Belgrade public meetings in 2024

City/County Planning Board

The City-County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss and consider the preliminary plat approval for the Chidester Minor Subdivision.

• Preliminary plat approval for Chidester Minor Subdivision

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board approved the preliminary plat for the Chidester Minor Subdivision, a split of an existing lot at 3100 Weaver Road. The approval was unanimous and subject to all laws, regulations, and staff recommendations. No public comments were made during the hearing. The board also discussed zoning regulation updates, with a draft expected by mid-January 2025.

• Approved preliminary plat for Chidester Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• No public comments received during hearing
• Discussed zoning regulation updates, draft expected mid-January 2025

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a workshop to discuss MSU local government training for new and experienced council members. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of a training discussion.

• MSU Local Government Training for New and Experienced Council Members

The Belgrade City Council held a workshop meeting on December 16, 2024, featuring a presentation by Dan Clark from the MSU Local Government Center on local government operations and training for council members. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes on substantive matters were taken during the meeting. The only action was a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will discuss and consider Resolution 2024-34, which authorizes the city manager to construct an elevated storage tower and related agreements. They will also consider a professional services agreement for the Belgrade Safety Action Plan and mayor appointments to various advisory boards.

• Resolution 2024-34 to authorize construction of an elevated storage tower
• Professional services agreement for WO 24-08 Belgrade Safety Action Plan
• Mayor appointments to Senior Center Board and City County Planning Board
• Reduction of financial guarantee for Cloverleaf Meadows subdivision

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2024-34 authorizing the City Manager to construct an elevated storage tower with an initial project budget of $30 million, including final site selection. The council also unanimously authorized a professional services agreement for the Belgrade Safety Action Plan with Kittelson and Associates, not to exceed $285,000. Mayor appointments to advisory boards were approved, and the January 6, 2025 meeting was canceled.

• Approved Resolution 2024-34 for elevated storage tower, $30M budget (unanimous)
• Authorized $285K professional services agreement for Safety Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved mayor's appointments to advisory boards (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including financial guarantee reduction for Cloverleaf Meadows (unanimous)
• Canceled January 6, 2025 council meeting (no formal vote)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a workshop to discuss city water storage. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion on city water storage

The Belgrade City Council held a workshop to discuss water storage needs and potential locations for a new water tower. No formal decisions were made; the council heard a presentation from AE2S and discussed seven potential sites (A-G). The City Manager stated his understanding that if a resolution passes at the next meeting, he would be authorized to proceed with location C as first preference, with location D as a fallback.

• No formal decisions made at workshop
• Discussed water storage needs and potential tower sites A-G
• City Manager noted preference for location C, then D, pending next meeting's resolution

Library Advisory Board

The board will meet to introduce a new Library Director and review various library reports. The agenda includes staff spotlights and continuing education for board members.

• Introduction of the new Library Director
• Review of the 2024 Annual Report infographic
• Discussion of the 12.03.24 Programming Report
• Staff spotlights for John Wellcome and Liz Johnson
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-8, which updates animal licensing regulations. The council will also discuss a presentation regarding the local airport. Standard reports from the mayor, city attorney, and city manager are scheduled.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-8 (Animal Licensing Update)
• Discussion of an airport presentation
• Public forum for comments on non-agenda items
• Reports from mayor, city attorney, and city manager

City/County Planning Board

The City-County Planning Board is scheduled to meet on November 25, 2024, but the agenda contains no items. The meeting may be cancelled or proceed without any business to discuss.

City Council

This meeting includes public hearings on two zoning ordinances: a text amendment for pervious/impervious requirements in commercial and industrial districts, and a map amendment for Parcel 2 of COS 2919 from airport to rural residential. Discussion items cover an animal licensing update, 2025 meeting calendars, annual board appointments, and an update on the BSD-COB land exchange. Consent items include approval of the 2025 payroll/holiday calendar and council minutes.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2024-06: zoning text amendment for pervious/impervious requirements in Commercial Corridor and Industrial districts
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2024-07: zone map amendment for Parcel 2 of COS 2919 from AD-B Airport District to R Rural Residential
• Discussion of Ordinance 2024-08: animal licensing update
• Discussion and update on BSD-COB land exchange process
• Consent agenda: approval of 2025 payroll/holiday calendar

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will meet on November 7, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The meeting includes a consent agenda to approve minutes and discussion items on the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan update, preliminary engineering design for a bike park, a potential land swap with the school district, and rescheduling the January meeting.

