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THE STUDY COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA

SC AGENDA


Wednesday, February 18, 2026

How to Participate:

If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to govreview@bozeman.net prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. At the direction of the Study Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the Study Commission.

Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through video conference during the appropriate agenda items but you may only comment once per item.  

As always, the meeting will be recorded and streamed through the Meeting Videos and available in the City on cable channel 190.

For more information please contact Ex Officio, Mike Maas, 406.582.2321, or visit bozemanstudy.com.

A. 

Call to Order with Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence - 4:00 PM, Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse

 

This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online video conferencing system. You can join this meeting:

Via Video Conference:

Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit.
Click Join Now to enter the meeting.

Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in-person
United States Toll
+1 669 900 9128 
Access code: 951 6442 0347

B. 

Changes to the Agenda

 

C. 

Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission

 

This is the time to comment on any matter falling within the scope of the Bozeman Study Commission. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Study Commission cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Study Commission shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

Written comments can be located in the Public Comment Repository.

D. 

Consent Agenda

 

D.1  Study Commission Claims Review and Approval(Heinen)

 

There were no claims to approve.

D.2  Approval of Study Commission Minutes(Heinen)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to approve the Study Commission meeting minutes from February 5, 2026.

E.  Correspondence or Study Commission Update

 

E.1  Change in schedule in Study Commission Plan(Franks)

 

1.      May 7: Review of draft Charter language and submit for legal review

2.      May 13: Final approval of draft and release for public comment

3.      May 28: Public hearing on draft Charter language  

4.      June 4: Review public and legal comments

5.      June 17: Decide sub-options for ballot

6.      During this time, Becky and Barb work on the Report and Ballot Education team gets working in earnest

7.      July 15: Input on draft Report and Charter language

8.      July 30: Approve Ballot Language to be submitted

9.      August 10: Ballot language due to County election department

10.  End of August or week after Labor Day: Final approval of Charter and Report Language

E.2  Develop transition in Communication Strategy for Ballot Education(Franks)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to put out an RFP for a Ballot Education Specialist. Mike and Carson will develop it and bring a recommendation to the April 15 Meeting.

F. 

Unfinished Business

 

F.1  Discussion with Gallatin County Elections Office on Filling Vacancies(Semerand/Hall)

 

F.2  Discussion and Decisions Items(Franks)

 
  1. Commission number discussion – tabled until March and April to coincide with District/Ward discussion
  2. Continue learning:
    1. Mayor Structure
      1. Full time or Part time
      2. Pay structure
    2. City Manager Structure
      1. Keep Commissioner-Manager form
      2. Professional Requirements for hire
      3. Provide structure for contract and oversight for the City Manager
      4. Conditions to how Commissioners talk to staff

G.  New Business

 

H. 

Future Agenda Items

 

H.1  Upcoming Agendas Discussion(Maas)

 

I. 

Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission

 

J. 

Announcements

 

K. 

Adjournment

 

Reference Materials

Study Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact the City of Bozeman's ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232.

Study Commission meetings are televised live on cable channel 190 and streamed live on our Meeting Videos Page.

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THE STUDY COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA

SC AGENDA


Wednesday, February 18, 2026

How to Participate:

If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to govreview@bozeman.net prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. At the direction of the Study Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the Study Commission.

Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through video conference during the appropriate agenda items but you may only comment once per item.  

As always, the meeting will be recorded and streamed through the Meeting Videos and available in the City on cable channel 190.

For more information please contact Ex Officio, Mike Maas, 406.582.2321, or visit bozemanstudy.com.

A. 

Call to Order with Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence - 4:00 PM, Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse

 

This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online video conferencing system. You can join this meeting:

Via Video Conference:

Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit.
Click Join Now to enter the meeting.

Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in-person
United States Toll
+1 669 900 9128 
Access code: 951 6442 0347

B. 

Changes to the Agenda

 

C. 

Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission

 

This is the time to comment on any matter falling within the scope of the Bozeman Study Commission. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Study Commission cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Study Commission shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

Written comments can be located in the Public Comment Repository.

D. 

Consent Agenda

 

D.1  Study Commission Claims Review and Approval(Heinen)

 

There were no claims to approve.

D.2  Approval of Study Commission Minutes(Heinen)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to approve the Study Commission meeting minutes from February 5, 2026.

E.  Correspondence or Study Commission Update

 

E.1  Change in schedule in Study Commission Plan(Franks)

 

1.      May 7: Review of draft Charter language and submit for legal review

2.      May 13: Final approval of draft and release for public comment

3.      May 28: Public hearing on draft Charter language  

4.      June 4: Review public and legal comments

5.      June 17: Decide sub-options for ballot

6.      During this time, Becky and Barb work on the Report and Ballot Education team gets working in earnest

7.      July 15: Input on draft Report and Charter language

8.      July 30: Approve Ballot Language to be submitted

9.      August 10: Ballot language due to County election department

10.  End of August or week after Labor Day: Final approval of Charter and Report Language

E.2  Develop transition in Communication Strategy for Ballot Education(Franks)

 

Consider the Motion: I move to put out an RFP for a Ballot Education Specialist. Mike and Carson will develop it and bring a recommendation to the April 15 Meeting.

F. 

Unfinished Business

 

F.1  Discussion with Gallatin County Elections Office on Filling Vacancies(Semerand/Hall)

 

F.2  Discussion and Decisions Items(Franks)

 
  1. Commission number discussion – tabled until March and April to coincide with District/Ward discussion
  2. Continue learning:
    1. Mayor Structure
      1. Full time or Part time
      2. Pay structure
    2. City Manager Structure
      1. Keep Commissioner-Manager form
      2. Professional Requirements for hire
      3. Provide structure for contract and oversight for the City Manager
      4. Conditions to how Commissioners talk to staff

G.  New Business

 

H. 

Future Agenda Items

 

H.1  Upcoming Agendas Discussion(Maas)

 

I. 

Public Comment on Anything within the Jurisdiction of the Study Commission

 

J. 

Announcements

 

K. 

Adjournment

 

Reference Materials

Study Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact the City of Bozeman's ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232.

Study Commission meetings are televised live on cable channel 190 and streamed live on our Meeting Videos Page.

LOCATION:City Hall - Commission Room\, 121 N Rouse Ave Bozeman\, Montana 59715 CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR