**ATTENTION**
Due to the COVID-19 health concerns, the format of the City Council meeting will be held in a virtual videoconferencing environment. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws:
- The Agenda Packet is available for viewing on the City's website at: https://ci.billings.mt.us/117/Agendas-Minutes
- Councilmembers will attend the meeting via a remote location, using a virtual meeting method. City Hall and the Council Chambers will be closed during the meeting.
- The Public may view the meeting on the Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. The Public may also view online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel in which to view the meeting.
- Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda. Comments may be sent to Council via email before 3:00 PM, on Monday, May 4th, at: https://ci.billings.mt.us/1538/City-Council-E-mail-Messages
- Emails received after 3:00 PM and prior to 5:00 PM, may be read during the meeting.
- The Public may call in during specific Public Comment periods at 406.237.6196. All callers will be in a queued system and are asked to remain on hold and be patient. Calls will be taken in the order in which they are received. Callers will be restricted to 3 minutes of testimony as is customary.
Future delivery methods may be explored as best practice is learned.
Please contact City Clerk, Denise Bohlman, at bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, or 657-8210 with any questions.
CITY OF BILLINGS
CITY OF BILLINGS VISION STATEMENT:
"THE MAGIC CITY: A DIVERSE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE PROSPER AND BUSINESS SUCCEEDS."
CITY OF BILLINGS VISION STATEMENT:
"THE MAGIC CITY: A DIVERSE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE PROSPER AND BUSINESS SUCCEEDS."
| WORK SESSION AGENDA | ||
| Council Chambers are Closed. The meeting will be held remotely via virtual meeting room. Please see coversheet for details and instructions for viewing and participation. |
(Wednesday) May 27, 2020 |
5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
1.
COVID-19 Update by Unified Incident Command (UIC)
- Public Comment
- Public Comment
2.
Budget Presentations:
a.
T
ourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
(Presented by Alex Tyson, Visit Billings)
- Public Comment
(Presented by Alex Tyson, Visit Billings)
- Public Comment
b.
Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
(Presented by Katy Easton, Downtown Billings Alliance)
- Public Comment
(Presented by Katy Easton, Downtown Billings Alliance)
- Public Comment
c.
Public Works
(Presented by David Mumford, Public Work Director and Jennifer Duray, Deputy Public Works Director)
- Public Comment
(Presented by David Mumford, Public Work Director and Jennifer Duray, Deputy Public Works Director)
- Public Comment
d.
Parks and Recreation
(Presented by Michael Whitaker, Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Director)
- Public Comment
(Presented by Michael Whitaker, Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Director)
- Public Comment
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
PUBLIC COMMENT
on "NON-AGENDA ITEMS". Speaker Sign-in required. (
Restricted to ONLY items not on this printed agenda. Comments are limited to 3 minutes or as set by the Mayor. Please call 237-6196 during the public comment period.)
ADJOURN:
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION* (Pending Litigation)
Note:
- This meeting is an "informal" meeting of the City Council. The content of the Agenda is subject to change at the meeting.
- *In the event there is a Closed Executive Session at the end of a Work Session, the sole purpose is to discuss litigation strategy. The other parties to the case(s) discussed are not public bodies or associations as described in Section 2-3-203(1) and (2), MCA. The meeting is closed, as allowed by Section 2-3-203(4)(a), MCA, "to discuss a strategy to be followed with respect to litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position" of the City of Billings.