Missoula County, Montana

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a professional service agreement with Dan R. Dalton Inc. to repair the Sunset Hill Road Bridge. The meeting also includes a hearing to adopt the Buckhouse Shoptown Growth Policy Amendment and rezone the area. Additional items are a citizen variance request for Zoning District 9 and a resolution on feral horse management.

• Approve $62,350 professional service agreement with Dan R. Dalton Inc. for Sunset Hill Road Bridge repair (reimbursable by SB-536 via MT DOT)
• Adopt Buckhouse Shoptown Growth Policy Amendment and rezone (Planning and Zoning Commission hearing)
• Consider Citizen Zoning District 9 Accessory Structure Variance Request (Katy Reeder)
• Hear Duff Family Transfer Exemption (Katy Reeder)
• Hear resolution to establish a process related to feral horses (Chris Lounsbury)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will meet to receive updates from the BCC Chief Administrative Officer. The agenda includes a public comment period, a brief vote on action items, and discussion of general updates, the department's budget, strategic planning, conference recaps, and personnel matters. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Vote on unspecified action items
• Discussion of BCC budget
• Strategic planning update
• MACO and NACO conference recaps

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The Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes, review management reports on operations and finances, and address unfinished and new business. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of Operations and Financial reports
• Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026

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The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update from the County Attorney regarding active and recently closed litigation cases. The meeting is hybrid and will include public comment and action items.

• County Attorney update on active litigation cases
• Discussion of active or recently closed litigation cases
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Hybrid meeting format available
• Meeting held at Missoula County Administration Building

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The BCC Lands & Communities body will review several land-use requests and project updates. The meeting includes briefings on zoning variances and a presentation on the Columbia Gold Project.

• Variance request for 905 Gladis Drive
• Citizen-Initiated Zoning District #39 Amendment for Buckhouse Shoptown, LLC
• Shoreline Construction Permit and Variances for Seeley Lake
• Annual update on flood mitigation projects
• Columbia Gold Project presentation

Community Council

The Swan Valley Community Council will hold a public discussion on safety and speed along Highway 83, with representatives from the Montana Department of Transportation and Missoula County Public Works. The council may also consider submitting a letter requesting a speed study from county commissioners. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Discussion with Joel Boucher (MDT) and Jason Mitchell (Missoula County Public Works) on safety and speed on HWY 83
• Council discussion on submitting a letter to the Commissioners for a speed study in the community
• Approval of minutes from May and June 2026
• Treasurer's report by Ted Morgan
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

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The Parks and Trails Advisory Board will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, elect officers, and nominate individuals for the Park Steward program. The meeting will conclude with a tour of Marshall Mountain.

• Approval of May 21, 2026 minutes
• Officer elections
• Park Steward nominations
• Board tour of Marshall Mountain
• Meeting at Marshall Mountain, 5250 Marshall Canyon Road

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BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will receive department updates and hear a presentation from Drive Safe Missoula. No action items are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Presentation from Drive Safe Missoula (Meet Buckles)
• General department updates for the Health Department

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This is a procedural update meeting with no action items. The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from the County Auditors' office. Public comment is accepted on items not on the agenda. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Discussion of BCC County Auditors' General Updates

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on a recommendation to adopt the Missoula Rural Fire District Impact Fees based on a study. They will also consider two appropriation requests: $11,000 for a playground at West Riverside Community Park and $50,000 for Phase I design of a new Sheriff's Office Training Center. The committee will review the annual financial report and approve minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting.

• Recommendation to adopt the Missoula Rural Fire District Impact Fees
• $11,000 appropriation request for West Riverside Community Park Playground
• $50,000 appropriation request for design of new Sheriff's Office Training Center
• Review of Annual Financial Report
• Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners holds a department updates meeting with discussion items including the FY27 Budget Update, FY25 Audit Update, FY26 Year End, and Workday Update. No action items are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• FY27 Budget Update discussion
• FY25 Audit Update discussion
• FY26 Year End discussion
• Workday Update discussion

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is holding an administrative public meeting with a consent agenda and action items. The consent agenda includes approval of a successor collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Union Local #2 and IUOE Local 302, contracts for the expanded Western Montana Fair, a $691,306 WIC grant, and a fire needs assessment. Action items include a MOU for a YWCA domestic violence grant, a $26,250 subrecipient agreement with Seeley Lake Elementary School for a preliminary architecture report, and an appointment to the Missoula Rural Fire District Board.

• Successor collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local #2 and IUOE Local 302
• Professional services amendment with Montex LLC for video screen production at Western Montana Fair
• Amendment with Voyager Productions for audio equipment at fair, not to exceed $46,500
• WIC Program Services grant of $691,306 from DPHHS to MCCHD
• Subrecipient agreement with Seeley Lake Elementary School for $26,250 preliminary architecture report

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Board of Directors will meet to review management reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from operations, the superintendent, the caddy shack, and financial services.

Community Council

The Bonner Milltown Community Council (advisory body) will vote on sending a letter to Missoula County Commissioners opposing the proposed Krambu EM LLC data center at 9314 Bonner Mill Road. The council also discusses updates on the Missoula County AI Center Moratorium, Blackfoot Crossing, and plans for the annual community picnic. The meeting includes election of new officers and reimbursement for banners/signs.

• Vote on sending letter to commissioners regarding Krambu EM LLC data center at Bonner Mill site
• Election of new chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer
• Reimbursement to Rick Hall for banners/signs
• Update from county officials on Bonner Mill AI Center with public Q&A
• Discussion of Blackfoot Crossing meeting summary and AI Center Moratorium

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Sheriff's Department regarding Downtown Operations, Detention Center Operations, and General Department matters. The meeting is hybrid and scheduled for July 13, 2026.

• Sheriff's Department updates on Downtown Operations
• Sheriff's Department updates on Detention Center Operations
• Hybrid meeting available at 199 W. Pine St

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County BCC holds a department update meeting to discuss several Public Works items. Topics include a Build Grant for Glacier Creek Bridge, updates on SS4a South Avenue, and road RSIDs. Also discussed are Seeley Lake Refuse District services and Miller Creek horses.

• Discussion of a Build Grant for Glacier Creek Bridge
• SS4a South Avenue updates
• Road RSIDs (road segment identifiers) review
• Seeley Lake Refuse District and Treasury services
• Miller Creek horses discussion

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Missoula County Fair Event Committee will meet to approve the minutes from June 11, 2026, and receive updates on the 2026 fair, working groups, 4-H activities, and development. No votes on contracts or ordinances are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine updates and procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2026
• Discussion: Fair 2026 Update
• Discussion: Working Groups Update
• Discussion: 4-H Update
• Discussion: Development Update

Public Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will hold hearings on three items: a petition from the Seeley Lake Rural Fire District, a resolution to adopt the Blackfoot Crossing Growth Policy Amendment and Rezone, and a data center moratorium interim zoning. The board will also consider a current claims list totaling $4,612,342.56. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual options.

• Claims list from June 4–26, 2026 totaling $4,612,342.56
• Seeley Lake Rural Fire District petition (Anna Sheroke)
• Resolution to adopt Blackfoot Crossing Growth Policy Amendment and Rezone (Kathleen Arthur)
• Data center moratorium interim zoning hearing (Karen Hughes)

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BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing requests for tax refunds and abatements based on property description errors. These requests cover various statutory periods ranging from 2016 to 2025.

• Tax refund request for Taxpayer ID No. 821000 (estimated 2016-2025)
• Tax refund request for Taxpayer ID No. 4178745 (estimated 2016-2025)
• Tax refund request for Taxpayer ID No. 1396504 (estimated 2016-2025)
• Tax abatement request for Taxpayer ID Nos. 424277312 and 424277313 for 2025
• Tax refund request for Taxpayer ID No. 417212001 (estimated 2020-2025)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will act on a consent agenda of 14 items and one action item. The action item is a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for rehabilitating low- to moderate-income owner-occupied homes to address failing septic systems and health/safety issues. Consent items include a trail maintenance agreement with the Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition, a $65,000 behavioral health contract, a collective bargaining agreement, and road easements. The board will also discuss a notice of lawsuit.

• Approve $500K Community Development Block Grant for single-family home rehabilitation (Action Item 1)
• Approve MOA with Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition for trail construction and maintenance at Marshall Mountain Park (Consent 2)
• Approve $65,000 contract with Flaherty Consulting LLC for behavioral health facilitation (Consent 4)
• Approve successor collective bargaining agreement with MFPE/FMCE for 2026-2028 (Consent 6)
• Accept public road right-of-way easements for Aluminum Road from Treasure State Endeavors LLC and Cartage Warehouse LLC (Consent 13-14)

The board approved a $500,000 Montana Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant contract to fund single‑family home rehabilitation for low‑ to moderate‑income owners. The consent agenda items—including subdivision regulation amendments, a trail construction agreement, a grant amendment for the Lolo Street Bridge, a $65,000 consulting agreement, a new collective bargaining agreement, several road right‑of‑way easements, and other professional services agreements—were all approved. All motions passed with a vote of three yes, zero no, and zero abstentions.

• Approved consent agenda items (subdivision regulation amendments, trail MOA, Lolo Street Bridge grant amendment, etc.) – vote 3‑0
• Approved $500,000 Community Development Block Grant contract for home rehabilitation – vote 3‑0
• Approved independent contractor agreement with Flaherty Consulting LLC up to $65,000 – vote 3‑0
• Approved successor collective bargaining agreement with MFPE/FMCE for 2026‑2028 – vote 3‑0
• Approved acceptance of public road right‑of‑way easements for Aluminum Road (Treasure State Endeavors LLC and Cartage Warehouse LLC) – vote 3‑0
• Approved resolution to accept portions of Lower Miller Creek Road right‑of‑way – vote 3‑0
• Approved chair to sign Western Region Juvenile Detention Grant application (expected award $178,519) – vote 3‑0
• Approved professional services agreement amendment with St Patrick Hospital for the CATCH program – vote 3‑0

BCC Department Updates

This is a discussion-only meeting of the Missoula County Board of Commissioners (BCC) for department updates. The agenda includes four discussion items but no action items with specific details. Items to be discussed include mobile home park updates, a Tax Increment Financing Study Limited Solicitation, a DirecTV Lease Update, and an ADA Appeal Process and Designee.

• Mobile home park updates
• Tax Increment Financing Study Limited Solicitation
• DirecTV Lease Update
• ADA Appeal Process and Designee

BCC Department Updates

This is a procedural meeting of the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners for department updates. The agenda includes public comment and discussion items covering general updates on MACO, budget, strategic planning, legislative planning, and personnel. No action items, public hearings, or specific proposals are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Discussion of MACO update
• Discussion of budget
• Discussion of strategic planning
• Discussion of personnel updates

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The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will review interim zoning for a data center, growth policy and zoning for Blackfoot Crossing, and amendments to subdivision regulations. The board will also receive updates on Marshall Mountain, parks, community resources, and officer matters.

• Data Center Interim Zoning
• Blackfoot Crossing Development Growth Policy and Zoning
• Amendments to Subdivision Regulations
• Marshall Mountain Update
• Parks to Passes Update

Consolidated Land Use Board

The board will hold a public hearing on a request to fill and restore an artificial boat slip in Seeley Lake, requiring two variances from shoreline regulations. The proposed motions include approval subject to eight conditions. Additionally, staff will provide a follow-up on the county's Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Variance from Section 4.3.G.2.e of Shoreline Regulations to allow filling and restoration of an artificial boat slip in Seeley Lake, with 8 conditions
• Variance from Section 4.2.B.2.c to allow use of pit run with fine materials in the boat slip project, with 8 conditions
• Shoreline Construction Permit application SL2606
• Follow-up presentation on Missoula County's Comprehensive Plan Update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a series of contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and policy updates during its administrative meeting on June 30, 2026.

• Approve $50,000 partnership agreement with US Forest Service for Montana Biocontrol Coordination Project
• Approve collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Machinists (IAM) through June 30, 2028
• Approve $72,379 contract with Montana DPHHS for Immunization program
• Approve $842,411.52 funding agreement with Montana Department of Transportation for South Avenue Safe Streets
• Approve revised Community Council handbook and Financial Disclosure Procedures policy

The Board of County Commissioners approved several items via the consent agenda and action items. Decisions included approving insurance renewals, labor agreements, and open space project funding.

