**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.
- Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the “Watch Live” icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
- On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
- 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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| CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING |
| AGENDA | ||
| COUNCIL CHAMBERS 316 N. 26th Street, 5th Floor |
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nelson
INVOCATION: Councilmember Kennedy
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: September 14, 2026
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS: 125th Anniversary of Billings Public Library - October 1, 2026
COUNCIL REPORTS:
INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT - KEVIN IFFLAND
PUBLIC COMMENT on “NON-PUBLIC HEARING” Agenda Items: 1 and 11 ONLY. Speaker sign-in required. (This time is set aside for the public to speak to the City Council. Council Members will listen but will not respond, ask questions, or discuss comments during this time. Questions or concerns needing a response should be directed to City staff after the meeting. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes or as set by the Mayor. Please sign the roster at the back of Council Chambers. 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 -- Separations:
A.
Bid Awards:
1.
W.O. 26-25: 44th Street West and Broadwater Avenue Storm Trunk Main. (Opened 9/15/26) Recommend COP Construction.
2.
W.O. 26-34: Zimmerman Rock Underpinning. (Opened 9/15/26) Recommend Global Rock Works.
B.
Agreement with Martel Construction, First Western Trust Bank, and Billings Logan International Airport for funding retainage.
C.
Agreement with the National Intercollegiate Flying Association.
D.
Purchase replacement parts for the UV Disinfection System at the Water Reclamation Facility from Trojan Technologies.
E.
Contract with Musco Lighting for lighting at the soccer fields at Amend Park.
F.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program.
G.
2027 Domestic Violence Grant for Police Department.
H.
2025 Federal Homeland Security Grant for Police Department.
I.
State Highway Traffic Safety DUI Grant for Police Department.
J.
Donation from Partners for Parks to Parks Department for a Thank You Wall at Amend Recreation Center (ARC).
K.
Quitclaim Deed for Public Right-of-Way from HAB Development Corporation.
L.
Final Plat of Fifty-Four West Subdivision. *Quasi-Judicial
M.
Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the Series 2026AB Special Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter, and Alley Approach Bonds for W.O. 24-02 and W.O. 25-02.
N.
Resolution repealing and dissolving the Citizen Police Advisory Board.
O.
Resolution to set City priorities for the 2027 Montana Legislative Session.
P.
Resolution adopting Airport Rules and Regulations.
Q.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
August 24, 2026
2.
August 31, 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 RESOLUTION adopting collection, disposal, and landfill fees. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution adopting collection, disposal, and landfill fees, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution adopting collection, disposal, and landfill fees, as recommended by staff.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION assessing false alarm responses. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution assessing false alarm responses, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution assessing false alarm responses, as recommended by staff.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION assessing weed abatements. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution assessing weed abatements, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution assessing weed abatements, as recommended by staff.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION allocating assessments for SID 1428. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution allocating assessments for SID 1428, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution allocating assessments for SID 1428, as recommended by staff.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION allocating assessments for SID 1429. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution allocating assessments for 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 allocating assessments for SID 1429, as recommended by staff.
7.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION allocating assessments for SID 1430. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution allocating assessments for SID 1430, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution allocating assessments for SID 1430, as recommended by staff.
8.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION assessing sidewalk construction costs for SID 2928 (W.O. 24-02). Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution assessing sidewalk construction costs for SID 2928 (W.O. 24-02), as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution assessing sidewalk construction costs for SID 2928 (W.O. 24-02), as recommended by staff.
9.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION assessing sidewalk construction costs for SID 2929 (W.O. 25-02). Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution assessing sidewalk construction costs for SID 2929 (W.O. 25-02), as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution assessing sidewalk construction costs for SID 2929 (W.O. 25-02), as recommended by staff.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE repealing the Animal Control Advisory Board. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the first reading ordinance repealing the Animal Control Advisory Board, 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 repealing the Animal Control Advisory Board, as recommended by staff.
11.
RESOLUTION creating a single advisory committee for the three Urban Renewal Districts. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve a resolution creating a single advisory committee for the three Urban Renewal Districts, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve a resolution creating a single advisory committee for the three Urban Renewal Districts, as recommended by staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT on “NON-AGENDA ITEMS”. Speaker Sign-in required. (Restricted to ONLY items not on this printed agenda. This time is set aside for the public to speak to the City Council. Council Members will listen but will not respond, ask questions, or discuss comments during this time. Questions or concerns needing a response should be directed to City staff after the meeting. 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. |