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September 29, 2023
Dear Kalispell BID Board,
Development Services
201 Is'Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalispell.com
Please accept this brief update from the City of Kalispell's Community Development Department for the
KBID's October 3, 2023, meeting:
• The Urban Renewal Agency made recommendations for three of four public facility projects for
TIF funding at their September 20, 2023, meeting. The four items will go to Council for
consideration at the October 16, 2023, Council meeting:
o Westside/Core Area TIF:
■ Fabrication and installation of "Welcome to Kalispell" sign at the east entrance to
the city along Highway 2;
■ Acquisition of BNSF Wye Track property for creation of a westside park;
■ Remediation/rehabilitation/remodeling of the historic Depot Building at Depot
Park for the purpose of relocating Kalispell City Parks and Recreation
Department to that site.
o Downtown TIF:
■ Rehabilitation/remodeling of current Parks and Recreation Department building
for Kalispell Police Department evidence storage use.
• The City received two proposals for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan grant
project. City Council is expected to select a firm at its October 16 meeting.
• Development Services is working on a grant application to US HUD for a PRO Housing grant
due October 30th. The draft application will be available for a 15-day public comment period and
both Planning Board (Oct 10) and Council (Oct 16) will hold public hearings.
• The City will host the annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Needs
Assessment hearing in mid -November at Council Chambers. Specific date and time to be
determined.
Please let me know if there are any questions or I may provide more information.
Sincerely,
Katharine King, MPA, CEcD
Community and Economic Development
City of Kalispell
406.758.7713