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Incorporated 1892
Telephone (406) 758-7700
Douglas Rauthe
FAX (406) 758-7758
Mayor
Post Office Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana
Bruce Williams
Zip 59903-1997
City Manager
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City Council
Members:
March 18, 1996
Gary W.. Nystu I
Ward 1
Cliff Collins
Ward I
Norbert F. Donahue
The City of Kalispell has committed
itself to making Kalispell
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a better place to live. We
believe clean air is a priceless
resource vital to the health
and well being of all citizens. In
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Wardle
support of the Clean Cities
Program and the quality of life in
Kalispell, we will make
some or all of the following
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commitments:
Ward III
Lauren Granmo
Ward III
• Continue street sweeping
and de-icer programs designed to
reduce air particulate.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Ward IV
Facilitate the work of
the Clean Cities Program by the
M. Duane Larson
appointing of the Public
Works Director as the Clean Cities
Ward IV
Program Coordinator.
• Expand the number of alternative fuel vehicles that we own
and operate as funding becomes available.
• Commit to use alternative fuel in those vehicles capable of
running on either an alternative fuel or gasoline.
• Support other groups, particularly those focused on
improving air quality, as they work to promote AFV use.
• Encourage those responsible for purchasing new vehicles to
give careful consideration to the purchase of both
dedicated and multi -fueled alternative fuel vehicles.
• All existing vehicles will be considered for conversion to
alternative fuels based on usage patterns and demand, fuel
availability, safety, and administrative approval.
• Fuel efficiency and emission factors will be given a high
priority in the selection of replacement vehicles.
• Support the expansion of public alternative fueling
locations as appropriate.
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• Keep up to date on new technology in the AFV industry.
• Encourage employees to share rides in commuting to and from
work.
• Encourage citizens to walk and ride bicycles when appropriate.
Douglas D. Rauthe