H5. Res. 6331, Housing Study Advisory CommitteeCTTYOF
KALISPELL
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor Hunter and City Council
FROM: Jarod Nygren, City Manager
SUBJECT: Housing Study Advisory Committee
DATE: June 15, 2026
Office of City Manager
201 lst Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7703
BACKGROUND: During the Council work session on June 8 there was discussion on a number
of agenda items including the creation of an Affordable Housing and Homeless Advisory
Committee. A number of boards and committees are either required or enabled by law and
staffed by the Council. Additionally, the Council has wide discretion to create virtually any
advisory committee viewed as necessary to promote public health, safety and general welfare
and to appoint citizens to serve on these committees.
After lengthy discussion regarding the creation of a committee, there was support for the creation
of a Housing Study Advisory Committee. The Housing Study Advisory Committee will help
develop a request for proposals (RFP) for the housing study (already budgeted). Additionally, the
committee will assist in the development of the housing study with the goal of providing policy
recommendations to the Council upon completion. Similar to other city committees/boards, it is
recommended the Housing Study Advisory Committee consist of diverse backgrounds. In this
case it is recommended the committee consist of representation from public, for profit, and non-
profit sectors with direct housing experience. It should be noted that the makeup/size of the
committee is at the discretion of the Council.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve Resolution 6331, a Resolution establishing a
temporary five (5) member Housing Study Advisory Committee for the purposes of developing
an RFP for a housing study and assisting in development of a housing plan with policy
recommendations.
RESOLUTION NO. 6331
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY HOUSING STUDY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, affordable housing is a serious issue facing the Flathead Valley today; and
WHEREAS, during a Work Session, discussion was held regarding creating a temporary
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the council has wide discretion to create virtually any advisory committee viewed
as necessary to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to
appoint citizens to serve on these committees; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Study Advisory Committee will help develop a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for the budgeted housing study and assist in the development of
the housing study with the goal of providing policy recommendations to the
council upon completion; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council finds that it would benefit from receiving advice and
direction from the public, for profit, and non-profit sectors with direct housing
experience.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. A Housing Study Advisory Committee is hereby established for the
purposes of providing the Kalispell City Council with advice and direction
regarding the development of a housing study and policy
recommendations.
SECTION 2. The Housing Study Advisory Committee shall be comprised of up to five
(5) persons, from the public, for profit, and non-profit sectors, who have
direct housing experience. Notice of the formation of the committee shall
be published and statements of interest shall be invited to be submitted to
the City Clerk. The Mayor, with Council's consent, shall appoint the
committee at the July 6, 2026 regular council meeting.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 15TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026.
ATTEST:
Aimee Brunckhorst
City Clerk
Ryan Hunter
Mayor