Billings public meetings in 2025

Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will hold public hearings and take action on preliminary plats for two subdivisions. The board will also conduct nominations and votes for its President and Vice President.

• Public hearing and board action on Lone Eagle North Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Public hearing and board action on Copper Farms Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Nominations and vote for Planning Board President and Vice President
• Service recognition for Woody Woods

Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board

The Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board will convene at Moss Mansion to accept meeting minutes, introduce a new member, and discuss updates on local historic projects. The agenda includes an election for the board president and a decision on a future window repair workshop.

• Acceptance of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new board member Ashley Holeman
• Election of new board president
• Update on Ann's Project
• Decision on Window Repair Workshop for October 2026

PCC Agenda Cancellation Notice

The Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting is legally scheduled for January as announced.

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The Billings City Council will hold a hybrid meeting on December 15, 2025, to decide on a zoning change for a .38-acre parcel in Sunny Cove Fruit Farms, a waiver to provide water service to Meadowlark Mobile Home Park, and approve a compensation increase for City Administrator Chris Kukulski. The meeting includes a closed executive session for his annual review.

• Zone Change 1075 with Variance for Lot 67A1, Sunny Cove Fruit Farms (Homestead Acres)
• Waiver to BMCC Sections 26-203 and 26-204 for Meadowlark Mobile Home Park water service
• Compensation increase for City Administrator Chris Kukulski
• Professional Services Contract with HDR Engineering for Monad Road Reconstruction
• Annexation Agreement with LMO Investment, LLC

The Billings City Council held a public hearing on a request to waive annexation requirements and provide city water service to Meadowlark Mobile Home Park. After discussion, the applicant withdrew the request to allow further talks with staff, and the motion to deny was ruled out of order. The council also approved a zone change with variance, approved the consent agenda, and conducted the city administrator's annual performance review with a contractual 3% cost-of-living increase.

• Approved Zone Change 1075 with variance (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda (10-0)
• Approved additional public comment period (10-1)
• Approved 3% cost-of-living increase for City Administrator per contract
• Meadowlark water service waiver request withdrawn by applicant

Yellowstone County Consolidated Zoning Commission

The Yellowstone County Consolidated Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on County Zone Change 732, which would rezone a 236.82-acre parcel from Agricultural to Rural Residential 3 (RR3). The meeting also includes adoption of bylaws and election of officers.

• Public hearing on County Zone Change 732 (Lone Eagle Subdivision) to rezone 236.82 acres from Ag to RR3.
• Commission to approve bylaws and elect officers.
• Public comment period will be held.
• Pre-application neighborhood meeting held October 8, 2025.

Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Billings–Yellowstone County Transportation Advisory Committee will convene at 10:30 a.m. in the Beartooth Meeting Room, 316 N 26th St, to approve June 12, 2025 minutes, hear a presentation and recommendation on the 2023 Long-Range Transportation Plan amendment and Metropolitan Planning Organization boundary update, receive updates on MPO re-designation, MET Transit operations, and a Montana Department of Transportation visit recap, and take public comment during the designated period.

• Presentation and Recommendation: 2023 LRTP Amendment/MPO Boundary Update
• MPO Re-designation Update
• MET Transit update by Rusty Logan, MET Transit Manager
• MDT Visit Recap
• Public comment period on items not on the agenda

Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will review preliminary plats for two subdivisions. The board will also address officer nominations and a committee reappointment.

• Preliminary Plat Review: Copper Square City Subdivision
• Preliminary Plat Review: Lone Eagle North County Subdivision, including Variance Requests A and B
• Reappointment of Dave Coppock to the Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2026
• Appointment of the Planning Board Nominating Committee for 2025 officers

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss crash data mapping and the City Council's decision regarding the CIP. Members will also review two new applications to provide recommendations for County approval or denial.

• Crash Data Mapping discussion
• Review of two new applications for County recommendation
• Discussion of City Council's decision with CIP
• Trail Etiquette flyers old business

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved minutes from September and October, discussed crash data and trail projects, and decided not to recommend either applicant for county seats at this time, inviting them to the January meeting instead. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September and October meeting minutes (motion by Anna O'Donnell, seconded by Jason Wood)
• Deferred recommendation on BPAC county seat applicants to January meeting

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss the long-term Capital Improvement Plan and various board appointments. The body is also deciding on several equipment purchases and tax increment financing for a downtown facade project.

• FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) approval
• Up to $14,194.64 in TIF assistance for Frontier Law Firm facade improvements at 2923 Montana Avenue
• Purchase of eight Paratransit small buses from Northwest Bus, Inc.
• FY2027 Equipment Replacement Plan and Technology Replacement Plan
• Appointments for multiple boards including Animal Control, Parking, and Board of Adjustment

The Billings City Council approved the FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a long-range planning document identifying 128 capital projects totaling approximately $502 million. The approval came with amendments to move several trail projects to out-years, shift evidence facility funding to FY2028, and adjust wording on the future projects list. The council also approved all consent agenda items, including appointments, agreements, and purchases, with some items separated for individual votes.

• Approved FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan with amendments (10-1)
• Approved consent agenda items 1A-1M, 1N, 101, 102 (11-0, with abstentions)
• Delayed appointments 21-27 to Citizens Police Advisory Board for further discussion (7-4)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Beartooth RC&D (9-2)
• Approved TIF assistance for Frontier Law Firm facade improvements up to $14,194.64 (11-0)
• Failed motion to reduce water, wastewater, storm, solid waste and street maintenance amounts (4-7)

Interim Planning Commission

The Interim Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2025, at City Council Chambers in Billings. The agenda is procedural with no formal decisions scheduled, focusing on reviewing past meeting minutes, public comment periods, and updates on land-use planning efforts including neighborhood plans and economic analysis.

City Board of Adjustment

The City Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to decide on two variance requests. These include a request for a security fence for the Montana Highway Patrol and a build-to zone adjustment for residential dwellings.

• City Variance 1387: Request for an 8-foot chain link fence with barbed security wire at 615 S 27th St
• City Variance 1388: Request to allow a front build-to zone of 10-45 feet for 2-unit residential dwellings at 3030/3032 and 3020/3022 Rosebud Dr

City Zoning Commission

The Billings City Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a 0.38-acre lot at Grand Ave & Daybreak from Parks and Open Space (P1) to Corridor Mixed Use 1 (CMU1). The commission will also review minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting and address procedural matters.

• City Zone Change 1075 - Grand Ave & Daybreak - P1 to CMU1 on 0.38-acre lot (Tax ID D04670)
• Variance request for CMU1 zone adjacent to Agriculture (A) zone without required street/alley separation
• Preapplication neighborhood meeting held July 22, 2025 at 5554 Grand Ave
• Next City Council public hearing scheduled for December 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

City Council Work Session

The Billings City Council will hold a work session on December 1, 2025, to discuss redevelopment opportunities on Yellowstone Avenue and follow up on an aggressive traffic and noise initiative. The meeting is an informal session where the council will review agenda items and hear public comment.

• Redevelopment Opportunities for 802 Yellowstone Avenue
• Follow-up on Aggressive Traffic and Excessive Noise Initiative
• Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items
• Potential closed executive session for litigation strategy
• Potential closed executive session for individual privacy

The City Council approved a motion to direct staff to offer the 802 Yellowstone Avenue property for sale to the highest bidder, with staff to report back on responses and next steps if it doesn't sell within a reasonable timeframe. The vote was 7-4, with Councilmembers Shaw, Gulick, Rupsis, and Mayor Cole opposed. The council also discussed but took no formal action on a follow-up to the aggressive traffic and excessive noise initiative, with the police chief to bring back an amended ordinance.

• Approved motion to sell 802 Yellowstone Ave property to highest bidder (7-4)
• Directed staff to return with information on responses and next steps if property doesn't sell
• Discussed traffic and noise initiative; no formal action, ordinance amendments to be brought back

Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday) Cancellation Notice

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, was cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss the annexation and zoning of two properties: Sunny Cove Fruit Farms and the Central Avenue Subdivision. If approved, these actions would expand the boundaries of Ward IV. The council will also review several consent agenda items including vehicle and container purchases for solid waste.

• Annexation 25-05 and Zone Change 1073 for Sunny Cove Fruit Farms (Lot 7)
• Annexation 25-06 and Zone Change 1074 for Central Avenue Subdivision (Lot 3 of Barber Farm Subdivision)
• Purchase of FY26 Solid Waste Vehicles from Billings Peterbilt, Inc.
• Purchase of FY26 Solid Waste Containers from Cascade Engineering
• Short-Term Services Agreement with Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter (YVAS) until June 30, 2026

The Billings City Council approved the annexation and zone change for Sunny Cove Fruit Farms Lot 7, which will allow for a pickleball social club and mixed-use development. The council also approved a separate annexation and zone change for the Central Avenue Subdivision, but the applicant withdrew the request after extensive public opposition. The council approved several consent agenda items, including a short-term services agreement with the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter.