• Approved $50,000 US Forest Service partnership agreement (3-0)
• Designated Sindie Kennedy as environmental certifying official (3-0)
• Authorized insurance policy renewals for 2026-2028 (3-0)
• Approved Missoula County No Trespass Policy (3-0)
• Approved IAM collective bargaining agreement through June 2028 (3-0)
• Postponed STEP grant contract amendment to July 7 (3-0)
• Approved $72,379 DPHHS task order for immunization program (3-0)
• Approved $842,411.52 MT Dept of Transportation funding for South Avenue project (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will review interim zoning for a data center and discuss proposed changes to grant guidance and policies. The meeting will also include recommendations for county-funded grant awards and officer updates.

• Interim data center zoning discussion
• Proposed changes to uniform grant guidance
• County-funded grant award recommendations
• Update on Missoula County grant policies
• Officer updates

BCC Department Updates

Public Meetings

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works meeting will discuss three items: adoption of a Missoula County Road Committee, an MDT maintenance agreement for South Avenue, and a funding agreement for South Avenue. No action items are specified on the agenda. Public comment is accepted on items not on the agenda.

• Discuss adoption of a Missoula County Road Committee
• MDT maintenance agreement for South Avenue
• Funding agreement for South Avenue - SS4a

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will review updates on the Lolo Forest Plan Revision and receive briefings from planning and officer departments. The meeting is hybrid, taking place in person at the Administration Building or via Microsoft Teams.

• Community Council Debrief - Kyla Lehnerz
• Lolo Forest Plan Revision Update - Jenny Zaso
• Planning, Development & Sustainability Updates - Karen Hughes
• Officer Updates - Chet Crowser

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss preliminary floodplain maps. The meeting includes time for public comment on items not listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Preliminary Floodplain Maps

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will receive updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. Discussion items include the legislative session, strategic planning, and budget and personnel updates.

• MACO updates
• Legislative Session discussion
• Strategic Planning discussion
• Budget Update
• Personnel Update

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The Board of County Commissioners will review several professional service contracts and land agreements. The body is deciding on engineering task orders for Lolo RSID 901 and setting elected official compensation for FY2027.

• Engineering services for Lolo RSID 901 water and wastewater improvements not to exceed $350,000
• Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan for Lolo RSID 901 not to exceed $30,000
• Professional services agreement with Structure West for Risk and Benefits lobby remodel for $54,985
• Resolution setting elected official compensation for FY2027
• Amendment to Montana Stage LLC agreement for Missoula County Fairgrounds parking and electrical

The Board of County Commissioners approved several administrative items including public meeting schedules and elected official compensation. The board also authorized multiple professional service agreements and engineering task orders for water system improvements.

• Approved $54,985 construction services agreement with Structure West (3-0)
• Approved Wellpath contract amendment for detention facility costs (3-0)
• Approved Montana Stage LLC development agreement amendment (3-0)
• Approved DirecTV Second Lease Addendum escrow agreement (3-0)
• Approved Redfern 2 Park sale closing documents (3-0)
• Approved Wye Water System purchase agreement amendment (3-0)
• Approved 2026 public meeting schedule resolution (3-0)
• Approved FY2027 elected official compensation resolution (3-0)

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will discuss department updates from the Sheriff's Department, including downtown and detention center operations. No action items are listed; the meeting appears to be a routine informational update.

• Discussion of Downtown Operations
• Discussion of Detention Center Operations
• General updates from Sheriff's Dept

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive general updates from the BCC Health Department. No specific action items or ordinances are listed for decision.

• Discussion of BCC Health Dept General Updates

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Big Sky Stewardship Committee will hear a financial report on the BSSC Fund and consider approving updated bylaws. The agenda also includes public comment, partner updates, and new business items.

• BSSC Fund Financial Report
• Review and approval of updated BSSC Bylaws
• Partner updates under old business

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will receive a department update from the Chief Financial Officer. Discussion items include the Workday system, budget schedule and status, the FY2025 audit, the Wye Water Acquisition, and upcoming debt issuances. No action items are listed.

• Discussion of Workday system
• Budget schedule and current status
• FY2025 audit
• Wye Water Acquisition
• Upcoming debt issuances

Community Council

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a contract with Radius Trail Solutions to design and build an intermediate downhill mountain bike trail at Marshall Mountain Park, limited to $87,685. The agenda also contains approvals for park grant program updates, several grant‑related documents, a memorandum of understanding for a multi‑county drug task force, a grant close‑out certification, FEMA emergency‑management documents, and a paving contract with Shadow Asphalt for the Butler Creek Trail ($24,600). An action item will appoint members to the Missoula Aging Services Governing Board.

• Approve contract with Radius Trail Solutions for mountain bike trail at Marshall Mountain Park, up to $87,685
• Approve professional services agreement with Shadow Asphalt to pave Butler Creek Trail (Angus Lane to MacArthur Drive), up to $24,600
• Approve updates to the Missoula County Community Parks & Recreation Grants Program for 2027 and future cycles
• Approve memorandums and required documents for Montana Board of Crime Control VAWA and DV Court grant applications
• Approve memorandum of understanding for the Five Valleys Drug Task Force involving multiple county sheriff offices and tribal police

The Board of County Commissioners approved several items via a consent agenda, including mountain bike trail construction and asphalt paving. The board also appointed members to the Missoula Aging Services Governing Board.

• Approved Radius Trail Solutions contract for Marshall Mountain Park ($87,685)
• Approved updates to Community Parks & Recreation Grants Program
• Approved VAWA Just Response Grant documents
• Approved Five Valleys Drug Task Force memorandum of understanding
• Approved Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund grant close out
• Approved FY2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant documents
• Approved VAWA DV Court Grant applications
• Approved Shadow Asphalt contract for Butler Creek Trail ($24,600)

Community Council

This is a largely procedural meeting with no substantive agenda items. The council will consider approval of minutes, the treasurer's report, public comment, and old/new business, including a mention of 'Sarah Canepa Flathead' under new business with no further detail.

• Approval of minutes from May
• Treasurer's Report by Ted Morgan
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Old business: subcommittee discussion (topic unclear)
• New business: Sarah Canepa Flathead (no details)

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Missoula Food Policy Advisory Board will discuss a June 15 grant award for a Community Food Assessment and begin consultant selection, including creating a job description and RFP. The board will also hear an update on the 33x33 campaign from Abundant MT and receive updates on vacancy recruitment, urban deer management, and Climate Ready Missoula.

• Community Food Assessment grant award announced June 15
• Consultant selection: Michal DeChellis, JG Research & Evaluations, Flaherty Consulting
• Erin Austin (Abundant MT) presents on the 33x33 campaign
• Vacancy recruitment and no meetings in July & August
• Old business: CHIP work group, Urban Deer Management, Climate Ready Missoula

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works meeting will receive updates on two Lolo-area items: RSID 8901 and the Lolo Street Bridge. No action items are listed, only discussion and public comment.

• Update on Lolo RSID 8901
• Update on Lolo Street Bridge

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a tolling agreement between Town Pump and the county during a department update meeting. No action items are listed on the agenda; the discussion is the sole substantive item.

• Discussion of a tolling agreement between Town Pump and Missoula County

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Missoula County Fair Event Committee will consider approval of the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes and a legend nomination. The committee will discuss challenges and themes for the 2027‑2029 fair, as well as provide updates on the 2026 fair, working groups, 4‑H, and development. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026
• Legend nomination
• Discussion of Fair 2027‑2029 challenges and themes
• Fair 2026 update
• Updates from working groups, 4‑H, and development

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Missoula County Open Lands Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on the Lovell‑Bonner Open Space Bond project and hear a Level II presentation for the Locke‑Ninemile Open Space Bond. The meeting also includes a history presentation on the Open Space Bond program, updates to the Good Neighbor Handbook, and a review of the Land Stewardship Award timeline.

• Lovell‑Bonner Open Space Bond Project Discussion & Vote – FVLT
• Locke‑Ninemile Open Space Bond Level II Presentation – FVLT
• Open Space Bond & OLC History Presentation – Jenny Zaso
• Good Neighbor Handbook Update
• Land Stewardship Award Timeline Review

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on two professional services agreements funded by the Noxious Weed Trust Fund: one for canine surveys of rush skeletonweed and another for pepperweed treatment. The board will also consider waiving the Sophie Moiese Room use fee for Road Court Minors in Possession classes from June 24 to August 12, 2026. Public comment on items not on the agenda will be heard before these actions.

• Approve $28,618 agreement with Working Dogs for Conservation to train canine teams for rush skeletonweed surveys (grant‑funded).
• Approve $68,002 agreement with WMA Noxious Weed Specialists LLC to treat perennial pepperweed along the Upper Clark Fork River (grant‑funded).
• Waive the Sophie Moiese Room use fee policy for Missoula County Road Court Minors in Possession classes (June 24 – August 12 2026).

The Board of County Commissioners approved two professional services agreements for noxious weed management funded by the Noxious Weed Trust Fund. They also approved a request to waive use fees for Missoula County Road Court's Minors in Possession classes.

• Approved $28,618 agreement with Working Dogs for Conservation (2-0)
• Approved $68,002 agreement with WMA Noxious Weed Specialists LLC (2-0)
• Approved waiver of Sophie Moiese Room use fee policy (2-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several items, including a resolution to revise floodplain fees. They will also hear a resolution concerning the Miller Creek feral horses process and two abatement actions for Montana Knife Company. A current claims list totaling $1,362,031.02 will be presented.

• Current claims list total $1,362,031.02
• Open hearing for a resolution on the Miller Creek feral horses process
• Montana Knife Company abatement per MCA 15-6-138
• Montana Knife Company abatement per MCA 15-24-1401
• Resolution: floodplain fees revision

The Board of County Commissioners approved a tax abatement for Montana Knife Company and enacted revised floodplain fees. A hearing regarding the Miller Creek feral horses process was continued until July 23, 2026.

• Approved tax abatement for Montana Knife Company (3-0)
• Approved resolution for revised floodplain fees (3-0)
• Continued Miller Creek feral horses hearing until July 23, 2026

Community Council

The council will hold nominations and elections for a chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer. The meeting includes updates from Frenchtown fire, school, and senior services, as well as reports from Public Works and Commissioner Josh Slotnick.

• Election of council officers (chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer)
• Update from Jason Mitchell, Public Works Chief Officer
• Update from Commissioner Josh Slotnick
• Town Pump update
• Reports from Frenchtown Fire, School District, and Senior Citizen Activities

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will meet for department updates. The session includes discussions on budget, strategic planning, and personnel.

• MACO District Meeting
• Budget discussion
• Strategic Planning
• Grant Letter of Support
• Lease Discussion

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will discuss a pending lawsuit to collect delinquent taxes from M2Green. Several refund requests from the Treasurer’s Office and Department of Revenue will be reviewed, each involving specific taxpayer IDs and errors in property classification. The commissioners will also consider adopting a revised refund policy linked to the new CARS program for motor vehicle transactions.

• Discussion of M2Green delinquent taxes and initiation of a collection lawsuit
• Refund request for taxpayers incorrectly billed for certain RSID amounts
• Refund request for eight townhomes mis‑classified as single‑family residences
• Refund requests for multiple properties due to description errors (lot size, garage tax, mixed‑use classification, demolished buildings, duplicated decks)
• Adoption of a revised refund policy reflecting the CARS program

The Board of County Commissioners approved multiple property tax refunds due to errors in property descriptions or classifications. They also authorized the County Attorney and Treasurer to initiate a lawsuit to collect delinquent taxes from M2Green.

• Authorized County Attorney and Treasurer to initiate lawsuit for M2Green delinquent taxes (3-0)
• Approved taxpayer refunds for incorrect RSID billing (3-0)
• Adopted revised Treasurer's Office refund policy (3-0)
• Approved property tax refunds for townhome misclassification, excluding ID 419344002 (3-0)
• Approved property tax refunds for lot size and double taxation errors (3-0)
• Approved property tax refund for garage land use error (3-0)
• Approved property tax refund for split-use building classification (3-0)
• Approved property tax refunds for demolished buildings (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County BCC Department will hold a hybrid meeting on June 10, 2026 to provide updates. Topics include a floodplain fee update, a draft of the Good Neighbor Handbook, wildfire conditions, and officer updates. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda. No formal actions or decisions are listed.

• Floodplain fee update – presented by Matt Heimel
• Good Neighbor Handbook draft presentation – presented by Jenny Zaso
• Wildfire updates – presented by Adriane Beck and Tim Laroche
• Officer updates – presented by Chet Crowser

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners is holding a department update meeting. The only substantive item is a discussion of an ADA appeal. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of an ADA appeal

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Larchmont Golf Course Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items including public comment, approval of minutes, and management reports. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Management reports on operations, superintendent, Caddy Shack, and financial status
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Unfinished and new business items (none specified)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including a $27,500 interdepartmental agreement between the Health Department and Sheriff's Office for the Frenchtown Community Coalition STOP Act grant. They will also consider appointments to the Clinton, Swan Valley, and Bonner-Milltown community councils, as well as reappointments to the JEDI Advisory Board.

• Approve MOU with City of Missoula for 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
• Approve $27,500 interdepartmental agreement between Missoula Public Health and Sheriff's Office for Frenchtown Community Coalition STOP Act grant
• Approve professional services agreement with MCAT for public programming and media access
• Appoint members to Clinton, Swan Valley, and Bonner-Milltown Community Councils
• Reappoint Reggie Spaulding and Khadija Davis to the JEDI Advisory Board

The Board of County Commissioners approved several administrative items via consent agenda. The board also passed multiple motions to appoint members to various community councils and the JEDI Advisory Board.

• Approved memorandum of understanding for 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (2-0)
• Approved inter departmental agreement for Frenchtown Community Coalition STOP Act grant ($27,500 to MCSO) (2-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with MCAT (2-0)
• Appointed members to Clinton Community Council (2-0)
• Appointed members to Swan Valley Community Council (2-0)
• Appointed members to Bonner-Milltown Community Council (2-0)
• Reappointed Reggie Spaulding and Khadija Davis to the JEDI Advisory Board (2-0)

Community Council

The Seeley Lake Community Council will hold its regular meeting with routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and election of officers. Speakers include Missoula County Commissioners for updates and resident input, along with updates from the Blackfoot Clearwater Neighborhood Watch, Seeley Area Chamber, U.S. Forest Service, and Clearwater Bear Smart. Old business covers disposition of funds, and new business sets the summer meeting schedule.

• Election of officers for the council
• Disposition of funds under old business
• Presentation by Missoula County Commissioners Dave Strohmaier and Juanita Vero
• Update from Seeley Lake District Ranger Kevin Doherty of USFS
• Update from Charmin Bernstrauch on Blackfoot Clearwater Neighborhood Watch and Seeley Area Chamber

Community Council

The East Missoula Community Council will hold elections for officers for the term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. The agenda also includes community announcements about a free Lions Club picnic on June 20 and an Ice Cream Social on June 28, and a note that a previously mentioned plant clinic has been cancelled. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of officers for the July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 term
• 2nd Annual East Missoula Lions Club Picnic on June 20 at Lions Park (free)
• 4th Annual Ice Cream Social hosted by EMCC on June 28 at Lions Park (free)
• Call for new council members via Missoula County Voice
• Plant Clinic hosted by USDA MSU Horticulture Extension cancelled

Community Council

The Bonner Milltown Community Council will vote on the FY 2027 budget and discuss several community topics, including the Bonner Mill AI Center, Blackfoot Crossing, and Milltown State Park river closures. Public comment on the AI Center is limited to three minutes per person.

• Approve FY 2027 Budget
• Blackfoot Crossing discussion
• Bonner Mill AI Center – public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
• Milltown State Park recreational river closures this summer and next
• Annual Community Picnic at Confluence

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including designating alcohol tax fund providers and approving a $15,000 payment to Missoula Public Health for the Produce Prescription Program. Action items include updating bylaws for the Tom Green Memorial Park Advisory Group and approving a Trails Bond Grant Agreement with Scenic Montana Trails. The board will also discuss a professional services agreement for alcohol beverage services at the County Fairgrounds during the Zootown Festival and the renewal of Verkada camera licensing.

• Approve $15,000 compensation to Missoula Public Health for the Produce Prescription Program (CFAC-MPH MOU amendment)
• Approve professional services agreement with 643 Broadway, LLLP for alcohol beverage services at the Missoula County Fairgrounds during Zootown Festival (June 19‑20, 2026)
• Approve renewal of Verkada camera licensing agreement with Pine Cove consulting
• Approve updated bylaws for Tom Green Memorial Park Advisory Group
• Approve Trails Bond Grant Agreement with Scenic Montana Trails (2026‑2029)

The Board of County Commissioners approved several items via the consent agenda and action items. These included updates to park advisory group bylaws and a trails bond grant agreement.

• Approved FY27 Alcohol Tax Fund Service Provider Designation Form (2-0)
• Approved 2nd Amendment to CFAC and Missoula Public Health MOU for $15,000 (2-0)
• Approved 643 Broadway, LLLP alcohol beverage services agreement for Zootown Festival (2-0)
• Approved Verkada camera licensing renewal agreement (2-0)
• Approved updated bylaws for Tom Green Memorial Park Advisory Group (2-0)
• Approved Trails Bond Grant Agreement with Scenic Montana Trails (2-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid public meeting. They will issue proclamations for Gun Violence Awareness Day and Smoke Ready Week, approve a claims list totaling $657,627.51, and conduct hearings on a resolution for Morgan Lane, potential exemptions for residential storage building permits, and a boundary line relocation for Petty Creek Mountain Ranch.

• Claims list of $657,627.51 for approval
• Resolution RSID 8450 for Morgan Lane
• Residential private storage building permit exemptions discussed
• Petty Creek Mountain Ranch boundary line relocation hearing

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution for Morgan Lane improvements and amended the building code to exempt detached residential accessory storage structures from permit requirements. Additionally, they approved a boundary line relocation request for Petty Creek Mountain Ranch LLC.

• Adopted resolution to create RSID 8450 for Morgan Lane (2-0)
• Approved building code amendment to exempt detached residential accessory storage structures from permits (2-0)
• Approved boundary line relocation request for Petty Creek Mountain Ranch LLC (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hear public comment on items not on the agenda, consider a set of action items, and discuss general updates covering the MACO district, special districts, the budget, NTP, and personnel matters.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items voted on (Moved, Second, No, Abstain, Passed, Signed)
• General updates on MACO District
• Updates on special districts and budget
• Updates on NTP and personnel

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a department update meeting, discussing several items including the status of tax payments and a proposal for lots in the Gleneagle subdivision, the upcoming launch of Workday HCM for all employees, and county insurance renewals for FY27. The agenda also includes updates from the Access & Engagement Coordinator regarding the SKC internship program and the Language Access Report. No action items are scheduled for a vote.

• Discuss status of tax payments for lots 84-88 and 91-93 in Gleneagle subdivision
• Discuss proposal for lots 1-27 in Gleneagle Subdivision
• Discuss Workday HCM launch for all employees on June 21, 2026
• Discuss county insurance renewals for FY27
• Access & Engagement Coordinator updates on SKC internship program and Language Access Report

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a Redfern 2 Park update. The meeting will be held in person at the Missoula County Administration Building or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Redfern 2 Park Update (Discussion)
• Public comment on non-agenda items

Consolidated Land Use Board

The Consolidated Land Use Board will hear a presentation from Planning Manager Izzie Varley on Missoula County's Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting also includes approval of May minutes, public comment, and other procedural items.

• Presentation of Missoula County's Comprehensive Plan Update by Planning Manager Izzie Varley

The Consolidated Land Use Board called the meeting to order, confirmed a quorum, and approved the May 6, 2026 minutes without opposition. No public hearings, committee reports, old business, or new business were presented. The board discussed outreach for the Comprehensive Growth Plan update but took no formal action. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

• Approved May 6, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Community Council

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County BCC Lands & Communities department is holding a hybrid meeting for updates on various projects and programs. Discussions include the Lovell-Bonner Open Space Bond project background, Petty Mountain Ranch boundary line revision, and general program updates. No action items or decisions are listed; the meeting consists of briefings and reports only.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Petty Mountain Ranch BLR (Boundary Line Revision) briefing by Kevin Dantic
• Lovell-Bonner Open Space Bond Project background presentation by Jenny Zaso
• Lands, Culture and Recreation project and program updates
• Grants and Community Resources updates by Melissa Gordon

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Montana Department of Transportation. The body will also discuss the Sunset Hill Road Bridge, the Lower Miller Creek Rd. Resolution, and the Aluminum Rd. Easement.

• Montana Department of Transportation updates
• Sunset Hill Road Bridge update
• Lower Miller Creek Rd. Resolution
• Aluminum Rd. Easement

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on several professional services agreements and grants. Key items include funding for park redevelopment and invasive species management.

• Grant agreement with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for $838,723 for Marshall Mountain Park base area redevelopment
• Professional services agreement with Neely Electric for $53,350 for electrical wiring at Public Works' gravel crushing operation
• Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Agreements for $443,414 for invasive species management
• Three-year maintenance agreement with Western states for $40,621 for water system generators
• Memorandum of agreement with Friends of Missoula Parks and Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition for Marshall Mountain Park

The board approved five consent‑agenda items, including service contracts for electrical work, park redevelopment, generator maintenance, invasive‑species management, and a water‑system reimbursement. It also approved a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant of $838,723 for the Marshall Mountain Park Base Area Redevelopment. All motions passed with a vote of 2‑0‑0.

• Approved $53,350 Neely Electric wiring contract (2‑0‑0)
• Approved memorandum with Friends of Missoula Parks & Mountain Bike Coalition for Marshall Mountain Park redevelopment (2‑0‑0)
• Approved $40,621 three‑year generator maintenance agreement (2‑0‑0)
• Approved $443,414 Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant for invasive‑species management (2‑0‑0)
• Approved reimbursement resolution for Lolo Water and Wastewater improvements (2‑0‑0)
• Approved $838,723 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Marshall Mountain Park redevelopment (2‑0‑0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear public comment and consider resolutions regarding school zones, zoning transfers, and abatements for the Montana Knife Company. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the Frenchtown Zoning Interchange Initiative.

• Resolution: School Zone and Speed Limit on Potomac Rd.
• Guilhemotonia Family Transfer
• Ranch Club Phasing Plan Extension
• Shelby Addition Plat Adjustment
• Montana Knife Company Abatement per MCA 15-6-138

The commissioners denied a petition to zone 160 acres at 15500 Malvin Dr. as agricultural and rural residential (3‑0). They approved the creation of the “Citizen” Zoning District #47 for about 397 acres near Frenchtown Frontage Road (3‑0). The board also adopted a school zone and speed limit on Potomac Loop/Road, approved a family‑transfer land exemption at 7580 Arroyo Lane, and extended the Ranch Club subdivision phasing plan deadlines.

• Denied 160‑acre Malvin Dr. zoning petition (3‑0)
• Approved Citizen Zoning District #47 for 397 acres near Frenchtown Frontage Road (3‑0)
• Adopted school zone and speed limit on Potomac Loop/Road (3‑0)
• Approved family‑transfer exemption for 7580 Arroyo Lane tract (3‑0)
• Extended Ranch Club Subdivision Phase 10 deadline to Dec 31 2026 and Phase 11 to Dec 31 2029 (3‑0)

BCC Department Updates

This is a routine department update meeting with no action items. The Board of County Commissioners will discuss general updates including the MACO Conference, budget, leases, a federal visit, and personnel matters.

• Discussion of MACO Conference and district meetings
• Budget update
• Lease status update
• Federal visit update
• Personnel update

Public Meetings

The All Community Council will present the 2026 Housing & Community Development survey results and discuss the CDBG pre‑application process. It will also review the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and the Lands & Communities 2025 Annual Report. The meeting will conclude with an open Q&A session.

• 2026 Housing & Community Development survey results (CDBG pre‑application process)
• Community Wildfire Protection Plan presentation
• Lands & Communities 2025 Annual Report presentation

BCC Department Updates

This is a routine department update meeting. The agenda includes public comment on items not on the agenda and a discussion item for general updates from the BCC Chief Officers. No specific action items, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• BCC Chief Officers' general updates (discussion only)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a consent agenda and correspondence. The body is deciding on the disbursement of impact fees and a wildlife conflict agreement.

• Resolution to disburse impact fees for the Butler Creek Trail project
• Agreement with the National Wildlife Federation for 2026 beaver conflict resolution projects
• Correspondence to the state Department of Commerce regarding DJ&A Big Sky Trust Fund grant

The commissioners adopted the consent agenda with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote. They approved a resolution to release impact‑fee funds for the Butler Creek Trail as recommended by the Impact Fee Advisory Committee. They also authorized the chair to sign an agreement with the National Wildlife Federation for beaver‑conflict projects in 2026.

• Approved resolution to disburse impact fees for Butler Creek Trail (consent agenda, 2‑0)
• Approved chair to sign beaver‑conflict agreement with National Wildlife Federation (consent agenda, 2‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Lands & Communities body will hold a meeting to receive briefings on zoning and land transfers. The session includes updates on aquatic invasive species and heat mapping.

