Belgrade meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Belgrade boards hold workshops, no formal decisions in past week

In the past two weeks, Belgrade's city boards and committees met to discuss parking rules, impact fees, forestry assessments, and urban renewal, but no formal decisions were recorded. The meetings were either workshops or agenda-only sessions, and minutes have not yet been published.

City Council workshop (Aug. 10)

The City Council held a workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the parking ordinance and updates to an impact fee study. As a workshop, no formal actions or final decisions were made.

City Council regular meeting (Aug. 17)

The council met to consider altering the method of assessment for the city's forestry assessment, which could affect related fees. The agenda included a public hearing on Resolution 2026-17, which would change that method. The council also discussed the mayor's recommendations for appointments to various boards, including Impact Fee Board applications from Draper and Hamilton. The agenda included a public forum, consent agenda, and reports from the mayor, city attorney, and city manager. No vote or decision was recorded in the provided data.

The agenda also listed several scheduled meetings: the Urban Transportation District Board (Aug. 19), the City County Health Board (Aug. 20), Local Government Center Board Training (Aug. 26), the Belgrade Planning Commission (Aug. 31), and the next council meeting (Sept. 15).

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee (Aug. 20)

The committee met to discuss updates on the urban renewal district (URD), tax increment financing (TIF), and brownfields. The agenda included approval of the July 23, 2026 meeting minutes and a public forum for comments on non-agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the provided data for the next 14 days.

Belgrade Council to weigh forestry assessment, land purchases; no decisions yet from recent meetings

The Belgrade City Council meets tonight (Aug. 17) to consider changing how the city's forestry assessment is calculated, a move that could affect related fees. No formal decisions have been reported from the council's Aug. 3 meeting, where it was set to vote on land purchases for a road project and on changing council meeting times; minutes have not yet been published.

Recent meetings

City Council (Aug. 3)

The council's agenda included a resolution authorizing the city manager to negotiate and purchase real property for the Dry Creek, North Jackrabbit, and Cruiser Lane Improvements Project. A public hearing was held on Ordinance 2026-4, which proposes amending city council meeting times. The council also discussed the mayor's recommendations for Belgrade Planning Commission appointments (applications from Lee and Vasarella) and considered approval of draft minutes from Feb. 2, 9, and 17. As of this writing, minutes have not been published, so outcomes are not known.

Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District (Aug. 6)

The board discussed a location for new volleyball court construction and considered approval of its July 2 meeting minutes. No minutes have been published.

City Council Workshop (Aug. 10)

The council held a workshop to discuss proposed parking ordinance amendments and updates to an impact fee study. As a workshop, no formal actions or final decisions were made.

Upcoming meetings

City Council (Aug. 17) – today

Tonight's agenda includes a public hearing on Resolution 2026-17 to alter the method of assessment for the city's forestry assessment. The council will also discuss the mayor's recommendations for various boards, including Impact Fee Board applications from Draper and Hamilton. Approval of council minutes from March 2 and a workshop minutes draft is scheduled. The agenda also lists upcoming meetings: Urban Transportation District Board (Aug. 19), City County Health Board (Aug. 20), Local Government Center Board Training (Aug. 26), Belgrade Planning Commission (Aug. 31), and the next council meeting (Sept. 15).

Belgrade Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee (Aug. 20)

The committee will discuss updates on urban renewal district (URD), tax increment financing (TIF), and brownfields. It will also consider approval of July 23 meeting minutes and hold a public forum for comments on non-agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 17.

Coming up

• **City Council** – Aug. 17, 7 p.m. (public hearing on forestry assessment)
• **Urban Transportation District Board** – Aug. 19
• **City County Health Board** – Aug. 20
• **TIF Advisory Committee** – Aug. 20
• **Local Government Center Board Training** – Aug. 26
• **Belgrade Planning Commission** – Aug. 31
• **Next City Council meeting** – Sept. 15

Belgrade Council weighs land purchase, parking rules; minutes pending

Recent Belgrade meetings covered a proposed land purchase for road improvements, library planning, and a new volleyball court, but no decisions have been published because minutes from those sessions are not yet available. The most consequential item on any recent agenda was a City Council resolution authorizing the city manager to negotiate and buy property for the Dry Creek, North Jackrabbit, and Cruiser Lane Improvements Project.

City Council considers land purchase, meeting-time change

The Belgrade City Council met August 3 at 7:00 pm. On the agenda were:

• Resolution 2026-16, which would authorize the City Manager to negotiate and purchase real property for the Dry Creek, North Jackrabbit, and Cruiser Lane Improvements Project.
• Ordinance 2026-4, a final adoption of changes to city council meeting times, which was the subject of a public hearing.
• Approval of council minutes drafts from February 2, 9, and 17, 2026.
• Discussion of Mayor recommendations for Belgrade Planning Commission appointments, specifically the applications of Lee and Vasarella.
• A public forum for residents to comment on non-agenda city matters.

No vote tallies or outcomes were reported; the meeting is listed as agenda only with minutes not yet published.

Library Board to shape FY27 framework

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board met July 28 at the Belgrade Library & Community Center. The agenda included:

• Approval of the May 26, 2026 draft board meeting minutes.
• Discussion of the Library of Things Collection Update.
• Discussion of a new Library Information Brochure.
• Discussion of the FY27 Strategic Framework.
• Reports from the Chair and Library Director.

As with the council meeting, no decisions have been published.

Parks Board weighs volleyball court location

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Board met August 6 to discuss the location for a new volleyball court construction. The agenda also included approval of the July 2, 2026, meeting minutes and reports from the Ex-Officio and Regional Parks Director. Minutes from this meeting are pending.

Planning Commission meets with empty agenda

The Belgrade Planning Commission held a meeting July 27 with no items on the agenda. The meeting was conducted as scheduled, but no decisions or discussions were planned.

Coming up

The Belgrade City Council will hold a workshop meeting on August 10 to discuss proposed amendments to the parking ordinance and updates to an impact fee study. As a workshop session, no formal actions or final decisions are expected. The meeting is open to the public.

Belgrade council set to vote on property purchases; zoning, TIF, and library matters in recent review

Belgrade's City Council is scheduled to vote August 3 on a resolution that would authorize the City Manager to negotiate and purchase real property for the Dry Creek, North Jackrabbit, and Cruiser Lane Improvements Project — the most consequential item on the council's current agenda. The same meeting includes a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-4, which proposes changing city council meeting times, and a discussion of the Mayor's recommendations for Planning Commission appointments.

City Council — July 20

The council held a July 20 meeting with a second reading of Ordinance 2026-5, which would zone the McMillan property to the Mixed Residential (MR) District. Members also considered a first reading of Ordinance 2026-4 to amend the date, time, and location of council hearings, and discussed the Mayor's Proclamation of VFW Day. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of the readings are not yet confirmed in the record.

TIF Advisory Committee — July 23

The Belgrade Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee met July 23 to discuss Resolution 2026-1, which created the committee, along with its rules of procedure. The agenda included the appointment of a committee vice chair and introductory reviews of the Belgrade Urban Renewal District, the Tax Increment Finance District, and the Brownfields grant and program. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning Commission — July 27

The Belgrade Planning Commission held a scheduled meeting July 27 with no agenda items listed. No decisions or discussions were planned, according to the agenda.

Library Advisory Board — July 28

The Belgrade Community Library Advisory Board met July 28 at the Belgrade Library & Community Center. The board discussed the FY27 Strategic Framework, an update on the Library of Things collection, and a new Library Information Brochure. The agenda also included approval of draft minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting and reports from the Chair and Library Director. Minutes from this meeting are not yet published.

Coming up

August 3 — City Council, 7:00 pm: The council will consider Resolution 2026-16, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and purchase real property for the Dry Creek, North Jackrabbit, and Cruiser Lane Improvements Project. A public hearing is scheduled on Ordinance 2026-4 for final adoption of changes to city council meeting times. The council will also discuss the Mayor's recommendations for Belgrade Planning Commission appointments, including the Lee and Vasarella applications, and consider approving draft council minutes from February 2, 9, and 17, 2026. A public forum allows residents to comment on non-agenda city matters.

August 10 — City Council workshop: The council will hold a workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the parking ordinance and updates to an impact fee study. No formal actions or final decisions are scheduled, as this is a workshop session.

Belgrade council set for second reading on McMillan zoning; FY27 budget, annexation hearings held earlier this month

The Belgrade City Council is scheduled to hold a second reading on a zoning change for the McMillan property at its July 20 meeting, continuing work that began with public hearings earlier this month on the FY27 budget, fee schedule, and the property's annexation.

Minutes from the July 6 and July 13 council meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of those agenda items — including any votes on the budget, fee schedule, or annexation — are not yet available in the public record. What follows reflects the agendas as posted.

