Community Forum Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, February 27, 2020
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
Location:	City Council Chambers 140 W. Pine Street, Missoula , MT

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During the meeting, please remember to 1) Be recognized by the moderator before speaking, 2) Turn on your microphone. 3) State your name. 4) Speak clearly, 4-5 inches away from your microphone.

1.

Administrative business

1.1

Call to Order

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm

1.2

Roll call by neighborhood council

Members present:

Members absent:

Other present:

1.3

Determination of quorum

A quorum was present.

1.4

*Adoption of agenda

Robert Schultz moved to approve the agenda, Jeff Stevens seconded the motion.  The motion was approved on a voice vote.

1.5

*Approval of minutes

Jack Walton moved to approve the minutes.  Doug Grimm seconded the motion.  The motion was approved on a voice vote.

2.

Public comment on non-agenda items from audience

There was not public comment.

3.

Presentations

3.1

Long Range Transportation Plan update and committee recruitment - Aaron Wilson, Transportation Planning Management

Aaron Wilson presented on the Long Range Transportation Plan. He gave an update on the plan, asked for a member of Community Forum to sit on the Citizen Advisory Committee and discussed the kickoff event that will look at the History of Transportation and Planning on March 6, 2020 5:00-7:00 PM at 101 S. Higgins Ave. He also answered question and concerns. Laurel Farrell volunteered for the committee. 

3.2

Zoning 101- Tom Zavitz, Senior Planner; Mary McCrea, Permit and Land Use Manager

Tom Zavitz and Mary McCrea presented on Zoning 101.  They discussed the history of zoning in Missoula, zoning benefits, what zoning generally regulates (uses, height, setbacks, other aspects), residential zone uses, 1932 Missoula zoning, 2020 Missoula zoning, how Missoula uses "pyramidal zoning", residential building types, residential development, accessory dwelling units, residential density, how to find out what zoning you have, rezoning review criteria, rezone on 210 W Beckwith, 2035 Missoula City Growth Policy, zoning map, proposed rezone on 210 W Beckwith, rezone protest map, conditional use requests and they also answered questions and concerns.

4.

*Neighborhood project funds and Reallocated funds

4.1

Request to add $300 to encumbered to supplement NC budgets as needed

Jane Kelly made a request to add $300 to encumbered to supplement NC budgets as needed. Ray Aten motioned, Doug Grimm seconded it was passed on a voice vote.

5.

Neighborhood Council and Community Forum

6.

Special events

7.

Reports

7.1

Staff Reports

Jane Kelly reported on ONVYA applications due March 5, 2020 and the Program Assistant job is still open. 

7.2

Neighborhood Council reports

Mark Foss, Southgate Triangle: Reported on next meeting

Kate Laney, Two Rivers; No report

Ray Aten, Farviews Pattee Canyon: Reported on the March 5, 2020 general meeting

Jack Walton, Miller Creek; Reported on the upcoming General Meeting and road construction 

Jeff Steven, South 39th; reported on the upcoming March 23, 2020 leadership team meeting and upcoming consturction.

Melissa Neidigh, River Road; reported on the general meeting on February 19, 2020.

Bryce Rowe, University District; reported on the leadership team meeting on February 3, 2020.

Antony Jo, Captain John Mullan; reported on the leadership team meeting on February 24, 2020.

Bert Lindler, Grant Creek; reported on the Neighborhood Project Grant, the proposed project for a 900 unit dwelling and the March 12 general meeting.

Jean Keiley, Riverfront; reported on the leadership team on February ??

Laurel Farrell, Heart of Missoula; reported on the leadership team meeting on January 16, 2020.

Colleen Biehl, Lewis and Clark;  reported on February neighborhood meetings and current neighborhood projects.

Mark McClements, Franklin to the Fort; no report.

Carol Garlington, Moose Can Gully; reported on the January 27, 2020 joint leadership team meeting and the updated priorities.

Julie Devlin, Rose Park; reported on the February 26, 2020 leadership team meeting and neighborhood projects.

Robert Schultz, Lower Rattlesnake;  no report.

Doug Grimm, Upper Rattlesnake; reported on the general meeting on March 1, 2020. 

7.3

City Council liaison report

Jesse Ramos reported on budget process and Riverfront Triangle project and answered questions. 

8.

Announce new meeting moderator

Jack Walton will moderate the next Community Forum meeting.

9.

Adjourn

The meeting adjourned at  9:00 p.m.