Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls Montana average (US Census ACS)
Population60,412
Per-capita income$35,968
Median home value$237,400
Typical home value $342,814 +3.6% yr/yr · +47% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Council District 4 to fill leadership and council vacancies
The council will meet to appoint a vice-chair and fill a council vacancy. The meeting includes a presentation from the Community Emergency Response Team and updates on CrimeMapping and the Janicki Town Hall.
- Vice-chair appointment
- Council vacancy appointment
- Community Emergency Response Team presentation
- CrimeMapping update
- Janicki Town Hall update
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Sandra Guynn - Chair
Vacant – Vice Chair
Lisa Meyers - Secretary
Ronald Paulick – Official Delegate
James Whitaker
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 4
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Baptist Church – 900 52nd St. No.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – June 25, 2026
New Business
Community Emergency Response Team presentation
Vice-chair appointment
Council vacancy appointment
Other Business
• CrimeMapping update
• Council’s projects update
• Janicki Town Hall update
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great
Falls Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Councils Facebook page
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – August 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Thu Jul 23, 2026
EMS Advisory Board
EMS Advisory Board to discuss patient transport and trauma destinations
The board will meet to discuss trauma and general transport destinations and the Sentinel Project. The meeting also includes a review of the process for presumptive signs of death.
- Discussion on Trauma Patient Destination
- Discussion on Transport Destinations in General
- Sentinel Project Discussion
- Review of updated process for Presumptive Signs of Death
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CITY OF GREAT FALLS
EMS ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Agenda
Location: GFFR Training Center, 1900 9 th St S
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
AGENDA DETAILS
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call/Introductions
III. Approval of Minutes from April 23, 2026
IV. Old Business
a. Updated process for Presumptive Signs of Death
V. New Business
a. Trauma Patient Destination
b. Transport Destinations in General
c. Sentinel Project Discussion
d. Agency Updates
e. Education, Training or Education Opportunities?
VI. Public Comment
VII. Next Meeting – Thursday October 22 at 2:00 PM
CITY OF GREAT FALLS EMS ADVISORY BOARD
DATE: APRIL 23, 2026
TIME: 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: GFFR TRAINING CENTER, 1900 9 TH STREET SOUTH
IN ATTENDANCE
Jeremy Virts (GFFR), Justin Grohs (GFES), John Rossmiller (GFES), Rob Moccasin (Neighborhood
Council), Kate Brewer (GFFR). Laney McIntosh (Benefis), Karen Young (Dispatch), Christy Ryman (GF
Hospital), Brittany Mayfield (GFFR), Dustin Stuart (GFES)
CALL TO ORDER
Chief Virts called the meeting to order at 2:00PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from January 29th, 2026 were presented. Justing Grohs made a motion to approve. John
Rossmiller seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
• Bylaws Review
Bylaws were sent out for everyone’s review and to ensure understanding of the Board’s scope.
All members felt they had a clear understanding of the Bylaws and did not require any further
discussion.
• Board Leadership Traini
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Board of Adjustments/Appeals
Reuniones recientes
Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Commission
City Commission to consider $5.02 million water system revenue bond
The Great Falls City Commission will vote on the consent agenda, which includes approving a $5,020,000 water system revenue bond, final payments of $820,745 for the Sanitary Sewer Trenchless Rehabilitation Phase 27 project, and a School Resource Officer agreement. The commission will also set public hearings for several resolutions on property tax, district levies, and a cash‑farm lease of city‑owned parcels 3016300 and 3015100. Additionally, commissioners will consider appointing a member to the Great Falls Transit District Board.
- Approve Resolution 10634 authorizing a $5,020,000 water system revenue bond
- Approve final payments of $820,745 for Sanitary Sewer Trenchless Rehabilitation Phase 27
- Approve the 2026‑2027 School Resource Officer Agreement with Great Falls Public School District
- Set public hearing for cash‑farm lease agreement of parcels 3016300 and 3015100 (Solid Waste Division – Manchester property)
- Appointment to the Great Falls Transit District Board
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
July 21, 2026
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO
Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by
that time will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during
the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission.
3. Be
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Commission Work Session
City Commission reviews FY2027 library and court budgets and updates meeting rules
The Commission will present and discuss the FY2027 proposed budget for the Great Falls Public Library, including projected revenue of $2,795,197 and expenses of $2,785,370. It will also present the FY2027 proposed budget for the Municipal Court. Commissioners will review proposed updates to the Rules of Conduct and Procedures for Commission meetings, including changes to meeting start times. The public may submit written comments on agenda items before 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
- FY2027 Library budget: $2,795,197 revenue, $2,785,370 expenses (presented by Amy Dissmeyer)
- FY2027 Municipal Court budget presentation (presented by Mark Dunn, Cassidy Blomgren, Morgan Medvec)
- Proposed amendments to meeting times and rules (Resolution 10645)
- Review of updated Rules of Conduct and Procedures (presented by Jeremy Jones)
- Public comment period with written submissions due by 12:00 PM on meeting day
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
July 21, 2026
5:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. FY2027 Proposed Budget Presentation for Library - Presented by Amy Dissmeyer. (estimated
20 minutes)
2. FY2027 Propo
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will approve minutes and hear fire department update
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will vote to approve the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes. The council will receive an update from the Great Falls Fire Department chief, Jeremy Virts. A public comment period will allow residents to discuss petitions, communications, and other matters not on the agenda. Additional items include council business, neighborhood concerns, and miscellaneous reports.
- Approve June 15, 2026 meeting minutes
- Great Falls Fire Department update – Chief Jeremy Virts
- Public comment period for petitions, communications, and updates
- Council business and updates
- Neighborhood concerns and miscellaneous reports
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Howard Plouffe – Co Chair
Greg Milton – Co Chair
Tom Kotynski – Secretary
Luella Vogel
Dylan Lennox
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 5
Date: Monday, July 20 , 2026 - 7:00 p m
L o c a tio n : G r e a t F a lls C lin ic S p e c ia lty C e n te r - 3 0 0 0 1 5 th A v e . S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
A p p r o v e M in u te s – J u n e 1 5 , 2 0 2 6
New B u sin e ss
G reat F alls F ire D epartm ent U pdate – C hief Jerem y V irts
Old B u s in e s s
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f
the Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When
addressing the council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Council Facebook .
A d jo u r n : Next meeting – August 17 , 2026 , at 7:00 p m
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Housing Authority
Great Falls Housing Authority reviews insurance renewals and funding request
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss insurance renewals and a funding request from the Boys & Girls Club. The meeting includes the administration of the oath of office for Nena Horner.
- Boys & Girls Club request for funding
- Housing Authority Property & Liability Insurance renewal
- Auto Policy renewal
- CD Investments maturing
- Appointment of Nena Frances Horner for a term through June 30, 2028
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GREAT FALLS HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board of Commissioners Meeting
1500 Chowen Springs Loop
July 16, 2026 – 12:00 pm
OATH OF OFFICE:
Nena Horner
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PETITIONS
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within jurisdiction of the
Great Falls Housing Authority please keep your remarks to a maximum of 3 minutes. Public comment on
any matter that is on the agenda of the meeting please keep your remarks to a maximum of 5 minutes.
When commenting, please state your name and address.
D. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
2. Financial Reports
3. Leasing/Occupancy
4. Police Reports
E. OLD BUSINESS
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Board Meeting Minutes – June 2026
2. CD Investments Maturing
3. Auto Policy Renewal
4. Housing Authority Property & Liability Insurance Renewal
5. Boys & Girls Club Request for Funding
6. Ratify Cash Disbursements – June 2026
G. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Appointed Nena Frances Horner for a two-year-term through June 30,
2028 approved.
H. COMMUNICATIONS
I. MOTION TO ADJOURN
J. NEXT BOARD MEETING
August 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will vote to approve the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will vote to approve the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting. The council will hear an update from the Great Falls Fire Department presented by Chief Jeremy Virts. Public comment will be allowed on petitions, communications, and other updates. Additional discussion will cover council business, neighborhood concerns, and miscellaneous reports.
- Approve Minutes – June 15, 2026
- Great Falls Fire Department Update – Chief Jeremy Virts
- Public comment on petitions, communications, and updates
- Council Business and updates
- Neighborhood Concerns
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Howard Plouffe – Co Chair
Greg Milton – Co Chair
Tom Kotynski – Secretary
Luella Vogel
Dylan Lennox
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 5
Date: Monday, July 20 , 2026 - 7:00 p m
L o c a tio n : G r e a t F a lls C lin ic S p e c ia lty C e n te r - 3 0 0 0 1 5 th A v e . S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
A p p r o v e M in u te s – J u n e 1 5 , 2 0 2 6
New B u sin e ss
G reat F alls F ire D epartm ent U pdate – C hief Jerem y V irts
Old B u s in e s s
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f
the Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When
addressing the council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Council Facebook .
A d jo u r n : Next meeting – August 17 , 2026 , at 7:00 p m
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Council to discuss property values and approve minutes
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will meet to approve minutes from June 9 and discuss maintaining property values with a representative from the Great Falls Association of Realtors.
- Approve minutes – June 9, 2026
- Maintaining Property Values – Jim Dea, President - Great Falls Association of Realtors
- Public comment on non-agenda items
- Next meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026
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Trevor Cummings - Chair
David Saslav – Secretary
Arthur Taft _ Official Delegate
Pat M. Goodover II
Abigail St. Lawrence
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 1
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Location: Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1300 Ferguson Dr.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
• Approve Minutes – June 9, 2026
Old Business
New Business
• Maintaining Property Values – Jim Dea, President - Great Falls Association of Realtors
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great Falls
Neighborhood Councils and Great Falls Neighborhood Councils Facebook page
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – August 11, 2026 @ 7pm
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Park and Recreation
Park board to discuss Janicki Industries ground breaking, dam drawdown
The board will consider new business items including a ground breaking for Janicki Industries, a dam drawdown project, and the Iron Man event. They will also discuss 4th of July fireworks and upcoming events. Staff reports and public comment will be heard.
- Discussion of Janicki Industries ground breaking
- Dam drawdown update
- Iron Man event discussion
- 4th of July fireworks discussion
- Upcoming events report
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P. O. Box 5021 ▪ Great Falls ▪ Montana ▪ 59403 ▪ 406.771.1265
*PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD*
NAME: PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
DAY: Monday DATE: July 13, 2026
WHERE: Park and Recreation, 1700 River Drive N., MT 59401
TIME: 4:00 pm
CHAIRMAN:
AGENDA ITEM PRESENTED BY_
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Old Business
New Business
• Fireworks and 4th of July Toby Hazelbaker
• Iron Man Toby Hazelbaker
• Dam Drawdown Toby Hazelbaker
• Up Coming Events Staff
• Janicki Industries – Ground Breaking Toby Hazelbaker
Miscellaneous Reports/Announcements
a) Staff
b) Board
Call for Public Comment
NEXT MEETING:
August 10, 2026
Park and Recreation Board Meeting
Draft Minutes - Monday, June 8, 2026
Members Present: Art Taft, DeeAnna Brady-Leader, Erin Borland, Jim Sargent, and Pat Carroll
Staff Present: AJ Smovir, Jessica Compton, Sarah Griffin, Kevin Vining, and Toby Hazelbaker
Guest Present: Jen Rowell
Meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
INTRODUCTIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board motioned to approve May 11, 2026 Board Minutes as written. Motion was seconded and
carried, 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
• Upcoming PMD No. 1 Projects
o Jessica Compton distributed an updated version of the Five-Year PMD1 Projects List.
(See attached).
o Additional projects have been added to the list.
NEW BUSINESS
• Wadsworth Collaboration Presentation
o Tracy Wendt of the Sun River Watershed Group (SRWG) provided a presentation
regarding the
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Business Improvement District
Board will consider and vote on the FY 2027 budget
The Great Falls Business Improvement District board will approve the minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting. It will review and decide on the fiscal year 2027 budget and June 2026 financial statements. Additional items include grant program decisions and a professional services agreement. The meeting also covers various BID projects and public comment.
- Approval of minutes – 6/11/26 Board meeting – Action Item
- Budget FY 2027 – Action Item
- Financials – June 2026 – Action Item
- Grant Programs – Action Item
- Professional Services Agreement – Action Item
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AGENDA
Great Falls Business Improvement District
318 Central Avenue
Board of Directors Meeting
July 9, 2026
9:00AM
Attendees have the option to attend via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89326856035
Public comment is always welcome, at any time, and can be provided in the following ways: 1. Attend in person.
Refrain from attending in person if you are not feeling well. 2. Provide public comments via email. Comments may
be sent via email before 5:00 PM on Monday, July 6, 2026, to:
[email protected].
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
I. Call to order at 9:00am
II. Guests/Public Comment
III. BID Board
Roll Call
Conflict of Interest
Any board member should state any conflict of interest with any item on the agenda
IV. Approval of minutes – 6/11/26 Board meeting – Action Item
V. Financial
Budget FY 2027
Financials – June 2026 - Action Item
VI. BID Business:
Beautification
1st Ave N Underpass
ArtsFest MONTANA
Alley Lighting Project
BID Truck
Construction
Flowers
Sidewalks
Sound System
Downtown Great Falls Association
Downtown Partnership
Downtown TIF District
Parking Commission
Downtown Safety Alliance
Expansion
Grant Programs – Action Item
Grant Criteria Committee – Action Item
Great Falls Development Alliance
Professional Services Agreement – Action Item
Personnel
Work Plan FY 2027
VII. New Business
Storage Unit for Holiday Décor
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Adjourn
Next meeting: August 13, 20
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
Historic Preservation Advisory
Comisión para discutir el hito de Portage, actualizaciones del comité
La Comisión Asesora de Preservación Histórica discutirá el Gran Desvío de Portage, Hito Histórico Nacional, escuchará informes del Semicentenario, del Comité de la Cabaña Vinegar Jones y de los comités de Boston y Montana, y considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión de junio. Se aceptarán comentarios públicos sobre los temas de acción que incluyen las actas, la discusión del hito y el informe del comité de la granja.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 10 de junio de 2026
- Discusión del Gran Desvío de Portage, Hito Histórico Nacional
- Informe del Semicentenario sobre la planificación conmemorativa
- Informe del Comité de la Cabaña Vinegar Jones
- Informe del Comité de Boston y Montana con tema de acción
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Great Falls-Cascade County
Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
July 8, 12:00 PM
Great Falls Civic Center
PCD Conference Room Suite 112
Agenda
Public comment always welcome!
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – June 10, 2026
• Action Item with Public Comment
2. Discussion: Great Falls Portage National Historic Landmark
• Action Item with Public Comment
3. HPO Report to the HPAC
4. Semiquincentennial Report
5. Vinegar Jones Cabin Committee Report
6. Boston and Montana Barn Committee Report
• Action Item with Public Comment
7. Reports from Commissioners
8. Public Comment
9. Adjourn Meeting
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Program, Geographic Names Information System, National Hydrography
6/18/2026
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
City Commission
Comisión de la Ciudad considerará la rezonificación de 305 21st Ave S a R-2 residencial de densidad media
La Comisión de la Ciudad de Great Falls considerará una primera lectura de la Ordenanza 3285 para rezonificar 305 21st Ave S a R-2 Residencial de Densidad Media Unifamiliar. La agenda de consentimiento incluye establecer audiencias públicas para el arrendamiento de la concesión de Gibson Park, los presupuestos del Distrito de Mejora Empresarial y del BID Turístico, y una actualización de normas. La Comisión también votará sobre nombramientos para la Junta de la Autoridad de Vivienda y la Comisión de Policía.
- Primera lectura de la Ordenanza 3285 para rezonificar 305 21st Ave S a R-2 Residencial de Densidad Media Unifamiliar
- Nombramiento para la Junta de la Autoridad de Vivienda: Nena Frances Horner por un período de dos años
- Nombramiento para la Comisión de Policía: recomendación para Bryan Lockerby por un período de tres años
- Adjudicación del Acuerdo de Servicio de Bebidas/Máquinas Expendedoras y Patrocinio a Admiral Beverage Corporation (Pepsi of Great Falls)
- La agenda de consentimiento incluye $4,158,776 en gastos y el establecimiento de audiencias públicas para el arrendamiento de la concesión de Gibson Park y los presupuestos del BID/TBID para el año fiscal 2027
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
July 07, 2026
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO
Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by
that time will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during
the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission.
3. Be
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
City Commission Work Session
La Comisión Municipal revisará el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2027
La Comisión Municipal realizará una sesión de trabajo para escuchar una presentación sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2027. La presentación estará a cargo de Greg Doyon y el personal de finanzas.
- Presentación del presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2027
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✓ Decidido: Commission reviewed FY2027 budget proposal without taking formal action
City Manager Greg Doyon presented the FY2027 proposed budget, outlining fund‑balance usage, staffing changes, and the impact of recent legislative changes. Commissioners and staff discussed revenue projections, cost increases, and the role of the new Strategic Development Officer. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions on the budget were recorded during the work session.
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
July 07, 2026
5:30 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. FY2027 Proposed Budget Presentation - Presented by Greg Doyon and Finance Staff.
DISCUSSION POTENTIAL UPCOMING WORK S
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION WORK SESSION
July 7, 2026 -- City Commission Work Session
Civic Center Commission Chambers, Room 206 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Casey Schreiner
and Shannon Wilson.
Also present were City Manager Greg Doyon and Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones, City
Attorney David Dennis, Finance Director Melissa Kinzler and Deputy Director Kirsten Wavra ,
Police Chief Jeff Newton, and Deputy City Clerk Darcy Dea.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. FY2027 PROPOSED BUDGET PRESENTATION
City Manager Greg Doyon expressed appreciation to Finance Director Melissa Kinzler, Deputy
Director Kirsten Wavra, staff and the executive leadership team for their efforts with regard to the
budget. Manager Doyon expressed concern about the City's capacity to serve what it anticipates
will occur with some of the growth and development that the community has long been waiting
for. Manager Doyon discussed the City's ongoing financial challenges related to the use of general
fund balance. He explained that, since COVID, the City has relied on undesignated general fund
balance to help cover general fund expenditures. He noted that the general fund supports essential
City services, including fire, police, and legal services, and is funded primarily through property
taxes. He also referenced anticipated economic growth associated with
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Thu Jul 2, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El concejo discute la planificación de la celebración anual Summer Celebration
El concejo discutirá y planificará la próxima Summer Celebration programada para el 22 de agosto de 2026. El evento se llevará a cabo en Jaycee Park de 1 p.m. a 3 p.m.
