The following agenda items were presented, discussed, and voted on at the March 16th MRA Board Meeting. The next MRA Board meeting will be on April 20, 2023. Items that will be considered will be posted on the agenda at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The public is encouraged to view the agenda and provide comments before or during the meeting if they are interested.
Action Items
Flynn-Lowney Ditch Restoration Project – URD II Strategic Exit Plan (Wards 1 & 3)
3/16/23: MRA Board approved up to $300,000 to fund the professional planning work required to allow project partners to begin final engineering, permitting and funding to implement for the Flynn-Lowney Ditch Restoration Project, with the understanding that this estimate may not be adequate and additional funds may be needed to complete this initial phase causing staff to come back to the Board with a request for additional funding, and authorize the Director to enter into and sign any internal agreements with other City Departments.
First Security Bank – 2500 Garfield Street & 1704 Dearborn Avenue (URD III / Ward 4)
3/16/23: MRA Board approved the request from First Security Bank in the amount $711,083 for deconstruction, public right-of-way improvements, and utility undergrounding within the public right‐of‐way, and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Development Agreement. Reimbursement for eligible costs will occur following receipt of proof of payment and lien waivers.
URD III Water Network Program - North Avenue Water Main (Ward 6) – Request for Authorization to Enter Into a Design Memorandum of Understanding
3/16/23: MRA Board authorized MRA to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Missoula Water to provide TIF funding for the IMEG Professional Services related to the North Avenue Water Main Project as described in this memo in an amount not to exceed $68,665 and authorize the MRA Director to sign the MOU.
Non-Action Items
Director's Report
FY23 Budget Status Reports