Missoula County public meetings in 2025

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $35,000 professional services agreement with Climate Smart Missoula for county climate initiatives. It also will approve several HDR Engineering task orders totaling $41,100 to update water and wastewater regulations and develop a capacity plan for the Lolo system. Additional items include a memorandum with the Bitterroot Trail Preservation Alliance for trail maintenance and a database expansion agreement with Catalis. Separate action items will appoint members to the Airport Authority Board and the Animal Control Board.

• Approve $35,000 professional services agreement with Climate Smart Missoula
• Approve $16,500 Task Order 13 for HDR Engineering to update Lolo water and wastewater regulations
• Approve $24,600 Task Order 12 for HDR Engineering to create a development plan for Lolo water and wastewater system
• Approve memorandum of agreement with Bitterroot Trail Preservation Alliance for trail maintenance (expires Dec 23, 2035)
• Approve database expansion agreement with Catalis for pretrial and misdemeanor probation services

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a Public Works update. The primary item for discussion is fleet management software.

• Discussion of fleet management software

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for department updates from Lands & Communities. The session includes reports on ecology, extension, and community assistance funds. The board will also discuss a potential impact fee study for the Missoula Rural Fire District.

• Discussion of Missoula Rural Fire District potential impact fee study
• FY 26 Community Assistance Fund update
• Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium presentation
• Planning, Development & Sustainability updates
• Ecology & Extension updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will meet on December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM in Conference Room 206 of the Missoula County Administration Building (199 W. Pine St). The agenda includes public comment on items not on the agenda, a set of action items, and discussion of general updates, the MACO meeting, strategic planning, work plans, training, and personnel. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinance proposals are listed.

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for department updates regarding the Sheriffs' Dept. The primary discussion item involves updates to Civil Process fees.

• Discussion of Civil Process fee updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review several agreements including a mobile stage development for the Missoula County Fairgrounds and multiple health department grants. The board is also deciding on subdivision agreements and updates to development impact fee procedures.

• Development and lease agreements with Montana Stage, LLC for a permanent foundation, mobile stage, and parking at the Missoula County Fairgrounds
• Grant of $214,524.92 from Montana Opioid Abatement Trust to Missoula City-County Health Department
• Purchase of a flush truck for $299,989 via Montana Department of Transportation (County share: $40,259)
• Health department grants for WIC ($681,806) and Maternal and Child Health Block Grant ($112,675)
• Resolution to update development impact fee procedures and requirements

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the FY 2025 Operations and Management Budget, the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Budget, and approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with Jackson Contracting Group.

• FY 2025 Operations and Management Budget
• FY 2025 Capital Improvement Budget
• GMP Contract with Jackson Contracting Group
• Brownfields abatement agreement
• Umbrella cost proposal and scopes from AE & SMA Design

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear a general update from the BCC Chief Administrative Officer, including budget, finance, strategic planning, work plans, and personnel matters. Public comment on items not on the agenda will be accepted. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• General department update
• Budget and finance update
• Strategic planning and work plans update
• Personnel update

BCC Department Updates

The board will hold public comment on items not on the agenda, consider routine action items, and discuss two main topics: the county's 2027 budget and an update on the Workday software system. No decisions are noted as pre‑approved; the items are for discussion.

• Discussion of the 2027 budget
• Workday software update

BCC Department Updates

The board will receive updates from the BCC Health Department, including a health promotion research project update and environmental health updates. Public comment on items not on the agenda will be allowed, followed by routine action items.

• Health Promotion – research project update
• Environmental Health updates
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Routine action items (procedural votes)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a special exception request for a development with slopes greater than 25% at 3614 Highway 200 E. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a land use decision at 20843 Gilman Creek Road.

• Public hearing: 3614 Highway 200 E - Special Exception request
• Public hearing: 20843 Gilman Creek Road - Appeal of Administrative Decision
• Approval of November 19, 2025 minutes
• Hybrid meeting held virtually and at Missoula County Courthouse

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Community Council will hold a virtual meeting on Microsoft Teams to discuss grants and answer questions from attendees.

• Public comment not on the agenda
• Missoula County Grants Dashboard presentation
• Open Q&A session with attendees
• Meeting via Microsoft Teams
• Phone conference ID: 768 835 947#

BCC Admin Meetings

The commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes several contracts and grant agreements, such as a $144,973 grant with the University of Montana for a graduate research assistant and a $56,120 Buckle Up Montana program. Additional items seek approval for professional services contracts for de‑icing, electronic readerboards, and a door access system. Action items include amendments with Rhinoceros, Inc., and reappointments to various county boards and authorities.

• Approve chair to sign grant agreement with University of Montana for a $144,973 graduate research assistant project (09/30/2025‑09/29/2030).
• Approve chair to sign Contract 113823 for the Buckle Up Montana program, compensating Missoula City‑County Health Department $56,120.
• Approve professional service agreement with FAST SIGNS for two electronic readerboards on the Missoula Public Health building, total $40,824.21.
• Approve professional service agreement with Electro Controls for a door access system at the Animal Control Shelter, total $38,091.
• Approve amendment and mutual release settlement agreement with Rhinoceros, Inc.

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the County Growth Policy. The board is expected to vote on a resolution recommending this action to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Public hearing on Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan amendment
• Resolution recommending adoption to Board of County Commissioners

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a department update. The primary focus of the meeting is a discussion of updates from the Public Works Chief Officer.

• Public Works Chief Officer updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hear a series of updates from the BCC Chief Administrative Officer covering MACO meetings, the Local Government Center, strategic planning, meeting minutes, PHC, and personnel matters. Public comment on items not on the agenda is allowed. No formal actions or decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• General updates: MACO meetings, Local Government Center, strategic planning
• General updates: meeting minutes, PHC, personnel updates

Planning Board

The board is holding continued public hearings on amendments to the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Types Map. It is also considering recommendations for a new Unified Development Code and a new City of Missoula Zoning Map.

• Proposed amendments to the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Types Map
• Proposed adoption of Title 22 - City of Missoula Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Proposed repeal of Title 16, 17, 20, and 21 and certain Planned Unit Developments or Special Districts
• Proposed adoption of a new City of Missoula Zoning Map

The Planning Board appointed Shane Morrissey as President and Danny Tenenbaum as Vice President, both unanimously. It approved staff work with MCPS for flexible zoning of underused school properties, and removed the units‑per‑building limit for adaptive‑reuse projects, each passing unanimously. The Board also recommended three amendments to the Unified Development Code to clarify 310 permit jurisdiction and preserve county riparian buffer standards, all approved unanimously.

• Appointed Shane Morrissey as President (unanimous roll‑call)
• Appointed Danny Tenenbaum as Vice President (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved staff to work with MCPS on zoning map amendments for underused school properties (8‑0)
• Removed units‑per‑building requirement for adaptive‑reuse situations (8‑0)
• Recommended City Council amend Section 4.11.02‑B to require 310 permits to Conservation District outside city limits (8‑0)
• Recommended City Council amend Section 4.11.02‑D to set riparian buffer permits to Conservation District outside city limits (8‑0)
• Recommended City Council incorporate County Environmental Design Standards for riparian protection in Article 4.11 (8‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will take public comments on items not on the agenda, vote on pending action items, and discuss updates from chief officers. Topics include a presentation by Ben Gilsdorf of the National Association of Counties on transportation legislative policy and information about the Owl Creek Bridge project.

• Public comment period for items not listed on the agenda
• Vote on pending action items (moved, seconded, abstain, passed, signed)
• Chief officers' update covering county operations
• Presentation by Ben Gilsdorf (NACo) on transportation legislative policy
• Discussion of the Owl Creek Bridge project

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a department update meeting for Lands & Communities. The session consists of discussion items and reports from various officials and representatives.

• Fort Missoula Regional Park update from City of Missoula Parks & Recreation
• Wildfire updates from Adriane Beck, Tim Laroche, and Karen Hughes
• Impact Fee Advisory Committee updates
• Lands, Culture and Recreation updates
• Officer updates from Chet Crowser

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved several consent agenda items, including a $341,896 payment to the Missoula City-County Health Department for the Healthy Montana Families program and a standard employment agreement paying $56.80 per hour for a part‑time clinician. They also adopted a resolution to use the remaining 2006 Open Space Bond balance for two approved projects. Additional discussion covered a pending gravel‑pit proposal and a legal case (Waikel v. Missoula County).

• Approve $341,896 compensation to MCCHD under Amendment Six to Task Order for Healthy Montana Families program
• Approve standard employment agreement for Brittany Wiseman, PA‑C at $56.80 per hour, part‑time
• Resolution to amend City Open Space Bond sources to expend the entire 2006 OSB balance for two projects
• Approve professional services agreement with Jeremy N Smith LLC for leadership training
• Discuss Waikel v. Missoula County case (DV‑25‑1096)

The commissioners approved four items on the consent agenda, including a grant extension, an employment agreement, a health‑program amendment, and a professional services contract. They also approved a resolution to amend City Open Space Bond sources to spend the entire 2006 OSB balance for two approved projects. All motions passed with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved DNRC Ninemile Creek RDG Project Grant extension (vote 2‑0)
• Approved employment agreement with Brittany Wiseman, PA‑C at $56.80/hr (vote 2‑0)
• Approved chair signature on Amendment Six to Task Order with DPHHS, $341,896 compensation (vote 2‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Jeremy N Smith LLC for leadership training (vote 2‑0)
• Approved resolution to amend City Open Space Bond sources to expend entire 2006 OSB Balance (vote 2‑0)

Public Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will hear updates on the John Engen Building FY 2026 budgets and a Brownfields Abatement Agreement. The board will also hold a first hearing to adopt a new ordinance governing Community Councils. Additionally, the board will consider a transfer for the Ployhar Family and the Wye Infrastructure Plan.

• John Engen Building FY 2026 Budgets Update
• Brownfields Abatement Agreement
• First Hearing for Ordinance Governing Community Councils
• Ployhar Family Transfer
• Wye Infrastructure Plan

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved a family land‑transfer exemption for a 20.34‑acre tract, adopted the Wye Infrastructure Area Plan as an amendment to the Growth Policy, and approved the FY 2026 Capital Improvement and Operations & Maintenance budgets along with a Brownfields Abatement Agreement. They also authorized the first hearing to consider an ordinance governing community councils and adopted a resolution recognizing December 21, 2025 as Homeless Persons Memorial Day.

• Approved Ployhar family transfer exemption for 20.34‑acre tract (2‑0)
• Adopted Wye Infrastructure Area Plan amendment to Growth Policy (2‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 Capital Improvement and Operations & Maintenance Budgets and Brownfields Abatement Agreement (3‑0)
• Authorized first hearing to consider County Ordinance Governing Community Councils (2‑0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Dec 21, 2025 as Homeless Persons Memorial Day
• Letter 2025‑212 sent to John Ployhar confirming land transfer approval
• Resolution 2025‑103 recorded for Wye Infrastructure Plan adoption
• Brownfields Agreement sent electronically to Mel Fisher

BCC Department Updates

The board will discuss a series of departmental updates, including the MACO salary survey, upcoming meetings, strategic planning, budget considerations, meeting schedules, and personnel matters. No specific actions or votes are listed beyond a generic action item line.

• General update on MACO salary survey
• Strategic planning discussion
• Budget discussion
• Meeting times review
• Personnel update

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will continue public hearings on amendments to the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and the City of Missoula Unified Development Code (UDC). The board is also set to recommend the adoption of a new City of Missoula Zoning Map.

• Public hearing on Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Types Map
• Public hearing on City of Missoula Code Reform Project: Title 22 UDC
• Public hearing on City of Missoula Code Reform Project: Zoning Map
• Meeting held at Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W. Broadway
• Hybrid meeting format via Microsoft Teams and in-person

The board held a public hearing on the adoption of amendments to the Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and the City Unified Development Code and zoning map. Staff presented methodology and examples for updating zoning districts. No votes, approvals, or denials were documented in the minutes.

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will hear reports on public events, upcoming programs, and interpretive plans from the Historical Museum, along with survey results and general updates from the Missoula Public Library. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Historical Museum: Lantern Tours Program
• Historical Museum: Interpretive Plan update
• Missoula Public Library: Survey results
• Missoula Public Library: General updates

BCC Department Updates

The board will discuss the ADA Self‑Evaluation & Transition Plan contract and work plan. It will receive general updates from the Risk & Benefits department. It will also hear Human Resources updates, including the status of the Workday HCM project.

• ADA Self‑Evaluation & Transition Plan contract and work plan
• General Risk & Benefits department updates
• Human Resources department updates – Workday HCM project status

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation to adopt Lolo sewer and water impact fees. The body will also review an annual financial report and potential adjustments to impact fees.

• Recommendation on Proposed Lolo Sewer and Water Impact Fees based on the Lolo RSID 901 study
• Review of Annual Financial Report
• Consideration of adjustments to impact fees
• Review of changes to state law and draft impact fee appropriation form
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

The committee met quorum and approved its agenda. The July 30, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. Rick Hall was elected Chair with four ayes and one abstention. John Rhoades was elected Vice Chair unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Rick Hall as Chair (4 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Elected John Rhoades as Vice Chair (unanimous)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on accepting five specific road sections for public right-of-way. The board is also reviewing a consent agenda featuring several employment contracts, facility upgrades, and equipment purchases.

• Acceptance of road sections: Alexandra Drive, Cartage Road, Meadowlands Drive, Racetrack Lane, and Snapdragon Drive
• Purchase of two tandem axle dump trucks from I-State Truck Centers for $308,158.00
• Security upgrades and tenant improvements for Missoula County Courthouse/Annex with Jackson Contractor Group for $220,550
• Five-year lease with MDT — Aeronautics Division for Seeley Lake Campground at $1,500 per year
• Office partition and door work by Structure West for $28,380.00

The commissioners approved all items on the consent agenda, including employment agreements, a truck purchase, service contracts, a lease, and other agreements. They also voted to accept five road sections into the county's public right-of-way system. All votes were unanimous with three yes votes and no no or abstentions.

• Approved standard employment agreement for Grace Aldeen, LCPC at $32.13/hr (40 hrs/week) – Yes 3, No 0
• Approved purchase of two tandem axle dump trucks from I-State Truck Centers for $308,158.00 – Yes 3, No 0
• Approved professional service agreement with Jackson Contractor Group for courthouse security upgrades, $220,550 – Yes 3, No 0
• Approved lease of Seeley Lake Campground land to MDT Aeronautics Division, $1,500 per year for five years – Yes 3, No 0
• Approved standard employment agreement for Kateri Kuhlow, LCPC at $32.13/hr (40 hrs/week) – Yes 3, No 0
• Approved independent contractor agreement with Michelle Yoshinaga for veterinary tech services at $27/hr – Yes 3, No 0
• Approved professional services agreement with veterinarian Caroline Buisson for animal services, $500 weekly plus additional rates – Yes 3, No 0
• Approved acceptance of five road sections (Alexandra Drive, Cartage Road, Meadowlands Drive, Racetrack Lane, Snapdragon Drive) into public right-of-way – Yes 3, No 0

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Chief Administrative Officer and various departments. The meeting includes discussions on FY26 budgets and infrastructure reports.

• John Engen Building FY26 budgets and abatement agreement
• Community and Economic Development TIF investment Policy
• Old Hellgate Septic System update
• SURF_HL final report on Wye TEDD school district outreach
• Wye Infrastructure Plan update

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will continue public hearings on amendments to the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Types Map. The board will also consider adopting a new Unified Development Code and a new City of Missoula Zoning Map to comply with state law.

• Public hearing on Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan amendments
• Public hearing on City of Missoula Unified Development Code (Title 22)
• Public hearing on new City of Missoula Zoning Map
• Continuation of November 18th and 20th public hearings
• Hybrid meeting held at Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W. Broadway

The Planning Board unanimously approved the November 12, 2025 minutes. City alternate Danny Tenenbaum was promoted to a voting member for the evening. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Promoted City alternate Danny Tenenbaum to voting member for the evening

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from Public Works and the Montana Department of Transportation. The meeting includes discussions regarding Fred Lane and parking at the Amazon facility on Aluminum Road.

• Discussion of Fred Lane with MDT
• Discussion of Aluminum Road parking at Amazon facility

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to receive public comment and discuss several items. Topics include a resolution to adopt the Wye Infrastructure Plan and an ordinance governing community councils. Updates on the Marshall Mountain Trail projects, grants, and officer reports will also be presented.

• Resolution of Intent to Adopt the Wye Infrastructure Plan
• Adoption of County Ordinance Governing Community Councils
• Marshall Mountain Trail Projects Update
• Grants and Community Resources Updates
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Public Works department. The meeting includes discussions on urban transportation grant priorities and specific road projects.

• Urban area transportation grant priorities
• Fence along Crammer Creek Road
• Sawmill Gulch Road Patch

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Lands & Communities department, including a recommendation for a rural micro grant and reports on planning, development, and officer activities.

• Rural micro grant recommendation
• Planning, Development & Sustainability updates
• Officer updates
• Hybrid meeting at 199 W. Pine St
• Public comment on non-agenda items

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for department updates from the Sheriff's Department. The discussion will focus on general updates, downtown operations, and detention center operations.

• Discussion of Downtown Operations
• Discussion of Detention Center Operations

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes approvals for a public‑health fee reimbursement agreement, collective bargaining contracts for nurses and 9‑1‑1 staff, a CDBG grant application, a lease extension, a telemetry system contract, and several employment agreements. They will also adopt a Building Emergency Response Policy that replaces the county’s evacuation, bomb‑threat and AED policies. Public comment and correspondence items are also scheduled.

• Approve extension of the Wickman lease at 330 North Higgins, $2,510.04 per month through 6/30/26
• Approve $54,425 contract with Snow Mountain Electric to replace telemetry systems for Sunset West Water System
• Approve employment agreement with Grace Aldeen, LCPC at $32.13 per hour, 40 hours per week
• Approve employment agreement with Leah Gordon, MD at $117.09 per hour, 30 hours per week
• Adopt Missoula County Building Emergency Response Policy, replacing evacuation, bomb‑threat and AED policies

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including health agreements, grant applications, a lease extension, and a telemetry contract, with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote. Item 8, the employment agreement for Grace Aldeen, was postponed. The Board also adopted the new Building Emergency Response Policy with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved CY 2026 Cooperative Agreement with Department of Public Health and Human Services (consent agenda)
• Approved collective bargaining agreements with MFPE Nurses Unit 8513 (2025‑2027) and AFSCME 9‑1‑1 Unit 3255 (2025‑2027)
• Approved CDBG Certificate of Application and submission for Septic Replacement Program grant
• Approved extension of Wickman lease at 330 North Higgins ($2,510.04 per month through 6/30/26)
• Approved Snow Mountain Electric telemetry system replacement agreement ($54,425)
• Approved employment agreements for Leah Gordon, MD ($117.09/hr, 30 hrs/week) and Conor Cahalan, PA‑C ($52.88/hr, 30 hrs/week)
• Adopted Missoula County Building Emergency Response Policy
• Postponed employment agreement for Grace Aldeen, LCPC ($32.13/hr, 40 hrs/week)

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.

• Budget updates
• Strategic Planning
• Public Health Center (PHC)
• Library updates
• Local Government Center

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board is holding continued public hearings on land use plan amendments. The board will consider recommending that the City Council adopt a new Unified Development Code and a new Zoning Map.

• Amendments to the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Types Map
• Proposed Title 22 - City of Missoula Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Proposed new City of Missoula Zoning Map
• Repeal of Title 16 (Manufactured Housing and Mobile Home Parks), Title 17 (Subdivisions), Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance), and Title 21 (Form Based Code)

The Planning Board met on November 20, 2025 to continue public hearings on the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan amendments and the City of Missoula Code Reform Project. Staff presented detailed revisions to the Unified Development Code and zoning map, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from Chief Officers regarding financial procedures, investment policy, and upcoming debt issuances. The meeting is a hybrid event held at the Missoula County Administration Building.

• Discussion of a new Missoula County Disclosure Procedure policy
• Review of the Investment Policy update
• Workday School and Agency Reports
• Upcoming Debt Issuances
• Ongoing Finance Department Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Health Department. Discussions include water availability for subdivisions and Group A Strep outbreak mitigation.

• Environmental Health update on water availability during subdivision process
• Health Department update on Group A Strep outbreak mitigation
• Environmental Health updates regarding Smurfit

Board of Adjustment

The Missoula County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a sign variance at 505 Highton Street, with staff recommending denial of two variance requests. The Board will also consider a special exception request for 3507 South 7th Street West (Dinsmore's Orchard Homes #5), with staff recommending approval subject to a condition that the owner obtain all other required permits. Routine items include approval of the September 17, 2025 minutes and public comment on non‑agenda items.

• Sign variance at 505 Highton Street – staff recommends denial of two variance requests
• Special Exception for 3507 S 7th St. W. – staff recommends approval with permit‑obtainment condition
• Approval of September 17, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes

The Board approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The Board then held a public hearing on a sign variance request for 505 Highton Street, but the minutes do not record a vote or final decision on that request. No other substantive actions were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Meetings

The All Community Council will meet virtually to hear a brief update from the Chief Administrative Officer and then open the floor for questions and comments from attendees. No formal decisions or agenda items requiring votes are listed.

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners meeting will include public comment on items not on the agenda, a brief vote on action items, and a discussion of general updates from the BCC Investment Committee. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed. The meeting is hybrid, held in Conference Room 206 of the Missoula County Administration Building (199 W. Pine St) and via Microsoft Teams.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items vote (Moved, Second, No/Abstain, Passed, Signed)
• Discussion of BCC Investment Committee general updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on several consent agenda items, including a grant for low‑income services and a wildfire protection contract. They will also appoint members to two rural fire districts. A correspondence item asks the board to share a Food Policy Advisory Board letter with the county schools.

• Approve internal grant agreement with the Community Justice Department for services at Watershed Navigation Center, up to $5,000
• Sign contract with Jensen Hughes, Inc. for the community wildfire protection plan
• Appoint a member to the East Missoula Rural Fire District
• Appoint a member to the Missoula Rural Fire District
• Consider sharing the Food Policy Advisory Board's letter about MCPS property assessment with Missoula County Public Schools

The commissioners approved three consent‑agenda items, including a potential reduction of county offices on Nov. 28, a $5,000 grant to the Community Justice Department, and a contract with Jensen Hughes for a wildfire protection plan. They also appointed Jack Ballas to a new term on the East Missoula Rural Fire District and Melody Cunningham to a new term on the Missoula Rural Fire District. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved potential reduction/closure of county offices on Nov 28, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Approved internal grant to Community Justice Department up to $5,000 (consent agenda)
• Approved contract with Jensen Hughes, Inc. for community wildfire protection plan (consent agenda)
• Appointed Jack Ballas to East Missoula Rural Fire District new term (3‑0)
• Appointed Melody Cunningham to Missoula Rural Fire District new term (3‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will receive a brief update on the BCC Department and the Smurfit Site/M2 Green project. It will discuss a five‑year review of the Milltown example. The board will also consider action items that have been moved, seconded, and voted on. Public comment on items not on the agenda is scheduled.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items: moved, seconded, vote outcomes (no/abstain/passed/signed)
• Brief update and questions on BCC Department
• Five‑year review – Milltown example

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will consider recommending amendments to the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Types Map. The board will also review proposed ordinances to establish a new Unified Development Code and a new City of Missoula Zoning Map.

• Public hearing on Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Types Map amendments
• Recommendation to adopt a new Unified Development Code (Title 22)
• Recommendation to adopt a new City of Missoula Zoning Map
• Repeal of existing zoning and subdivision codes (Titles 16, 17, 20, 21)
• Meeting held at Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W. Broadway

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. City alternate Danny Tenenbaum was promoted to a voting member for the evening. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the meeting consisted of staff presentations and public comments on proposed land‑use plan, Unified Development Code, and zoning map amendments.

• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Promoted city alternate Danny Tenenbaum to voting member for the evening

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board is holding a hybrid meeting to discuss two public‑works items: the Fred Lane drainage and MDT right‑of‑way, and an update on the Sunset Hill Road bridge. No decisions are recorded; the items are listed under discussion. The agenda also includes public comment on items not on the agenda and routine action items.

• Discuss Fred Lane Drainage and MDT ROW
• Sunset Hill Road Bridge update
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Routine action items (Moved, Second, No/ Abstain, Passed, Signed)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several contract approvals, such as a service agreement for 9‑1‑1 recording equipment. Action items include approving the Missoula Jurisdictional Advisory Committee’s bylaws, a memorandum of agreement for the Marshall Mountain Park Winter Rail Garden, and an intervention filing related to the Northwestern Energy merger. Public comment on items not on the agenda will also be taken.

• Approve professional services agreement with Jeremy N Smith LLC for leadership training and development services.
• Approve amendment to the contract with Wellpath for year‑two costs of the Missoula County Detention Facility agreement.
• Approve $20,581.57 service agreement with Voice Products Services, LLC for 9‑1‑1 recording equipment support (Dec 29 2025 – Dec 28 2026).
• Approve $45,098 professional services agreement with CAB International for development of biological control agents for flowering rush.
• Approve memorandum of agreement with Girls on Shred for Marshall Mountain Park Winter Rail Garden construction and maintenance (Nov 13 2025 – Mar 31 2026).

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved several contract items on the consent agenda and passed three action items. All approvals were unanimous (3‑0‑0) except the professional services agreement with Jeremy N Smith LLC, which was postponed. No other matters were discussed.

• Postponed professional services agreement with Jeremy N Smith LLC for leadership training
• Approved amendment to Wellpath detention contract to capture year‑two costs (consent agenda, 3‑0‑0)
• Approved employment agreement with Mark Wayne, LCSW at $34.06/hr, 40 hrs/week (consent agenda, 3‑0‑0)
• Approved contract extension with WGM Group for Wye Infrastructure Plan (consent agenda, 3‑0‑0)
• Approved Montana Board of Crime Control VOCA match waiver (consent agenda, 3‑0‑0)
• Approved 9‑1‑1 recording equipment service agreement with Voice Products Services, LLC for $20,581.57 (consent agenda, 3‑0‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with CAB International for biological control agents for flowering rush, $45,098 (consent agenda, 3‑0‑0)
• Approved Missoula Jurisdictional Advisory Committee bylaws (action item, 3‑0‑0)

Public Meetings

The Commissioners will review the Current Claims List showing $3,042,284.48 in claims received between Oct. 16 and Nov. 5, 2025. They will hold open public comment on the CDBG HSP Septic Replacement Program, an update to the County Zoning Code, the Schuff Family Transfer, and the Wustner Minor Subdivision. No other agenda items involve formal motions.

• Current Claims List totals $3,042,284.48 for claims received Oct 16–Nov 5, 2025
• Open public comment on CDBG HSP Septic Replacement Program
• Missoula County Zoning Code Maintenance Update
• Schuff Family Transfer
• Wustner Minor Subdivision

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners voted 3‑0 to approve a resolution to amend the county zoning regulations. They also approved the Schuff family transfer exemption for a 1‑acre tract and the Wustner Minor Subdivision, each with a 3‑0 vote. Letters confirming the approvals were sent to the applicants.

• Approved intent to amend Missoula County Zoning Regulations (Resolution 2025-102) – vote 3‑0
• Approved Schuff family transfer exemption for 1.00‑acre tract – vote 3‑0
• Approved Wustner Minor Subdivision – vote 3‑0

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for department updates. The session includes discussions on strategic planning, organizational structure, and the budget.

• MACO updates
• Chief Officers strategic planning
• Organizational structure discussion
• Budget discussion
• Personnel update

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will consider four individual tax refund requests from taxpayers who say their property was mis‑described in county records. Each request seeks a refund for the statutory maximum number of tax years affected. The Clerk and Treasurer’s Office also asks the board to adopt a policy that would allow blanket approval of refunds when a property is incorrectly placed in a special district, without further commissioner approval. No other items are on the agenda.

• Taxpayer ID 1849500 – refund for taxes paid for the statutory maximum number of years due to an incorrect neighborhood description.
• Taxpayer ID 424277339 – refund/abatement for taxes paid (estimated 2025) because the property was assessed on an acreage basis instead of square footage.
• Taxpayer ID 1209400 – refund for taxes paid (2022‑2024) after land was classified as commercial rather than residential.
• Taxpayer ID 2011092734 – refund for taxes paid (2020‑2024) because the property was incorrectly included in RSID 913.
• Clerk and Treasurer’s Office – request for the board to adopt a policy allowing blanket approval of refunds when a taxpayer is incorrectly included in an RSID or other special district, without additional commissioner approval.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved four individual taxpayer refund requests (Taxpayer IDs 1849500, 424277339, 1209400, and 2011092734). They also approved a motion to refund all remaining taxpayers who were incorrectly billed under RSID 913, with the same 3‑0 vote. Commissioners discussed creating a blanket refund policy, but no policy was adopted at this meeting.

• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 1849500 (3-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 424277339 (3-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 1209400 (3-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 2011092734 (3-0)
• Approved refunds for remaining RSID 913 taxpayers billed in error (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners meeting will feature updates from the 9-1-1 Center, the Department of Emergency Services, and the Criminal Justice Division. Topics include the FY 26 budget approved projects for the 9-1-1 Center, wildfire mitigation and windstorm recovery progress, and several federal grant applications. The meeting also covers justice program highlights and an elections update. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is for informational updates.

• FY 26 budget approved projects for the 9-1-1 Center
• Wildfire Mitigation Program update from the Department of Emergency Services
• Federal grant applications: Homeland Security, HMGP County 2, HMGP City 1, HMGP FRFD 1, EMPG, CWDG round 4
• Crime Victim Advocate Division and justice program updates from the Criminal Justice Division
• Elections update

Public Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will hold a department update and a meeting regarding the Frenchtown Mill Site. The agenda does not list specific action or discussion items.

• Frenchtown Mill Site meeting

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will meet to receive a briefing on the Draft Unified Development Code and the associated Standards and Specifications Manual. The session is presented by City of Missoula Planning Supervisor Cassie Tripard.

• Briefing on the Draft Unified Development Code and Standards and Specifications Manual

The Planning Board reviewed a staff briefing on the Draft Unified Development Code and related updates to the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan. Board members discussed public comments on wildfire evacuation, housing density, and activity‑area thresholds. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

BCC Department Updates

The board will discuss a potential intervention in the NorthWestern Energy merger with Black Hills Corp. at the Public Service Commission. Briefings will cover updates to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan contract, the Schuff Family land transfer, the Wustner Minor Subdivision, and zoning maintenance. A review of Climate Ready Missoula recommendations will also be presented, followed by officer updates.

• Possible intervention in the NorthWestern Energy merger with Black Hills Corp. at the Public Service Commission
• Community Wildfire Protection Plan – contract update
• Schuff Family land transfer
• Wustner Minor Subdivision update
• Zoning Maintenance update

BCC Admin Meetings

The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of two collective bargaining agreements for the Detention Officer Association and the Deputy Sheriff's Association covering July 1 2025 to June 30 2027. It will also approve standard employment agreements for two health‑care providers with Partnership Health Center‑Missoula County at specified hourly rates. The sole action item is a request to purchase an industrial generator from Western States CAT for $348,235 to power a newly acquired gravel‑crushing operation.

• Approve collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Detention Officer Association (July 1 2025‑June 30 2027)
• Approve collective bargaining agreement with Missoula County Deputy Sheriff's Association (July 1 2025‑June 30 2027)
• Approve employment agreement for Leah Gordon, MD at $117.09 per hour, 30 hours/week
• Approve employment agreement for Conor Cahalan, PA‑C, MMSc‑PA, MPH at $52.884 per hour, 30 hours/week
• Approve purchase of industrial generator from Western States CAT for $348,235 for gravel crushing operation

The board approved the collective bargaining agreements with the AFSCME Detention Officer Association and the Missoula County Deputy Sheriff's Association for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. The board postponed two standard employment agreements with Partnership Health Center-Missoula County. The board approved the purchase of an industrial generator from Western States CAT for $348,235.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Detention Officer Association (vote 2-0-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Missoula County Deputy Sheriff's Association (vote 2-0-0)
• Postponed employment agreement with Leah Gordon, MD ($117.09/hr, 30 hrs/week)
• Postponed employment agreement with Conor Cahalan, PA-C ($52.88/hr, 30 hrs/week)
• Approved purchase of industrial generator from Western States CAT for $348,235 (vote 2-0-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear a resolution for the Consolidated Land Use Board, a transfer of the Stephenson family property, and amendments to the Big Bear Addition subdivision. They will also receive an update on the floodplain map and review the current claims list totaling $1,592,486.64. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Resolution: Missoula County Consolidated Land Use Board
• Stephenson Family Transfer
• Big Bear Addition Subdivision Amendments
• Floodplain Map Update: Community Consultation Officer Meeting
• Current Claims List total $1,592,486.64

The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution to create the Missoula Consolidated Land Use Board, approved a family‑transfer exemption for a 3.85‑acre tract requested by Jeffrey E. Stephenson, and approved a condition amendment for the Big Bear Addition subdivision. Each motion passed unanimously with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved creation of Missoula Consolidated Land Use Board (2-0)
• Approved Stephenson family transfer exemption for 3.85‑acre tract (2-0)
• Approved Big Bear Addition subdivision condition amendment (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting will feature a general update covering the department's budget, strategic planning, organizational structure, public health center matters, and personnel changes. No specific actions or votes are listed for these topics. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Budget overview
• Strategic planning discussion
• Organizational structure review
• Public Health Center (PHC) update
• Personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on the separation of the Public Health Department, the Workday Human Capital Management system, and FY26 union negotiations. The meeting is a hybrid event held at the Missoula County Administration Building.

• PHC separation impact on budgets and workloads
• Workday Human Capital Management implementation update
• Employee safety training calendar for 2026
• ADA compliance plan status
• FY26 union negotiations status

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on appointing Lester Bracey as interim County Auditor from Dec. 20, 2025 to Nov. 3, 2026. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving two standard employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff, a $1,000 donation to Missoula on Main, and a change order for grant‑preparation services with WGM Group. Additional items address a VOCA award from the Montana Board of Crime Control and a resolution to prosecute several local cases.

• Approve employment agreement for Conor Cahalan, PA‑C at $52.884 per hour, 30 hrs/week
• Approve employment agreement for Leah Gordon, MD at $117.09 per hour, 30 hrs/week
• Approve $1,000 donation to Missoula on Main (formerly First Night Missoula)
• Approve resolution appointing Lester Bracey as interim County Auditor (Dec 20 2025 – Nov 3 2026)
• Approve chair signing change order with WGM Group for grant‑preparation services under DNRC grant #RPG-25-0861

The board approved four consent‑agenda items: a $1,000 donation to Missoula on Main, acceptance of an updated VOCA award letter, a resolution directing the State Attorney’s Office to prosecute four cases, and a change order for grant‑preparation services with WGM Group. Two employment‑agreement items were postponed. The board also approved the appointment of Lester Bracey as interim County Auditor effective Dec. 20, 2025. All votes were unanimous with two yes votes and no negatives.

• Approved $1,000 donation to Missoula on Main (consent agenda)
• Approved acceptance of updated VOCA award letter (consent agenda)
• Approved resolution directing prosecutions of four cases (consent agenda)
• Approved change order for grant‑preparation services with WGM Group (consent agenda)
• Postponed employment agreement for Conor Cahalan (consent agenda)
• Postponed employment agreement for Leah Gordon (consent agenda)
• Appointed Lester Bracey as interim County Auditor (Yes 2, No 0)
• Consent agenda items 3‑6 passed as written (Yes 2, No 0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold a hybrid meeting on November 4, 2025. The agenda includes public comment, procedural action items, and discussion of four topics: the launch of the Neighborworks Community Redevelopment Organization, appraisals of Development Parks 4 and 8, an update on the Wye Plan, and the WIFIA loan program. No specific votes or resolutions are listed for these discussion items.

• Launch of Neighborworks CRO
• Appraisals of Development Parks 4 & 8
• Wye Plan update
• WIFIA loan program discussion

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the County Auditor regarding Workday software. The meeting is a hybrid event held at the Missoula County Administration Building.

• County Auditor Workday update
• Hybrid meeting at 199 W. Pine St

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold public hearings on a property rezone and a proposed growth policy amendment. The board will review recommendations for the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners.

• Rezone request for 1010, 1020 & 1030 Reserve St. from B3-2 Business Mixed-Use to C2-1 Community Commercial
• Proposed amendment to the Missoula County Growth Policy via the Wye Infrastructure Area Plan

The Planning Board voted 6‑1 to approve the rezoning of three Reserve Street parcels from B3‑2 to C2‑1 with a Design Excellence Overlay. The motion was moved by Derek Kanwischer and seconded by Shane Morrissey. Earlier, the board unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved rezoning of 1010, 1020, and 1030 Reserve St to C2‑1 (6‑1)
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The board will discuss feedback from the Target Range homeowners association concerning the SS4A project and South Avenue Bridge. They will also review a bridge tour with a Zinke staff member, receive updates on community signage in Lolo and Frenchtown, and consider the public works fleet manager position.

• Target Range HOA feedback on SS4A and South Ave Bridge
• Bridge tour with Matthew Zacharias, Zinke staffer
• Update on Lolo and Frenchtown community signs
• Public Works organization update – fleet manager position

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive department updates regarding land use and community resources. The meeting includes briefings on specific property transfers and environmental projects. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Stephenson Family Transfer briefing
• Big Bear Addition Covenant/Condition Amendment regarding fire protection
• Floodplain Map Update
• Nine Mile Creek Restoration Project update with Trout Unlimited
• Food Policy Advisory Board letter

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint a replacement for retiring Auditor Dave Wall and approve collective bargaining agreements with the Montana Federation of Public Employees.

• Appointment of new County Auditor to replace Dave Wall
• Approval of collective bargaining agreement with MFPE Historical Museum Unit
• Approval of collective bargaining agreement with MFPE Library Unit
• Approval of collective bargaining agreement with MFPE Health Department Unit 8512
• Letters sent to congressional delegation regarding CSBG and SNAP funding

The board voted Yes (3-0) on the consent agenda, approving and signing collective bargaining agreements with the Montana Federation of Public Employees for the Historical Museum Unit, the library unit, and Health Department Unit 8512. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with MFPE Historical Museum Unit (3-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with MFPE library unit (3-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with MFPE Health Department Unit 8512 (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hold public comment on items not on the agenda, consider routine action items, and discuss the pending Montana State Hospital reimbursement requests for involuntary commitments. No decisions are noted beyond standard procedural votes.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Routine action items (moved, seconded, votes recorded)
• Discussion of stale Montana State Hospital reimbursement requests for involuntary commitments

BCC Department Updates

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

• Chief Officer Strategic Planning Update
• Budget update
• Personnel update
• MACO update
• PHC update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will approve FY26 insurance renewals totaling $694,405.50 for liability, property, cyber and fraud coverage. It will also sign certifications and resolutions to submit a Community Development Block Grant application for the Old Hellgate Village wastewater system improvements. Additionally, the board will adopt subdivision plats that designate new county roads for public use.

• Approve chair to sign CDBG Certification of Application for Old Hellgate Village wastewater system improvements
• Approve chair to sign resolution authorizing submission of CDBG Application for Old Hellgate Village wastewater system improvements
• Approve chair to sign CDBG Uniform Application signature page for Old Hellgate Village project
• Authorize Chief People & Risk Officer to approve FY26 insurance renewals totaling $694,405.50
• Adopt roads dedicated for public use on final subdivision plats as county roads

The board approved the chair to sign the CDBG certification, resolution, and uniform application for the Old Hellgate Village wastewater system improvement project. It also authorized the Chief People & Risk Officer to sign FY26 insurance renewals totaling $694,405.50. Finally, the board adopted roads dedicated for public use on final subdivision plats as county roads. All consent‑agenda items passed as written with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved chair signing CDBG certification for Old Hellgate Village wastewater improvements (2-0)
• Approved chair signing resolution to submit CDBG application for Old Hellgate Village wastewater project (2-0)
• Approved chair signing CDBG uniform application for Old Hellgate Village project (2-0)
• Approved chief to sign FY26 insurance renewals totaling $694,405.50 (2-0)
• Approved adoption of roads dedicated for public use as county roads (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hear updates from the BCC Department and the BCC Public Works Chief Officer. No specific actions or votes on policy items are scheduled. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda.

• BCC Department update (discussion)
• BCC Public Works Chief Officer update (discussion)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners meeting on Oct 27, 2025 will include departmental updates from the BCC. Updates will cover grants and community resources, planning, development and sustainability, and officer reports. No specific decisions or actions are listed in the agenda.

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for department updates regarding the District and Justice Courts. The session includes discussions on the General Justice Court, DV Court, and ROAD Court.

• General Justice Court update
• DV Court update
• ROAD Court update

Public Meetings

The Board will hold a second hearing on a petition to abandon a portion of Clar Avenue. Additional hearings will address the McAlister and Hertz family land transfers, RSID 8499 for El Toro Lane, and the creation of a Missoula Jurisdictional Advisory Committee. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these items are for discussion and public input.

• Petition to abandon a portion of Clar Avenue
• McAlister Family Transfer
• Hertz Family Transfer
• RSID 8499 El Toro Lane
• Creation of Missoula Jurisdictional Advisory Committee

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved a petition to abandon a portion of Clar Ave. They also approved family and aggregation exemption transfers for the McAlister and Hertz families, created Rural Special Improvement District No. 8499 for El Toro Lane, and established the Missoula Jurisdictional Advisory Committee. All motions passed unanimously with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved abandonment of portion of Clar Ave (2-0)
• Approved McAlister family aggregation and family exemption transfer (2-0)
• Approved Hertz family transfer of 1.07‑acre tract to daughters (2-0)
• Approved creation of Rural Special Improvement District No. 8499 for El Toro Lane (2-0)
• Approved creation of Missoula Jurisdictional Advisory Committee (2-0)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several contract approvals, amendments, and fund allocations. Items range from extending a pavilion project timeline to cleaning services at the new sheriff’s office and a $187,279.13 agreement for final engineering design of the Lolo Street Bridge. The board will also appoint members to the Lolo Community Council and the Big Sky Park Stewardship Committee.

• Amend professional services agreement with Bad Goat Forest Products to extend the timber‑frame picnic pavilion project at Clinton Community Park through June 30 2026
• Approve $3,004.68 contract with Garden City Janitorial for additional cleaning at the new sheriff’s office, 2415 Mullan
• Allocate up to $8,000 from the Big Sky Stewardship Fund to purchase an ice‑rink kit and maintenance supplies for Big Sky Park
• Approve up to $45,000 contract with Western Excavating for 3/8" chips for the 2025 Public Works chip seal program
• Approve up to $187,279.13 contract with DJ&A, P.C. for final engineering design of the Lolo Street Bridge

The commissioners voted to adopt the consent agenda, approving nine professional service agreements and related actions, including a timber‑frame pavilion extension, cleaning services, a park ice‑rink purchase, and a bridge design contract. They also appointed new members to the Lolo Community Council and the Big Sky Park Stewardship Committee. All votes were unanimous with two yes votes and no negatives.

• Approved amendment to PSA with Bad Goat Forest Products (extend pavilion project to 6/30/2026)
• Approved PSA amendment with Garden City Janitorial ($3,004.68 for sheriff's office cleaning)
• Approved amendment to Missoula Development Authority bylaws (quorum change)
• Approved up to $8,000 from Big Sky Stewardship Fund for ice rink kit at Big Sky Park
• Approved PSA with Western Excavating up to $45,000 for chip seal program
• Approved PSA with District XI Human Resource Council up to $6,000 for ID services
• Approved PSA with DJ&A, P.C. up to $187,279.13 for Lolo Street Bridge final design
• Approved lease agreement with Seeley Lake Fire Department for office space

BCC Department Updates

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

• Budget updates
• MACO updates
• PHC updates
• Community Councils updates
• Strategic Planning and Personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive updates on department matters and pending litigation. The session may be closed to the public for discussions regarding litigation strategy.

• Update and strategy on pending litigation and claims

Public Meetings

The All Community Council will hear a brief on the new community survey presented by Elisha Buchholz and Ava Worbets. A update from the Missoula Planning Board will be given by Karen Hughes of PDS. The council will also receive a status report from CAO Chris Lounsbury and hold an open Q&A session.

• Community Survey presentation
• Missoula Planning Board update
• Community Council update from CAO
• Open meeting for questions and answers

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear updates from the BCC Chief Officers, allow public comment on items not on the agenda, and consider unspecified action items. No specific decisions or contracts are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (details not provided)
• Discussion: BCC Chief Officers' updates

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider approving amendments to the Missoula County Zoning Code. The board will also receive presentations on the Wye Infrastructure Plan and state law updates regarding comprehensive code reform.

• Public hearing to amend the Missoula County Zoning Code
• Presentation on the Wye Infrastructure Plan
• Informational presentation on Our Missoula Comprehensive Code Reform and State Law Updates

The board voted 5‑2 to adopt the proposed amendments to the Missoula County Zoning Code, aligning it with the 2019 Land Use Element and 2016 Growth Policy. A separate motion to amend the Live/Make district lot‑area table and remove the permanent‑affordability requirement for triplexes and fourplexes failed 4‑3. The October 7, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved amended Missoula County Zoning Code (5-2)
• Failed amendment to LM district lot‑area and affordability requirement (4-3)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes unanimously

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold public comment, briefings, and updates on several topics. Items include family land transfers, a rural micro‑grant recommendation, and a proposal for a freestyle winter park on Marshall Mountain. The meeting consists of departmental and ecological updates but does not list any formal decisions.

• McAlister Family Transfer and Aggregation – presentation by Kevin Dantic
• Hertz Family Transfer – presentation by Katy Reeder
• September Rural Micro Grant Recommendations – presented by Claire Biddick
• Marshall Mountain – Freestyle Winter Park Proposal – presented by Jackson Lee and Silas Phillips
• Department Updates – presented by Randy Arnold

BCC Department Updates

The board will receive updates from the BCC Department and Public Works, and hear chief officer reports. No specific actions or votes are listed beyond standard procedural items. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• BCC Department Update
• BCC Public Works Update
• Chief Officer Updates
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving a $4,950,000 general obligation bond for taxable series 2025, as well as resolutions for elected official compensation and deferred compensation. The meeting will also include approvals for grants, a park redevelopment project, and a professional services agreement for communications teambuilding.

• Approve $4,950,000 general obligation bond documents
• Approve Elected Official Compensation Resolution for FY2026
• Approve agreement with Samsara for GPS & Telemetry
• Approve acceptance of VAWA DV Court Grant
• Approve amendment to Lolo Wastewater project grant agreement

The Board approved a consent agenda that included a $4,950,000 general obligation bond, FY2026 elected‑official compensation, VAWA grants, a Land and Water Conservation Fund application, a Montana DOT grant to Justice Court, and an amendment for the Lolo Wastewater project. The Board also adopted a revised acceptable‑use‑of‑technology policy. All items passed with a vote of Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0.

