H1. Downtown Plan Public HearingPLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
REPORT TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE:
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Doug Russell, City Manager-o�-
Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner
Planning Department
201 1" Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalispell.com/planning
KGPA-17-02 — The Downtown Plan Public Hearing
November 6, 2017
BACKGROUND: The Downtown Plan addresses a number of key topics that affect the future
growth and development of Downtown Kalispell. A process to update The Downtown Plan began in
the summer of 2014, at which point staff has conducted numerous public outreach efforts in order to
guide the development of the plan. Downtown Kalispell has become a focal point of conversation and
investment for the last few years by both the public and downtown business owners and stakeholders.
The plan includes a vision for Downtown Kalispell, key issues and strategies, and implementation
goals to make the vision a reality.
The Kalispell City Council, at their meeting on October 16, 2017 approved Resolution 5841.
Resolution 5841 set a public hearing date of November 6, 2017, in accordance with Section 76-1-
604, M.C.A. At the public hearing Council will take public comment on The Downtown Plan. If
Council feels that moving the plan forward is appropriate, at their subsequent meeting on November
20, 2017, Council would consider resolutions to adopt, revise, or reject the proposed plan.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council hold a public hearing
and take public comment on The Downtown Plan.
FISCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impacts at this time.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request.
ATTACHMENTS: DRAFT -The Downtown Plan Link
Link to the following Documents:
Resolution No. KGPA-17-02
Case Studies
Downtown Surveys
Public Comments
August 15, 2017 and September 12, 2017 Kalispell Planning Board Minutes
c: Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk