Resolution 6275 - Appoints Nygren as Interim City ManagerRESOLUTION NO.627S
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING KALISPELL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
JAROD NYGREN AS THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AND AUTHORIZING HIM TO OPERATE WITH THE FULL
AUTHORITY OF THE POSITION UNDER KALISPELL MUNICIPAL CODE AND
MONTANA STATE STATUTE UNTIL A PERMANENT CITY MANAGER ASSUMES
THE ROLE.
WHEREAS, beginning August 21, 2025, the Kalispell City Manager position will be vacant and
it is important to fill this vacancy with an interim appointment for the continued
operations of the City; and
WHEREAS, Development Services Director, Jarod Nygren, has served in the capacity of Acting
Manager throughout his tenure with the City of Kalispell and has expressed interest
in serving in the Interim role; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that Council consider the appointment of Development Services
Director Nygren as the Interim City Manager and authorize him to operate with the
full authority of a City Manager under Kalispell Municipal Code and Montana State
Statute; and
WHEREAS, it is also recommended that the appointment includes additional compensation to
better reflect the increased responsibilities and roles that will be undertaken by Mr.
Nygren through the starting date of the permanent hire, or until further action is
taken by the Council.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Development Services Director Jarod Nygren is appointed the Interim
City Manager to operate with the full authority of a City Manager under
Kalispell Municipal Code and Montana State Statute on behalf of the City
of Kalispell.
SECTION 2. That the Interim City Manager appointment includes additional
compensation in the amount of $3,500.00 per month to better reflect the
increased responsibilities and roles that will be undertaken during that
period.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be effective as of August 12, 2025 and continue in full
force until a new City Manager assumes the role or the Council takes further
action.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 11 TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2025.
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