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Kalispell council names youth athletic complex for longtime volunteer Dan Johns
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 62‑89 to rename the Kalispell Youth Athletic Complex as the Dan Johns Kalispell Youth Athletic Complex to honor his longtime volunteer service; the resolution passed unanimously after public comment and brief council remarks.
Kalispell — The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution renaming the Kalispell Youth Athletic Complex to honor longtime volunteer and contributor Dan Johns.
Why it matters: The renaming recognizes an individual the kids sports board and community members credited with years of work on the complex; a number of residents and councilors offered praise before the roll‑call vote.
City staff introduced Resolution 62‑89 following a prior work session and a formal request from local youth‑sports representatives. Staff noted the measure would "cement" the facility’s name change in city records. A public commenter, Roy Beekman (241 Commons Way), asked the council to pass the resolution; he told councilors that Dan Johns was in poor health and that the family was following the meeting.
Councilor Hunter moved adoption of the resolution, saying, in part, that "Mister Johns gave his heart and soul to the youth athletic complex," and urged colleagues to vote affirmatively. The council voted by roll call; every member present voted aye and the mayor declared the motion carried.
Ending: The council’s vote designates the facility as the Dan Johns Kalispell Youth Athletic Complex in city records. Staff will update signs and official references in coordination with the parks department.
