05-21-25 Urban Renewal Agency Board Minutes I '
t ' City of Kalispell
201 1"Avenue East
Post Office Box 1997- Kalispell, Montana 59903
Telephone: (406)758-7701 Fax: (406)758-7758
'KALISPELL
Meeting Summary
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD
MAY 21, 2025—4 P.M.
CITY HALL—FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM AND VIA ZOOM
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
David Girardot Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director
Catherine Potter PJ Sorensen, Development Services Assistant Director
Mike Brodie Nelson Loring, Community Development Manager
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PREVIOUS MEETING SUMMARY
November meeting summary acceptance postponed.
AGENDA
• Nomination of New Chair-Giradot nominated Cara Lemire and was seconded by Brodie.The action
passed unanimously.
• Public projects (June URA Meeting and Workforce housing) update—Nygren updated the board on
the status of the workforce housing amendment, which was also approved by the Council and had
been outstanding for a few years. New State law clarified what the definition of workforce housing
was, which is defined as eligible income ranges of 60-140%AMI.The Council amended the URA
recommendation to match state law.
• Land Use Plan Update—Staff briefly summarized the Montan Land Use Planning Act, and the Land use
Plan update, answering questions from the committee.
• Staff updated the Board on the Safe Streets For All potential applications and the Charles
Hotel/parking garage status. Staff also updated the Board on the status of the WYE Track property
which is nearing closing.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
The Board's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,June 18, 2025,at 4 p.m. Meeting adjourned.