Bozeman Cover Page

REPORT TO:

City Commission

FROM:

Jon Henderson, City of Bozeman Acting City Manager

Neil Cardwell, City of Belgrade City Manager

SUBJECT:

Joint Bozeman - Belgrade Discussion

MEETING DATE:

September 22, 2026

AGENDA ITEM TYPE:

Administration

RECOMMENDATION:

Joint Bozeman - Belgrade Discussion

STRATEGIC PLAN:

1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and build on these successes.

BACKGROUND:

Discussion Topics:

1) Regional Growth & Infrastructure

"What does the Bozeman–Belgrade corridor look like in 2045, and where should urban growth occur?"

2) Regional Transportation
"Identify the transportation projects and corridors that both governing bodies agree are regional priorities."

3) Regional Mental & Behavioral Health
"What role should Bozeman and Belgrade play in building a sustainable regional behavioral-health and crisis-response system, and where are the remaining gaps?

4) 2027 Joint Legislative Priorities
"What 3–5 legislative issues should Bozeman and Belgrade jointly advocate for?"

UNRESOLVED ISSUES:

None.

ALTERNATIVES:

As directed by the Commission/Council.

FISCAL EFFECTS: