Belgrade public meetings in 2025

City/County Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider two zone map amendment proposals: the Foundry Zone Map Amendment and the Copper Ranch Zone Map Amendment. Attendees can view the meeting online. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Foundry Zone Map Amendment – public hearing
• Copper Ranch Zone Map Amendment – public hearing

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend that the Foundry property be rezoned to a Master Planned Community District. It also voted 5-0 to recommend that the Copper Ranch property be rezoned to a Community Living District. Both recommendations are to be forwarded to the City Council.

• Recommend rezoning Foundry property to Master Planned Community District (motion passed 5-0)
• Recommend rezoning Copper Ranch property to Community Living District (motion passed 5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a final session under Mayor Nelson. The agenda consists of procedural items and a transition event between the current and incoming mayor.

• Consideration of suspending council rules for the meeting
• Exchange of gavels between Mayor Nelson and Mayor-Elect Meis
• Special community event for Mayor Russ Nelson following the meeting

City Council

The Belgrade City Council meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, was cancelled. No items were on the agenda.

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Belgrade Senior Center Advisory Board meeting originally set for Dec 8, 2025 was rescheduled. The new date is Jan 12 at 10 am. No agenda items were listed beyond the rescheduling notice.

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District will consider approving the draft minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. The board will also hold a meet-and-greet with the newly appointed Parks and Recreation Director, Jordan Green.

• Approval of Parks Board Minutes Draft (Nov 6, 2025)
• Meet & Greet: Parks and Recreation Director Jordan Green

The board voted to approve the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes after correcting a volunteer’s name from Mike West to Jeff West. The motion passed with all directors in favor. The board also moved to adjourn the meeting, which was approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes with name correction (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board will review a staff spotlight on John Wellcome, present the 2026 meeting calendar, outline the 2026 board and foundation meeting schedule, and conduct a library operations review. Public comment will be allowed on each agenda item.

• Staff Spotlight: John Wellcome
• 2026 Meeting Calendar
• 2026 Board and Foundation Meeting Schedule
• Library Operations Review

The Library Advisory Board approved the amended minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The Board also accepted the 2026 meeting calendar as presented, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved 11/18/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Interim Planning Commission

The Belgrade Interim Planning Commission has no items scheduled for discussion or decision at its November 24, 2025 meeting. The session is open to the public and will be recorded.

• No items scheduled for discussion or decision
• Meeting location: Community Room, 205 E Main Street
• Meeting time: November 24th, 2025, 6:00 pm
• Public attendance available in person or online

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City‑County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for the Town Pump Casino. The board will also consider a zone‑text amendment to create a new zoning district called the Master Planned Community for the Foundry development. Additional documents include preliminary subdivision plats for the Foundry project. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Town Pump Casino Conditional Use Permit
• Zone Text Amendment for a new zoning district called Master Planned Community
• Foundry Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat (with utilities)
• Foundry Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat (without utilities)
• Public comment period

The board voted 3‑1 to approve the conditional use permit for a casino at 6505 Jackrabbit Lane. It also voted 3‑1 to recommend adoption of the Master Planned Community zoning amendment, and unanimously recommended preliminary plat approval for the Foundry subdivision to the city council. All motions were recorded as passed.

• Approved Town Pump Casino Conditional Use Permit at 6505 Jackrabbit Lane (vote 3-1)
• Recommended adoption of Master Planned Community zoning amendment (vote 3-1)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for the Foundry Major Subdivision to city council (unanimous vote)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board will review and vote on the draft minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. The board will hear a staff spotlight presentation featuring Emily Kingman. Directors and foundation representatives will give reports. The meeting also includes a public comment period and information about upcoming library board meetings.

• Approval of draft minutes from 9/23/25
• Staff Spotlight: Emily Kingman
• Director's Report
• Foundation Report
• FYI: Upcoming meetings on Dec 2 and Dec 8 at 5:30 PM

The board voted to approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes as recorded. The motion was made by David King, seconded by Erin Howard, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will discuss and consider several items, including routine consent agenda approvals, annexation agreements for a school and a bus barn, and multiple water‑related revenue bond resolutions. The most significant item is Resolution 2025‑41, which proposes $20,000,000 in water system revenue bonds. The council will also review a $1,460,440 sewer system bond and restate prior water bond resolutions.

• Approve Purchase Order Requisition 00402 to Ferguson Waterworks for new water meters and flange kits
• Authorize Task Order 07 to AE2S for the 2025 Water SCADA Project
• Consider Resolution 2025‑36 approving annexation of Ridgeview Elementary School
• Consider Resolution 2025‑37 approving annexation of the Belgrade School District bus barn property
• Discuss Resolution 2025‑41 proposing $20,000,000 water system revenue bonds, Series 2025

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a workshop to review visuals for a future justice center created by MSU architecture students and to discuss library funding alternatives with the Library Director. No formal action is scheduled for the meeting.

• Discuss MSU Community Design Center presentation for Belgrade Justice Center
• Discuss Library funding alternatives with Library Director Alina Prunean
• Public forum for comments on any council matter

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District will meet to approve the draft minutes from the September 4, 2025, meeting. The agenda includes a public forum and consent items, but no specific actions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of Parks Board minutes (September 4, 2025)
• Public forum for non-agenda items
• Future discussion items
• Staff report

The board voted to approve the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. All directors present voted in favor, and the motion passed. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also made and passed unanimously.

• Approved September 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will consider the final adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-11. The ordinance repeals and replaces Title 6, adopts the International Fire Code, and designates the City Manager as the City Fire Official while creating a Fire Marshal position. Council members will vote on these changes after public notice and hearing.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-11 to replace Title 6 with the International Fire Code and establish City Manager as City Fire Official and a Fire Marshal position
• Public hearing on the fire code update before final adoption

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11, which repeals and replaces Title 6, adopts the International Fire Code, designates the City Manager as the City Fire Official, and makes the Building Official the Fire Marshal. The motion passed unanimously after a public hearing with no comments. The council also excused Mayor Nelson and Council Member Jim Simon, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Excused Mayor Nelson (unanimous)
• Excused Council Member Jim Simon (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025, has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. The meeting will be rescheduled.

