News from the Knoff Group

Do we all have a stake in affordable housing? 

Monday’s Bozeman City Commission meeting will discuss an ordinance that will make it easier for developers and builders to build affordable housing units without them being ‘mandated’ to – through reduced impact fees thorough subsidy, smaller lot size requirements, reduced parkland requirements and accelerated permit processing. If this passes, it’s up to the builders and …

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PSC hears Four Corners WSD pitch – The Belgrade News: Local News

Representatives from Utility Solutions and the Four Corners Water and Sewer District made their pitch to the Public Service Commission Tuesday morning to place the private utility into public hands. A lot of the two-hour hearing at Belgrade City Hall revolved around the fate of Elk Grove subdivision residents. Currently, utility service to Elk Grove …

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Monforton asks for new school – The Belgrade News: Local News

After a record high enrollment for this school year, Monforton School is asking voters to fund the construction of a new middle school, the third expansion in the district since 2010. The school is asking taxpayers to approve a $7.1 million bond for the project, Superintendent Darren Strauch said. Ballots will be sent out next …

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July is Open Land Month in Montana

July has been designated as Open Land month by Governor Steve Bullock.   It’s an opportunity to get out and enjoy the amazing place we call home!  And a time to reflect on the natural and cultural resources that make Montana such a special place.  PureWest Christie’s was able to present a donation check to the …

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Property Tax and Reappraisal Changes in Montana

This article published on June 23, 2015 by the Billing’s Gazette touches on some changes that will be felt regarding the change of property tax assessments from a six year cycle to a two year cycle. State property tax assessments to be issued soon by Tom Lutey, BILLINGS GAZETTE- Montana’s property tax assessments are set …

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Sidewalk Concierge Program Introduced to Big Sky

Faced with the benefit and challenge associated with visitors coming to the Big Sky area from around the world, Visit Big Sky has installed virtual concierge terminals in several locations around Big Sky, with several more planned in the area and in West Yellowstone. In addition, Visit Big Sky is translating five pages of informational …

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Gallatin County among fastest growing in nation – BDC

Bozeman and the Gallatin area end up on a lot of top 10 lists – this was not a surprising statistic considering the influx of people into our community over the past few years – living in this area of Montana is the goal of many people from around the country that were sitting on …

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