Council Meeting Action Summary

Missoula City Council

Monday, April 04, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers (in person) or ZOOM Webinar (virtually)

Attend in person: City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine, Missoula, MT

Members Present:

• Mirtha Becerra, 
• Daniel Carlino, 
• John P. Contos, 
• Gwen Jones, 
• Kristen Jordan, 
• Mike Nugent, 
• Jennifer Savage, 
• Amber Sherrill, 
• Sandra Vasecka, 
• and Heidi West

Members Absent:

• Stacie Anderson
• and Jordan Hess

Administration Present:

• Marty Rehbein
• and Jim Nugent, City Attorney

Administration Absent:

• Mayor John Engen

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1.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

The virtual meeting of the Missoula City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Gwen Jones at 6:00 PM.

2.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

​​​​​​​​The minutes were approved as submitted.

3.

PUBLIC COMMENT - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

4.

ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS, COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENTS AND CHANGES TO COMMITTEE AGENDAS

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

• AYES: (10)	Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Contos, Alderperson Jones, Kristen Jordan, Mike Nugent, Jennifer Savage, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, and Alderperson West
  ABSENT: (2)	Alderperson Anderson, and Alderperson Hess

  Vote result: Approved (10 to 0)

5.1

Accounts Payable (claims) for checks dated April 5, 2022

AF

• Approve accounts payable in the amount of $932,195.69 for checks dated April 5, 2022.

  Vote result: Approved

5.2

Professional Services Agreement with FourFront Design Inc. for Cemetery Architect Design Services

PC

Brett Gilman

• Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a professional services agreement with FourFront Design Inc. for Cemetery Architect Design Services at a cost not to exceed $57,512.00.

  Vote result: Approved

5.4

Agreement with Dennis and Cathy Lower for the sale of 605 Ben Hogan Drive

PW

Logan McInnis

• Approve and authorize a resolution declaring a certain City of Missoula owned parcel of land generally located at 605 Ben Hogan Drive, as surplus authorizing its disposal and sale to Dennis and Cathy Lower, in the amount of $160,000

  Vote result: Approved

5.5

Resolution of Support for the 2022 RAISE Mullan Grant

PW

Aaron Wilson

• Adopt a resolution of the Missoula City Council and Mayor in support of applying for the 2022 RAISE Grant funds for additional complete streets and shared-use path trail improvements in the Mullan area. 

  Vote result: Approved

5.6

Contract for Office 365 Planning and Implementation

AF

Alicia Vanderheiden

• Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Withum Smith + Brown, PC for the provision of scope of services and rates identified, not to exceed $84,875.

  Vote result: Approved

5.7

Resolution Relating to the Financing of Proposed Storm Water System Improvements; Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code

AF

Leigh Griffing

• Adopt a resolution relating to the financing of proposed storm water system improvements; Establishing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the Internal Revenue Code

  Vote result: Approved

5.8

Resolution Relating to up to $12,462,000 Water System Revenue Bond (DNRC Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Program), Series 2022A (SRF Bond); Authorizing the Issuance and Fixing the Terms and Conditions Thereof

AF

Leigh Griffing

• Adopt a resolution relating to up to $12,462,000 Water System Revenue Bond (DNRC Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Program), Series 2022A (SRF Bond); Authorizing the issuance and fixing the terms and conditions thereof.

  Vote result: Approved

5.3

Reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Board

PC

John Engen

• Confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of John O’Connor and Dale Harris to the Parks and Recreation Board for terms beginning May 1, 2022 and expiring on April 30, 2025.

  AYES: (6)	Alderperson Jones, Mike Nugent, Jennifer Savage, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson West, and Alderperson Becerra
  NAYS: (4)	Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Contos, Kristen Jordan, and Alderperson Vasecka
  ABSENT: (2)	Alderperson Anderson, and Alderperson Hess

  Vote result: Approved (6 to 4)

6.

COMMENTS FROM CITY STAFF, CITY AGENCIES, COMMUNITY FORUM, NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR AUTHORITIES

7.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

7.1

Proclamation in Support of Missoula County's Behavioral Health Resolution 2022-007

John Engen

8.

FINAL CONSIDERATION

9.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

9.1

Plat Adjustment Request for the relocation of a 10’ public access easement on Lot 1 of the Mcnett Flats Subdivision

LUP

Lauren Stevens

The City Council will hold this public hearing open until they take up the item for final consideration on April 11, 2022.  This item will be discussed at the Land Use and Planning committee at 11:40 a.m.

9.2

Greenough Heights Major Subdivision and Rezoning

LUP

Dave DeGrandpre

The City Council will hold this public hearing open until they take up the item for final consideration on April 11, 2022.  This item will be discussed at the Land Use and Planning committee at 11:40 a.m.

10.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

10.1

Budget and Finance (BF) committee report

10.1.1

Minutes from the March 30, 2022 Meeting

AF

10.2

Climate, Conservation and Parks (CCP) committee report

10.2.1

Minutes from the March 30, 2022 Meeting

PC

10.3

Committee of the Whole (COW) committee report

10.4

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

10.5

Land Use and Planning (LUP) committee report

10.5.1

Minutes from the March 30, 2022 Meeting

LUP

10.6

Public Safety, Health and Operations (PSO) committee report

10.7

Public Works (PW) committee report

10.7.1

Minutes from the March 30, 2022 Meeting

PW

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

13.

GENERAL COMMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

14.

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

14.1

Administratively approved agreement report

15.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.