• Discuss the Belgrade Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Discuss preliminary engineering design, including a preliminary bike park design
• Discuss a city-school district land swap
• Discuss and consider rescheduling the January meeting
• Consider approval of September 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold first readings on two zoning ordinances: one amending pervious/impervious requirements in commercial and industrial districts, and another rezoning Parcel 2 of COS 2919 from Airport District to Rural Residential. The council will also discuss and consider resolutions on meeting procedures for boards and committees, and a policy for naming city-owned facilities, roads, and parks. Consent agenda includes approval of several draft council minutes.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-6 amending pervious/impervious requirements in Commercial Corridor and Industrial zoning districts
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-7 rezoning Parcel 2 of COS 2919 from AD-B Airport District to R Rural Residential (Airport Ranches)
• Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 2024-33 for City Council, Board, Committee meeting procedures
• Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 2024-31 establishing a policy for naming city-owned facilities, roads, parks, and other properties
• Approval of draft council minutes from August 19, September 3, September 9 (special), and September 16, 2024

City/County Planning Board

The board will hold public hearings on three zoning amendments, including two map changes involving airport districts. Members will also discuss a zoning planning workshop and a sign variance for Floyd's Truck Center.

• Zone map amendment of Parcel 2 of COS 2919 from Airport District to Rural Residential District
• Zone map amendment for parcels on Tubb Road, Airport Road, and Timothy Lane owned by Gallatin Airport Authority
• Zoning text amendment for pervious/impervious requirements in Commercial Corridor and Industrial districts
• Affirmation of sign variance request for Floyd's Truck Center
• Belgrade Planning Area Zoning workshop

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board will meet to review a draft circulation policy and a budget report. The board will also recognize two staff members and approve minutes from the July 22, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of Draft Circulation Policy
• Review of Budget Report
• Staff Spotlight: Larissa Orman
• Staff Spotlight: Kathleen Godfrey

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory and Foundation Board will meet jointly on October 22, 2024. They will discuss the 2025 meeting schedule, library director and board attendance and representation, and receive updates on the new library building, the library director search, and foundation finances. The meeting includes reports from the director, city, and library, as well as a foundation report with financial spreadsheets.

• New library building update
• Library director search update
• Foundation report including FY24 and FY25 financial spreadsheets
• Discussion of 2025 advisory board meeting schedule
• Library director and board attendance and representation

City Council

The City Council will discuss and consider Resolution 2024-32 regarding a water system revenue bond. The meeting also includes a discussion on a mayoral proclamation for Extra Mile Day.

• Resolution 2024-32: $936,000 Water System Revenue Bond (DNRC Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Program) Series 2024A
• Mayoral Proclamation regarding Extra Mile Day

Parking Appeal Board

The Parking Review Board will consider a single appeal (case Scanson) regarding a parking ticket. The meeting includes roll call, pledge, and adjournment after the appeal hearing.

• Consider parking appeal from Scanson (Ticket No. 240472)

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Belgrade Senior Center Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss the Center Manager's report. No votes or new business are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Center Manager report

City Council

This City Council meeting has been cancelled with no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The meeting scheduled for October 3, 2024, was cancelled. There were no items on the agenda.

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold public hearings and discussions on four items: a signage variance for Floyd's Truck Center, a zoning text amendment to define pervious/impervious requirements in commercial and industrial districts, and two zone map amendments affecting airport-area parcels. The board will also receive reports.

• Signage variance request for Floyd's Truck Center
• Zoning text amendment to add definitions for pervious/impervious requirements in Commercial Corridor and Industrial districts
• Zone map amendment changing Parcel 2 of COS 2919 from AD-B Airport to R Rural Residential
• Zone map amendment to zone Gallatin Airport Authority-owned parcels on Tubb Road, Airport Road, and Timothy Lane as AD-B, removing them from East Gallatin Zoning District

City Council

The City Council will discuss and consider the approval of the final budget for fiscal year 2025. The meeting includes proposals for property tax revenue, a medical levy, and the budget for the regional parks and recreation district.

