The Bozeman City Study Commission continues deliberating charter amendments, voting on changes to the preamble, neighborhood governance, judicial independence, and public engagement provisions. Commissioners also discuss how to structure ballot suboptions for ward-based elections and commission size ahead of the June election.

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The Downtown Urban Renewal District Board approves its first infrastructure grant for sewer improvements tied to a boutique hotel development, while also hearing from MSU's strategic planning consultant and previewing the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan. The meeting highlighted ongoing community debates about housing, affordability, and public investment priorities.

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The Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board reviews draft scoring criteria for evaluating future development projects in the North Park industrial district. URD Program Manager David Kamp explains why infrastructure investment is weighted most heavily in the evaluation matrix, while board members debate whether service businesses and riparian corridor preservation deserve higher priority scores.

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The Historic Preservation Advisory Board tackles a sequencing puzzle: how to advance three overlapping projects—a new local landmark program, updated design standards, and code revisions—without getting stuck waiting for decisions that depend on each other. The board settles on a phased approach and digs into draft landmark criteria.

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The Bozeman City Study Commission debates how to present ward and commission expansion options on the upcoming charter ballot. After multiple failed motions, commissioners settle on three sub-options for voters: at-large versus wards, how ward commissioners are elected, and expanding from four to six commissioners. The commission also approves a new compensation board proposal for setting mayor and commissioner pay.

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The Sustainability Advisory Board unanimously adopted its 2026-2027 work plan, which prioritizes municipal solar projects, EV charging infrastructure, and a high-performance building standard for city facilities. The board also discussed drought management, the success of the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival, and updates to the city's public engagement framework.

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The Bozeman City Study Commission debated ward-based elections and ran out of time before reaching a decision. Commissioners also reviewed edits to the public engagement article and deferred a vote on the elected mayor position. Campbell and Maas were tasked with drafting ballot language on electoral options for the May 20th meeting.

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The Bozeman City Commission approved six tax increment financing district budgets on May 12th, 2026. Commissioners amended the Midtown URD budget to fund an action plan and affordable housing loan program, while MSU students urged the commission to withhold funds from the Innovation Campus over concerns about tenants with military contracts.

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The Economic Vitality Board heard presentations on two major economic development tools: Bozeman's 13-year-old community-owned fiber network, which has generated over $135 million in economic activity, and community land trusts as a model for permanent affordable homeownership. The board also approved backlogged minutes, discussed the city's engagement framework, and cancelled the July meeting.

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The Bozeman City Commission approved the Hanson Lane annexation unanimously but split 3-1 on zoning, choosing RB over RA amid heated debate from Harvest Creek residents. The commission also approved traffic safety grants, appointed a Police Commission member, and discussed downtown creek restoration efforts.

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