City of Missoula Parks and Conservation Committee Agenda Date: March 3, 2021, 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM Location: ZOOM Webinar Members: Stacie Anderson, Mirtha Becerra, John P. Contos, Heather Harp, Jordan Hess, Gwen Jones, Julie Merritt, Jesse Ramos, Amber Sherrill (chair), Sandra Vasecka, Bryan von Lossberg, Heidi West Attend by computer: Join the meeting Attend by phone: Cell phone users: 1-253-215-8782, 1-213-338-8477, or 1-267-831-0333 Landline users: 1-888-475-4499 or 1-877-853-5257 Webinar ID: 886 9262 4841 Password: 027222, Press *9 to raise your hand to be recognized for public comment Watch the meeting: Web stream (live or on demand), YouTube, or Spectrum Cable Channel 190 For more ways to watch the meeting and submit public comment, see the Citizen Participation Guide. Issues? Call the City Clerk 406-552-6078. If anyone attending this meeting needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours advance notice by calling the City Clerk Office at 406-552-6073. Pages 1. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 1.1. Roll Call 1.2. Approval of the Minutes from February 24, 2021 1 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 3.1. Appointments to the Open Space Advisory City Clerk Office 4 Committee Recommended motion: appoint ___ and ___ to the Open Space Advisory Committee for terms beginning immediately and ending on December 31, 2024. 3.2. Clark Fork River Restoration and Access Nathan McLeod 13 Professional Services Contract Recommended motion: Approve the professional services contract with RESPEC Company, LLC in the amount not-to-exceed Two Hundred Forty Five Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($245,616) for the Clark Fork River Restoration and Access and authorize the Mayor to sign. 3.3. Missoula City Cemetery Strategic Plan Jeremy Keene 49 Recommended motion: Adopt the Missoula City Cemetery Strategic Plan of the Missoula City Council to provide guidance in implementing infrastructure and improvements that will enhance the operations and maintenance of the City Cemetery. 3.4. Easement amendment for West Broadway David Selvage 84 Island shared parking lot Recommended motion: Approve the amended cross access and shared parking permanent easement between Interconnect International LLC and the City and authorize the Mayor to sign, and direct the City Clerk to record the amended easement. 4. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 2 Missoula City Council Parks and Conservation Committee Minutes February 24, 2021 10:45 AM ZOOM Webinar Members present: Stacie Anderson, Mirtha Becerra, John P. Contos, Heather Harp, Jordan Hess, Gwen Jones, Julie Merritt, Jesse Ramos, Amber Sherrill (chair), Sandra Vasecka, Bryan von Lossberg, Heidi West Others present: Staff Present: Corena Maurer, Donna Gaukler, Morgan Valliant, Jim Nugent Others Present: Amy Ragsdale, Mike Sweet 1. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 1.1 Roll Call 1.2 Approval of the Minutes from February 10, 2021 The minutes were approved as submitted. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 3.1 Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board Mr. Ramos moved to approve the appointment of David Westfall to the Park Board. Mr. von Lossberg joined the meeting. Moved by: Jesse Ramos Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of David Westfall to fill a vacated term on the Parks & Recreation Board for a term beginning immediately and expiring on April 30, 2023. AYES: (9): Mirtha Becerra, John Contos, Jordan Hess, Gwen Jones, Julie Merritt, Jesse Ramos, Amber Sherrill, Sandra Vasecka, and Bryan von Lossberg ABSENT: (3): Stacie Anderson, Heather Harp, and Heidi West Vote results: Approved (9 to 0) 3.2 Contract with MMW for Architectural design services for a community center in McCormick Park Ms. Gaukler introduced herself and gave some background on the project. Ms. Anderson joined the meeting. Ms. West joined the meeting. 1 Page 1 of 92 Ms. Gaukler talked about the various uses of the building. Amy Ragsdale introduced her self and discussed some of her experience with dance. Ms. Ragsdale is very excited about this possibility. Mike Sweet gave some background information on himself and how he has been involved in the planning for a possible community center. As a contractor he is very supportive of MMW. Ms. Sherrill asked about the spaces that are currently in use for community centers. Ms. Gaukler talked about how we are currently turning user groups away because we have no where to place them. Mr. Ramos asked for more information on funding for the project. Mr. Ramos asked for more clarification on the costs estimate. Ms. Gaukler stated the the costs are at a very rough estimate. Mr. von Lossberg made the recommended motion. Mr. von Lossberg spoke in favor of the motion. Ms. Harp joined the meeting. Ms. Merritt recalls a survey that made an indoor space like this one a high priority in the community. Ms. Jones states she has sat in a lot of community center meetings in the last 6 years and believes this project is solid and she fully supports it. Ms. Anderson thinks having a space where people can congregate during a smoke event is extremely important. Ms. Gaukler gave some clarification on the request per Ms. Anderson. Ms. Becerra also stated Climate Change has made an indoor space like this so important. Mr. Ramos has concerns with future funding and will not be supporting the motion. Moved by: Bryan von Lossberg Approve the contract with MMW Architects for architectural design services for a community center in McCormick Park in the amount of $119,888.