• Approved Resolution 25-11307 conditionally approving Annexation 25-05 for Sunny Cove Fruit Farms Lot 7 (8-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 25-11308 approving Zone Change 1073 for Sunny Cove Fruit Farms Lot 7 (10-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved first reading of ordinance expanding Ward IV to include annexed property in Annexation 25-05 (10-0, 1 absent)
• Approved applicant's request to withdraw Annexation 25-06 and Zone Change 1074 for Central Avenue Subdivision (10-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved short-term services agreement with Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter with minor changes (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including solid waste vehicle purchases, a DUI grant, and a plat approval (11-0)
• Approved second/final reading of Ordinance 25-5923 for Zone Change 1071 (10-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved second/final reading of Ordinance 25-5924 for Zone Change 1072 (10-0, 1 abstention)

Interim Planning Commission Rescheduled

The Interim Planning Commission will hold a rescheduled meeting on November 20, 2025, at City Council Chambers to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on the Billings 2045 planning document. No formal decisions are listed; the session focuses on status reports and future agenda planning.

YHPB Agenda Cancellation Notice

The November 18, 2025 meeting of the Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

PCC Agenda Cancellation Notice

The Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC) of Billings, MT and Yellowstone County cancelled its November 18, 2025 meeting because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting is scheduled for December as legally required.

City Council Work Session

The Billings City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2027 Equipment Replacement Plan and the FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan, along with a cooperative purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise. The meeting is an informal session where the council can discuss items without taking formal action.

• FY2027 Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP)
• FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise
• Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items
• Potential closed executive session for litigation strategy

The City Council held a work session and approved a motion to add the 5th Avenue Corridor, Cottonwood Park, and 21st Street Underpass to the 'Future Projects' list, outside the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. The vote was 4-3, with Rogers, Tidswell, and Kennedy opposed. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussed only.

• Approved adding 5th Avenue Corridor, Cottonwood Park, and 21st Street Underpass to 'Future Projects' list (4-3)

Yellowstone County Consolidated Zoning Commission Cancel

The meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Cancellation

The City of Billings and Yellowstone County cancelled the November 13, 2025 meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee due to a lack of agenda items. The December meeting will proceed as scheduled.

Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday) Cancellation Notice

The November 12, 2025 City County Planning Board meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on FY2026 budget amendments and vote on the election of a Deputy Mayor. The body is also considering tax increment financing for a mixed-use development and various board appointments.

• Up to $745,000 in TIF assistance for Old Billings Hardware Development Venture, LP at 2802 Montana Avenue
• Public hearing and resolution for FY2026 Budget Amendments
• Final acquisition of 123.52 acres from Dr. Morledge Family, LLC for the Airport
• Ordinance expanding the South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District boundaries
• Allocation of $7,500 for a new City Hall open house

The Billings City Council conditionally approved up to $745,000 in tax increment financing (TIF) assistance from the Downtown Urban Renewal District for the Old Billings Hardware mixed-use project at 2802 Montana Avenue. The approval includes an amendment requiring 80% project completion by the end of March 2027. The council also approved FY2026 budget amendments, various consent agenda items, and elected Councilmember Boyett as Deputy Mayor.

• Approved $745K TIF for Old Billings Hardware project with 80% completion by March 2027 (9-0)
• Approved FY2026 budget amendments (10-0)
• Approved airport land acquisition of 123.52 acres from Dr. Morledge Family, LLC (9-1)
• Approved SBBURD boundary expansion ordinance (8-2)
• Approved $10K Council Contingency for City Hall open house and COVID-19 memorial plaque (8-2)
• Approved agreements with Downtown Billings Partnership, BIRDworks, South Billings Urban Renewal Association (9-1)
• Elected Councilmember Boyett as Deputy Mayor by acclamation
• Approved consent agenda appointments to EBURD, SBBURD, and Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committees (10-0)

City Board of Adjustment Cancellation Notice

The City Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting is planned for December as legally required.

City Zoning Commission

The City Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two zone change requests submitted in conjunction with annexation petitions. The commission will provide recommendations to the City Council for a scheduled hearing on November 24, 2025.

• City Zone Change 1073: Request to change 9.23 acres at SW Corner Rimrock & 60th St. W from Rural Residential 3 to Corridor Mixed Use 1 and 2
• City Zone Change 1074: Request to change 55.46 acres at Barber Farm Subdivision from Agriculture to Corridor Mixed Use 1, Mixed Residential 1, Mid Century Residential, and Parks and open space 1

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss long-term planning and financial adjustments. The body will review technology replacements and capital improvements for the coming years.

• Codify HB231 (2025) Levy Adjustments
• FY2027 Technology Replacement Plan (TRP)
• FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

The Billings City Council held a work session on November 3, 2025, and took several actions on the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A motion to codify HB231 levy adjustments failed 4-7. The council approved removing the 21st Street Underpass project from the CIP (7-4), approved changing the Evidence Facility Parking Lot Expansion funding source away from TIF funds (8-3), and failed to add Cottonwood Park Phase 1 to the FY27 CIP (3-8). The council also approved removing the Fifth Avenue Corridor Project from the CIP (7-4).

• Motion to codify HB231 levy adjustments failed (4-7)
• Removed 21st Street Underpass Improvements from CIP (7-4)
• Changed Evidence Facility Parking Lot Expansion funding source away from TIF (8-3)
• Failed to add Cottonwood Park Phase 1 to FY27 CIP (3-8)
• Removed Fifth Avenue Corridor Project from CIP (7-4)

Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday) Cancellation Notice

The October 28, 2025 meeting of the Yellowstone County Board of Planning was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a trail etiquette flyer and review crash data mapping. No decisions will be made as this is a non-decision-making meeting. Public comment is allowed during designated periods.

• Trail Etiquette flyer review (11:45am–12:10pm)
• Crash Data Mapping discussion (12:10pm–12:40pm)
• Proposal to combine November and December meetings (12:40pm–12:45pm)
• Review of members' terms ending (12:45pm–12:50pm)
• Multi Modal Planner update (12:50pm–12:55pm)

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met on October 28, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so no official discussion or decisions occurred. The committee discussed a trail etiquette flyer design, crash data mapping, combining November and December meetings, and member terms, but these were informal discussions only.

• No quorum; no official decisions made
• Discussed trail etiquette flyer design; Anna to work on design
• Discussed crash data mapping; Anna wants more time next meeting
• Agreed informally to combine November and December meetings on December 9th
• Noted member terms; Anna re-applying, Jason emailed about seat

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The Billings City Council will hold a regular business meeting on October 27, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers (316 N. 26th Street, 5th Floor). The meeting includes quasi-judicial decisions on zoning changes, subdivision plats, and a public hearing for a new casino at 5545 Holiday Avenue. Procedural items such as minutes approval and proclamations will also be addressed.

• Public hearing on casino development at 5545 Holiday Avenue (Special Review 1002)
• Zone Change 1070 for Sunny Cove Fruit Farms lots 66A1 and 67A1
• Zone Change 1071 for Clearwater Estates Subdivision (south 1.775 acres of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3)
• Zone Change 1072 for Clearwater Estates Subdivision (3 acres of Lot 1, all of Lot 4, and 14 acres of Lot 5)
• Expansion of South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District (SBBURD) boundaries

The Billings City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to expand the South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District (SBBURD) and adopt a modified Urban Renewal Plan, with a 9-1 vote (Councilmember Rupsis opposed). The council also approved two zone changes in the Clearwater Estates Subdivision (1071 and 1072) on first reading, both 10-0. A special review for a proposed casino at 5545 Holiday Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant and approved 10-0. Consent agenda items were approved 9-1, with Councilmember Kennedy opposing the sidewalk impediments ordinance.

• Approved first reading to expand SBBURD and adopt modified Urban Renewal Plan (9-1)
• Approved first reading for Zone Change 1071 in Clearwater Estates (10-0)
• Approved first reading for Zone Change 1072 in Clearwater Estates (10-0)
• Allowed withdrawal of Special Review 1002 for casino at 5545 Holiday Avenue (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda including sidewalk impediments ordinance (9-1, Kennedy opposed)
• Approved minutes for September 22 and October 13, 2025 (10-0)

YHPB Agenda

The Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board will meet to review a contract update for the Cohagen Project. The board will also hold a general discussion on board-related matters.

• Cohagen Project contract update

PCC Agenda Cancellation Notice

The Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in Billings City Council Chambers was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting will proceed as legally required.

City Council Work Session

The Billings City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposal for an Eastern Montana Forensic Mental Health Facility and residency requirements for department heads. The meeting is an informal session where the council can discuss items and take public comment on agenda and non-agenda matters.

