H6. 12-04-23 Architectural Review Committee AppointmentCity Clerk's Office
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P.O. Box 1997, 201 First Avenue East
ALISPELL 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 Architectural Review Committee
MEETING DATE: December 4, 2023
BACKGROUND: The Architectural Review Committee was first created in 2010 and most
recently modified in 2021, as codified in Kalispell code 27.21.020. The Committee was
established to encourage originality, flexibility and innovation in site planning and development.
The Mayor, with the approval of Council shall appoint at least five persons, with qualifications
including, but not limited to, special education, training, or experience in financing of commercial
real property, architecture, historic preservation, or landscape architecture; active engagement in
business, commerce or industry; and/or education, training or experience in the area of graphic or
allied arts. Whenever possible, the mayor shall appoint individuals who are either property
owners, residents, historic preservation specialists, or actively engaged in business or employment
in the city. Seven ARC members has been considered a full Committee.
This Committee has one ongoing vacancy. One new qualifying applicant has been received.
RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Johnson offer a recommendation to appoint Nihcole
Petersen to the Architectural Review Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2025. Council can
then follow with a motion to accept the recommendation and confirm the appointment or offer an
alternative.
ATTACHMENT: Application from Nihcole Petersen
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CITY OF KALISPELL
APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS,
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS
KALISPELL
BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: Architectural Review Committee
NAME: Nihcole Petersen
STREET ADDRESS: 347 West Idaho St
CITY: Kalispell
CONTACT PHONE ##: 406.212.7626
E-MAIL: nihcolepetersen@gmail.com
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
(attach a separate sheet if necessary)
Current Occupation: Interior Designer/Owner
Current Employer: Elle Kole Interiors
Organization(s) of which you are currently a board member:
None
Why are you interested in serving this board, committee, or commission:
I would like to become more involved with the developement & growth of local
community. I lived in the valley for a number of decades and watched the growth of our
community. I feel I can offer perspective in current and historical design and trends and
how it cooresponds to architecture in our Kalispell community as we grow.
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Detail any education, knowledge, or experience you have which would be beneficial to this board, committee
or commission:
My career in the design field consists of/as a lighting designer for 12 years, I then spent
2 years as a project manager for a custom builder before opening my own Interior Design
buisness in Kalispell. I have dedicated an additional 6 years to the interior design
discipline both through commercial and residential applications in which 2 of those years
I've owned an interior design business in Kalispell. I feel through these experiences I can
offer a technical and aesthetic perspective in relationship to design and architecture.
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