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Missoula public meetings in 2021

410 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 20, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council--No Meeting

No Missoula City Council meeting scheduled for December 20, 2021

There was no City Council meeting held on December 20, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate indicating no items were selected for discussion.

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Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Missoula committee to weigh FY21 budget amendments, library board appointment

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider several items, including confirming a Library Board appointment, setting public hearings for FY2021 budget amendments (including Missoula Redevelopment Agency adjustments), and approving changes to City Council rules. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council committee approves appointments, budget amendments, sets hearings

The Administration and Finance Committee approved the appointment of Lisa Mecklenberg-Jackson to the Library Board, set public hearings for two FY2021 budget amendment resolutions, and discussed but did not vote on proposed changes to City Council rules. All votes were unanimous among those present.

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Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 11:20 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to receive Community Justice Department update

The Public Safety and Health Committee will review an update regarding the Community Justice Department. The meeting also includes administrative tasks such as approving minutes from December 1, 2021.

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✓ Decided: Committee hears Community Justice Dept. update on jail, reentry programs

The Public Safety and Health Committee received an informational update from the Community Justice Department on the Safety and Justice Challenge, including jail population monitoring, strategies to reduce pretrial detention, and the Community Supported Reentry Program. No formal decisions were made; the item was for information only.

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Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 12:35 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to review Transportation Options Action Plan

The Land Use and Planning Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, including approving minutes from December 8, 2021, and to receive an informational presentation on the Transportation Options Action Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the main item is informational only.

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✓ Decided: Transportation Options Action Plan presented to committee; no vote taken

The Land Use and Planning Committee received an informational update on the Transportation Options Action Plan from Aaron Wilson of Public Works and Mobility. The presentation covered the plan's components, engagement approach, and next steps. Committee members discussed ideas such as accommodating families with small children, adding EV charging stations, and improving bus accessibility, but no formal action was taken.

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Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 10:50 AM

Committee of the Whole

Missoula Committee of the Whole to review items held in city committees

The Committee of the Whole will review several items currently held in various City Council committees. The committee aims to determine if these items require new sponsors or should continue to be held in committee.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews held items, reassigns sponsors, removes outdated referrals

The Committee of the Whole reviewed items held in various committees, deciding to keep some, remove others, and reassign sponsors. No substantive policy decisions were made; actions were procedural housekeeping.

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Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 1:35 PM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to consider Westside Park Phase II construction contract

The Parks and Conservation Committee will consider awarding a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract for Westside Park Phase II, review a member's ability to serve on the Energy and Climate Team, and approve the previous meeting's minutes. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Westside Park Phase II CMAR contract approved

The committee approved a contract with Jackson Contractor Group Inc for Construction Manager at Risk services for Westside Park Phase II, with a preconstruction fee not to exceed $6,000 and a construction fee of 5.5%. The vote was 9-0. The committee also tabled a discussion about removing David Morris from the Energy and Climate Team.

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Tue Dec 14, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

Park board to vote on fees, turf group, and $60K field fund

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board will consider several action items, including appointing a member to the Conservation Lands Advisory Committee, approving up to $60,000 from the multi-use field enterprise fund for Fort Missoula Regional Park, and adopting the 2022 Master Fee Schedule. The board will also review recommendations from the Turf Working Group and authorize use of an Open Space Bond logo. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Park Board approves 2022 fee schedule and turf working group recommendations

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the 2022 Master Fee Schedule, including increases for athletic field rentals and a new discount for developmental youth programs. The board also approved the Fort Missoula Regional Park Turf Working Group recommendations, which include a trial year of early turf access for user groups. Additionally, the board appointed Sherry Devlin to the Conservation Lands Advisory Committee and authorized use of a new Open Space Bond logo.

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Mon Dec 13, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on utility rate hikes, Grant Creek annexation, West Broadway plan

The Missoula City Council is meeting to take final action on several significant items, including increasing water, stormwater, and wastewater rates effective January 1, 2022, annexing and zoning three tracts on Grant Creek Road, and adopting the West Broadway Community Master Plan. The consent agenda includes contracts for a backhoe, water tank improvements, and playground equipment, as well as a development agreement for the Mullan BUILD project. The council will also hold a public hearing on the FY 2022 business license fee schedule and consider confirming Eric Hallstrom as Chief Operations Officer.

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✓ Decided: Council approves utility rate increases, annexation, and West Broadway plan

The Missoula City Council approved a consent agenda covering payments, contracts, and agreements, then passed resolutions to increase water, stormwater, and wastewater rates, amend water tap fees, annex and zone three tracts on Grant Creek Road, and adopt the Envision West Broadway Community Master Plan. All votes were 9-2 or 11-0, with Alderperson Contos absent.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Moved by: Alderperson Jones Adopt a resolution affirming the City Council’s August 2021 decision to increase business license fees by 3.00% and correcting the fee schedule attached to resolution 8538…
8 yea · 1 nay
Alderperson Harp yea · Alderperson Hess yea · Alderperson Jones yea · Alderperson Merritt yea · Alderperson Sherrill yea · Alderperson von Lossberg yea · Alderperson West yea · Alderperson Anderson yea · Alderperson Vasecka nay
Moved by: Alderperson Becerra Approve a Resolution of the Missoula City Council increasing the municipal stormwater, wastewater, and water rates for use of the Missoula City Utility Systems and…
8 yea · 1 nay
Alderperson Merritt yea · Alderperson Sherrill yea · Alderperson von Lossberg yea · Alderperson West yea · Alderperson Anderson yea · Alderperson Becerra yea · Alderperson Harp yea · Alderperson Hess yea · Alderperson Vasecka nay
Moved by: Alderperson Becerra Adopt a Resolution of the Missoula City Council amending the current fees for new taps into existing Missoula Water system mains, establishing a Staff Assistance Fee…
8 yea · 1 nay
Alderperson Sherrill yea · Alderperson von Lossberg yea · Alderperson West yea · Alderperson Anderson yea · Alderperson Becerra yea · Alderperson Harp yea · Alderperson Hess yea · Alderperson Jones yea · Alderperson Vasecka nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Dec 13, 2021 · 6:15 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Board to adopt the 2022 Work Plan for bicycle and pedestrian projects

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board met via Zoom on December 13, 2021. The primary action item was the adoption of the 2022 Work Plan. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of previous minutes, and general public comments.

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Mon Dec 13, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

MCAT advisory commission to review programming, set 2022 meeting dates

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business: approving minutes from October and November, reviewing the current recorded programming schedule, and identifying events for MCAT to record or televise. The commission will also consider moving its January and February 2022 meetings to later dates due to holidays.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves MCAT project on unsheltered people, TSOS

The commission approved using up to 500 civic hours for Joel Baird to record and produce a story about unsheltered people and the Temporary Safe Outdoor Space (TSOS). The motion carried unanimously. The commission also approved minutes from October and November 2021, and moved the January and February 2022 meetings to avoid holidays.

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Thu Dec 9, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Energy and Climate Team

Energy and Climate Team to vote on support resolutions for Currents Center and utility rate hikes

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team is meeting to consider two action items: a resolution supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy in the proposed Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity, and a resolution supporting utility rate increases for water, wastewater, and stormwater to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. The team will also hear updates on the UM Combined Heat & Power Plant, a 'Climate Lens' tool, and a proposed recreational marijuana ordinance amendment on energy usage. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Energy Team approves two clean-energy support resolutions

The Energy and Climate Team approved two resolutions: one supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy in the proposed Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity, and another supporting utility rate increases for water, wastewater, and stormwater to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. Both passed unanimously (6-0). The team also discussed updates on the UM Combined Heat & Power Plant, a 'Climate Lens' project, and a recreational marijuana ordinance amendment.

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Wed Dec 8, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends FY2022 Affordable Housing Allocation Plan to Mayor

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee approved a motion to recommend the Program Year 2022 Annual Allocation Plan to Mayor Engen for approval. The plan includes changes to scoring criteria and a new reserve fund policy. The committee also discussed meeting schedules and membership updates.

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Wed Dec 8, 2021 · 1:15 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to consider $2.15M water tank bid, backhoe purchase, Mullan BUILD agreements

The Missoula Public Works Committee will consider several recommended motions, including awarding a $2,154,490.18 bid for the Lincoln Hills Water Storage Tank Improvements to Prospect Construction, Inc., and approving the purchase of a Cat 420 Backhoe for $135,794.00. The committee will also review agreements related to the Mullan BUILD project, including a development agreement with Wishcamper Development Partners, LLC, an interlocal agreement amendment with Missoula County, and a professional services agreement with DJ&A for England Blvd. design changes. Additionally, a resolution to vacate public easements adjacent to Lot 4 of Forty-Four Ranch Estates is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.15M Lincoln Hills water tank bid

The committee approved the bid award for the Lincoln Hills Water Storage Tank Improvements to Prospect Construction, Inc. for $2,154,490.18, funded via a state revolving loan. They also approved the purchase of a Cat 420 backhoe for $135,794, vacated easements at Forty-Four Ranch Estates, and approved several agreements related to the Mullan BUILD project, including a development agreement with Wishcamper Development Partners and a professional services agreement with DJ&A for $79,423.

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Wed Dec 8, 2021 · 12:30 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Council confirms Eric Hallstrom as Chief Operations Officer

The committee approved the 2022 City Council meeting schedule, adopted the City/County Food Policy Advisory Board bylaws, and confirmed Eric Hallstrom as the City of Missoula's Chief Operations Officer. All three items were approved by unanimous votes (8-0). No public comment was received.

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Wed Dec 8, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Land Use and Planning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee discusses Grant Creek annexation, OMDG yearbook; no votes taken

The Land Use and Planning Committee met and approved the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting. They discussed the Grant Creek Road annexation and zoning upon annexation (items 3719, 3721, 3723), with a suggestion to transfer water rights to the city, but took no formal action. The committee also received an informational presentation on the Our Missoula Development Guide (OMDG) 2018-2020 Yearbook, which tracks residential development and growth. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was discussion-only.

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Wed Dec 8, 2021 · 2:45 PM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to award contracts for Caras Park lights and Westside Park playground

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting to consider awarding contracts for park and trail lights in Caras Park, a revised 2022 Master Fee Schedule for facility use and permits, and multiple contracts for Westside Park Phase II playground equipment purchase and installation. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 1, 2021 meeting and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Parks committee approves Caras Park light purchase, fee schedule, Westside Park playground contracts

The Missoula City Council Parks and Conservation Committee, despite lacking a quorum (only 6 of 12 members present), approved three items: a $39,276 contract for Caras Park and trail lights, a recommendation to set a public hearing for the 2022 Master Fee Schedule, and multiple contracts for Westside Park Phase II playground equipment and installation. All votes were 6-0. The minutes note no quorum was present, but votes proceeded.

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Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider County Housing Action Plan adoption recommendation

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board is meeting via Zoom to conduct routine business and hold a public hearing on the Missoula County Housing Action Plan: Breaking Ground. The board will vote on a recommended motion to find the plan in conformance with the 2016 Missoula County Growth Policy and recommend it to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption as an issue plan. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, staff announcements, and a note that the December 21 meeting is cancelled.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends County Housing Action Plan for adoption

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted 6-0 to find the Missoula County Housing Action Plan: Breaking Ground in conformance with the 2016 Missoula County Growth Policy and recommend its adoption by the Board of County Commissioners as an issue plan. The plan aims to address housing affordability through strategies like increasing housing production, supporting affordable housing programs, and studying short-term rental impacts. Board members expressed support but also raised concerns about data, implementation timelines, and the need for measurable benchmarks.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

Committee to review Lincoln Hills Trails Plan survey results and Mt. Jumbo trail alternatives

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee will review public scoping comments for the Lincoln Hills Trails Plan, discuss management goals and existing trail conditions on Mt. Jumbo, and consider potential trail plan alternatives for the Lincoln Hills/Jumbo Saddle area. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comment, and a manager's report.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews Mt. Jumbo trail plan options, no decisions made

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee met on December 6, 2021, and approved the November 1, 2021 minutes with edits. No action items were taken. The committee discussed the Lincoln Hills Trails Plan, including public scoping comments, management goals, and trail alternatives for the Jumbo Saddle area, but no formal decisions were made.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to hold hearings on utility rate increases and West Broadway plan

The Missoula City Council will hold public hearings on utility rate increases for water, stormwater, and wastewater, as well as water tap fee changes, and on adopting the West Broadway Community Master Plan. The consent agenda includes contracts for courtroom technology, Poverello Center funding, and a storm water bond resolution. The meeting also includes final consideration of an ordinance amending residency requirements for city department heads.

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✓ Decided: Council removes residency rule for city department heads and managers

The Council voted 9-0 to amend Missoula Municipal Code 2.82, eliminating the continuous residency requirement for city department heads and supervisory managers. The change was made to allow promotion of qualified employees who live outside city limits. All other agenda items were either approved on the consent agenda or held for final consideration on December 13, 2021.

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Thu Dec 2, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Cemetery Board to vote on RFP architectural selection member

The Missoula Cemetery Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing public comment, and receiving a budget update. The board will also vote on a member to participate in the RFP architectural selection and discuss updates on the metal building and plotter paper.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Board agrees to either of two new Otis Street cul-de-sac options avoiding cemetery land

The Board reviewed two revised options for the Otis Street cul-de-sac, both designed to avoid using Cemetery property, and agreed with staff on either option. No formal vote was recorded. The Board also selected Pat McHugh to participate in the RFP Architectural Selection committee, noted November expenditures were within budget, and heard updates on the metal building and plotter paper.

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Thu Dec 2, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

Transportation committee to hear action plan, mobility playbook, infrastructure bill update

The Missoula Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) will meet via Zoom to receive presentations and updates on the Transportation Options Action Plan, the Emerging Mobility Playbook, and the federal Infrastructure Bill. The committee will also approve minutes from its November 4 meeting and take public comment.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 11:20 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Parks committee to appoint Conservation District member

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting briefly to handle administrative business, including approving minutes from two prior meetings and making an appointment to the Conservation District. The only substantive item is the appointment of Tim Hall to serve on the Conservation District for a term from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Committee appoints Tim Hall to Conservation District through 2025

The Missoula City Council Parks and Conservation Committee approved the minutes from its November 10 and November 17, 2021 meetings as submitted. The committee voted 8-0 to appoint Tim Hall to the Conservation District for a term running from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 11:26 am.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Missoula Committee reviews courtroom technology contracts and storm water bonds

The Administration and Finance Committee is reviewing several technology contracts for courtrooms and conference rooms. The committee will also consider business license fee increases, a contract for Poverello Center outreach services, and $912,000 in storm water system revenue bonds.

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✓ Decided: Council committee approves $53,163.75 courtroom tech contract and other items

The Missoula Administration and Finance Committee approved all items on its agenda, including a $53,163.75 contract with AVI Systems for courtroom technology, a $12,521.00 maintenance contract, a reappointment, a fee schedule correction, a Poverello Center contract, conference room equipment, and storm water bonds. All votes were unanimous (8-0 or 7-0). The meeting was held via Zoom.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 11:45 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to consider Food Policy Advisory Board appointment

The Public Safety and Health Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes from two prior meetings and considering one appointment to the Food Policy Advisory Board. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being the proposed appointment of Claire Battaglia to a term running from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 10:25 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Public Works Committee to review city standards manual updates

The Missoula City Council Public Works Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, including approving minutes from November 17, 2021, and receiving an informational presentation on updates to the Missoula City Public Works Standards and Specifications Manual. No recommended motion is attached to the manual update item, so it is for discussion only. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Public Works Committee reviews updated Standards and Specifications Manual

The committee received an informational presentation on the updated Public Works Standards and Specifications Manual, which consolidates rules for developers, contractors, and the public. No formal action was taken; the item was informational only. The minutes from November 17, 2021, were approved as submitted.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission hears Downtown Missoula Partnership update

The Missoula Historic Preservation Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss routine business, including approving minutes from August and November 2021, receiving a staff report, and hearing updates from subcommittees. A special presentation from the Downtown Missoula Partnership is scheduled, with no motion required. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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Mon Nov 29, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission Subcommittee

Subcommittee to discuss Downtown Heritage Interpretive Plan

The Historic Preservation Commission Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Downtown Heritage Interpretive Plan and its relationship to the HPC, and to establish the next meeting date. The agenda includes a public comment opposing a new development by Aaron Wagner and Cole Berquist, urging the council to decline it and requesting affordable housing.

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Mon Nov 29, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on cannabis zoning, Schilling rezone, budget amendments

The Missoula City Council is meeting to take final action on several items, including a second reading of an ordinance to rezone properties at 2520 Schilling Street and 2134 Dearborn Avenue from RM2.7 to B2-2, and a second reading of a recreational marijuana ordinance amending Title 20 zoning regulations. The council will also consider first-quarter FY2022 budget amendments and a consent agenda that includes a $1,013,580.50 water main replacement contract, a $184,165 relationship violence services contract, and a resolution to delay East Missoula annexation until 2034. A public hearing will be held on an ordinance amending residency requirements for city department heads.

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Mon Nov 22, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council--No Meeting

No City Council meeting scheduled for Nov 22, 2021

This agenda is for a canceled or non-existent City Council meeting. The only listed item is an announcement that there is no meeting on this date, with no attachments or public comments. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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Fri Nov 19, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Park Board Subcommittee CLAC Application Review

Park Board reviews six Conservation Lands Advisory Committee applications

The Park Board Subcommittee is meeting to review six applications for the Conservation Lands Advisory Committee and will make a recommendation for appointment. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and the action item of reviewing the applications. No other substantive items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Subcommittee nominates Sherry Devlin to Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

The Parks Board Subcommittee reviewed Conservation Lands Advisory Committee (CLAC) applications and voted to nominate Sherry Devlin for appointment. The motion was made by Dale Harris, seconded by Margie Costa, and approved 2-0. John O'Connor was absent. No minutes were approved and no public comments were received.

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Thu Nov 18, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

MRA board to weigh Midtown TIF, Higgins, West Broadway plans

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board will consider three action items: a TIF funding request for the Midtown Master Plan, a request to proceed without prejudice for 124 N. Higgins, and adoption of the West Broadway Master Plan. The board will also discuss the MRA Communications Plan and receive staff and budget reports.

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✓ Decided: MRA Board approves $370K for Midtown Master Plan, adopts West Broadway plan

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved funding up to $370,000 for a Midtown Master Plan consultant, adopted the Envision West Broadway Community Master Plan, and allowed Apple Lane LLC to proceed without prejudice on its 124 N. Higgins project. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the Midtown funding.

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Thu Nov 18, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Community Forum

Community Forum to hear West Broadway Plan presentation

The Missoula Community Forum is meeting via Zoom to handle routine administrative business, including approving past minutes, and to receive a presentation on the West Broadway Plan from the Missoula Redevelopment Agency. The agenda also includes an update on neighborhood improvement grants and reports from staff, neighborhood councils, and the City Council liaison. No special events are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Community Forum hears West Broadway plan, no quorum for votes

The Community Forum met via Zoom on November 18, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes were taken and minutes were deferred. Members heard a presentation on the West Broadway Plan, an amendment to the Downtown Master Plan aimed at safer crossings and infill development, with adoption hoped for December 13, 2021. Updates covered neighborhood grants, a Midtown Master Plan, and city council liaison reports on budget, elections, and utility rates.

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Thu Nov 18, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Open Space Advisory Committee

Open Space Committee to review growth policy and neighborhood plans

The Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on open space projects, an overview of Missoula's Growth Policy Review, and the Sxʷtpqyen Neighborhoods Master Plan. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods, but no specific action items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Missoula open space committee hears project updates, no action taken

The Open Space Advisory Committee met November 18, 2021, and heard staff updates on multiple open space projects, including Bluebird, Marshall, Fort Missoula Ponds, Lincoln Hills Trails, Clark Fork River Restoration, Waterworks Hill Trailhead, Urban Reforestation, Airport/Sx͏ʷtpqyen Area, and Milwaukee Trail Extension. The committee also received an overview of the City of Missoula's Growth Policy Review and an update on the Sx͏ʷtpqyen Neighborhoods Master Plan. No action items were taken; the meeting adjourned at 5:03 PM.

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Thu Nov 18, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Energy and Climate Team

Missoula Energy and Climate Team to vote on greenhouse gas inventory resolution

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team is meeting to consider a resolution supporting the Missoula Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, and to preview the inventory itself. They will also discuss a proposed Clean Energy Specialist position, a youth team capstone project, a 'Climate Lens' tool, and a draft design for the Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Energy and Climate Team approves greenhouse gas inventory support resolution

The Energy and Climate Team approved a resolution supporting the Missoula Community Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory by a 5-0 vote, with one member absent. The team also heard a preview of the 2019 community inventory, discussed a proposed Clean Energy Specialist position, and received updates on youth projects and a 'Climate Lens' concept.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 10:50 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to consider appointing Ross Miller to Health Board

The Public Safety and Health Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes and hearing public comment. The main item is a recommendation to appoint Ross Miller to the Health Board for a term from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

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✓ Decided: Committee reappoints Ross Miller to Missoula Health Board through 2025

The Public Safety and Health Committee voted 9-0 to reappoint Ross Miller to the Health Board for a regular member position, effective January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2025. The motion was made by Amber Sherrill and seconded by discussion from Julie Merritt. Three members were absent and did not vote.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 11:15 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee reviews NeoGov contract and Relationship Violence Services funding

The Administration and Finance Committee is reviewing two primary contract referrals. The committee will consider a multi-year contract for an applicant tracking system and a contract for Relationship Violence Services.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves NeoGov applicant tracking contract and violence services funding

The Administration and Finance Committee approved two contracts for the consent agenda. It approved a three-year contract with NeoGov for an applicant tracking system, costing $5,000 in FY22 and $21,460.80 in each of FY23 and FY24. It also approved a FY2022 contract for Relationship Violence Services in the amount of $184,165. Both votes passed 9 to 0, with three members absent.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Missoula committee discusses West Broadway plan and cannabis land use updates

The Land Use and Planning Committee is reviewing the Envision West Broadway Community Master Plan and a resolution to delay East Missoula annexation. The committee is also holding public hearings regarding recreational marijuana ordinance amendments and a rezoning request for Schilling Street and Dearborn Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves West Broadway Master Plan, delays East Missoula annexation

The Land Use and Planning Committee approved three items: reappointing Shane Morrisey and Ellie Costello as regular members and Sierra Farmer as alternate to the Planning Board; adopting the Envision West Broadway Community Master Plan as an amendment to the Downtown Missoula Master Plan; and adopting a resolution delaying East Missoula annexation until at least January 1, 2034. The committee also discussed but did not vote on a rezone request for 2520 Schilling Street and 2134 Dearborn Avenue, and a recreational marijuana ordinance, both of which will go to the City Council for public hearing and final consideration on November 29, 2021.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Police Commission

Police Commission to hear public complaints and appeals, review minutes

The Missoula Police Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on citizen complaints and officer discipline appeals, take public comment, and approve the minutes from its August 31, 2021 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new policy or budget items listed. After the public portion, the commission will close the meeting to discuss confidential matters.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 11:50 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to consider $1M water main bid, bike board appointment

The Missoula Public Works Committee will consider two items: confirming the mayor's appointment of Erin Montgomery to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, and awarding a construction bid for the Cooper Street Alley Water Main Replacement. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $1.01M water main replacement bid

The Public Works Committee approved a bid award of $1,013,580.50 to Prospect Construction, Inc. for the Cooper Street Alley Water Main Replacement Project, funded by the water enterprise fund. The committee also confirmed Erin Montgomery's appointment to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. Both decisions passed unanimously (8-0).

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 12:40 PM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to consider appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting to review a mayoral appointment. The committee will consider confirming Erynn Castellanos to the Parks and Recreation Board for a term ending April 30, 2023.

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✓ Decided: Committee confirms Erynn Castellanos to Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Conservation Committee approved the Mayor's appointment of Erynn Castellanos to the Parks and Recreation Board for a term beginning immediately and expiring on April 30, 2023. The vote was 6 to 0, with six members present and six absent. No other business was conducted; the meeting adjourned at 12:47 PM.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Public Art Committee

No meeting items listed for Public Art Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific agenda items, discussions, or decisions for the November 16, 2021, meeting.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board considers West Broadway Gateway Master Plan amendments

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board is reviewing a request to revoke a planned variation for Canyon Gate/Ole’s. The board is also considering adopting the Envision West Broadway Community Master Plan as an amendment to the Downtown Missoula Master Plan and City Growth Policy.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves revoking Canyon Gate/Ole's Planned Variation (6-1)

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted 6-1 to approve the revocation of the Canyon Gate/Ole's Planned Variation, which would allow the property in East Missoula to be developed under the base C-R3 zoning, potentially increasing housing units from 44 to 59 and allowing buildings up to 125 feet. The board also voted 6-1 to adopt the Envision West Broadway Community Master Plan as an amendment to the Downtown Missoula Master Plan and the City Growth Policy. Both recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners and the City Council, respectively.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

TPCC to vote on Long Range Transportation Plan amendment

The Missoula Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee will review and vote on three items: Amendment #1 to the Long Range Transportation Plan, a revised MPO Self-Certification Process, and Amendment #1 to the FY 2022–2026 Transportation Improvement Program. The committee will also hear public comment on a letter from Schilling neighbors and receive presentations on the Our Missoula Growth Policy 5-year review and Mountain Line's bus stop improvements and 2022 service expansion.

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Mon Nov 15, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Missoula City Council to set public hearings on utility rate increases and tap fee changes

The Missoula City Council is meeting to approve routine items, set public hearings for proposed utility rate increases and water tap fee changes, and hold public hearings on budget amendments, a rezoning, and recreational marijuana regulations. The council will also take final action on affordable housing funding and a zoning amendment for the Mill Site Special Zoning District.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, holds hearings on budget, rezone, cannabis

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda (11-0), including accounts payable, utility rate hearing dates, and several contracts. They held public hearings on FY2022 budget amendments, a rezoning at 2520 Schilling St and 2134 Dearborn Ave, and a recreational marijuana ordinance, all to be decided on November 29. Final actions included funding $26,250 for the United Way's Centralized Housing Solutions Fund (10-0) and amending the Mill Site Special Zoning District (11-0).

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Mon Nov 15, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

MCAT commission to discuss TDS Metrocom cable franchise

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission is meeting to review its recorded programming schedule, identify events for MCAT to cover, and discuss the TDS Metrocom cable franchise. The agenda is largely routine, with public comment periods and approval of minutes.

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✓ Decided: TDS Metrocom franchise discussed; MCAT revenue unchanged

The commission discussed the new TDS Metrocom cable franchise, noting TDS agreed to support public access and provide services for free that Charter charges MCAT for, with MCAT revenue staying the same. No formal decisions were made; the October minutes were deferred due to lack of quorum, and the next meeting was moved to December 13, 2021.

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Wed Nov 10, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

Missoula housing committee to review county housing plan and trust fund allocation

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, hear a presentation on the Missoula County Housing Action Plan, and discuss the draft Affordable Housing Trust Fund FY2022 Allocation Plan. The agenda also includes a land acknowledgement and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $26,250 for United Way housing fund

The committee reviewed the Innovation Round funding recommendations and endorsed the scoring committee's decision to award $26,250 to United Way's Centralized Housing Solutions Fund, returning the remaining $273,750 to the Trust Fund balance for the unified application round in winter. The committee also discussed and revised the draft award cycle policy, setting two competitive cycles per year and a maximum 20% reserve balance, and identified priorities for consumer housing services, new construction, and preservation. No formal votes were recorded on these items.

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Wed Nov 10, 2021 · 1:25 PM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to approve Westside Park grant agreement and pavement preservation deal

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting to consider two grant-related agreements. The first would define responsibilities between the City and Missoula County Public Schools for administering a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Westside Park improvements. The second would approve a Transportation Alternatives Pavement Preservation Grant Agreement. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Westside Park grant agreement and pavement grant

The Missoula City Council Parks and Conservation Committee approved two agreements. The first authorizes the Mayor to sign an agreement with Missoula County Public Schools for administration of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Westside Park Improvements. The second approves the Transportation Alternatives Pavement Preservation Grant Agreement with the Montana Department of Transportation. Both motions passed unanimously (10-0) with two members absent.

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Wed Nov 10, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Missoula Committee discusses utility rate increases and water tap fee changes

The Public Works and Mobility Committee is reviewing resolutions to increase municipal stormwater, wastewater, and water rates effective January 1, 2022. The committee is also considering amendments to fees for new water system taps and the establishment of a Staff Assistance Fee.

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✓ Decided: Missoula committee advances utility rate hikes for 2022

The Public Works Committee approved two resolutions setting public hearings for December 6, 2021, on utility rate increases and water tap fee changes. The rate resolution would raise water, wastewater, and stormwater rates starting January 1, 2022, with combined monthly residential bills increasing by about $2.92 in 2022. The tap fee resolution would adjust water tap fees and establish a new Staff Assistance Fee. Both resolutions passed 9-0.

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Wed Nov 10, 2021 · 10:45 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to confirm 3 police officers, buy decontamination gear

The Public Safety and Health Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, hear public comment, and vote on two items: confirming three police officers and approving a $36,850 purchase of decontamination equipment from Kart Kleen of Missoula using police department grant funding.

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✓ Decided: Committee confirms 3 police officers, approves $36,850 decontamination gear

The Public Safety and Health Committee confirmed three police officers (Michael Haderlie, Daniel Kozlowski, Payton Holmgren) after they completed training and one year of service. The committee also approved the purchase of UV decontamination equipment from Kart Kleen of Missoula for $36,850, funded by a June 2020 grant. Both items passed with recorded votes.

City Council Chambers
Wed Nov 10, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to review Mill Site rezoning and cannabis land-use rules

The Land Use and Planning Committee is meeting to discuss two main items: a proposed rezoning of the Mill Site Special Zoning District and an informational pre-hearing on recreational marijuana land-use ordinance amendments. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 27, 2021 meeting. The Mill Site rezoning will go to the City Council for final consideration on November 15, 2021.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews Mill Site rezoning and marijuana ordinance

The Land Use and Planning Committee held an informational session on two items: a proposed amendment to the Mill Site Special Zoning District and a recreational marijuana ordinance. No formal votes were taken; both items were presented for discussion and public comment. The rezoning will be considered by the City Council on November 15, 2021.

