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Tyler Kirk, project representative for Jackson, told the commission the approach splits structural scope (Bid Package 1) from mechanical/electrical/plumbing and other work (Bid Package 2) so the structural work can begin early and the project can reach a traffic‑bearing membrane installation window in mid‑September if weather permits. \"We want to get the structural components that are in design to build bid out now,\" Tyler said. He estimated Bid Package 1 at about $2.1 million and Bid Package 2 at about $1.3 million from the most recent budget of $3.48 million.

Commissioners pressed Jackson on schedule and risk. Tyler said the key weather constraint is a multi‑day run of above‑40°F temperatures in the September window and that permitting timelines and weather remain factors outside current control. He advised that when staff returns with GMPs, the contracts could include allowances for winter conditions (for example, tenting and heating) if work extended into colder months.

Jody summarized displacement and stakeholder coordination: early work will require moving some leaseholders temporarily. Top‑floor leaseholders were directed to park in the Riverside lot beginning June 2; bottom‑level leaseholders will be moved to Park Place Garage and must pick up prox cards by May 31 (cards will be provided after that date if needed). Staff said it had been coordinating notices with leaseholders, the Millennium building owners, First Interstate Bank, the Clark Fork River Market manager and the Downtown Missoula Partnership.

The formal motion to authorize Jackson to bid the work was made by Tiffany Brander and seconded by Mike Steinberg; the commission approved the motion in a roll call vote: JR Casillas — approve; Mike Steinberg — approve; Peter Walker — approve; Tiffany Brander — approve; Joe Easton — approve. Chair Joe Easton announced the motion passed.

Financing is not yet finalized; staff said Baker Tilly and Dorsey Whitney are advising on funding options and that financing decisions will follow after the board approves a GMP. Jody said a guaranteed maximum price for Bid Package 1 is expected to be returned to the board for approval at the June 3 meeting so demolition and preparatory work can begin in time for fall membrane installation.

Ending: With the motion approved, Jackson will advertise Bid Package 1. Staff will return with GMPs, permit updates and a financing plan for Bank Street at the June meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Missoula Parking Commission May 13 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Missoula Parking Commission authorized solicitation of bids for the structural early‑work package for the Bank Street parking structure and set a schedule to review a guaranteed maximum price at its June meeting.","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},6061079,"Missoula Parking Commission previews FY26 budget, seeks to fund LPR and three new staff/equipment requests",883,117000,1000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287537-e91d03bd3369b54a53f6593f83f91171&start=117&end=1000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287537-e91d03bd3369b54a53f6593f83f91171/thumbnail_117000.jpg","/articles/6061079/Missoula/Missoula-County/Montana/Missoula-Parking-Commission-previews-FY26-budget-seeks-to-fund-LPR-and-three-new-staffequipment-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061079-bf9b2b2411713e69eff0ef1feeee9d17/orig.mp4?Expires=1776317308&Signature=VwgGNsAvKDUdIthWat0hkOiuZrZX05ypl32IZUMypoy8ADb9EYc3x~omNkPs~BKXJB-YRStCN50DegBixmgy-cNpkqV4NXzdV3xYffp8HF0Juh-i0SRkLJ~KcJE7~qEkxzoQvlvWpOG7QvJn-vLTs4NSBdYz9FqrcB00YzKESRgG6Jm9imc9jMB5J9~tsP3HSBySDqOOtHM0pHUztWpdF3PNZSAxi86Cu0ra7tdED~mCvbbuonhpu-isfq17e82letN0wbDfOTpk~N52BhGeyBM3y1PnghmEIj6Ekl8x1DKTPtd-viRKcFoQWtL-7Yw0dCkediPTDpXS-eja03ShWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Missoula Parking Commission on Tuesday reviewed preliminary revenue and expense projections for fiscal year 2026 and identified three new spending requests plus a capital project to replace gated access with fixed license-plate recognition (LPR).

Jody (Director, Missoula Parking Commission) told the commission the board will be asked to approve the finalized budget at its June meeting and that the materials being presented were a preview to elicit questions. “This agenda item is to give you all a heads up on where we are, with the budget right now and what you'll be asked to approve next month,” Jody said.

