07-11-22 Work Session Agenda and MaterialsCITY COUNCIL
KCITY OF WORK SESSION AGENDA
ALISPELL July 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. DISCUSSION
1. Requests from Morning Star Community, Inc., and Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. to
host Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities and HousingGrants
rants
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
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D. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS
E. ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
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CITY OF
KALISPELL
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
Development Services Department
201 1st Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalispell.com/planning
FROM: Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: Morning Star Community, Inc., and Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. Grant
Requests
DATE: July 11, 2022 (Work session)
BACKGROUND: NeighborWorks Montana, on behalf of Morning Star Community, Inc. and
Green Acres Cooperative, Inc., is requesting that the City of Kalispell serve as a host for the
submittal of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities and Housing
grants for the purpose of connecting to the city's waste -water system. Currently, Morning Star
operates 21 septic and drain field systems that were installed in 1973 and are at the end of their
useful lifetime. Morning Star has annexed into the City of Kalispell and previously received
sponsorship from the city for applications to the DNRC RRGL and MCEP funding.
Green Acres operates 6 septic and drain field systems that were installed in the mid to late 60's
and are also at the end of their useful lifetime. If awarded the grants would help fund the design
and construction of the onsite infrastructure needed to connect to the mains within S. Woodland
Drive. These grants are available only through Montana municipalities and counties and the City
of Kalispell therefore has the legal authority to provide such assistance.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council consider the request and direct
staff as necessary.
ATTACHMENT: Morning Star and Green Acres Request Letters
DocuSign Envelope ID: 582D89F7-OC60-4949-8655-9A4FD4454C1 C
June 28, 2022
The Honorable Mayor Mark Johnson
City of Kalispell
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Please accept this letter as an official request to the City of Kalispell to serve as a host for the submittal
of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities Grant application to assist with the
connection of Morning Star Community, Inc. to the City's Waste -Water System.
Morning Star Community, Inc. is a 41-unit manufactured home community that is resident owned. The
community is located at 1717 S Woodland, Kalispell. The community has been a resident owned
community (ROC) since June 2017, they are providing residents with rent stability and permanently
affordable housing.
Currently, Morning Star Community operates 21 septic and drain field systems that were installed in
1973 (49 years old) and are at the end of their useful life. As part of this request, Morning Star
Community, Inc has become annexed into the City of Kalispell and received sponsorship from the City of
Kalispell for applications to DNRC RRGL and MCEP funding.
NeighborWorks Montana (NWMT) provides technical assistance to the community and is working in
conjunction with the DNRC and Department of Commerce. Predevelopment activities were completed
including a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) in May 2022. NWMT will assist in the writing of the
CDBG grant application and the management of all grants received, if approved, and continue to provide
technical assistance oversight through the project.
Please let us know what we can do to further explore the possibility of this request. NWMT Staff
previously met with the City Community Development and Planning and Public Works Staff to discuss
the conceptual plans and funding requirements for the project. We are excited for the next
conversations to move the project forward in concert with the City of Kalispell.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
IbDocuSigned by:
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Lori Gunderson, Morning Star Community, Inc. Board President
DocuSign Envelope ID: 3EED651 A-5255-4C51-9078-C2921 C1 43D92
June 30, 2022
The Honorable Mayor Mark Johnson
City of Kalispell
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Please accept this letter as an official request to the City of Kalispell to serve as a host for the submittal
of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Grant application to assist with the
connection of Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. to the City's Waste -Water System.
Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. is a 32-unit manufactured home community that is resident owned. The
community is located at 1721 South Woodland Drive, Kalispell. The community has been a resident
owned community (ROC) since July 2010, they are providing residents with rent stability and permanently
affordable housing.
Currently, Green Acres operates 6 septic and drain field systems that were installed in in the mid to late
60's and are at the end of their useful life. As part of this request, Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. has
become annexed into the City of Kalispell and received sponsorship from the City of Kalispell for
applications to DNRC RRGL and MCEP funding.
NeighborWorks Montana (NWMT) provides technical assistance to the community and is working in
conjunction with the DNRC and Department of Commerce. Predevelopment activities are currently being
completed including a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) with an estimated completion date of August
2022. NWMT will assist in the writing of the CDBG grant application and the management of all grants
received, if approved, and continue to provide technical assistance oversight through the project.
Please let us know what we can do to further explore the possibility of this request. NWMT Staff
previously met with the City Community Development and Planning and Public Works Staff to discuss
the conceptual plans and funding requirements for the project. We are excited for the next
conversations to move the project forward in concert with the City of Kalispell.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Do�c/uSigned by:
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Tiffany Little, Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. Board President