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Wed Nov 10, 2021 · 11:20 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Missoula committee to discuss stormwater bonds and health insurance renewal

The Administration and Finance Committee is reviewing several city business items, including a $397,000 stormwater revenue bond and an ordinance regarding residency requirements for department heads. The committee will also consider contract amendments for emergency winter shelter services and the renewal of stop loss insurance.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves emergency winter shelter contract amendment

The Administration and Finance Committee approved a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to contract A#8501 with the Poverello Center for Emergency Winter Shelter services, funded by the City of Missoula. The amendment requests additional ARPA funding for staffing due to hiring challenges. The vote was 9-0, with three members absent.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks board to vote on water quality sign, Peery Park encroachment permit

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board will consider two action items: approving new water quality sign copy and recommending a Parks encroachment permit for a property at 2415 South Hills Drive. The board will also receive updates on Marshall Mountain, master fees, and turf working group recommendations.

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✓ Decided: Parks Board approves water quality sign replacement and Peery Park encroachment permit

The board approved new water quality kiosk signage and directed future sign copy replacements be approved by Parks staff, subject to a Partners in Parks agreement. It also recommended City Council issue an encroachment permit to Brian Weston for ~1,300 sq ft at 2415 South Hills Drive for $3,140.63, with fees used for park improvements. The vote was 3-0 with one abstention. Other items were updates only.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Parking Commission

Parking Commission to review T2 software integration work

The Missoula Parking Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving September 2021 minutes, reviewing the September financial statement, and hearing the director's report. The main discussion items are a proposed T2 statement of work for hotel integration and flex permit/waitlist integration, and setting the 2022 board meeting schedule. Public comment is invited at each agenda stage.

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✓ Decided: Parking Commission discusses hotel parking, defers policy decision

The Missoula Parking Commission reviewed a T2 software proposal for online permit and waitlist management, which would also enable hotel valet parking. Board members raised concerns about hotel parking allocations, and the commission deferred any policy changes, requesting a future discussion on waitlist policies. The minutes were approved, and the financial report was presented.

City Council Chambers
Mon Nov 8, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to weigh affordable housing funds, Mill Site rezoning

The Missoula City Council meets to hold public hearings on affordable housing trust fund recommendations and a rezoning of the Mill Site Special Zoning District, with final votes scheduled for November 15. The council will also give final consideration to a TDS Metrocom cable franchise and approve accounts payable of $1,229,182.70. Several items are referred to committees for future action, including utility rate changes, a stormwater bond, and police officer confirmations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves TDS Metrocom cable franchise, 10-0

The Missoula City Council approved a cable franchise for TDS Metrocom LLC, allowing the company to operate in the city. The council also approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable of $1,229,182.70, with three members voting against due to legal bills for Mountain Water. Two public hearings were held on affordable housing funding and a rezoning of the Mill Site Special Zoning District, with final decisions scheduled for November 15, 2021.

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Mon Nov 8, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Missoula bike/pedestrian board to elect officers, set work plan

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including electing officers, creating a work plan, and discussing the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda is mostly procedural with no specific projects or contracts listed.

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Thu Nov 4, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Missoula Cemetery Board to discuss Otis Street right-of-way and architect services

The Cemetery Board will review new business regarding the Otis Street right-of-way and a request for architect consultant services. The meeting also includes updates on budget financials, building progress, and GIS updates.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Board delays Otis Street cul-de-sac vote, seeks more members

The Missoula City Cemetery Board discussed a developer's request to build a multi-family housing complex off Otis Street, which would require a larger cul-de-sac encroaching on Cemetery land. The Board decided to postpone the vote until more members are present, with the item to be revisited next month. The Board also approved a plan to purchase a building kit for the equipment building after receiving no bids, and reviewed an RFP for architectural services with no changes.

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Thu Nov 4, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

TTAC to review LRTP amendment, MPO self-certification, and TIP amendment

The Missoula Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) will meet to review and recommend approval of three transportation planning items: Amendment #1 to the Long Range Transportation Plan, a revised MPO Self-Certification Process, and Amendment #1 to the FY 2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program. The committee will also hear a presentation on Mountain Line's bus stop improvement project and 2022 service expansion. Public comment is invited.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to hear Moon-Randolph Homestead update

The Missoula Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, a presentation on the Moon-Randolph Homestead, and updates from subcommittees and staff. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission hears Moon-Randolph Homestead update; no action taken

The Missoula Historic Preservation Commission met and heard a presentation on the Moon-Randolph Homestead, including updates on projects and archives. No motions were required or made, and no substantive decisions were taken; the only action was approving the previous meeting's minutes as amended.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Missoula Public Works Committee hears Mountain Line update, rule changes

The Missoula City Council Public Works and Mobility Committee meets to hear an informational update from Mountain Line transit and review proposed administrative rules 410 and 418 regarding right-of-way special improvement assessment projects. Both items are informational only, with no recommended motions. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Mountain Line updates committee on bus stop improvements and zero-fare

The committee received informational updates from Mountain Line on its bus stop improvement project, zero-fare program, and future facility needs, and from Public Works on administrative rule changes. No formal decisions were made; all items were informational only.

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Tue Nov 2, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to weigh cannabis zoning rules and Schilling/Dearborn rezone

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold public hearings on two items: a rezoning request for properties on Schilling Street and Dearborn Avenue, and a proposed ordinance amending Title 20 to regulate recreational cannabis land use. The board will also consider minutes, staff announcements, and other routine business.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves rezoning for 21-unit housing project

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved a rezoning request for 2520 Schilling Street and 2134 Dearborn Avenue from RM2.7 Multi-Dwelling to B2-2 Community Business, allowing up to 21 dwelling units. The board also recommended City Council adopt a cannabis zoning ordinance and approved an amendment requiring indoor cannabis cultivation facilities to limit lighting power density to 36 watts per square foot in the grow area.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss Bluebird management plan and trail complaint

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a complaint about trail use at Lower Lincoln Hills and to begin developing a management plan for Bluebird property. The committee will also hear a report from the Conservation Land Manager and take public comment on non-agenda items.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to consider cannabis zoning, rezone, and $1.37M in payments

The Missoula City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving $1,366,157.45 in accounts payable, first reading of a recreational marijuana zoning ordinance, a rezone of two properties, and several contracts. They will also hold a public hearing on a cable franchise for TDS Metrocom and take final action on annexations and the 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, annexation, and transportation plan

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a recreational marijuana ordinance amendment, fencing for an authorized camping site, and several professional services agreements. The council also approved the annexation of the Linda Vista 11th and 18th Supplements and Tract 3A, zoning it as PUD Miller Creek View Addition, and adopted the 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan (Missoula Connect 2050). A public hearing on a TDS Metrocom cable franchise application was held open for a week.

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Wed Oct 27, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to hear Mobile Support Team update

The Missoula Committee of the Whole is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes from the September 22, 2021 meeting. The main substantive item is an information-only update on the Mobile Support Team (MST) pilot program, presented by Bryan von Lossberg. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council hears Mobile Support Team pilot evaluation; no formal action taken

The Committee of the Whole received an informational update on the Missoula Mobile Support Team (MST) pilot, including evaluation findings, call data, and staffing needs. No formal decisions were made; the item was for information only. The minutes were approved as submitted.

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Wed Oct 27, 2021 · 1:35 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee discusses Linda Vista annexation and transportation plan

The Land Use and Planning Committee is holding discussions regarding the annexation of several Linda Vista supplements and Tract 3A. The committee will also review the 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan and receive an update on the Growth Policy 5-Year Review.

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✓ Decided: Land Use Committee discusses annexations, transportation plan, growth policy

The Land Use and Planning Committee held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed the Linda Vista annexation, the 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan, and the Growth Policy 5-Year Review, all following public hearings. No action was taken on any item.

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Wed Oct 27, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to consider Westside Park grant agreement

The Parks and Conservation Committee is reviewing a referral for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Agreement for Westside Park. The committee will consider a motion to approve the subrecipient agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign it, pending National Park Service consultation.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Westside Park grant agreement, mayor authorized to sign

The Parks and Conservation Committee approved the Land and Water Conservation Fund Sub recipient Grant Agreement for Westside Park and authorized the Mayor to sign it, pending completion of National Park Service consultation processes. The motion passed unanimously with 10 votes in favor and 2 members absent. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 29, 2021 meeting as submitted.

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Wed Oct 27, 2021 · 10:25 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to vote on fencing, water main, and speed limit items

The Missoula Public Works and Mobility Committee is meeting to consider several infrastructure items, including fencing purchases, professional service agreements for water and sidewalk projects, and temporary speed limits on two roads. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and hear public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $41,410 fence for authorized camping site

The committee approved the purchase and installation of fencing from Grizzly Fence for the authorized camping site and Garden City Compost for $41,410. It also approved professional services agreements with IMEG for water main and sidewalk projects, and authorized temporary speed limits on George Elmer Drive and Upper Miller Creek Drive. All votes were unanimous.

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Wed Oct 27, 2021 · 12:20 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to weigh affordable housing fund recommendations and FY2022 budget amendments

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider funding recommendations for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Innovation Funding Round and receive a tri-annual update on the trust fund. They will also discuss a resolution for first quarter FY2022 budget amendments, which would recognize revenues and appropriate expenditures not in the original budget. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee sets public hearing for affordable housing fund recommendations

The Administration and Finance Committee approved setting a public hearing for November 8, 2021, to consider funding recommendations from the staff scoring committee for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Innovation Funding Round. The committee also approved setting public hearings for November 15 and 29, 2021, to consider a resolution amending the FY 2022 budget. Both actions were approved unanimously with no public comment.

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Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Mayor's Downtown Advisory Commission

Downtown commission to discuss winter shelter and mobile support team

The Mayor's Downtown Advisory Commission is meeting to review and approve minutes from May 18, 2021, and to receive updates on current downtown issues. The agenda includes discussions on the Emergency Winter Shelter and the Mobile Support Team, but no formal decisions or votes are listed.

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✓ Decided: Downtown commission hears updates on winter shelter, mobile support team

The Mayor's Downtown Advisory Commission met and approved the minutes of May 18, 2021. Members received updates on the emergency winter shelter at Johnson Street, which will open November 1st, and the Mobile Support Team's expanded operations. No formal votes or policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

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Mon Oct 25, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Missoula City Council considers fire equipment purchases and zoning amendments

The City Council is reviewing several consent agenda items, including significant equipment purchases for the Fire Department and Water Department. The meeting also includes discussions on security contracts for shelter sites and a preliminary adoption of a Mill Site zoning amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda including $2.2M in claims and fire equipment purchases

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, which included over $2.2 million in accounts payable, purchases of firefighting equipment (SCBA and turnouts) totaling over $1.16 million, and several other items such as vehicle purchases and service agreements. The council also held public hearings on the 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan and the annexation of Linda Vista supplements, with action deferred to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Oct 25, 2021 · 6:15 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Missoula bike/pedestrian board to review sidewalk projects, nominate officers

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, hearing public comments, and receiving updates from city staff on sidewalk projects and parks. The board will also nominate officers for the coming term. No major policy decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

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Thu Oct 21, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

TPCC to review Reserve Street input and Missoula growth policy

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the Reserve Street Community Input Final Report and a special presentation on the Our Missoula Growth Policy 5-year Review. The committee will also approve minutes from its August 17, 2021 meeting and take public comment.

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Thu Oct 21, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

MRA board to weigh railroad quiet zone TIF request

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board will consider two action items: a TIF (tax increment financing) request for a railroad quiet zone study in the Hellgate Urban Renewal District, and approval of a professional services agreement for the URD III Southern Sidewalk Project. The board will also receive an update on the Scott Street property in the North Reserve-Scott Street URD, plus staff and budget reports.

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✓ Decided: MRA approves $200K railroad quiet zone wayside horn project

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved two action items. First, it authorized amending a 2020 MOU with City Public Works & Mobility to add engineering and design work, and to enter a new MOU for purchase and installation of Wayside Horns at the Spruce and Madison railroad crossing, with a project budget not to exceed $200,000. Second, it approved a professional services agreement with DJ&A for the URD III Southern Sidewalk Project at a cost not to exceed $89,995.64. Both votes were 4-0, with one member absent.

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Missoula committee to vote on $1.16M in fire equipment purchases

The Public Safety and Health Committee will consider three items: purchasing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for the Missoula Fire Department for up to $885,000, purchasing new firefighter turnout gear for $278,876.13, and authorizing a memorandum of understanding with IAFF Local 271 for EMS certification pay. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 18 and 25, 2021, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Missoula committee approves $885K SCBA purchase for fire department

The Public Safety and Health Committee approved three fire department items. It authorized the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) from Sea Western Fire Fighting Equipment for up to $885,000, funded by core replacement CIP. It also approved new firefighter turnout gear from LN Curtis for $278,876.13, paid from ARPA funds, and authorized the Mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding with IAFF Local 271 for EMS certification pay starting April 1st.

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 · 12:15 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to vote on $298K in vehicle purchases and water rights contract

The Missoula City Council Public Works Committee will consider several purchase agreements and a professional services contract. Items include buying four pickup trucks for Missoula Water, two electric parking enforcement scooters, one small pickup for Parks, and a water rights consulting agreement with WGM Group Inc. The committee will also confirm a mayoral appointment to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves four vehicle purchases and water rights contract

The Public Works Committee approved all five agenda items unanimously (or with one abstention), including the appointment of Nick Furlong to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, the purchase of four Ford F350 pickup trucks, two electric parking enforcement scooters, one Chevy Colorado for Parks, and a water rights consulting agreement with WGM Group Inc. All votes were recorded as approved with no opposition.

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 · 10:45 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee discusses security contracts and TDS Metrocom cable franchise application

The Administration and Finance Committee is considering a new cable franchise application for TDS Metrocom LLC. The committee will also review security service contracts for the Poverello Center Shelter area and an amendment for security at four shelter sites.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves TDS cable franchise hearing and shelter security contracts

The Missoula City Council Administration and Finance Committee approved three items: setting a public hearing for TDS Metrocom LLC's cable franchise application, authorizing a security services contract with Rodgers International for the Cedar and Hawthorne St neighborhood, and approving an amendment to extend security services to four shelter sites. All votes were 9-0 with three members absent.

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Tue Oct 19, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Public Art Committee

No specific agenda items listed for the October 19, 2021 meeting

The provided document contains only administrative metadata and does not list any specific topics, proposals, or decisions for discussion by the Public Art Committee.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses street art program, no formal vote taken

The Missoula Public Art Committee heard a proposal from staff to establish a Right of Way art program for traffic circles, with a seed funding request of at least $2,650. The committee discussed the proposal but did not vote on it; instead, they agreed to form a subcommittee to develop the program. Other items included budget review, rebranding discussions, and updates on the Dash sculpture project.

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Tue Oct 19, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on Mill Site zoning amendment, hear cannabis and housing talks

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board is meeting to hold a public hearing and consider a recommended motion to approve an ordinance amending the Mill Site Special Zoning District to remove use restrictions on Moose Creek Trail and Silver Parkway in Subdistrict B/C. The board will also receive presentations on recreational marijuana land-use regulations and the Missoula County Housing Action Plan, and hold a follow-up discussion on US Hwy 93.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Mill Site zoning amendment removing ground-floor use restrictions

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved an ordinance amendment to the Mill Site Special Zoning District, removing ground-floor use restrictions along Moose Creek Trail and Silver Parkway in Subdistrict B/C. The vote was 7-0, with one abstention. The board also received informational presentations on a proposed recreational marijuana ordinance and the Missoula County Housing Action Plan, with no decisions made on those items.

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Mon Oct 18, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Missoula City Council reviews community contracts and public safety equipment leases

The City Council is considering several fiscal year 2022 contracts for community organizations and climate action. The agenda also includes a resolution for leasing public safety radio equipment from Motorola and a proposal to annex portions of Linda Vista.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $311K emergency winter shelter contract with Poverello Center

The Missoula City Council approved a contract with The Poverello Center for emergency winter shelter services for 2021/2022, funded up to $311,000. The vote was 8-3, with three council members opposed. The council also approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable, community organization contracts, and an annexation resolution.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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10 yea
Alderperson Contos yea · Alderperson Harp yea · Alderperson Hess yea · Alderperson Jones yea · Alderperson Merritt yea · Alderperson Ramos yea · Alderperson Sherrill yea · Alderperson Vasecka yea · Alderperson von Lossberg yea · Alderperson West yea
[context] Vote result: Approved 5.2 Accounts Payable (claims) for checks dated October 19, 2021 Approve accounts payable in the amount of $984,008.07 for checks dated October 19, 2021
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Alderperson Harp yea · Alderperson Hess yea · Alderperson Jones yea · Alderperson Merritt yea · Alderperson Sherrill yea · Alderperson von Lossberg yea · Alderperson West yea
Moved by: Alderperson Jones Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with The Poverello Center for the provision of Emergency Winter Shelter services for 2021/2022 funded by the City of…
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Alderperson Harp yea · Alderperson Hess yea · Alderperson Jones yea · Alderperson Merritt yea · Alderperson Sherrill yea · Alderperson von Lossberg yea · Alderperson West yea
Mon Oct 18, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission meeting agenda

The commission will review the current recorded programming schedule and identify upcoming events for MCAT to record or televise. The meeting also includes standard procedures such as approving minutes and taking public comments.

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✓ Decided: MCTAC approves September minutes, plans ballot PSA and event coverage

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its September 20, 2021 meeting as submitted. The commission discussed recording and televising several upcoming events, including a ballot-filling PSA, a civic engagement interview, and an emergency winter shelter open house. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Thu Oct 14, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Energy and Climate Team

Energy and Climate Team to discuss wastewater plant alternatives and climate lens

The Energy and Climate Team will discuss alternatives for the Missoula Wastewater Treatment Plant hybrid poplar plantation. The meeting also includes an update on proposed energy performance contract projects and a discussion regarding a 'Climate Lens' system for reviewing city projects.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Energy and Climate Team discusses poplar plantation future, no action taken

The Energy and Climate Team met and approved the September minutes with a correction. No action items were taken. The team discussed the future of the poplar plantation at the wastewater treatment plant, heard an update on the McKinstry energy performance contract, and discussed developing a 'climate lens' tool for city projects.

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Wed Oct 13, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Council to consider Motorola lease for public safety radios

The Administration and Finance Committee is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing a lease-purchase financing agreement with Motorola for public safety radio equipment. A related reimbursement resolution was pulled from discussion and will be covered under the Motorola item. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 0% financing for public safety radio equipment upgrade

The committee approved a resolution authorizing a lease-purchase financing agreement with Motorola at 0% interest over 5 years for public safety radio equipment. The item was previously postponed and returned for this vote. The vote was 10-0 with two members absent. A related reimbursement resolution was removed from the agenda as covered by the first item.

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Wed Oct 13, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

Committee reviews draft charter and 2021 housing landscape assessment

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee met via Zoom to approve September minutes and review a working draft of its charter. The body discussed equity principles, financial reports, and a 2021 landscape assessment of the local housing system. No specific contracts, ordinances, or fee changes were decided or proposed in the agenda text.

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✓ Decided: Oversight committee approves charter vision statement

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee approved its charter vision statement, which was revised to emphasize 'safe and attainable housing' and equitable distribution across Missoula's neighborhoods. The committee also reviewed the 2021 Housing Landscape Assessment and received updates on the Innovation Round Funding, with three applications totaling $445,250 in requests. No other formal decisions were made; the September meeting minutes were deferred to November due to lack of quorum.

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John Engen absent · Gerri Stiffarm absent · Community Member absent · Christine Littig absent · Community Member Alternate(s) absent
Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks board to appoint subcommittee for Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes, appoint a subcommittee to review Conservation Lands Advisory Committee applicants, and hear updates on the Currents Center for Recreation & Creativity and other park programs. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Park Board appoints subcommittee to review Conservation Lands applicants

The Parks and Recreation Board approved a motion to appoint Dale Harris, Margie Costa, and John O'Connor to a temporary subcommittee to review applications and make recommendations for appointments to the Conservation Lands Advisory Committee. The vote was 5-0, with Sonja Verlanic absent. The board also received updates on the Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity, the Open Space Program, and other department activities.

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Mon Oct 11, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council--No Meeting

No City Council meeting on Indigenous People's Day

This is a notice that the Missoula City Council will not hold a meeting on Monday, October 11, 2021, in observance of Indigenous People's Day. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

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Thu Oct 7, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Missoula Cemetery Board to discuss North Reserve Scott Street Master Plan update

The board will review updates to the North Reserve Scott Street Master Plan, including changes to greenspace buffers and truck routes. The meeting also includes reviews of September financials and an update on a headstone with incorrect information.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Board approves corrected headstone, discusses master plan

The Missoula City Cemetery Board approved a motion to correct a headstone with incorrect information, voting 3-0. The board also discussed the North Reserve Scott Street Master Plan update, with members expressing mixed views on residential development near the cemetery, and tabled an escrow funds discussion, deciding not to pursue the option.

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Moved by: Kim Seeberger Seconded by: Paul Filicetti, Vice Chair
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Thu Oct 7, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

TTAC to review Reserve Street community input and growth policy

The Missoula Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) will meet to hear presentations on the Reserve Street Community Input Final Report, the Our Missoula Growth Policy 5-year Review, and Mountain Line's Bus Stop Improvement Project and 2022 Service Expansion. The committee will also consider approval of the August 5, 2021 meeting minutes. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: TTAC hears Reserve St. input, Growth Policy review; tables bus stop project

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and received presentations on the Reserve Street Community Input Final Report and Missoula's Growth Policy 5-year review. No formal decisions were made on these items; the Mountain Line Bus Stop Improvement Project and 2022 Service Expansion was tabled to the next meeting due to time constraints.

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Wed Oct 6, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to vote on winter shelter contract and FY22 community group funding

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider approving several contracts, including an emergency winter shelter agreement with The Poverello Center and FY22 funding for community-based organizations. They will also review minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $205K emergency winter shelter contract with Poverello Center

The committee approved a contract with the Poverello Center for emergency winter shelter services, funded by the city, in a 6-2 vote. It also approved FY22 contracts for five community-based organizations and separate climate action contracts with Climate Smart Missoula and Home ReSource, all unanimously. The shelter contract faced concerns about neighborhood impacts and security, but supporters cited the need to keep people safe.

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Tue Oct 5, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to review Missoula 2035 Growth Policy 5-year update

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board is meeting to discuss the 5-year review of the City of Missoula's 2035 Growth Policy, including a report and public input summary. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, public comment, staff announcements, and officer elections.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board elects new officers, approves minutes

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved the September 7, 2021 minutes and elected new officers. Sean McCoy was elected President, Shane Morrissey Vice President, and Tung Pham as the TPCC representative. The board also received a presentation on the 5-year review of the 2035 Our Missoula Growth Policy, which determined that updates are warranted.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Missoula City Council reviews major software, hardware, and infrastructure contracts

The City Council is considering several high-value technology agreements, including a $867,782.91 Microsoft licensing deal and various hardware purchases. The agenda also includes property acquisitions, rezoning requests, and construction contract awards.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezone of Missoulian building site, allowing up to 125-foot development

The Missoula City Council approved a rezone of the property at 500 South Higgins Avenue, the former Missoulian newspaper site, from Missoulian PUD and M1R-2 Limited Industrial Residential to C1-4 Neighborhood Commercial / DE-D Design Excellence Overlay, Hipstrip and OP1 Open Space. The approval is subject to the applicant filing an amended plat within 180 days. The council also approved a consent agenda including over $4 million in technology, infrastructure, and other expenditures, and approved a conditional use permit for a boarding kennel at 2100 South Reserve Street.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

Committee discusses Lincoln Hill Trailhead plan and mill levy impacts

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee will review the Lincoln Hill Trailhead Area Recreation Management Plan Amendment, including issues with social trails and private property trespass. Members will also discuss the impact of the Conservation and Stewardship Mill Levy on program capacity.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses Lincoln Hill Trailhead recreation plan amendment

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee held a discussion-only meeting, approving the September 13, 2021 minutes. No formal decisions were made; the main agenda item was a detailed review of the Lincoln Hill Trailhead Area Recreation Management Plan Amendment, including defining the planning area boundary and public scoping questions. Staff will follow up on public comments about trail use and weed control.

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Wed Sep 29, 2021 · 11:15 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee considers ditch acquisition and Mullan BUILD project amendments

The Public Works and Mobility Committee is reviewing a proposal to acquire the Flynn-Lowney Ditch from the Hellgate Valley Irrigation Company. The committee is also considering two right-of-way agreement amendments related to the Mullan BUILD Project.

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✓ Decided: Council committee approves $990,000 Flynn-Lowney Ditch acquisition

The Public Works Committee approved the purchase of the Flynn-Lowney Ditch from the Hellgate Valley Irrigation Company for $990,000, waiving contingencies and authorizing the mayor to close. The committee also approved two right-of-way agreement amendments with HEH, LLC and Rocky Mountain Beverage of Montana, LLC to advance the Mullan BUILD project. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the ditch acquisition.

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Wed Sep 29, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to discuss rezone of 500 S Higgins Ave and Unleashed Boarding Kennel

The Land Use and Planning Committee will hold post-public-hearing discussions on two items: a conditional use permit for Unleashed Boarding Kennel and a rezoning of 500 South Higgins Avenue from Missoulian PUD and M1R-2 to C1-4 Neighborhood Commercial with design and open space overlays. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 21 and September 15, 2021, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses kennel and rezone, takes no votes

The Land Use and Planning Committee held discussion-only sessions on two items: the Unleashed Boarding Kennel conditional use request and a rezone of 500 South Higgins Avenue. No formal decisions or votes were taken; both items were for discussion only.

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Wed Sep 29, 2021 · 10:25 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to vote on $1.2M in software and hardware purchases

The Administration and Finance Committee is meeting to consider several technology-related contracts and purchases, including a contract amendment for software modules, a three-year Microsoft licensing agreement, and multiple hardware quotes for data servers and switches. The committee will also approve minutes from its previous meeting and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $867K Microsoft licensing deal and $355K in hardware purchases

The Administration and Finance Committee approved a three-year Microsoft Enterprise licensing agreement with Dell Technologies totaling $867,782.91, with annual payments of $289,260.97. It also approved a first contract amendment with Selectron for Atlas Insights and Inspector modules, costing $35,000 annually plus a $34,000 setup fee, and three hardware quotes for a new data server core ($255,080.05), five replacement switches ($43,623.13), and two data center switches ($56,815.74). All votes were 9-0, with three members absent. The minutes were approved as submitted.

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Wed Sep 29, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to consider $677,453 trailhead construction contract award

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting to review a presentation on the 2018 Conservation and Stewardship Mill Levy implementation and to consider awarding a construction contract for the Waterworks Hill Trailhead and Minkler Loop Road improvements. The recommended motion is to award the bid to JAG Grading and Paving for $677,453.40. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Waterworks Hill trailhead construction contract awarded to JAG Grading and Paving

The committee approved a $677,453.40 construction contract for the Waterworks Hill Trailhead and Minkler Loop Road improvements, awarding it to JAG Grading and Paving. The vote was 10-0. The committee also heard a presentation on the 2018 Conservation and Stewardship Mill Levy, which covered project updates and land management progress.

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Mon Sep 27, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to consider Bridge Apartments purchase, rezoning, and CDBG-CV applications

The Missoula City Council is meeting to vote on consent agenda items, hold public hearings on a rezoning and a conditional use request, and consider final action on a CDBG-CV application. The council will also discuss the proposed purchase of the Bridge Apartments and other committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves purchase of Bridge Apartments to preserve affordable housing

The Missoula City Council approved a buy-sell agreement to purchase the Bridge Apartments at 1205 West Broadway from Western Montana Mental Health, with the intent to resell to an entity that will maintain it as affordable housing. The vote was 8-3. A related reimbursement resolution authorizing the use of tax-exempt bonds for the purchase was also approved 8-3. The council also approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable of $512,380.38, and held public hearings on CDBG-CV grant applications, a boarding kennel conditional use, and a rezoning request, all of which were left open for final consideration at a later meeting.

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Community Forum

✓ Decided: Community forum hears affordable housing, growth policy, marijuana updates

The September 23, 2021 Community Forum was informational only, with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered the Affordable Housing Trust Fund's FY22 budget and oversight committee, the Growth Policy 5-year review, and recreational marijuana land-use regulations. No quorum was present, so minutes from March 25, 2021 were not approved and will be deferred to the next meeting.

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

Committee to vote on funding for Lower Miller Creek Road and Water Works Hill

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee is meeting to review project updates and consider funding requests for two projects: Lower Miller Creek Road and Water Works Hill. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 27 meeting and introduce a new member.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $195K in impact fees for road, trail projects

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee approved two funding requests: $70,000 for design changes to Lower Miller Creek Road, including a roundabout, and $125,000 for the Water Works Hill trailhead parking area. Both votes were 6-0, with one abstention on the first and one absence. The committee also discussed potential future changes to impact fee assessments to address housing affordability, but took no action.

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Wed Sep 22, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to hear update on Missoula food policy board

The Missoula Committee of the Whole is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes from the September 15 meeting. The main substantive item is an information-only update on the Missoula City and County Food Policy Advisory Board, presented by Heidi West. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council hears Food Policy Advisory Board update; no votes taken

The Committee of the Whole received an informational update from the Missoula City and County Food Policy Advisory Board (FPA) on its first year of work, including governance, focus areas, and a community survey. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only. Council members suggested more frequent updates and involvement in planning efforts.

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Wed Sep 22, 2021 · 10:40 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Council approves Bridge Apartments purchase, Filevine contract

The committee approved three items: a $72,234 Filevine software license, a contract amendment for supportive housing services, and the purchase of the Bridge Apartments at 1205 West Broadway using TIF funds. The Bridge Apartments purchase passed 8-3, with dissent from Contos, Ramos, and Vasecka. A related reimbursement resolution for tax-exempt bonds also passed 7-3. Two radio equipment items were postponed to a later meeting.

