Missoula public meetings in 2024

City Council--No Meeting

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City Council--No Meeting

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Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board will consider three action items: approval of a professional services agreement and TIF request for the North MRL Triangle redevelopment plan (URD III, Ward 4); a TIF request for Phase 1 traffic mitigation on Scott Street for the Ravara Community Land Trust project (NRSS URD, Ward 1); and entering into a construction contract and TIF request for Bitterroot Trail lighting (URDs II & III, Wards 3‑5). The board will also approve the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes and receive updates on the workforce housing program and FY25 budget status.

• North MRL Triangle – approve professional services agreement & TIF request (URD III, Ward 4)
• Ravara Community Land Trust – TIF request for Phase 1 Scott Street traffic mitigation (NRSS URD, Ward 1)
• Bitterroot Trail – enter construction contract & TIF request for lighting (URDs II & III, Wards 3‑5)
• Approve November 21, 2024 board meeting minutes
• Workforce Housing Program – update (non‑action item)

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved three action items at its December 19, 2024 meeting. It authorized a professional services agreement with GGLO for public engagement and a redevelopment plan for the North MRL Triangle property, not to exceed $327,577, with potential Brownfields funds. It also approved $36,000 for Scott Street traffic mitigation for the Ravara Community Land Trust project and authorized a construction contract with DJ's Electric for Bitterroot Trail lighting, not to exceed $1,489,980, plus $132,250 for fees and contingency. The board also approved the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved $327,577 professional services agreement with GGLO for North MRL Triangle redevelopment plan (with potential $76,950 Brownfields funds)
• Approved $36,000 from FY2025 North Reserve Scott Street URD budget for Ravara traffic mitigation
• Authorized construction contract with DJ's Electric for Bitterroot Trail lighting, not to exceed $1,489,980
• Authorized additional $132,250 for Bitterroot Trail lighting permits, fees, and contingency

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee will introduce new staff, review the 2024 Volunteer and Ambassador Program end‑of‑season summary, present findings from the PROST public survey, and outline the proposed 2024/2025 season road map. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and information sharing.

• Meet the Staff – Hillary Cimino, Inventory & Monitoring Specialist (15 min)
• 2024 Volunteer and Ambassador Program End of Season Summary – Mike Sharp / Peter Whitney (40 min)
• PROST Calendar Update and Public Survey Major Findings (10 min)
• 2024/2025 Season Road Map presentation (15 min)

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee approved minutes from May 16 and October 17, 2024, as posted. The meeting was largely informational, featuring staff introductions, volunteer program summaries, and a PROST plan update, with no substantive policy decisions made.

• Approved minutes from May 16, 2024 and October 17, 2024 as posted

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee will approve the minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting, receive an update from the Food Policy Advisory Board, and consider motions to reappoint two Food Policy Advisory Board members and one Local Emergency Planning Committee member for terms beginning January 1, 2025. Public comments are scheduled before the committee business.

• Approval of minutes from the Dec 11, 2024 PSHO meeting
• Food Policy Advisory Board (FPAB) update (informational)
• Reappointment of Jamie Breidenbach to FPAB (term 1/1/2025‑12/31/2027)
• Reappointment of Virginia Harris to FPAB Alternate 2 (term 1/1/2025‑12/31/2027)
• Reappointment of Ahri Cornelius to LEPC (term 1/1/2025‑12/31/2026)

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee approved three board reappointments: Jamie Breidenbach and Virginia Harris to the Food Policy Advisory Board, and Ahri Cornelius to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. The committee also heard an informational update from the Food Policy Advisory Board chair about 2024 activities and a planned resolution to streamline the board's structure, which would remove city administrative support and appointment capacity. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved reappointment of Jamie Breidenbach to Food Policy Advisory Board Regular Member, term Jan 1, 2025–Dec 31, 2027 (11-0)
• Approved reappointment of Virginia Harris to Food Policy Advisory Board Alternate 2 Member, term Jan 1, 2025–Dec 31, 2027 (11-0)
• Approved reappointment of Ahri Cornelius to Local Emergency Planning Committee Regular Member, term Jan 1, 2025–Dec 31, 2026 (11-0)

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee will confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Tung Pham to the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board. The meeting will also include an informational presentation on the Parking Reform Network.

• Confirm appointment of Tung Pham to Missoula Consolidated Planning Board
• Informational presentation on Parking Reform Network
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024

The Missoula City Council Land Use and Planning Committee approved the mayor's reappointment of Tung Pham to the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board for a term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, by a unanimous 12-0 vote. The committee also heard an informational presentation from Tony Jordan of the Parking Reform Network about parking mandates, their costs, and potential reforms, but took no action on the topic.

• Approved reappointment of Tung Pham to Missoula Consolidated Planning Board (12-0)

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting. The primary agenda item is an informational presentation on Adaptive Hydrology by Logan McInnis.

• Adaptive Hydrology Presentation by Logan McInnis (informational item)

Committee of the Whole

The Missoula Committee of the Whole will hold a brief meeting on December 18, 2024, to approve minutes from a previous session and conduct administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024
• Committee of the Whole meeting
• Public comment period available

The Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole met on December 18, 2024, and approved the minutes from the December 11 meeting. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting consisted of council members reporting on community activities and updates from various committees and organizations.

• Approved minutes from December 11, 2024 meeting

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee will approve grant letters of support from the MPO. It will also hear presentations on draft recommendations for the Long‑Range Transportation Plan and the Transit Strategic Plan. The meeting includes standard items such as roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and announcements.

• Approval of grant letters of support (MPO)
• Presentation on draft Long‑Range Transportation Plan update recommendations
• Presentation on draft Transit Strategic Plan update recommendations
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Planning Board

The agenda for the Missoula Planning Board meeting on 2024-12-17 contains no listed items and appears to be empty or procedural only.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board will meet to review updates on traffic signals, safety studies, and electrification projects. The board will also discuss the Reserve Street Safety Study and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of October 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Orange St - Cregg Ln traffic signal plan
• Update on Reserve St Safety Study
• Review of Land Use Plan and Street Types
• Review of Parking Plan and LRTP

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will consider adopting a new comprehensive land use plan, Our Missoula 2045, which would replace the 2035 Growth Policy and several neighborhood plans. The council will also vote on spending up to $26,050 for a conservation easement and set a public hearing for restricting trash collection hours.

• Adoption of Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan
• Up to $26,050 for conservation easement (Hayden Grass Valley)
• Public hearing for trash collection hours ordinance (Jan 13, 2025)
• Approval of $5,786,607.58 in accounts payable
• Reappointment of Ross Miller to Board of Health

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee will review the reappointment of Ross Miller as a regular member of the Board of Health for a term beginning Jan 1 2025 and ending Dec 31 2027. The committee will also consider renewing the contract with Axon Technologies to continue support of the city’s Taser program, including replacement of end‑of‑life equipment and provision of consumables. Additional agenda items include approval of the November 20 2024 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Reappointment of Ross Miller to the Board of Health (term Jan 1 2025 – Dec 31 2027)
• Renewal of Axon Technologies contract to support the Taser program, replace equipment, and provide consumables
• Approval of minutes from the November 20 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for residents

The committee approved the reappointment of Ross Miller to the Board of Health for a term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, and authorized Mayor Davis to sign a contract with Axon Technologies to continue the Taser program, replacing end-of-life equipment and updating to current models. Both decisions passed unanimously (12-0).

• Reappointed Ross Miller to the Board of Health (12-0)
• Authorized Mayor Davis to sign Axon Technologies contract for Taser program (12-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will conduct routine administrative business, including roll call and approval of the October 23, 2024 minutes. It will hear public comments and consider a proposed amendment to City Council Rule 2 that would increase the allotted time for public comment to three minutes. The meeting will also include brief report‑outs from council members before adjourning.

• Amend City Council Rule 2 to allow up to three minutes per public comment (Rule 2 Amendment).
• Approve minutes from the October 23, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting.

The Missoula City Council voted 4-6 against a proposed amendment to City Council Rule 2 that would have standardized public comment at three minutes per speaker. The amendment, introduced by Councilor Carlino and amended by Councilor Vasecka, failed after discussion about equity, bias, and meeting length. The item will move to Committee Reports on the next City Council agenda.

• Approved minutes from October 23, 2024 as submitted
• Rejected amendment to City Council Rule 2 allowing up to three minutes for public comment (4-6)

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee will meet to discuss the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan. The agenda includes a resolution to adopt the plan and a referral to set a public hearing.

• Discussion of Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan
• Resolution to Adopt Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan
• Referral to set a public hearing for the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2024

The Land Use and Planning Committee discussed the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and voted on several amendments. It approved a change to the Rattlesnake area zoning from Urban Residential Low to Urban Residential High (7-5) and approved a definition change for limited urban residential (12-0). Other amendments failed, including one to revert the Rattlesnake map to the original version (6-6 tie). The plan is scheduled for a final vote at the City Council meeting on December 16, 2024.

• Approved Rattlesnake zoning change to Urban Residential High (7-5)
• Approved limited urban residential definition amendment (12-0)
• Failed amendment to revert Rattlesnake map to original version (6-6 tie)
• Failed amendment to change all Urban Residential Low to High (5-7)
• Failed amendment to add mixed-use zones to every neighborhood (3-9)
• Failed amendment to remove form-based code item #28 (5-7)

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will discuss two main actions: reappointing Tim Hall as a regular member of the Conservation District Board for a term from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, and approving a resolution of intent to sell the municipal property known as White Pine Park, authorizing the mayor to sign the sale. The committee will also approve the minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting and provide a public comment period before adjourning.

• Reappoint Tim Hall to Conservation District Board (term 1/1/2025‑12/31/2027)
• Resolution of intent to sell White Pine Park and authorize mayor to sign
• Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for attendees
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee approved a resolution of intent to sell real property at White Pine Park, with the proceeds intended to support a new, larger park nearby. The committee also reappointed Tim Hall to the Conservation District Board for a three-year term. Both items will be placed on the consent agenda for final approval.

• Approved resolution of intent to sell White Pine Park real property (9-2)
• Reappointed Tim Hall to Conservation District Board, term Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027 (11-0)

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Missoula Public Works and Mobility Committee will meet on Dec. 11, 2024. Items include confirming the mayor’s appointment of John Kittelson to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board and adopting an ordinance that would prohibit private‑hauler trash and recycling collection between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. in residential zones or within 300 feet of any residential zone. The committee will also hear public comments and handle routine administrative business.

• Appointment of John Kittelson to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board
• Adopt ordinance restricting trash and recycling collection by private haulers between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. in residential zones or within 300 feet of any residential zone
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from Dec. 4, 2024
• Administrative business (roll call)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Missoula Budget and Finance Committee will consider a resolution to increase the annual Neighborhood Project Fund allocation from $20,000 to $35,000. It will also vote on an amendment to the Intrastate Agreement to renew the city’s ISP connectivity contract with Lumen for one year. The meeting includes standard administrative business, approval of minutes from December 4, 2024, and a public comment period.

• Resolution to increase Neighborhood Project Fund allocation to $35,000 (up from $20,000)
• Amendment to renew Lumen ISP connectivity contract for one year
• Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2024 Budget and Finance Committee meeting
• Public comment period for residents

The committee discussed but did not vote on a resolution to increase Neighborhood Project Fund grants from $20,000 to $35,000, leaving it in committee for a future meeting. Separately, the committee unanimously approved authorizing the mayor to sign a one-year renewal of the Lumen ISP contract.

• Tabled resolution to increase Neighborhood Project Fund grants to $35,000
• Approved Lumen ISP contract renewal (11-0)

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee will approve the November 7, 2024 minutes and review the biannual Affordable Housing Trust Fund financial report. Members will vote to elect a Chair for the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025, and a Vice Chair for 2025. The committee will also discuss forming working groups for 2025 and set the next meeting for February 11, 2025.

• Approve minutes from November 7, 2024
• Review Affordable Housing Trust Fund biannual financial report
• Elect Chair (remainder of 2024 & all of 2025) and Vice Chair (2025)
• Discuss creation and leadership of 2025 working groups
• Schedule next regular meeting for February 11, 2025

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee approved the prior meeting minutes and elected leadership for 2025, with Sherri Lee as Chair and Russell Wisniewski as Vice Chair. The committee also discussed working group next steps and noted an open Mayor-appointed seat with applications due December 20, 2024.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (8-0)
• Elected Sherri Lee as Chair for 2025 (8-0)
• Elected Russell Wisniewski as Vice Chair for 2025 (8-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will consider two action items: approving the use of $5,000 from the resident card enterprise fund to buy key fobs for aquatics swim passes and punch cards, and to replace two pin pads; and adopting the Master Fee Schedule Policy for 2025 covering facility use, reservations, permits, and programs. The meeting also includes presentations on the 2024 PROST survey results, a projects update, and a directors report on division goals and priorities.

• Approve $5,000 enterprise fund purchase of key fobs for aquatics swim passes and punch cards, plus two replacement pin pads.
• Approve the Master Fee Schedule Policy for 2025 facility use, reservations, permits, and programs.
• Presentation of Bureau of Business and Economic Research 2024 PROST survey results.
• Projects update from the PTDD 2024 Division.
• Directors report on Parks and Recreation Division goals and priorities.

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board approved two action items: spending up to $5,000 from the resident card enterprise fund for key fobs and pin pads, and approving the policy narrative for the 2025 Master Fee Schedule. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also heard updates on the PROST planning survey and various projects.

• Approved use of resident card enterprise fund up to $5,000 for key fobs and pin pads
• Approved 2025 Master Fee Schedule policy for Facility Use, Reservations, Permits, Programs

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will hold public hearings on the Missoula Loft Homes Subdivision Phases 1‑3 and on the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan, with motions to approve each. The council will also vote on a $1,381,565.51 accounts‑payable package, a $1,126,800 bid for a RAS valve replacement at the wastewater treatment plant, and a donation of 16.14 acres for West End Farms parkland. Additional items include reappointments to advisory committees and an arts support agreement.

• Public hearing and approval of Missoula Loft Homes Subdivision Phases 1‑3 on Mary Jane Boulevard
• Adoption of a resolution to adopt the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Type Map
• Approve accounts payable claims totaling $1,381,565.51 for checks dated Dec 10 2024
• Approve bid to Western Municipal Construction for RAS valve replacement, not to exceed $1,126,800
• Approve donation of 16.14 acres of open space/parklands from West End Farms subdivision

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on draft Long-Range Transportation Plan update recommendations by Aaron Wilson of the MPO. It will also receive a MUTD update and a presentation on draft Transit Strategic Plan update recommendations by Jordan Hess and Spencer Starke. The committee will approve the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes and accept public comments.

• Presentation on draft Long-Range Transportation Plan update recommendations (Aaron Wilson, MPO)
• MUTD update and presentation on draft Transit Strategic Plan update recommendations (Jordan Hess and Spencer Starke, MUTD)
• Approval of minutes from the November 7, 2024 TTAC meeting
• Public comment period
• Roll call of voting members

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider three main items. First, it will vote to award Western Municipal Construction the bid for the RAS valve replacement project at a cost not to exceed $1,126,800. Second, it will set a public hearing for January 6, 2025 and preliminarily approve ordinances amending Missoula Municipal Code Titles 3 and 12 to update sidewalk deferral program eligibility. Third, it will approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the order for right‑of‑way improvements on Project 22‑028, Eaton Street Phase II from South 13th Street West to West Sussex Avenue. The meeting also includes routine administrative business and public comment.

• Bid award to Western Municipal Construction for the RAS valve replacement project, cost ≤ $1,126,800
• Ordinance amendments to Missoula Municipal Code Titles 3 (Revenue and Finance) and 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) to update sidewalk deferral program eligibility; public hearing set for Jan 6, 2025
• Resolution to order right‑of‑way improvements Project 22‑028: Eaton Street Phase II – South 13th Street West to West Sussex Avenue

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee is holding informational pre-public hearings on two primary items. The body will discuss the adoption of the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and the Missoula Loft Homes Subdivision Phases 1-3.

• Pre-public hearing for Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan
• Pre-public hearing for Missoula Loft Homes Subdivision Phases 1-3
• Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Land Use and Planning Committee held informational pre-hearings on the Missoula Loft Homes Subdivision Phases 1-3 and the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan. No votes were taken; both items are scheduled for public hearings at the December 9 City Council meeting. The Land Use Plan will also be discussed at the December 11 committee meeting, with final adoption consideration on December 16.

• Approved minutes from November 6, 2024
• Scheduled Missoula Loft Homes Subdivision Phases 1-3 for public hearing on December 9, 2024
• Scheduled Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan for public hearing on December 9, 2024
• Scheduled Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan for committee discussion on December 11, 2024
• Scheduled final consideration of Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan resolution for December 16, 2024

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will vote on reappointing three members to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee for terms from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2028. It will also consider reappointing Jennipha-Lauren Nielsen to the Missoula Civic Television Advisory Committee for a term beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028. No other agenda items involve budget or policy decisions.

• Reappoint John Freer to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (term Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2028)
• Reappoint Hank Trotter to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (term Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2028)
• Reappoint Nick Kaufman as Development Community Representative to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (term Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2028)
• Reappoint Jennipha-Lauren Nielsen to the Missoula Civic Television Advisory Committee (term Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028)

The committee approved the mayor's reappointments of three members to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee and one member to the Missoula Civic Television Advisory Committee. All four reappointments passed unanimously with 9-0 votes.

• Reappointed John Freer to Impact Fee Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Reappointed Hank Trotter to Impact Fee Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Reappointed Nick Kaufman to Impact Fee Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Reappointed Jennipha-Lauren Nielsen to Missoula Civic Television Advisory Committee (9-0)

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will consider two agreements. First, a memorandum of agreement with Arts Missoula to support citywide arts and culture programs, with a motion to approve and authorize the mayor to sign. Second, a real‑property donation of 16.14 acres of open space/parkland from the developer of the West End Farms subdivision, with a motion to accept the gift and authorize the mayor to sign. The meeting also includes routine administrative business such as roll call and approval of the November 20, 2024 minutes.

• Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Arts Missoula for citywide arts support
• Accept donation of 16.14 acres of open space/parkland from West End Farms developer
• Approve minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee approved a Memorandum of Agreement with Arts Missoula for citywide arts support and accepted a 16.14-acre open space and parklands donation from the West End Farms Subdivision developer. Both items were placed on the consent agenda after discussions on funding, stormwater collection, and infrastructure upkeep.

• Approved minutes from November 20, 2024
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Arts Missoula for Support of Citywide Arts and Culture programs and authorize the Mayor to Sign (9-1)
• Approved donation agreement and accepted gift of 16.14 acres of open space/parklands from West End Farms Subdivision developer and authorize the Mayor to Sign (11-0)

Planning Board

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, rezonings, or decision items are listed in the provided text.

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an amendment to Title 12.60 of the municipal code that would prohibit overnight camping on city park lands and revise vehicle camping regulations. The agenda also includes approval of two accounts payable claims for checks dated November 26 2024 ($2,429,978.22) and December 3 2024 ($1,081,058.00). Additional items are a request to redesignate the Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization and a contract change order for emergency storm clean‑up with Terra Firma up to $1.6 million. The meeting will also address committee schedule changes and neighborhood council updates.

• Ordinance amendment to Title 12.60 to prohibit overnight camping on city park lands
• Accounts payable claim for checks dated Nov 26 2024 in the amount $2,429,978.22
• Accounts payable claim for checks dated Dec 3 2024 in the amount $1,081,058.00
• Approval of MPO redesignation letter authorizing Major Davis to request Governor Gianforte’s redesignation of TPCC as Missoula MPO
• Emergency storm clean‑up grinding contract change order with Terra Firma, not‑to‑exceed $1.6 million

City Council--No Meeting

The provided agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for this date. The document contains only procedural software boilerplate.

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board will approve the October 31, 2024 meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will decide on two action items: a request to amend the development agreement for Bissinger Place (903‑921 South 1st Street West) and a request to approve the FY24 budget amendment. The board will also receive updates on the Ravara contingency and the West Broadway River Corridor, and staff will present the director’s report and FY24/FY25 budget status reports.

• Bissinger Place – 903‑921 South 1st Street West (URD II / Ward 3) – request to amend development agreement
• MRA Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment – request for approval
• Ravara Contingency – update
• West Broadway River Corridor – update from Parks & Recreation
• Director’s Report – staff presentation

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved an amendment to the Bissinger Place development agreement with Bricks & Spurs, LLC and Frank and Kelly Scariano, reflecting changes in scope and schedule without altering the $269,000 TIF assistance cap. The board also approved a FY2024 budget amendment adjusting North Reserve–Scott Street Urban Renewal District tax increment revenue from $2,145,947 to $2,067,094, and approved the October 31, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0).

• Approved Bissinger Place development agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 budget amendment for North Reserve–Scott Street URD revenue adjustment
• Approved October 31, 2024 board meeting minutes (3-0)

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will consider a motion to set a public hearing on December 16, 2024. The hearing will address a resolution to approve up to $26,050 of 2006 Open Space Bond funds for due‑diligence and related costs. The funds would support acquiring a conservation easement of about 287 acres owned by Carl Hayden, to be held by Five Valleys Land Trust. The meeting also includes approval of the October 30, 2024 minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of minutes from the October 30, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for attendees
• Recommendation to schedule a public hearing on Dec 16, 2024 for the Hayden Grass Valley Conservation Easement project
• Proposed expenditure of up to $26,050 from 2006 Open Space Bond funds
• Acquisition of an approximate 287‑acre conservation easement by Five Valleys Land Trust

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee approved a motion to set a public hearing for December 16, 2024, to consider spending up to $26,050 from the 2006 Open Space Bond for due diligence on a conservation easement for 287 acres owned by Carl Hayden, to be held by Five Valleys Land Trust. The motion passed 10-0, with two members absent. The item will be placed on the consent agenda. Public comment raised concerns about the Southgate Crossing property, but no action was taken on that matter.

• Approved setting public hearing for Dec 16, 2024 on $26,050 Open Space Bond expenditure for conservation easement due diligence (10-0)
• Approved minutes from October 30, 2024 as submitted

Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee

The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee will consider informational updates on the Missoula Housing Impact Fund and the Missoula Economic Partnership. It will also receive a report on Houseless Programs. No actions or decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• Missoula Housing Impact Fund/Missoula Economic Partnership Update (informational)
• Houseless Programs Update (informational)
• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

The committee received informational updates only, with no formal votes or decisions. The Missoula Economic Partnership presented on the new Missoula Housing Impact Fund, and the Houseless Programs team, along with Police Chief Michael Colyer, provided updates on strategic plans, grants, and shelter metrics. No action was taken.