- Planificación de la Summer Celebration en Jaycee Park el 22 de agosto de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Neighborhood Council 3 plans Summer Celebration event
The council discussed logistics, donations, and participants for the upcoming Summer Celebration. Members assigned tasks for picking up supplies and promoting the event. No formal votes on policy or budget were recorded.
- Planned Summer Celebration with food trucks, music, and static displays
- Identified donations from Benefis Healthcare, Showdown Ski Area, Pizza Hut, Fetch, Ace Hardware, McDonalds, and Great Harvest Bread
- Recorded donations of $500 from NeighborWorks Great Falls, $200 from The Parts Store, $173 from Tammy Quintrell, and $100 from Sam's Club
- Assigned Eric Peterson to contact Malmstrom Air Force Base regarding the Honor Guard
- Assigned Eric Peterson to produce a poster for the NC3 pavilion fundraiser project
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Eric Peterson – Chair
Kathleen Gessaman – Vice Chair
Emily Bertsch - Secretary
Garri Mauch – Official Delegate
Bradley Jay Riel
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 3
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 3:30 pm
Location: Corpus Christi Catholic Church is located at 410 22nd Avenue N.E.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old Business
New Business
Discussing and planning the annual Summer Celebration scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 22,
2026 from 1-3 p.m. in Jaycee Park.
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District. )
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great
Falls Neighborhood Councils and Great Falls Neighborhood Council Facebook page.
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – TBD
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Minutes Neighborhood Council 3 (NC3)
July 2, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church – Room 5
CALL TO ORDER: at 3:45 p.m. by Eric Peterson, Chair.
Council members present: Kathleen Gessaman, Garri Mauch, Eric Peterson, Brad Riehl
OLD BUSINESS
• There was no old business covered during the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
• Summer Celebration planning: Garri Mauch discussed the events, activities and individuals
she has asked to participate in the Summer Celebration. She said there will be no face painter at
the park this year. She said Lynn DeRoche has volunteered to bring her food truck to the
celebration and serve shaved ice and All American Kettle Corn. Eric Peterson said politicians
would be welcome to attend and visit with the attendees, but there would be no tables set up for
them to use. Garri Mauch said that she had contacted Kevin Vining from Great Falls Park and
Recreation Department. He told her there will be a porta-potty set up at the location prior to the
celebration and there will be a Park and Recreation table set up to distribute information during
the event. Calumet will also be setting up a table, and NC3 Secretary Emily Bertsch will be
working at that table. She said that NeighborWorks Great Falls will also be setting up a table at
the event. She said musician Joe Ryan will be playing music, and his cost will be sponsored by
The Parts Store.
• Garri Mauch listed the items that businesses have donated to the celebration. She said Be
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Tue Jun 30, 2026
Airport Authority
La Autoridad del Aeropuerto Internacional de Great Falls discute licitaciones y enmiendas de arrendamiento
La Junta revisará los informes financieros de mayo de 2026, incluidos los costos de nómina y mantenimiento. Los temas de discusión incluyen una licitación de estacionamiento, una extensión de la Fase I de Avmax y una enmienda al arrendamiento del terreno.
- Aceptación de licitación de estacionamiento
- Extensión de la Fase I de Avmax y enmienda al arrendamiento del terreno
- Cargo por instalaciones para pasajeros por un total de $77,772.68
- Cheques de mantenimiento y operaciones por un total de $794,852.97
- Cheques de nómina por un total de $120,919.22
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Call To Order Chair
Pledge of Allegiance Board
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is made up of routine day to day items
that require Board action, but do not appear to have a significant public impact.
Items may be pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion/vote by
any board member.
Chair
Director's Report (Information)
Capital Project Update (Information)
Cash Reserves Report (Information)
Director
Parking Lot Bid Acceptance
Avmax Phase I Extension & Ground Lease Amendment
CBP Committee Report (no action)
Airport Authority Board - Comments Board
Additional Public Comments Public
(Please stand and state your name and address for the record)
With no further business to
come before the Board, I
declare this meeting
adjourned.
Adjournment Chair
a. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from May 2026
d. Approve Passenger Facility Charge totaling $77,772.68 for May 2026
e. Financial Reports for May 2026
With a quorum of the Board
present, I call the meeting to
order. Roll Call of Board
members: Evans, Hall, Hoven,
Smith, Swathwood,
Thompson, Whiting
Great Falls International Airport Authority Board Meeting Agenda
The MISSION of the GFIAA is to optimize transportation services & development in our region.
The VISION of the GFIAA is to maximize the airport's benefit to our region.
Welcome and please remember that this board appreciates participation from the public. If you have comments
throughout the board meeting or work session, please stand, state your na
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Thu Jun 25, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Consejo considerará el programa Adopt a Park y conocerá al nuevo director de Parques
El Consejo Vecinal del Distrito 4 de Great Falls votará sobre la adopción del programa Adopt a Park y escuchará una presentación del nuevo director de Parques y Recreación, Toby Hazelbaker. El consejo también aprobará las actas del 28 de mayo de 2026. Se invita a la opinión pública sobre temas no incluidos en el orden del día.
- Aprobar las actas del 28 de mayo de 2026
- Adoptar el programa Adopt a Park presentado por Art Taft
- Presentación del nuevo director de Parques y Recreación Toby Hazelbaker
- Opinión pública sobre temas no incluidos en el orden del día
- Preocupaciones vecinales e informes varios
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✓ Decidido: Neighborhood Council #4 approves May minutes and receives city updates
The Neighborhood Council #4 approved the minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting. The council received a presentation on the City of Great Falls Adopt A Park Program and an introduction to the new City of Great Falls Park and Recreation Director, Toby Hazelbaker. Additionally, Lisa Meyers reported that 17 of 346 city-wide crimes occurred within the NC#4 area and noted that Logan Reiman has been assigned as the new dedicated downtown officer for the Great Falls Police Department.
- Approved May 28, 2026 minutes
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Sandra Guynn - Chair
Neil Tredray – Vice Chair
Lisa Meyers - Secretary
Ronald Paulick – Official Delegate
James Whitaker
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 4
Date: Thursday, June 25 ,2026 - 6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Baptist Church – 900 52nd St. No.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – May 28, 2026
New Business
• Adopt a Park Program – Art Taft
New Park and Recreation Director introduction – Toby Hazelbaker
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
• Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great Falls
Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Councils Facebook page
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – July 23, 2026 at 6:30 pm
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #4 MINUTES for JUNE 28, 2026
Heritage Baptist Church – 900 52nd Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401
Members Present: Sandra Guynn (Chair), Lisa Meyers (Secretary), Ron Paulick (Official
Delegate), James Whitaker Absent: Neil Tredray (Vice Chair)
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Guynn called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance. While establishing a
quorum, Guynn announced that Neal has resigned from NC#4
OLD BUSINESS
Guynn moved to approve the May 28, 2026 minutes and Whitaker seconded. Minutes approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
Art Taft from Neighborhood Council #1 gave a presentation on the City of Great Falls Adopt A Park
Program and his experience as a volunteer.
The New City of Great Falls Park and Recreation Director Toby Hazelbaker introduced himself and
answered questions.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Crimemapping: Meyers reported that, of the 346 crimes reported for the City of Great Falls, 17 of those
occurred in NC#4.
Public Safety Downtown meeting at NeighborWorks Great Falls on June 24
th : Meyers attended and
reported that the Great Falls Police Department has assigned Logan Reiman (from the Directed
Enforcement Team) as the new dedicated downtown officer. Officer Reiman shared his plans for the
summer, including utilizing School Resource Officers on patrol.
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, UPDATES
•Neighborhood concerns
• A citizen read a statement from previous employees of Hometown Harvest Foods (2505
6
th Ave N), who are
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Transit District
El Distrito de Tránsito de Great Falls elegirá oficiales y discutirá el presupuesto
La Junta del Distrito de Tránsito de Great Falls se reunirá para elegir oficiales, revisar informes financieros y de pasajeros, y discutir un presupuesto preliminar. La reunión también cubrirá la compra de equipo de radio de emergencia.
- Elección de Oficiales
- Compra de Radio de Emergencia
- Presupuesto Preliminar
- Informes Financieros
- Informes de Pasajeros
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AGENDA
Great Falls Transit District Board Meeting
3905 North Star Boulevard
June 24, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Oath of Office
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Additions to Agenda
6. Public Comments on Agenda items.
Comments on Agenda items only. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.
7. Minutes for Board Meeting April 22, 2026
8. Manager’s Reports
a. Summary of System Status
b. Performance Indicators
c. Ridership Reports
d. Financial Reports
e. Check Register
9. Committee Reports
a. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
b. Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC)
c. Great Falls TAC
d. ADA Advisory Committee
10. Unfinished Business
11. New Business
a. Election of Officers
b. Emergency Radio Purchase
c. Preliminary Budget
12. Public Comments
Please limit to 5 minutes to allow all parties an opportunity to be heard.
Written comments are welcomed.
13. Next Work Session: Monday, July 20 2026– 7:00 p.m.
Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
14. Adjournment
Tue Jun 23, 2026
Planning Advisory Board-Zoning
Audiencia pública sobre permiso de uso condicional para hogar de retiro en 3020 18th Ave South
La Junta Asesora de Planificación/Comisión de Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará recomendar la aprobación o denegación de un Permiso de Uso Condicional para Benefis Health System Inc. para establecer un hogar de retiro (Benefis Village) en un terreno de 13.14 acres en 3020 18th Ave South. La comunidad propuesta de cuidado de memoria albergaría hasta 48 residentes y emplearía aproximadamente a 52 empleados. La junta votará una recomendación a la Comisión de la Ciudad después de escuchar testimonios públicos.
- Audiencia pública para Permiso de Uso Condicional para permitir un hogar de retiro (Benefis Village) en 13.14 acres en 3020 18th Ave South
- Benefis Health System propone una comunidad de cuidado de memoria para hasta 48 residentes con aproximadamente 52 empleados de tiempo completo y parcial
- El Consejo Vecinal #5 expresó preocupaciones sobre la iluminación, la visibilidad del edificio y el polvo de construcción; el personal recomienda aumentar los retiros de 8 a 15 pies como condición
- La junta votará una recomendación (aprobar o denegar) a la Comisión de la Ciudad
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Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission - June 23, 2026
Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
June 23, 2026
3:00 PM
OPENING MEETING
1. Call to Order - 3:00 PM
2. Roll Call - Board Introductions
Joe McMillan - Chair
Michael Gorecki - Vice Chair
Michael Bicsak
David Cantley
Leah Jerome
Wayne Klind
Jim Wingerter
3. Staff Recognition
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes - June 9, 2026
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE / EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
BOARD ACTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
5. Public Hearing – Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a “retirement home”
land use within the R-2 zoning district upon the property addressed as 3020 18th Ave South.
BOARD ACTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
1
Public Comment on any matter and that is within the jurisdiction of the Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission .
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your name and address for
the record.
ADJOURNMENT
(Please exit the chambers as quickly as possible. Chamber doors will be closed 5 minutes after adjournment of the meeting.)
Assistive listening devices are available for the hard of hearing, please arrive a few minutes early for set up, or contact t he
City Clerk’s Office in advance at 455-8451. Wi-Fi is available during the meetings for viewing of the online meeting
documents.
Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission meetings a
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
Library Board
La Junta de la Biblioteca decidirá sobre la compensación del director y el cierre por festivo
La Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de Great Falls votará sobre la aprobación de actas, informes financieros y dos puntos de acción: la compensación del director de la biblioteca y el cierre por el feriado del 4 de julio. La reunión también incluye informes de rutina y comentarios del público. Las actas adjuntas de las reuniones especial y ordinaria de mayo muestran una discusión detallada sobre la planificación estratégica, la remodelación de la biblioteca y el cronograma de recaudación de fondos.
- Acción sobre la compensación del director de la biblioteca
- Acción sobre el cierre por el feriado del 4 de julio
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión especial del 21 de mayo
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión general del 26 de mayo
- Aceptación de informes financieros (estados de ingresos, resúmenes de proveedores, informe de donaciones)
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AGENDA
Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (Library - 3rd Floor)
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
4:30 P.M.
(Virtual access to meeting available upon request • 406-453-0349)
Notice: Meeting will be recorded via Zoom
Our Mission: The Great Falls Public Library serves as a connection point; we empower the community and enhance the
quality of life by providing individuals access to information and social, cultural, and recreational resources.
1. Agenda Approval (ACTION ITEM)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment / Citizen Communication
4. Adoption of the Minutes (ACTION ITEM)
a. May 21, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes (Pages 1-4)
b. May 26, 2026 General Board Meeting Minutes (Pages 5-16)
5. Acceptance of the Financial Reports (ACTION ITEM)
a. 2220 & 2221 Income Statements (Pages 17-20)
b. 2220 & 2221 Vendor Summary (Pages 21-39)
c. Donation Report (Page 40)
6. Reports (DISCUSSION)
a. Manager Report - Tech Services (Page 41)
b. Director Report (Page 42)
c. GFPL Foundation Report
d. Chair Report
7. Old Business
a. Library Director Compensation (ACTION ITEM)
8. New Business
a. July 4th Holiday Closure (Page 43) (ACTION ITEM)
9. Proposals/Comments from Trustees
10. Adjournment
Proposed next regular meeting: July 28, 2026
Great Falls Public Library
Board of Trustees Board Special Meeting
Monday, May 21st, 2026
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (3rd Floor of the L
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Thu Jun 18, 2026
Housing Authority
Reunión de la Junta de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Great Falls el 18 de junio de 2026
La Junta de Comisionados revisará informes administrativos, financieros, de arrendamiento y de policía. La reunión incluye discusiones sobre asuntos anteriores relacionados con un contrato de oficial de policía comunitario y el Centro de Cuidado Infantil Play N’ Learn.
- Discusión sobre el contrato de Oficial de Policía Comunitario
- Discusión sobre el Centro de Cuidado Infantil Play N’ Learn
- Recomendación de la Junta sobre la vacante del Comisionista de Inquilinos
- Ratificación de los desembolsos en efectivo de mayo de 2026
- Reconfirmación de Doug Spence hasta el 30 de junio de 2031
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✓ Decidido: Police Officer contract approved, moving start date to June 30
The board unanimously approved the Community Police Officer contract and changed its start date from July 1 to June 30. It also approved a daycare contract renewal with a rent increase to $3,000 and a three‑year term. Additional approvals included the May meeting minutes, the appointment of Nena Frances Horner as Tenant Commissioner, and the ratification of April cash disbursements. The board recommended switching the sanitation contract to Republic Services.
- Approved Community Police Officer Contract and changed start date to June 30 (unanimous voice approval)
- Approved daycare contract renewal: 3‑year term July 1 2026–June 30 2029, rent increase to $3,000 (unanimous voice approval)
- Approved May Board minutes as written (unanimous voice approval)
- Approved appointment of Nena Frances Horner as Tenant Commissioner (unanimous voice approval)
- Ratified cash disbursements for April 2026 (unanimous voice approval)
- Recommended switching sanitation services contract to Republic Services
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GREAT FALLS HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board of Commissioners Meeting
1500 Chowen Springs Loop
June 18, 2026 – 12:00 pm
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PETITIONS
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within jurisdiction of the Great Falls
Housing Authority please keep your remarks to a maximum of 3 minutes. Public comment on any matter that is on the
agenda of the meeting please keep your remarks to a maximum of 5 minutes. When commenting, please state your
name and address.
D. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
1. Financial Reports
2. Leasing/Occupancy
3. Police Reports
E. OLD BUSINESS
1. Community Police Officer Contract
2. Play N’ Learn Daycare
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Board Meeting Minutes – May 2026
2. Board Recommendation on Vacancy for Tenant Commissioner
3. Ratify Cash Disbursements – May 2026
G. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Reappointed Doug Spence for a five-year-term through June 30,
2031 approved.
2. Reappointed Kenneth Bruno for a two-year-term through June 30,
2028 approved.
H. COMMUNICATIONS
1. SEMAP
2. HCV Shortfall
3. Kubas Keller year end assistance
I. MOTION TO ADJOURN
J. NEXT BOARD MEETING
July 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Great Falls Housing Authority
Board of Commissioner’s Meeting
June 18, 2026
12:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The Great Falls Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, June
18, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 11:57 p.m. by Chairperson Megan
Farmer.
PRESENT: Megan Farmer, Chairperson; Doug Spence, Vice Chairperson; David
Fink, Commissioner; Rodney Blake, Commissioner; Rosie Kiernan, Commissioner;
and Kenneth Bruno, Commissioner.
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Sukut, Executive Director; Chris Tinker, Deputy Director;
Donna Halbleib, Program Supervisor; Steve Herford, Maintenance Supervisor; and
Carolyn Burg, Administrative Assistant.
ABSENT: Officer Patina.
PETITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Buildings 7D and 7E
The interior doors have been installed. Tabacco is still waiting on the exterior siding to
arrive and they anticipate installation towards the end of June. Cabinets will be in this
week and installation is scheduled for the week of July 6th. Flooring is scheduled for a
week later. Furnaces are being installed and staff has ordered water heaters.
They are moving along quite nicely.
Buildings 6A and 6D
The electrical engineer has been on site and BSPARK Architecture has the previous
drawings from the last duplex and their design work should be finished in the next
couple of weeks. Once design is complete and the units have been vacated, we will
put these buildings into MOD and get going on the environmental
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Thu Jun 18, 2026
Police Commission
Comisión de Policía examinará candidatos para la designación del Comisionado de Policía
La Comisión de Policía examinará a diez solicitantes para el Departamento de Policía de Great Falls. El organismo luego elevará una recomendación a la Comisión de la Ciudad de Great Falls para la designación de un nuevo Comisionado de Policía.
- Examen de solicitantes Michael Winters, Ronald “RJ” Trevena, Jasmine Taylor, Jennifer Reijgers, Pierre “Anthony” Peres, Michael McCully, Charlie Martin, Bryan Lockerby, Darren Brown y Jon Davis
- Recomendación a la Comisión de la Ciudad para la designación de un nuevo Comisionado de Policía
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 04/02/26
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL / STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and
that is within the jurisdiction of the Police Commission. Please keep your remarks to a maximum
of 3 minutes, and state your name and either your address or whether you are a City resident for
the record.)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Approve minutes from 04/02/26 Commission Meeting.
a. Examination of Police Applicants Wheeler & Kerby
NEW BUSINESS
1. Police Commission’s examination of applicant(s) Michael Winters, Ronald “RJ” Trevena,
Jasmine Taylor, Jennifer Reijgers, Pierre “Anthony” Peres, Michael McCully, Charlie
Martin, Bryan Lockerby, Darren Brown and Jon Davis for the Police Commission, Great
Falls Police Department.