• Frenchtown Zoning briefing
• Ranch Club Phasing Plan Extension (Phases 10 and 11)
• Shelby Addition Plat Adjustment
• Guilhemotonia Family Transfer
• Heat Mapping Update 2025

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Commission will receive updates from county departments and public service agencies. Discussion items include a JACE Grant partnership with the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation and upcoming projects, events, and completed grants at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. No action items are detailed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• JACE Grant partnership with Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation
• Upcoming projects at HMFM
• Upcoming events at HMFM
• Projects completed via Louis L. Borick Foundation Grant

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Missoula County Parks and Trails Advisory Board will vote on revisions to Community Parks and Recreation Grants and approve Tom Green By-laws. They will also discuss the Park Steward Award and receive project updates.

• Vote on Community Parks and Recreation Grants revision approval
• Approval of Tom Green By-laws
• Discussion of Park Steward Award
• Project updates from various committees

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive updates from the Sheriff Department. The discussion will cover downtown operations, detention center operations, and general updates.

• Discussion of Downtown Operations
• Discussion of Detention Center Operations
• General Sheriff Department updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a carnival contract worth $450k, a DUI Task Force plan, and an immunization program amendment, plus action items such as a $225,210 agreement for a new Electronic Health Record System and an appointment to the Animal Control Board. Correspondence items include letters regarding the Columbia Gold Project and a grant request.

• Approve professional services agreement with Paul Maurer Shows for carnival operations at Western Montana Fair 2026-2028, estimated county revenue $450,000
• Approve FY 2027 DUI Task Force Annual Plan with MDT and Missoula Public Health
• Approve Amendment One to TO 26-07-4-31-130-0 for Immunization program, compensation $72,378.95
• Approve platform subscription and services agreement with SmartTracker, Inc. for new Electronic Health Record System, $225,210 over five years
• Approve resolution updating Sheriff's Department fees for Child Support, Writs of Assistance, and Sheriff's Sale

The Board approved a $225,210 contract with SmartTracker, Inc. for an electronic health record system for the County Health Department. It also appointed Julie Edwards to the Animal Control Board. All six consent‑agenda items, including a carnival services amendment and sheriff fee updates, were approved as written.

• Approved professional services agreement amendment for Western Montana Fair carnival ($450,000 estimated revenue) (consent agenda)
• Approved FY 2027 DUI Task Force Annual Plan (consent agenda)
• Approved Amendment One to Task Order for Immunization program ($72,378.95) (consent agenda)
• Approved easement monitoring services agreement with Five Valleys Land Trust (consent agenda)
• Approved sheriff fee update resolution for Child Support, Writs of Assistance, and Sheriff's Sale (consent agenda)
• Approved hazardous vegetation reduction agreement for 28.25 acres in Potomac (consent agenda)
• Approved $225,210 contract with SmartTracker, Inc. for electronic health record system (3‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑abstain)
• Appointed Julie Edwards to the Animal Control Board (3‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑abstain)

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

Community Council

The Clinton Community Council will review and approve the annual expense report to the county. A vote is scheduled to close the council's checking account and its Visa credit card. No new business or ordinances are on the agenda. The meeting will also set topics for the September 2026 meeting.

• Review and approve the annual expense report to Missoula County
• Vote to close the council's checking account
• Vote to close the council's Visa credit card

Community Council

The Community Council will meet to receive reports from local organizations and government officials. Discussions include updates from the Flathead National Forest and the Youth Outdoor Education Rendezvous.

• Presentation by non-profit Grace Silot, Stewards of the Swan Valley
• General updates from Flathead Forest District Ranger Sarah Canepa
• Information on the Youth Outdoor Education Rendezvous (June 27) from Fred Fanizi

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider closing documents for the purchase of the Wye Water System. The board will also review several professional services agreements and funding requests for infrastructure and maintenance.

• Closing documents for the purchase of Wye Water System
• Professional services agreement with WE Dust Control & De-Icing not to exceed $254,800
• Funding agreement with Montana Department of Transportation for $75,000 for Sunset Hill Road Bridge repairs
• Professional services agreement with WMA Noxious Weed/Range Specialists for $28,000
• Joint application for the Lolo Street Bridge project

The board approved all seven items on the consent agenda, including contracts for dust control, bridge repairs, economic development close‑outs, weed management, park mowing, and a joint bridge application. The board also approved the closing documents for the purchase of the Wye Water System. All motions passed with a vote of 2‑0‑0.

• Approved WE Dust Control & De‑Icing services agreement up to $254,800 (2-0-0)
• Approved $75,000 Montana DOT funding agreement for Sunset Hill Road Bridge repairs (2-0-0)
• Approved close‑out certification for Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund contract MT‑BSTF‑1‑23‑27 (2-0-0)
• Approved close‑out certification for Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund contract MT‑BSTF‑1‑23‑26 (2-0-0)
• Approved WMA Noxious Weed/Range Specialists services agreement for $28,000 (2-0-0)
• Approved amended agreement with Tonkin Dump Truck & More, LLC for park mowing services (2-0-0)
• Approved joint application for the Lolo Street Bridge project (2-0-0)
• Approved purchase of Wye Water System (2-0-0)

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Missoula Food Policy Advisory Board will meet to discuss a Community Food Assessment, an update to the Climate Ready Missoula plan, and potential presenters from city planning and Ravalli County. The board will also review board member expectations and plan annual newsletters.

• Community Food Assessment presentation by Bryce, Blake, and Erica
• Update to the Climate Ready Missoula city/county plan
• Potential presenters: Nathan (City Planning), Alan Maki (Ravalli County Right to Farm and Ranch Board), Erin Austin (Abundant MT)
• Annual newsletters plan by Alex
• Urban Deer Management update by Jamie

The Food Policy Advisory Board approved the May agenda and April minutes. Members voted to not hold regular meetings in July and August, contingent on receiving funding for the Community Food Assessment. A sub‑group (Selection Committee) was formed to develop a consultant job description for the assessment. Board expectations and the annual newsletter plan were postponed to the June meeting.

• Approved May agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to skip July and August meetings passed (all in favor)
• Formed Selection Committee (Blake, Bryce, Jamie, Virginia) to draft consultant job description
• Board expectations tabled to June meeting
• Annual newsletter plan tabled to June meeting
• Climate Ready Missoula update placed in information‑gathering stage
• Adjourned meeting at 5:00 pm (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a department update meeting with discussion items including Regional RSIDs and a vehicle registration increase. No action items are listed on the agenda. The meeting is hybrid, with public comment allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Discussion of Regional RSIDs (Road Service Improvement Districts)
• Discussion of vehicle registration increase
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Missoula County Fair Event Committee will approve minutes from April and discuss challenges and themes for fairs 2027-2029, along with updates on the 2026 fair, working groups, 4-H, and development. No council or budget items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2026
• Discussion of Fair 2027-2029 Challenges & Themes
• Fair 2026 Update
• Working Groups Update
• Development Update

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The joint Open Lands Committee (OLC) and Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) meet to hear a City Open Space Report and discuss the 50-year Open Space Bond celebration. The OLC then reviews a Level II Open Space Bond application for the Lovell-Bonner Project, presented by Five Valleys Land Trust. Other business includes subcommittee reports, a notification of a Level I application, and training on the bond application process.

• Level II Open Space Bond Application Presentation – Lovell-Bonner Project by Five Valleys Land Trust
• City 2026 Open Space Report & Recent Projects Summary by Zac Covington
• 50-year Open Space Bond Celebration Discussion
• Notification of Locke-Ninemile Level I Application & Approval for Level 2 Submission
• Training on OLC role in Open Space Bond application process

The board approved an amendment to move the Staff Communications section earlier on the agenda. The minutes from the April 9, 2026 OLC meeting were approved unanimously. No other actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment to move Staff Communications earlier (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2026 OLC meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Council

The West Valley Community Council will discuss closing its bank account and receive updates from local organizations. The council serves as a liaison and has no decision-making authority. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and community updates from the fire chief, school district, and other groups.

• Discussion to close WVCC bank account
• Town Pump update (old business)
• Frenchtown Fire Department update from Chief Damian Frisby
• Frenchtown School District update from Les Meyer
• Smurfit-Stone Community Advisory Group update from Jeri Delys

The council approved the April meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer’s Report, both unanimously. It then voted to close the WVCC checking account once all outstanding checks have cleared and the balance is zero, also unanimously. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting included updates on the fire district and Town Pump but no decisions on those topics.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved closure of WVCC checking account after checks clear (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from the BCC Chief Officers on the Criminal Justice Division, including organizational changes, program initiatives, and grant activity. An update on school and primary elections will also be presented. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda includes public comment on items not on the agenda and a recorded action item vote.

• CJD organizational chart update
• Changes to Crime Victim Advocate Division manager role
• Court Support Services program updates
• Justice Initiatives grant applications and recent grant support
• Elections update on school and primary elections

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Tom Green Memorial Park Advisory Group will meet in person on May 12, 2026 at Pineview Park Pavilion. The agenda includes approval of the December 3, 2025 and April 14, 2026 meeting minutes, a public comment period, discussion and recommendation to adopt updated bylaws, election of officers, and follow‑up on spring/summer projects. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of the 12-3-25 meeting minutes
• Approval of the 4-14-26 meeting minutes
• Discussion and recommendation to adopt updated bylaws
• Election of officers
• Follow‑up on Spring/Summer projects

Community Council

The East Missoula Community Council will approve April meeting minutes, hear a treasurer's report that includes a budget discussion with forms due June 1, and consider whether to nominate a new leadership team now or wait until June. Updates on the Aspire lawsuit and a planned vaccine clinic will also be presented.

• Approval of minutes from the April 2026 meeting
• Treasurer's report: budget discussion and form completion due June 1
• Update on the Aspire related lawsuit by Lee Bridges
• Announcement of a vaccine clinic scheduled for October 7, 2026
• Discussion of nominating a new EMCC Board leadership team

The East Missoula Community Council adopted the 2026 budget, raising the allocation for meeting supplies and sound equipment from $300 to $500. The budget was accepted after minor corrections to the prior meeting minutes. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved 2026 budget with meeting supplies increased to $500

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

This is a standard procedural meeting of the Larchmont Golf Course Board of Directors with no specific decisions or discussions listed. The agenda includes public comment, minutes approval, management reports, and unfinished/new business. No concrete items such as contracts, fee changes, or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Agenda contains only boilerplate items: call to order, public comment, minutes, correspondence, management reports, unfinished business, new business

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contractor agreements and lease amendments. The meeting includes decisions on board appointments and updates to the Parks and Trails Advisory Board Bylaws.

• Motorola Solutions sales quote for $68,846.35 for public safety radio equipment
• WGM professional services agreement amendment adding $12,153.60 for Russell Street sidewalk improvements
• Independent contractor agreement with Flaherty Consulting for COMPASS project
• Temporary construction easement for D&G Crane at Nine Mile Storage Yard
• Reappointment of Sharon Teague and Richard Westin to Seeley Lake Community Council

The commissioners approved the consent agenda items, including a contractor agreement with Flaherty Consulting, a temporary easement for D&G Crane, an amendment to the Russell Street sidewalk design contract, a DirectTV lease extension, a fourth amendment to the Radio Central lease, and a $68,846.35 Motorola Solutions purchase. They also adopted updated Parks and Trails Advisory Board bylaws, reappointed two Seeley Lake Community Council members, and appointed three members to the West Valley Community Council.

• Approved Flaherty Consulting contract for COMPASS project (consent agenda, Yes 2-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement for D&G Crane at Nine Mile Storage Yard (consent agenda, Yes 2-0)
• Approved amendment adding $12,153.60 to Russell Street sidewalk design contract (consent agenda, Yes 2-0)
• Approved DirectTV lease extension to July 15, 2026 (consent agenda, Yes 2-0)
• Approved fourth amendment to Radio Central lease (consent agenda, Yes 2-0)
• Approved $68,846.35 Motorola Solutions purchase for radio equipment (consent agenda, Yes 2-0)
• Adopted updated Parks and Trails Advisory Board bylaws (Yes 2-0)
• Reappointed Sharon Teague and Richard Westin to Seeley Lake Community Council (Yes 2-0)

Public Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special public meeting to address zoning matters. The body will review a final resolution regarding sign regulations and discuss the Frenchtown Interchange Zoning Initiative.

• Claims totaling $2,211,780.20 received between April 23 and May 05, 2026
• Final Resolution: Zoning Regulations Amendment to Chapter 8 Sign (Billboards)
• Frenchtown Interchange Zoning Initiative

The Commissioners adopted a resolution amending Chapter 8 of the County Zoning Regulations to prohibit the installation of new billboards and the conversion of existing static billboards to digital displays. The motion passed unanimously (3‑0). The public hearing on the Frenchtown Interchange Zoning Initiative was continued to the Commissioners’ meeting on May 28, 2026.

• Adopted resolution amending Zoning Regulations Chapter 8 to ban new billboards and digital conversions (3‑0)
• Continued Frenchtown Interchange Zoning Initiative hearing to May 28, 2026

Community Council

The Lolo Community Council will review minutes and expenditures, and discuss updates to the Lolo Regional Plan and a proposed building permit exemption for storage structures. The council also received updates on a $700,000 federal grant for a Family Justice Center.

• Discussion on Summer BBQ
• Missoula Growth Policy/Lolo Regional Plan Update
• Public Works proposes building permit exemption for storage structures
• Family Justice Center grant of $700,000
• Missoula County Elections Office mailing ballots for federal primary

Community Council

The Seeley Lake Community Council meets on May 12, 2026, at 6 PM to hear updates on the Elbow Lake and Blackfoot gravel pits, and consider new business including a request for support for an SLE Grant proposal and a letter to the county about a digital sign. Old business involves disposition of SLCC funds.

• Gravel pit updates from Gayla Nicholson and Caroline Krenn
• Blackfoot Clearwater Neighborhood Watch update
• Skatepark update from Don Peavey
• SLE Grant Proposal request for support
• Letter to county re digital sign

The Seeley Lake Community Council accepted the meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s report, both unanimously. It approved the allocation of rails fund money to four local groups and voted to support Seeley Lake Elementary School’s grant application. The council also approved sending a letter to county commissioners requesting a variance for a proposed digital sign.

• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Approved rails fund distribution: $2,000 each to BCNW, BABSCO, ROCKS and $1,000 to Skatepark (passed)
• Approved support for Seeley Lake Elementary School grant application (passed)
• Approved sending variance request letter to commissioners for digital sign project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will consider refunding taxes for two properties due to assessment errors. The meeting will also include a discussion on upcoming RSID boundary resolutions.

• Refund request for Taxpayer ID No. 1136502 (tax year 2025)
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID No. 5851050 (tax years 2021-2025)
• Discussion on RSID boundary resolutions for May 28, 2026
• Hybrid meeting at Missoula County Administration Building (199 W. Pine St)

The board approved a refund request for Taxpayer ID 1136502, whose property was mis‑described as a completed building. It also approved a refund for Taxpayer ID 5851050, whose square footage was recorded incorrectly. Both motions passed unanimously with two affirmative votes and no negatives.

• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 1136502 (2‑0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 5851050 (2‑0)

BCC Department Updates

This meeting consists of public comment on items not on the agenda, a placeholder for action items with no specific proposals listed, and a discussion item for general updates from the BCC Public Works Chief Officer. No concrete decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County BCC Department Updates meeting on May 11, 2026, will hear a series of discussion items, including a follow-up on the South Hills floodplain, a final resolution on billboards, and Frenchtown zoning. Officials will also receive briefings on a Community Council vacancy survey and a department needs outlook. No action items or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is primarily a briefing and discussion session.

• Public hearing on Frenchtown zoning
• Final resolution on billboards
• South Hills floodplain follow-up
• Community Council vacancy survey
• Officer updates from Chet Crowser

Community Council

The Bonner Milltown Community Council will hold a regular meeting on May 11, 2026, including a discussion item on the special exception permit process for a potential data center at the Old Bonner Mill. Other discussion items include Blackfoot Crossing, open council positions, city signage, and Milltown State Park river closures. The meeting also features communications on the billboard amendment public hearing, playground removal at West Riverside Community Park, and floodplain mapping FAQs.

• Discuss special exception permit process for Bonner Mill AI Center (data center at Old Bonner Mill); invite agencies including Crambo, Public Health, Water Quality District, DNRC, DEQ, and NorthWestern Energy
• Discuss Blackfoot Crossing project
• Open council positions and upcoming resignations
• City/community signage discussion (adding additional signs)
• Commissioners to hold public hearing May 12 on billboard amendment prohibiting new billboards in industrial zones

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 13 meeting. A motion to limit public comment after the guest speakers to three minutes per person was also passed unanimously. No other formal decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 13 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Limited public comment to three minutes per individual (unanimous voice vote)

BCC Department Updates

This is a routine procedural meeting with no specific action items or decisions listed. The board will receive general updates from chief officers and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• BCC Chief Officers' (CTO) General Updates

Consolidated Land Use Board

The Consolidated Land Use Board is meeting to review two special exception requests. Staff recommends approving requests to allow additional principal uses on properties at 1716 Clements Road and 3900 South Ave W.

• Special Exception request for 1716 Clements Road to allow Melody Bryan to construct an additional principal use
• Special Exception request for 3900 South Ave W to allow Cody Gordon to construct an additional principal use

The Consolidated Land Use Board approved a special exception request allowing Melody Bryan to construct a second single‑family residence on the 2.44‑acre parcel at 1716 Clements Road. The approval was subject to a condition that the applicant obtain all other required county permits. The motion passed unanimously, 7‑0. The board also approved the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved April 1, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception for 1716 Clements Road, permitting a second residence (7‑0)
• Condition added: applicant must obtain all other necessary county permits

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will review activities from the past few months. The meeting includes a discussion on the process and next steps regarding the Smurfit Site and M2 Green.

• Update on Smurfit Site/M2 Green
• Review of past few months activities
• Discussion of process and next steps

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a department update meeting with discussion items including an engagement plan update, the Wye Water System closeout, and the Bonner West Log Yard TEDD. The agenda includes public comment on non-agenda items but no action items are listed.

• Discussion: Engagement plan update
• Discussion: Wye Water System closeout
• Discussion: Bonner West Log Yard TEDD
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review several grant allocations and contracts, including funding for youth crisis services and public health programs. The board is also deciding on a development agreement with Grant Creek-Crossing Missoula LLC and a school architecture report.

• Agreement with Youth Homes for $100,000 (Therapeutic Shelter) and $31,500 (Crisis Stabilization Bed)
• $115,000 Professional Services Agreement with Western Montana Motorsports for a July 31–August 2 event
• Contracts for Missoula City-County Health Department totaling $247,650 from DEQ and DPHHS
• $26,250 CDBG contract for a Preliminary Architecture Report for Seeley Lake Elementary School
• Development agreement between Missoula County and Grant Creek-Crossing Missoula LLC

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved a series of consent‑agenda items covering grant amendments, subrecipient agreements, task orders and contracts, all with unanimous yes votes. They also approved a $26,250 Community Development Block Grant contract for a Seeley Lake Elementary School report and a development agreement with Grant Creek‑Crossing Missoula LLC. All motions passed with a vote of 2‑0‑0.

• Approved Amendment #4 Obligating Document for State Hazard Mitigation Grant (period ended Jan 24 2026)
• Approved $100,000 Youth Homes subrecipient agreement for Therapeutic Shelter (Crisis Diversion Grant FY26)
• Approved $31,500 Youth Homes subrecipient agreement for Crisis Stabilization Bed (Crisis Diversion Grant FY26‑FY27)
• Approved $76,000 Task Order with Montana DPHHS for Strengthening Public Health Workforce program
• Approved $167,650 contract 527008 with Montana DEQ for Air Pollution Control Program
• Approved $4,000 contract 527001 with Montana DEQ for Air Quality Compliance Activities
• Approved $115,000 Professional Services Agreement with Western Montana Motorsports for July 31–Aug 2 2026 event
• Approved $26,250 CDBG contract for Preliminary Architecture Report for Seeley Lake Elementary School

BCC Department Updates

The BCC will discuss several updates, including the Columbia Gold Project (Blackfoot Mine), planning and sustainability topics, community council recruitment, a response letter on Seeley Lake Trails, and the Condon Community Center. No action items are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Columbia Gold Project (Blackfoot Mine) update
• Planning, Development & Sustainability updates
• Seeley Lake Trails response letter
• Condon Community Center discussion
• Officer updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Department Update meeting for Public Works. The only action item is a request to preliminarily include a parcel (Tax ID 5860579) into RSID 8901, with the landowner seeking only sewer service and responsible for impact fees at building permit issuance. Public comment on non-agenda items will be heard.

• Parcel 5860579 inclusion into RSID 8901 for sewer service only
• Landowner must pay applicable impact fees at building permit issuance

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review requests regarding the Housing Innovation Fund and employee benefits. The meeting includes proposals for medical premium rate changes and plan amendments effective July 1, 2026.

• Corrected Housing Innovation Fund grant request for Old Hellgate Village wastewater improvement project
• Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan amendments for plan year beginning July 1, 2026
• 7.5% increase to Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan medical premium rates effective July 1, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners approved three consent‑agenda items. They approved the corrected Housing Innovation Fund grant request for the Old Hellgate Village wastewater project. They also approved amendments to the Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan and a 7.5% increase to medical premium rates, with a vote of 2‑0 in favor.

• Approved corrected Housing Innovation Fund grant request (2-0)
• Approved Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan amendments (2-0)
• Approved 7.5% increase to employee medical premium rates (2-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hear a tax abatement request for the Montana Knife Company and a purchase agreement for the Wye Water System. The board will also consider a resolution for Wye Water System TIF Bonds Series 2026 and a zoning initiative for the Frenchtown Interchange.

• Montana Knife Company Tax Abatement per MCA 15-6-138
• Montana Knife Company Tax Abatement per MCA 15-24-1401
• Wye Water System Purchase Agreement
• Resolution: Wye Water System TIF Bonds Series 2026
• Frenchtown Interchange Zoning Initiative (Part 1)

The commissioners voted 3-0 to approve Sharon Bowman's family‑transfer exemption for 15098 Bud Lake Drive. They also approved the resolution to purchase the Wye Water System, again by a 3-0 vote. Two Montana Knife Company tax abatement items were postponed to the May 28 meeting, and the Frenchtown Interchange zoning hearing was continued to a later date.

• Approved Bowman family transfer exemption (3-0)
• Approved Wye Water System Purchase Agreement (3-0)
• Postponed Montana Knife Company tax abatement per MCA 15-6-138 to May 28
• Postponed Montana Knife Company tax abatement per MCA 15-24-1401 to May 28
• Continued Frenchtown Interchange Zoning Initiative hearing to May 12

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Compensation Board will consider a request to set the Uniform Base and other compensation items for fiscal year 2027. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda. No other action or discussion items are listed.

• Action item: Request to set Uniform Base and other compensation items for FY2027

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a department update meeting to discuss the Frenchtown Citizen Initiated Zoning Petition and County Part 1 Zoning. The agenda lists only procedural sections with no specific action or discussion items detailed. Residents can attend in person at the County Administration Building.

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider approving eight contracts for community improvement projects funded by the Rural Impact Grant Program. The board will also review contract amendments for roof replacement, landscaping, and water treatment facility work.

• Approve $25,479 task order for Lolo water & wastewater treatment facility
• Approve $15,000 amendment for HDR Engineering services
• Approve contract for Seeley Community Pollinator Garden Improvements
• Approve contract for River of Life Food Bank Upgrades
• Approve contract for Swan Valley Elementary Library Renovation

The board approved four items on the consent agenda, including a scope amendment for Missoula Children’s Theatre roof replacement, a timeline amendment for Roberts Landscaping, a $25,479 task order for HDR Engineering for the Lolo water EPA grant, and a $15,000 contract amendment with HDR. The board also approved eight Rural Impact Grant contracts ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 to support community projects such as pollinator gardens, Little League improvements, and school facilities. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved scope of work amendment for Missoula Children’s Theatre roof replacement (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved amended agreement with Roberts Landscaping for timeline change (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved Task Order 15 for HDR Engineering, $25,479, to support Lolo water EPA grant (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved HDR Engineering contract amendment, $15,000 for weekly update meetings (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved contract with Clearwater Resource Council for Seeley Community Pollinator Garden, up to $2,000 (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved contract with Frenchtown Little League for grounds improvements, up to $2,000 (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved contract with Nine Mile Community Center for hazardous tree removal and new hot water heater, up to $4,000 (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved contract with River of Life Ministries for food bank upgrades, up to $2,211 (Yes 3, No 0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a department updates meeting with discussion items including a public meeting briefing on the Frenchtown Zoning Initiative, a property transfer at 15098 Bud Lake Dr., and updates from ecology, extension, lands, culture, and recreation. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• March Rural Micro Grant Recommendation briefing
• 15098 Bud Lake Dr. Bowman Family Transfer discussion
• Frenchtown Zoning Initiative briefing
• Seeley Lake Trails Discussion
• Fairgrounds Update

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County BCC Public Works body is meeting to hold a discussion regarding building permits. The session includes a discussion with Bureau Chief Eric Copeland of the Department of Labor and Industry.