• Approved $4,950,000 general obligation bond resolution (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved FY2026 elected‑official compensation resolution (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved acceptance of VAWA DV Court Grant (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved acceptance of VAWA Grant from Montana Board of Crime Control (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for Marshall Mountain Park (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved Montana DOT grant to Justice Court for ROAD Court program (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved amendment to Lolo Wastewater grant extending budget period to Dec. 31 2025 (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved adoption of new acceptable‑use‑of‑technology policy (Yes 2, No 0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a BCC Department Update meeting on October 16, 2025. The agenda includes public comment on items not on the agenda, consideration of pending action items, and discussion of updates to the budget, strategic planning, PHC, leadership development, and personnel. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Pending action items (status not specified)
• Budget updates discussion
• Strategic planning updates discussion
• Leadership development and personnel updates discussion

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hear updates from the BCC Health Department on vaccine access and on the CDC Epidemiology Aid team's community outbreak support. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda. The board will also consider routine action items.

• Vaccine Access Update
• CDC Epidemiology Aid team: Community Outbreak Support
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Routine action items (moved, second, abstain, passed, signed)

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hear public comment on items not on the agenda, consider routine action items, and discuss general updates from the BCC Chief Financial Officer. No specific decisions or contracts are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Routine action items (moved, seconded, vote recorded)
• Discussion of BCC Chief Officers' (CFO) general updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several professional services agreements and a delegation of financial authorities. The board is also tasked with appointing members to the Seeley Lake Cemetery District Board and the Missoula Food Policy Advisory Board.

• Agreement between Missoula City-County Health Department and Partnership Health Center for $18,824.50
• Amendment to Montana Wildfire Mitigation contract for Marshall Mountain Park totaling $43,930.22
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Missoula Community Access Television
• CDBG Planning Grant application certification for Seeley Lake Elementary School
• Appointments to Seeley Lake Cemetery District Board and Missoula Food Policy Advisory Board

The Board approved five consent agenda items, including amendments to service agreements and a contract increase, each passing with a 2-0-0 vote. It also appointed a member to the Seeley Lake Cemetery District Board and a member to the Missoula Food Policy Advisory Board, both motions passing with a 2-0-0 vote.

• Approved amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Missoula Community Access Television (vote 2-0-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Partnership Health Center for Montana Cancer Control Plan, $18,824.50 (vote 2-0-0)
• Approved delegation of authorities document between Board and Clerk and Recorder/Treasurer (vote 2-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Montana Wildfire Mitigation contract, adding $3,810.22 for total $43,930.22 (vote 2-0-0)
• Approved acting chair to sign CDBG Planning Grant application for Seeley Lake Elementary School (vote 2-0-0)
• Appointed member to Seeley Lake Cemetery District Board (vote 2-0-0)
• Appointed member to Missoula Food Policy Advisory Board (vote 2-0-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will meet for department updates. The session includes a discussion on communications engagement planning and general updates from the Chief Officers.

• Communications- Engagement Planning discussion
• BCC Chief Officers' (CAO) General Updates

Planning Board

The board will hold informational presentations on the Swan Valley Plan and on the draft zoning framework for the Missoula Comprehensive Code Reform. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Swan Valley Plan Presentation – Lauren Ryan, Planner III
• Informational Presentation on Draft Zoning Framework – Long Range Planning Supervisor Ben Brewer and staff

The Planning Board voted to approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes; the motion passed with one abstention. The board received informational presentations on the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan update and the City of Missoula’s draft zoning framework, but no votes or formal actions were taken on those items. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (1 abstention)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Montana Department of Transportation and discuss a closed session regarding a water court case. The meeting also includes a request for speed tables on Meadowlands Drive and Snapdragon Drive.

• Montana Dept of Transportation Update
• Closed litigation strategy session re Water Court Case 76HB-6002-A-2023
• Request for speed tables on Meadowlands Drive and Snapdragon Drive
• Agreement with MC Waters Edge MOA

BCC Department Updates

The Board considered and acted on four refund requests from taxpayers who reported errors in property descriptions affecting their tax bills. Each request was presented by Tyler Gernant and resulted in a vote (Moved, Second, No/Abstain, Passed, Signed). The board also discussed the finalized Delegation of Duties Agreement. No other decisions were noted.

• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 1279307 (2022‑2024 period) due to property description error
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 417271055 (2019‑2024 period) after square footage reduced from 1800 to 1488
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 416008003 (2016‑2024 period) for square footage and layout corrections
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 5800171 (2015‑2024 period) mobile home taxed as real estate
• Discussion of finalized Delegation of Duties Agreement

The Board approved refunds for three taxpayers whose property descriptions were corrected, each passing with a 2‑0 vote. Taxpayer ID 1279307, 417271055, and 5800171 received approval. No votes were cast on the refund request for Taxpayer ID 416008003, so no decision was made. The meeting also discussed the finalized Delegation of Duties Agreement.

• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 1279307 (2-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 417271055 (2-0)
• No votes recorded on refund for Taxpayer ID 416008003 (0-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 5800171 (2-0)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving a loan amendment for the Lolo Water and Sewer District and a contract with the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority for the 2026 budget year.

• Approve $16,651 loan amendment for RSID 8901 Lolo Water and Sewer District
• Approve agreement with Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority for FY2026
• Sign letter for Seeley Lake Elementary School CDBG Planning Grant
• Sign reimbursement request to DNRC for Old Hellgate Village Preliminary Engineering Report
• Appoint member to Aquatic Invasive Species District Board

The commissioners approved a loan amendment of up to $16,651 to help repair a property owner's water system in the Lolo Water and Sewer District. They also approved an agreement with the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority for FY2026 work, and authorized the acting chair to sign grant‑related letters for Seeley Lake Elementary and Old Hellgate Village. Finally, a member was appointed to the Aquatic Invasive Species District Board.

• Approved agreement with Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (2‑0‑1 abstain)
• Approved acting chair signing Environmental Certifying Official letter for Seeley Lake Elementary grant (3‑0‑0)
• Approved acting chair signing reimbursement request to DNRC for Old Hellgate Village engineering grant (3‑0‑0)
• Approved loan amendment to RSID 8901 Lolo Water and Sewer District loan, up to $16,651 (3‑0‑0)
• Approved appointment of member to Aquatic Invasive Species District Board (3‑0‑0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a petition to abandon a portion of Clar Avenue and will discuss the Lazy Acres RV Park Subdivision. The meeting also includes a report of current claims totaling $5,336,809.36. No decisions are noted beyond the hearings.

• Petition to abandon a portion of Clar Ave (hearing)
• Lazy Acres RV Park Subdivision (hearing)
• Current claims list totals $5,336,809.36

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners voted 3‑0 to approve extending the Lazy Acres RV Park Subdivision through August 10, 2029. A letter (2025‑172) confirming the approval was sent to Eli & Associates. The petition to abandon a portion of Clark Avenue was postponed, with the next hearing set for October 23, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved extension for Lazy Acres RV Park Subdivision to Aug 10 2029 (3‑0 vote)
• Sent Letter 2025‑172 to Eli & Associates confirming the extension
• Postponed petition to abandon portion of Clark Ave to hearing on Oct 23 2025
• No other business acted upon

BCC Department Updates

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

• Budget updates
• Strategic planning discussion
• Personnel updates
• Clerk update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of contracts with local agencies to fund health, housing, food, and shelter programs through June 30, 2026. The agenda also contains a resolution directing the State Attorney’s Office to prosecute several criminal cases, an engagement letter for legal services on affordable homeownership policy, a $6,970 water‑rights analysis grant, and updates to the county’s development impact fee procedures.

• Approve $40,000 contract with Missoula Aging Services for Rural Home‑Delivered Meal Program
• Approve $97,027 contract with United Way of Missoula County for Housing Solutions Fund
• Approve $6,970 grant from Big Sky Stewardship Fund for water‑rights analysis for park irrigation
• Approve resolution to update Development Impact Fees Procedures (Resolution 2024‑024)
• Approve engagement letter with Dorsey & Whitney LLP for affordable homeownership policy work

The commissioners approved a consent agenda that included 15 Community Assistance Fund contracts totaling $685,593, with a 2‑0 vote. They also approved a resolution to update Development Impact Fees procedures and appointed members to the Impact Fee Advisory Board, each by a 2‑0 vote. Additional items approved on the consent agenda were a $6,970 water‑rights analysis, Trails Bond Program agreements, a prosecution resolution for six cases, and an engagement letter with Dorsey & Whitney LLP.

• Approved 15 Community Assistance Fund contracts totaling $685,593 (consent agenda, vote 2‑0)
• Approved resolution to update Development Impact Fees procedures (vote 2‑0)
• Appointed members to the Impact Fee Advisory Board (vote 2‑0)
• Approved $6,970 expenditure for water‑rights analysis (consent agenda)
• Approved Trails Bond Program agreements for Rock Creek Confluence property (consent agenda)
• Approved resolution to prosecute six criminal cases (consent agenda)
• Approved engagement letter with Dorsey & Whitney LLP for affordable homeownership policy work (consent agenda)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear general updates from the BCC Department and the Sheriffs' Department. Topics include downtown operations and detention center operations. No specific actions or votes are detailed beyond routine procedural items.

• BCC Department general update
• Sheriffs' Department general update
• Downtown Operations update
• Detention Center Operations update

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to review department updates, including a preliminary plat extension for Lazy Acres RV Park and grant information.

• Lazy Acres RV Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat Extension
• Hertz Family Transfer
• Small Ag Conservation Workshop Schedule
• Grants and Community Resources Updates
• Planning, Development & Sustainability Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will discuss departmental updates, including a Big Sky Water Rights Project brief, a Butterfly House update, planning and development information, and officer reports. No formal actions or votes are listed for these items.

• Big Sky Water Rights Project update (Parks, Trails and Open Lands)
• Butterfly House update (Ecology & Extension)
• Planning, Development & Sustainability updates
• Officer updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving 27 consent agenda items, including contracts for substance abuse prevention programs, employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff, and the Missoula County Schools' 2025-2026 final budgets. The board will also discuss appointing members to the Missoula Development Authority and the Parks and Trails Advisory Board.

• Approve $156,000 extension services agreement with Montana State University
• Approve Missoula County Schools' 2025-2026 Final Budgets
• Approve Lolo Street Bridge Grant Amendment No. 1
• Approve 6 Partnership Health Center employment agreements
• Approve 16 substance abuse prevention and community assistance contracts

The commissioners approved a consent agenda that included numerous contracts for substance‑abuse, health, and community programs, as well as employment agreements for health‑center staff, a policy update, an extension services agreement, the 2025‑2026 school budgets, and a bridge grant amendment. They also appointed members to the Missoula Development Authority and the Parks and Trails Advisory Board, each passing with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved multiple contracts for substance‑abuse, health, and community programs (consent agenda)
• Approved six standard employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff (consent agenda)
• Approved update to Public Information and Record Request Policy (consent agenda)
• Approved FY2026 Extension Services Agreement with Montana State University ($156,000) (consent agenda)
• Approved Missoula County Schools 2025‑2026 Final Budgets (consent agenda)
• Approved Lolo Street Bridge Grant Amendment No. 1 to proceed to final engineering (consent agenda)
• Appointed members to Missoula Development Authority (vote 3‑0)
• Appointed members to Parks and Trails Advisory Board (vote 3‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will discuss general updates covering the county budget, the Missoula Area Community Organization (MACO), the Public Health Center (PHC), space needs, and personnel matters. No formal actions are listed beyond routine approvals. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Budget update
• MACO program update
• Public Health Center (PHC) update
• Space needs discussion
• Personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hear general updates from the BCC Chief Officers, consider any action items, and allow public comment on items not on the agenda. No specific decisions or votes on policies are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items: motions moved, seconded, voted (no/abstain/passed/signed)
• Discussion: BCC Chief Officers' (CFO) general updates

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear a health services update on immunization access at Missoula Public Health. The meeting also includes a period for public comment on items not on the agenda and a brief action items segment. No specific motions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (motions recorded as moved, seconded, no/abstain, passed, signed)
• Health Services Update: Immunization Access at Missoula Public Health

Board of Adjustment

The Missoula County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two billboard variance requests. Staff has recommended the denial of both requests.

• Billboard variance request for 5165 Highway 93 S.
• Billboard variance request for a 41-foot tall billboard at 2030 River Road

The Board heard a variance request from Lamar Advertising to convert a nonconforming billboard at 5165 Highway 93 South to a digital sign. Staff recommended denial, citing that none of the required criteria were met. The Board discussed the request but the minutes do not record a vote or final decision. No formal action was taken during this meeting.

Public Meetings

The All Community Council will meet virtually to discuss various grant programs and county updates. The session includes presentations on housing stabilization, rural micro grants, and a brownfields assessment grant submission.

• CDBG Housing Stabilization Program: Septic Replacement Project
• Rural Grants Program: Micro Grants
• Brownfields Assessment Grant Submission
• Introduction of engagement coordinator Tenzin Lhaze
• Overview of the new Missoula County website

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear a general update from the County Auditors about the BCC department. No decisions or votes are listed; the agenda includes public comment, a routine action item, and the auditors' discussion. The meeting is hybrid, held in Conference Room 206 and via Microsoft Teams.

• BCC County Auditors' general updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of multiple contracts funded by various county funds. The contracts provide funding for health services, library services, childcare resources, transportation management, and the Missoula Art Museum, with amounts ranging from $3,500 to $200,000. The board will also sign amendments to task orders for WIC services and chronic disease prevention programs. Public comment on items not on the agenda is scheduled.

• Approve $200,000 contract with Missoula Art Museum from the Financial Administration Fund
• Approve $89,990 contract with Missoula Public Library from the Mental Health Fund
• Approve $81,458 contract with Child Care Resources from the Childcare Provider Training Fund
• Approve $53,178.60 contracts with Cedar Creek Integrated Health, Crosswinds Recovery, Missoula City‑County Health Department, and Stepping Stones Behavioral Health Services from the Alcohol Tax Fund
• Approve $18,000 amendment to WIC program task order between DPHHS and MCCHD

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the consent agenda, approving sixteen contracts and agreements. The consent agenda passed with a vote of three in favor and none opposed. Contracts fund services ranging from alcohol‑tax health programs to mental‑health, childcare, arts, and transportation initiatives through June 30, 2026.

• Approved $53,178.60 Cedar Creek Integrated Health contract (Alcohol Tax Fund)
• Approved $53,178.60 Crosswinds Recovery contract (Alcohol Tax Fund)
• Approved $53,178.60 Missoula City‑County Health Department contract (Alcohol Tax Fund)
• Approved $40,036.35 Starr Counseling & Addiction Services contract (Alcohol Tax Fund)
• Approved $53,178.60 Stepping Stones Behavioral Health Services contract (Alcohol Tax Fund)
• Approved $42,848.00 Stepping Stones Behavioral Health Services contract (Mental Health Fund)
• Approved $89,990.00 Missoula Public Library contract (Mental Health Fund)
• Approved $81,458.00 Child Care Resources contract (Childcare Provider Training Fund)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates regarding the Historical Museum and the Missoula Public Library. The meeting includes a period for public comment on items not listed on the agenda.

• Historical Museum upcoming events updates
• Missoula Public Library general updates

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear a Directors' Update on the BCC and Public Works departments. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda, and a brief action items segment covering motions and votes. No specific decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Directors' Update from BCC and Public Works
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items: motions moved, seconded, abstained, passed, signed

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including multiple taxpayer refund requests for past years due to property description errors. They will also vote on a resolution to write off personal and real estate taxes that are more than five years delinquent and deemed unrecoverable. A discussion item will provide an update on the RSID project and a Delegation of Duties Agreement. Public comment on items not on the agenda is also scheduled.

• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 767652 (2015‑2024) due to reduced living area error
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 3870803 (2015‑2024) due to removed finished basement error
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 5854867 (2023‑2024) due to corrected garage description
• Resolution to write off delinquent personal and real estate taxes older than five years
• Update on RSID project and Delegation of Duties Agreement

The board approved refunds for eight taxpayers who overpaid property taxes for periods ranging from 2015 to 2024, each motion passing unanimously (3-0). It also adopted a resolution to write off delinquent personal and real‑estate taxes older than five years that are considered unrecoverable, again with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 767652 (2015‑2024 taxes) (3‑0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 3870803 (2015‑2024 taxes) (3‑0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 5854867 (2023‑2024 taxes) (3‑0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 694307 (2018‑2024 taxes) (3‑0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 5857212 (2024 taxes) (3‑0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 463404 (2015‑2024 taxes) (3‑0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 164201 (2015‑2024 taxes) (3‑0)
• Approved resolution to write off delinquent personal and real‑estate taxes >5 years old (3‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hold public meeting briefings on three land‑development items: the Belltower PUD Subdivision, the 4055 Rooster Ridge BLR, and The Dairy preliminary plat adjustments and extension. After the briefings, staff will provide wildfire updates and officer updates. No formal actions are listed for these items.

• Belltower PUD Subdivision briefing – presenter Jennie Dixon
• 4055 Rooster Ridge BLR briefing – presenter Jennie Dixon
• The Dairy preliminary plat adjustments, condition amendment, and extension briefing – presenter Katy Reeder
• Wildfire updates – presenters Adriane Beck and Timothy Laroche
• Officer updates – presenter Chet Crowser

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several service agreements and equipment purchases. The board will also consider authorizing an agreement with NorthWestern Energy for wildfire detection cameras.

• Agreement with NorthWestern Energy to install wildfire detection cameras at the University Mountain public safety radio tower
• Subrecipient agreement with Missoula Children's Theatre for up to $483,000 for roof replacement and solar installation
• Professional service agreement amendment with CTA Inc. for $124,500 to upgrade the Missoula County Detention Facility cooling system
• Larchmont Golf Course equipment purchases: $59,440 for a Foley reel grinder and $36,000 for a tractor and leaf vacuum
• Professional service agreement with Schrock Roofing for $29,386 for the Public Works main office building roof

The commissioners approved six consent‑agenda items, including employment, roofing, grant, and equipment agreements, each passing with a 2‑0 vote. They also authorized the chair to sign an agreement with Northwestern Energy to install wildfire detection cameras at the University Mountain public safety radio tower. All approvals were recorded as passed as written.

• Approved standard employment agreement for Lauren Waski, $55.73/hr (2-0)
• Approved Schrock Roofing roof restoration contract, $29,386 (2-0)
• Approved Missoula Children’s Theatre subrecipient agreement, up to $483,000 (2-0)
• Approved Larchmont Golf Course purchase of Foley reel grinder, $59,440 (2-0)
• Approved Larchmont Golf Course purchase of tractor and leaf vacuum, $36,000 (2-0)
• Approved CTA Inc. amendment for detention facility cooling system, $124,500 (2-0)
• Authorized chair to sign Northwestern Energy wildfire detection camera agreement (2-0)
• Recorded vote tallies for all items as Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will conduct hearings on several subdivision and plat adjustments. The body will also review a claims list totaling $2,149,910.90.

• Claims list totaling $2,149,910.90
• Petition to abandon a portion of Clar Avenue
• Resolution of Intent to create an RSID for El Toro Lane
• Belltower Planned Unit Development Subdivision hearing
• Grass Valley Farms Boundary Line Relocation hearing

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to create RSID 8499 for El Toro Lane and a resolution to include the project in RSID 8901, each passing 2‑0. They also approved the Grass Valley Farms boundary line relocation, the Belltower Planned Unit Development subdivision, and The Dairy Preliminary Plat Adjustment and Extension, all with 2‑0 votes. The petition to abandon a portion of Clar Avenue was postponed until the October 2 meeting.

• Approved resolution of intent to create RSID 8499 for El Toro Lane (2-0)
• Approved resolution of inclusion in RSID 8901 (2-0)
• Approved Grass Valley Farms boundary line relocation and aggregation exemptions (2-0)
• Approved Belltower Planned Unit Development subdivision (2-0)
• Approved The Dairy Preliminary Plat Adjustment and Extension (2-0)
• Postponed petition to abandon a portion of Clar Avenue to Oct 2 (no vote)
• Recorded total current claims of $2,149,910.90 (no decision)
• Adopted proclamations for Hispanic Latin X Heritage Month and Climate Solutions Week (no vote)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold a BCC Department Update meeting on September 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Conference Room 206 of the Missoula County Administration Building (199 W. Pine St). The agenda includes public comment on items not on the agenda, a vote on unspecified action items, and discussion of several updates such as the FY27 budget, strategic planning, and personnel matters. No specific decisions are listed; the items are for informational and discussion purposes.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Vote on unspecified action items
• Discussion of FY27 budget
• Strategic planning update
• Personnel update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. The discussion covers administrative topics including budgeting, personnel, and collective bargaining.

• Collective Bargaining Update
• Budget Update
• WorkDay Update
• Space Needs
• Personnel Updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board will consider several consent agenda items, including a $53,358 annual professional services agreement for the CATCH health program, a $5,800 participation agreement with Flathead National Forest for spotted knapweed control, and a two‑year extension of the HDR Engineering services contract. It will also act on two action items: a revised interlocal agreement reimbursing $446,150 for an ambulance bay at Station #4 in the Bonner Mill Site, and signing closing documents for the sale of Park 6 in the Missoula Development Park to WyMont Realty Company. All items require board approval and signatures.

• Approve $53,358 per annum Professional Services Agreement for the CATCH program between St. Patrick Hospital and MCCHD
• Approve $5,800 participation agreement with Flathead National Forest for spotted knapweed biological control
• Approve two‑year extension to the professional services agreement with HDR Engineering
• Approve $446,150 interlocal agreement with Missoula Rural Fire District for ambulance bay at Station #4, Bonner Mill Site
• Approve sale of Park 6 in Missoula Development Park to WyMont Realty Company

The commissioners approved a revised interlocal agreement to reimburse $446,150 for an ambulance bay at Station #4 in the Bonner Mill Site. They also signed closing documents to sell Park 6 in the Missoula Development Park to WyMont Realty Company. All three consent‑agenda items – a $53,358 health services contract, a $5,800 forest‑control agreement, and a two‑year extension of the HDR Engineering contract – were approved unanimously.

• Consent agenda items approved (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved $53,358 Professional Services Agreement with St. Patrick Hospital (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved $5,800 agreement with Flathead National Forest for knapweed control (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved two‑year extension of HDR Engineering PSA (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved $446,150 ambulance bay reimbursement with Missoula Rural Fire District (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved sale of Park 6 to WyMont Realty Company (Yes 3, No 0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear the final Fiscal Year 2026 budget presentation for several districts, including Seeley Lake Refuse and the Missoula County Fairgrounds. A resolution will be considered to convert voter‑approved mill levies into dollar amounts to meet requirements of HB 20. The meeting will also note the current claims list totaling $1,430,343.34.

• Final Fiscal Year 2026 budget presentation for Seeley Lake Refuse District, Missoula County Fairgrounds District, Missoula Local Government (John Engen) Building, and Missoula Rural Special Improvements District
• Resolution to convert voter‑approved mill levies to dollars to comply with HB 20
• Report of current claims list totaling $1,430,343.34

The Board unanimously adopted the final Fiscal Year 2026 budget resolutions presented by staff. They also approved resolutions establishing how voter‑approved mill levies will be converted to dollar amounts as required by HB 20. Both motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved FY2026 budget resolutions (Res 2025‑081 to 2025‑085) (3‑0)
• Approved mill‑levy conversion resolutions (Res 2025‑073 to 2025‑079) (3‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear public comments on items not on the agenda, consider any pending action items, and listen to general updates from BCC chief officers. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (moved, second, no/abstain/passed/signed)
• Discussion: BCC Chief Officers' (CPRO) General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold a hybrid meeting to receive departmental updates. Discussion items include the Tyler's Kitchen Project, a comment on the Roadless Rule recission, ecology and extension updates, grants and community resources updates, and a possible board consolidation. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Tyler's Kitchen Project – presentation by Chet Crowser & Jenny Zaso
• Roadless Rule Recission Comment – presentation by Chet Crowser & Jenny Zaso
• Ecology & Extension Updates – presentation by Bryce Christiaens
• Grants and Community Resources Updates – presentation by Melissa Gordon
• Possible Board Consolidation – presentation by Karen Hughes

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Heritage Roundtable met on September 3, 2025 at the National Museum of Forest Service History. Commissioners and staff shared updates on heritage projects and upcoming events, and held a general conversation about future heritage projects and funding. The meeting also included a tour of new construction led by the museum’s executive director. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several routine approvals, such as an employment agreement, training class expansion, and a professional services extension. The most notable item is an amendment to the agreement with Shadow Asphalt to add pavement preservation on the Clements Road shared‑use path for an additional $28,460. The board will also appoint a member to the Lolo Mosquito Control Board and address public comments.

