[{"_1":2,"_111":-5,"_112":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6240914,"mediaKeyId","3314667-53c201c8f4dac69bb906a8ce11fdf731","parentId",3314667,"title","County submits comment letter on Holland Lake Lodge proposal, asks Forest Service for extended public engagement","audioSeconds",176,"startMs",1235000,"endMs",1411000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3314667-53c201c8f4dac69bb906a8ce11fdf731&start=1235&end=1411","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3314667-53c201c8f4dac69bb906a8ce11fdf731/thumbnail_1235000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6240914/Missoula-County/Montana/County-submits-comment-letter-on-Holland-Lake-Lodge-proposal-asks-Forest-Service-for-extended-public-engagement","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240914-9b3bddcb46a46f5a27d5b84304d3d724/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169872&Signature=MqModL67FWeVwvODBGTwCsc5xVkGtym4LaXyPSiFJY4mHpp9bP198k1dOGQnaCUu58A1aCF-vVDcEKmX0Ejk-Md3STvcgvPTlQvQaB8WEBYOn8G4-uQ7y8HCGQP5t6CW6iL0ew4Q7fpG76h8wZ4Lfjz3lJqr-FpaWWnqgmu0dbWLgOcf3VBHxGO3kVc2cb~KDGtMHvclFcDsC-5WxChLkhdfax61z24FjLVW6OYnqXG~ZuasNJE6xOckEOe2A5KbiZ-XcGZ7CHp3PzLM2CJc10qrOfL6VIlqniFpRqgec1tsfZrlmdUJTLz56z45Wf7YUlkZzsU-HARLZqezU0ZFRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Missoula County, WI ","date","2025-05-15T11:29:58.817Z","article","Missoula County submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service on the initial public review of a proposal for Holland Lake Lodge, urging continued public engagement and flagging infrastructure and operations issues.

Chet Grauser, speaking for county staff, told commissioners the comment reiterates concerns previously raised by constituents and asks the Forest Service to consider extending the public engagement timeline beyond the typical period. He pointed to wastewater treatment and future operations and management plans as items that will likely require additional review if the project proceeds.

Grauser said the county previously submitted comments in May 2023 and that this letter represents an early step in a likely long public process: “As you go through the letter, you'll see that there's some initial comments just about things we've heard from constituents, care and kind of passion for the place, as well as some of the continued engagement, needs and kind of the high level of public involvement that both has, existed previously and will probably continue to exist for all of those reasons,” he said.

Commissioners thanked staff for the letter and indicated they expect additional opportunities for review and more pointed comments if needed later in the process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BCC Commissioners' Administrative Public Meeting May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Missoula County submitted a comment letter on the U.S. Forest Service’s Holland Lake Lodge proposal asking for continued public involvement and raising infrastructure and operations questions, including wastewater treatment and future management plans.","taxTitle","Missoula County, Montana","taxId",4049,"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},6240919,"Missoula County signs letter to community council outlining response to Seeley Lake 'community decay' concerns",189,942000,1131000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3314667-53c201c8f4dac69bb906a8ce11fdf731&start=942&end=1131","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3314667-53c201c8f4dac69bb906a8ce11fdf731/thumbnail_942000.jpg","/articles/6240919/Missoula-County/Montana/Missoula-County-signs-letter-to-community-council-outlining-response-to-Seeley-Lake-community-decay-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240919-448c637b67a463edbe52c38931001f93/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169872&Signature=li8j83GUf3qdlTPbSiMr7MF0cHajiC1cH0r47HSwE50UijixXxiMlh7p6UoNVwu7ztbl64yrsJoKJUR2HxhSh29zYBYdRMwFfYE5hmk8o40JtfUz708ks0FEGZGzBGR8JH9Yitv0POaTpdkYM5RSiIpaansujl7uPl5C-IuzLGBDLSGF2DVWqYDyamob36HZfGhfOYRs-ZM8pkIs6t-qLl5zzVDh4ph3clT6hy0ryv91SX4D5P5W3B4dCvG3uBM97Exk-0E4HdGsVV0hv68X7i4nGmd7iMQMlJeH6vIdUQ6NON6gQZsfATqHr3xHzxLBz9MffR~9Gvn2ZXer98PbTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missoula County commissioners signed a letter to the CLA Community Council summarizing county efforts to address concerns described as community decay in Seeley Lake and outlining next steps for coordination with residents.