2. Examination Recommendations. Action: Forward a recommendation to the Great Falls
City Commission for the appointment of a new Police Commissioner.
ADJOURNMENT
Police Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
City Commission Chambers, Civic Center
Thursday, June 18th, 2026
9:00 AM
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Parking Advisory
Comisión de estacionamiento revisará cambios en tarifas/multas, RFP del sistema de estacionamiento
La Comisión Asesora de Estacionamiento escuchará actualizaciones de la Cumbre de Estacionamiento del Centro, incluyendo cambios financieros en tarifas y multas, y revisará el estado de una solicitud de propuestas para un nuevo sistema de gestión de estacionamiento en el centro. La comisión también discutirá mejoras de capital financiadas con fondos TIF, incluyendo reparaciones al ascensor del Garaje Norte, mantenimiento de árboles en el Lote 7, y próximos pasos para el Plan de Mejoras de Capital. Se aceptarán comentarios públicos en persona o por correo electrónico.
- Actualización de la Cumbre de Estacionamiento del Centro con actualización financiera de cambios en tarifas y multas de estacionamiento
- RFI/RFP para el Sistema de Gestión de Estacionamiento del Centro (RFP emitida el 15 de junio de 2026; propuestas vencen el 17 de julio de 2026)
- Mejoras de capital: fondos TIF restantes de 2019 para el Garaje Norte y Sur, solicitud CIP/TIF para la siguiente ronda
- Problemas con el ascensor del Garaje Norte
- Mantenimiento de árboles en el Lote 7
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AGENDA
GREAT FALLS
PARKING ADVISORY COMMISSION
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
ROOM 112, CIVIC CENTER, 2 PARK DRIVE SOUTH
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 – 3:30 P.M.
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.net/meetings
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments via email. Comments may be emailed before noon on Thursday, June 18,
2026, to
[email protected]. Include the agenda item or item number in the subject line, and
include the name of the commenter and either an address or whether the commenter is a city
resident. Written communication received by that time will be shared w ith the Parking Advisory
Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda item and before the final
vote on the matter. It will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
Opening Meeting:
1. Call to Order – 3:30 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Inge Buchholz (Chair)
Carol Berg
Shirstie Gaylord
Seth Swingley
Ex-Officio Member:
Kellie Pierce
3. Recognition of Staff
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes – November 20, 2025*
New Business
1. Downtown Parking Summit Update
• Parking Fee and Fine Changes Financial Update
• RFI/RFP Update - https://greatfallsmt.gov/bids.aspx
2. Capital Improvements Update
• Remaining funds from the 2019 TIF Award for the North & South Garage
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) & TIF request for nex
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Thu Jun 18, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Consejo Vecinal celebra una reunión de rutina con discusión sobre el evento social de helados
Esta es una reunión regular del Consejo Vecinal de Great Falls, Distrito #8. El consejo aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior, discutirá un próximo evento social de helados y recibirá un informe del Consejo de Consejos, con tiempo para comentarios públicos e inquietudes del vecindario.
- Aprobación de las actas del 21 de mayo de 2026
- Discusión sobre el evento social de helados
- Informe del Consejo de Consejos
- Actualización de Facebook
- Período de comentarios públicos para temas fuera de la agenda
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Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 8
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Location: Great Falls Transition Center Women’s Annex - 1019 15th St. No.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – May 21, 2026
New Business
Ice Cream Social discussion
Council of Councils report
Other Business
Facebook Update
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://greatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
https://www.facebook.com/NeighborhoodCouncils/
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – August 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Tourism Business Improvement
Plan de medios FY27 y nombramientos del consejo a votación
Las juntas del Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau y del Tourism Business Improvement District votarán sobre el Plan de medios FY27, nombrarán directores y oficiales del CVB, reconfirmarán directores honorarios y considerarán una recomendación de fideicomisario y una apelación. Se invita a comentarios públicos al inicio de la reunión.
- Aprobar o rechazar el Plan de medios FY27 para la promoción turística
- Aprobar la lista de directores del CVB con mandatos de julio de 2026 a junio de 2029 (Christina Horton, Dan Morano, Beth Leatham, Maggie Kent, Aaron Weissman)
- Aprobar la lista de oficiales del CVB: Presidenta Christina Horton, Vicepresidenta Wendy Lee, Secretaria/Tesorera Dan Morano
- Reconfirmar directores honorarios de 13 organizaciones, incluido Great Falls International Airport, City of Great Falls, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Little Shell Tribe
- La junta del TBID actuará sobre una recomendación de fideicomisario y decidirá sobre una apelación
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Boards of Directors Meeting Agenda
Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau &
Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 9 AM – 10:30 AM | University of Providence, McLaughlin Center,
Providence Forum, 1415 20th Street South, Great Falls MT
9:00 | 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
9:05 | 2. Public Comment – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
Opportunity for public comment related to items on the agenda or related to Tourism in
Great Falls, Montana.
9:10 | 3. Consent Agenda – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
a) Approve 5-21-2026 Minutes
b) Accept May Financials
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors
a) Approve 5-21-2026 Minutes
b) Accept May Financials
9:15 | 4. FY27 Media Plan – Heather Burcham, Stefanie Brown
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors approve/reject FY27 Media Plan.
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors approve/reject FY27 Media Plan.
9:35 | 5. CVB Director Slate – Wayne Thares
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors approve/reject officer slate as
presented.
Slate Offered:
Christina Horton – 3rd, 3-year term 7-1-2026 to 6-30-2029
Dan Morano – 2nd, 3-year term 7-1-2026 to 6-30-2029
Beth Leatham – 2nd, 3-year term7-1-2026 to 6-30-2029
Maggie Kent – remaining 3-year term 7-1-2025 to 6-30-2028
Aaron Weissman – 1-year term 7-1-2026 to 6-30-2027
9:45 |
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
City Commission Work Session
La Comisión discutirá el presupuesto de 2027 y los horarios de inicio de las reuniones
La Comisión Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo el 16 de junio de 2026 para discutir dos temas: cambios propuestos a los horarios de inicio de las sesiones de trabajo y reuniones ordinarias de la comisión, y una actualización del desarrollo del presupuesto de 2027 presentada por Greg Doyon. No se tomará ninguna acción final en esta reunión; es solo para discusión y dirección del personal.
- Discusión sobre cambios propuestos a los horarios de inicio de las sesiones de trabajo y reuniones de la Comisión
- Actualización del desarrollo del presupuesto de 2027 presentada por Greg Doyon
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✓ Decidido: Commission reaches consensus to change meeting start times
The Commission agreed to have staff draft a resolution to move regular meetings to 6:00 p.m. and work sessions to 4:30 p.m. The City Manager also provided an update on the 2027 budget development, highlighting personnel cost increases and revenue challenges.
- Consensus reached to draft resolution starting Commission Meetings at 6:00 p.m.
- Consensus reached to update rules of conduct to start Work Sessions at 4:30 p.m.
- Directed staff to determine if public comment timing changes require a rules amendment
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
June 16, 2026
5:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Commission discussion on proposed changes to Commission Work Session and Meeting start
times.
2. 2027 Budget Develop
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
City Commission Work Session
La Comisión Municipal entrevista a candidatos para la junta de la biblioteca
Esta sesión de trabajo es principalmente para entrevistar a tres candidatos para la Junta de la Biblioteca de Great Falls. La Comisión considerará a Len Nopen, Anne Burnett y Brian Patrick. No se enumeran otras decisiones o discusiones sustanciales en la agenda. El resto de la reunión consiste en elementos de procedimiento, como comentarios públicos y clausura.
- Entrevistas para candidatos a la Junta de la Biblioteca: Len Nopen, Anne Burnett, Brian Patrick
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✓ Decidido: City Commission interviews Library Board candidates, defers appointment
The Great Falls City Commission held a work session to interview three applicants for a vacancy on the Library Board. No appointment was made; commissioners will vote on the appointment or re-advertise the position at a future regular meeting.
- No decisions made — interviews only; appointment deferred to June 16 regular meeting
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Special Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
June 16, 2026
4:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via em ail to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city residen t. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Great Falls Library Board Candidate Interviews.
Len Nopen
Anne Burnett
Brian Patrick
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
City Commission
La Comisión considera un simulador de entrenamiento contra incendios de $1.3 millones y planes de uso de suelo
La Comisión de la Ciudad llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre un plan de participación en el uso de suelo, una política de crecimiento y financiamiento TIF para infraestructura. El organismo también decidirá sobre un contrato de simulador de entrenamiento contra incendios y un cambio de zonificación para el desarrollo Good Medicine Housing.
- Propuesta de WHP MODx Modular Custom X-Series Fire Training Simulator por $1,300,945.02
- Resolución 10630: $206,000 en fondos TIF para infraestructura en 101 1st Avenue North
- Ordenanza 3284: Zonificación de Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada (PUD) para Good Medicine Housing
- Resolución 10629 (Plan de Participación Pública de Uso de Suelo) y Resolución 10631 (Plan de Uso de Suelo Futuro y Política de Crecimiento)
- Gastos totales de $2,800,327 para el periodo del 14 de mayo al 27 de mayo de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Commission reappoints board members, confirms Transit District appointment (4-1)
The City Commission voted unanimously to reappoint members to the Audit Committee, Housing Authority Board, and Historic Preservation Advisory Commission. In a 4-1 vote, the Commission confirmed Carl Donovan to the Great Falls Transit District Board despite concerns about bypassing an election. The consent agenda, including $3.47 million in expenditures and multiple annual bids, was approved 5-0. A public hearing on a new public records fee schedule was held but no vote is recorded in the minutes.
- Reappointed Matt Pea to Audit Committee for three-year term (5-0)
- Reappointed Doug Spence (five-year) and Kenneth Bruno (two-year) to Housing Authority Board (5-0)
- Reappointed Channing Hartelius and appointed Vernon Pedersen to Historic Preservation Advisory Commission for three-year terms (5-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Carl Donovan to Great Falls Transit District Board for four-year term (4-1, Tryon dissenting)
- Approved consent agenda including $3,468,068 in expenditures and contracts for mower, asphalt, and engineering services (5-0)
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Presentación del Proyecto de Capacitación de Terapia del Habla de Scottish Rite
El Consejo de Vecindarios escuchará una presentación sobre el Proyecto de Capacitación de Terapia del Habla de Scottish Rite y recibirá un informe del Consejo de Consejos. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores, comentarios públicos sobre temas fuera de la agenda y actualizaciones misceláneas del consejo. No se han programado decisiones formales sobre rezonificaciones, contratos o cambios de tarifas.
- Scottish Rite Speech Therapy Training Project – presentación por Molly Beck
- Informe del Consejo de Consejos
- Aprobación de las actas del 18 de mayo de 2026
- Periodo de comentarios públicos para asuntos que no están en la agenda
- Próxima reunión programada para el 20 de julio de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Council unanimously approved the June 15 meeting minutes
The Neighborhood Council read the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting and approved them unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting. The upcoming Neighborhood Ice Cream Social will be discussed at the July meeting.
- Approved June 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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Howard Plouffe – Co Chair
Greg Milton – Co Chair
Tom Kotynski – Secretary
Luella Vogel
Dylan Lennox
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 5
Date: Monday, June 15 , 2026 - 7:00 p m
L o c a tio n : G r e a t F a lls C lin ic S p e c ia lty C e n te r - 3 0 0 0 1 5 th A v e . S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
A p p r o v e M in u te s – M a y 1 8 , 2 0 2 6
New B u sin e ss
S cottish R ite S peech T herapy T raining P roject – M olly B eck
C ouncil of C ouncils report
Old B u s in e s s
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f
the Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When
addressing the council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Council Facebook .
A d jo u r n : Next meeting – July 20, 2026 , at 7:00 p m
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL NO. 5 MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 15, 2026
Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center, 3000 15th Avenue South
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm, by Council Co-Chair
Howard Plouffe with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present: Howard
Plouffe, Greg Milton and Luella V ogel. Absent: Tom Kotynski and Dylan Lennox, both
excused. Neighbors present: 11
MINUTES: The minutes of the June 15, 2026 were read unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS/UPDATES:
Molly Beck, Clinic Drector of the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders clinic
was the guest speaker. The Clinic, established in 1992, is housed in the Scottish Rite
Building. The clinic is open to the public and offers speech, language and feeding
evaluations and intervention. The clinic is also equipped to provide hearing screenings.
All clinicians are licensed and certified by American Speech Language and Hearing
Association. Priority is given to children six years and younger that have no access to
other services. The Clinic accepts most major insurance carriers and grant funding is
available for those who are insured. Contact information: 406-727-1088 or
[email protected]
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Howard Plouffe and Greg Milton attended the Great Falls/Cascade County Crime
Stoppers presentation. Seven of nine Neighborhood Council representatives were in
attendance. V arious issues from crime to general city infrastructure were discussed.
Anyone who would li
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
Transportation Planning TAC
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Business Improvement District
Great Falls BID revisará el presupuesto y plan de trabajo para el año fiscal 2027
La Junta Directiva se reunirá para tomar medidas sobre el presupuesto y plan de trabajo del año fiscal 2027. La junta también está considerando acuerdos de servicios profesionales y criterios del programa de subvenciones.
- Presupuesto del año fiscal 2027
- Plan de trabajo del año fiscal 2027
- Acuerdo de servicios profesionales para Great Falls Development Alliance
- Acuerdo de servicios profesionales para Downtown Great Falls Association
- Programas de subvenciones y Comité de Criterios de Subvenciones
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✓ Decidido: Board unanimously approved FY2027 work plan and key grant allocations
The BID Board approved the FY2027 work plan and several grant payments. It accepted two professional services agreements—one with the Great Falls Development Alliance and another with the Downtown Great Falls Association. Additional approvals included the May 2026 financial statements, a sidewalk‑cleaning contract, and multiple interior and business incentive grants. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved May 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
- Accepted GFDA Professional Services Agreement (2‑year, July 1 2026–June 30 2028) (unanimous)
- Approved DGFA Professional Services Agreement (3‑year, July 1 2026–June 30 2029) (unanimous)
- Approved $10,800 sidewalk‑cleaning bid (unanimous)
- Approved interior grant for Hometana – $5,000 payout (unanimous)
- Approved business incentive grant for Marchion Ventures – $900 payout (unanimous)
- Approved interior grant for Marchion Ventures – $5,000 payout (unanimous)
- Approved FY2027 work plan (unanimous)
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AGENDA
Great Falls Business Improvement District
318 Central Avenue
Board of Directors Meeting
June 11, 2026
9:00AM
Attendees have the option to attend via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89326856035
Public comment is always welcome, at any time, and can be provided in the following ways: 1. Attend in person.
Refrain from attending in person if you are not feeling well. 2. Provide public comments via email. Comments may
be sent via email before 5:00 PM on Monday, June 8, 2026, to:
[email protected].
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
I. Call to order at 9:00am
II. Guests/Public Comment
III. BID Board
Roll Call
Conflict of Interest
Any board member should state any conflict of interest with any item on the agenda
IV. Approval of minutes – 5/14/26 Board meeting – Action Item
V. Financial
Budget FY 2027 – Action Item
Financials – May 2026 - Action Item
VI. BID Business:
Great Falls Development Alliance
Professional Services Agreement – Action Item
Beautification
1st Ave N Underpass
ArtsFest MONTANA
Alley Lighting Project
BID Truck
Construction
Flowers
Sidewalks – Action Item
Sound System
Downtown Great Falls Association
Professional Services Agreement – Action Item
Downtown Partnership
Downtown TIF District
Parking Commission
Downtown Safety Alliance
Expansion
Grant Programs – Action Item
Grant Criteria Committee – Action Item
Personnel
Work Plan FY 2027 – Action Item
VII. New Business
VIII. Pu
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Business Improvement District
318 Central Avenue
Recording available via the City of Great Falls records request
June 11, 2026
Board Present: Jason Kunz, Sherrie Arey, Leo Imperi, Erica Ferrin, Keith Cron
Board Absent: Neal DuBois, Cara Carlson
Guests Present: Jake Clark, Joe McKenney
Staff Present: Kellie Pierce
I.Call to order & Roll Call: Jason called the meeting to order at 9:04am. Roll call of all present; a quorum
was established.
II.Guests/Public Comment: There was no public comment at this time.
III.BID Board: Conflict of Interest: There were no Board members with a conflict of interest with any items on the
agenda at this time.
IV.Approval of minutes from 5/14/26 Board meeting: Sherrie motioned to approve the meeting minutes for
the 5/14/26 Board meeting, as presented. Keith seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
V.Financials: Budget: Kellie reported that the City Commission will consider the BID’s Budget for FY 2027 in
June. Monthly Financials: May 2026 financials were provided to the Board via email. Leo motioned to approve
the 5/31/2026 financial statements which include the Balance Sheet and the Profit & Loss. Erica
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
VI.BID Business:
Great Falls Development Alliance: Kellie shared an updated Professional Services Agreement with the Board;
it has been signed by GFDA. Discussion was held on the status of hiring a new Downtown Business
Development Officer. Jake reported that they are starting the
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
Historic Preservation Advisory
La Comisión considerará el acuerdo de la cerca de Boston and Montana Barn y la cancelación de la reunión de julio
La Historic Preservation Advisory Commission aprobará las actas de las reuniones, recibirá un informe de la HPO y decidirá si cancela la reunión de julio. Los puntos de acción incluyen un informe del comité sobre el Boston and Montana Barn y la discusión de los proyectos Semiquincentennial y Vinegar Jones Cabin.
- Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del 13 de mayo y 5 de junio
- Acción sobre si se cancela la reunión de julio
- Informe del Comité de Boston and Montana Barn con el estado del acuerdo de la cerca
- Informe de Semiquincentennial que incluye la consideración de la biblioteca para el National Register
- Plan alternativo de Vinegar Jones Cabin que autoriza un proyecto de Eagle Scout
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Great Falls-Cascade County
Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
June 10, 12:00 PM
Great Falls Civic Center
PCD Conference Room Suite 112
Agenda
Public comment always welcome!
