**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, fifth floor of City Hall, 316 N. 26th Street.
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.
Citizens are invited to:
- Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
- View the meeting:
- On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.) Channel 7 or Channel 978 - TDS Fiber.
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- In-Person.
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
- Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
- Email: Council@billingsmt.gov.
- Emails received after 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting, may be posted on the Council's webpage the following day for public viewing.
- Attend the meeting in person
Please contact Denise Bohlman, City Clerk, at bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, or at 406.657.8210, with any questions.
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| REVISED 4.23.2026 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 8, ATTACHMENT NO. 7 ADDED CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING |
| AGENDA | ||
| COUNCIL CHAMBERS 316 N. 26th Street, 5th Floor |
APRIL 27, 2026 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nelson
INVOCATION: Councilmember Aspenlieder
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present on roll call were:
Shaw,
Nicholson,
Neese,
Pitman,
Aguirre,
Kennedy, Aspenlieder, Lindley, Boyett, O'Donnell
Kennedy, Aspenlieder, Lindley, Boyett, O'Donnell
MINUTES:
- March 27, 2026 - Pending
- April 13, 2026
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS:
- National Travel and Tourism Week - May 3-9, 2026
- National Day of Prayer - May 7, 2026
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1, 2a, 6c, 7c, and 8 ONLY. Speaker sign-in required. (Comments are limited to three (3) minutes or as set by the Mayor. Please sign the roster at the cart located at the back of the Council chambers or at the podium. Comments on items listed as public hearing items will be heard ONLY during the designated public hearing time for each respective item. For items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda.)
1.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Separations:
A.
Bid Awards:
1.
Airport Drainage Pond E Expansion Project. (Opened 4/7/26). Recommend K2 Civil.
B.
Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF - Local 521.
C.
Contract for custodial services at Public Library with Pride of Montana, Inc.
D.
Five-Year Agreement for Airport Automobile Public Parking Concession; SP Plus, LLC.
E.
Purchase of UV Disinfection System replacement parts for the Water Reclamation Facility; Trojan Technologies.
F.
Recommendation of Approval to Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC) of Amendment No. 3, 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
G.
FY2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, recommended CDBG and HOME Budget Allocation, and First Time Home Buyer Program.
H.
Donation to the Public Library from David and Nancy Myers for purchase of library books.
I.
Exempt Plat and Warranty Deed for Public Right-of-Way on East Alkali Creek Road, Certificate of Survey 34, Amended Tract 9B.
J.
Preliminary Major Plat for Trailhead Subdivision.
*Quasi-Judicial
K.
Final Major Plat for Howard Billings Industrial Subdivision.
*Quasi-Judicial
L.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
March 30, 2026
2.
April 6, 2026
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the items of the Consent Agenda as submitted, with the exception of items moved for separation.
REGULAR AGENDA:
2.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTIONapproving Amend Park Recreation Campus (ARC) Operations, Fees, and Naming Rights. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considred written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution for ARC Operations, Fees, and Naming Rights, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considred written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution for ARC Operations, Fees, and Naming Rights, as recommended by staff.
a.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) between the City and Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an MOU between the City and TBID, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an MOU between the City and TBID, as recommended by staff.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL of a Purchase and Sell Agreement for the Babcock Theater with Art House Management, LLC. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the Purchase and Sell Agreement for the Babcock Theater with Art House Management, LLC, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the Purchase and Sell Agreement for the Babcock Theater with Art House Management, LLC, as recommended by staff.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF INTENT to proceed with public notice and hearing process required for the potential disposal of property located at 802 Yellowstone Avenue. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution of Intent allowing staff to proceed with public notice and the hearing process required for the potential disposal of 802 Yellowstone Avenue, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution of Intent allowing staff to proceed with public notice and the hearing process required for the potential disposal of 802 Yellowstone Avenue, as recommended by staff.
5.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION 26-02 AND ZONE CHANGE 1079 - LONG SUBDIVISION
a.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING ANNEXATION 26-02: a parcel of land generally located west of Shiloh Road and north of Hesper Road. Staff recommends conditional approval.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution conditionally approving Annexation 26-02, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution conditionally approving Annexation 26-02, as recommended by staff.
b.
