Journal of Proceedings

Missoula City Council

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Council Chambers (in person) or TEAMS (virtually)
Attend in person: City Council Chambers, 140 W Pine, Missoula MT
Members Present:
  • Stacie Anderson, 
  • Mirtha Becerra, 
  • Bob Campbell, 
  • Daniel Carlino, 
  • Sierra Farmer, 
  • Gwen Jones, 
  • Kristen Jordan, 
  • Eric Melson, 
  • Mike Nugent, 
  • Jennifer Savage, 
  • Amber Sherrill, 
  • and Sandra Vasecka 
Administration Present:
  • Mayor Andrea Davis, 
  • Ryan Sudbury, City Attorney, 
  • and Claire Trimble 

1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

  

The meeting of the Missoula City Council was called to order by Mayor Andrea Davis at 6:00 PM.

2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

  

3.
ANNOUNCE CHANGES TO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDAS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP APPROVALS

  

4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

  

5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

  

5.1
Fiscal Year 2024 Budget 3rd Quarter Amendments
Leigh Griffing

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  • Moved by:Alderperson Sherrill

    (Adopt/Deny) A resolution for the 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 amendments to the annual appropriations. [Second Reading]

    AYES: (11)Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, and Alderperson Campbell
    ABSENT: (1)Alderperson Savage
    Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)

5.2
High Park Views 13-Lot Major Subdivision
Lauren Stevens

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  • Moved by:Alderperson Nugent

    Approve the variance request from Article 3, Section 3-020.3.G, Section 3-020.5.A, and Sections 3-020.5.B(3) and B(4) of the City Subdivision Regulations to allow the extension of Landon’s Way to be in the form of a cul-de-sac, providing only one access route to lots within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).

    AYES: (10)Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Campbell, and Alderperson Carlino
    NAYS: (1)Alderperson Jordan
    ABSENT: (1)Alderperson Savage
    Vote result: Approved (10 to 1)
  • Moved by:Alderperson Nugent

    Approve the variance request from Article 3, Section 3-020.4(D) requiring that a street connection must be provided to any existing or approved public street abutting the subdivision to allow for no new street connection to Simons Drive.

    AYES: (11)Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Campbell, Alderperson Carlino, and Alderperson Farmer
    ABSENT: (1)Alderperson Savage
    Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:Alderperson Nugent

    Approve the variance request from Article 3, Section 3-030.2.A(2) of the City Subdivision Regulations establishing a maximum block length of 480 feet in urban-suburban subdivisions to allow the block to include the entire extension of Landon’s Way.

    AYES: (11)Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Campbell, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, and Alderperson Jones
    ABSENT: (1)Alderperson Savage
    Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:Alderperson Nugent

    Approve the variance request from Article 3, Section 3-020 Table .2A, Section 3-020.15.D.1, and Section 3-020.15.D.2.a of the City Subdivision Regulations to allow Simons Drive to deviate from the design standards for a Low Density Urban Local Street, including the minimum right-of-way width, landscaped boulevard, and 7-foot sidewalk clear space.

    AYES: (11)Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Campbell, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, and Alderperson Jones
    ABSENT: (1)Alderperson Savage
    Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:Alderperson Nugent

    Approve the High Park Views Subdivision preliminary plat application, subject to the recommended conditions of approval, based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law in this staff report.

    AYES: (11)Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Campbell, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, and Alderperson Jordan
    ABSENT: (1)Alderperson Savage
    Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)

5.3
Ordinances amending Missoula Municipal Code Titles 3, 12, 13, and 15 for multiple code amendments related to the Public Works and Mobility Department.
Katie Emery, Ross Mollenhauer

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  • Moved by:Alderperson Becerra

    (Adopt/Deny) Ordinances amending Missoula Municipal Code Title 3 entitled “Revenue and Finance,” Title 12 entitled “Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places,” Title 13 entitled “Public Services,” and Title 15 entitled “Building and Construction,” for multiple code amendments which are related to the Public Works and Mobility Department, to be effective on July 24, 2024. [Second Reading]

    AYES: (11)Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Campbell, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, and Alderperson Melson
    ABSENT: (1)Alderperson Savage
    Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)

5.4
Ordinance adding Chapter 12.60, to adopt regulations governing camping on City Right-of-way and other City Property.
Andrea Davis, Amber Sherrill, Mirtha Becerra, Gwen Jones, Mike Nugent, Stacie Anderson, Bob Campbell, Sandra Vasecka

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Friendly Amendments: 

  1. Sherrill - 12.60.060 Annual Review of Urban Camping, Programs, and Regulations
  2. Sherrill - Deferred Prosecution Agreement or Deferred Imposition of Judgment for First Citation. 
  3. Sherrill - 12.60.040 Designated Temporary Camping Sites and Safe Parking Sites
  4. Farmer - 12.60.30 B Mayor to Develop a Program to Support Urban Camping (map)
  5. Jordan - Removal of 8am - 8pm timeframe (not accepted as friendly by sponsor Anderson)
  6. Jones - 12.60.050 C 6 - Weather abatement section - "If such risks exists the event should be delayed until" 
  • Moved by:Alderperson Sherrill

    (Adopt/Deny) an ordinance adding Chapter 12.60, to adopt regulations governing camping on City Right-of-way and other City Property, and repealing Chapter 12.40.010.B. [Second Reading]

