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Miller said House Bill 311, requiring landlords to refund unused portions of rental application fees, had passed second reading and appeared likely to head to the governor. Senate Bill 133, which revises impact-fee law and would restrict some local uses of impact fees (removing parks and general administration as allowable uses), was on the calendar for third reading. Governor Greg Gianforte had signed House Bill 20, which requires voted levies to be expressed in dollar amounts. Senate Bill 90, concerning redistribution of certain state tax revenue to primary-residence property tax relief, had been taken off the table and placed on second reading.

Miller said Senate Bill 2 (tax increment treatment on TIF expiration) and SB 537 (marijuana tax revisions that could fund homelessness case management) were moving, while House Bill 594 (restrictions on local licensing and permitting authority) appeared to have failed after an indefinite postponement on second reading. She flagged House Bill 809, which would prohibit local red-flag gun laws, as having passed; Miller noted the bill would limit local tools for addressing domestic-violence risk.

Miller said the scheduled adjournment was three weeks away (May 5) and cautioned that the calendar and outcomes could still change.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Missoula City Council Meeting Apr 14 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Central Services staff summarized the status of several state bills of interest to the city, including legislation on rental application fee refunds, impact fees, voted levies, and bills affecting local authority on licensing and red-flag laws.","taxTitle","Missoula, Missoula County, Montana","taxId",4050,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6274700,"All Nations Health Center youth present research and recommendations on Native youth mental health",478,1003000,1481000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2986383-8361db7d621ca5d5447946738ef47c77&start=1003&end=1481","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2986383-8361db7d621ca5d5447946738ef47c77/thumbnail_1003000.jpg","/articles/6274700/Missoula/Missoula-County/Montana/All-Nations-Health-Center-youth-present-research-and-recommendations-on-Native-youth-mental-health","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274700-05006c4d65c7806feec4cf9a3e61445f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205101&Signature=H1MthL5TXSaImHR3wSmOELRI1iff4mTbX~uRsuHTDYpxNWZ25u5sqRgL4Uwr9izlt7aET3wFJ7VMD7nYl0jzzKmNFD~wJpJoI-wpnty1ko-FpbYiaQDLb1sPPgdtvpZK8a6LYku3U~ocqRi88xm7SRyJPNBnvC3~Py4jQOds1zpeM8N18h0cGNTm-GTrS5HcnrDdAgdRuY2fRG6mJeYeoPXQsv-2athF3kjbUOcwza4mQztddEsRlAnaHwwMBaPggIwDSfYckgRsX-aX1uOReb~NN0uKP4blxForYYjduMTSongKI-7i42D1dTuSUfgglDNkwadNs-GJaRK4Dr616w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Youth members of the All Nations Health Center’s Native Youth Council presented research and community-based solutions on youth mental health to the Missoula City Council on April 14.

Dana Kingfisher, Community Prevention and Health Promotion Director at All Nations Health Center, explained the YAL (Youth Action Learning) curriculum and the youth-led research model. Youth council president Evander Scalp Cane and members Lettsie McLean and Chandra Bighawk described data they reviewed showing a spike in suicide rates among American Indian and Alaska Native populations beginning at age 15 and disproportionate suicide rates among indigenous females aged 15–19 in 2021. The youth said suicidal thoughts and behaviors in their cohort were slightly higher than the general population and emphasized the need for targeted programs.

The youth recommended culturally relevant interventions such as cultural activities in schools, nature programming, gym memberships, fair passes, day camps, animal therapy, cooking and art classes, and talking circles. Council members thanked the youth for the presentation and encouraged continued partnership; Councilor Jordan specifically invited further engagement and said she wanted to learn more about Native communities. Councilor Nelson reminded the public that Missoula will host a large powwow event this weekend and encouraged attendance as one venue for cultural learning.