1. Welcome Vernon Pederson
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes – May 13, 2026
• Action Item with Public Comment
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes – June 5, 2026
• Action Item with Public Comment
4. HPO Report to the HPAC
5. Cancel/Not Cancel July Meeting
• Action Item with Public Comment
6. Semiquincentennial Report
7. Vinegar Jones Cabin Committee Report
8. Boston and Montana Barn Committee Report
• Action Item with Public Comment
9. Reports from Commissioners
10. Public Comment
11. Adjourn Meeting
Great Falls-Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission May 13, 2026
Present: Ken Robision, Ken Seivert, Jeannie Price, Megan Sanford, Meghan Kelly, Rich Ecke,
Channing Hartelius.
Staff and Commissioners: Sam Long, Joe McKenney, Eric Heinbach
Absent: None
Guests: Tom Hansen and Sherrie Arey of Neighborworks.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – April 8, 2025
- Changes: none
- Motion: Ken R.
- 2nd: Ken S.
Motion Passed
2. Section 106 MOA for 1118 2nd Ave S
- This property is eligible for the National Register
- Neighborworks will put documents and photos up on their website for public
accessibility: https://nwgf.org
- It would give historic context for the neghboorhoods.
- Motion to sign off on MOA: Megan S.
- 2nd : Jeannie P
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Consejo Vecinal a escuchar presentación de candidato, mayormente procedimental
Esta reunión del Gran Falls Neighborhood Council Distrito #1 es mayormente procedimental, incluyendo la aprobación de las actas anteriores y actualizaciones. El único asunto nuevo sustancial es una presentación de candidato para Pam Carroll, HD 24, y una actualización del Consejo de Consejos. Se permite el comentario público sobre temas fuera del orden del día.
- Presentación de candidato – Pam Carroll, HD 24
- Actualización del Consejo de Consejos
- Aprobación de las actas del 12 de mayo de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Council approves May minutes and receives updates on Linden Drive project
The council approved the meeting minutes from May 12, 2026. Discussion included a status update on the Linden Drive project completion and reports regarding police priorities and crime statistics.
- Approved May 12, 2026 minutes
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Trevor Cummings - Chair
David Saslav – Secretary
Arthur Taft _ Official Delegate
Pat M. Goodover II
Abigail St. Lawrence
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 1
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Location: Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1300 Ferguson Dr.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
• Approve Minutes – May 12, 2026
Old Business
New Business
• Candidate Introduction – Pam Carroll HD 24
• Council of Councils update
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great Falls
Neighborhood Councils and Great Falls Neighborhood Councils Facebook page
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – July 14, 2026 @ 7pm
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Minutes
Neighborhood Council #1
Monthly Meeting
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
(1300 Ferguson Dr, Great Falls, MT 59404)
NC1 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587015059767
City Web page for NC1: https://greatfallsmt.gov/474/Council-1
Council Members Present:
David Saslav, Secretary and Acting Chair
Art Taft, Official Delegate
Pat Goodover
Council Members Absent:
Trevor Cummings, Chair
Abigail St. Lawrence
Neighbors present: Pat Fournier, Sharon Patton-Griffin, Pam Carroll, Mike Carroll, (proxy for Victoria Hunt), Tim Forrester
Old Business
May 12, 2026 Minutes approved (Art T. motioned, Pat G. seconded)
Tim Forrester raised the Linden Dr. issue in April; Eric Boyd from City Streets and Traffic sent out an email that Linden Dr.
project was due for completion by end of June. Meadowlark Park side of street now has yellow curb and signage for no
parking by handicapped standing space. A Great Falls civic “news flash” issued June 5, 2026 archived here and states in part,
“Installation includes yellow curbing to improve visibility at intersections and sidewalk ramps throughout the listed project
areas. To meet safety standards, the work will also include standard Warning Signs and Regulatory Signs at select locations
along the routes.”
New Business
Pam Carroll, HD 24 Candidate (D) – Introduction and platform (School funding/education, healthcare, and the need for
more locally-sourced
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Planning Advisory Board-Zoning
Audiencia pública sobre anexión y zonificación R-2 para el Lote 3, Grandview Tracts
La Junta Asesora de Planificación celebrará una audiencia pública para considerar la anexión del Lote 3 de Grandview Tracts (305 21st Ave S) a la ciudad y establecer la zonificación R-2 de Densidad Media para Viviendas Unifamiliares. La junta también votará sobre la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 26 de mayo de 2026. Se pueden enviar comentarios públicos por correo electrónico antes del mediodía del 9 de junio.
- Audiencia pública sobre anexión del Lote 3, Grandview Tracts, Sección 13, T20N, R3E (305 21st Ave S)
- Propuesta para establecer la zonificación R-2 de Densidad Media para Viviendas Unifamiliares para la propiedad anexada
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 26 de mayo de 2026
- Período de comentarios públicos abierto hasta las 12:00 PM del 9 de junio de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Board recommends annexation and R-2 zoning for 305 21st Avenue South
The Planning Advisory Board recommended that the City Commission approve the annexation of a 1.26-acre property and establish R-2 Single-family Medium Density zoning. The property owner will reimburse the City $6,813.10 over 30 years via annual tax bills for water and sewer infrastructure. The recommendation is subject to specific conditions including an Annexation Agreement.
- Recommended annexation of 305 21st Avenue South (7-0)
- Recommended R-2 Single-family Medium Density zoning (7-0)
- Approved May 26, 2026, meeting minutes
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Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission
June 9, 2026 Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
3:00 PM
In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know (Article II, Sections 8 and 9 of the Montana
Constitution), the City of Great Falls and Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission are making every effort to
meet the requirements of open meeting laws: • The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website:
https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter . The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access
channel City-190, cable channel 190; or online at https://www.greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings • Public
participation is welcome in the following ways: • Attend in person. • Provide public comments via email.
Comments may be sent via email before 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 to:
[email protected].
Include the agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration
during the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
OPENING MEETING
1. Call to Order - 3:00 PM
2. Roll Call - Board Introductions
Joe McMillen - Chair
Michael Gorecki - Vice Chair
Michael Bi
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Park and Recreation
La Junta de Parques y Recreación discutirá las concesiones de Gibson Park y la colaboración con Wadsworth
La Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación se reunirá para revisar un acuerdo de concesiones para Gibson Park y recibir presentaciones sobre la colaboración con Wadsworth y Adopt a Park. La junta también recibirá actualizaciones sobre los proyectos de PMD No. 1.
- Acuerdo de concesiones de Gibson Park
- Presentación sobre la colaboración con Wadsworth
- Presentación sobre Adopt a Park
- Actualización sobre los proyectos de PMD No. 1
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P. O. Box 5021 ▪ Great Falls ▪ Montana ▪ 59403 ▪ 406.771.1265
*PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD*
NAME: PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
DAY: Monday DATE: June 8, 2026
WHERE: Park and Recreation, 1700 River Drive N., MT 59401
TIME: 4:00 pm
CHAIRMAN:
AGENDA ITEM PRESENTED BY_
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Old Business
• Update on PMD No. 1 Projects Staff
New Business
• Wadsworth Collaboration Presentation Tracy Wendt
• Adopt a Park Presentation Art Taft
• Gibson Park Concessions Agreement Sarah Griffin
• Upcoming Events Staff
Miscellaneous Reports/Announcements
a) Staff
b) Board
Call for Public Comment
NEXT MEETING:
July 13, 2026
Park and Recreation Board Meeting
Monday, May 11, 2026
Members Present: Art Taft, DeeAnna Brady-Leader, Pat Carroll, Victoria Hunt, Erin Borland, Jim
Sargent, Pat Carroll, Victoria Hunt
Staff Present: AJ Smovir, Jessica Compton, Sarah Griffin, Kevin Vining, Todd Seymanski, and
Toby Hazelbaker
Guest Present: Jen Rowell
Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board motioned to approve April 13, 2026 Board Minutes as written. Motion was seconded and
carried, 7-0.
Introductions of Toby Hazelbaker to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board Members.
OLD BUSINESS
• Upcoming PMD No. 1 Projects
o What we are requesting for Park District Year 9 (FY27). See Attached.
o Priority list for the Park Maintenance (updated annually). Se
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Concejo Vecinal finalizará la carta al MDOT sobre el tráfico en River Dr. South
El Concejo Vecinal del Distrito #7 de Great Falls decidirá sobre la aprobación de las actas de la reunión de mayo, recibirá informes de comités y finalizará una carta al MDOT sobre River Drive South. Los nuevos asuntos incluyen discutir las preocupaciones de tráfico en la cuadra 800 de River Drive South con el representante del MDOT, Jim Wingerter.
- Aprobar las actas de la reunión del May 11, 2026
- Informes de comités sobre Downtown Development Partnership, Brownfield, Downtown Safety, Council of Councils, Strategic Planning, City Safety Funding
- Finalizar y aprobar una carta al MDOT para River Dr. South
- Discusión sobre las preocupaciones de tráfico en el área de la cuadra 800 de River Drive South con Jim Wingerter del MDOT
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✓ Decidido: Council approved traffic study support letter for River Drive South
The council approved a letter to MDOT requesting a traffic study on River Drive South to evaluate lowering the speed limit and adding a designated crosswalk. The May minutes were approved as amended. The council also voted unanimously to cancel the July meeting due to an expected lack of quorum.
- Approved letter to MDOT supporting River Drive South traffic study and crosswalk request (unanimous)
- Approved May minutes as amended with deletion of extraneous sentence (unanimous)
- Cancelled July 2026 meeting due to expected lack of quorum (unanimous)
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Trevor Mikkelsen – Chair
Troy Lane – Vice Chair
Sandra Rice – Secretary
Allison Tangen – Official Delegate
William “Bill” Wadman
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 7
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Location: Civic Center Gibson Rm – 2 Park Dr. So.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – May 11, 2026
Committee Reports
Downtown Development Partnership
Brownfield Committee
Downtown Safety
Council of Councils
Strategic Planning
City Safety Funding
MDOT Letter finalization/approval for River Dr. South
New Business
800 Block area of River Drive South Traffic Concerns – Jim Wingerter MDOT
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great
Falls Neighborhood Councils and Great Falls Neighborhood Councils Faceboo
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Fri Jun 5, 2026
Historic Preservation Advisory
Revisión del acuerdo de financiamiento y mejoras del Boston and Montana Barn
La Comisión Asesora de Preservación Histórica se reunirá para revisar un borrador final del acuerdo sobre el Boston and Montana Barn. La comisión tiene programado votar sobre este acuerdo para el financiamiento y las mejoras.
- Acuerdo de cerca del Boston and Montana Barn con City of Great Falls
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✓ Decidido: Commission recommends approval of Boston and Montana Barn Fence Agreement
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission recommended approval of the agreement between the City of Great Falls, Boston, and Montana Barn Fence. No public comment was recorded during the meeting.
- Recommended approval of Boston and Montana Barn Fence Agreement with City of Great Falls
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Great Falls-Cascade County
Historic Preservation Advisory
Commission
Special Meeting
June 5, 12:00 PM
Great Falls Civic Center
PCD Conference Room Suite 112
Agenda
Public comment always welcome!
1. Boston and Montana Barn Fence Agreement with City of Great Falls
• Review and Vote on Final Draft of Agreement for Funding and
Improvements
• Action Item with Public Comment
2. Public Comment
3. Adjourn Meeting
Thu Jun 4, 2026
Cascade County Metro Region Governance Committee for Opioid Abatement
Metro Board considera borradores de estatutos y elige funcionarios para esfuerzos de reducción de opioides.
El Comité de Gobernanza de la Región Metro del Condado de Cascade se reunirá para discutir la adopción de borradores de estatutos, elegir funcionarios, revisar un informe financiero y considerar solicitudes pendientes relacionadas con la reducción de opioides. La agenda no proporciona detalles específicos sobre las solicitudes o las cifras financieras. Las decisiones sobre estos temas afectan la forma en que se administran los programas regionales de reducción de opioides en el Condado de Cascade.
- Discusión y consideración de borradores de estatutos para su adopción
- Elección de funcionarios del comité
- Revisión de un informe financiero
- Consideración de solicitudes pendientes de reducción de opioides
- Período de comentarios públicos (límite de 4 minutos por orador)
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Cascade County Metro Region
Governance Committee for Opioid Abatement Agenda
Cascade County Commission Chambers
325 2nd Avenue North, Great Falls, MT
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1:30 p.m.
The Cascade County Metro Board will be broadcasting this meeting via Zoom.
Webinar participants must register in advance for the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HbbUXmv5RDy3B-vbd9Y5TA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
If you need dial in access: 877 853 5247 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 817 7306 6488 Passcode: 984944
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Joe Briggs, County Commissioner
Jim Larson, County Commissioner
Eric Hinebauch, County Commissioner
Rick Tryon, City Commissioner
Shannon Wilson, City Commissioner
Melissa Kinzler, Great Falls Finance Director
RECOGNITION OF PERSONNEL
Ben Snipes, Attorney, Kovacich Snipes Johnson
David Dennis, City Attorney
Carey Ann Haight, Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney
Travis Cushman, Deputy County Attorney
Trista Besich, Chief Financial Officer
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Discussion and Consideration of Draft Bylaws for Adoption
2. Election of Officers
3. Financial Report
4. Consideration of Pending Applications
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment on any matter and that is within the jurisdiction of the Committee. Please state your name and
either your address or whether you are a City/County resident and keep your remarks to a maximum of four
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Concejo Vecinal escuchará presentación sobre Adopta un Parque, discutirá recaudación de fondos para parques
El Concejo Vecinal del Distrito 3 de Great Falls celebrará su reunión ordinaria el 4 de junio de 2026, cubriendo asuntos pendientes, informes de comités y nuevos asuntos. Los temas clave incluyen una presentación sobre Adopta un Parque de Art Taft, la planificación de la Celebración de Verano y una actualización sobre la recaudación de fondos para Skyline Park y Valley View Park. El concejo también revisará las actas, escuchará una actualización de Calumet y recibirá el informe del Concejo Ciudadano de Great Falls.
- Presentación sobre Adopta un Parque por Art Taft
- Planificación de la Celebración de Verano
- Actualización sobre recaudación de fondos para Skyline Park y Valley View Park
- Actualizaciones de Calumet
- Informe del Concejo Ciudadano de Great Falls
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✓ Decidido: NC3 approves May minutes and discusses park programs
The Neighborhood Council 3 approved the minutes from the previous month and received updates on local crime, park maintenance, and the Adopt a Park program. No substantive decisions were made regarding new policies or funding.
- Approved May 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussed Summer Celebration at Jaycee Park
- Received report on Calumet maintenance and flaring
- Reviewed NC3 Facebook page statistics
- Received crime mapping report for May
- Discussed fundraising for Skyline and Valley View Parks
- Received presentation on Great Falls Adopt a Park program
- Received updates from Citizen Council, police, and MDOT
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Eric Peterson – Chair
Kathleen Gessaman – Vice Chair
Emily Bertsch - Secretary
Garri Mauch – Official Delegate
Bradley Jay Riel
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 3
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 6:30 pm
Location: Riverview Elementary School Music/Art Rm -100 Smelter Ave. NW
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – May 7, 2026
Committee Reports
Calumet Updates
Vision & Goal Setting - Ongoing
NC3 Facebook Page Update - Eric Peterson
Fundraising for Skyline Park and Valley View Park - Update
New Business
• Adopt a Park Presentation – Art Taft
• Summer Celebration planning
• Great Falls Citizens Council report
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great
Falls Neighborhood Councils and Great Falls Neighborhood
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Wed Jun 3, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Consejo Vecinal considerará la anexión y la zonificación R-2 para 305 21st Ave So.
El Consejo Vecinal de Great Falls Distrito 6 llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud para anexar 305 21st Ave So. a la ciudad y rezonificarla como Densidad Media Unifamiliar (R-2) debido a un tanque séptico fallido. El consejo también recibirá una actualización sobre un centro de datos, discutirá el grafiti en los callejones y decidirá el calendario de reuniones de verano. La aprobación de las actas del 6 de mayo de 2026 es un asunto pendiente.
- Solicitud de anexión y zonificación R-2 para 305 21st Ave So.
- Actualización del centro de datos por parte del presidente Rick Cornellier
- Discusión sobre el grafiti en los callejones dirigida por Carl Donovan
- Decisión sobre el calendario de reuniones de verano
- Aprobación de las actas del 6 de mayo de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Neighborhood Council approves April minutes, hears from candidates and updates
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District 6 meeting on May 6, 2026, was largely informational. The only formal vote was to approve the minutes from April 1, 2026, by a 4-0 margin. The council heard from two candidates for local office and received updates on the Sentinel Air Force project and crime statistics. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of April 1, 2026 (4-0)
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Rick Cornellier – Chair
James Rickley – Vice Chair/Delegate
Megan Darrah – Secretary
Carl Donovan
Michelle Cornellier
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 6
Date: Wednesday, June 3, - 6:30 pm
Location: Sunnyside Elementary Staff Break Rm – 1800 19th St. So.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – May 6, 2026
New Business
Annexation of an existing residence and establishing the City zoning classification of Single-family
Medium Density (R-2) 305 21st Ave. So.
Data Center Update – Rick Cornellier
Graffiti in alleys – Carl Donovan
Summer meetings finalization decision
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great Falls
Neighborhood Councils and Great Falls Neighborhood Council Facebook
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
City Commission Work Session
La Comisión revisa el proyecto de reconstrucción de la 8th Avenue NW
La Comisión de la Ciudad está llevando a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir la reconstrucción de la 8th Avenue NW entre la 11th y la 14th Street NW. El proyecto implica reemplazar la calle existente por una nueva avenida tipo bulevar que incluye pavimento, bordillo, cuneta y aceras.
- Proyecto de reconstrucción de la 8th Avenue NW (11th - 14th Street NW)
- Eliminación de 17 intrusiones en el derecho de vía
- Fecha prevista de publicación de la solicitud de ofertas: 19 de julio de 2026
- Fecha prevista de aprobación de la Comisión: 19 de agosto de 2026
- Inicio de la construcción: Otoño de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Commission reviews $3.5M 8th Avenue NW reconstruction project
The Commission held a work session to discuss a $3.5 million street and water main improvement project on 8th Avenue NW. Staff detailed plans to notify residents about removing approximately 17 right-of-way encroachments before construction begins. No formal votes were taken on the project during this session.
- Consensus reached to start Library Board applicant interviews at 4:30 p.m.
