Commissioners' Administrative Public Meeting May 12, 2026

The Missoula County Commissioners held an administrative public meeting on May 12, 2026, primarily addressing community council appointments, bylaw updates, and a grant support letter for a local safety project. The board approved reappointments and new appointments to the Seely Lake and West Valley Community Councils. They also approved updated bylaws for the Parks and Trails Advisory Board to standardize procedures and term limits. A significant procurement-related discussion involved a letter of support for the Reserve Street Safety Implementation and Demonstration Grants under the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The project includes a local match commitment of approximately $200,000 to $250,000 to leverage over $1 million in construction funding for safety improvements using quick-build methods. The commissioners also discussed the appeal process for trespass complaints related to county buildings, proposing a policy involving board-appointed members and the Chief Administrative Officer to handle appeals. No formal votes on contracts or capital projects were recorded, but the grant support letter indicates forthcoming procurement activity related to transportation safety improvements.