The youth said they had planned a school survey but lacked time to implement it; they stated a preference for sharing findings with peers and schools and emphasized collaboration with local organizations and Missoula County Public Schools.","Members of the All Nations Health Center Native Youth Council presented research showing elevated suicide and suicidal behavior rates among American Indian and Alaska Native youth and offered culturally grounded program suggestions to the City Council.",{"_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},6274705,"Council approves consent agenda including $1.93 million in bills, contracts, appointments and bond resolutions",249,1692000,1941000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2986383-8361db7d621ca5d5447946738ef47c77&start=1692&end=1941","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2986383-8361db7d621ca5d5447946738ef47c77/thumbnail_1692000.jpg","/articles/6274705/Missoula/Missoula-County/Montana/Council-approves-consent-agenda-including-193-million-in-bills-contracts-appointments-and-bond-resolutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274705-8eead394cd73ef7698297f15bf7c2f60/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205101&Signature=W3l29W~mki~m4HKe9jHfeJB4RBeRIOqNQ33NeX2UXB735rWboRGGyF6vQh2IgtVWMqG3xPFs6VFmlaPBXT-NXZ6JwYj4CI4OYmfzZWrtcU-RjaInwyyhYNtk~~dsdLIWytokmDpLumiQKZvOdSmBURIZ~sXhNxC7aqItVh1bJHllZ2Om8DatcLIwIdFw5BpKMsAmg8jgjRqOy-S6n3hmFM41r53TlgkqjuJtHcXaNyNWQaGEbgBYZj6~rjRAkgzgyNVpYxKdnC8pLf3vyfhDO4fTcq~41cKJkQyWpg6BscfL1DOLVcKJzqNKKG8M22PHKkPc6hhING8PA0TN7w6iBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Missoula City Council approved its consent agenda by voice vote on April 14. The motion passed unanimously.

Key items on the consent agenda included:
- Approval of accounts payable checks dated April 15, 2025, totaling $1,933,889.99.
- Authorization for the mayor to sign an agreement with Coke’s Courts for tennis court resurfacing and striping of four pickleball courts, not to exceed $131,000.
- Setting a public hearing for May 5, 2025, to consider up to $112,700 (including due diligence and related costs) for acquisition of approximately 16.5 acres adjacent to the Kim Williams Trail from 2002/2006/2018 open space bond funds.
- Confirmations/reappointments to Parks and Recreation Board and Parks Commission, and a police commission reappointment (names and terms specified in the agenda).
- Adoption of a resolution awarding $20,000 in Neighborhood Improvement Grant funds for FY2025 and directing staff to negotiate contracts.
- Approval of multiple financing and bond-related resolutions, including stormwater revenue bond and water system improvement reimbursement provisions.
- Approval of a contract with Tishler Bice to update a range of impact fee studies.
- A motion reducing the maximum sidewalk assessment on single-family dwellings from $9,000 to $3,500.

No members of the public or council separated items for individual discussion. The items will proceed to the usual administrative processing as authorized by the council.","By voice vote the City Council approved a broad consent agenda that included accounts payable totaling $1,933,889.99, multiple contracts and resolutions, appointments, and a reduction in maximum sidewalk assessments for single-family dwellings.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6274709,"Council confirms Natasha Prinzing Jones to Missoula Redevelopment Agency by 8–2 roll call",273,2026000,2299000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2986383-8361db7d621ca5d5447946738ef47c77&start=2026&end=2299","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2986383-8361db7d621ca5d5447946738ef47c77/thumbnail_2026000.jpg","/articles/6274709/Missoula/Missoula-County/Montana/Council-confirms-Natasha-Prinzing-Jones-to-Missoula-Redevelopment-Agency-by-82-roll-call","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274709-872ab77c3898f7933f40155e4b1797f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205101&Signature=TMCt9KzbM~z8yPdJxTIcOZIiSkpI4yo-KCsuRoMh0QyiGn8W8q4snzJcp9M9RedWmYyk~xrpeIndVB1c0npNbuwh76Yq-o26EYhmBGJITTWTfSIqrs5hIRV0wMijB8sY~BoKs5ZpQyenc-xP6FvM30paytLrPecWdXvCiZjiZ7q3sPEm7hvz6kigW2vNhX9-CbGWleWcfEVvcsuUGBOP6ukmNCOO8PLLKhQ9CmwhMfcUtH9OmvNcYZmp18MxT8tWn-zm24KkTeSTyMp923-BKKrW7SIDDscFT0~J0bCHbUlx52oFMXMlGqpxLvfHDxMEC4TiphVRetzhfWRfT9F4gw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Missoula City Council confirmed Natasha Prinzing Jones to the Missoula Redevelopment Agency (MRA) by roll-call vote on April 14.