Interim Planning Commission

The Interim Planning Commission will consider approval of the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes. A public comment period will allow residents to speak on any planning matters. The City’s consultant, Charles Trowell of Cushing Terrell, will present an overview of the Montana Land Use Planning Act and Belgrade’s participation.

• Approve September 29, 2025 Interim Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public comment period for residents (max 3 minutes each)
• Presentation on the Montana Land Use Planning Act by consultant Charles Trowell (Cushing Terrell)

City/County Planning Board

The City-County Planning Board will meet to discuss and consider the approval of the meeting minutes from August 25, 2025.

• Approval of August 25, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes

City Council

The Belgrade City Council meeting will discuss a mayoral proclamation for Extra Mile Day and consider several consent agenda items, including a resolution to amend the 1971 Resolution 373 and a contract to perform asbestos abatement at the Justice Center. Council members will also vote to approve draft minutes from August 2025 and review a draft public participation plan for the city’s land‑use plan.

• Discuss mayoral proclamation regarding Extra Mile Day
• Consider Resolution 2025-38 to amend City of Belgrade Resolution 373 (1971)
• Authorize City Manager to execute asbestos abatement contract for Belgrade Justice Center
• Approve council minute drafts for 08‑04‑2025, 08‑11‑2025, and 08‑18‑2025
• Discuss public participation plan for the City of Belgrade Land Use Plan

The council approved the consent agenda, which included Resolution 2025‑38, an amendment to a 1971 resolution, authorization for the City Manager to execute the asbestos abatement contract for the Justice Center, and approval of recent meeting minutes. The council also approved the Public Participation Plan required by the Montana Land Use Planning Act. Both motions passed unanimously. Mayor Nelson proclaimed November 1 2025 as “Extra Mile Day.”

• Approved Consent Agenda (Resolution 2025‑38, asbestos abatement contract, minute drafts) – unanimous vote
• Approved Public Participation Plan for Land Use Plan – unanimous vote
• Mayor proclaimed November 1 2025 as “Extra Mile Day”

City Council

The Belgrade City Council workshop scheduled for October 13, 2025 was cancelled. The agenda lists no items for discussion or decision. No resolutions, ordinances, or contracts were presented.

Senior Center Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the Center Manager's report for August and September. Members will also take an informational tour of the new Belgrade City Hall construction site at the Quaw old elementary school.

• Approval of August 11, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of August-September Center Manager's Report
• Informational tour of the Quaw old elementary school construction site

Parking Appeal Board

The Belgrade Parking Appeal Board will meet on October 13, 2025 to review a parking appeal submitted by Helgeson. Board members will examine the appeal document, the original parking ticket, and the related CFS command log. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the ticket.

• Review and decide on Helgeson parking ticket appeal (appeal, ticket, CFS command log)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will consider a consent agenda to approve two council minute drafts dated 07-07-2025 and 07-21-2025. A public hearing will be held to adopt Resolution No. 2025-8, amending the city code to clarify the delegation of administrative authority of the City Manager. The council will also discuss the first reading of Ordinance 2025-11, which updates the City Fire Code.

• Approve consent agenda items: council minute drafts (07-07-2025, 07-21-2025)
• Public hearing and final adoption of Resolution No. 2025-8 to clarify City Manager authority
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-11 to update the City Fire Code
• Reports from Mayor, City Attorney, and City Manager

The Belgrade City Council approved the consent agenda and opened then closed a public hearing. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025-8, amending the city code to clarify the City Manager’s administrative and civil‑litigation authority. The council also preliminarily adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11 to replace the fire code with the International Fire Code and designate the City Manager as City Fire Official. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-8 amending city code (unanimous)
• Preliminarily adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11 updating fire code (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025, was cancelled. No items were on the agenda.

Interim Planning Commission

The Belgrade Interim Planning Commission will review its draft bylaws, vote on a chairperson and vice‑chairperson, and consider a draft public participation plan for the Montana Land Use Planning Act. These items are presented for discussion and possible adoption. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Review and consider adoption of draft Interim Planning Commission bylaws
• Discuss and vote on election of chairperson and vice‑chairperson
• Review draft public participation plan for the Montana Land Use Planning Act

Library Advisory Board

The board will honor a former library board chair and vice‑chair for 15 years of service. It will review the summer learning program, introduce a new “Library of Things” collection, and consider adding park passes as circulable items. Additional items include a partnership‑form discussion, library operational updates, and a city report.

• Award Recognition for former Library Board Chair & Vice Chair (15 years of service)
• Summer Learning Program successes presentation by Children’s Librarian Katie Morrison
• Presentation of new Library of Things collection supported by the library foundation
• Proposal to add park passes as a library collection item available for circulation
• Discussion of partnership building and review of the partnership application form

The Library Advisory Board approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting after a motion and unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the September 23 meeting by unanimous consent. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the September 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will consider a bond request from the Belgrade School District for 2025. The council will also review two zoning map amendments: Ordinance No. 2025-9 to rezone the Ridgeview School property to an Educational & Institutional District, and Ordinance No. 2025-10 to rezone the Bus Barn property to an Industrial District. Additionally, the council will consider Resolution No. 2025-35 to adopt the Belgrade Safety Action Plan. The meeting includes a consent agenda to approve the council minute draft and a recess for a site tour.

• Approve council minute draft (consent agenda)
• Ordinance No. 2025-9: Zone Map Amendment for Ridgeview School property to Educational & Institutional District
• Ordinance No. 2025-10: Zone Map Amendment for Bus Barn property to Industrial District
• Discuss Belgrade School District 2025 bond request
• Resolution No. 2025-35: Adopt Belgrade Safety Action Plan

The Belgrade City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025-9, zoning the Ridgeview School property as an Educational and Institutional (EI) district, and Ordinance No. 2025-10, zoning the School District Bus Barn as an Industrial (I) district. The council also adopted Resolution 2025-35, the Belgrade Safety Action Plan, by unanimous vote. The consent agenda and a motion to excuse the mayor and a council member were also approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-9 zoning Ridgeview School property as EI district (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-10 zoning School District Bus Barn as Industrial district (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-35 Belgrade Safety Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Excused Mayor Nelson and Council Member Guffey from the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a workshop to discuss updates on 2026–2027 transportation grants, the downtown Safety Action Plan, alley cleanup efforts, downtown parking zones for events, and the process for filling the Ward 1 vacancy. No formal decisions will be made at this workshop session.

