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02-17-26 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, February 17, 2026, 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East PLEASE NOTE: A Council Work Session immediately followed the regular meeting. Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at: https://www.kalispell.com/Meetin Vg ideos. A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Ma,, o�yan Hunter: Present Council Member - Wes Walker: Present Council Member - Lisa Blank: Present Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present Council Member - Dustin Leftridge: Present Staff present included City Manager and Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Assistant Director of Development Services P.J. Sorensen, Community Development Manager Nelson Loring, Deputy Public Works Director Keith Haskins, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion to approve the agenda as corrected by removing item H3. Ordinance 1949 — First Reading —Amending Municipal Code Chapter 17, Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Mayor -Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Approve Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 Council Member -Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Dustin LeftridgeApprove The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council Member Gabriel absent. 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 — January 26, 2026 R G Mayor Hunter opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:03:04 Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Wes Walker: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Mayor - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Dustin LeftridgeApprove The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council Member Gabriel absent. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District � a Diane Medler, Executive Director of Discover Kalispell and the Kalispell TBID provided highlights of their 2025 Annual Report. 00:14:58 Council Member Nunnally asked questions about the possibility of future state legislation that may affect the bed tax. Medler answered questions posed. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Hunter opened general public comment. 00:16:30 Gabe Mariman, Public Comment Mariman of east downtown Kalispell, and a board member of the Kalispell Downtown Association (KDA) and the Kalispell Business Improvement District, and the First Interstate Community Advisory Board further named other boards he is a part of and spoke regarding his downtown brewery. He spoke in detail regarding his time and efforts on the KDA. He spoke regarding downtown Kalispell's challenges and opportunities, and changes to the community and Page 2 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 KDA board over the last ten years. He talked regarding the KDA's recent alignment with the new Downtown Kalispell Forward Coalition (DKFC) and the mission and leadership being invigorated. He talked regarding the vision of the DKFC and who the Coalition includes. He explained with this collaboration they are dissolving the KDA and will come under the umbrella of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and operate as a Committee under the Downtown Kalispell Forward Coalition. He spoke to how they will continue to do the work to better downtown Kalispell and change with the times. He explained in detail why this change makes sense. 00:20:41 Mark Shropshire, Public Comment Shropshire of 2390 North Mission Drive spoke regarding cooperation with ICE. He explained in detail his experiences in Kalispell with contract negotiations, and wage earnings and how he believes it relates to this issue. He asked Council to consider his views that illegal immigrants affect the community, and his views that they affect the economy and wages. 00:24:08 Terry Solomon, Public Comment Solomon of 1 St Avenue East asked if there are ways to address traffic issues on 1"Avenue East. She spoke regarding the lack of a speed limit sign. She spoke regarding complaints received last summer regarding things that happen during cruising, and the city's response by putting up a speed trailer. She questioned enforcement of speeders. She talked regarding the issues with cruising being worse last year than in the past and her concerns with cruising coming back as the spring arrives. She asked that the Council consider putting a stop sign at 1 st Ave East and 81h Street and provided reasoning why. She spoke regarding cruising and the dangerous and fast manner in which people drive. She asked for further traffic calming measures, and increased enforcement and tickets. 00:28:38 Arthur Dunn, Public Comment Dunn of 2115 Lower Valley Road thanked Council for their thoughtfulness in reviewing the land use plan specifically mentioning the discussion on light pollution and that he cares about that issue. He then spoke regarding his view that acknowledging Native Americans within the land use plan is disrespectful. He then spoke about his views related to ICE and his view that it is important to cooperate with them and views related to the effects of immigrants on the economy. He then spoke regarding the capacity of the County jail. 00:37:08 Seeing no further comments, Mayor Hunter closed public comment. H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COUNCIL ACTION 1) Bitterroot Heights, No. 2 Final Plat � a This item considers final plat approval for this subdivision containing 13 single-family and residential lots on 4.2 acres at 249 Three Mile Drive. Assistant Development Services Director P.J. Sorensen presented the staff report. Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Page 3 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 00:38:57 Motion to approve the final plat for Bitterroot Heights No. 2. Council Member — Sam Nunnally: Motion Council Member — Lisa Blank: 2nd 00:39:25 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion explaining items like this have been discussed by Council in the past. 00:40:20 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion Council Member - Lisa Blank: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Mayor - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Dustin Leftridge_Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Member Gabriel absent. 2) Resolution 6308 — Stillwater Village Preliminary Plat Extension 9� a This item considers a two-year extension on a previously approved plat for a subdivision with 181 lots on 67.18 acres on property located south of Silverbrook Estates, west of Hwy 93 and Hagerman Lane, north of Northern Pines Golf Course, and bordering the Stillwater River on the western edge. 00:41:11 Assistant Development Services Director P.J. Sorensen presented the staff report. Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment. 00:43:04 Eric Mulcahy, Public Comment Mulcahy with Sands Surveying spoke on behalf of the applicant explaining development construction will continue in the spring. Seeing no further comments, Mayor Hunter closed public comment. 00:43:49 Motion to approve Resolution 6308, a resolution approving a two-year extension to the preliminary plat of Stillwater Village Subdivision. Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member — Jed Fisher: 2°d 00:44:10 Council Member Waterman provided discussion on the motion. 00:44:36 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion. Pa`,ye 4 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 00:45:49 Mayor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. 00:47:12 Vote on the motion. Council Member -Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Maor Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Dustin Leftridae: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Member Gabriel absent. 3) Ordinance 1949 — First Reading — Amending Municipal Code Chapter 17, Motor Vehicles and Traffic �4 a This ordinance considers removing the 30-minute parking restriction on the first parking stall adjacent to the north curb line of Fourth Street East, located just west of the First Avenue East intersection. This item was removed from the agenda via motion at the beginning of the meeting. 4) Resolution 6309 — Support for Submission of BUILD Grant Application for the Kalispell Bypass U.S. Hwy 93 to Airport Road 0 a This resolution approves submission of an application to the United States Department of Transportation for a "Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development" (BUILD) Grant to fund upgrades to the Kalispell Bypass from U.S. 93 to Airport Road. 00:48:02 Community Development Manager Nelson Loring provided the staff report. 00:49:09 Council Member Daoud asked about the chances of receiving this grant. Loring explained the likelihood of receiving this grant. 00:49:43 Council Member Blank asked about average number of submittals prior to grant funding, and the differences between projects that are funded and are not funded. Nelson and Nygren provided further information about grant applications and funding. 00:51:03 Council Member Nunnally asked for confirmation that this only relates to the south half of the bypass. 00:51:29 Council Member Daoud asked about the grant funding cycle. Staff answered questions about funding cycles. Page 5 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:52:49 Motion to approve Resolution 6309, a resolution of approval for the submission of an application to the United States Department of Transportation for a "Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development" (BUILD) Grant to fund upgrades to the Kalispell Bypass from U.S. 93 to Airport Road. Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member — Lisa Blank: 2nd 00:53:23 Council Member Waterman provided discussion on the motion. 00:54:08 Mayor Hunter provided discussion on the motion and asked award timing questions. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Lisa Blank: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Ma oar - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Dustin LeftridgeApprove The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Member Gabriel present. 5) Resolution 6310 —Record Request Fees and Procedures 9� a This resolution considers modifying the fee schedule and procedures for copies and research of non -routine public record requests per changes in state law. 00:55:34 City Manager Nygren provided a brief overview. 00:56:04 City Clerk and Communications Manager Aimee Brunckhorst provided the staff report. 00:58:36 City Manager Nygren referred to the prior Council Resolution that adopted fees and spoke regarding the reduction in cost recovery. 00:59:03 Council Member Fisher asked about the number of requests that can be fulfilled in less than an hour. Brunckhorst answered the question posed. 