Ordinance 933/Downtown Redevelopment PlanAN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE KALISPELL DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA AS AN URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN,AND THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATION; AUTHORIZING THE 14AYOR
TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN WITH POWERS CONTAINED IN THE UR13AN
RENEWAL LAW
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Montana Urban Renewal Law, the City Council
of the City of Kalispell, Montana has adopted a resolution that (1) one or more
blighted areas exist in the City of Kalispell, and (2) the rehabilitation, redevelop-
ment or combination thereof is necessary in the interest of public health, safety
and morals or welfare of the residents of the City of Kalispell; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell acting in its own capacity as the
Urban Renewal Agency has directed that an urban renewal plan for the blighted areas
be developed in accordance with the Montana Urban Renewal Law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana (herein called the
Urban Renewal Agency) has made detailed studies of the location, physical condition
of structures, land use, environmental influences, and social. cultural and economic
conditions of the project area and has determined that the area is a blighted area
and is determental and a menace to the safety, health, and welfare of the inhabitants
and users thereof and of the locality at large because of substantial dilapidation,
deterioration, defective construction materials, and age oblescenee of buildings
and improvements whether real dentiol or non-residential, inadequate provisions for
ventilation, light and proper sanitary facilities and inadequate fire standards.
WHEREAS, the members of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana have
been fully apprised and are aware of these facts and conditions-,
WHEREAS, there has boon prepared an Urban Renewal Plan for the project area which has
been approved by the Kalispell Development Corporation, an official advisory group; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the state statutes, the City/County Planning Board is
the duly designated and acting official planning body for the locality and has
submitted to the City Council its input and recommendations respecting tl,e Urban
Renewal Plan for the project area and has certified that the Urban Renewal Plan
conforms to the general plan for the locality as a whole or parts thereof and the
City Council has duly considered the input, recommendation and certification of the
planning body; and
WHEREAS, the Urban -Renewal Plan for the project area has been referred to the City
Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana acting in its own capacity as the Urban
Renewal Agency for review and approval, The Urban Renewal Plan for ouch area is
known as Kalispell Downtown Redevelopment Plan, consisting of textual matter inclusive
with all supporting materials and maps being part of such plan-, said Plan is attached
hereto designated as Exhibit "A" and by this reference made a part hereof; and
things
o The upgrading and improving of public and private utilities within the
project area
o The provision for public parking
o The rehabilitation of residential and commerclal structures
o The acquisition of real and personal property
o The relocation of person(s) displaced by acquisition of real property
o The demolition and clearance of structures acquired by the City
a The provision of public improvements
o Building or site preparation for disposal
o Rehabilitation and moving of structures
o Disposition of acquired property for public and private redevelopment
and/or rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is aware of independent analysis and studies indicating
that a market exists in the area for additional residential units, retail space,
professional space and other commercial uses consistent with the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell will comply with Federal and State laws governing
the relocation of person(s).displaced as a result of real property acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the Plan states that any relocation or displacement of families, individuals
or businesses will be governed by said applicable State and Federal laws,
specifically THE RELOCATION AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICY ACT OF 1970; and —
WHEREAS, the members of the City Council have general knowledge of the conditions
prevailing in the project area and the availability of proper housing in the
locality for the relocation of families, individuals and businesses that may be
displaced in the project area, and have determined that a relocation program is
both workable and feasible for the needs of the project area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana is cognizant of the
conditions that are endorsed in the undertaking and carrying out of the urban
renewal project including those prohibiting discrimination because of race, color,
creed or national origin; and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with the State statute$, the City Council of the City of
Kalispell, Montana did hold a Cr
sP public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan and each J'
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person($) whose name appears on the Flathead County Treasurer's tax roll as the rr
owner or reputed owner of property in the project area was notified of such hearing 0%
by mail at least ten (10) days prior to such public hearing= and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana caused to be published
in the Kalispell Daily Inter Lake, the daily newspaper being designated as the
official publication of the locality, notices of such hearings on July 2 and July 9,
1979, and did permit any person or organization the right to be hoard and did
recognize the right of each property owner within said Plan area to be heard at
such meeting.
nuw :ncecruwt, UE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA:
SECTION 1 That the Urban Renewal Plan for the Downtown Redevelopment Project for
the City of Kalispell, Montane contained in Exhibit "A" hereof, having
been duly reviewed and considered, is hereby approved and the City
Clerk in hereby directed to file cold copy of the Urban Renewal Plan
with the minutes of, this meeting and in the Ordinance Book. Said
ordinance is to be posted as required by Saw and copies made available
to the public upon request.