• Discuss 2026–2027 Transportation Alternative Grants (TA) overview
• Review downtown Safety Action Plan results
• Address alley cleanup and nuisance code enforcement
• Clarify downtown event parking impact on businesses
• Discuss Ward 1 vacancy nomination process

Councilmember Meis moved to excuse Councilmember Simon; the motion was seconded by Guffey and passed unanimously. Later, Councilmember Mattimoe moved to adjourn, Menicucci seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. No formal approvals or votes were taken on the transportation grants, safety plan, alley enforcement, downtown parking, or the Ward 1 vacancy process.

• Excused Councilmember Simon (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous vote)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District will hold a public hearing to discuss Resolution 2025-34. This resolution concerns the setting of the district's special assessment for fiscal year 2026.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-34 regarding the FY26 special assessment

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10 and August 14 meetings. It then approved Resolution 2025-34, which levies a special assessment to fund the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District for FY26. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 10 and August 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-34 special assessment for FY26 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on first readings for zoning ordinances for the Ridgeview School property and the Bus Barn property. The council will also discuss amending the FY25 budget, adopting the FY26 final budget, and setting property tax and medical levies for FY26.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-9 to zone Ridgeview School property in River Rock Subdivision as Educational and Institutional District
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-10 to zone Bus Barn property as Industrial District
• Amendment of FY2025 budget (Resolution 2025-32)
• Approval of FY2026 final budget (Resolution 2025-33)
• Authorization of audit services contract for FY2025-FY2027

The Belgrade City Council adopted the FY2025‑2026 final budget, approved several mill‑levy resolutions, authorized a three‑year audit contract, and adopted an ordinance clarifying the City Manager’s authority. The street‑tree fee resolution passed by a 4‑3 vote, while all other measures passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑32 to amend FY2024‑2025 final budget (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑22 to levy $32.89 annual street‑tree fee (4‑3)
• Approved FY2025‑26 Final Budget (Resolution 2025‑33) (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑30 to establish mill levy and budget additional property‑tax revenue for FY2026 (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑31 to adopt FY2026 additional mill levy for employer‑group health insurance (6‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter three‑year audit contract with Nexus CPA Group (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑8 amending the City Code on delegation of authority (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to decide on two zone map amendments: rezoning the Ridgeview School property to Educational and Institutional (EI) and the Bus Barn property to Industrial (I). The board will also discuss Robert’s Rules of Order and approve minutes from July 2025 meetings.

• Zone map amendment for Ridgeview School property to Educational and Institutional (EI) district
• Zone map amendment for Bus Barn property to Industrial (I) district
• Discussion of Robert’s Rules of Order
• Approval of July 1, 2025, and July 28, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a home-based business permit and a lighting maintenance district. The body is also discussing the FY2026 budget, mill levy methods for public safety and libraries, and the issuance of water system revenue bonds.

• Conditional Use Permit for Renee's Dog Spa major home-based business
• Resolution 2025-23 to create Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District No. 2601 (West Post - Phases 3 & 4)
• Resolution 2025-24 to cancel uncontested 2025 elections for Mayor and all Council Wards
• Resolution 2025-26 regarding the FY2026 budget for the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District
• Resolution 2025-29 authorizing the issuance and private negotiated sale of water system revenue bonds

The council denied a conditional use permit for a home‑based dog grooming business (4‑1). It adopted several resolutions, including creating a Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District, appointing Matthew Anderson to the City/County Planning Board, and canceling the uncontested November 2025 elections. The council also set a public hearing for the FY2025 budget amendment, approved the FY2026 Parks & Recreation budget (5‑0), and adopted dollar‑based mill levy conversions for public safety and library operations.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit for Renee Varner's dog spa (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-23 creating Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District (unanimous)
• Adopted Mayor's appointment of Matthew Anderson to City/County Planning Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-24 canceling uncontested November 2025 elections (unanimous)
• Set public hearing Sep 2, 2025 for FY2025 budget amendment and FY2026 final budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Parks & Recreation District budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-27 converting Public Safety Mill Levy to dollar‑based levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-28 converting Library Operations Mill Levy to dollar‑based levy (unanimous)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will review and consider the FY26 budget proposal and a resolution to call for a public hearing on the parks assessment. This is a discussion item with no formal decision scheduled for this meeting.

The board excused Director Clint Steadman, then unanimously approved Resolution 2025-25, which adopts the FY26 budget and schedules a public hearing on the special assessment for September 4, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Excused Director Clint Steadman (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-25 FY26 budget and called public hearing Sep 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss potential updates to city code, including parking enforcement, and the effects of state bills SB542 and HB231 on voted mill levies. No formal decisions will be made as this is a workshop session; the Police Chief and City Manager will provide updates and present ideas for discussion.

• Discussion on Code/Parking Enforcement updates led by Police Chief
• Presentation on SB542/HB231 effects on voted mill levies by City Manager
• Review of potential updates to city code with sample language

Council Member Meis moved, and Council Member Mattimoe seconded, a motion to place the public forum at the beginning of the meeting. All members voted aye, and the motion carried unanimously. Later, Council Member Simon moved to adjourn, Mattimoe seconded, and the motion also passed unanimously.

• Moved public forum to beginning of meeting (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous vote)

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Senior Center Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review the Center Manager's report. The meeting includes a public forum for comments on board matters.

• Approval of April 14, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of Center Manager Report

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment and a new forestry assessment for street maintenance. The body will also discuss appointments to various advisory boards.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-07: Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) for 184 Baileys Way
• Resolution 2025-22: Creating a Street Maintenance Forestry Assessment
• Mayor appointments to various advisory boards

The council unanimously excused Mayor Nelson and approved the consent agenda. It approved changing 184 Baileys Way from Residential Suburban to Flex Employment. The council adopted new appointments to several advisory boards and postponed the street‑maintenance forestry assessment hearing to September 2. All actions passed unanimously.