• Discussion with Bureau Chief Eric Copeland on building permits

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hold hearings on growth policy and rezoning for the Buckhouse area. The board will also consider a resolution for a school zone and speed limit on Potomac Loop.

• The Buckhouse Growth Policy and Rezoning hearing
• Resolution to establish a school zone and speed limit on Potomac Loop
• Public hearing for 2026 Missoula County Housing and Community Development Survey
• Wye TEDD Extension/Bond Issuance Request
• Claims list totaling $3,675,482.30

The Board of County Commissioners approved the request to remove parcels described in Book 1116, Micro Records Page 220 from Citizen Initiated Zoning District #39, with a 3‑0 vote. The Planning and Zoning Commission also approved the same removal with a 5‑0 vote. A resolution to establish a school zone and speed limit on Potomac Loop was postponed until May 28. The County approved the 2026 Housing and Community Development Survey and the extension of the Wye Targeted Economic Development Plan via a TIF bond, each with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved removal of parcels from Citizen Initiated Zoning District #39 (Board 3-0)
• Approved removal of parcels from Citizen Initiated Zoning District #39 (Planning & Zoning Commission 5-0)
• Postponed school zone and speed limit resolution for Potomac Loop (until May 28)
• Approved 2026 Housing and Community Development Survey (3-0)
• Approved extension of Wye Targeted Economic Development Plan via TIF bond (3-0)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a contract amendment for crisis diversion services and a professional services agreement for the Missoula Stampede rodeo.

• Approve Crisis Diversion Grant contract amendment with Montana DPHHS
• Approve professional services agreement with Pickett Pro Rodeo for Missoula Stampede
• Approve agreement for wildfire mitigation training with Blackfoot TREX
• Approve Collaborative Weed Management agreement with Lolo National Forest
• Discuss request regarding PSC Commissioner Brad Molnar

The Board voted Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0 to adopt the consent agenda. All four items on the agenda were approved as written: a Crisis Diversion Grant amendment, a professional services agreement for the Missoula Stampede, a wildfire‑mitigation training agreement, and a collaborative weed‑management agreement. No other actions were taken.

• Approved chair to sign Crisis Diversion Grant contract amendment (vote 3-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Pickett Pro Rodeo for Missoula Stampede (vote 3-0)
• Approved chair to sign wildfire‑mitigation training agreement for Olivia Anderson (vote 3-0)
• Approved collaborative weed‑management agreement with Lolo National Forest (vote 3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update and discuss strategy on pending litigation and claims during a departmental update meeting. The county attorney will review active or recently closed cases, including a list of 11 specific lawsuits. No action items are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and informational purposes only.

• Discussion of pending litigation cases including Green Investments LLP v. Bondurant & MC, DV-23-781
• Update on CPT v. Missoula County & Western Materials, LLC, DV-24-810
• Review of Damrow et al. v. MC, et al., DV-25-488
• Discussion of Arrowleaf Gulch LLC v. MC, et al., DV-26-202
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hear updates from the BCC Chief Officers on the Workday HCM implementation, the county insurance renewal, and ADA compliance. No decisions are listed; the items are informational updates. Public comment is allowed on any non‑agenda items.

• Workday HCM implementation update
• County insurance renewal update
• ADA compliance update
• General department updates

Public Meetings

The All Community Council will hold a virtual town hall to discuss the comprehensive planning process. The meeting includes a presentation by Planning Manager Izzie Varley and a question-and-answer session for attendees.

• Comprehensive planning process presentation by Planning Manager Izzie Varley

BCC Admin Meetings

The board will consider consent agenda items including a professional services agreement with the Clark Fork Coalition for River Ambassador positions, applications for a State Revolving Fund loan and Coal Endowment grant for the Old Hellgate Village wastewater system, a professional services agreement for hazardous fuels treatment on 60 acres in the Potomac Valley, and a lease with the BLM for an emergency communications tower. An action item proposes a resolution adding Commissioner Strohmaier's name to the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan.

• Professional services agreement with Clark Fork Coalition for River Ambassador program (2026 summer)
• Application for State Revolving Fund loan and Coal Endowment grant for Old Hellgate Village wastewater system improvements
• Professional services agreement for hazardous fuels treatment on 60 acres in Potomac Valley to reduce crown fire potential
• Lease with Bureau of Land Management for emergency communications (9-1-1) tower site
• Resolution to add Commissioner Strohmaier's name to the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan

The board approved all five consent‑agenda items, including agreements for river recreation, wastewater grant applications, hazardous‑fuel treatment, and a BLM emergency‑communications tower lease. The board also approved a resolution to add Commissioner Strohmaier’s name to the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan.

• Approved professional services agreement with Clark Fork Coalition for River Ambassador positions (consent agenda)
• Approved chair signature on Uniform Application Certification for State Revolving Fund and Coal Endowment grant for Old Hellgate Village wastewater project (consent agenda)
• Approved chair signature on Montana Coal Endowment Program grant application (consent agenda)
• Approved professional services agreement to treat 60 acres of hazardous fuels in Potomac Valley (consent agenda)
• Approved lease with BLM for emergency communications radio tower site (consent agenda)
• Approved resolution adding Commissioner Strohmaier to Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan (3‑0 vote)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from the Justice Court and District Court. No action items are scheduled; the meeting consists solely of discussion items.

• General Justice Court Update
• General District Court Update

Community Council

The Swan Valley Community Council is scheduled to meet on April 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Condon Community Hall. The agenda includes a discussion on the council's motto.

• Meeting date: April 23, 2026
• Location: Condon Community Hall
• Agenda item: Council motto discussion

The Swan Valley Community Council approved the meeting agenda, the March meeting minutes, and the Treasurer's Report. Each motion passed unanimously with all members in favor. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Community Council

The Clinton Community Council will consider donating its remaining checking account balance to local organizations and finalize the timeline for closing its account and credit card. Other business includes a land exchange notice from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, and updates on a candidate forum for House District 93. The council also receives reports on the May school levy and county roads and bridges.

• Discussion on donating remaining checking account balance ($404.29) to local organizations
• Timeline for closing council's checking account and credit card
• Land exchange notice from Dept of Natural Resources & Conservation
• Candidate forum update for House District 93
• Information on May school levy by Superintendent Micah Hill

The council voted to donate the remaining balance of its checking account, about $180, to the Clinton School Teacher’s Classroom Supply/Special Project fund. It also approved the timeline for closing the council’s checking and credit‑card accounts. The council set May 19 as the date for its business meeting at 5:30 pm and scheduled a House District 93 candidate forum at 6:30 pm that evening. Earlier agenda and minutes approvals were also carried.

• Approved donation of approx. $180 to Clinton School teacher supply fund
• Approved timeline for closing council checking and credit‑card accounts
• Scheduled Council business meeting for May 19 at 5:30 pm
• Scheduled House District 93 candidate forum for May 19 at 6:30 pm
• Moved to discuss candidate forum after Treasurer’s report (motion carried)
• Approved agenda amendment to move candidate forum discussion (motion carried)
• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a department update meeting. Discussion items include road RSIDs and capitalizing labor, as well as the SS4A FY2027 application and required matching funds. No specific action items are listed.

• Discuss Road RSIDs and Capitalizing Labor
• Discuss SS4A FY2027 Application and Match

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Missoula Food Policy Advisory Board is meeting for routine business, including approval of minutes and a tour of the MCPS Agriculture Education Center. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda. Upcoming presenters from All Nations Health Center and City Planning are scheduled for future meetings.

• Tour of MCPS Agriculture Education Center at 2664 37th Ave
• Upcoming presenter: Dana from All Nations Health Center (May 18)
• Upcoming presenter: Nathan from City Planning (June 15)
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The board unanimously approved the March agenda and the February meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also carried unanimously. The rescheduling of Erin Austin from AbundantMT was tabled for discussion at the May meeting.

• Approved March agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled rescheduling of Erin Austin from AbundantMT to May meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Lands & Communities body will hold a meeting to receive briefings and updates on several land-use projects. The session includes discussions on zoning initiatives and growth policies. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Frenchtown Interchange Zoning Initiative briefing
• Buckhouse Bridge Growth Policy and Rezoning briefing
• Marshall Mountain Park update
• Overview of renewable energy zoning requirements for cryptocurrency and data centers
• Annual report presentation

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider a utility easement and payment agreement with T-Mobile. The board will also review a stipulation and settlement agreement involving several utility companies and the City of Missoula regarding Public Service Commission docket 2025.10.078.

• Utility easement and payment agreement with T-Mobile for Big Sky Park
• Stipulation and settlement agreement for Public Service Commission docket 2025.10.078 involving NorthWestern Corporation, Black Hills Corporation, Northwestern Energy Group, and the City of Missoula

The board approved a utility easement and payment agreement with T‑Mobile for land in Big Sky Park. It also approved the chair’s authority to sign a stipulation and settlement agreement involving Northwestern utilities and the City of Missoula in a Public Service Commission docket.

• Approved utility easement and payment agreement with T‑Mobile (Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approved chair to sign stipulation and settlement agreement for PSC docket 2025.10.078 (Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0)

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The board will discuss a bylaw recommendation from the Big Sky Stewardship Committee and a bylaw workshop and recommendation from the Parks and Trails Advisory Board. An update on Marshall Mountain will be presented. A workshop on community parks and recreation grant applications will be conducted. All items are for discussion and information.

• Big Sky Stewardship Committee bylaw recommendation (5 minutes)
• Parks and Trails Advisory Board bylaw workshop and recommendation (30 minutes)
• Marshall Mountain update (30 minutes)
• Community Parks and Recreation Grant Application workshop (30 minutes)

The board approved the updated Parks and Trails Advisory Board bylaws after discussion. It also voted to recommend that the Big Sky Stewardship Committee consider the same amendments. The March 19, 2026 meeting minutes were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 3:24 p.m.

• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (all members in favor)
• Approved revised Parks and Trails Advisory Board bylaws (all members in favor)
• Recommended Big Sky Stewardship Committee review the proposed bylaw amendments (all members in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all members in favor)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. Discussion topics include the budget, strategic planning, and personnel updates.

• MACO updates
• Federal lobbying discussion
• Budget review
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) discussion
• Strategic planning and personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The meeting will provide updates from the BCC Department and the BCC Sheriffs' Department. Attendees may submit public comment on items not on the agenda, review recorded action items, and discuss downtown operations, detention center operations, and general updates.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (vote outcomes recorded)
• Discussion of Downtown Operations
• Discussion of Detention Center Operations
• General updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a department update meeting, including action on three tax refund requests from property owners due to description errors. Discussion items include review of tax write-off lists and RSID updates.

• Taxpayer ID No. 5802762 requests a refund for estimated years 2015-2022 due to incorrect basement finish and fireplace removal.
• Taxpayer ID Nos. 5823546 & 5820213 request a refund for estimated years 2015-2024 due to incorrect home grade and conversion to one home and an ADU.
• Taxpayer ID No. 4193466 requests a refund for estimated years 2018-2024 due to property condition change from average to fair and decking/parking corrections.

The board voted to approve refund requests for three taxpayers who reported errors in property descriptions. Each motion was initiated by Juanita Vero, seconded by Josh Slotnick, and passed unanimously with two ayes and no nays. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 5802762 (2-0 vote)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer IDs 5823546 & 5820213 (2-0 vote)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 4193466 (2-0 vote)

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee will consider a $12,300 impact fee funding request from Missoula County Parks & Trails to pave the Butler Creek Trail. The committee will also receive a presentation on impact fee fundamentals and analysis for the Missoula Rural Fire District.

• Consideration of $12,300 impact fee appropriation for Butler Creek Trail paving in the Central Missoula Service Area
• Presentation on Impact Fee Fundamentals and Analysis for the Missoula Rural Fire District
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2026

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to receive departmental updates from Health Promotion and Environmental Health. The agenda includes a public comment period and discussion items, but no specific action items or decisions are listed beyond routine updates.

• Health Promotion update presented by Peggy Schmidt
• Environmental Health update
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from the BCC Chief Financial Officer, including a transition update and the latest WorkDay information. The meeting will review the 2024 audit results, the schedule for the 2025 audit, and provide a budget outlook and calendar for the coming year. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion and public comment.

• Transition update from BCC CFO
• Latest WorkDay system news
• Review of 2024 audit and 2025 audit schedule
• Budget outlook and upcoming budget calendar
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

Community Council

The Lolo Community Council will approve the meeting minutes and the expense for agenda printing. It will receive reports on communications, the treasurer, and various county departments. The council will discuss the ongoing Missoula Growth Policy and Lolo Regional Plan update, a two‑year comprehensive planning effort. A summer BBQ proposal will also be considered.

