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Kalispell manager warns proposed state bills would force voter-approved levies to expire; council approves consent items
Summary
City Manager Russell told the Kalispell City Council that proposed state bills would require levies to sunset and raise voter thresholds, a change he said would imperil locally approved emergency-service funding and complicate staffing decisions.
City Manager Russell used the Feb. 3 council meeting to outline several administrative items and to warn council and the public about proposed state legislation that would change how local mill levies are authorized and renewed.
Russell said public works will present a work-session update next week on the city's "use and ability" analysis stemming from the wastewater permit process; staff asked the council to review years of analysis that support a site-specific permit application tailored to Ashley Creek and local load/temperature conditions.
On development financing, Russell told the council Emmanuel Lutheran may use conduit…
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