• Approved minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting
• Heard Missoula Housing Impact Fund update (informational)
• Heard Houseless Programs update (informational)

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider approving a contract modification for emergency storm clean-up grinding with a new not-to-exceed amount of $1.6 million. The committee will also review a request for the state to redesignate the local Metropolitan Planning Organization.

• Approval of November 6, 2024 minutes
• Request to redesignate Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Contract modification for emergency tree grinding and removal
• Adaptive Hydrology presentation
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee will consider a one‑year renewal of the city’s health insurance stop‑loss coverage with Granular Insurance. It will also consider a resolution to lease the property at 301 East Main Street. The committee will approve the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting.

• Approve minutes of the October 9, 2024 meeting
• Renew one‑year stop‑loss health insurance coverage with Granular Insurance
• Authorize lease of the property at 301 East Main Street

Planning Board

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee will review an administrative modification to the Transportation Improvement Program and discuss the MPO's redesignation request. Additional items include a presentation on the Reserve Street Safety Action Plan, updates on MUTD projects, and updates to the Long‑Range Transportation Plan and Transit Strategic Plan. The committee will also discuss grant priorities before adjourning.

• Admin Modification to the Transportation Improvement Program (Aaron Wilson, MPO)
• MPO Redesignation Process (Glenn Ingram, MPO)
• Presentation on the Reserve Street Safety Action Plan (Charles Menefee, MPO)
• Update on MUTD projects (Jordan Hess, MUTD)
• Long‑Range Transportation Plan and Transit Strategic Plan Updates (Aaron Wilson, MPO)

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission will consider approval of the minutes from its October 21, 2024 meeting. It will review the current programming schedule that has been recorded or televised and identify events for future recording or telecasting. The commission will also address any new business and set the date for its next meeting on December 16, 2024.

• Review and approval of minutes from October 21, 2024
• Review current programming schedule that has been recorded/televised
• Identify events for MCAT to record/televise
• New business (unspecified items)
• Set next meeting date: December 16, 2024

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its October 21, 2024 meeting as submitted. No public comment was received, and no substantive decisions were made. The commission agreed to skip its December meeting and will next convene on January 13, 2025.

• Approved October 21, 2024 minutes as submitted
• Agreed to not meet in December 2024
• Scheduled next meeting for January 13, 2025

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the North Scott Street Open Space Project, recommending up to $530,000 from the 2018 Open Space Bond to acquire about 5.4 acres from the Resurrection Cemetery Association. Council members will also consider an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code to change traffic and parking rules, and will approve a three‑year audit contract with Eide Bailey. Additional items on the consent agenda include right‑of‑way improvements on Eaton Street and a speed‑limit change on England Boulevard.

• Park on North Scott Street Open Space Project – up to $530,000 acquisition from Resurrection Cemetery Association
• Ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code Title 10 – traffic and parking changes, effective Dec 18, 2024
• Audit contract with Eide Bailey – fees of $84,600 (FY24), $88,830 (FY25), $93,275 (FY26)
• Right‑of‑way improvements Project 22-028: Eaton Street Phase II – cost not to exceed $256,231.62
• England Boulevard posted speed limit – establishment of 25 mph zone per engineering study

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee will review a Level 2 application for the Hayden Grass Valley Conservation Easement and approve minutes from previous meetings. The committee will also announce that it has no meeting scheduled for December.

• Approval of October 2024 meeting minutes
• Hayden Grass Valley Conservation Easement Level 2 Application
• No meeting scheduled for December
• Review of Open Space Bond Projects Map
• Review of 2019 Missoula Urban Area Open Space Plan

The Open Space Advisory Committee voted 6-1 to recommend approving $26,050 from 2006 Open Space Bond funds to acquire a conservation easement on the 287-acre Hayden – Grass Valley property. The easement will be held by Five Valleys Land Trust. The committee also approved previous meeting minutes and noted there will be no meeting in December.

• Approved minutes from Oct 10, 21, and 28, 2024
• Recommended approval of $26,050 for Hayden – Grass Valley conservation easement (6-1 vote)
• Announced no OSAC meeting in December 2024

Police Commission

The Missoula Police Commission will conduct public hearings for citizens who have used the Missoula Police Department complaint process and are dissatisfied with the outcome. Commissioners will also review compliments and examine inquiries and complaints that were resolved in the past quarter. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public for privacy and confidential criminal‑justice information. The agenda includes setting the date for the next meeting.

• Public hearings on citizen complaints filed through the Missoula Police Department process
• Review of compliments received
• Review of inquiries and complaints resolved in the past quarter
• Closed portion of meeting for privacy and confidential criminal‑justice information
• Setting the next meeting date

The Missoula Police Commission approved the minutes from their August 14, 2024, meeting. The commission also heard updates from Police Chief Mike Colyer regarding department staffing, the dissolution of the Street Crimes Unit, and the issuance of department phones to officers.

• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board will consider two enterprise fund requests: up to $2,600 for youth Nordic ski programming and up to $40,000 for an enclosed Toro all‑terrain vehicle for Fort Missoula Regional Park. The meeting also includes updates on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails program, the West Broadway River Corridor, and the city’s Growth Policy and Land Use Plan.

• Approve up to $2,600 from the Youth Programming enterprise fund for Nordic ski program purchases
• Approve up to $40,000 for an enclosed Toro all‑terrain vehicle for Fort Missoula Regional Park
• PROST (Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails) program update
• West Broadway River Corridor update
• Growth Policy and Land Use Plan update

The Parks and Recreation Board approved two expenditures: up to $2,600 for youth Nordic ski gear and up to $40,000 for an enclosed Toro all-terrain vehicle for Fort Missoula Regional Park. Both approvals were unanimous. The board also received updates on storm recovery, the West Broadway River Corridor, and the Growth Policy.

• Approved up to $2,600 from Youth Programming enterprise fund for Nordic ski gear (unanimous)
• Approved up to $40,000 for enclosed Toro all-terrain vehicle for Fort Missoula Regional Park (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 8 and October 21, 2024 meetings as posted

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board meeting on November 12, 2024 lists no agenda items. The agenda only includes a public comments section and meeting logistics. No documents, contracts, or proposals are attached.

Missoula Parking Commission

The Missoula Parking Commission will consider authorizing staff and the Board Chair to negotiate and finalize a construction‑manager/general‑contractor (CM/GC) agreement with Jackson Contractor Group for the Bank Street Garage rebuild. The commission will also vote on a reimbursement resolution governing financing of the Bank Street Project and on approving a standard audit contract with Eide Bailly. Additional agenda items include a presentation on parking system financing scenarios and a review of September 2024 financial statements.

• Authorization to negotiate and finalize CM/GC contract with Jackson Contractor Group for the Bank Street Garage rebuild (Item 9.1)
• Approval of Bank Street Project reimbursement resolution establishing compliance with bond regulations (Item 9.2)
• Approval of standard audit contract with Eide Bailly (Item 9.3)
• Presentation by Steven Scharff (Baker Tilly) on Bank Street rebuild financing capacity (Item 6.1)
• Review of September 2024 monthly financial dashboard and prepared financials (Item 7.1)

The Missoula Parking Commission unanimously approved negotiating and finalizing a CM/GC contract with Jackson Contractor Group for the Bank Street Garage Rebuild. They also approved a reimbursement resolution for financing the project and authorized staff to finalize an audit contract with Eide Baily. All actions were approved without public comment.

• Approved negotiating and finalizing CM/GC contract with Jackson Contractor Group for Bank Street Garage Rebuild (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement resolution for Bank Street Project financing and authorized staff to request financial proposals (unanimous)
• Approved finalizing Standard Audit Contract with Eide Baily (unanimous)

City Council--No Meeting

The Missoula City Council scheduled a meeting for 2024-11-11, but it was listed as a No Meeting. No agenda items, discussions, or decisions were recorded for this date.

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee will meet to vote on the 2025 Allocation Plan. The body will also discuss the scope of its duties and identify members interested in serving as Chair.

• Vote to approve the 2025 Allocation Plan
• Discussion on AHROC's duties and future direction led by CPDI staff
• Chair nominations for election at the December meeting

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee approved the 2025 Allocation Plan, including an amendment to remove language about acquiring expiring affordable housing. The amendment and the plan were both approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was informational or procedural.

• Approved 2025 Allocation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to remove 'acquisition of expiring affordable housing' from preserve paragraph (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee will hold roll call, approve the October 3 minutes, and take public comments. In new business, members will review an administrative modification to the Transportation Improvement Program, discuss the MPO redesignation process, and hear a presentation on the Reserve Street Safety Action Plan.

• Admin Modification to the Transportation Improvement Program (attachments: FFY24_TIP_Amend4.pdf, TTAC_FFY24_TIP_Amend4__Memo_TPCC.pdf)
• MPO Redesignation Process (attachments: MPO_Redesignation__Memo_TTAC.pdf, MPO Redesignation _MDT Request Letter _TTAC.pdf)
• Presentation on the Reserve Street Safety Action Plan
• Approval of Minutes (attachment: Post-Meeting Minutes - TTAC_Oct03_2024 - English.pdf)
• Public Comment period

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider three items: a professional services agreement with Morrison‑Maierle to oversee construction at the Kelly Island Lift Station for up to $112,900; a resolution to order right‑of‑way improvements on Eaton Street (South 13th Street West to West Sussex Avenue) costing up to $256,231.62; and a resolution to set a 25 mph posted speed limit on England Boulevard based on an engineering study.

• Approve professional services agreement with Morrison‑Maierle for Kelly Island Lift Station, cost not to exceed $112,900
• Adopt resolution ordering Eaton Street Phase II right‑of‑way improvements, cost not to exceed $256,231.62
• Adopt resolution establishing a 25 mph posted speed limit on England Boulevard from near Flynn Lane to Reserve Street

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee will review the Linda Vista Estates Subdivision Phases 3, 4, and 5 Phasing Plan Amendment. Staff has provided a report and supporting documents. The committee is recommended to approve the amendment subject to the amended conditions of approval in the staff report.

• Linda Vista Estates Subdivision Phases 3, 4, and 5 – Phasing Plan Amendment (approval recommended)

The Land Use and Planning Committee approved the Linda Vista Estates Subdivision Phases 3, 4, and 5 Phasing Plan Amendment, including a deadline extension and amended conditions of approval as detailed in the staff report. The motion passed unanimously with 9 votes in favor and 0 against; three members were absent. No public comment was made on non-agenda items.

• Approved Linda Vista Estates Subdivision Phases 3, 4 & 5 Phasing Plan Amendment (9-0)
• Approved minutes from October 23, 2024 as submitted

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Indreland Conservation Easement Joint City-County Open Space Project. The body is considering a resolution to spend open space bond funds to acquire a conservation easement on 1,667 acres of property.

• Proposed expenditure of up to $344,000 in open space bond funds for the Indreland property conservation easement
• Proposed acquisition of a conservation easement on 1,667 acres to be held by Five Valleys Land Trust

Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee

The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee is meeting to discuss a property acquisition and a water monitoring agreement. The body will consider authorizing the Mayor to execute these documents.

• Proposed purchase of Southgate Crossing property located south and west of 3015 Paxson Street
• Memorandum of Agreement with Missoula Valley Water Quality District for access to Monitoring Well-4 at Montana Rail Link (MRL) Park

The committee approved two items: a Memorandum of Agreement with the Missoula Valley Water Quality District to access Monitoring Well-4 at MRL Park, and the purchase of the Southgate Crossing property. The property purchase passed 6-2, with public comment and discussion on soil samples and intended use.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Missoula Valley Water Quality District for Monitoring Well-4 access (9-0)
• Approved Southgate Crossing property purchase and authorized Mayor to sign documents (6-2)

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will review several consent items, including a proposed land acquisition for a park and a sewer project amendment. The body will also hear reports from neighborhood councils and issue health awareness proclamations.

• Proposed public hearing for spending up to $530,000 to acquire 5.4 acres for the Park on North Scott Street Open Space Project
• Approval of accounts payable checks dated November 5, 2024, totaling $1,558,103.32
• Professional Services Amendment #1 with WGM Group for Southpointe Sewer Main and STEP Decommissioning not to exceed $107,764
• Real Estate Donation Agreement with BNSF Railway for the Missoula City Cemetery
• Proclamations for Children's Grief Awareness Month and National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board will approve minutes from prior meetings, hear public comments, and consider several action items. Key decisions include a TIF request and recommendation to the City Council for purchasing the Southgate Crossing property, transfers of FY25 TIF funds to the general fund, and approval of the FY25 amended budget. Additional items involve a new neighborhood park TIF request, a planning study amendment, and an audit contract for fiscal years 2024‑2026.

• Southgate Crossing Property Purchase – TIF request & recommendation to City Council (URD III, Ward 4)
• FY25 TIF Transfer to City General Fund & Remittance Recommendations (All URDs, All Wards)
• FY25 MRA Amended Budget – request for approval (All URDs, All Wards)
• New Neighborhood Park on north Scott Street – TIF request (North Reserve‑Scott Street URD, Ward 1)
• Transform Brooks – Connect Midtown Planning Study – amendment to professional services agreement with HDR (URD III, Wards 3‑5)

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved using up to $5,899,735 in TIF funds to purchase 394,649 square feet of property at Southgate Crossing, recommending City Council accept ownership. The board also approved a $1.6M neighborhood park land acquisition, a $400,000 adjacent parcel purchase, and several other funding and contract items.

• Approved up to $5,899,735 TIF for Southgate Crossing property purchase (4-0)
• Approved $877,702 one-time TIF transfer to City General Fund for public safety debt
• Approved $5,326,035 one-time remittance to taxing jurisdictions
• Approved FY25 Amended Budget
• Approved $1,600,000 for 5.4-acre park land near Otis and Shakespeare Streets
• Approved $400,000 for 0.55-acre parcel near Otis and Shakespeare Streets
• Approved $68,446.64 HDR contract amendment for Transform Brooks study
• Approved Knife River Change Order #1 and $14,000 additional CIP funds for Montana Idaho Water & Sidewalk Phase 2

Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee

The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee will hold a brief meeting to approve previous minutes and receive an informational update from the Missoula Housing Authority.

• Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Informational update from Missoula Housing Authority

The committee received an informational update from the Missoula Housing Authority (MHA) on its rental assistance programs, affordable housing portfolio, and upcoming projects. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 25, 2024 meeting
• Heard MHA annual report (informational only)

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider two agreements. One is a Professional Services Agreement amendment with WGM Group for the Southpointe sewer main and STEP decommissioning, limited to $107,764. The other is a Real Estate Donation Agreement with BNSF Railway for land used by the Missoula City Cemetery. Both items are presented with recommended motions to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements.

• Approve Professional Services Agreement Amendment #1 with WGM Group for Southpointe sewer main and STEP decommissioning, cost not to exceed $107,764
• Approve Real Estate Donation Agreement with BNSF Railway for parcel of land used by Missoula City Cemetery

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will consider a motion to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2024. The hearing will address a draft resolution to spend up to $530,000 of 2018 Open Space Bond funds to acquire about 5.4 acres on North Scott Street from the Resurrection Cemetery Association. The acquisition is intended to meet service needs for the quickly growing Northside and Westside neighborhoods.

• Motion to set a public hearing on November 18, 2024 for the North Scott Street Open Space Project
• Proposed expenditure of up to $530,000 from the 2018 Open Space Bond funds
• Fee‑simple acquisition of approximately 5.4 acres from the Resurrection Cemetery Association

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee approved a motion to set a public hearing for November 18, 2024, to consider a resolution authorizing up to $530,000 from 2018 Open Space Bond funds for the purchase of about 5.4 acres from the Resurrection Cemetery Association. The land would help meet park service needs in the Northside and Westside neighborhoods. The motion passed unanimously (9-0), with three members absent.

• Approved setting public hearing for Nov 18, 2024 on $530K open space bond expenditure (9-0)
• Approved minutes from October 23, 2024 as submitted

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting for a site visit and discussion regarding the Tipp Open Space Project Property. The property is located off the Kim Williams Trail.

• Site visit and discussion of Tipp Open Space Project Property

The Open Space Advisory Committee held a site visit and discussion of the Tipp Open Space Project property off Kim Williams Trail. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting. The committee discussed project background, potential future recreational use, land protections, zoning, and development codes with staff and landowner Brian Tipp.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded during the meeting

City Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on the Meadow View Homes major subdivision and rezoning proposal for the property at 4824 Clearview Way, including several variance requests. The council will also consider consent‑agenda items, including payment of $3,520,284.61 in accounts payable and approval of professional services agreements for a sewer main upsizing project ($110,517) and a wastewater treatment plant SCADA upgrade ($66,400). An easement request for a 10‑foot underground fiber line on Bitterroot Trail near Old Hwy 93 and Brooks will be reviewed.

• Rezoning and multiple variance approvals for Meadow View Homes subdivision at 4824 Clearview Way
• Approve accounts payable claims totaling $3,520,284.61
• Professional Services Agreement for Momont #1 sewer main upsize, up to $110,517
• Professional Services Agreement for SCADA project at Wastewater Treatment Plant, up to $66,400
• Approve a 10‑foot underground easement for Lumen fiber lines on Bitterroot Trail near Old Hwy 93 and Brooks

Our Missoula Community Advisory Group

The Missoula Community Advisory Group will hold a meeting to discuss the public review draft of the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan. The agenda also includes standard items for administrative business, public comment, old business, new business, and future or held items.

• Administrative business and call to order
• Public comment period
• Old business discussion
• New business: Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan – public review draft
• Future or held items

Community Forum

The Community Forum will meet to discuss the Our Missoula Land Use Draft Plan. The meeting includes reports from neighborhood councils and a city council liaison.

• Presentation on Our Missoula Land Use Draft Plan by CPDI staff
• Approval of minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting

The Missoula Community Forum received a presentation on the draft Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan, which outlines future housing and development strategies. No formal votes or decisions were made on the plan. The forum approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from September 26, 2024 meeting (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 p.m. (voice vote)

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Missoula Public Works Committee will consider two professional services agreements: one to upsize the Momont #1 lift‑station sewer main and another for a SCADA upgrade at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Both agreements include cost caps ($110,517 and $66,400 respectively) and a motion to authorize the mayor to sign them. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the October 9, 2024 session and allow public comment.

• Approve Professional Services Agreement for Momont #1 lift‑station sewer main upsize, cost not to exceed $110,517
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Morrison‑Maierle for SCADA project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, cost not to exceed $66,400
• Adopt minutes from the October 9, 2024 Public Works Committee meeting
• Public comment period for community input
• Adjournment of the committee meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Missoula Committee of the Whole will consider amending municipal code to prohibit overnight camping on city park lands. The body is scheduled to set a public hearing for December 2, 2024.

• Public hearing set for December 2, 2024, on Ordinance Amending Title 12.60
• Discussion on prohibiting overnight camping on City park lands
• Approval of September 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Public comment period reduced to 2 minutes per speaker

The Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole voted 7-3 to set a public hearing for December 2, 2024, on an ordinance amending Title 12.60 to prohibit overnight camping on city park lands. The amendments would change enforcement from civil infractions to misdemeanor offenses, remove the warning system, and cap fines at $50. The decision followed extensive discussion and public comment, with supporters citing enforcement challenges and opponents arguing it criminalizes homelessness.

• Set public hearing for Dec. 2, 2024, on ordinance amending Title 12.60 to prohibit overnight camping on city park lands (7-3)
• Approved minutes from September 18, 2024, as submitted
• Discussed amendments to change enforcement from civil infractions to misdemeanors, remove warning system, and cap fines at $50
• Heard public comment from 20+ speakers both supporting and opposing the ordinance amendments

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will consider a referral to approve a ten‑foot underground easement across parkland on the Bitterroot Trail for Lumen's existing and proposed fiber lines, and will receive an informational update on the West Broadway River Corridor Project. Routine business includes approving the September 25, 2024 minutes and a period for public comment before adjourning.

• Referral to approve a 10‑foot underground utility easement for Lumen on Bitterroot Trail (Old Hwy 93 and Brooks)
• Information‑only update on the West Broadway River Corridor Project
• Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee approved the minutes from September 25, 2024, and voted to recommend a ten-foot underground easement across parkland for Lumen fiber lines. The committee also received an informational update on the West Broadway River Corridor Project.

• Approved minutes from September 25, 2024
• Approved a 10-foot underground easement for Lumen fiber lines on Bitterroot Trail parkland (8-0) and placed it on the consent agenda
• Received an informational update on the West Broadway River Corridor Project

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee will hold a pre‑public hearing on the Meadow View Homes major subdivision and rezoning, reviewing the staff report, planning board summary, and rezoning ordinance. An informational Grant Creek Memorandum of Agreement will also be presented. The meeting includes routine administrative business, approval of the October 16 minutes, and a public comment period.

• Grant Creek Memorandum of Agreement – informational only
• Meadow View Homes major subdivision and rezoning – staff report and rezoning ordinance
• Approval of the minutes from October 16, 2024
• Public comment period
• Administrative business (roll call, etc.)

The Land Use and Planning Committee received informational updates on two items: the Grant Creek Memorandum of Agreement and the Meadow View Homes Major Subdivision and Rezone. No formal votes were taken; the subdivision will proceed to a public hearing on October 28, 2024.

• Approved minutes from October 16, 2024
• Received Grant Creek MOA as informational only
• Received Meadow View Homes subdivision and rezone as informational only

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and hear updates from staff on street cleaning schedules, traffic signals, and street types.

• Approval of August 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Street Cleaning Schedules update
• Traffic Signals and Bicycle Detection update
• Presentation on Street Types
• Planning Updates

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board approved the minutes from a previous meeting. The board also heard updates on street cleaning schedules, traffic signals and bicycle detection, and a new street types plan.

• Approved previous minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will conduct a discussion session on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) Master Plan with consultant BluePoint Planning. The session is for information sharing; no votes or formal decisions are scheduled. Attachments provide engagement findings, survey results, and growth‑policy implementation actions.

• PROST Plan Working Session – information sharing on the master plan with BluePoint Planning; attachments: engagement findings PDF, survey slides PDF, growth‑policy implementation actions PDF

The Parks and Recreation Board held a working session with BluePoint Planning to discuss the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) plan, including public engagement findings and progress updates. Board members discussed applying the City of Missoula's strategic lenses (climate & resiliency, housing, and equity) to policies, projects, and programs, and raised topics such as density, future development, and recreation facility gaps. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 7:38 pm.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the working session
• Discussed PROST plan progress and public engagement findings
• Discussed applying climate, housing, and equity lenses to parks policies

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission is meeting to review current recorded and televised programming. The body will also identify future events for the commission to record or televise.

