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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>This morning in conservation we authorized a $38,000 grant
from the DNRC to implement a GIS based street tree inventory and do some kind
of ecosystem analysis. The city did an inventory back in 2003 but the data has
not been maintained. This grant will allow us to get updated software and start
the process of building the inventory. We also discussed the urban forest in
general. Currently we only budget enough for a pruning cycle of about 45
years. The ideal cycle for the health of the trees would be seven years. We
talked about activating the tree board and ideas for getting citizens more
involved in the care of the urban forest. We hope to get interns and other
students involved in the GIS inventory of the trees. There are lots of
opportunities in the urban forest for citizen science and citizen stewardship.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>In PAZ we finished up the historic preservation ordinance. The
document was reorganized to move the procedures into the general procedures
chapter of title 20 but there were no more substantive changes. There were a
few interesting debates but no successful motions. One of the discussions had
to do with expanding the scope to include properties eligible for listing on
the register. Currently there are two such properties in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Missoula</st1:place></st1:City>. The Moon Randolph homestead owned
by the City and the Catholic block buildings other than the church. To be
eligible means that the lengthy process to get listed has been completed but
the owner hasn’t signed the paper. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Jason made the motion to include eligible properties and
argued that the resource is historic whether the owner wants it to be or not. We
don’t tell owners of property along the river that they have land that
qualifies as a riparian resource but since they haven’t registered it as
such they don’t need to protect it. This pretty well gets to the essence
of the issue. Do we consider cultural and historic resources to be community
assets to the degree that they deserve protecting, potentially against the will
of the owner? We regularly apply this standard for environmental resources. All
the same the motion failed. I think it was me, Jason, Dave, and Pam in favor
and everyone else against. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The ordinance will go to our next council meeting and
hopefully get approved. Next I expect there to be an effort to identify a
neighborhood that wants to explore establishing a historic district. Until
then, please no more posts about historic anything. I’m kind of sick of
the subject.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>In A&F we approved the collective bargaining agreement
with the parking commission. It is a one year contract with 3.5% increases.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>In Public Works we finished up the revisions to title 12.22
related to parking. There were tons of edits but the one we spent the most time
on had to do with parking in the setbacks. The final language reads like this:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=NoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>A.<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Parking <s>in</s> within the
setbacks <s>per (C) above </s>shall be removed when the <s>use</s> adjacent
parking spaces are removed from <s>located within</s> outside the required building
setback <s>is discontinued.</s> A curb cut and driveway approach, if
existing, shall be removed and the previous parking area shall be landscaped. The
driveway may be retained if it meets all the following conditions:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=NoSpacing style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>The driveway shall be a minimum of
20 (20’) feet long as measured from the property line<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=NoSpacing style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>The driveway and apron must be paved<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=NoSpacing style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>The maximum width of the driveway
within the setback cannot exceed 20 (20’) feet<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We also talked about sewers in Linda Vista. It’s hard
to describe this without the map but a deal had been worked out for the sewer
line to run down into that open land northwest of <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
w:st="on">Linda Vista Blvd.</st1:address></st1:Street> It would go to a lift
station and then be pumped up to the area of the new roundabout. Instead, a
deal was worked with Lloyd Twite to put the lift station in the parking lot of
the golf course. The net savings to the city to build it this way is about
$130,000. We also learned that the bids for the roundabout came in
substantially below estimates and the project would for sure be built this
summer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The last meeting of the day was COW for the goals
discussion. Besides Ed’s best efforts it went really well. Nothing actionable
was accomplished but it was good to hear people just talk about what was important
to them. I was most interested to hear from the conservative corner as I already
know what the folks on the left have to say. Renee was hoping we could get
some kind of inventory of city services so we could prioritize them and
identify possible duplications of service. I think this would be a good idea
too. I think people will be impressed to see the list of services they receive
for an average price of $60/month/household. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Jon’s highest priority goal is to keep small homes on
small lots and multifamily housing out of the Lewis and Clark neighborhood. His
other goal was to see more people elected to city council who can think for
themselves. I’m not sure why he found it necessary to lob an attack like
that since he appeared to be enjoying the conversation and stated as much. No
one opted to take the bait and challenge him on the attack. Sometimes you just
have to shake your head and move on even if it is bad for your heart.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Dick talked about how we appear to misunderstand the
conservatives sometimes during the budget discussions. They aren’t just
about cutting everything. They want to see many of the same projects and
programs we do move forward. But they think the funding for these things should
come from clamping down on waste in other areas. He also talked about the
businesses being the primary source of tax revenue and how we need to do more
to promote them. At the end Lyn criticized Pam’s suggestions that we look
at things holistically and focus on the big picture. Lyn thinks we should be more
pragmatic and just hope to survive. She said we need more high paying jobs and
the city needs to be more business friendly. As an example of how anti-business
we are she offered a rumor that a <st1:State w:st="on">Texas</st1:State> firm wanted
to come to <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Missoula</st1:place></st1:City>
and create 200 jobs paying $12/hour. But they were told by the city that we
didn’t want them. She didn’t offer any additional details to the
rumor and so far I haven’t found anyone who knows what she is talking
about. She pointed out that <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Billings</st1:place></st1:City>
is #1 on the list of business friendly cities the mayor was bragging about us
being number ten on. We should look at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Billings</st1:City></st1:place>
to see what regulations they don’t have that make them so much better for
business. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The other day, Jon Wilkins got applause from the crowd of
builders when he chastised Roger for comparing <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Missoula</st1:place></st1:City> to other cities. Apparently we are
only supposed to learn from the experience of other cities when it serves one’s
argument. But I do think Jon had a point. You can only go so far comparing us
to other cities. We are not <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Billings</st1:place></st1:City>
(thank God). To name a few things we have a different industry base, different
location, and we are a different size. In the end we will need to find
solutions that are right for <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Missoula</st1:place></st1:City>.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Thank you for your interest, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Bob Jaffe</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Missoula</span></font></st1:place></st1:City><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> City
Council, Ward Three</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1225 South 2nd West</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Missoula</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, <st1:State
w:st="on">MT</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">59801</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>(406) 880-2052</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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