• Discussion of Eastern Montana Forensic Mental Health Facility proposal
• Discussion of Residency Requirements for Department Heads
• Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items
• Meeting held in hybrid format (in-person and virtual)
• Meeting held at 316 N. 26th St., 5th Floor

The City Council voted unanimously to direct the mayor to send a letter to the state declining to submit a local site proposal for the Eastern Montana Forensic Mental Health Facility by Nov. 10, while acknowledging the need and requesting partnership details. A separate motion to place a resolution on a future agenda regarding residency requirements for department heads failed 4-6.

• Approved motion to send letter declining state forensic facility application (unanimous)
• Failed motion to place residency requirement resolution on future agenda (4-6)

Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will discuss the growth policy conformance for the South Billings Blvd Urban Renewal District expansion. The board will also review enrollment projections and building capacities for School District #2.

• South Billings Blvd Urban Renewal District Expansion: Growth Policy Conformance
• School District #2 Enrollment Projections & Building Capacities

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss funding for affordable apartment construction and a water and sewer utility program. The meeting includes public hearings on sidewalk snow removal rules and the annexation of property in the Sunny Cove Fruit Farms Subdivision.

• HOME and CDBG funding for LB Lofts affordable apartment housing
• Ordinance amending BMCC Section 22-406 regarding removal of snow and ice from sidewalks
• Annexation 25-04 and Zone Change 1070 for Sunny Cove Fruit Farms Subdivision
• South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District Water and Sewer Utility Connection Program
• Permit for a pedestrian skyway at 1201 North Broadway

The Billings City Council approved HOME and CDBG funding to Homeword and HomeFront for construction of LB Lofts affordable apartment housing, with Councilmember Gulick abstaining. The council also approved a first reading ordinance amending sidewalk snow removal rules, conditionally approved annexation 25-04, approved a zone change and ward boundary expansion, and approved a water/sewer connection program for the South Billings Urban Renewal District.

• Approved HOME and CDBG funding for LB Lofts affordable housing (10-0, Gulick abstained)
• Approved first reading of sidewalk snow removal ordinance amendment (10-1, Kennedy opposed)
• Approved conditional annexation 25-04 for Sunny Cove Fruit Farms lots (10-1, Mayor Cole opposed)
• Approved first reading of zone change 1070 for Sunny Cove Fruit Farms lots (11-0)
• Approved first reading of Ward IV boundary expansion for annexed property (11-0)
• Approved SBBURD water and sewer utility connection program (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Tyler Technologies contract and ZOLL cardiac monitors (11-0)
• Approved work session on traffic impact study requirements and impact fees (11-0)

Technical Advisory Committee Cancellation Notice

The City of Billings and Yellowstone County Technical Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the Beartooth Meeting Room (5th Floor, 316 N 26th St) was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting will proceed as legally advertised.

County Board of Adjustment

The meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

County Planning & Zoning Commission

The County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception request for a shooting and archery range. The proposal involves 540 acres of a 762.076 acre parcel of land.

• Public hearing for Grandkids Way shooting and archery range (County Special Zoning District 14, Special Exception 1) on S19, T02 S, R25 E, C.O.S. 3414, PARCEL 6A1

City Zoning Commission

The City Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two zone change requests for parcels on Central Ave and a special review for a business on Holiday Ave. The commission will provide recommendations to the City Council for the zone changes.

• City Zone Change 1071: 4524 Central Ave request to change 9.676 acres to Suburban Neighborhood Residential (N3)
• City Zone Change 1072: 4524 Central Ave request to change 24.668 acres to CMU1, NX1, NX2, and P2
• City Special Review 1002: 5545 Holiday Ave request for a bar and casino with an all beverage liquor license and gaming

City Council Work Session

The Billings City Council will hold a hybrid work session on October 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers, 316 N. 26th St. The meeting will include public comment periods and may feature discussions on urban renewal district agreements. This is an informal meeting where the agenda may change.

The City Council reached consensus on revising Urban Renewal District agreements with DBP, SBURA, and BIRD, moving to one-year terms with annual renewal options tied to the fiscal year, removing multi-year funding escalations, and adding a 60-day notice clause. Staff was directed to finalize the revised agreements for Council approval. No formal votes were taken; the item was a work session discussion.

• Adopted one-year URD agreements with annual renewal options (consensus)
• Removed multi-year funding escalations, linking payments to annual budget approval (consensus)
• Included 60-day notice clause for renewal or termination (consensus)
• Clarified purpose statement for URD partners (consensus)
• Directed staff to finalize revised agreements for Council approval (consensus)

Interim Planning Commission Cancellation Notice

The October 2, 2025 meeting of the Interim Planning Commission was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Board of Adjustment

The City Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two zoning variance applications. The board will also approve past meeting minutes and address procedural matters. No decisions are scheduled on non-agenda public comments.

• City Variance 1385: 5502 Grand Ave — requests relief from build-to-corner and coverage rules in NMU zone
• City Variance 1386: 3320 Poly Drive — seeks to build a detached garage in the front yard of a Suburban Neighborhood (N3) zone

Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)

The Billings-Yellowstone County Planning Board will meet to approve meeting minutes from September 9, 2025, and hold a public hearing on the Trestles City Major Subdivision. The meeting includes procedural items such as conflict of interest disclosures and public comment periods, but no other substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Public hearing and action on Trestles City Major Subdivision (69.443 acres gross area, 46.784 acres net area) proposing 337 residential lots in Copper Ridge Subdivision

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Downtown Cycle Track and review crash mapping data. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of July 22, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Downtown Cycle Track
• Review of crash mapping data
• Trail etiquette flyer presentation
• Multi Modal Planner update

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes and discussed crash data, suggesting possible additional traffic signals on N 30th St. The committee recommended a bike crossing on the west side of N 31st St across 6th Ave N to Public Works. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motion was to approve the minutes.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended bike crossing on west side of N 31st St across 6th Ave N to Public Works

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The Billings City Council will meet on September 22, 2025, to decide on multiple contracts, land-use changes, and annexations. The meeting includes quasi-judicial hearings on zoning, annexation, and public art policy, as well as votes on weed and nuisance abatements, false alarm fees, and a police advisory board renewal.

• Bid awards for MET Transit bus wash equipment ($1.2M), Millice Park irrigation replacement ($450K), and Water Reclamation Facility roof repair ($320K)
• Property acquisition of 123.52 acres for Billings Airport from Dr. Morledge Family, LLC
• Annexation 25-04 and Zone Change 1070 for Sunny Cove Fruit Farms Subdivision lots
• Resolution to expand South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District boundaries
• Renewal of Citizen Police Advisory Board for four years

The Billings City Council approved the consent agenda, including several contracts and resolutions, and renewed the Citizen Police Advisory Board for four years. Public hearings were held for weed, nuisance, and false alarm assessments, all approved. Items related to annexation and zone changes were continued to the October 13 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items except separated ones (10-0)
• Approved Safe Streets for All 2023 contract with Sanbell (7-3)
• Approved SBBURD boundary expansion resolution (8-2)
• Approved Public Art Policy resolution (8-2)
• Approved weed abatement assessments (10-0)
• Approved nuisance property abatement assessments (10-0)
• Approved false alarm response assessments (10-0)
• Approved renewal of Citizen Police Advisory Board (9-1)

YHPB Agenda

The Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board will meet to review the Cohagen Project launch and the 2025-2026 work plan. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the acceptance of previous meeting minutes.

• Cohagen Project Launch presentation by Kate Hampton
• YHPB Work Plan 2025-2026 Overview

PCC Agenda Cancellation Notice

The Policy Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will meet for an informal work session to receive updates on several city services. The meeting includes a closed executive session regarding a litigation update.

• Snow Operations Update
• Utility Billing Update
• Amend Recreation Center (ARC) Update
• Closed executive session for litigation update

The City Council approved Option 1 to begin implementing utility late fees and water shut-offs immediately, with a 5-3 vote. The council also received updates on snow operations, including a costly residential plowing program, and discussed the ongoing ARC recreation center project. No other formal decisions were made during the work session.

• Approved immediate utility late fees and water shut-offs (5-3)
• Approved moving forward with ARC recreation center as needed (consensus)

Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Cancellation

The September 11, 2025 meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

County Board of Adjustment Cancellation Notice

The Yellowstone County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers (316 N 26th St, Billings) was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting will proceed as legally advertised.

Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will meet to discuss a new major subdivision proposal. The board will review a presentation and related documents for the Trestles City project.

• Trestles City Major Subdivision: Discussion regarding Lots 15 and 16, block 3 of Copper Ridge Subdivision (7th Filing) and Lot 15A, Block 3 of Copper Ridge Subdivision (8th Filing)

County Zoning Commission

The Yellowstone County Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two zone change requests. The commission will make recommendations to the County Commissioners regarding these applications.

