Kalispell City Council Meeting for June 15, 2026.

The City of Kalispell, Montana City Council held a meeting on June 15, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. The council approved a change order for the Lower Zone Storage Tank 2 replacement project, adding $89,467 to the project budget. They also authorized limited expenditures from the fiscal year 2027 preliminary budget to support day-to-day city operations and scheduled a public hearing for July 6, 2026, to discuss the budget further. Additionally, the council accepted a $284,750 grant from Montana Disaster Emergency Services for a public safety building backup generator project, obligating a city cost share of $94,692. The council approved a resolution to use up to $113,700 of Westside Core Area Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to assist redevelopment of blighted property at 40 Appleway Drive, supporting workforce housing development. Furthermore, the council established a temporary housing study advisory committee to guide an upcoming housing study funded by a grant, emphasizing diverse representation from public, for-profit, and nonprofit sectors. Discussions also included updates on tourism business improvement district budgets and plans, as well as upcoming public hearings on water and wastewater facility plans.