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Council expands Missoula Parking Commission into Hip Strip to enforce turnover and residential relief
Summary
After public debate, council approved extending Missoula Parking Commission jurisdiction into the Hip Strip (Higgins/3rd Street area) to allow enforcement of 2‑hour time-limited parking and explore residential permit options; the resolution passed 9–2.
Missoula — The City Council voted Nov. 17 to extend the Missoula Parking Commission’s jurisdiction to include the Hip Strip area south of the river, a move proponents said is intended to improve turnover in front of small businesses and provide relief to nearby residents who currently see commuter parking occupy curb spaces all day.
Jody Pilgrim, director of the Parking Commission, said the Hip Strip area is contiguous to the commission’s existing jurisdiction and shows high utilization and persistent long‑term parking that reduces turnover for…
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