- Directed staff to add potential changes to work session and Commission meeting start times to the upcoming topic list
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
June 02, 2026
5:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. 8th Avenue NW Reconstruction Project - 11th - 14th Street NW. Presented by City Project
Engineer Amanda Brownlee and Aaron Kensinger w
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
Super TIF Advisory Committee
Comité considerará propuestas de enmienda al Downtown Urban Renewal Plan
El Super TIF Advisory Committee discutirá propuestas de enmienda al Downtown Urban Renewal Plan (DURP) en esta reunión especial. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de tres reuniones anteriores y un período de comentarios públicos.
- Propuestas de enmienda al Downtown Urban Renewal Plan (DURP)
- Aprobación de actas de reuniones del 7 de abril, 5 de mayo y 8 de mayo de 2026
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Super TIF Advisory Committee Special Meeting
June 2, 2026 Agenda
Planning and Community Development Conference Room,
Room 112, Civic Center
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
1:30 PM
In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know (Article II, Sections 8 and 9 of the Montana
Constitution), the City of Great Falls and the Super TIF Advisory Committee are making every effort to meet the
requirements of open meeting laws: • The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website:
https://greatfallsmt.gov/agendacenter. • Public participation is welcome in the following ways: • Attend in
person. • Provide public comments via email. Comments may be sent via email before 12:00 PM on Tuesday,
June 2, 2026, to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line,
and include the name of the commenter and either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident.
Written communication received by that time will be shared with the Super TIF Advisory Committee and
appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda item and before final vote on the matter, and will be
so noted in the official record of the meeting.
OPENING MEETING
1. Call to Order – 1:30 PM
2. Roll Call
Kellie Pierce – Vice Chair
Ed Brown
Luke Diekhans
Mitch Tropila
3. Staff Recognition
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes – April 7, 2026
5. Approval of Meeting Minutes – May 5, 2026
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes – May 8
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
City Commission
La Comisión de la Ciudad celebrará audiencia pública sobre tarifas de solicitud de registros públicos
La Comisión de la Ciudad celebrará una audiencia pública para decidir sobre la Resolución 10627 sobre los procedimientos y tarifas para las solicitudes de registros públicos. El cuerpo también considerará varias designaciones de consejos y gastos municipales rutinarios.
- Audiencia pública sobre la Resolución 10627: Horario de tarifas de Solicitud de Registros Públicos
- Gastos totales de $3,468,068 del 30 de abril al 13 de mayo de 2026
- Concesión anual de licitación de material de concreto asfáltico a Great Falls Sand and Gravel, Inc. por $745,800
- Concesión anual de licitación de asfalto líquido emulsionado CRS-2P a Ergon Asphalt Emulsion por $309,692
- Compra de una cortadora giratoria de gran área Toro 5900D por $141,059.88
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✓ Decidido: City Commission approves several board appointments and infrastructure contracts
The City Commission reappointed members to the Audit Committee, Housing Authority Board, and Historic Preservation Advisory Commission. The commission also confirmed Carl Donovan to the Great Falls Transit District Board and approved a series of maintenance and equipment contracts via the consent agenda.
- Reappointed Matt Pea to the Audit Committee for a three-year term (5-0)
- Reappointed Doug Spence (five-year term) and Kenneth Bruno (two-year term) to the Housing Authority Board (5-0)
- Reappointed Channing Hartelius and appointed Vernon Pedersen to the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (5-0)
- Confirmed Carl Donovan to the Great Falls Transit District Board for a four-year term (4-1)
- Approved $3,468,068 in total expenditures for April 30 to May 13, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved $12,000 agreement amendment for Great West Engineering, Inc. for 2nd Ave N Regional Storm Pond project (5-0)
- Approved $141,059.88 purchase of a Toro 5900D Large Area Rotary Mower (5-0)
- Approved asphalt and aggregate bid awards totaling $1,195,000 to Great Falls Sand and Gravel, Ergon Asphalt Emulsion, and United Materials (5-0)
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
June 02, 2026
7:00 PM
AMENDED
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO
Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by
that time will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during
the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission
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Thu May 28, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Public Works presentará el Stormwater Master Plan
El Council District #4 Neighborhood Council se reunirá para revisar las actas del 23 de abril de 2026. La reunión incluye una presentación sobre el Stormwater Master Plan por Jesse Patton de Public Works y presentaciones para la candidata al Senate District 11, Valynda Holland.
- Presentación del Stormwater Master Plan por Public Works
- Presentaciones de la candidata Valynda Holland (Senate District 11)
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 23 de abril de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Neighborhood Council #4 approves April minutes, hears city updates
The council approved the April 23, 2026 minutes and received presentations from a state senate candidate, the city engineer on the Stormwater Master Plan, and updates from the Council of Councils meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond the procedural approval of minutes.
- Approved April 23, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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Sandra Guynn - Chair
Neil Tredray – Vice Chair
Lisa Meyers - Secretary
Ronald Paulick – Official Delegate
James Whitaker
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 4
Date: Thursday , May 28 , 2026 - 6 :3 0 p m
L o c a tio n : H e r ita g e B a p tis t C h u r c h – 9 0 0 5 2 n d S t. N o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – April 23, 2026
N e w B u s in e s s
C a n d id a te In tro d u c tio n s
V a ly n d a H o lla n d – S e n a te D is tric t 1 1
S to rm w a te r M a s te r P la n p re s e n ta tio n – P u b lic W o rk s , J e s s e P a tto n
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
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Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great
Falls Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Councils Facebook page
A g e n d a s u g
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Wed May 27, 2026
Transit District
La junta del aeropuerto evaluará el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027 y el contrato de arrendamiento de Jeremiah Johnson
La Junta de la Autoridad del Aeropuerto Internacional de Great Falls discutirá y posiblemente actuará sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y un acuerdo de arrendamiento con Jeremiah Johnson. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de las actas de abril de 2026, cheques de nómina por un total de $114,815.51, cheques de mantenimiento por un total de $952,518.65, un cargo por instalaciones para pasajeros de $63,979.24 e informes financieros. La junta también llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada para evaluar al director y discutir la compensación.
- Consideración del presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027
- Acuerdo de arrendamiento con Jeremiah Johnson
- Agenda de consentimiento: aprobación de cheques de mantenimiento #29670-#29740 por un total de $952,518.65 para abril de 2026
- Agenda de consentimiento: aprobación de cheques de nómina por un total de $114,815.51 para abril de 2026
- Agenda de consentimiento: aprobación del Cargo por Instalaciones para Pasajeros por un total de $63,979.24 para abril de 2026
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Call To Order Chair
Pledge of Allegiance Board
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is made up of routine day to day items
that require Board action, but do not appear to have a significant public impact.
Items may be pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion/vote by
any board member.
Chair
Director's Report (Information)
Capital Project Update (Information)
Cash Reserves Report (Information)
Director
Budget FY 2026-2027
Jeremiah Johnson Lease
CBP Committee Report (no action)
Director's Evaluation (closed session)
Director's Compensation Recommendation
Airport Authority Board - Comments Board
Additional Public Comments Public
(Please stand and state your name and address for the record)
With no further business to
come before the Board, I
declare this meeting
adjourned.
Adjournment Chair
With a quorum of the Board
present, I call the meeting to
order. Roll Call of Board
members: Evans, Hall,
Hoven, Smith, Swathwood,
Thompson, Whiting
Great Falls International Airport Authority Board Meeting Agenda
The MISSION of the GFIAA is to optimize transportation services & development in our region.
The VISION of the GFIAA is to maximize the airport's benefit to our region.
Welcome and please remember that this board appreciates participation from the public. If you have comments
throughout the board meeting or work session, please stand, state your name and address
and your comments will be heard.
1
2
3
May 26, 2026
c. Maintenance & Operations checks #29670 t
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Tue May 26, 2026
Airport Authority
La Autoridad Aeroportuaria considerará el presupuesto y el arrendamiento del año fiscal 2026-2027
La Junta de la Autoridad del Aeropuerto Internacional de Great Falls se reunirá el 26 de mayo de 2026 para considerar el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027 y un contrato de arrendamiento para Jeremiah Johnson. Las aprobaciones financieras rutinarias están en la agenda de consentimiento, incluyendo cheques, cargos por instalaciones para pasajeros e informes financieros. La junta también llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada para la evaluación del director y la recomendación de compensación.
- Aprobación de los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento: actas de la reunión, cheques de nómina ($114,815.51), cheques de mantenimiento/operaciones ($952,518.65), Cargo por Instalaciones para Pasajeros ($63,979.24) e informes financieros de abril de 2026
- Discusión del Presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027
- Discusión del Arrendamiento de Jeremiah Johnson
- Evaluación del Director (sesión cerrada)
- Recomendación de Compensación del Director
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Call To Order Chair
Pledge of Allegiance Board
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is made up of routine day to day items
that require Board action, but do not appear to have a significant public impact.
Items may be pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion/vote by
any board member.
Chair
Director's Report (Information)
Capital Project Update (Information)
Cash Reserves Report (Information)
Director
Budget FY 2026-2027
Jeremiah Johnson Lease
CBP Committee Report (no action)
Director's Evaluation (closed session)
Director's Compensation Recommendation
Airport Authority Board - Comments Board
Additional Public Comments Public
(Please stand and state your name and address for the record)
With no further business to
come before the Board, I
declare this meeting
adjourned.
Adjournment Chair
With a quorum of the Board
present, I call the meeting to
order. Roll Call of Board
members: Evans, Hall,
Hoven, Smith, Swathwood,
Thompson, Whiting
Great Falls International Airport Authority Board Meeting Agenda
The MISSION of the GFIAA is to optimize transportation services & development in our region.
The VISION of the GFIAA is to maximize the airport's benefit to our region.
Welcome and please remember that this board appreciates participation from the public. If you have comments
throughout the board meeting or work session, please stand, state your name and address
and your comments will be heard.
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2
3
May 26, 2026
c. Maintenance & Operations checks #29670 t
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GREAT FALLS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
2800 TERMINAL DRIVE, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 26, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Great Falls International Airport Authority Board convened Tuesday, May 26,
2026, at 1:00 PM in the Airport Board Room. Commissioner Whiting called the meeting to order. Roll call
was taken.
Board Members Present: Debra Evans Rod Hall Sean Hoven
David Smith Cameron Swathwood Liz Whiting
Staff Present: Brian Cowles John Faulkner Chayleen Person
Lara Tait
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Swathwood and seconded by Commissioner Hall to approve
the Consent Agenda as follows:
Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from April 2026
b. Payroll checks totaling $114,815.51 for April 2026
c. Maintenance & Operations checks #29670 to #29740 totaling $952,518.65 for April 2026
d. Approve Passenger Facility Charge totaling $63,979.24 for April 2026
e. Financial Reports for April 2026
The motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Staff reported on the following:
• The financials were reviewed. Revenue should end about 5% above budget and
expenses should be on target.
• Air service was reviewed. We expect to be about 3% up over last year due to United
adding the Airbus in March.
• A construction update was given.
• The Director attended the TBID meeting last week to discuss the low-cost air service
initiative. The group approved a $200,000 commu
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Tue May 26, 2026
Planning Advisory Board-Zoning
Audiencia pública sobre la anexión de la Tribu Little Shell y un PUD de viviendas de 115 unidades
La Junta Asesora de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la anexión de 18.4 acres (Tracto 1, COS 3779) y la servidumbre de paso adyacente de California Avenue, con el establecimiento de un distrito de zonificación de Desarrollo Planificado por Unidades (PUD). La Tribu Little Shell propone un desarrollo residencial de 115 unidades con apartamentos, viviendas unifamiliares y dúplex. La junta también considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 28 de abril de 2026.
- Anexión del Tracto 1, COS 3779 y la servidumbre de paso adyacente de California Avenue
- Establecimiento de zonificación de Desarrollo Planificado por Unidades (PUD) para Good Medicine Housing
- Propuesta de 115 unidades de vivienda: 50 apartamentos y 65 unidades unifamiliares/dúplex
- Dedicación de servidumbre de paso adicional en California Avenue y mejoras públicas
- Comentarios públicos plantearon inquietudes sobre el tráfico, el estado fiscal y los impactos escolares
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✓ Decidido: Planning board recommends approval of Little Shell Tribe housing development
The Planning Advisory Board voted 6-0 to recommend City Commission approval of three items for the Little Shell Tribe's 115-unit residential development on 18.4 acres: annexation of Tract 1 and adjacent right-of-way, establishment of Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning, and amended plat of COS 3779/5337 with dedication of California Avenue. The development includes 50 apartment units and 65 single-family/duplex homes available to tribal members on a rent/lease basis. The board acted as a recommending body; the City Commission will hold a final public hearing on July 21, 2026.
- Approved motion to recommend City Commission approve annexation of 18.4 acres and adjoining right-of-way, subject to conditions (6-0)
- Approved motion to recommend City Commission establish PUD zoning for the property, subject to conditions (6-0)
- Approved motion to recommend City Commission approve amended plat and accept dedication of California Avenue as public right-of-way, subject to conditions (6-0)
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Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission
May 26, 2026 Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
3:00 PM
In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know (Article II, Sections 8 and 9 of the Montana
Constitution), the City of Great Falls and Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission are making every effort to
meet the requirements of open meeting laws: • The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website:
https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter . The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access
channel City-190, cable channel 190; or online at https://www.greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings • Public
participation is welcome in the following ways: • Attend in person. • Provide public comments via email.
Comments may be sent via email before 12:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 to:
[email protected].
Include the agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration
during the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
OPENING MEETING
1. Call to Order - 3:00 PM
2. Roll Call - Board Introductions
Joe McMillen - Chair
Michael Gorecki - Vice Chair
Micha
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Tue May 26, 2026
Library Board
La Junta de la Biblioteca votará sobre el presupuesto del FY27, el salario del director y el plan estratégico
La Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de Great Falls votará sobre los presupuestos operativo y de fundación del FY27, un aumento de compensación prorrateado para el director, aumentos por mérito no sindicalizados y una extensión del plan estratégico 2023-2026 hasta 2027. También considerarán recomendar un nombramiento en la junta y aprobar los informes financieros de abril.
- Evaluación del director con posible aumento de compensación prorrateado (monto no especificado)
- Extensión del plan estratégico 2023-2026 hasta 2027
- Recomendación de un nuevo síndico para un mandato de 5 años que finaliza en junio de 2031
- Aumentos por mérito no sindicalizados para el FY2027
- Aprobación del presupuesto operativo del FY27 (2220) y del presupuesto de fundación/donaciones (2221)
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AGENDA
GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (Library - 3rd Floor)
4:30 P.M.
(Virtual access to meeting available upon request • 406-453-0349)
Notice: Meeting will be recorded via Zoom
Our Mission: The Great Falls Public Library serves as a connection point; we empower the community and enhance the
quality of life by providing individuals access to information and social, cultural, and recreational resources.
I. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT / CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
IV. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 28TH MEETING AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 4th STRATEGIC PLANNING DISCUSSION
MEETING AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
V. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS – APRIL 2026
A. INCOME STATEMENTS - 2220 (OPERATING)
B. INCOME STATEMENTS - 2221 (FOUNDATION/DONATION)
C. LIBRARY VENDOR SUMMARY
D. FOUNDATION VENDOR SUMMARY
E. DONATION REPORT
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORTS AS PRESE
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Tue May 26, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Neighborhood Council de Great Falls escuchará actualizaciones de policía y parques
El Neighborhood Council escuchará una actualización de 20 minutos del Great Falls Police Department, una presentación de 20 minutos de Jim Wingerter del MT Department of Transportation, una presentación de 15 minutos de Adopt a Park por Art Taft y una introducción de 15 minutos del nuevo Director de Parques y Recreación Toby Hazelbaker. El consejo también votará sobre aprobar las actas de la reunión del 24 de febrero de 2026.
- Actualización del Great Falls Police Department (20 min)
- Presentación del MT Dept of Transportation por Jim Wingerter (20 min)
- Presentación de Adopt a Park por Art Taft (15 min)
- Introducción del nuevo Director de Parques y Recreación Toby Hazelbaker (15 min)
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 24 de febrero de 2026
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Great Falls Citizens Council Agenda
Council of C ouncils
Date: T uesday , May 26 , 202 6 - 7 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : C iv ic C e n te r – G ib s o n R o o m , 2 P a r k D r . S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – February 24 , 202 6
N e w B u s in e s s
G re a t F a lls P o lic e D e p t. u p d a te – 2 0 m in u te s
J im W in g e rte r, M T D e p t. o f T ra n s p o rta tio n - 2 0 m in u te s
A rt T a ft – A d o p t a P a rk p re s e n ta tio n – 1 5 m in u te s
T o b y H a z e lb a k e r – N e w P a rk a n d R e c re a tio n D ire c to r in tro d u c tio n a n d u p d a te - 1 5 m in u te s
Other Business
Council Sharing (2 minutes each)
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Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visi
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Thu May 21, 2026
Library Board
La junta de la biblioteca discutirá el proceso del plan estratégico en una reunión especial
La Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Great Falls celebrará una reunión especial para discutir el proceso del plan estratégico de la biblioteca. La agenda incluye elementos de rutina como la aprobación de la agenda, comentarios públicos y declaraciones de los solicitantes a la junta.
- Discusión del proceso del plan estratégico de la Biblioteca Pública de Great Falls
- Declaraciones de los solicitantes a la junta
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AGENDA
GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (Library - 3rd Floor)
2:00 P.M.
(Virtual access to meeting available upon request • 406-453-0349)
Notice: Meeting will be recorded via Zoom
Our Mission: The Great Falls Public Library serves as a connection point; we empower the community and
enhance the quality of life by providing individuals access to information and social, cultural,
and recreational resources.
I. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION… THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. BOARD APPLICANT STATEMENTS
V. STRATEGIC PLANNING:
DISCUSSION OF THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN
PROCESS.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES ADJOURN THE MEETING.
SECOND VOTE
Next GFPL Board Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Great Falls Public Library Montana Room at 4:30 P.M.
Thu May 21, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Concejo Vecinal discutirá la reconstrucción de las canchas de tenis
El Concejo Vecinal del Distrito 8 de Great Falls escuchará una presentación sobre el proyecto de reconstrucción de las canchas de tenis North Kiwanis por Anne Bulger. También está programada una presentación de candidato para Comisionado del Condado de Cascade por Rick Wolke. El concejo considerará la aprobación de las actas anteriores y recibirá comentarios del público sobre asuntos que no están en la agenda.
