**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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Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
- Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
- Email: Council@billingsmt.gov.
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- 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 5.8.2026
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 1C ADDED
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 2 REVISED
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING |
| AGENDA | ||
| COUNCIL CHAMBERS 316 N. 26th Street, 5th Floor |
MAY 11, 2026 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nelson
INVOCATION: Councilmember Lindley
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 23, 2026 - Pending
- April 27, 2026
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS:
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1, 3c, 6, 7, 8 and 9 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.
2027 CCTV Inspection Van. (Opened 4/7/26) Recommend CUES, Inc.
B.
Agreement for legal advertising services with Yellowstone County News.
C.
Contract Amendment for Airport Ticket Counter and Baggage Remodel with Martel Construction.
D.
Purchase of Palo Alto Networks firewall subscriptions with High Point Networks, LLC.
E.
Purchase of NetMotion VPN licenses with CDW.
F.
Purchase of furniture and equipment for Amend Recreation Campus (ARC) Courts Complex with Peterson Quality Office.
G.
Release of Development Agreement for Albertson's, LLC.
H.
Donation to Parks and Recreation Department from Partners for Parks for shade structure at Swords Park.
I.
Donation from Anne and Bill Cole for a COVID-19 Memorial plaque in the lobby of City Hall.
J.
Final Plat of Amended Srite Acres Subdivision.
*Quasi-Judicial
K.
Resolution of Intent to create SID 1430 and set a public hearing for May 26, 2026.
L.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward 5 - Annexation 26-03.
M.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance expanding the boundaries of Ward 5 - Annexation 26-04.
N.
Bills for the Week of:
1.
April 13, 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.
BILLINGS2045 LAND USE PLAN AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP, CITY ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS:
a. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION adopting the Billings2045 Land Use Plan and Future Land Use Map.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution adopting the Billings2045 Land Use Plan and Future Land Use Map.
b. PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE amending the City Zoning Regulations.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance amending the City Zoning Regulations to be clarified and conform to the Montana Land Use Planning Act.
c. PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE amending the City Subdivision Regulations.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve First Reading Ordinance amending the City Subdivision Regulations to be clarified and conform to the Montana Land Use Planning Act.
3.
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.
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT with JTL Group, Inc. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Annexation Agreement with JTL Group, Inc., as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Annexation Agreement with JTL Group, Inc., as recommended by staff.
d.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE expanding the boundaries of Ward 5 to include recently annexed property in Annexation 26-02: 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.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION approving 2026 City Annexation Map Amendments. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution approving 2026 City Annexation Map Amendments, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution approving 2026 City Annexation Map Amendments, as recommended by staff.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE amending the South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District Expansion Ordinance to correct a property description and mapping error. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the first reading ordinance amending the South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District Expansion Ordinance, 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 amending the South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District Expansion Ordinance, as recommended by staff.
6.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING to Homeword for rehabilitation of Sage Towers, located at 115 North 24th Street. Community Development (CD) Board and staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve CDBG funding to Homeword for rehabilitation of Sage Towers, as recommended by CD Board and staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve CDBG funding to Homeword for rehabilitation of Sage Towers, as recommended by CD Board and staff.
7.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
HomeWord - LB Lofts
HomeWord - LB Lofts
8.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ASSISTANCE from the South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District (SBBURD) to HAB Development to build the South Hills Commons, up to a maximum reimbursement of $1,339,202.76, South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District Advisory Committee recommends conditional approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to conditionally approve tax increment financing assistance from the SBBURD to HAB Development to build the South Hills Commons, up to a maximum reimbursement of $1,339,202.76 , as recommended by the SBBURD Advisory Committee.
Recommended Motion: I move to conditionally approve tax increment financing assistance from the SBBURD to HAB Development to build the South Hills Commons, up to a maximum reimbursement of $1,339,202.76 , as recommended by the SBBURD Advisory Committee.
9.
APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the Interim Appointment Agreement between the City and Kevin Iffland.
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. |