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Information Memorandum
1 /4/2019
1. Building Department
We have issued permits for 4 single family houses, in the last 2 weeks. That will bring
the total of new single family/duplex and townhouse units for the year to 133, compared
to 151 last year at this time. Multi -family units are at 82 compared to 44 multi -family
units last year at this time. Looking at totals, 2018 matched 2017 construction at 195 total
housing units permitted each year noting a slight shift to multi -family production over
single family and duplex construction this year. This number ranked as a tie for the
second highest construction year since 2007.
The Linderman School remodel permit was issued; valued at approximately $3.6 million.
Urban Bricks Pizza, located at 635 Treeline Road, received their certificate of completion
and is now open.
Our inspectors have been conducting annual fire inspections of all elementary schools in
Kalispell during Christmas break.
2. Planning Department
The Kalispell Planning Board will met on Tuesday, January 8 at 6:00 pm and hear a
request from Spartan Holdings, LLC for a major subdivision to be known as Eagle Valley
Ranch Phases 1-3 . The proposal, located north of the Kalispell Armory and extending up
to the south end of Ponderosa Estates and westerly to US 93, contains 99 acres and
includes 114 single-family residential lots, 16 mixed -use office lots, an assisted living
complex and an apartment complex site. The planning board will also hold a workshop
to begin discussing a series of routine housekeeping amendments for the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance.
The Annual Kalispell 2018 Construction, Subdivision and Annexation Report should be
available by January 15, 2019.
3. Community Development
The Kalispell TIGER grant continues with work winding down at the Glacier Rail Park
phase of the project and substantial completion expected by early January 2019. The
City continues work with Alta Design Group on the Kalispell Trail alignment and design
with updates expected early January.
4. Fire Department
Since the last update the Kalispell Fire Department has received 209 calls for service and
has conducted 4 outreach events with approximately 34 individuals in attendance.
As we enter the New Year, fire department staff have been reviewing call history for the
past year and other information for an end of year review report. We are also completing
end of year maintenance logs for apparatus and also end of year drug audits per internal
and DEA policies.
The fire departments chimney brush program is still being utilized by the community and
is one of the more popular programs. This program offers free chimney brush and rod
rentals from the fire department to assist individuals in cleaning their chimneys if they so
desire. We also recommend to have a certified chimney inspector inspect your wood
heating appliances and chimneys at -least annually or after any event what could cause
damage to appliances.
5. Legislative Session
Monday will mark the beginning of the legislative session at the State of Montana. At
this point, we are waiting to see what bill are assigned to committees that have
significance to the City of Kalispell and our adopted legislative priorities. We will also
be staying in touch with the Montana Infrastructure Coalition and the Montana League of
Cities and Towns as they have adopted platforms that coincide with our interests.
6. Federal Shutdown
As the United States government is experiencing a partial shutdown, we are looking at
how that will impact local municipal operations. While there aren't direct service related
impacts, we are cognizant that we may face concerns with various grant programs and
timely reimbursements. It is something we will continue to watch if the shutdown
extends for a lengthy period.
7. Police Chief Selection
An open house has been scheduled for January 14 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers for the
community to meet the two finalists for the Chief of Police position. The finalists will
also be meeting with several interview panels that day. A selection is anticipated that
week.
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