• County Zone Change 730: Request to change 406 Johnson Lane from Rural Residential 3 (RR3) to Residential Manufactured Home (RMH) for a 10 acre parcel
• County Zone Change 731: Request to change 2142 Bitterroot Dr. from Rural Residential 3 (RR3) to Rural Residential 1 (RR1) for a 5 acre parcel

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss tax increment financing for a mixed-use project and hold public hearings on lighting maintenance and encroachment rental fees. The body will also consider several vehicle and equipment purchases and airport hangar leases.

• TIF assistance extension up to $745,000 for Old Billings Hardware Development Venture, LP at 2802 Montana Avenue
• Public hearing and resolution for Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District (SILMD) assessments
• Public hearing and resolution for setting and assessing Encroachment Rental fees
• Bid awards for city vehicles from Laurel Chevrolet, Rogers Motors, and Billion Auto Group
• Purchase of two Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) trucks from Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC

The Council voted to delay action on the $745,000 TIF assistance extension for the Old Billings Hardware project at 2802 Montana Avenue until November 10, 2025, with a hard date set. The motion to approve the extension failed for lack of a second. The Council also approved the consent agenda, SILMD assessments, and encroachment rental fees, and voted to discuss a department head residency requirement at an October work session.

• Delayed TIF extension for Old Billings Hardware to Nov. 10, 2025 (5-4)
• Approved consent agenda including vehicle purchases and leases (9-0)
• Approved SILMD assessments resolution (8-1)
• Approved encroachment rental fees resolution (5-4)
• Placed residency requirement initiative on October work session (5-4)
• Motion to approve TIF extension failed for lack of a second

Interim Planning Commission

The September 4, 2025 meeting of the Interim Planning Commission was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Board of Adjustment

The Billings City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a zoning variance request for a 7,000 sq ft lot at 1816 Avenue C. The variance seeks to increase maximum lot coverage from 40% to 44% to allow a 1,069 sq ft patio/carport in a Mid-Century Neighborhood Residential zone. The board will also approve minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting and conduct routine procedural items.

• City Variance 1384 for 1816 Avenue C requesting 44% lot coverage (up from 40%) to allow 1,069 sq ft patio/carport in N2 zone
• Approval of minutes from July 2, 2025 Board meeting
• Public hearing procedures and rules review
• Public comment period and conflict of interest disclosures

City Zoning Commission

The Billings City Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two land-use applications at its September 2 meeting. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the body will open hearings and receive testimony before forwarding recommendations to the City Council.

• Zone Change 1070: 54-acre Sunny Cove Fruit Farms parcel at Grand Ave & Daybreak from AG to PND with N1, NX1, CMU1, and P1 zones
• Special Review 1001: 0.48-acre vacant lot at 1108 & 1110 S 28th St to allow surface parking for Energy Labs

City Council Work Session

The Billings City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on the South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District (SBBURD) expansion analysis and discuss legislative and operational modifications to urban renewal districts. This is an informal meeting where no formal decisions are expected, and public comment is invited on listed and non-agenda items.

• South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District (SBBURD) Expansion Analysis Update
• Urban Renewal District Legislative and Operational Modifications

Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)

The Billings–Yellowstone County Planning Board will meet August 26 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers to approve minutes from the prior meeting, take public comment, and hold a public hearing on the High Sierra City Major preliminary plat. The board will also discuss a proposed change to the meeting start time.

• Public hearing and action on High Sierra City Major preliminary plat
• Discussion and possible action on proposed adjustment to Planning Board meeting start time

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The Billings City Council will hold a hybrid meeting on August 25, 2025, to decide on the FY2026 final budget, wastewater wholesale rates, and annual levies for multiple funds. The meeting includes public hearings on street name changes, surface parking expansions, and advisory committees for urban renewal areas.

• Approve FY2026 wastewater wholesale rates and fees
• Set annual levies for General Fund, Transit, Library, and Public Safety funds
• Adopt FY2026 final budget
• Approve street name change from Leatherneck Lane to Community Place in Elysian Subdivision
• Create advisory committees for East Billings, South Billings Boulevard, and Downtown Urban Renewal Districts

The Billings City Council approved the FY2026 final budget and set annual levies, including a 244.39-mill levy that was amended to reflect Charter-authorized amounts and HB 231 requirements. The council also approved wastewater wholesale rates, street name change, and various district assessments. Several resolutions creating urban renewal advisory committees were approved, with one amendment to restrict property ownership failing.

• Approved FY2026 final budget (7-2)
• Approved FY2026 annual levies with amendments (7-2)
• Approved wastewater wholesale rates for FY2026 (9-0)
• Approved street name change from Leatherneck Lane to Community Place (9-0)
• Approved Road Maintenance District No. 6 assessments (9-0)
• Approved Park Maintenance Districts assessments (9-0)
• Approved FY2025 budget amendments (9-0)
• Approved creation of EBURD, SBBURD, and Downtown advisory committees (9-0 each)

YHPB Agenda

The Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board, representing the City of Billings, City of Laurel, Crow Tribe, and Yellowstone County, will convene at 8:30 a.m. in the Beartooth Meeting Room (316 N 26th St, Billings) to accept minutes from the May 20 meeting, receive updates on website improvements, and discuss new historic preservation projects. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

PCC Agenda Cancellation Notice

The Policy Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Work Session

The Billings City Council will hold a hybrid work session to review proposed amendments to the snow removal ordinance and discuss a new public art policy. This is an informal meeting where no formal decisions will be made, but the council will hear public comment on both items.

• Snow Removal Ordinance Amendments — public comment period
• Public Art Policy — public comment period

The City Council held a work session to discuss proposed amendments to snow removal ordinances and a draft Public Art Policy. No formal votes were taken; staff will incorporate feedback and return with revised drafts for future action. The council also heard public comments on housing affordability and a potential mental health facility.

• Discussed snow removal ordinance amendments; staff to revise draft
• Discussed Public Art Policy; staff to bring to regular meeting
• No formal votes or approvals taken

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Cancellation Notice

The Technical Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025, was cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

County Board of Adjustment Cancellation Notice

The August 14, 2025 meeting of the County of Yellowstone Board of Adjustment was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will meet to review a presentation and discuss the High Sierra 23rd Filing City Major Subdivision. The board will also address long-range strategic issues and future city and county projects.

• Presentation and discussion of High Sierra 23rd Filing - City Major Subdivision

County Zoning Commission Cancellation Notice

The August 11, 2025 meeting of the County of Yellowstone Zoning Commission was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on the creation of the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID 0001) and its Board of Trustees. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various city contracts and appointments.

• Public hearing and resolution to create Downtown Business Improvement District (BID 0001)
• Resolution to create the Board of Trustees for the Downtown BID No. 0001
• Bid award to Olympus Technical Services for Landfill Gas Collection System Lift Two (W.O. 25-07)
• Purchase of six police patrol utility vehicles and one police responder patrol truck from Duval Ford
• Appointments of Ashley Kavanagh to the Billings Parking Board and Zach Audet to the Housing Authority

The Billings City Council approved Resolution 25-11282 creating the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID 0001) after a public hearing, with an 8-1 vote (Councilmember Kennedy opposed). The council also approved Resolution 25-11283 establishing the BID Board of Trustees (7-2, with Kennedy and Aspenlieder opposed). The consent agenda was approved with the police collective bargaining agreement removed and one bill list approved separately due to an abstention.

• Approved Resolution 25-11282 creating Downtown Business Improvement District (BID 0001) (8-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-11283 creating BID Board of Trustees (7-2)
• Removed Billings Police Officers' Collective Bargaining Agreement from consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda excluding Items 1D and 1H(1) (9-0)
• Approved Bills for Week of July 14, 2025 (8-0, Aspenlieder abstained)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 (9-0)

Interim Planning Commission

The Interim Planning Commission will meet to conduct routine business and review reports from initial stakeholder meetings and a consultant trip that occurred on August 4 and 5.

• Review of initial stakeholder meetings and consultant trip from August 4 - August 5

City Board of Adjustment Cancellation

The August 6, 2025 meeting of the City Board of Adjustment was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Zoning Commission

The City Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the zoning of a 27,936 square foot parcel. The change would move the property from Neighborhood Mixed Use to Corridor Mixed Use 1 to allow for retail sales within a proposed pawn shop.

• City Zone Change 1068: 1503 13th St. W from NMU to CMU1

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to introduce the Land Use Planning Team and receive a presentation from Allies in Aging. The body will also discuss disaster and emergency services and litter in Billings.

• Introduction of Land Use Planning Team
• Allies in Aging presentation
• Discussion on Disaster and Emergency Services
• Discussion on litter in Billings

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They directed staff to amend the ordinance to allow limited out-of-county waste at the landfill and to return with a revised fee schedule, a South Billings property map, and an education plan to address litter. They also received updates on senior services merger, emergency alert system, and litter issues.