• Approve meeting minutes as presented
• Approve agenda printing expense
• Discuss Missoula Growth Policy/Lolo Regional Plan update
• Consider Summer BBQ proposal (discussion and possible action)
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The council tabled the amendment of the March meeting minutes. The council Treasurer reported the checking account was closed and $157.60 will be returned to Missoula County. A motion to shift the planned June 9 BBQ to June 2 was seconded and passed. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Tabled amendment of March minutes (no vote recorded)
• Account closed; $157.60 to be sent to Missoula County (report only)
• Motion to move BBQ from June 9 to June 2 passed (all members voted yes)

Community Council

The East Missoula Community Council will discuss and vote on how to allocate the remaining funds in its checking account, including which local nonprofit or organization will receive the donation. A decision on whether to close the bank account will be deferred to the May meeting. The council also announced that applications for two open seats are now accepted, with a third seat opening on June 1 and a May 1 deadline. Updates on the Aspire lawsuit and new litigation from Save East Missoula will be provided.

• Vote on allocation of remaining checking account funds to a local nonprofit or organization
• Discussion to close the council’s bank account scheduled for the May meeting
• Open applications for two council seats; a third seat will open June 1, deadline May 1
• Upcoming levy request questions available from Fire Chief Tyler Muniz and Assistant Chief JD Sessions
• Updates on the Aspire-related lawsuit (Lee Bridges) and new litigation (Andrew Hirss, Save East Missoula)

The council reviewed how to allocate remaining checking‑account money and considered closing the account at the May meeting. A vote was taken on saving the funds for the June Ice Cream Social, but no final outcome was recorded. No other substantive actions were approved or denied.

• Discussed allocation of checking‑account funds and possible closure (no decision)
• Voted on saving funds for June Ice Cream Social (outcome not recorded)

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Tom Green Memorial Park Advisory Group will consider adopting revised bylaws and will hold elections for its officers. The meeting will also review past tree‑planting work and discuss plans for weed mitigation, social trail management, and the South foot bridge. All items are for discussion and recommendation to the county.

• Bylaw discussion and recommendation to adopt updated bylaws
• Election of officers
• Review of last year’s tree planting project
• Weed mitigation review and planning
• Social trail management

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting at the Larchmont Golf Course. Items include public comment, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and management reports covering operations, the superintendent, the Caddy Shack, and finances. The board will also consider any unfinished business and introduce new business before adjourning.

• Approval of Minutes
• Management Reports – Operations, Superintendent, Caddy Shack, Financial
• Unfinished Business
• New Business

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several professional service agreements. The most significant is a request to approve a contract with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions for up to $135,000 to supply asphalt emulsion for FY27 chip seal work. Other items include a $3,000 GPS/Camera add‑on with Carahsoft, a subrecipient agreement with Hope Rescue Mission, grant paperwork for the Montana Board of Crime Control, and a $103,452.91 dishwasher replacement contract for the detention center.

• Approve professional services agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, up to $135,000 for FY27 chip seal projects
• Approve amendment to Carahsoft contract for six GPS/Camera units, up to $3,000 per year
• Approve amended subrecipient agreement with Hope Rescue Mission
• Approve Montana Board of Crime Control DVI Program grant documents
• Approve dishwasher replacement contract with Bargreen Ellingson, $103,452.91

The Board of County Commissioners voted to approve the consent agenda, which included five professional service agreements. Items approved were a $135,000 agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, a $3,000 amendment with Carahsoft Technology, an amended subrecipient agreement with Hope Rescue Mission, required documents for a Montana Board of Crime Control grant, and a $103,452.91 dishwasher replacement contract for the detention center. The consent agenda passed with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions professional services agreement up to $135,000 (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved amendment to Carahsoft Technology agreement for six GPS/Camera units up to $3,000 per year (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved amended subrecipient agreement with Hope Rescue Mission (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved submission of required documents for Montana Board of Crime Control DVI grant (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved dishwasher replacement contract with Bargreen Ellingson for $103,452.91 (Yes 2, No 0)

Community Council

The Seeley Lake Community Council met to hear reports and updates from local officials and agencies. Attendees heard a presentation on an upcoming school levy, an immunization program update, a neighborhood watch briefing, and a USFS update. The council also took public comment from the Seeley Lake Sewer District before moving to old and new business.

• Upcoming School Levy presentation
• Immunization program update for Seeley Lake
• Blackfoot Clearwater Neighborhood Watch update
• USFS update by Seeley Lake District Ranger
• Seeley Lake Sewer District public comment

The Seeley Lake Community Council approved the meeting minutes and the Treasurer's financial report without opposition. Both motions were made and seconded by council members and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Council

The Bonner Milltown Community Council will hear updates on the Bonner Mill AI Center special exception permit process and the status of the Blackfoot Crossing project. The meeting also includes information on a countywide comprehensive plan update and an immunization clinic.

• Bonner Mill AI Center Special Exception Permit process
• Status and impact of Commissioner's decision on Blackfoot Crossing
• Missoula County Comprehensive Plan Update
• Immunization Clinic on May 7th from 3-5 PM at Bonner school
• Denial of Town Pump sign variance

The Bonner Milltown Community Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes as written (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will open the meeting with public comment on items not on the agenda. It will then consider a set of action items that were moved, seconded, abstained, passed, and signed. The board will discuss a presentation on building permit exemptions. Finally, the board will discuss the Safe Streets for All grant with Arron Wilson.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items: moved, seconded, abstain, passed, signed
• Discussion/presentation of building permit exemptions
• Discussion of Safe Streets for All grant with Arron Wilson

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Missoula County Fair Event Committee will consider approving the minutes from its March 12, 2026 meeting. It will also discuss challenges and themes for the 2027‑2029 fair, provide an update on the 2026 fair, and receive updates from working groups, 4‑H, and development. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2026
• Discussion of Fair 2027‑2029 challenges & themes
• Fair 2026 update
• Working groups update
• 4‑H update

Community Council

The council will discuss a zoning amendment application submitted by Keeping Frenchtown for about 567 acres at the north end of the Frenchtown Freeway interchange (Exit 89). The amendment seeks to protect the area’s agricultural, rural residential and light‑industrial character. The council will also consider how to allocate remaining funds in its bank account and will hear updates on the town pump and a mobile plant clinic.

• Zoning amendment application for ~567 acres at north end of Frenchtown Freeway interchange (Exit 89)
• Discussion of allocating remaining WVCC bank account funds, with a vote to close the account
• Town Pump update (old business)
• Mobile Plant Clinic (new business)
• Treasurer’s report includes Zoom subscription discussion

The council voted to allocate a $426.61 donation, giving half to the Frenchtown Senior Citizens Group and half to Keeping Frenchtown. The motion passed unanimously, with one member abstaining. Earlier items approved unanimously were the February 12 minutes and reimbursement of a $331.86 Zoom subscription. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $426.61 donation split (unanimous, 1 abstain)
• Approved reimbursement of $331.86 Zoom subscription (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Lands & Communities Boards and Committees

The Open Lands Citizens Advisory Committee will approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and discuss new business. Key topics include a review of the 2026 Land Stewardship Award timeline and materials, updates on the 20th anniversary Open Space Bond planning, and Good Neighbor Handbook funding. The committee will also conduct chair and vice‑chair elections and share updates to the OLC website and resource folder.

• 2026 Land Stewardship Award timeline and materials review
• 20th Anniversary Open Space Bond planning update
• Good Neighbor Handbook updates and potential funding
• Chair and Vice‑Chair elections
• OLC web page and resource folder updates

The board approved the agenda amendment changing the minutes date to March. The March 12 OLC minutes were approved unanimously. Members voted to continue Sarah as Chair and Sharon as Vice‑Chair. Subcommittee volunteer assignments were noted, and the Good Neighbor Handbook received up to $5,000 funding support from FWP.

• Agenda date amendment to March approved (motion moved by Sharon, seconded by Tim)
• Approval of March 12 OLC meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Sarah continued as Chair (motion moved by Carolyn, seconded by Brad, passed)
• Sharon continued as Vice‑Chair (same motion, passed)
• Tim and Ginny volunteered for Good Neighbor Handbook subcommittee (voluntary)
• Caroline, Noel and Sharon volunteered for Open Space Bond subcommittee (voluntary)
• FWP contribution of up to $5,000 for Good Neighbor Handbook approved (members supported)
• No further agenda items suggested

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda authorizing three agreements: one with the Missoula Redevelopment Authority for FY26 remittance, one with the National Wildlife Federation for beaver conflict resolution projects, and one to provide Sexual & Violent Offender Registration services for the City of Missoula. The board will also discuss the Arrowleaf Gulch LLC versus Kee Holdings LLC case. No other action items are listed for this meeting.

• Authorize chair to sign agreement with Missoula Redevelopment Authority for FY26 remittance
• Authorize chair to sign agreement with National Wildlife Federation for beaver conflict resolution projects in 2026
• Approve agreement for Missoula County to provide Sexual & Violent Offender Registration services for the City of Missoula
• Discuss Arrowleaf Gulch LLC vs. Kee Holdings LLC case (DV-32-2026-000202-DK)

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners voted 2‑0‑0 to approve items 1 and 3 on the consent agenda. Item 1 authorizes the chair to sign an agreement with the Missoula Redevelopment Authority for FY26 remittance. Item 3 approves an agreement for the county to provide Sexual & Violent Offender Registration services to the City of Missoula. Item 2, an agreement with the National Wildlife Federation for beaver conflict resolution, was postponed.

• Authorized chair to sign FY26 remittance agreement with Missoula Redevelopment Authority (approved)
• Approved agreement for county to provide Sexual & Violent Offender Registration services to City of Missoula (approved)
• Postponed agreement with National Wildlife Federation for beaver conflict resolution projects (postponed)

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hold hearings on several land use and safety items. The body will also review a claims list totaling $842,084.21.

• Final Resolution to establish a School Zone and Speed Limit for Seeley Lake Elementary School
• 310 Permit for Rattlesnake Creek
• Larch Meadows Minor Subdivision hearing
• Missoula Rural Fire District and Frenchtown Rural Fire District TIF Assessment
• Claims list totaling $842,084.21

The commissioners adopted a resolution creating a school zone and a 20 mph speed limit on Pine Drive and School Lane near Seeley Lake Elementary School. They also approved a 310 permit for a deck and tree‑work project at 700 East Broadway in the Rattlesnake Creek area, and authorized the Larch Meadows subdivision with staff‑recommended conditions. Additionally, the board allocated $150,000 of TIF funding for a fire needs assessment for the Missoula Rural and Frenchtown Rural Fire Districts.

• Approved school zone and 20 mph speed limit for Seeley Lake Elementary (2‑0)
• Approved 310 permit for deck, stairs and cottonwood tree work at 700 East Broadway (2‑0)
• Approved Larch Meadows subdivision with conditions (2‑0)
• Approved $150,000 TIF funding for fire needs assessment (2‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear updates from the Community Justice Department on the COMPASS Project and the FJC strategic plan. Election-related items include a school election envelope change, primary election late registration and polling place issues, and an executive order. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• COMPASS Project update (Community Justice Department)
• FJC strategic planning update (Community Justice Department)
• School election: year of birth added to ballot envelope
• Primary election: late registration and polling place changes
• Executive order discussion

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss several infrastructure and housing updates. The session includes reviews of funding requests and system updates for fire and water services.

• TIF funds request for Missoula Rural Fire District and Frenchtown Rural Fire District Fire Needs Assessment
• Discussion on Mobile Home Parks with a visit from Oakwood
• HIF request update from Old Hellgate Village
• Wye Water System update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update from the Montana Department of Transportation and discuss specific road projects, including a roundabout at South Avenue and Clements Road.

• Public comment on non-agenda items
• MDT Missoula District Administrator announcement
• Discussion of Safe Streets 4 All roundabout at South Avenue / Clements Road
• Discussion of Big Flat Road

BCC Department Updates

The board will hold a closed session to plan negotiations for Public Service Commission docket 2025.10.078. Earlier in the meeting, staff will brief on the Larch Meadows Subdivision and a permit application for 700 E Broadway. Updates on county parks projects and community grant resources will also be presented.

• Larch Meadows Subdivision briefing by Katy Reeder
• Permit application discussion for 700 E Broadway, Rattlesnake Creek
• County Parks, Trails & Recreation project updates
• Grants and community resources updates
• Closed session: negotiation strategy for Public Service Commission docket 2025.10.078

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Chief Administrative Officer and discuss budget, finance, and personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Chief Administrative Officer update
• Discussion of budget and finance
• Personnel update
• Collective bargaining discussion

BCC Admin Meetings

The commissioners will vote on two professional service agreements: one for $70,000 to replace the metal roof on the Condon Community Center, and another for $284,000 for hot‑mix asphalt supply from Knife River for 2026. They will also consider a request to adopt a Carbon Neutrality Plan for county government operations. Public comment on items not on the agenda will be heard before the votes.

