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The mayor reported that council members submitted evaluations, which the mayor tallied, and said the city manager \"scored well\" while noting areas for improvement the manager would address. Council Member Manicucci moved to approve Resolution 2025-10 and Council Member Madamois seconded; the motion carried unanimously.

Why it matters: approval finalizes the council's annual evaluation and any employment-authority-related paperwork; the mayor indicated staff will act on areas for improvement identified in the review.

Discussion vs. decision: evaluation details were discussed in executive session and summarized publicly by the mayor; the formal action to approve the resolution occurred in open session immediately after the executive session.

Ending: the resolution was approved and no further public action was reported at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BELGRADE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Following an executive session, the Belgrade City Council approved Resolution 2025-10 accepting the annual performance review for the city manager; mayor reported the manager scored well overall.","taxTitle","Belgrade, Gallatin County, Montana","taxId",73046,"location","Montana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6248702,"Belgrade Council Establishes Monthly Workshops to Increase Staff-Council Dialogue",445,2397000,2842000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209369-6cff90893d85130ddef5d38c4beb91a6&start=2397&end=2842","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209369-6cff90893d85130ddef5d38c4beb91a6/thumbnail_2397000.jpg","/articles/6248702/Montana/Belgrade-Council-Establishes-Monthly-Workshops-to-Increase-Staff-Council-Dialogue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248702-f042a71b63b643ec527d4ba1ecf4ad02/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193670&Signature=dD2P469qRsn5SWunb7CuNYwEby4MoXpVKphcZ79ekfG0q6M5lOZPvSG-wh2bydDP1tnA69SURGvj5hm8ub0JiTdJ71f9rt9zNH7-PCmwa4XFSjb4wGrl~Cci4L1XhHNBroMBpntqo9sf~McU9YYjPh3QgRMH6jybJQ4vqYq~yG4tSVV15GCksFTbXN7qzcXY8-4bcMLvlPT4Doxd-cKg5h37NXQ3KtqSnKt8-oilGmDDEtyjbQSAdh4a0kjUODFVuwHcnT4oRN~-S89yzfUhxoVJsnMc7vnkS9xtquWOOZvyUeckMC332ghantXJRKRP6oEilAMXlxInEHb8-Cbjww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belgrade City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-13 to establish monthly council workshop sessions on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m., starting May 12, to provide an additional forum for staff and council discussion.

City Manager Greg Cardwell (referred to by council) explained the workshops are intended as a less-formal venue for staff to preview items and for council to weigh in early in the process. \"We're proposing that this be a monthly meeting on the second Monday of each month ... we're asking to move it up to a 6PM start time,\" staff said. The resolution notes workshops are open to the public; the council discussed formality, public-participation timing and whether the meetings will be recorded and broadcast. Staff said workshops are discussion-only and will not produce binding decisions; the mayor and staff confirmed the city manager sets the agenda but the resolution would make it easier for council to request topics.

Motion and vote: Council Member Mademois moved to adopt Resolution 2025-13 establishing monthly workshops beginning May 12; Council Member Guffey seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Why it matters: council members and staff said the workshops will give the council earlier opportunities to review ordinances and projects and broaden public engagement on developing issues. Staff noted meeting logistics (recording, seating, potential move to library) and that the meetings will be open to the public and constitute a quorum for the council.

Discussion vs. decision: the item established a recurring meeting schedule; staff emphasized the sessions are for discussion and preview rather than formal votes. Council may set ground rules at the first workshop.

Ending: the first workshop is scheduled for May 12 at 6 p.m.; staff will finalize format, agenda procedures and public-participation rules ahead of that session.","Council adopted Resolution 2025-13 to hold monthly workshop sessions (second Monday at 6 p.m.) to provide an informal forum for council and staff discussion; workshops are open to the public and are intended for discussion only, not formal action.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":80,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6248705,"Belgrade Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution of Intent to Annex City-Owned Gravel Pit for Water Tower Site",316,2081000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209369-6cff90893d85130ddef5d38c4beb91a6&start=2081&end=2397","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209369-6cff90893d85130ddef5d38c4beb91a6/thumbnail_2081000.jpg","/articles/6248705/Montana/Belgrade-Council-Unanimously-Adopts-Resolution-of-Intent-to-Annex-City-Owned-Gravel-Pit-for-Water-Tower-Site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248705-d574bffe86a7cc96d5b69e82dde6e23f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193670&Signature=PUx4NT1FC5EGlzT~HQ7iBaP5xzgDCSx6R1agka~Ekeu88ltkaoHKxQzLQx5xRlXxjBEC-wdiquLHc5aAYWtPurQmrdkFtJPJ8ZjE84FiJ~2C5FBQ3IVlE9IR-aUxLGtHfby2gor-GB3WSABy8wTsO-4pTvL4yr9rA7vjihwMUinTbDs7-T~4d0IizjLelJGHK-tHJLc19tgvr1gcSWKi3Wm9-hITR9NTdi-2AcQLgM3hEdwpj8JipWCHdUXknnkttDxqNXTwHvu6liJOLGwBj-pwpaqwt1kcDqG5we1sCA4jb0EkmBEmESanid~UprlSSXPuEU0i~mUk037-4lTB9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belgrade City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-12, a resolution of intent to annex contiguous real property owned by the city for a new water tower site and potential future uses.