- Presentación sobre la reconstrucción de las canchas de tenis North Kiwanis
- Presentación de candidato para Comisionado del Condado de Cascade por Rick Wolke
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior
- Comentarios del público sobre asuntos que no están en la agenda
- Actualización de Facebook e informes varios
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✓ Decidido: District 8 Council approves April minutes, hears from candidate and residents
The Neighborhood Council District 8 meeting was primarily procedural. Members approved the April 2026 minutes and heard from county commissioner candidate Rick Wolke. Residents raised concerns about crime and discussed planning an ice cream social for the June meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved April 2026 minutes (motion carried)
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Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 8
Date: Thursday , May 21 , 2026 - 6 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : G r e a t F a lls T r a n s itio n C e n te r W o m e n ’s A n n e x - 1 0 1 9 1 5 th S t. N o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes –
N e w B u s in e s s
N o rth K iw a n is T e n n is C o u rts R e c o n s tru c tio n – A n n e B u ld g e r
C a n d id a te in tro d u c tio n – R ic k W o lk e (C a s c a d e C o u n ty C o m m is s io n e r)
Other Business
Facebook Update
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
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Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https:// g reatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
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Thu May 21, 2026
Tourism Business Improvement
La Junta de Turismo considera el financiamiento del servicio aéreo y la asociación con Voyagers
El Distrito de Mejora de Negocios de Turismo y la Oficina de Convenciones y Visitantes de Great Falls se reunirán para revisar informes financieros y actualizaciones de medios. La junta considerará un compromiso financiero para el desarrollo del servicio aéreo y una solicitud específica de financiamiento para la transmisión deportiva.
- Compromiso financiero propuesto a la Fundación de la Cámara de Comercio del Área de Great Falls para el desarrollo del servicio aéreo hasta el 30-06-2027
- Votación sobre $5,000 para la colocación de transmisión con Great Falls Voyagers para la temporada 2026
- Revisión de las actualizaciones de medios del Ejercicio Fiscal 26 y la discusión de la mesa redonda del Ejercicio Fiscal 27
- Decisión sobre otorgar un recurso de apelación dentro del Informe del Director Ejecutivo
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✓ Decidido: TBID approved $250K in air service guarantees for ultra-low-cost carrier
The Tourism Business Improvement District Board approved $200,000 for a revenue guarantee and $50,000 for a marketing guarantee to support air service development through June 30, 2027. Both CVB and TBID boards approved their consent agendas, including minutes and April financials. The TBID also approved $5,000 for streaming placement with the Great Falls Voyagers for the 2026 season. Several agenda items were skipped due to time constraints.
- Approved $200K revenue guarantee and $50K marketing guarantee for air service development (unanimous)
- Approved $5K streaming placement with Great Falls Voyagers, half paid now, half upon data submittal (unanimous)
- Approved CVB consent agenda including April 2026 minutes and April financials (unanimous)
- Approved TBID consent agenda including April 2026 minutes, January 2026 minutes, and April financials (unanimous)
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Boards of Directors Meeting Agenda
Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau &
Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 9 AM – 10:30 AM | University of Providence, McLaughlin Center,
Providence Forum, 1415 20th Street South, Great Falls MT
9:00 | 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
9:05 | 2. Public Comment – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
Opportunity for public comment related to items on the agenda or related to Tourism in
Great Falls, Montana.
9:10 | 3. Consent Agenda – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
a) Approve 4-16-2026 Minutes
b) Accept April Financials
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors
a) Approve 4-16-2026 Minutes
b) Approve 1-15-2026 Minutes
c) Accept April Financials
9:15 | 4. Air Service Update – John Faulkner
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors consider issuing a financial
commitment to Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation to support air service
development to be used until 6-30-2027.
9:30 | 5. Great Falls Voyagers Partnership – Rebecca Engum
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors approve/deny $5,000 for
streaming placement with Great Falls Voyagers during 2026 season.
9:35 | 6. FY26 Media Update and FY27 Roundtable Discussion – Heather Burcham, Stefanie Brown
10:05 | 7. Questions on Staff Reports – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
10:10 |
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Thu May 21, 2026
Housing Authority
La Junta considerará un contrato de oficial de policía comunitaria y aprobará la resolución SEMAP
La Great Falls Housing Authority Board of Commissioners discutirá informes del director ejecutivo sobre finanzas, arrendamiento y policía. Los nuevos negocios incluyen la Resolución 1026 que aprueba el SEMAP, un Contrato de Oficial de Policía Comunitaria, y Play N’ Learn Daycare. La junta también considerará recomendaciones para el segundo mandato del Vicepresidente Doug Spence y Kenneth Bruno como Comisionado Inquilino, y ratificará los desembolsos de efectivo para abril de 2026.
- Resolución 1026 que aprueba el Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP)
- Contrato de Oficial de Policía Comunitaria
- Elemento de Play N’ Learn Daycare
- Recomendaciones para el segundo mandato del Vicepresidente Doug Spence y el primer mandato de Kenneth Bruno como Comisionado Inquilino
- Ratificar desembolsos de efectivo para abril de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Housing Authority approves daycare contract renewal and board appointments
The Board approved a three-year daycare contract renewal with a rent increase and confirmed two commissioner terms. Resolution 1026 approving SEMAP was passed, and April cash disbursements were ratified. The Community Police Officer contract was tabled pending a cost breakdown.
- Approved Resolution 1026 approving SEMAP (unanimous)
- Approved 3-year Daycare Contract renewal with rent increase to $3,000.00 (unanimous)
- Approved Doug Spence for a 2nd five-year term (unanimous)
- Approved Kenneth Bruno for a 1st two-year term as Tenant Commissioner (unanimous)
- Ratified April 2026 cash disbursements (unanimous)
- Approved April Board minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled Community Police Officer contract pending breakdown of $1,500 increase
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GREAT FALLS HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board of Commissioners Meeting
1500 Chowen Springs Loop
May 21, 2026 – 12:00 pm
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PETITIONS
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within jurisdiction of the Great Falls
Housing Authority please keep your remarks to a maximum of 3 minutes. Public comment on any matter that is on the
agenda of the meeting please keep your remarks to a maximum of 5 minutes. When commenting, please state your
name and address.
D. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
1. Financial Reports
2. Leasing/Occupancy
3. Police Reports
E. OLD BUSINESS
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Board Meeting Minutes – April 2026
2. Resolution 1026 Approving SEMAP
3. Community Police Officer Contract
4. Play N’ Learn Daycare
4. Recommendations for Vice Chair Commissioner Doug Spence for
second term & Kenneth Bruno for Tenant Commissioner first term
5. Ratify Cash Disbursements – April 2026
G. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
H. COMMUNICATIONS
1. Jewel James resignation
2. Scholarship
I. MOTION TO ADJOURN
J. NEXT BOARD MEETING
June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Tue May 19, 2026
City Commission Work Session
La Comisión de la Ciudad discute el futuro de la instalación de juegos de Little Shell, parques y el plan del corredor urbano
La Comisión de la Ciudad llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir varios temas relacionados con la propuesta 'Future Great Falls 2045' Política de Crecimiento. Los temas incluyen una declaración de reconocimiento territorial, la designación de uso de suelo futuro para la Instalación de Recreación y Juegos de Little Shell, si se debe dar por terminado el Plan del Corredor Urbano del Río Misuri y si los parques de la ciudad deben ser designados como Espacio Abierto. No se espera ninguna acción formal; la sesión es para la dirección de la comisión.
- Designación de uso de suelo para la Instalación de Recreación y Juegos de Little Shell (Vecindario Tradicional vs. Corredor Comercial)
- Si dar por terminado formalmente el Plan del Corredor Urbano del Río Misuri (adoptado en 2004)
- Designación de los parques municipales existentes como Espacio Abierto en el Mapa de Uso de Suelo Futuro
- Revisión de los Mapas de Valor Imponible por Acre para zonas comerciales y residenciales
- Recomendación de la Junta Asesora de Planificación del 28 de abril de 2026 sobre la adopción de la Política de Crecimiento
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✓ Decidido: Commission reaches consensus on Growth Policy and land use designations
The City Commission reached consensus on several items regarding the Growth Policy. They decided to maintain a specific property's designation as a traditional neighborhood and agreed to sunset the Missouri River Urban Corridor Plan once the Growth Policy is adopted.
- Consensus reached to keep Little Shell subject property designated as Traditional Neighborhood on the Future Land Use Map
- Consensus reached to sunset the Missouri River Urban Corridor Plan upon adoption of the Growth Policy
- Agreed to have staff clean up the land acknowledgment section of the growth policy to be more direct and apolitical
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Special Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
May 19, 2026
4:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
DISCUSSION POTENTIAL UPCOMING WORK SESSION TOPICS
1. Growth Policy Working Session for City Commissioners.
Materials b
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Tue May 19, 2026
City Commission
La Comisión considerará un contrato de drenaje pluvial en el centro por $4.6 millones
La Comisión Municipal votará sobre un contrato de construcción de $4.6 millones para la Fase 3 de Mejoras de Drenaje Pluvial del Centro y una resolución que autoriza hasta $3.8 millones en bonos para el Parque Industrial Este de Great Falls. También fijarán una audiencia pública para un nuevo cronograma de tarifas de solicitudes de registros públicos y actuarán sobre varios elementos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluidos pagos de proyectos de parques y ajustes de contratos.
- Adjudicar el contrato de construcción para la Fase 3 de Mejoras de Drenaje Pluvial del Centro por la cantidad de $4,636,298 a Capcon Construction (Ítem 11)
- Adoptar o rechazar la Resolución 10628 que autoriza hasta $3,800,000 en Bonos de Ingresos por Desarrollo de Infraestructura Industrial del Incremento de Impuestos para el Parque Industrial Este de Great Falls (Ítem 13)
- Fijar audiencia pública para el 2 de junio de 2026 sobre la Resolución 10627 que establece procedimientos y cronograma de tarifas para solicitudes de registros públicos (Ítem 10)
- Aprobar el pago final de $32,146.41 para el proyecto de Reconstrucción de la Calle del Parque Carter (Ítem 8)
- Revocar el contrato anterior y adjudicar un nuevo contrato a United Materials para el proyecto de Reemplazo de la Cancha del Parque Charles Russell por el monto correcto de $159,000 (Ítem 9)
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✓ Decidido: City Commission approves consent agenda, sets June 2 public hearing on records fees
The Commission approved the consent agenda (5-0), which included $4,451,066 in expenditures, a contract rescind and re-award for Charles Russell Park court replacement ($156K rescinded, $159K awarded), and a June 2 hearing on public records request procedures. A motion was made to award a $4,636,298 construction contract for Downtown Storm Drainage Phase 3 to Capcon Construction, but the vote outcome is not recorded in the provided minutes. Public comments addressed homelessness, the Missouri River Corridor Plan, property disputes, and library board appointments.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0) including minutes, $4,451,066 expenditures, and $3,717,277 in claims over $25K
- Approved final payment of $32,146.41 for Carter Park Street Reconstruction to United Materials
- Rescinded previous $156K contract with United Materials for Charles Russell Park court replacement, awarded new $159K contract
- Set June 2, 2026 public hearing on Resolution 10627 (public records request procedures and fee schedule)
- Moved to award $4,636,298 Downtown Storm Drainage Phase 3 contract to Capcon Construction (vote outcome not stated in minutes)
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
May 19, 2026
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO
Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by
that time will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during
the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission.
3. Be
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Mon May 18, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Consejo vecinal revisará la licencia de uso condicional del centro de cuidados de memoria Benefis
El Gran Falls Neighborhood Council Distrito 5 considerará una licencia de uso condicional para una residencia de jubilados del Benefis Health System en 3020 18th Ave S. El proyecto propone un pueblo de cuidados de memoria con 48 residentes y 52 empleados en un sitio de 13.14 acres.
- Licencia de uso condicional para la instalación de cuidados de memoria Benefis Village
- Presentación de la instalación propuesta de cuidados de memoria Benefis
- Presentación del alcalde Cory Reeves
- Aprobar las actas – 20 de abril de 2026
- Comentarios públicos sobre asuntos fuera del orden del día
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✓ Decidido: Benefis Village proposal to move to City Zoning Commission in June
The council approved the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes. A proposed Benefis Village development for 48 residents at the former Poor Claires monastery site will be presented to the city's Zoning Commission on June 23.
- Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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Howard Plouffe – Co Chair
Greg Milton – Co Chair
Tom Kotynski – Secretary
Luella Vogel
Dylan Lennox
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 5
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Location: Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center - 3000 15th Ave. So.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
• Approve Minutes – April 20, 2026
New Business
• Mayor Cory Reeves presentation
• Benefis Proposed Memory Care facility presentation- Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a “Retirement
Home” land use within the existing R-2 zoning district – Planning and Community Development
Old Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of
the Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When
addressing the council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Council Facebook.
Adjourn: Next meeting – June 15, 2026, at 7:00 pm
Conditional Use Permit for Benefis Vill
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Fri May 15, 2026
Mansfield Center for Performing Arts Advisory
Actualización de la propuesta preliminar de Theater DNA e informe de eventos
La Junta Asesora del Centro Mansfield para las Artes Escénicas escuchará una actualización de Theater DNA y un informe sobre eventos recientes. La junta también votará sobre las actas de la reunión anterior. Se invita al público a comentar sobre asuntos que no estén en la agenda.
- Actualización de la propuesta preliminar de Theater DNA por Owen Grubenhoff
- Informe sobre eventos recientes de Lane McAlpine
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 17 de abril de 2026
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Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts
Advisory Board Agenda
May 15th 2026 - 12 p.m.
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WELCOME & INTRODUCTION (ROLL CALL)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Approval of April 17th Minutes Carl Donovan
NEW BUSINESS
1. Theater DNA Update Owen Grubenhoff
2. Report on recent events Lane McAlpine
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (Public Comment)
1. Call for Public Comment
The Public can comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction
of the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts. When addressing the Board, state your name and address for the
record.
ADJOURN
Important Dates
Next Meeting: Friday, September 18th, 2026
Discussion Items for Future Meetings:
ADVISORY BOARD
- - REGULAR MEETING - -
Friday, April 17th, 2026
City of Great Falls Convention Center/Mansfield Theater
Call
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Thu May 14, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Consejo Vecinal del Distrito 9 se reúne el 14 de mayo
El consejo se reunirá para aprobar las actas anteriores y discutir asuntos del vecindario. Las presentaciones programadas de candidatos para Sheriff y Comisionado del Condado de Cascade han sido canceladas.
- Aprobación de las actas del 9 de abril de 2026
- Presentación cancelada de Melinda “Mindy” Kahle (Sheriff del Condado de Cascade)
- Presentación cancelada de Rick Wolke (Comisionado del Condado de Cascade)
- Discusión sobre el mapeo de delitos
- Aportaciones de estudiantes
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✓ Decidido: Council pauses meetings for the summer months
The Neighborhood Council approved a motion to suspend meetings during June, July, and August. Meetings will resume on September 10th, 2026.
- Approved April meeting minutes
- Paused summer meetings (June, July, August)
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Barney Danishefsky – Chair
Theres (Terri) Ryan – Vice Chair
Amanda Baugus - Secretary
Judie Suden - Delegate
Vacant
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 9
Date: Thursday , May 14 , 202 6 - 7 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : 1 s t C h u r c h o f th e N a z a r e n e – 1 7 2 7 2 n d A v e . S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments .
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – April 9, 2026
N e w B u s in e s s
C a n d id a te In tro d u c tio n s
M e lin d a “M in d y ” K a h le – C a s c a d e C o u n ty S h e riff *c a n c e le d *
R ic k W o lk e – C a s c a d e C o u n ty C o m m is s io n e r *c a n c e le d *
Other Business
Facebook Update
Crime Mapping
Student Input
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
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Meeting Minutes NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 9 Thursday May, 14th 2026 First Church of the Nazarene 7:00pm Call to Order The meeting was called to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A quorum was
established
with
Chair
Barney
Danishefsky,
Terri
Ryan,
and
Amanda
Baugus.
Also
in
attendance
were
City
of
Great
Falls
Neighborhood
Council
Liaison
Rob
Moccasin,
City
Commissioner
Shannon
Wilson,
and
a
few
guests.
Old Business Barney Danishefsky made a motion to approve the minutes from the April meeting, and Terri
Ryan
seconded.
The
minutes
from
the
April
meeting
were
approved.
New Business Barney Danishefsky made a motion to not have meetings during the summer months of June,
July,
or
August,
and
resume
meetings
in
September,
Terri
Ryan
seconded
the
motion.
The
motion
passed.
Other Business Our Facebook page continues to gain followers. Barney Danishefsky has been adding crime
prevention
tips
to
the
Facebook
page,
and
welcomes
suggestions.
Crime mapping statistics were once again a little up this month compared to last. Student Input Two students were guests and they were given voter registration forms. Neighborhood Concerns No neighborhood concerns were reported. Barney Danishefsky made a motion to adjourn. Terri Ryan seconded. The meeting was
adjourned.
The next meeting will be held on September 10th, 2026, at 7:00pm
Thu May 14, 2026
Business Improvement District
El consejo del Distrito de Mejora Comercial de Great Falls aprobará el presupuesto del FY 2027 y discutirá proyectos de embellecimiento
El consejo del Distrito de Mejora Comercial de Great Falls votará sobre el presupuesto del FY 2027 y los estados financieros de abril de 2026. También considerarán elementos de acción para programas de subvenciones y un comité de criterios de subvenciones. Otros temas de discusión incluyen proyectos de embellecimiento como el paso inferior de la 1ª Av. N, iluminación de callejones y la Alianza de Seguridad del Centro.
- Aprobar presupuesto del FY 2027 (Elemento de acción)
- Aprobar estados financieros de abril de 2026 (Elemento de acción)
- Discutir proyecto de embellecimiento del paso inferior de la 1ª Av. N
- Discutir proyecto de iluminación de callejones
- Elementos de acción sobre programas de subvenciones y Comité de Criterios de Subvenciones
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✓ Decidido: FY 2027 budget and work plan approved by BID Board
The Great Falls Business Improvement District Board unanimously approved the FY 2027 budget and work plan, along with April financial statements. Two grants were also approved: a $845 Business Incentive Grant for S Marquette Photography and a $2,595 Interior Grant for 410 Central Ave LLC. The board discussed downtown projects including beautification, construction, parking, and safety initiatives.
