**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 |
NOVEMBER 9, 2026 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Nelson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nelson
INVOCATION: Councilmember Boyett
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: October 26, 2026
COURTESIES: Billings PCE Superfund Site Update
PROCLAMATIONS: National Nurse Practitioner Week - November 8-14
COUNCIL REPORTS:
INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT - KEVIN IFFLAND
PUBLIC COMMENT on “NON-PUBLIC HEARING” Agenda Items: 1 ONLY. This time is set aside for the public to speak to the City Council. Councilmembers 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. You may only speak once for each item during the meeting.
Please note, the City Council cannot take action on any item of significant interest to the public that does not appear on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes during each public comment period or as set by the Mayor. Speaker sign-in required. Please fill out the public comment form available at the back of Council chambers. This will allow the Mayor to recognize you before you address the Council.
Please note, the City Council cannot take action on any item of significant interest to the public that does not appear on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes during each public comment period or as set by the Mayor. Speaker sign-in required. Please fill out the public comment form available at the back of Council chambers. This will allow the Mayor to recognize you before you address the Council.
1.
CONSENT AGENDA -- Separations:
A.
Contract with Vector Airport Systems, LLC for Airport automated aircraft landing fee billing and collections.
B.
Amendment to water carriage agreement with Billings Bench Water Association.
C.
Purchase of a 6M 105 Cab Tractor and an Alamo Falcon 15 Rotary Cutter for the Airport from HRDO Equipment Co.
D.
Memorandum of Agreement with Beartooth Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc.
E.
Donation to Police Department from Scheels for K9 Program.
F.
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services Grant for Fire Department.
G.
Montana Opioid Abatement Trust Grant for Fire Department.
H.
Resolution approving the FY28 Equipment Replacement Plan.
I.
Resolution approving the FY28 Technology Replacement Plan.
J.
Resolution authorizing the sale and prescribing the form for Series 2026 Storm Sewer Bonds.
K.
Resolution authorizing the sale and prescribing the form and terms for the Tax Increment bonds for the South Billings Boulevard Urban Renewal District.
L.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
October 5, 2026
2.
October 12, 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 approving and adopting FY27 Budget Amendments. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a resolution approving and adopting a resolution for FY27 budget 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 and adopting a resolution for FY27 budget amendments, as recommended by staff.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF INTENT to dispose of Minnesota Avenue parking lot. 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 Minnesota Avenue parking lot, 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 Minnesota Avenue parking lot, as recommended by staff.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF INTENT to dispose of Ramada 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 Ramada 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 Ramada Park, as recommended by staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT on “NON-AGENDA ITEMS”. (Restricted to ONLY items not on this printed agenda.) This time is set aside for the public to speak to the City Council. Councilmembers 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. You may only speak once for each item during the meeting.
Please note, the City Council cannot take action on any item of significant interest to the public that does not appear on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes during each public comment period or as set by the Mayor. Speaker sign-in required. Please fill out the public comment form available at the back of Council chambers. This will allow the Mayor to recognize you before you address the Council.
Please note, the City Council cannot take action on any item of significant interest to the public that does not appear on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes during each public comment period or as set by the Mayor. Speaker sign-in required. Please fill out the public comment form available at the back of Council chambers. This will allow the Mayor to recognize you before you address the Council.
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. |