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Kalispell council actions: consent approvals, Glacier Gold amendment, Buffalo Hill emergency resolution, TBID appointment
Summary
At its meeting the Kalispell City Council approved the consent agenda (four items), confirmed two police officers, adopted an amended Glacier Gold sludge agreement, declared an emergency for Buffalo Hill well repairs (Resolution 62-40), and approved an appointment to the tourism business improvement district.
The Kalispell City Council took several formal actions at Monday's meeting, including routine consent approvals and several items affecting municipal operations.
Key votes at a glance:
- Consent agenda (approved): Council minutes for Feb. 3 and Feb. 10, 2025; wastewater treatment plant biosolids professional services agreement amendment with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (to support dewatering equipment upgrades); Ordinance 19-33 (second reading) Emanuel Living skybridge zoning text amendment (to allow a pedestrian skybridge to encroach into setback areas in BH and P zones); confirmation of police officers Matthew Pratzel and Connor McKinnon (completion of probationary employment). Motion to approve the consent agenda was moved by Nalway and carried on roll-call with all present voting aye.
- Glacier Gold sludge management agreement (approved): Council approved an amendment extending the agreement to Sept. 30, 2026, and raising the tipping fee to $370 per dry ton effective July 1, 2025. (Motion moved by Councilor Dowd; roll-call vote: Dowd, Fisher, Hunter, Nunnally, Carlson, Gabriel and Council President Graham — ayes.)
- Resolution 62-40, Buffalo Hill well emergency (approved): Council declared an emergency and authorized Public Works to proceed without advertisement or bidding to acquire contractor and equipment for immediate repairs at the Buffalo Hill source. (Motion moved by Councilor Donnelly; roll-call vote: Dowd, Fisher, Hunter, Nunnally, Carlson, Gabriel and Council President Graham — ayes.)
- Appointment to the Tourism Business Improvement District (approved): The council approved the appointment of Mitchell Bump to the TBID by voice vote (no opposition recorded).
Votes and major motions were recorded in the official meeting minutes. Several items (notably biosolids dewatering and the Buffalo Hill repair) were discussed in more depth in staff reports; the council directed follow-up and scheduled additional work-session review on biosolids options and procurement plans.