• Excused Mayor Nelson (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 184 Baileys Way to Flex Employment (unanimous)
• Adopted appointments to advisory boards (unanimous)
• Continued street‑maintenance forestry assessment hearing to Sep 2, 2025 (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The City-County Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit. The board is considering a request to operate a major home-based dog grooming business.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-25-02 for a dog grooming business

Library Advisory Board

The board will meet to elect officers and discuss a library code of conduct. Members will also review library card designs and community survey and comment cards.

• Election of board officers
• Discussion of Library Code of Conduct
• Review of three library card designs
• Community survey and comment cards
• Summer Learning Program highlights

The Library Advisory Board approved the July 27 minutes unanimously. The board elected Scott Mullen as Chair and Erin Howard as Vice Chair, with both motions passing unanimously. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Mullen as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Erin Howard as Vice Chair (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the creation of a street maintenance forestry fee and an interim planning commission. The body is also considering contract awards for pavement preservation and preliminary plat approvals for two major subdivisions.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-7 for zone map amendment of 184 Baileys Way
• Contract award for WO 25-02 2025 Pavement Preservation Project to CK May Excavating, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-21 to create Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District (SILMD) No. 2601 (West Post - Phases 3 & 4)
• Preliminary plat approval for Ashton Meadows Estates Tract 3 and Tract 4 (North) major subdivisions
• Resolution of Intent 2025-20 to create a Street Maintenance Forestry Fee

The Belgrade City Council approved a $447,678.50 award to CK May Excavating for the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project. It also adopted a lighting maintenance district for West Post Phases 3‑4, approved preliminary plat approvals for Ashton Meadows Estates Tracts 3 and 4, created an interim planning commission, and adopted a street‑maintenance forestry fee. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved $447,678.50 pavement preservation contract to CK May Excavating (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21 to create Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District No. 2601 West Post Phases 3‑4 (unanimous)
• Granted preliminary plat approval for Ashton Meadows Estates Tract 3 Major Subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted preliminary plat approval for Ashton Meadows Estates Tract 4 Major Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-19 to establish Interim Planning Commission with three appointed members (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution of Intent 2025-20 to levy a $200,000 street‑maintenance forestry fee (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Ordinance 2025-7 Zone Map Amendment of 184 Baileys Way (unanimous)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District will meet to review the CIP Prioritization List. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from June 5, 2025.

• Discussion and consideration of the CIP Prioritization List
• Approval of June 5, 2025, meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the revised Capital Improvement Project prioritization list presented by the Acting Parks Director.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved revised Capital Improvement Project prioritization list (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning amendment regarding freestanding signs near I-90 and a contract for lagoon rehabilitation. The body will also discuss a safety action plan and potential real property purchases.

• Ordinance 2025-6: Zoning amendment to increase allowable area for freestanding signs within 500 feet of Interstate 90
• Contract award for WO 22-04 WRF Lagoon Rehabilitation Project to Synagro West, LLC
• Adoption of ranked lists to pre-qualify engineering firms for WO 25-06 Engineering Services and Development Review
• Mayor appointments to the Library Advisory Board, Parks Board, and Board of Adjustment
• Discussion regarding a real property purchase

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. A proposed ordinance to increase freestanding sign area near I‑90 was rejected 6‑0. The council authorized the City Manager to sign the $4,373,924 award for the WRF Lagoon Rehabilitation Project and approved the purchase of the historic grain elevator for $550,000 using TIF funds. Mayor‑appointed members to several advisory boards were also confirmed.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025‑6 (signage amendment) rejected 6‑0
• Authorized signing of $4,373,924 Lagoon Rehabilitation contract (unanimous)
• Approved historic grain elevator purchase for $550,000 (unanimous)
• Mayor’s advisory board appointments approved unanimously
• Public hearing on signage ordinance opened and closed unanimously

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a zone map amendment and a preliminary plat approval. The board will also review minutes from three previous 2025 meetings.

• Zone map amendment for 184 Bailey's Way from Residential Suburban (RS) to Flex Employment (FE) District
• Preliminary plat approval for the Amsterdam Business Park Major Subdivision

City Council

The Belgrade City Council and Bozeman Commission are meeting for a joint workshop to discuss regional collaboration. No formal actions or final decisions will be taken during this session.

• Update on the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
• Discussion of the Urban Transportation District (UTD / Streamline)
• Presentation from the Regional Housing Collaborative
• High-level options for water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities collaboration
• Planning ideas for land located between Bozeman and Belgrade

The June 30, 2025 joint workshop brought together Belgrade and Bozeman officials and staff to discuss the Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Urban Transportation District, regional housing collaboration, planning coordination, and potential water sharing. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the meeting consisted of informational presentations and public comments. The session adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and consider approving the preliminary operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will also review the Fiscal Year 2024 audit and consider several administrative contracts and resolutions.

• Approval of a five-year contract with Best Rate Towing for police and code enforcement services
• Resolution 2025-18 to set annual municipal court salaries
• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Operating Budget
• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit
• Proposed cancellation of the July 14th Council Workshop

The council excused Mayor Nelson, accepted the consent agenda, and unanimously approved the preliminary operating budget for fiscal year 2026. It also canceled the July 14 council workshop and announced the start of a July‑October farmers market at Lewis and Clark Park. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Mayor Nelson (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda items, including towing contract and court salary resolution (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 preliminary operating budget (unanimous)
• Canceled July 14 council workshop (unanimous)
• Announced Farmers Market to run Thursdays, July 10–December ? at Lewis and Clark Park (informational)
• Noted start of Wooden Bat Tournament on June 20, 2025 (informational)
• Reported water valve issue at Lion's Park baseball fields resolved (informational)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 p.m. (unanimous)

Senior Center Advisory Board

The June 9, 2025, meeting of the Senior Center Advisory Board was cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss infrastructure projects and potential city code changes. No formal actions or final decisions will be taken during this session.

