TIF dollars Public Comment from Mike GroffAimee Brunckhorst
From: Mike Groff <mike@bushytailsp.com>
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 9:59 AM
To: Kalispell Meetings Public Comment
Subject: EXTERNAL TIF dollars
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Dear Mayor and Kalispell City Council,
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.a„ 11II_ it � We are opposed because this tax dollar funding as proposed would be set aside for
workforce housing:
• Providing only short term workforce housing. After a mere 10 years the
developer/building owner could convert to full market rate --Kalispell needs to invest
scarce tax revenue in long-term housing solutions;
• Restricted for only workers earning the highest salaries even eligible for subsidized
housing (.80%....t.o......1..2..%.... ,.r: "........1 L.".d..!!...n...... ...ncoir.r.]....._o..r....... ...�...�.---city documents provided for this
hearing do not provide the factual basis to show that this is income level that will address
workforce housing needs of businesses in downtown Kalispell. We support comments on
this issue submitted for this hearing by ( irI_!r1_!�„ii! y ,at„ii�;�_n partners who confirm this is an
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issue the city needs to slow down and address,..............................................................................................................................................
• Without clear assurances that the city would have safeguards in place to require that TIF
dollars are only used on a pay -as -you go basis and not to put the city in the position of
potentially bonding to help finance a risky housing project. „t�;�„irne..Y" it �F „ir „irk „i!_ng I „
Fflst oiric K Ilii �gJJ !E.gj d ���: tO ilia t1h6iir cornirnent to the city on development of a new
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parking garage with housing in Kalispell have raised questions that deserve answers before
the city considers using TIF dollars for housing.
Thank you for considering our comments and making them part of your hearing record.
Citizens for a Better Flathead
• I would add that these giant apartment complexes are really just tearing the soul out of
Kalispell. The more of these ridiculous monstrosities we see go up, the closer we get to pulling our
business out of Kalispell entirely. Sad state of mind for a 40+ year local.
J. Mike Groff
Co -Owner
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67 1/2 8th Ave. W.N. - Kalispell, MT 59901
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