The staff projection shows modest revenue increases in several categories if recent policy changes and operational trends hold. Ticket revenue was projected to increase by roughly $3,100 for FY26 based on year-to-date collection rates and a five‑year averaging method; meter revenue is expected to rise by just over $10,000; short‑term garage revenue by nearly $5,000; permit revenue by about $2,500 after an April 10% permit increase; and lease parking revenue by roughly $116,000 after a board-approved 10% increase for areas with wait lists. The new residential parking permit (RPP) rate increase from $45 to $65 is expected to add about $12,500 to special parking revenue.

On the expense side, Jody said personnel will be the largest cost driver, but final figures depend on upcoming citywide pay decisions and the outcome of collective bargaining for union employees. Utility assumptions supplied by the city finance department include a 3% increase for electricity and natural gas, 8% for water, 9% for sewer, 5% for postage and freight, and a 5% increase for the accounting contract. The commission paid off meter debt in FY25 but will carry new debt related to the Bank Street parking structure; staff will present a debt‑service plan when the budget returns in June.

Staff also highlighted several known and one‑time changes: a new $1,620 annual internet expense for remote access to Park Place garage cameras; an estimated $12,000 annual cost tied to a newly required 15¢ per‑transaction fee on credit card transactions after a mandatory card reader upgrade; and a $900 rent increase for the Midtown lot behind Warden’s Market.

New requests for FY26 total $161,605 and include: converting a 0.8 FTE administrative specialist to 1.0 FTE to provide Friday coverage and relieve other office staff; installing license‑plate recognition (LPR) units on retired gas scooters to provide backup enforcement capability and preserve utilization data while electric scooters are frequently offline; and purchasing an additional maintenance trailer to speed snow removal and reduce concrete damage in lots and structures. Staff requested approval to include a CIP in FY26 to install fixed LPR in gated facilities; Jody said fixed LPR would reduce friction for users, decrease maintenance on gates, enable daily parking options, and provide better data to manage oversells and wait lists.

Brenda (accounting contact, JCCS) presented March financial statements noting a cash balance aligned with the city’s records after reconciling transfer differences and a $133,000 pledge received from the Missoula Redevelopment Agency (MRA), $128,000 of which reduced a receivable. She said March produced a strong meter revenue month and that an audit adjustment recognized roughly $100,000 in lease revenue in the current fiscal year, improving year‑to‑date results. As of March, total revenue year‑to‑date was about $2.27 million with operating net income ahead of budget.

Jody said staff will bring the finalized FY26 budget, debt‑coverage calculations and specific plans for Bank Street financing to the commission in June; consultants Baker Tilly and Dorsey Whitney will attend that meeting.

Ending: The commission did not take a final vote on the FY26 budget Tuesday; staff will return with a full budget and debt‑service proposal for board approval in the June meeting.","The Missoula Parking Commission reviewed fiscal year 2026 revenue and expense projections, flagged items that remain contingent on city approvals and union negotiations, and outlined three new requests plus a CIP to move gated facilities to fixed license-plate recognition (LPR). The full budget will be presented for board approval in June.",{"_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},6061059,"Commission endorses staff plan to implement approved lease rate increases and to increase oversell cap to 15%",3464,1616000,5080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287537-e91d03bd3369b54a53f6593f83f91171&start=1616&end=5080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287537-e91d03bd3369b54a53f6593f83f91171/thumbnail_1616000.jpg","/articles/6061059/Missoula/Missoula-County/Montana/Commission-endorses-staff-plan-to-implement-approved-lease-rate-increases-and-to-increase-oversell-cap-to-15","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061059-8474427ecce3b6a4c9f6f5ecf85f0731/orig.mp4?Expires=1776317308&Signature=NQcTF4sXPwbTFV~OBiCJWbxBKCIorERvdC~-UC8-89YqvnOJKmN1HYRhtx-DKTLi0X8PnsVDm7eCvJeD4JW-M31~oV1ps4QZBBreqGWbiHp0ujrgfBmcTTFxiR~t4ydo6astmsAPxalo-ghOJDmAb5Wb~AVhCPTnPCxHwc8EZvsgl6tIv~tyurqSXqVkCK9Ep45E58~dOFtNRAZBvtjr4Iz3CVIYNBPK29-vw5-FD9wZtr35Qf5UEeygke3KfGC20YXv7~rBVPBaiwGxMLG5JVSYgdImKZwt~3vSLN2Nvy9c9fh~s~cLOMk7dAsrmDNMax56Qxx~dX3GT6UhjN-EZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Missoula Parking Commission reviewed lease utilization data and directed staff to implement lease rate increases already approved in April and to increase the oversell allowance from 10% to 15% in order to improve utilization of underused lease areas.

