E3. Historic Preservation Grant Letter of Support for 203 5th Ave W City Clerk's Office
CITY of (406) 758-7756 cilyclerkgkalispell.com
P.O. Box 1997, 201 First Avenue East
ALISPELL Kalispell, Montana, 59903
www.kalispell.com
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk& Communications Manager
SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Historic Preservation Grant, 203 5th Avenue West
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2024
BACKGROUND: On January 16, 2024, Sarah Harding, owner of the Kalispell Community
Thrift store located in the former Scandinavian Methodist Church at 203 5th Avenue West
requested a letter of support for a historic preservation grant application through the Montana
Department of Commerce. She explained the buildings historic significance and the buildings
preservation needs. Mayor Johnson indicated interest in providing a letter of support and directed
Ms. Harding to email her request and additional information to the City. On February 6, 2024, the
information was received, and a letter drafted, which is now before Council for approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Mayor to sign the attached letter of support on behalf of
the City of Kalispell.
ATTACHMENT: Letter of Support
CITY OF )For
KALISPELL
February 20, 2024
Montana Department of Commerce
Community MT Division
P.O. Box 200523
Helena, MT 59620
Historic Preservation Grant Program:
The Scandinavian Methodist Church at 203 5th Ave W, is an early example of Kalispell history,
and is of historic value to our community as it is one of the last churches of its kind in Montana
as others have been damaged and lost forever.
The proposed repairs are important to the longevity of the building. Additionally, the proposed
improvements such as a ramp and making the upstairs rooms accessible and functional will allow
community groups and clubs to have meeting spaces. Finally,the health and comfort of the
public visitor is addressed with improvements such as asbestos removal, added insulation, lead
paint containment, and mold prevention.
In conclusion, the City of Kalispell supports this project as a good example of historic
preservation.
Respectfully,
Mayor Mark Johnson
City of Kalispell
201 1'Avenue E Phone(406)758-7756
PO BOX 1997 City Of Kalispell www.kalispell.com
Kalispell,MT 59903