2/23/26 Kalispell City Council Work Session

The City of Kalispell, Montana City Council held a work session on February 23, 2026, focused primarily on reviewing and discussing the ongoing draft of the Kalispell Land Use Plan in compliance with the Montana Land Use Planning Act. The council and staff reviewed multiple chapters of the plan, including land use goals, economic development, natural resources, environmental considerations, and hazard mitigation. Key procurement-related discussions included potential future regulations and policies that could impact development standards, zoning, and infrastructure upgrades, particularly related to commercial and industrial growth, floodplain management, and environmental protections. The council also discussed opportunities for partnerships and grants to support environmental education and wildlife habitat studies, which could influence future land use planning and development approvals. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were made during this session, but the discussions set the stage for future procurement and policy decisions related to city planning and infrastructure development.