07-15-22 Manager's Report and Arrest Totals1
City of Kalispell
OFFICE OF THE CITY
MANAGER
Information Memorandum
7/15/2022
1.Parks and Recreation
After the recent hail storm on July 8, we were able to collect the information on vehicles
and property/amenities that were damaged and supply them to Human Resources to be
submitted to our insurer.
Forestry staff and a team of volunteers are watering the
majority of newly planted trees in the downtown area
on a weekly basis.
The City of Kalispell is one of two Montana
communities to receive a growth award from the Arbor
Day Foundation for its Urban Forestry Program.
Growth Awards are presented to communities that go
above and beyond the normal requirements of the Tree
City USA program. Kalispell has received this award
for the last 29 years, the longest of any community in
the state.
With summer tournaments now concluded at the
Kalispell Youth Athletic Complex, staff are switching operations to irrigation repairs and
treating dry spots as the weather changes. Football and soccer fields have been
overseeded on high traffic areas as part of our long-term turf maintenance program.
We have 58 participants currently registered for our summer cheerleading camp, which is
our most participants to date. The camp will be held at Lawrence Park on July 25
through 29. Participants will learn new skills and cheers, then demonstrate their abilities
with a final performance for friends and family at the end of the week. Special thanks to
the members of the Glacier High School cheerleading squad who will help lead this
camp.
Kalispell Parks & Recreation and the Glacier Raft Company are again partnering this
summer to give the Kalispell community an opportunity to try a half-day rafting
experience at a reduced rate. We had 21 people participate in our first rafting experience
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on Saturday, July 9. This number is less than last year due to cancellations from higher-
than-normal water levels and increased age restrictions. We have
one more opportunity for the community to participate on
Saturday, August 6 and have 14 spots remaining (capped at 45
participants).
16 campers participated in our Skateboarding Camp from July 11
through 14. This camp is designed for boys and girls (ages 7+) at
all ability levels. We do have limited availability in the remaining
sessions July 18-21, August 1-4, and August 8-11.
2.Public Works
2022 Kalispell Street Ratings
The Street Division has completed the 2022 condition road rating for the City and
integrated this information into the City’s GIS system. The GIS dashboard below, is used
internally by staff to assist in tracking and repairing the City’s roadways. Staff follows
the MicroPAVER System guidelines (ASTM standard in 1999 (D6433-11)) to assess
roadway condition using the customizable Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating
categories. The PCI measures pavement conditions on a scale from zero (failed) to 100
(excellent.)
The rating system allows Public Works
to plan and schedule road repairs based
off their condition and in conjunction
with other infrastructure projects like
water line and sewer line replacements.
Having a current roadway rating has
also helped the City in receiving State
pavement preservation funding for
designated State Urban Routes owned
by the City (Meridian, Airport Road,
etc.).
Water Capital Projects
New water sources are actively being drilled as
part of two capital projects. The drilling for the
new North Main Well, near Buffalo Hill Golf
Course, has been completed. Drilling has begun
at the second well located adjacent to 4 Mile
Drive west of Kalispell. Drilling for the third
well, located within the new 1 Million-Gallon
Tank site will start next week. Once the wells are
drilled, screens are ordered and well development
testing will begin.
Design plans for the well facilities are currently
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being reviewed by City staff, and bid documents are scheduled to be complete and
ready for advertisement this fall.
3.Fire Department
From the period of June 29 to July 12, the Fire Department had 197 responses. Of the
larger responses, there were 144 medical incidents, 6 Motor vehicle accidents with
injuries, 3 Fire alarm activations, 4 public assists, 2 Trash/Rubbish fires, 1 RV fire, 2
Haz-Mat incidents, and 23 dispatched and canceled enroute.
Fire Chief and department members are working on specifications for the new ambulance
to order in September. Ambulances are currently out up to 2 years for delivery from time
of order.
The new SCBA Compressor, fill station and storage bottles have arrived. Staff will be
working in the next week to change out all SCBA’s in the organization, remove the old
compressor and storage system, and mask fit all members.
The AFG (grant) for new radios for County Fire Agencies is still in review. This is a
$1.6 Million dollar grant for approx. 580 radios.
The Fire Chief has been working with State and regional stakeholders on the regional
multijurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. These plans need to be updated regularly to be
eligible for FEMA funds in times of disasters or emergencies related to fires, natural
disasters, storms, etc.
The Fire Chief is working with the Fire Chiefs in the City of Whitefish and the West
Valley Fire Department to work collaboratively in designing a Fire Pumper that the two
Cities and Fire District could go out to bid together to reduce costs.
4.Planning Department
The Planning Board held a public hearing on July 12 and heard two application requests.
The application requests consisted of the following:
1.File #KA-22-06 – A request from William and Simone Bailey for annexation and
initial zoning designation of R-3 (Residential). The annexation is to allow the
property to be connected to city sewer due to a failing septic system. The
property is located at 1788 South Woodland Drive.
2.File #KRD-22-01 - West Side and Downtown Urban Renewal Plan Project
Amendment- On December 17, 2012, Kalispell City Council adopted the Core
Area Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 by
Resolution No. 5601A. The Core Area Plan addresses needs and priorities
affecting redevelopment of the Core Area. On December 4, 2017, Kalispell City
Council adopted The Downtown Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell
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Growth Policy Plan-It 2035 by Resolution No. 5846. Additionally, City Council
adopted the West Side Urban Renewal-Core Area plan by Ordinance 1717 and the
Downtown Urban Renewal Plan by Ordinance 1816. The City of Kalispell
utilizes a Tax Increment Finance District (TIFD) within both urban renewal plan
boundaries as part of the overall strategy to meet its needs of promoting economic
development, improving area employment opportunities, improving area housing
opportunities and expanding the community’s tax base. Since adoption of both
plans, Kalispell has experienced significant population growth as documented by
the US Census, leading to Kalispell being named the fastest growing micropolitan
area in the nation. This population growth has exacerbated housing shortages
which are reflected by near zero housing vacancy rates within the city. To
mitigate impacts associated with rising rent prices, which is affecting area
employment, the city is considering inclusion of workforce housing for
individuals and families with household incomes of 80% to 120% of area median
income. Inclusion of workforce housing within the two urban renewal plan
documents would allow workforce housing projects to be eligible for TIF funding.
Identified workforce housing projects created within both plan boundaries, would
promote area housing and employment opportunities. Section 7-15-4213 requires
that prior to approval of an urban renewal project, the local governing body shall
submit the project to the planning board for review and recommendations as to its
conformity with the urban renewal plan and growth policy of the city.
Accordingly, the Planning Board is tasked with reviewing the addition of
workforce housing projects to both the west side and downtown urban renewal
plans and the conformance of each with the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan-
It 2035 and making a recommendation to the Council.
The Board did recommend approval of the two application requests. The
recommendations will be forwarded onto the Council for their consideration at their
August 1 meeting.
Documents pertaining to the agenda items are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell
Planning Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for
public review during regular office hours. In addition, information on the agenda item is
posted on our website at https://mt-kalispell.civicplus.com/314/Planning-Board under
planning board “upcoming agenda.”
5.Building Department
In the last 2 weeks, we have issued permits for 5 single-family homes. That will bring the
total of new single-family/duplex and townhouse units for the year to 96, compared to
123 at this time last year.
There have been 307 multi-family housing units issued so far this year. Last year at this
time we had issued 254 multi-family housing units.
There was a total of 152 combined building and/or fire inspections completed in the last 2
weeks.
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Residential – 43 Plumbing – 20
Commercial – 27 Mechanical - 10
Electrical – 16 Fire – 36
6.Community Development
The City is looking for development proposals at 103 1st Avenue West, located at the
southeast corner of 1st Street West and 1st Avenue West (Eagles Lot). The development
proposal shall include a privately funded mixed-use building consisting of commercial,
multi-family residential and parking. The commercial component of the proposal shall be
ground floor with a minimum of 6,000 square feet of space. The parking shall be located
within a multi-deck parking garage encompassing a minimum of 239 public parking
spaces of which 90 would be available for lease to the proposed Charles Hotel. Lastly, the
project would include a multi-family housing component integrated into the structure. The
full Request for Proposals on the Eagle’s Lot is posted on the city website at: Eagles Lot
Request for Proposal | Kalispell, MT and proposals are due July 18, 2022. Kalispell’s
community celebration of the Parkline grand opening is Thursday, July 21, 2022. Ribbon
cutting event will be at 5:30 pm at Depot Plaza.
7.Police Department
Attached is the monthly case report from the Kalispell Police Department.
Two of our recent hires are anticipated to complete the field training component of the
training program in order to be released to independent duties.
KPD will conduct annual qualifications for our monthly training block on July 18. Felony
cases are at 356 this year vs 268 in 2021
KPD is nearing the end of the hiring process for four openings, which we anticipate being
filled in the next week.
8.Human Resources
The city had a hailstorm event on July 7. MMIA has stated that all items will fall under
the largest deductible, which is $10,000 (property deductible). Staff is coordinating a
date/time for estimates of the vehicles and buildings. MMIA will be present at the event
which will take place over two days at the city shops. Damaged items include:
•57 vehicles damaged - damages not yet received from the WWTP
•5 buildings sustained damages - Central Garage, Street, Sewer, WWTP, and Parks
•Various other items including sheds and enclosed trailers.
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Crimes Against Persons
Homicide/Justifiable Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
SIWOC/Sexual Assault 8 1 3 0 4 2 1 0 9 1 4 0 29 4
Robbery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 9 0 9 6 9 4 5 1 5 2 6 2 43 15
Assault on a Peace Officer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Simple Assault 13 8 6 4 6 3 5 3 3 1 11 7 44 26
PFMA 5 2 15 7 15 8 15 10 10 5 8 7 68 39
Resisting Arrest 3 2 6 4 2 2 1 1 2 2 4 4 18 15
Crimes Against Property
Burglary 3 0 1 0 6 5 3 1 2 1 2 0 17 7
Theft 49 23 63 33 63 27 72 27 37 17 45 16 329 143
Vehicle Theft/Unauth Use 1 2 5 0 8 3 5 0 4 0 4 0 27 5
Arson 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Forgery/Counterfeit 4 0 3 0 3 1 1 1 1 0 2 1 14 3
Fraud 7 2 2 0 2 1 7 0 1 0 2 0 21 3
Theft of Identity 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
Embezzlement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stolen Property offenses 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 1
Criminal Mischief 12 4 20 3 13 2 12 2 8 3 12 3 77 17
Crimes Against Society
Weapon Law Violations 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Prostitution Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Child Pornography 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Drug Offenses 14 11 26 10 24 13 27 18 32 15 20 12 143 79
Family Offenses (non-violent)2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
DUI 8 8 9 9 11 10 5 4 8 7 7 7 48 45
Possession of Alcohol 2 0 0 2 2 0 3 2 3 3 0 0 10 7
Provide Alcohol to Minor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other Alcohol Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2
Kidnapping/Custodial Int.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disorderly Conduct 2 2 4 2 4 4 3 2 11 9 4 5 28 24
Criminal Trespass 29 20 25 21 22 13 30 11 10 5 22 14 138 84
Violation of Protective Order 2 0 3 0 4 1 5 2 2 2 2 0 18 5
Obstructing a peace officer 5 3 6 3 5 5 4 2 4 3 6 7 30 23
Juvenile Offenses (except MIP)2 0 2 0 5 0 4 1 2 1 0 1 15 3
Other Offenses 19 20 25 18 33 31 37 27 31 35 39 40 184 171
Total 201 108 238 122 245 135 248 116 189 114 201 127 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1322 722
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397 300 374 316 345 258 376 225 464 271 513 314 2469 1684
Total Calls for Service 3384 1810728592664303530943071
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