The letter, read at the meeting, said county staff and partner agencies have been meeting with residents and subcommittees and that the sheriff’s office and Missoula Public Health are participating in efforts to identify priority properties and provide guidance. It named environmental health managers Charlie Shane and Elena Evans and Planning, Development and Sustainability Director Karen Hughes as staff who attended recent meetings and described planned follow‑up on the top three properties identified by the subcommittee.

The letter also noted community members working to establish a neighborhood watch program received guidance on when to call 911 and what deputies can and cannot do in response to complaints. It invited the community council to schedule a presentation from the public health promotion division on substance misuse prevention and offered continued engagement by county staff.

County staff acknowledged limits on remedies where issues involve private property rights: “Some of the issues raised involve private property rights, which means solutions may be limited to what property owners themselves are willing to permit or participate in,” the letter reads.

Commissioners present signed the letter and expressed appreciation for staff and community engagement; a commissioner said the multi‑department approach will be needed to address concerns.","Commissioners signed a letter to the CLA Community Council summarizing county engagement on Seeley Lake concerns, noting work by Missoula Public Health and the sheriff’s office and acknowledging limits because of private property rights.",{"_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},6240924,"Missoula County signs three‑year MOA for River Ambassador program, approves one‑year contract with Clark Fork Coalition",412,504000,916000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3314667-53c201c8f4dac69bb906a8ce11fdf731&start=504&end=916","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3314667-53c201c8f4dac69bb906a8ce11fdf731/thumbnail_504000.jpg","/articles/6240924/Missoula-County/Montana/Missoula-County-signs-threeyear-MOA-for-River-Ambassador-program-approves-oneyear-contract-with-Clark-Fork-Coalition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240924-a436d695715cd6e8c4139c88b7104e78/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169872&Signature=Q6mFgikp273TZOWTtOuZz5VG8uMTu3CkgYkuZudlgpQLi7ambb6~zD2UMJ~Z0qX0dnH9g1Zgs1DnhV-40bUbMVnSJUWaYBv7mJ2bJI9uRsybm5wxPwRQaI6FiXrJLxH6XTNt3nF~O7s6cPM69OiAeyBHq8q54suklGMpZWiXzD3UXwRaaiHaFDNlEH3TjWM3rHLB9e1xUmdZguerXSEciZ9u-vUK5W9BE7L5I~gMvDTifmNP8NO1BOWS6P43KRbBGN~p-bvb6BJ-eX5cng4FDoCvs5aKcxHT2~NTTQiv0qFrowtyKR2h-KHZWB6duLg146lQsO7z2CA1C0FE2jCGNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missoula County commissioners approved a three‑year memorandum of agreement to formalize the Missoula Valley River Recreation Ambassador Project and separately authorized a one‑year professional services agreement with the Clark Fork Coalition to hire and oversee River Ambassadors for the 2025 summer season.

The MOA commits Missoula County, the City of Missoula, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, ASUM Transportation and the Missoula Conservation District to a three‑year partnership for program administration and outreach. County staff said ASUM Transportation’s participation is new and will provide river shuttle management expertise; the conservation district’s participation is intended to strengthen natural‑resource outreach.

“It's fantastic that we got ASUM and the conservation district to sign on and bring their expertise,” a county presenter said during the meeting. The presenter also noted the three‑year MOA will provide stability and allow the program to grow beyond annual agreements.

Separately, commissioners approved a one‑year professional services agreement with the Clark Fork Coalition to handle hiring, supervision and managerial oversight of the River Ambassadors. County staff explained the county collects funds from partner organizations and holds a single contract with the non‑profit Coalition, whose status allows flexibility in seasonal staffing. Staff said the county intentionally approved a one‑year services agreement even though the MOA runs three years so the parties retain year‑to‑year flexibility.

