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Kalispell council approves consent agenda, hazard plan, subdivision plat and equipment loans
Summary
Council adopted a multi‑item consent agenda (including equipment purchases and a $7.04M reservoir contract), unanimously adopted the Western Montana Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 6295), approved Aspen Creek West Phase 1 final plat and subdivision agreement, and authorized a Board of Investments loan for a solid‑waste truck (Resolution 6297).
The Kalispell City Council on Oct. 20 approved several routine and substantive items in a single meeting: a four‑item consent agenda, adoption of the Western Montana Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 6295), final plat and subdivision improvement agreement for Aspen Creek West Phase 1, and authorization to enter a Board of Investments loan for a new front‑load solid‑waste truck.
Consent agenda items introduced by the mayor included Ordinance 1946 (second reading, zoning text amendment allowing residential eaves to extend up to 2 feet into setback areas); award of a tandem‑axle dump truck and plow to Missoula State Truck Center for $239,995; award of a 20‑cubic‑yard leaf vacuum trailer to Normont Equipment Company for $179,520; and award of the Lower Zone Storage Tank Replacement Reservoir 2 contract to Preload LLC in the amount of $7,040,000. A motion to approve the consent agenda carried by roll‑call vote (all aye).
Staff presented Resolution 6295 to adopt the 2024 Western Montana Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan; staff said adoption lets the city use the plan as a blueprint for mitigation projects and could allow the city to apply for federal disaster funding if needed. Council discussion noted FEMA must coordinate with the state before federal agencies can act; council unanimously adopted the resolution.
PJ Sorensen presented Aspen Creek West Phase 1, a 15.02‑acre, 52‑lot phase off 3 Mile Drive. Staff reported all preliminary conditions had been met or adequately addressed, infrastructure was installed or bonded for, and staff recommended approval. The subdivision improvement agreement totaled $835,195.56 and was secured by two letters of credit (one for $360,160 and one recorded as $475,035.50 in the transcript). The council approved the final plat, subdivision improvement agreement and an MOU that extends infrastructure warranty oversight.
Staff also sought approval to participate in the Montana Board of Investments loan program to finance a front‑load solid waste truck in an amount up to $416,900; staff said the loan could be for up to five years with an approximately 5% adjustable annual rate. Council approved Resolution 6297 by roll call.
All recorded votes referenced in the meeting were unanimous among councilors present.
