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Councilor Daniel Carlino, who sponsored the rule-change and term‑limit items, asked the council to give members “the opportunity to speak on behalf of our constituents before we make that vote on whether or not to table an item.” He framed the rule change as “an essential cornerstone of our democracy” to permit elected members to speak on important proposals before a tabling vote.

Opponents said the motion-to-table procedure, as written in the council rules and guided by Mason’s Manual, is a standard legislative tool used to advance or end debate. Councilors who opposed the change said tabling is a transparent, majority-run mechanism that simply moves items off the floor when further work is needed.

The council also considered two separate motions to set March 24 public hearings on ballot measures that would amend the city charter to add term limits (three full terms/12 years was proposed by Carlino). Carlino said the hearings would let voters decide; opponents said the question is complex and better studied through a local government study process and that the public has not shown a large demand for charter changes.

On state policy, Councilor Andrew Campbell introduced a motion to change the city’s official position on Senate Bill 2 (a bill that would alter how some TIF revenue is treated) from oppose to support. Supporters argued SB 2 would place new limits and transparency on TIF and protect other taxing jurisdictions; opponents argued the bill would reduce future city revenues from newly taxable value and impair the city’s ability to finance long‑range capital needs.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to amend City Council Rule 23 (allow debate on motions to table): Sponsor — Councilor Daniel Carlino. Result — failed, 4 in favor, 7 opposed (Yes: Campbell, Carlino, Jordan, Vasika; No: Anderson, Becerra, Jones, Nelson, Nugent, Savage, Cheryl). The motion would have overridden Mason’s Manual procedures.

- Motion to set public hearing on term limits for city council (03/24/2025): Sponsor — Councilor Daniel Carlino. Result — failed, 4 in favor, 7 opposed (Yes: Campbell, Carlino, Jordan, Vasika; No: Becerra, Jones, Nelson, Nugent, Savage, Cheryl, Anderson).

- Motion to set public hearing on term limits for mayor (03/24/2025): Sponsor — Councilor Daniel Carlino. Result — failed, 4 in favor, 7 opposed (Yes: Campbell, Carlino, Jordan, Vasika; No: Becerra, Jones, Nelson, Nugent, Savage, Cheryl, Anderson).

- Motion to change the city’s official position on Senate Bill 2 (TIF allocation) from oppose to support: Moved by Councilor Campbell. Result — failed, 2 in favor, 8 opposed, 1 abstention (Yes: Campbell, Vasika; No: Carlino, Jones, Nelson, Nugent, Savage, Cheryl, Anderson, Becerra; 1 abstention). The council kept its opposition.

- Consent agenda (three items): Ratify accounts payable checks/claims dated 02/18/2025 ($1,179,430.42) and 02/25/2025 ($1,237,943.43); confirm promotions of Luke Dunning and Corey Grama to fire captain per Missoula Code Annotated 7-3-4122. Result — passed unanimously by voice vote.

Why it matters

The Rule 23 proposal would have altered how council debate is managed and how members can respond when a motion to table is made. Term‑limits proposals would have put charter amendments before Missoula voters; the council’s votes block the council‑initiated path to a ballot measure but do not prevent citizen petition drives. The SB 2 action reflects ongoing local concern about state-level changes to tax increment financing and how such changes could affect city budgeting and long-range capital planning.

Council comments and public input

Supporters of the rule change and hearings argued they would improve transparency and let minority voices be heard. “I’ve seen the tabling rule be used to cut off council member comment,” Councilor Jordan said during debate. Opponents cautioned that tabling is a normal parliamentary tool: Councilor Nugent said, “If the majority of the body feels as though ... enough debate and conversation has transpired then they would vote on tabling.”

Public commenters included Brandy Antonisoff and Lucas Moody, who told the council they supported setting public hearings so voters could weigh in.