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Tue Sep 21, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Public Art Committee

Public Art Committee meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda for the Missoula Public Art Committee meeting on September 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific agenda items, proposals, or attachments are listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $300 payment to artist Lillian Nelson for mural cleaning

The Missoula Public Art Committee approved paying artist Lillian Nelson $300 to clean her mural at the Van Buren Interchange, with funds from the maintenance budget. The committee also discussed a potential fund for community-driven public art projects, with plans to add a presentation to next month's agenda. Minutes from June, July, and August were approved, with one abstention on June. New member Debra Parker was welcomed, replacing Joseph Kellogg.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to consider England Blvd annexation, Motorola radio purchase

The Missoula City Council will vote on the England Boulevard annexation, approve a $1.97M Motorola radio purchase, and consider several other contracts and appointments. The agenda also includes public hearings on CDBG/HOME program outcomes and a resolution setting policy for the Missoula Redevelopment Agency, plus a referral to draft marijuana zoning changes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves England Boulevard annexation and zoning

The Missoula City Council approved the annexation of two parcels along England Boulevard and zoned the property B2-2 Community Business, with a 9-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $837,620.21 accounts payable and a $66,600 mini excavator purchase. A resolution setting policy for the Missoula Redevelopment Agency was discussed but sent back to committee for further work. The council directed staff to draft a marijuana land use ordinance and approved purchases for a bike lane sweeper and Motorola radios.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

Commission reviews recorded programming and selects events for MCAT to televise

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission met via Zoom on September 20, 2021. The agenda consisted of procedural items, including the approval of previous minutes and a review of the current programming schedule. The body also identified specific events for MCAT to record and televise. No specific contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: MCAT approves GoPro trail videos; approves July minutes

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its July 19, 2021 meeting as submitted. The commission also gave informal approval to Joel Baird's request to use city hours for GoPro coverage of the Milwaukee and Bitterroot Trails, with Ben Weiss providing voice-over. No formal vote was taken on the trail video request, as members indicated it was a good idea and approved. The next meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2021.

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Thu Sep 16, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

MRA Board to consider four TIF requests including Bridge Apartments acquisition

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to consider four action items involving Tax Increment Financing (TIF) requests, including property acquisitions and a deconstruction project. The board will also review minutes from the August 19, 2021 meeting and receive budget and director's reports.

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✓ Decided: MRA Board recommends TIF funds for Bridge Apartments acquisition

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved a recommendation to City Council urging the acquisition of Bridge Apartments at 1205 West Broadway, using TIF funds from URD II to bridge the gap between the city's purchase price and resale, issue debt if needed, and fund up to $10,000 for project management. The board also approved up to $57,576 for water rights permitting for the Flynn-Lowney Ditch acquisition, and authorized entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Missoula Water for design services not to exceed $172,785. The August 19, 2021 meeting minutes were approved. No action was taken on the Montana Rail Link property deconstruction item.

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Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to weigh marijuana zoning changes and England Blvd annexation

The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider directing staff to draft a zoning ordinance amendment for marijuana land use regulations, with public hearings scheduled for November. The committee will also receive an informational staff report on the England Boulevard annexation and consider appointments to the City Board of Adjustment.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs drafting of marijuana zoning ordinance; approves board appointments

The Land Use and Planning Committee approved a motion directing staff to prepare an ordinance amending Title 20 to regulate marijuana-related businesses, with public hearings set for November 1 and November 15, 2021. The committee also approved the Mayor's appointments of Joe Dehnert and Ryan Morton to the City Board of Adjustment. Minutes from July 21, 2021, were not approved due to an attachment error and will be reviewed later. An annexation proposal for England Boulevard was discussed as an informational item only.

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Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 10:10 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to vote on $55,300/year GIS software deal and CDBG-CV applications

The Missoula Administration and Finance Committee will consider several items, including a three-year GIS software maintenance agreement with ESRI costing $55,300 per year, appointments to two city committees, a resolution authorizing CDBG-CV grant applications, and a resolution setting policy for the Missoula Redevelopment Agency. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 8 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council sets public hearing on MRA policy resolution

The committee approved a three-year GIS software maintenance agreement with ESRI at $55,300 per year, confirmed two mayoral appointments, and set a public hearing for CDBG-CV grant applications. It also set a public hearing for September 20, 2021, on a resolution setting Missoula Redevelopment Agency policy, with continued discussion planned.

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Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole to hear SPARK! Arts presentation

The Missoula Committee of the Whole is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and receive an information-only presentation from SPARK! Arts on arts education. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council hears SPARK! Arts presentation; approves two sets of prior minutes

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the August 18, 2021 Budget Committee of the Whole meeting and the August 4, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting, both as submitted. The committee then received an information-only presentation from Sienna Solberg of SPARK! Arts about the Arts Education Ecosystem program, with discussion and questions from council members. No formal action was taken on the presentation. The meeting adjourned at 9:59 AM.

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Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 12:45 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to vote on $1.56M radio purchase, plus sweeper and excavator buys

The Missoula Public Works Committee will consider three equipment purchases: a bike lane sweeper, a mini excavator, and a lease-purchase agreement for Motorola radios. The committee will also approve minutes from its August 25 meeting and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $165K sweeper, $66.6K excavator, $1.56M radios

The Public Works and Mobility Committee approved three purchases: a Bucher City Cat V20 sweeper for $165,464 (9-1), a John Deere 35G mini excavator for $66,600 (10-0), and a Motorola mobile radio purchase not to exceed $1,562,952.63 (10-1). The sweeper and radio items were referred to the September 20 City Council meeting due to non-unanimous votes. No public comment was received.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

Board to vote on Fort Missoula Regional Park master plan

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board will consider four action items, including approving a master plan for a Fort Missoula Regional Park addition, approving interpretive signs and benches along Grant Creek Trail, recommending an encroachment permit for a property at 2415 South Hills Drive, and allowing a production at Greenough Park to operate outside normal hours. The board will also receive updates on the FY22 budget, department priorities, and subcommittee reports.

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✓ Decided: Parks board approves Fort Missoula batting cage site master plan

The board approved the master plan for the Fort Missoula Regional Park Addition (former batting cage site) in a 7-0 vote. It also approved five interpretive signs and benches for Grant Creek Trail, with the last three signs subject to staff approval. An encroachment easement for 2415 South Hills Drive was tabled until the October 12 meeting. A request for after-hours use of Greenough Park was cancelled.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Parking Commission

Parking Commission to consider Midtown lot lease agreement

The Missoula Parking Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, reviewing financials, and receiving a director's report. The main action item is a proposed lease agreement for a Midtown lot, and the commission will also hear a presentation on the Mid-Town Master Plan and discuss contractor code data from a peer review.

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✓ Decided: Parking Commission approves Midtown lot lease at $750/month

The Missoula Parking Commission unanimously approved a new lease agreement for the Midtown lot, increasing rent from $550 to $750 per month, with a stipulation to review property tax changes. The commission also heard a presentation on the Midtown Master Plan and discussed potential future involvement, but took no formal action on it. Glenda Bradshaw was elected Vice Chair without opposition.

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Mon Sep 13, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to consider rezoning 500 S Higgins Ave and JAG grant MOU

The Missoula City Council will meet to vote on consent agenda items, including rezoning 500 South Higgins Avenue, and to hold a public hearing on a Justice Assistance Grant agreement with Missoula County. They will also set public hearings for a Missoula Redevelopment Agency policy resolution and the CAPER report for HUD-funded programs. The agenda includes several proclamations and referrals for future committee consideration.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, including $1.7M in accounts payable

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable totaling over $1.7 million, with a separate vote on the September 14 checks that passed 9-3. They also approved a resolution to reimburse capital equipment and sidewalk improvements from tax-exempt bonds, and set public hearings for a Missoula Redevelopment Agency policy and the CAPER report. The council authorized the mayor to sign a $63,580 Justice Assistance Grant MOU with Missoula County, and held a public hearing on the England Boulevard annexation, which will be considered at the next meeting.

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Mon Sep 13, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Open Space Advisory Committee

Open Space Committee to discuss Fort Ponds planning and winter projects

The Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting at Fort Missoula Ponds to discuss upcoming planning items for the winter 2021/22 season, including a recreation resource amendment to the Mt Jumbo Management Plan and a resource plan for the Bluebird Property. They will also discuss all aspects of the Fort Ponds parcel, including natural resources, potential recreational use, and the public planning process. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Open Space Advisory Committee tours Fort Missoula Ponds, discusses planning

The committee approved the August 12, 2021 minutes as submitted. They discussed upcoming Conservation Lands Advisory Committee planning items, including the Lincoln Hills Area amendment to the Mt Jumbo Management Plan and the Bluebird Property resource plan. They also toured the Fort Missoula Ponds parcel and discussed the public planning process, including natural resources, recreational use, and access. No action items were taken.

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Mon Sep 13, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss Fort Ponds planning and Mt Jumbo amendment

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, take public comment, and discuss upcoming planning items. Key discussions include the Lincoln Hills Area recreation resource amendment to the Mt Jumbo Management Plan, developing a resource plan for the Bluebird Property, and the Fort Ponds parcel's natural resources, potential recreational use, and public planning process.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses Fort Missoula Ponds planning, no votes taken

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee met at Fort Missoula Ponds and discussed upcoming planning items, including the Lincoln Hills area recreation resource amendment to the Mt Jumbo Management Plan and the Bluebird Property resource plan. They also toured the Fort Missoula Ponds parcel and discussed the public planning process, access, and natural resource values. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the only action was approving the August 2, 2021 minutes with minor edits.

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Thu Sep 9, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Energy and Climate Team

Missoula Energy and Climate Team to discuss greenhouse gas inventory and budget amendment

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team is meeting to discuss city climate actions, including a municipal greenhouse gas inventory, a proposed $100,000 budget amendment for the Energy Conservation and Climate Action section, and alternatives to the wastewater treatment plant's poplar plantation. The team will also elect a chair and vice-chair and hear updates on electric buses and an energy performance contract.

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✓ Decided: Energy and Climate Team re-elects Chris Rowe as Chair and Jeremy Flesch as Vice-Chair.

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team approved the July 8, 2021 minutes and re-elected Chris Rowe as Chair and Jeremy Flesch as Vice-Chair for one-year terms, each by a 5-0 vote with one abstention. The team also discussed the municipal greenhouse gas inventory, alternatives to the wastewater treatment plant's poplar plantation, and potential youth projects, but took no formal action on these items.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

Missoula housing oversight committee to hear Five Valleys Housing Report

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation on the Five Valleys Housing Report, and review a working draft of its charter and equity principles. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no action items listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee drafts vision statement for affordable housing charter

The committee began drafting a vision statement for its charter, with members sharing ideas on equity, accountability, and innovation. No final decision was made; Emily Harris-Shears will send drafts for review and adoption next month. The committee also received a presentation on the Five Valleys 2021 Housing Report and an update on the Innovation Funding Round, noting $3.4 million in the Trust Fund for FY22 and a $300,000 funding round for projects.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to consider bond reimbursement resolutions and set public hearings

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider two reimbursement resolutions for capital equipment and sidewalk/curb improvements, set a public hearing on Missoula Redevelopment Agency policy, and set a hearing on the CAPER report for HUD-funded programs. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves tax-exempt bond reimbursement resolutions

The Administration and Finance Committee approved two reimbursement resolutions to comply with IRS rules for issuing tax-exempt debt, covering capital equipment and sidewalk/curb improvements. It also set public hearings for September 20, 2021, on a Missoula Redevelopment Agency policy resolution and the CAPER report for HUD-funded programs. All votes were 8-0, with four members absent.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Design Review Board

Design Review Board to decide on Providence St. Patrick Hospital sign package

The Missoula Design Review Board is meeting to review and potentially approve a comprehensive sign package for Providence St. Patrick Hospital at 500 W. Broadway. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear public comments. The only substantive item is the hospital's sign package, with a recommended motion to approve subject to two conditions.

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✓ Decided: Design Review Board approves Providence St. Patrick Hospital sign package

The Missoula Design Review Board approved a comprehensive sign package for Providence St. Patrick Hospital at 500 W. Broadway, with conditions including compliance with the dark sky ordinance for the largest wall sign. The approval was based on the applicant's packet, staff report findings, and public testimony. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Board to vote on funding recommendation for traffic calming and placemaking

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board meets via Zoom to discuss bicycle and pedestrian projects, including the Higgins Avenue Corridor Plan and the Transportation Improvement Plan. The board will take action on a recommendation to increase Office of Neighborhoods funding for traffic calming and placemaking initiatives, and will discuss bike dismount areas, meeting date changes, and officer nominations.

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✓ Decided: Board approves moving meetings to second Monday, 6:15-8:15 p.m.

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board approved changing its regular meeting date and time to the second Monday of each month from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. The board also approved a recommendation to increase Office of Neighborhoods funding for traffic calming and other placemaking initiatives. Both votes were unanimous (5-0).

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Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves rezoning of Missoulian site for mixed-use development

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved a rezoning request for 500 South Higgins Avenue, changing the property from Missoulian PUD and M1R-2 Limited Industrial Residential to C1-4 Neighborhood Commercial with a Design Excellence Overlay and OP1 Open Space. The approval is conditional on the applicant filing an amended plat within 180 days. The board also approved a resolution finding the 2021 Long Range Transportation Plan in conformance with both the city and county growth policies.

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Mon Sep 6, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council--No Meeting

No City Council meeting due to Labor Day holiday

This is a notice that the Missoula City Council will not meet on Monday, September 6, 2021, because of the Labor Day holiday. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2021. No business items are on this agenda.

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Thu Sep 2, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Cemetery Board reviews FY22 budget and FY21 year-end report

The Missoula Cemetery Board meets to review financial updates, including the FY22 budget, FY21 year-end report, and monthly financials. They will also hear updates on the GIS project, wood chipper, and escrow. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Board approves FY22 budget, hears year-end revenue report

The Missoula City Cemetery Board approved the minutes as submitted and received updates on the FY22 budget, which was already approved, with architect services to go through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process and a metal storage building to use a limited solicitation process. Staff reported FY21 year-end revenue of $134,309.50, including $20,178 in niche sales, with the Cemetery and City splitting $113,091.50. The board discussed removing a pine tree for a new metal building, a GIS project needing possible surveyor review, and an escrow plan that could lead to revenue loss; they asked staff to prepare a proposal on the escrow plan.

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Mon Aug 30, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Missoula City Council reviews park, road, and infrastructure funding

The City Council is considering several resolutions for fiscal year 2022 assessments, including significant levies for Road District #1 and Park District #1. The agenda also includes a bid award for Caras Park improvements and various administrative approvals.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $5.7M road and $3.3M park district assessments

The Missoula City Council approved the fiscal year 2022 assessments for Road District #1 ($5,731,446) and Park District #1 ($3,342,326) after a public hearing, both by 10-0 votes. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $2.16M construction contract for Caras Park and a $63,500 amendment for the Grant Creek Lift Station. The hazardous vegetation assessment was approved 8-2, with two council members opposed.

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Wed Aug 25, 2021 · 12:35 PM

Public Safety and Health Committee

✓ Decided: Committee sets Sept. 13 hearing on police grant MOU

The committee approved setting a public hearing for September 13, 2021, to consider the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG 2021) application and the required memorandum of understanding with Missoula County. The police department will receive $63,580, with $14,676 shared with Missoula County. The committee also received an informational presentation on preventing underage cannabis use, but took no action on that topic.

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Wed Aug 25, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

✓ Decided: Committee hears greenhouse gas inventory, no votes taken

The Parks and Conservation Committee received an informational presentation on Missoula's municipal greenhouse gas emissions inventory, including progress toward carbon neutrality and comparisons to other cities. No formal decisions or votes were made; the only action was approving the August 11, 2021 minutes. Public comment raised concerns about police shootings and body cameras.

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Wed Aug 25, 2021 · 10:25 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves weed, snow assessments and library lease

The Administration and Finance Committee approved three items for the consent agenda, despite lacking a quorum. They approved a resolution for hazardous vegetation and weed assessments totaling $998.50 (5-1), a resolution for sidewalk/snow removal assessments totaling $902.25 (6-0), and a resolution to authorize a lease with Learning With Meaning at 301 E Main (5-0). All items were moved to the consent agenda.

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Tue Aug 24, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Public Art Committee

✓ Decided: Missoula Public Art Committee discusses budget, traffic box art, and staffing

The committee discussed its $22,769 budget, including allocations for administration, projects, and maintenance, and invited members to join a budget subcommittee. It reviewed updates on traffic signal box art, including a $4,500 grant for Grant Creek Neighborhood, and noted the completion of a mural by Stella Nall. The committee discussed the possibility of a part-time public art director position, but it is not a priority this budget round. No formal votes were taken; several items, such as cleaning Lillian Nelson's artwork, were deferred to the next meeting.

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Mon Aug 23, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Missoula City Council considers Fiscal Year 2022 budget and fee increases

The City Council is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, which includes proposed 3% increases for business licensing, fire inspections, and wastewater permits. The meeting also addresses various administrative approvals, including software maintenance renewals and property sales.

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✓ Decided: Missoula City Council approves $244M FY2022 budget with amendments

The Missoula City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, with total appropriations estimated at $244,014,020. The approval included several amendments proposed by Alderperson Jones, such as adding funds for climate initiatives, a tourist home study, and a strategic communications plan. The council also approved a series of fee increases and tax levies as part of the budget package.

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Thu Aug 19, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

Missoula Redevelopment Agency reviews TIF requests and FY22 preliminary budget

The Board is reviewing several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) requests for property remediation, apartment projects, and acquisition due diligence. The meeting also includes a request to approve the updated FY22 preliminary budget.

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✓ Decided: MRA Board approves $67K TIF match for MRL Superfund cleanup

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved five action items, including funding for environmental cleanup, housing development support, and the FY22 preliminary budget. All motions passed unanimously with four members present; Chair Karl Englund was absent.

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Wed Aug 18, 2021 · 8:00 AM

Budget Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: FY 2022 budget reviewed; no final decisions made

The Budget Committee of the Whole reviewed the FY 2022 Executive Budget, hearing presentations from Public Works, Parks & Recreation, the Health Department, and business improvement districts. No formal votes were taken; the committee discussed items like staffing, solar projects, and park maintenance, with plans to consider amendments later.

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Wed Aug 18, 2021 · 2:45 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee reviews NIH grant agreements and Accela software renewal

The Administration and Finance Committee is reviewing grant administration agreements for a National Institutes of Health project. The committee is also considering a three-year software maintenance renewal for Accela automation software.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves NIH grant agreements and Accela software renewal

The Administration and Finance Committee recommended approval of two items for the Consent agenda: grant administration agreements with Truitt Consulting, SciDESIGNS, and the University of Montana for the NIH-funded project 'The Link', and a three-year software maintenance renewal with Accela for permitting and business licensing. Both motions passed unanimously (8-0) with four members absent. No public comment was received.

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Wed Aug 18, 2021 · 3:20 PM

Public Safety and Health Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves sale of surplus fire engine to Stevensville district

The committee approved a resolution to sell a surplus 2002 Pierce Saber Type I fire engine to the Stevensville Rural Fire District, with an 8-0 vote. The committee also received a quarterly report from the Missoula County Community Justice Department, which was informational only and required no action.

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Mon Aug 16, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Missoula City Council discusses FY 2022 budget and infrastructure contracts

The City Council is holding a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget, which includes preliminary estimates for Road and Park Districts. The agenda also includes several professional service agreements for water system improvements and street reconstruction projects.

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✓ Decided: Missoula City Council adopts JEDI resolution, approves consent agenda

The Missoula City Council approved a resolution establishing the city's commitment to a Just, Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive (JEDI) Missoula, with amendments adding demographic data on incarceration and older residents. The council also approved the consent agenda, including multiple professional service agreements for water and infrastructure projects, and adopted the annual assessment for Street Maintenance District #1. The FY2022 budget public hearing was opened and continued to August 23.

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Thu Aug 12, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Open Space Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss Marshall Mountain and Mount Dean Stone Preserve

The Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates regarding Marshall Mountain and the Mount Dean Stone Preserve. The agenda also includes the approval of July 08, 2021, meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Open Space Committee hears updates on Marshall Mountain, Mount Dean Stone

The committee tabled approval of the July 8, 2021 minutes and received updates on Marshall Mountain and Mount Dean Stone Preserve. No formal decisions were made; discussions covered trail development, parking, wildlife concerns, and fundraising.

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Wed Aug 11, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Budget Committee of the Whole

Missoula Budget Committee to discuss FY 2022 Executive Budget

The Budget Committee of the Whole will review the FY 2022 preliminary budget referral. Various city departments are scheduled to discuss items including revenue review, human resources, and the health plan.

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✓ Decided: Budget committee reviews FY2022 executive budget presentations

The Budget Committee of the Whole met to review the FY 2022 Executive Budget, receiving presentations on property tax trends, central services, HR, and the health plan. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational, with discussion and requests for follow-up data. The committee adjourned after scheduling further budget hearings for the following week.

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Wed Aug 11, 2021 · 10:55 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee considers $50,000 Montana Trail Stewardship Grant

The Parks and Conservation Committee met to review the Montana Trail Stewardship Grant. A motion was recommended to accept the $50,000 grant and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $50K Montana Trail Stewardship Grant

The Missoula City Council Parks and Conservation Committee approved the Montana Trail Stewardship Grant of $50,000 and authorized the Mayor to sign. The grant will fund repair work on commuter trails. The motion passed unanimously with 8 votes in favor and 4 members absent.

City Council Chambers
Wed Aug 11, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

Committee to vote on leadership, trust fund policies, and innovation round funding

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee will meet to select a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee also plans to adopt administrative policies for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and discuss the process for an innovation round.

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✓ Decided: Missoula housing committee approves $300K innovation funding round

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee approved a $300,000 Innovation Funding Round to distribute funds outside the regular cycle, adopted updated Affordable Housing Trust Fund policies, and selected Katie Carlson as Chair and Riley Jacobsen as Vice Chair. All votes were 8-0. The committee also discussed but did not finalize a charter, deferring to September.

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Wed Aug 11, 2021 · 12:55 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to set hearing on $368,471 street lighting assessment

The Administration and Finance Committee met to review administrative business and one substantive item. The committee is set to approve a motion to schedule a public hearing for August 23, 2021. This hearing will address a resolution to levy a special assessment of $368,471.00 for street lighting in fiscal year 2022.

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✓ Decided: Street lighting assessment for FY2022 moves to consent agenda

The committee approved setting a public hearing for August 23, 2021, on a resolution to levy a special assessment of $368,471.00 for street lighting in all special lighting districts for fiscal year 2022. The motion passed 9-0 and will be placed on the consent agenda. The item was discussed in the context of a 1.5% rate increase from Northwestern Energy and ongoing LED fixture replacements.

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Wed Aug 11, 2021 · 11:25 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Missoula Committee reviews several water and infrastructure service agreements

The Public Works and Mobility Committee is reviewing multiple professional service agreements for water system improvements and infrastructure reconstruction. The committee is also receiving informational updates regarding bridge closures and the Higgins Corridor Plan.

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Tue Aug 10, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Parking Commission

Parking Commission to hear Higgins Avenue Corridor Plan update

The Missoula Parking Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of July minutes, a financial review, and a presentation on the Higgins Avenue Corridor Plan from Brooks to Broadway. No action items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Parking Commission hears Higgins Corridor Plan, discusses expansion

The Missoula Parking Commission received a presentation on the Higgins Avenue Corridor Plan, which aims to improve safety and multimodal access between Brooks and Broadway. Board members discussed the potential for expanding the Parking Commission's jurisdiction south of the river, but no formal action was taken. The minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting were unanimously approved.

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Tue Aug 10, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

Missoula Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for August 10, 2021

The board will review administrative business including previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes presentations on Park District #1 expenses and department updates regarding July accomplishments and August priorities.

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✓ Decided: Parks board hears updates, takes no action

The Parks and Recreation Board meeting was largely informational, with no action items. Members heard reports on the Conservation Lands Advisory Committee, Park District #1 finances, and department updates, including the Marshall Mountain acquisition and Westside Park progress. No formal decisions were made.

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Mon Aug 9, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, JEDI resolution deferred to Aug. 16

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable, a janitorial contract, and professional service agreements, with one item (5.2) passing 9-3. The council also approved an ordinance amending the impact fee chapter and a resolution calling for the November 2 general election. The JEDI resolution was presented and deferred for final consideration on August 16.

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Thu Aug 5, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

Missoula transportation panel to review FY2022 work program and 5-year improvement plan

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review and recommend approval of the FY2022 Unified Planning Work Program and the FY2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program, and will hear a presentation on the Higgins Corridor Plan. The meeting is open to public comment.

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Thu Aug 5, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Missoula Cemetery Board to review budget, boiler failure, and updates

The Missoula Cemetery Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on the budget, a failing boiler, and ongoing projects like Stories and Stones and GIS. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Board postpones Stories and Stones to September 2022

The board postponed the Stories and Stones event to September 2022. They discussed the failing boiler and options for heating/cooling, but no decision was made. Financials were reviewed, and the GIS update is pending coordination with the County.

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Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 12:30 PM

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Council hears rental market data, no decisions made

The Committee of the Whole met for an informational session on Missoula's rental market and rental assistance programs. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and presentations from city staff and housing experts. The only action taken was approval of the July 28, 2021 meeting minutes.

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Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to discuss Missoula City Cemetery strategic plan and federal building update

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss two presentations: the Missoula City Cemetery Strategic Plan and a Federal Office Building project update. No motions are required for these items. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, subcommittee updates, and a staff report.

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✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission hears cemetery plan, federal building update

The commission received presentations on the Missoula City Cemetery Strategic Plan and the Federal Office Building project, with no motions required. The cemetery plan includes potential land use changes, buffering, and parking, while the federal building update discussed the Historic Surplus Property Program. No formal decisions were made during the meeting.

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Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 11:55 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Missoula parks committee to interview Energy and Climate Team applicants

The Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Energy and Climate Team and consider a recommended appointment. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment. The committee will consider appointing Jonathan Karlen and re-appointing Chris Rowe to the team.

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✓ Decided: Energy and Climate Team appointments approved 6-5

The committee approved the appointment of Jonathan Karlen as a regular member and the reappointment of Chris Rowe to the Energy and Climate Team for terms from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2024. The vote was 6-5, with six members in favor and five against. The minutes from July 21, 2021 were also approved as submitted.

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Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Budget Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: FY2022 budget reviewed; no formal votes taken

The Budget Committee reviewed the FY 2022 Executive Budget, focusing on Community Planning, Development and Innovation (CPDI) and Housing and Community Development (HCD) items. Discussions covered short-term rental data, code reform, a landlord liaison, and a public art director, but no formal decisions or votes were made. The committee also heard presentations on equity goals and sustainability efforts.

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Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Board to vote on funding boost for traffic calming, placemaking

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board meets via Zoom to hear updates on the Bicycle & Pedestrian Program, the Higgins Avenue Corridor Plan, and the Transportation Improvement Program. The board will take an action item on a recommendation to increase Office of Neighborhoods funding for traffic calming and other placemaking initiatives. The agenda is otherwise routine, including roll call, minutes approval, and public comments.

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Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to review Missoula County zoning code Chapter 7

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board is meeting via Zoom to conduct routine business including approving minutes and taking public comment. The main substantive item is a workshop on Chapter 7 (Environmental Design Standards) of the draft Missoula County Zoning Code Update, presented by county planning staff. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board hears county zoning update workshop, no votes taken

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board held a workshop on the proposed Missoula County zoning code and map updates, focusing on Chapter 7: Environmental Design Standards. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with staff presentations and board discussion. The board also approved the minutes from the July 20, 2021 meeting.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council--No Meeting

No City Council meeting Aug 2; next meeting Aug 9, special Aug 30

This is a notice that the Missoula City Council will not hold its regular meeting on August 2, 2021. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2021, and a special meeting will occur on the fifth Monday, August 30, 2021. The agenda contains no business items, only this scheduling announcement.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss North Hills fire recovery, Mt. Dean Stone, Marshall Mountain

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss conditions and restoration after the July 6 North Hills fire, user feedback and maintenance at the Mt. Dean Stone Preserve, and the status of the Marshall Mountain project including opening date and trails. The meeting includes approval of June minutes, public comment, and announcements.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses Marshall Mountain opening, lease, and purchase option

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee approved the June 7, 2021 minutes with corrections. They discussed the North Hills fire restoration, Mt. Dean Stone Preserve user feedback, and the Marshall Mountain project, including a proposed opening, a lease with purchase option for $1.85 million, and a community event on September 12. No formal votes or decisions were taken on these discussion items.

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Wed Jul 28, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Budget Committee of the Whole

Committee to review FY 2022 executive budget referral

The Budget Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the referral of the Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Budget, including presentations from city departments such as Municipal Court, Attorney's Office, Redevelopment Agency, Parking Commission, Health Plan, and Permissive Medical Levy. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 21, 2021 meeting and public comment on items not on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews FY2022 budget presentations from four city departments

The Budget Committee of the Whole heard presentations from Municipal Court, City Attorney's Office, Missoula Redevelopment Agency, and Parking Commission on their FY2022 budget requests. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with the health plan and permissive medical levy deferred to August 4. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

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Wed Jul 28, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Board of Adjustment

Board to decide Wheat Montana variance request

The Missoula City Board of Adjustment meets to consider a variance application from Treasure State Ranches, Inc. for Wheat Montana, with a staff recommendation to approve subject to one condition. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes from previous meetings and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Wheat Montana drive-through variance

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request by Treasure State Ranches, Inc. for a drive-through at Wheat Montana, 2520 South 3rd Street West, subject to one condition. The motion was made by John Newman, seconded by Patrick Bridegam, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Jul 28, 2021 · 12:35 PM

Committee of the Whole

Missoula committee to weigh JEDI resolution, hear census findings

The Missoula Committee of the Whole will meet to consider a resolution establishing the city's commitment to a Just, Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Missoula, including support for funding and resources. The committee will also receive an informational presentation on US Census findings. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 30, 2021, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council committee advances JEDI resolution to full council

The Committee of the Whole voted 11-0 to advance a resolution committing the City of Missoula to a Just, Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive (JEDI) Missoula. The resolution will be placed on the August 9 City Council agenda for public comment and final consideration on August 16. The committee also heard an informational presentation on US Census findings and approved the June 30 minutes.

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Mon Jul 26, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on LGBTQ+ youth support resolution, FY2022 budget hearing

The Missoula City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes approving $2,488,036.15 in accounts payable, a three-year audit contract with Anderson Zurmuehlen for $283,500, a construction management agreement for the 1337 W Broadway remodel, and setting a public hearing for the FY2022 budget. The Council will also give final consideration to a resolution supporting transgender and LGBTQ+ youth, and hold a public hearing on amendments to the impact fee chapter. Several items are referred to committees for future discussion, including a JEDI resolution and water system improvement contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves resolution supporting transgender and LGBTQ+ youth (7-3)

The Missoula City Council approved a resolution declaring support for transgender and all LGBTQ+ youth, responding to the Montana Legislature's passage of HB 112 and debate of HB 113 and HB 427. The resolution passed 7-3 after public comment and council debate. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $2.49M accounts payable batch and a $283,500 audit contract, and set a public hearing for the FY2022 budget.

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Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 11:50 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to vote on 2021-2023 audit contract

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider approving an audit contract for services covering 2021-2023. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 14 meeting and a public comment period. No other substantive items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Missoula committee approves 3-year audit contract with Anderson Zurmuehlan

The Administration and Finance Committee approved a three-year audit contract with Anderson Zurmuehlan, the only firm to submit a proposal through the RFP process. The contract includes a $1,500 increase from the Fiscal Year 21 audit contract and also covers audits for MRA and Parking Commission. The motion was made by Julie Merritt and approved unanimously with a 7-0 vote.

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Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 12:35 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to consider Board of Adjustment reappointments and code reform

The Land Use and Planning Committee will review and vote on reappointments to the City Board of Adjustment and discuss a comprehensive code reform initiative. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves reappointments to City Board of Adjustment

The Land Use and Planning Committee approved the mayor's reappointments of Sandy Mitchell, Joseph Suchanic, and Don Briggs to the City Board of Adjustment. The committee also received a presentation on comprehensive code reform and expressed support for the initiative, though no formal action was taken on it.

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Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to consider Broadway remodel contract and building board appointment

The Missoula Public Works Committee will consider two items: confirming the mayor's appointment of Bill Schaff to the Building Code Board of Appeals, and approving a Construction Management/General Contractor Agreement with Western Interstate Construction for the 1337 W Broadway Remodel Project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 10:15 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to consider $34,578 grant for Polaris Ranger for Missoula Fire Department

The Public Safety and Health Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 30, 2021, and consider a grant award and memorandum of understanding for the direct purchase of a Polaris Ranger XP1000 for the Missoula Fire Department. The grant from the Firehouse Public Safety Foundation would cover the vehicle and equipment, valued at up to $34,578.00, with the purchase to be made from Grizzly Harley-Davidson. Public comment is also scheduled.

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Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 10:50 AM

Budget Committee of the Whole

Missoula budget committee to set FY2022 public hearing, discuss police budget

The Budget Committee of the Whole will consider setting a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and related items, and will discuss City department budget proposals, including the Police Department, and an ARPA overview. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment on items not on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Missoula budget committee sets public hearing for FY2022 budget

The Budget Committee of the Whole approved a motion to set a public hearing for August 16, 2021, with final consideration on August 23, 2021, for the fiscal year 2022 budget, CIP, fee increases, Permissive Medical Levy, and work plans for several districts. The motion passed 9-0. The committee also heard presentations from the Police Department on its budget and an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), but took no action on those items.

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Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 8:35 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Missoula parks committee to interview Energy and Climate Team applicants

The Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, hear public comment, and conduct interviews for appointments to the Energy and Climate Team. The committee will consider appointing a regular member and re-appointing Chris Rowe for terms from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Energy and Climate Team appointments tabled until next meeting

The committee interviewed candidates for the Energy and Climate Team but tabled the appointment decision until the next meeting. A motion to appoint Jonathan Karlen and re-appoint Chris Rowe was made but not voted on. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Jul 20, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Public Art Committee

No substantive agenda items listed for July 20, 2021 meeting

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. There are no topics, projects, or motions recorded in this version of the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Public Art Committee approves traffic signal box replacements and mural dedication

The committee approved the replacement of two traffic signal boxes funded by a $1,950 grant from the Grant Creek Neighborhood, and received a $4,500 Neighborhood Grant for three additional boxes. They also announced the completion of Stella Nalls's mural and scheduled its dedication for August 6. The committee discussed the budget, staffing, and various projects, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

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Tue Jul 20, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Missoula Planning Board to weigh Long Addition rezone to light industrial

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board is meeting to consider a rezoning request for portions of the Long Addition, changing them from C-C2 General Commercial to C-I1 Light Industry. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and take public comment. The meeting is held via Zoom webinar.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Long Addition rezone to light industrial

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved a request to rezone portions of the property at 9550 Longacres Lane, Lots 1-6 of Long Addition #2, from C-C2 General Commercial to C-I1 Light Industry. The vote was 6 to 0, with four members absent. The recommendation will go to the Board of County Commissioners for a final hearing on August 12, 2021.

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Mon Jul 19, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on $2.18M in payments, water main bid, and impact fee changes

The Missoula City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including accounts payable, appointments, and contracts. Notable items include a $738,966 bid for a water main project, a $92,965 consulting agreement for Eaton Street, and an ordinance amending impact fee procedures. A public hearing will be held on a resolution supporting transgender and LGBTQ+ youth.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.18M in payments, water main bid, and LGBTQ+ youth resolution hearing

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, including $2,182,602.60 in accounts payable, a $738,966 water main replacement bid, and several contracts and appointments. A public hearing was opened for a resolution supporting transgender and LGBTQ+ youth, with final consideration set for July 26, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Jul 19, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission meeting agenda

The commission will review the May 17, 2021, meeting minutes and discuss current recorded programming schedules. Members will also work to identify upcoming events for MCAT to record or televise.

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✓ Decided: Missoula TV advisory panel approves May minutes, lists events to cover

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its May 17, 2021 meeting. Members identified several events for MCAT to record or televise, including the State of the University, ZACC concerts, and Ballet Beyond Borders. The commission also discussed the city's transition to hybrid meetings and MCAT's support for city IT equipment in the council chambers.

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Thu Jul 15, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

Missoula Redevelopment Agency to consider Caras Park TIF request and audit contract

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to review a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request for Caras Park improvements. The board will also consider approving an audit contract for fiscal years 2021 through 2023.

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✓ Decided: MRA Board approves $50,000 for Caras Park improvements, audit contract

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved a $50,000 funding request from the Downtown Missoula Partnership for Caras Park improvements, contingent on available revenues in the Front Street URD. The board also approved a contract with Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co. to provide audit services for fiscal years 2021 through 2025. Both items passed with a 4-0 vote; board member Melanie Brock was absent.

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Wed Jul 14, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

Committee to adopt bylaws, select chair, review housing trust fund policies

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee will meet to consider adopting its bylaws, select a chair and vice chair, and review draft policies and procedures for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The agenda also includes building a committee charter, a Roberts Rules overview, and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Missoula housing committee adopts bylaws, tables chair vote

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee approved its bylaws with a 7-0 vote, incorporating changes from the City Attorney and a land acknowledgment. The committee also discussed a potential charter but agreed to explore other options, and postponed selecting a chair and vice chair until August. They reviewed draft administrative policies, including recommendations on income limits and application timing, with further discussion planned.

City Council Chambers
Wed Jul 14, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Missoula Committee reviews water main bids and infrastructure agreements

The Public Works and Mobility Committee is considering several infrastructure projects, including a water main replacement and consulting services for Eaton Street. The committee will also review board appointments and right-of-way agreements for the Mullan BUILD project.

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Wed Jul 14, 2021 · 11:45 AM

Budget Committee of the Whole

Missoula Budget Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for July 14, 2021

This meeting consists of administrative business and committee business. The agenda includes a roll call, approval of minutes from the July 7, 2021 meeting, and an opportunity for public comment on items not on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Budget Committee reviews FY 2022 executive budget, no decisions made

The Budget Committee of the Whole met to review the FY 2022 executive budget, with presentations from fire and other departments. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and referral. The committee approved the minutes from the July 7, 2021 meeting.

City Council Chambers
Wed Jul 14, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

City sets public hearing for $135,543 downtown street maintenance tax

The Administration and Finance Committee is reviewing several service contracts and committee appointments. The most significant financial item is a proposed special assessment for downtown street cleaning. The committee also plans to schedule a public hearing to amend development impact fee rules.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves security contract, court maintenance, art appointments

The Missoula City Council Administration and Finance Committee approved several items despite lacking a quorum, including a $41,521 three-year maintenance contract for Municipal Court display devices, a security services contract with Black Knight Security and Investigation, and an amended health insurance agreement with Allegiance. The committee also confirmed two appointments to the Public Art Committee and set public hearings for an impact fee ordinance update and a downtown street maintenance assessment. All votes were unanimous among the members present, with six or fewer of the 12 committee members voting.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Missoula bike/ped board to discuss enforcement, UM bike program, Marshall Mountain letter

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is meeting to hear updates from city staff, including on bike/ped safety enforcement and the Transportation CIP, and to discuss new business such as the University of Montana bike program and a letter of support for Marshall Mountain. The agenda is mostly routine, with public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

Missoula parks board to discuss Marshall Mountain lease and FY22 budget

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes and hearing public comments. The main discussion items are a presentation on the Marshall Mountain lease and an update on the FY22 budget and capital improvement plan.

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✓ Decided: Parks board hears Marshall Mountain lease, budget updates; no action items

The Parks and Recreation Board meeting was informational only, with no action items or formal votes. Staff presented updates on the Marshall Mountain lease with Izzy Dog, LLC, FY22 budget requests, and department operations. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes as posted.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Parking Commission

Missoula Parking Commission to consider FY22 replacement vehicles for enforcement team

The Missoula Parking Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving June minutes, reviewing monthly financials, and receiving a director's report. The main action item is approving FY22 replacement vehicles for the enforcement team. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no other substantive decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Parking Commission approves $90K purchase of two Go-4 scooters

The Missoula Parking Commission unanimously approved the purchase of two Go-4 scooters for the enforcement team, not to exceed $90,000 total. The decision followed a presentation comparing four scooter options, with the Go-4 selected for its safety, ergonomics, and comfort features. The board also received the May 2021 financial report, noting a net loss of $39,000 for the month and a year-to-date net loss of $26,000. Additionally, the board was updated on the recruitment of Ian Ortlieb as the new Parking Services Director, who was recommended by the board and will start on July 19.

Council Chambers/ZOOM Webinar
Mon Jul 12, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Mayor's Downtown Advisory Commission

Commission reviews May minutes and receives updates on Operation Shelter and downtown issues

The Mayor's Downtown Advisory Commission met via Zoom to review and approve the minutes from May 18, 2021. The agenda included informational updates on Operation Shelter and general downtown issues. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings were listed for decision.

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✓ Decided: Commission hears Operation Shelter plan for three temporary sites

The Mayor's Downtown Advisory Commission received updates on Operation Shelter, a plan to establish temporary sites for unhoused individuals, with recommendations for locations at 1427 W. Broadway (former Sleepy Inn), city property at the end of Clark Fork Lane, and city property adjacent to the cemetery on Cemetery Road. The commission also approved the minutes from May 18, 2021. No formal decisions were made on the shelter plan; it was presented for discussion and future budgeting.

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Mon Jul 12, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Missoula City Council to vote on $2.47M in payments, trail crossing contract

The Missoula City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items, including two accounts payable packages totaling over $2.47 million, and to consider several resolutions and contracts, including a professional services agreement for the Russell Commuter Trail Crossing and a resolution supporting transgender and LGBTQ+ youth. The agenda also includes proclamations for Wildfire Smoke Ready Week and Caregiver Appreciation Day, plus referrals for future committee consideration.

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✓ Decided: Missoula City Council approves consent agenda, including marijuana tax resolution

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, which included ratifying accounts payable, approving a professional services agreement with WGM Group for the Russell Commuter Trail Crossing, vacating two public utility easements, setting a public hearing for a resolution supporting transgender and LGBTQ+ youth, and adopting a resolution requesting the Missoula County Commission to refer a local-option marijuana excise tax of up to three percent to voters. The marijuana tax resolution passed 8-3, with three council members voting against it. The consent agenda was approved as a package, with one council member abstaining on three items due to a conflict of interest.

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Thu Jul 8, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Energy and Climate Team

Missoula Energy and Climate Team to review greenhouse gas inventory

The Energy and Climate Team is meeting to review a draft of the Municipal Greenhouse Gas Inventory, hear a presentation on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and discuss metrics for evaluating progress. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and discussion of next steps for a renewable energy project at the Federal Building.

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✓ Decided: Energy and Climate Team reviews greenhouse gas inventory, no action taken

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team met on July 8, 2021, and approved minutes from four prior meetings. No action items were on the agenda. The team reviewed a draft of the Municipal Greenhouse Gas Inventory, which will go to City Council in August for approval, and heard a presentation on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. No formal decisions were made.

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Thu Jul 8, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Operation Shelter

Missoula Operation Shelter committee hears emergency management update

The Operation Shelter committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the Office of Emergency Management on the shelter operation. The agenda includes roll call, the presentation, and public comment, with no other substantive items listed.

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Thu Jul 8, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Open Space Advisory Committee

Missoula open space committee to tour Marshall Mountain site

The Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting at Marshall Mountain for a site visit and project introduction, along with routine administrative business like roll call and approving prior minutes. The agenda includes public comments, open space updates, and future items, but no specific decisions or votes are listed.

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Wed Jul 7, 2021 · 12:50 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to consider marijuana excise tax resolution and court remodel contract

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider a resolution requesting Missoula County authorize a local-option marijuana excise tax of up to three percent, and an agreement with MMW for architectural services to remodel the Municipal Court to add a third courtroom. Public comments on the tax were submitted by Faith Price and Greg Tollefson. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 23 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Missoula committee backs marijuana tax ballot referral

The Administration and Finance Committee approved a resolution requesting the Missoula County Commission to refer a local-option marijuana excise tax of up to 3% to voters. The committee also approved an architectural services agreement with MMW for designing a third Municipal Court courtroom, with costs not to exceed 10% of construction. Both items were placed on the consent agenda.

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Wed Jul 7, 2021 · 1:45 PM

Budget Committee of the Whole

Budget Committee to review FY 2022 executive budget referral

The Budget Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a referral of the FY 2022 Executive Budget, an informational item with no recommended motion. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting and public comment on items not on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: FY 2022 executive budget referred to committee for review

The Budget Committee received the FY 2022 executive budget from Mayor John Engen, which was referred for review. The committee discussed how ARPA funds would be tracked in budget documents and agreed to consider an 'ARPA 101' educational session. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only.

City Council Chambers
Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to decide Pontiac Commercial Subdivision on Roller Coaster Road

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Pontiac Commercial Development Subdivision, an eight-lot subdivision on 20.52 acres on Roller Coaster Road. The board will consider two variance requests and a recommendation to approve the subdivision. The agenda also includes a workshop on the Missoula County zoning code and map update.

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Mon Jul 5, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council--No Meeting

No Missoula City Council meeting July 5 due to holiday; next is July 12

This is a cancelled meeting notice, not a working session. The only item is an announcement that no City Council meeting occurs on July 5, 2021, because of the July 4th holiday. The next scheduled meeting is July 12, 2021.

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Thu Jul 1, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Cemetery Board to vote on strategic plan priorities

The Missoula Cemetery Board is meeting to review financials, approve minutes, and vote on a strategic plan priority list. Updates will be given on maintenance, National Register listing, and the Stories and Stones program. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Board approves FY22 budget priorities, including pet program and cremation layout

The Board approved its fiscal year budget requests, prioritizing the pet program, cremation grave section layout, and designation of multiple cremation graves, along with other items. The vote was 3-0, with two members absent. The Board also postponed the Stories and Stones event to spring due to low volunteer turnout.

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Wed Jun 30, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council to consider resolution supporting transgender, LGBTQ+ youth

The Missoula Committee of the Whole will meet via Zoom to consider adopting a resolution supporting transgender and LGBTQ+ youth, responding to recent Montana state legislation. The meeting also includes routine administrative items such as roll call, approval of the June 23, 2021 minutes, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Council sets public hearing on LGBTQ+ youth support resolution

The Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole voted unanimously (9-0) to set a public hearing for a resolution supporting transgender and LGBTQ+ youth, responding to state legislation. The hearing will open July 19 and close July 26, with final consideration on July 26. The resolution condemns certain 2021 Montana Legislature actions as damaging to youth.

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Wed Jun 30, 2021 · 2:10 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Missoula committee to consider trail crossing contract and two utility easement vacations

The Public Works and Mobility Committee is meeting to consider three items: a professional services agreement for the Russell Commuter Trail Crossing, and two resolutions to vacate public utility easements for the Mill Site Subdivision and Hanson Addition No. 2. The meeting includes public comment and administrative business such as roll call and approval of minutes.

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Wed Jun 30, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Missoula Public Safety and Health Committee to hear police update

The Public Safety and Health Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including roll call and approval of prior minutes, followed by a public comment period. The main substantive item is a Police Department Update presented by Jaeson White, with no recommended motion listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

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✓ Decided: Missoula committee hears police annual report, no votes taken

The Public Safety and Health Committee received a presentation from Police Chief Jaeson White on the department's 2020 annual report. No formal decisions were made; the committee only discussed the report and asked questions. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

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Mon Jun 28, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on acquiring Missoula Federal Building, police taser deal

The Missoula City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a resolution to apply for and accept the Missoula Federal Building from the federal government, an interlocal agreement with Missoula County for chip seal projects, and a $36,405 contract amendment for Lower Miller Creek Road reconstruction. They will also vote on a resolution to conduct 2021 city elections by mail ballot with a primary on September 14, and finalize a 15% increase in land use and planning fees. New business includes a five-year, $307,357.30 agreement with Axon for police tasers and virtual reality training.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 15% fee increase for land use and planning services

The Missoula City Council approved a resolution increasing fees on the Land Use and Planning Fee Schedule by 15% to align with the 2010 User Fee Study. The council also approved a five-year agreement with Axon for tasers and virtual reality training for the police department, and approved a family transfer subdivision exemption for a property in the Rattlesnake Valley.

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Wed Jun 23, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to vote on chip seal interlocal agreement and $36,405 road contract

The Missoula Public Works Committee will consider two action items: an interlocal agreement with Missoula County for 2021 chip seal projects, and a $36,405 amendment to the Lower Miller Creek Road reconstruction contract with WGM Group Inc. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves chip seal agreement with county and WGM amendment

The Public Works Committee approved an interlocal agreement allowing the City of Missoula to perform chip seal operations on four county roads (Spurgin Rd, Terrace Drive, Stone Haven, and Loraine Dr) for the 2021 Chip Seal Projects. The committee also approved a professional services amendment with WGM Group Inc. for the Lower Miller Creek Road Reconstruction Project, at a cost not to exceed $36,405.00, to design a stormwater system and a roundabout. Both items were approved with no opposition, though one member abstained on the WGM amendment.

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Wed Jun 23, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Board of Adjustment

Board to hear Wheat Montana variance application

The Missoula City Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance application from Wheat Montana. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine administrative items. No other substantive decisions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Wheat Montana drive-through variance hearing recessed to July 28

The Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on a variance request by Treasure State Ranches, Inc. for a drive-through at Wheat Montana, 2520 South 3rd Street West. Staff recommended approval subject to one condition. The hearing was recessed, with public comments open until the next meeting on July 28, 2021. No final decision was made.

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Wed Jun 23, 2021 · 8:10 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to decide election method, possible primary for 2021 races

The Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider a resolution on how to conduct the 2021 municipal non-partisan elections, including whether to use mail ballots or polling places and whether to hold a primary on September 14, 2021. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 26, 2021 meeting and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves mail-ballot primary for Mayor, Ward 1, Ward 6

The Missoula City Council approved a resolution to conduct the 2021 municipal elections by mail ballot, with a primary on September 14 for Mayor, Ward 1, and Ward 6. An amendment to hold the primary by mail but the general election at polling places failed. The resolution passed 8-2 and will be placed on the consent agenda.

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Wed Jun 23, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Missoula land-use panel to discuss Rattlesnake family-transfer subdivision exemption

The Land Use and Planning Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative items and to discuss, but not vote on, a proposed subdivision exemption for a family transfer of Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey 6397 at the corner of Polk and Poplar in the Rattlesnake Valley. Public comment includes a neighbor's objection citing lack of information and prior fire risk on the property.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews family transfer subdivision exemption for Rattlesnake Valley property

The Land Use and Planning Committee discussed a subdivision exemption for a family transfer of Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey 6397 at Polk and Poplar Streets in the Rattlesnake Valley. This was an informational item only, with no vote taken; the item will go to the City Council on June 28, 2021, for final consideration. Staff recommended seven conditions of approval, including a no-build zone above 3,260 feet, right-of-way improvements, utility easements, and fire hydrant and sprinkler requirements, though one member disagreed with some conditions. Public comment raised concerns about a proposed fire hydrant and zoning compliance, with staff confirming a duplex would not be permitted under current zoning.

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Wed Jun 23, 2021 · 8:45 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to consider acquiring Missoula Federal Building

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and accept the Missoula Federal Building through the National Park Service's Historic Surplus Property Program, and approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Missoula County for the acquisition. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves applying for Missoula Federal Building acquisition

The Administration and Finance Committee approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply to the National Park Service for title to the Missoula Federal Building through the Historic Surplus Property Program, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Missoula County for the acquisition. The vote was 9-0, with three members absent. The item will be placed on the consent agenda for full Council consideration.

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Wed Jun 23, 2021 · 3:35 PM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to interview and appoint Local Emergency Planning Committee members

The Public Safety and Health Committee will conduct interviews for the Local Emergency Planning Committee and consider a motion to appoint an alternate member and re-appoint Ahri Cornelius as a regular member for terms from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 9, 2021 meeting and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Missoula committee reappoints two to emergency planning board

The Public Safety and Health Committee approved the reappointment of Ahri Cornelius as a regular member and Sydney Sweitzer as an alternate member to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a two-year term starting July 1, 2021. The vote was 7 to 1, with John Contos dissenting. The committee also approved the minutes from its June 9, 2021 meeting as submitted.

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Wed Jun 23, 2021 · 1:45 PM

Budget Committee of the Whole

Budget Committee to discuss FY22 strategic priorities

The Missoula Budget Committee of the Whole is meeting to review and discuss the city's FY22 strategic priorities, as referred by Mayor John Engen. The agenda includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings and public comment on items not on the agenda. No formal votes are listed beyond the recommended motion on strategic priorities.

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✓ Decided: Missoula council reviews FY22 priorities, no budget decisions made

The Budget Committee reviewed the Mayor's FY22 Strategic Priorities document but took no formal action. Council members offered suggestions, including adding climate and infrastructure language, and the mayor said he would incorporate feedback. The committee approved minutes from two prior meetings and adjourned.

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Mon Jun 21, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on $238K water/sewer upgrade, $150K transit plan, and more

The Missoula City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes several contracts and agreements, such as a $238,008 construction services agreement with Zootown Investments for the Remington Flats Phase 1 water and sewer main upsize project, a $150,000 amendment with Nelson-Nygaard for the 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan, and a $45,500 contract with Watershed Consulting for forest thinning on Mt. Jumbo. The council will also hold public hearings on a development review fee schedule amendment and a subdivision exemption for a family transfer in the Rattlesnake Valley. Several items are referred to committees for future consideration, including the acquisition of the Missoula Federal Building and an interlocal agreement for chip seal projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.57M accounts payable, development fee hike hearing held

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, including a $2,565,943.59 accounts payable (8-3) and a $238,008 construction agreement with Zootown Investments for the Remington Flats water and sewer project. Two public hearings were held but no final action taken: one on a development review capacity plan and fee schedule amendment (proposing a 15% fee increase), and one on a subdivision exemption for a family transfer in the Rattlesnake Valley. Both hearings remain open for final consideration on June 28, 2021.

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Mon Jun 21, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

Missoula TV advisory board to review programming and events

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business: approving May minutes, reviewing the current recorded programming schedule, and identifying events for MCAT to record or televise. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: MCAT commission approves April minutes, discusses county franchise expansion

The commission approved the April 19, 2021 minutes. Joel Baird reported that Missoula County agreed to fund 1.5 new full-time MCAT employees, enabling extended hours, county outreach, and close captioning for all programming. The commission also discussed potential events to record, including a homelessness video series for the city.

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Thu Jun 17, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

MRA board to vote on TIF requests, FY22 budget and CIP

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board will consider several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) requests, including for the Brooks Street TOD/BRT planning grant, Scott Street Village Phase 3 apartments, and improvements on the 500 block of Burton Street. The board will also vote on the FY22 Capital Improvement Projects and the FY22 budget. An informational presentation on the Midtown Master Plan is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: MRA Board approves FY22 budget and CIP, plus three TIF funding requests

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved the FY22 preliminary budget and capital improvement projects, recommending the CIP for inclusion in the city budget. It also approved up to $50,000 in URD III TIF funds for a USDOT RAISE grant match, up to $74,469 for Scott Street Village Phase 3, and up to $9,200 for Burton Street improvements. All votes were 5-0.

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Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 11:45 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to vote on $238,008 water/sewer contract for Remington Flats

The Missoula Public Works Committee will consider three items: a construction services agreement for the Remington Flats Phase 1 water and sewer main upsizing project, an amendment to the Long Range Transportation Plan consulting contract, and revisions to agreements with the Montana Department of Transportation for metropolitan planning. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 9 meeting and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $238,008 water and sewer upsizing agreement

The Public Works Committee approved a construction services agreement with Zootown Investments for the Remington Flats Phase 1 water and sewer main upsizing project, costing up to $238,008. They also approved a $150,000 amendment to the Nelson-Nygaard contract for the Long Range Transportation Plan, adding funds and a Transportation Options Action Plan. Additionally, they approved three updated agreements with the Montana Department of Transportation for the Metropolitan Planning Organization. All votes were unanimous among present members.

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Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to review community survey results and landlord liaison housing program

The Missoula Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two informational items: the 2021 Community Survey results and a Landlord Liaison Housing Advocate Network. No formal action is scheduled; the items are for discussion and information only. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings.

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✓ Decided: Council hears survey results, housing program updates; no votes taken

The Committee of the Whole met and heard two informational presentations, taking no formal votes. Mayor Engen and staff presented results from the 2021 community survey, covering resident satisfaction with city services and quality of life. The committee also heard from Alex Ramsing and Zeke Campfield about the Landlord Liaison and Housing Advocate Network programs, which aim to address housing challenges. Minutes from three prior meetings were approved, with one correction noted.

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Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 12:45 PM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to consider $45,500 forest-thinning contract for Mt. Jumbo

The Parks and Conservation Committee will consider approving a $45,500 contract with Watershed Consulting LLC for forest thinning on Mt. Jumbo and in Marshall Canyon, confirm a Cemetery Board appointment, and re-appoint three youth members to the Energy and Climate Team. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Parks Committee approves $45,500 watershed consulting contract

The Missoula City Council Parks and Conservation Committee met on June 16, 2021, with no quorum present. They approved a $45,500 service agreement with Watershed Consulting LLC for forest thinning on Mt. Jumbo and in Marshall Canyon, and confirmed the appointment of Ashley Hunter to the Cemetery Board. They also re-appointed three youth members to the Energy and Climate Team. The minutes from the previous meeting were tabled.

City Council Chambers
Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 10:45 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Missoula committee to weigh Trinity Navigation Center master lease

The Administration and Finance Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider a recommended motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the Trinity Master Lease Agreement for the Trinity Navigation Center. The agenda includes public comment and administrative business, with the lease agreement as the sole substantive item.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Trinity Master Lease Agreement for navigation center

The Administration and Finance Committee approved a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the Trinity Master Lease Agreement with the developer for the Trinity Navigation Center. The decision was approved unanimously (8-0) and will be placed on the consent agenda for full City Council consideration. The agreement is part of ongoing efforts to establish the center, with discussions covering timelines and expectations.

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Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to review MPO agreements and county zoning update

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board is meeting to discuss updates to Metropolitan Planning Organization agreements and a county zoning code and map workshop. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear staff announcements.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board authorizes chair to sign MPO transportation agreements

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved a motion authorizing Chair Vince Caristo to sign two updated transportation agreements with the Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The board also held a workshop on the draft county zoning code, focusing on agriculture and conservation design, but took no formal action on it. No public hearings were held and no other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Public Art Committee

Public Art Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Missoula Public Art Committee meeting on June 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Public Art Committee holds annual planning meeting, no formal decisions

The committee met virtually for an annual planning session, facilitated by former chair Peter Lambros. The meeting focused on discussing the committee's strengths, weaknesses, and future ideas, but no formal decisions were made. The committee explored potential projects, including murals and an Indigenous art market, but these were only discussed as ideas.

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Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

TPCC to vote on Missoula Connect long-range transportation plan

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC) will review and vote on adopting the Missoula Connect Long-Range Transportation Plan, the region's long-term transportation blueprint. They will also consider an amendment to the FY2021 Unified Planning Work Program and updates to committee by-laws and agreements. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Missoula committee approves long-range transportation plan

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee approved the Missoula Connect Long-Range Transportation Plan (7-0) and the FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #1 (6-0). The committee also approved updates to bylaws and agreements reflecting City organizational changes (6-0).

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Mon Jun 14, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Missoula City Council approves $9.76M in claims, adopts East Missoula plan

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, which included ratifying $9,760,206.15 in accounts payable and adopting the East Missoula/Highway 200 Corridor Plan. The council also read a proclamation declaring June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

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Wed Jun 9, 2021 · 11:10 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

✓ Decided: Council approves paramedic program MOU with fire union

The committee approved a memorandum of understanding between the Missoula Fire Department and local union 271 for a paramedic program starting Fall 2021. The MOU covers tuition payments in exchange for uncompensated clinical and training hours, funded from this year's budget. The goal is to reach 32 operational paramedics, up from the current 20-plus.

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Wed Jun 9, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to vote on $33,752 emergency planning contract, grants, TV renewal

The Missoula Administration and Finance Committee is meeting to consider three business items: a contract for emergency planning services, approval of neighborhood improvement grants, and renewal of the community access television service contract. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council committee approves $33,752 emergency planning contract

The Administration and Finance Committee approved a $33,752 contract with Centurion Solutions for emergency, evacuation, and continuity planning, and approved five $20,000 neighborhood improvement grants. It also approved renewing the contract with Missoula Community Access Television for public access services. All votes were 8-0, with four members absent.

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Wed Jun 9, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Design Review Board

Design Review Board to vote on YWCA sign package at 1800 S 3rd St

The Missoula Design Review Board is meeting via Zoom to handle routine items including approving prior meeting minutes and receiving public comment. The main item is a public hearing on a comprehensive sign package for the YWCA at 1800 S 3rd Street West, with a recommended motion to approve subject to two conditions.

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✓ Decided: Design Review Board approves YWCA sign package with two added window signs

The Missoula Design Review Board approved the comprehensive sign package for the YWCA at 1800 S 3rd Street West, as amended to include two additional window signs. The approval was subject to two conditions, including obtaining necessary permits. The board discussed that the approval was based on the signs being part of a comprehensive design plan meeting the intent of Title 20, despite one sign not meeting code requirements.

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Wed Jun 9, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

Affordable housing oversight committee to review draft bylaws and first six months of trust fund

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee is meeting to review a working draft of its bylaws and discuss the first six months of the housing trust fund. The agenda includes non-action items on equity building, trust fund business, and knowledge building, with attachments including the draft bylaws and two city documents (ORD3663 and RES8440). No formal action items are listed, so the meeting is primarily for discussion and review.

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✓ Decided: Missoula affordable housing committee holds first meeting, reviews bylaws

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee held its first meeting on June 9, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed equity commitments, reviewed draft bylaws, and received a Trust Fund overview. The committee will continue meeting via Zoom through summer 2021.

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Wed Jun 9, 2021 · 2:15 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to vote on $182,012 Higgins Ave road reimbursement and East Missoula corridor plan

The Missoula Public Works Committee will consider two main items: approving a $182,012 reimbursement from the Montana Department of Transportation for the Higgins Ave Mill & Overlay Project, and adopting the East Missoula/Highway 200 Corridor Plan to guide transportation improvements. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Higgins Ave mill/overlay reimbursement and Hwy 200 plan

The Public Works Committee approved two items: a $182,012 reimbursement agreement with the Montana Department of Transportation for the Higgins Ave Mill & Overlay Project, and a resolution adopting the East Missoula/Highway 200 Corridor Plan. Both were approved with recorded votes, and no other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Jun 9, 2021 · 12:15 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to vote on $208,435 parkland fee for McNett Flats subdivision

The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider approving a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment of $208,435.42 for the McNett Flats subdivision. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $208,435 parkland fee for McNett Flats subdivision

The Land Use and Planning Committee approved a cash-in-lieu of parkland donation of $208,435.42 for the McNett Flats Subdivision, following a presentation by Parks & Trails staff. The committee also discussed how future appraisals should determine proper zoning and where parkland funds can be used. The motion passed unanimously, 11-0.

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Wed Jun 9, 2021 · 11:35 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to approve two cemetery equipment purchases totaling $62,769

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting to consider two purchase agreements for City Cemetery equipment: a Vermeer brush chipper and a Camp Well irrigation pump. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves two cemetery equipment purchases totaling $62,769

The Parks and Conservation Committee approved two purchase agreements for the City Cemetery: a Vermeer 9-inch brush chipper for up to $24,987 and a Camp Well Drilling & Pump Supply 40HP irrigation pump with parts and services for up to $37,782. Both motions passed unanimously (10-0) with two members absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Parking Commission

Parking Commission approves FY22 budget, defers $90K scooter purchase

The Missoula Parking Commission approved its FY22 budget, including $230,000 for capital projects, but deferred the $90,000 purchase of two enforcement scooters for further review. The board also approved a $6,000 funding request from the Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association and discussed the Higgins Avenue improvement project and the director recruitment process.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Parking Commission approves FY22 budget, defers scooter purchase

The Missoula Parking Commission unanimously approved the FY22 budget, including $230,000 for three capital improvement projects, but deferred the $90,000 purchase of two enforcement scooters for further review. The commission also approved a $6,000 funding request from the Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association and discussed the ongoing director recruitment and contractor parking rates.

Council Chambers/ZOOM Webinar
Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks board to vote on $12,760 in computer and tennis court upgrades

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board will consider two action items: spending up to $5,000 from enterprise funds for computer equipment and upgrades, and up to $7,760 from the Tennis Enterprise Fund to repair cracks at Fort Missoula Tennis Courts. The board will also receive updates on the budget, pavement preservation, West Broadway Island, and department priorities.

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✓ Decided: Parks board approves $12,760 in computer and tennis court repairs

The board approved two enterprise fund expenditures: up to $5,000 for computer equipment upgrades and a new mobile pay station, and up to $7,760 to repair cracks at Fort Missoula tennis courts. Both motions passed unanimously 7-0. The board also discussed FY2022 budget requests, a pavement preservation grant, and the West Broadway Island closure.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss opening Mt Dean Stone Preserve and Rattlesnake Dam restoration

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss two main topics: the tentative opening of Mt Dean Stone Preserve to the public, including infrastructure upgrades and user engagement, and the Rattlesnake Dam Restoration Project, covering restoration progress, trail development, and outreach. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Mount Dean Stone Preserve opening discussed; no formal decisions made

The committee discussed the upcoming opening of Mount Dean Stone Preserve, including a quiet opening period, signage, trail map updates, and the Duncan Trailhead construction plan. They also discussed the Rattlesnake Dam Restoration Project, including fish screen function, bull trout studies, and potential fishing regulation revisions. No formal action items were taken; the only decision was to approve the April 5, 2021 minutes as submitted.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on FY2021 budget amendments and CDBG/HOME funding

The Missoula City Council will hold final consideration on several items, including a resolution amending the FY2021 budget and a resolution awarding CDBG and HOME funds for Program Year 2021. They will also consider two subdivision exemption requests. The consent agenda includes ratifying accounts payable totaling $982,587.15 and setting a public hearing on a development fee schedule amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY2021 budget amendments, adds planning staff

The Missoula City Council approved the 3rd quarter FY2021 budget amendments (8-3), which add staff to the Office of Community Development, Planning and Innovation and fund various projects. The council also approved the CDBG and HOME funding plan for Program Year 2021 (10-0), directing funds to organizations including Homeword, YWCA, Poverello Center, and Habitat for Humanity. Two subdivision exemptions were approved: a family transfer at 205 Teddy Turn (11-0) and a boundary line relocation at Mill Site Subdivision (10-0).

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Thu Jun 3, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

TTAC to finalize Missoula Connect long-range transportation plan

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee will review and vote on the final Missoula Connect Long-Range Transportation Plan, an amendment to the FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program, and updates to committee by-laws and agreements. The meeting is a decision point for recommending these items to the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee.

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✓ Decided: TTAC approves Missoula Connect Long-Range Transportation Plan (11-0)

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee approved the Missoula Connect Long-Range Transportation Plan after a 45-day public comment period, with edits addressing transit integration, land use, and emerging mobility. The committee also approved an amendment to the FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program, adding $65,000 in PL funds for the plan and programming state transit planning funds for Mountain Line's long-range plan. Both votes were unanimous.

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Thu Jun 3, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Missoula Cemetery Board to review finances, budget, and ordinance update

The Missoula Cemetery Board is meeting to approve minutes, review May financials and the FY22 budget, and discuss new and continuing business including the Stories and Stones program, a GPS update, an ordinance update, and the Cemetery Superintendent position. Public comments are invited.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Board approves minutes, discusses FY22 budget priorities

The Missoula City Cemetery Board approved the April 1, 2021 minutes as submitted. They reviewed May financials, including sales and interments, and discussed using vacancy savings to purchase a chipper and irrigation pump, pending Parks and Conservation Committee approval. The board decided to have a sub-committee develop a list of cemetery priorities for the FY22 budget, to be presented at the next meeting. No formal votes were taken on these items.

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Wed Jun 2, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to consider development fee schedule amendment

The Administration and Finance Committee will hold a public comment period and consider a referral to set a public hearing on June 21, 2021, for a development fee schedule amendment tied to a comprehensive development review capacity plan. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee sets June 21 public hearing on development fee schedule

The Administration and Finance Committee discussed a proposed Development Review Capacity Plan and fee schedule amendment aimed at reducing review timelines and adding staff, funded by fee increases. The committee voted unanimously to set a public hearing on June 21, 2021, to consider the amendment. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Jun 2, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to vote on 508 S. 3rd St. W. restoration

The Missoula Historic Preservation Commission meets via Zoom to consider a Historic Preservation Plan (HPP) application for exterior restoration at 508 S. 3rd St. W., with a recommended motion to approve. The agenda also includes a presentation on Fort Missoula Post Hospital, subcommittee updates, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

✓ Decided: Commission approves exterior restoration at 508 S. 3rd St. W.

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the exterior restoration of the building at 508 S. 3rd St. W., which includes converting 16 apartments into 22 without expanding the footprint or height. The commission also heard a presentation on the Fort Missoula Post Hospital project, with no motion required, and received public comment opposing the development. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on two Missoula County rezones

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider two county rezoning requests. The first would change 9121 Cartage Road from general commercial to light industrial. The second would change Lot 1 of the Manley Subdivision from residential to general commercial. The board will also approve minutes and hear staff announcements.

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves two county rezones for industrial and commercial use

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved two county rezoning requests. The first rezoned 7.71 acres at 9121 Cartage Road from C-C2 General Commercial to C-I1 Light Industry. The second rezoned Lot 1 of Manley Subdivision at the southwest corner of Waldo Road and Highway 93 from C-R2 Residential to C-C2 General Commercial, subject to a fire suppression condition. Both votes were 9-0.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Missoula bike-ped board to weigh FY22 funding recommendation

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a funding recommendation for the FY22 bicycle/pedestrian program, as well as letters of support for transportation alternatives projects on South Avenue and Eaton Street. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and receiving public comments.

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Mon May 31, 2021 · 12:00 AM

City Council--No Meeting

No City Council meeting on May 31 due to Memorial Day

This agenda is procedural boilerplate. The Missoula City Council is not meeting on May 31, 2021, because of the Memorial Day holiday. The next meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2021.

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No Meeting
Thu May 27, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

Impact fee committee to review funding requests for fire, parks, roads

The Missoula Impact Fee Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and review a financial update. The main business is considering funding requests for a Fire-Rescue response unit, Northside Park Annex and Diamond improvements, and several road projects including Cattle Drive Intersection, Eaton Street, Mullan Road Reconstruction, and Turner-Worden-North 5th. The committee will also discuss revisions to the impact fee application form.

✓ Decided: Impact Fee Committee approves five funding requests, tables Mullan Road request

The committee approved five impact fee funding requests: a fire-rescue UTV, Northside Park Annex planning, Cattle Drive intersection completion, Eaton Street improvements, and Turner-Worden-North 5th sidewalk work. A request for additional Mullan Road reconstruction funds was discussed but not voted on, with staff asked to bring it back later. The committee also approved a revised application form and discussed meeting logistics.

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Thu May 27, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Police Commission

Police Commission to hear citizen complaints and appeals

The Missoula Police Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings on citizen complaints and officer discipline appeals, accept public comment, and approve the minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes comments from police staff, a review of compliments and resolved complaints, and setting the next meeting date. The meeting will close to the public for matters of individual privacy and confidential criminal justice information.

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✓ Decided: Police Commission approves February minutes; hears staffing, budget updates

The Missoula Police Commission approved the February 25, 2021 minutes as submitted. No public comment was received. Assistant Chief Scott Hoffman reported that all 116 officer positions are filled but nine officers are off the street due to training, academy, or military leave. The department plans to request two additional corporal positions, a reserve bailiff program (3.5 FTEs), a project manager, and five vehicles plus one motorcycle in the upcoming budget. The next meeting is set for August 31, 2021.

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Thu May 27, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Community Forum

Community Forum to vote on $3,200 communications request

The Missoula Community Forum is meeting via Zoom to handle administrative business, hear presentations, and vote on a $3,200 request for communications. The agenda includes presentations on the NTMP, Neighborhood Improvement Grants, and bylaws, plus reports from neighborhoods and the City Council. No discussion items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Community Forum approves neighborhood improvement grants and communications funding

The Missoula Community Forum approved the Neighborhood Improvement Grants, including projects like the Lewis & Clark Bancroft Ponds Outdoor Classroom, F2F Place-Making, North Reserve Signal Boxes, Rattlesnake Outdoor Classroom, and Paxson PTA Playground. They also approved a $3,200 request for communications funding from the Missoula Neighborhood Office. Both motions passed unanimously.

City Council Chambers
Wed May 26, 2021 · 10:15 AM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee reviews two land-use referrals, no votes expected

The Land Use and Planning Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, including roll call and approval of prior minutes, and to receive public comment. The main items are informational referrals for a family transfer at 205 Teddy Turn and a boundary line relocation in the Mill Site Subdivision, Phase 1 Wyoming North, Block 6. Both are post-public-hearing items, meaning the committee is not expected to make decisions but to review staff reports and conditions.

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✓ Decided: Land Use Committee reviews two subdivision items, takes no votes

The Missoula City Council Land Use and Planning Committee met and approved the meeting minutes as submitted. The committee heard informational staff reports on two items: the 205 Teddy Turn family transfer and a subdivision exemption for a boundary line relocation in the Mill Site Subdivision, Phase 1 Wyoming North, Block 6. No formal decisions were made on either item, as both were informational only.

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Wed May 26, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to hear Crisis Intervention Team update

The Missoula Committee of the Whole is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings, take public comment, and receive an informational update on the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). No action is required on the CIT update; it is for information only.

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✓ Decided: Council hears Crisis Intervention Team update; no action taken

The Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole received an informational update on the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) from police and mental health officials. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational only. Minutes from prior meetings were deferred for approval.

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Wed May 26, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Board of Adjustment

Board holds public forum on fire station storage building at 1501 39th St W

The Missoula City Board of Adjustment is meeting to hold a public forum regarding a proposed fire station storage building at 1501 39th St W. The board has no power to deny the proposal and will only allow public comment. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and staff announcements.

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✓ Decided: Board holds public forum on fire station storage building; no vote taken

The Board of Adjustment held a public forum for the Missoula City Fire Department's proposal to build a new storage building at 1501 39th Street. No decision was made, as state law grants the board no power to deny the proposal. Public comments raised concerns about tree removal, alley access, and property use.

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Mon May 24, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves three municipal court judges, expands oversight committee

The Missoula City Council approved an ordinance establishing three elected municipal court judges (11-0) and amended the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee to allow alternate members to vote and remove term dates (11-0). The council also approved a sound amplification ordinance for community parks (9-2) and two annexations, including Fox Den Court and Invermere Subdivision Phase 3A. Several public hearings were held and left open until June 7, including budget amendments and CDBG/HOME funding recommendations.

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Wed May 19, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to discuss two annexation and zoning requests

The Land Use and Planning Committee will hold a public comment period and discuss two annexation and zoning requests: one for Portion A of 3946 Fox Den Court and one for Invermere Subdivision Phase 3A. Both items are listed as post-hearing discussion items only, meaning no final decision is expected at this meeting. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 12, 2021.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances two annexation and zoning requests to City Council

The Land Use and Planning Committee discussed two annexation and rezoning requests but took no final action, moving both to the City Council for final consideration on May 24, 2021. The first request, for a portion of 3946 Fox Den Court, aims to correct an encroachment issue by relocating the city boundary. The second, for Invermere Subdivision Phase 3A, would allow residential use with city services; the developer committed to a construction timeline starting June 1, 2021.

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Wed May 19, 2021 · 2:15 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to consider CDBG and HOME funding recommendations for 2021

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider staff funding recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program for Program Year 2021. The recommended motion is to set a public hearing for May 24, 2021, to consider a resolution approving the Annual Action Plan, awarding funds to specific organizations, and authorizing the Mayor to sign contracts. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 12, 2021 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee sets May 24 public hearing on CDBG/HOME funding plan

The Administration and Finance Committee approved a motion to set a public hearing for May 24, 2021, to consider a resolution approving the City of Missoula's Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2021, which awards CDBG and HOME funds to organizations and authorizes the Mayor to sign contracts. The vote was 10-0 with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed May 19, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to consider requiring permits for amplified sound in community parks

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee will consider adopting an ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.40.065 to add Subsection (A)(29), which would require a permit for using public address systems in community parks. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 12, 2021 meeting and take public comment. No other substantive business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Parks committee approves sound permit ordinance for community parks

The committee approved an ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.40.065 to require a permit for public address systems in community parks. The motion, moved by Gwen Jones, passed with a vote of 'Approved' (tally not specified). The item will proceed to final consideration, with public comment to be called on Monday night.

City Council Chambers
Wed May 19, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to vote on $38,814 roundabout design contract

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider approving a professional services agreement with DJ&A for the George Elmer Drive/Cattle Drive Roundabout Project, at a cost not to exceed $38,814. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council committee approves $38,814 design contract for roundabout

The Public Works Committee approved a professional services agreement with DJ&A for design work on the George Elmer Drive/Cattle Drive roundabout, at a cost not to exceed $38,814. The project is funded by developments and the Transportation Impact Fee. The committee also heard public comment about a broken calendar link and requests for water legal bills and a capital assets list. The minutes from the previous meeting were held over due to lack of quorum.

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Tue May 18, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

TPCC to review draft Long Range Transportation Plan and TA grant applications

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee will hear a presentation on the draft Long Range Transportation Plan, receive a special presentation from the Missoula-Ravalli TMA, and review City and County Transportation Alternatives (TA) grant applications for potential TPCC support. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: TPCC approves TA grant applications for three Missoula projects

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee approved the City and County Transportation Alternatives Grant applications for three projects: Lolo School Sidewalk and Roadway Improvements, Eaton Street Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1, and South Avenue Connections and Safety Improvements. The vote was 5-0 with one abstention. The committee also received presentations on the draft Long Range Transportation Plan and the Missoula-Ravalli TMA vanpool program.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Moved by: Mirtha Becerra Seconded by: Shane Morrissey
3 yea
Lucia Olivera yea · Dave Strohmaier yea · Shane Morrissey yea
Tue May 18, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear Pontiac Commercial Subdivision, zoning workshop

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board meets to hold a public hearing on the Pontiac Commercial Subdivision and to receive a workshop on Missoula County's zoning code draft. The board will also elect a vice-president for the remainder of 2021 and welcome a new alternate member.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board elects Sean McCoy as Vice President for 2021

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved the May 4, 2021 minutes (6-0, one abstention) and elected Sean McCoy as Vice President for the remainder of 2021. The board heard a presentation on the Missoula County zoning code update, with public comment period open through August. No public comment was received on the Pontiac Commercial Subdivision, and the hearing remains open.

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Tue May 18, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Mayor's Downtown Advisory Commission

Downtown advisory panel to hear updates on BID, homeless outreach

The Mayor's Downtown Advisory Commission is meeting via Zoom to review minutes, hear updates on downtown issues including the Business Improvement District, Homeless Outreach Team, and Mobile Support Team, and discuss whether to record meetings for public broadcast. The agenda is mostly informational updates and routine business.

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✓ Decided: Downtown advisory commission approves January minutes, hears outreach updates

The Mayor's Downtown Advisory Commission met via Zoom and approved the minutes from January 5, 2021. The meeting focused on updates from the Business Improvement District, Homeless Outreach Team, and Mobile Support Team, with no formal decisions made beyond the minutes approval. Discussions included downtown issues like graffiti, illegal camping, and the addition of judges.

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Tue May 18, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Public Art Committee

Public Art Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Missoula Public Art Committee meeting on May 18, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves April minutes, plans St. Paul church mural

The Missoula Public Art Committee approved the April minutes unanimously and discussed several ongoing projects, including a mural for the historic St. Paul African Methodist Church, traffic signal box art, and the Dash sculpture. No major funding decisions were made; most items were updates or planning discussions.

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Mon May 17, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

MCAT commission to review programming and approve April minutes

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission is meeting via Zoom to approve the minutes from April 19, 2021, review the current recorded programming schedule, and identify events for MCAT to record or televise. The agenda also includes public comment, new business, board comment, and held agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for June 21, 2021.

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✓ Decided: MCAT expands county services with new franchise agreement

The commission approved the April 19, 2021 minutes and discussed the new MCAT franchise agreement with Missoula County, which funds 1.5 new full-time employees and aims to expand hours and services to county residents, including closed captioning. No formal votes were taken on the agreement or other items; the meeting focused on programming and future events.

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Mon May 17, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to hear annexations, rezonings, and senior living conditional use

The Missoula City Council is meeting to hold public hearings on several land-use items, including annexations and rezonings, and to take final action on a River Road rezone and a conditional use for Hogan Senior Living. The consent agenda includes approving accounts payable of $879,320.62 and confirming appointments to city boards. The meeting is procedural and includes committee reports and referrals for future consideration.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning, senior housing, and appointments; hears housing crisis comments

The Missoula City Council approved a rezoning on River Road, a group living conditional use for Hogan Senior Living, and several appointments, including to the Affordable Housing Oversight Committee. The council also held public hearings on a municipal court ordinance, affordable housing committee amendments, and two annexations, all to be taken up for final consideration on May 24. The meeting included extensive public comment on the housing crisis, with residents urging action on rent control, Airbnb regulations, and other measures.

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Thu May 13, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Open Space Advisory Committee

Open Space Committee to adopt project evaluation process, elect officers

The Missoula Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, including electing officers for the coming year and reviewing/adopting an updated Open Space Project Evaluation process with associated documents. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, public comments, and announcements.

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✓ Decided: Open Space Committee elects new chair and vice chair, adopts evaluation process

The Open Space Advisory Committee elected Alexis Gibson as chair and Eric Anderson as vice chair for June 2021 through May 2022, and adopted the updated Open Space Project Evaluation process and associated documents. Both actions passed unanimously (9-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

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Thu May 13, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Energy and Climate Team

Missoula Energy and Climate Team to discuss emission inventory, clean electricity MOU

The Energy and Climate Team is meeting to discuss updates on the Missoula Emission Inventory, an energy performance contract with Mckinstry, and the 100% Clean Electricity MOU process. They will also hear presentations on affordable housing energy conservation and the Missoula Foot-Print Fund, and review state legislative updates. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the April 8 meeting and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Energy and Climate Team hears updates, approves April minutes

The Energy and Climate Team approved the April 8, 2021 minutes as submitted. The meeting consisted of informational updates and presentations, including the Missoula Emission Inventory (2019 data), the Mckinstry energy performance contracting project, and presentations from Homeword, Inc. and Climate Smart Missoula. No action items were taken.

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Wed May 12, 2021 · 10:20 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to vote on requiring permits for amplified sound in Missoula parks

The Parks and Conservation Committee will consider an ordinance to require permits for amplified sound in community parks, and will receive an update on the Urban Forest Program. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Parks committee approves amplified sound permit ordinance for community parks

The committee approved an ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.40.065 to require an amplification permit for public address systems in community parks. The vote was 7-0 with one abstention. The item had been returned to the committee for further discussion. A presentation on the Urban Forest Program was also given, but no action was taken on it.

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Wed May 12, 2021 · 12:15 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

✓ Decided: Committee hears Flynn-Lowney Ditch acquisition plan, no vote taken

The Public Works and Mobility Committee received an informational presentation on the proposed acquisition of the Flynn-Lowney Ditch from the Hellgate Valley Irrigation Company for $990,000. No motion was made or vote taken; the item was for discussion only. The acquisition would convert existing users to wells and is contingent on City Council approval, with due diligence and fundraising to follow.

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Wed May 12, 2021 · 3:15 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to confirm three appointments to Affordable Housing Oversight Committee

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to handle administrative business, including roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. The main item is a recommendation to confirm the Mayor's appointments of three members to the Affordable Housing Oversight Committee. The meeting is scheduled for a short 10-minute session via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Council confirms three appointments to Affordable Housing Oversight Committee

The Committee of the Whole approved the Mayor's appointments of Gerri Stiffarm, Mistee Brown, and Riley Jacobsen to the Affordable Housing Oversight Committee. The appointments take effect June 1, 2021, with terms ending in 2024, 2023, and 2022 respectively. The motion passed 7-0 and will be placed on the consent agenda for Monday's council meeting.

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Wed May 12, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to confirm James McKay to Downtown Business Improvement District board

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider confirming Mayor John Engen's appointment of James McKay to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board for Zone 2, with a term from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2025. The meeting also includes approval of the May 5, 2021 minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves James McKay to Downtown Business Improvement District

The Missoula City Council Administration and Finance Committee approved the Mayor's appointment of Dr. James McKay to the Downtown Business Improvement District, replacing Kurt Bodlovic. The appointment was approved unanimously (7-0) and will be moved to the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed May 12, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to consider River Road rezone and Hogan Senior Living conditional use

The Land Use and Planning Committee will review two items: a proposal to rezone four properties on River Road from RT10 to RT5.4, and a referral for a group living conditional use for Hogan Senior Living at 228, 234, and 246 South 6th Street West. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 5 meeting and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews River Road rezone and Hogan Senior Living conditional use

The Land Use and Planning Committee discussed two items but took no formal votes. The River Road rezone from RT10 to RT5.4 was reviewed and will go to City Council on May 17 for final consideration. The Hogan Senior Living conditional use at 228, 234, & 246 South 6th Street West was also discussed, with no motion required; it will return to City Council for final action. No public comments were made on either item.

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Tue May 11, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

✓ Decided: Parks Board reviews FY22 budget, no action taken

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board met on May 11, 2021, and approved the minutes from the April 13 meeting. No action items were on the agenda. The board received updates on Peery Park improvements, department operations, and a draft presentation for the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. No formal decisions were made.

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Tue May 11, 2021 · 11:15 AM

Extraordinary Events Committee

Caras Park events committee reviews 2021 season, restrooms, Higgins Bridge impacts

The Extraordinary Events Committee is meeting to discuss Caras Park events, including a 2020 annual summary and the 2021 calendar. They will also discuss restroom concerns, the Downtown Master Plan update, the 2021 events season, and construction impacts from the Higgins Bridge project. The agenda includes approval of minutes from March 12, 2019, and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2019 minutes, hears 2021 Caras Park events update

The Extraordinary Events Committee approved the minutes from March 12, 2019, as submitted. No action items were discussed. The committee received updates on the 2020 event summary and the 2021 calendar, noting 61 scheduled events and health department guidelines for events over 1,000 people. Discussions covered restroom replacement plans, the Downtown Master Plan, and Higgins Bridge construction impacts.

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Mon May 10, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Missoula Council to weigh Hogan Senior Living conditional use, River Road rezone

The Missoula City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with contracts and agreements, hold public hearings on a senior living conditional use and a River Road rezone, and take final action on a street vacation and a parkland cash-in-lieu regulation amendment. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Hogan Senior Living group home, rezoning on River Road

The Missoula City Council held public hearings on a proposed 36-bedroom senior group living facility at 228, 234, and 246 South 6th Street West and a rezoning of four properties on River Road from RT10 to RT5.4. Both hearings were left open for a week for additional comment. The council also approved a consent agenda including a $796,940.92 accounts payable claim, a $35,304 seal coat contract for Fort Missoula Regional Park, and a resolution setting a public hearing for 3rd quarter FY 2021 budget amendments. In final consideration, the council approved the Pattee Street right-of-way vacation and a 6-5 vote to amend parkland cash-in-lieu valuation methods, rejecting an amendment to extend the sale-price lookback period from one to three years.

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Thu May 6, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: TTAC approves TA grant applications for three Missoula projects

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee approved a motion to refer three Transportation Alternatives Grant applications to the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC) for support. The applications cover the Lolo School Sidewalk and Roadway Improvements, Eaton Street Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1, and South Avenue Connections and Safety Improvements. The vote was 13-0, with one member absent. The committee also reviewed the draft Long Range Transportation Plan, which is open for public comment until May 21.

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Thu May 6, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Cemetery Board to review April finances and FY22 budget

The Missoula Cemetery Board meets via Zoom to review April expenditures and deposits, discuss the FY22 budget, and receive updates on the Stories and Stones project, GIS mapping, and a cemetery ordinance. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed beyond standard approvals and updates.

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Wed May 5, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to weigh levee evaluation deal and Mullan BUILD right-of-way agreements

The Missoula Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider two main items: a cost-sharing agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for levee system evaluations, and six right-of-way agreements for the Mullan BUILD project. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves levee evaluation cost-share with Army Corps

The Public Works Committee approved a cost-sharing agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers for an accelerated evaluation of the Clark Fork Area III and V levees, with the city and Corps each paying $358,500 of the $717,000 total. The committee also approved six right-of-way agreements for the Mullan BUILD project to construct Mary Jane Boulevard infrastructure. Both items passed unanimously (10-0).

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Wed May 5, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to set hearing for FY2021 Q3 budget amendments

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider a resolution amending the fiscal year 2021 budget to recognize revenues, appropriate expenditures, and transfer funds not in the original budget. The recommended motion is to set a public hearing for May 24 with final consideration on June 7, 2021. The agenda also includes approval of the April 28, 2021 minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances FY2021 budget amendment resolution to public hearing

The Administration and Finance Committee approved a motion to set a public hearing for May 24 and final consideration on June 7 for a resolution amending the City of Missoula's FY2021 budget and capital improvement program. The resolution recognizes revenues, appropriates expenditures, and transfers budget items, including new FTEs that will be absorbed into current budget numbers. The motion passed 8-0 and will be placed on the consent agenda.

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Wed May 5, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to vote on $35,304 seal coat contract for Fort Missoula Regional Park

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting to approve minutes from April 21, 2021, take public comment, and consider a contract for seal coating parking lots at Fort Missoula Regional Park Phase 2. The recommended motion is to authorize the Mayor to sign a $35,304 contract with Pro Sweep. The meeting is held via Zoom webinar.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $35,304 seal coat contract for Fort Missoula parking lots

The Parks and Conservation Committee approved a contract with Pro Sweep for seal coating parking lots at Fort Missoula Regional Park Phase 2, in the amount of $35,304.00. The motion passed unanimously (10-0) and authorizes the Mayor to sign the contract. The minutes from April 21, 2021, were also approved as submitted.

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Wed May 5, 2021 · 12:15 PM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to hear update on emergency winter shelter

The Public Safety and Health Committee is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes, take public comment, and receive an update on the Emergency Winter and Non-Congregate Shelter. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee hears shelter updates; no votes taken

The committee received updates on the emergency winter shelter and non-congregate shelter programs but took no formal votes. The Poverello Center reported serving 509 unique individuals during the 2020/2021 winter season, and the non-congregate shelter served 283 since March 2020. The meeting was informational only.

