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Kalispell council opens path to transfer Central School property to museum, with conditions
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City staff and museum board members discussed a proposed transfer of the Central School property to the Northwest Montana History Museum; council expressed general support but asked staff to draft restrictions addressing parking, public open space, reversionary language and loan limits.
Kalispell city staff and members of the Northwest Montana History Museum board discussed a proposed property transfer of the historic Central School building, with councilors indicating general support while asking staff to return with draft language addressing parking, public access and loan limits.
City staff presented background on the museum’s request, saying the museum currently leases the building and is responsible for maintenance under that lease. “State law does allow the city to transfer the property to a nonprofit if it’s a historical building, which this is the case,” City staff member Nygren said during the discussion.
The museum’s board—represented at the meeting by board…
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