McMillan Property: rezoning and annexation

The July 6 council agenda included a public hearing on a zone map amendment to rezone the McMillan Property to the Mixed Residential (MR) district, as well as a discussion item on Resolution 2026-13, which would approve annexation of the McMillan Property and an annexation agreement.

The July 20 meeting is scheduled to include the second reading of Ordinance 2026-5, which would zone the McMillan property to the MR District. A second reading typically follows a first reading and public hearing, though the published record does not yet confirm the outcome of the July 6 hearing.

FY27 budget and master fee schedule

The July 6 agenda included public hearings on Resolution 2026-10, adopting the FY27 Master Fee Schedule, and Resolution 2026-15, adopting the preliminary FY27 operating budget. Vote results are not available because minutes have not been published.

Interim zoning ordinance

Also on the July 6 agenda was a public hearing on Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 2026-6, which would shift subdivision appeals to the Planning Commission under the Montana Land Use Planning Act. The agenda also listed appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Health as discussion items, along with a preliminary plat extension for the Stone Creek subdivision.

Code enforcement and building projects

The July 13 council workshop was scheduled to cover code enforcement concerns and current staffing levels. No formal action was planned at the workshop session.

The council was also set to receive updates on two construction projects: the City Hall (Quaw) project and the Belgrade Justice Center (Heck) project. A public forum was scheduled for residents to comment on any matter within the council's jurisdiction.

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Belgrade Senior Center Advisory Board met July 13 to discuss federal funding information from Area IV and review the manager's report for May and June. The agenda also included approval of the March 9, 2026, meeting minutes. Minutes from this meeting have not been published.

Coming up

City Council — Monday, July 20: Second reading of Ordinance 2026-5 to zone the McMillan property to the Mixed Residential (MR) District; first reading of Ordinance 2026-4 to amend City Council hearings' date, time, and location; and discussion of the Mayor's Proclamation of VFW Day.

Belgrade officials weigh FY27 budget, McMillan annexation and rezoning in recent meetings

Belgrade's City Council was scheduled to hold public hearings on the preliminary FY27 operating budget, the FY27 Master Fee Schedule, and the annexation and rezoning of the McMillan Property at its July 6 meeting. Minutes from that meeting and three other recent local government sessions have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

City Council — July 6

The Council agenda listed four public hearings: a zone map amendment to rezone the McMillan Property to the Mixed Residential (MR) district; Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 2026-6 to shift subdivision appeals to the Planning Commission under the Montana Land Use Planning Act; Resolution 2026-10 adopting the FY27 Master Fee Schedule; and Resolution 2026-15 adopting the preliminary FY27 budget. The discussion agenda included a vote on Resolution 2026-13, approving the annexation of the McMillan Property and an annexation agreement, a preliminary plat extension for the Stone Creek subdivision, and appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Health. Because minutes are not yet available, no vote tallies or outcomes can be reported.

City/County Planning Board — June 29

The Belgrade City-County Planning Board was scheduled to hold a public hearing on a zone map amendment to rezone the McMillan Property to the Mixed Residential (MR) district. The board was also set to decide on sign variance application VAR-26-05, for a single-pylon billboard with two signs downtown. Minutes have not been published.

City Council Workshop — June 29

This workshop session was scheduled for discussion only, with no formal action planned. Topics included the America 250 Block Party and Fireworks Show, project updates on city wells, repairs to the Water Resource Recovery Facility Oxidation Ditch #1, updates on street fees and master plans, and the FY27 Master Fee Schedule. A public forum was on the agenda for resident comment.

Parks, Trails, and Recreation District — July 2

The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District board was scheduled to consider an adjustment to the proposed FY27 budget and to discuss selecting a pavilion for Corbett Park, with a presentation by Poligon Structures. The consent agenda included approval of the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting was open to the public in person and online. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 13 — City Council workshop:** Discussion of code enforcement concerns and current staffing levels, plus updates on the City Hall (Quaw) project and the Belgrade Justice Center (Heck) project. No formal action is scheduled; a public forum is included.
• **July 13 — Senior Center Advisory Board:** Discussion of Area IV federal funding information, review of the May–June manager's report, and approval of the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes.
• **July 20 — City Council:** Second reading of Ordinance 2026-5 to zone the McMillan property to the Mixed Residential (MR) District; first reading of Ordinance 2026-4 to amend City Council hearing date, time, and location; and discussion of a Mayor's Proclamation of VFW Day.

Note: All recent meeting summaries are based on published agendas only. Minutes confirming what was decided, including any vote tallies, have not yet been released.