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Public commenter raises concerns about Broadway riverfront condominiums and encampment cleanup
Summary
During public comment at the March 3 Missoula City Council meeting, a resident known as Big K urged the council to address condominium development along the Broadway riverfront and discussed approaches to encampment cleanup and treatment of residents experiencing homelessness.
At the March 3 Missoula City Council meeting, a public commenter identifying themself as "Big K" addressed councilors during the non-agenda public comment period with concerns about condominium development along the Broadway riverfront and about how the city should handle encampments.
"How are we gonna put a damper or a goodbye to the condominiums on Broadway? Riverfrontage. They're sprouting up," the commenter said, urging city leaders to consider restrictions on island access and riverfront development. The speaker also addressed encampments, suggesting some camps be allowed where occupants can "take care of themselves appropriately," while saying others should be removed and likening the use of heavy equipment for cleanup as an enforcement method.
The comments were part of the public-comment period; no council action or specific policy response was taken during the meeting. Mayor Davis and council members acknowledged public comments but did not introduce motions or directives related to the remarks during the session.
Ending: The remarks were received during the public comment period; any staff follow-up or formal agenda item would need to be placed on a future agenda for council consideration.