Jody presented utilization figures showing overall lease utilization rose from 49% in April of last year to 52% this April. Industry practice considers a lot full at about 80% utilization; by that standard only two lease areas — East Mainlot and North Ryman Street — meet the “full” threshold. Staff said the approved rate increases are intended to encourage permit holders who do not use their permits to relinquish them and to better align payment with actual use.

Staff recommended the commission authorize implementation of the adopted lease rate increases effective July 1, permit staff to oversell lease areas up to 15% (instead of the current 10%), and require a utilization review in December 2025 to assess early effects and make adjustments if needed. Commissioners discussed whether setting oversell parameters is a staff management decision or an appropriate board‑level policy. Several commissioners indicated support for delegating routine adjustments to staff while providing sideboards and reporting back to the board. One commissioner expressed reluctance to approve requests that lack a direct nexus to the commission’s mission but supported the oversell approach because it aims to increase utilization rather than simply raise revenue.

Rather than a formal roll call motion, the board provided an informal consensus and direction to staff to proceed with implementing the previously adopted rate increases, to allow staff to increase oversell to 15%, and to report back with utilization results in December for possible midyear adjustments.

Ending: Staff will implement the increases beginning July 1 and prepare a utilization report for the commission in December 2025.","After reviewing utilization data, the Missoula Parking Commission directed staff to implement lease rate increases approved earlier and authorized staff to increase oversell allowances from 10% to 15%, with a follow‑up utilization review in December. Commissioners debated whether this should be a staff decision or a board action.",{"_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},6061065,"Parking commission approves resolution to restore existing jurisdictional boundary map before council",2641,1539000,4180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287537-e91d03bd3369b54a53f6593f83f91171&start=1539&end=4180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287537-e91d03bd3369b54a53f6593f83f91171/thumbnail_1539000.jpg","/articles/6061065/Missoula/Missoula-County/Montana/Parking-commission-approves-resolution-to-restore-existing-jurisdictional-boundary-map-before-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061065-c0cb0c5de78507294d3131d6a247b474/orig.mp4?Expires=1776317308&Signature=Bp1LS~kac55HHhzMx~~AyTxlUjipSE73x2IQ3RWiJ~zsKJstUX2lbgf8qUgPt4ghNPcdL32W6YdF4-Ni0c16bmX2pqNi96xh2u4Ed5tFsA4ENiWQ8KzgPyqhb7OQyKKs4lapmoBUA~nwdSNfu0v58cJyj1rQzHpO64DnuMfcW60AzfJAvcMtHSxxxqD-bioRLKbDd44ezqfeAbsoDWHGIRyNV3RejAyW5WF3xzzBaQR4fIIJ3TBN6ficORnH-65RkAlpZ4nrWJsm~Obs6RDCdg0yhnJlcNwlWPsrcDwnmhgBdDuPs1tkzGCZh~JWR9OEJwpkpRSfYW5M2NPhwSR8Fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Missoula Parking Commission approved a resolution to set the commission’s existing jurisdictional boundary map for presentation to Missoula City Council.

Jody explained that a recent city ordinance amendment removed exhibit A — the map that has defined the commission’s jurisdiction — and that council action is now required to reestablish the boundary in order for the commission to continue operating under a defined jurisdiction. \"This is literally just a quirk of how our approval or request for approval to expand our boundary and the jurisdiction is in front of council based. Somehow that process, we vacated our jurisdiction, and we can't operate without a jurisdiction. So this is just replacing it, what we already had,\" Jody said.

A motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded; the board approved it by voice (ayes) and the item will be taken to a council committee the next day as staff had planned.

Ending: Staff will present the resolution and map to City Council as scheduled.","The commission approved a resolution to set its existing jurisdictional boundaries on a map so staff can present that map to City Council. The action follows an earlier ordinance amendment that removed the exhibit map and created a need to reestablish the commission's boundary by resolution.",{"_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},6061070,"Parking commission approves $10,000 contribution for Caras Park canopy replacement",638,3044000,3682000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287537-e91d03bd3369b54a53f6593f83f91171&start=3044&end=3682","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287537-e91d03bd3369b54a53f6593f83f91171/thumbnail_3044000.jpg","/articles/6061070/Missoula/Missoula-County/Montana/Parking-commission-approves-10000-contribution-for-Caras-Park-canopy-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061070-380aca0e841dc8fb098faacacf37de52/orig.mp4?Expires=1776317308&Signature=ABE5PF9g1hUhOR9Bv6YLB8~YyFP3AGqYbsItXFzdVwxnHqDwmIOcX~lnktzV-NtcuqgouT7Z3uSrjVznaHsZVI3dzVXHjbgr65bQoJvsr0vwDOJzqZps0gPin4EkIMzYZ5b2xNxfYqOwovG8BfEKqOiE0hbu9SZ3NIx5w8gQdDK8w1JsNzgsD7Aq25ERsFYU5FeuiqpuZalwG8vlEzZEEJxe66grg-4le9clBHCweHTtdXKiRfgMCN4A-ozOI8gxprdxH4nfCPidxpDEozRV8K1ki0XN0yV1TjSZ1nPmqn8el5QX2ahI3~fdTnvNq9Ya5Pd0i-88kOxdR6CxuOQUJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Missoula Parking Commission approved a $10,000 contribution to the Missoula Downtown Foundation’s campaign to replace the Caras Park canopy.

Linda McCarthy, representing the Downtown Missoula Partnership, and Carrie Harper, director of giving for the Missoula Downtown Foundation, told the commission the existing canopy has exceeded its design life and that Fabricon’s 2024 inspection found wear and tearing at peak points and cable junctures. Carrie Harper said the foundation is raising $500,000 to replace the canopy, repaint the supporting structure with anti‑graffiti coating, and add two play features; the campaign has raised about $279,000 to date. “We are requesting from the Municipal Parking Commission today a $10,000 financial contribution, to help support this project,” Harper said.

Commission members asked about lifespan and procurement. Harper said the replacement product carries a 20‑year guarantee (the original had a 12–15 year expectation). The fabric replacement will be done by Fabricon, the company that installed the original pavilion in 1997; painting will be competitively bid. Jody told the board the commission’s grants and contributions budget for FY25 is $60,700 and that to date the commission already committed $10,000 to a mural project and $10,000 to match Missoula in Motion funding.

During discussion, one commissioner said the connection between the parking commission’s mission and a canopy replacement is indirect but moved to support the project because Caras Park drives downtown economic activity and parking demand. The board discussed payment timing and whether commission funds should be conveyed after the foundation reaches its fundraising goal; the foundation said it has a $100,000 payment to make in the next 30 days and asked whether the commission could split the contribution across fiscal years if needed. Jody indicated staff preference is to pay once the campaign goal is reached but noted the foundation had asked about earlier disbursement options.

A motion to approve a $10,000 contribution passed on roll call: JR Casillas — approve; Mike Steinberg — approve; Peter Walker — approve; Joe Easton — approve. (Tiffany Brander had left the meeting before the vote.)

Ending: The foundation will proceed with fundraising and procurement; staff and the foundation will coordinate timing and terms for disbursement and public recognition.","The Missoula Parking Commission approved a $10,000 contribution to the Missoula Downtown Foundation to help replace the 1997 Caras Park canopy. The foundation said it has raised about $279,000 toward a $500,000 campaign and expects removal and replacement in October with completion spring 2026.","actionData","errors"]

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