• Approve employment agreement for Winslow Lewis, PA‑C at $63.63 per hour, 30 hrs/week
• Approve increase of OEM training class capacity from 24 to 32 students
• Approve amendment to Shadow Asphalt contract for $28,460 pavement preservation on Clements Road shared‑use path (1.28 miles)
• Appoint a member to the Lolo Mosquito Control Board
• Approve resolution for Montana State Attorney’s Office to prosecute two MPD cases

The commissioners approved all five consent‑agenda items, including a standard employment agreement for Winslow Lewis, PA‑C at $63.63 per hour and an amendment to the Shadow Asphalt contract for an additional $28,460. They also appointed Michael Emzler to the Lolo Mosquito Control Board. Both actions passed with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved standard employment agreement for Winslow Lewis, PA‑C at $63.63/hr (Yes 2‑0)
• Approved increase of class capacity for Mission‑Centered Solutions OEM training from 24 to 32 students (Yes 2‑0)
• Approved extension of professional services agreement with Missoula Correctional Services for the Misdemeanor Supervision Program (Yes 2‑0)
• Approved resolution appointing Montana State’s Attorney’s Office to prosecute two MPD cases (Yes 2‑0)
• Approved amendment to Shadow Asphalt agreement to add pavement preservation on Clements Road shared‑use path for $28,460 (Yes 2‑0)
• Appointed Michael Emzler to the Lolo Mosquito Control Board (Yes 2‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear general updates from the BCC Chief Officers. No formal actions are listed beyond routine procedural items. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (moved, seconded, abstain, passed, signed)
• Discussion: BCC Chief Officers' general updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to discuss updates to a Memorandum of Agreement regarding development review and long-range planning. The agenda includes topics on wildfire management, transportation planning, broadband, and federal funding impacts.

• Memorandum of Agreement for Cooperative Land Use Planning and Regulation
• Swan Valley Plan and Missoula County Comprehensive Plan updates
• Impacts of USFS forest management changes on wildfire
• Broadband extension around the Reservation via NTIA Grant
• Big Sky Passenger Rail Update

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a recommendation for the Paisley Park Major Subdivision and Master Site Plan. The board will also approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes
• Public hearing: Paisley Park Major Subdivision and Master Site Plan
• Staff recommendation: City Council approval of subdivision plat and site plan

The Planning Board approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes without dissent. Danny Tenenbaum was promoted to a voting member for the evening. The Board voted to recommend approval of the Paisley Park Subdivision preliminary plat and master site plan, subject to staff‑recommended conditions, with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Promoted Danny Tenenbaum to voting member for the meeting
• Approved Paisley Park Subdivision preliminary plat (6-0)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several employment agreements for the Partnership Health Center and a grant for the Missoula Children's Theatre. The board is also tasked with appointing members to the Swan Valley and West Valley Community Councils and reviewing one-time budget requests for FY26.

• Grant of up to $525,000 for MCT, Inc. (Missoula Children's Theatre) roof replacement and solar installation
• Employment agreement for Andrea Vannatta, MD at $109.67 per hour
• Employment agreement for Destyni Travers, DMD at $70.04 per hour
• Employment agreement for Lynne Rogers, FNP-C at $65.20 per hour
• Appointments to the Swan Valley and West Valley Community Councils

The commissioners approved six standard employment agreements for staff at the Partnership Health Center, with hourly rates from $50.71 to $109.67. They also approved a Montana Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant contract of up to $525,000 for a roof replacement and solar installation at Missoula Children’s Theatre. The board appointed Wyatt Trull to the Swan Valley Community Council and David Thompson to the West Valley Community Council. A letter was sent to Axia Investments I LLC about resident concerns at Katoonah Lodges Mobile Home Park.

• Approved six standard employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved CDBG contract up to $525,000 for Missoula Children’s Theatre roof replacement and solar project (Yes 3, No 0)
• Appointed Wyatt Trull to Swan Valley Community Council (Yes 3, No 0)
• Appointed David Thompson to West Valley Community Council (Yes 3, No 0)
• Sent letter to Axia Investments I LLC regarding Katoonah Lodges resident concerns (letter 2025-141)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on August 28, 2025. The agenda includes public comment, a review of current claims totaling $2,547,750.91, and hearings on two development proposals: the Lolo Ranch BLR and Aggregation, and the Riverside Industrial Subdivision Phasing Plan Extension. No decisions are listed as finalized in the agenda.

• Hearing on Lolo Ranch BLR and Aggregation proposal (Planning, Development, and Sustainability)
• Hearing on Riverside Industrial Subdivision Phasing Plan Extension (Planning, Development, and Sustainability)
• Review of current claims list totaling $2,547,750.91
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Hybrid meeting attendance: in‑person in the Sophie Moiese Room or via Microsoft Teams

The Board voted 3‑0 to approve Lolo Ranch, LLC’s request to use relocation of common boundaries and aggregation exemptions for the properties listed in Attachment A. The Board also voted 3‑0 to approve the phasing‑plan extension for the Riverside Industrial Subdivision. Both motions were made by Commissioner Strohmaier and seconded by Commissioner Slotnick. The current claims list for the period August 6‑13, 2025 totals $2,547,750.91.

• Approved Lolo Ranch boundary relocation and aggregation exemptions (3‑0)
• Approved Riverside Industrial Subdivision phasing‑plan extension (3‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will discuss a general update from the BCC Chief Administrative Officer covering the department budget, the ERP system, the MACO Fall Conference, upcoming recruitments, background check procedures, and personnel changes. No specific actions or votes are listed for these topics.

• Budget overview for BCC
• ERP system status
• MACO Fall Conference information
• Upcoming recruitments
• Background check and personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The meeting will include public comment on items not on the agenda, consider unspecified action items, discuss the BCC Chief Officers' general updates, and address any other business.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (details not specified in agenda)
• Discussion of BCC Chief Officers' general updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the proposed FY26 budget request. The board is also asked to decide on participation in multiple opioid settlements and a professional services agreement for veterinary services.

• Professional services agreement between Missoula City-County Health Department and NVA Missoula Veterinary Management, LLC
• Participation in G8 Opioid settlements
• Participation in Purdue/Sackler direct settlements and Purdue bankruptcy plan
• Proposed amendment to the Sixmile I conservation easement
• Appointment of a member to the Aquatic Invasive Species District Board

The commissioners passed the consent agenda, approving a veterinary services contract for Animal Services and three separate actions related to opioid settlement participation. They also approved an amendment to the Sixmile I conservation easement using Open Space Bond funds. Finally, the board appointed Alex Marsh as a member of the Aquatic Invasive Species District Board.

• Approved professional services agreement with Missoula Veterinary Clinic for Animal Services (consent agenda)
• Approved Missoula County participation in the G8 Opioid settlement (consent agenda)
• Approved Missoula County participation in the Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement (consent agenda)
• Approved Missoula County participation in the Purdue bankruptcy plan related to opioid settlements (consent agenda)
• Approved amendment to Sixmile I conservation easement (vote: Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Appointed Alex Marsh to the Aquatic Invasive Species District Board (vote: Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear public comments on items not listed on the agenda. It will consider any action items presented, though none are detailed in the agenda. A discussion will include a Directors' Update on department activities.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (no details provided)
• Directors' Update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive briefings and updates from several departments, including Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Planning, Development & Sustainability. The meeting includes briefings on the Lolo Ranch boundary line and the Riverside Industrial Subdivision phasing plan.

• Lolo Ranch Boundary Line Relocation and Aggregation briefing
• Riverside Industrial Subdivision Phasing Plan Extension briefing
• Community Parks & Recreation Grant Opening update
• RMEF Conservation Easement Amendment Background, OSB Project update
• Western Montana Fair update

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Chief Administrative Officer will provide general updates on several administrative areas. The meeting includes time for public comment on items not listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Strategic Planning
• Budget updates
• ERP and HCM updates
• MACO updates
• Personnel and constituent request updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hear updates from the BCC Department and the BCC Sheriffs' Department. Topics include general updates, downtown operations, and detention center operations. No specific actions or votes are listed for these items.

• General updates from BCC Department
• General updates from BCC Sheriffs' Department
• Downtown Operations update
• Detention Center Operations update

BCC Admin Meetings

The commissioners will discuss the proposed FY26 budget for Missoula County. They will also consider and vote on two contracts for hand‑thinning and machine mastication services at Marshall Mountain Park, each under $40,000. The meeting includes a consent agenda for a standard employment agreement and an ERP support contract.

• Approve FY26 budget requests (discussion item)
• Approve contract with Montana Wildfire Mitigation for hand‑thinning services, up to $40,120
• Approve contract with KLM Contracting for machine mastication services, up to $39,860
• Approve standard employment agreement for Colleen Ferriter, DDS at $82.21 per hour
• Approve contract with Cognizant for continued ERP support

The board approved the standard employment agreement for Colleen Ferriter, DDS at $82.21 per hour. It also approved a contract with Cognizant for continued ERP support. Additionally, the board approved contracts with Montana Wildfire Mitigation (hand‑thinning, up to $40,120) and KLM Contracting (machine mastication, up to $39,860) for Marshall Mountain Park, each passing with a 3‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved standard employment agreement for Colleen Ferriter, DDS ($82.21/hr) – Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0
• Approved contract with Cognizant for ERP implementation support – Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0
• Approved contract with Montana Wildfire Mitigation for hand‑thinning services, up to $40,120 – Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0
• Approved contract with KLM Contracting for machine mastication services, up to $39,860 – Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will hear general updates from the Chief Financial Officer. The meeting is hybrid, allowing in-person attendance at the Administration Building or virtual participation via Teams.

• BCC Chief Officers' General Updates
• Hybrid meeting format available
• In-person attendance at 199 W. Pine St

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss general updates from the BCC Health Department. No specific action items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of BCC Health Dept General Updates

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request to modify an existing billboard. Staff has recommended that the variance request be denied.

• Public hearing for billboard variance at 5165 Highway 93 S.
• Discussion with Karen Hughes regarding a possible Consolidated Land Use Board

The Board unanimously postponed the public hearing on the 5165 Highway 93 S billboard variance to the September 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes without dissent. In a separate vote, the Board recommended to the County Commissioners that the Missoula City‑County Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment remain separate, passing the motion 4‑1.

• Postponed 5165 Highway 93 S billboard variance hearing to Sep 17 2025 (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved July 16 2025 meeting minutes as written (unanimous 5‑0)
• Recommended to County Commissioners not to consolidate Planning Board and BOA (4‑1)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive updates regarding the District and Justice Courts. The discussion will cover general operations and jury trials.

• Justice Court general update
• Justice Court jury trial update
• Clerk of Court general update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss proposed budget requests for fiscal year 2026. The board is also deciding on lease agreements for office space in Seeley Lake and the Radio Central Building.

• Review of BCC FY26 Proposed Budget Requests
• Third amendment lease for Radio Central Building at 127 E. Main St, Suite 104 (9/1/2025 - 9/30/2029)
• Three-year lease for refuse district and Treasury department office space in the foundation building (Seeley Lake)
• Change order with Cognizant to extend Go Live Date to May 1, 2025
• Appointment of members to the Missoula Aging Services Governing Board

The commissioners approved a change order with Cognizant to extend the go-live date to May 1, 2025, and a three‑year lease for office space in Seeley Lake. They also approved a third‑amendment lease for the Radio Central Building and revised bylaws for Missoula Aging Services. Finally, the board appointed and reappointed members to the Missoula Aging Services Governing Board. All motions passed with a 3‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑abstain vote.

• Approved change order with Cognizant to extend go-live date (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approved three‑year lease for Seeley Lake office space (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approved third amendment lease for Radio Central Building, 127 E. Main St. (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approved revised bylaws for Missoula Aging Services (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to Missoula Aging Services Governing Board (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will receive a county‑attorney update and a presentation on a closed‑litigation strategy for proposed opioid settlements involving Purdue/Sackler and eight additional manufacturers. Members may consider any action items and allow public comment on matters not on the agenda. No specific decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• County Attorney provides an update
• Presentation and discussion of closed‑litigation strategy for opioid settlements with Purdue/Sackler and eight manufacturing defendants
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items vote (Moved, Second, No, Abstain, Passed, Signed)
• Other miscellaneous items

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss department updates. The agenda focuses on the Smurfit Site/M2 Green project and updates from the August CAG meeting.

• Update on Smurfit Site/M2 Green
• Update from August CAG meeting
• Partner Agency Updates
• Discussion of next steps and timeline

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the Belltower PUD Subdivision. Staff has recommended the board approve the subdivision subject to 30 conditions of approval.

• Public hearing and recommended approval of Belltower PUD Subdivision

The board approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then approved the Belltower Planned Unit Development subdivision on the Old Lolo School property, adopting the staff‑recommended conditions of approval. Both motions passed with eight votes in favor and none against.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (8‑0)
• Approved Belltower PUD subdivision (8‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a Director's Update from the Public Works Department. No specific action items or ordinances are listed for this meeting.

• Director's Update

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear public comments on items not on the agenda and review action items. It will then discuss general updates, including the county budget, upcoming conferences, collective bargaining, strategic planning, and personnel matters. No specific decisions or votes are detailed in the agenda.

• Budget update
• Collective bargaining update
• Strategic planning update
• Personnel update
• MACO Fall Conference update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss proposed one-time budget requests for fiscal year 2026. The board will also consider an amendment to change a professional services agreement with Misty Haran to an independent contractor agreement.

• Amendment to supersede professional services agreement with an independent contractor agreement with Misty Haran (9/12/2024 - 12/31/2025)
• Review of proposed one-time budget requests for FY26

The board approved an amendment that supersedes the existing professional services agreement and establishes an independent contractor agreement with Misty Haran. The motion passed as written with a vote of Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0. The agreement is effective from September 12, 2024 through December 31, 2025 and has been filed with the Clerk and Recorder/Treasurer's Office.

• Approved amendment to supersede professional services agreement with independent contractor agreement with Misty Haran (2-0-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on five items, including a tax increment financing request for a Missoula River Fire District Station 4 ambulance bay, a zoning permit for the same district, a shoreline regulations variance request, a subdivision proposal for Lolo Mountain Basin, and a separation request for the Partnership Health Center. They will also review the current claims list, which totals $1,419,517.89. No decisions are indicated; the agenda lists these items for discussion.

• MRFD Station #4 Ambulance Bay TIF Funding
• MRFD Zoning Permit
• Shoreline Regulations Variance Request
• LMB Subdivision
• Partnership Health Center Separation Request

The Board approved the use of TIF funds to reimburse construction of the ambulance bay at Missoula Rural Fire District Station 4 in the Bonner Mill TIF district. It also approved the related zoning permit, a shoreline variance for Seeley Lake, the LMB subdivision, and authorized the health‑center agreement for the 330 HERSA grant. All motions passed unanimously with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved use of TIF funds to reimburse ambulance bay construction (2‑0)
• Approved zoning permit for ambulance bay addition to Fire Station 4 (2‑0)
• Approved shoreline variance to allow dredging in Seeley Lake (2‑0)
• Approved LMB subdivision with recommended conditions (2‑0)
• Authorized agreement for Partnership Health Center and 330 HERSA grant (2‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will consider several refund requests for property taxes paid in error, including a multi‑taxpayer request covering ten accounts. It will also discuss adding an explainer to tax bills about recent property tax law changes and the status of negotiations for a Delegation of Duties Agreement. Public comment on items not on the agenda is scheduled first.

• Refund request for Taxpayer IDs 2102301‑2103207 for taxes paid in 2024 due to mis‑classification outside City limits
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 588309 for 2023‑24 taxes due to acreage error (12 listed vs 7 actual)
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 11209 for 2020‑24 taxes due to property description error
• Refund of $697.59 penalty and interest for six taxpayers caused by post office mis‑postmarking
• Discussion on adding an explainer to tax bills about property tax law changes

The Board approved refunds for several taxpayers who were overcharged due to errors in property descriptions. All four refund motions passed unanimously with two votes in favor and none against.

• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 588309 for the maximum statutory period 2023-24 (2-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 11209 for the maximum statutory period 2020-24 (2-0)
• Approved $697.59 penalty and interest refund for Taxpayer IDs 1001804, 5956006, 1568409, 422066008, 422066007, 422347001 (2-0)
• Approved refunds for Taxpayer IDs 2102301, 2102407, 2102503, 2102609, 2102705, 2102801, 2102907, 2103005, 2103101, 2103207 for the maximum statutory period 2024 (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board will discuss updates from the Office of Emergency Management, including staffing and contract negotiations for the 9‑1‑1 Center and AI considerations. The Department of Environmental Services will report on wildfire mitigation, windstorm recovery, and federal grant opportunities. Election officials will provide municipal election timelines and preparation for 2026. Community Justice staff will share recent hires, VAWA funding, and upcoming site visits.

• 9‑1‑1 Center staffing, recruitment, and contract negotiations
• AI discussion and 9‑1‑1 considerations
• Wildfire mitigation program updates and new hires
• Federal grant updates (FEMA, USDA, DOI)
• Municipal election dates, mail ballot schedule, and judge recruitment

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will meet to receive a general update from the Chief Administrative Officer. The agenda lists no specific action items or public hearings for this session.

• BCC Chief Administrative Officer General Updates
• Hybrid meeting available in person or virtually
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review proposed one-time budget requests for FY26. The board is also asked to approve three employment agreements for the Partnership Health Center-Missoula County.

• Employment agreement for Shanna Romero at $37.67 per hour
• Employment agreement for Kaley “Kiki” Radermacher at $39.38 per hour
• Employment agreement for Ingrid Calle at $106.65 per hour
• Review of proposed one-time budget requests for FY26

The board moved and seconded a consent agenda, which passed with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote. All three standard employment agreements with Partnership Health Center‑Missoula County were approved as written. The agreements set hourly rates of $37.67, $39.38, and $106.65 for 40, 26, and 36 hours per week respectively.

• Consent agenda motion passed (Yes 2, No 0)
• Approved employment agreement for Shanna Romero, LCSW, LAC – $37.67/hr, 40 hrs/week
• Approved employment agreement for Kaley “Kiki” Radermacher, LCSW – $39.38/hr, 26 hrs/week
• Approved employment agreement for Ingrid Calle, DO – $106.65/hr, 36 hrs/week

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear presentations on a USDA reorganization comment letter and a floodplain mapping update. Public meeting briefings will cover the Missoula Rural Fire District ambulance bay forum, the LMB subdivision, and the Seeley Lake Dredging Project shoreline permit and Variance #25-05. The meeting will conclude with an officer update.

• USDA Reorganization Comment Letter – presentation by Chet Crowser
• Floodplain Mapping Update – presentation by Matt Heimel
• Missoula Rural Fire District Ambulance Bay Public Forum – presentation by Patrick Swart
• LMB Subdivision – presentation by Kevin Dantic
• Seeley Lake Dredging Project at 3129 Highway 83 – Shoreline Permit and Variance #25-05

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County BCC Investment Committee will meet to discuss general updates. No specific action items or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• BCC Investment Committee General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The board will hold a discussion on several department updates, including the budget, MACO and NACO conference information, strategic planning, the collective bargaining agreement, and personnel matters. No formal actions or votes are listed for these topics. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• General budget update
• MACO conference information
• NACO conference information
• Strategic planning discussion
• Collective bargaining agreement and personnel issues

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes standard employment agreements for five individuals at Partnership Health Center, with hourly rates ranging from $32.13 to $87.31 for 30‑40 hour weeks. The agenda also contains an amendment to the contract with Ladris Technologies Inc. to add Fire‑1 Software after a minor vendor request. Additionally, a presentation by Jerry O'Connell about the In the Footsteps of Norman Maclean Festival will be discussed.

• Approve employment agreement for Curt Tweedy, LCSW – $39.82/hr, 40 hrs/week
• Approve employment agreement for Doua Vang – $72.02/hr, 40 hrs/week
• Approve employment agreement for Mark Wayne, LCSW – $32.13/hr, 30 hrs/week
• Approve employment agreement for Sarin McKenna, DMD – $87.31/hr, 40 hrs/week
• Approve amendment #2 with Ladris Technologies Inc. to add Fire‑1 Software

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda items. This included standard employment agreements for Curt Tweedy ($39.82/hour, 40 hrs/week), Doua Vang ($72.02/hour, 40 hrs/week), Mark Wayne ($32.13/hour, 30 hrs/week) and Sarin McKenna ($87.31/hour, 40 hrs/week) with Partnership Health Center‑Missoula County. The board also approved amendment #2 to the Ladris Technologies Inc. agreement to add Fire‑1 Software. The vote was 3‑0 in favor, with no opposition.

• Approved employment agreement for Curt Tweedy, $39.82/hr (40 hrs/week) (yes 3‑0)
• Approved employment agreement for Doua Vang, $72.02/hr (40 hrs/week) (yes 3‑0)
• Approved employment agreement for Mark Wayne, $32.13/hr (30 hrs/week) (yes 3‑0)
• Approved employment agreement for Sarin McKenna, $87.31/hr (40 hrs/week) (yes 3‑0)
• Approved amendment #2 with Ladris Technologies Inc. to add Fire‑1 Software (yes 3‑0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will conduct a final hearing on health code regulations for wastewater treatment and disposal. The body will also consider a resolution regarding a mill levy election for public infrastructure.

• Final Hearing on Health Code Regulation on Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
• Resolution for Mill Levy Election in support of Missoula County Public Infrastructure
• Claims list totaling $2,995,483.32 for the period of July 22 to July 30, 2025
• Parks Stewardship Award proclamation

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2025‑063 and Ordinance 2025‑001 to adopt a revised wastewater treatment and disposal regulation (vote 3‑0). They also approved a resolution to place a $1.8 million road, bridge and trail levy question on the upcoming election ballot (vote 3‑0). Additionally, the board proclaimed Richard Weston as the 2025 Parks and Trails Stewardship Award recipient.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑063 and Ordinance 2025‑001 to adopt revised wastewater regulation (3‑0)
• Approved resolution to submit $1.8 M road, bridge and trail levy question to voters (3‑0)
• Proclaimed Richard Weston as 2025 Parks and Trails Stewardship Award recipient

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hear public comment on items not on the agenda, then review a series of updates from the BCC department, including communications, the website, TEDD districts, facilities, and the Commissioners Office. Any action items will be considered after the discussion.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Communications update
• Website update
• TEDD districts update
• Facilities update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda approving standard employment agreements for ten staff members at the Partnership Health Center-Missoula County. The board will also vote on accepting a VOCA grant from the Montana Board of Crime Control for the period 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2027. Additionally, the board will decide whether to approve a bid from Corwin Motors for three new trucks for the Building Division totaling $135,933. Public comment on items not on the agenda will be heard before these actions.