    AYES: (10)Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, and Alderperson Campbell
    NAYS: (2)Alderperson Jordan, and Alderperson Carlino
    Vote result: Approved (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:Alderperson Carlino

    Amendment - Carlino strike 8am - 8pm requirement

    AYES: (3)Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, and Alderperson Jordan
    NAYS: (9)Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, and Alderperson Campbell
    Vote result: Failed (3 to 9)

  • Carlino - Vehicle Towing + Jones Amendment

    AYES: (9)Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Jordan, and Alderperson Melson
    NAYS: (3)Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Vasecka, and Alderperson Campbell
    Vote result: Approved (9 to 3)

  • Amendment - Jordan - Weather

    AYES: (5)Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Nugent, and Alderperson Jordan
    NAYS: (7)Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Melson, and Alderperson Campbell
    Vote result: Failed (5 to 7)

  • Amendment - Jordan reposting if over 2 days

    AYES: (12)Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Melson, and Alderperson Campbell
    Vote result: Approved (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:Alderperson Savage

    Amendment - Savage - 24 hour campsite limit

    AYES: (2)Alderperson Savage, and Alderperson Carlino
    NAYS: (10)Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Melson, and Alderperson Campbell
    Vote result: Failed (2 to 10)

6.
NEW BUSINESS

  

7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

  

8.
CONSENT AGENDA

  
  • AYES: (12)Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Campbell, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Sherrill, and Alderperson Vasecka
    Vote result: Approved (12 to 0)

8.1
Accounts Payable (claims) for checks dated June 18, 2024

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  • Ratify accounts payable (claims) for checks dated June 18, 2024, in the amount of $13,015,529.33.

    Vote result: Approved

8.2
Accounts Payable (claims) for checks dated June 25, 2024

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  • Approve accounts payable (claims) for checks dated June 25, 2024, in the amount of $5,830,795.79.

    Vote result: Approved

8.3
Public Forum for Opportunity Place

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  • Set a public forum for July 8th, 2024, on 42-44 Developer LLC’s tax credit application to build Opportunity Place.  Under state and local law, the Council’s role is to conduct this public forum and take public comment; it does not have a decision-making role.

    Vote result: Approved

8.4
Public Forum for Missoula City-County Animal Control Center
Kristin Spadafore

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  • Set a public hearing on July 8, 2024 to hold a public forum on an application from the Missoula County Airport Industrial District to vary from Title 20 Zoning Code requirements regarding remodel and expansion of the existing animal control center. Under state and local law, the Council’s role is to conduct this public forum and take public comment; it does not have a decision-making role.

    Vote result: Approved

8.5
Mount Jumbo Marshall Canyon - DNRC MT Forest Action Plan Grant Agreement
Jeff Gicklhorn

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  • Approve the Mayor to accept and sign the MT Forest Action Plan grant agreement with the MT DNRC for forestry work to be implemented on City Conservation Lands with a total award of $150,000.00.

    Vote result: Approved

9.
REGULAR BUSINESS

  

9.1
Committee Reports

  

9.1.1
Budget and Finance (BF) committee report

  

9.1.2
Climate, Conservation and Parks (CCP) committee report

  

9.1.3
Committee of the Whole (COW) committee report

  

9.1.4
Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs (HRCP) committee report

  

9.1.5
Land Use and Planning (LUP) committee report

  

9.1.6
Public Safety, Health and Operations (PSHO) committee report

  
9.1.6.1
Minutes from June 12, 2024
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9.1.6.2
Code Amendments and Resolution Response to Spike in Youth Cannabis Use
Gwen Jones
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  • Moved by:Alderperson Anderson

    [First reading and preliminary adoption] Set a public hearing for July 8, 2024, on an ordinance amending Title 5 of the Missoula Municipal Code, to add a new Section 5.08.121 to enact a prohibition on new business licenses for retail adult use dispensaries pending review of the regulations applicable to such operations as a part of the City’s Uniform Development Code Project.  

    AYES: (11)Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Campbell, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Sherrill, and Alderperson Vasecka
    ABSENT: (1)Alderperson Savage
    Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:Alderperson Anderson

    [First reading and preliminary adoption] Set a public hearing for July 8, 2024, on an ordinance amending Title 8 of the Missoula Municipal Code, to add a new Chapter 8.39 entitled “Restrictions on the Sale of Transaction of Cannabis Products” intended to impose additional regulations concerning the sale of transaction of cannabis products in the City, including imposing a new criminal sanction of those that sell or give cannabis products to individuals under 21 years of age.  

    AYES: (11)Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Campbell, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, and Alderperson Anderson
    ABSENT: (1)Alderperson Savage
    Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:Alderperson Anderson

    A resolution initiating a moratorium on accepting new business license applications for cannabis dispensary operations and calling for a review of the public health concerns regarding the large number of cannabis dispensary operations within the City. [Adopt/Deny on July 8, 2024]

    AYES: (8)Alderperson Campbell, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Melson, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Anderson, and Alderperson Becerra
    NAYS: (3)Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Jordan, and Alderperson Vasecka
    ABSENT: (1)Alderperson Savage
    Vote result: Approved (8 to 3)

9.1.7
Public Works and Mobility (PWM) committee report

  

9.2
Informational Reports

  

10.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

  

11.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

  

12.
GENERAL COMMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

  

13.
ADJOURNMENT

  

The meeting adjourned at 3:31am. 

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