RESOLUTION
FOR ZONE CHANGE 1079: a parcel of land generally located west of Shiloh Road and north of Hesper Road. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 review criteria.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution for Zone Change 1079 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution for Zone Change 1079 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
c.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE expanding the boundaries of Ward 5 to include recently annexed property in Annexation 26-02: a parcel of land generally located west of Shiloh Road and north of Hesper Road. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward 5, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward 5, as recommended by staff.
6.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION 26-03 AND ZONE CHANGE 1078 - BARBER FARM
SUBDIVISION
a.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING ANNEXATION 26-03: a parcel of land generally located north of Central Avenue, south of Broadwater Avenue, and west of 44th Street West. Staff recommends conditional approval.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution conditionally approving Annexation 26-03, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution conditionally approving Annexation 26-03, as recommended by staff.
b.
RESOLUTION
FOR ZONE CHANGE 1078: a parcel of land generally located north of Central Avenue, south of Broadwater Avenue, and west of 44th Street West. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 review criteria.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution for Zone Change 1078 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution for Zone Change 1078 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
c.
ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT with Donna Barber-Schneider, Diana Browne, and Karin Barber. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an Annexation Agreement with Donna Barber-Schneider, Diana Browne, and Karin Barber, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an Annexation Agreement with Donna Barber-Schneider, Diana Browne, and Karin Barber, as recommended by staff.
d.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE expanding the boundaries of Ward 5 to include recently annexed property in Annexation 26-03: a parcel of land generally located north of Central Avenue, south of Broadwater Avenue, and west of 44th Street West. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward 5, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward 5, as recommended by staff.
7.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION 26-04 AND ZONE CHANGE 1080 - LARSON PROPERTIES, LLC
a.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING ANNEXATION 26-04: a parcel of land generally located west of the roundabout of Shiloh Road and Zoo Drive. Staff recommends conditional approval.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution conditionally approving Annexation 26-04, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution conditionally approving Annexation 26-04, as recommended by staff.
b.
RESOLUTION
FOR ZONE CHANGE 1080: a parcel of land generally located west of the roundabout of Shiloh Road and Zoo Drive. Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 10 review criteria.
*Quasi-Judicial
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution for Zone Change 1080 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution for Zone Change 1080 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
c.
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT with Larson Family Properties, LLC. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an Annexation Agreement with Larson Family Properties, LLC, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an Annexation Agreement with Larson Family Properties, LLC, as recommended by staff.
d.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE expanding the boundaries of Ward 5 to include recently annexed property in Annexation 26-04: a parcel generally located west of the roundabout of Shiloh Road and Zoo Drive. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward 5, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the First Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward 5, as recommended by staff.
8.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ASSISTANCE from the East Billings Urban Renewal District (EBURD) to Skyview Residences, LLLP and NeighborWorks Montana to build the Skyview Apartment Complex, up to a maximum reimbursement of $1,000,000, as recommended by the East Billings Urban Renewal District Advisory Committee.
Recommended Motion: I move to conditionally approve tax increment financing assistance from the EBURD tax increment finance district funds to Skyview Residences, LLLP and NeighborWorks Montana to build the Skyview Apartment Complex, up to a maximum reimbursement of $1,000,000, as recommended by the East Billings Urban Renewal District Advisory Committee.
Recommended Motion: I move to conditionally approve tax increment financing assistance from the EBURD tax increment finance district funds to Skyview Residences, LLLP and NeighborWorks Montana to build the Skyview Apartment Complex, up to a maximum reimbursement of $1,000,000, as recommended by the East Billings Urban Renewal District Advisory Committee.
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 sign the roster at the cart located at the back of the Council chambers or at the podium.)
COUNCIL INITIATIVES:
ADJOURN:
| Council Chambers are readily accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. For more information or to make requests for special arrangements, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 657-8210 or e-mail bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, 72 hours prior to the meeting date. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * Quasi-Judicial – Caution must be exercised concerning any potential ex parte communications with interested parties. This policy-making body may exercise approval or other adjudication authority which is "judicial" because it directly affects the legal rights of a person. |