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Engage Bozeman is the City of Bozeman’s online “home” for projects that we are seeking community input on!
Do you want to learn more about what’s happening in Bozeman as we plan for the future? Are you interested in providing input on City projects, but short on time? This website is an easy way for you to stay informed, provide your input, and connect with your neighbors, city staff, and elected officials.
Whether you have 5 minutes, or a whole afternoon, visit the project pages that interest you, and register here!
How we engage
City Commission adopted the Engage Bozeman Community Engagement Initiative in April 2021 as a guiding framework for how City staff, leadership and the community can contribute to decision making processes in our city. The Engage Bozeman framework outlined our guiding principles of Equity & Inclusion, Trust & Transparency, and Innovation & Adaptation, established goals and metrics, and a common definition, process, and tools for community engagement.
Community Engagement means:
"An inclusive and ongoing process that relies on a two-way exchange of information, ideas, and expertise between the public and the City of Bozeman to solve problems and make sustainable decisions."
Defining decision making:
Our approach to community engagement means that decision makers, staff, and the public are all aware of which decisions have already been made and which decisions will depend on community input.
We are committed to providing information on the decision making process for each project, and how your input is being considered along with other decision making criteria, such as economic/financial, environmental, technological, and social impacts.
We're glad you're here!
Engage Bozeman is the City of Bozeman’s online “home” for projects that we are seeking community input on!
Do you want to learn more about what’s happening in Bozeman as we plan for the future? Are you interested in providing input on City projects, but short on time? This website is an easy way for you to stay informed, provide your input, and connect with your neighbors, city staff, and elected officials.
Whether you have 5 minutes, or a whole afternoon, visit the project pages that interest you, and register here!
How we engage
City Commission adopted the Engage Bozeman Community Engagement Initiative in April 2021 as a guiding framework for how City staff, leadership and the community can contribute to decision making processes in our city. The Engage Bozeman framework outlined our guiding principles of Equity & Inclusion, Trust & Transparency, and Innovation & Adaptation, established goals and metrics, and a common definition, process, and tools for community engagement.
Community Engagement means:
"An inclusive and ongoing process that relies on a two-way exchange of information, ideas, and expertise between the public and the City of Bozeman to solve problems and make sustainable decisions."
Defining decision making:
Our approach to community engagement means that decision makers, staff, and the public are all aware of which decisions have already been made and which decisions will depend on community input.
We are committed to providing information on the decision making process for each project, and how your input is being considered along with other decision making criteria, such as economic/financial, environmental, technological, and social impacts.
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SavageRhymes
9 days ago
The city of Bozeman has their greedy hands way too deep into the wallets of anyone who own a house in this "Tiny Little Town". How much longer are we going to let them keep reaching deeper?? I personally pay 2900 $ a year in taxes that goes to a whole lot of other people in this town and organizations and projects that are a complete waste of money. And they just keep asking for more and more. When will the greed stop? Like you think it's cool to take money that I already paid taxes on?? That's double taxation. These people forcing you to put money in their hands or lose your house are "Criminals" and should be prosecuted for forcefully stealing money from every homeowner in Bozeman.
Savage Rhymes
SavageRhymes
9 days ago
Looking for community interest in getting more Tennis courts built in the city.
BZN BOI
13 days ago
I would like to know plans for a multiuse bike/walk trail from Cherryriver to the valley center underpass.
Nancy Davis
17 days ago
It is very important to engage with government. You current growth plan is going to destroy Bozeman forever. You have to stop build apartments and condos. You need more family homes. 3 to 5 bedrooms homes that fall from 600k to 800k. You g kids are moving out of the arra to start family's. They want home for there kids not this new construction that is totally making them leave. They want yards, backyards. Not common area. You have to stop the Temporary residents are only college kids and then stay after gradution for 3 to 5 years and then move on.Change your growth plan before its to later.
MLen
18 days ago
What is the status of the proposed flashing crosswalk across Bridger Drive from Bridger Center Drive to the Story Mill Park area or somewhere in this area? There is a substantial amount of foot traffic from north to south across this busy road with mother's and children accessing the wonderful park we have here in the neighborhood. My wife has been in contact with Taylor Lonsdale at the engineering department on Tamarac several times and was pretty much assured this was going to be done to alleviate this dangerous situation. I myself and my wife have witnessed more than a few very close calls with small children and mother's with strollers making this crossing. Also, with a proposed water park to be added to Story Mill Park there will be more and more foot traffic across Bridger Drive. Perhaps I missed seeing this on the proposed 'City Projects Listings'. Any information which could be provided would be greatly appreciated ,not only to myself and my wife, but to the community as a whole. What follows is correspondence received in June of 2024 from Taylor in engineering: "Good afternoon Kate. Thank you for reaching out on this and for your interest in and concern for the safety of our transportation system. The city is in the process of coordinating with MDT to identify locations for pedestrian crossing improvements on Bridger Drive. Both Birdie Drive as well as Bridger Center Drive have seen an increase in the number of people wanting to cross to and from Story Mill Park. The City is working toward the construction of an additional park entrance across from Birdie Drive. We are working with MDT to ensure that this planned entrance will be considered in there evaluation of the crossing locations. Thank you again for reaching out."