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign. AYES: (10): Stacie Anderson, Mirtha Becerra, John Contos, Heather Harp, Jordan Hess, Gwen Jones, Julie Merritt, Amber Sherrill, Bryan von Lossberg, and Heidi West NAYS: (2): Jesse Ramos, and Sandra Vasecka Vote results: Approved (10 to 2) 2 Page 2 of 92 3.3 Conservation and Stewardship Mill Levy budget implementation Mr. Valliant shared an outline of the staffing plan for the Conservation and Stewardship levy. Ms. Merritt made the recommended motion. Ms. Harp asked for clarification on the Maintenance Worker positions. Moved by: Julie Merritt approve and authorize the Mayor to direct staff to proceed with hiring the Seasonal Conservation Lands Maintenance Worker in FY21 and recognizing this position will be in the FY22 baseline and funded by the Conservation and Stewardship Mill Levy. AYES: (12): Stacie Anderson, Mirtha Becerra, John Contos, Heather Harp, Jordan Hess, Gwen Jones, Julie Merritt, Jesse Ramos, Amber Sherrill, Sandra Vasecka, Bryan von Lossberg, and Heidi West Vote results: Approved (12 to 0) 3.4 Appointments to the Open Space Advisory Committee 11:25 – 11:40 – Anne Iverson Interview 11:40 - 11:45 – Discussion 11:45 - 12:00 – Kit H Fischer Interview 12:00 – 12:05 – Discussion Ms. Iverson was interviewed by the committee with Zoom video. Kit Fischer was interviewed by the committee with Zoom video. Moved by: appoint ___ and ___ to the Open Space Advisory Committee for terms beginning immediately and ending on December 31, 2024. 4. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:09pm. Submitted by: Corena Maurer City of Missoula Parks & Recreation 3 Page 3 of 92 City of Missoula, Montana Item to be Referred to City Council Committee Committee: Parks and Conservation Item: Appointments to the Open Space Advisory Committee Date: February 16, 2021 Sponsor(s): City Clerk Office Prepared by: City Clerk Office Ward(s) Affected: ☐ Ward 1 ☐ Ward 4 ☐ Ward 2 ☐ Ward 5 ☐ Ward 3 ☐ Ward 6 ☐ All Wards ☒ N/A Action Required: Interview candidates for the two open City Council appointments. Recommended Motion(s): I move the City Council: appoint ___ and ___ to the Open Space Advisory Committee for terms beginning immediately and ending on December 31, 2024. Timeline: Referral to committee: February 22, 2021 Committee discussion: February 24, 2021 Council action (or sets hearing): March 1, 2021 Public Hearing: Click or tap here to enter text. Deadline: Click or tap here to enter text. Background and Alternatives Explored: 2 positions remained vacant after fall 2020 recruitment. A request for applications was issued on January 12, 2021 and closed on February 12, 2021. Applications were received from three candidates: Anne Iverson, Ashley Hunter and Kit H Fischer. Financial Implications: Links to external websites: Page 4 of 92 From: [email protected] To: City Clerk Inbound Subject: Online Form Submittal: Application Form--Open Space Advisory Committee Application Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:26:44 PM Application Form--Open Space Advisory Committee Application Information for Applicants Thanks for your interest! Applications are due February 12, 2021 by 5 p.m. Interviews will be conducted as a ZOOM webinar. The City Clerk Office will contact you to schedule an interview. Please note: All applications are included in City Council packets and published on the City website. Position Where do you live? I live in City limits How long have you 22 years been a city resident? Which ward do you 1 reside in? Contact Information Name: Anne your Iverson Email: [email protected] Daytime Phone: 4062407022 Alternate Contact Field not completed. Phone: Street Address: 3 September Dr City, State: Missoula Zip: 59802 Is your street address Yes the same as your mailing address? Background Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes Page 5 of 92 Are you registered to Yes vote? Current Occupation: Marketing Manager Current Employer: Mountain Press If you'd like, you can Field not completed. attach a resume or other document for the City Council to consider. Briefly describe your BA University of Coloardo, Economics educational JD University of Colorado background: MBA University of Montana List of community Member of Centennial Rotary Club of Missoula service experience: Director of the Small Business Development Association What is your interest in I use Missoula Open Space every day. Fortunately, I live close to serving on this board, the Lincoln Hills open space and can walk there daily.