• Directed staff to amend landfill ordinance to align with current out-of-county waste practice
• Directed staff to return with revised fee schedule, South Billings property map, and education plan for litter

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will consider providing tax increment financing assistance for a new automotive tire shop on 1st Avenue North. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure bid awards and updates to city ordinances.

• Proposed TIF reimbursement up to $634,185 for Montana Tire (MBA Properties, LLC) on 1st Avenue North
• Bid awards to Knife River Billings for Big Ditch Extension Trail and W.O. 26-03 City Overlay
• Resolution of Intent to Create Downtown Business Improvement District 1 (BID 0001)
• Ordinance amendments regarding right-of-way obstructions and bicycle parking
• Purchase of a John Deere Excavator for Public Works Distribution and Collection

The Billings City Council meeting was largely procedural, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. Councilmember Rupsis proposed discussing meeting efficiencies and rules at a future work session, and suggested forming a housing committee, asking for a volunteer. Mayor Cole noted that the Council Operations Subcommittee is working on revisions to the City's rules of procedure, with a red-lined version to be presented later.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded

Planning Board Meeting Cancellation Notice

The July 22, 2025 meeting of the Yellowstone County Board of Planning was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

PCC Agenda

The Policy Coordinating Committee is meeting to take final action on two primary items. These include the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program Projects and the FY26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).

• Final action on 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program Projects
• Final action on FY26 UPWP

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on the Billings Police Department's post-crash data collection process. Members will also discuss e-bike trail etiquette and speed research, and review June crash mapping for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Presentation by Seg Winden on post-crash data collection
• Review of June crash mapping for people walking, biking, and rolling
• Discussion on e-bike trail etiquette and speed research
• Discussion regarding the cancellation of the August meeting
• Multi-modal planner report on current staff projects

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee voted to table the review of crash data until September and to cancel the August meeting. The committee also heard a presentation from Sgt. Winden on collision reporting and discussed e-bike trail etiquette signs.

• Approved minutes of June 24, 2025 (all in favor)
• Cancelled August 2025 BPAC meeting (all in favor except Anna, who was out of room)
• Tabled PD crash mapping review until September (all in favor)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review the wrap-up of Montana's 69th Legislative Session. The body will also discuss legislative and operational modifications for the Urban Renewal District.

• Montana's 69th Legislative Session Wrap-Up
• Urban Renewal District Legislative and Operational Modifications

The City Council held a work session to review legislative changes affecting Urban Renewal Districts (URDs) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Staff recommended a formal resolution requiring an application process, scoring criteria, and mandatory review by a proposed 7-member Community Development Board before Council consideration. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational and discussion-only.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Staff recommended adopting a resolution for URD operations, including a TIF application process and scoring criteria
• Proposed creation of a 7-member Community Development Board for advisory review of TIF applications
• Council discussed board appointments and bylaws for each URD

YHPB Agenda Cancellation Notice

The Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

County Zoning Commission

The Yellowstone County Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for two property zone changes. The commission will make recommendations to the Yellowstone County Commissioners regarding these requests.

• County Zone Change 728: Request to change 4449 and 4511 Central Ave from Agriculture (A) to Large Lot Suburban Neighborhood Residential (N4)
• County Zone Change 729: Request to change 2602 Rockwood St from Rural Residential 3 (RR-3) to Mid-Century Neighborhood Residential (N2)

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss tax increment financing for pedestrian crossing upgrades and the redevelopment of the Masonic Temple. The body is also holding public hearings on city code amendments regarding parking and the removal of obstructions.

• Up to $20,000 in TIF assistance for 4 pedestrian crossings along Montana Avenue
• TIF assistance for redevelopment of the Masonic Temple at 2804 3rd Avenue North
• Bid award for West End Water Treatment Plant Transmission Main, Phase 2 to COP Construction, LLC
• Bid award for Fire Station 5 Interior Remodel to TW Ridley, LLC
• Purchase of 30 Mobile Data Terminals for the Police Department from Insight Public Sector

The Billings City Council conditionally approved up to $20,000 in TIF assistance for pedestrian crossings on Montana Avenue and approved TIF assistance for the Masonic Temple redevelopment at 2804 3rd Avenue North, with one councilmember opposed. A motion to draft initiative language reducing the Council to 6 wards failed 4-6. All other agenda items, including consent agenda and ordinance amendments, were approved.

• Approved TIF assistance for Masonic Temple redevelopment (9-1)
• Approved TIF assistance for Montana Avenue pedestrian crossings (10-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending BMCC 22-408 on obstructions (10-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending BMCC 24-601 on parking (10-0)
• Failed motion to draft initiative language for 6-ward council (4-6)
• Approved consent agenda items including bid awards and contracts (10-0)
• Approved sale of former City Hall and Park 3 parking garage (reported complete)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

County Board of Adjustment Cancellation Notice

The July 10, 2025 meeting of the County of Yellowstone Board of Adjustment was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will meet to discuss and take action on the FY26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The meeting also includes a standing item regarding long range strategic issues and future projects.

• Recommendation and action on the FY26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)

City Council Work Session

The Billings City Council will hold a work session to discuss several city updates and policy drafts. The meeting includes a discussion on potentially reducing the number of councilmembers and redistricting.

• City Charter Amendment discussion regarding reduction of City Councilmembers and redistricting
• Billings PCE Superfund Site update
• Transportation Alternatives Applications
• Draft Public Art Policy
• Discussion on litter in Billings

The City Council held a work session and discussed several items, but only one formal action was taken: a motion to place a charter amendment on the July 14 agenda, which would reduce the council from 10 members plus mayor to 6 members plus mayor. The motion passed 4-3. Other items, including the PCE Superfund site update, transportation grant applications, and a draft public art policy, were discussed with no formal votes, and the litter discussion was postponed.

• Approved adding charter amendment to July 14 agenda (4-3)
• Supported EPA/DEQ PCE Superfund work plan (no formal vote)
• Agreed to fully fund two Transportation Alternatives projects (no formal vote)
• Discussed draft Public Art Policy; revisions to be made (no formal vote)
• Postponed litter discussion to August 4 work session

Interim Planning Commission -

The Interim Planning Commission will meet to discuss population data sources and a consultant site visit scheduled for August 4-6. The commission will also consider an amendment to its bylaws regarding proxy voting.

• Proposed amendment to Interim Planning Commission Bylaws to add Proxy Voting
• Discussion of Population Data Sources by SB Friedman/Orion
• Initial Consultant Site Visit scheduled for August 4-August 6
• Websites Preview

City Board of Adjustment

The City Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to decide on two variance requests. These requests seek exceptions to city codes regarding wall sign size and parking locations.

• City Variance 1382: Request to allow a 441-square-foot wall sign at 300 S 24th St. W
• City Variance 1383: Request to allow front yard parking at 1753 Majestic Lane

Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will hold public hearings to make recommendations on a major subdivision and transportation applications. The board will also review the draft Unified Planning Work Program for fiscal year 2026.

• Public hearing and recommendation for Maplewood County Major Subdivision, including a variance request
• Public hearing and recommendation for Transportation Alternatives Applications
• Public hearing and recommendation for the FY26 Draft Unified Planning Work Program

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will review feedback from a previous presentation to prepare for a meeting with County Commissioners. Members will also discuss creating e-bike etiquette handouts for bike shops and receive a report on current planning efforts.

• Preparation for presentation to County Commissioners
• Discussion on e-bike etiquette handouts for bike shops
• Transportation Planner report on pedestrian and bicycle planning
• Upcoming July meeting with Sergeant Shane Winden regarding police response to biking and walking crashes

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee discussed e-bike safety concerns, including speed limits and enforcement, and considered educational handouts and social media campaigns. They also reviewed crash data and planned a presentation to the Planning Board, with a future agenda item for a police officer to discuss crash response.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed e-bike safety education and potential handouts (no formal action)
• Planned to cancel August 2025 meeting (no formal vote)
• Scheduled Sgt. Winden to attend July meeting to discuss crash response

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the FY26 preliminary budget and FY25 budget amendments. The body is also deciding on wastewater retail rates for FY26 and FY27 and assessments for business improvement districts.

• FY26 preliminary budget and FY25 budget amendments
• FY26 and FY27 wastewater retail rates and fees
• Special review for a new bar and casino at 840 Shiloh Crossing Blvd
• Zone change for 844 Grand Ave
• Bid awards for Safe Routes to School (Askin Construction) and Signal Upgrade (Montana Lines, Inc.)