• Approve standard employment agreements for ten Partnership Health Center staff (various pay rates, hours)
• Accept VOCA grant from Montana Board of Crime Control (7/1/2025‑6/30/2027)
• Approve Corwin Motors bid for three new Building Division trucks, total $135,933

The board approved a consent agenda that included ten standard employment agreements for staff at the Partnership Health Center, each with specified hourly rates and hours. The board also approved the acceptance of a VOCA grant from the Montana Board of Crime Control for a two‑year period. Additionally, the board approved a $135,933 bid from Corwin Motors for three new trucks for the Building Division. All motions passed with a 3‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved ten employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff (consent agenda)
• Accepted VOCA grant from Montana Board of Crime Control (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved $135,933 bid for three trucks from Corwin Motors (3‑yes, 0‑no)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for general updates from the Chief Officers. The agenda contains no specific action items or detailed proposals.

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a variance from Shoreline Regulations. The board will consider whether to approve a request to exceed the dredging volume limit.

• Public hearing on a request for a Variance from the Shoreline Regulations to Exceed the Dredging Volume Limit

The Missoula County Planning Board approved the request to exceed the shoreline dredging volume limit of 500 cubic feet for the property at 3129 Highway 83, Seeley Lake. Approval is subject to nine staff‑recommended conditions, including a 10‑foot littoral buffer and coordination with Environmental Health. The motion passed with five AYES and zero NAYS. Earlier, the board also unanimously approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved variance to exceed 500 cu ft dredging limit (5‑0)
• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Adopted nine conditions of approval for the dredging project

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will receive a department update from Public Works and the Montana Department of Transportation. The meeting focuses on a presentation regarding Missoula County infrastructure needs.

• Presentation on Missoula County Infrastructure Needs by the Chief Public Works Officer

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on Lands, Culture and Recreation, including the Marshall Mountain Park Forestry Project, and review community grant funds and staffing. The meeting also includes a presentation on the CDBG application status and a briefing from the Sheriff's Office.

• Marshall Mountain Park Forestry Project update
• Introduction of new Parks, Trails and Recreation Specialist
• CDBG Application Status and Staffing Update
• History of County Grant Funds presentation
• Sheriff's Office Officer Update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding budget, personnel, and community councils. The meeting is scheduled for July 31, 2025, at 8:00 AM.

• Chief Administrative Officer to present department updates
• Discussion on budget and personnel matters
• Updates on community councils and constituent communication

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review several employment agreements for the Partnership Health Center. The board is also deciding on a heavy equipment purchase and appointments to the Fair Event Committee.

• Purchase of a new loader from Western States CAT for $349,987
• Annual support renewal for HipLink Software paging software for 9-1-1 for $14,546
• 10 employment agreements for Partnership Health Center-Missoula County staff
• Appointment of members to the Fair Event Committee

The commissioners approved standard employment agreements for ten staff members of the Partnership Health Center, a $14,546 renewal of HipLink paging software, and a $349,987 purchase of a new loader. They also appointed members to the Fair Event Committee. All items passed with a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved ten standard employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff (3‑0)
• Approved HipLink Software renewal for $14,546 (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of new loader from Western States CAT for $349,987 (3‑0)
• Appointed members to the Fair Event Committee (3‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hear a ranger's update on the ongoing forest plan revision and related projects. The discussion includes a project overview, an update on the 14th and Catlin area, fire‑season preparedness measures, and other general updates. Public comment on items not on the agenda is also scheduled.

• Forest plan revision update
• Project overview and updates
• 14th and Catlin update
• Fire season preparedness briefing
• General updates and Q&A

Public Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a petition to annex the Missoula County Fire District. A hearing on the petition is scheduled during the meeting. The agenda also includes a report of current claims totaling $11,241,532.63 and an opportunity for public comment on items not on the agenda.

• Hearing on Missoula County Fire District annexation petition
• Report of current claims list totaling $11,241,532.63
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

Commissioners adopted a resolution to annex Tract C‑2 of Certificate of Survey 4071 into the East Missoula Rural Fire District. The motion passed with a 2‑0 vote. The board also approved the fire district annexation petition, with all commissioners voting in favor.

• Adopted resolution for Tract C‑2 annexation (2‑0 vote)
• Approved fire district annexation petition (unanimous)

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee will review a draft appropriations application and discuss a request to adopt impact fees for Lolo County sewer and water at the October meeting. The agenda also includes program updates on fund balances, coordination with the City of Missoula, and recruitment of members. Old business covers the selection of a chair and vice‑chair. The meeting is hybrid, held in the Lands & Communities conference room and via Microsoft Teams.

• Discussion of adopting impact fees for Lolo County sewer and water (proposed for October meeting)
• Review of Impact Fee Fund balances
• Coordination update with the City of Missoula
• Draft appropriations application presentation
• Selection of committee chair and vice‑chair

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee unanimously approved the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Rick Hall will serve as Interim Chair until the next meeting. Members agreed to adopt an annual impact‑fee fund reporting format similar to the City of Missoula and to use the City’s application template for County appropriations. The committee also postponed the election of a permanent Chair and Vice Chair to the October meeting.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rick Hall appointed Interim Chair until next meeting (agreement)
• Motion to postpone election of Chair and Vice Chair to next meeting (passed)
• Agreed to adopt annual impact‑fee fund reporting similar to City of Missoula
• Agreed to use City’s impact‑fee application template for County requests

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several standard employment agreements with Partnership Health Center-Missoula County. The board will vote on a professional services agreement with KLJ Engineering, LLC for up to $60,000 to provide floodplain mapping communications services from August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It will also decide whether to allocate up to $112,700 of Open Space Bond funds to acquire approximately 16.5 acres of the Tipp Clark Fork River property.

• Approve employment agreement for Hannah Bymaster, DDS at $73.87 per hour, 30 hrs/week
• Approve professional services agreement with KLJ Engineering, LLC up to $60,000 for floodplain mapping communications services (8/1/2025‑6/30/2026)
• Approve use of up to $112,700 Open Space Bond funds for fee‑simple acquisition and due‑diligence of ~16.5 acres at Tipp Clark Fork River property
• Approve amendment to independent contractor agreement with Pleiades Consulting (Bryan von Lossberg) to extend Green Power Program consulting contract to Dec 31 2025
• Approve employment agreement for Marge Baack, Chief Operating Officer at $56.83 per hour, 40 hrs/week

The board approved a $112,700 expenditure of 2006 and 2018 Open Space Bond funds to acquire about 16.5 acres of the Tipp Clark Fork River property. It also approved a $60,000 contract with KLJ Engineering for floodplain mapping communications. All consent‑agenda items, including multiple employment agreements and other contracts, were approved unanimously.

• Approved 9 standard employment agreements (3-0)
• Approved PSA program agreement with Fourth Judicial District (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Pleiades Consulting contract (3-0)
• Approved prosecution resolution for three cases (3-0)
• Approved $60,000 KLJ Engineering floodplain mapping contract (3-0)
• Approved $112,700 Open Space Bond land acquisition (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board will review general updates, wrap up legislative matters, and begin preparations for the FY2026 strategic plan. No specific actions or votes are listed for these topics. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• General updates from BCC departments
• Legislative wrap‑up and discussion
• Preparation for FY2026 strategic planning

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 28, 2025. The agenda includes a public comment period and two discussion items: a presentation of the Missoula‑to‑Florence Corridor Study by MDT, and a discussion on dust abatement at Placid Lake. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond routine procedural motions.

• Missoula‑to‑Florence Corridor Study presentation (discussion)
• Placid Lake dust abatement discussion (discussion)
• Public comment on items not on the agenda (open comment period)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposed open space bond project with the City of Missoula and receive an officer update. The meeting is hybrid and takes place on July 28, 2025.

• Discussion: Tipp Clark Fork River Open Space Bond Project with City of Missoula
• Discussion: Officer Update
• Meeting: Hybrid at Missoula County Administration Building (199 W. Pine St)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear a series of discussion items covering general updates, the county budget, legislative developments, MACO and NACO reports, community council activities, and personnel matters. No formal actions or decisions are listed for these topics. Public comment on items not on the agenda is also scheduled.

• General updates
• Budget discussion
• Legislative update
• MACO and NACO reports
• Community councils and personnel updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions, including approving employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff, authorizing a technology subscription renewal, and a two‑year biosolids disposal agreement with the City of Missoula. The primary expenditure item is a resolution to spend up to $100,000 from the 2014 parks and trails bond for trail and facility upgrades at the Rock Creek confluence property managed by Five Valleys Land Trust. Additional items involve appointing members to various advisory councils and approving a contract for education services at the county detention facility.

• Approve up to $100,000 from the 2014 parks and trails bond for Rock Creek trail improvements (Five Valleys Land Trust property)
• Approve employment agreements for four Partnership Health Center staff with hourly rates ranging from $39.73 to $82.21
• Approve renewal of Cisco Duo MFA subscription for FY26
• Approve two‑year, no‑charge biosolids disposal agreement with City of Missoula at Garden City Compost
• Approve contract with Child and Family Resource Council for education programs in the county detention facility

The commissioners approved four standard employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff and authorized the chief technology officer to sign a Cisco Duo MFA renewal quote. They also approved a two‑year, no‑charge biosolids disposal agreement with the City of Missoula, a DNRC signature authorization for public‑works grant payments, and a contract for education services at the detention facility. Additionally, the board approved up to $100,000 from the 2014 parks and trails bond for trail improvements at the Rock Creek confluence and appointed members to several advisory groups.

• Approved four standard employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff (consent agenda)
• Approved CTO Ken Marshall to sign Cisco Duo MFA renewal quote for FY26
• Approved two‑year biosolids disposal agreement with City of Missoula (no charge)
• Approved DNRC signature authorization for Chief Public Works Officer on grant payments
• Approved contract with Child and Family Resource Council for detention‑facility education program
• Approved up to $100,000 expenditure from 2014 parks and trails bond for Rock Creek trail improvements
• Appointed members to Seeley Lake Community Council, Food Policy Advisory Board, Tom Green Memorial Park Advisory Group, and Swan Valley Fire Service Area

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 24, 2025 will provide updates from the BCC Department and the County Attorney’s Office. The agenda includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda and a procedural action item section. No specific ordinances, contracts, or policy changes are listed for decision at this meeting.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Procedural action items (motions moved, seconded, abstained, passed, signed)
• Discussion of BCC County Attorney’s General Updates
• Hybrid attendance: in‑person at 199 W. Pine St, Conference Room 206 or virtual via Microsoft Teams

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold an open hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 preliminary county budget. The meeting also includes hearings on the Blanchard Family Transfer and the Paul Family Transfer. A current claims list totaling $8,918,362.06 will be noted. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Blanchard Family Transfer hearing
• Paul Family Transfer hearing
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary County Budget – open hearing
• Current Claims List total $8,918,362.06

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners approved the Blanchard family’s request to divide a 20‑acre property and the Paul family’s request to create and transfer a tract, sending confirmation letters to each family. Both motions passed unanimously (Blanchard 2‑0, Paul 3‑0). The Board also set the public hearing for the proposed FY2026 Preliminary County Budget for September 4, 2025.

• Approved Blanchard family land transfer (2-0 vote)
• Approved Paul family land transfer (3-0 vote)
• Set FY2026 preliminary budget public hearing for September 4, 2025

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will receive an update on pending litigation and related claims, and may hold a closed session for strategy discussions. Public comment will be allowed on items not listed on the agenda. Any action items presented will be voted on by the board.

• Update and strategy on pending litigation and claims (possible closed session)
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items to be considered and voted on

BCC Department Updates

The board will open with public comment on items not listed on the agenda. It will consider unspecified action items that were moved, seconded, and passed. The main discussion will be the BCC Chief Officers' (CTO) general updates. The meeting also includes an "Other" category for any additional business.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (moved, seconded, passed) – details not specified
• Discussion of BCC Chief Officers' (CTO) general updates
• Other business

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hear updates from the BCC Health Department, including a health promotion briefing by Reagan Mecham and environmental health reports from Shannon, Elena, and Charlie. No formal actions or votes are listed; the meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda. The session is hybrid, with in‑person attendance at Conference Room 206, 199 W. Pine St, and virtual access via Microsoft Teams.

• Health Promotion Update presented by Reagan Mecham
• Environmental Health updates presented by Shannon, Elena, and Charlie

BCC Department Updates

The board will receive updates on the HMFM barracks construction project, the restoration of St. Michael's Church, a recap of the 4th of July events, and general updates from the Missoula County Library. No actions or votes are listed for these items. The meeting also includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda.

• HMFM barracks construction update
• St. Michael's Church restoration update
• 4th of July event recap
• Missoula County Library general updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several standard employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff, updates to technology policy, and contracts for printers, software, and services. It will also act on four separate action items: a quit‑claim deed for Butler Creek and Kestrel Parks, a cost‑share contract with the Missoula Downtown Foundation for the Historical Museum’s Education Assistant, up to $176,581 from the 2014 Parks and Trails Bond for trailhead improvements at Marshall Mountain Park, and a $1,225,644.60 sub‑recipient agreement with Missoula Electric Cooperative for the Rock Creek Project under the Building Resilient Infrastructure Grant.

• Approve $1,225,644.60 sub‑recipient agreement with Missoula Electric Cooperative for the Rock Creek Project (Building Resilient Infrastructure Grant).
• Approve up to $176,581 from the 2014 County Parks and Trails Bond for trailhead facility improvements at Marshall Mountain Park.
• Approve quit‑claim deed for Butler Creek Park 1 East/West and Kestrel Park 2 East/West.
• Approve contract with Missoula Downtown Foundation to share employee costs for the Historical Museum’s Education Assistant (2025‑2026).
• Approve standard employment agreement for Jesse Charles, M.D. at $108.39 per hour, 40 hours/week, with Partnership Health Center‑Missoula County.

The board approved a series of standard employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff and adopted an updated Acceptable Use of Technology Policy. It also approved several contracts, including a $1,225,644.60 sub‑recipient agreement for the Rock Creek Project and a $176,581 expenditure from the 2014 Parks and Trails Bond for trailhead improvements at Marshall Mountain Park. All motions passed with a vote of 2‑0‑0.

• Approved standard employment agreements for 12 Partnership Health Center staff (2-0-0)
• Approved updated Acceptable Use of Technology Policy (2-0-0)
• Approved quit claim deed for Butler Creek Park parcels (2-0-0)
• Approved contract with Missoula Downtown Foundation for Historical Museum Education Assistant (2-0-0)
• Approved $176,581 expenditure from 2014 Parks and Trails Bond for Marshall Mountain Park trailhead improvements (2-0-0)
• Approved $1,225,644.60 sub‑recipient agreement with Missoula Electric Cooperative for Rock Creek Project (2-0-0)
• Approved lease of two Xerox printers for County print shop (2-0-0)
• Approved $27,627.20 renewal with Absolute Software for public‑safety licenses (2-0-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board will discuss its litigation strategy regarding the Montana Water Court case identified as 76HB-6002-A-2023. A directors' update will be presented. The meeting also includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda and a vote on action items.

• Litigation strategy discussion re 76HB-6002-A-2023, Montana Water Court
• Directors' update
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Vote on action items (Moved, Second, No/Abstain, Passed, Signed)

BCC Department Updates

The board will receive briefings on two family land transfers, an update on the Climate Smart Missoula initiative, and reports on rural micro‑grant applications and CDBG pre‑application results. Additional updates will come from the community council and county officers. No formal actions are listed beyond routine briefings.

• Blanchard Family Transfer briefing
• Paul Family Transfer briefing
• Climate Smart Missoula update
• Rural Micro Grant application update
• CDBG pre‑application results and next steps

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three special exception requests: expanding Titan Self-Storage on Highway 200 East, a U‑Haul mini‑warehouse at 4567 Yuhas Ranch Lane, and a use at 7605 Pontrelli Place. Each request includes recommended conditions and requires approval of the special exception (and variance for the Titan site). The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and staff announcements.

• Titan Self-Storage (7102 Highway 200 E.) – special exception to add two storage buildings and variance from 0‑10’ Build‑To‑Zone
• U‑Haul mini‑warehouse (4567 Yuhas Ranch Lane) – special exception in Commercial Center Zoning District
• 7605 Pontrelli Place – special exception for a use not permitted under current zoning

The Board unanimously approved the July 17 2024 and June 18 2025 meeting minutes. Members also unanimously elected Babak Rastgoufard as Chair and Andy Mefford as Vice Chair for 2025. No other substantive actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved July 17 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 18 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Babak Rastgoufard as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Andy Mefford as Vice Chair (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will review two requests for tax refunds. The board will also receive an update on the RSID project and a delegation of duties agreement.

• Refund request for penalty and interest from Taxpayer ID No. 3639309
• Refund request for taxes paid from 2015-2024 for Taxpayer ID No. 5802233
• Update on delegation of duties agreement and RSID project

The board approved a refund of penalty and interest for Taxpayer ID 3639309 after a post office delay. It also approved a refund of taxes for Taxpayer ID 5802233 due to errors in the property description for the 2015‑2024 period. Both motions were initiated by David Strohmaier, seconded by Juanita Vero, and passed with two ayes and no nays.

• Approved refund of penalty and interest for Taxpayer ID 3639309 (2‑0 vote)
• Approved refund of taxes for Taxpayer ID 5802233 for 2015‑2024 period (2‑0 vote)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for department updates from the COO and CPRO. The agenda consists of procedural updates and public comment.

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a department update from the County Auditors. The agenda consists of a general auditor update and a period for public comment.

• General Auditor Update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for several subrecipient and service agreements, including a $158,957 payment to the Missoula City‑County Health Department for public health emergency preparedness. The board will also vote on a $53,171.75 amendment to the HEART grant and a contract with Flaherty Consulting LLC up to $75,000 for behavioral health services. Additional action items include adopting a County Language Access Policy and approving a MacArthur Foundation Capstone Grant agreement. A discussion item will present an overview of 2026 budget requests for Lands and Communities.

• Approve subrecipient agreement with Hope Rescue Mission for justice‑involved resident supports
• Approve professional services agreement with Shady Acres Safety Services LLC for carnival ride inspections at the 2025 Western Montana Fair
• Approve $158,957 compensation to MCCHD under Task Order 26-07-6-11-037-0 for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness program
• Approve $53,171.75 HEART grant contract amendment for behavioral health services in detention centers
• Approve independent contractor agreement with Flaherty Consulting LLC up to $75,000 for strategic behavioral health facilitation

The commissioners approved the Missoula County Language Access Policy and a MacArthur Foundation Capstone Grant Agreement. They also approved eight consent‑agenda items, including agreements for Hope Rescue Mission, Shady Acres Safety Services, a public‑health task order, a HEART grant amendment, a Flaherty Consulting contract, NeoGov extensions, and a juvenile detention grant. All motions passed with a vote of 2‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑abstain.

• Approved Missoula County Language Access Policy (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved MacArthur Foundation Capstone Grant Agreement (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved subrecipient agreement with Hope Rescue Mission (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved professional services agreement with Shady Acres Safety Services LLC for carnival ride inspections (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Task Order 26-07-6-11-037-0 with DPHHS for Public Health Emergency Preparedness, $158,957 (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved HEART grant contract amendment, $53,171.75 for behavioral health services in detention centers (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved independent contractor agreement with Flaherty Consulting LLC up to $75,000 for behavioral health facilitation (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved award notice for Western Region Juvenile Detention Grant, $59,653.18 (2‑yes, 0‑no)

BCC Department Updates

The Board will discuss an update to the Industrial Lands Flex Space zoning, review the annual progress on flood‑hazard mitigation planning, receive ecology and extension updates, and hear an officer update. No specific actions are listed beyond a generic vote on action items. Public comment on items not on the agenda is also scheduled.

• Update to Industrial Lands Flex Space Zoning – presentation by Lauren Ryan
• Annual Progress Report on Implementation of Flood Hazard Mitigation Planning – presentation by Matt Heimel
• Ecology & Extension Updates – presentation by Bryce Christiaens
• Officer Update – presentation by Chet Crowser

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several park improvements and service agreements. The meeting includes presentations regarding 2026 budget requests for technology, information systems, and telephone services.

• Professional services agreement with Bad Goat Forest Products for a picnic pavilion at Clinton Community Park not to exceed $57,855
• Funding eligibility up to $176,581 for Marshall Mountain Park Base Area Redevelopment via 2014 Parks and Trails Bond
• Funding eligibility up to $100,000 for Rock Creek Confluence Trails Bond Project via 2015 Parks and Trails Bond
• Professional service agreement with Missoula Police Department for 2025 Western Montana Fair security
• VxRail Hardware Software ProSupport Renewal agreement with Information Technology Core

The board approved the consent agenda, which included a security services agreement for the 2025 Western Montana Fair and an environmental cleanup access authorization for the Clinton Community Center. The board approved a contract up to $57,855 with Bad Goat Forest Products to build a timber‑frame picnic pavilion at Clinton Community Park. The board also qualified the Marshall Mountain Park Base Area Redevelopment for up to $176,581 and the Rock Creek Confluence Trails Bond Project for up to $100,000 from the 2014 Missoula City‑County Parks and Trails Bond, and authorized the chief technology officer to sign a VxRail hardware/software support renewal.

• Consent agenda passed (Yes 2, No 0) – security services for Western Montana Fair and DEQ cleanup access
• Approved Bad Goat Forest Products contract up to $57,855 for picnic pavilion (Yes 2, No 0)
• Qualified Marshall Mountain Park Base Area Redevelopment for up to $176,581 funding (Yes 2, No 0)
• Qualified Rock Creek Confluence Trails Bond Project for up to $100,000 funding (Yes 2, No 0)
• Authorized CTO Ken Marshall to sign VxRail ProSupport renewal (Yes 2, No 0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Chief Administrative Officer and other departments. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the transfer of County-owned Development Park Parcels to the City of Missoula.

• Discussion on transfer of County owned Development Park Parcels to City of Missoula
• Communications Update

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a staff‑recommended ordinance to rezone three parcels (Greenway Park 4, Park 6, and Greenway Park 8) within the Missoula Development Park. The recommendation seeks to change the overlay from OP3 Public Lands and Institutional to M1‑2 Limited Industrial. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of June 17, 2025 minutes, public comment on non‑agenda items, and staff announcements.

• Public hearing on rezoning Parks 4, 6, & 8 in Missoula Development Park
• Recommendation for City Council to adopt ordinance changing overlay to M1‑2 Limited Industrial
• Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting
• Public comment on non‑agenda items
• Staff announcements

The Planning Board approved the June 17, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then voted to recommend City Council adopt an ordinance rezoning three parcels (Parks 4, 6, and 8) on Expressway from OP3 Public Lands and Institutional to M1‑2 Limited Industrial, retaining the existing Missoula Development Park Neighborhood Character Overlay. The rezoning motion passed unanimously with all six voting members in favor. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved rezoning of Parks 4, 6, 8 to M1‑2 Limited Industrial (6 ayes, 0 nays)

BCC Department Updates

The Board will discuss a request for advanced approval to purchase two new trucks for the building division, using $105,255 of cash through Sourcewell before the September budget approval. If approved, the purchase would allow inspectors to have the vehicles before winter and an RCA will be submitted at a future meeting. The agenda also includes a directors' update, public comment on items not on the agenda, and routine action items.

• Advanced approval request to purchase two building‑division trucks for $105,255 via Sourcewell

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear departmental updates covering lands, culture and recreation projects, grant and community resource recommendations for FY 2026, a childcare provider training fund, a CDBG pre‑application, a community council briefing, and an officer update. No formal actions or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Marshall Mountain update (Lands, Culture and Recreation)
• Parks, Trails and Recreation update
• FY 26 County Funds Award Recommendations
• Childcare Provider Training Fund recommendation
• CDBG pre‑application briefing

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes contract extensions, a utility easement, a $10,775 loan, and professional services agreements totaling over $250,000. Commissioners will also adopt a new policy on artificial intelligence, approve a resolution supporting public lands, and appoint a member to the Historical Museum Board. The meeting includes a presentation of 2026 budget requests for public health, animal control, and community justice departments.