Program details shared at the meeting: the program will hire four people for the season—a paid coordinator, Tammy McDaniel, and three seasonal ambassadors who will work in pairs in the field. Lily, identified as the Clark Fork Coalition’s permanent supervisor for the program, will remain involved and the new coordinator will free her to expand outreach to downtown businesses and volunteers.

Commissioners voted “Aye” to approve both the MOA and the professional services agreement.","Commissioners approved a three‑year memorandum of agreement to support the Missoula Valley River Recreation Ambassador Project and a one‑year professional services agreement with the Clark Fork Coalition to hire and supervise ambassadors; the MOA adds ASUM Transportation and Missoula Conservation District as partners.",{"_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},6240929,"Missoula County approves purchase of ballot‑programming software and staff training",355,119000,474000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3314667-53c201c8f4dac69bb906a8ce11fdf731&start=119&end=474","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3314667-53c201c8f4dac69bb906a8ce11fdf731/thumbnail_119000.jpg","/articles/6240929/Missoula-County/Montana/Missoula-County-approves-purchase-of-ballotprogramming-software-and-staff-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240929-7c4c37064dc66db7719ffa2ee7ca657a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169872&Signature=TZVohIPTAPmj5ef4eMrZ48Qn~dIDGXD3guZPW7e4GHkYtCTh0-3UtS6S92g2~TJZlKxMeMYY97S931mR~yV7x5yHsNfgAo2gr9S3IcGV1mH6ftDHH6yuZgmSCB-I4jd~VCznUQgs~FQ7gx78vMrDMxItqfyJ6178jvflrp9-RAYDKzx0yegdUOillK4gayOeaRjv5ady8vQUWVuzQlFdVU1xUwzPfQBXLbq4ngez7bnezpm9DoaHsdJffcJ3~dY9i-KYijnTvVohC~sZ9iDdeEx3OgAq0T5gV6hLvPm1F2F1AqxADPoYtvOi7pMkN9p0abV~oyREpj-FUVofX6mKIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missoula County commissioners approved a contract for ballot‑programming software and a staff training package that county elections staff said will allow the office to design and test ballots internally rather than relying on an outside vendor.

County elections staff told commissioners the cost is included in the fiscal 2026 budget and that the change should produce a small net savings—estimated at about $10,000—because it reduces the county’s dependence on multiple rounds of vendor proofing.

The elections presenter said the county currently relies on a single certified vendor to produce ballot proofs and must wait for that vendor’s schedule to receive and correct proofs. “Currently, ES&S is the only vendor that’s certified by the Montana Secretary of State’s office,” the presenter said. The presenter added, “this will allow us to increase internal controls over our elections processes because of our familiarity with districts and candidates and all of the components that go into setting up the election.”

Staff described practical benefits: the office would be able to lay out ballot styles directly, spot discrepancies immediately, shorten proofreading time, and begin tabulator testing earlier. The presenter said the county had used 17 different ballot styles in the last election because ballot content varies by residence and district. She said the county will schedule vendor training over the summer after the contract is executed.

Commissioners voiced support, and the motion to approve the contract passed after a vote in which commissioners responded, “Aye.” The presenter said the county will proceed with training and internal programming this year.

The county noted it has previously assisted other Montana counties by providing proofing capacity; staff said bringing programming in‑house will reduce competition for vendor turnaround time among counties.","Missoula County commissioners approved a contract for software and training that will let county elections staff program ballots in‑house; the fiscal 2026 budget covers the purchase and staff said it should save roughly $10,000.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

County submits comment letter on Holland Lake Lodge proposal, asks Forest Service for extended public engagement

Missoula County signs letter to community council outlining response to Seeley Lake 'community decay' concerns

Missoula County signs three‑year MOA for River Ambassador program, approves one‑year contract with Clark Fork Coalition

Missoula County approves purchase of ballot‑programming software and staff training