The Council approved the FY26 preliminary budget, which includes an estimated $205 annual decrease in the city portion of property taxes for the average homeowner and a small increase in utility bills. The budget was amended to add a budget analyst position, fund a housing needs assessment, and support boards and commissions. The Council also approved FY25 budget amendments and wastewater retail rates with no increase for residential customers.

• Approved FY26 preliminary budget (9-2)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments, excluding South TIF (11-0)
• Approved FY25 budget amendment for South TIF (10-1)
• Approved FY26/FY27 wastewater retail rates with 0% residential increase (9-2)
• Approved adding 1 FTE budget analyst, funded with $100,000 (9-2)
• Approved $10,000 for housing needs assessment, ending National League of Cities membership (6-5)
• Approved $5,000 for boards and commissions from Council contingency (10-1)
• Approved directing staff to develop ballot language to reduce Council from 11 to 7 members (9-2)

YHPB Agenda Cancellation Notice

The Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

PCC Agenda Cancellation Notice

The Policy Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several planning and utility items. The meeting includes a closed executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• NorthWestern Energy Rate Increase
• FY26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Litigation updates regarding Anderson Towing, Brown Builders/Magnus Land Development, Estate of Marie Golden, JLG Architects, Caleen Reum, John Skauge, and Thomas Slevira

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. Councilmembers discussed the NorthWestern Energy rate increase and reached consensus for Councilmember Aspenlieder to draft a letter of opposition for the Public Service Commission, to be reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee. They also discussed bicycle and pedestrian plans and the FY26 Unified Planning Work Program, with consensus to move forward on several transportation projects.

• Consensus to draft letter opposing NWE rate hike for PSC review
• Consensus to move forward with St. Francis and Medicine Crow projects
• Consensus to move forward with 3 MPO-recommended projects plus Annandale, Aronson, and household survey

City Council Special Session

The City Council is holding a special session to consider a resolution regarding the Municipal Primary Election. The body will decide whether to require or cancel the election scheduled for September 9, 2025.

• Resolution requiring or canceling a Municipal Primary Election on September 9, 2025

The Billings City Council voted 8-2 to approve a resolution canceling the municipal primary election scheduled for September 9, 2025, for mayor, all council wards, and municipal court judge, as determined by the Yellowstone County Election Administrator. Councilmembers Aspenlieder and Rupsis opposed, favoring a primary to narrow the mayoral race. The decision followed a letter from the Election Administrator citing a lack of candidates.

• Approved cancellation of the Sept. 9, 2025 municipal primary election for all offices (8-2)
• Denied request to require a primary election, with Aspenlieder and Rupsis voting no

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee will review and make recommendations on Transportation Alternatives Applications. The committee will also discuss the FY26 Draft Unified Planning Work Program.

• Review and recommendation of Transportation Alternatives Applications
• Discussion and recommendation of FY26 Draft Unified Planning Work Program
• Update and discussion regarding MET Transit

County Board of Adjustment Cancellation Notice

The June 12, 2025 meeting of the Yellowstone County Board of Adjustment was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will meet to discuss a plat review for the Maplewood County Major Subdivision. The board will consider a variance request from the applicant and review associated traffic and impact studies.

• Plat review for Maplewood County Major Subdivision
• Variance request from the Maplewood County Major Subdivision applicant

County Zoning Commission

The Yellowstone County Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the zoning of two parcels of land. The commission will make a recommendation to the Yellowstone County Commissioners following the hearing.

• County Zone Change 728: Request to change 4449 and 4511 Central Ave from Agriculture (A) to Large Lot Suburban Neighborhood Residential (N4) for two 1-acre parcels in Barber Farm Subdivision

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an exempt plat for Amended Certificate of Survey 3030, which staff recommends denying. The body will also vote on several consent agenda items including board appointments and infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing for exempt plat of Amended Certificate of Survey 3030 (staff recommends denial)
• Bid award for Grand Avenue Water Main Replacement to COP Construction, LLC
• Bid award for 2025 Vacuum Excavator to Vermeer Rocky Mountain
• Contract with Kittelson & Associates, Inc. for Transportation Corridor Plan
• Consultant agreement with SRF Consulting for MET Transit Financial Sustainability and Governance Study

The Billings City Council denied an exempt plat for Amended Certificate of Survey 3030, located south of Ironwood Drive and east of Woodfield Court, and required the applicant to complete a minor subdivision. The decision was based on staff findings that the proposed division into four lots would evade the Montana Subdivision and Planning Act. The vote was 9-1, with Councilmember Kennedy opposed. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a revised closing date for the City Hall purchase agreement and a two-year parking garage lease.

• Denied exempt plat of Amended Certificate of Survey 3030, requiring minor subdivision (9-1)
• Approved Amendment 6 to City Hall PSA with revised closing date of June 30, 2025 (10-0)
• Approved two-year lease with CapeHon Development for Park 3 Parking Garage (9-1)
• Approved Grand Avenue Water Main Replacement contract with COP Construction (10-0)
• Approved contract with Kittelson & Associates for Transportation Corridor Plan (10-0)
• Approved purchase of playground fall protection for Landon's Legacy Park (10-0)
• Approved FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Increment 1 for BBWA Canal (10-0)
• Approved donation from Partners for Parks for Pioneer Park basketball court (10-0)

City Board of Adjustment

The City Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests regarding property setbacks and building requirements. The board will also discuss and decide on a new meeting time.

• City Variance 1380: Request for 3-foot side and 0-foot rear setbacks at 910 N 32nd St for a garage and home addition
• City Variance 1381: Request for 45% front lot line coverage, building location, two bay doors, and fence removal at 1617 1st Ave N for a Montana Tire office and shop
• Decision on a new meeting time proposed by Planning Division Manager Anna Vickers

City Zoning Commission

The City Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a zone change for a property on Grand Ave and a special review for a bar and casino addition on Shiloh Crossing Blvd.

• City Zone Change 1066: Request to change 828 (aka 844) Grand Ave from Mixed Residential 2 (NX2) to Corridor Mixed Use 1 (CMU1)
• City Special Review 1000: Request for a new bar and casino in a 2,925 square foot addition at 840 Shiloh Crossing Blvd

City Council Special Session

The City Council will hold a special work session to hear budget presentations for the 2026 fiscal year. This informal meeting includes a budget wrap-up and a discussion of upcoming items of interest to the Council.

• FY2026 Finance budget presentation
• FY2026 Urban Renewal Districts budget presentation
• FY2026 Fire budget presentation
• FY2026 Municipal Court budget presentation

The City Council held a special work session to review FY2026 departmental budget presentations from Finance, Urban Renewal Districts, Fire, and Municipal Court. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was informational only. Staff recommended extending Urban Renewal District MOUs through October and removing $20 million from the South TIF fund, but no action was taken.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Staff recommended extending Urban Renewal District MOUs through October (no action)
• Staff recommended removing $20 million from South TIF fund (no action)
• Staff recommended removing duplicated grant revenue/expense of $170,000 (no action)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to hear FY2026 budget presentations from several city departments. This is an informal meeting used for discussion and review.

• FY2026 Budget Presentation: City Administration
• FY2026 Budget Presentation: Building
• FY2026 Budget Presentation: Police
• FY2026 Budget Presentation: Planning, Community Development, and Code Enforcement

The City Council held a work session to review FY2026 budget presentations from City Administration, Building, Police, and Planning departments. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational, with council discussion on various topics. Budget amendments are due by June 10.

• Reviewed FY2026 budget presentations for City Administration, Building, Police, and Planning (no vote)
• Noted PIO position will not be filled in FY26 (presentation)
• Discussed utility billing document and communication efforts (discussion)
• Discussed building fees and permitting changes (discussion)
• Discussed police hiring, overtime, and traffic safety (discussion)
• Discussed short-term rentals and Inner Belt Loop planning (discussion)

Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will consider recommendations for two new subdivisions. The board will also receive an annual presentation from the BPAC.

• Clearwater Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing: proposed 69 lots for residential and commercial development
• 44 West Subdivision: proposed 62 lots for residential and commercial development
• BPAC Annual Presentation to the Governing Bodies by Transportation Planner Elyse Monat

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The Billings City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several fiscal year 2026 fees and rates, including street maintenance assessments, storm sewer fees, solid waste fees, and water/wastewater rates. The council will also consider a tax increment financing reimbursement for a food truck stop, a zone change, a special review for a drive-through restaurant, and an addendum to the city administrator's employment agreement. The consent agenda includes bid awards, a change order, a property agreement amendment, and other routine items.