• Approve amendment to extend United Minds contract for three years
• Approve utility easement and payment agreement with Blackfoot Communications at Oral Zumwalt Park
• Approve professional services agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions for up to $190,000 asphalt emulsion supply for FY26
• Adopt new policy addressing artificial intelligence
• Approve resolution in support of public lands

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included extensions and new contracts for utilities, public works, health services and grant allocations. They also adopted a new policy on artificial intelligence, passed a resolution supporting public lands, and appointed Diane Sands to the Historical Museum Board. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0‑0).

• Adopted new artificial‑intelligence policy (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approved resolution supporting public lands (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Appointed Diane Sands to the Historical Museum Board (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approved $190,000 professional services agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions
• Approved $32,245 purchase of golf‑cart maintenance equipment
• Approved $10,775 deferred loan for low‑ and moderate‑income water system repairs
• Approved up to $12,000 amendment to InfraHub contract for sign and sidewalk inventories
• Approved $31,465 amendment to Sirius Construction contract for sheriff’s office remodel

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hold an open hearing to amend Regulation 1 of the Missoula City-County Health Code. The board will also review subdivision and transfer exemption requests. The current claims list is unavailable due to a software transition.

• Hearing to amend Regulation 1 of the Missoula City-County Health Code
• DeYoung Family Transfer Exemption
• Dvorak Family Transfer Exemption
• Miramonte Manley Lofts Subdivision
• Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision

The commissioners opened a hearing to amend Regulation 1 of the Missoula City‑County Health Code (vote 2‑0). They approved a 5.57‑acre family transfer for Brandon DeYoung and a 0.68‑acre family transfer for June Dvorak (both votes 3‑0). They also approved the Miramonte Manley Lofts Subdivision (vote 3‑0) and indefinitely postponed the Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision pending additional water data (vote 3‑0).

• Open hearing to amend Regulation 1 of Health Code (2‑0)
• Approve 5.57‑acre DeYoung family transfer (3‑0)
• Approve 0.68‑acre Dvorak family transfer (3‑0)
• Approve Miramonte Manley Lofts Subdivision (3‑0)
• Indefinitely postpone Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision (3‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for general updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. The session includes discussions on the budget, personnel, and collective bargaining.

• Budget updates
• Collective bargaining update
• Personnel updates
• MACO Conference debrief
• Legislative Delegation Meeting

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will meet for department updates from Chief Officers. The agenda contains no specific action items or decided outcomes.

• BCC Chief Officers' (CTO) General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County BCC Public Works department will meet to review updates and discuss a specific request. The primary discussion item is a speed study for Mullan Road.

• Mullan Road Speed Study Request

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive department updates from Lands & Communities. The meeting includes briefings on specific land transfers and subdivisions, as well as updates from Ecology & Extension and Planning, Development & Sustainability.

• MML (Miramonte Manley Lofts) on 93 Subdivision briefing
• Fire Bucket Meadows briefing
• DeYoung Family Transfer briefing
• Dvorak Family Transfer briefing
• Swan Valley Plan Update response

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will receive updates from the BCC Department and the BCC Sheriffs' Department. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda. Discussion items cover general updates, downtown operations, and detention center operations. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• General updates from BCC Department
• General updates from BCC Sheriffs' Department
• Downtown Operations update
• Detention Center Operations update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding budget, MACO, NACO, legislative matters, strategic planning, and personnel. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM on June 19, 2025.

• Public comment on agenda items
• Budget update
• MACO and NACO updates
• Legislative update
• Strategic planning update

BCC Department Updates

The meeting will include public comment on items not on the agenda, consideration of unspecified action items, and a discussion of general updates from the BCC Chief Financial Officer and other chief officers.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (details not specified in agenda)
• Discussion of BCC Chief Officers' general updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive department updates from the Health Department. The meeting includes a discussion on the Missoula County Youth Behavioral Health Needs Assessment results and an EH update.

• Missoula County Youth Behavioral Health Needs Assessment Results
• EH Update

Board of Adjustment

The Missoula County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the Spanish Skies variance request to install commercial infrastructure within a designated 450‑foot Riparian Resource Buffer. A recommended motion asks the board to approve the variance subject to conditions requiring the property owner to obtain all necessary permits. The meeting also includes a special presentation on a possible consolidated Land Use Board. Standard agenda items such as call to order, minutes approval, and public comments are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Spanish Skies variance to install commercial infrastructure within a 450‑foot Riparian Resource Buffer
• Recommended motion to approve the variance with conditions for obtaining additional permits
• Special presentation on a possible consolidated Land Use Board by Karen Hughes
• Approval of July 17, 2024 Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing commercial infrastructure to be installed within the 450‑foot Riparian Resource Buffer at the US Highway 93 South and Blue Mountain Road site. Approval is subject to the conditions and permits recommended by staff. The July 17, 2024 meeting minutes were not fully approved and will be placed on the agenda for a vote at the next meeting. The Board also agreed to revisit the proposal for a consolidated land‑use board at a future meeting.

• Approved variance request for Spanish Skies LLC (3‑0 vote)
• Minutes from July 17, 2024 approved by two members with one abstention, but placed on agenda for full approval
• Postponed election of Chair and Vice Chair to next regularly scheduled meeting

Public Meetings

The All Community Council will meet virtually to provide a communications update and a website preview. The meeting includes a call for participants interested in a Community Council Ride Along and a question-and-answer session for attendees.

• Communications update and website preview
• Community Council Ride Along reminder
• Open question and answer session

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will give updates on the District Court and Justice Court. The agenda includes public comment, routine action items, and discussion of several court topics. Specific discussion points are mandatory appearances for 20+ mph speeding tickets, misdemeanor probation, domestic‑violence court, and a general justice‑court update. No new policies or contracts are proposed.

• General District Court updates
• Justice Court discussion of mandatory appearances for 20+ mph speeding tickets
• Misdemeanor probation update
• Domestic‑Violence (DV) Court update
• General Justice Court update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes an employment agreement for RN Leslie Kemmis at $48.90 per hour, a lift cable removal contract up to $24,898, and several extensions to rodeo and entertainment services for the 2025 Western Montana Fair. The board will also consider three action items: adopting a new artificial intelligence policy, approving a Master Relationship Agreement with NICE Systems, and authorizing the ACLU to serve as pro bono legal counsel for case DV-25-282. Finally, commissioners will review presentations of 2026 budget requests covering grants, sheriff clothing, detention services, and parks staffing.

• Approve employment agreement for Leslie Kemmis, RN at $48.90 per hour, 40 hrs/week
• Approve contract with Rocky Mountain Lift Services for lift cable removal, not to exceed $24,898
• Adopt new policy addressing artificial intelligence
• Approve Master Relationship Agreement between NICE Systems, Inc. and the County Attorney’s Office
• Authorize retention of ACLU as pro bono legal counsel for case DV-25-282

The commissioners approved a standard employment agreement for RN Leslie Kemmis, extensions to rodeo and entertainment contracts for the Missoula Stampede, and a lift cable removal contract for Marshall Mountain Park. They also approved a resolution appointing the Montana State Attorney’s Office to prosecute a specific case, a beaver‑conflict project with the National Wildlife Federation, and a quit‑claim deed transferring land to the City of Missoula. Additionally, the board adopted a Master Relationship Agreement with NICE Systems and retained the ACLU as pro bono counsel for a county case.

• Approved standard employment agreement for RN Leslie Kemmis ($48.90/hr) (consent agenda, Yes 3‑0)
• Approved amendment extending Cervi Championship Rodeo services for Missoula Stampede (consent agenda, Yes 3‑0)
• Approved contract with Rocky Mountain Lift Services for lift cable removal up to $24,898 (consent agenda, Yes 3‑0)
• Approved resolution appointing Montana State Attorney’s Office to prosecute Sean Alvin Squires case (consent agenda, Yes 3‑0)
• Approved agreement with National Wildlife Federation for beaver conflict resolution on Rock Creek Road (consent agenda, Yes 3‑0)
• Approved quit‑claim deed transferring portions of Lot 6 and Lot 7, Block 77 to City of Missoula (consent agenda, Yes 3‑0)
• Approved Master Relationship Agreement with NICE Systems, Inc. (motion passed, Yes 3‑0)
• Approved retention of ACLU as pro bono counsel for DV‑25‑282 and designated Chris Lounsbury as representative (motion passed, Yes 3‑0)

Planning Board

The Missoula County Consolidated Planning Board will approve the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes, allow public comment on non‑agenda items, receive staff announcements, conduct a public hearing segment, and hear a presentation on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) draft plan adoption process by Zac Covington.

• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment on non‑agenda items
• Staff announcements
• Public hearing segment (agenda item unspecified)
• Presentation on PROST draft plan adoption process by Zac Covington

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No public comments, staff announcements, or public hearings were presented. A staff presentation updated the board on the PROST draft plan, and a committee report noted a grant letter approval for electric buses, but no board votes were taken on those items.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

Missoula County’s BCC will hold a department update meeting. The agenda includes public comment on items not on the agenda, a series of action items, and discussion of the Seeley/Swan MDT speed study and a Deer Creek Road easement. No specific decisions are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (moved, second, no/abstain, passed, signed)
• Seeley/Swan MDT speed study – discussion
• Deer Creek Rd – Missoula County easement – discussion

BCC Admin Meetings

The commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes several contracts and approvals, such as a $225,000 dust‑abatement agreement, a $60,000 weed‑control agreement, a $15,917 engineering review, an easement for a shared‑use path, and architectural services for a theater roof project. They will also sign three revised memoranda of agreement related to the Missoula metropolitan transportation planning process. The meeting includes presentations on 2026 budget requests for parks, housing innovation, and tech increment districts.

• Approve HDR Engineering Task Order No. 10 for $15,917 to review the Grass Valley Gardens wastewater treatment facility.
• Approve easement on Blue Mountain Road for a shared‑use path between U.S. 93 and the Blue Mountain Trailhead.
• Approve selection of OZ Architects (contract MT‑CDBG‑24‑ED‑02) for Missoula Children’s Theater roof replacement and solar installation.
• Approve professional services agreement with Dustbusters Enterprises up to $225,000 for liquid magnesium chloride dust‑abatement (FY26).
• Approve professional services agreement with WMA Noxious Weed Specialists for $60,000 to treat pepperweed and leafy spurge along the Upper Clark Fork River.

The commissioners approved a consent agenda that included five contracts and an easement, each passing with a 3‑0 vote. They also approved signing three revised memoranda of agreement for the metropolitan transportation planning process, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved HDR Engineering Task Order No. 10 for $15,917 (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved easement on Blue Mountain Road for a shared‑use path (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved selection of OZ Architects for Missoula Children’s Theater roof replacement (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved Dustbusters Enterprises services up to $225,000 for FY26 dust abatement (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved WMA Noxious Weed Specialists services for $60,000 to treat pepperweed and spurge (Yes 3, No 0)
• Approved signing of three revised memoranda of agreement for metropolitan transportation planning (Yes 3, No 0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on two development projects. The Hidden Treasure Subdivision will be presented by Patrick Swart of Planning, Development, and Sustainability. The Alexandra Estates Phase I will be presented by Tim Worley of Planning, Development, and Sustainability. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Public hearing – Hidden Treasure Subdivision (presented by Patrick Swart)
• Public hearing – Alexandra Estates Phase I (presented by Tim Worley)

The Board approved the 875 Hidden Treasure Court minor subdivision with recommended conditions, passing the motion 3‑0. They also approved the Alexandra Estates Phase 1 condition amendment and covenant amendment request, also passing 3‑0. Both approvals were recorded in letters sent to the respective parties.

• Approved 875 Hidden Treasure Court minor subdivision (3-0)
• Approved Alexandra Estates Phase 1 condition amendment covenant request (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

At the June 12, 2025 meeting, the Missoula County Board will accept public comment on items not on the agenda, consider any action items, and discuss a series of departmental updates. Topics include general updates, MACO, the Local Government Center, negotiations, the FY 2026 budget process, Seeley Lake, and personnel. The agenda consists mainly of informational updates rather than specific decisions.

• General updates
• MACO update
• Local Government Center update
• Negotiations update
• FY 2026 budget process discussion

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will consider three refund requests from taxpayers for penalties, interest, and tax overpayments due to errors or a denied abatement. The requests involve Taxpayer ID 2019203 for 2023 taxes, Taxpayer ID 1350204 for a bedroom‑count error covering 2016‑2024, and Taxpayer ID 421208012 for a square‑footage error in 2024. The agenda also includes an update on the RSID Project and a Delegation of Duties Agreement. Public comment is permitted on items not on the agenda.

• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 2019203 (penalty and interest for 2023 taxes)
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 1350204 (taxes paid due to bedroom count error, 2016‑2024 period)
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 421208012 (taxes paid due to square footage error, 2024)
• Update on RSID Project and Delegation of Duties Agreement

The commissioners approved refunds for three taxpayers: Taxpayer ID 2019203, 1350204, and 421208012, each with a unanimous 2‑aye vote and no nays. They also unanimously adopted guidance that parcels whose centroid lies within a special‑district boundary will be included in that district’s annual budget, with exceptions for certain “donut‑shaped” parcels and duplicate service districts.

• Refund approved for Taxpayer ID 2019203 (2 ayes, 0 nays)
• Refund approved for Taxpayer ID 1350204 (2 ayes, 0 nays)
• Refund approved for Taxpayer ID 421208012 (2 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted parcel‑inclusion guidance for special districts (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners meeting will hear updates from BCC department chiefs. Topics include 9‑1‑1 center staffing and automatic vehicle location paging, the Wildfire Mitigation Program and related federal grants, and criminal‑justice initiatives such as VOCA funding for a crime victim advocate and a reentry navigator. No formal actions or votes on these items are listed.

• 9‑1‑1 Center staffing/recruitment and automatic vehicle location paging
• Wildfire Mitigation Program projects, initiatives, and federal grants
• Crime Victim Advocate receiving VOCA funding
• Justice Initiatives: reentry navigator and Watershed Nav Center
• Strategic Alliance facilitator contract

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on several consent agenda items, including three Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant agreements totaling $143,072, a $10,000 task order with HDR Engineering for telemetry support, a $7,500 contract with Common Good Missoula for cultural training, and an interlocal agreement with the City of Missoula for the Lolo Street Bridge project. They will also consider two settlement agreements: a $17,750 payment to David and Jami Maldonado and a $198,000 wage claim settlement with current and former Missoula Public Health employees. The meeting will conclude with presentations on 2026 budget requests.

• Approve three Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Agreements totaling $143,072
• Approve $10,000 task order with HDR Engineering for on‑call telemetry system support
• Approve $7,500 professional services contract with Common Good Missoula for cultural training
• Approve interlocal agreement with the City of Missoula for the Lolo Street Bridge project
• Approve $198,000 settlement of wage claims with Missoula Public Health employees

The commissioners approved a consent agenda that included three Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant awards, a $10,000 task order for HDR Engineering, a $7,500 cultural‑training contract, and an interlocal agreement for the Lolo Street Bridge project. They also approved a $17,750 settlement with David and Jami Maldonado and a $198,000 settlement of wage claims by current and former Missoula Public Health employees. All motions passed with a vote of Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0.

• Approved Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant $33,557 (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant $49,515 (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant $60,000 (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved $10,000 task order for HDR Engineering telemetry support (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved $7,500 professional services contract with Common Good Missoula (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for Lolo Street Bridge project (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved $17,750 settlement with David and Jami Maldonado (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved $198,000 settlement of wage claims by Missoula Public Health employees (Yes 2‑0‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive department updates from Public Works. The meeting includes discussions regarding a no-parking request and water and sewer impact fees.

• No parking request at Tower and North Ave (Veterans Cemetery)
• Lolo water and sewer impact fees

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on June 9, 2025. The agenda includes public briefings on a condition and covenant amendment for Alexandra Estates Phase 1 and a minor subdivision at 875 Hidden Treasure Court. A wildfire update will be presented, followed by an officer update. No formal actions on these items are listed in the agenda.

• Alexandra Estates Phase 1 condition amendment and covenant amendment (discussion)
• 875 Hidden Treasure Court minor subdivision (discussion)
• Wildfire update (discussion)
• Officer update (discussion)

Public Meetings

The Heritage Roundtable will meet to share updates on local projects and events. Members will hold a general conversation regarding the future of heritage projects and funding.

• Updates on Local Missoula Walking Tours (June-August)
• Discussion on heritage projects and funding
• Fort Missoula Alien Detention Center Barrack Tour

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a partnership with United Way for the Wildfire Ready Missoula County initiative. The board will also hear budget request presentations for the Treasurer, 9-1-1, PDS, and Fair departments.

• Memorandum of agreement with United Way of Missoula County for Wildfire Ready Missoula County (6/5/2025 - 6/5/2030)
• FY26 Alcohol Tax Fund Service Provider Designation Form for substance use disorder services
• 2026 Budget requests including 0.5 FTE 9-1-1 Communications Tech and 1 FTE Fair Operations Manager
• Reappointments to Big Sky Park Stewardship Committee, JEDI Board, Missoula Development Authority, Parks and Trails Advisory Board, and Tom Green Memorial Park Advisory Group
• Litigation strategy discussion regarding Cause No. DV-32-2025-488

The board approved the FY26 Alcohol Tax Fund Service Provider Designation Form as part of the consent agenda. It also approved a memorandum of agreement with United Way to support the Wildfire Ready Missoula County initiative. Several board members were reappointed to various advisory committees and boards. A motion to enter a closed litigation discussion for Cause No. DV-32-2025-488 was also approved.

• Approved FY26 Alcohol Tax Fund Service Provider Designation Form (consent agenda)
• Approved memorandum of agreement with United Way for Wildfire Ready Missoula County (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Reappointed Katie Gonzalez and Nathan McLeod to the Big Sky Park Stewardship Committee (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Reappointed Rajiem Seabrook to the JEDI Board (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Reappointed Andrew Morris, Jim Valeo, and Regan Whitworth to the Missoula Development Authority (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Reappointed Jennifer Thomsen, Jessica Glebke, and Jeffrey Koch to the Parks and Trails Advisory Board (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Reappointed Eva Rocke to the Tom Green Memorial Park Advisory Group (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approved motion to enter closed litigation discussion for Cause No. DV-32-2025-488 (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on a petition to abandon and vacate a right-of-way. The meeting also includes hearings on two family land transfers presented by the Planning, Development, and Sustainability department. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the items are for public consideration.

• 2nd Hearing – Petition to Abandon and Vacate a Right-of-Way (Karen Baldridge, Clerk and Recorder’s Office)
• Eklund Family Transfer (Katy Reeder, Planning, Development, and Sustainability)
• Wulf Family Transfer (Katy Reeder, Planning, Development, and Sustainability)

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners voted 3‑0 to approve a petition to abandon and vacate a right‑of‑way described in County Road Plat Book 1, Page 48, Tract 2 of COS 3917. The board also voted 3‑0 to approve the Eklund family transfer and the Wulf family transfer using the Family Transfer Exemption. In addition, the board issued a proclamation designating June 7, 2025 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The current claims list was not available due to a software transition.

• Approved petition to abandon and vacate right‑of‑way (County Road Plat Book 1 Page 48, Tract 2 of COS 3917) – vote 3‑0
• Approved Eklund Family Transfer exemption – vote 3‑0
• Approved Wulf Family Transfer exemption – vote 3‑0
• Proclaimed June 7, 2025 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will consider authorizing the county and the Missoula Public Library to initiate litigation against Process Curiosity. The board will also discuss the litigation currently assigned to outside counsel and review FY26 insurance renewal options. Public comment on items not on the agenda is scheduled before the action and discussion items.

• Authorize Missoula County and/or Missoula Public Library to initiate litigation against Process Curiosity
• Discuss litigation assigned to outside counsel
• Discuss FY26 insurance renewals

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hear a general update from the BCC Department and the Missoula Economic Partnership. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda and a set of action items that will be voted on. No specific resolutions or contracts are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (votes to be taken)
• Discussion: BCC Missoula Economic Partnership general updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hear public comments on items not on the agenda. It will consider action items, though no specific motions are listed. The board will discuss general updates from the BCC Communications, Commissioners Office, Economic Development, and Facilities departments.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• General updates from BCC Communications
• General updates from the Commissioners Office
• General updates from Economic Development
• Facilities update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a contract amendment for animal shelter remodeling and a task order for health department immunization services. The meeting also includes a budget overview presentation and a closed-door discussion on litigation strategy.

• Approve $11,200 amendment for OZ Architects to remodel Missoula City-County Animal Control Shelter
• Approve $45,592 task order for Missoula City-County Health Department Immunization program
• Approve management plan for Missoula Children's Theater roof replacement and solar installation
• Presentation on 2025 Budget Requests including funding for Calibrate program and legal research subscription
• Closed meeting discussion on litigation strategy for case DV-32-2025-0000282

The Board voted Yes 3, No 0 on the consent agenda. It approved a professional service agreement amendment with OZ Architects for $11,200. It approved a task order with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services for $45,592. It approved a management plan with MCT, Inc. for a roof replacement and solar installation at the Missoula Children's Theater.

• Approved professional service agreement amendment #4 with OZ Architects ($11,200) (vote 3-0)
• Approved Task Order 26-07-4-31-130-0 with DPHHS for Immunization program ($45,592) (vote 3-0)
• Approved management plan with MCT, Inc. for CDBG roof replacement and solar at Missoula Children's Theater (vote 3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear public comment on items not on the agenda. It will receive general updates from the BCC Public Works department and the Montana Department of Transportation. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• General updates from BCC Public Works
• General updates from Montana Department of Transportation

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold a hybrid meeting to receive updates on land and community matters, grant programs, and the Community Council. Speakers will brief the board on family land transfers, the Friends of Marshall Mountain project, and upcoming FY 2026 grant applications and Alcohol Tax Fund paperwork. The meeting also includes an officer update and a public comment period for items not on the agenda.

• Wulf Family Transfer briefing (Kevin Dantic)
• Eklund Family Transfer briefing (Katy Reeder)
• Friends of Marshall Mountain update (Jackson Lee)
• Grants Division update and FY 26 County Funds applications (Melissa Gordon, Erin Kautz, Melissa Richards)
• Community Council update (Kyla Lehnerz)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County BCC Compensation Board will vote on salary levels for several county positions, including the Justice of the Peace and the County Attorney. It will also establish a uniform base salary for all elected officials, define longevity pay for roles such as Deputy County Attorneys, and set the rate for combined office pay. These items are listed as action items on the agenda.

• Set salary for Justice of the Peace of a Court of Record
• Set salary for the County Attorney
• Set uniform base salary for all elected officials
• Set longevity pay for positions including Deputy County Attorneys
• Set rate for combined office pay

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several professional services agreements and contracts. Items include a contract for alcohol beverage services at the Zootown Festival, a $64,181 weed‑treatment contract for Montana DOT right‑of‑way along I‑90, and a $20,770 utility‑conduit construction agreement below Mullan Rd. Two furniture procurement contracts with The Office Supply Company for the future Sheriff’s Office totaling $90,178.71 and $15,340.56 are also on the agenda. The board will also receive correspondence regarding East Missoula corridor funding.

