Alan Ronneberg

The meeting agenda includes a progress update on the Big Timber Trail Network and a decision regarding an encroachment agreement for Goat Ranch Hospitality. Key discussion items cover information requests from the Montana Water Court and the Crazy Mountain Ranch, as well as a request for a letter of support for Crazy Mountain Renewables. The Council will review rankings for architectural and engineering services for the City Hall project, decide on the withdrawal from the MMIA Workers' Compensation Program, and discuss the hiring of additional lifeguards. Finally, the meeting will address the third-quarter budget report, a pledged securities report, and the approval of outstanding claims.

The agenda for the City Council meeting includes receiving reports from the Sheriff and Public Works departments. Key discussion items involve a presentation from Crazy Mountain Renewables, an update on SLIPA Grant Funds and Projects, and a motion regarding co-opting with the County for City Clerk Offices. Further items include consideration of the Dornix Park Agreement, the First Amendment to the Republic Services Contract, an appointment to the City/County Planning Board, adding the Council President to signature cards at banks, and a discussion on increasing contributions to employees' health insurance coverage. Claims, payroll, and overtime for January 2026 will also be reviewed.

The meeting agenda included discussions and potential actions on the FY25 Audit Report, the Sidewalks Ordinance, an update from Republic Services, and a Workers' Compensation Coverage update. The Council planned to address Council Committees, untable and elect a Council President, and consider a letter supporting the BRWA Grant Application. Other key items involved the Dornix Park Agreement and the tabled Snowplowing Policy. The agenda concluded with the approval of claims for the second half of December.

The meeting included a public hearing and discussion on resolutions regarding water and sewer rate increases. Further discussion involved budget items such as the General Fund revision and Water Fund revenue revision. The council considered resolutions for modifying water and sewer charges, and a resolution for the approval to demolish City Hall. Additional items included a bulk water policy, dugout rental agreement form, Triangle Capital credits, and approval of claims for the second half of July.

The City Council addressed the amendment of the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, specifically focusing on adjustments needed for the Library Federation, Library Depreciation Reserve, ARPA Recovery, Water, Sewer, Solid Waste, and Solid Waste Replacement and Depreciation funds to accommodate unanticipated revenues and expenditures. Adjustments were made to various funds through increases and decreases to align with revenue recognition and interfund transfers.