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Post Office Box 1997 -Kalispell, Montana 59903
Telephone: (406) 758-7701 Fax: (406) 758-7758
Meeting Summary
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 — 4 P.M.
CITY HALL — FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Chairman Marc Rold
Mike Brodie, WGM Group
Jeff Zauner
Tom Jentz, Planning Director
David Girardot
Katharine King, Asst. Director Comm. & Econ. Development
Shannon Freix
Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner
Matt Venturini
Krista Lammers, Community & Economic Development
Chairman Rold called the meeting to
order and welcomed Board, public and city staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
Passed unanimously.
TIF & TEDD UPDATES
An overview of the DRAFT Downtown Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan was provided by Kalispell Senior
Planner, Jarod Nygren. The plan boundary follows the Kalispell Downtown Plan boundary. The proposed
downtown tax increment financing district will serve as a funding mechanism to assist in the
implementation of The Downtown Plan.
Ms. Freix moved to recommend approval of the DRAFT Downtown Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan, Mr.
Girardot second. Approved 4-1.
WGM Group consultant, Mike Brodie, provided an overview of the South Kalispell Traffic Impact Study
and design alternatives. He noted that the US Highway 93/13t" Street/Airport Road area did not warrant a
stop light or pedestrian crossing according to Montana Department of Transportation standards and
review. Airport Road Concepts 8 and 9 were reviewed for the Airport Road and 18t" Street intersection.
Mr. Brodie noted that green space and parking lot spaces can be added to either concept. Following the
Board recommendation a community open house held and a newsletter will be mailed to area neighbors.
Mr. Girardot moved to recommend Concept 9 improvements to the Airport Road intersection, Mr.
Zauner second. Motion passed unanimously.
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The Board was invited to attend the grand opening of Glacier Rail Park will be Monday, October 151" at 10
a.m.
Ms. Freix attended the September 111" Trail Crew meeting on behalf of the Board, the Trail Crew is
reviewing the preliminary alignment, design and amenities, section by section and providing feedback to
the consultant. A master plan will likely be complete by early 2019.
BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM UPDATES
The EPA has approved Phase I Environmental Site Assessment work for the BNSF Rail Line. Consultants
are currently working on Phase II plans for work on the three CHS sites.
BUSINESS
Kalispell received an Opportunity Zone designation by Governor Steve Bullock. Currently, rules are still
being created for the designation, Katharine King will share more information about the designation and
its benefits as they become available.
Chairman Rold will not be available for next month's meeting another member will need to chair the
meeting.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
The Board next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17t" at 4 p.m.
ADJOURNED
Chairman Rold adjourned the meeting.