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Council sets sidewalk-deferral hearing and declines to authorize Eaton Street Phase 2 after contested votes
Summary
After extended debate and procedural reconsideration, the council ultimately declined to authorize the Eaton Street Phase 2 right-of-way improvement at this meeting and set a public hearing (Jan. 6) to consider changes to the sidewalk deferral program (effective date proposed Feb. 5, 2025).
Missoula city council spent substantial time on Dec. 9 debating sidewalk assessments and the Eaton Street Phase 2 project. The items included (a) whether to move forward with right-of-way improvements on Eaton Street Phase 2 and (b) preliminary approval to set a public hearing on proposed ordinance changes expanding eligibility for the sidewalk deferral program.
Mayor Andrea Davis reminded council that the two items were related: staff sought to expand the deferment program while council considered pausing certain sidewalk projects amid broader code reform. Councilor Mirta Becerra read the committee recommendation, which initially urged not approving Eaton…
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