SECTION 2 That it is hereby found and determined that the project area of said
Plan is blighted and it qualifies as an eligible project under the
Montana Urban Renewal Low.
SECTION 3 That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Urban
Renewal Plan cannot be achieved except through more extensive
rehabilitation of the project area.
SECTION 4 That it is hereby found and determined that Lila Urban Renewal Plan for
the project area conforms to the existing Comprehensive Plan or parts
thereof horetofor lawfully adopted for the City of Kalispell planning
area.
SECTION 5 That it is hereby found and determined that a sound and adequate
financial program exists in the Plan for the financing of the project.
SECTION 6 That the redevelopment of the urban renewal area is necessary for the
proper development of the community.
SECTION 7 That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renewal Plan for
the urban renewal area will afford maximum opportunities consistent with
the sound needs of the locality as a whole for the renewal of the area
by private enterprise.
SECTION 8 That it is hereby found and determined that tine Urban Renewal Plan for
the said urban renewal area gives due consideration for the provision
for adequate park and recreational areas and facilities as may be
desirable for the neighborhood improvement with special consideration
for the health, safety and welfare of children rouiding in Lila general
vicinity of the site covered by the Plan.
SECTION 9 That a workable and feasible plan exists therein for making available
sdequutu housing for the porsun(s) who may be displaced by the project.
SECTION 10 That in order to implement and facilitate the effectuation of the Urban
Renewal Plan hereby approved, it is found and determined that certain
off'.:,ial actions must be taken by the City Council of Lila City of
Kai 11, Montana with reference among other things to the upgrading
and-qu-nvemrnt of public and private utilitian within the nri-1. ."'.-
provisions for public parking, the rehabilitation of residential and
commercial structures, the acquisition of real and personal property,
the relocation of person(s) displaced by acquisition of real property
tie demolition and clearance of structures acquired by the City where
necessary, the provision ofpublic improvements, providing building
or site preparation for disposal for private or public redevelopment,
the rehabilitation and moving of structures, the disposition of
acquired property for public and private redevelopment and/or
rehabilitation, and accordingly, the City Council of the City of
Kalispell, Montana hereby:
(a) Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out the Urban Renewal
Plan,
(b) Directs the various officials, departments, boards, and agencies
of the locality having administrative responsibility in the premi
likewise to cooperate to ouch end and to exorcise the respective
Functions and powers in a manner consistent with the Urban
Renewal Plan; and
(c) Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon
acceptable proposals and measures designated to effectuate the
Urban Renewal Plan.
SECTION 11 That the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana does authorize
the Mayor as its Chief Administrative Officer to implement the Urban
Renewal Plan with the powers set forth in Title 7 - Chapter 15,
Parts #42 and A43, MCA, and to seek financial assistance as it may
become available from the Federal Government or State of Montana or
such other sources as may be determined appropriate by the City Council
FINALLY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana this 10th day
of September , 1979.
ATTEST:
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Marjorie! Giermunn, City Clerk
(Seal o the City)
Norma E. Happ, Mayor 11
REDEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
-- To recapture and retain the character and beauty of existing structures
and areas which are functional and sound.
-- To rehabilitate or redevelop blighted areas as conditions dictate.
-- To entice new major retailers, businesses, and services to locate
in the CBD, and encourage existing concerns to remain and in some
cases expand.
-- To encourage more intensive land uses through Mixed Use Development,
and through minimum building height in the Core Area.
-- To provide suitable housing in both high- and low -density areas, and
for people from all levels of income.
To increase CBD economic activity and convenience by encouraging
concentration of key retail, office, and service functions in a
well-defined and compact Core Area.
-- To provide for the development of the Community College into a
campus unit, recognizing it as a valuable asset to the area and to
the business community.
-- To provide for mall type, commercial and civic redevelopment of
the Burlington Northern Right -of -Way in a manner to -compliment
surrounding and industrial "-.commercial areas.
-- To give priority to.pedestrian movement in Core Area development
through overhead walkways, development of a second story commercial
theme, open space and plazas, and development of alleyways as alter-
nate pedistrian routes.
-- To develop multi -level parking structures in the Core Area with
surface lots on the fringes to provide'for both the shopper and
short-term parker, and the long-term parker and employee.
-- To provide for automobile oriented commercial activity, such as
drive-in banks, motor hotels, auto service centers, etc., outside
the Core Area and to integrate these activities with the traffic
system.
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Program Description
GOALS, GUIDELINES, AND CONCEPT
As part of developing the Redevelopment Plan's basic concept, dis-
cussion was held and agreement reached an the downtown's redevelopment
goals. Redevelopment objectives were then developed to serve as guide-
lines during the Plan's preparation.
The redevelopment goals and objectives stated here were carefully
considered before they were adopted as general policy tools to guide the
preparation of the Kalispell Redevelopment Plan.
REDEVELOPMENT GOALS
Renewal and Revitalization - To eliminate slums and blighting influences
as well as inappropriate land uses within the Redevelopment Area:and
specifically the Central Business District, and to free land for develop-
ment into more economic uses.
Land Use - To establish a pattern of land use within the Redevelopment
Area which is functional, imaginative, and achievable, and which provides
for residential, commercial, and industrial development.
Parking - To provide a system of off-street parking facilities which
recognizes the needs of the shopper, the businessman, and the employee.
Traffic - To develop a traffic circulation system within and around the
Central Business District and Redevelopment Area which provides for
safe and convenient automotive and pedestrian movement.
Commercial Center - To strengthen the Central Business District's position
as the retail, business, and financial center of northwest Montana.
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Commercial
The continuation of the commercial low interest loan program will greatly
assist the economy with retail expansion, job opportunities with major
rehabilitation and encouraging the private sector with new construction. A
recent market study by BN/Glacier Park Company (mall development) has indicated
the need for new retail development and they plan a shopping mall in the project
area (Exh.103-108). This will complement our on going redevelopment commercial
activities. Presently, only 65°b.of the potential retail sales stays in the
community. With the high interest rates and the economic condition of Flathead
Valley's primary industries, unemployment for the past 30 months has been
higher than the national average. To retain Kalispell as the retail center of
Northwest Montana, a public/private partnership has to be maintained to accomplish
established goals.
Economic Development
*Assist Flathead Industries in a new plastic injection plant.
Proposed new construction or major rehabilitation in the project area:
*Expansion of First Interstate Bank. Estimated cost $2.5 to $3 million.
*Valley Bank remodeling.
*BN/Glacier Park Company mall proposal. $14 to $20 million.
*Continuation of loan leveraging program. $2.1 million estimate.
Public Facilities
*200 additional off street parking spaces.
*City's continuation of street, sidewalk and curb programs.
*Assisting Flathead County with site selection for new Courthouse
complex in the project area.
*Assisting Flathead Valley Community College in new campus.
*Expending Tax Increment Financing with eligible projects in the
project area.
*Separation on storm water from sewer lines in the CBD to increase
sewage treatment capacity.
*On going street tree program.
*Installation of turn -of -the -century street lamps.
*Renovation of Depot Park and gazebo construction.
*On going renovation of historic railroad depot by the Chamber of Commerce.
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Problems/Needs
In following the goals and guidelines as outlined,in Ordinance #933,
special emphasis on the Needs Assessment has been outlined in previous
applications. Much has been accomplished with more scheduled activities
over the next several years to complete the intent of downtown redevelopment.
The strong partnership between the public and private sectors has certainly
been a good incentive in reinvesting back into an area that had many short
comings that were addressed in our Resolution of Blight. In the residential
area, housing for the elderly and handicapped were two major priority items
accomplished in past programs. With the high percentage of single family
dwellings, the housing needs are again addressed with this new submission.
With the high unemployment, interest rates that are still prohibitive
for many of the projects that were to be underway, the downtown low interest
loan program becomes much more important. The turn around in attitude with our
low interest loan program has encouraged the private sector that the downtown
area is coming back. The CBD businesses rallied to the urgent needs of creating
more off street parking and encouraging community pride in several projects
that have been completed or are presently underway.
The loan leveraging program is a must at this time to encourage reinvestment
and eliminate the exodus to urban sprawl. The following are needs and problems
that will be addressed in the immediate future:
Housing
A housing survey recently completed was instrumental in the selection of
the target area. Considerable attention was given to the condition of the
structures and the immediate needs of the occupants. There are 4,408 occupied
units within the City limits and 2,336 are substandard. Different neighborhoods
were selected for need and compared, with the enclosed target area receiving
the most points on a priority basis.
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