• TIF reimbursement up to $8,967 to The Food Truck Stop at 202 North 18th Street
• Special Review 999 for drive-through restaurant at 4140 State Avenue
• Zone Change 1065 at 1440 Governors Boulevard
• FY26 Street Maintenance District Assessments, Storm Sewer System Fee Rates, Solid Waste Fees, and Water/Wastewater Rates
• Bid awards: Askin Construction for sanitary sewer replacement; Earth Movers Excavation for stormwater rehab

The Billings City Council approved the FY26 and FY27 water and wastewater rates and fees, but excluded wastewater rate schedules 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D, leaving the public hearing open for those items. The council also approved several other resolutions, including setting street maintenance assessments with a 0% increase for SMD 1 and a 4.6% increase for SMD 2, and adopting solid waste fees despite a 6-5 vote. The city administrator's employment addendum was approved 6-5 after a proposed amendment failed.

• Approved FY26/FY27 water and wastewater rates, excluding wastewater schedules 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D (9-2)
• Approved FY26 Street Maintenance District assessments with 0% increase for SMD 1 and 4.6% for SMD 2 (10-1)
• Approved FY26 Storm Sewer System Fee Rates (9-2)
• Approved FY26 Solid Waste Collection, Disposal, and Landfill Fees (6-5)
• Approved addendum to City Administrator's employment agreement with 3% annual increase (6-5)
• Approved Special Review 999 for drive-through restaurant at 4140 State Avenue with hours 5 AM to midnight (10-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved first reading of Zone Change 1065 at 1440 Governors Boulevard for workforce housing (11-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending curb cut regulations (11-0)

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to finalize a presentation for city and county governing bodies, review pedestrian-bicycle crash data from April, and hear a staff report on current transportation projects. No formal decisions are scheduled; the committee will only discuss and consider future agenda items.

• Finalize presentation to governing bodies (11:45 am–12:15 pm)
• Review April pedestrian-bicycle crash mapping (12:15–12:30 pm)
• Transportation Planner report on current projects (12:30–12:45 pm)

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes as corrected, with a cross street added. The committee discussed trail repairs, crosswalk projects, and reviewed April bicycle/pedestrian collision data, noting the intersection at Wick and Main Street as a hotspot. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and preparatory for a presentation to the Planning Board.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:00 pm (unanimous)

YHPB Agenda

The Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss updates to their website and brainstorm new project ideas. The board represents the City of Billings, City of Laurel, Crow Tribe, and Yellowstone County.

• Discussion of website updates with Planner Tate Johnson
• Board discussion regarding new ideas for projects

PCC Agenda

The Policy Coordinating Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve an amendment to the FY25 Unified Planning Work Program. The meeting also includes a public comment period and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of FY25 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment 1

City Council Special Session

The Billings City Council will hold a special work session to receive presentations on the FY2026 departmental budgets for Aviation & Transit, Information Technology, Library, and Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands. This is an informal meeting where the agenda may change, and no formal decisions are listed.

The City Council held a special work session to receive FY2026 departmental budget presentations from Aviation & Transit, Information Technology, Library, and Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was informational, with council discussion on various topics. A motion to have staff return to the dais for work sessions was withdrawn after discussion.

• Heard FY2026 budget presentation from Aviation & Transit (no action)
• Heard FY2026 budget presentation from Information Technology (no action)
• Heard FY2026 budget presentation from Library (no action)
• Heard FY2026 budget presentation from Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands (no action)
• Motion to direct staff to move back to dais for work sessions withdrawn

City Council Work Session

The Billings City Council holds a work session to discuss the FY2026 budget overview and departmental presentations, including Human Resources, Legal, Public Works, and the Downtown Business Improvement District. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational meeting with public comment periods.

• FY2026 Budget Overview presentation
• Departmental budget presentations: Human Resources, Legal, Public Works, Downtown Business Improvement District

The City Council held a work session to review the FY2026 budget, including revenue, expenses, capital projects, and departmental presentations from the Downtown Business Improvement District, Human Resources, Legal, and Public Works. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session.

• Reviewed FY2026 budget overview and departmental presentations (no vote)
• Discussed budget cuts, staffing, parks funding, and salaries (no action)

Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Transportation Alternatives Grant Program application and discuss two proposed subdivisions: Clearwater Estates (69 lots) and 44 West Subdivision (62 lots), both located south of Central Avenue. No final decisions are expected on the subdivisions at this meeting; they are listed for presentation and board discussion.

• Public hearing on Transportation Alternatives Grant Program applications from City of Billings and Yellowstone County
• Clearwater Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing: 69 residential/commercial lots near Central Avenue and Twin Pines Townhomes, zoned CMU1, N2, NX1, NX2
• 44 West Subdivision: 62 residential/commercial lots south of Central Avenue, west of Twin Pines Townhomes, zoned NX2 and NX1
• Approval of minutes from April 8 and April 22, 2025 meetings

County Zoning Commission Cancellation Notice

The May 12, 2025 County of Yellowstone Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled because there were no agenda items. The next scheduled meeting in June will be held as legally advertised.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The Billings City Council will consider a consent agenda including contracts for custodial services at City Hall and the Operations Center, a water main replacement on Rosemont Way, and a preliminary plat for a new subdivision, among other items. A special presentation will provide an update on the Northern Lights Family Justice Center. The council will then recess to a closed executive session for the City Administrator's performance review.

• Contract with Pride of Montana, Inc. for outsourcing custodial services at City Hall (Consent Agenda Item I)
• Contract with ABM Industry Groups, LLC for outsourcing custodial services at Billings Operations Center (Consent Agenda Item J)
• Contract with Western Municipal Construction for Rosemont Way Water Main Replacement ($ amount not specified)
• Preliminary Plat for Yellowstone Valley Subdivision (quasi-judicial)
• Second/Final Reading of Zone Change 1064 for 1115-1127 Buffalo Crossing Drive (quasi-judicial)

The Billings City Council approved the consent agenda 10-0, including contracts for custodial services, a water main replacement, and a skate park lighting grant. A separate vote approved the 1302 Parkhill Drive housing rehabilitation project 7-3, with some councilmembers opposing the program. The council also heard updates on the Northern Lights Family Justice Center and recessed into closed session for the City Administrator's performance review.

• Approved consent agenda items 1A2-1J (10-0)
• Approved 1302 Parkhill Drive housing rehabilitation project (7-3)
• Approved MET Transit security upgrade bid rejection (10-0)
• Approved water treatment coagulant contract with Hawkins, Inc. (10-0)
• Approved Rosemont Way water main replacement contract (10-0)
• Approved Azteca Systems asset management software agreement (10-0)
• Approved Musco Sports Lighting grant for skate park lighting (10-0)
• Approved custodial contracts with Pride of Montana and ABM Industry Groups (10-0)

Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on Transportation Alternatives Program applications and vote on a recommendation. They will also receive an update from MET Transit on transit operations. Public comment is accepted at the start of the meeting.

• Public Comment Period for attendees
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 10, 2025
• Transportation Alternatives Program Applications – presentation and recommendation
• MET Transit update and discussion by manager Rusty Logan

County Board of Adjustment Cancellation Notice

The May 8, 2025, meeting of the Yellowstone County Board of Adjustment was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting in June will be held as legally advertised.

City Board of Adjustment

The City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 403 Main Street. The board will also approve minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting and address procedural matters. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• City Variance 1379: One additional wall sign at 403 Main Street, Heights Town Center Sub, Lot 2, Block 1

City Zoning Commission

The Billings Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a special review request for a drive-through service at a new laundromat at 4140 State Ave, and a zone change for 2.511 acres at 1440 Governors Blvd from Public 2 (P2) to Mixed Residential 1 (NX1). The commission will make recommendations to the City Council, which will hold its own hearings on May 27, 2025. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Special Review 999: drive-through service for new laundromat at 4140 State Ave in Corridor Mixed Use 1 zone
• Zone Change 1065: rezone 2.511 acres at 1440 Governors Blvd from P2 to NX1
• Preapplication neighborhood meetings held March 20 and March 25, 2025
• City Council set to consider recommendations on May 27, 2025
• Public comment accepted via email before noon on meeting date

City Council Work Session

This is a work session of the Billings City Council, meaning no formal votes are taken. The council will discuss three topics: the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID), the Facilities FY26 Budget and custodial services, and the impact of state property tax legislation on the city budget. Public comment is accepted on each item.

• Discussion of Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) renewal or adjustments
• Facilities FY26 budget and custodial services review
• Impact of state property tax legislation on City of Billings budget

The City Council approved a motion to place an outsourcing agreement for custodial services on the next business meeting agenda and to prepare an RFP for outsourcing the Facilities and Maintenance Division. An amendment to split the vote failed, and another to bring back a scope of work within one month and an RFP within 90 days also failed. The council also approved directing staff to develop a budget that maintains FY25 property tax revenue in FY26 and to begin planning for a mill levy question during FY27.

