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

  

6.
NEW BUSINESS

  

6.1
City Council Resolution Supporting United States Postal Service (USPS) Mail Processing in Missoula
Gwen Jones, Mike Nugent, Kristen Jordan, Eric Melson

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  • Moved by:Alderperson Nugent

    Adopt a resolution of the City Council supporting mail processing in Missoula and opposing plans to move processing out of Montana.

    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)

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 March 5, 2024

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  • Approve accounts payable (claims) for checks dated March 5, 2024, in the amount of $1,203,464.32.

    Vote result: Approved

8.2
Microfiche Scanning Agreement FY2024
Kirsten Hands

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  • Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with MSI: Information Management Solutions for scanning the microfiche inventory in the Community Planning, Development and Innovation department for a an amount not to exceed $87,593.55

    Vote result: Approved

8.3
Bid Award to Prospect Construction for the Monroe Jackson St Water Main Replacement project
Triston Firth

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  • Award the bid for the Monroe/Jackson Water Main Replacement project to Prospect Construction Inc. at a cost not to exceed $872,857.00 and authorize the return of bid bonds.

    Vote result: Approved

8.4
Bid Award to RLC Enterprises for the Edith Street Water Main Replacement
Adam Marsh

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  • Award the bid for the Edith Street Water Main Replacement project to RLC Enterprises at a cost not to exceed $831,043.53 and authorize the return of bid bonds.

    Vote result: Approved

8.5
Return Active Sludge (RAS) Valve Procurement for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Adam Marsh

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  • Award the procurement bid to Northwest Pipe Fittings for the RAS valves for the wastewater treatment plant at a cost not to exceed $186,992.00.

    Vote result: Approved

8.6
Stephens Orange Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Construction and Maintenance Agreement
Kevin Slovarp

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  • Authorize the Mayor to sign the City/MDT Stephens Orange Construction and Maintenance Agreement.

    Vote result: Approved

8.7
2024 Transportation Alternatives Pavement Preservation Grant Agreements
David Selvage

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  • Approve the Funding, Construction, Maintenance and Local Agency Guidelines Agreements for: 

    1) Renovation of the Milwaukee Trail at Beartracks Bridge in the total amount of $413,798; and

    2) Renovation of the South Hills Trail in the total amount of $198,034; and

    3) Repair and cyclical maintenance of Kiwanis Park’s trails in the amount of $109,003; and

    4) Crack repairs to the Bitterroot and Milwaukee Trail in the amount of $102,443, and

    5) Repair of Silver Park’s riverfront trail in the amount of $55,553; and authorize the mayor to sign.

    Vote result: Approved

8.8
Purchase of One Towable Screening Plant
Scot Colwell

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  • Approve the purchase of One (1) Fabtech Pro Screen from Modern Machinery of Missoula, MT for the purchase price of $182,856.00.

    Vote result: Approved

8.9
2024 Local Government Review and Study Commission Resolution
Claire Trimble

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  • Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Missoula, Montana, submitting to the qualified electors of the City of Missoula, an election on June 4, 2024, the question of conducting a local government review of the City of Missoula, and if approved, established a study commission consisting of 7 members and levying $200,000 for study expenses.

    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

  
9.1.3.1
Minutes from February 28, 2024
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9.1.3.2
Approval of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Advisory Board Appointments
Alex Lawson
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  • Moved by:Alderperson Sherrill

    [Recommendation to Approve] Approve the recommendations of the selection committee and name Destiny Devine, Jay Raines and Lily Sussman as JEDI Advisory Board members, and Kiyomi Looney as a board alternate.

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

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

  
9.1.4.1
Minutes from February 28, 2024
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9.1.4.2
Referral - Resolution of Intention to Bond for the Scott Street Ravara Project
Annie Gorski
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  • Moved by:Alderperson Jones

    [Recommendation to Approve] Approve a Resolution Approving the Ravara Project and Infrastructure Improvements as Urban Renewal Projects for the North Reserve-Scott Street Urban Renewal District; Making Findings with Respect Thereto; and Declaring the Intention of the City to use Tax Increment Revenues or Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Pay, Reimburse, or Finance Eligible Costs Thereof.

    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)
9.1.4.3
Scott Street Workforce Housing Project Agreements
John Adams
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  • Moved by:Alderperson Jones

    [Recommendation to Approve] A Resolution authorizing the donation of a portion of the Scott Street Parcel and authorizing the use of another adjacent portion of the Scott Street Parcel as security for the construction financing for a public-private partnership to build a residential construction project incorporating workforce housing on the donated portion of the Scott Street Parcel.

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

    [Recommendation to Approve] That Council approve and direct the Mayor to execute the Development Agreement relative to Tract 2, Scott Street Lots, Lot 3, between the City and Ravara Development, LLC, presented here as Exhibit B to the Donation Agreement, memorializing the Parties’ respective rights and obligations concerning Tract 2, and for certain covenants and obligations to run with the land, including, among other things, an activity space easement for the use of a portion of Tract 3, Scott Street Lots, Lot 3, by the residents of the Tract 2.

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

    [Recommendation to Affirm] That Council affirm that the Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement for Tract 3, Scott Street Lots, Lot 3, between the City and Scott Street Parcel, LLC, for the purchase price of $1,640,818, together with the “Repurchase Agreement,” conforms to Council’s intent and direction articulated in Resolution 8496.

    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)
  • Moved by:Alderperson Jones

    [Recommendation to Approve] That Council approve the utilization of the proceeds from the execution of that aforementioned Purchase and Sale Agreement to fund a construction loan dedicated to the development of housing on the Community Land Trust parcel identified in Resolution 8496, notwithstanding Municipal Code 3.24.040(C) directing revenue from the sale of City land and assets to the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

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

    [Recommendation to Approve] That Council approve and direct the Mayor to negotiate and execute a loan agreement between City of Missoula and Ravara Development, LLC, to fund construction of housing on Tract 2, Scott Street Lots, Lot 3, in approximately the form shown in the attached Exhibit, together with any documents or agreements necessary with First Security Bank to integrate administration of the City loan into the overall construction financing portion of the project, subordinate the loan as agreed between the City and First Security Bank, and affirm that final loan repayments, upon completion of the project, should be used to create additional income qualified units or be directed to the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

    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)

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 February 28, 2024
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9.1.6.2
Fire Department Levy Resolution
Gordy Hughes
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  • Moved by:Alderperson Anderson

    [Recommendation to Approve] Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Missoula, Montana, submitting to the qualified electors of the City of Missoula, at an election on June 4, 2024, the question of whether the City of Missoula shall be authorized to exceed the statutory mill levy provided for in Section 15-10-420, M.C.A. by permanently levying up to 34 mills per year, currently raising approximately $7 million annually, for the purposes of providing additional funding or financing for Fire and Emergency Services including apparatus, vehicles, equipment, operations, personnel, facilities, and training.

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

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 8:49 p.m.

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