City Council Regular Meeting 5/18/26 Monday, May 18, 2026 06:30 PM 115 2nd Street SE

City Council meetings are held in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and Zoom participation. Councilmembers will attend in person unless remote attendance is necessary. Consistent with the Montana Constitution’s Right of Participation and Right to Know, the City is committed to open and accessible meetings. Public participation via Zoom or phone is available using the information below:

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7130805898?pwd=tJpmtgBdGbsjBXS0EAU50ANb4u7h3l.1&omn=83837880415
Call: 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 713 080 5898        Passcode: 4332809

1.Call to Order

2.Pledge of Allegiance

3.Aldermen Present

4.Correction or Approval of Minutes

  1. a.May 4th, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

5.Public Comment/ Visitors

Your opportunity for the public to address the Council on items not included on the agenda, no action will be taken during this time.

  1. a.Sidney Chamber of Commerce: America 250 Celebration-Permission for Parade and Veteran's Park Celebration & Pillar Memorial

  2. b.MonDak Heritage Center-Closing of Street for Arts in the Park

6.Public Hearing

7.Public Hearing

8.Mayor Norby

9.City Council Comments

10.Committee Meeting Work

Budget and Finance – Chairman Christensen – DiFonzo, Buxbaum, Skinner
Public Works – Chairman DiFonzo – Larson, Christensen, Harris
Public Safety – Chairman Buxbaum – Rasmussen, Kauffman, Creek

  1. a.Budget and Finance Committee: May 12th, 2026 Meeting Report 

  2. b.Budget and Finance Committee: Conflict of Interest Policy and Form

  3. c.Budget and Finance Committee: Public Works Operations Manager Job Description

  4. d.Budget and Finance Committee: Assistant Public Works Director Job Description

  5. e.Budget and Finance Committee: Public Works Director Job Description

11.Chief Administrative Officer Update/ Report

12.Department Head Comments/ Reports

  1. a.Website ADA Accessibility Updates

13.Unfinished Business

14.New Business

  1. a.Richland County Commissioner Update: Declaring and Defining Stage One Fire Restrictions

  2. b.B&B WO #12-Shop Cabinets and Countertops $9,012.00 (SLIPA Grant)

  3. c.Reynolds Market Conditional Use Permit for Electronic Digital Sign

  4. d.MDT TA Final Agreement-22nd Ave Project

15.Consent Agenda

  1. a.Claims to be approved: $185,252.17

    Intermediary Claims: none

  2. b.Building Permits to be approved: City 2026-50, 2026-51, 2026-52, and 2026-54

16.Adjournment