City approves security contract for shelter neighborhoods, parks
Sep 26, 2024 · Martin Kidston. (Missoula Current) Members of the Missoula City Council on Wednesday approved a one-year contract to provide security around the city's two homeless shelters and help enforce the city's new policy on urban camping. The $670,000 contract with Black Knight passed on a 9-2 vote with council members Daniel Carlino and Kristen Jordan ...
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City eyes redevelopment of Midtown parcel, removal from …
Sep 27, 2024 · Martin Kidston. (Missoula Current) A Midtown parcel's days as a Superfund site could come to an end early next year once the Montana Department of Environmental Quality signs off on the city's voluntary cleanup efforts. The City Council this week adopted restrictive covenants for MRL Park, located off South Avenue near Southgate Mall.
Proposed Grant Creek Crossing district clears planning board
Oct 2, 2024 · Members of the board unanimously approved a Comprehensive Development Plan for the proposed Grant Creek Crossing Targeted Economic Development District, located off Interstate 90 and North Reserve. The former gravel pit covers 84 acres and is largely surrounded by residential and commercial services. However, the area lacks the infrastructure ...
Water watchdogs: DEQ’s pollution methods come up short
Oct 3, 2024 · The DEQ is also proposing assessment measures for selenium but only in Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River. Send comments to the Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Planning Bureau, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620, or electronically to [email protected]. Contact reporter Laura Lundquist at [email protected].
County approves funds to conserve Swan Valley habitat
Oct 4, 2024 · A new conservation easement in the Swan Valley provides rich wildlife habitat. (Courtesy photo. Martin Kidston. (Missoula Current) Calling it a unique opportunity that checked all the right boxes, Missoula County on Thursday approved spending $300,000 from the Open Space Bond to conserve a habit-rich property in the Swan Valley.
UM fall enrollment increase largest in 15 years
Sep 24, 2024 · When including Missoula College, total enrollment at UM increased nearly 5%, marking the largest year-over-year jump in 15 years. In total, the university has 484 more students enrolled this fall when compared to last year, bringing total enrollment to 10,811. Since 2021, UM has added over 1,300 students to its overall headcount, the most of ...
City approves rezone for two small housing projects
Sep 24, 2024 · Martin Kidston. (Missoula Current) Two small housing projects won approval from the Missoula City Council on Monday night, though one council member accused developers of cashing in and voted against both measures. Among the motions, the city approved a rezone request for 1.5 acres on South Curtis Street, clearing the way for a 10-lot subdivision.
Housing sales in Missoula tumble as prices continue to climb
Sep 19, 2024 · Sales are going down but median prices are going up.”. So far this year, the Missoula urban area has seen only 696 home sales while the median price for all housing types combined climbed to $562,000 – an increase of 1.9% over the same point last year. The local market's housing supply also remains low, standing at around 2.4 months in August.
Swan Valley conservation easement seeks Open Space Bond funds
Oct 1, 2024 · Martin Kidston. (Missoula Current) A conservation easement in the Swan Valley could become the next use of funding from the Open Space Bond if Missoula County commissioners approve the proposal this week. Another easement – this one a large ranch – could follow soon after. Kali Becker, the county's open lands project manager, said the ...