The Whitefish City Council meeting on September 15, 2025, highlighted significant community concerns regarding traffic and development, as well as updates from volunteer boards.

During the public comment section, a resident raised alarms about increasing traffic congestion at the intersection of Wisconsin and Baker, describing it as a "nightmare." The speaker emphasized that the issue is not limited to peak ski and summer seasons, warning that a disaster could exacerbate the situation. They urged council members to address this critical issue before approving any further development on the North Side, stressing the potential accountability of elected officials and the impact on local tax dollars.

Following public comments, Scott Wurster from the Community Development Board provided a status report on economic development and hazards sections. He expressed concerns about changes made to documents after they were approved by the board, noting that edits were made without their knowledge. Wurster indicated that the board plans to hold an additional meeting in October to address these discrepancies and proposed establishing a regular monthly meeting to facilitate ongoing discussions.

Wurster also mentioned a complaint filed against the board regarding their conduct during a recent hearing related to the Kemosabe conditional use permit. He pointed out that a significant portion of the hearing's video was lost, which may have hindered the council's understanding of the matter. He suggested implementing a reliable audio backup system for future recordings to ensure accurate documentation of meetings.

The discussions during the meeting underscored the community's growing concerns about infrastructure and governance as Whitefish continues to develop. The council's next steps will likely involve addressing these traffic issues and ensuring better communication and documentation practices within volunteer boards.