Urban Parks Board reviews comprehensive Bozeman Creek flood mitigation and park development plan, fields questions on financing and sequencing
City staff presented an ambitious vision for the Bozeman Creek corridor aimed at reducing flood risk while creating new public parks and green space downtown. The plan, developed with the grassroots See Bozeman Creek group, targets a 1,250 cubic feet per second flow capacity to prevent downtown flooding from rain-on-snow events.
Board reviews community plan for 3,000-acre growth area, debates e-bike and e-scooter policies
The Bozeman Transportation Board held a work session on a draft community plan for a large growth area northwest of the city, discussing how to balance a street network with wetland protection. The board also began preliminary discussions on updating city policies to regulate the growing use of electric bikes, scooters, and e-motorcycles in public rights-of-way.
Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board
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Bozeman Downtown BID addresses struggling flower baskets, planning updates ahead of October meeting
The Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board discussed this summer's flower basket failures, attributing them to heat, drought, and aphids, while also covering infrastructure projects and staffing updates. The board approved August minutes unanimously and fielded discussions on downtown safety, construction progress, and upcoming city initiatives.
Bozeman downtown board members share concerns about building heights and transitions but decline formal action
The Downtown Business Improvement District board heard a detailed presentation on proposed changes to building height regulations and zone transitions ahead of a City Commission work session. Board members expressed concerns about impacts on adjacent residential properties but stopped short of making a formal recommendation, citing a lack of quorum.
Downtown board reviews Bozeman Creek Vision Plan with flood concerns
The Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board heard updates on the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan, which aims to mitigate flooding and improve water quality along the creek corridor by December 2026. Board members raised concerns about parking loss, emergency access, and long-term maintenance costs as the project moves toward public input sessions.
Downtown BID reviews parking survey, MSU workforce needs
The Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board approved minutes and heard updates on a downtown parking vision plan survey that drew over 1,400 responses. Board members also discussed workforce development priorities with a consultant gathering input for MSU's first strategic plan in seven years.