- Approved FY 2027 budget and work plan (unanimous)
- Approved April 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved Business Incentive Grant for S Marquette Photography for $845 (unanimous)
- Approved Interior Grant for 410 Central Ave LLC for maximum $2,595 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from April 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Instructed staff to power wash sidewalks before June 30
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AGENDA
Great Falls Business Improvement District
318 Central Avenue
Board of Directors Meeting
May 14, 2026
9:00AM
Attendees have the option to attend via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89326856035
Public comment is always welcome, at any time, and can be provided in the following ways: 1. Attend in person.
Refrain from attending in person if you are not feeling well. 2. Provide public comments via email. Comments may
be sent via email before 5:00 PM on Monday, May 11, 2026, to:
[email protected].
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
I. Call to order at 9:00am
II. Guests/Public Comment
III. BID Board
Roll Call
Conflict of Interest
Any board member should state any conflict of interest with any item on the agenda
IV. Approval of minutes – 4/9/26 Board meeting – Action Item
V. Financial
Budget FY 2027 – Action Item
Financials – April 2026 - Action Item
VI. BID Business:
Beautification
1st Ave N Underpass
ArtsFest MONTANA
Alley Lighting Project
BID Truck
Construction
Flowers
Sound System
Downtown Great Falls Association
Downtown Partnership
Downtown TIF District
Parking Commission
Downtown Safety Alliance
Expansion
Grant Programs – Action Item
Grant Criteria Committee – Action Item
Great Falls Development Alliance
Professional Services Agreement
Personnel
Work Plan FY 2026
VII. New Business
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Adjourn
Next meeting: June 11, 2026
Wed May 13, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Concejo Vecinal de Great Falls escuchará presentaciones de candidatos
El Concejo Vecinal de Great Falls se reunirá para aprobar las actas anteriores y presentar a los candidatos para Sheriff del Condado de Cascade y Comisionado del Condado. La reunión también cubrirá el mapeo de delitos de Neighborhood Watch y la página de Facebook del concejo.
- Aprobar actas del 11 de marzo de 2026
- Presentación de candidata: Mindy Kahle (Sheriff del Condado de Cascade)
- Presentación de candidato: Rick Wolke (Comisionado del Condado de Cascade)
- Neighborhood Watch – Mapeo de delitos
- Página de Facebook del Concejo
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Tim Croft – Chair
Wayne Young – Vice Chair
Ciara Ashcraft - Secretary
Andrew Sonnemaker – Delegate
Vacant
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 2
Date: Wednesday, May 13 , 202 6 - * 6 :0 0 p m *
L o c a tio n : W e s t E le m e n ta r y S c h o o l L ib r a r y – 1 2 0 5 1 s t A v e . N W
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encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – March11 , 202 6
N e w B u s in e s s
Candidate introduction –
Mindy Kahle – Cascade County Sheriff
Rick Wolke – Cascade County Commissioner
Other Business
Neighborhood Watch – Crime Mapping
Council Facebook Page
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Wed May 13, 2026
Historic Preservation Advisory
La Comisión considerará MOA de la Sección 106 para dos propiedades históricas
La Comisión votará sobre los Memorandos de Acuerdo de la Sección 106 para 1118 2nd Ave S (la condenada Casa Somppi) y 816 3rd Ave S. Otros puntos incluyen un resumen de premios de preservación, un informe sobre las negociaciones de arrendamiento del Boston and Montana Barn, y actualizaciones sobre la celebración del Semiquincentenario. El informe de HPO señala que el contrato de subvención CLG fue aprobado por la Comisión de la Ciudad el 21 de abril y el borrador final de la Política de Crecimiento será presentado ante el Concejo Municipal en mayo y junio.
- MOA de la Sección 106 para la condenada Casa Somppi (1118 2nd Ave S) – el período de comentarios finalizó el 13 de abril
- MOA de la Sección 106 para 816 3rd Ave S
- Premios de preservación: Union Bethel AME Church y Shari Schmit por el edificio Beckman (de la reunión del 8 de abril)
- Boston and Montana Barn – reunión con el Administrador de la Ciudad el 21 de abril para trabajar en el arrendamiento con Big Sky National Heritage Area
- Semiquincentenario: lectura de la Declaración de Independencia el 8 de julio en las escaleras del Civic Center
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✓ Decidido: Commission approves two Section 106 MOAs and authorizes alternative plan for Vinegar Jones Cabin
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission approved two Memorandums of Agreement for properties at 1118 2nd Ave S and 816 3rd Ave S. The commission also authorized Ken Seivert to proceed with an Eagle Scout project for the Vinegar Jones Cabin and discussed the status of the Boston and Montana Barn fence agreement.
- Approved Section 106 MOA for 1118 2nd Ave S (Megan S., Jeannie P.)
- Approved Section 106 MOA for 816 3rd Ave S (Ken S., Meghan K.)
- Authorized Ken S. to proceed with alternative plan for Vinegar Jones Cabin (Rich E., Meghan K.)
- Approved CLG Grant
- Consensus to add Vernon Pedersen to commission pending city approval
- Fence price pinned down with the City for Boston and Montana Barn
- Fence Agreement with the City remains in limbo
- Consensus to add Vernon Pedersen to commission pending city approval
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Great Falls-Cascade County
Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
May 8, 12:00 PM
Great Falls Civic Center
PCD Conference Room Suite 112
Agenda
Public comment always welcome!
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – April 8, 2025
• Action Item with Public Comment
2. Section 106 MOA for 1118 2nd Ave S
• Action Item with Public Comment
3. Section 106 MOA for 816 3rd Ave S
• Action Item with Public Comment
4. HPO Report to the HPAC
5. Rocky Mountain Building Brainstorming
• Action Item with Public Comment
6. Preservation Award Recap
• Action Item with Public Comment
7. Semiquincentennial Report
8. Vinegar Jones Cabin Committee Report
9. Boston and Montana Barn Committee Report
• Action Item with Public Comment
10. Reports from Commissioners
11. Public Comment
12. Adjourn Meeting
Great Falls-Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
April 8, 2026
Present: Ken R., Ken S., Meghan K., Jeannie P ., Channing H., Megan S.
Staff & Commissioners: Sam L. and Joe McK.
Absent: Eric H. and Rich E.
Agenda
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – March 11, 2025
Changes: None Motion: Ken R. Second: Meghan K.
Motion Passed
2. HPO Report to the HPAC
- Received the Foundation for Montana History Grant for new signs.
- Growth Policy version 2 for the City of Great Falls is out but you can still participate.
-Delay in CLG implementation due to legal review.
- Organizing a meeting with other HPOs in the State of Montana
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Tue May 12, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Consejo Vecinal de Great Falls se reúne el 12 de mayo de 2026
El consejo escuchará presentaciones de candidatos de funcionarios del Condado de Cascade y una actualización comunitaria del Departamento de Bomberos de Great Falls. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores y oportunidades para comentarios públicos.
- Presentaciones de candidatos: Rick Wolke, Tom Lynch y Lynn deRoche
- Actualización comunitaria del Departamento de Bomberos de Great Falls
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✓ Decidido: Neighborhood Council approves April minutes and receives fire department update
The council approved the April 2026 meeting minutes. The Great Falls Fire Department provided an update regarding a $2.5 million training center project and departmental service statistics.
- Approved April 2026 minutes
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Trevor Cummings - Chair
David Saslav – Secretary
Arthur Taft _ Official Delegate
Pat M. Goodover II
Abigail St. Lawrence
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 1
Date: Tuesday, May 12 , 202 6 - 7 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1300 Ferguson Dr.
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Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Approve April 14, 2026 minutes
Old B usiness
N e w B u s in e s s
C a n d id a te in tro d u c tio n s – R ic k W o lk e – C a s c a d e C o u n ty C o m m is s io n e r, T o m L y n c h – C a s c a d e C o u n ty
C o m m is s io n e r, L y n n D e R o c h e – C le rk o f C o u rt
G re a t F a lls F ire D e p a rtm e n t – C o m m u n ity u p d a te
Other Business
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Tue May 12, 2026
City Commission
La Comisión de la Ciudad considera una exención fiscal de $830M para la expansión de Janicki Industries
La Comisión de la Ciudad llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre la Resolución 10623, otorgando un Beneficio Fiscal para Industrias Nuevas o en Expansión de 10 años a Janicki Industries para un campus de fabricación propuesto en 1900 18th Avenue North. El proyecto representa una inversión estimada de $830 millones y podría crear más de 1,000 empleos. Si se aprueba, las mejoras calificadas serían gravadas al 50% del valor imponible durante los primeros cinco años, y luego aumentarían gradualmente hasta el valor total para el año 10.
- Audiencia pública sobre la Resolución 10623 para la exención fiscal de Janicki Industries
- Inversión total estimada de $830 millones para el campus de fabricación
- Beneficio fiscal: 50% del valor imponible durante los años 1–5, luego aumentando al 100% para el año 10
- Plan de construcción de cuatro fases con fechas límite de certificado de ocupación hasta 2035
- La propiedad está dentro del Distrito de Financiamiento por Incremento de Impuestos del Parque Industrial Este (AgriTech)
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✓ Decidido: No substantive vote recorded; agenda approved, public hearing held on Janicki tax benefit
The City Commission approved the agenda and conducted a public hearing on Resolution 10623, which would grant a New or Expanding Industry Tax Benefit to Janicki Inc. for a potential advanced manufacturing campus. The minutes do not record a final decision on the resolution; the hearing included presentations from staff and Janicki representatives but no vote or motion is documented.
- Approved agenda as presented (no vote tally recorded)
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City Commission Special Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
May 12, 2026
5:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO
Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by
that time will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during
the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission.
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Mon May 11, 2026
Park and Recreation
La junta del parque discutirá el reasfaltado de canchas para 2027-28 y las operaciones de la piscina
La Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación de Great Falls discutirá próximos proyectos, incluyendo mejoras en canchas para 2027 y 2028, operaciones de piscinas al aire libre (con el estatus incierto de Lazy River), y programación de verano. La junta también escuchará sobre oportunidades de voluntariado, subvenciones de Neighborhood Works y un nuevo director.
- Discusión sobre el reasfaltado de canchas para 2027-28 en los parques Hurd, Jaycee y Lions, con un presupuesto de reemplazo para Russell Park de $140,000–$160,000
- Lazy River en la piscina al aire libre podría no abrir este año; se programó la apertura de piscinas vecinales
- Programación de verano y contratación estacional para empleados de verano
- Se están considerando las subvenciones de Neighborhood Works
- Resumen del evento Ice Breaker y necesidad de voluntarios
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✓ Decidido: Park and Recreation Board approves April meeting minutes
The board approved the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting. Members discussed upcoming summer programming, including the opening of the water park on June 6 and the closure of the Lazy River for the summer. Staff provided updates on trail projects and forestry maintenance.
- Approved April 13, 2026 Board Minutes (7-0)
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P. O. Box 5021 ▪ Great Falls ▪ Montana ▪ 59403 ▪ 406.771.1265
*PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD*
NAME: PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
DAY: Monday DATE: May 11, 2026
WHERE: Gibson Room, Civic Center, 2 Park Dr, Great Falls, MT 59401
TIME: 4:00 pm
CHAIRMAN:
AGENDA ITEM PRESENTED BY_
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Old Business
• Upcoming PMD No. 1 Projects Jessica Compton
• 2027 and 2028 Court Enhancements Jessica Compton
• Ice Breaker Recap Jessica Compton
• Summer Programming Jessica Compton
• Outdoor Pool Operations Jessica Compton
• New Director- Toby Hazelbaker Jessica Compton
New Business
• Summer Event- Volunteers Needed Jessica Compton
• Volunteer Cleanups Jessica Compton
• Neighborhood Works Grants Jessica Compton
• Neighborhood Council Role Jessica Compton
Miscellaneous Reports/Announcements
a) Staff
b) Board
Call for Public Comment
NEXT MEETING:
June 8, 2026
Park and Recreation Board Meeting Monday,
April 13, 2026
Members Present: Art Taft, DeeAnna Brady-Leader, Pat Carroll, Victoria Hunt, and Erin Borland,
Jim Sargent
Staff Present: AJ Smovir, Jessica Compton, Sarah Griffin, Kevin Vining, Todd Seymanski, and
Bryan Lockerby
Guest Present: See Attached
Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board motioned to
approve March 9, 2026 Board Minutes as written. Motion was seconded
and carried,
6-0.
OLD BUSINESS
• USTA Recap
o Kevin presented on the USTA
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Mon May 11, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Consejo Vecinal de Great Falls del Distrito 7 se reunirá el 11 de mayo
El consejo se reunirá para revisar informes de comités y realizar asuntos generales. La presentación del candidato a Comisionado del Condado de Cascade, Rick Wolke, ha sido cancelada.
- Informes de la Asociación de Desarrollo del Centro, Comité de Brownfield y Seguridad del Centro
- Informes del Consejo de Consejos, Planificación Estratégica y Financiamiento de Seguridad de la Ciudad
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 13 de abril de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Council endorses traffic study request for River Drive South
The Council approved a request for the Street and Traffic Department to conduct a traffic study on River Drive South. The Council also approved the April meeting minutes.
- Approved April Minutes
- Endorsed request for a traffic study on River Drive South
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Trevor Mikkelsen – Chair
Troy Lane – Vice Chair
Sandra Rice – Secretary
Allison Tangen – Official Delegate
William “Bill ” Wadman
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 7
Date: Monday , May 11 , 202 6 - 7 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : C iv ic C e n te r G ib s o n R m – 2 P a r k D r . S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – April 13 , 202 6
C ommittee Reports
Downtown Development Partnership
Brownfield Committee
Downtown Safety
Council of Councils
Strategic Planning
City Safety Funding
N e w B u s in e s s
C a s c a d e C o u n ty C o m m is s io n e r c a n d id a te in tro d u c tio n – R ic k W o lk e C a n c e le d
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
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Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
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Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
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Falls Neighb
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Fri May 8, 2026
Super TIF Advisory Committee
Comité recomendará bono de $1.25M para infraestructura de AgriTech Park
El Comité Asesor de Super TIF considerará una recomendación a la Comisión de la Ciudad para aprobar hasta $1,251,528 en fondos de Financiamiento por Incremento de Impuestos (TIF) para construir la infraestructura de la Fase 3A a lo largo de la calle 67th Street North. También se espera que el comité discuta una solicitud separada de un beneficio fiscal para Janicki Industries programada para la Comisión de la Ciudad el 12 de mayo.
- Recomendación para aprobar $1,251,528 en fondos TIF para la infraestructura de la Fase 3A a lo largo de la calle 67th Street North
- Discusión de un beneficio fiscal separado para Industrias Nuevas o en Expansión para Janicki Industries
- Período de comentarios públicos para los puntos del orden del día dentro de la jurisdicción del comité
- Consideración de una segunda enmienda al acuerdo de desarrollo del Distrito del Parque Industrial Este
- Coordinación con DA Davidson para una estructura preliminar de financiamiento de deuda de $3.2 millones
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✓ Decidido: Committee recommends $1.25M bond for AgriTech Park road
The committee recommended the City Commission approve up to $1,251,528 in TIF funds for Phase 3A infrastructure improvements along 67th Street North. The committee also discussed extending the TIF district to 2048 to manage debt, though no final vote was taken. The committee also addressed the vacancy of the Cascade County representative.
- Recommended City Commission approve $1.25M TIF bond for Phase 3A road (3-0)
- Discussed extending TIF district by 20 years to manage debt
- Discussed tax abatement for Janicki Industries to offset foundation costs
- Noted Cascade County representative vacancy and will post new job
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Super TIF Advisory Committee Special Meeting
May 8, 2026 Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Planning and Community Development Conference Room,
Room 112, Civic Center
11:00 AM
In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know (Article II, Sections 8 and 9 of the Montana
Constitution), the City of Great Falls and the Super TIF Advisory Committee are making every effort to meet the
requirements of open meeting laws: • The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website:
https://greatfallsmt.gov/agendacenter . • Public participation is welcome in the following ways: • Attend in
person. • Provide public comments via email. Comments may be sent via email before 12:00 PM on Tuesday,
May 5, 2026, to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line,
and include the name of the commenter and either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident.
Written communication received by that time will be shared with the Super TIF Advisory Committee and
appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and will be
so noted in the official record of the meeting.
OPENING MEETING
1. Call to Order – 11:00 AM
2. Roll Call - Board Introductions
Ed Brown
Luke Diekhans
Kellie Pierce
Don Ryan
Mitch Tropila
3.
Staff Recognition
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE / EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
4.
TIF Application from Great Falls AgriTech Par
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Thu May 7, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Concejo Vecinal votará una moción sobre la anexión de la propiedad de Little Shell
El concejo votará una moción de marzo sobre la anexión de la propiedad de Little Shell. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre Calumet, recaudación de fondos para parques, y escucharán a candidatos locales y a un programa de prevención del tabaquismo.
- Votación sobre una moción relacionada con la anexión de la propiedad de Little Shell
- Actualizaciones sobre Calumet
- Actualizaciones sobre recaudación de fondos para Skyline Park y Valley View Park
- Presentaciones de candidatos a comisionado del condado, alguacil, senado estatal y HD 21
- Presentación del programa de prevención del consumo de tabaco de Montana
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✓ Decidido: NC3 approves motion requiring city studies for major developments
The Neighborhood Council 3 (NC3) passed a motion requesting that the city conduct traffic and utility studies for any major development in the district, clarifying their original intent regarding the Little Shell Tribe's annexation request. They also approved the minutes from the March 5, 2026, meeting and agreed to sign updated bylaws. The meeting included candidate introductions, a tobacco prevention program presentation, and reports on crime and community events.
- Passed motion requesting city traffic and utility studies for major developments (voice vote, passed)
- Approved minutes of March 5, 2026, meeting (motion by Garri Mauch, seconded by Brad Riehl)
- Agreed to proceed with signing updated bylaws
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Eric Peterson – Chair
Kathleen Gessaman – Vice Chair
Emily Bertsch - Secretary
Garri Mauch – Official Delegate
Bradley Jay Riel
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 3
Date: Thursday, May 7, 202 6 - 6 :3 0 p m
L o c a tio n : R iv e r v ie w E le m e n ta r y S c h o o l M u s ic /A r t R m - 1 0 0 S m e lte r A v e . N W
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – March 5 , 2026
Committee Reports
Calumet Updates
Vision & Goal Setting - Ongoing
NC3 Facebook Page Update - Eric Peterson
Fundraising for Skyline Park and Valley View Park - Update
Vote on Motion regarding Little Shell property annexation from March Meeting
N e w B u s in e s s
C a n d id a te In tro d u c tio n
R ic k W o lk e – C a s c a d e C o u n ty C o m m is s io n e r
M e lin d a “M in d y ” K a h le – C a s c a d e C o u n ty S h e riff
M a rk W in te rs – S e n a te D is tric t 1 1
S h a ro n /J im T h o m p s o n – H D 2 1 B
M o n ta n a T o b a c c o U s e P re v e n tio n p ro g ra m – P e n n y P a u l
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
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Wed May 6, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Consejo escuchará al candidato para sheriff Mindy Kahle
El Consejo Vecinal considerará aprobar las actas de la reunión del 1 de abril e introducir al candidato para sheriff Mindy Kahle. Los miembros también discutirán planes para la reunión de verano. La orden del día incluye un periodo de comentarios públicos para temas no incluidos en el orden del día y preocupaciones vecinales.
