03-19-26 Urban Reneal Agency Board MinutesNEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
The Board’s next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 3 p.m.
City of Kalispell
201 1st Avenue East
Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903
Telephone: (406) 758-7701 Fax: (406) 758-7758
Meeting Summary
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD
MARCH 19, 2025 – 3 P.M.
CITY HALL – FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
David Girardot Nelson Loring, Community Development Manager
Cara Lemire PJ Sorensen, Acting Director of Development Services
Mike Brodie Valeri McGarvey
Catherine Potter Teri Dugan
Zoë Buhrmaster
Jack Underhill
Alex Timm
Grant Schnell
Daniel Fuller
Buck Wheeler
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comment
PREVIOUS MEETING SUMMARY
The January 2026 meeting summary was moved by Girardot to be accepted; Brodie seconded. All voted in
favor.
AGENDA
• Staff presented Staff Report KRD 26-01:
o Mach 1 Outpost LLC is applying for TIF assistance to assist with their workforce and affordable
housing development at 40 Appleway Drive. The project is requesting a loan in total of
$113,700. The Site Preparation and Demolition program totals $65,900 and the remaining
$47,800 is within the Shared Utility program for sidewalk and boulevard construction.
o The project was awarded tax exempt status from the state, and thus is asking for a loan as
opposed to a grant.
o The project fits into the new category of workforce housing that was added to the West Side
TIF.
o Catherine motioned to recommend approval. The motion was seconded by Brodie. The
motion passed unanimously.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
The Board’s next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 3 p.m.
• The Kalispell Center Mall Work Session:
o Daniel Fuller gave a presentation on the planed renovations and site work.
The 22-acre Parkline District plan included demoing the Herberger’s and extending 3rd
Avenue to create pad-ready development quadrants on the west side of the lot.
o Possible new development on the west side may include a hotel, public library, retail space,
and brewery.
o The costs of these improvements total approximately 27 million.
o Giradot had a question about the phasing. Fuller answered: Demo of the building and the
renovation of the mall façade. There would have to be a temporary façade to cover up he hole
in the building. Demolition, façade, could potentially start this year, other construction could
start next year.
o Potter asked what lessons the had learned from other projects in Flathead County. Fuller
answered that they have built relationships with architects and other local firms. Fuller stated
that the project involves long term ownership of the Parkline District.
o Giradot asked about the current occupancy at het Kalispell Center Mal. Fuller answered that
the mall is at 75% occupancy if you consider Herberger’s vacant.
o Brodie asked what the full ask would be. Fuller answered that not all of the 27 million would
be asked for, but he is anticipating aa 23 million ask. The tenant improvement allowances are
not considered in this amount.
o Potter asked how the finances fit in with the finances of the TIF district. Loring answered that
this would be analyzed through the 3rd party financial analysis.
o Lamire clarified that she is recusing herself from the Parkline District Discussion.
• Staff updated the Board on the BUILD Grant to complete the south half of the bypass. The City of
Kalispell has applied for the grant is awaiting award notification by the end of June.
• Staff updated the Board on the SS4A Implementation Grant. Staff anticipates that a work session will
be held after the Notice of Funding Opportunity is released.
• Meeting Adjourned