Donnell recognized June 13" as International Day of P …
Fri Jun 5, 2026
City Council Special Session
Council to discuss domestic violence response system
The City Council will hold a special work session to receive an overview of the Domestic Violence Response System and discuss it. The meeting includes public comment periods for both agenda and non-agenda items. No voting or formal action is scheduled.
- Domestic Violence Response System overview and discussion
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✓ Decided: Council reviews domestic violence response, requests more data
The Billings City Council held a special work session to review the city's domestic violence response system, including risk assessments, victim services, and shelter operations. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was informational. Council members requested additional data on participation rates, service utilization, and case reviews, and agreed to invite courts to a future work session.
- Agreed to invite courts to upcoming special work session on domestic violence
- Requested additional data on risk assessment participation rates, helpline statistics, and service utilization
- Scheduled future discussion on domestic violence response, partner agencies, and legislative issues
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**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, fifth floor of City Hall, 316 N. 26th Street. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, Sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
View the meeting:
On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
In-Person.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
Email: Council@billingsmt.gov .
Emails received after 3:00 …
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CITY OF BILLINGS
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION SUMMARY
June 5, 2026 – 2:00 PM
Council Chambers – City Hall, 316 N. 26th St., Billings, Montana
Council Present
Mayor Nelson
Councilmember Shaw
Councilmember Nicholson
Councilmember Neese
Councilmember Aguirre
Councilmember Kennedy
Councilmember Aspenlieder
Councilmember Lindley
Councilmember Boyett
Councilmember O’Donnell
Councilmember Pitman
Staff Present
Kevin Iffland, Interim City Administrator
Gina Dahl, City Attorney
Jessica Fust, Buildings Official
Katie Nash, Domestic Violence Investigator
Morgan Lix, Deputy City Attorney
Jen Webber, Victim Witness Specialist
PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda and Non-Agenda Items)
• Jeff Ketelsen spoke regarding items posted on the City’s calendar, requested inclusion of the
Urban Renewal District and BID meetings, and expressed concerns regarding changes to
public comment procedures.
AGENDA ITEM #1 – Domestic Violence Response System Overview and Discussion
Billings Police Department Domestic Violence Investigator Katie Nash presented information
regarding the Department’s risk and lethality assessment process, including use of the Arizona
Intimate Partner Risk Assessment Instrument System (APRAIS). She reviewed how assessments
are administered, scoring criteria, referrals to the YWCA Helpline and Northern Lights Family Justice
Center, officer safety notifications, and the use of assessment information by prosecutors during
bond proceedings.
Council …
Thu Jun 4, 2026
Interim Planning Commission Cancelation
June 4 Interim Planning Commission meeting canceled
The June 4, 2026 Interim Planning Commission meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting will be held in July as legally advertised.
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INTERIM PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF BILLINGS, MONTANA
CANCELATION NOTICE
June 4, 2026 TIME: 4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 5th Floor
316 N 26th St, Billings MT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The June 4, 2026 Interim Planning Commission Meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The July meeting will be held as legally advertised and announced.
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $49.4M | YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO Department of the Interior · IGF::CT::IGF REPLACE MAIN S.U. TRANSFORMERS&ISO PHASE BUS |
| $30.6M | YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO Department of Defense · WOLF CREEK POWERPLANT GENERATOR STEP-UP UNIT (GSU) TRANSFORMER REPLACE |
| $17.3M | BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC Department of Agriculture · BILLINGS - T1 EU FOR GRANGEVILLE, ID #3 |
| $13.4M | HARDRIVES CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Transportation · CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR PROJECT MT BOR NPS 2021(1), YELLOWTAIL DAM A |
| $9.1M | WESTERN MUNICIPAL CONSTRUCTION, INC Department of Defense · BIG GOOSE, LITTLE GOOSE & GOOSE CREEK, SECTION 1135, SHERIDAN WY |
| $7.8M | YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO Department of the Interior · BLACK CANYON SWITCHYARD AND STATION SERVICE UPGRADES |
| $5.1M | YELLOWSTONE ELECTRIC CO Department of the Interior · STATION SERVICE SWITCHGEAR, RELAYS, SWITCHBOARDS, POWER GENERATORS, ET |
| $4.5M | ASPHALT PLUS, INC. Department of Health and Human Services · BLACKFEET HOSPITAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT |
| $4.4M | DOWL, LLC Department of the Interior · 2022 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS |
| $4.3M | DOWL, LLC Department of the Interior · FORT HALL REHABILITATION, SEE ATTACHED STATEMENTS OF WORK. |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Yellowstone County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+443 people (+$17.4M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Fire": 7, "Flood": 2, "Severe Storm": 2, "Biological": 2, · last Thu Jun 16, 2022)
Business establishments6,060 (75,637 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,226/mo (2,107 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.1% (low numeracy 22% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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