George
19 days ago
I’m here to try to get the water in Bozeman non toxic. It’s treated to the gills with fluoride and chlorine which is know to cause serious side effects.
Shane Graybeal
19 days ago
Most of the figures in the "Summary of Zoning Map Changes Sept 19 2025.pdf" do not have street names on them, so it is difficult to determine where these detailed zoning changes are being made. There does not appear to be any corresponding table of "Edit" map changes in the larger framework document either. Is if possible to get some street names added to the Edit maps?
Thanks - David Chambers
David Chambers
8 months ago
There are a lot of possibility’s now that we have President Trump. We should consider bonding together as a City maybe even a county to provide a safe place for safe, stable, hard working imagrqnts to live. We need these people to do construction and fill all of the other jobs that we have. If we can take advantage of this opportunity to get good people, we will be able to fill our workforce, to enable reasonable growth. Consider being a sanctuary city in the mountains!
Niles Hushka
Over 1 year ago
Hello! I meant to include this on the survey. We need an easy to access calendar of events/meetings/webinars including the places of these meetings. I like to print it out for folks at work at the hospital. I just can't seem to find something inclusive of events. Thanks!
Trish
Over 2 years ago
I have an issue with city work at my home and have tried to figure out how to contact someone to discuss it, and can find no way to contact the proper person, Mr. Mihelich if I understand how the administrative responsibilties are divided.
Workers are about to tear out the hedge behind my house. No one previously communicated with me about this. Not a very responsive, considerate or empathic local government, folks.
Dean Center 4065818680
Dean
Over 2 years ago
Looking for information on Bike Black Avenue but could not find it.
dickienel
Almost 3 years ago
I live near Graf St and Enterprise Blvd and struggle with the fact that there is no safe bike infrastructure to get me anywhere west of 19th Ave. Right now, there are bike lanes on S 19th Ave but they abruptly stop just south of Kagy, and there are no continuous side walks between the end of the bike lane and Graf to take instead. How are people who live as south as Blackwood Rd expected to commute by bike safely without riding in lanes dedicated to cars? I am especially concerned since drivers still frequently speed on S 19th after passing Kagy despite the speed limit being lowered recently. Not to mention, I frequently see people running the light on 19th Avenue at the intersection of Graf and 19th. I look both ways turning onto 19th even when the light is green because I see the light run so often. Overall, I stick to only bike commuting when I need to go somewhere east of 19th where bike infrastructure is much safer.
BuffyismyHero
Over 3 years ago
I have seen many near head-on or T-Bone type collisions at the intersection of Catamount St and N 27th Ave. Drivers traveling East and West don't see the Stop sign and have nearly hit the North South travelers.
Saltytan
Over 3 years ago
I cannot get back to my registered entry to the road development on Fowler -- I think its building is a foregone conclusion, but I would like to see as much vegetation -- nice shrubs, trees, grasses -- preserved as possible. I drive in that neighborhood frequently although I do not live there. Please preserve a maximum amount of nice vegetation.
Sharon Eversman
Over 4 years ago
I see family-unfriendly, 3-bathroom, 2-bedroom condos for the rich being approved all over the downtown core, while simultaneously being asked to vote for higher taxes to support affordable housing. It’s quite the head scratcher.
Each project has a different level of engagement. The graphic below shows the four different levels of engagement. Look for this graphic on each project page to see which level of engagement is happening.
Inform: Giving information to the community
Consult: Asking for the community's input on alternatives
Involve: Working with the community to create alternatives
Collaborate: Partnering with the community to create criteria and alternatives
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The city of Bozeman has their greedy hands way too deep into the wallets of anyone who own a house in this "Tiny Little Town". How much longer are we going to let them keep reaching deeper??
I personally pay 2900 $ a year in taxes that goes to a whole lot of other people in this town and organizations and projects that are a complete waste of money. And they just keep asking for more and more. When will the greed stop? Like you think it's cool to take money that I already paid taxes on?? That's double taxation. These people forcing you to put money in their hands or lose your house are "Criminals" and should be prosecuted for forcefully stealing money from every homeowner in Bozeman.
Savage Rhymes
Looking for community interest in getting more Tennis courts built in the city.
I would like to know plans for a multiuse bike/walk trail from Cherryriver to the valley center underpass.