• Approved motion to place custodial outsourcing agreement on next business meeting agenda and prepare RFP for Facilities and Maintenance Division (9-2)
• Failed amendment to split vote on custodial outsourcing and RFP (3-8)
• Failed amendment to bring back scope of work within 1 month and RFP within 90 days (8-3)
• Approved motion to develop FY26 budget maintaining FY25 property tax revenue and plan mill levy question for FY27 (9-2)

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading for a zone change affecting several properties on Buffalo Crossing Drive. The body will also review various airport and recreation campus contract amendments and custodial service agreements.

• Public hearing and first reading for Zone Change 1064 at 1115, 1116, 1121, 1122, 1126 and 1127 Buffalo Crossing Drive
• Bid award for Water Treatment Plant Sediment Hauling to K2 Civil, Inc.
• Custodial service contracts for New City Hall (Pride of Montana) and Billings Operations Center (ABM Industry Groups, LLC)
• Airport amendments for ticket counter expansion and Runway 7/25 reconstruction with Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
• Petition to renew Downtown Billings Business Improvement District (BID 0001)

The Billings City Council approved most consent agenda items but postponed two custodial service contracts (Pride of Montana and ABM Industry Groups) to the May 5 work session for further discussion, despite an earlier motion to remove them failing 8-3. The council also approved a zone change for duplexes, forwarded an MPO work program amendment, and directed staff to remove private street references from the curb cut ordinance. Minutes from March 24 and April 14 were approved.

• Approved March 24 and April 14 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Motion to remove consent items 1F/1G failed (8-3, needed 9)
• Postponed Pride of Montana custodial contract to May 5 work session (7-4)
• Postponed ABM custodial contract to May 5 work session (7-4)
• Approved Amend Park Recreation Campus A&E design amendment (9-2)
• Approved GMP amendment for Amend Park GC/CM (9-2)
• Approved zone change 1064 for duplexes at Buffalo Crossing Drive (11-0)
• Forwarded MPO FY25 UPWP amendment to PCC (10-1)

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will receive an update on the two-way restoration project timeline and cycle track outreach. Members will also review March crash data involving pedestrians and cyclists and refine a presentation for governing bodies.

• Update on two-way restoration project timeline and cycle track outreach
• Review of March crash mapping for people walking, biking, and rolling
• Refinement of presentation to governing bodies
• Approval of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed the upcoming conversion of 2nd and 3rd Avenues N to two-way traffic, including new bike facilities and cycle tracks, with construction expected to be usable by September. The committee also reviewed crash data for a presentation to the City Council and Planning Board, and heard public comments about safety concerns. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motion was to approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Discussed 2-way restoration project on 2nd and 3rd Aves N, with bike lanes and cycle tracks
• Reviewed crash data heat maps for upcoming presentations to Council and Planning Board
• Noted 21st Street underpass improvement study began
• Noted Rose Park Trail bid accepted by City Council, construction to start in June
• Noted grants received for Southern Riverfront Park Trail and Billings Trail Net

Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the FY25 Unified Planning Work Program, which sets transportation planning priorities and funding. The board will also discuss proposed amendments to the Curb Cut Ordinance. The meeting includes approval of April 8 meeting minutes, public comment periods, and a standing item on long-range strategic issues.

• Public hearing on FY25 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) amendment
• Presentation and board discussion on Curb Cut Ordinance amendments
• Delayed approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda and non-hearing items
• Standing item on long-range strategic issues and future City/County projects

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items. The body will review proposed changes to the Park Recreation Center, Public Works rates, and the City Purchasing Policy.

• Amend Park Recreation Center
• Public Works Rates
• City Purchasing Policy

The City Council approved Option 2 for water, wastewater, and storm water rate increases in an 8-1 vote, with Councilmember Neese opposed. The council also approved a motion to direct staff to seek a change in state legislation (HB542) to allow for retroactive reimbursement to the City, and rejected a separate motion to change the word 'shall' to 'may' in the bill. The work session included presentations on the Amend Park Recreation Center project and the City Purchasing Policy, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved Option 2 for Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water rates (8-1, Neese opposed)
• Approved motion to direct staff to amend HB542 Section 11 for retroactive reimbursement (8-1, Neese opposed)
• Failed motion to change 'shall' to 'may' in HB542 Section 11 (3-6)

PCC Agenda

The Billings/Yellowstone County Policy Coordinating Committee will elect a chairperson, hear public comments, and approve August 2024 minutes. Under new business, they will discuss and potentially act on adding Grand Avenue from 41st Street West to 62nd Street West to the local Federal Funding Priority list, approving the FY24-28 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 2, and updating the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. A future amendment to the FY25 Unified Planning Work Program is also listed.

• Request to add Grand Avenue (41st St W to 62nd St W) to local Federal Funding Priority
• Approval of Billings MPO FY24-28 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 2
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Update
• Future action on Billings MPO FY25 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment
• Election of Chairperson

City Council Regular Business Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a property tax abatement for Rocky Vista University, LLC and funding allocations for the FY2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The body is also deciding on several tax increment financing (TIF) reimbursements for business and facility developments.

• TIF assistance for Torgerson's, LLC heavy equipment dealership at 3508 South Frontage Road up to $843,502.05
• TIF assistance for Yellowstone Ice Foundation at Amend Park up to $783,510
• TIF assistance for Air Controls Billings, Inc. remodeling at 2102 2nd Ave. N. up to $56,699
• Property tax abatement for Rocky Vista University, LLC
• Bid awards for Overlook Drive Road Rehabilitation, Rose Park Trail, and Dehler Park Protective Netting

The Billings City Council approved a property tax abatement for Rocky Vista University, LLC, as recommended by staff. The council also conditionally approved tax increment financing for Air Controls Billings, Inc. and Torgerson's, LLC, and adopted the Eastern Montana Region Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additionally, the council approved a motion opposing any effort to remove the mill levy cap in the City Charter.

• Approved Resolution 25-11265 for a property tax abatement for Rocky Vista University, LLC (10-0).
• Approved Resolution 25-11266 adopting the Eastern Montana Region Hazard Mitigation Plan and Yellowstone County Annex (10-0).
• Conditionally approved TIF assistance to Air Controls Billings, Inc. up to $56,699 (9-1).
• Conditionally approved TIF assistance to Yellowstone Ice Foundation up to $784,510 (10-0).
• Conditionally approved TIF assistance to Torgerson's, LLC up to $843,502.05 (10-0).
• Approved a motion opposing removal of the mill levy cap in the City Charter (9-1).
• Approved the consent agenda, including multiple bid awards, contracts, and ordinances (9-0).

County Zoning Commission Cancellation Notice

The April 14, 2025 meeting of the County of Yellowstone Zoning Commission was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

County Board of Adjustment Cancellation Notice

The April 10, 2025 meeting of the Yellowstone County Board of Adjustment has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting will proceed in May as legally advertised.

Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Transportation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and provide a recommendation on the Billings FY25 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment. The committee will also discuss MPO redesignation and receive an update on MET Transit.

• Billings FY25 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment recommendation
• MPO Redesignation discussion
• MET Transit update from Manager Rusty Logan

Planning Board Meeting I (2nd Tuesday)

The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will consider a recommendation on the 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 2 and conduct a training session on subdivision review and MPO involvement. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and a standing discussion on long-range strategic issues. No new business items are listed; the meeting consists primarily of procedural and old business items.

• Discussion and recommendation on 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 2
• Planning Board Training Part II covering subdivision review and MPO involvement
• Long Range Strategic Issues overview for future City and County projects

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several infrastructure and departmental reports. The meeting includes a closed executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Billings Industrial Revitalization District (BIRD)
• Federal Funding Priority for Grand Avenue
• 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2
• Police Department annual report
• Fire Department annual report

The City Council voted 10-1 to direct staff to define the scope and bring back information on becoming an Airport Authority, with Councilmember Neese opposed. The council also heard updates on the BIRD district's filing status, federal funding for Grand Avenue, transportation plan amendments, and annual reports from police and fire departments. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion to direct staff to define scope for Airport Authority (10-1, Neese opposed)
• Heard update on BIRD district's incorrect filing status and attorney hire
• Discussed federal funding priority for Grand Avenue and 62nd Street West
• Reviewed TIP Amendment 2 and transit funding updates
• Received Police Department annual report
• Received Fire Department annual report
• Discussed legislative updates, including HB231 and mill value impacts

City Board of Adjustment cancellation

The April 2, 2025 meeting of the City Board of Adjustment was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting in May will proceed as advertised.

City Zoning Commission

The Billings City Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for six lots on Buffalo Crossing Drive from Suburban Neighborhood Residential (N3) to Mid-Century Neighborhood Residential (N2). The meeting will also include procedural items such as approval of minutes and conflict disclosures.

• City Zone Change 1064 for 1.498 acres at 1115, 1116, 1121, 1122, 1126 & 1127 Buffalo Crossing Drive
• Public hearing scheduled for April 1, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers