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7/6/26 Kalispell City Council Session
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Callispel Council Holds Public Hearing on Preliminary FY2027 Budget
The council accepted public comment on the preliminary fiscal year 2027 budget. Staff reported that a public hearing date was set on June 15th for July 6th, as part of the normal process before final budget adoption in August. The council has held several budget work sessions, with another scheduled for the upcoming week to review final numbers and topics discussed previously. This public hearing is intended to gather input on the proposed preliminary budget prior to its final adoption.
Callispel Council Reviews and Holds Public Hearing on 2026 Utility Facility Plan Updates
The council held a public hearing for the city's 2026 facility plan updates for water, sanitary sewer collection, and wastewater treatment plants. These long-range plans, prepared by consultant AU2S, outline objectives, system overviews, and investment outlooks. The adoption of these plans guides project selection and prioritization, but does not set rates or fees, which are decided separately. The plans document current systems, forecast future needs based on the Planet 2045 growth policy, evaluate performance, and provide a phased capital improvements plan. Updates were driven by new state land use law (SB 382/Malupa), alignment with the Planet 2045 land use plan, and the need to update existing plans last revised in 2018-2019. The plans use a risk-based approach to prioritize projects, focusing on infrastructure likely to fail with serious consequences. Capital improvement plans are estimated at $116.8 million for water, $79.9 million for sewer collection, and varying costs for wastewater treatment ($81.8M to $254M depending on regulatory scenarios). The process moves forward with public input review, plan finalization, and adoption, followed by utility rate analysis, funding securement, budgeting, design, bidding, and construction.
Glacier Art Museum Highlights Community Impact and Economic Contributions
The council heard a community report from Alyssa Cordova, Executive Director of the Glacier Art Museum. She highlighted the museum's contributions to the community's identity, economy, and future, emphasizing its role as a cultural infrastructure anchored in a historic Carnegie Library building. The museum served over 18,000 visitors and participants in 2025, with 28 school and public tours, serving 4,600 youth in classes and programs. It acquired 24 new artworks and its traveling exhibition reached over 6,000 miles. The museum is the only art museum between Spokane and Missoula, serving a 250-mile radius. Cordova stressed that arts and culture are economic engines, contributing significantly to Montana's economy and creating jobs. She also noted the museum's role in revitalizing downtown Callispel by attracting foot traffic and supporting local businesses. The museum is planning for future expansion and is an investment in Callispel's financial and social well-being.
Susie Turner Appointed to Evergreen Water and Sewer District Advisory Committee
The council appointed Susie Turner, Director of Public Works, to represent the City of Callispel on the Evergreen Water and Sewer District 1 Advisory Committee. The committee is voluntary, and Turner was noted for her extensive experience with Evergreen's history and systems, making her a suitable choice. The motion to appoint her passed unanimously.
Callispel Council Approves Support for Downtown Opportunity Zone Application
The council voted on Resolution 6332, supporting an application to the Montana Department of Commerce for an Opportunity Zone designation for Callispel's downtown core. This federal tax incentive program aims to encourage redevelopment through capital gains advantages. Staff explained that the designation is by census tract and that while previous opportunity zones existed in Callispel (horseshoe around Main Street, Silos, Parkline Towers), the downtown core was not included. The program incentivizes investment by offering tax deferrals, particularly if investments are held for 10 years. The resolution is a formal expression of support for the application to the state, which then forwards recommendations to the governor. The Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Forward expressed support, noting that the program attracts private equity with no direct risk to the city. Letters of support from developers for projects like 'The Mall' and the Conrad Hotel were mentioned. Council members expressed some reservations about tax incentives for developers but supported utilizing the tool for local benefit. The motion to approve the resolution passed.
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