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Columbia Falls council approves six ordinances and a budget resolution; new path and e-bike rules ahead

Columbia Falls City Council · December 16, 2025
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Summary

Council approved second readings for ordinances 8-35 through 8-40 (public-safety and active-transportation regulations) and passed Resolution 19-57 (a $125,000 budget amendment from the sewer enterprise fund). Many votes were unanimous; ordinances become enforceable after codification (30 days).

The Columbia Falls City Council voted unanimously to approve a package of ordinances and a budget resolution during the meeting.

Resolution 19-57: Council approved a budget amendment of roughly $125,000 for the sewer enterprise capital improvement program to replace a dump truck; roll-call vote was recorded as all ayes and Resolution 19-57 was approved.

Ordinances (second readings approved): - Ordinance 8-35 (second reading approved): addresses exposing a minor to domestic violence, referencing Montana Code (MCA) definitions; the ordinance classifies the offense as a misdemeanor…

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