What the votes do not do

Council votes on Feb. 24 did not enact term limits, change the charter, nor adopt new state‑law positions. They kept the city’s existing rules and its official stance opposing SB 2. Interested residents can pursue petition routes or bring revised proposals back to the council in future meetings.

Sources and provenance

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Deputy Public Works Director Brian Hensel said the city received 388 name submissions and a committee narrowed the field to 20 choices that were posted on Engage Missoula for public voting. The top three vote-getters were The Big Laplowski (616 votes, submitted by Angela Medina), Scoop Dogg (323 votes, submitted by Will Campbell) and Darth Blader (309 votes, submitted by Chelsea Whitman).

Hensel thanked the Public Works Streets crews for long hours during recent storms and praised the community’s enthusiasm. He said winners will be photographed next to the plow and receive a swag bag; vinyl decals with the winning names will be applied when temperatures reach a safe level for adhesion (about 55°F).

Councilors and the mayor applauded the outreach effort as a way to recognize crews and engage residents in a lighthearted way while highlighting the work involved in winter street maintenance.

Provenance

Announcement and voting results were presented during the special presentations segment of the Feb. 24 meeting.","The city accepted 388 name submissions and community voting chose 'The Big Laplowski' as the top snowplow name. Deputy Public Works Director Brian Hensel thanked crews and volunteers and said decals will be applied when temperatures permit.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6674693,"Missoula proclaims March 2025 'March for Meals' to support Meals on Wheels",223,268000,491000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383614-e32100780d8f6dcaf181432a9245918d&start=268&end=491","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383614-e32100780d8f6dcaf181432a9245918d/thumbnail_268000.jpg","/articles/6674693/Missoula/Missoula-County/Montana/Missoula-proclaims-March-2025-March-for-Meals-to-support-Meals-on-Wheels","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6674693-433ad063e6b5069e4008993af50780f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185359&Signature=jN0pSf44e1v0uHR67v93JPWBYtZGOPdUuJm56ZMHNE1R2WBew62i5zEdY1O94ZoBtGynFC-lZG4RubLuznkghSSg5EKIdlsAXz0sgcUQyWty28sJ6jULqjKCjw7r0N2Uxe7ql31wcZNbq8iY94n2s6SLuo4s9JlUzsIt71qPmEi2Loebe9NY4BMsfrtQ796U1cytQzQX8BK~01EgWVOOG49DzOLVr1ODpCUHoXrAPSo2XOVZQV7OYLB-IbNF7cdcrOig1o4PBIgTCUrNL0Z~iPCd6N2DO1tDWNA-2EVIvk3LXrzsv8wwyRJxS6AQn3WrYuzf0ll5lZ3yf2~8v4s4TA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Missoula City Council and the Missoula Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 24 jointly proclaimed March 2025 as “March for Meals Month,” recognizing Meals on Wheels at Missoula Aging Services (MAS) and urging residents to thank volunteer drivers and consider donating or volunteering.

The proclamation cited program statistics: Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers delivered 246,237 meals to 691 homebound individuals, and community lunch sites served 31,833 meals to 990 clients in Missoula County (figures noted in the council presentation).

Councilor Jordan, who serves as the council’s representative to the MAS board, told the council the agency “is struggling a bit with some of the federal cuts and changes that are happening” and urged donations and volunteer help to maintain services that help older residents remain in their homes.

Mayor and council members praised the community volunteers and encouraged residents to learn about MAS programs and opportunities to help. The proclamation invites the public to thank volunteer drivers and to consider volunteering so older adults and people with disabilities may continue to receive hot meals and welfare checks.

Provenance

This summary is based on the Feb. 24 council meeting presentation and proclamation read into the record during the special presentations section of the agenda.","The Missoula City Council and Missoula County jointly proclaimed March 2025 as March for Meals Month, recognizing Missoula Aging Services' Meals on Wheels program and urging residents to support volunteer drivers amid federal funding challenges.","actionData","errors"]

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