04. Acknowledge Planning Board Consideration of Downtown Urban Renewal Plan723 5th Avenue East - Room 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5780
June 20, 1996 -
Al Thelen, Interim City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Planning Board Consideration of Amendments to the
Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan
Dear Al:
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission held their
regular meeting of June 11, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in Kalispell City Council Chambers
to consider the proposed amendments to the Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan in
accordance with, Section 7-15-4213(1) M.C.A. which states that "Prior to the
approval of an urban renewal project, the local governing body shall submit the
urban renewal project to the planning commission of the municipality for review
and recommendations as to its conformity with the comprehensive plan or parts
thereof for the development of the municipality as a whole."
A staff report was presented by Narda Wilson of the Flathead Regional
Development Office describing the projects to be included in the Kalispell
Preliminary Budget Document, and is part of the Overall Economic Development
Plan which provides guidance in choosing and placing priorities for funding.
Larry Gallagher with the Department of Community Department elaborated on the
goals of the Plan and the financing methods.
The Board discussed the Urban Renewal Plan and agreed that it exemplifies the
importance of proper planning. This is a culmination of many well thought out
projects to be done over a period of years, and is a reflection of how to manage
money well, resulting in savings to the taxpayers.
The Planning Board recommends that the City Council move ahead with the
proposed amendments to the Kalispell Urban Re ewal Plan to further the Goals
and Objectives of the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. This matter has been
scheduled for public hearing at the regular meeting of the City Council on July
1, 1996, so should be placed on the June 24, 1996 work session. .
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County 9 City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish •
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Al Thelen, Interim City Manager
Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan
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June 20, 1996
Please contact this Board or Narda Wilson at the Flathead Regional Development
Office if you have any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
KALISPELL CITY- NTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
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Attachments: FRDO Report #KRD-96-02 and packet
Draft minutes from the 6/11/96 Planning Board meeting
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FLATHEADAMEENDM[ENT TO THE KALISPELL URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
REGIONAL DEVELOPMIENT OFFICE
STAFF REPORT :r
MAY 30, 1996
A report to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding
an amendment to the Kalispell Downtown Redevelopment Plan. A meeting on this matter has
been scheduled before the Kalispell City -County Planning Board for June 11, 1996 and a public
hearing has been tentatively scheduled before the City Council for July 1, 1996.
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In 1979, the Kalispell City Council passed an ordinance which adopted the Kalispell Downtown
Redevelopment Plan as an urban renewal plan. This redevelopment plan specified an Urban
Renewal District, as shown on Exhibit A. As permitted under the Montana Code, Title 7,
Chapter 15, parts 42 and 43, the city is then able to issue and sell tax increment bonds to finance
all or a portion of certain urban renewal projects.
In order for the City to extend this financing mechanism to include new projects in the Urban
Renewal Plan, an amendment to the Plan 1979 has been proposed. New projects would be
eligible for financing with tax increment monies formally included as an amendment to the
Urban Renewal Plan.
A more detailed description of the proposed projects is included in the Kalispell Preliminary
Budget Document and this section has been included as an attachment to this staff report.
Projects which will be considered as part of the Plan amendment include the following:
a. Kalispell Center Mall;
b. KDC Site (Kalispell Downtown Center) Development;
C. Central School Project;
d. Improvements to Buildings - School District #5;
e. Affordable Housing: Elimination of Blight;
f. Downtown Parking;
g. Third Street East / Conrad Mansion to Hockaday Connection;
h. City Hall Improvements;
i. West Railroad Street;
j. Market Place III Project.
The City Council will consider a resolution at their regular meeting of June 2, 1996 which sets
a public hearing date of July 1, 1996 on the proposed amendments to the Kalispell Urban
Renewal Plan. This resolution has been included as back-up material in this report.
The Kalispell Urban Renewal District boundaries will not differ from those boundaries
' established in 1979 which are as shown on Exhibit A. Idaho Street and 3rd Avenue East are
the northeast boundaries of the district. The boundaries run west from 3rd Avenue East along
Idaho Street to midway between 7th Street West and Sth Street West; then south to 6th Street
West, then east approximately one and a half blocks to 6th Avenue West then south to 9th Street
West, then running east to midway between 2nd Avenue West and 1st Avenue West. The
boundaries then run south between 2nd Avenue West and lst Avenue West to 12th Street West
then turn east approximately three and a half blocks to 2nd Avenue East then north to 6th Street
East, then east to 3rd Street East, then run north to Idaho Street.
Projects can ben funded through tax increment financing that would be eligible for low interest
loans for urban renewal, rehabilitation and construction of new buildings, thereby increasing the
City's tax base. The increased revenue will be used to pay off the bonding obligations within
a relatively short period of time, and will ultimately generate more tax revenue for the City.
KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOAR 2 REVIEW
Parts 42 and 43 of the Montana Code Annotated are cited as the "Urban Renewal Law." Part
42 provides a statement of policy in blighted areas, the need for redevelopment and rehabilitation
of blighted areas as well as the preparation of an urban renewal plan. Section 7-15-4213 through
Section 7-15-4215 outlines the responsibilities of the Planning Commission and hearing
requirements on the urban renewal plan. Part 43 provides for the authorization to issue urban
renewal bonds, infrastructure development bonds, obligations for the repayment of bonds and
other financing elements.
With regard to the Planning Commission, Section 7-15-4213(1) states that "Prior to the approval
of an urban renewal project, the local governing body shall submit the urban renewal project to
the planning commission of the municipality for review and recommendations as to its
conformity with the comprehensive plan or parts thereof for the development of the municipality
as a whole."
Further, Section 7-15-4213(2) states, "The planning commission shall submit its written
recommendations with respect to the proposed urban renewal plan to the local governing body
within 60 after receipt of it."
Subsequent to the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council will hold a
public hearing. As previously mentioned, at the June 3, 1996 regular meeting the City Council
will consider a resolution that will schedule a public hearing for July 1, 1996. All property
owners within the District will be notified by mail. This notice will include the date and time
of hearing, area proposed for urban renewal and a general scope of the plan.
"Goals and Objectives" are listed in the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. Goal 5, Economy,
Subsection A states "Utilize the Overall Economic Development Plan as the master document
for developing economic development priorities in the Planning Jurisdiction." The Kalispell
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Urban Renewal Plan is part of the Overall Economic Development Plan which provides guidance
in choosing and placing priorities for funding.
Furthermore, Subsection E of the Master Plan also states, "Undertake activities to ensure the
Central Business District remains strong and viable, i.e., provide adequate off-street parking,
encourage habilitation of older commercial structures and make the Central Business District
more aesthetically appealing, and cater to the needs of the pedestrian."
Many of the projects listed as an amendment to the Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan will help to
execute these goals for the Central Business District which are listed in the Kalispell City -County
Master Plan.
Staff would recommend the Planning Board provide the City Council with a recommendation
to move forward with the proposed amendments to the Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan as
proposed to further the Goals and Objectives of the Kalispell City -County Master Plan.
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Flathead Regional
723 t Avenue East - ''ttw 414
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5980
Contact: Tom Jentz, Director Fax: (406) 758-5781
758-5980
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
KALISPELL URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENTS CONSIDERED
The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission will hold their regular
meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 1996, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Kalispell
City Hall, 213 First Avenue East, Kalispell.
During this meeting, the Planning Board will consider proposed amendments to the Kalispell
Urban Renewal Plan and will formulate a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council as
required by the Montana Code, Section 7-15-4215. The following is a brief description of the
proposal:
On September 10, 1976 the City adopted the Kalispell Downtown Redevelopment
Plan as an urban renewal plan for the city and identified a project area which
constitutes the City's Urban Renewal District for the purposes of tax increment
financing. The City will consider an amendment to the Plan for the purpose of
issuing and selling additional bonds for future project funding. ,
In order for the City to issue and sell urban renewal tax increment bonds for new
projects funded through tax increment financing, an amendment to the Plan is
required which lists potential projects. The amendment would identify projects
which would be eligible for tax increment funding. These projects may actually
be funded through revenues derived from several sources including, but not
limited to, real and personal property taxes, State revenue sources, urban renewal
land sales and the sale of urban renewal tax increment revenue bonds.
Projects and activities which will be considered as part of the Plan amendment
include, but are not limited to, the following projects:
a. Kalispell Center Mall;
b. KDC Site (Kalispell Downtown Center) Development;
C. Central School Project;
d. Improvements to Buildings - School District #5;
e. Affordable Housing: Elimination of Blight;
f. Downtown Parking;
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell - City of Whitefish •
9. Third Street East/Conrad Mansion to Hockaday Connection;
h. City Hall Improvements;
i. West Railroad Street;
j. Market Place III Project.
More detailed information on potential projects and activities which may be funded through tax
increment bond revenues is in the "City of Kalispell Preliminary Budget Document, Fiscal year
1997" available for review at City Hall or at the Flathead County Library.
The Planning Board will forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council. The City
Council would like to schedule a public hearing on this matter for July 1, 1996.
Interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting on June 11th and express their views
and concerns to the Planning Board. Comments in writing may be submitted to the Planning,
Economic and Community Development Office, 248 Third Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901,
or the Flathead Regional Development Office, 723 Fifth Avenue East, Room 414, Kalispell, MT
59901, prior to June 11, 1996.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Tom Jentz, Director, Flathead
Regional Development Office at 758-5980.
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