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Wed May 5, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to consider parkland dedication fee amendments and board appointments

The Land Use and Planning Committee is reviewing a proposed amendment to clarify how values are determined for 'cash-in-lieu' of parkland requirements. The committee will also consider an appointment for an alternate position on the Planning Board.

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✓ Decided: Missoula LUP committee approves parkland cash-in-lieu amendment (9-0)

The Land Use and Planning Committee approved an amendment to Article 3, Section 080.7 of the Subdivision Design Standards, clarifying methodologies for determining the value of cash-in-lieu payments for parks and open space. The amendment includes a staff-recommended change to Subsection B adding an 'arm's length transaction' qualifier. The committee also appointed Elizabeth Costello as an alternate to the Planning Board by a 5-4 vote.

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Tue May 4, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Missoula bike/ped board to hear updates on crash, transit plan, grants

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss routine business, including approving previous minutes and receiving updates from city staff. Staff will report on a pedestrian crash near Lowell, the Long Range Transportation Plan, and city grant applications for the Transportation Alternatives Program. The agenda is largely informational with no major decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: BPAB approves minutes, hears bike month and traffic calming updates

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board approved the previous meeting's minutes. Staff reported on Bike Month, a traffic calming project on Kemp and Schilling streets, and the draft Long Range Transportation Plan. The board will consider letters of support for city grant applications at the next meeting.

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Tue May 4, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Missoula Planning Board reviews transportation plans and rezoning updates

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will review growth scenarios for the Long Range Transportation Plan. The meeting also includes an update on the Defoe and Burton rezone and a presentation on Conservation District permitting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board hears LRTP update, tables vice-president election

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board met and approved the April 20, 2021 minutes. They received presentations on 310 permitting by the Conservation District and on the draft 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan, which is open for public comment until May 21, 2021. The election of a vice-president for the remainder of 2021 was tabled. No public hearings or new business were conducted.

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Mon May 3, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to consider annexing Invermere Phase 3A and amending excavation permits

The Missoula City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving $600,410.18 in claims, declaring fire equipment surplus, amending the municipal court ordinance to establish three judges, and amending the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee structure. They will also hold a public hearing on vacating a portion of Pattee Street and take final votes on ordinances changing excavation permit rules and cemetery regulations. Several proclamations and committee reports are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, excavation and cemetery ordinance changes

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, which included claims, surplus fire equipment, municipal court judge changes, and appointments to the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee. It also gave final approval to ordinances amending excavation permit rules and cemetery regulations, and opened a public hearing on a right-of-way vacation for parkland.

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Wed Apr 28, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to appoint alternate Planning Board member

The Land Use and Planning Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, including approving prior minutes and appointing a member to the Planning Board. The main action is a recommended motion to appoint one of four candidates to the alternate position for a term ending December 31, 2021. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board alternate appointment deferred to next meeting

The committee interviewed two final applicants for the alternate Planning Board position but did not make a decision. The appointment will be voted on at the next Land Use and Planning Committee meeting. The minutes were approved as submitted.

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Wed Apr 28, 2021 · 12:30 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to vote on NIH grant contract amendment and storm water bond resolution

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider two items: a contract amendment for a National Institute of Health grant and a resolution related to financing storm water system improvements. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves NIH grant amendment and storm water financing resolution

The Administration and Finance Committee approved two items. The first was an amendment to the National Institute of Health Grant Administration Agreement, which reallocates grant funds between contractors with no financial impact on the city budget. The second was a reimbursement resolution for proposed storm water system improvements, which allows the city to stay in compliance with IRS regulations for potential tax-exempt debt issuance without obligating any spending.

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Wed Apr 28, 2021 · 8:45 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to hear Neighborhood Traffic Management Program update

The Missoula City Council Public Works Committee meets to handle administrative business, including approving minutes from April 21, and to receive an informational presentation on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. No votes are scheduled; the traffic program item is for discussion only.

✓ Decided: Public Works Committee hears Neighborhood Traffic Management Program update

The committee received an informational presentation on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP), which aims to reduce speeding, improve safety, and encourage biking and walking. No formal action was taken; the item was informational only. The minutes were approved as submitted.

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Wed Apr 28, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Board of Adjustment

Board holds public forum on Rocky Mountain Gardens building at fairgrounds

The Missoula City Board of Adjustment is meeting to hold a public forum on the Rocky Mountain Gardens and Exploration Center proposal at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, which involves constructing a new building and parking area at 1101 South Avenue West. The board has no power to deny the proposal and will only accept public comment. The rest of the agenda is routine items like approving minutes and staff announcements.

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✓ Decided: Board holds public forum on Rocky Mountain Gardens setback exemption

The Missoula City Board of Adjustment held a public forum for the Rocky Mountain Gardens and Exploration Center at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, which requested an exemption from the 30-foot front setback requirement in the OP3 district. The board clarified it had no power to deny the request and could only allow public comment. No decision was made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

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Wed Apr 28, 2021 · 1:15 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to review Downtown Master Plan, affordable housing oversight changes

The Missoula Committee of the Whole will receive an update on the Downtown Master Plan implementation and consider amendments to the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee ordinance, including setting a public hearing. They will also vote on appointments to that committee. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major new policy decisions expected beyond these items.

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✓ Decided: Council advances affordable housing oversight changes, appointments

The Committee of the Whole approved amendments to Ordinance 3663 to adjust the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee structure, including allowing alternates to vote, setting term start dates, adding a community member position, and renaming it to the Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee. They also approved five appointments to the committee. Both items were approved unanimously with no public comment.

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Wed Apr 28, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to consider surplus fire equipment and municipal court judge expansion

The Public Safety and Health Committee will consider a resolution to surplus fire equipment and an ordinance to establish three municipal court judges and define the chief judge's duties. The ordinance would be set for a public hearing on May 17, 2021, with preliminary adoption. The committee will also approve minutes from April 21, 2021.

✓ Decided: Committee approves surplus fire equipment and municipal court judge ordinance

The committee approved a resolution to surplus four fire department vehicles and equipment, and gave first reading and preliminary adoption to an ordinance establishing three municipal court judges effective January 3, 2022, with a public hearing set for May 17, 2021. Both items passed unanimously (10-0).

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Mon Apr 26, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on $2.5M claims, contracts, and River Road rezone

The Missoula City Council will consider a consent agenda including $2.5 million in claims, several contracts (Catlin remodel, sweeper lease, Higgins Ave plan, Milwaukee Trail), and a resolution on the Burlington Northern cleanup. They will also hold public hearings on excavation and cemetery ordinance changes, and take up a rezone on River Road.

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda including Burlington cleanup resolution

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution finding the DEQ's cleanup plan for the Burlington Northern Missoula Facility unacceptable and requesting residential use be recognized. The council also approved several contracts and purchases, including a $220,000 agreement for the Higgins Ave Corridor Plan and a $35,348.32 utility loader for Parks. A rezoning on River Road was preliminarily adopted and set for a public hearing on May 10, 2021. The meeting was largely procedural, with no final adoptions or substantive debates.

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Wed Apr 21, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to consider resolution opposing DEQ cleanup plan for BN Missoula site

The Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a proposed resolution regarding the Burlington Northern Missoula Facility cleanup plan. The resolution would find the Montana DEQ's anticipated future land use conclusion unacceptable and request residential use be recognized in the final remedy. The committee will also handle routine administrative business including roll call and approval of prior minutes.

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Wed Apr 21, 2021 · 2:15 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Planning Board appointments on agenda for Missoula committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider appointments to the Planning Board, including an alternate position, and will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment periods and administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board alternate interviews held; decision deferred to May

The committee interviewed two candidates for the Planning Board alternate position but made no appointment, deferring the decision to early May 2021. The minutes were approved, and no public comment was received. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Apr 21, 2021 · 12:15 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to consider $220K Higgins Ave corridor plan, $200K sweeper lease

The Missoula Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider several contracts and appointments, including a $220,000 professional services agreement for the Higgins Ave Corridor Plan, a $200,000 lease of four flush trucks with the Montana Department of Transportation, and a $35,348.32 purchase of a compact utility loader for Parks. The committee will also vote on appointing Alli Kane to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board and receive an informational update on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $220K Higgins Ave Corridor Plan contract

The Public Works Committee approved four items, including a $220,000 professional services agreement with Kittelson & Associates for the Higgins Ave Corridor Plan, a $200,000 lease agreement with MDT for four street sweepers, a $35,348.32 purchase of a compact utility loader for Parks, and the appointment of Alli Kane to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. All votes were unanimous. The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program was presented for information only, with no action taken.

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Wed Apr 21, 2021 · 9:45 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to recommend amended Catlin Street Station remodel contract

The Public Safety and Health Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving prior minutes, and to consider a recommendation on an amended agreement for the Catlin Street Station remodel project. The committee will vote on whether to recommend that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the amended agreement with MMW Architects.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves final Catlin Street Station remodel contract

The Public Safety and Health Committee voted 9-0 to recommend City Council approval of the final portion of the Catlin Street Station remodel contract with MMW Architects. The recommendation authorizes Mayor Engen to sign Agreement #B105-2017. The committee also approved the minutes from its April 14, 2021 meeting.

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Wed Apr 21, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to vote on $55,329.50 Milwaukee Trail contract amendment

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting to approve minutes from April 14, take public comment, and consider one contract amendment. The main item is a proposed amendment to a professional services contract with RESPEC Company, LLC for the Milwaukee Trail in Toole Park, not to exceed $55,329.50, which would authorize the Mayor to sign if approved.

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✓ Decided: Parks committee approves $55,329.50 contract amendment for Milwaukee Trail

The Missoula City Council Parks and Conservation Committee approved an amendment to the professional services contract with RESPEC Company, LLC for the Milwaukee Trail in Toole Park, increasing the amount by $55,329.50 and authorizing the Mayor to sign. The vote was 9 in favor, 0 against, with 1 abstention and 2 absences. The amendment will be coordinated with existing work in the area, and efforts are being made to save plants from the water wise garden.

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Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Public Art Committee

Public Art Committee meeting agenda with no substantive items listed

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no concrete business for the Public Art Committee.

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✓ Decided: Public Art Committee approves signage for 111 W Broadway, plans annual meeting

The Missoula Public Art Committee unanimously approved signage for the 111 W Broadway building, which has a perpetual easement for Hadley Ferguson's artwork. The committee also approved asking Peter Lambros to moderate the annual planning meeting in June, replacing the regular June 15 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; most agenda items were updates or discussions.

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Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

TPCC to review Long Range Transportation Plan project list and air quality conformity lapse

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Long Range Transportation Plan, including a recommended project list and a notice of air quality conformity lapse. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

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Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider rezoning River Road properties from RT10 to RT5.4

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone four properties on River Road from RT10 (Residential 10 Two-Unit/Townhouse) to RT5.4 (Residential 5.4 Two-Unit/Townhouse). The board will also hear a zoning code update, receive a presentation from the Community Planning, Development & Innovation director, and elect a vice-president for the remainder of 2021.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves River Road rezoning from RT10 to RT5.4 (8-0)

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved a request to rezone four parcels at 2103-2105 ½ River Road from RT10 (Residential 10 Two-Unit/Townhouse) to RT5.4 (Residential 5.4 Two-Unit/Townhouse), allowing for higher-density residential development. The vote was 8-0, with two members absent. The board also heard updates on the county zoning code update and a presentation on subdivision processes, but took no other substantive actions.

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Mon Apr 19, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on $1.28M claims, water main bid, parkland cash-in-lieu rule

The Missoula City Council will consider consent agenda items including claims payments, a service agreement, a bid award, a development agreement, a contract amendment, and a noise variance. They will also take final action on a proposed amendment to subdivision regulations clarifying how cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication is calculated. Several committee reports and referrals are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, sends cash-in-lieu amendment back to committee

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, including a noise ordinance variance for night work on the I-90 project and a development agreement for underground power line relocation at Toole Park. A proposed amendment to parks cash-in-lieu procedures was sent back to the Land Use and Planning Committee for further discussion. The council also approved adding 903 S. 1st West to the local historic resources inventory.

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Mon Apr 19, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

MCAT commission to review programming, events, and meeting streaming

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission is meeting to review and approve minutes from February 22, 2021, and discuss old and new business. They will review the current programming schedule, identify events for MCAT to record or televise, and consider streaming their meetings over MCAT and/or YouTube. The meeting is open for public comment.

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✓ Decided: MCAT commission approves February minutes, discusses programming

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission met via Zoom and approved the minutes from its February 22, 2021 meeting. The commission also discussed its current programming schedule, potential events to record or televise, and the possibility of streaming its meetings over MCAT and/or YouTube. No other formal decisions were made.

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Thu Apr 15, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

MRA board to weigh TIF requests for Scott Street, County Elections Complex

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board will consider several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) requests, including for the Scott Street property development and the County Elections Complex, and will vote on contracts for street conversions and sidewalk projects. The board will also discuss the Envision West Broadway Master Plan update and a policy on proceeding without prejudice.

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✓ Decided: MRA Board approves $2.1M in TIF projects, contracts, and sidewalk awards

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved all six action items, including TIF requests for the Scott Street property, County Elections Complex, Front/Main conversion, and a communications contract amendment, as well as two sidewalk construction contracts. All votes were unanimous among the four members present, with one member absent.

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Wed Apr 14, 2021 · 8:15 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to vote on Toole Park power line relocation deal

The Parks and Conservation Committee will consider approving a development agreement with The Reed LLC to relocate Northwestern Energy power lines underground in Toole Park and along the Milwaukee Trail, including granting a permanent easement. The committee will also receive an annual update on conservation lands management. The meeting begins with roll call, approval of prior minutes, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Toole Park power line relocation agreement

The committee approved a development agreement with The Reed LLC to relocate Northwestern Energy power lines underground along Toole Park and the Milwaukee Trail, and granted a permanent 10-foot easement for the lines. Both motions passed 9-0 with two abstentions. The committee also received an update on Conservation Lands Management but took no action on it.

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Wed Apr 14, 2021 · 11:30 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to discuss state legislation and municipal court

The Public Safety and Health Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes from the previous meeting, and to hold a discussion-only item on state legislation and municipal court. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses new state law on municipal court judge selection

The Public Safety and Health Committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2021 meeting. The committee also discussed Senate Bill 127, which was enacted into law on April 10, 2021, and its effects on the Missoula Municipal Court, as presented by Chief Administrative Officer Dale Bickell. No formal action was taken on the discussion item.

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Wed Apr 14, 2021 · 12:30 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Missoula committee to hear FY2020 audit presentation

The Administration and Finance Committee is meeting to hear an informational presentation on the FY2020 audit and comprehensive annual financial report. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 7, 2021 meeting and public comment. No motions are recommended for the audit item.

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✓ Decided: FY2020 audit presented with no findings; no motions made

The committee received a presentation on the city's FY2020 audit from A to Z, the independent auditor. The auditor reported no findings, meaning the city received a clean audit opinion, with no internal control or compliance issues identified. The item was informational only; no motions were made and no decisions were taken.

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Wed Apr 14, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Appointments Subcommittee

Subcommittee interviews 5 applicants for Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee

The Committee of the Whole Appointments Subcommittee is meeting to conduct interviews for appointments to the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and scheduled interviews with five applicants. No other substantive business is listed.

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Wed Apr 14, 2021 · 1:15 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to weigh noise variance, contracts, and water main bid

The Missoula Public Works Committee is meeting to consider several items: a noise ordinance variance for the Missoula to Bonner I-90 project, a service agreement for irrigation, a bid award for a water main replacement, and an amendment for a stormwater outfall project. The agenda also includes routine administrative items like roll call and approval of minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves noise variance for I-90 night construction (12-0)

The Public Works Committee approved a noise variance allowing Montana Department of Transportation to do night construction on I-90 between Van Buren and Bonner interchanges from May 25 to September 1. The committee also approved a service agreement with Sprinkler Maniac, LLC for poplar plantation irrigation maintenance, a bid award to Western Excavating for the 3rd and Myrtle water main replacement, and a professional services amendment for the Caras Park stormwater outfall project. All four items passed unanimously (12-0).

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Wed Apr 14, 2021 · 9:45 AM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to weigh historic designation for 903 S. 1st West and parkland fee amendment

The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider two items: a resolution to add 903 S. 1st West to Missoula's Inventory of Historic Resources, and an amendment to subdivision regulations clarifying how 'cash-in-lieu' payments for parkland dedication are valued. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Historic designation approved for 903 S. 1st West warehouse (8-1)

The Land Use and Planning Committee approved a resolution to include 903 South 1st Street West on Missoula's Inventory of Historic Resources, with an 8-1 vote. The property owner plans to redevelop the warehouse, adding above it while preserving key features. The committee also discussed a proposed amendment to parkland cash-in-lieu appraisal rules, but took no action, leaving the public hearing open until April 19.

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Wed Apr 14, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Design Review Board

Design Review Board to vote on AC Marriott sign package

The Missoula Design Review Board is meeting to consider a comprehensive sign package for the AC Marriott hotel at 175 N. Pattee Street. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment. The only substantive item is the sign package review, with a recommended motion to approve subject to two conditions.

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✓ Decided: Design Review Board approves AC Marriott sign package with conditions

The Missoula Design Review Board approved the comprehensive sign package for the AC Marriott Hotel at 175 N. Pattee Street, allowing a wall sign and a canopy sign that is 15 square feet larger than code allows. The approval was subject to two conditions: all signage requires a sign permit from Development Services, and any applicable electrical, building, and sign permits must be obtained before installation. The motion was approved by the board.

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

Board to weigh Toole Park power-line deal, shelter signs

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board will consider two action items: a development agreement and easement with The Reed LLC to relocate Northwestern Energy power lines to Toole Park and the Milwaukee Trail corridor, and a request to spend $8,000 in park enterprise funds on message boards for park shelters. The board will also receive updates on the director's report, open space project criteria, urban forestry and conservation lands, and the midyear budget.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends Toole Park power line relocation and trail work

The Parks and Recreation Board recommended approval of a development agreement and underground power easement between the City and The Reed LLC for relocating power lines and realigning/widening trails at John Toole Park, with a preliminary cost estimate of $300,000. The board also approved spending $8,000 from park enterprise funds for message boards at park shelters. Both votes were unanimous (5-0).

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Parking Commission

Parking Commission delays lease rate increases, approves $5,000 festival grant

The Missoula Parking Commission discussed and voted on two main items: approving a $5,000 funding request for the Montana International Choral Festival (with conditions) and delaying previously approved lease rate increases until October 2021 for further review. The board also reviewed financial statements showing reduced revenue due to COVID-19 and discussed waitlist procedures and potential solar options for parking meters.

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✓ Decided: Parking Commission approves $5,000 for Choral Festival shuttle, delays rate hikes

The Missoula Parking Commission unanimously approved a $5,000 grant to the Montana International Choral Festival, with the condition that funds be used specifically for bus transportation and held if the festival is delayed. The board also voted to delay previously approved lease rate increases, with a reevaluation scheduled for October 2021. The meeting included financial reports and discussions on waitlist procedures and potential solar installation.

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Extraordinary Events Committee

Missoula Art Park events committee meets to review 2020, plan 2021 calendar

The Missoula Art Park Extraordinary Events Committee is meeting via Zoom to approve minutes from April 9, 2019, hear public comments, and receive reports on 2020 events and the 2021 calendar of events from the Missoula Art Museum (MAM). No action or discussion items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Art Park committee approves 2019 minutes, discusses 2021 events

The Extraordinary Events Committee approved the minutes from April 9, 2019, as submitted. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates from the Missoula Art Museum (MAM) regarding 2020 events and planning for 2021, including small group activities, fencing solutions, and coordination with Parks & Recreation. Discussions covered park ordinances, sound amplification updates, and impromptu concerts during COVID, but no formal actions were taken.

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to award $932,025 Grant Creek sewer bid, rezone Defoe Street

The Missoula City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes awarding a $932,025 construction bid for the Grant Creek sewer improvement project, approving $639,330.12 in claims, and confirming four new police officers. They will also hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to parkland dedication fees, and take final action on rezoning properties on Defoe, Shakespeare, and Burton Streets from residential to neighborhood business.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezone of Defoe/Shakespeare/Burton streets to neighborhood business

The Missoula City Council approved a rezone of properties on Defoe, Shakespeare, and Burton streets from RT2.7 (two-unit/townhouse) to B1-1 (Neighborhood Business) on final reading, despite public comment about potential displacement of current residents. The council also approved an $1,886,105 bond resolution for the AC Hotel TIF reimbursement. An ordinance regarding sound amplification in community parks was returned to committee for further discussion.

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Thu Apr 8, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Energy and Climate Team

Energy and Climate Team to discuss legislative update, priorities

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team meets via Zoom to approve March minutes, hear announcements on the emission inventory and a staff position, and discuss a state legislative update and future priorities. The agenda lists no action items for a vote.

✓ Decided: Missoula Energy and Climate Team discusses legislative opposition, no formal votes

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team met and approved the March 11, 2021 minutes. No action items were on the agenda, so no formal decisions were made. The team discussed state legislative bills the City opposes, and considered forming a work group to draft a youth-led letter to the Missoulian, but took no official action.

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Wed Apr 7, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to discuss Fort Missoula Post Hospital

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss the Fort Missoula Post Hospital, with a presentation by Tres Birds, and to receive updates on subcommittees. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a staff report, and public comment opportunities.

✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission hears Fort Missoula hospital update

The commission received a project update on the Fort Missoula Post Hospital, including a possible PUD overlay, but took no formal action. Minutes were approved as amended, and a new Historic Preservation Officer was introduced. No substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Apr 7, 2021 · 11:30 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to consider two ordinances changing Missoula cemetery rules

The Parks and Conservation Committee will review two proposed ordinances amending Missoula Municipal Code Chapter 12.44 regarding the city cemetery. One ordinance changes the title 'Cemetery Director' to 'Cemetery Superintendent' and updates duties. The other makes broader changes, including allowing niche sale revenue into the Cemetery Capital Fund Reserve, removing the obituary retention requirement, and adding a pet ossuary. The committee will also approve minutes from March 31, 2021.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances two cemetery ordinance changes to public hearing

The Parks and Conservation Committee approved two ordinances for preliminary adoption and set a public hearing for April 26, 2021. The first changes the title 'Cemetery Director' to 'Cemetery Superintendent' and updates related duties. The second makes multiple changes to Missoula Municipal Code Chapter 12.44, including allowing additional cemetery activities, removing the obituary retention requirement, merging niche sales revenue into the Cemetery Capital Fund Reserve, clarifying grave assignments, and adding a Pet Ossuary section. Both motions passed 9-0.

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Wed Apr 7, 2021 · 8:45 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to award $932,025 sewer bid, adopt utility plans, amend excavation rules

The Missoula Public Works Committee will consider awarding a construction bid for the Grant Creek Sewer Collection Improvement Project, adopt water and wastewater facility plans, and amend excavation permit rules. They will also discuss a Pattee Street right-of-way vacation and receive updates on NorthWestern Energy projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee awards $932K sewer project bid to Knife River

The Public Works Committee approved a $932,000 bid to Knife River for the Grant Creek sewer gravity system project, adopted a resolution to secure state loans for water infrastructure plans, and set public hearings on excavation permit changes and a street vacation.

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Wed Apr 7, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to confirm four new Missoula police officers

The Public Safety and Health Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes and confirming the appointment of four police officers. The only substantive action is a recommended motion to confirm Officers Ben Graupmann, Michael Hoffman, Kooper Guay, and Brandon LaRocque.

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✓ Decided: Council confirms four new Missoula police officers

The Public Safety and Health Committee approved the minutes as submitted. The committee confirmed the appointments of police officers Ben Graupmann, Michael Hoffman, Kooper Guay, and Brandon LaRocque. The vote was 10 in favor, with two members absent.

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Wed Apr 7, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Appointments Subcommittee

Subcommittee interviews 9 applicants for Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee

The Committee of the Whole Appointments Subcommittee is meeting to conduct interviews for appointments to the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee. The agenda includes administrative business, public comment, and a series of scheduled interviews with nine applicants. No other substantive items are listed.

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Wed Apr 7, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole hears Rattlesnake Wilderness presentation

The Missoula Committee of the Whole is meeting via Zoom for administrative business, public comment, and an informational presentation on the Rattlesnake Wilderness. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the presentation is for information only.

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Wed Apr 7, 2021 · 12:15 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to consider $1.89M bond for AC Hotel TIF reimbursement

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider two items: reappointing Dan Cederberg to the Business Improvement District Board, and adopting a resolution authorizing a $1,886,105 bond to reimburse costs for improvements tied to the AC Hotel in the Front Street Urban Renewal District. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $1.89M bond for AC Hotel TIF reimbursement

The Administration and Finance Committee approved a resolution authorizing the sale of a $1,886,105 subordinate lien tax increment urban renewal revenue bond to reimburse costs for the AC Hotel project in the Front Street Urban Renewal District. The committee also confirmed the mayor's reappointment of Dan Cederberg to the Business Improvement District Board. Both items will move to the full City Council agenda.

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Tue Apr 6, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Board to review 2021 public works project list and bike month plans

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board meets via Zoom to handle routine business: nominating officers, approving March minutes, and hearing public comment. The main substantive items are reviewing the 2021 draft Public Works project list for Complete Streets recommendations and discussing Bike Month planning, including a proclamation recommendation and bike share discussion.

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Tue Apr 6, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to weigh parkland cash-in-lieu fee methodology change

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to City Subdivision Regulation Article 3, Section 080.7, which would clarify how the value of cash-in-lieu payments for parkland dedication is determined. The board will also receive staff updates, discuss a follow-up on US Highway 93 safety, and note the promotion of an alternate member to a regular seat.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board rejects parkland cash-in-lieu amendment (4-5)

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted 4-5 to recommend that City Council adopt a proposed amendment to clarify how cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication is calculated. The amendment would have allowed the city to hire appraisers and added a recent-sale-price option, but failed due to concerns about fairness and lack of developer recourse. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Apr 5, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to hold public hearings on Defoe Street rezone and park noise permit

The Missoula City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, hold public hearings on a rezone of properties on Defoe, Shakespeare, and Burton Streets and on a proposed ordinance requiring sound amplification permits in community parks, and take final action on FY2021 Q2 budget amendments. The agenda also includes several referrals for future committee consideration, such as a bid award for the Grant Creek Sewer Collection Improvement Project and confirmation of new police officers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY2021 budget amendments, rezone hearing held open

The Missoula City Council approved the 2nd Quarter FY2021 budget amendments, increasing revenues by $1,791,347 and appropriations by $2,299,793.62. The council also approved the consent agenda, including claims and appointments. Public hearings were opened for a rezone on Defoe/Shakespeare/Burton streets and a sound amplification permit ordinance, both to be decided at the next meeting. The meeting was procedural, with no other final decisions made.

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Mon Apr 5, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

Conservation Lands Committee to review 2020 accomplishments and plan site visits

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 1, 2021, hear public comment on non-agenda items, and receive introductions of new staff. They will discuss 2020 end-of-season accomplishments and create a list for future site visits. The meeting is largely procedural with discussion items.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves March minutes, discusses 2020 accomplishments and site visits

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee approved the March 1, 2021 minutes as submitted. No action items were taken. The committee discussed the Conservation Lands Program's 2020 highlights and 2021 goals, including plans for Fort Missoula Ponds and other sites. They also discussed future site visits and agreed to schedule two field trips this summer.

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Thu Apr 1, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

✓ Decided: Cemetery Board approves job title change, ordinance amendments

The Board approved changing the Cemetery Director title to Superintendent, amending cemetery ordinances to clarify grave assignments, combine funds, and allow pet cremains, and updating ordinance references to the new title. The Board also discussed new software for modernizing records and a historical bike tour.

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Wed Mar 31, 2021 · 12:15 PM

Budget Committee of the Whole

Missoula Budget Committee reviews mid-year FY2021 budget presentations

The Budget Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive informational mid-year budget presentations for FY 2021, including from the Police and Fire Departments. No formal action or motion is scheduled; the presentations are for information only. The agenda also includes routine administrative items such as roll call and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council hears mid-year budget updates from police and fire

The Budget Committee received informational mid-year budget presentations from the Police and Fire Departments and the Finance Department. No formal decisions or motions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. The Police Department reported savings from personnel changes and increased officer presence, while Fire reported vacancy savings and interest in open positions. The Finance Department discussed the General Fund outlook and the American Rescue Plan Act.

City Council Chambers
Wed Mar 31, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Appointments Subcommittee

Subcommittee to interview 4 applicants for Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee

The Committee of the Whole Appointments Subcommittee is meeting to conduct interviews for appointments to the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee. The agenda includes administrative business, public comment, and interviews with four applicants. No other substantive items are listed.

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Wed Mar 31, 2021 · 2:45 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to review rezone of Defoe, Shakespeare, Burton streets to neighborhood business

The Land Use and Planning Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed rezone of properties on Defoe, Shakespeare, and Burton streets from two-unit/townhouse to neighborhood business, and to consider promoting Shane Morrissey from alternate to regular Planning Board member. The rezone is listed as informational only before a public hearing. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Planning Board member promotion, reviews Defoe Street rezone

The Land Use and Planning Committee approved the promotion of Shane Morrissey from alternate to regular member of the Planning Board, filling a vacancy with a 10-0 vote. The committee also reviewed a request to rezone properties on Defoe, Shakespeare, and Burton Streets from RT2.7 to B1-1, but took no action as it was informational only. The Planning Board had previously recommended approval of the rezone.

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Wed Mar 31, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to consider cemetery board reappointment and Invermere parklands agreement

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee will hold a public meeting to consider two items: confirming the mayor's reappointment of Pat McHugh to the Cemetery Board, and approving a maintenance agreement with Missoula County and the Invermere Subdivision homeowners association for public parklands. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Invermere park maintenance agreement and Cemetery Board reappointment

The committee approved the minutes from March 10, 2021, and confirmed the Mayor's reappointment of Pat McHugh to the Cemetery Board for a term from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2024. It also approved a maintenance agreement with Missoula County and the Home Owner's Association for Invermere Subdivision's public parklands, authorizing the Mayor to sign. No public comment was received.

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Tue Mar 30, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission Subcommittee

Historic Preservation Subcommittee to plan Preservation Month

The Historic Preservation Commission Subcommittee is meeting to discuss planning for Preservation Month and to establish the next meeting date. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: HPC subcommittee plans Preservation Month events with Wilma Theater for its 100th anniversary

The Historic Preservation Commission subcommittee discussed plans for Preservation Month, including coordinating with the Wilma Theater to celebrate its 100-year anniversary. Ideas discussed included a 1921-themed menu at Scotty's Table, a bike tour, and creating self-guided tours on the website. No formal decisions were made; logistics were to be worked out later.

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Mon Mar 29, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council--No Meeting

Missoula City Council meeting cancelled for March 29, 2021

This agenda is for a cancelled City Council meeting on March 29, 2021. The document contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

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City Council Chambers
Thu Mar 25, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Appointments Subcommittee

Appointments Subcommittee to interview candidates for Affordable Housing Oversight Committee

The Committee of the Whole Appointments Subcommittee is meeting to conduct interviews for appointments to the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and the main business of interviewing six candidates for the committee.

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✓ Decided: Subcommittee interviews 6 applicants for Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee

The Appointments Subcommittee interviewed six candidates for the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee and approved the minutes from the 3/10/21 meeting. No appointments were made during this meeting; the subcommittee will decide on appointments at a future meeting.

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Wed Mar 24, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to hear DeSmet School sign and Sherwood variance

The Missoula City Board of Adjustment will hold a public forum on a request to replace a manual reader board sign with an electronic dynamic display at DeSmet Public School, 6355 Padre Lane. The board has no power to deny this proposal under state law. The board will also consider a variance request for 1600 Sherwood, with a recommended motion to approve subject to one condition.

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✓ Decided: Board approves variance for 1600 Sherwood; DeSmet sign gets public forum only

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for 1600 Sherwood, allowing the owners to proceed subject to one condition. The board also held a public forum for DeSmet Public School's proposed electronic sign replacement, but took no vote because state law prohibits denial; the board only allows comment.

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Wed Mar 24, 2021 · 11:45 AM

Budget Committee of the Whole

Budget Committee reviews mid-year FY2021 budget presentations

The Budget Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive informational mid-year budget presentations for FY 2021 from various departments, including Parks and Recreation, Community Planning Development & Innovation, and Public Works & Mobility. No formal motion is recommended; the item is for information only. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment periods.

✓ Decided: Missoula budget committee hears mid-year reports from three departments

The Budget Committee of the Whole met via Zoom for an informational session on the FY 2021 budget. Department heads from CPDI, Public Works & Mobility, and Parks & Recreation presented mid-year updates on achievements, revenues, and expenditures. No motions were made and no decisions were taken; the meeting was for information only.

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Wed Mar 24, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Appointments Subcommittee

Committee interviews 8 applicants for Affordable Housing Oversight Committee seats

The Appointments Subcommittee will interview eight applicants for the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and public comment periods. One applicant, Renata Birkenbuel, withdrew her application on 3/23/21.

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Wed Mar 24, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to review Long Range Transportation Plan update

The Missoula City Council Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss an update to the Long Range Transportation Plan. The item is for information only, with no recommended motion. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee hears Long Range Transportation Plan update; no action taken

The Public Works Committee received an informational update on the Long Range Transportation Plan, including three scenarios and a recommended scenario. No motion was made, and no decisions were taken. The plan is expected to go to City Council for adoption in June or early July.

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Tue Mar 23, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission Subcommittee

Historic Preservation Subcommittee to plan Preservation Month

The Historic Preservation Commission Subcommittee is meeting to discuss planning for Preservation Month and to establish the next meeting date. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

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✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Subcommittee plans COVID-safe Preservation Month events

The subcommittee discussed Preservation Month planning, including self-guided tours, digital recognition for past award winners, and limited in-person tours of 10 people due to COVID. No formal decisions were made; the group agreed to meet again at 5:00 PM with James McDonald as chair.

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Mon Mar 22, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to finalize ward boundaries, rezone Defoe Street properties

The Missoula City Council will hold a final vote on new ward boundaries based on updated population data, and will take first steps on rezoning several properties on Defoe, Shakespeare, and Burton Streets from residential to neighborhood business. The consent agenda includes claims payments, police vehicle purchases, street material contracts, and several appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves ward boundary changes and $1.88M in claims

The Missoula City Council approved the second and final reading of an ordinance updating ward boundaries based on new population statistics, effective before the upcoming election. The council also approved a consent agenda that included ratifying claims totaling $1,882,991.09, a rezoning for properties on Defoe, Shakespeare, and Burton Streets, and the purchase of eight police vehicles. A public hearing was set for April 5 on a proposed ordinance requiring permits for amplified sound in community parks.

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Tue Mar 16, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

TPCC to vote on Hwy 200 corridor plan and TIP amendment

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee will consider approving Amendment #4 to the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program and adopting the East Missoula/Hwy 200 Corridor Plan. They will also receive an update on the Long Range Transportation Plan's revised recommended scenario and discuss programs, policies, and plan linkages. Public comment is invited.

✓ Decided: TPCC approves TIP Amendment #4 and East Missoula/Hwy 200 Corridor Plan

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee approved Amendment #4 to the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program, adding an I-90 epoxy striping project and adjusting costs for several projects, and approved the East Missoula/Hwy 200 Corridor Plan. Both votes were 6-0. The committee also received an update on the Long Range Transportation Plan's recommended scenario, which is estimated to cost $1.35 billion over 30 years, but took no action on it.

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Tue Mar 16, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Board to consider rezoning Defoe, Shakespeare, Burton streets to Neighborhood Business

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone properties on Defoe, Shakespeare, and Burton streets from RT2.7 (two-unit/townhouse) to B1-1 (Neighborhood Business). The board will also discuss safety concerns on US Hwy 93 south of Missoula and receive staff announcements, including a board training session. Public comment is invited.

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves rezoning of Westside Village properties to B1-1

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved a rezoning request for properties on Defoe, Shakespeare, and Burton Streets from RT2.7 to B1-1 (Neighborhood Business), allowing up to 43 dwelling units per acre. The vote was 8-0 with one abstention. The board also approved the March 2, 2021 minutes and heard updates on transportation and other items.

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Tue Mar 16, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Public Art Committee

Missoula Public Art Committee meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda for the Missoula Public Art Committee meeting on March 16, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee supports 3rd & Myrtle public art project, will help develop art call

The Missoula Public Art Committee voted to support the proposed public art project at 3rd and Myrtle Streets and to collaborate with Ben Weiss in developing the art call, participating in the selection process, and assisting as appropriate. The motion was made by Joe and seconded by Greg, and it carried. The committee also approved the February minutes and discussed budget updates, with funds estimated between $4,500 and $8,500.

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Mon Mar 15, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council--No Meeting

City Council meeting cancelled for March 15, 2021

This agenda indicates that the Missoula City Council meeting scheduled for March 15, 2021, was not held. The document contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

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City Council Chambers
Thu Mar 11, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Open Space Advisory Committee

Open Space Committee to vote on updated project evaluation process

The Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss and vote on adopting an updated Open Space Project Evaluation process and associated documents. The agenda also includes updates on the Dean Stone Corridor Project and the Schmidt Road Easement Acquisition Project, plus the introduction of two new members.

✓ Decided: Open Space Committee delays adoption of updated project evaluation process

The Open Space Advisory Committee met on March 11, 2021, and approved the February minutes. The main action item, adopting an updated Open Space Project Evaluation process and associated documents, was moved to the April meeting to allow more review time. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Thu Mar 11, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Energy and Climate Team

Missoula Energy & Climate Team to comment on clean energy MOU

The Energy and Climate Team is meeting to discuss and potentially comment on a draft Memorandum of Understanding regarding clean energy goals between the City of Missoula, Missoula County, and NorthWestern Energy. The agenda also includes updates on state legislation, housing projects and carbon neutrality, and coordination priorities.

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✓ Decided: Energy Team approves comments on Clean Energy Implementation Plan MOU

The Energy and Climate Team voted 7-0 to approve comments on the draft Implementation Plan Memorandum of Understanding regarding Clean Energy Goals between the City of Missoula, Missoula County, and NorthWestern Energy. Members raised concerns about green tariffs excluding some citizens, the plan favoring NorthWestern, and the need for better education and financial incentives. The comments are due March 15, and a few team members will finalize them.

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Wed Mar 10, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Appointments Subcommittee

Subcommittee to interview 5 applicants for Affordable Housing Oversight Committee

The Appointments Subcommittee of the Committee of the Whole is meeting to conduct interviews for appointments to the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment on items not on the agenda. The main business is interviewing five applicants: Leslie Dallapiazza, Matt Gehr, Pelah Hoyt, Ed Higgins, and Frank Reed.

✓ Decided: Subcommittee interviews 5 applicants for Affordable Housing Oversight Committee

The Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole Appointments Subcommittee interviewed five applicants for the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee: Leslie Dallapiazza, Matt Gehr, Pelah Hoyt, Ed Higgins, and Frank Reed. No appointments were made; the subcommittee will decide in several weeks after interviewing all 43 applicants.

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Wed Mar 10, 2021 · 3:15 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to get update on emergency winter shelter

The Missoula Committee of the Whole is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including roll call and approval of the February 24, 2021 minutes. The main substantive item is an informational update on the emergency winter shelter, presented by Emily Armstrong. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council hears winter shelter update; funding extended through April

The Committee of the Whole received an informational update on the emergency winter shelter from the Poverello Center. It was reported that funding for overnight services was secured through April, extending beyond the previously approved end of March. No formal votes or decisions were made during this meeting.

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Wed Mar 10, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Design Review Board

Design Review Board to vote on Kent Plaza sign package, elect officers

The Missoula Design Review Board will hold a public hearing on a comprehensive sign package for Kent Plaza at 1200 West Kent Avenue, with a recommended motion to approve it subject to two conditions. The board will also elect a new chair and vice-chair, with Brandon Prinzing recommended for chair and Heather McMilin for vice-chair. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment periods.

✓ Decided: Missoula Design Review Board approves Kent Plaza sign package with conditions

The board approved the comprehensive sign package for Kent Plaza at 1200 West Kent Avenue, subject to three conditions: all signage requires a sign permit from Development Services, applicable permits must be obtained before installation, and the applicant must include a backing for the signage with a 40 square feet width limit. The board also elected Brandon Prinzing as chair and Heather McMilin as vice-chair.

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Wed Mar 10, 2021 · 2:45 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to confirm two board appointments for tourism and redevelopment

The Administration and Finance Committee is meeting to consider two appointments. Members will vote on confirming Mimi Gustafson to the Tourism Business Improvement District Board and Natasha Prinzing Jones to the Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the March 3, 2021 meeting and public comment.

✓ Decided: Committee approves two board appointments for Missoula

The Administration and Finance Committee approved two appointments, both to be moved to the consent agenda. Mimi Gustafson was confirmed to the Tourism Business Improvement District Board for a term expiring December 1, 2024. Natasha Prinzing Jones was confirmed to the Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board for a term from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2025. Both votes passed 9 to 0, with three members absent.

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Wed Mar 10, 2021 · 12:15 PM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to weigh noise-permit rule for Missoula parks

The Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider recommending the City Council set a public hearing for April 5, 2021 on an ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.40.065. The proposed change would add Subsection 12.40.065(A)(29) to require an amplification permit for public address or stereo systems in community parks. The committee is only deciding whether to recommend setting the hearing, not adopting the ordinance itself.

✓ Decided: Committee recommends public hearing on park amplification permit rule

The Parks and Conservation Committee voted 8-0 to recommend the City Council set a public hearing for April 5, 2021, on an ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code Chapter 12.40 to add a subsection requiring an amplification permit for public address or stereo systems in community parks. The minutes from March 3, 2021, were approved as submitted. No public comment was received.

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Wed Mar 10, 2021 · 12:45 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Missoula committee to award street material contracts, buy police cars

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider several contracts and purchases, including street maintenance materials, eight police vehicles, and a paint purchase. They will also vote on a Parking Commission appointment and a resolution to expand Ninkpata Park. An informational presentation on the East Missoula and Highway 200 Corridor Plan is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Missoula Water property as Ninkpata Park expansion

The Public Works Committee approved a resolution to designate the Missoula Water property at 227 East Crestline Drive as an expansion of Ninkpata Park, managed by the Parks Department. They also approved several contracts, including a $38,600 paint purchase, street maintenance material bids totaling over $760,000, and the purchase of eight police vehicles for $279,160. The committee confirmed a Parking Commission appointment and heard an informational presentation on the East Missoula/Highway 200 Corridor Plan.

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Wed Mar 10, 2021 · 11:30 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Fire Department to update committee on Mobile Support Team, new wellness coordinator

The Public Safety and Health Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 3, 2021, and hear a Fire Department update on the Mobile Support Team (MST) and the introduction of a new Health and Wellness Coordinator. Public comment is invited. The agenda is otherwise routine.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves March 3 minutes; hears fire dept. mobile support update

The Public Safety and Health Committee approved the minutes from its March 3, 2021 meeting as submitted. The committee also received an update from the Fire Department on the Mobile Support Team (MST), a partnership with Partnership Health Center, and was introduced to John Petroff, the new Health and Wellness Coordinator. No other decisions were made.

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Tue Mar 9, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

Park board to vote on Mount Dean Stone plan, equipment funds

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board will consider adopting the Mount Dean Stone Preserve Recreation and Special Resource Management Plan, approve $10,796 in equipment replacement funds, and appoint members to committees. They will also discuss homelessness efforts, urban forestry, and community center planning.

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✓ Decided: Parks board adopts Mount Dean Stone management plan, appoints members to committees

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board approved the Mount Dean Stone Preserve Recreation and Special Resource Management Plan, appointed Sonja Verlanic and Margie Costa to the Missoula Art Park and Caras Park Extraordinary Events Committees, approved $10,796 from the equipment enterprise fund for recreation program equipment, and approved the process and application packet for a working group on the Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The board also heard updates on homelessness efforts and urban forestry, and discussed open space project criteria.

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Tue Mar 9, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Parking Commission

Missoula Parking Commission meets for routine agenda, no action items listed

The Missoula Parking Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda including call to order, public comments, approval of minutes, director's report, financial statement, and action/non-action items. No specific proposals, contracts, or decisions are detailed in the agenda, which appears to be procedural.

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✓ Decided: Parking Commission approves $8,000 grant for Missoula in Motion

The Missoula Parking Commission unanimously approved an $8,000 grant request to Missoula in Motion (MIM) to support alternative transportation options for downtown employees. The board also received the FY20 audit report, which showed a strong financial position with an unmodified opinion, and discussed the upcoming resignation of Parking Services Director Tiffany Brander, effective May 6, 2021.

City Council Chambers
Mon Mar 8, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to decide McNett Flats annexation, zoning, subdivision

The Missoula City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and appointments, hold a public hearing on ward boundaries, and take final action on the McNett Flats annexation and subdivision. The meeting includes several professional services agreements for water and utility projects, as well as appointments to city boards.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Council approves McNett Flats annexation, zoning, subdivision

The Missoula City Council approved the annexation and zoning of McNett Flats, a major subdivision with six variances, all by an 11-0 vote. The council also approved a consent agenda including contracts, appointments, and a cemetery plan, and supported renaming the Higgins Avenue Bridge as Bear Tracks Bridge. A public hearing on ward boundaries was held open until March 22.

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Thu Mar 4, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

TTAC to review TIP amendment, East Missoula/Hwy 200 plan, LRTP update

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) will meet via Zoom to review and recommend approval of Amendment #4 to the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program and the East Missoula/Hwy 200 Corridor Plan. They will also receive an update on the Long Range Transportation Plan's revised recommended scenario and discuss programs, policies, and plan linkages. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of the February 4, 2021 minutes.

✓ Decided: TTAC approves Amendment #4 to FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee approved Amendment #4 to the FY 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program, adding an interstate striping project and adjusting costs for several projects. The committee also approved the East Missoula/Hwy 200 Corridor Plan. Both approvals were unanimous (14-0).

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Thu Mar 4, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Cemetery Board to review director job description and equipment purchases

The Missoula Cemetery Board is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business including approving minutes from February meetings, receiving a staff report, and reviewing financials. New business includes discussing a draft Cemetery Director job description and considering equipment purchases (a blasting cabinet and utility vehicle). Public comment is accepted on items not on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Board approves director title change, supports equipment purchases

The Missoula City Cemetery Board approved changing the Cemetery Director's title to align with Public Works and Mobility Department structure, with suggestions added to the job description and a note to update ordinances. The board also supported purchasing a blasting cabinet for niche wall engraving and replacing an older utility vehicle. Minutes from previous meetings were approved with corrections, and the board was informed that the City Council passed the Cemetery Strategic Plan.

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Wed Mar 3, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to elect chair, hear Map Missoula presentation

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting virtually to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, electing a new chair and vice chair, and hearing a presentation on the Map Missoula program. The commission will also receive updates on subcommittees and a staff report on historic preservation projects, including the Fort Missoula Regional Recreational Complex.

✓ Decided: Missoula Historic Preservation Commission elects Kent Watson as new chair

The Missoula Historic Preservation Commission approved minutes as corrected, elected Kent Watson as chair and Paul Filicetti as vice chair, and appointed members to a historic covenants subcommittee. The commission also heard a presentation on the Map Missoula GIS platform and discussed recognizing the Wilma Theater's 100th anniversary during Preservation Month. No substantive decisions were made on preservation projects or applications.

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Wed Mar 3, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to vote on reappointing Suzanne Peterson to Police Commission

The Public Safety and Health Committee will consider confirming Mayor John Engen's reappointment of Suzanne Peterson to the Police Commission for a three-year term starting May 1, 2021. The meeting also includes approval of the February 24, 2021 minutes and public comment.

✓ Decided: Police Commission reappointment approved unanimously

The committee approved Mayor John Engen's reappointment of Suzanne Peterson to the Police Commission for a three-year term starting May 1, 2021. The vote was 8-0, with four members absent. The February 24, 2021 minutes were also approved as submitted.

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Wed Mar 3, 2021 · 10:15 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to vote on $245,616 river restoration contract

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee will consider approving a professional services contract with RESPEC Company, LLC for up to $245,616 for the Clark Fork River Restoration and Access project. The committee will also discuss appointments to the Open Space Advisory Committee, adopt a strategic plan for the City Cemetery, and consider an easement amendment for a shared parking lot near West Broadway Island.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $245,616 river restoration contract and cemetery plan

The committee approved a professional services contract with RESPEC Company, LLC for up to $245,616 for the Clark Fork River Restoration and Access project, and adopted the Missoula City Cemetery Strategic Plan. It also approved appointments to the Open Space Advisory Committee and an easement amendment for the West Broadway Island shared parking lot. All votes were unanimous among those present, with some members absent or abstaining.

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Wed Mar 3, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Missoula Public Works Committee discusses water system and utility studies

The committee is considering several agreements related to water infrastructure and financial planning. Proposed actions include authorizing contracts for water rights services, water main replacements, and control valve rebuilds.

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Wed Mar 3, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Missoula committee to weigh FY21 budget amendments, Scott Street lots deal

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider three items: confirming the mayor's appointment of Greg Twigg to the Public Art Committee, setting public hearings for fiscal year 2021 second-quarter budget amendments, and approving a revised letter of intent for development of the Scott Street Lots. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

✓ Decided: Committee approves appointments, budget hearing, Scott Street letter change

The committee approved the Mayor's appointment of Gregg Twigg to the Public Art Committee, set a public hearing for FY 2021 budget amendments, and approved a revised letter of intent for Scott Street Lots development. All items were moved to the consent agenda. No public comment was received.

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Wed Mar 3, 2021 · 1:15 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Missoula committee to weigh Mcnett Flats annexation, zoning, subdivision

The Land Use and Planning Committee is meeting to consider the Mcnett Flats annexation, zoning, and major subdivision proposal, which includes a developer's parklands proposal and trail exhibit. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee extends McNett Flats annexation, zoning, subdivision review one week

The Land Use and Planning Committee discussed the McNett Flats annexation, zoning, and major subdivision, focusing on parkland dedication options. No final decision was made; the proposal was extended for another week and will go before City Council on March 8, 2021, for final consideration. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 10 and February 17 meetings.

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Tue Mar 2, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear Long Range Transportation Plan update

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes and public comment. The main substantive item is a presentation on the Long Range Transportation Plan update from the Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization. The board will also receive a letter regarding the Grant Creek Protection Committee.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends creating Grant Creek restoration committee

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted 8-0 to recommend that the Missoula Board of County Commissioners and the City of Missoula create a committee to guide, inform, and advocate for the restoration of Grant Creek. The board also received an update on the Missoula Connect Long Range Transportation Plan, which is nearing a draft plan for public review. No other formal decisions were made.

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Tue Mar 2, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Missoula bike board to review 2021 public works projects for complete streets

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss bicycle and pedestrian programs, including small grant opportunities, the Missoula In Motion 2020 annual report, and a draft 2021 public works project list for complete streets review. The board will also plan Bike Month 2021 activities and hear public comments.

✓ Decided: Missoula bike board approves minutes, discusses grants, projects, Bike Month

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board approved the previous meeting's minutes as submitted. The board discussed small grant opportunities, reviewed the Missoula In Motion 2020 annual report, and provided input on the draft 2021 Public Works project list, including support for bike lanes on 3rd Street. They also began planning for Bike Month in May.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Missoula City Council to vote on annexations, impact fees, and major subdivision

The Missoula City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda covering claims, appointments, and purchases, and to hold final consideration on several land-use items including the Miramonte annexation, a new transportation impact fee, and the Mcnett Flats subdivision. The meeting also includes public comment periods and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Sxwtpqyen Area transportation impact fees, annexation

The Missoula City Council approved the Sxwtpqyen Area Transportation Special Impact Fee ordinance and resolution, establishing impact fees for new development in the Mullan BUILD project area. The council also approved the annexation and C2-2 zoning of Parcel 1-A (Miramonte), and approved the consent agenda, including contracts for a McCormick Park community center design and Catlin St. police facility renovations. The McNett Flats subdivision public hearing was extended and tabled to the next week's agenda.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

Committee to vote on Mount Dean Stone recreation plan after public comments

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee will review and discuss public comments on the Mount Dean Stone Recreation and Special Resource Management Plan, with a recommended motion to approve the plan with edits and recommend adoption by the Parks and Recreation Board. The committee will also receive an update on the Clark Fork River Access and Restoration project and discuss site visits and maintenance activities.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Mount Dean Stone plan with edits, recommends adoption

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee approved the Mount Dean Stone Recreation and Special Resource Management Plan with proposed edits, including closing the area to equestrian use and adding animal control signage, and recommended adoption by the Missoula Parks and Recreation Board. The vote was 9-0. The committee also heard updates on the Clark Fork River Access and Restoration project and approved prior meeting minutes.

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Fri Feb 26, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

MRA Board to consider FY20 audit, Brooks Street FIP, Union Block TIF

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board will meet via Zoom to consider action items including accepting the FY20 audit, a FIP request for 3100 Brooks Street, and a second TIF request for historic facade renovation at the Union Block. The board will also discuss non-action items such as a proceed-without-prejudice policy and public comment on agendas, and receive staff and budget reports for multiple urban renewal districts.

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✓ Decided: MRA Board approves $50K facade grant and $125K Union Block pledge

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved all four action items unanimously (5-0). They accepted the FY20 audit report, approved a $50,000 Façade Improvement Program grant for 3100 Brooks Street, and pledged up to $125,000 for additional Union Block facade renovations at 127 East Main Street. The board also approved the January 21, 2021 meeting minutes.

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Thu Feb 25, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Police Commission

Missoula Police Commission meets via Zoom; no public hearings scheduled

The Missoula Police Commission is holding a routine meeting with no public hearings scheduled. The agenda includes public comment, approval of December 2020 minutes, comments from police staff, and a closed session for confidential matters. The commission will also review compliments and resolved complaints from the past quarter.

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✓ Decided: Police Commission approves prior meeting minutes, hears staff updates

The Missoula Police Commission met via Zoom and approved the minutes from a previous meeting. Staff provided an overview of department activities, including hiring, retirements, promotions, budget preparation, and a new patrol deployment schedule. No public hearings were held, and the meeting adjourned to a closed session.

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Wed Feb 24, 2021 · 2:45 PM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to vote on police facility renovation contract with EPICC, LLC

The Missoula Public Safety and Health Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, take public comment, and consider one substantive item: a contract with EPICC, LLC for renovations at the Catlin St. Police Facility. The recommended motion is to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $237,000 police facility renovation contract

The Public Safety and Health Committee approved a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with EPICC, LLC for renovations at the Catlin St. Police Facility, funded at $237,000 for a locker room, shower, and secured parking. The vote was 6 to 3, with three members absent. The committee also approved the February 3, 2021 minutes after correcting the vote tally on Ms. Vasecka's gun resolution to YES-3, NO-8, ABSENT-1.

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Wed Feb 24, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Board of Adjustment

Board holds public forum on Missoula County elections center parking expansion

The Missoula City Board of Adjustment is meeting to hold a public forum on Missoula County's proposal to modify and expand an off-street parking area around two buildings housing the County Elections Office and Emergency Operations Center. State law gives the board no power to deny the proposal, so the board will only accept public comment. The rest of the agenda is routine: approving minutes, public comment, and staff announcements.

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✓ Decided: Board holds public forum on Missoula County parking expansion; no vote taken

The Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on Missoula County's request to modify and expand an off-street parking area at 140 N. Russell Street, with exemptions from Design Excellence Overlay zoning rules. State law gives the board no power to deny the proposal, so no vote was taken; the board only allowed public comment. Two public comments were received, and the applicant addressed concerns about asphalt and bike parking.

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Wed Feb 24, 2021 · 3:30 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council to vote on neighborhood councils assessment plan

The Missoula Committee of the Whole will consider approving recommendations from a consulting firm regarding the Missoula Neighborhood Councils Assessment Plan. The meeting also includes routine administrative items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Missoula Neighborhood Councils Assessment Plan recommendations

The Committee of the Whole approved the recommendations in the Missoula Neighborhood Councils Assessment Plan, as presented by Colin Woodrow and developed by Keegan Flaherty of Flaherty Consulting Firm. The vote was 10-0, with two members absent. The minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting were also approved as submitted.

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Wed Feb 24, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to consider renaming Higgins Ave. Bridge and multiple vehicle purchases

The Missoula Public Works Committee will discuss renaming the Higgins Ave. Bridge to Bear Tracks Bridge (informational only) and vote on several vehicle purchases for police, communications, fleet maintenance, and cemetery departments. They will also consider agreements to sell three city-owned properties. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

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Wed Feb 24, 2021 · 10:45 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to vote on $119,888 community center design contract

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee will consider several items, including a contract for architectural design services for a community center in McCormick Park, appointments to city boards, and implementation of the Conservation and Stewardship Mill Levy. The meeting includes public comment periods and interviews for Open Space Advisory Committee applicants.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $119,888 contract for McCormick Park community center design

The committee approved a $119,888 contract with MMW Architects for architectural design services for a community center in McCormick Park, with a 10-2 vote. It also approved the appointment of David Westfall to the Parks and Recreation Board and authorized hiring a Seasonal Conservation Lands Maintenance Worker funded by the Conservation and Stewardship Mill Levy. The appointment of members to the Open Space Advisory Committee was left blank and not voted on.

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Wed Feb 24, 2021 · 4:15 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to vote on parks capital improvements financing resolution

The Administration and Finance Committee will consider a resolution related to financing proposed Parks & Recreation Department capital improvements, ensuring compliance with IRS reimbursement bond regulations. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves IRS compliance resolution for parks projects

The Administration and Finance Committee unanimously approved a resolution to comply with IRS reimbursement bond regulations for two parks capital projects: Westside Park and the Northside pedestrian bridge. The resolution does not authorize spending and was moved to the consent agenda.

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Wed Feb 24, 2021 · 8:30 AM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to review McNett Flats annexation and major subdivision

The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider the McNett Flats major subdivision and annexation application, including a staff report, agency comments, and public comments. The committee may also approve minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting and hear public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses McNett Flats subdivision, delays decision to March 1

The Land Use and Planning Committee discussed the McNett Flats Major Subdivision, focusing on setbacks, easements, building heights, impact fees, parkland dedication, and traffic. No formal decision was made; the committee requested amendments be drafted for final consideration by the City Council on March 1, 2021.

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Tue Feb 23, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Public Art Committee

Public Art Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Missoula Public Art Committee meeting on February 23, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Public Art Committee endorses Wildlife Film Festival projection installations

The committee unanimously approved endorsing the International Wildlife Film Festival's projection mapping project, which will project films on three Missoula buildings in April and May. The committee will also market the events through its channels, and Lisa will draft a letter of endorsement. The January meeting minutes were also approved.

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Mon Feb 22, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to hold hearings on Miramonte and McNett Flats annexations, Sxwtpqyen impact fee

The Missoula City Council is meeting to hold public hearings on three items: the Miramonte annexation (Parcel 1-A COS 6689), the McNett Flats annexation, zoning, and major subdivision, and a resolution/ordinance establishing the Sxwtpqyen Area Transportation Special Impact Fee. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes ratifying claims totaling $1,066,599.56 and $783,843.99, approving an interlocal agreement for the Lowell School neighborhood center, accepting ten county parkland parcels, and awarding street maintenance material contracts. Several appointments to city boards and committees are also on the consent agenda.

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, holds 3 public hearings on annexations and impact fee

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously (12-0), including claims payments, an interlocal agreement for a neighborhood center, land conveyances, appointments, and preliminary ward boundary changes. Three public hearings were held and left open for final consideration on March 1: the Miramonte annexation, the McNett Flats annexation/zoning/subdivision, and the Sxwtpqyen Area Transportation Special Impact Fee. No final decisions were made on these three items.

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Mon Feb 22, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

MCAT commission to review programming and pick events to cover

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission is meeting to review and approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss old and new business. They will review the current recorded programming schedule and identify events for MCAT to record or televise. The meeting is largely procedural with a focus on programming decisions.

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✓ Decided: MCAT advisory commission approves January minutes, discusses new funding

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its January 25, 2021 meeting. The commission discussed potential events for MCAT to record, including City Council candidate forums and vaccine-related PSAs, and heard about a possible $200,000 from Missoula County's franchise agreement that could fund hiring a TV personality or communications staff. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

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Fri Feb 19, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

Impact fee committee to weigh $334k in park, fire, road funding requests

The Missoula Impact Fee Advisory Committee is meeting to review its budget and consider several funding requests for parks, fire, and public works projects. The committee will vote on recommended motions for a fire rescue vehicle, Redfern Park, and Playfair Park, and discuss other proposals. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $296,000 in park impact fee requests

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee approved two Parks & Recreation funding requests: $166,000 for Red Fern Park playground improvements and $130,000 for Playfair Park redesign. A third request for a Fire Department UTV rescue vehicle was tabled pending additional information. The committee also approved a motion stating it is beyond its scope to recommend approval or denial of the special Mullan area transportation district, while noting the Tischler Bise study is valuable.

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Thu Feb 18, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Cemetery Board to approve strategic plan and updated ordinances

The Missoula Cemetery Board is meeting to consider two action items: approving the Cemetery Strategic Plan and approving updated cemetery ordinances. Public comments are invited on these and other agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Board approves Strategic Plan and Ordinances

The Missoula City Cemetery Board approved the Cemetery Strategic Plan with modifications from the Public Works Director and LS Sloan, and approved the Ordinances after grammar corrections. Both votes were 3-0, with two members absent.

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Wed Feb 17, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Missoula council to weigh new ward boundaries, housing oversight picks

The Committee of the Whole will consider two items: setting a public hearing for March 8, 2021, and preliminarily adopting an ordinance to revise ward boundaries based on new population statistics, and establishing a subcommittee to recommend appointments to the Affordable Housing Citizen Oversight Committee. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 3, 2021, and a public comment period.

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Wed Feb 17, 2021 · 1:15 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Missoula committee reviews McNett Flats subdivision and annexation

The Land Use and Planning Committee is meeting to review the McNett Flats Major Subdivision and annexation proposal, presented by City of Missoula staff. The item is listed as a pre-public hearing informational item only, meaning no final decision is expected at this meeting. The agenda also includes routine administrative business such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: McNett Flats subdivision pre-hearing held; no decisions made

The Land Use and Planning Committee held an informational pre-public hearing for the McNett Flats major subdivision, annexation, and zoning request. No votes or decisions were taken; the item was scheduled for a public hearing on February 22, a follow-up committee meeting on February 24, and final consideration on March 1. Twelve protests were received, with five verified as valid.

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Wed Feb 17, 2021 · 2:45 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to hear Missoula housing policy implementation update

The Administration and Finance Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including roll call and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The main substantive item is an informational update on the implementation of Missoula's housing policy, presented by Emily Harris-Shears and Montana James. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Missoula committee hears affordable housing update, no votes taken

The Administration and Finance Committee received an informational update on the 'A Place to Call Home' housing policy implementation. No formal decisions or votes were made; the item was presented for discussion only. Members asked staff for additional data, including 2019 vacancy comparisons and a list of housing-related bills at the legislature.

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Tue Feb 16, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

TPCC to review final draft Hwy 200 Corridor Plan and LRTP recommendations

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee will review the final draft of the Highway 200 Corridor Plan and its adoption process, as well as the draft Long Range Transportation Plan's recommended scenario, funding outlook, and initial programmatic recommendations. The committee will also discuss updates on PL fund distribution formulas and potential impacts of the 2020 Census on Montana MPOs. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews final draft Highway 200 Corridor Plan

The committee heard presentations on the final draft Highway 200 Corridor Plan and the draft Long Range Transportation Plan recommended scenario, but took no formal votes or decisions. The Highway 200 plan covers three segments from Van Buren to Tamarack, with proposed improvements like bike lanes, sidewalks, and safety upgrades. The Long Range Transportation Plan update is still being refined, with a recommended scenario focusing on complete streets and neighborhood connectivity. An update on PL fund distribution was postponed to the next meeting.

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Tue Feb 16, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Public hearing for Denbleyker Lot 2 zoning change

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a request to zone an unzoned parcel. The board is considering rezoning the property at Waldo Rd & George Cates Blvd to the Rural Special Zoning District.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves rural zoning for 8.65-acre Denbleyker Lot 2

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved a request to zone the unzoned 8.65-acre Denbleyker Lot 2 parcel at Waldo Rd and George Cates Blvd as a Waldo Rd & George Cates Blvd Rural Zoning District, with conditions prohibiting basements and requiring lowest floors and utilities to be at least 2 feet above grade. The vote was 8-0 with one abstention. The board also approved the February 2, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Thu Feb 11, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Open Space Advisory Committee

Open Space Committee to review project evaluation process

The Open Space Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss an update on the City of Missoula Conservation Lands Program and a proposed updated Open Space Project Evaluation process. The agenda includes routine administrative items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments, along with the introduction of a new member.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves prior meeting minutes, hears conservation update

The Open Space Advisory Committee unanimously approved minutes from its November 12, 2020, December 10, 2020, and January 14, 2021 meetings. Members also received a presentation on the City of Missoula's Conservation Lands Program and discussed a proposed updated Open Space Project Evaluation process. No formal action items were taken beyond the minutes approval.

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Thu Feb 11, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Energy and Climate Team

Missoula Energy and Climate Team to consider SB 7 support and housing-carbon goals

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team meets via Zoom to approve prior minutes, hear updates on the Green Tariff program and state legislation, and take action on whether to support Montana Senate Bill 7. They will also discuss cryptocurrency rezoning regulations, proposed housing projects tied to carbon neutrality, and next steps for a Federal Building proposal.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Energy and Climate Team approves support for SB 7

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team voted unanimously to support Montana Senate Bill 7, a bill aimed at energy efficiency, and will draft a resolution of support. The team also discussed but deferred establishing a process for legislative follow-up, referring it to the March agenda pending guidance from City Council representative Amber Sherrill. Other items, including updates on the Green Tariff program and youth member appointments, were discussed without formal action.

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Wed Feb 10, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Design Review Board

Design Review Board to elect chair, hear design excellence standards

The Missoula Design Review Board is meeting to approve minutes, elect a new chair and vice chair, and receive an informational presentation on Design Excellence Review standards and background. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the design excellence presentation.

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✓ Decided: Design Review Board elects Brandon Prinzing as chair

The Missoula Design Review Board elected Brandon Prinzing as chair and Heather McMilin as vice chair. The board also received an informational presentation on the Design Excellence Review process, with no projects currently pending review.

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Wed Feb 10, 2021 · 2:45 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to interview candidates for Public Art Committee appointment

The Administration and Finance Committee will conduct interviews for a City Council-appointed position on the Public Art Committee, with a term ending June 30, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of the February 3, 2021 minutes and public comment. The committee will recommend one of five candidates for appointment.

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✓ Decided: James Walter appointed to Public Art Committee (4-3)

The committee interviewed five applicants for one City Council-appointed seat on the Public Art Committee. After discussion, James Walter was nominated and approved by a 4-3 vote. The appointment is for a term beginning immediately and ending June 30, 2023.

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Wed Feb 10, 2021 · 12:30 PM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Missoula Land Use and Planning Committee discusses annexation and appointments

The committee will review a subdivision regulation amendment and the Miramonte Annexation. Members will also consider appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission.

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Wed Feb 10, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to vote on Lowell School community center interlocal agreement

The Parks and Conservation Committee will consider three items: an interlocal agreement with Missoula County Public Schools to use Lowell Elementary School as a neighborhood community center, acceptance of ten county parkland parcels for parks and trails, and appointments of youth members to the Energy and Climate Team. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and take public comment.

✓ Decided: Council committee approves Lowell School interlocal agreement

The Parks and Conservation Committee approved an interlocal agreement with Missoula County Public Schools to use Lowell Elementary School as a neighborhood community center, and accepted ten parcels of land from the county for parks and open space. The committee also appointed two youth members to the Energy and Climate Team with two alternates.

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Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks board to set comment period for Mount Dean Stone plan

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to consider several action items, including setting a public comment period for the Mount Dean Stone Preserve Recreation and Special Resource Management Plan, approving the Fort Missoula Regional Park Turf Working Group's criteria and process, and approving use of enterprise funds for a ropes course inspection. The board will also hear updates from the department director and staff.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Mount Dean Stone public comment period

The Parks and Recreation Board approved a two-week public comment period for the Mount Dean Stone Preserve Recreation and Special Resource Management Plan, approved the Fort Missoula Regional Park Turf Working Group criteria, approved spending $1,725 from enterprise funds for a ropes course inspection, and approved a shade shelter design for Trees for Missoula. All votes were unanimous, with one member absent for the first three items.

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Mon Feb 8, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on Sxwtpqyen impact fees, Broadway land buys, firearm safety

The Missoula City Council is meeting to vote on several items, including establishing a new transportation impact fee for the Sxwtpqyen area, purchasing two properties on West Broadway, and deciding on a firearm safety resolution. The agenda also includes consent items like claims approval and a grant application for Westside Park, plus referrals for future consideration.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Scott Street land sale for affordable housing

The Missoula City Council approved the sale and conveyance of city-owned land at Scott Street Lots to a private developer for a mixed-use project with affordable housing, a daycare, and a $1.7 million contribution to the Housing Trust Fund. The council also denied a resolution on firearm safety, approved purchases of two West Broadway properties for water utility expansion, and approved the consent agenda including claims and an impact fee ordinance.

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Thu Feb 4, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

TTAC reviews final Hwy 200 Corridor Plan and draft Long Range Transportation Plan

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review the final draft of the Highway 200 Corridor Plan and its adoption process, and to hear a presentation on the draft Long Range Transportation Plan's recommended scenario, funding outlook, and initial programmatic recommendations. The committee will also receive an update on PL fund distribution formulas and potential impacts of the 2020 Census on Montana MPOs. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: TTAC reviews final Hwy 200 Corridor Plan and Long Range Transportation Plan

The committee reviewed the final draft of the Highway 200 Corridor Plan and the draft Long Range Transportation Plan, discussing key elements and seeking input. No formal votes were taken; the items were presented for review and discussion. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions made.

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Thu Feb 4, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Cemetery Board to vote on cleaning contract and strategic plan

The Missoula Cemetery Board is meeting to consider routine business, including approving minutes, a budget update, and a recommended motion to hire a cleaning crew. The board will also discuss naming an unnamed niche wall in the columbarium and review a draft ordinance. A recommended motion to approve the Cemetery Strategic Plan is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Board approves hiring cleaning crew for facilities

The Missoula City Cemetery Board approved a motion to hire a cleaning crew for the cemetery's public and office bathrooms, which are currently cleaned once a week. The board also selected 'Iris' as the name for a new niche wall in the Plaza. A vote on the strategic plan was postponed to a special meeting on February 18, 2021.

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Wed Feb 3, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to vote on firearm safety resolution, review held items

The Public Safety and Health Committee will consider adopting a resolution supporting firearm safety, with attachments on private sales, safety brochures, and hunter education. Members will also review items previously held in City Council committees, including updates from Missoula Aging Services and the Health Department, and potential municipal code changes from LR-130. The agenda includes approval of the January 6, 2021 minutes and public comment periods.

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Wed Feb 3, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to consider selling city-owned Scott Street Lots parcel

The Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole will consider authorizing the sale of a city-owned parcel known as Parcel A of Lot 3, Scott Street Lots, and approving the sale subject to conditions in a letter of intent. The committee will also review several items previously held in council committees to decide whether they need new sponsors or should continue to be held.

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Wed Feb 3, 2021 · 1:15 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Missoula committee to consider buying two West Broadway properties

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider two property purchases on West Broadway, a new transportation impact fee for the Sxwtpqyen area, and review items held in committee. The meeting includes public comment and administrative business.

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Wed Feb 3, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to discuss Fort Missoula Post Hospital future uses

The Missoula Historic Preservation Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss the future of the Fort Missoula Post Hospital, review a draft CLG grant application, and elect new officers. The agenda also includes subcommittee updates and a staff report. Most items are discussion or routine business; the grant application has a recommended motion to approve.

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✓ Decided: HPC approves CLG grant application for 2021

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application for 2021, with a motion by Steve Adler and second by Kent Watson. The commission also discussed the Fort Missoula Post Hospital repurposing project, receiving a presentation from Tres Birds, and tabled elections for new chair and vice chair until the next meeting.

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Wed Feb 3, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to consider applying for grant for Westside Park playground

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee will meet to approve minutes, take public comment, and consider a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Westside Park and Playground. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive action item.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves grant application for Westside Park and Playground

The Parks and Conservation Committee approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Westside Park and Playground, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the application. The vote was 10-0, with two members absent. No public comment was received, and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

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Wed Feb 3, 2021 · 12:30 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to consider water system financing resolution and held items

The Missoula Administration and Finance Committee will consider a resolution related to financing proposed water system improvements and compliance with IRS reimbursement bond regulations. The committee will also review items held in City Council committees, including a paid parental leave policy and the Fiscal Year 2019 audit presentation, to decide whether they need new sponsors or should remain held. The meeting is largely procedural, with roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water system financing resolution for IRS compliance

The committee approved a reimbursement resolution related to proposed water system improvements, which keeps the city in compliance with IRS regulations and does not commit any funds. Two items held in committee were removed: a paid parental leave policy and the FY2019 audit presentation, both to be re-referred as needed.

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Tue Feb 2, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Missoula bike board to review 2021 project list, discuss bike safety

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is meeting virtually to review the draft 2021 Public Works project list and discuss bicycle safety education. The board will also consider approving minutes from its January and December 2020 meetings. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, public comments, and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews 2021 road projects, recommends bike lane additions

The Board reviewed the 2021 Public Works project list and discussed potential bicycle and pedestrian improvements, including bike lanes on Central Ave, Mount Ave, Highpark Way, North Russell, and other streets. No formal votes were taken; staff will incorporate comments and bring a list to the March meeting, with a formal recommendation vote expected in April. The Board also discussed bicycle safety education and the Community Transportation Safety Plan.

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Tue Feb 2, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to decide McNett Flats subdivision with six variances

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the McNett Flats major subdivision and annexation, and is expected to vote on a recommended motion to approve it with conditions. The board will also consider six variance requests related to street right-of-way widths and block lengths, and will hear a presentation on the Missoula County Growth Policy Review.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves 7-lot Mcnett Flats subdivision with conditions

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board approved the Mcnett Flats Major Subdivision, a 7-lot subdivision on a 20.21-acre parcel, subject to conditions of approval and findings of fact in the staff report. The vote was 6 to 3. The board also approved several variances related to street right-of-way widths and block lengths, and added an amendment recommending protected bicycle lanes on Abby Lane.

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Mon Feb 1, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on $1.13M claims, annexation, and fee schedule

The Missoula City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes approving $1,131,394.50 in claims, a service agreement for the wastewater treatment plant's co-gen system, a development agreement for the Trinity Project, a grant for victim services, and an interlocal agreement on green tariffs. They will also consider a resolution of intent to annex Parcel 1-A of COS 6689 (Miramonte) and set a public hearing. Final consideration is scheduled for the 2021 Parks and Recreation Master Fee Schedule.

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Mon Feb 1, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

Committee to review Mount Dean Stone management plan draft

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee is meeting to review the final draft of the Mount Dean Stone Preserve Recreation and Special Resource Management Plan and consider a motion to refer it to the Parks and Recreation Board for a public comment period. The committee will also discuss conservation land parcels visited by members and receive an update from the Conservation Lands Manager. The meeting is being held via Zoom webinar.

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✓ Decided: CLAC approves Mount Dean Stone plan referral to Parks Board

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee voted unanimously to refer the final draft of the Mount Dean Stone Preserve Recreation and Special Resource Management Plan to Missoula's Parks and Recreation Board, recommending a public comment period before final adoption. The referral includes minor line edits and a notification that trail use will be monitored during seasonal dog closure plans over the first few years, with potential adjustments thereafter. The committee also discussed future parcel visits and received updates on trailhead signs and hiring.

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Wed Jan 27, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to consider $138,468 crime victim grant and green tariff study agreement

The Missoula Administration and Finance Committee is meeting to consider two main items: authorizing the mayor to accept a Montana Board of Crime Control grant for the City Attorney Victim Services Project, and approving an interlocal agreement with Missoula County, Bozeman, and Helena to hire a consultant to analyze green tariffs and utility rate structures. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $138K victim services grant and green tariff study

The Administration and Finance Committee approved two items for the consent agenda. First, it authorized the mayor to accept a $138,468 Montana Board of Crime Control grant (with a $27,694 local match) to hire a second victim services staff person in the City Attorney's office. Second, it approved an interlocal agreement with Missoula County, Bozeman, and Helena to hire a consultant for a green tariff analysis, with Missoula's share set at $20,000. Both items passed unanimously (11-0) with one absence.

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Wed Jan 27, 2021 · 12:30 PM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to weigh $80K co-gen maintenance deal, curb work, Trinity project

The Missoula Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider three items: a service agreement with 2G Energy for co-generation maintenance at a cost not to exceed $80,000; a resolution to order 2020 curb and sidewalk improvements for miscellaneous parcels in Project 2020-001; and a development agreement with Homeword, Inc. for Maple Street surface improvements related to the Trinity Project on Mullan Road, not to exceed $100,000. The committee will also approve minutes from its January 13 meeting and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $80K Co-Gen maintenance deal with 2G Energy

The Public Works Committee approved three items: a service agreement with 2G Energy for Co-Gen maintenance at a cost not to exceed $80,000 (11-0), a resolution for 2020 curb and sidewalk improvements (12-0), and a development agreement with Homeword, Inc. for the Trinity Project's Maple Street surface improvements not to exceed $100,000 (12-0). All votes were unanimous among present members.

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Mon Jan 25, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to vote on Remington Flats Phase 1 and McNett Flats annexation

The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Phase 1 of the Remington Flats Subdivision, and will consider a resolution of intent to annex the McNett Flats property. The consent agenda includes contracts for water system improvements and Caras Park, plus appointments to city boards. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Remington Flats Phase 1 subdivision (11-0)

The Missoula City Council approved Phase 1 of the Remington Flats Subdivision, a 152-lot residential development, with an 11-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including claims payments, a professional services agreement, and appointments. A public hearing on the Parks & Recreation Master Fee Schedule 2021 was held and left open for final action at the next meeting. The mayor announced a stipulation to not enforce the vape shop ban ordinance until May 1, 2021, due to a lawsuit and pending state legislation.

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Thu Jan 21, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the provided text includes no substantive business for the board.

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Wed Jan 20, 2021 · 10:15 AM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to review Remington Flats subdivision phase 1 and Design Review Board appointments

The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider a referral for the phased development of Remington Flats Subdivision Phase 1 and make appointments to the Design Review Board. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider countywide cryptocurrency mining zoning regulations

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Missoula County Zoning Regulations to add definitions for cryptocurrency mining and renewable energy, and to create a zoning overlay regulating cryptocurrency mining in unincorporated areas of the county. The board will also consider approving minutes from its January 5, 2021 meeting, elect a Vice President, and appoint a committee member to the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

TPCC to elect 2021 officers, review TIP amendment and Sussex Ave removal

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC) will meet via Zoom to elect its chair and vice-chair for 2021, review and potentially approve Amendment #3 to the FY2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program, and discuss a City request to remove Sussex Ave between South Ave and Stephens Ave from the urban system. The committee will also receive an update on PL fund distribution formulas and potential impacts of the 2020 Census on Montana MPOs. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: TPCC approves TIP Amendment #3, re-elects chair and vice-chair

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee approved Amendment #3 to the FY2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program, which includes revised project costs. The committee also re-elected Dave Strohmaier as chair and Mirtha Becerra as vice-chair for 2021. A request to remove Sussex Ave from the urban system was discussed but not voted on.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Public Art Committee

Missoula Public Art Committee meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The Public Art Committee meeting on January 19, 2021, has no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments, so it is purely procedural.

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✓ Decided: Public Art Committee passes Welcome to Missoula Sign project back to MDA

The Missoula Public Art Committee unanimously voted to return the Welcome to Missoula Sign project to the Missoula Downtown Association, citing capacity constraints. The committee also approved December minutes, accepted resignations from Courtney and Hailey Kern, and deferred selecting a new chair. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were status updates.

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Mon Jan 18, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council--No Meeting

No meeting scheduled for Missoula City Council

The provided document contains no agenda items or meeting details. It consists of empty procedural fields and software information.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Energy and Climate Team

Energy team to discuss support for HB 17 tax credit

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team is meeting to discuss energy-related items, including a possible action on state legislation. The agenda includes updates on the Missoula Energy Performance Contract, state legislation, the Federal Building acquisition, and a youth team member onboarding process. The only action item is a possible vote to support HB 17, which would make the Alternative Energy System Tax Credit fully refundable.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Energy Team backs state bills, forwards crypto resolution

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team voted unanimously to forward information on state bills SB 7 and HB 17 to the City Administration, and approved a draft resolution supporting renewable energy for cryptocurrency operations to the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board. The meeting also included a presentation from McKinstry on energy performance contracts and discussions on youth onboarding and federal building acquisition.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Open Space Advisory Committee Subcommittee

Open Space Committee reviews updated project evaluation process

The Open Space Advisory Committee Subcommittee is meeting to review a proposed updated Open Space project evaluation process and associated documents, incorporating subcommittee members' feedback and edits. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being this review discussion.

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✓ Decided: Open Space subcommittee finalizes updated project evaluation documents

The subcommittee reviewed and finalized the updated Open Space project evaluation process and application cover sheets, incorporating member feedback and edits. Members agreed the documents are ready to be presented to the full Open Space Advisory Committee. Staff also reported that Knife Rivers Pond was transferred to the City.

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Wed Jan 13, 2021 · 10:15 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Parks Committee to review Recreation Division update

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee meets to approve prior minutes and receive a Recreation Division program update from Shirley Kinsey. No formal action is recommended on the update. The meeting is largely informational and procedural.

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Wed Jan 13, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Land Use and Planning Committee

Committee to appoint Design Review Board members, approve minutes

The Land Use and Planning Committee will hold a short meeting to handle administrative business, including approving minutes from December 16, 2020, and making appointments to the Design Review Board. Public comment is invited. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the Design Review Board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Committee interviews Levi Thane for Design Review Board seat

The Land Use and Planning Committee interviewed Levi Thane for a position on the Design Review Board. The committee did not make a final appointment decision; finalization is scheduled for the next City Council meeting on January 25, 2021. The minutes from December 16, 2020, were approved.

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Wed Jan 13, 2021 · 12:15 PM

Administration and Finance Committee

Committee to confirm TV advisory commission appointment

The Missoula Administration and Finance Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business: approving minutes from two prior meetings and considering a mayoral appointment to the Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission. The only substantive item is confirming Jake McNally to that commission for a term expiring December 31, 2023. Public comment is invited.

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✓ Decided: Council confirms Jake McNally to Civic Television Advisory Commission

The Administration and Finance Committee approved the minutes from the December 9 and 16, 2020 meetings. The committee confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Jake McNally to the Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2023. The vote was 11-0, with one member absent.

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Wed Jan 13, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Committee to vote on $71,287 Caras Park stormwater contract amendment

The Missoula Public Works and Mobility Committee is meeting to consider two contract actions: an amendment to the Caras Park Storm Water Outfall Phase II contract with Morrison-Maierle for $71,287, and a new professional services agreement with the same firm for the Momont No. 2 Lift Station and Harlequin Ct. water system projects at a cost not to exceed $138,392. The committee will also receive an informational update on combined utility billing, with no recommended motion. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $71,287 Caras Park improvements contract

The committee approved an amendment to the Caras Park Storm Water Outfall Phase II contract with Morrison-Maierle, adding $71,287 for park improvements, and approved a $138,392 professional services agreement for the Momont No. 2 Lift Station and Harlequin Ct. Water System projects. Both votes were 11-0. The committee also received an informational update on the combined utility billing system set to launch February 1.

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Tue Jan 12, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

Park board to weigh turf group, Greenough tree tapping

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board meets to consider two action items: approving a process for an ad hoc Turf Working Group for Fort Missoula Regional Park, and approving an appeal to tap Norway maple trees in Greenough Park. The board will also receive updates from the department director, an aquatics program coordinator, and on developed parks and trails.

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Tue Jan 12, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Missoula Parking Commission

Parking Commission reviews finances, lease vacancies, meter rate options

The Missoula Parking Commission met to review financial statements, discuss parking lease vacancies and waitlist calls, and consider potential rate structure changes. Staff reported revenues are behind budget by about $50,000 but net income is ahead of revised budget. No formal action items were taken; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

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Mon Jan 11, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to approve $1.35M claims, land deal, and officer confirmations

The Missoula City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving claims, confirming appointments, and receiving committee reports. Key actions include a $1,347,017.87 claims payment, a 50-year land use agreement with Resurrection Cemetery Association, and confirmation of three police officers. Several items are referrals for future committee consideration, not decisions at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 50-year North Side Park land use agreement with cemetery

The Missoula City Council approved a 50-year land use agreement with the Resurrection Cemetery Association for a 3.57-acre park area in the Northside neighborhood, with two 20-year renewal options, at a cost of $1,785 per year plus $1,977 in annual assessments. The vote was 9-2, with Alderpersons Contos and Vasecka opposed. The council also approved the consent agenda, including claims of $1,347,017.87, an appointment to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, and confirmation of three police officers. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and general comments.

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Thu Jan 7, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Cemetery Board

Missoula Cemetery Board meets via Zoom for routine business

The Missoula Cemetery Board is holding a routine meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the December 3, 2020 meeting, a staff report, a budget update, and discussion of the strategic plan. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

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Thu Jan 7, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

TTAC to elect 2021 leaders, review TIP amendment, Sussex Ave removal

The Missoula Transportation Technical Advisory Committee meets to elect its 2021 chair and vice-chair, review and recommend approval of Amendment #3 to the FY2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program, and discuss a city request to remove Sussex Ave from the urban system. The committee will also hear an update on PL fund distribution formulas and potential impacts of the 2020 Census on Montana MPOs.

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Wed Jan 6, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission discusses condo mitigation and adaptive reuse plans

The commission will receive a presentation on the historic preservation mitigation strategy for 4th Street Condos/Reed Condos. Additionally, members will review preliminary plans for the proposed adaptive reuse of 903 S 1st Street West.

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Wed Jan 6, 2021 · 11:45 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to hear police staffing study referral

The Missoula Committee of the Whole is meeting to handle administrative business, including approving minutes from December 2, 2020, and to receive an informational presentation on a referral for a Police Resource Allocation Study. The meeting is held via Zoom webinar and includes a public comment period.

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Wed Jan 6, 2021 · 11:00 AM

Parks and Conservation Committee

Committee to vote on land use agreement with Resurrection Cemetery for parkland

The Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, take public comment, and consider one substantive item: a referral to approve a Land Use Agreement with the Resurrection Cemetery Association for use as parkland. The recommended motion is to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign. The rest of the agenda is routine (roll call, minutes approval, adjournment).

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✓ Decided: Missoula committee approves cemetery land use agreement

The Missoula City Council Parks and Conservation Committee approved a land use agreement with the Resurrection Cemetery Association, authorizing the Mayor to sign. The vote was 9 to 3. The agreement was referred to the committee and discussed before the vote.

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Wed Jan 6, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Public Safety and Health Committee

Committee to vote on confirming three new police officers

The Public Safety and Health Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including roll call, approval of prior minutes, and public comment. The main substantive item is a referral to confirm Officers Kali Matt, Scott Rouse, and Joseph Harris as police officers, with a recommended motion to confirm them.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves confirmation of three Missoula police officers

The Public Safety and Health Committee voted 12-0 to confirm Officers Kali Matt, Scott Rouse, and Joseph Harris after they completed their one-year probationary period. The confirmation will appear on the City Council's Consent Agenda for final approval. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 9 meeting.

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Wed Jan 6, 2021 · 9:45 AM

Public Works and Mobility Committee

Missoula committee to consider bridge renaming, bike board appointment

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and consider two items: confirming the mayor's appointment of Chris Surgenor to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, and an informational discussion on renaming the Higgins Ave Bridge. No final decisions are expected on the bridge proposal, which is listed as informational only.

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Tue Jan 5, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider O'Keefe Ranch zoning, elect officers

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a request to zone the unzoned O'Keefe Ranch parcel to a special zoning district, with a recommended 100-foot setback from Interstate 90. The board will also elect officers for 2021, make committee appointments, and receive an update on the delayed 5-year update to the Our Missoula City Growth Policy.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board denies O'Keefe Ranch rezoning 6-3

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted 6-3 to deny a request to create the O'Keefe Ranch Special Zoning District for 10013 Waldo Road, a 197-lot subdivision approved in 2005. The denial was based on the 2019 Missoula Area Land Use Element, which calls for greater density than the proposed 2.5 dwelling units per acre. The board also approved the December 1, 2020 minutes and elected Vince Caristo as 2021 president.

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Tue Jan 5, 2021 · 3:00 PM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Bicycle board to consider dissolving standing committees, review 2021 street projects

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including a recommended motion to dissolve all standing committees and a review of the 2021 Public Works Project List for streets. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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Mon Jan 4, 2021 · 6:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to approve $4.29M in claims, Waterworks trailhead design contract

The Missoula City Council is meeting to approve routine items including claims payments totaling about $4.29 million, a design contract for the Waterworks Trailhead, and several committee appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items on the consent agenda and no public hearings scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Missoula Council approves consent agenda, including $1.84M in claims

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, which included ratifying claims totaling over $4.2 million, setting a public hearing for the Parks and Recreation fee schedule, and approving several appointments and contracts. The council also received an update on the 2021 legislative session and heard from Mayor Engen, who announced he had tested positive for COVID-19.

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Mon Jan 4, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

CLAC to review Mt. Dean Stone management plan draft

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee is meeting to review and discuss the draft Mt. Dean Stone Recreation and Special Resource Management Plan, including changes from December 2020. Members will also hear updates on North Hills site visits and maintenance activities, and discuss future agenda items. The meeting is held via Zoom webinar.

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✓ Decided: Missoula CLAC reviews Mount Dean Stone plan, recommends trail options

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee discussed the Mount Dean Stone Recreation and Special Resource Management Plan, recommending building Ped only option B and Ped only non-motorized Option B trails, with some members favoring removal of Ped only option A. No formal action items were taken; the meeting was discussion-only. The committee also discussed North Hills trail management and staffing shortages.

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