00:59:43 Council Member Leftridge asked for clarification about the 0.25 per page copying fee. Page 6 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 01:00:08 Mayor Hunter asked questions about Section 4, #13 asking what the City Manager would consider an undue hardship if waiving fees. 01:00:32 City Manager Nygren spoke regarding past waiver requests based on nonprofit status and his view that nonprofit status does not create an undue hardship. 01:01:16 Brunckhorst explained that in eleven years she does not think the fee has ever been waived by the City Manager. Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:01:47 Arthur Dunn, Public Comment Dunn asked how many records are digital versus paper and asked database questions. 01:02:31 Motion to approve Resolution 6310, a resolution superseding Resolutions 5128 and 5804, modifying the fee schedule for copies and research of public information and/or records, modifying procedures for requesting public records, implementation and collection of the fee schedule, and affirming the requirements of information to be retained by the City of Kalispell. Council Member — Lisa Blank: Motion Council Member — Wes Walker: 2ad 01:03:24 Mayor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. 01:05:18 Council Member Fisher provided discussion on the motion and asked for staff to provide a report in a year. 01:05:40 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion. 01:06:12 Council Member Leftridge provided discussion on the motion. 01:06:57 Mayor Hunter provided discussion on the motion and wondered how other cities define undue hardship. 01:07:31 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Lisa Blank: Motion Council Member - Wes Walker: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Mayor - Rvan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Page 7 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 Council Member - Dustin Leftridge: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Member Gabriel absent. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Jarod Nygren provided the following report: • He will mark his calendar to provide a report in a year regarding non -routine records requests. He spoke further to the undue hardship concept. • He is reaching out to Council members on the next rotation for a trip to Washington DC to meet with representatives and advocate for Kalispell and will likely schedule a trip for April or May. • He spoke regarding the Downtown Forward group mentioned by Gabe Mariman during public comment. He explained they are looking at parking recommendations they can forward to the Parking Advisory Board and City Council. Staff have been involved and will continue to provide support and facilitation. • Nygren explained why tonight's agenda item H3 was removed, explaining that as written an unintended additional parking space was included. This item will be corrected and come before Council again. • A work session will immediately follow this regular meeting tonight to continue looking at the draft Land Use Plan, and next week's work session will entail further review of the plan. 01:10:14 Council Member Nunnally spoke regarding attending a Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon and the need to ensure that STEM education is robust and is prioritized so the young people can fulfill jobs in the valley. He spoke regarding ways in which Montana is pushing technological boundaries and the need to prioritize that in our own community. 01:11:27 Council Member Waterman spoke regarding the passing of previous Council Member Jim Atkinson who served for 29 years on Council and his incredible leadership throughout the years. He spoke regarding his community stewardship throughout his life in many ways including through his work at the History Museum and in assisting seniors stay in their mobile homes. He asked the community to take a moment to commend and honor the great legacy building service of Jim Atkinson. 01:12:55 Council Member Leftridge addressed the public comment received regarding 1 st Avenue East and the impacts of the issue to the people of Ward 3 and his own experiences on 1st Ave East seeing people using it as a drag strip on Friday nights. He would like to explore ways to support the Cruise Kalispell mission while also deterring the lawlessness and degradation of the downtown neighborhoods by those who are choosing to break the law. 01:13:53 Council Member Fisher agreed with the comments of Waterman and Leftridge. He spoke further about both the cruising and the passing of Jim Atkinson. 01:14:23 Council Member Fisher spoke regarding the need for public announcements regarding where funds are being expended when staff are not removing snow. Page 8 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 01:15:10 City Manager Nygren spoke regarding the tasks that staff are completing this season and referred to City Manager reports explaining some of the tasks completed. He also talked about the extensive cleanup done after the large wind event in the area and collaborations among departments. 01:16:19 Council Member Daoud asked the community to understand that the Cruise Kalispell organization has few events and much of the cruising behavior is outside of those official events. He asked for a breakout to look at the differences in traffic enforcement between Main Street and l st and 1 st on weekend evenings over time and why he would like that data within City Manager reports. 