6/1/26 Kalispell City Council Session

The City of Kalispell, Montana City Council held a session on June 1, 2026, which included routine consent agenda approvals such as confirming firefighters who completed their probationary periods. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed presentation on the Flathead County Crisis Assistance Team, discussing its operations, funding sources including Medicaid and opioid abatement trust funds, and challenges in sustaining behavioral health crisis services. The council also reviewed and approved a public participation plan aimed at enhancing transparency and public engagement in land use and development decisions through improved online notifications and access to documents. Discussions included potential expansions of crisis services, legislative funding opportunities, and the complexities of behavioral health infrastructure in the region. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the funding and operational aspects of crisis services were highlighted as ongoing priorities.