Councilor Sheryl (full name shown on record as Sheryl) nominated Prinzing Jones and spoke in favor of her reappointment, noting her legal work on behalf of the city and her role in a recent water company acquisition. Mayor Andrea Davis said she observed Prinzing Jones’s contributions on the MRA and recommended her reappointment.

During council discussion, Councilor Jordan said her opposition was procedural: she voiced concerns about MRA oversight, the agency’s budgetary autonomy and the fact that MRA terms are not subject to voter approval. Councilor Campbell expressed similar transparency concerns but said he would support the nomination because leaving a vacancy would not address those process concerns.

The roll call produced eight yes votes and two no votes with two members absent; the chair recorded the motion as passing. Prinzing Jones’s term begins May 1, 2025, and expires April 30, 2029.","The City Council voted 8–2 with two absences to confirm the mayor’s reappointment of Natasha Prinzing Jones to the Missoula Redevelopment Agency (MRA) for a four-year term beginning May 1, 2025.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6274715,"Missoula council pulls daycare clause from redevelopment agenda, sends item back to committee",2766,109000,2875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2986383-8361db7d621ca5d5447946738ef47c77&start=109&end=2875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2986383-8361db7d621ca5d5447946738ef47c77/thumbnail_109000.jpg","/articles/6274715/Missoula/Missoula-County/Montana/Missoula-council-pulls-daycare-clause-from-redevelopment-agenda-sends-item-back-to-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274715-509876b649284ee6911b61894d06e2eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205101&Signature=JrT81Hv4lHycLlh9V-az-F8cQ8XqnR601iRZauwp0C2iDsnvTB7V1Av~wH2uyBMHCso~T05s9EFQseYxWCNBBd-lYK~5zIYzUM-PxAK6iNfM2A6ifSAqehzL0NPOsYYn4vKdfZMGhpZHlSUfGeT43ZahD41Q~aTaSSHyaAwLmFwobO63-9FrGTV4hgzyoT8TZaiqCGMVAcJR1tzyec1DeTsjeE1kVwVvcxqCo8sYizTWkKiE32mX8~UjDr1lp3X8HQezolLCBEFqR~POEB8PYvHUU9MX00bn5w9HL6yiXXXEXYhpJvKvpGJtGHNUJkKIrUVZk6uCWAJsme4IVm8s1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Missoula City Council on April 14 removed an agenda item that would have released a daycare requirement tied to a redevelopment agreement and directed staff to return the matter to the Housing, Redevelopment and Community Programs Committee for additional review.

Mayor Andrea Davis proposed pulling item 9.1(d) after council members raised questions following a committee meeting the prior week. Davis said the council would allow roughly 30 days for the committee to revisit the item and suggested an informational session and a later recommendation. Staff told the council they were looking at April 30 as a possible date but later agreed to a date to be determined and to coordinate with council leadership.

Councilors said they wanted more time to examine alternatives and the public benefit associated with the original agreement. During public comment, Sally Henkel, coordinator of Missoula Child Care Advantage with United Way of Missoula County, thanked the council for sending the daycare item back to committee and encouraged continued, thoughtful consideration of child care policy.

The council made the change by consensus; no formal roll-call vote was recorded. Council members said they expect staff to provide an informational briefing on the project’s history and options when it returns to committee.","The City Council removed a proposed release of a daycare requirement from tonight’s agenda and directed staff to return the matter to the Housing, Redevelopment and Community Programs Committee for further review, with a target committee meeting in late April.","actionData","errors"]

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