• Review of September 16, 2024 minutes
• Review of current recorded/televised programming schedule
• Identification of events for MCAT to record/televise

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission met on October 21, 2024, and approved the minutes from its September 16, 2024 meeting as submitted. The board discussed current programming and potential events to record or televise, but took no substantive action on these items. Updates were provided on MCAT board meetings and personnel changes, including Jennifer Savage potentially replacing Tyler Christensen on the board.

• Approved minutes from September 16, 2024 meeting

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee will meet for an information sharing and planning work session. The committee will review the Open Space chapter of the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Plan with BluePoint Planning and staff. No votes will be taken during this session.

• Review of the Open Space chapter of the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Plan
• Discussion of 2019 Missoula Urban Area Open Space Plan
• Review of Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails engagement findings and survey slides

The Open Space Advisory Committee held a work session with BluePoint Planning and Parks staff to discuss the Open Space chapter of the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Master Plan. No votes were taken. The discussion covered gaps between the 2019 Open Space Plan and the new plan, including houselessness, enforcement, project decision matrices, agricultural vs. wildland tradeoffs, and funding sources.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will vote on increasing water, wastewater, and stormwater utility rates effective January 1, 2025, and consider a resolution to spend up to $344,000 on a conservation easement.

• Utility rate increases for FY25, FY26, and FY27
• Indreland Conservation Easement project ($344,000)
• FY25 contracts with community organizations ($480,844.95)
• O'Leary Street Improvement Latecomer Agreement
• Amendments to Missoula Municipal Code Title 10

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee will review several project updates, including the Clark Fork River Access & Restoration Project, the West Broadway River Corridor Project, and the McKinley Lake Dam Removal Project. Members will hear a staff introduction, a managers’ briefing, and will conduct a walking tour of Greenough Park to discuss trail maintenance, invasive species and creek management. The meeting also includes approval of May 16 2024 minutes and a Q&A session for non‑agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from the May 16 2024 meeting
• Meet the staff – Mike Sharp, Ecosystem Services Outreach & Stewardship Coordinator
• Project updates: Clark Fork River Access & Restoration, West Broadway River Corridor, McKinley Lake Dam Removal
• Managers update covering March‑April 2024 activities
• Walking tour of Greenough Park to discuss invasive species, creek management, and trail maintenance

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 18, 2024 meeting as posted. The meeting included updates on volunteer programs, the Clark Fork River and Rattlesnake Creek projects, and a walking tour of Greenough Park. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes from April 18, 2024 (unanimous)

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board will review a Transform Brooks – Connect Midtown TIF funding request for a scope amendment covering URD III in Wards 3, 4, and 5. The board will also consider approval of the MRA audit contract for fiscal years 2025‑2027. Additional agenda items include public comments, staff reports, and committee reports.

• Transform Brooks – Connect Midtown (URD III / Wards 3, 4 & 5) – TIF Funding Request for Scope Amendment
• MRA Audit Contract (Fiscal Years 2025‑2027) – Request for Approval

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved a $30,000 TIF funding request for the Transform Brooks – Connect Midtown project, with $16,723.32 to partially fund a scope amendment with HDR to analyze a side-running BRT configuration on Brooks Street and compare it to the center-running option, and $13,276.68 as contingency. The approval is contingent on the Mountain Line Board also approving $30,000 for the same purpose; if Mountain Line approves only $16,723.32, the MRA would match that amount. The motion was moved by Ruth Reineking, seconded by Jack Lawson, and approved. The audit contract item (5.2) was listed but no decision is recorded in the minutes.

• Approved $30,000 TIF request for Transform Brooks – Connect Midtown scope amendment (approved)
• Allocated $16,723.32 to HDR contract for side-running BRT analysis
• Allocated $13,276.68 as project contingency
• Made approval contingent on Mountain Line Board approving $30,000

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee will meet to receive an informational overview of the Our Missoula Land Use Plan public draft and code reform approach. The committee will also consider approval of the September 18, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Informational overview of Our Missoula Land Use Plan Public Draft and Code Reform Approach
• Approval of September 18, 2024, meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the September 18, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session was dedicated to informational presentations regarding the Our Missoula Land Use Plan and the upcoming Unified Development Code reform approach. No other substantive actions or votes were taken.

• Approved September 18, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will meet on Oct. 15, 2024. The agenda lists no items for discussion or decision. The meeting will be held in person at the County Courthouse and via Microsoft Teams.

City Council--No Meeting

The provided agenda contains no scheduled items or business. This is a procedural record indicating no meeting occurred.

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss open space acquisitions and project applications. The body will consider funding for a trail corridor and a river project application.

• Proposed use of up to $130,000 in 2006 Open Space Bond funds to acquire 28 acres from MSO Missoula Montana Airport for the Milwaukee Trail and Great American Rail Trail corridors
• Level 1 Application for the Tipp – Clark Fork River Project
• Discussion on completed and projected open space acquisitions
• PROST Public Open House scheduled for October 22, 2024

The Open Space Advisory Committee approved up to $130,000 of 2006 Open Space Bond funds for the fee simple acquisition of approximately 28 acres from the Missoula Montana Airport for a future linear parkland and trail corridor, part of the Milwaukee Trail and Great American Rail Trail. The committee also approved the Level 1 application for the Tipp - Clark Fork River open space project, allowing it to proceed to Level 2 application and evaluation. Both motions passed unanimously (7-0).

• Approved up to $130,000 of 2006 Open Space Bond funds for acquisition of ~28 acres from MSO Airport for trail corridor (7-0)
• Approved Level 1 application for Tipp - Clark Fork River open space project, continuing to Level 2 evaluation (7-0)

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee will consider two items. It will vote to confirm Nate Auge as Fire Captain per MCA 7-3-4122. It will also set a public hearing for October 21, 2024, to discuss the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2024 and approve the required MOU with Missoula County.

• Confirm Nate Auge as Fire Captain
• Set public hearing for Oct 21, 2024 on Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2024 and approve MOU with Missoula County

The committee approved the confirmation of Nate Auge as Fire Captain for the Missoula Fire Department. Additionally, the committee scheduled a public hearing for October 21, 2024, regarding the 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant application and a related memorandum of understanding with Missoula County.

• Approved Nate Auge as Fire Captain (8-0)
• Approved September 25, 2024, meeting minutes
• Set public hearing for JAG 2024 grant and MOU for Oct 21 (8-0)

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider three main actions. First, it will approve a contract for deed to sell the property at 225 West Railroad Street for $90,000. Second, it will authorize the Mayor to sign a Latecomer Agreement with Snowfarm Project Property Owner, LLC for improvements to O’Leary Street. Third, it will set a public hearing for November 18, 2024, and move to adopt ordinance amendments to Title 10 of the Missoula Municipal Code covering traffic and parking rules.

• Contract for deed to sell 225 West Railroad Street for $90,000
• Latecomer Agreement with Snowfarm Project Property Owner, LLC for O’Leary Street improvements
• Ordinance amendments to Missoula Municipal Code Title 10 (traffic and parking) with a public hearing set for Nov 18, 2024
• Approval of minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for committee business

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve three contracts with community based organizations for Fiscal Year 2025. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting.

• Proposed contract for Missoula Aging Services: $368,844.95
• Proposed contract for Missoula Economic Partnership: $100,000
• Proposed contract for International Choral Festival: $12,000

The Budget and Finance Committee approved and authorized the Mayor to sign FY25 agreements with three community-based organizations: International Choral Festival ($12,000), Missoula Aging Services ($368,844.95), and Missoula Economic Partnership ($100,000). The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, with 9 ayes and 3 absences. No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved FY25 contract with International Choral Festival ($12,000) (9-0)
• Approved FY25 contract with Missoula Aging Services ($368,844.95) (9-0)
• Approved FY25 contract with Missoula Economic Partnership ($100,000) (9-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will consider several routine items, including approval of the September 26, 2024 meeting minutes. The board will recommend that the mayor and council approve a new underground easement for Lumen/Qwest fiber optic lines to cross city parkland at Old Hwy 93 and Brooks. Presentations will be given on the Missoula Art Museum annual report and updates to the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) plan. A special board meeting on the PROST plan is scheduled for October 21, 2024.

• Recommendation to mayor and council for Lumen/Qwest fiber optic easement at Old Hwy 93 and Brooks
• Approval of minutes from the September 26, 2024 board meeting
• Missoula Art Museum annual report presentation
• PROST (Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Trails) update presentation
• Future special board meeting on the PROST plan on October 21, 2024

The Parks and Recreation Board approved a motion recommending Mayor and Council approval of a new underground easement for proposed and existing Lumen/Qwest fiber optic lines crossing city parkland at Old Highway 93 and Brooks. The board also heard updates on the Missoula Art Museum's annual report and the PROST Master Plan. No other action items were considered.

• Approved recommendation to Mayor and Council for Lumen fiber easement at Old HWY 93 and Brooks (unanimous)

Missoula Parking Commission

The Missoula Parking Commission will consider public comments, approve the minutes from its July 9, 2024 meeting, and review the August 2024 financial statements for the JCCS parking system. The Director’s October 2024 report will be presented. An action item notes the board chair election that took place at the September meeting. The commission will also set the date for its next meeting on November 12, 2024.

• Approve minutes from the July 9, 2024 board meeting
• Review JCCS August 2024 financial statement and dashboard
• Discuss Director’s October 2024 report
• Board chair election noted per bylaws (elected at September meeting)
• Set next meeting for November 12, 2024

The Missoula Parking Commission approved the minutes from their July 9, 2024, meeting and elected new board leadership. Joe Easton was re-elected as Chair, and Peter Walker-Keleher was elected as Vice Chair. The board also reviewed the August 2024 financial statements and heard public comments regarding parking issues in the university district.

• Approved July 9, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Joe Easton as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Peter Walker-Keleher as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss priorities for the Fiscal Year 2025 Allocation Plan. The body will also receive updates on the Our Missoula Draft Land Use Plan and the 2024 Housing Landscape Assessment.

• Discussion of priorities for the Fiscal Year 2025 Allocation Plan
• Informational update on Our Missoula Draft Land Use Plan
• Data highlights from the 2024 Housing Landscape Assessment
• Review of AHROC powers and duties by the City Clerk
• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee approved the prior meeting's minutes (7-0) and scheduled a special meeting for November 7, 2024, to finalize the FY2025 Allocation Plan. No action items or financial reports were presented; the meeting was largely informational, with updates on the Housing Landscape Assessment and committee duties. The committee postponed working group updates and a member survey.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (7-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for Nov. 7, 2024, to finalize 2025 Allocation Plan
• Postponed working group updates
• Postponed AHROC member survey
• Postponed ProHousing discussion

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will vote on several consent items, including two sets of accounts payable totaling over $3.7 million. The body will also discuss a rezoning request for a major subdivision and various board appointments.

• Bid award to Western Municipal Construction for Kelly Island Lift Station not to exceed $1,937,585.00
• Ratification of accounts payable for Oct 1 ($2,312,800.27) and Oct 8 ($1,432,498.68)
• Proposed rezoning of 4824 Clearview Way from R40 Residential 40 to RT5.4 Residential 5.4
• Contract with Poverello Center for services for people without a house in Missoula
• One-year services agreement amendment for Black Knight Sheltering Security Services

Cemetery Board

The Missoula Cemetery Board will meet to receive updates on tree loss caused by wind storms and the Stories and Stones project. The board will also review operational and financial reports regarding revenue and expenditures.

• Wind storm tree loss update
• Stories and Stones 2024 Recap
• Review of revenue and expenditure reports

The Missoula City Cemetery Board met on October 3, 2024, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The board received updates on windstorm tree loss, the Stories and Stones event, and operational/financial matters, but took no substantive votes or decisions.

• Approved minutes as submitted
• No other formal decisions made

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee will approve the September 5 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and consider two new business items. Item 4.1 addresses a bridge agreement for Hwy 200/East Missoula railroad crossing. Item 4.2 reviews program and policy recommendations for updating the Long‑Range Transportation Plan.

• Approval of September 5, 2024 TTAC minutes
• Hwy 200/East Missoula railroad bridge agreement
• Discussion of programs and policy recommendations for Long‑Range Transportation Plan update
• Public comment period

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a historic preservation permit. The body is considering a motion to approve exterior alterations to a building located at 190 South 3rd Street West.

• Public hearing for Historic Preservation Permit at 190 South 3rd Street West

Planning Board

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the provided document.

City Council--No Meeting

The provided agenda contains no scheduled items or business. This is a procedural record indicating no meeting occurred.

Our Missoula Community Advisory Group

The Our Missoula Community Advisory Group is meeting to conduct administrative business and address new business. The primary topic for discussion is street typologies.

• Discussion of Street Typologies

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee will hear project updates from Parks & Recreation, a FY25 Capital Improvement Program budget summary from Public Works & Mobility, and consider funding requests submitted as impact fee applications for multiple projects. Items include updates on Fort Missoula Regional Park Phase 3, Caras Park River Access, Flynn Lane Trail, Mary Jane Blvd, and other infrastructure projects. The meeting includes public comment periods for each agenda item.

• Parks & Recreation: Fort Missoula Regional Park Phase 3 – project update
• Parks & Recreation: Caras Park River Access – impact fee application
• Public Works & Mobility: FY25 CIP/Budget Summary – presentation
• Public Works & Mobility: Flynn Lane Trail – impact fee application
• Public Works & Mobility: Mary Jane Blvd – impact fee application

The committee approved several funding requests, including a combined $1.72 million for five Mullan Build Phase 2 projects (Flynn Lane, Mary Jane Blvd, Mcnett Flats, England Blvd, Grant Creek) and $376,000 for the Orange & Cregg traffic signal (amended, one nay). It also unanimously approved the Caras Park River Access project and an Impact Fee Study request. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely updates and discussion.

• Approved Caras Park River Access project (unanimous)
• Approved Impact Fee Study request (unanimous)
• Approved combined $1.72M for Mullan Build projects: Flynn Lane, Mary Jane Blvd, Mcnett Flats, England Blvd, Grant Creek (unanimous)
• Approved $376,000 for Orange & Cregg traffic signal (amended motion, one nay)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will vote to approve the design concepts for a five‑sign interpretive package to be installed at the Clark Fork Native Prairie in John Toole Park. The meeting also includes an update on open space projects, a review of draft board bylaws, and a directors report on division goals and priorities. Additional items note upcoming special board meetings on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Trails Plan and updates from the Missoula Art Museum and a July 24 windstorm.

• Approve Clark Fork Native Prairie Signage Concepts – five‑sign interpretive package for John Toole Park
• Open Space Projects Update presentation
• Review of Parks and Recreation Board Bylaws (draft v9.18.24)
• Directors Report – Parks and Recreation Division goals and priorities
• Future items: special board meeting on Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Trails Plan (Oct 2024), Missoula Art Park Management Agreement update, July 24 windstorm update

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board approved design concepts for a new 5-sign interpretive package at the Clark Fork Native Prairie in John Toole Park, with final sign design to be approved by Parks staff. The board also reviewed draft bylaws and received updates on open space projects. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved design concepts for 5-sign interpretive package at Clark Fork Native Prairie (moved by O'Connor, seconded by Castellanos)
• Approved minutes as posted

Community Forum

The Missoula City Council Community Forum meets on September 26, 2024 to hear public comments, approve minutes from August 22, 2024, and receive presentations on parks, recreation, open space, and the Smart 911 system. Staff and Neighborhood Council reports will also be presented. No items are scheduled for a vote.

• Approval of minutes dated 08/22/2024
• PROST (Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails) update presentation by Haley Erickson
• Smart 911 presentation by Donna Townsley and Sherri Odlin
• Staff reports presented by Kalina Pritchard
• Neighborhood Council reports from all councils

The Missoula Community Forum held administrative business, approving previous meeting minutes, and listened to presentations on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) plan and Missoula County 9-1-1 services. The forum also received staff reports, neighborhood council updates, and a City Council liaison report covering topics such as urban camping and park security. No substantive legislative votes or decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting on a voice vote
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee will meet on-site at Grass Valley Farm to review and vote on the Level 1 application for the Hayden – Grass Valley Conservation Easement Open Space Bond project. The meeting will also include approval of the September 12, 2024 minutes and an opportunity for public comments on non‑agenda items. The recommended motion is to approve the Level 1 application and proceed to a Level 2 application and project evaluation.

• Site visit at 5746 Deschamps Ln, Missoula, MT
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024
• Public comments on non‑agenda items
• Consideration of Level 1 application for Hayden – Grass Valley Conservation Easement Open Space Bond (presentation attached)
• Adjournment

The Open Space Advisory Committee approved the Level 1 application for the Hayden–Grass Valley Conservation Easement Open Space Bond project and will proceed to Level 2 application and project evaluation. The motion passed 7-1, with Daniel Gundlach voting no. The committee also discussed Missoula County's involvement in agricultural projects and the status of 2018 Open Space Bond funds.

• Approved Level 1 application for Hayden–Grass Valley Conservation Easement project (7-1)
• Continued to Level 2 application and project evaluation for the same project

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider a resolution amending Resolution 3779 to require City Council authorization for Missoula Redevelopment Agency expenditures of $50,000 or more. The committee will also approve the minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting and hear public comments.

• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2024
• Resolution to amend Resolution 3779 to require City Council approval for MRA expenditures over $50,000

The Missoula City Council Budget and Finance Committee voted 4-7 against a resolution that would have required City Council approval for Missoula Redevelopment Agency (MRA) expenditures of $50,000 or more. The motion, which sought to amend Resolution 3779, failed. The committee also approved the minutes from August 19, 2024, and heard no public comment.

• Approved minutes from August 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Rejected resolution to require City Council approval for MRA expenditures over $50,000 (4-7)

Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee

The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee will consider two motions. One authorizes the mayor to record restrictive covenants as institutional controls on real property at MRL Park. The other authorizes the mayor to sign and fund a FY25 contract with the Poverello Center to provide operations and outreach services for people without housing in Missoula.

• Record Institutional Controls at MRL Park – authorize restrictive covenants on the park property.
• FY25 Poverello Center Operations and Outreach Contract – city‑funded services for unhoused residents.
• Public comment period for committee business.
• Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2024 meeting.

The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee approved two items unanimously (11-0). It authorized the Mayor to sign and record institutional controls (restrictive covenants) on real property at Montana Rail Link (MRL) Park, related to the Brownfields Program. It also authorized the Mayor to sign and execute a contract with the Poverello Center for services and outreach to people without housing in Missoula, funded by the City.

• Approved recording institutional controls at MRL Park (11-0)
• Approved Poverello Center operations and outreach contract (11-0)

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee is meeting to review a construction bid for infrastructure improvements and confirm mayoral appointments to city boards.

• Bid award to Western Municipal Construction for the Kelly Island Lift Station Improvement Project not to exceed $1,937,585.00
• Appointment of Eva Rocke to the Missoula Urban Transportation District Board
• Reappointment of Brandon Wasser and Erin Fitzgerald to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will take public comments, approve the minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting, and receive an informational update on the McKinstry Energy Performance Contract. No motion or vote is indicated for the contract item.

• Roll Call
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024
• Informational update on McKinstry Energy Performance Contract (attachments provided)

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee met and approved the minutes from August 28, 2024. The only substantive item was an informational presentation by McKinstry on a proposed energy performance contract; no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Approved minutes from August 28, 2024

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee will consider a one‑year amendment to the Black Knight Services Agreement for Sheltering Security Services. The committee will also discuss removing sections that allow contractors to carry firearms and to provide security inside the Poverello Center shelter. Additional agenda items include approval of the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes of the September 18, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for residents
• Approve and authorize the mayor to sign a one‑year amendment to the Black Knight Sheltering Security Services agreement
• Proposed removal of Section 3i permitting contractors to carry a firearm
• Proposed removal of Section 4fi restricting security services inside the Poverello Center shelter

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee approved a one-year amendment to the Black Knight Services agreement for sheltering security services, with a total budget of $670,000. The vote was 9-2, with Council members Carlino and Jordan voting against. Two proposed amendments to remove the firearm authorization and to require body cameras failed by 2-9 votes.

• Approved one-year Black Knight security services agreement amendment (9-2)
• Failed to remove firearm authorization from contract (2-9)
• Failed to require Black Knight to follow police body camera policy (2-9)

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two rezoning ordinances for 123 S Curtis Street (changing from RT10 to RT5.4) and for 2139 S 7th Street West (changing from R5.4 to RM1.5). The council will also consider a three‑year Microsoft licensing software maintenance agreement not to exceed $460,000. Additionally, the council will approve a SAFER Grant award of $7,053,780 to fund wages for 20 firefighters over three years.

• Ordinance to rezone 123 S Curtis Street and approve 10‑lot subdivision (RT10 → RT5.4)
• Ordinance to rezone 2139 S 7th Street West from R5.4 to RM1.5 (multi‑dwelling)
• Approve 3‑year Microsoft licensing software maintenance agreement, up to $460,000
• Approve SAFER Grant award of $7,053,780 for 20 firefighters for three years
• Approve Black Knight Security & Investigations one‑year services agreement for City Hall and Council Chambers

The Missoula City Council approved the Carrera Commons 10-lot major subdivision and rezoning at 123 S. Curtis Street from RT10 to RT5.4 residential, along with four related variances, all by 10-1 votes. The council also approved a separate rezoning at 2139 South 7th Street West from R5.4 to RM1.5 multi-dwelling residential (10-1). A 3-year Microsoft licensing renewal not to exceed $460,000 was approved unanimously (11-0).

• Approved rezoning at 123 S Curtis St from RT10 to RT5.4 (10-1)
• Approved variance for Pit Lane street design standards (10-1)
• Approved variance allowing cul-de-sac street (10-1)
• Approved variance for S Curtis St street design standards (10-1)
• Approved variance exceeding 480-ft block length to 512 ft (10-1)
• Approved Carrera Commons preliminary plat (10-1)
• Approved rezoning at 2139 S 7th St W from R5.4 to RM1.5 (10-1)
• Approved $460K Microsoft licensing renewal (11-0)

JEDI Advisory Board

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the provided text.

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee is meeting to review several public safety contracts and staffing agreements. Key items include a multi-million dollar federal grant and a long-term EMS contract renewal.

