**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:
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Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
- Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
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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 |
OCTOBER 12, 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: September 28, 2026
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS: Make a Difference Day - October 24, 2026
COUNCIL REPORTS:
INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - KEVIN IFFLAND
PUBLIC COMMENT on “NON-PUBLIC HEARING” Agenda Items: 1, and 5a ONLY. Speaker sign-in required. (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.
Mayor Nelson recommends that Council confirm the following appointments:
1.
| Applicant Name | Board | Term Begins | Term Ends | |
| 1 | Stephen Wahrlich (re-appointment) | Tourism Business Improvement District | 10/01/2026 | 9/30/2030 |
| 2 | Denise Joy | Community Development (at-large) | 10/1/2026 | 12/31/2029 |
| 3 | Charley Nunley | Community Development (at-large) | 10/1/2026 | 12/31/2027 |
| 4 | Beth Allen | Human Relations Commission (unexpired term of Tammy Schwabe) | 10/1/2026 | 12/31/2030 |
| 5 | Mark Van Waes | Library Board (unexpired term of Trudi Paulson) | 10/1/2026 | 12/31/2029 |
| 6 | Brennan DeBoer | Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board (City of Billings) | 10/1/2026 | 5/31/2028 |
| 7 | Dr. Rachael De La Cruz | Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board (at-large) | 10/1/2026 | 6/30/2028 |
B.
Bid Awards: NONE
C.
Contract with Crowley Fleck for Montana legislative lobbying services.
D.
Purchase Weiler model asphalt paver for Public Works - Streets and Traffic.
E.
Purchase Rook armored response vehicle for the Police Department Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team.
F.
Nurse Navigation System Integration into the Billings City/County 911 Communication Center.
G.
Amendment No. 6, Airport advertising and marketing consulting social media management with Madison Agency DBA Kinetic Marketing and Creative.
H.
Airport Authority Board appointment process.
I.
2027 Highway Safety Grant for the Billings Adult Misdemeanor Treatment Court.
J.
Preliminary Plat for Shiloh Flats Subdivision. *Quasi-Judicial
K.
Resolution amending and restating the stormwater bond parameters.
L.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance repealing the Animal Control Advisory Board, Section 2-511 - 517, Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC), in its entirety.
M.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
September 8, 2026
2.
September 15, 2026
3.
September 21, 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 FIRST READING ORDINANCE amending Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC), Section 2-552, Human Relations Commission. 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 Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC), Section 2-552, Human Relations Commission, 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 Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC), Section 2-552, Human Relations Commission, as recommended by staff.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE amending Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC) Article 24-441 through 24-443.1, 24-445, 24-1004, 24-1007, 24-1008, and 24-1011, Traffic and Motor Vehicles. 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 Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC) Article 24-441 through 24-443.1, 24-445, 24-1004, 24-1007, 24-1008, and 24-1011, Traffic and Motor Vehicles, 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 Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC) Article 24-441 through 24-443.1, 24-445, 24-1004, 24-1007, 24-1008, and 24-1011, Traffic and Motor Vehicles, as recommended by staff.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE expanding the boundaries of Ward 5 to include recently annexed property in Annexation 21-09: generally located east of South 48th Street West and south of Georgina 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.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNEXATION 26-06: generally located south of Hesper Road and east of South 48th 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 26-06, 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 26-06, as recommended by staff.
a.
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT with JMS Holding, LLC. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the annexation agreement with JMS Holding, LLC, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the annexation agreement with JMS Holding, LLC, as recommended by staff.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE expanding the boundaries of Ward 5 to include recently annexed property in Annexation 26-06: generally located south of Hesper Road and east of South 48th 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.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF INTENT to dispose of Beartooth Parcel. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution of Intent to proceed with the disposal of Beartooth Parcel, 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 to proceed with the disposal of Beartooth Parcel, as recommended by staff.
8.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF INTENT to dispose of Career Center Park. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution of Intent to proceed with the disposal of Career Center Park, 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 to proceed with the disposal of Career Center Park, as recommended by staff.
9.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF INTENT to dispose of Wilson Park. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution of Intent to proceed with the disposal of Wilson Park, 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 to proceed with the disposal of Wilson Park, as recommended by staff.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT for Lampman Park. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Cal Kunkel for the purchase of Lampman Park, as recommended by staff.
Recommended Motion: Having considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Cal Kunkel for the purchase of Lampman Park, 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. |