• Approval of the FY25 Final Budget
• Resolution 2024-21 to establish mills for FY25 property tax revenue
• Resolution 2024-23 adopting the FY2025 Permissive Medical Levy
• Resolution 2024-28 approving the FY25 budget for the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, & Recreation District
• Cost reimbursement agreement with VWUS, LLC

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will hold a public hearing to discuss and consider Resolution 2024-27, which would approve the district's Fiscal Year 2025 budget. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2024-27 approving the FY2025 budget for the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will consider a resolution to name a park as Jerry Askin Park in West Post Subdivision Phase 4. The council will also discuss and consider mayor appointments to the Gallatin Valley Urban Transportation District Board and a council appointment to the Senior Center Board. The meeting includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and routine reports.

• Resolution 2024-26 to name Jerry Askin Park in West Post Subdivision Phase 4
• Mayor appointments to the Gallatin Valley Urban Transportation District Board
• Council appointment to the Senior Center Board
• Approval of draft council minutes from July 15 and August 5, 2024

The Belgrade City Council approved several appointments and a park naming. Council Member Bell was appointed to the Senior Center/Parking Appeals Board, and Council Member Guffey to the Disaster Emergency Services Committee. The council also unanimously approved naming West Post Subdivision Phase 4 Park as 'Jerry Askin Park'.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 7-15-24 and 8-5-24 (unanimous)
• Adopted Mayor's appointments to Gallatin Valley Urban Transportation District Board: Rebecca Eberlin and Mike Meis (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Bell to Senior Center/Parking Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Guffey to Disaster Emergency Services Committee (unanimous)
• Approved naming West Post Phase 4 Park 'Jerry Askin Park' (unanimous)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District is holding a special meeting to discuss and set a date for a public hearing. This hearing will focus on the adoption of the FY25 budget and assessment.

• Setting a public hearing date for FY25 budget and assessment adoption

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider an application for a Ward 2 vacancy. The body will also discuss setting a public hearing date for the adoption of the FY25 budget on September 30, 2024.

• Application for Ward 2 vacancy
• Setting a public hearing date for FY25 budget adoption

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will discuss an update to the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan and consider a naming for West Post Phase Three Park. The board will also approve minutes from the August 15 meeting. A public forum is scheduled for comments on other matters.

• Discuss the Belgrade Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Discuss and consider park naming at West Post Phase Three Park
• Approval of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public forum for comments on matters not on the agenda

City Council

The City Council will review a presentation on the Central Valley Fire District mill levy. Members will also consider the naming of Western Park in the Prescott Ranch Subdivision Phase 2 and discuss budget timeline challenges related to the DOR.

• Central Valley Fire District mill levy presentation
• Naming of Western Park in Prescott Ranch Subdivision Phase 2
• Discussion on DOR challenges and budget timeline effects

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board is meeting on August 26, 2024, but the agenda lists no items for discussion or decision. This meeting may be purely procedural or effectively cancelled.

City Council

This meeting includes a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 2024-5 to rezone Lot 6 and a utility lot in Yellow Iron Subdivision from Commercial Corridor to Flex Employment. The council will also discuss appointments to advisory boards, the process to fill a Ward 2 council vacancy, and setting a public hearing on the FY2025 budget. Additionally, they will consider approving the FY2025 budget for the Belgrade Regional Parks Trails and Recreation District, authorizing a utility bill printing agreement, and discussing utility rate increases and July billing issues.

