**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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| CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING |
| AGENDA | ||
| COUNCIL CHAMBERS 316 N. 26th Street, 5th Floor |
JUNE 22, 2026 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nelson
INVOCATION: Mayor Nelson
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: June 8, 2026
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS:
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - KEVIN IFFLAND
PUBLIC COMMENT on “NON-PUBLIC HEARING” Agenda Items: 1, 7b, and 9c 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.
Mayor Nelson recommends that Council confirm the following appointments:
1.
| Name | Board/Commission | Applicant | Term Begins | Term Ends | |
| 1 | Information Technology Advisory Commission (ITAC) | Ken Lutton | 7/1/2026 | 12/31/2028 | |
| 2 | Information Technology Advisory Commission (ITAC) | David Redmon | 7/1/2026 | 12/31/2028 | |
| 3 | Amend Recreation Center (ARC) Advisory Board | Tom Rupsis | 7/1/2026 | 12/31/2030 | |
| 4 | Amend Recreation Center (ARC) Advisory Board | Cody Reitz | 7/1/2026 | 12/31/2029 | |
| 5 | Amend Recreation Center (ARC) Advisory Board | Robert Neihart | 7/1/2026 | 12/31/2028 | |
| 6 | Yellowstone County Soil Conservation District* | Brad Kraft | 7/1/2026 | 6/30/2029 |
*Reappointment - The term end dates for the new commission and advisory board may be adjusted according to the recommendations of Mayor Nelson.
B.
Bid Awards:
1.
SID 1430, Annafeld Subdivision, 6th and 7th Filing, Park Improvements. (Opened 4/21/26) Recommend Knife River.
2.
W.O. 25-10: Olympic Park Drainage Improvements. (Opened 6/02/26) Recommend Askin Construction.
3.
W.O. 25-40: Traffic Calming. (Opened 6/02/26) Recommend Askin Construction.
4.
W.O. 26-01, Contract 2: 2026 Sewer Main Replacement. (Opened 6/02/26) Recommend Western Municipal Construction, Inc.
5.
W.O. 26-04: 3rd Ave. North ADA and Storm Rehab. (Opened 6/02/26) Recommend Askin Construction.
6.
W.O. 26-41: Storm Drain Inlet Cleaning. (Opened 6/02/26) Recommend Tru Pipe, Inc.
C.
Purchase one (1) 2026 Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper; Joe Johnson Equipment.
D.
Urban Renewal District Agreements between the City and with DBP, BIRDworks, and SBURA
to provide services for the three urban renewal districts.
E.
One-Year Agreement with Yellowstone County for Fiscal Year 2027 Landfill Use.
F.
Five-Year Agreement with SP Plus, LLC for Airport Automobile Public Parking Concession.
G.
Amendment No. 37, with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. for Terminal Ticket and Baggage Remodel Project.
H.
Recommendation of Approval to the Policy Coordinating Committee for the adoption of the 21st St. Underpass Study.
I.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
May 26, 2026
2.
June 1, 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 for land use contrary to zoning to install signs larger than allowed, located at 715 Commerce Way, Building 1. No Council action is allowed per Section 76-2-402, MCA.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION Setting Annual Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Assessment for Fiscal Year 2027. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution setting the annual Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) assessment for Fiscal Year 2027, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution setting the annual Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) assessment for Fiscal Year 2027, as recommended by staff.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION Setting Annual Downtown Business Improvement District 1 (BID1) Assessment for Fiscal Year 2027. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution setting the annual Downtown Business Improvement District 1 (BID1) assessment for Fiscal Year 2027, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution setting the annual Downtown Business Improvement District 1 (BID1) assessment for Fiscal Year 2027, as recommended by staff.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION Adopting Wholesale Wastewater Rates for Fiscal Year 2027. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution adopting revised Wholesale Wastewater Rates for Fiscal Year 2027, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution adopting revised Wholesale Wastewater Rates for Fiscal Year 2027, as recommended by staff.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION Adopting Revised Right-of-Way Fees for Fiscal Year 2027. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution adopting revised Right-of-Way Fees for Fiscal Year 2027, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution adopting revised Right-of-Way Fees for Fiscal Year 2027, as recommended by staff.
7.
SID 1429, CLEARWATER ESTATES SUBDIVISION, 2nd FILING AND 44 WEST SUBDIVISION STREETLIGHTS.
a.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION Creating SID 1429, Clearwater Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing and 44 West Subdivision Streetlights. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution creating SID 1429, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution creating SID 1429, as recommended by staff.
b.
BID AWARD: SID 1429, Clearwater Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing and 44 West Subdivision Streetlights. (Opened 5/26/26) Staff recommends award to Millennium Electric, LLC.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the bid award for SID 1429 Streetlights to Millennium Electric, LLC, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the bid award for SID 1429 Streetlights to Millennium Electric, LLC, as recommended by staff.
8.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION
FOR ZONE CHANGE 1084: a parcel of land generally located at Lot 2, Block 1, Hunter's Pointe Subdivision. 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 1084 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 1084 and adopt the findings of the 10 review criteria, as recommended by the Zoning Commission.
9.
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 an Annexation Agreement with JTL Group, Inc., as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve an 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.
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. |