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West Yellowstone council begins work sessions to shape housing plan for 80‑acre site
Summary
The West Yellowstone Town Council convened a work session with HRDC consultant Rick Simpkins to review recent housing studies and begin deciding how to develop an 80‑acre town parcel, prioritizing workforce housing and next steps for public engagement and partner selection.
The West Yellowstone Town Council held a work session to begin shaping development plans for an 80‑acre parcel intended to expand local housing options, with a focus on workforce and business housing needs. Chair (speaker 2) opened the session and introduced Rick Simpkins of HRDC, who led the presentation and discussion.
Simpkins said the council will rely on recent studies rather than redoing surveys, noting that a local housing strategy received 162 community responses. "We surveyed 162 community members," he said, adding that the studies from 2023–25 will serve as foundational data. Council members repeatedly emphasized the need for housing that supports teachers, public safety staff and other essential workers. The session closed with Simpkins promising to circulate a follow‑up survey and schedule additional sessions to refine options and narrow tradeoffs.