• Alcohol beverage services contract with 643 Broadway, LLLP for Zootown Festival (July 4‑5, 2025)
• $64,181 weed‑treatment contract with Monture Creek Land Management for ~1,255 acres along I‑90
• Contract between Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality and Missoula Public Health to review sanitation in subdivision reviews
• $20,770 construction services contract with Blue Mountain Directional Drilling LLC for a private utility conduit below Mullan Rd.
• Furniture procurement contracts with The Office Supply Company for future Sheriff's Office: $90,178.71 and $15,340.56

The Board of County Commissioners voted Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0 to adopt the consent agenda. All six professional service agreements were approved as written. The agreements cover alcohol services for the Zootown Festival, weed treatment on I‑90 right‑of‑way, sanitation review for subdivisions, utility conduit construction, and furniture procurement for the future Sheriff's Office.

• Approved professional services agreement with 643 Broadway, LLLP for Zootown Festival alcohol services (2-0)
• Approved $64,181 agreement with Monture Creek Land Management to treat ~1,255 acres of I‑90 right‑of‑way for noxious weeds (2-0)
• Approved contract between Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Missoula Public Health for subdivision sanitation reviews (2-0)
• Approved $20,770 agreement with Blue Mountain Directional Drilling LLC for utility conduit installation below Mullan Rd (2-0)
• Approved $90,178.71 agreement with The Office Supply Company DBA/Missoula Office City for furniture procurement for future Sheriff's Office (2-0)
• Approved $15,340.56 agreement with The Office Supply Company DBA/Missoula Office City for additional furniture procurement for future Sheriff's Office (2-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing to consider approval of the FY 2025 John Engen / Missoula Local Government Building budgets. They will also hear a request concerning the Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve FY 2025 John Engen / Missoula Local Government Building budgets
• Consider request regarding Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision

The Board voted 3-0 to approve the FY 2025 budgets for the John Engen/Missoula Local Government Building, covering both operations & maintenance and capital improvements. The Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision hearing was postponed to the June 26, 2025 public meeting. No other business was taken.

• Approved FY 2025 John Engen/Missoula Local Government Building operations & maintenance budget (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025 John Engen/Missoula Local Government Building capital improvements budget (3-0)
• Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision hearing continued to June 26, 2025

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Chief Administrative Officer will provide general updates to the body. Discussion topics include budget, strategic planning, legislature, personnel, and CBA negotiations.

• CBA Negotiations
• Budget updates
• Strategic Planning
• Legislature updates
• Personnel Update

Public Meetings

The All Community Council virtual town hall will open with a welcome by Commissioner Dave Strohmaier. The council will review the Community Council Handbook presented by Lands and Communities staff Kyla Lehnerz and outline the summer meeting schedule. An open Q&A session will follow before the meeting is adjourned.

• Review of Community Council Handbook
• Presentation of Summer Meeting Schedule
• Open Q&A session for attendees

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from the BCC Department, including library and museum programs. Discussion items cover a Social Work Practicum presentation, a DNA Climber update, a Juneteenth Celebration, the status of federal grants, a Montana Historic Preservation Grant for St. Michael's Church, and a Barracks ribbon‑cutting ceremony. No specific actions or votes on these items are listed.

• Library: Social Work Practicum presentation
• Library: DNA Climber update
• Museum: Juneteenth Celebration
• Museum: Montana Historic Preservation Grant – St. Michael's Church
• Museum: Barracks Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear updates from the Ecology & Extension division, the Planning, Development & Sustainability division, and an officer update. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Ecology & Extension updates (Bryce Christiaens)
• Planning, Development & Sustainability updates (Karen Hughes)
• Officer update (Chet Crowser)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider two consent‑agenda items. First, they will approve the FY 2026 DUI Task Force Annual Plan with the Montana Department of Transportation and Missoula Public Health. Second, they will approve Amendment Five to Task Order 21-04-1-01-033-0, authorizing the chair to sign and compensating MCCHD $8,765.98 for providing medical follow‑up and health information to refugees in Missoula.

• Approve FY 2026 DUI Task Force Annual Plan
• Approve Amendment Five to Task Order 21-04-1-01-033-0 for refugee medical follow‑up
• Authorize the chair to sign the amendment
• Compensate MCCHD $8,765.98 for services

The board approved the FY 2026 DUI Task Force Annual Plan with the Montana Department of Transportation, Missoula County DUI Task Force members, and Missoula Public Health. The board also approved Amendment Five to Task Order 21-04-1-01-033-0, authorizing a payment of $8,765.98 to MCCHD. Both items were part of the consent agenda and passed with a vote of 2‑yes, 0‑no.

• Approved FY 2026 DUI Task Force Annual Plan (consent agenda, vote 2-0)
• Approved Amendment Five to Task Order 21-04-1-01-033-0, authorizing $8,765.98 payment to MCCHD (consent agenda, vote 2-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on May 22, 2025. During the meeting, the board will conduct hearings on several petitions, including an annexation request from Missoula Rural Fire District and multiple subdivision proposals. The hearings will be led by staff from the Clerk and Recorders’ Office and the Planning, Development and Sustainability department. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Missoula Rural Fire District petition for annexations
• Petition to abandon and vacate a Right-of-Way
• Grovenstein Minor Subdivision
• Open hearing for Hidden Treasure Subdivision
• Open hearing for Jordan Ranch Tracts Utility Easement

The board adopted and approved the Missoula Rural Fire District annexation petitions. It opened a public hearing on a petition to abandon and vacate a right‑of‑way. The Grovenstein minor subdivision and the Jordan Ranch utility easement were both approved. Two subdivision items were postponed for future meetings.

• Approved five Missoula Rural Fire District annexation petitions (3‑0)
• Opened public hearing on right‑of‑way abandonment petition (3‑0)
• Approved Grovenstein minor subdivision (3‑0)
• Approved Jordan Ranch utility easement (3‑0)
• Postponed Hidden Treasure subdivision to June 12, 2025
• Postponed Fire Bucket Meadows subdivision to May 29, 2025

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for department updates. The agenda includes general and personnel updates from the BCC Chief Administrative Officer.

• BCC Chief Administrative Officer General Updates
• Personnel Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a department update. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss a general update from the County Auditor.

• Discussion of general Auditor update

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will receive updates from department chiefs. Topics include a FY 26 budget overview, upcoming debt issuances, the county’s investment portfolio, and the Workday software implementation. The meeting also allows public comment on items not on the agenda.

• FY 26 budget overview and potential effect of recent legislation
• Upcoming debt issuances
• Review of the county investment portfolio
• Workday software implementation update
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will provide updates from the BCC Department and the BCC Health Department. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda. A discussion will be held on Missoula public health updates. No specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Missoula Public Health Updates discussion
• BCC Department Update presentation
• BCC Health Department Update presentation

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring professional services and interlocal agreements. The meeting includes requests for landscaping at Missoula County Parkland and engineering for the Sunset West Water System.

• Professional services agreement with Tonkin Dump Truck & More LCC for landscaping at Missoula County Parkland
• Interlocal agreement with the City of Missoula for the Lolo Street Bridge PROTECT grant project
• Task order with HDR Engineering Inc. for Sunset West Water System telemetry replacement not to exceed $15,452

The Board approved a professional services agreement with Tonkin Dump Truck & More LCC for landscaping services at Missoula County parkland for the 2025 recreation season. It also approved a task order with HDR Engineering Inc. to provide engineering services for a telemetry system replacement for the Sunset West Water System, not to exceed $15,452. The interlocal agreement with the City of Missoula for the Lolo Street Bridge PROTECT grant project was postponed. The consent agenda passed with a vote of Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0.

• Approved professional services agreement with Tonkin Dump Truck & More LCC (consent agenda)
• Approved task order with HDR Engineering Inc. for telemetry system replacement (consent agenda)
• Postponed interlocal agreement with City of Missoula for Lolo Street Bridge PROTECT grant project

BCC Department Updates

The board will allow public comment on items not on the agenda, consider routine action items, and review and update the Dependent Neglect Unit. No specific decisions or contracts are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Routine action items (moved, second, no/abstain, passed, signed)
• Dependent Neglect Unit review and update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive updates regarding the Smurfit Site/M2 Green. The discussion will cover completed sampling tasks, future sampling, and input for a Feasibility Study.

• Review of completed sampling request tasks
• Discussion of future sampling
• Input opportunities for the Feasibility Study

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will approve the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. Board members will hear public comments on non‑agenda items and staff announcements. A special presentation will cover the PROST Issue Plan of the 2045 Land Use Plan. No specific rezoning or contract decisions are listed.

• Approval of May 6, 2025 minutes
• Public comment on non‑agenda items
• Presentation on PROST Issue Plan of the 2045 Land Use Plan

The Planning Board voted to approve the May 6, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. Staff presented the draft Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) plan and answered board questions. A report noted that the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee is being dissolved and its duties moved to the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee. No other business was taken up.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners meeting includes a period for public comment on items not on the agenda, routine action items, and a discussion item focused on East Missoula paving. No specific decisions or votes are detailed in the agenda. The meeting is held hybrid at Conference Room 206, 199 W. Pine St, and via Microsoft Teams.

• Discussion of East Missoula paving
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Department Updates

The Lands & Communities department will hold a meeting to review public meeting briefings and receive updates from the BLM and CSKT Tribal Council. The session includes discussions on several subdivision and land transfer projects.

• Grovenstein Minor Subdivision briefing
• Fire Bucket Meadows briefing
• 875 Hidden Treasure Court briefing
• Smith Family Transfer and BLR briefing
• April Rural Micro Grant Application briefing

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for department updates regarding the Sheriff's Department. The discussion will focus on general updates, downtown operations, and detention center operations.

• Discussion of Downtown Operations
• Discussion of Detention Center Operations

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review employment agreements for two chief officer positions and several service contracts. The meeting includes a request to assess the condition of all county-owned paved roads.

• Employment agreement for Erica Grinde as Chief People and Risk Officer at $73 per hour
• Employment agreement for Chet Crowser as Chief Lands and Communities Officer at $73 per hour
• Professional Services Agreement with InfraHub LLC for $27,000 for a pavement condition Index
• Contract with Headfoot Tree Care LLC for hazardous tree limb removal at Bugbee Park up to $6,000
• Service contract with Blackfoot Communications for $1,614/month

The commissioners approved employment agreements for Erica Grinde and Chet Crowser as chief officers. They also approved contracts for InfraHub LLC, Headwaters Tree Care LLC, and a new telephone service with Blackfoot Communications, saving about $15,000 per year. All items passed as part of the consent agenda with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved employment agreement for Erica Grinde, Chief People and Risk Officer (July 1 2025‑June 30 2028)
• Approved employment agreement for Chet Crowser, Chief Lands and Communities Officer (July 1 2025‑June 30 2028)
• Approved $27,000 professional services contract with InfraHub LLC for pavement condition index
• Approved up to $6,000 contract with Headwaters Tree Care LLC for hazardous tree limb removal at Bugbee Park
• Authorized $1,614/month service contract with Blackfoot Communications, replacing $2,916.33/month contract

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding budget, strategic planning, communications, personnel, and legislative matters. The meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

• Chief Administrative Officer updates
• Budget discussion
• Strategic planning discussion
• Communications update
• Personnel updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including a contract for the Museum Executive Director, required documents for Montana Board of Crime Control grant applications, and a new communications service contract that reduces costs. The board will also decide on a $49,150 contract for ballot software licensing with Election Systems & Software. Additional action items cover a memorandum of agreement supporting the Missoula Valley River Recreation Ambassador Project and a professional services agreement with the Clark Fork Coalition for summer river recreation management.

• Approve $49,150 contract for ballot software licensing with Election Systems & Software
• Approve Blackfoot Communications service contract at $1,614/month, replacing $2,916.33/month (≈$15,000 annual savings)
• Approve contract for Museum Executive Director Matt Lautzenheiser (July 1 2025 – June 30 2028)
• Approve memorandum of agreement for Missoula Valley River Recreation Ambassador Project (2025‑2028)
• Approve professional services agreement with Clark Fork Coalition for River Ambassador positions (2025‑2026)

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda items, including several grant and reimbursement resolutions. It also approved a $49,150 contract for ballot‑software licensing, a memorandum of agreement for the Missoula Valley River Recreation Ambassador Project, and a professional services agreement for River Ambassador positions. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (3‑0)
• Approved contract for Museum Executive Director Matt Lautzenheiser (3‑0)
• Approved reimbursement resolution for Sheriff's department building improvements (Resolution 2025‑057) (3‑0)
• Approved contract with Election Systems & Software for ballot software licensing $49,150 (3‑0)
• Approved memorandum of agreement for Missoula Valley River Recreation Ambassador Project (3‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Clark Fork Coalition for River Ambassador positions (3‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on May 12, 2025. Commissioners will hear public comment on items not on the agenda. The board will discuss water mitigation and receive an update from the directors.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Discussion of water mitigation
• Directors' update
• Action items (vote recorded as moved, seconded, no/abstain, passed, signed)

BCC Department Updates

The Board will consider a refund request from Taxpayer ID 417289003, who says the property was incorrectly listed as a 30‑unit apartment when it has only six units. The meeting will also present and review the 2025 tax write‑off lists. An update will be given on the RSID audit project, protested tax payments, and a revised interlocal agreement with the Finance Department. Public comment on items not on the agenda is also scheduled.

• Refund request from Taxpayer ID 417289003 for taxes paid 2019‑2024
• Presentation and review of 2025 tax write‑off lists
• Update on RSID audit project and protested tax payments
• Discussion of revised interlocal agreement with Finance Department
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The board approved the refund request for Taxpayer ID 417289003, who cited an error in the property description that caused overtaxation. The motion was introduced by Josh Slotnick and seconded by David Strohmaier. The vote was 3‑0 in favor. No other actions were decided.

• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 417289003 (3-0)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review requests to increase development fees for Lolo Sewer and Water RSIDs and appoint a member to the Tax Appeal Board. The board will also consider a new communications contract and a grant application for emergency management.

• Proposed increase to development fees for Lolo Sewer and Water RSIDs
• Service contract with Blackfoot Communications for $1,614/month
• Appointment of a member to the Tax Appeal Board
• Authorization to apply for FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Approval of Community Council Handbook

The board adopted the proposed increase to development fees for the Lolo Sewer and Water RSIDs. It also approved the chair's authorization letter for Adriane Beck to apply for the FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant. The Community Council Handbook and a service contract with Blackfoot Communications were postponed. The board appointed C.B. Pearson to the Tax Appeal Board.

• Approved increase to development fees for Lolo Sewer and Water RSIDs (consent agenda, vote 2-0-0)
• Approved chair's authorization letter for FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant (consent agenda, vote 2-0-0)
• Postponed approval of Community Council Handbook (consent agenda)
• Postponed service contract with Blackfoot Communications ($1,614/month) (consent agenda)
• Appointed C.B. Pearson to the Tax Appeal Board (vote 2-0-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners Chief Administrative Officer will provide general updates. Discussion topics include strategic planning, budgeting, community councils, communications, and personnel.

• Strategic planning updates
• Budgeting updates
• Community councils updates
• Communications updates
• Personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hear public comments on items not on the agenda. It will vote on any pending action items and receive general updates from BCC chief officers.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Vote on action items
• General updates from BCC chief officers

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review a request to amend a residential energy efficiency rebate agreement with the City of Missoula. The board is also considering several service contracts and a legal resolution.

• Amendment to residential energy efficiency rebate agreement with City of Missoula to add $45,920 in City funds
• Professional service agreement amendment with Structure West for courthouse retaining wall replacement ($6,000)
• Contract with Shadow Asphalt for pavement preservation on paths near Cote Lane, Main Street, and Highway 12 (not to exceed $39,604)
• Resolution to appoint Montana State Attorney’s Office to prosecute cases involving Timothy James Hoppe and Brad Allen Bevill

The commissioners approved three consent‑agenda items: a $6,000 amendment to a Structure West service agreement for courthouse retaining‑wall work, a contract up to $39,604 with Shadow Asphalt for pavement preservation on shared‑use paths, and a resolution appointing the Montana State Attorney’s Office to prosecute two cases. They also approved an amendment to the residential energy‑efficiency rebate Interlocal Agreement, adding $45,920 in City of Missoula funds and increasing the individual rebate amount. All motions passed with a 3‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑abstain vote.

• Approved $6,000 amendment to Structure West service agreement (3‑0‑0)
• Approved contract up to $39,604 with Shadow Asphalt for pavement preservation (3‑0‑0)
• Approved resolution appointing Montana State Attorney’s Office to prosecute two cases (3‑0‑0)
• Approved amendment to residential energy‑efficiency rebate Interlocal Agreement, adding $45,920 City funds and increasing rebate amount (3‑0‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board will hear updates from the BCC chief officers, including a general update on facilities and a status report on the new Sheriff’s building. No specific actions or votes are listed for these items. The meeting also includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• General facilities update
• New Sheriff’s building update

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will receive a maintenance update on county zoning regulations. The board will also hear a presentation regarding the Missoula Connect Long-Range Transportation Plan.

• Missoula County Zoning Regulations Maintenance Update
• Missoula MPO presentation on the Missoula Connect Long-Range Transportation Plan

The Planning Board approved the March 18, 2025 minutes as written, with a unanimous vote. No public comments were received on non‑agenda items, and there were no staff announcements, public hearings, old business, or new business. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a department update meeting for Public Works. The body will discuss a fee study review and a funding request for the crusher budget.

• RSIS 901 – Fee Study Review
• Review of Crusher budget and funding request

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a BCC Department Update. The meeting will include briefings on the Eklund Family Transfer, the LaLonde Interpretive Plan, a River Ambassador memorandum, alternative transportation, and the Open Space Program, as well as updates on grants, community resources, the Community Council, and the County Officer. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Eklund Family Transfer briefing
• LaLonde Interpretive Plan update
• River Ambassador MOA update
• ASUM Alternative Transportation update
• Open Space Program update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes four contracts and a land conveyance. Items include a landscaping agreement for county parkland, a $76,000 task order for the Strengthening Public Health Workforce program, a preliminary engineering report for the Old Hellgate Village wastewater system funded with $5,000 local money and a $40,000 grant, and a quit‑claim deed to transfer a utility lot for a municipal water tank. The board will also consider a memorandum of agreement with the Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition for trail construction and maintenance at Marshall Mountain Park through June 30, 2026. Public comment on items not on the agenda is scheduled before the consent items.

• Approve professional service agreement with Roberts Landscaping Montana for park landscaping (2025 recreation season)
• Approve $76,000 task order between Montana Dept. of Public Health & Human Services and MCCHD for Strengthening Public Health Workforce program
• Approve professional services agreement with WGM Group Inc. for Preliminary Engineering Report for Old Hellgate Village wastewater system, funded with $5,000 local funds and a $40,000 grant
• Approve quit‑claim deed to convey a utility lot to the City for construction of a municipal water supply tank
• Approve memorandum of agreement with Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition for trail construction and maintenance at Marshall Mountain Park (May 1 2025 – June 30 2026)

The board approved a professional services agreement with Roberts Landscaping Montana for parkland landscaping. It approved a $76,000 task order with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services for the Strengthening Public Health Workforce program. It approved a professional services agreement with WGM Group Inc. for a preliminary engineering report for the Old Hellgate Village wastewater system, funded by $5,000 local funds and a $40,000 grant, and a quit‑claim deed to convey a utility lot to the City for a water supply tank. The board also approved a memorandum of agreement with the Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition for trail construction and maintenance at Marshall Mountain Park. All motions passed with a 3‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑abstain vote.

• Approved Roberts Landscaping Montana services agreement for parkland landscaping (3‑yes)
• Approved $76,000 task order with DPHHS for Strengthening Public Health Workforce program (3‑yes)
• Approved WGM Group Inc. engineering report agreement for Old Hellgate Village wastewater system (3‑yes)
• Approved quit‑claim deed to convey utility lot to City for water supply tank (3‑yes)
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition for trail work at Marshall Mountain Park (3‑yes)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will meet for department updates. The agenda consists of general updates from the BCC Chief Administrative Officer.

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will conduct hearings regarding a storage facility and a no-parking zone. The board will also receive a presentation on the On Our Way Home Houseless Strategy.

• Hearing for Frenchtown Storage at 15601 Roman Creek Rd.
• Hearing closure for No Parking Zone on 40th St
• Claims list totaling $1,992,993.62 from April 16 to April 23, 2025
• Discussion on On Our Way Home Houseless Strategy

The board adopted Resolution 2025‑049, closing the hearing and establishing a no‑parking zone on 40th St. (vote 3‑0). After an initial motion to deny, the commissioners approved the request for eight storage unit buildings at 15601 Roman Creek Rd. (vote 2‑1) and sent Letter 2025‑067 to the applicant.

• Approved No‑Parking Zone on 40th St. (3‑0)
• Denied initial motion to reject Frenchtown Storage request (2‑1)
• Approved Frenchtown Storage project at 15601 Roman Creek Rd. (2‑1)
• Sent Letter 2025‑067 to PCI regarding the storage approval

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. The discussion covers several operational areas including budget and personnel.

• MOAT updates
• Public Works updates
• Budget discussion
• Strategic Planning discussion
• Employment Contracts and Personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Health Department regarding the Healthy Brain Initiative and environmental health. The meeting is hybrid, taking place in person at the Administration Building or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Healthy Brain Initiative presentation
• Environmental Health updates
• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and virtual)
• Public comment period

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes a request to approve a professional services agreement with Knife River for $312,000 to supply hot‑mix asphalt in calendar year 2025. The agenda also contains a request for the chair to sign a reconveyance document (doc 9417781, Book 420, page 623) for a recipient of the Missoula County Affordable Homeownership Program. The board will further consider an amendment to the FY24 Community Parks & Recreation Grants contract with Frenchtown Little League to extend the project term through June 30, 2026. Additional items include a legislative update, a discussion of the Election Advisory Committee Digital Storytelling Project, and a letter of support for the Build Northwest Support Accelerator.

• Approve $312,000 professional services agreement with Knife River for hot‑mix asphalt (2025)
• Approve chair’s signature on reconveyance document (doc 9417781, Book 420, page 623) for MCAHP recipient
• Approve amendment to FY24 Community Parks & Recreation Grants contract with Frenchtown Little League, extending term to June 30, 2026
• Legislative update (discussion item)
• Election Advisory Committee Digital Storytelling Project (discussion item)

The board approved a professional services agreement with Knife River for $312,000 to supply hot‑mix asphalt for 2025. It also approved the FY24 Community Parks & Recreation Grants contract amendment with Frenchtown Little League, extending the project to June 30, 2026. Both items passed the consent agenda with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved professional services agreement with Knife River for $312,000 (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved chair to sign reconveyance request for MCAHP document 9417781 (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved FY24 Community Parks & Recreation Grants contract amendment with Frenchtown Little League (2‑yes, 0‑no)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Department Update meeting on April 29, 2025 will include public comment on items not on the agenda. The agenda lists briefings on the Frenchtown Storage BFLR, Ecology & Extension updates, Planning, Development & Sustainability updates, and an officer update. No action items or decisions are indicated; the meeting is for informational updates.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Frenchtown Storage BFLR briefing (Katy Reeder)
• Ecology & Extension updates (Bryce Christiaens)
• Planning, Development & Sustainability updates (Karen Hughes)
• Officer update (Chet Crowser)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes contracts for Rural Impact Grant projects and a proposed amendment to the employee benefits plan. Action items include approving several grant contracts, a 10% increase to the medical premium rate in the employee benefits plan effective July 1, 2025, and appointments to the Swan Valley Community Council and the Weed Control Board. The meeting also provides time for public comment, a legislative update, and other routine business.

• Approve contract with Frenchtown Football Club for up to $3,600 under the Rural Impact Grant Program
• Approve contract with Five Valleys Land Trust for monitoring services up to $2,400 for 2025
• Approve a 10% increase to the Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan medical premium rate effective July 1, 2025
• Approve contract with Bonner PTA for up to $4,000 to fund the Bonner Playground Upgrade & Community Park project
• Appoint Mari Von Hoffmann to the Weed Control Board for a partial term through Dec. 31, 2027

The commissioners approved four consent agenda items, including a $3,600 grant to Frenchtown Football Club and a $2,400 monitoring contract for Five Valleys Land Trust. They also approved six Rural Impact Grant contracts for community projects and a 10% increase to the county employee medical premium effective July 1, 2025. Two appointments were made: Kristen Frazer to the Swan Valley Community Council and Mari Von Hoffmann to the Weed Control Board.

• Approved $3,600 Frenchtown Football Club grant contract (2-0-0)
• Approved $2,400 Five Valleys Land Trust monitoring services contract (2-0-0)
• Approved $3,740 Building A Better Society spring clean‑up contract (2-0-0)
• Approved $2,500 Friends of 2 Rivers museum exhibit contract (2-0-0)
• Approved $4,000 Bonner PTA playground upgrade contract (2-0-0)
• Approved $4,000 Upper Swan Valley Historical Society museum sealing contract (2-0-0)
• Approved 10% increase to employee medical premium rate (2-0-0)
• Appointed Kristen Frazer to Swan Valley Community Council (2-0-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several development projects, including the Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision, Waldo Road Zoning Amendment, and extensions of the Hasenyager Minor and Clearwater Meadows Ranch Subdivisions. A proposal to create the Wye Local Improvements District will also be considered. The meeting will include a review of the current claims list totaling $4,383,544.82.

• Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision hearing
• Waldo Road Zoning Amendment hearing
• Proposal to create the Wye Local Improvements District
• Hasenyager Minor Subdivision Extension hearing
• Clearwater Meadows Ranch Subdivision Extension hearing

The Board approved a resolution to create the Wye Local Improvements District, which will acquire, operate, and maintain a public water system in the Wye area. They also approved a zoning amendment for 9772 Waldo Rd and extended final plat deadlines for the Hasenyager Minor Subdivision, Clearwater Meadows Ranch Subdivision, and Sun’s Up LLC BLR exemption. All motions passed unanimously with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved creation of Wye Local Improvements District (2-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 9772 Waldo Rd (2-0)
• Extended Hasenyager Minor Subdivision final plat deadline to March 10, 2028 (2-0)
• Extended Clearwater Meadows Ranch Subdivision final plat deadline to July 07, 2027 (2-0)
• Approved Sun’s Up LLC BLR exemption for Hwy. 200 relocation (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive updates and discuss strategies regarding pending litigation and claims. This portion of the meeting may be closed to the public for strategy discussions.

• Discussion of pending litigation and claims strategy

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear updates on the Workday software platform, the 2026 county budget, and recent tax protest issues. Public comment on items not on the agenda is also scheduled. No specific actions or votes are listed beyond routine procedural motions.

• Workday Update
• 2026 Budget Update
• Protested Taxes

Public Meetings

The All Community Council will hear the Housing and Community Development Survey Results presented by Kayla Talbert and Heidi West. It will also receive the Lands and Communities Annual Report presented by Chief Officer Chet Crowser. After the presentations, the meeting will open for questions and answers from attendees.

• Presentation of Housing and Community Development Survey Results
• Presentation of Lands and Communities Annual Report
• Open question-and-answer session with attendees

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on three action items: authorizing the FY25 Tax Increment Remittance Agreement with the Missoula Redevelopment Agency, approving a $125,000 grant to the Housing Solutions Fund through United Way of Missoula County, and approving the chair to sign a Transit Service Agreement with the Missoula Urban Transportation District. The meeting also includes a legislative update and notices of two lawsuits involving the county.

• Approve FY25 Tax Increment Remittance Agreement with Missoula Redevelopment Agency
• Approve $125,000 grant to Housing Solutions Fund via United Way of Missoula County
• Approve chair to sign Transit Service Agreement with Missoula Urban Transportation District
• Legislative update discussion
• Notice of lawsuits: Kevin Payne Sr. v. Missoula County; Darren Webster v. Sgt. Moden et al.

The board approved the FY25 Tax Increment Remittance Agreement with the Missoula Redevelopment Agency. It also approved a $125,000 grant to United Way of Missoula County for the Housing Sprint Fund. Additionally, the board authorized the chair to sign a transit service agreement with the Missoula Urban Transportation District. All three motions passed unanimously (3‑0‑0).

• Approved FY25 Tax Increment Remittance Agreement with MRA (3-0-0)
• Approved $125,000 United Way Housing Sprint Fund grant (3-0-0)
• Approved chair to sign Transit Service Agreement with MUTD (3-0-0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hold a public comment period for items not on the agenda. It will discuss the Missoula MPO’s update to the Missoula Connect long‑range transportation plan, a proposed school bus stop on Highway 12, and tax payments related to Seeley Refuse. A motion was recorded as passed, but no further details are provided.

• Missoula MPO update to Missoula Connect Long‑Range Transportation Plan
• Discussion of a school bus stop on Highway 12
• Review of Seeley Refuse tax payments
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action item: motion recorded as passed

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive briefings on zoning and subdivision extensions. The meeting includes a presentation on a land trust easement monitoring renewal and a community council update.

• Zoning Amendment for 9772 Waldo Road
• Hasenyager Minor Subdivision Extension
• Clearwater Meadows Ranch Plat Extension
• Sunsup LLC - BLR
• 2025 Five Valleys Land Trust County-Held Easement Monitoring PSA Renewal

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will sign a resolution designating an environmental certifying official and approve a grant application for Western Region Juvenile Detention. The board will also sign documents for the Affordable Homeownership Program and a memorandum of agreement with the Museum of Life and Science.

• Western Region Juvenile Detention Grant application for $179,780.99
• Memorandum of agreement with Museum of Life and Science for $10,000
• Request to sign Affordable Homeownership Program reconveyance documents
• Designation of Environmental Certifying Official for CDBG project
• Community-based heat monitoring campaign with Museum of Life and Science

The board approved the designation of Sindie S. Kennedy as the Environmental Certifying Official. It approved the Western Region Juvenile Detention Grant application, a total award of $179,780.99 with Missoula County receiving $59,653.18 and a $3,595.63 administrative fee. The board also approved a memorandum of agreement with the Museum of Life and Science to fund a community heat‑monitoring campaign with a $10,000 stipend. The request to reconvey two Affordable Homeownership Program loans was postponed.

• Approved designation of Sindie S. Kennedy as Environmental Certifying Official (2-0)
• Approved Western Region Juvenile Detention Grant application, $179,780.99 total, county share $59,653.18 (2-0)
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Museum of Life and Science for heat monitoring campaign, $10,000 stipend (2-0)
• Postponed reconveyance request for two MCAHP recipients

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a department update from Public Works. The agenda consists of procedural items and a directors' update.

• Directors' Update

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Impact Fee Advisory Committee is meeting to review financial reports and program updates. The body will discuss the impact fee appropriation process and coordination with the City of Missoula.

• Financial Report
• Overview of Impact Fee Appropriation Process
• Coordination with the City of Missoula
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

The committee approved its agenda by unanimous voice vote. Rick Hall was elected Interim Chair until the three vacant seats are filled. The members discussed a proposed quarterly meeting schedule and reviewed impact‑fee collections totaling $151,932. A recommendation to table further communications on the impact‑fee appropriation process was made pending the next meeting.

• Agenda approved by unanimous voice vote
• Rick Hall elected Interim Chair (no vote tally recorded)

BCC Admin Meetings

The commissioners will vote on a request to appeal the termination of EPA Assistance Agreement #5C 01152500 and to authorize staff to submit the appeal. They will also consider dedicating a public road and utility easement on Butler Creek Road. The agenda includes approval of a 2025 State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement and an amendment to compensate the Missoula City‑County Health Department $8,765.98. Additional items are a response letter to the Clinton Community Survey and a legislative update.

• Appeal termination of EPA Assistance Agreement #5C 01152500 and authorize staff to submit appeal
• Dedication of public road and utility easement for granted right‑of‑way on Butler Creek Road
• Approve 2025 State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement between Montana and Missoula County
• Approve Amendment Four to TO 21-04-1-01-003-0 compensating MCCHD $8,765.98
• Review Letter 2025-051: response to Clinton Community Survey

The board approved the 2025 State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement and signed Amendment Four to the health services contract, each with a 3‑0 vote. They also approved the appeal of the terminated EPA Assistance Agreement #5C‑01152500 and appointed Bryce Christiaens as point of contact, again by a 3‑0 vote. Additionally, the board approved the dedication of a public road and utility easement on Butler Creek Road with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved 2025 State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement (3-0)
• Approved chair signing Amendment Four to TO 21-04-1-01-003-0, $8,765.98 compensation (3-0)
• Approved appeal of EPA Assistance Agreement #5C‑01152500; appointed Bryce Christiaens as point of contact (3-0)
• Approved dedication of public road and utility easement on Butler Creek Road (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will review requests for tax refunds based on property description errors. The body will also discuss special district audits and interlocal agreement amendments.

• Tax refund request for Taxpayer ID Nos. 962558 and 343807 (estimated tax years 2021-2024)
• Tax refund request for Taxpayer ID No. 5905567 (estimated tax years 2022-2024)
• Discussion on special district audits and interlocal agreement amendments

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners approved two refund requests. Taxpayer IDs 962558 and 343807 were granted refunds for the 2021‑2024 tax years. Taxpayer ID 5905567 was granted a refund for the 2022‑2024 tax years. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved refund for Taxpayer IDs 962558 and 343807 (2021‑2024) (2‑0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 5905567 (2022‑2024) (2‑0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on a lease proposal for the Frenchtown Storage building. They will also hear a proposal for a No Parking Resolution on 40th Avenue. The agenda notes that current claims received total $2,198,756.98.

• Hearing on Frenchtown Storage building lease proposal
• Hearing on No Parking Resolution for 40th Avenue
• Current claims list total $2,198,756.98

The board postponed the Frenchtown Storage lease hearing to May 1, 2025. It opened a hearing on a proposed no‑parking resolution for 40th Avenue near Target Range Elementary School, with a closing hearing set for May 1, 2025. The commissioners also proclaimed National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (April 13‑19, 2025) and Volunteer Recognition Week (April 20‑26, 2025). No vote tallies were recorded.

• Postponed Frenchtown Storage hearing to May 1, 2025
• Opened hearing on No-Parking Resolution for 40th Ave, closing set for May 1, 2025
• Proclaimed National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (April 13‑19, 2025)
• Proclaimed Volunteer Recognition Week (April 20‑26, 2025)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will review general updates on the county budget, strategic planning, housing initiatives, MACO/NACO programs, 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.

• Budget update
• Strategic planning update
• Housing update
• MACO/NACO update
• Personnel update

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will review action items and discuss general updates from the BCC Department. Topics include communications, the department budget, project status, and personnel matters. No specific resolutions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• General update on communications
• Budget overview for the BCC Department
• Project status update
• Personnel matters

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on several consent agenda items, including a standard employment agreement for Sarah LaZerte at $31.50 per hour, a RESPEC environmental consulting contract up to $11,400 for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, and an HDR Engineering contract up to $16,350 for an electrical distribution feasibility study at Marshall Mountain Park. The board will also consider a Subdivision Improvements Agreement and Guarantee for the Nelson Subdivision, effective April 1, 2026. Additional discussion items include a Systems of Care grant from SAMHSA and a legislative update.

• Approve employment agreement with Sarah LaZerte, $31.50/hr, 40 hrs/week
• Approve RESPEC environmental consulting contract, max $11,400 for LWCF grant at Marshall Mountain Park
• Approve HDR Engineering design contract, max $16,350 for Marshall Mountain Park Electrical Distribution Feasibility Study
• Approve Subdivision Improvements Agreement and Guarantee for Nelson Subdivision (effective 4/1/2026)

The Board approved three consent‑agenda contracts: a standard employment agreement for Sarah LaZerte at $31.50 per hour, a RESPEC environmental consulting contract up to $11,400, and an HDR Engineering design contract up to $16,350. The Board also approved the Subdivision Improvements Agreement and Guarantee for the Nelson Subdivision, with the project set to end on 4/1/2026. All motions passed with a 3‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved standard employment agreement for Sarah LaZerte ($31.50/hr, 40 hrs/week) (3‑0)
• Approved RESPEC environmental consulting contract (max $11,400) (3‑0)
• Approved HDR Engineering design contract (max $16,350) (3‑0)
• Approved Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Nelson Subdivision (ends 4/1/2026) (3‑0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will open the meeting with public comment on items not on the agenda. It will then consider a set of action items, though the agenda does not list their details. The meeting includes discussion of the Lolo Community Entrance Sign and a Director's Update on department activities.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (details not specified in agenda)
• Discussion of Lolo Community Entrance Sign
• Director's update from BCC Public Works and Montana DOT

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to receive informational updates. Topics include a briefing on the Frenchtown Storage BFLR, updates on the 2025 Western Montana Fair and Marshall Mountain, a grants and community resources report, and a zoning maintenance update. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is for public comment and informational briefings.

• Frenchtown Storage BFLR briefing (Katy Reeder)
• 2025 Western Montana Fair update (Randy Arnold)
• Marshall Mountain update (Jackson Lee)
• Grants and Community Resources updates (Melissa Gordon)
• Zoning Maintenance Update (Lauren Ryan)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointing the FY2026 County Compensation Board. The meeting also includes several contract approvals and a discussion regarding a lawsuit involving the Missoula County Sheriff's Office.

• Appointment of the FY2026 County Compensation Board
• Employment agreement for Kaley (Kiki) Radermacher, LCSW at $38.61 per hour
• Sirius Construction, Inc. agreement amendment for Sheriff's Office remodel totaling $87,092
• License agreement with US Forest Service for radio equipment at Point 118
• Discussion of lawsuit: Isaac Wesley Dixon, II v. Jazmin Ortega (MCSO)

The commissioners approved five standard agreements and amendments, including an employment contract for Kiki Radermacher, a rental certification for Pioneer II, a construction amendment for the future sheriff’s office ($87,092), a survey amendment with SURF_HL, and a license with the U.S. Forest Service. They also passed a resolution (2025‑048) appointing the FY2026 County Compensation Board, composed of commissioners and other officials plus two citizen members. All votes were 2‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑abstain.

• Approved standard employment agreement for Kiki Radermacher at $38.61/hr (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved chair’s signature on Pioneer II rental certification for State HOME program (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved amendment with Sirius Construction, Inc. for sheriff’s office remodel, $87,092 (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved amendment with SURF_HL for post‑implementation survey (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved license agreement 0116COMM0001 with U.S. Forest Service for radio equipment (Yes 2‑0‑0)
• Approved resolution appointing FY2026 County Compensation Board (Yes 2‑0‑0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold hearings on several resolutions, including a utility easement for Meadowlands Lot 5, a blanket easement removal for Development Park, and funding agreements for the Missoula Rural Fire District. They will also consider an interlocal agreement with the fire district and a land transfer involving the Culdice family. The meeting includes routine items such as public announcements and a report on current claims totaling $1,362,681.67.

• Resolution – Meadowlands Lot 5 Utility Easement
• Resolution – Development Park Blanket Easement Removal
• Resolution – Missoula Rural Fire District TIF Funds – Ambulance Bay
• Interlocal Agreement – Missoula Rural Fire District
• Culdice Family Transfer

The board adopted a resolution to vacate a 20‑foot utility easement on Meadowlands Lot 5A. It also approved removal of blanket utility easements in Butler Creek Park 1 E and Kestrel Park 2 E within the Development Park Subdivision. The commissioners authorized $282,302.73 of TIF funds to reimburse the Missoula Rural Fire District for an ambulance bay at Station 4 and approved an interlocal agreement for its construction. Finally, they approved the Culdice Family Transfer exemption.

• Adopted resolution to vacate 20‑foot utility easement on Meadowlands Lot 5A (2‑0)
• Approved removal of blanket utility easements in Butler Creek Park 1 E and Kestrel Park 2 E (2‑0)
• Authorized $282,302.73 TIF funds for ambulance bay reimbursement to Missoula Rural Fire District (2‑0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Missoula Rural Fire District for ambulance bay construction (2‑0)
• Approved Culdice Family Transfer exemption (2‑0)

BCC Department Updates

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

• MACO updates
• Legislature updates
• Strategic Planning
• Employment Contracts
• Budget and Personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will review a notice of a lawsuit filed against the county and receive general updates from department leadership. The meeting is a hybrid event held at the Missoula County Administration Building.

• Notice of Lawsuit: Gwyenn Brown v. Justin Andrews, Missoula County, et al. CV -24-178-M-KLD
• General risk claims update (pre-litigation and/or outside counsel matters)
• General Department Updates (HR, Benefits, Work Comp, Safety, Compliance)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes a $271,345.19 purchase of a used chip spreader from GEFF'S Manufacturing, a professional services agreement up to $17,500 for engineering work on the Lower Owl Creek Bridge, and adoption of the Missoula County HIPAA Hybrid Policy. Additional items include approving a standard employment agreement for Kaley (Kiki) Radermacher at $38.61 per hour for 26 hours per week, and a resolution to appoint the Montana State Attorney’s Office to prosecute the case involving Marvin Paul Bixby. Action items request the Chief Administrative Officer to sign a software service agreement with Fast Democracy and appointments to the Food Policy Advisory Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion board. The meeting also includes a legislative update and public comment on items not on the agenda.

• Purchase of used chip spreader from GEFF'S Manufacturing for $271,345.19
• Professional services agreement with DJ&A up to $17,500 for Lower Owl Creek Bridge structural repairs
• Standard employment agreement for Kaley (Kiki) Radermacher at $38.61 per hour, 26 hours/week
• Adoption of Missoula County HIPAA Hybrid Policy
• Appointment of Virginia Harris to Missoula Food Policy Advisory Board through Dec 31 2026

The consent agenda items were approved unanimously except the employment agreement for Kaley Radermacher, which was postponed. The board also unanimously approved a software service agreement with Fast Democracy for legislative tracking software. Commissioners appointed Virginia Harris to the Food Policy Advisory Board, reappointed Carole Rice to the Seeley Lake Cemetery District, appointed Richard Hall to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and appointed Reggie Saulding and Petra Thysell to the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion board.

• Approved purchase of used chip spreader from GEFF'S Manufacturing for $271,345.19 (vote 2-0-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with DJ&A up to $17,500 for Lower Owl Creek Bridge repairs (vote 2-0-0)
• Adopted Missoula County HIPAA Hybrid Policy (vote 2-0-0)
• Approved resolution appointing Montana State Attorney's Office to prosecute Marvin Paul Bixby case (vote 2-0-0)
• Approved software service agreement with Fast Democracy for legislative tracking software (vote 2-0-0)
• Appointed Virginia Harris to Missoula Food Policy Advisory Board (vote 2-0-0)
• Reappointed Carole Rice to Seeley Lake Cemetery District for three-year term (vote 2-0-0)
• Appointed Richard Hall to Zoning Board of Adjustment and Reggie Saulding & Petra Thysell to JEDI board (vote 2-0-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County BCC Chief Officers are meeting to discuss specific project updates. The session includes a review of a TIF request for the Bonner Mill Ambulance Bay and updates on ongoing TEDD projects.

• Bonner Mill Ambulance Bay TIF Request
• Ongoing TEDD Projects Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a presentation on pre-engineered pole barns and garages available to residents and contractors. The meeting also includes a Directors' Update.

• Presentation on pre-engineered pole barns and garages for residents and contractors
• Directors' Update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive department updates from Ecology & Extension, Planning, Development & Sustainability, and the Chief Officer. The meeting includes a public meeting briefing regarding the Culdice Family Transfer.

• Public meeting briefing on Culdice Family Transfer
• Ecology & Extension updates from Director Bryce Christiaens
• Planning, Development & Sustainability updates from Director Karen Hughes
• Officer updates from Chief Officer Chet Crowser

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda item to approve an agreement with the City of Missoula and the Comunity Justice Department for two CVA and Prevention Specialist positions. The board will receive a letter of support for the Bureau of Land Management Gold and Twin Creeks land acquisition (2025-041). A legislative update will be presented for discussion. The meeting also includes public comment on items not on the agenda and routine administrative business.

• Consent agenda: approve agreement with the City of Missoula and the Comunity Justice Department for two CVA and Prevention Specialist positions
• Letter of support (2025-041) for Bureau of Land Management Gold and Twin Creeks land acquisition
• Legislative Update discussion
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Hybrid meeting in Conference Room 206, 199 W. Pine st, and via Microsoft Teams

The Board voted to approve a consent agenda item requesting an agreement with the City of Missoula and the Community Justice Department for two CVA and Prevention Specialist positions. The motion passed with a vote of Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved agreement for 2 CVA and Prevention Specialist positions (Yes 2, No 0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on March 27, 2025. Commissioners will hear public comments and several hearings, including a housing and community development survey, a family land transfer, a subdivision proposal, and a property tax abatement application. The meeting also includes a report on current claims totaling $6,456,399.94. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• 2025 Missoula County Housing and Community Development Survey hearing
• Waletzko Family Transfer hearing
• Fire Bucket Meadows Subdivision hearing
• UFP Edge, LLC Property Tax Abatement Application hearing
• Current claims list report of $6,456,399.94

The board approved a tax abatement for UFP Edge LLC's Class B property (motion passed 2-0). They also approved the Waletzko family’s request to use the family transfer exemption (motion passed 2-0). The Fire Bucket Meadows subdivision hearing was postponed until the April 24, 2025 public meeting. The Housing and Community Development Survey was opened for additional public comment through April 3, 2025 (motion passed 2-0).

• Approved UFP Edge LLC tax abatement (2-0)
• Approved Waletzko family transfer exemption (2-0)
• Postponed Fire Bucket Meadows subdivision hearing to April 24, 2025
• Opened Housing and Community Development Survey for comment until April 3, 2025 (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a BCC Department Update meeting. The board will discuss general updates covering public meetings, Seeley Lake, community councils, the county budget, strategic planning, and personnel matters. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public meetings update
• Seeley Lake update
• Community councils update
• Budget update
• Strategic planning update

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear public comment on items not on the agenda, review recent action items, and discuss general updates from the BCC department. Topics include the website, cybersecurity, ERP, HCM, permitting, and county‑wide systems.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Review of recent action items (moved, seconded, abstain, passed, signed)
• General update on the BCC website
• General update on cybersecurity
• General update on ERP, HCM, permitting, and county‑wide systems

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Community Council will hold a virtual meeting on March 26, 2025. The agenda includes a welcome, reminders about upcoming board training, council term endings, and officer oaths. The meeting will then open for questions and answers from participants. No formal decisions or proposals are scheduled.

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on department and public service agencies. The meeting includes discussions regarding museum exhibits and accreditation.

• HMFM Summer exhibit
• Barracks Exhibit Update
• AAM Accreditation

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on four consent agenda items, including appointing chief spokespeople for collective bargaining, a $167,640.20 engineering services contract for the Russell Street sidewalks Transportation Alternative project, a memorandum of understanding for a new grant cycle of the Five Valleys Drug Task Force, and a $235,000 amendment to replace the retaining wall around the county courthouse. The meeting also includes a legislative update discussion.

• Appointment of Chris Lounsbury and Erica Grinde as chief spokespeople for collective bargaining
• Professional services agreement with WGM Group, Inc. up to $167,640.20 for Russell Street sidewalks Transportation Alternative project
• Memorandum of understanding for another grant cycle for the Five Valleys Drug Task Force
• Amendment to professional service agreement with Structure West to remove and replace the courthouse retaining wall, valued at $235,000
• Legislative update discussion