16. Board Appointments - Planning Board and Zoning CommissionFlathead County
Board of Commissioners
(406)758-5503
Joseph D. Brenneman
Gary D. Hall
Dale W. Lauman
April 10, 2007
Ms. Theresa White, City Clerk
City of Kalispell
P. O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903 -1997
RE: County Appointment to Kalispell Planning Board
Dear Ms. White:
Please be advised that on this date the Board of Flathead County Commissioners did appo10
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C. M. Clark to the Kalispell Planning Board.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact our
office at 75 8-5 5 0 1.
Sincerely,
FLATHEAD COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Gary D. HalVerum
Dale W. La an, Member
FCBC:ecn
800 South Main ** Kalispell, Montana 59901 ** Fax (406) 758-5861
Ca M. Clark
500 Siblexud Lane
ICalispell, MT. 59901
To; Flathead County Board of Conwdssioners
From: C. M Clark
Date: Fehnigiry 28, 2007
Dear Sins:
As a resident of F County and presently serving on the Eve water and
Sewer Barad I respectively request your consideration for my appointment as the
Flathead County sentative on the Kalispell Pt ' Board,
If you need to contact me for any reason my cell phone number is 6-26l -028.
Faxed to. Milne peace , Flathead County Administrator-758-5861
J# PahiCk., M'Spell City Manager 406-758-7758
City of Kalispell
P:O. Box 1997
312 Ist Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: Planning Board and Zoning Commission
Dear Teresa,
I am interested in volunteering for the Planning Board and Zoning Commission
board position.
I attended the University Montana and have over 20 years of banking experience
in commercial, real estate and consumer lending.
I've been wive in Kiwanis club,, Parkinson's Unity Walk and a delegate for the
University of Montana Alumni.
I have been wanting to get involved for some time with city government and am
looking forward to participating sere in Kalispell.
Sincerely
William Higgason
177 Buffalo Stage Road
Kalispell, Montana 59901
406.471.7262
Sent via fax — 7-58.7754
April 16, 2007
436 Fifth Ave. West
Kalispell, MT 59901
Mayor Pam Kennedy
City of Kalispell
31 2 First Ave. East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Mayor Kennedy:
I would like to reapply for my seat on the Kalispell City Planning and Zoning
Commission. over the past six months our board has been reviewing several important
projects. Those projects will be coming to fruition this year. In addition, I have had over
3 0 years experience covering planning issues as a news reporter. My current career as an
appraiser has also given me insights into planning issues. I any presently vice -chair of the
board.
Yours truly,
lei
Richard Hull
February 26, 2007
Mayor and City Council of the City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903
RE: Re -Appointment to the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission
Mayor and City Council Members,
My appointed term on the city planning board expires this April and I respectfully request
that you reconsider me for re -appointment.
During my time of the board we have experienced the ,greatest amount of growth, both in.
population and in annexation, in our cities history. During this time I believe that we all
have faced a learning curve and I feel that we as a board have made prior
recommendations that we would consider now to be lacking of certain items, I know that
I personally do. Along with this knowledge, experience, and our planning staff members
we are trying to incorporate the lessons we have learned into our future recommendations
to the council.
I have always felt that I can not control the direction our city is going but that I can only
do my part to shape and guide it into the direction that the market tapes it. I have always
been an advocate for affordable housing in our community and feel that with the current
availability of over 125 vacant city lots that this increased supply will help to facilitate
this need. of course it is a difficult task to balance the health, welfare and safety of the
community while achieving this and all we can do is try our best.
I have been told by several council members that they appreciate the 'work that we on the
board do and that its makes their decisions easier. I always appreciate hearing that and
feel honored to be a part of the process that guides our city into the future. I have served
four years on the planning board and believe that I still have something to contribute to
our cities future.
Thank you for your consideration,
t
Timothy Dorton
April 17, 2007
Jim Williamson
110 Sherwood Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
Advisory Board Letter of Interest
The Honorable Pamela B . Kennedy
CIO City Clerk
PO Box 1997
312 1" Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Mayor Kennedy,
I am writing to you as a resident and homeowner in the City of Kalispell with an interest
in serving on an advisory board. I believe I could capably serve in the open position on
the Planning Board and Zoning Commission.
Like any aware member of this community, I recognize the pains of growth as the city
extends its borders and takes on new commitments to public utilities, roads, emergency
services, and an aware citizenry. I offer my energy and experience in land use issues to
your consideration of interested candidates.
I understand the technical aspects of development. As an employee of 48 North Civil
Engineering Services for the past 4 years, I worked with planning regulations, design
standards, construction practices, and public works staff on a daily basis. My discussion
and decisions as a board member will reflect a practical approach rooted in feasibility and
enforceability.
I understand the impacts of development on land values. As an apprentice real estate
appraiser in the surrounding communities of the Flathead Valley, I witnessed the
tremendous growth that both fuels our economy and challenges our infrastructure. rood
growth will balance the developer's burden of funding and maintaining resulting
infrastructure with the need of attracting development to desired locations.
I understand the need to protect vital resources. As Chemist and Microbiologist at
Montana Environmental Lab (Kalispell) from 1995-2000, I analyzed water samples every
day and realized how fortunate we are to have clean water. Good growth will keep it that
way.
I understand the areas history. As a product of the local school system and graduate of
Flathead High School, I remember the local landscape of the past 20+ years. Growth that
resembles the community of our past will appeal more to those who might otherwise
oppose it.
I am committed to my community. I made a choice to settle in my home town and make a
life here with my family; I want to serve this community in the hope that my infant
daughter will grow up and want to make that same choice.
Please consider my interest and this summary of qualifications in your review of
candidates for open positions on city advisory boards. I may be contacted by home
phone (257.3568) or work phone (756.4848) for further discussion. Thank you for your
time.
Sincerely,
-y
Jim Williamson