• Public hearing and final adoption of Ordinance 2024-5 rezoning Lot 6 and Utility Lot in Yellow Iron Subdivision from CC to FE
• Discussion on filling the Ward 2 council vacancy
• Consideration of calling a public hearing on the FY2025 final budget
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-19 approving the FY2025 budget for Belgrade Regional Parks Trails and Recreation District
• Discussion of utility rate increase and July billing issues

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will hold a public hearing and consider District Resolution 2024-15 to approve the FY2025 budget and set the special assessment rate. The board will also discuss the ongoing parks master plan update and consider Prescott Phase II improvements. Approval of the June 6, 2024 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on District Resolution 2024-15 approving FY2025 budget and special assessment
• Discussion of Belgrade Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan Update with preliminary survey results
• Discussion and consideration of Prescott Phase II Improvements
• Consideration of approval of June 6, 2024, minutes

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Belgrade Senior Center Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from June, discuss a mill levy presentation, and review Resolution 2024-17 calling for a Senior Center mill levy election. The board will also hear the Center Manager Report.

• Approve June 10, 2024 Senior Center minutes
• Discuss mill levy presentation
• Review Resolution 2024-17 calling for a Senior Center mill levy election
• Receive Center Manager Report

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings on a second reading to abandon a right-of-way on West Custer Avenue and a proposed increase to the street maintenance assessment for FY2025. The consent agenda includes a first reading to rezone Lot 6 and the Utility Lot in Yellow Iron Subdivision from Commercial Corridor to Flex Employment. Discussion items include resolutions supporting a school land exchange, submitting a mill levy for the Belgrade Senior Center to voters, and restricting irrigation water usage with specific hours.

• First reading of Ord. 2024-5 to rezone Lot 6 and Utility Lot in Yellow Iron Subdivision from CC to FE
• Second reading of Ord. 2024-4 to abandon the right-of-way at west end of West Custer Avenue
• Public hearing on increasing the Street Maintenance Assessment for FY2025 (Resolution 2024-16)
• Discussion of Resolution 2024-20 supporting a school land exchange
• Discussion of a resolution to put a permanent mill levy for the Belgrade Senior Center on the ballot

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The meeting scheduled for August 1, 2024, was postponed. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion.

City/County Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zone map amendment to rezone a portion of Yellow Iron Subdivision from CC Commercial Corridor to FE Flex Employment. They will also consider preliminary plat approval for the R2 Minor Subdivision. Additionally, they will discuss potential amendments to landscaping requirements in the Belgrade Zone Code.

• Public hearing on zone map amendment for Yellow Iron Subdivision Lot 6 (CC to FE)
• Preliminary plat approval for R2 Minor Subdivision
• Discussion of landscaping requirements and potential zone code amendments
• Items include review of multiple documents: ordinance, maps, staff reports

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss draft policies, recognize staff, and elect officers. The board will also receive reports from the library director and city staff.

• Election of officers
• Draft circulation policy review
• Draft ALA document policy review
• Draft confidential records policy review
• Draft public access network policy review

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings on preliminary plat approvals for the Crosswinds and Ridgeline subdivisions, and consider adopting an updated Future Land Use Map and Land Use Characteristics Table (Resolution 2024-14). The council will also discuss the first reading of an ordinance to abandon a portion of the right-of-way at the west end of West Custer Avenue for a Town Pump project, and consider Task Order 3 for the Groundwater Capacity Development Project.

• Preliminary plat approval for Crosswinds Subdivision
• Preliminary plat approval for Ridgeline Subdivision
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-14 updating the Future Land Use Map and Land Use Characteristics Table in the Belgrade Growth Policy
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-4 to abandon the right-of-way at the west end of West Custer Avenue
• Approval of Task Order 3 for the Groundwater Capacity Development Project (WO 22-01)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District meeting scheduled for July 5, 2024, was cancelled. No items were listed on the agenda.

City Council

The council will discuss a proposed increase to the Street Maintenance Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding updates to the Belgrade Growth Policy land use map. Additionally, members will review mayoral appointments to several advisory boards.

• Proposed increase to the Street Maintenance Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025
• Resolution of intent to adopt an updated Future Land Use Map and Land Use Characteristics Table
• Issuance of Notice of Award for Groundwater Capacity Development (Wells #8 and #9) to Grade A Civil, LLC
• Capital project request for roadway and storm water improvements on Companion Way
• Resolution of intent to abandon the right-of-way at West Custer Avenue

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding preliminary plat approvals for several subdivisions. The board will also consider Resolution No. 2024-01 to update the Future Land Use Map in the Belgrade Growth Policy.