01:18:22 City Manager Nygren asked for clarification. Council Member Daoud spoke further to his request. 01:19:24 Nygren talked about a general police dashboard now being provided within City Manager reports. Council Member Daoud spoke further to his request and what the enforcement he has observed when cruising is occurring. 01:22:13 Police Chief Venezio spoke regarding the information they can obtain and the need to look at a little broader area when tracking those types of statistics and why. 01:23:40 Mayor Hunter said he would like to continue dialogue regarding cruising and identify more ideas to address concerns. He spoke regarding the public comment received related to Pt Ave East and the ongoing need to bring forward a traffic calming policy and other areas that people are concerned about that would benefit by a policy. He talked regarding staff looking at ways to address public concerns when they come in. 01:25:43 Mayor Hunter asked about the idea of including community reports under the Committee Report agenda title. He spoke regarding a proposal received from MDT to provide a report on a draft Highway 93 North access control plan being developed. Hunter explained Habitat for Humanity is also interested in giving a presentation on the work they are doing. Council confirmed they are open to that report. 01:27:38 Mayor Hunter spoke regarding a new personal, political Facebook page. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hunter adjourned the regular meeting at 8:27 p.m. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, February 17, 2026, Immediately Following the Regular Meeting Page 9 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 8:31 p.m. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Mayor - Ryan Hunter: Present Council Member - Wes Walker: Present Council Member - Lisa Blank: Present Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present Council Member - Dustin Leftridge: Present Staff present included City Manager and Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Assistant Director of Development Services P.J. Sorensen, Community Development Manager Nelson Loring, Deputy Public Works Director Keith Haskins, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio. B. DISCUSSION Ongoing Review of Kalispell Land Use Plan Draft Ra 01:31:47 Assistant Development Services Director P.J. Sorensen began the staff report reviewing changes to the draft related to past Council conversations and confirmed with Council that draft changes are appropriate. 01:36:34 Chapter 4 — Local Services and Facilities Sorensen began reviewing Chapter 4 talking about facility plans that are incorporated by reference. 01:38:05 4.1 Public Safety and Emergency Services Sorensen reviewed this section. 01:38:45 Council Member Waterman asked questions about the jail section. 01:39:11 Sorensen reviewed the goals in this section. 01:39:50 Council Member Fisher asked whether references to specific agencies are listed in the plan and asked about current ICE cooperation practices. 01:40:08 Sorenson spoke regarding related general statements within the document. 01:40:36 Council Member Fisher asked follow up questions. 01:41:08 Sorensen continued the review. Page 10 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 01:41:36 Council Member Waterman spoke to other enforcement strategies beyond Broken Window, like Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, and asked whether broader language should be considered. Council and staff discussed enforcement strategies and how they might be included within the document. The Mayor, Council, and staff further discussed the nuances regarding wording related to law enforcement strategies. 01:46:36 Council and staff decided to add words, "pursue best practices such as " prior to the words broken window policy. 01:48:30 Recommendations — page 53 Sorensen reviewed the recommendations and issues stated within the law enforcement section. 01:48:51 Fire and Ambulance Service Sorensen reviewed the recommendations and issues stated within this section. 01:49:46 Council Member Leftridge asked about alternate options to address the EMS billing issues. 01:50:01 Manager Nygren explained a third party billing service is showing progress in collecting EMS bills. He also spoke regarding a program that could help that must be adopted by the state. 01:50:57 Goals — page 54 Sorensen reviewed the recommendations further. 01:51:46 Council Member Nunnally spoke to interagency radio communications related to the Fire Department. Sorensen talked about the recommendations providing foundations. 01:53:06 4.1.3 Healthcare — page 57 Sorensen reviewed this section and discussions that have happened with Logan Health. 01:54:27 City Manager Nygren spoke regarding planning for density in the Logan Health campus area. 01:55:06 4.2 Utility Services — page 59 Sorensen reviewed this section. 01:56:24 Council Member Leftridge asked about issue 6 as it relates to downtown. 01:57:54 Goals — page 60 Sorensen reviewed the goals in this section. Page 11 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 01:58:25 Council Member Blank asked about considerations and conversations related to water conservation. 01:59:12 Deputy Director Keith Haskins answered questions. 02:00:00 Staff spoke about past policies and changes related to water conservation. 02:00:43 Council Member Waterman elaborated on those conversations. 02:00:57 Mayor Hunter spoke regarding his desire for exploring standards for new properties related to landscaping. He provided discussion about connecting a recommendation to item 4. 02:02:22 Policies and Recommendations— page 61 Sorensen reviewed this section. 02:02:57 Mayor Hunter talked about areas of shallow ground water and commercial activity such as underground tanks causing concern. 02:03:51 Sorensen spoke to the regulations and standards that the Department of Environmental Quality has. 02:04:40 City Manager Nygren spoke to research and analysis that would be needed to look into that issue. The Mayor and Council spoke further to the question raised. 02:07:13 Deputy Director Haskins spoke to the city's water source being within the deep alluvial aquifer. 02:07:44 The Mayor and Council spoke further to the questions raised. 02:08:07 Council Member Nunnally spoke to current discussions being had by the County related to changes to septic standards. 02:08:30 Mayor Hunter spoke regarding discussing whether Council wants to weigh in on the County septic regulations. 02:09:03 Sorensen spoke regarding policy related to sewer connection. 02:09:27 City Manager Nygren spoke to the questions raised. 02:10:18 Council Member Waterman spoke to conversations had in Flathead City -County Health Board meetings reviewing septic standards. 02:11:03 Council Member Nunnally spoke further to this issue. Page 12 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 02:11:37 Mayor Hunter spoke further regarding the possibility of future shallow ground water regulations. 02:12:13 Sewer 4.2.2 — page 62 Sorensen reviewed this section. 02:13:41 Manager Nygren spoke regarding the costs of unfunded mandates. 02:14:12 Sorensen reviewed sewer policies. 02:14:37 Council Member Blank asked about a bullet point addition related to biosolids issues and composting. Staff and Council discussed the biosolids issue and adding that to this section. 02:16:42 Stormwater Management — page 65 Sorensen referred to the issues, policies and recommendations stated within this section. 02:18:21 4.2.4 Solid Waste Management — page 66 Sorensen reviewed this section. 02:18:54 Council Member Blank provided discussion about expansion of recycling. Staff spoke to the plan being used as a foundation. The Mayor, Council and staff spoke about recycling, past conversations and possible wording options. 02:22:45 4.3 Transportation — page 69 Sorensen reviewed issues within this section. 02:23:28 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about item 3 on page 69 related to gridded interconnected systems. 02:24:27 Sorensen talked to current related regulations. 02:25:12 Deputy Director Haskins spoke regarding the transportation plan and how interconnected systems are accounted for. 02:25:53 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about interconnections and the benefits of grid systems and networks. 02:27:49 City Manager Nygren spoke to this issue. 02:29:00 Sorensen further reviewed issues in this section. Page 13 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 02:29:38 Council Member Blank provided discussion about item 10 related to east/west connections on page 70. 02:30:43 Council and staff discussed the east/west connection within item 10 and related ecosystem concerns, and wording edits. 02:38:57 Council Member Nunnally left the meeting. 02:39:31 Sorensen reviewed policies and goals starting on page 71 related to transportation. 02:40:15 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about wanting a goal that talks about development patterns that reduce sprawl and impact transportation. 02:41:34 Transportation Policies and Recommendations, page 72-74 Sorensen continued review of recommendations. 02:43:13 Mayor Hunter provided discussion on item 4 regarding supporting transportation systems. 02:43:47 4.4 Education — page 76 Sorensen spoke regarding conversations and relationships with the school system. 02:44:45 Council Member Leftridge spoke regarding adding wording under recommendations related to park adjacent facilities when new schools are being built. 02:45:10 4.5 Parks and Recreation — pages 79 — 82 Sorensen reviewed this section. 02:47:06 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about adding review of a Woodland Park fishing pond as a recommendation or goal and adding a goal of equity of access. Staff spoke regarding tying the Parks and Recreation Master Plan into this plan. 02:49:08 C. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hunter adjourned the work session at 9:49 p.m. ��illais�r� Airhee Brunckhorst, City Clerk Minutes approved on March 16, 2026 / • 4 UPCOMING SCHEDULE Page 14 of 15 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 17, 2026 City Offices Closed — Presidents' Day — February 16, 2026 Next Work Session Meeting — February 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — March 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers PARTICIPATION Watch council sessions live with the agenda and supporting documents or later with documents and time stamped minutes at: https://www.kalispell.com/MeetingVideos or live or later on YouTube at: www.kalispell.com/YouTube. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and employment practices. Auxiliary aids are available. 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