It is very important to engage with government. You current growth plan is going to destroy Bozeman forever. You have to stop build apartments and condos. You need more family homes. 3 to 5 bedrooms homes that fall from 600k to 800k. You g kids are moving out of the arra to start family's. They want home for there kids not this new construction that is totally making them leave. They want yards, backyards. Not common area. You have to stop the Temporary residents are only college kids and then stay after gradution for 3 to 5 years and then move on.Change your growth plan before its to later.
What is the status of the proposed flashing crosswalk across Bridger Drive from Bridger Center Drive to the Story Mill Park area or somewhere in this area? There is a substantial amount of foot traffic from north to south across this busy road with mother's and children accessing the wonderful park we have here in the neighborhood. My wife has been in contact with Taylor Lonsdale at the engineering department on Tamarac several times and was pretty much assured this was going to be done to alleviate this dangerous situation. I myself and my wife
have witnessed more than a few very close calls with small children and mother's with strollers making this crossing. Also, with a proposed water park to be added to Story Mill Park there will be more and more foot traffic across Bridger Drive. Perhaps I missed seeing this on the proposed 'City Projects Listings'. Any information which could be provided would be greatly appreciated ,not only to myself and my wife, but to the community as a whole. What follows is correspondence received in June of 2024 from Taylor in engineering:
"Good afternoon Kate. Thank you for reaching out on this and for your interest in and concern for the safety of our transportation system. The city is in the process of coordinating with MDT to identify locations for pedestrian crossing improvements on Bridger Drive. Both Birdie Drive as well as Bridger Center Drive have seen an increase in the number of people wanting to cross to and from Story Mill Park. The City is working toward the construction of an additional park entrance across from Birdie Drive. We are working with MDT to ensure that this planned entrance will be considered in there evaluation of the crossing locations. Thank you again for reaching out."
I’m here to try to get the water in Bozeman non toxic. It’s treated to the gills with fluoride and chlorine which is know to cause serious side effects.
Most of the figures in the "Summary of Zoning Map Changes Sept 19 2025.pdf" do not have street names on them, so it is difficult to determine where these detailed zoning changes are being made. There does not appear to be any corresponding table of "Edit" map changes in the larger framework document either. Is if possible to get some street names added to the Edit maps?
Thanks - David Chambers
There are a lot of possibility’s now that we have President Trump. We should consider bonding together as a City maybe even a county to provide a safe place for safe, stable, hard working imagrqnts to live. We need these people to do construction and fill all of the other jobs that we have. If we can take advantage of this opportunity to get good people, we will be able to fill our workforce, to enable reasonable growth. Consider being a sanctuary city in the mountains!
Hello! I meant to include this on the survey. We need an easy to access calendar of events/meetings/webinars including the places of these meetings. I like to print it out for folks at work at the hospital. I just can't seem to find something inclusive of events. Thanks!
I have an issue with city work at my home and have tried to figure out how to contact someone to discuss it, and can find no way to contact the proper person, Mr. Mihelich if I understand how the administrative responsibilties are divided.
Workers are about to tear out the hedge behind my house. No one previously communicated with me about this. Not a very responsive, considerate or empathic local government, folks.
Dean Center
4065818680
Looking for information on Bike Black Avenue but could not find it.
I live near Graf St and Enterprise Blvd and struggle with the fact that there is no safe bike infrastructure to get me anywhere west of 19th Ave. Right now, there are bike lanes on S 19th Ave but they abruptly stop just south of Kagy, and there are no continuous side walks between the end of the bike lane and Graf to take instead. How are people who live as south as Blackwood Rd expected to commute by bike safely without riding in lanes dedicated to cars? I am especially concerned since drivers still frequently speed on S 19th after passing Kagy despite the speed limit being lowered recently. Not to mention, I frequently see people running the light on 19th Avenue at the intersection of Graf and 19th. I look both ways turning onto 19th even when the light is green because I see the light run so often. Overall, I stick to only bike commuting when I need to go somewhere east of 19th where bike infrastructure is much safer.
I have seen many near head-on or T-Bone type collisions at the intersection of Catamount St and N 27th Ave. Drivers traveling East and West don't see the Stop sign and have nearly hit the North South travelers.
I cannot get back to my registered entry to the road development on Fowler -- I think its building is a foregone conclusion, but I would like to see as much vegetation -- nice shrubs, trees, grasses -- preserved as possible. I drive in that neighborhood frequently although I do not live there. Please preserve a maximum amount of nice vegetation.
I see family-unfriendly, 3-bathroom, 2-bedroom condos for the rich being approved all over the downtown core, while simultaneously being asked to vote for higher taxes to support affordable housing. It’s quite the head scratcher.