• Gallatin Homestead Major Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Crosswinds Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Ridgeline Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Resolution No. 2024-01 updating the Belgrade Growth Policy Future Land Use Map

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a discussion regarding public safety funding at its June 17, 2024, meeting. Aside from this item, the agenda contains only procedural items.

• Discussion on public safety funding

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will discuss proposed changes to the utility rate structure and increased water and sewer rates. The council is also scheduled to consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Preliminary Operating Budget. Other items include a property annexation and a conditional use permit for a propane storage facility.

• Proposed changes to the utility rate structure and increased utility rates
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Preliminary Operating Budget
• Annexation of property for Cruiser Lane LLC at 732 Cruiser Lane
• Conditional Use Permit for a propane storage facility at 110 W. Northern Pacific

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Belgrade Senior Center Advisory Board will meet to discuss the requirement for additional space. The meeting also includes a report from the Center Manager and the approval of April 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding the need for additional space
• Center Manager Report

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The board will discuss improvements for Prescott Phase II and Lewis And Clark Park. Members will also review the Belgrade Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan update. The meeting includes consideration of the May 2, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Prescott Phase II Improvements
• Lewis And Clark Park Improvement
• Belgrade Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Approval of May 02, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will discuss the initial presentation of the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 budget and consider approving the City Manager's appointment of Kyla Murray as City Attorney. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for approving the May 6, 2024 council minutes, a public forum, and reports from the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Manager.

• Initial presentation of preliminary FY2025 budget
• Approval of Kyla Murray as City Attorney
• Consent agenda: approval of May 6, 2024 council minutes
• Public forum for comments on non-agenda items
• Reports from Mayor, City Attorney, and City Manager

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will discuss and consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application from Big Sky Propane (Burch Tree Realty, Inc.) at its May 29, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, with supporting documents available for review.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Big Sky Propane (Burch Tree Realty, Inc.)

Library Advisory Board

The advisory board will review library interior design samples and several draft policies. The meeting also includes reports on revenue, expenses, and donations.

• Library Interior Design Samples discussion
• Draft Confidential Records Policy review
• Draft Public Access Network Policy review
• Draft ALA Document Policy review
• Draft General Policy review

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will discuss and consider Resolution No. 2024-8 to update the Community Development Department fee schedule, along with several appointments and a letter of support for a grant program. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public forum for comments on non-agenda items.

• Resolution No. 2024-8 updating Community Development Department fee schedule
• Appointment of Sandy Lee as Belgrade City-County Planning Board representative to the Planning Coordination Committee
• Letter of support for CRISI Grant Program for Belgrade-Urban Improvements
• Mayor appointments to various advisory boards (Senior Center, City-County Planning, Board of City Planning)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings on three proposed annexations (Hardaway, Montana Investments One, and Birddog Lighting) and consider approving them via resolutions. The council will also discuss a 5-year enterprise agreement with Cisco-Meraki, the 2023 annual drinking water quality report, and the results and recommendations of the 2024 utility rate study. Consent agenda items include a budget amendment for the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails and Recreation District and reductions/updates to financial guarantees for Meadowlark Ranch Phase 5 and Guffey (Belgrade Sales and Service).

• Public hearings on annexation resolutions for Hardaway, Montana Investments One, and Birddog Lighting
• Consider approval of 5-year enterprise agreement with Cisco-Meraki
• Discuss 2024 utility rate study results and recommendations
• Approve FY23-24 Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails and Recreation District budget amendment
• Reduce letter of credit for Meadowlark Ranch Phase 5 and update improvements agreement for Guffey

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will discuss a budget amendment for FY23-24, capital requests for the next fiscal year, the Tree City USA program, and the master plan update. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no public hearings listed.

