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KALISPELL Kalispell, Montana, 59903
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REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk & Communications Manager
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Technical Advisory Committee
MEETING DATE: August 1, 2022
BACKGROUND: The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) coordinates transportation
planning and recommends project needs and priorities to the Kalispell Council, Flathead County
Commissioners, and the Montana Department of Transportation regarding:
• Local objectives, community values, community goals and policies to guide development.
• Professional and technical considerations involved in plans and decisions.
• Long- and short-range plans and programs for development of the area.
• Programs for financing, staging, administering or otherwise implementing the
transportation plan.
• Solutions to specific development problems.
Two city residents represent the City of Kalispell on the TAC Board, as do the City Manager, and
the Development Services Director. The Committee has one ongoing vacancy and has received
one new application.
RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Johnson appoint, and City Council confirm the appointment
of Catherine Walker to serve as a city representative on the TAC Committee for a two-year term
ending April 30, 2024.
ATTACHMENT: Application from Catherine Walker
SAVE TO YOUR COMPUTER PRIOR TO FILLING OUT
CITY OF KALISPELL
APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS, KALISPELL
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS
BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: Select Board or Committee from list
NAME: Catherine Walker
STREET ADDRESS: 448 Northridge Drive
CITY: Kalispell
CONTACT PHONE #: 406-253-8007
E-MAIL: cate.walker@nwds-mt.com
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
(attach a separate sheet if necessary)
Current Occupation: Landscape Architect
Current Employer: Northwest Design Studio, Inc.
Organization(s) of which you are currently a board member:
Children's House Montessori School, The Homestead at Whitefish Design Review Board
Why are you interested in serving this board, committee, or commission:
The Valley is growing exponentially, and with that growth comes a wide variety of
challenges in terms of transportation. Smart design and organizing the existing
transportation cooridors to manage the current traffic flow and anticipate furture needs is
paramount to the future of the Valley. With Kalispell at the heart of the Valley, it is
imperative to provide new ideas to conquer the growing issues surrounding traffic and
road maintenance.
Detail any education, knowledge, or experience you have which would be beneficial to this board, committee
or commission:
As a licensed Landscape Architect in the State of Montana, I have a background in
planning and design. My education and work experience lends itself well to problem
solving and exploring ideas that may be outside the typical approach. Additionally, my
work experience has afforded me the opportunity to work with many officials from various
municipalities and state agencies. I have technical experience in grading, and circulation
design, as well as a keen eye for providing pedestrian oriented interface with
transportation corridors.
DATE: 4/28/22 SIGNATURE: 4. w�
** Please return your completed application to the Kalispell City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell,
MT 59903. Applications may also be sent by email to cityclerk(a)kalispell.com, or submitted in
person at 201 1st Avenue East. Auto Email to City Clerk