MRA approves FY27 budget and River Road design; council set to vote on cannabis dispensary license ban
The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board approved its preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and authorized design funding for the River Road Improvement Project, while the City Council prepares to vote this week on a proposed ban on new retail cannabis dispensary licenses.
MRA Board: FY27 budget and River Road improvements
On June 25, the MRA Board approved the FY27 preliminary budget on a 7-0 vote. The board also approved a $99,450 design agreement with IMEG Consultants for the River Road Improvement Project, along with TIF funding for the project and $2,486 to Public Works & Mobility to oversee it — each passing 7-0.
The board approved $100,000 in FY27 Urban Renewal District funding for the Missoula Economic Partnership (7-0) and approved minutes from its April 16 and May 8 meetings, both 7-0.
City Council: public hearings set for trail park, land use
The June 22 City Council meeting was agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. Scheduled items included public hearings on a $130,000 acquisition of 28 acres along the Milwaukee Rail Corridor for a future trail park and on a land use plan amendment for the Reserve to Scott 2026 Master Plan area.
The agenda also listed a $366,391 contract with Pine Cove Consulting for security camera upgrades at SPLASH MT, Currents, MOBASH Skatepark, and Fort Missoula; a $150,000 CDBG-CV grant to Neighborworks Montana for Bonnie's Place Resident Owned Community; approval of $3,488,138.61 in accounts payable; a two-year renewal of the MFPE wastewater operators union contract; and permitting software purchase. Because minutes are not yet published, outcomes for these items are not confirmed.
Budget and Finance Committee: informational only
The committee met June 24 and received budget presentations from the Parking Commission, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works & Mobility. No votes were taken on budget requests. The only action was approving minutes from June 17, 2026, as submitted.
Community Forum: heat mapping presentation
A June 25 public forum included a presentation on Missoula Community Heat Mapping, neighborhood council reports, staff reports from Kalina Pritchard, a City Council Liaison Report for Ward 2, and a public comment period for non-agenda items. Minutes are not yet published.
No City Council meeting was scheduled for June 29.
Coming up
- **July 6 — City Council Meeting:** Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 3748 to prohibit new retail adult-use cannabis dispensary business licenses pending a regulatory review under the Uniform Development Code Project. Consent agenda includes ratifying accounts payable of $2,275,556.97 (checks dated June 30) and $3,814,555.94 (checks dated July 7). The Lower Rattlesnake Neighborhood Council Leadership Team will give a report.
- **July 8 — Land Use and Planning Committee:** Consideration of a resolution to amend Title 22 to allow wider driveways for single-family homes with three-car garages; interview of Zachary Campbell for the Historic Preservation Commission (term ending Dec. 31, 2026); discussion of referring a Missoula Outdoor Lighting Ordinance amendment for Dark Sky Community designation to staff; and an update on the Our Missoula implementation plan.
- **July 8 — Public Works and Mobility Committee:** Vote on a $89,595 professional services agreement with HDR for CIPP sewer lining in the downtown area; setting a July 27 public hearing on ordinances reforming water/sewer loan programs and establishing a water service line replacement rebate; an amendment to a marketing agreement with Service Line Warranties of America for sewer line insurance at no city cost; and reappointments of Heather McMilin (architect) and Jack Moffett (electrician) to the Building Code Board of Appeals.
- **July 16 — MRA Board:** No substantive items listed on the agenda.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Missoula Redevelopment Agency approves FY27 budget and River Road project, other city business looms
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