• Water Reclamation Facility improvements, including lagoon dredge and liner repair/replacement
• Broadway @ Main Roundabout Improvements
• Proposed city code amendments regarding road obstructions caused by construction
• Status update on the Lift Station Project

The Belgrade City Council discussed water reclamation lagoon work, a miniature roundabout at Main and Broadway, and a proposed right‑of‑way permit expansion, among other department updates. No motions to approve or deny any projects were recorded. The only formal action was a unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting.

• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (all aye)
• No approval or denial recorded for Water Reclamation Phase 1.5 project
• No approval or denial recorded for miniature roundabout at Main & Broadway
• No approval or denial recorded for expanded ROW use permit proposal
• No approval or denial recorded for Parks splash‑pad or land‑acquisition proposals

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The board will meet to review the May 1, 2025, meeting minutes. The agenda contains no specific items for public hearing, discussion, or staff reports.

• Approval of May 01, 2025 minutes

The board voted to approve the May 01, 2025 district board minutes, with all directors voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. Director Tryon agreed to investigate moving the July board meeting to June 10 and will report back.

• Approved May 01, 2025 board minutes (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)
• Director Tryon to explore rescheduling July meeting to June 10 (agreed)

City Council

The City Council will discuss setting a public hearing date for the Fiscal Year 2026 preliminary operating budget. Members will also consider a property purchase on West Main Street and a zoning amendment for signs near Interstate 90.

• Purchase of 301 West Main Street in support of the Belgrade Commercial Center Urban District Plan
• First reading of a zoning text amendment to increase allowed area for freestanding signs within 500 feet of Interstate 90
• Resolution to annex contiguous real property owned by the City of Belgrade
• Planning for the 2025 primary and general municipal elections
• Setting the public hearing date for the Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Operating Budget

The council set June 16 as the public‑hearing date for the FY 2026 preliminary budget and unanimously approved the consent agenda items. It authorized the City Manager to purchase 301 West Main Street under the Tax Increment Financing district. The council also adopted a resolution to annex city‑owned land at Bolinger and Frontage Road and preliminarily adopted a sign‑signage amendment by a 3‑2 vote.

• Council excused Member Jim Simon (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for preliminary FY 2026 budget on June 16 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 301 West Main St using TIF funds (unanimous)
• Preliminarily adopted Resolution 2025‑16 to annex Bolinger & Frontage Rd property (unanimous)
• Preliminarily adopted sign‑area amendment; motion carried 3‑2

City/County Planning Board

The City-County Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two major subdivisions. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes spanning May 2023 to April 2025.

• Preliminary plat approval for Ashton Meadows Estates Tract 3 Major Subdivision
• Preliminary plat approval for Ashton Meadows Estates Tract 4 Major Subdivision
• Approval of Planning Board meeting minutes from May 2023 to April 2025

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss operational updates. The agenda includes reviews of library hours, study room use guidelines, and incident reports.

• Discussion of new library hours
• Review of study room use guidelines
• Review of incident reports
• Volunteer spotlight for Beth Kimm

The Library Advisory Board approved the Library Advisory Board minutes from March 25, 2025 and the Joint Board minutes from the same date, each with a unanimous vote. The board then moved to adjourn the meeting, which also passed unanimously.

• Approved Library Advisory Board minutes from 3/25/25 (unanimous; motion by Erin Howard, seconded by Chrysti Smith)
• Approved Joint Board minutes from 3/25/25 (unanimous; motion by Chrysti Smith, seconded by Scott Mullen)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous; motion by Scott Mullen, seconded by Chrysti Smith)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a potential charter amendment regarding the Mayor's term and a new master fee schedule for FY2026. The body will also review infrastructure projects including the Cruiser Intersection Improvements and a downtown demonstration project.

• Resolution 2025-14: Proposed charter amendment modifying Mayor's term of office
• Resolution 2025-15: Adoption of the FY2026 Master Fee Schedule
• Cruiser Intersection Improvements - Dry Creek To Jackrabbit Project (WO 22-03) authorization
• SS4A Downtown Demonstration Project and Safety Action Plan update
• Mayor's Proclamation of Safety Month

The council unanimously adopted the FY2026 Master Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025. It also authorized the Cruiser Intersection Improvements project with an initial budget of $8,225,824.70 and approved a groundbreaking ceremony. A resolution to put a charter amendment on the November ballot to change the mayor's term from two to four years was adopted unanimously. Additionally, Ordinance 2025-6 Zone Text Amendment was sent back for a public hearing by a 5‑1 vote.

• Adopted FY2026 Master Fee Schedule (unanimous aye)
• Authorized Cruiser Intersection Improvements – initial budget $8,225,824.70 (unanimous aye)
• Approved groundbreaking ceremony for Cruiser Intersection project (unanimous aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-14 to place mayor term amendment on November ballot (unanimous aye)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous aye)
• Moved Ordinance 2025-6 Zone Text Amendment back for public hearing (5-1 vote)
• Proclaimed May as Public Safety Month
• Declared Belgrade Chapter of the Year by International Code Council

City Council

This is a workshop session of the Belgrade City Council, meaning no formal votes or decisions will be taken. The council will discuss the formatting and goals of new workshop meetings, proposed clarifications to the sign code, an update on the Heck/Quaw land exchange, and a progress report on the Dry Creek/Cruiser/N. Jackrabbit road improvements. Public comments will be heard during the designated forum.