• Acceptance of a $7,053,780 SAFER Grant Award to fund wages for 20 firefighters for three years
• Renewal of the EMS contract with Missoula Emergency Services Inc. (MESI) for five years
• One-year services agreement with Black Knight Security & Investigations for City Hall and Council Chambers
• Memorandum of Understanding between IAFF Local 271 and the City of Missoula to create a new Training Coordinator position

The committee approved three contracts and one grant. The SAFER grant of $7,053,780 will fund wages for 20 new firefighters for three years. The council also approved a one-year extension of the Black Knight Security services agreement, a five-year renewal of the EMS contract with Missoula Emergency Services Inc., and a memorandum of understanding creating a new fire department training coordinator position. All four items passed unanimously (11-0).

• Approved $7,053,780 SAFER grant for 20 firefighter wages over 3 years (11-0)
• Approved one-year Black Knight Security services agreement for City Hall/Council Chambers (11-0)
• Approved five-year EMS contract renewal with Missoula Emergency Services Inc. (11-0)
• Approved MOU with IAFF Local 271 creating new Training Coordinator position (11-0)

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider two rezoning proposals: a rezoning and 10‑lot major subdivision at 123 South Curtis Street, and a rezoning of 2139 South 7th Street West from R5.4 residential to RM1.5 multi‑dwelling. Staff will present each proposal and public comments will be heard. The meeting also includes routine approval of the August 28, 2024 minutes.

• Rezoning and 10‑lot major subdivision at 123 South Curtis Street
• Rezone of 2139 South 7th Street West from R5.4 residential to RM1.5 multi‑dwelling
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024
• Public comment period
• Staff presentations on both rezoning items

The Land Use and Planning Committee heard staff presentations and public comment on two rezoning and subdivision items but took no votes, as this was a discussion-only meeting. The minutes record no substantive decisions, only the approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the receipt of information on both proposals.

• Approved minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting
• Heard presentation on 123 South Curtis Street rezoning and 10-lot major subdivision (no action)
• Heard presentation on rezone of 2139 South 7th Street West from R5.4 to RM1.5 (no action)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will handle standard administrative business, including approval of the minutes from August 7, 2024. It will provide a period for public comment, discuss committee business, and receive a council member report. No substantive policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Administrative Business – public comments
• Approval of Minutes from August 7, 2024
• Public Comment period
• Committee Business
• Council Member Report Out – Amber Sherrill

The Committee of the Whole met for administrative business only. Members approved the minutes from August 7, 2024, as submitted. No public comment was received, and no substantive decisions were made. Council members provided updates on various committees and upcoming meetings.

• Approved minutes from August 7, 2024, as submitted

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting agenda for September 17, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are detailed.

Public Art Committee

The Missoula Public Art Committee will receive a budget update and discuss a range of ongoing and potential projects. Items include action and non‑action discussions on specific artworks, murals, and infrastructure collaborations. The meeting also reviews inactive projects and upcoming announcements.

• Budget Update
• Traffic Signal Box Project
• Fairgrounds Sculpture Project
• Mural Program
• Funding Opportunities

The committee approved the minutes from their August 20, 2024, meeting. No other formal action items were voted on during the session, though members discussed upcoming art projects, a potential 40th-anniversary documentary, and planning for an annual meeting in November.

• Approved August 20, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission will review the current recorded and televised programming schedule. The body will also identify future events for MCAT to record or televise.

• Review of September programming schedule
• Identification of events for MCAT to record/televise
• Review of bylaws
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 2023 through August 2024

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission approved minutes from nine prior meetings and accepted Tyler Christensen's resignation effective after the meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on procedural approvals and updates on programming and bylaw review.

• Approved minutes from Oct 16, 2023 (as submitted)
• Approved minutes from Dec 20, 2023 (as submitted)
• Approved minutes from Jan 29, 2024 (as submitted)
• Approved minutes from Feb 26, 2024 (as submitted)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2024 (as submitted)
• Approved minutes from Apr 15, 2024 (as submitted)
• Approved minutes from Jun 17, 2024 (as submitted)
• Approved minutes from Jul 15, 2024 (as submitted)

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council meeting will consider routine items such as approving the consent agenda, which includes a payment of $2,467,212.78 for September 17, 2024 invoices. Council members will also discuss a professional services amendment for the South Avenue Safe Streets and Roads for All grant, authorizing up to $520,654.67. A public hearing is scheduled for October 21 to consider utility rate increases for stormwater, wastewater, and water services for fiscal years 2025‑2027. Additional motions will authorize agreements for funding and operating the Johnson Street emergency shelter.

• Approve accounts payable claims totaling $2,467,212.78 for checks dated September 17, 2024
• Authorize amendment No. 1 to the South Avenue Safe Streets and Roads for All grant contract, up to $520,654.67
• Set public hearing (Oct 21, 2024) on utility rate increases for stormwater, wastewater, and water for FY25‑FY27
• Authorize interlocal agreement with the County to fund the Johnson Street Temporary Emergency Shelter
• Authorize contract with The Poverello Center to operate the Johnson Street Shelter

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, including $2,467,212.78 in accounts payable, a $520,654.67 contract amendment for the South Avenue SS4A project, and an interlocal agreement with the county for Johnson Street Shelter funding. The council also approved a contract with The Poverello Center to operate the shelter (10-2), and set a public hearing for October 21, 2024, on proposed water, wastewater, and stormwater rate increases for FY25-FY27.

• Approved accounts payable of $2,467,212.78 (12-0)
• Approved $520,654.67 contract amendment with WGM Group for South Avenue SS4A project (12-0)
• Set public hearing for Oct 21 on utility rate increases for FY25-FY27 (12-0)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with county for Johnson Street Shelter funding (12-0)
• Approved Poverello Center contract to operate Johnson Street Shelter (10-2)

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee will discuss a recommendation to spend up to $530,000 of 2018 Open Space Bond funds to acquire about 5.4 acres on North Scott Street from the Resurrection Cemetery Association. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the August 29, 2024 meeting and elect a Vice Chair. Additional agenda items include public comment periods, announcements about PROST planning, and scheduling of future meetings.

• Recommendation to approve up to $530,000 for fee‑simple acquisition of ~5.4 acres on North Scott Street from the Resurrection Cemetery Association
• Election of an Open Space Advisory Committee Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from the August 29, 2024 meeting
• Public comments on non‑agenda items
• Announcements and scheduling for Parks and Recreation and Open Space and Trails (PROST) planning

The Open Space Advisory Committee unanimously recommended spending up to $530,000 of 2018 Open Space Bond funds to buy about 5.4 acres from the Resurrection Cemetery Association for a park in the Northside/Westside neighborhoods. The committee also elected Daniel Gundlach as vice chair for a one-year term. Both votes were 8-0.

• Recommended up to $530,000 in 2018 Open Space Bond funds for fee simple acquisition of ~5.4 acres from Resurrection Cemetery Association (8-0)
• Elected Daniel Gundlach as Vice Chair for term Sept 12, 2024 to Sept 11, 2024 (8-0)

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will recommend that the mayor sign an amendment to the South Avenue Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Project contract with WGM Group, Inc., for up to $520,654.67. The committee will also set a public hearing on October 21, 2024 to consider a resolution increasing municipal stormwater, wastewater, and water rates for fiscal years FY25, FY26, and FY27, with the new rates to take effect on January 1, 2025. A staff presentation will update members on the Long‑Range Transportation Plan and Transit Strategic Plan.

• Amendment No. 1 to the South Avenue Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Project professional services agreement, authorizing a contract with WGM Group, Inc. not to exceed $520,654.67
• Proposal to hold a public hearing on October 21, 2024 for a resolution to increase stormwater, wastewater, and water utility rates for FY25‑FY27 and amend the Utility Rate Schedule effective January 1, 2025
• Staff presentation on the Long‑Range Transportation Plan and Transit Strategic Plan update

The committee approved a $520,654.67 amendment to the WGM Group contract for the South Avenue SS4A grant project, extending work limits to Clements. It also set a public hearing for October 21 on proposed utility rate increases for FY25-FY27 and heard updates on the long-range transportation and transit plans.

• Approved $520,654.67 amendment to WGM Group contract for South Avenue SS4A project (9-0)
• Set public hearing for October 21, 2024, on utility rate increases for FY25-FY27
• Approved resolution to increase stormwater, wastewater, and water rates effective January 1, 2025 (10-0)

Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee

The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee is discussing the management of the Johnson Street Temporary Emergency Shelter. The body is considering agreements for funding and operational services for the facility.

• Interlocal agreement with the County for funding emergency sheltering services at the Johnson Street Temporary Emergency Shelter
• Contract with The Poverello Center for the provision of emergency sheltering services at the Johnson Street Shelter
• Information update regarding the Johnson Street Property

The committee approved two interconnected contracts for the Johnson Street Temporary Emergency Shelter. The first, an interlocal agreement with Missoula County for funding emergency sheltering services, was approved unanimously (10-0). The second, an agreement with The Poverello Center for shelter operations, was approved 8-2. Both items were discussed in tandem, with questions on funding and logistics addressed by staff and the Poverello Center's executive director.

• Approved interlocal agreement with County for Johnson Street shelter funding (10-0)
• Approved Poverello Center contract for Johnson Street shelter operations (8-2)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2024 meeting after editing duplicate sentence
• Approved minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing on the Wildroot Phased Subdivision, including annexation and rezoning requests. The body will also consider a construction contract for river access and a residential rezoning on South 7th Street West.

• Wildroot Phased Subdivision: Proposed annexation, rezoning to R5.4, and multiple subdivision regulation variances
• Caras River Access: Contract amendment with Dick Anderson Construction not to exceed $1,688,317
• 2139 South 7th Street West: Proposed rezone from R5.4 Residential to RM1.5 multi-dwelling
• Accounts payable: Ratification of checks dated Sept 3 ($780,218.13) and Sept 10 ($714,171.05)
• University of Montana: Proposed release of a public utility easement between Keith Ave and Beckwith Ave

The Missoula City Council approved the Wildroot Phased Subdivision preliminary plat, along with the associated annexation, rezoning, and multiple variances. The council also approved a $1.69 million contract amendment for the Caras River Access project and a rezoning for 2139 South 7th Street West on first reading. Several consent agenda items were approved, including accounts payable and a noise ordinance variance for MDT.

• Approved Wildroot Phased Subdivision preliminary plat (9-2)
• Approved Wildroot annexation and R5.4 zoning (11-0)
• Approved Wildroot rezoning to RM0.5, RM1-35, and R5.4 (9-2)
• Approved 7 variances for Wildroot subdivision (9-2 to 10-1)
• Approved $1,688,317 CMAR contract amendment for Caras River Access (11-0)
• Set public hearing and preliminarily adopted rezoning of 2139 S 7th St W to RM1.5 (11-0)
• Approved FY25 Downtown BID tax assessment of $423,387.28 (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1.49M in accounts payable (11-0)

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee will hold roll call, approve the August 1 minutes, and hear public comments. In new business, members will review updates to the Long-Range Transportation Plan and Transit Strategic Plan and discuss grant priority considerations. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Approval of August 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Long-Range Transportation Plan and Transit Strategic Plan updates (Aaron Wilson, MPO)
• Grant priorities discussion (Aaron Wilson, MPO)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a historic preservation permit for exterior alterations to the building at 27 Fort Missoula Road. A special presentation on Bernice’s Bakery addition will also be given. The meeting includes the officer’s staff report, board member comments, and announcements about a UM intern and the City Cemetery Stories and Stones event.

• Special Presentation – Bernice’s Bakery Addition (presented by Jenn Clary)
• Public Hearing – 27 Fort Missoula Road Historic Preservation Permit (recommended motion to approve exterior alterations)
• Historic Preservation Officer Staff Report & Project Notification
• Board Member Comments
• Announcements – Fall 2024 UM Intern introduction and Missoula City Cemetery Stories and Stones event

The commission approved exterior alterations to the building at 27 Fort Missoula Road with a 6-0 vote. They also heard a presentation on a proposed addition to Bernice's Bakery and approved the June 5, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved exterior alterations at 27 Fort Missoula Road (6-0)
• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)

Planning Board

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate. It contains meeting logistics and location details but lists no specific items for decision or discussion.

City Council--No Meeting

The City Council meeting scheduled for September 2, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda page contains no substantive items or voting results.

TEST RTMP (COW SETTINGS)

The City of Missoula Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. No specific agenda items have been selected for this meeting.

• Meeting date and time set for August 29, 2024
• Location: Council Chambers, 140 W Pine, Missoula MT
• Meeting format: In-person and virtual via Microsoft Teams
• No Item Selected
• Public comments not yet accepted

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Missoula Open Space Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the 2018 Open Space Bond Fund status and an update on remaining funds. It will also discuss a Level 2 application for a new park on North Scott Street, presented by the Open Space Program Manager. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the August 8 minutes, public comments, and future or held items.

• Presentation on 2018 Open Space Bond Fund status and remaining balance
• Discussion of Open Space Level 2 application for a park on North Scott Street
• Approval of minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting
• Public/guest comments on non‑agenda items
• Future or held items

The Open Space Advisory Committee approved the August 8, 2024 minutes as posted. They discussed the status and expenditures of the 2018 Open Space Bond funds, including completed and future acquisition projects. They also reviewed a Level 2 application for a park on North Scott Street, presented by staff and a representative from the Resurrection Cemetery Association. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved minutes from August 8, 2024 as posted
• Discussed 2018 Open Space Bond fund status and expenditures
• Reviewed Open Space Level 2 application for Park on North Scott Street

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee will review the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting and hear public comments. It will consider appointing an alternate member to the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board with a term ending December 31, 2024. The committee will also discuss the Wildroot phased subdivision, including its annexation and rezoning proposal.

• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2024
• Appointment of an alternate member to the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board (term through Dec 31, 2024)
• Review of Wildroot Phased Subdivision annexation and rezoning proposal
• Public comment period
• Consideration of the Wildroot Rezoning Ordinance

Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee

The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee will review the 2023 end‑year report for the CDBG and HOME HUD‑funded programs and recommend a public hearing on the City’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. It will also consider authorizing the mayor to sign a $117,500 subaward from the NIH Science Education Partnership Award for the Missoula Public Library. No other business items are listed.

• End‑Year Report for CDBG and HOME Program Year 2023 – recommendation to set a public hearing on Sep 16, 2024
• NIH subaward – approve and authorize the mayor to sign a $117,500 subaward for the Missoula Public Library

The committee approved two items, both by 6-0 voice votes despite lacking a quorum. First, it approved setting a public hearing for September 16, 2024, to review the CAPER for HUD-funded programs for Program Year 2023. Second, it approved a $117,500 NIH subaward to the Missoula Public Library. Both items will go on the consent agenda for September 9, 2024.

• Approved setting public hearing for CAPER review (6-0)
• Approved $117,500 NIH subaward to Missoula Public Library (6-0)

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider a resolution to release a public utility easement that runs through a vacated alley between Keith Ave and Beckwith Ave, block #34 of Hammond Addition #3. The release is intended to facilitate construction of a new residence hall on the University of Montana campus. The committee will adopt or deny the resolution and forward its recommendation to the City Council.

• University of Montana public utility easement release for new residence hall (vacated alley between Keith Ave & Beckwith Ave, block #34, Hammond Addition #3)

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee is meeting to discuss the implementation of Executive Order #2024-001. The body is considering a resolution to disband the volunteer Energy and Climate Team in favor of a task force-based engagement approach.

• Proposed resolution to amend Resolution #7753 to dissolve the Energy & Climate Team
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2024

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee approved a resolution to dissolve the standing volunteer Energy and Climate Team and replace it with a task force-based engagement approach. The resolution amends Resolution #7753, removing the requirement for an appointed technical advisory team related to the Municipal Conservation & Climate Action Plan. The vote was 7-2, with Mirtha Becerra and Kristen Jordan voting against. The item will be placed on committee reports.

• Approved resolution to dissolve Energy & Climate Team and adopt task force approach (7-2)
• Approved minutes from August 14, 2024 as submitted

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will vote on several public‑hearing items, including an ordinance to amend the residency requirement for fire and police personnel and multiple rezoning proposals for properties on McDonald Avenue, Montana Street, and West Central Avenue. The council will also consider a $1,676,145.85 accounts‑payable payment, a memorandum of understanding with IAFF Local 271 for a paramedic program, and approval of the Mill Site PUD Subdivision Phase 2 final plat.

• Ordinance amending residency requirement for Fire and Police Departments (Missoula Municipal Code 2.80.010 & 2.80.030)
• Rezoning 2141 McDonald Avenue from RT2.7/C1‑4 to C1‑3
• Rezoning 1200‑1244 Montana Street properties from R20 Residential to B2‑2 Community Business
• Rezoning 715‑725 West Central Avenue from RM1‑35 Residential to B2‑2 Community Business
• Approve accounts payable checks dated Aug 27 2024 totaling $1,676,145.85

The Missoula City Council approved the Aspire Phased Subdivision, including annexation, rezoning with a Neighborhood Character Overlay, and the preliminary plat, along with several related variances. The council also approved multiple rezoning requests, amended the fire and police residency requirement, and adopted a corrected FY2025 appropriations resolution.

• Approved Aspire Phased Subdivision annexation and RT5.4 zoning (6-2)
• Approved Aspire rezoning to RT5.4/NC-A overlay (6-2)
• Approved Aspire preliminary plat with conditions (5-3)
• Approved 8 Aspire subdivision variances (5-3 or 6-2)
• Approved residency requirement amendment for fire/police (9-0)
• Approved rezone at 2141 McDonald Ave to C1-3 (9-0)
• Approved rezone of 1200-1244 Montana St to B2-2 (9-0)
• Approved rezone of 715-725 W Central Ave to B2-2 (9-0)

Our Missoula Community Advisory Group

The Missoula Community Advisory Group will conduct administrative business and a call to order, provide time for public comments, review any old business, and consider new business that includes a draft of land use plan goals and objectives. The meeting also includes a slot for future or held items before adjourning. No specific decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Administrative business and call to order
• Public comment period
• Review of old business
• New business: Draft Land Use Plan Goals and Objectives
• Future or held items

Community Forum

The Community Forum will hold an informational presentation on the Urban Camping Ordinance. The body will also review staff and neighborhood council reports and approve minutes from June 27, 2024.

• Informational presentation on Urban Camping Ordinance by Mayor Andrea Davis and Gwen Jones

The Community Forum held an informational presentation on the new Urban Camping Ordinance, which took effect July 25, 2024. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting; it was purely informational, with public comment and discussion. The ordinance allows sleeping in certain city rights-of-way and parks from 8am to 8pm, with buffer zones and a parking permit program for overnight car camping.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (voice vote)
• Moved public comment to end of meeting (no objections)
• No items voted on (agenda item 4.1: None)

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee is reviewing a proposal for the Aspire Phased Subdivision, including annexation and rezoning to RT5.4 Residential. The committee will also consider a rezoning request for 715-725 West Central Avenue. The meeting includes several variance requests regarding road widths, sidewalk requirements, and block lengths for the Aspire project.

• Rezoning of 715-725 West Central Avenue from RM1-35 to B2-2
• Annexation and rezoning of Aspire Phased Subdivision to RT5.4 Residential / NC-A
• Variance request for 62-foot right-of-way easements on Aspire Loop, Heartwood Place, Jumbo Drive, Crosscut Way, and Sommers Street
• Variance request for a 54-foot right-of-way and single parking lane on the northern 415 feet of Waterside Drive
• Variance request to allow blocks serving various lots to exceed the 480-foot maximum block length

The Land Use and Planning Committee discussed the Aspire Phased Subdivision, annexation, and rezoning, and the rezone at 715-725 West Central Avenue. No final votes were taken; both items are scheduled for City Council public hearings on August 26, 2024. The committee heard staff presentations, public comment, and will consider recommended motions at the council meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 7, 2024
• Scheduled rezone 715-725 West Central Avenue for public hearing on August 26, 2024
• Scheduled Aspire Subdivision annexation, rezoning, and variances for council vote on August 26, 2024

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee is meeting to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the 2024 paramedic school year at Missoula College. The committee will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement between the City of Missoula and IAFF Local 271.

• MOU 2024 Paramedic Certificate Program between IAFF Local 271 and City of Missoula

The committee approved a Memorandum of Understanding between IAFF Local 271 and the City of Missoula for the 2024 paramedic school year at Missoula College. The vote was unanimous (12-0). The MOU authorizes the mayor to sign the agreement, supporting the fire department's paramedic training program.

• Approved MOU for 2024 paramedic certificate program between IAFF Local 271 and City of Missoula (12-0)

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in the City Council Chambers (and via Teams) to review several items. The committee will vote on Amendment #3 to the FY24‑28 Transportation Improvement Program, the FY25 Unified Planning Work Program, and a letter of support for the City of Missoula’s Charging & Fueling Infrastructure grant application. An update on the Long‑Range Transportation Plan/Transit Strategic Plan project will also be presented.

• Review and approval of Amendment #3 to the FY24‑28 Transportation Improvement Program
• Review and approval of the FY25 Unified Planning Work Program
• Letter of support for the City of Missoula’s Charging & Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grant application
• Update on the Long‑Range Transportation Plan/Transit Strategic Plan project

The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee approved Amendment #3 to the FY24-28 Transportation Improvement Program, the FY25 Unified Planning Work Program (with an amendment adding rail planning), and a letter of support for the City of Missoula's Charging & Fueling Infrastructure grant application. The letter was modified to clarify that no match amount is committed. The committee also received an update on the Long-Range Transportation Plan/Transit Strategic Plan, which is entering public outreach.

• Approved Amendment #3 to FY24-28 TIP (moved by Strohmaier, seconded by MacArthur)
• Approved FY25 UPWP with amendment adding rail planning tasks and consultant fees
• Approved letter of support for CFI grant application, with modification clarifying no match commitment

Public Art Committee

The Missoula Public Art Committee will receive a budget update and consider action items for several art projects. Topics include the Traffic Signal Box Project, Sculpture Missoula, the Fairgrounds Sculpture Project, and the East Missoula Water Tower. The committee will also discuss non‑action items and review inactive projects.

• Budget update
• Traffic Signal Box Project
• Sculpture Missoula – Kathi / Mia
• Fairgrounds Sculpture Project
• East Missoula Water Tower – Erika

The Public Art Committee approved the July 16, 2024 minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates for upcoming projects, including the Traffic Signal Box installations starting August 23, the Sculpture Missoula collaboration, and the Fairgrounds Sculpture Project.

• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will meet on August 20, 2024 at the County Courthouse and via Microsoft Teams. No specific agenda items, contracts, or proposals were listed for discussion or decision.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive project updates from the Bicycle & Pedestrian Program. The meeting includes staff reports on several specific street projects and traffic management.

• Ivy/Franklin project update
• Turner/Worden project update
• Eaton Phase II project update
• Scott St project update
• Neighborhood Traffic Management Program: F2F East

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission will review the current programming schedule that has been recorded or televised. Members will identify events for MCAT to record and televise. The commission will also consider a bylaw review and set the date for the next meeting on September 16, 2024.

• Review current programming schedule that has been recorded/televised
• Identify events for MCAT to record/televise
• Bylaw review (held agenda item)
• Set date of next meeting for September 16, 2024
• Public comment period

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. Minutes approval was deferred, and the bylaw review remains pending recommendations from the JEDI Advisory Board. The commission discussed programming and student group inquiries but took no formal action.

• Deferred approval of meeting minutes to a later date
• Continued bylaw review pending JEDI Advisory Board recommendations

Budget and Finance Committee

The committee is continuing deliberations and discussing proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These proposals include funding changes for city positions, public safety, and infrastructure projects.

• Proposed defunding of Community Engagement Specialist, Houseless Operations Specialist, and Lobbyist positions
• Proposed restoration of IT Support Specialist for Public Safety and a School Resource Officer
• Proposed defunding of Municipal Court Pass/Shelter Court Program and Johnson Street Temporary Emergency Shelter
• Proposed funding for one new Street Maintenance FTE with equipment
• Proposed elevation of East Spruce/Madison Streets and Railroad Quiet Zone CIP Project to the Top 20 list

The Budget and Finance Committee continued FY 2025 budget deliberations, voting on multiple amendments. Most amendments, including defunding the Johnson Street Shelter and several position cuts, failed. The only amendment approved was Eric Melson's to elevate the East Spruce/Madison Streets and Railroad Quiet Zone CIP project to the Top 20 list. The committee also approved the August 14 minutes.

• Approved minutes from August 14, 2024
• Approved Eric Melson amendment: Elevating East Spruce/Madison Streets and Railroad Quiet Zone CIP Project to Top 20 list
• Failed Kristen Jordan amendment: Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Quick-Build tax increase (2-9)
• Failed Sandra Vasecka amendment: Defund Johnson Street Temporary Emergency Shelter (2-9)
• Failed Sandra Vasecka amendment: Partially Fund Equity in Programming for Parks and Recreation (2-9)
• Failed Bob Campbell amendments: Defund Community Engagement Specialist, Houseless Operations Specialist, Lobbyist, Shelter Court Program, Aquatics Assistants, Marshall Mountain ops, restore SRO (all failed)
• Failed Daniel Carlino amendments: Neighborhood Project Funds, Sidewalk Program Modifications (tie), Street Maintenance FTE (tie), Sustainable Building Incentives (all failed)
• Failed motion to suspend rules to allow Mayor to vote to break a tie

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will consider a one‑time 2‑mill emergency levy to reimburse $414,009 for emergency sheltering costs. Council members will also adopt the FY 2025 budget, including annual appropriations and the Capital Improvement Program. Several levy and assessment resolutions will be voted on for Park District 1, Road District 1, and Street Maintenance District #1. Additional items include a procurement for a Jacobsen HR800 mower.

• Approve 2‑mill emergency levy reimbursing $414,009 for emergency sheltering (Resolution 8684)
• Adopt FY 2025 budget appropriations and Capital Improvement Program
• Levy $10,105,060 on Park District 1 parcels for FY 2025 services
• Levy $10,317,007 on Road District 1 parcels for FY 2025 services
• Levy $143,899.82 on Street Maintenance District #1 for street sweeping costs

The Missoula City Council approved the FY2025 budget and appropriations, including a total levy of 242.24 mills, in an 8-4 vote. The council also approved a one-time 2-mill emergency levy to reimburse $414,009 in emergency sheltering costs, and adopted various district assessments and fee increases. All items were approved with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved FY2025 annual appropriations and Capital Improvement Program (9-2)
• Approved one-time 2-mill emergency levy reimbursing $414,009 for emergency sheltering (11-0)
• Approved FY2025 tax levy at 242.24 mills total (8-4)
• Approved Park District 1 assessment of $10,143,222 (7-4)
• Approved Road District 1 assessment of $10,317,007 (7-4)
• Approved 5% Parks and Recreation fee increase effective Jan 1, 2025 (8-4)
• Approved 7% Public Works fee increase effective Jan 1, 2025 (8-4)
• Approved Street Maintenance District #1 assessment of $143,899.82 (12-0)

Police Commission

The Missoula Police Commission will approve the minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting and conduct public hearings for citizens who have used the police complaint process and for officer discipline appeals. Commissioners will also review compliments and inquiries/complaints resolved in the past quarter. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public for privacy and confidential criminal‑justice information.

• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2024 meeting
• Public hearings on citizen complaints and officer discipline appeals
• Review of compliments received
• Review of inquiries and complaints resolved in the past quarter
• Closed portion of meeting for privacy/confidential information

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will review and vote on a resolution to support Missoula's 2024 Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grant application. The resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign the grant application. The meeting also includes approval of the minutes from August 7, 2024 and a period for public comment.

• Resolution in Support of 2024 Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Application
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2024
• Public comment period

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will consider two main actions: approving a cooperative purchase of a Jacobsen HR800 mower from RMT Equipment for $120,438.40, and approving a $100,000 grant agreement with Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks for improvements at the Duncan Drive trailhead and trail. The meeting also includes approval of the August 7 minutes, a public comment period, and adjournment.

• Approve purchase of Jacobsen HR800 mower for $120,438.40
• Approve $100,000 grant agreement for Duncan Trailhead and trail improvements
• Approve minutes from August 7, 2024
• Public comment session
• Adjournment

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee approved two items for the consent agenda. It approved the purchase of a Jacobsen HR800 Mower from RMT Equipment for $120,438.40, and approved directing the Mayor to sign a $100,000 Recreation Trails Program grant agreement with Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks for Duncan trailhead and trail improvements. Both votes were 9-0.

• Approved purchase of Jacobsen HR800 Mower from RMT Equipment for $120,438.40 (9-0)
• Approved directing Mayor to sign $100,000 Recreation Trails Program grant agreement for Duncan trailhead and trail improvements (9-0)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Missoula Budget and Finance Committee will conduct roll call, approve the previous meeting minutes, and hear public comments. The primary business is the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Council Deliberations, where members will consider a set of budget amendment proposals covering public safety, parks, streets, and neighborhood programs. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Police – Restore School Resource Officer (FY 2025 budget amendment)
• Central Services – Defund Community Engagement Specialist (FY 2025 budget amendment)
• Sidewalk Funding Modifications (FY 2025 budget amendment)
• Neighborhood Traffic Management Program – Tax Increase (FY 2025 budget amendment)
• Sustainable Building Incentives Program (FY 2025 budget amendment)

The Missoula City Council Budget and Finance Committee met on August 14, 2024, to deliberate on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The minutes list 18 proposed budget amendments, including items on a temporary emergency shelter, sidewalk funding, and defunding certain positions, but no decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded. The meeting appears to have been procedural, with no substantive actions taken.

• No decisions recorded in minutes
• No votes recorded in minutes
• No motions approved or denied in minutes

Budget and Finance Committee

The committee is discussing various amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, including proposals to defund or restore specific staff positions and programs. The meeting also includes a staff presentation on an emergency houseless levy.

• Emergency Houseless Levy staff presentation
• Proposed defunding of Community Engagement Specialist, Houseless Operations Specialist, and Lobbyist positions
• Proposed restoration of IT Support Specialist for Public Safety and School Resource Officer positions
• Proposed defunding of Municipal Court Pass/Shelter Court Program and Johnson Street Temporary Emergency Shelter
• Proposed budget amendments for sidewalk program modifications and street maintenance FTE

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed and voted on numerous amendments to the FY 2025 budget. Most proposed cuts and restorations failed, including defunding the Community Engagement Specialist, Houseless Operations Specialist, Lobbyist, Municipal Court Pass/Shelter Court Program, Aquatics Assistants, Marshall Mountain operations, and restoring IT Support and School Resource Officer positions. The only amendment approved was elevating the East Spruce/Madison Streets and Railroad Quiet Zone CIP project to the Top 20 list (8-2). Several other amendments, including sidewalk program modifications and a new street maintenance FTE, failed on tie votes. The committee will continue deliberations on August 19th.

• Approved elevating East Spruce/Madison Streets and Railroad Quiet Zone CIP project to Top 20 list (8-2)
• Failed to defund Community Engagement Specialist position (2-8)
• Failed to defund Houseless Operations Specialist position (2-8)
• Failed to defund Lobbyist for 2025 Legislature Tracking (2-7)
• Failed to restore IT Support Specialist for Public Safety (2-7)
• Failed to defund Municipal Court Pass/Shelter Court Program (2-8)
• Failed to defund Aquatics Assistants from Park District Funding (2-8)
• Failed to defund Marshall Mountain operational costs (2-8)

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss trust fund policies and working group updates. The body will consider approving the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Policy and Procedures Manual for FY 25.

• Approval of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Policy and Procedures Manual
• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Updates from Policy and Education and Outreach Working Groups
• Debrief of Our Missoula Future Growth Scenarios workshops
• Update on grant to evaluate A Place to Call Home

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2025 annual appropriations, Capital Improvement Program, and various tax levies. The body will also consider fee increases for city services and a proposal to change municipal code penalties from criminal misdemeanors to civil infractions.

• Proposed $10,105,060.00 assessment for Park District 1
• Proposed $10,317,007.00 assessment for Road District 1
• Proposed fee increases: 5% for Parks and Recreation and 7% for Public Works and Business Licensing/Planning
• Proposed $425,375.52 tax for the Downtown Business Improvement District
• Aspire Phased Subdivision, Annexation, and Rezoning public hearing

The Missoula City Council approved an ordinance amending Title 1 of the Missoula Municipal Code to change the general penalty for code violations from a criminal misdemeanor to a civil municipal infraction, removing the possibility of jail time. The vote was 8 to 1, with Alderperson Campbell dissenting. A motion to strike section 1.20.030 from the ordinance change failed 4 to 5. The Aspire Phased Subdivision, Annexation, and Rezoning item was returned to the Land Use and Planning Committee on August 21, 2024, without objection.

• Approved ordinance changing code violations from criminal misdemeanor to civil infraction (8-1)
• Failed motion to strike section 1.20.030 from ordinance change (4-5)
• Returned Aspire Phased Subdivision, Annexation, and Rezoning to Land Use and Planning Committee
• Approved accounts payable for checks dated August 13, 2024, in the amount of $1,501,964.36
• Approved First Amended Opioid Interlocal Agreement with Missoula County
• Set public hearing for August 26, 2024, on ordinance amending residency requirements for Fire and Police Departments
• Set special meeting for August 28, 2024, for joint City-County hearing on Indreland Conservation Easement
• Approved Takima Park Water Quality Improvements Phase 2 Professional Services Agreement with New Fields, not to exceed $128,456

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee will discuss a Level 2 application for the MSO Missoula Airport Milwaukee Trail Corridor Project. The committee is also asked to decide on a Level 1 application for the acquisition of a park on North Scott Street.

• Level 1 Application for Park on North Scott Street acquisition project
• Level 2 Application for MSO Missoula Airport Milwaukee Trail Corridor Project
• Resignation of member Ed Monnig

The Open Space Advisory Committee approved the level 1 application for the Park on North Scott Street acquisition project, allowing it to proceed to level 2 evaluation. The vote was unanimous (7-0). The committee also discussed the Milwaukee Trail Corridor project and heard updates on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan.

• Approved level 1 application for Park on North Scott Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes as posted
• Discussed Milwaukee Trail Corridor level 2 application (no vote)
• Acknowledged Ed Monnig's resignation

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee will review three zoning and land-use proposals, including a rezoning of 2141 McDonald Avenue and a large phased subdivision and annexation project.

• Rezone 2141 McDonald Avenue from RT2.7 and C1-4 to C1-3
• Rezone six Montana Street properties from R20 to B2-2
• Consider Aspire Phased Subdivision, Annexation, and Rezoning
• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period available

The Land Use and Planning Committee held a work session reviewing three items: a Growth Policy Amendment and rezone at 2141 McDonald Avenue, a rezone of six properties on Montana Street, and the Aspire Phased Subdivision annexation and rezoning. No final decisions were made; all three items are scheduled for public hearings at the August 26, 2024 City Council meeting. The Aspire subdivision proposal includes 182 lots and about 250 dwelling units, with a supermajority vote required due to sufficient protest petitions.

• Approved minutes from July 10, 2024 meeting
• Reviewed Growth Policy Amendment and rezone at 2141 McDonald Avenue — no action, public hearing set for Aug 26
• Reviewed rezone of 1200-1244 and 1136-1138 Montana St from R20 to B2-2 — no action, public hearing set for Aug 26
• Reviewed Aspire Phased Subdivision annexation and rezoning — no action, public hearing set for Aug 26
• Noted supermajority vote required for Aspire rezone due to protest petitions

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will approve the July 24, 2024 minutes and hold a public comment period. The committee will present the Inderland Conservation Easement Joint City‑County Open Space Project and discuss a recommendation to set a special City Council meeting on August 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM for a joint public hearing on the project.

• Approval of the minutes from the July 24, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for committee business
• Presentation on the Inderland Conservation Easement Joint City‑County Open Space Project
• Recommendation to schedule a special City Council meeting on August 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM for a joint public hearing
• Question and answer session on the Inderland project

The committee approved scheduling a special joint City-County public hearing on August 28, 2024, for the Indreland LaValle Creek Conservation Easement open space project. The project was discussed in detail, including its location, land uses, and funding from open space bonds. The item will be placed on the consent agenda for the special meeting.

• Approved setting a special City Council meeting for August 28 at 3:00 PM for the Indreland conservation easement public hearing (10-0)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2024, as submitted

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will hear a staff presentation on the fiscal year 2025 budget wrap‑up. It will also consider the City Council’s deliberations on the FY 2025 budget. The committee may discuss budget allocations and capital improvement projects as outlined in the attached documents.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Wrap-up – staff presentation (attachments: Referral FY25 Budget deliberations, Budget Guide FY25, FY25 Budget – CIP)
• Council Deliberations on FY 2025 Budget – presentation by Amber Sherrill (attachment: Referral FY25 Budget deliberations)

The committee received presentations on the FY2025 budget wrap-up, including fee increases, taxation, and urban renewal districts, and held deliberations. No formal decisions or votes were made during this meeting; it was primarily informational and preparatory for upcoming budget amendments.

• Approved minutes from July 31, 2024
• Discussed FY2025 budget wrap-up, fee increases, and taxation (no vote)
• Deliberated on FY2025 budget amendments (no vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold roll call, approve the minutes from the July 24, 2024 meeting, and hear public comments. The primary business is an amendment to the Opioid Interlocal Agreement, with a recommended motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the First Amended Interlocal Agreement between the City of Missoula and Missoula County. This agreement establishes the governance structure for the Missoula Metropolitan Abatement Region for the opioid settlement.

• Amendment to Opioid Interlocal Agreement – approve and authorize mayor to sign the First Amended Interlocal Agreement
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2024
• Public comment period

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider a professional services agreement for Phase 2 of the Takima Park Water Quality Improvements, authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract for up to $128,456. The committee will also approve the minutes from the July 31, 2024 meeting and hear public comments before adjourning.

• Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Takima Park Water Quality Improvements – Phase 2 Professional Services Agreement (cost not to exceed $128,456)
• Approve the minutes from the July 31, 2024 Public Works Committee meeting
• Public comment period
• Roll call of committee members
• Adjournment

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the County Courthouse Sophie Moiese Conference Room and via Microsoft Teams. The agenda lists no items, attachments, or public comments. Consequently, the board will not consider any specific proposals during this session.

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will consider a resolution fixing the FY2025 annual appropriations and Capital Improvement Program, including work plans and budgets for the Park, Road, Tourism, and Business Improvement Districts. The council will also vote on several levy and assessment resolutions for Park District 1 ($10,105,060), Road District 1 ($10,317,007), the Downtown Business Improvement District ($425,375.52), and Street Maintenance District 1 ($143,899.82). Additional items include a contract amendment for the Scott Street project costing up to $166,947.65 and a resolution to annex 2512 Olofson Drive. Public comment will be accepted on each item before votes are taken.

• FY2025 annual appropriations and Capital Improvement Program resolution
• Park District 1 levy assessment – $10,105,060 for FY2025
• Road District 1 levy assessment – $10,317,007 for FY2025
• Downtown Business Improvement District levy – $425,375.52 for FY2025
• Street Maintenance District 1 special assessment – $143,899.82 for FY2025

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee will review and recommend approval of Amendment #3 to the FY24‑28 Transportation Improvement Program. It will also review the FY25 Unified Planning Work Program and receive an update on the Long‑Range Transportation Plan/Transit Strategic Plan. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and a public comment period.

• Review and recommendation of Amendment #3 to the FY24‑28 Transportation Improvement Program
• Review and recommendation of the FY25 Unified Planning Work Program
• Update on the Long‑Range Transportation Plan/Transit Strategic Plan project
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee approved Amendment #3 to the FY24-28 Transportation Improvement Program, which updates funding for various projects including the Lolo-Missoula Pavement Preservation project and the West of Missoula NW Reconstruction project. The committee also approved the FY25 Unified Planning Work Program, which outlines the MPO's planning activities and budget of just over $1 million. Both items were approved by the voting members present.

• Approved Amendment #3 to the FY24-28 Transportation Improvement Program (moved by Ellen Buchanan)
• Approved FY25 Unified Planning Work Program (moved by Donna Gaukler, seconded by Eran Pehan)
• Approved minutes from June 6, 2024 meeting as submitted

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee will consider appointments to the City‑County Food Policy Advisory Board. Two positions—one Regular Member and one Alternate 2—are to be filled with terms beginning immediately and ending on December 31, 2024. The agenda also includes approval of the July 24, 2024 minutes and a public comment period.

• Appointment of one Regular Member to the Food Policy Advisory Board (term: immediate to Dec 31, 2024)
• Appointment of one Alternate 2 Member to the Food Policy Advisory Board (term: immediate to Dec 31, 2024)
• Approval of minutes from the July 24, 2024 meeting

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee is meeting to discuss professional services contracts for road safety and infrastructure. The body is considering authorizations for agreements related to the Reserve Street Safety Action Plan and the Scott Street Phase 1 project.

• Professional Services Agreement with Kittelson & Associates, Inc. for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Reserve Street Safety Action Plan
• Amendment 1 to the Scott Street Phase 1 (Phillips Street to Turner Street) agreement with WGM Group Inc. not to exceed $166,947.65

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to consider a resolution for weed assessment reimbursements. The body will also receive an informational presentation regarding budget requests for the Crisis Camping Ordinance.

• Proposed resolution to levy $993.50 in special assessments for FY2024 hazardous vegetation and nuisance weed cut orders
• Informational item on FY25 budgetary requests for the implementation of the Crisis Camping Ordinance

The committee approved a resolution levying a special assessment on properties to reimburse the city for hazardous vegetation and weed cut orders performed in FY2024, totaling $993.50. The vote was 6 to 1, with Sandra Vasecka dissenting. The item was placed on the consent agenda. The committee also received an informational presentation on budget requests for implementing the new Crisis Camping Ordinance, but took no action on it.

• Approved resolution levying $993.50 special assessment for FY2024 weed cut orders (6-1)
• Placed hazardous vegetation assessment item on Consent agenda
• Received informational briefing on Crisis Camping Ordinance implementation budget (no action)

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board meeting on July 30, 2024 listed no agenda items. The session was scheduled as a hybrid meeting at the County Courthouse and via Microsoft Teams. No attachments or public comments were submitted for discussion.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review a consent agenda including various appointments, contract changes, and a pre-disaster mitigation plan. The body will also consider committee reports regarding council rules and affordable housing funding.

• Approval of accounts payable for checks dated July 30, 2024, in the amount of $2,027,559.42
• Jackson Contractor Group Change Order #4 for Northside Pedestrian Bridge Renovation in the amount of $77,520.67
• Proposed increase of the minimum annual allocation to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to $200,000
• Adoption of the City/County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2023 Update
• Memorandum of Understanding for International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) market wage adjustments for FY25

The Missoula City Council approved the consent agenda, including $2,027,559.42 in accounts payable, appointments to advisory boards, a change order for the Northside Pedestrian Bridge, and a memorandum of understanding for firefighter market wage adjustments. The council also voted to not pass a motion to increase the minimum annual allocation to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to $200,000. A proposed update to council rules was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved $2,027,559.42 in accounts payable (10-0)
• Confirmed Victoria Emmons to Civic Television Advisory Commission (10-0)
• Reappointed Paul Herendeen to AHROC (10-0)
• Approved vehicle title signing authority for Fleet Maintenance Director (10-0)
• Adopted City/County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2023 update (10-0)
• Approved Northside Pedestrian Bridge Change Order #4 for $77,520.67 (9-2)
• Approved IAFF MOU for market wage adjustments (10-0, 1 abstention)
• Do Not Pass motion on increasing Affordable Housing Trust Fund allocation to $200,000 (8-3)

Our Missoula Community Advisory Group

The Our Missoula Community Advisory Group will discuss the implications of the new Montana Land Use Planning Act for the Our Missoula Project. They will also preview and discuss the draft land use plan. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Implications of the new Montana Land Use Planning Act for the Our Missoula Project
• Land Use Plan preview and discussion

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will consider administrative items, approve the minutes from June 26, 2024, and discuss two committee items. Members will vote on Change Order #4 for the Northside Pedestrian Bridge renovation, authorizing a $77,520.67 contract amendment and a 15‑day extension. An informational update on the Stay Cool Missoula Extreme Heat Toolkit will also be presented.

• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2024
• Contract Change Order #4 – Northside Pedestrian Bridge Renovation ($77,520.67, 15‑day extension)
• Stay Cool Missoula Extreme Heat Toolkit informational update
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

The committee approved Contract Change Order #4 for the Northside Pedestrian Bridge renovation, adding $77,520.67 to the contract and 15 days to the timeline. The item will be placed on the consent agenda. The committee also received an informational update on the Stay Cool Missoula Extreme Heat Toolkit, with no formal action taken.

• Approved Jackson Contractor Group Change Order #4 for $77,520.67, adding 15 days to contract time (9-2)
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2024 as submitted

Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee

The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee will consider amending Resolution 8440 to raise the minimum annual allocation to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to $200,000. It will also consider reappointing Paul Herendeen to the Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee as a Regular – Banking/Finance Member for a term ending May 31, 2027. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the July 17, 2024 minutes and a public comment period.

• Amending Resolution 8440 to increase the Affordable Housing Trust Fund allocation to $200,000
• Reappointment of Paul Herendeen to the Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee (AHROC) as a Regular – Banking/Finance Member (term through May 31, 2027)
• Approval of minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period
• Administrative business (roll call)

The committee voted 4-5 against a motion to amend Resolution 8440 to increase the minimum annual allocation to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to $200,000. The motion was introduced by Councilman Carlino and moved by Councilwoman Jordan, but failed. Separately, the committee unanimously approved the reappointment of Paul Herendeen to the Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee (AHROC) for a term ending May 31, 2027.

• Rejected increase of Affordable Housing Trust Fund minimum annual allocation to $200,000 (4-5)
• Approved reappointment of Paul Herendeen to AHROC as Regular Banking/Finance Member (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will handle routine administrative business, approve the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting, and open a public comment period. The key action is a recommended motion to adopt the draft revisions to the Missoula City Council rules presented by Councilor Mike Nugent and the City Clerk.

• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2024
• Public comment period
• Consideration of changes to Council rules (draft revisions) presented by Councilor Mike Nugent

The Committee of the Whole voted on proposed changes to Council Rules, including electronic polling and sponsorship requirements. The main motion to adopt the changes failed on a tie vote (5-5), and two amendments to strike specific rules also failed. The recommendation for Monday's vote is do not pass.

• Motion to change Council Rules failed (5-5 tie)
• Amendment to strike Rule 21 (electronic poll) failed (5-5 tie)
• Amendment to strike Rule 22 changes failed (4-6)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will meet to conduct administrative business and review a mayoral appointment. The primary action item is the confirmation of a member to a city advisory commission.

• Proposed appointment of Victoria Emmons to the Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2026

The Budget and Finance Committee approved the minutes from July 10, 2024, and confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Victoria Emmons to the Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2026. The vote was 9-0 with three members absent. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:56 AM.

• Approved minutes from July 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Victoria Emmons to Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission (9-0)

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee will consider a resolution to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Firefighters for additional market wage adjustments in FY25. It will also vote on granting the Fleet Maintenance Director authority to sign vehicle title documents, adopt the City/County Pre‑Disaster Mitigation Plan 2023 update, and appoint one regular and one alternate member to the City‑County Food Policy Advisory Board. Public comment will be accepted before the votes.

• Resolution to authorize the Fleet Maintenance Director to sign vehicle title documents
• IAFF Memorandum of Understanding for market wage adjustments in FY25
• Adoption of the City/County Pre‑Disaster Mitigation Plan 2023 update
• Appointment of one Regular Member and one Alternate 2 to the Food Policy Advisory Board (terms through Dec 31 2024)
• Public comment period for committee business

The committee approved a resolution authorizing the Fleet Maintenance Director to sign vehicle title documents, approved a memorandum of understanding with the firefighters' union for a 19.5% market wage adjustment on top of a 4% COLA for FY25, and approved the adoption of the City/County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2023 update. Appointments to the Food Policy Advisory Board were tabled. All votes were unanimous among those present, with one abstention on the firefighter MOU.

• Approved resolution authorizing Fleet Maintenance Director to sign vehicle title documents (9-0)
• Approved IAFF MOU for 19.5% market wage adjustment plus 4% COLA for FY25 (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved adoption of City/County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2023 update (9-0)
• Tabled appointments to Food Policy Advisory Board

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will set a public hearing for August 26 and preliminarily adopt an ordinance to rezone six parcels on Montana Street from R20 Residential to B2-2 Community Business. It will also hold a public hearing on August 26 for a rezoning and growth‑policy amendment for 2141 McDonald Avenue. Additional items include approval of a $1,759,241.78 accounts‑payable payment, adoption of a 25 mph posted speed limit on Grove Street, and authorization of a new janitorial services contract.

• Rezoning of 1200, 1224, 1228, 1244, 1136 and 1138 Montana Street from R20 Residential to B2-2 Community Business
• Rezoning of 2141 McDonald Avenue from RT2.7 Residential (two‑unit/townhouse) and C1-4 Neighborhood Commercial to C1-3 Neighborhood Commercial
• Approve accounts payable claims for checks dated July 23 2024 in the amount of $1,759,241.78
• Adopt a resolution establishing a posted speed limit of 25 mph on Grove Street
• Authorize the Mayor to contract with Opportunity Resources Inc. for FY 2025‑2029 janitorial services

The City Council approved $1,759,241.78 in accounts payable and authorized several service contracts. The council also preliminarily adopted rezoning ordinances for properties on Montana Street and McDonald Avenue, and set a public hearing to change municipal code penalties from criminal misdemeanors to civil infractions.

• Approved $1,759,241.78 in accounts payable (12-0)
• Preliminarily adopted rezoning of 1136, 1138, 1200, 1224, 1228, and 1244 Montana St to B2-2 Community Business (12-0)
• Approved resolution to amend Growth Policy and preliminarily adopted rezoning of 2141 McDonald Avenue to C1-3 Neighborhood Commercial (12-0)
• Approved setting a public hearing for ordinance to change municipal code penalties from criminal misdemeanors to civil infractions (12-0)
• Adopted resolution setting Grove Street speed limit to 25 mph (12-0)
• Authorized janitorial services contract with Opportunity Resources Inc. (12-0)
• Authorized 5-year HVAC maintenance contract with Johnson Controls (12-0)
• Approved amendments to residency requirements for Fire and Police Departments (12-0)

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board will review and vote on a memorandum of understanding for project management services, approve consultant contracts and Tax Increment Financing for the Kensington Avenue water main and the Maple‑Birch‑Sherwood sidewalk projects, and adopt the FY25 budget update. The meeting also includes approval of the June 10 board minutes and staff reports on FY24 budget status.

• Approve Memorandum of Understanding for MRA Infrastructure Projects – project management services (Dunn)
• Approve consultant services and TIF funding for Kensington Avenue Water Main (URD III, Ward 3) (Dunn)
• Approve consultant services and TIF funding for Maple‑Birch‑Sherwood Sidewalk Project (URD II, Ward 6) (Dunn)
• Approve FY25 MRA Budget with updates (Dunn)
• Review FY24 MRA Budget status reports

The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved four action items: a Memorandum of Understanding for MRA infrastructure project management, a professional services agreement with WGM Group for the Kensington Avenue Water Main project (not to exceed $91,825 plus $2,296 oversight), a professional services agreement with IMEG for the Maple-Birch-Sherwood Sidewalk Project (not to exceed $47,725 plus $1,193 oversight), and the FY25 MRA Budget with updates. The board also approved the June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0).

• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved MOU for MRA Infrastructure Projects
• Approved Kensington Avenue Water Main consultant agreement with WGM Group up to $91,825 plus $2,296 oversight
• Approved Maple-Birch-Sherwood Sidewalk Project consultant agreement with IMEG up to $47,725 plus $1,193 oversight
• Approved FY25 MRA Budget with updates

Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of an informational update regarding the Missoula Neighborhoods Program.

• Approved June 05, 2024 minutes

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee will consider three items: an amendment to the residency requirement for fire and police personnel, a contract to hire Opportunity Resources Inc. for janitorial services from fiscal years 2025‑2029, and a five‑year HVAC maintenance contract with Johnson Controls. The committee will also approve the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting and hear public comments.

• Residency Requirement Update for Fire and Police – amendment to Missoula Municipal Code 2.80.030
• FY25‑29 Janitorial contract – authorize the Mayor to contract with Opportunity Resources Inc. for city facility cleaning
• HVAC Service Contract – approve a five‑year maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls for Facilities Services and Parks and Recreation facilities

The committee approved an amendment to the residency requirements for police and fire fighters to assist with recruiting. It also authorized two five-year service contracts for janitorial and HVAC maintenance.

• Approved amendment to Missoula Municipal Code 2.80.030 regarding police and fire residency requirements (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to contract with Opportunity Resources Inc. for janitorial services (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign 5-year HVAC maintenance contract with Johnson Controls (7-0)
• Approved June 12, 2024, meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review proposed updates to city council rules and consider ordinances that would change misdemeanor penalties to civil infractions and allow domestic minipigs in the city.

• Update to City Council Rules (clean-up and scheduling process)
• Ordinance to change code violations from criminal misdemeanor to civil infraction
• Ordinance to allow domestic minipigs within city limits
• Public hearing set for August 12, 2024, on proposed ordinances

The Committee of the Whole approved a public hearing for an ordinance that would change general municipal code penalties from criminal misdemeanors to civil infractions. Proposals to update council rules and allow domestic minipigs were held in committee for further discussion.

• Approved setting a public hearing for Aug. 12, 2024, to change general municipal code penalties from criminal misdemeanors to civil infractions (10-0)
• Held in committee proposal to update Missoula City Council Rules
• Held in committee proposal to allow domestic minipigs within city limits

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Missoula Public Works and Mobility Committee will consider a resolution to set the posted speed limit on Grove Street at 25 mph. The committee will also review the 2023 Complete Streets Annual Report and the 2024 Community Transportation Safety Plan, both presented as informational items. Public comments and approval of minutes from July 10, 2024 are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to establish a 25 mph posted speed limit on Grove Street
• Review of the 2023 Complete Streets Annual Report
• Review of the 2024 Community Transportation Safety Plan (CTSP)
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2024

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to approve an artist for the traffic signal box project. The body will also receive a budget update and discuss several active art projects, including murals and sculptures.

• Traffic Signal Box Artist Approval
• Budget update
• Fairgrounds Sculpture Project
• Indigenous Mural Project
• East Missoula Tower project

The Public Art Committee approved the artists and installation locations for three traffic signal box artworks, set to go up in August. The committee also received a budget update that the final $1,500 for the traffic signal box project had been received, and heard updates on several ongoing and inactive projects, including the Indigenous mural project at the NorthWestern Energy substation, which has raised $85,000 and collected $50,000. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussion or updates only.

• Approved three traffic signal box artworks and their installation locations (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes (motion passed)
• Received final $1,500 payment for traffic signal box project (budget update)

Planning Board

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided document.

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including payment of $1,177,260.42 in accounts payable and appointments to the Library Board and Building Code Board of Appeals. It will adopt resolutions to issue a $944,000 water system revenue bond and a $1,327,000 sewer system revenue bond under the DNRC State Revolving Loan Program. Additional items include a $906,200 professional services amendment for Garden City Compost Phase 2 and a development agreement for the Grant Creek Realignment project, as well as a rezoning and annexation proposal for the Aspire subdivision.

• Approve accounts payable claims totaling $1,177,260.42
• Adopt resolution for $944,000 water system revenue bond
• Adopt resolution for $1,327,000 sewer system revenue bond
• Approve Garden City Compost Phase 2 design services up to $906,200
• Approve Aspire Phased Subdivision annexation and rezoning

The City Council approved several revenue bonds for water and sewer systems and authorized a $906,200 contract for compost facility design. The council also adopted resolutions to establish a new Planning Commission and Public Participation Plan under the Montana Land Use Planning Act.

• Approved $1,177,260.42 in accounts payable (10-0)
• Approved $944,000 Water System Revenue Bond
• Approved $1,327,000 Sewer System Revenue Bond
• Approved $906,200 contract with Anderson-Montgomery Consulting Engineers for Garden City Compost Phase 2
• Approved development agreement with Dougherty Ranch, LLC for Grant Creek Realignment Project easements
• Approved resolution of intent to annex and zone Aspire Phased Subdivision
• Approved real estate exchange for 507 Simons Drive at a cost of $400,000 (8-2)
• Approved creation of a Planning Commission and Public Participation Plan per MLUPA

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission is meeting to review current recorded and televised programming. The body will also identify future events for MCAT to record or televise.

• Review of current recorded/televised programming schedule
• Identification of events for MCAT to record/televise
• Bylaw review (held item)

The commission identified several upcoming events for MCAT to record or televise, including City Future Growth Scenarios open houses and a UM media day. No formal votes were taken on new business or bylaws.

• Identified City Future Growth Scenarios open houses (July 17 and 23) for recording
• Identified UM New Dining Facility Media Day (August 22) for recording
• Identified UM Homecoming Parade sign-ups for recording
• Deferred review of minutes to a later date

Land Use and Planning Committee

The committee will consider resolutions related to the new Montana Land Use Planning Act. These items include establishing a Public Participation Plan and creating a Planning Commission. The committee will also review reappointments to the City Board of Adjustment.

• Reappointment of Sandy Mitchell and Donald Briggs to the City Board of Adjustment
• Resolution establishing a Public Participation Plan for land use regulations
• Resolution creating a Planning Commission for the City of Missoula
• Amended Interlocal Agreement for Land Use Planning Services

The committee approved a public participation plan and created a Planning Commission to meet state law requirements. The Mayor was also authorized to sign an amended interlocal agreement with Missoula County regarding land use planning services.

• Confirmed reappointment of Sandy Mitchell and Donald Briggs to the Board of Adjustment (8-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing a Public Participation Plan for land use regulations (8-0)
• Adopted resolution creating a Planning Commission for the City of Missoula (8-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign amended Interlocal Agreement for Land Use Planning Services (8-0)
• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes

Budget and Finance Committee

The committee will consider resolutions for water and sewer system revenue bonds totaling approximately $2.27 million. The agenda also includes the Mayor’s strategic priorities for fiscal year 2025 and a Municipal Court budget presentation.

• Resolution for up to $944,000 Water System Revenue Bond
• Resolution for up to $1,327,000 Sewer System Revenue Bond
• Appointment of Janice Nugent to the Library Board
• Presentation of Mayor’s Strategic Priorities for FY25
• Municipal Court FY 2025 Budget Presentation

The Budget and Finance Committee approved two revenue bonds for the city's water and sewer systems. The committee also confirmed a new appointment to the Library Board. The Mayor and Municipal Court judges provided informational presentations regarding FY25 priorities and budgets.

• Approved appointment of Janice Nugent to the Library Board (9-0)
• Approved $944,000 Water System Revenue Bond (9-0)
• Approved $1,327,000 Sewer System Revenue Bond (9-0)
• Approved June 26, 2024 minutes

Committee of the Whole

The July 10, 2024, meeting of the Missoula Committee of the Whole consists of procedural and administrative business. The agenda includes a roll call, approval of minutes from June 12, 2024, and committee reports.

• Approval of June 12, 2024, minutes
• Committee member report outs

The Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole met on July 10, 2024, and took no substantive action. Members approved the June 12, 2024 minutes without a quorum at the time, though a quorum was present by the end of the meeting. The rest of the meeting consisted of committee member reports on outside boards and committees, with no public comment and no votes on policy or spending. The meeting adjourned at 2:29 PM.

• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes without a quorum (quorum present by end of meeting)
• No public comment was offered
• No substantive policy, zoning, or budget decisions were made

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The committee will review a professional services amendment for Garden City Compost Phase 2 design and construction management. Members will also consider a real estate exchange at Simons Drive and a development agreement for the Grant Creek Realignment Project. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on the Missoula EV Infrastructure Plan.

• Professional services amendment for Garden City Compost Phase 2 up to $906,200
• Real estate exchange at 507 Simons Drive for $400,000
• Development agreement with Dougherty Ranch, LLC for Grant Creek easements
• Reappointments to the Building Code Board of Appeals
• Missoula EV Infrastructure Plan update

Missoula Parking Commission

The commission will review the May 2024 financial statement and the July Director's Report. Action items include deciding on a $10,000 DRAW funding request and selecting a specific design option for the Bank Street garage replacement.

• $10,000 DRAW funding request
• Bank Street garage 30% design selection
• May 2024 JCCS monthly financial review
• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The commission approved a $10,000 funding request for Downtown Riverside Art Walls. It also selected the new construction option without a basement for the Bank Street 30% design.

• Approved $10,000 DRAW funding request (unanimous)
• Approved DCI Engineers to proceed to full schematic design for Bank Street replacement without basement (unanimous)
• Denied motion to explore costs and sign considerations for removing Bank Street top deck
• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The board will conduct elections for President and Vice President and review ordinance updates. Members will also receive updates on the GIS project, new mowers, and a boiler leak. Financial reports for fiscal year 2024 are scheduled for review.

• Election of President and Vice President
• Ordinance update
• GIS project update
• New mowers and boiler leak updates
• FY 2024 financial reports

The board approved the minutes from January and April 2024 and elected new leadership. Staff provided updates on facility maintenance, a GIS project, and the upcoming Stories and Stones event.

• Approved January 4, 2024 minutes
• Approved April 4, 2024 minutes
• Elected Paul Filicetti as president
• Elected Kim Seeberger as vice president

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will conduct administrative business, including the approval of June 11, 2024, minutes. The agenda also includes a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget update and a report on Parks and Recreation Division goals and priorities.

• Approval of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget update
• Parks and Recreation Division goals and priorities report

The board approved the minutes as posted. No other action items were decided during the meeting.

• Approved minutes as posted

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public forums for the Animal Control Center and Opportunity Place. The council is also scheduled to consider second readings of ordinances related to cannabis regulations and new business license prohibitions.

• Ordinance second reading regarding new retail adult use dispensary licenses
• Purchase of Vaughn Chopper Pumps for Kelly Island Lift Station up to $396,352.24
• Professional Services Agreement for Orange Street and Cregg Lane Traffic Signal up to $71,027.50
• Authorization of up to $344,000 in open space bond funds for Indreland conservation easement
• Development Agreement with Prolo Family Clovis, LLC for Grant Creek realignment

The City Council approved two ordinances restricting new retail adult-use cannabis business licenses and establishing criminal sanctions for selling cannabis to individuals under 21. The council also approved several infrastructure purchases and open space funding requests.

• Approved prohibition on new retail adult-use cannabis business licenses (7-2)
• Approved criminal sanctions for selling or giving cannabis to individuals under 21 (7-2)
• Approved $310,000 in Open Space Bond funds for Corner Farm acquisition (8-2)
• Approved $396,352.24 for Vaughn Chopper Pumps at Kelly Island Lift Station
• Approved $71,027.50 for Orange Street and Cregg Lane traffic signal project
• Approved $2,047,396.79 in accounts payable for July 9, 2024
• Ratified $1,156,269.07 in accounts payable for July 2, 2024 (7-2)
• Approved joint City-County public hearing for Indreland conservation easement

Planning Board

The July 2, 2024, Missoula Consolidated Planning Board agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

• No substantive items listed

City Council--No Meeting

There is no meeting scheduled for the Missoula City Council on July 1, 2024. The provided text contains only procedural software information and no agenda items.

Our Missoula Community Advisory Group

The Our Missoula Community Advisory Group will discuss approaches to scenarios for growth and a future place types menu. The agenda also includes administrative business and public comment periods.

• Approach to Scenarios for Growth
• Future Place Types Menu

Community Forum

The forum will host presentations regarding the Our Missoula code reform and growth policy update. It also includes updates on the Long-Range Transportation Plan and the Missoula Urban Transportation District Strategic Plan. A vote is scheduled for a $1,000 request for neighborhood engagement materials.

• Our Missoula: Code Reform & Growth Policy Update presentation
• Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) update
• Missoula Urban Transportation District (MUTD) Strategic Plan update
• $1,000 request for neighborhood engagement materials
• Approval of April 25, 2024, meeting minutes

The Missoula Community Forum approved a $1,000 budget request for neighborhood engagement items including hats, a tablecloth, and a feather sign. Attendees also approved the April 25, 2024 minutes and heard updates on code reform, transportation, neighborhood action plans, and city council business. The forum voted to cancel its July meeting and adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

• Approved minutes from the April 25, 2024 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved $1,000 for Neighborhood Engagement Materials including a tablecloth, neighborhood sign, and hats (voice vote)
• Approved cancelling the July community forum meeting (voice vote)

Budget and Finance Committee

The committee will review several department-level budget presentations for Fiscal Year 2025. This includes presentations from Human Resources, Central Services, the City Attorney, and the Health Department. The committee will also consider reappointments to the Downtown Business Improvement District.

• Reappointments of Scott Stearns and Karen Sippy to the Downtown Business Improvement District
• Fiscal Year 2025 budget presentation for Human Resources
• Fiscal Year 2025 budget presentation for Central Services
• Fiscal Year 2025 budget presentations for City Attorney, Health Department, and Parking Commission
• Fiscal Year 2025 budget presentations for Missoula Redevelopment Agency and Parks and Recreation

The Budget and Finance Committee approved the June 12, 2024 minutes and confirmed the Mayor's reappointments of Scott Stearns and Karen Sippy to the Downtown Business Improvement District on a 9-0 vote (three members absent). The bulk of the meeting was FY2025 budget presentations from Human Resources, Central Services, City Attorney, Health Department, Missoula Parking Commission, Missoula Redevelopment Agency, and Parks and Recreation. No budget requests were voted on; presentations and council questions were recorded, with specifics noted as available in the video recording. The meeting adjourned at 3:46 PM.

• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes as submitted
• Confirmed Mayor's reappointment of Scott Stearns (Large Properties Representative) to Downtown Business Improvement District, term through May 31, 2028 (9-0)
• Confirmed Mayor's reappointment of Karen Sippy (Small Properties Representative) to Downtown Business Improvement District, term through May 31, 2028 (9-0)
• No public comment was provided
• FY2025 budget presentations heard; no budget votes taken

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The committee is reviewing an easement request from Northwestern Energy for a 10-foot underground utility line along the Bitterroot Trail. They are also considering a joint City-County project to use up to $344,000 in open space bond funds for a conservation easement on 1,667 acres of Indreland property.

• Northwestern Energy underground utility easement request for Bitterroot Trail
• Proposed $344,000 expenditure for Indreland conservation easement
• Acquisition of 1,667 acres via Five Valleys Land Trust
• Proposed joint City-County public hearing on August 28, 2024

The Missoula Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee approved the minutes from June 12, 2024, recommended granting an underground utility easement to Northwestern Energy, and voted to set a joint City-County public hearing for August 28, 2024, regarding a conservation easement.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved 10’ wide underground utility easement to Northwestern Energy (10-0)
• Set joint City-County public hearing for August 28, 2024 to consider $344,000 for Inderland Conservation Easement (10-0)

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee is considering a development agreement for the Grant Creek realignment. The committee will also review pump purchases for the Kelly Island Lift Station and a contract for the Orange St & Cregg Ln traffic signal project.

• Development Agreement with Prolo Family Clovis, LLC for Grant Creek realignment
• Purchase of Vaughn Chopper Pumps for Kelly Island Lift Station up to $396,352.24
• Professional Services Agreement for Orange St & Cregg Ln traffic signal up to $71,027.50

Public Art Project Selection Subcommittee

The Public Art Traffic Signal Box Committee will review eight art proposals for upcoming projects. The committee is also scheduled to make selections for two specific intersection locations.

• Review of eight art proposals including 'Float' and 'The Moose is Loose'
• Selection of art for Hwy 10 West & Mary Jane Blvd.
• Selection of art for Palmer St. & W. Broadway

The Public Art Traffic Signal Box Committee reviewed eight artist proposals and voted to approve two designs: "In Another Life - Because It's Cool" by Ava Names and "So Missoula" by Shelby Humphreys. Both approvals passed with all members in favor and none opposed. The committee also decided the locations: "So Missoula" at Hwy 10 West & Mary Jane Blvd, and "In Another Life - Because It's Cool" at Palmer St. & W. Broadway. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 PM.

• Approved "In Another Life - Because It's Cool" by Ava Names as a traffic signal box design (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved "So Missoula" by Shelby Humphreys as a traffic signal box design (all in favor, none opposed)
• Assigned "So Missoula" to Hwy 10 West & Mary Jane Blvd (all in favor, none opposed)
• Assigned "In Another Life - Because It's Cool" to Palmer St. & W. Broadway (all in favor, none opposed)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance establishing regulations for camping on City Right-of-way and other City Property. The agenda also includes a vote on the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget 3rd Quarter Amendments and the High Park Views 13-lot subdivision application. Additionally, the council will review accounts payable claims totaling over $18 million.

• Ordinance establishing regulations for camping on City Right-of-way and other City Property
• High Park Views 13-Lot Major Subdivision preliminary plat and variance requests
• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget 3rd Quarter Amendments resolution
• $150,000 MT Forest Action Plan grant agreement for Mount Jumbo Marshall Canyon
• Amendments to Municipal Code Titles 3, 12, 13, and 15 for Public Works and Mobility

The Missoula City Council approved a new urban camping ordinance for city property and right-of-ways, alongside several amendments and a vehicle towing addition. The council also approved the High Park Views major subdivision along with related subdivision variances, enacted FY2024 budget third-quarter amendments, and accepted a $150,000 MT DNRC forest action plan grant.

• Approved FY2024 3rd Quarter budget amendments (11-0)
• Approved High Park Views subdivision preliminary plat and variances (11-0, 10-1)
• Approved Public Works and Mobility Department code amendments to Titles 3, 12, 13, and 15 (11-0)
• Approved Chapter 12.60 urban camping regulations ordinance with towing amendment (10-2)
• Ratified accounts payable checks for June 18, 2024, totaling $13,015,529.33
• Approved accounts payable checks for June 25, 2024, totaling $5,830,795.79
• Approved Mayor to accept $150,000 MT DNRC Forest Action Plan grant agreement
• Set public hearings and forums for July 8, 2024, regarding cannabis regulations, Opportunity Place, and animal control center expansion

Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

The committee will discuss the upcoming FY25 Unified Planning Work Program. Members will also review Amendment #2 to the FFY2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program for potential approval.

• Discussion of upcoming FY25 Unified Planning Work Program
• Review and approval of Amendment #2 to the FFY2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
• Approval of meeting minutes from March, April, and May 2024

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will review an action item regarding PAC Live 2024. The meeting also includes updates on several non-action items, such as mural projects and sculpture initiatives. Additionally, the committee will discuss various inactive projects and budget updates.

• Action item for PAC Live 2024
• Traffic Signal Box Project update
• Sculpture Missoula and Fairgrounds Sculpture project updates
• Mural Projects and Indigenous Mural Project updates
• East Missoula Tower project update

The Missoula Public Art Committee met on June 18, 2024, but only two of seven members were present, so no quorum existed. Approval of the May 21, 2024 minutes and the PAC Live 2024 action item were moved to next month. Eric Hallstrom, City Chief Operations Officer, presented on strengthening operational processes for public art, including a possible 6-12 month review of the public art ordinance and consideration of Parks and Recreation taking on arts and cultural programming. No decisions were made; the budget was reported unchanged.

• No quorum (2 of 7 members present); no action items decided
• Approval of 5.21.24 minutes postponed to next month
• PAC Live 2024 action item moved to next month
• Budget update: no changes reported

Planning Board

The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific items, projects, or decisions are listed for the June 18, 2024, Planning Board meeting.

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission will review the current schedule for recorded and televised programming. The commission will also work to identify upcoming events for MCAT to record or televise. A bylaw review is currently listed as a held agenda item.

• Review of current programming schedule
• Identification of events for MCAT to record/televise
• Bylaw review

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission reviewed its current programming schedule and identified specific upcoming events for recording, including a budget presentation and code reform workshops. The commission deferred the review of its bylaws pending guidance from a new JEDI committee. No new ordinances or budget approvals were voted on during this meeting.

• Identified events for recording: Budget Presentation (June 20), Poverello Center Gayla, Time Capsule dig (early August), Charter School info, Code Reform Workshops (mid-July)
• Deferred Bylaw Review pending guidance from new JEDI committee
• Scheduled next meeting for July 15, 2024
• Announced recruitment for two new commission members

City Council--No Meeting

There was no City Council meeting held on June 17, 2024. The provided document contains only procedural software information and does not list any agenda items for discussion or decision.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The board will review updates regarding the Northside Ped Bridge, Great American Rail Trail, and Gardenwalk Neighborhoods. Staff will also present the Missoula Parking Commission Expansion and Optimization Plan.

• Northside Ped Bridge updates
• Great American Rail Trail updates
• Gardenwalk Neighborhoods updates
• Missoula Parking Commission Expansion and Optimization Plan

Open Space Advisory Committee

The committee will conduct a site visit at New St. Mary's Cemetery to hold a discussion facilitated by Zac Covington and Nathan McLeod. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 9, 2024.

• Site visit at New St. Mary's Cemetery (corner of Scott and Otis Street)
• Discussion regarding Resurrection Cemetery Association Missoula
• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee met on-site to discuss the Resurrection Cemetery Association project and its alignment with Open Space Bond funds and Montana Code Annotated. Members and staff discussed property lines, funding, water rights, and parkland equity in the Northside and Westside neighborhoods. No formal votes were taken.

• Approval of May 9, 2024 minutes deferred to next meeting

Energy and Climate Team

The Energy and Climate Team is meeting to vote on a pro-housing request for walkable neighborhoods. The agenda also includes updates on zero-waste initiatives for City property and alternative fuels for the diesel fleet.

• Endorsement of Pro-Housing request for walkable neighborhoods
• Update on zero-waste for functions and events on City-owned property
• Update on alternative fuels for the City's diesel fleet
• Discussion on legislation for improved air quality in K-12 classrooms

The Energy and Climate Team voted to endorse a Pro-Housing request for walkable neighborhoods; the motion passed by voice vote with all members present in favor. The May 9, 2024 minutes were not approved because they were never distributed, and approval was referred to next month. The rest of the meeting was discussion only: the Team's future and its relationship with City Council, a planned zero-waste resolution for July, alternative fuels for the City's diesel fleet, the Climate Strategic Implementation Team, possible K-12 air-quality legislation, and a member renewal process.

• Approved endorsement of the Pro-Housing request for walkable neighborhoods (voice vote, all present in favor)
• May 9, 2024 minutes not approved; referred to next month because minutes were not disseminated

Land Use and Planning Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes a staff presentation regarding the High Park Views 13-Lot Major Subdivision.

• High Park Views 13-Lot Major Subdivision

The Land Use and Planning Committee reviewed a proposed 13-lot subdivision called High Park Views. Staff presented the project details, including four variance requests and 28 proposed conditions of approval. The committee asked questions about traffic, owl populations, and revegetation but did not vote on the application. The item is scheduled for a public hearing before the full City Council on June 24, 2024.

• Approved minutes from June 5, 2024
• Reviewed High Park Views 13-Lot Major Subdivision proposal
• No vote taken on subdivision or variances
• Scheduled public hearing for June 24, 2024

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will hear a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Public Works and Mobility. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting.

• FY 2025 Public Works and Mobility budget presentation
• Approval of June 5, 2024 meeting minutes

The Budget and Finance Committee approved the June 5, 2024 minutes as submitted and received a three-hour FY 2025 budget presentation from the Public Works and Mobility Department. Staff covered revenue and expenditures, new requests, the Road District, Wastewater and Stormwater, the Water Enterprise Fund, the Community Investment Program, transportation projects, federal grants, sidewalks, utilities and CIP projects, and utility rate forecasts. Council members asked questions, with specifics noted in the recording. No public comment was provided, and the meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM. No budget decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

• Approved June 5, 2024 minutes as submitted
• Received Public Works and Mobility FY 2025 budget presentation (no vote recorded)
• No public comment provided
• Adjourned at 12:00 PM

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The committee is considering code amendments in response to a spike in youth cannabis use. Proposed actions include setting public hearings for new cannabis sale regulations and initiating a moratorium on new dispensary licenses.

• Ordinance prohibiting new business licenses for adult-use or medical cannabis dispensaries
• Ordinance establishing restrictions on the sale of cannabis products
• Resolution initiating a moratorium on new cannabis dispensary license applications

The committee approved scheduling public hearings for July 8, 2024, regarding a ban on new cannabis business licenses and new criminal sanctions for selling cannabis to minors. A resolution to initiate a moratorium on new dispensary license applications was also approved.

• Approved public hearing for July 8 on prohibiting new retail/medical cannabis business licenses (11-0)
• Approved public hearing for July 8 on new regulations and criminal sanctions for selling cannabis to persons under 21 (11-0)
• Approved resolution initiating a moratorium on new cannabis dispensary business license applications (9-2)
• Approved May 22, 2024, meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing an ordinance to establish regulations for camping on City Right-of-way and other City Property. The proposal includes rules for camping near local waterways and authorization for the Mayor to designate temporary camping or parking sites. Enforcement would be handled through civil infractions rather than criminal charges.

• Proposed camping restrictions within 50 to 100 feet of specific rivers and creeks
• Authorization for the Mayor to designate temporary camping and safe parking sites
• Rules regarding the towing of vehicle camp structures and cleanup cost recovery
• Enforcement of violations as municipal civil infractions rather than criminal offenses

The Committee of the Whole discussed a new ordinance regulating camping on city property and right-of-ways. While the full ordinance was not voted on, the council approved several amendments regarding site designation, towing costs, and penalty structures.

• Approved amendment authorizing the Mayor to designate temporary camping and safe parking sites (12-0)
• Approved amendment reducing the threshold for assessing towing and impoundment costs from three to two violations (8-4)
• Approved amendment establishing that violations are municipal civil infractions and directing the Mayor to investigate a Community Service Program (12-0)
• Denied amendment to increase water's edge buffer zones to 100 feet (2-10)
• Denied amendment regarding the storage of abandoned personal property (4-8)
• Denied amendment to mandate the designation of camping sites (3-9)
• Denied amendment to change violation enforcement to community service directives (2-10)
• Approved friendly amendments to remove 'HOT Team' and other specific service provider names from the ordinance

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The committee is reviewing a referral to accept a MT DNRC grant agreement for forestry work on City Conservation Lands. This funding would support the MT Forest Action Plan in the Mt. Jumbo Marshall Canyon area. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting.

• $150,000 MT Forest Action Plan grant agreement for Mt. Jumbo Marshall Canyon
• Approval of June 5, 2024 meeting minutes

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee approved a grant agreement with the MT DNRC. The funds are designated for forestry work on City Conservation Lands.

• Approved Mayor to sign MT Forest Action Plan grant agreement for $150,000.00 (11-0)
• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes

Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee will hold several informational discussions regarding local housing elements. The agenda includes a review of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund policies and a discussion on HUD Area Median Income methodology. Staff will also provide an update on the recruitment of a Housing Policy Specialist.

• Update on 'Our Missoula' project housing elements
• Review of Affordable Housing Trust Fund Policies and Procedures
• Discussion of HUD Area Median Income Methodology
• Update on recruitment for a Housing Policy Specialist
• Approval of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes

The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee approved its prior meeting minutes and received informational updates on the Our Missoula Code Diagnostic, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, HUD Area Median Income methodology, working groups, and recruitment of a Housing Policy Specialist. No action items were taken up; the minutes record no substantive decisions beyond approving the prior minutes and adjourning. Details of the updates were not included in the minutes and refer readers to the meeting recording.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (moved by Sam Oliver, seconded by Alex Sanchez Jr.; vote results: Approved)
• Adjourned the meeting (moved by Colin Lane, seconded by Sam Oliver; motion approved)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board is reviewing proposed 2025 fee increases for facility use, reservations, and permits. The board will also consider a request from Northwestern Energy for a 10-foot underground power easement on the Bitterroot Trail.

• Approval of 2025 Master Fee Schedule increases for facilities and permits
• Northwestern Energy request for a 10-foot underground power easement on Bitterroot Trail
• Decision on the continuation of the Turf Working Group

The Parks and Recreation Board approved three action items: continuing to meet with the Turf Working Group, the 2025 Master Fee Schedule increases for facility use, reservations, permits and programs, and a 10-foot-wide underground power easement to Northwestern Energy through City park and trail property near Hwy 93 and Old Hwy 93. The board also received updates on the PROST plan, the FY25 budget and CIP requests, and the Executive Order bylaws subcommittee. No vote tallies were recorded; all three motions were recorded as approved.

• Approved continuing Parks and Recreation staff meetings with the Turf Working Group to share progress and updates with the board
• Approved 2025 Master Fee Schedule increases for Facility Use, Reservations, Permits, and Programs
• Approved a 10-foot-wide underground power easement to Northwestern Energy through City park and trail property near Hwy 93 and Old Hwy 93, subject to staff report conditions, and recommended the Mayor and City Council grant it
• Approved the May 14, 2024 Park Board meeting minutes as posted
• Approved the May 29, 2024 Park Board Subcommittee meeting minutes as posted

Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board

The board will review requests for approval of the FY25 preliminary budget and the Community Investment Program. The agenda also includes several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) requests for local development projects.

• FY25 MRA Preliminary Budget approval request
• FY25 Community Investment Program (CIP) approval request
• TIF request for Idaho Street Condominiums alley paving
• TIF and WHP requests for Opportunity Place at 901 South 3rd Street West
• Revised TIF funding request for Missoula Economic Partnership

The Board approved several TIF requests, including significant funding for the Opportunity Place mixed-use project and a multi-year partnership with the Missoula Economic Partnership. The Board also approved the FY25 Preliminary Budget and Community Investment Program projects.

• Approved three-year contract with Missoula Economic Partnership at $100,000/year (up to $150,000)
• Approved reimbursement up to $88,680 for Idaho Street Condominiums alley paving
• Approved up to $929,566 for Opportunity Place demolition and public-right-of-way improvements
• Approved up to $1,563,170 in construction gap funding for 22 income-restricted units at Opportunity Place
• Approved up to $559,277 for Opportunity Place Phase 1 cost reimbursement
• Approved FY25 MRA Community Investment Program (CIP) projects
• Approved FY25 MRA Preliminary Budget
• Approved April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will consider an ordinance to regulate camping on city property and right-of-way. The council is also reviewing a $310,000 expenditure for the Corner Farm Open Space Project. Other agenda items include subdivision rezonings and land annexation.

• $310,000 expenditure for Corner Farm Open Space Project acquisition
• Rezoning of 2348 River Road for Strong Riverstone subdivision
• Annexation of 2612 South Ave. West
• Ordinance regulating camping on City Right-of-way
• Approval of $1,423,360.29 in accounts payable

The Missoula City Council approved $9.8 million in bonds for the Scott Street Ravara project and rezoned the Strong Riverstone subdivision at 2348 River Road. They also annexed a parcel at 2612 South Ave. West and preliminarily adopted a new ordinance regulating camping on city property. The Corner Farm Open Space Project was tabled for further committee consultation.

• Approved $9.8M bonds for Scott Street Ravara project (11-1)
• Approved Strong Riverstone rezone and subdivision plat (11-1)
• Annexed 2612 South Ave. West parcel (11-0)
• Preliminarily adopted camping ordinance Chapter 12.60 (12-0)
• Approved urban camping resolution with amendments (10-2)
• Tabled Corner Farm Open Space Project for committee review
• Approved $1,423,360.29 accounts payable
• Approved Riverfront Trails Subdivision Phase 1A final plat

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee

The committee will review Amendment #2 to the 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Unified Planning Work Program.

• Amendment #2 to the FFY2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
• Discussion of upcoming FY25 Unified Planning Work Program

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review presentations regarding the Post Hospital demolition and re-roofing at 27 Fort Missoula Rd. The meeting also includes approval of the May 1, 2024, minutes.

• Presentation on Post Hospital demolition
• Presentation on re-roofing at 27 Fort Missoula Rd (Officer’s Row)
• Approval of May 01, 2024 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from its May 1, 2024 meeting and received two informational presentations regarding the Old Post Hospital demolition and the re-roofing of Building 27 at Fort Missoula, with no formal motions or permit applications acted upon.

• Approved minutes from May 01, 2024
• Received advisory presentation on Old Post Hospital Demolition (No motion required)
• Received presentation on 27 Fort Missoula Rd Officer's Row re-roofing (No motion required)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will review the FY25 budget presentation for Community Planning, Development & Innovation (CPDI). The committee will also approve minutes from the May 29, 2024, meeting.

• FY25 CPDI budget presentation
• Approval of May 29, 2024, meeting minutes
• Letter from United Way of Missoula County CEO Susan Patrick

The Budget and Finance Committee approved the May 29, 2024 minutes as submitted and received a budget presentation from Community Planning, Development & Innovation (CPDI) for FY 2025. CPDI staff covered overall budget items, projected program expenditures, development services, and new budget requests. Public commenters from United Way of Missoula County and the Poverello Center spoke about homelessness and asked the Council to fund the Johnson Street Shelter for another year. No budget items were voted on; the meeting adjourned at 1:32 PM.

• Approved May 29, 2024 minutes as submitted
• Received CPDI FY 2025 budget presentation (no vote taken)
• No action taken on Johnson Street Shelter funding request

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes an informational presentation regarding the FY24 progress of the Climate and Sustainability Team.

• Approval of May 22, 2024 minutes
• FY24 Update on Climate and Sustainability Team (informational item)

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee approved the minutes from its May 22, 2024 meeting as submitted. The only substantive item was an informational FY24 update from the Climate and Sustainability Team, covering goals such as Climate Resilience, City Operations, Clean Energy, and Zero by Fifty. Committee members asked questions about population growth baselines, McKinstry energy-savings tracking, and solar panels for stormwater and wastewater. No decisions, votes, or funding actions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 2:37pm.

• Approved minutes from May 22, 2024 meeting as submitted
• No other decisions, votes, or funding actions recorded

Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to authorize $9,800,000 in urban renewal revenue bonds for the Scott Street Ravara Project. This includes approving development and disbursement agreements and amending Resolution No. 8031. The agenda also includes approval of May 08, 2024, meeting minutes.

• $9,800,000 bond issuance for the Scott Street Ravara Project
• Authorization of Series 2024A ($4,202,000) and Series 2024B ($5,598,000) bonds
• Approval of May 08, 2024, meeting minutes

The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $9,800,000 in tax increment urban renewal revenue bonds for the Ravara Project in the North Reserve-Scott Street Urban Renewal District. The bonds consist of $4,202,000 Series 2024A and $5,598,000 Series 2024B, and the resolution also approves a Development Agreement and Disbursement Agreement and amends Resolution No. 8031. The vote was 10 to 1, with Sandra Vasecka opposed and Kristen Jordan absent. The committee also approved the May 8, 2024 minutes as submitted; there was no public comment.

• Approved resolution authorizing $9,800,000 in urban renewal revenue bonds for the Ravara Project (10-1)
• Bonds consist of $4,202,000 Series 2024A and $5,598,000 Series 2024B
• Approved Development Agreement and Disbursement Agreement in connection with the bonds
• Amended Resolution No. 8031
• Approved May 8, 2024 minutes as submitted

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a resolution regarding Missoula's approach to urban camping. This item includes adopting recommendations from the Urban Camping Work Group. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting.

• Resolution addressing urban camping and work group recommendations
• Approval of May 22, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee approved a resolution addressing the city's approach to urban camping and adopted recommendations from the Urban Camping Work Group. The resolution establishes buffer zones and a proposed camping restriction from 8 AM to 8 PM. The item now moves to Committee Reports on the City Council agenda.

• Approved resolution on urban camping and Work Group recommendations (9-1)
• Approved motion to Call the Question (7-5)
• Approved minutes from May 22, 2024

Land Use and Planning Committee

The committee will consider rezoning 2348 River Road for the Strong Riverstone 18-lot subdivision. They will also review a resolution to annex 2612 South Ave. West and discuss guiding principles for code reform. Additionally, the committee may reappoint Steve Adler to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Rezoning 2348 River Road from RT10 to RT5.4 for the Strong Riverstone subdivision
• Resolution to annex 2612 South Ave. West into the City of Missoula
• Reappointment of Steve Adler to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Adoption of guiding principles for Unified Development Code reform

The Land Use and Planning Committee approved a resolution adopting guiding principles for a Unified Development Code as part of the Our Missoula Growth Policy Update and Code Reform project, on a 10-0 vote with two members absent. The committee also approved reappointing Steve Adler to the Historic Preservation Commission and approved the April 10, 2024 minutes as submitted. Two items — the Strong Riverstone 18-lot major subdivision and rezone at 2348 River Road, and a resolution to annex 2612 South Avenue West — were presented as informational only, with no decision recorded; the Strong Riverstone item is set for a second reading on 6/10/24 and requires a two-thirds majority because of a protest petition. No public comment was recorded.

• Approved resolution adopting guiding principles for a Unified Development Code (Our Missoula project) (10-0, 2 absent)
• Approved reappointing Steve Adler to the Historic Preservation Commission as a Regular/Professional Member, term ending December 31, 2026
• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted
• Strong Riverstone 18-lot subdivision and rezone at 2348 River Road: informational only, no decision; second reading set for 6/10/24, two-thirds majority required
• Annexation of 2612 South Avenue West: informational only, no decision

Missoula Parking Commission

The Missoula Parking Commission will meet to approve minutes from the April 26 and May 14, 2024, meetings. The commission will also consider adopting an Expansion and Optimization Plan to guide data collection, expansion, and management decisions.

• Adoption of the Expansion and Optimization Plan
• Approval of April 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes

The Missoula Parking Commission unanimously approved the adoption of the Expansion and Optimization Plan as a descriptive guide for future data collection and management decisions. The approval included a modification to change the document's watermark from 'sample' to 'provisional recommendation.' The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and scheduled the next meeting for July 9, 2024.

• Approved April 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Expansion and Optimization Plan as a descriptive guide (unanimous)
• Modified plan watermark to 'provisional recommendation' (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 9, 2024

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will vote on a 10-year art agreement for Silver Park and approve a workers' compensation vendor change. The body will also set public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and the High Park Views 13-lot major subdivision. Additionally, the council will ratify accounts payable totaling approximately $1.83 million.

• Approve 10-year agreement with Arts Missoula for Silver Park Sculpture Walk
• Set public hearing for August 5, 12, and 19, 2024, for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Set public hearing for June 24, 2024, for the High Park Views 13-Lot Major Subdivision
• Ratify accounts payable for checks dated May 28, 2024, in the amount of $1,179,495.31
• Approve new workers' compensation contract with Marsh McLennan/ MT State Fund

Parks and Recreation Board Subcommittee

The subcommittee reviewed the Park Board's roles, draft bylaws, and related policies following Mayor Davis's Executive Order No. 2024-001. No final decisions were made; instead, members discussed potential changes to bylaws and the Conservation Lands Advisory Committee. Next steps include consulting the Legal department and scheduling a future meeting for late August or September.

• Reviewed draft bylaws and Park Board policies
• Discussed appropriateness of working groups and CLAC role
• Identified next steps including Legal department check-in
• Scheduled next meeting for late August or late September

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2024 third-quarter budget amendments and the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The committee will vote to schedule public hearings for the FY25 budget, including specific fee increases and district budgets. Informational presentations on the police and fire department budgets are also on the agenda.

• Set public hearing for June 24, 2024, for FY2024 Q3 budget amendments
• Set public hearings for August 5, 12, and 19, 2024, for FY2025 budget and fee increases
• Review resolutions for Downtown and Tourism Business Improvement Districts
• Review resolutions for Park District #1 and Road District #1
• Review assessments for Street Lighting Improvement Districts

The Budget and Finance Committee approved motions to refer several budget items to the City Council for public hearings. The committee also received informational presentations regarding the police and fire department budgets and the program inventory process.

• Approved May 22, 2024 minutes
• Approved motion to set June 24, 2024 public hearing for FY 2024 3rd Quarter Budget amendments (11-0)
• Approved motion to set August 5, 12, and 19, 2024 public hearings for FY 2025 Budget, CIP, fee increases, and other district budgets (11-0)

City Council--No Meeting

This agenda is for a cancelled City Council meeting on May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day). No items were scheduled for discussion or decision, and the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive content.

Our Missoula Community Advisory Group

The Our Missoula Community Advisory Group met on May 24, 2024, to discuss the summary of Code Diagnostic Key Findings. The group also provided input on recommended guiding principles for code reform. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts were recorded in the agenda text.

• Discussion of Code Diagnostic Key Findings
• Input on Recommended Guiding Principles for Code Reform

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee will vote to authorize the mayor to sign a new workers' compensation coverage contract with Marsh McLennan/MT State Fund effective July 1, 2024. The meeting also includes informational presentations on the 2023 Missoula Police Department Annual Report and a Mobile Support Team update. No other binding decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of a new workers' compensation services agreement with Marsh McLennan/MT State Fund effective 7/1/2024
• Informational presentation of the 2023 Missoula Police Department (MPD) Annual Report
• Informational update on the Mobile Support Team (MST)

The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee approved a new workers' compensation coverage contract with Marsh McLennan Agency / Montana State Fund, effective July 1, 2024, and authorized the mayor to sign it. City staff estimated the change would save about $631,427 per year and add risk management services and an annual dividend payout. The committee also received presentations on the Missoula Police Department's 2023 annual report and on the Mobile Support Team; no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved and authorized the mayor to sign a new workers' compensation contract with Marsh McLennan/MT State Fund effective 7/1/2024 (9-0)
• Approved the minutes of the May 15, 2024, meeting as submitted

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing the municipal budgeting process and the timeline for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The committee is expected to adopt a schedule that includes public hearings starting August 5 and a final council vote on August 19, 2024. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the May 15 meeting.

• Adoption of FY2025 budget timeline with public hearings Aug 5–19 and final vote Aug 19
• Review of Municipal Budgeting Overview presentation
• Approval of minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting

The Budget and Finance Committee approved a timeline for the City's fiscal year 2025 budget. A public hearing opens August 5 and concludes with a final vote on August 19, 2024, with related assessments voted the same night. Council amendments to the executive budget and assessments are due Monday, August 12, and deliberations on Council's proposed amendments are set for Budget and Finance Committee meetings on August 7 and August 14. The committee also received a municipal budgeting overview and a presentation on the Council budget process; no public comment was offered.

• Approved FY2025 budget timeline (9-0): public hearing opens Aug 5, final vote Aug 19, 2024
• Set Council amendment deadline to executive budget and assessments for Mon, Aug 12
• Scheduled amendment deliberations at Budget and Finance Committee on Aug 7 and Aug 14
• Approved the 5/15/24 meeting minutes as submitted

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The committee approved a 10-year agreement with Arts Missoula for a sculpture walk in Silver Park and an agreement for Garden City Harvest at the Northside Park Annex. Both items were moved to the consent agenda and passed unanimously by the members present.

• Approved 10-year Silver Park Sculpture Walk agreement with Arts Missoula (8-0)
• Approved Garden City Harvest at Northside Park Annex Agreement (9-0)
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2024

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will approve ordinances amending Missoula Municipal Code Titles 3, 12, 13, and 15. The recommended motion is to set a public hearing for June 24, 2024, with the amendments effective July 24, 2024. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 15, 2024.

• Ordinances amending Missoula Municipal Code Title 3 (Revenue and Finance)
• Ordinances amending Missoula Municipal Code Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places)
• Ordinances amending Missoula Municipal Code Title 13 (Public Services)
• Ordinances amending Missoula Municipal Code Title 15 (Building and Construction)
• Public hearing scheduled for June 24, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole approved minutes from April 24 and May 9, 2024, and heard updates from various council members. The committee discussed a proposal by Daniel Carlino to amend City Council Rule 23 and override Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure to allow debate on motions to table. A motion to table the proposal failed on a 3-7 vote.

• Approved minutes from April 24, 2024, as submitted
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2024, as submitted
• Motion to table the proposed amendment to City Council Rule 23 failed (3-7)

Public Art Committee

The committee approved the April meeting minutes and postponed the decision on whether to continue the PAC Live summer performances until next month. Members also agreed to conduct maintenance reports on various public art pieces around town.

• Approved April 2, 2024 minutes
• Postponed decision on PAC Live 2024 until next month

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

The Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission met on May 20, 2024, to review its current programming schedule and identify new events for recording. The agenda included a review of bylaws and the approval of minutes. No specific contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts were listed in the provided text.

• Review of current programming schedule that has been recorded or televised
• Identification of events for MCAT to record or televise
• Bylaw review

The commission identified several events for MCAT to record or televise, including Wednesdays with the Mayor and free concerts at Bonner Park. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Identified 'Wednesdays with the Mayor - Code Compliance' for recording
• Identified 'Soroptimist at the Fair' for recording
• Identified 'Free Concerts at Bonner Park - City Band' for recording
• Deferred review of minutes from Oct 2023 through April 2023 to a later date

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Missoula Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board met on May 20, 2024, to review the 2024 Public Works project list recommendations and receive an introduction to the Long Range Transportation Plan. The agenda included standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes, but no specific votes or decisions were recorded in the text provided.

• Review of Public Works 2024 Project List Recommendations
• Introduction to the Long Range Transportation Plan by Aaron Wilson (MPO)
• Report from Ben Weiss on the Bicycle & Pedestrian Program

Conservation Lands Advisory Committee

The Conservation Lands Advisory Committee is meeting in person at the Lincoln Hills Trailhead on Mount Jumbo. The main agenda items are discussing the summer field trip to the Lincoln Hills Saddle and North Zone, and reviewing priority trail management units for summer 2024 visits. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment periods.

• Discussion of summer field trip to Lincoln Hills Saddle and North Zone of Mount Jumbo
• Review of Priority Trail Management Units for summer 2024 (attached PDF and map)
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2024 meeting
• In-person meeting at Lincoln Hills Trailhead, no hybrid option

The committee conducted a field trip to the Lincoln Hills Saddle and the North Zone of Mount Jumbo. Staff provided updates on trail conditions, erosion, and forest management. No formal actions were taken as the committee lacked a quorum.

• April 18, 2024 minutes not reviewed or approved due to lack of quorum

Police Commission

The Missoula Police Commission approved the minutes from its February 15, 2024 meeting. Chairman Doyle discussed community outreach efforts and sought a City Attorney's opinion on open versus closed meeting procedures. Assistant Chief Jake Rosling provided an update on department vacancies and hiring efforts. No public hearings or comments were held.

• Approved February 15, 2024 minutes as submitted
• Scheduled next meeting for August 15, 2024
• Scheduled officer interviews for September 17-19, 2024

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will vote to approve the expenditure of up to $310,000 from Open Space Bond funds for the fee-title acquisition of 8 acres of agricultural land at Corner Farm by Trust Montana. The committee will also appoint Misty Nelson to the Open Space Advisory Committee and adopt a resolution supporting a 2024 C-SITE grant application. An informational update on the FY24 Climate and Sustainability Team is also scheduled.

• Approval of up to $310,000 in Open Space Bond funds for the fee-title acquisition of 8 acres of agricultural land at Corner Farm by Trust Montana
• Appointment of Misty Nelson to a Regular Member position on the Open Space Advisory Committee with a term ending January 25, 2027
• Adoption of a resolution supporting the 2024 Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy (C-SITE) grant application
• Informational presentation on the FY24 Climate and Sustainability Team

The committee approved spending up to $310,000 from Open Space Bond funds to acquire eight acres of agricultural land at Corner Farm. They also authorized the Mayor to sign a resolution supporting a federal grant application for transformative energy projects. Additionally, Misty Nelson was appointed to the Open Space Advisory Committee.

• Approved $310,000 Open Space Bond expenditure for Corner Farm acquisition (11-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign resolution supporting 2024 C-SITE grant application (11-0)
• Appointed Misty Nelson to Open Space Advisory Committee (12-0)
• Set public hearing for June 10, 2024, regarding Corner Farm resolution

Budget and Finance Committee

The committee approved two resolutions regarding infrastructure and equipment financing. Members also received strategic plan and budget updates from Central Services, the Attorney's office, the Police Department, and CPDI.

• Approved Resolution Relating to the Financing of Proposed Sewer System Improvements (RAS Valve Replacement) (12-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing equipment lease financing with U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, Inc. (12-0)
• Approved minutes from the 5/8/24 meeting

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee is scheduled to review several infrastructure projects and appointments. Key decisions include authorizing the Mayor to sign a construction and funding agreement for the W. Broadway, Toole, and California intersection project. The committee will also approve a state chip seal project for Brooks and Higgins streets and set a public hearing for a right-of-way vacation on Pacific Avenue.

• Authorize Mayor to sign W. Broadway, Toole, California Construction, Funding, Maintenance and LAG Agreement
• Approve $186,735 cost reimbursement for chip seal on Brooks Street (Higgins to Mount) and Higgins Avenue (Brooks to South)
• Adopt resolution to vacate portion of Pacific Avenue right-of-way adjacent to Lot 10 and release public utility easement
• Confirm Mayor's appointment of Christian Zal-Herwitz to the Cemetery Board for a term ending April 30, 2027
• Authorize Mayor to sign Mazevo Coffee Encroachment City/MDT Maintenance Agreement

Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee

The committee approved the Mayor's appointments for two leadership roles within the City Attorney's Office. The committee also received an informational presentation on the 2023 Missoula Fire Department Annual Report.

• Confirmed Keithi Worthington as City Attorney for Prosecution (10-0)
• Confirmed Ryan Sudbury as City Attorney for Civil Services (10-0)
• Approved April 24, 2024, meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The Missoula Parks and Recreation Board is deciding whether to approve a one-time special use permit request from the North Missoula Community Development Corporation. The request allows events in Franklin, Westside, Bonner, and Kiwanis Neighborhood Parks, provided standard fees and insurance requirements are met. The Board also reviews the Caras Park annual report and updates on the PROST plan and division goals.

• Approval of one-time special use permits for North Missoula Community Development Corporation in Franklin, Westside, Bonner, and Kiwanis Neighborhood Parks
• Review of Caras Park 2023 Annual Report
• Update on Mayor Davis Executive Order regarding Park Subcommittee
• Update on Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) plan
• Approval of minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting

The Board approved a one-time exception to allow the North Missoula Community Development Corporation to host educational meetings at five neighborhood parks. The decision was based on the program's alignment with city strategic goals regarding housing and resident engagement.

• Approved one-time special use permits for Franklin, Westside, Bonner, and Kiwanis parks
• Approved April 9, 2024, meeting minutes with one amendment regarding ropes course funds

Missoula Parking Commission

The Missoula Parking Commission unanimously approved funding requests for Missoula In Motion ($10,000) and the Downtown Missoula Partnership's policing program ($15,000). The board also unanimously approved the proposed FY25 budget, which includes baseline increases and three capital improvement requests. A local business owner spoke against raising parking citation prices, but no vote on citation rates was recorded.

• Approved $10,000 matching funds for Missoula In Motion (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 for Downtown Policing Program (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 budget with baseline increases and CIP requests (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning of two properties, a municipal boundary exclusion, and a public forum on University of Montana parking lots. They will also consider consent agenda items including accounts payable, a committee reappointment, and a green power interlocal agreement. The meeting includes proclamations and neighborhood council updates.

• Rezoning 455 Mount Avenue and 910 Brooks Street from R5.4/C1-4 to M1R-3 Limited Industrial-Residential (second reading)
• Exclusion of Tracts 2 and 3 of Certificate of Survey No. 5850 from city boundary (second reading)
• Public forum on University of Montana's four new parking lots and welcome sign (no decision)
• Accounts payable approval of $4,401,371.98 for checks dated May 14, 2024
• Revised Interlocal Agreement with Missoula County and Bozeman for green power program at $40,000

Energy and Climate Team

The Missoula Energy and Climate Team met on May 9, 2024, to approve minutes and discuss non-action items. The agenda included updates on a meeting with Daniel Martin, a SIT update, and reports on air quality and biofuel feasibility. No specific dollar amounts or binding decisions were listed in the provided text.

• Resolution in support of Pro-Housing request that neighborhoods be walkable
• Resolution in support of food vendors on City property being required to provide compostable and renewable materials
• Report on feasibility of biofuel for city-owned diesel vehicles
• Report on air quality and its effects on health
• Develop criteria for sustainable business awards

The committee reviewed several non-action items, including proposals for walkable neighborhood zoning and requiring food vendors on City property to use compostable materials by 2025. Members also received reports on wildfire smoke health effects and the feasibility of renewable diesel for city fleets.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole met for a presentation by author Ben Cort on youth cannabis use, potency, and health impacts. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. Approval of the previous minutes was deferred to May 22, 2024, due to a lack of quorum.

• Approval of April 24, 2024 minutes deferred to May 22, 2024 (no quorum)
• Presentation on youth cannabis use received (no vote)

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee approved the Level 1 Application for the Missoula Airport Milwaukee Trail Corridor open space bond project. The project will now proceed to the Level 2 Application and project evaluation phase.

• Approved Level 1 Application for Missoula Airport Milwaukee Trail Corridor (6-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee

The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee approved a revised interlocal agreement with Missoula County and the City of Bozeman. The agreement authorizes the Mayor to sign a $40,000 contract to work with consultants on a green power program.

• Approved April 10, 2024 minutes
• Approved $40,000 Revised Interlocal Agreement for green power program (10-0)

Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee

The committee reviewed implementation progress for the 'A Place to Call Home' housing strategy and received a Spring 2024 update on houseless programs. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved April 24, 2024 minutes

Land Use and Planning Committee

The Land Use and Planning Committee is scheduled to review an ordinance to rezone properties at 455 Mount Avenue and 910 Brooks Street from Residential/Neighborhood Commercial to Limited Industrial-Residential. The committee will also consider a resolution to exclude Tracts 2 and 3 of Certificate of Survey No. 5850 from the city's municipal boundary. The agenda includes approval of minutes from April 10, 2024, and a public comment period.

• Ordinance to rezone 455 Mount Avenue and 910 Brooks Street from R5.4 Residential and C1-4 Neighborhood Commercial to M1R-3 Limited Industrial-Residential
• Resolution to exclude Tracts 2 and 3 of Certificate of Survey No. 5850 from the City of Missoula municipal boundary
• Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting

The Land Use and Planning Committee reviewed a proposed ordinance to rezone properties at 455 Mount Avenue and 910 Brooks Street from residential/commercial to limited industrial-residential. The committee also received a staff presentation on a resolution to exclude certain land tracts from the city limits, but no vote was taken on this item. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

• Approved April 10, 2024 minutes as submitted
• Reviewed rezoning proposal for 455 Mount Avenue and 910 Brooks Street (no vote recorded)
• Received information on excluding Tracts 2 and 3 from city limits (no vote required)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider reappointing Dwight Easton to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee and hear interim strategic plan and FY2024 budget updates from major city departments, including the fire department, human resources, public works, and parks and recreation.

• Reappointment of Dwight Easton to Impact Fee Advisory Committee (IFAC) for term ending Nov 30, 2027
• Interim Strategic Plan and Budget Updates from MFD, HR, PWM, and Parks & Rec

The Budget and Finance Committee approved the minutes of its April 3, 2024 meeting as submitted. It reappointed Dwight Easton as a regular member and Missoula County resident to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee for a four-year term ending November 30, 2027, by a recorded vote of 7 to 0. The committee also received interim strategic plan and FY2024 budget updates from the Fire, HR, PWM, and Parks & Rec departments; no decisions were recorded on those presentations. The meeting adjourned at 12:28.

• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted
• Reappointed Dwight Easton to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Received interim strategic plan and FY2024 budget updates from Fire, HR, PWM, and Parks & Rec (no action recorded)

City Council Meeting

The Missoula City Council will ratify accounts payable totaling approximately $2.86 million and confirm several board appointments. The body will hold a public forum on a University of Montana application to vary zoning requirements for a new residence hall, a process where the Council takes comment but does not make the final decision. Additionally, the Council will approve a resolution supporting a grant application for the Russell Street multimodal project.

• Ratify accounts payable for checks dated April 30, 2024, in the amount of $1,310,772.10
• Approve accounts payable for checks dated May 7, 2024, in the amount of $1,548,483.82
• Hold public forum on University of Montana application to vary Title 20 Zoning Code for a new residence hall
• Approve resolution supporting the City of Missoula’s Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) application for Russell Street
• Record institutional controls as restrictive covenants on real property at the Missoula White Pine Sash Facility

Historic Preservation Commission

The Missoula Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a historic preservation permit for exterior alterations to the Sigma Chi House at 1110 Gerald Ave. The agenda also includes presentations from the Missoula Art Museum and the owners of the Gleim Building II, plus approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing and recommended approval of Historic Preservation Permit for 1110 Gerald Ave (Sigma Chi House)
• Presentation by Missoula Art Museum (Laura Millin)
• Presentation on 255 W. Front St (Gleim Building II) by Molly and Nathan Hulling
• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2024

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a permit for exterior alterations to the John M. Keith House, also known as the Sigma Chi house. The commission also received informational presentations regarding the Missoula Art Museum and the Gleim Building II.

• Approved Historic Preservation Permit for exterior alterations to 1110 Gerald Ave (Approved; Paul Filicetti and Crystal Herzog abstained)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2024

Urban Camping Working Group

The City of Missoula Urban Camping Working Group met on May 1, 2024, to review minutes from the previous session and discuss a draft package of aspirational edits regarding urban camping. The group is tasked with defining problems and developing solutions to keep the community safe and accessible while addressing the houselessness crisis. No council decisions or votes were taken during this working group session.

• Review of minutes from the April 17, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of the 'MissoulaUrbanCampDraftWkGrpEditsAspirationalPkg17April2024' document

City Council--No Meeting

The agenda indicates that no meeting took place on the scheduled date. There are no decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded in the provided document.

Our Missoula Community Advisory Group

The Our Missoula Community Advisory Group is meeting to discuss the Growth Policy update. The agenda includes an overview of existing conditions and community input, followed by feedback on the data and policy foundation for the update. The meeting is primarily a discussion and feedback session, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Overview of existing conditions and community input for Growth Policy update
• Feedback on data and policy foundation for Growth Policy update
• Project update on Growth Policy
• Public comment period

Missoula Parking Commission

The Missoula Parking Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve parking rate increases for fiscal year 2025. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a rate review discussion, followed by a vote on the proposed rate increases.

• Approval of FY25 Rate Increases
• Rate Review Discussion with FY25 Rate Proposal
• Approval of minutes from January 9, January 22, and February 13, 2024 meetings

The Missoula Parking Commission approved a 10% rate increase for FY25 for all parking lots on the rate proposal table that have a waitlist of three or more. The board also approved minutes from three previous meetings.

• Approved 10% FY25 rate increase for lots with a waitlist of three or more (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Forum

The Missoula Community Forum will approve minutes from the March 28, 2024 meeting and hear presentations on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Master Plan and the Neighborways project. No items are scheduled for a vote, and the meeting will conclude with staff and neighborhood council reports.

• Approval of minutes dated 03/28/2024
• Presentation on Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Master Plan by Haley Erickson
• Presentation on Neighborways by Arthur Endsley and Ben Weiss
• Staff Reports presented by Kalina Pritchard
• Neighborhood Council Reports from all Neighborhood Councils

The Community Forum met on April 25, 2024 and approved its prior minutes on a voice vote. The body heard two presentations: the Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails (PROST) master plan update from Parks and Recreation staff, and a proposed Neighborways pilot project on Central Ave from Common Good Missoula and city staff. No items were voted on, and the meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved prior meeting minutes on a voice vote
• No items to be voted on at this meeting
• Adjourned at 7:16 p.m. by voice vote

Public Works and Mobility Committee

The Public Works and Mobility Committee will confirm four board appointments and vote on a resolution supporting the City's Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant application. The grant application specifically supports the Russell Street project. The meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2024, at 10:05 a.m. in Council Chambers or virtually via Teams.

• Resolution supporting the City of Missoula’s Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) application for the Russell Street project
• Confirmation of Joseph Easton's reappointment to the Parking Commission (term May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2028)
• Confirmation of Mike Steinberg's appointment to the Parking Commission (term expires April 30, 2026)
• Confirmation of Pat McHugh's reappointment to the Cemetery Board (term May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2027)
• Confirmation of Erin Fitzgerald's appointment to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (term expires September 30, 2024)