Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bozeman public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in parks rec with high priority
Cattail Creek Corridor Park and Anchor Route Master Plan
A 3.25-mile connected parks-and-trails corridor from Cattail Lake to Bozeman Ponds serving 12,000+ residents within a quarter mile. Neighbors in Harvest Creek worried about turf removal, tall native grasses, weeds, fire risk and buffers; staff promised surgical changes, mowing protocols, and neighborhood workshops before final construction drawings. First-phase work funded with roughly $500,000 in cash-in-lieu park funds.
Neighborhood associations and public engagement in the charter
Mayor Morrison argued against giving neighborhood associations more compulsory power, citing very low participation rates; the charter's INC provisions were a focus of the night's amendments.
UPF Board 2026-2027 Work Plan
The board's two-year roadmap now includes energy efficiency and housing affordability strategies, municipal solar projects, EV charging stations, the green power program with NorthWestern Energy, and a high-performance building standard for city facilities. These efforts shape how Bozeman cuts emissions and manages growth.
Bikefill Community Bike Park Master Plan
Bozeman is moving toward a new bike park on former landfill land next to Snowfill Park, with trails and skills features for riders of all ages and abilities. The advisory board recommended adoption; the City Commission makes the final call April 7. The project leans heavily on grants and philanthropic money, with $1.5 million budgeted for McIlhattan Road access improvements.