• Discuss format and goals of new regular workshop meetings
• Discuss staff-proposed clarifications to the sign code (size-related rules not included)
• Update on the Heck/Quaw land exchange presented by ACM Tryon
• Project update on Dry Creek / Cruiser / N. Jackrabbit improvements with Q&A
• Public forum for comments on any city council matter (3-minute limit)

The council agreed to keep future workshop meetings informal and to hold them on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. No formal actions were taken on the sign code revision, land exchange, or the Dry Creek roundabout project. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adopt informal workshop format and schedule for second Monday at 6:00 p.m. (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (all aye votes)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold first reading of Ordinance 2025-6, a zoning text amendment that would increase the allowable area for freestanding signs within 500 feet of Interstate 90. The council will also consider Resolution 2025-12 to annex contiguous real property owned by the city, and Resolution 2025-13 to establish monthly council workshop sessions. An executive session is scheduled for the annual city manager performance review and employment agreement, with any action taken in open session afterward.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-6 to increase allowed area for freestanding signs within 500 feet of I-90
• Resolution 2025-12 – intent to annex contiguous real property owned by the City of Belgrade
• Resolution 2025-13 – establishing monthly City Council workshop sessions
• Executive session for annual city manager performance review and employment agreement

The Belgrade City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-12 to annex a contiguous parcel owned by the city, located south of Golden West Road and north of Bolinger Road, with a unanimous aye vote. The council also approved a monthly council workshop schedule and the City Manager performance review resolution, both unanimously. A motion to increase freestanding sign area near I‑90 failed 4‑2.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-12 annexing city-owned property (unanimous aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-13 establishing monthly council workshop sessions (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 City Manager performance review (unanimous aye)
• Failed motion to increase freestanding sign area within 500 ft of I‑90 (4‑2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will hold a regular meeting. The consent agenda includes approval of the April 3, 2025 minutes. A staff report and future discussion items are on the agenda. No public hearings or other action items are scheduled.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 3, 2025 board meeting

The board voted to approve the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes, with all directors voting aye. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. Staff reports covered ongoing park projects, a $100,000 open‑space grant, and staffing updates, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the May 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to allow larger freestanding signs citywide and within 1,000 feet of Interstate 90. The board will also discuss preliminary plat approval for the Penwell Bridge Farm Minor Subdivision and a sign variance request from Lamar Advertising Company.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment to increase freestanding sign area overall and within 1,000 feet of I-90
• Consider preliminary plat approval for Penwell Bridge Farm Minor Subdivision
• Discuss and consider a sign variance request for Lamar Advertising Company

The Planning Board voted 5-1 to recommend that the City Council adopt an amendment to Section 10.5.10, allowing 100 sq ft of freestanding sign area within 500 ft of I‑90 and keeping 40 sq ft beyond that distance. The board also unanimously recommended preliminary plat approval for the Penwell Bridge Farm Minor Subdivision and unanimously granted a sign variance for Lamar Outdoor Advertising Company. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for sign ordinance amendment (5-1)
• Recommended preliminary plat approval for Penwell Bridge Farm Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted sign variance request for Lamar Outdoor Advertising Company (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: Ordinance 2025-5 establishing a Master Fee Schedule, Ordinance 2025-3 amending parking rules, and Ordinance 2025-4 amending speed limits. They will also discuss a proclamation for Arbor Day and consider Resolution 2025-11 setting a public hearing on the Master Fee Schedule. Reports from the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Manager are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2025-5: Establish a Master Fee Schedule for the City of Belgrade
• Ordinance 2025-3: Amend parking ordinance in Title 5, Chapter 4
• Ordinance 2025-4: Amend speed limits in Title 5, Chapter 2
• Resolution 2025-11: Set public hearing on Master Fee Schedule
• Mayor's Proclamation of Arbor Day

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-5 establishing a master fee schedule, Ordinance 2025-3 amending parking rules, and Ordinance 2025-4 updating speed limits. They also approved Resolution 2025-11 to set a public hearing on the master fee schedule and moved to excuse Mayor Nelson. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Mayor Nelson (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-5 Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-3 Parking ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-4 Speed limit amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 to hold public hearing on Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Closed purchase of former gravel pit on Frontage Road (announcement)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and staff will meet on April 15 and 16 to discuss and prioritize city policy issues. The agenda states that no policy decisions will be made or actions taken during this workshop.

• Public comment session on April 16 from 2:00 to 2:30 pm

The Belgrade City Council met on April 15‑16, 2025 for a retreat that included a team‑building workshop and departmental updates. Staff presented on fees, the master plan, employee needs, and financial forecasts. No public comment was received and no actions or policy decisions were taken.

Senior Center Advisory Board

The board will consider approving minutes from January 13, 2025, hear a manager's report, and hold discussions on funding and summer activity planning. No specific dollar amounts or concrete proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Consider approval of January 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Manager's report (attached documents)
• Discussion on funding
• Discussion on summer activities and planning

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will discuss and consider a sponsorship agreement for the Belgrade Summer Nights 2025 event. The board will also consider approval of the March 6, 2025 minutes. A public forum is scheduled for comments not on the agenda.

• Consider sponsorship for Belgrade Summer Nights 2025
• Approval of March 6, 2025 board minutes
• Public forum for non-agenda items

The board approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. Directors voted to request $10,000 in the upcoming 2025‑2026 budget to support the Belgrade Summer Nights 2025 program, and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (all aye)
• Approved request to include $10,000 for Summer Nights 2025 in upcoming budget (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings and vote on second readings of a tree code amendment and a zone map change for a Town Pump property at the corner of Jackrabbit Lane and Amsterdam Road to Commercial Corridor. The consent agenda includes a land exchange with the Belgrade School District, a reduction request for Ashton Meadows Phase 1 subdivision improvements, and a resolution restricting irrigation water usage. Discussion items cover renaming Jackrabbit Lane to North Jackrabbit Lane, financing water system improvements, sidewalk funding applications, a master fee schedule, parking and speed limit amendments, and the annual city manager evaluation.

• Second reading of zone map amendment for Town Pump parcel (BELGRADE 5 RE2, LLC) at Jackrabbit Lane and Amsterdam Road to Commercial Corridor district
• Resolution authorizing the city manager to execute agreements for a land exchange with the Belgrade School District
• Resolution restricting irrigation water usage and setting specific hours
• Preliminary adoption of Ordinance 2025-5 (Master Fee Schedule) and setting a public hearing
• Resolution to rename Jackrabbit Lane to North Jackrabbit Lane

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and adopted an amendment to the Trees and Shrubs Ordinance, creating a City Forester position. It voted 5‑1 to rezone 6505 Jackrabbit Lane to a Commercial Corridor district. The council also renamed Jackrabbit Lane to North Jackrabbit Lane, approved a water‑system financing reimbursement resolution, authorized a letter of support for sidewalk grant applications, and adopted a Master Fee Schedule ordinance.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-1 amending Trees and Shrubs Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for 6505 Jackrabbit Lane to Commercial Corridor District (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 renaming Jackrabbit Lane to North Jackrabbit Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted Reimbursement Resolution 2025-8 for water system financing (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter of support for Transportation Alternatives sidewalk projects (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-5 establishing City Master Fee Schedule and set public hearing (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for the Airport Ranches Minor Subdivision. The board will also consider approving the meeting minutes from February 24, 2025.

