Missoula public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Missoula Parking Commission
The Missoula Parking Commission approved the minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting by unanimous vote. The board reviewed June and July financial statements, noting a healthy cash balance and revenue increases, but no formal actions were taken on those items. No agenda adjustments or other substantive motions were adopted.
- Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- No agenda adjustments made
Planning Board
The board approved minutes from July 25 and August 15, 2023. Staff presented the 'Our Missoula' project progress, focusing on equity analysis and upcoming code updates required by state law to allow duplexes and ADUs in more areas.
- Approved July 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved August 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee
The committee reviewed recommended workforce housing guidelines from the Missoula Redevelopment Agency as an information-only item. Members also discussed a proposal for a one-year pilot project for rotating authorized campsites to address homelessness, though no vote was taken on the proposal.
- MRA Recommended Workforce Housing Guidelines: Information only, no action taken
- Rotating Authorized Campsites Pilot Project: Tabled/No vote taken
Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee
The committee scheduled a joint City/County public hearing for October 4 to consider using 2018 Open Space Bond funds for the acquisition of Marshall Mountain. The proposal involves spending up to $1 million to acquire 480 acres from The Conservation Fund, Five Valley's Land Trust, and Izzy Dog, LLC.
- Approved minutes from August 23, 2023
- Approved joint City/County public hearing on October 4 for Marshall Mountain acquisition (10-0)
- Tabled appointment to the Open Space Advisory Committee to determine needed experience
Park Board Subcommittee CLAC Application Review
The subcommittee discussed developing a uniform scoring rubric to vet candidates for the Conservation Lands Advisory Committee (CLAC). No formal actions were taken; City staff will draft the criteria for future subcommittee approval.