03-16-26 Council AgendaCITY QF
KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
March 16, 2026, 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
See the bottom of the agenda to learn how to provide public comment
and watch meetings live or later.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda will be voted on with one motion. If a council member
desires to discuss an item separately, the item can be removed from the consent agenda
by motion.
Council Minutes — February 17, and February 23, 2026
2. Reject Bid for a Forestry Chip Truck
This item considers rejecting the bid submitted for this truck and readvertise.
F. COMMUNITY REPORTS — Montana Department of Transportation - Kalispell
Whitefish Access Management Plan
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the council on any issue not on the agenda are asked to do so
at this time. See the bottom of the agenda for the protocol for providing comment.
H. PUBLIC HEARING — Kalispell Land Use Plan — PLAN -IT 2045
Council will take public comments on this draft plan prior to consideration.
L REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COUNCIL ACTION
1) Autumn Creek Subdivision Final Plat and Subdivision Improvement Agreement
This item considers final plat and agreement approval for an 8.43-acre, 28 lot subdivision
located along Hathaway Lane north of Highway 2 West and west of the Bypass.
2) Resolution 6316 -Water System Revenue Bonds for Water Storage Replacement Tank 2
This resolution considers amending Resolution 6315, for the issuance of $6,000,000 in
bonds from DNRC with forgiveness of $3,000,000 with satisfaction of certain conditions.
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3) Resolution 6317 - Alternative Project Delivery Contract Findings for Water Supply
Improvements
This resolution considers use of a General Contractor Construction Manager contract for
the Emerging Contaminants PFAS, Water Supply Improvements Project and authorizes
execution of documents.
4) Resolution 6318 —Authorize Signatories on City Bank Accounts
This resolution considers authorizing the names of signatories on various City accounts.
5) Resolution 6319 —Intent to Hold Public Hearing on a 2025 Stormwater Facility Plan
This resolution provides notice of the intention to consider adoption of this proposed plan
and hold a work session on March 23, 2026, and a public hearing for public comment on
April 6, 2026.
J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
K. ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Next Work Session Meeting — March 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — March 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
PARTICIPATION
Those addressing the council are asked to give their name and address for the record. See the last
page of the agenda for how to address Council and limit comments to three minutes. Comments
can also be emailed to publiccommentgkali spell. com.
To provide public comment live, remotely, join the video conference through zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P 1 nNWi APTvWwzaGCcsDb5Q.
Raise your virtual hand to indicate you want to provide comment. Due to occasional technical
difficulties, the most reliable way to participate is through in -person attendance. Electronic
means are not guaranteed.
Watch council sessions live with the agenda and supporting documents or later with documents
and time stamped minutes at: https://www.kalispell.com/MeetingVideos.
The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and
employment practices. Auxiliary aids are available. For questions about disability
accommodation please contact the City Clerk at 406-758-7756, or cityclerkgkalispell. com.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — Section 2-20 Manner of Addressing Council
a. Each person not a Council member shall address the Council at the time designated in the
agenda or as directed by the Council, by stepping to the podium or microphone, giving
that person's name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record, and unless
further time is granted by the Council, shall limit the address to the Council to three
minutes.
b. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member of the
Council or staff.
No person, other than the Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion either directly or through a member of the Council, without the
permission of the presiding officer.
d. No question shall be asked of individuals except through the Presiding Officer.
PRINCIPLES FOR CIVIC DIALOGUE — Adopted by Resolution 5180
• We provide a safe environment where individual perspectives are respected, heard, and
acknowledged.
• We are responsible for respectful and courteous dialogue and participation.
• We respect diverse opinions as a means to find solutions based on common ground.
• We encourage and value broad community participation.
• We encourage creative approaches to engage in public participation.
• We value informed decision -making and take personal responsibility to educate and be
educated.
• We believe that respectful public dialogue fosters healthy community relationships,
understanding, and problem solving.
• We acknowledge, consider, and respect the natural tensions created by collaboration,
change, and transition.
• We follow the rules and guidelines established for each meeting.
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