• Preliminary plat approval for Airport Ranches Minor Subdivision

The board voted to recommend that the Gallatin County Commission grant preliminary plat approval for the Airport Ranches Minor Subdivision, subject to staff‑recommended conditions and recent corrections. The recommendation was approved unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting, again with unanimous support.

• Recommended preliminary plat approval for Airport Ranches Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review and discuss a Maker Space survey. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 28, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion of Maker Space Survey

The Library Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. The board then unanimously moved to adjourn the March 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 01.28.25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Joint Belgrade Community Library Advisory and Foundation Board will meet to receive reports from the Foundation, Advisory Board, City, and Library. The meeting includes a review of Foundation accounts and the FY25 budget.

• Foundation Report including FY25 budget and account spreadsheets
• Library Advisory Board Report
• City Report
• Library Report and highlights
• Information on the Montana Library Association Annual Conference (March 26-29)

The March 25, 2025 joint Library Advisory Board and Community Library Foundation meeting consisted of introductions, a public comment on Wednesday library closures, and several reports on foundation finances, city operations, and library programming. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials were recorded. The board noted that the Wednesday‑closure issue may be added to the agenda for the next meeting.

City Council

The March 17, 2025 Belgrade City Council meeting was cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will discuss capital improvement planning, procedure, and the potential formation of a committee. They will also consider approval of the previous meeting minutes. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of capital improvement planning, procedure, and committee

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board approved a ranking matrix with specific multipliers to prioritize capital improvement projects from the Master Plan. The board also agreed to form a committee with one board member, one city council member, and one county commissioner, and set the initial meeting length at two hours. No public hearings were held, and no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved capital improvement ranking multipliers: Safety=2, Community Need=3, Partnership Opportunity=2 (raised from 1), Larger Recreational System=1, Can be Supported by District=2, Funding Incentive=3, Recommended by Staff=1, Underserved Amenity Area=2
• Agreed to form a capital improvement ranking committee with one board member, one city council member, and one county commissioner
• Set initial committee meeting length at 2 hours

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-02 to rezone a parcel at Jackrabbit Lane and Amsterdam Road, owned by Town Pump (BELGRADE 5 RE2, LLC), to Commercial Corridor (CC) district. They will also discuss a presentation of the 2025 Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Master Plan, consider preliminary adoption of an ordinance creating a City Tree Fund and City Forester position, and consider Resolution No. 2025-5 amending water storage construction scope and authorizing a loan for land acquisition. The council will also decide whether to cancel the March 17 meeting.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-02: Zone map amendment for parcel at Jackrabbit Lane and Amsterdam Road from current zoning to Commercial Corridor (CC) district (owned by Town Pump/BELGRADE 5 RE2, LLC)
• Presentation and discussion of the 2025 Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Master Plan
• Preliminary adoption of Ordinance 2025-1 amending the Trees and Shrubs code to create a City Tree Fund and City Forester position
• Resolution No. 2025-5: Amending Resolution No. 2024-34 to modify scope of water storage construction and authorize loaning of funds for land acquisition
• Discussion on cancellation of the March 17, 2025 City Council meeting

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-5, amending the water storage project to allow for elevated and/or ground-level storage and authorizing internal fund loans for land acquisition. It also provisionally adopted Ordinance No. 2025-1, creating a City Tree Fund and City Forester position, subject to a public hearing on April 1st. The council approved the consent agenda, including a zone map amendment for Town Pump, and cancelled the March 17th meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-5 amending water storage scope and authorizing fund loans (unanimous)
• Provisionally adopted Ordinance No. 2025-1 creating City Tree Fund and City Forester (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including first reading of zone map amendment for Town Pump (unanimous)
• Cancelled March 17, 2025 City Council meeting (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold public hearings on a zone map amendment for the Town Pump parcel at Jackrabbit Lane and Amsterdam Road to Commercial Corridor (CC) district, a sign variance request for the Maverik gas station at 601 Frank Road, and preliminary plat approval for the Dry Creek Meadows major subdivision. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes from January 27, 2025 and January 29, 2024.

• Zone map amendment: Town Pump parcel at Jackrabbit Lane and Amsterdam Road to Commercial Corridor (CC)
• Sign variance for Maverik gas station at 601 Frank Road
• Preliminary approval for Dry Creek Meadows major subdivision
• Approval of January 27, 2025 and January 29, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2025-03 to create Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District No. 2600 for West Post Phases 1&2 and East Frank Road. They will also discuss a resolution of intent to amend city fees and adopt a master fee schedule. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from previous council meetings.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-03 creating Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District No. 2600 (West Post Phases 1&2 and East Frank Road)
• Discussion on Resolution 2025-4: intent to amend city fees and create a master fee schedule
• Approval of council minutes from December 16, 2024 (regular and workshop), January 21, 2025, and February 3, 2025

The Belgrade City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-03, creating Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District No. 2600 for West Post Phases 1 & 2 and East Frank Road. This is the city's first such district, funded by a special assessment on commercial property owners in the area. The council also approved a resolution of intent to amend city fees and create a Master Fee Schedule, to be reviewed annually and brought back by April 1, 2025. No public comment was offered at either hearing.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 creating SILMD No. 2600 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of intent to amend fees and create Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from prior meetings (unanimous)

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will discuss and consider adopting a revised 2025 Master Plan for parks, trails, and recreation. The board will also hear director updates and approve meeting minutes from January 9, 2025. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion and possible adoption of Revised 2025 Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Master Plan
• Approval of January 9, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Director updates on current operations (no specifics provided in agenda)

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board unanimously adopted the revised 2025 Master Plan, which updates facility inventories, clarifies the Senior Center's separate status, and recommends adopting the Triangle Trails plan. The board also approved the January meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Adopted revised 2025 Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Belgrade City Council will discuss and consider final plat approval for the Jackrabbit Crossing Subdivision Phase 1B. Consent items include approval of a sanitary lift station pump replacement project cost participation agreement and a financial guarantee and improvements agreement for the same subdivision. Public forum and reports from the mayor, city attorney, and city manager are also on the agenda.

