The Ravalli County Commissioners reject all fairgrounds camera bids and restart the procurement process with tighter specifications. The episode covers an opioid settlement renewal, a detailed breakdown of the camera system bidding drama, an airport lease amendment, and Literacy Bitterroot's quarterly funding request.

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The March 11th Ravalli County Board of Health meeting covered homeless shelter operations on private property, vaccine hesitancy trends, multiple compliance violations including illegal duplexes, and a potential county loan program for septic systems. With 15 people living in unpermitted structures and a developer who skipped permitting entirely, the board issued strict deadlines and significant fines.

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The Sustainability Board welcomed Commissioner Emma Bode and dug into Bozeman's water future, explored a new emissions tracking tool, and debated whether sustainable housing and affordable housing can work together. Key topics included water supply alternatives, the ClearPath 2.0 emissions dashboard, and the board's two-year work plan.

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The Gallatin Valley MPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee gathered March 11th, 2026 for their annual pre-construction roundtable. Representatives from Streamline Transit, Bozeman, Belgrade, Gallatin County, MSU, and MDT shared updates on transit expansions, road projects, and major infrastructure coming to the valley—particularly a transformative stretch of Belgrade construction from 2027-2030.

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The Bozeman City Commission approved a community engagement plan for updating the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District design guidelines and reviewed the five-year Capital Improvements Plan. The meeting featured substantial public comment on zoning and development, commission debate on survey methodology and consultant involvement, and an emotional discussion about pedestrian safety following a recent traffic fatality.

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The Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board meets to discuss City Commission priorities, a controversial B-3 zoning height decision, and ambitious plans to expand the district to include the federal building for a potential parking garage with affordable housing. The board also reviews its first TIF infrastructure assistance grant application and previews the 2027-2028 budget.

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The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners holds a relatively quick March 10th meeting covering fire board appointments, open positions on county boards, and a discussion about airport hangar lease renewals. A notable moment includes concerns about taxpayer-subsidized properties and subletting, plus a new hire who resigned on day one.

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