• Approve $70,000 contract to remove, repair, and replace the metal roof on the Condon Community Center (Structure West)
• Approve $284,000 contract with Knife River for hot‑mix asphalt supply for calendar year 2026
• Consider adoption of a Carbon Neutrality Plan for county government operations

The commissioners approved a $70,000 professional service agreement to replace the metal roof at the Condon Community Center and a $284,000 agreement for hot‑mix asphalt supply for 2026. They also adopted the County Carbon Neutrality Plan for government operations. These actions support continued use of the community center, maintain county road surfaces, and set emission‑reduction goals for local government.

• Approved $70,000 roof replacement contract for Condon Community Center (consent agenda, 2‑0)
• Approved $284,000 hot‑mix asphalt supply contract for 2026 (consent agenda, 2‑0)
• Approved Carbon Neutrality Plan for county operations (3‑0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear petitions regarding annexation, tax abatements for Montana Knife Company, and a workforce housing policy. The meeting will also include a public claims list totaling $657,472.17.

• Hearings for Missoula Rural Fire District annexation petitions
• Tax abatement applications for Montana Knife Company
• TEDD Workforce Housing Policy hearing
• Granite Peak RV Resort Phasing Plan Extension hearing
• Claims list totaling $657,472.17

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners voted 3‑0 to adopt a resolution annexing all listed properties into the Missoula Rural Fire District. They also approved the Targeted Economic Development Districts Workforce Housing Policy, extended the Granite Peak RV Resort Phase 1 plat deadline to August 22 2029, created RSID 8450 for Morgan Lane improvements, and adopted Subdivision Regulations Maintenance Amendments, each by a 3‑0 vote. Two tax‑abatement applications from Montana Knife Company were postponed to the April 30 meeting. The current claims list for the period March 17‑25 2026 totals $657,472.17.

• Adopted annexation of all properties into Missoula Rural Fire District (3‑0)
• Approved Targeted Economic Development Districts Workforce Housing Policy (3‑0)
• Approved Granite Peak RV Resort Phase 1 plat deadline extension to Aug 22 2029 (3‑0)
• Approved creation of RSID 8450 for Morgan Lane improvements (3‑0)
• Approved Subdivision Regulations Maintenance Amendments (3‑0)
• Postponed MCA 15‑6‑138 Tax Abatement Application (Montana Knife Company) to Apr 30
• Postponed MCA 15‑24‑1401 Tax Abatement Application (Montana Knife Company) to Apr 30

Consolidated Land Use Board

The Consolidated Land Use Board will act as the Board of Adjustment, Zoning Commission, and Planning Board. The body will decide on a sign variance and provide recommendations regarding growth policy and zoning amendments for the Buckhouse Shoptown project.

• Sign variance decision for 7985 Highway 200 East
• Zoning amendment recommendation for Buckhouse Shoptown
• Growth Policy Amendment (Map 18) recommendation for Buckhouse Shoptown
• Presentation by Aaron Wilson on Transportation Planning and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

The Consolidated Land Use Board discussed a sign variance request for the Bonner Town Pump Travel Plaza at 7985 Highway 200 East. Staff recommended denial, while a motion was made to approve the variance as amended (Section 8.7.B, Table 2) with two conditions. The minutes end before the vote result is recorded, so the final decision is not documented.

• Motion to approve variance from Section 8.7.B, Table 2 (outcome not recorded)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes five contracts and agreements. The items fund a native‑plant grant, a utility‑system planning task order, a five‑year emergency‑medical dispatch software system, a statement of work with Info‑Tech, and a remodel of office space in the Missoula Public Health Building. All items are slated to be approved during the March 31, 2026 administrative meeting.

• Approve $50,000 grant with DNRC and Western MT Conservation Commission for native plant conservation
• Approve up to $52,000 task order with HDR Engineering to plan a primary system linking county water and sewer utilities
• Approve $146,020 five‑year Priority Dispatch system contract for emergency medical dispatch software and training
• Approve Chief Technology Officer Ken Marshall to sign Info‑Tech statement of work (no dollar amount listed)
• Approve $88,444.69 contract with Langlas and Associates for remodel of open office space in the Missoula Public Health Building

The board voted 3‑0 to approve the consent agenda items. Approvals included a $50,000 grant for native plant conservation, a $52,000 task order with HDR Engineering for utility telemetry, a $146,020 agreement for a five‑year Priority Dispatch emergency medical dispatch system, authorization for the chief technology officer to sign an Info‑Tech statement of work, and an $88,444.69 contract with Langlas and Associates for remodeling office space in the Missoula Public Health Building.

• Approved $50,000 grant agreement for native plant conservation (3‑0)
• Approved $52,000 task order 14 with HDR Engineering for utility telemetry planning (3‑0)
• Approved $146,020 Priority Dispatch system implementation agreement (5‑year term) (3‑0)
• Approved chief technology officer Ken Marshall to sign Info‑Tech statement of work (3‑0)
• Approved $88,444.69 professional service agreement with Langlas and Associates for office remodel (3‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear brief updates on several projects and programs. Topics include the Granite Peak Phasing Plan extension, a Pay As You Save energy efficiency update, funding opportunities for the Old Hellgate Village wastewater project, the department’s planning workplan, and officer updates. No formal actions are scheduled beyond routine public comment.

• Granite Peak Phasing Plan Extension – Katy Reeder
• Pay As You Save energy efficiency update – Svein Newman and Karl Sutton (Missoula West Community Development Partners)
• MCEP and SRF funding opportunities for Old Hellgate Village wastewater project – Sindie Kennedy
• Planning workplan – Karen Hughes
• Officer updates – Chet Crowser

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear general updates from the BCC Chief Administrative Officer, including budget and finance reports, collective bargaining status, and personnel matters. Public comment will be allowed on items not listed on the agenda. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review a resolution to spend 2014 bond funds on trail facilities. The body is also considering a design contract for public health office upgrades and two grant support letters.

• Resolution to spend up to $250,000 in 2014 county parks and trails bond funds for the Seeley Lake trail system project
• Professional services agreement with In2itive Architecture for Missoula Public Health Environmental Health Lobby and Office Upgrades Project totaling $32,200
• Approval of new Larchmont Board Bylaws
• Letter of support for T-Mobile Hometown Grant Application for Marshall Mountain Park
• Letter of support for Missoula Public Health grant application to the Montana Healthcare Foundation

The board approved the consent agenda, which included new Larchmont Board bylaws and a $32,200 professional services agreement with In2itive Architecture. It also approved a resolution to spend up to $250,000 from the 2014 parks and trails bond on Seeley Lake trail improvements. The board signed letters of support for a T‑Mobile grant for Marshall Mountain Park and for a Montana Healthcare Foundation grant for the public health department.

• Approved consent agenda items (new Larchmont Board bylaws; In2itive Architecture contract $32,200) – vote 3‑0
• Approved resolution to spend up to $250,000 for Seeley Lake trail improvements – vote 2‑0
• Signed letter of support for T‑Mobile Hometown Grant for Marshall Mountain Park
• Signed letter of support for Montana Healthcare Foundation grant for Missoula Public Health

Public Meetings

The Board will hold public hearings on several planning matters, including a school zone and speed limit for Potomac Elementary, a Chapter 8 zoning amendment, and updates to subdivision regulations. Commissioners will also review the current claims list totaling $7,280,939.77. No final decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Open hearing to establish a school zone and speed limit for Potomac Elementary (Public Works)
• Missoula County Chapter 8 Zoning Amendment/Sign Regulations (Planning, Development, and Sustainability)
• Subdivision Regulations Maintenance Amendments (Planning, Development, and Sustainability)
• Ranch Club Phasing Plan Extension (Planning, Development, and Sustainability)
• Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision hearing (Planning, Development, and Sustainability)

The board approved a family‑transfer exemption for a 5‑acre tract, opened a public hearing to set a school zone and speed limit for Potomac Elementary, and adopted Chapter 8 zoning amendments for billboard signs. It also approved the Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision with recommended conditions. Two items – Subdivision Regulations Maintenance Amendments and the Ranch Club Phasing Plan Extension – were postponed to future meetings.

• Approved Crawford family transfer exemption (3-0)
• Approved opening hearing for Potomac Elementary school zone (3-0)
• Approved Chapter 8 zoning amendments for billboard signs (3-0)
• Approved Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision with conditions (3-0)
• Postponed Subdivision Regulations Maintenance Amendments to April 2 2026
• Postponed Ranch Club Phasing Plan Extension to May 28 2026

Public Meetings

The All Community Council will hold a virtual town hall on March 25. Items include a housing and community development survey, updates on council term expirations and application openings, a notice of board training, and a review of the council budget and accounts. The meeting will conclude with an open Q&A session.

• Housing & Community Development Survey presentation
• Council Term Expirations and Application Opening update
• Missoula County Board Training notice (March 31, 2:30‑5:30 pm, Missoula Public Library)
• Council Budget and Accounts discussion
• Open meeting for questions and answers

BCC Department Updates

The Board will discuss updates on the settlement of Carlton Protection Trust v. Missoula County (DV 24-810). Other topics include a JEDI Advisory Board update, an ACE Committee proposal, an employee engagement survey, and a rebate program for St. Patrick Hospital members of the county employee benefits plan. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Settlement update: Carlton Protection Trust v. Missoula County (DV 24-810)
• JEDI Advisory Board update by Access & Engagement Coordinator
• ACE Committee proposal discussion
• Employee Engagement Survey project discussion
• St. Patrick Hospital rebate program for employee benefits plan members

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review funding for a trail project and an internship program. The board is also deciding on appointments for three different fire districts and several health service agreements.

• Funding up to $250,000 for Seeley Lake Trail System via 2014 Parks and Trails Bond
• Professional services agreement with Partnership Health Center for $46,118.50
• Professional services agreement with Riverstone Health for $18,865.28
• Appointments for Frenchtown Rural Fire District, Missoula Rural Fire District, and Swan Valley Fire Service Area
• Internship program memorandum of understanding with Salish Kootenai College (2026-2029)

The commissioners approved a resolution qualifying the Seeley Lake Trail System for up to $250,000 from the 2014 Parks and Trails Bond. They also approved three professional services agreements totaling $64,983.78 and a maintenance agreement for the Big Sky Park equestrian complex. Additionally, the board adopted a memorandum of understanding with Salish Kootenai College for an internship program and appointed members to the Frenchtown, Missoula, and Swan Valley fire districts.

• Approved maintenance and management agreement with Missoula Horse Council for Big Sky Park equestrian complex (3-0)
• Approved PSA with Partnership Health Center for Montana Cancer Control Programs, $46,118.50 (3-0)
• Approved PSA with Riverstone Health for NFP Nurse Supervision services, $18,865.28 (3-0)
• Approved resolution qualifying Seeley Lake Trail System for up to $250,000 funding (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Salish Kootenai College establishing internship program (3-0)
• Appointed Lauren Cochrane and Brian Freeman to Frenchtown Rural Fire District (3-0)
• Appointed Michael Langguth to Missoula Rural Fire District (3-0)
• Reappointed James Boyd to Swan Valley Fire Service Area (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear public comments on items not on the agenda, then discuss updates from the Missoula Public Library—including library levy polling and the Spectrum State Telescope Program—and updates from the Fort Missoula Historical Museum, such as facilities integration, upcoming events, and current projects. No specific decisions are listed.

• Library levy polling (Missoula Public Library)
• Spectrum State Telescope Program (Missoula Public Library)
• Facilities integration at Fort Missoula (Historical Museum)
• Upcoming events (Fort Missoula Historical Museum)
• Projects underway at HMFM (Fort Missoula Historical Museum)

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works department will meet to discuss several infrastructure and communication projects. The session includes updates on a bridge and a school zone, as well as a planned road closure.

• RFP for broadband repeater on Lolo water tank
• Update on Sunset Hill Road Bridge
• Riverview Closure on April 8th
• Potomac School Zone discussion
• KGVO County Talk for 3/25

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is receiving briefings on rural grants, subdivision plans, and zoning amendments. The meeting includes updates from the Ecology, Extension, and Planning, Development & Sustainability departments.

• Zoning Amendment to Chapter 8 Signs regarding billboard prohibition
• Missoula County Subdivision Regulations Amendments
• Ranch Club Subdivision Phasing Plan Extension
• Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision
• February Rural Micro Grant Recommendations