Brad Stein, senior planner, explained the annexation will follow Montana Code Annotated Title 7, Chapter 2, Part 43, and requires a 20-day public posting and an opportunity for registered voters in the area to appeal. Stein said the property, a reclaimed gravel pit, is located south of Golden West Road and north of the frontage road between Bolliger Road and 13th Street and already has zoning of flex-employment and commercial corridor. \"This property is located South Of Golden West Road and North Of Frontage Road between Bolliger Road and Thirteenth Street,\" Stein said.

Motion and vote: Council Member Matamos moved to adopt Resolution 2025-12 and begin the notification process required by MCA section 7-2-4312; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

Why it matters: annexing the parcel clears the way for construction of a city water tower and allows municipal services and land-use regulations to apply to the site. Stein said the property has been reclaimed under state law and staff is coordinating with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to confirm post-reclamation allowable uses.

Discussion vs. decision: council formally adopted the resolution to initiate annexation; staff will start the 20-day notice period. No litigation or appeals were reported at the meeting.

Ending: staff will proceed with required public notice and DEQ coordination; future council action will follow the annexation process required by state law.","Council adopted Resolution 2025-12 to begin the formal annexation process under Montana Code Annotated for a city-owned property south of Golden West Road that will host a new water tower and potential future uses.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6248710,"Council Rejects Motion to Recommend Larger Interstate-Area Signs; Planning Board Had Recommended a Modest Increase",678,1398000,2076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209369-6cff90893d85130ddef5d38c4beb91a6&start=1398&end=2076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209369-6cff90893d85130ddef5d38c4beb91a6/thumbnail_1398000.jpg","/articles/6248710/Montana/Council-Rejects-Motion-to-Recommend-Larger-Interstate-Area-Signs-Planning-Board-Had-Recommended-a-Modest-Increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248710-fb81c132aa4ba7157e57f94fccf03c8d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193670&Signature=ecpM~FSeYilfoNDBAcvss-GPrrbKY0Nx~Z2p7-QkRkKMa25CnbpAzgMxYUSapnbd7Hc3EJh5tyNvBxKAtYZq0RR7U7VpDP416w8LIV4XqozxTO5NqEw3ZX7OwQ678y-RMkN3g4P3-3ZngiK6PBIj4TZVqtvMN6-Sf959rWYufcwzTgTt6kQaO~-ChtO8rIO67q2X~Rssas4rtbqjJp0J1f8gsG3Djwf7JcL2hQiHd8Qx~AmDJHGzxslvsspsyYV2u2CWvhUFI4gbVj-sB0Z42~ZEE1Aeeiu-zYdlBB0u4GYDZ~pgrYXivWit6x9e3xfUYRzVU1NCMql5RX-iK9~PwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belgrade City Council voted down a motion to recommend first reading of a zoning text amendment that would increase allowable freestanding sign area near Interstate 90.

Brad Stein, the city's senior planner, told the council the planning board recommended allowing up to 100 square feet for freestanding signs within 500 feet of I-90 (up from the current 40-square-foot limit), and clarified related code changes on sign height and number per street frontage. \"The board actually recommended approval to keep the 40 square foot sign everywhere else in the city, and then to go to the hundred square feet within 500 linear distance from the interstate,\" Stein said.

Council Member Meese moved to recommend approval of the ordinance with clarifying edits and to set a May 19 public hearing; Council Member Matamau seconded. After discussion about view-shed impacts and whether a larger allowance would \"ugly up\" the town, the council took a roll-call vote. Recorded votes included: Jason Duffy: No; Mike Nies: Aye; Jim Simon: No; Chris Manicucci: No; Erin Bell: No; Renee Manimal: Yes. The motion failed.

