10-18-24 City Manager Report and Police Case and Arrest Report1
City of Kalispell
OFFICE OF THE CITY
MANAGER
Information Memorandum
10/18/2024
1. Parks and Recreation
All park restrooms have been winterized for the season. Portable restrooms have been
placed at Woodland and Lawrence Parks and will remain available through the winter
months.
Park and Forestry staff have been actively removing fallen branches following the
October 4 windstorm, which brought wind gusts up to fifty-nine mph. The debris
collected from this storm was substantial compared to previous wind events.
On October 5, an Eagle Scout from Troop 1901 successfully
completed his Eagle Scout project at Woodland Park. The
project involved designing and installing tree markers to help
park visitors identify various tree species. Each marker includes
a QR code that links additional information about the trees.
A forestry contractor is continuing the removal of fifty dead or
declining trees in parks and boulevards throughout the
community.
The Little Dribblers Basketball program started Saturday, October 19. There are 45 teams
and close to 60 volunteer coaches. The program is being held at two SD#5 gymnasiums.
Fall soccer and the Runnin’ Rascals Flag Football program finished their seasons in mid-
October.
The After School program continues to meet our 50-participant maximum. Registration is
continuous throughout the school year. The program is offered to all elementary aged
children and bussing can be provided from all SD#5 schools. As
we continue to recruit and train new staff, we will increase
program participation numbers.
Skip Out Camp will take place on October 17 and 18. Staff have
planned games, activities, and a field trip to Sweet Pickin’s
Pumpkin Patch. Registration for our next “School’s Out Camp”
will be open in mid-November.
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The first Depot Park Pumpkin Stroll is
scheduled for October 26-31. The public
is invited to stroll around the building
October 26 to 31 and cast votes
declaring their favorite carved creations.
A voting station will be located at the
main entrance into the building. First
place winners in four categories will
receive a gift basket full of tricks and
treats donated by several local businesses. Categories include the Pick of the Patch –
most creative, Pretty in Pink – breast cancer awareness, Ghoulish Gourd – Scariest
Pumpkin, and Munchin Pumpkin – kids twelve and under. The winners will be
announced November 1.
2. Public Works
PFAS Treatment – Grandview Well Sources
Ion Exchange PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) treatment has been installed at
the Grandview Wells facility and became operational on September 25, 2024. PFAS
samples were collected from both pre- and post-treatment system locations on October 1,
2024. The results indicate that PFAS compounds continue to be detected in well sources
(pre-treatment). However, post-treatment water sampling shows no detectable PFAS
compounds. The Grandview Wells Treatment System has the capacity to treat up to 1,800
gallons per minute. More information on PFAS and past sampling results at: Consumer
Drinking Water Notice - Emerging Contaminants (PFAS) - Updated 10/15/2024 |
Kalispell, MT
Meridian Court Road and Drainage Project
The Meridian Court Project began on October 3rd and is expected to be completed by
early November. This project involves road,
sidewalk, and drainage improvements of a
one-and-a-half-block section of city street,
starting at Meridian Road and ending at the
entrance to the Meridian Court apartment
complex. It was initiated due to deteriorating
asphalt conditions, including potholes,
cracking, settling, and breakup, caused by
typical road aging, poor drainage, and
misalignment. The project includes the
removal and replacement of curbs, gutters,
road subbase, asphalt, and the storm main, along with road realignment to meet current
city standards for sidewalks, drainage, and roadways.
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3.Police Department
Attached is the latest case report from Kalispell Law Enforcement.
Officer Jonah Quinn has completed field training and is now assigned to a patrol shift.
We currently have 8 openings, having filled 2 of the levy positions. We just completed
testing and have moved 8 into background investigations.
The year-to-date Calls for Service for the past three years are as follows:
2024: 26,378
2023: 30,422
2022: 28,962
The year-to-date felony cases for the detective division for the past three years are as
follows:
2024: 466
2023: 490
2022: 536
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Crimes Against Persons
Homicide/Justifiable Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SIWOC/Sexual Assault 1 1 4 0 6 0 4 0 3 1 3 1 4 0 4 0 4 4 33 7
Robbery 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2
Aggravated Assault 4 4 1 2 7 7 5 1 4 1 4 2 7 3 7 1 5 5 44 26
Assault on a Peace Officer 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2
Simple Assault 3 1 6 5 13 6 9 4 4 1 8 5 12 6 8 3 11 11 74 42
PFMA 11 7 7 5 13 11 8 7 9 7 13 7 11 4 8 6 10 10 90 64
Resisting Arrest 2 2 0 0 4 3 1 1 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 5 5 26 25
Crimes Against Property
Burglary 2 0 0 0 4 1 3 0 4 1 5 2 11 3 6 4 5 5 40 16
Theft 33 15 51 23 47 26 60 24 56 36 71 43 60 26 60 29 57 57 495 279
Vehicle Theft/Unauth Use 3 1 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 4 0 6 2 3 1 5 5 35 9
Arson 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1
Forgery/Counterfeit 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 12 9
Fraud 1 0 5 0 5 0 2 1 2 0 2 1 2 0 4 1 5 5 28 8
Theft of Identity 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Embezzlement 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Stolen Property offenses 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 6 2
Criminal Mischief 2 2 5 3 8 2 13 4 9 1 10 1 8 3 14 3 15 15 84 34
Crimes Against Society
Weapon Law Violations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Prostitution Offenses 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Child Pornography 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 1
Drug Offenses 19 15 21 15 22 10 13 6 22 13 15 11 8 4 11 5 10 10 141 89
Family Offenses (non-violent)0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
DUI 6 5 9 8 8 6 14 14 11 11 12 10 8 8 6 6 8 8 82 76
Possession of Alcohol 3 5 2 2 3 3 2 4 5 3 3 3 3 12 8 8 8 8 37 48
Provide Alcohol to Minor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other Alcohol Offenses 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 4
Kidnapping/Custodial Int.1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 3
Disorderly Conduct 4 4 5 6 3 3 5 6 3 2 7 8 8 7 5 5 7 7 47 48
Criminal Trespass 20 14 28 23 23 18 19 12 21 15 31 18 23 9 17 14 17 17 199 140
Violation of Protective Order 2 1 4 3 1 1 1 0 1 1 5 4 4 3 5 1 6 6 29 20
Obstructing a peace officer 6 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 2 2 6 5 8 8 42 40
Juvenile Offenses (except MIP)2 0 3 0 6 3 7 2 1 0 3 2 4 1 4 3 3 3 33 14
Other Offenses 15 10 20 19 24 18 17 17 35 33 16 14 13 11 18 17 35 35 193 174
Total 144 93 186 120 217 127 199 110 205 137 222 141 202 108 204 119 227 228 0 0 0 0 0 0 1806 1183
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254 172 432 217 413 218 383 247 282 194 260 177 325 186 508 222 551 264 3408 1897
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Kalispell Police Department Case and Arrest Reports - 2024
January February March April May June July August September October November December Totals
2272 2569 2794 2822 2653 2705 25015290732952998