Council seeks to revise street maintenance fee structure for businesses
Belgrade's City Council is reconsidering how it charges property owners for street maintenance, concerned that a proposed fee hike on commercial properties could drive businesses to neighboring communities. Staff will develop alternative rate scenarios, including a possible increase on residential properties.
Regional Parks Trails and Recreation DistrictParks District approves $1.1 million budget with land acquisition reserve
The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District unanimously approved its fiscal year 2027 budget on June 4th, setting aside $250,000 for potential debt service on a $6 million land purchase. The district is negotiating with the DNRC to acquire regional parkland and exploring a cost-share arrangement with Public Works.
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7 articlesCity Council approves advisory board appointments unanimously
The Belgrade City Council unanimously reappointed and appointed members to the Parks Board and TIF Advisory Committee on June 15. The brief meeting also included approval of findings of fact for a minor subdivision.
Council approves $600,000 emergency water system repairs
Belgrade's water system faces critical failures at two wells, prompting the city to declare an emergency and allocate $600,000 for repairs that will delay other capital projects. City Manager Neil Cardwell urged residents to follow irrigation restrictions as summer demand strains the depleted system.
City Council approves $450,000 grant for Mayfair Meadows Bike Park
Belgrade unanimously approved a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant that will require local matching funds from the county, community donations, and the Parks District. The project's first phase will include a pump track, restrooms, parking, and trail improvements.
Belgrade City Council adopts new Land Use Plan unanimously
The comprehensive plan, developed over two and a half years, projects Belgrade's population reaching 23,000 by 2045 and requires approximately 4,300 new housing units. The city must finalize the plan by its May 18th compliance deadline under Montana's Land Use Planning Act.
Belgrade City Council approves lighting district and street rename
The council unanimously approved two resolutions on April 20th, including the creation of Lighting District 2446 for Prescott Ranch Phase 2 and renaming Depot Drive to Copper Ranch Road to resolve a duplicate street name with Four Corners. The council also heard from school district officials about two May 5th election levies that would fund staff wage increases.
City Council approves Depot Drive rename, library rental fees
Belgrade's City Council unanimously approved two resolutions at its April 7 meeting: renaming Depot Drive to Copper Ranch Road to resolve address conflicts with a new subdivision, and establishing rental rates for library and community facility rooms. A public hearing on the road name change is scheduled for April 20.
City Council approves board appointments, creates lighting district
Belgrade City Council unanimously appointed Samantha Adams to the Police Commission and Harold Carl to the Board of Adjustments. The council also formalized Lighting District 24-46 for Prescott Ranch Phase 2 and set new rental rates for community facilities.