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Kalispell launches land-use plan update outreach under SB 382; consultant outlines engagement tools and schedule

2990004 · April 15, 2025
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City staff and consultant Logan Simpson outlined the outreach program and technical work for Kalispell’s land-use plan update, citing a state MCR grant and launching online engagement at engagekalispell.com.

City staff and Logan Simpson consultants introduced the existing-conditions analysis and public-engagement program for Kalispell’s land-use plan update, which the presentation tied to Senate Bill 382 and described as a front-loaded, data-driven process.

Melissa Ruth, project manager for Logan Simpson, said the consultant team was contracted to lead public engagement, synthesize outreach results into actionable strategies and support plan adoption materials. “We were brought on to do really three core things: be the public engagement lead, support graphics as needed, and plan adoption support,” Ruth said.

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