🌱 Man Sues City Over Snow Removal Ordinance + ‘Urban Farm’ Plan

Hello again, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Bozeman and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Colder with snow, 1-2". High: 35 Low: 22.
• Thursday: Mainly cloudy and cold. High: 34 Low: 8.

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Here are the top three stories in Bozeman today:

1. Robert Kolesar is suing the City of Bozeman for what he claims are discriminatory snow removal ordinances against disabled individuals. Kolesar argues that compliance with the ordinances is difficult for anyone, let alone individuals with disabilities and that the city must make reasonable accommodations for those who cannot comply due to their disability. (KBZK News)
2. Developers have proposed a subdivision on an 8.73-acre plot of land in Bozeman's far west corner, as part of the larger "Urban + Farm" development, which will split into 31 residential lots, four open space lots, and one park lot. The land is zoned R-5, residential mixed-use high density, with 10 of the lots intended to be developed for multi-family housing, while others will be for single-family homes. City planners have approved the preliminary plat for the development, with one city commissioner expressing concern over the proposed layout of some of the residential lots facing open space lots. (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
3. Montana State University (MSU) has been named a top 10 Military Friendly School for 2023-2024 by MilitaryFriendly.com, marking the third consecutive year the university has received the national designation. MSU ranks eighth in the nation among peer institutions for its efforts to support student veterans. The Bozeman-based university previously earned a gold ranking in 2020 and a silver ranking in 2016. (Subscription: Three Forks Voice)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Wednesday, March 15

• Tech-Time With Mary At Helena Senior Center Dining Room (11:30 AM)
• Library Board Of Trustees Meeting At Bozeman Public Safety Center (4:00 PM)

Thursday, March 16

• Ladies Night At Last Best Place Brewing Co. (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• After announcing plans to open a restaurant in Bozeman in April 2022, Texas Roadhouse had yet to begin construction, leaving fans wondering when they will break ground. The popular American chain is eagerly anticipated by many in the area and is set to open in mid-July of this year. (XL Country)
• The Bozeman School District has Automated Electronic Defibrillators, or AEDs, in every building. The district implemented the use of the AEDs in 2010, and while not required by law, it was deemed important by the board to have them on hand. (KBZK News)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Bozeman area! Get all the property details at the link. (Bozeman Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next update!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.