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Bonnie Roberts, representing Clinton, said Ian Varley from the Missoula County planning office spoke to the Clinton council about county growth policies and zoning, and that “at the present time, he shows that they have no information on future growth in Clinton.” Roberts said the council plans to convene community members in the fall to discuss preferred future growth and to invite Varley back.

Danica reported that Lolo plans to spend the summer reviewing the land-use plan and the county growth policy after a DNRC presentation on wildfire preparedness and forest-thinning grants. Danica said Karen (a county presenter) had earlier provided information on zoning and land-use policy and that Lolo hopes to coordinate its local review with the county growth-policy update.

West Valley members reported a long discussion about a proposed storage unit south of Roman Creek Road and a new subdivision on Schaeffer Lane; those developments were discussed but no formal council action was recorded in the meeting transcript.

Dave urged residents interested in the Highway 200 corridor project grant to contact their federal representatives, saying that “now is absolutely the time to, to send a letter to, in our case, representative Zinke and senators Sheehy and Danes because, they're in positions of, of, of authority, if you will, that, they could make a real difference in terms of advocating that this project not be canceled.” The transcript records the recommendation to send letters; no formal county-level motion was made during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","All Community Council Town Hall May 28,2025","oneSentenceSummary","Clinton and Lolo councils heard from Missoula County planning and discussed growth policy and local land-use reviews; West Valley discussed a storage-unit development and Schaeffer Lane subdivision; attendees were urged to contact federal lawmakers about a Highway 200 corridor grant.","taxTitle","Missoula County, Montana","taxId",4049,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":44,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":50,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6220812,"Residents raise wildfire-related homeowners insurance concerns; county points to Firewise and mitigation resources",332,1090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3616207-7ce95177af6cf3dd0da38d81834db74a&start=758&end=1090","/articles/6220812/Missoula-County/Montana/Residents-raise-wildfire-related-homeowners-insurance-concerns-county-points-to-Firewise-and-mitigation-resources","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220812-190f7c79bcfa60cfad26dc9496605a1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709084&Signature=DJQ9vrQNkoP657p2gtwZt9tjPBrueGk2~aJNQwSMcZ0L6epF3j63sn0t8in5bAsNkFQZDrL6w4~j0UOYhdJfEE7RZdYWIH5DfQCTdTxSlCI6RHpX51n2duO6IsRgbDtAMJJ0bh7thrF11ivclmuK6F4q1rGu02yDeaQSRqomH8vagjUxMH2uduBGogjD6hzLkk--oKSNrz0puxF599C2JDy82WCCRMH3APvqImn3ivhoCIfsviLSej~s5d6VvFRBgOzqIpRL8DtSGbwq9Lup89zB88M4d1NMHx8-0GSZzpCCuGW5C~KTf4rz2vsiUCVA2cQPmK~pt18XIBMvTYDFnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents at the May 28 Missoula County all-community council meeting raised fears that homeowners insurance could be canceled or become unaffordable because of wildfire risk.

Bonnie Roberts, representing the Clinton Community Council, recounted a community member’s report that “they plan on canceling all of Western Montana's homeowners insurance” and said some neighbors had seen large premium increases. Roberts said one neighbor’s premium had risen by about $600 a month and another household was considering leaving the state because of rising costs.

Dave responded that the problem is “partially true” but “not fully true,” and is insurance-company specific. He described how catastrophic losses elsewhere have led some insurers to drop or limit policies in higher-risk areas and advised residents to “shop around with insurance companies.” He also described mitigation steps that had helped one neighborhood retain coverage, including becoming a Firewise community and addressing the “home ignition zone” around houses.

County staff offered to connect councils with wildfire mitigation specialists. Kyla suggested that wildfire prevention staff could attend local council meetings; a follow-up offer was made for a county fire prevention specialist to visit East Missoula and Clinton councils.

Lolo’s council reported a separate presentation by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Hamilton office about Firewise communities and a DNRC grant program for forest thinning; Lolo plans to begin reviewing its land-use and growth-policy materials this summer. Council members said DNRC’s presentation included contact information and grant details that could assist neighborhoods seeking mitigation activities.

No formal policy or regulatory action was taken during the meeting; staff direction was limited to offers to connect councils with wildfire mitigation specialists and informational resources.","Clinton and other community councils reported concerns about homeowners insurance losses and premium increases tied to wildfire risk; county staff advised that insurance decisions are company-specific and recommended Firewise and local wildfire mitigation specialists.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6220816,"Missoula County publishes community council handbook; cancels July and August all-council meetings",532,115000,647000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3616207-7ce95177af6cf3dd0da38d81834db74a&start=115&end=647","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3616207-7ce95177af6cf3dd0da38d81834db74a/thumbnail_115000.jpg","/articles/6220816/Missoula-County/Montana/Missoula-County-publishes-community-council-handbook-cancels-July-and-August-all-council-meetings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220816-a529f6cfad9d962d979d73c270c4b558/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709084&Signature=JvQh5BtMsLoiq7s71cfpZ-4ahFjyxkoRmYUVcjJqmzRlMtOQ1410G5lolSZnjdkyDg-WMx0ga-prs35P~TuVDjxptaInM2BX5cw4oYRrL-XrqVNyQz54TZvxL9dXU6rd-ift~PBbpTOYdCa4oTBbq~U0sv67FTQ8J7I28U1ZzxgqjWJHH-l0SYxKPF3sXWSs6D7TjsqWrBHRwUxrNb5eOI~3ci1zLwFyWA2-eIgilhTB3nKoShKeR5nJgfcg7jv4kz-Fuvm3uxxkxBk9GrVqknrBu3IlW3obeQbPzItB7r6HbUbFercIUlKbx1Rw3TLVRBHRr60nlhgpkh9Ece2HFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missoula County Lands and Communities staff announced the publication of a community council handbook and said the county will not hold all-community council meetings in July and August during the May 28 all-community council meeting.

The handbook, posted on the community council page of the Missoula County website, includes a two-page highlights sheet, full appendices and a link library. Kyla, of Lands and Communities, said the highlights are “just a 2 page quick refresher of all the things that you have heard me say many times, about the responsibility and authority as a council member.” She said the county will send one handbook to each council position and a master copy for council use during meetings.

The handbook lists required items for members including the oath of office, training, and familiarity with each council’s bylaws. Kyla reminded council representatives that operational budget request forms were sent to councils and are due by June 30. She also said the county typically cancels the July and August all-community council meetings and plans to reconvene Sept. 17; the last meeting before summer is scheduled for June 18.

Council members discussed adding a short “community bouquet” agenda item — a time to highlight positive community developments — and several members endorsed adopting it informally. Dave urged flexibility on meeting procedures but said a head nod from councils is appropriate before formally adding items. “I don't see this as a procedural issue,” Kyla said when asked about adding the bouquet to agendas.

The handbook also includes a meeting agenda template and reminders about noticing and what materials councils must send to county staff. Kyla said staff will provide more information and will circulate the handbook via email and chat.","Missoula County Lands and Communities staff announced a new community council handbook, distributed copies to councils, and said the all-community council meetings will not meet in July and August; budget request forms are due June 30.","actionData","errors"]

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County planning outreach, local land-use reviews and proposed advocacy on Highway 200 grant discussed

Residents raise wildfire-related homeowners insurance concerns; county points to Firewise and mitigation resources

Missoula County publishes community council handbook; cancels July and August all-council meetings