• Consider approval of sanitary lift station pump replacement cost participation agreement for Jackrabbit Crossing Phase 1B
• Consider approval of financial guarantee and improvements agreement for Jackrabbit Crossing Phase 1B sidewalks
• Discuss and consider final plat approval for Jackrabbit Crossing Subdivision Phase 1B
• Mayor, City Attorney, and City Manager reports
• Public forum for comments on non-agenda items

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a cost participation agreement and a financial guarantee/improvements agreement for the Jackrabbit Crossing Phase 1B sanitary lift station pump replacement. Following that, the council granted final plat approval for the Jackrabbit Crossing Subdivision Phase 1B, subject to the applicant submitting all required signed agreements, payments, and original letters of credit. No public comment was offered during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including sanitary lift station pump replacement cost participation agreement for Jackrabbit Crossing Phase 1B (unanimous)
• Approved financial guarantee and improvements agreement for Jackrabbit Crossing Phase 1B (unanimous)
• Granted final plat approval for Jackrabbit Crossing Subdivision Phase 1B, subject to required documents (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board will hear a staff spotlight on Bob Schneider, discuss patron survey and comment cards, and receive an update on the library's new building and moving plans. The board will also review draft minutes from December 3, 2024, and receive a city report. No binding decisions are on the agenda; it is primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Update on new library building and moving plans
• Review of patron survey and comment card results
• Staff spotlight on Bob Schneider
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2024 meeting
• City report from library staff

The Belgrade Library Advisory Board unanimously approved the December 2024 meeting minutes. The board discussed a patron survey for the new library and received updates on the February closure for the move, with services relocating to the senior center and a planned reopening after spring break. No formal decisions were made on the survey or move details.

• Approved December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 p.m. (unanimous)

City/County Planning Board

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a signage variance request for Town Pump at 206 West Jefferson. The board will also consider approving minutes from the October 28 and December 23, 2024 meetings.

• Public hearing on a sign variance for Town Pump at 206 W Jefferson
• Discussion and possible approval of October 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible approval of December 23, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The council will consider consent items to reduce financial guarantees for Jackrabbit Crossing, West Post, and Yellow Iron subdivisions, and approve a new improvements agreement for MSRP LLC and Embry Enterprises. Discussion items include a resolution to rename Jackrabbit Lane to North Jackrabbit Lane, awarding the Cameron Ave Improvements contract to CK May Excavating, Inc., and creating Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District No. 2600 for West Post phases and East Frank Road. The council will also receive an economic development update and consider a mayoral appointment to the Gallatin Local Water Quality District Board.

• Resolution of intent to rename Jackrabbit Lane to North Jackrabbit Lane
• Notice of award for WO 24-07 Cameron Ave Improvements to CK May Excavating, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-01 to create Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District No. 2600 (West Post Phases 1 & 2 and East Frank Road)
• Reduction of financial guarantees for Jackrabbit Crossing, West Post, and Yellow Iron subdivisions
• Improvements agreement and financial guarantee for MSRP LLC and Embry Enterprises, Inc.

The Belgrade City Council unanimously approved a resolution of intent to rename Jackrabbit Lane to North Jackrabbit Lane from Main Street to Rizzo Lane, with final adoption set for March 17, 2025. The council also unanimously approved a consent agenda including financial guarantee reductions for three subdivisions and an improvements agreement for MSRP LLC and Embry Enterprises, Inc. Additionally, the council authorized a contract award for the Cameron Ave. Improvements project to CK May Excavating, Inc., and adopted a resolution to create a Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District for West Post and East Frank Road. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-2 to rename Jackrabbit Lane to North Jackrabbit Lane (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: financial guarantee reductions for Jackrabbit Crossing, West Post, and Yellow Iron subdivisions, plus improvements agreement for MSRP LLC and Embry Enterprises (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Notice of Award for WO 24-07 Cameron Ave. Improvements to CK May Excavating, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 to create Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance District No. 2600, with public hearing set for Feb. 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Alan English to the Gallatin Local Water Quality District Board (unanimous)

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Senior Center Advisory Board will meet to discuss additional funding and review the center manager's report. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from October 21, 2024.

• Discussion of additional funding
• Review of Center Manager Report
• Approval of October 21, 2024, minute drafts

The Belgrade Senior Center Advisory Board met and discussed fundraising options after voters rejected a mill levy, but took no formal votes on any proposals. The board approved the October 2024 meeting minutes and heard the director's report. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Campbell, second by Scott)
• Discussed but did not vote on fundraising ideas including 'Adopt a Senior', bingo night, and increased dues

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board will discuss and consider adopting the 2025 Master Plan, which guides future parks and recreation development. They will also consider designating a park in Henson Subdivision as a dog park and discuss the potential Water Tower Site at Mayfair Meadows. Consent agenda includes approval of November 2024 meeting minutes.

• Discuss and consider adopting the 2025 Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Master Plan
• Discuss and consider designating Henson Subdivision park as a dog park
• Discuss potential Water Tower Site at Mayfair Meadows
• Approve minutes from November 7, 2024 meeting (consent agenda)

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board designated the Henson Subdivision Park as a dog park, honoring a community member's memory. The board tabled adoption of the 2025 Master Plan pending revisions, and also tabled discussion of a potential water tower site at Mayfair Meadows.

• Designated Henson Subdivision Park as a dog park (unanimous)
• Tabled vote on 2025 Master Plan adoption (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Mayfair Meadows water tower site (unanimous)
• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for January 6 was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion.