Paul Krueger, a resident near the Tamarack Meadows subdivision, told the City Council he was concerned that conditions attached to the subdivision approval—particularly a condition requiring an undisturbed open‑space buffer along Garden View Creek—have not been honored during construction.
Krueger said vegetation in the designated open space has largely been removed, that three stormwater ponds have been installed and that groundwater backup into those ponds is affecting the adjacent creek. He said the ponds appear to be filling and that attempts by the developer to dewater them have not fully succeeded. Krueger said he provided photos and a written summary to the council and requested that the city coordinate with Flathead County to resolve the issue and ensure the earlier conditions are enforced.
Krueger further said the original interlocal agreement assigning some review responsibilities to the city was dissolved and that jurisdiction now falls to Flathead County; he told council that county staff have not responded to his calls and emails. The mayor said the matter would be discussed later in the meeting and council staff later noted they would look into liability and the appropriate next steps.
Councilors and staff acknowledged receipt of Krueger’s materials and said staff would review the correspondence and discuss coordination with county staff. The transcript does not show a formal city action or a recorded motion on Krueger’s complaint at the meeting; the council said staff would follow up.