• Discuss BRPTRD budget amendment for FY23-24
• Discuss capital requests for next fiscal year
• Discuss Tree City USA program presentation
• Discuss Belgrade Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan update

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board is holding a public hearing and discussion on an amended Future Land Use Map as part of the Belgrade Growth Policy update. The board will review draft maps and related documents, but no final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Public hearing on amended Future Land Use Map draft
• Discussion of Growth Policy Updated Future Land Use Map workshop
• Review of 2020 Future Land Use Map with amendments since 2024

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a public hearing on the annexation of property for Jackrabbit Rentals, LLC, and consider final plat approvals for Jackrabbit Crossing Phase 1A and Yellow Iron subdivisions. They will also discuss cost participation agreements for sanitary lift station pump replacements and hear a presentation on the Belgrade School District bond. Consent items include financial guarantees and improvements agreements for both subdivisions.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-4 annexing Jackrabbit Rentals, LLC property
• Final plat approval for Jackrabbit Crossing Subdivision Phase 1A
• Final plat approval for Yellow Iron Subdivision
• Lift station pump replacement cost participation agreements for Jackrabbit Crossing and Yellow Iron
• Belgrade School District bond presentation

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Belgrade Senior Center Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a space update and the March manager's report, along with approving the February meeting minutes. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of February 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of space update for the Senior Center
• Review of March manager's report

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will discuss a budget amendment and the status of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes a report regarding the Splash Park.

• BRPTRD Budget Amendment discussion
• Splash Park Report discussion
• Belgrade Parks, Trails, And Recreation Master Plan update

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes a discussion update from 45 Architecture on the library project and presentations on staffing plans. A previously scheduled public hearing on a regional parks and recreation budget amendment has been cancelled. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, public forum, and reports from the mayor, city attorney, and city manager.

• Cancelled public hearing: Regional Parks and Recreation Budget Amendment
• Discussion: Update from 45 Architecture on library
• Discussion: Staffing plan presentations
• Consent agenda: Approval of council minutes from 03-04-2024 and 03-20-2024 retreat

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board and BCL Foundation Board are meeting to receive progress updates on a new library building. The boards will also discuss two upcoming fundraising events and receive reports on city growth and library programming.

• Progress update from Martel on the new library building
• Discussion of Give Big Gallatin Valley 2024 fundraiser
• Discussion of Mother's Day Brunch 2024 fundraiser
• Growth and new development update from Jason Karp
• Display of the Milesnick email

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board will discuss several draft policies and an updated art selection policy. The board will also review reports from the Library Director and the Broad Valleys Federation.

• Draft General Policies
• Draft Library Services Policy
• Draft ALA Document Policy
• Updated Art Selection Policy
• 2023-2024 Total Donations report

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a planning retreat to discuss and prioritize policy issues for 2024. No policy decisions or actions will be taken at this workshop meeting. Public comment is scheduled for 3:30 PM, and attendance is in-person only with registration required.

• Discussion of identified topics and priorities for 2024
• Public comment at 3:30 PM
• Retreat held at Bridger Brewing in Three Forks, Montana
• Next regular meeting April 1, 2024 at 7 PM at Belgrade City Hall

City Council

This meeting is cancelled, so no items will be discussed or decided. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate noting the cancellation and standard recording/attendance information.

• Meeting cancelled
• No items on agenda

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will consider approving the February 1, 2024 minutes, then discuss a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024 and receive an update on the district's master plan. No formal action is listed on the budget or master plan; these are discussion items.

• Approval of February 1, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of FY 2023-2024 budget amendment
• Board update on Belgrade Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 2024-3 to revise and recodify Title 1 (Administration) of the city code. They will also discuss and consider prioritizing Cameron Avenue sidewalks for 2023 SLIPA funding, and consider a resolution on employee benefits for elected or appointed officials. The council will enter executive session to discuss the city manager's performance and employment contract, with any action taken after returning to open session.

• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 2024-3 to revise and recodify Title 1, Administration
• Discuss and consider Cameron Avenue sidewalks as priority project for 2023 SLIPA funding
• Discuss and consider elected or appointed officials employee benefit program (Resolution 2024-2)
• Executive session to discuss city manager performance and employment contract
• Consent agenda includes approval of council minutes and submission letter for 'Acting City Manager' charter provision

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider authorizing the mayor to submit a grant application for Belgrade Urban, with a local match of up to $1 million over three fiscal years. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, along with standard procedural items.

• Authorize mayor to execute grant application for Belgrade Urban
• Local match not to exceed $1 million over three-year fiscal period

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss preliminary plat approval for two minor subdivisions, Leep Minor Subdivision No. 1 and No. 2. The board will consider staff reports and applications for these proposed subdivisions.

• Public hearing on Leep Minor Subdivision No. 1 preliminary plat
• Discussion and consideration of preliminary plat approval for Leep Minor Subdivision No. 2
• Review of staff reports and pre-plat applications for both subdivisions
• Infrastructure map for Four Graces-Bolinger 220 referenced

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings and consider second readings of two ordinances: one to rezone 206 W Custer from CL-Community Living to CC-Commercial Corridor, and another to allow marijuana businesses on Main Street in downtown Belgrade. The council will also discuss the 2023 Mayfair Meadows Master Park Plan and amendments to park requirements for the Ashton Meadows subdivision. The consent agenda includes a first reading of Ordinance 2024-03, a revision of Title 1 of the Belgrade City Code, and approval of council minutes.

• Second reading of Ord. No. 2024-2: rezone 206 W Custer from CL-Community Living to CC-Commercial Corridor
• Second reading of Ord. No. 2024-1: zone text amendment to allow marijuana businesses on Main Street downtown
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-03: revision of Title 1 of the Belgrade City Code
• Discussion of 2023 Mayfair Meadows Master Park Plan
• Discussion of amendments to Condition No. 58 of Ashton Meadows Subdivision regarding park requirements

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Belgrade Senior Center Advisory Board is meeting to consider approval of the December 2023 meeting minutes and to discuss the need for additional space at the Senior Center. The board will also hear the Senior Center Manager's report. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no public hearings or major contracts.

• Consider approval of Senior Center minute draft from December 2023
• Discuss and consider need for additional space at the Senior Center
• Senior Center Manager report for February 2024

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding first readings of two ordinances: one to allow marijuana businesses on Main Street in downtown Belgrade, and another to rezone 206 W Custer from CL-Community Living to CC Commercial Corridor. The council will also discuss a resolution to place a local government review question on the ballot. Public comment is invited.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-1: zone text amendment to allow marijuana businesses on Main Street downtown
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-2: rezone 206 W Custer from CL-Community Living to CC Commercial Corridor
• Discussion of Resolution 2024-1: Local Government Review ballot question

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will hold a regular meeting with a public forum and discussion items. The main topics include considering the Mayfair Meadows Master Plan for a park, discussing the district-wide park master plan, and exploring a fitness court amenity. The board will also discuss the potential inclusion of county HOA parks into the district.

• Discuss and consider Mayfair Meadows Master Plan Park
• Discuss BRPTRD Park Master Plan
• Discuss Park Amenity Options - Fitness Court
• Discuss potential county HOA parks implementation into BRPTRD

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zone map amendment for 206 W Custer. The board will also discuss a zone text amendment to allow marijuana businesses in downtown Belgrade.

• Zone map amendment to rezone 206 W Custer from CL-Community Living to CC-Commercial Corridor
• Zone text amendment to allow a marijuana business at 23 W Main

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board will discuss several draft policies and a revised meeting schedule. The board will also review reports from the Library Director and the City.

• Draft ADA Compliance Policy
• Draft Art Selection Policy
• Draft Policy Review Process
• Revised Library Advisory Board Meeting Schedule
• Nintendo proposal included in Director's Report

City Council

The Belgrade City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve minutes from three prior meetings. The main discussion items are reports from the police, senior center, parks district, community development, public works, and finance departments, as well as an update on the master plan from the assistant city manager. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Approval of council minutes from Nov 20, Dec 4, and Dec 18, 2023
• Police Department report discussion
• Senior Center report discussion
• Parks District report discussion
• Assistant City Manager Master Plan Update

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will hold a regular meeting with a public forum, a discussion of the Belgrade Baseball Program information presentation, and a review of the previous meeting's minutes. No formal actions are scheduled beyond approving the minutes.

• Consider approval of Parks Board minutes from December 7, 2023
• Public forum for comments on items not on the agenda
• Discussion of Belgrade Baseball Program information presentation

City Council

The Belgrade City Council meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled