Council Meeting Action Summary

Missoula City Council

Monday, March 28, 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:

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

Members Absent:

• Amber Sherrill

Administration Present:

• Mayor John Engen,
• Jim Nugent, City Attorney,
• and Marty Rehbein

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1.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

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

2.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

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

3.

SCHEDULE OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

• AYES: (11)	Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Contos, Alderperson Hess, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Vasecka, and Alderperson West
  ABSENT: (1)	Alderperson Sherrill

  Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)

5.1

Accounts Payable (claims) for checks dated March 22, 2022

AF

• Ratify accounts payable in the amount of $524,177.16  for checks dated March 22, 2022.

  Vote result: Approved

5.2

Accounts Payable (claims) for checks dated March 29, 2022

AF

• Approve accounts payable in the amount of $581,782.88  for checks dated March 29, 2022.

  Vote result: Approved

5.3

Second Amendment to the Mullan BUILD – Interlocal Agreement between the City of Missoula and Missoula County

PW

Jeremy Keene

• Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Second Amendment to the Mullan BUILD – Interlocal Agreement between the City of Missoula and Missoula County.

  Vote result: Approved

5.4

A Resolution Establishing the Mullan BUILD Water and Sewer Development Fees

PW

Logan McInnis

• Set a public hearing on April 11, 2022. on a resolution establishing the Mullan BUILD Water and Sewer Special Development Fees as proposed by Missoula Public Works and Mobility Department effective April 18, 2022.

  Vote result: Approved

5.5

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

LUP

Lauren Stevens

• Set a public hearing on April 4, 2022  to approve the Mcnett Flats Plat Adjustment request for relocation of a 10-foot wide pedestrian access easement on Lot 1 of the Mcnett Flats Subdivision, as shown on the submitted Affidavit of Correction, in accordance with the City of Missoula Subdivision Regulations, Article 7, Section 7-040 and based on the findings of fact in the staff report, subject to one (1) condition of approval and refer this item to the Land Use and Planning Committee for presentation and discussion on April 6, 2022.

  Vote result: Approved

6.

COMMENTS FROM CITY STAFF, AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AUTHORITIES AND THE COMMUNITY FORUM

7.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

8.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

9.

FINAL CONSIDERATION

10.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

11.

GENERAL COMMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL

12.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

12.1

Administration and Finance committee (AF) report

12.2

Committee of the Whole (COW) committee report

12.2.1

Minutes from the March 16, 2022 Meeting

COW

12.2.2

Consilience Group, LLC Training Scope of Work

COW

Angela Simonson, Donna Gaukler

• Moved by: Alderperson Jones

  Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with the Consilience Group, LLC for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) training and assessment professional services in an amount not to exceed $55,000. 

  AYES: (9)	Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Hess, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson West, and Alderperson Anderson
  NAYS: (2)	Alderperson Contos, and Alderperson Vasecka
  ABSENT: (1)	Alderperson Sherrill

  Vote result: Approved (9 to 2)

12.3

Land Use and Planning (LUP) committee report

12.4

Parks and Conservation (PC) committee report

12.4.1

Minutes from the March 16, 2022 Meeting

PC

12.5

Public Safety and Health (PSH) committee report

12.6

Public Works (PW) committee report

12.6.1

Minutes from the March 16, 2022 Meeting

PW

12.6.2

A Resolution to Order the 2021 curb and sidewalk associated improvements adjacent to miscellaneous parcels

PW

Monte Sipe

• Moved by: Alderperson Becerra

  Approve the resolution ordering in sidewalk, curb, gutter, and alley approach improvements without the creation of a special improvement district for improvements adjacent to miscellaneous parcels in the City for the 2021 project year, as established in exhibit A.

  AYES: (7)	Alderperson Hess, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson West, Alderperson Anderson, and Alderperson Becerra
  NAYS: (4)	Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Contos, Alderperson Jordan, and Alderperson Vasecka
  ABSENT: (1)	Alderperson Sherrill

  Vote result: Approved (7 to 4)

13.

NEW BUSINESS

13.1

Westside Park Phase II Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contract Amendment

PC

Amber Sherrill

• Moved by: Alderperson Jones

  Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract amendment with Jackson Contractor Group Inc. that establishes the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of construction as $1,214,841.00.

  AYES: (11)	Alderperson Hess, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Contos, and Alderperson West
  ABSENT: (1)	Alderperson Sherrill

  Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)

14.

ITEMS TO BE REFERRED

14.1

Administration and Finance committee referrals

14.1.1

Contract for Office 365 Planning and Implementation with Withum Smith + Brown, PC for the provision of scope of services and rates identified, not to exceed $84,875.

AF

Alicia Vanderheiden

14.1.2

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

14.1.3

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

14.1.4

Department Updates – Interim Budgets and Project Updates

AF

Leigh Griffing

14.2

Committee of the Whole referrals

14.3

Land Use and Planning committee referrals

14.4

Parks and Conservation committee referrals

14.4.1

Professional Services Agreement with FourFront Design Inc. for Cemetery Architect Design Services at a cost not to exceed $57,512.00.

PC

Brett Gilman

14.4.2

Reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Board

PC

John Engen

14.5

Public Safety and Health committee referrals

14.6

Public Works committee referrals

14.6.1

Agreement with Dennis and Cathy Lower for the sale of 605 Ben Hogan Drive for a cost of $160,000.

PW

Jerry Ellis

14.6.2

Resolution of Support for the 2022 RAISE Mullan Grant

PW

Aaron Wilson

15.

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

15.1

Administratively approved agreement report

16.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.