Why it matters: the proposal would have allowed larger commercial signs to attract motorists from the interstate but raised concerns about long-term visibility and the character of Belgrade's downtown and corridor. Planners had discussed a larger 200-square-foot option but the planning board favored a more limited 100-square-foot allowance as a compromise.

Discussion vs. decision: the meeting included explanation of the proposed text amendment (planning staff) and council debate; the council did not advance the ordinance for public hearing after the failed motion. The first-reading vote was not taken; next steps would be for staff or council members to reintroduce a revised proposal or bring the item back at a future meeting if desired.

Ending: The council declined to send the amendment forward; the item remains eligible for further action if a new motion is made or staff returns with revised language.","The City Council declined to recommend an amendment that would have allowed larger freestanding signs near I-90 after a planning-board-backed proposal met resistance over visibility and aesthetics.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6248715,"Residents Criticize Enforcement of New Belgrade Parking Ordinance; City Says Rules Longstanding",3167,82000,3249000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209369-6cff90893d85130ddef5d38c4beb91a6&start=82&end=3249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209369-6cff90893d85130ddef5d38c4beb91a6/thumbnail_82000.jpg","/articles/6248715/Montana/Residents-Criticize-Enforcement-of-New-Belgrade-Parking-Ordinance-City-Says-Rules-Longstanding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248715-c9e4b526b759f37bdd22a02df6741a88/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193670&Signature=oF1Ut3CKQ8ERaOXH9wSmEdFjY-4WUaNemK4P4E4Qlg-IqLvpKvNHKER2fDqELGPnmB8LjSetKJJ3ONLvxI3VAaw6xqXR~hO1C9sbD3NgDnUd~fpOljHvzTd2I0SEyfzDmsPPatshf9uiHnCLpSp6IqhLL1qLIRtnuYaz5gEu3r6MmcEcWj6BLovwbNbL2RQvl4zAopIFBaWQPxy76JuRNq6W1TPYqA4MPjyj-H6dQLpNFgO0E91DBZ-LGa0GYbmmsw5gjjlbR86983b-BxzFM8-4WOy4NoeMVbuVv4DkU5pB60MOl28RrTQSD13wA8HIAZoAHVqYvETjMV~6vUKyuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Belgrade residents used the council's public forum to criticize how the city's recently enforced parking ordinance is being applied and to ask for clearer, fairer procedures.

The complaints centered on tickets for vehicles and trailers parked near private driveways and in right-of-ways. \"I very seriously do not like the new parking system,\" resident Dennis Krause said, recounting tickets for his motor home and fifth wheel and saying police responses were unhelpful. Carrie Clawson said she received a $40 ticket after briefly stopping with her car running in a driveway area; she said her dispute was denied and described the review as \"heavy handed.\" Roy Kraus said enforcement created hardship for disabled residents who cannot move large vehicles far from their property. Business owner Adam Axelson told the council the ordinance threatens home-based enterprises that rely on cargo trailers and said he wants the city to review how the rule affects work vehicles. Erin Howard spoke in support of the ordinance, saying sidewalks have often been obstructed.

Why it matters: speakers said the policy change is affecting everyday parking choices and the operation of small businesses, and they asked whether the council will revisit the ordinance or how enforcement will proceed. Several asked whether disputes are reviewed impartially and cited the fine schedule: a $40 ticket with a $60 penalty for nonpayment.

Council and staff responses: the mayor and city staff declined to debate individual disputes during public forum but said staff had heard the comments and invited follow-up. The city manager later told the council that the parking rules \"have been illegal for decades,\" and that the council had authorized officers and code enforcement \"more tools in the toolbox\" to enforce existing law; he asked the public to give the city time to work through outcomes before making changes. Staff said the council may place ordinance review on a future agenda or workshop for further discussion.

Discussion vs. decision: public comments were discussion-only; no council motion or formal action on the parking ordinance occurred at the meeting. The city manager and staff indicated there may be education and review, and the council can elect to reopen or amend the ordinance in a future meeting or workshop.

Clarifying details and next steps: speakers cited a $40 fine that can become $100 if additional penalties apply (ticket plus late fee was described in public comments as $40 then an additional $60 if unpaid). City staff said enforcement reflects existing code, now enforced with additional tools; staff encouraged residents to follow up with city staff or the city manager and suggested the ordinance could be revisited at a council meeting or workshop.

Ending: Council members and staff urged residents to use the city's channels (website agenda alerts and staff follow-up) to request formal review; no formal change was made at the meeting.","Multiple Belgrade residents urged the City Council to revisit or clarify a recently enforced parking ordinance after tickets and disputes; city officials said the rules existed for years and enforcement tools have recently been expanded.","actionData","errors"]

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