- Aprobar actas del 1 de abril de 2026
- Presentación de Mindy Kahle, candidata para sheriff
- Discusión sobre la reunión de verano a cargo de Megan Darrah
- Comentarios públicos sobre temas no incluidos en el orden del día
- Preocupaciones vecinales y actualizaciones del consejo
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✓ Decidido: Council approved April meeting minutes and scheduled next meeting for June
The council approved the minutes from the April 1st, 2026 meeting. A vote to determine summer meeting schedules will take place at the next meeting on June 3rd.
- Approved April 1st, 2026 minutes (4-0)
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Rick Cornellier – Chair
James Rickley – Vice Chair/Delegate
Megan Darrah – Secretary
Carl Donovan
Michelle Cornellier
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 6
Date: Wednesday, May 6 , 2 0 2 6 - 6 :3 0 p m
L o c a tio n : S u n n y s id e E le m e n ta ry S ta ff B re a k R m – 1 8 0 0 1 9 th S t. S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
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Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – April 1, 2026
N e w B u s in e s s
Mindy Kahle, Sheriff Candidate – Introduction
Summer Meeting discussion – Megan Darrah
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
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Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great Falls
Neighborhood Councils and Great Falls Neighborhood Council Facebook page
A d jo u r n :
A g e n d a s u g g e s t io n I t e m s :
Next me
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Council Members Present: Rick Cornellier, James Rickley, Michelle Cornellier & Megan Darrah
Council Members Absent: Carl Donovan
Neighborhood Council Liaison: Robert Moccasin
Attendees: Lauren Cornellier, Rebecca Bogden-Richards, Cherry Loney, Dwayne & Sheila Carroll, Jayson Olthoff,
Blake Bandel, Spencer, O’Leary, Aaron Bake, Carol Berg & Mike Jones and Mindy Kahle
The meeting was Adjourned at 7:35pm. Motioned by Michelle Cornellier, Second by James Rickley 4-0 vote
The next council meeting will be June 3, 2026, at 6:30pm, at the Sunnyside Elementary School.
The meeting was Called to Order at 6:32pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
A quorum was established.
Old Business:
Minutes of April 1st, 2026, were read and accepted 4 - 0 vote
Motioned by James Rickley, Second by Michelle Cornellier
New Business:
Megan brought to motion a vote to meet over the summer. A vote will be taken at the June 3rd meeting to determine
this matter. Meeting space is available at the Holiday Village Mall for a fee of $25/meeting, covered by the city.
Rebecca Bogden-Richards, a candidate for HD 23, introduced herself, she is a fourth generation Montanan residing
south of Great Falls. She will bring 12 years of executive experience and healthcare, especially for children with
disabilities and in public schools are top topics for her.
Megan updated the council on the progress of the Sentinel Air Force project. It’s a seven year window to change out
155 missile sites and erect 24 launch sites
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Tue May 5, 2026
City Commission
City Commission considerará fondos TIF para Downtown Development Partnership
La City Commission llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre el uso de financiamiento por incremento de impuestos para operaciones del centro y un acuerdo de arrendamiento para el Montana Veterans Memorial. El cuerpo también considerará la emisión de bonos de ingresos del sistema de agua.
- Resoluciones 10620 y 10621: Uso de hasta $131,075 para costos operativos de DDP para los años fiscales 2026 y 2027
- Acuerdo de arrendamiento para propiedad de la ciudad en 1025 25th Street North con Montana Veterans Memorial, Committee, Inc.
- Resolución 10625: Emisión de $398,000 en Bonos de Ingresos del Sistema de Agua
- Adjudicación de contrato de $156,000 a United Materials para el Reemplazo de la Cancha del Parque Charles Russell
- Adjudicación de contrato de $187,850 a WVH Enterprises LLC para el Reemplazo de la Cubierta del Puente Kings
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✓ Decidido: Approved consent agenda with $4.55M expenditures and 4 contracts (4-0)
The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included total expenditures of $4,554,591, a $70,000 final payment for Central Ave/3rd St drainage improvements, and three construction contracts: $156,000 for Charles Russell Park court replacement, $136,941.51 for Portage Meadows irrigation upgrades, and $187,850 for Kings Bridge deck replacement. A public hearing on two resolutions to authorize downtown TIF funds for Downtown Development Partnership operations was held, but the minutes do not record a vote or decision.
- Approved Consent Agenda (4-0), including expenditures of $4,554,591
- Approved final payment of $70,000 to Capcon LLC for drainage improvements
- Awarded $156,000 contract to United Materials for Charles Russell Park court replacement
- Awarded $136,941.51 contract to Dusty's Sprinklers for Portage Meadows irrigation upgrades
- Awarded $187,850 contract to WVH Enterprises LLC for Kings Bridge deck replacement
- Approved April 21, 2026 minutes
- Approved grants list
- Public hearing held on Resolutions 10620 & 10621 for downtown TIF funding (no vote recorded)
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
May 05, 2026
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO
Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by
that time will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during
the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission.
3. Be
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Tue May 5, 2026
City Commission Work Session
La Comisión discute estudio del Centro Cívico con recomendaciones sobre gestión y mejoras de capital
La Comisión de la Ciudad continúa la discusión del 21 de abril sobre el Estudio de Planificación Estratégica de Negocios del Centro Cívico realizado por TheatreDNA y AssemblyArts. El estudio recomienda posibles cambios al modelo operativo del recinto, incluyendo una asociación o gestión de terceros, junto con mejoras de capital y reestructuración financiera. No se están tomando decisiones finales en esta sesión de trabajo.
- Continuación de la discusión del Estudio de Planificación Estratégica de Negocios del Centro Cívico por TheatreDNA/AssemblyArts
- El estudio recomienda considerar la gestión de terceros o un modelo de asociación para las operaciones del recinto
- El estudio solicita mejoras de capital moderadas: reemplazar el sistema de enfriamiento por evaporación (swamp cooler), actualizar el equipo audiovisual, agregar salas de reuniones
- El estudio sugiere crear un fondo empresarial para el departamento de eventos y revisar los procesos de facturación y financieros
- Las comparaciones de tarifas de alquiler muestran que las tarifas del Teatro Mansfield pueden estar por debajo del mercado para alquileres básicos
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✓ Decidido: Commission hears Civic Center study update, no votes taken
The work session was procedural only. Commissioners received a presentation on the Civic Center Strategic Business Planning Study, including public comments on theater governance. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes occurred.
- No formal decisions were made during this work session.
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
May 05, 2026
5:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Civic Center Strategic Business Planning Study prepared by TheatreDNA and AssemblyArts -
Presented by Benton Delinger. (Contin
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Tue May 5, 2026
Super TIF Advisory Committee
Comité considera fondos de TIF para proyecto bancario de Clearwater Federal Credit Union
El Comité Asesor Super TIF revisará una solicitud de Clearwater Federal Credit Union para reembolso de infraestructura. La solicitud busca hasta $206,000 en fondos del Distrito de Renovación Urbana del Centro para mejoras de aceras, callejones y paisaje urbano en 101 1st Avenue North. Además, el comité discutirá una solicitud de TIF de Great Falls AgriTech Park sobre la búsqueda de bonos para infraestructura de la Fase 3A en 67th Street North.
- Solicitud de TIF: hasta $206,000 para infraestructura pública en 101 1st Avenue North
- Solicitud de TIF: búsqueda de bonos de Great Falls AgriTech Park para la Fase 3A en 67th Street North
- Saldo de efectivo del Distrito de Renovación Urbana del Centro: $5,381,711.00
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✓ Decidido: Committee approves $206k TIF funds for Clearwater Federal Credit Union
The committee approved a request for $206,000 in TIF funds for Clearwater Federal Credit Union's infrastructure project at 101 1st Avenue North. It also voted to reconvene on May 8 to discuss a bond request for AgriTech Park infrastructure.
- Approved $206,000 TIF funds for Clearwater Federal Credit Union (3-0)
- Reconvened on Friday, May 8, 2026 (3-0)
- Postponed AgriTech Park bond request (motion withdrawn)
- Motion to approve AgriTech Park bond failed (no second)
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Super TIF Advisory Committee
May 5, 2026 Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Planning and Community Development Conference Room,
Room 112, Civic Center
1:30 PM
In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know (Article II, Sections 8 and 9 of the Montana
Constitution), the City of Great Falls and the Super TIF Advisory Committee are making every effort to meet the
requirements of open meeting laws: • The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website:
https://greatfallsmt.gov/agendacenter . • Public participation is welcome in the following ways: • Attend in
person. • Provide public comments via email. Comments may be sent via email before 12:00 PM on Tuesday,
May 5, 2026, to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line,
and include the name of the commenter and either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident.
Written communication received by that time will be shared with the Super TIF Advisory Committee and
appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and will be
so noted in the official record of the meeting.
OPENING MEETING
1. Call to Order – 1:30 P.M.
2. Roll Call - Board Introductions
Ed Brown
Luke Diekhans
Kellie Pierce
Don Ryan
Mitch Tropila
3.
Staff Recognition
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE / EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
4.
Answers to general TIF questions from April 7, 2026, Super TI
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Mon May 4, 2026
Library Board
La junta de la biblioteca discutirá el proceso del plan estratégico
La Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Great Falls llevará a cabo una discusión de planificación estratégica. La agenda incluye la aprobación de la agenda, el Juramento de Lealtad, comentarios del público y una discusión sobre el proceso del plan estratégico de la biblioteca. No se han programado decisiones ni votaciones sobre proyectos o presupuestos específicos.
- Discusión del proceso del plan estratégico de la Biblioteca Pública de Great Falls
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✓ Decidido: Library Board discusses community engagement for new strategic plan
The Board held a brainstorming session to determine how to gather community input and define future priorities for a new strategic plan. No formal policy changes or budget approvals were decided during the session.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
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AGENDA
GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
STRATEGIC PLANNING DISCUSSION
Monday, May 4, 2026
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (Library - 3rd Floor)
2:00 P.M.
(Virtual access to meeting available upon request • 406-453-0349)
Notice: Meeting will be recorded via Zoom
Our Mission: The Great Falls Public Library serves as a connection point; we empower the community and
enhance the quality of life by providing individuals access to information and social, cultural,
and recreational resources.
I. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION… THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. DISCUSSION OF THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN
PROCESS.
V. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES ADJOURN THE MEETING.
SECOND VOTE
Next Strategic Planning Discussion is scheduled for
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Great Falls Public Library Meeting Room at 2:00 P.M.
Wed Apr 29, 2026
Great Falls MPO Policy Coordinating
Enmienda del Transportation Improvement Program con nuevos proyectos considerados
El Policy Coordinating Committee votará sobre el Amendment #2 al FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program, agregando varios proyectos nuevos, incluyendo preservación de pavimento, estudio de puente, mejoras de semáforos y compras de camiones de lavado. También elegirán un presidente para 2026, siguiendo la práctica pasada de alternar entre representantes de la ciudad y el condado.
- Elegir presidente del PCC para 2026 (se espera que sea el Comisionado del Condado Jim Larson)
- Aprobar el TIP Amendment #2 del FFY 2024-2028 con nuevos proyectos y ajustes de financiamiento
- Preservación de Pavimento en 10th Ave S (fresado y relleno, sellado y cubierta)
- Estudio del Puente en 15th Street North para identificar opciones de rehabilitación
- Mejorar los semáforos a lo largo del corredor 10th Ave South para mejorar el flujo de tráfico
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* Attachment to Agenda
AGENDA
POLICY COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Planning & Community Development Dept. Conference Room
Civic Center, #2 Park Dr. S., Rm. 112 - and Via Zoom
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – 9:00 AM
ITEM PROPOSED ACTION
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Recognition of Others Present Self-introductions
4. Minutes (September 2, 2025)* Make any Appropriate
Corrections, Accept
5. Business Items:
A. Elect 2026 PCC Chair* Motion, Public Comment,
Discuss, Approve/Deny
B. FFY 2024-2028 TIP Amendment #2* Motion, Public Comment,
Discuss, Approve/Deny
6. Other Items
7. Public Comment
8. Adjournment
GREAT FALLS METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS
POLICY COORDINATING COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
September 2, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Commissioner Shannon Wilson called the Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting
to order at 10:00 A.M. in the PCD Conference Room of the Civic Center, #2 Park Dr. South,
Great Falls, Montana. The meeting was also accessible via Zoom conferencing.
ROLL CALL & ATTENDANCE
PCC members present:
Name Title/Representing
Carl Donovan Great Falls Transit District
Jim Larson Chair, Board of Cascade County Commissioners
Elliott Merja at 10:04 A.M. President, Cascade County Planning Board
Tory Mills Chair, Great Falls Planning Advisory Board
Katie Potts for Lucia Olivera via Zoom Statewide and Urban Planner, FHWA, Helena MT
Shannon Wilson City Commissioner
Jim Wingerter D
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
Airport Authority
La junta del aeropuerto establecerá objetivos presupuestarios y considerará una oferta para la extensión de servicios públicos industriales ligeros
La Junta de la Autoridad del Aeropuerto Internacional de Great Falls se reunirá para aprobar artículos de consentimiento rutinarios, incluyendo $947,636.55 en verificaciones de mantenimiento, y luego discutirá una actualización de proyectos de capital, un nuevo sistema telefónico de aduanas, el Prinzing Grazing Lease, y la aceptación de una oferta para la Extensión de Servicios Públicos Industriales Ligeros. La sesión de trabajo establecerá los Objetivos Presupuestarios para el Año Fiscal 2026-2027 y revisará el Plan de Mejoras de Capital para 2027-2032.
- Agenda de consentimiento: aprobar $947,636.55 en verificaciones de mantenimiento y operaciones de marzo de 2026
- Revisión presupuestaria y aceptación de oferta para la Extensión de Servicios Públicos Industriales Ligeros
- Discusión sobre el Prinzing Grazing Lease
- Propuesta del sistema telefónico de aduanas
- Sesión de trabajo sobre Objetivos Presupuestarios para el AF 2026-2027 y CIP 2027-2032
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GFIAA Board Meeting Notice
Board Meeting:
Tuesday, April 28st 2026 at 1:00 PM
Work Session:
Immediately following the Board Meeting
These meetings will be held in the Prairie Room on
the 2nd floor of the Terminal
Call To Order Chair
Pledge of Allegiance Board
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is made up of routine day to day items
that require Board action, but do not appear to have a significant public impact.
Items may be pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion/vote by
any board member.
Chair
Director's Report (Information)
Capital Project Update (Information)
Cash Reserves Report (Information)
Director
Customs Phone System
Prinzing Grazing Lease
Light Industrial Utility Extension Budget Revision
Light Industrial Utility Extension Bid Acceptance
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Additional Public Comments Public
(Please stand and state your name and address for the record)
With no further business to
come before the Board, I
declare this meeting
adjourned.
Adjournment Chair
With a quorum of the Board
present, I call the meeting to
order. Roll Call of Board
members: Evans, Hall,
Hoven, Smith, Swathwood,
Thompson, Whiting
Great Falls International Airport Authority Board Meeting Agenda
The MISSION of the GFIAA is to optimize transportation services & development in our region.
The VISION of the GFIAA is to maximize the airport's benefit to our region.
Welcome and please remember that this board appreciates participatio
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GREAT FALLS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
2800 TERMINAL DRIVE, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 28, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Great Falls International Airport Authority Board convened Tuesday, April 28,
2026, at 1:00 PM in the Airport Board Room. Commissioner Whiting called the meeting to order. Roll call
was taken.
Board Members Present: Rod Hall Sean Hoven David Smith
Terry Thompson Liz Whiting
Staff Present: Brian Cowles John Faulkner Chayleen Person
Lara Tait
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Hall to approve
the Consent Agenda as follows:
Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from March 2026
b. Payroll checks totaling $115,965.41 for March 2026
c. Maintenance & Operations checks #29604 to #29669 totaling $947,636.55 for March 2026
d. Approve Passenger Facility Charge totaling $68,874.73 for March 2026
e. Financial Reports for March 2026
The motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Staff reported on the following:
• The financials were reviewed.
• A construction update was given.
• Staff is still working on cost for Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Co. and hoping to have
numbers in the next couple of weeks to get a lease to him.
• Staff is working with Avmax to replace the roof on the concrete hangar through airport
financing in a 30-year lease that will be brought to the Board.
• The Part 139 inspection was condu
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
Library Board
La Junta de la Biblioteca abordará la evaluación del director y la discusión del presupuesto
La Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Great Falls considerará aprobar la agenda y las actas de la reunión de marzo, aceptará los informes financieros de marzo y escuchará informes del director y la fundación. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen una discusión pospuesta sobre la evaluación del director, y los nuevos asuntos abren una discusión inicial sobre el presupuesto de la GFPL. También está programado el comentario público.
- Discusión sobre la evaluación del director pospuesta de la reunión de marzo
- Discusión inicial sobre el presupuesto de la GFPL (páginas 33-34)
- Aceptación de los informes financieros de marzo de 2026 (operativos, de la fundación, resúmenes de proveedores, informe de donaciones)
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de marzo
- Comentario público sobre transparencia del sitio web y conceptos de remodelación de la biblioteca
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✓ Decidido: Library board approves financial reports, hears public comment
The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved the agenda, minutes from March as amended, and the financial reports. Public comment addressed concerns about meeting notice transparency and remodeling plans. The director evaluation was postponed to the next meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
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AGENDA
GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (Library - 3rd Floor)
4:30 P.M.
(Virtual access to meeting available upon request • 406-453-0349)
Notice: Meeting will be recorded via Zoom
Our Mission: The Great Falls Public Library serves as a connection point; we empower the community and enhance the
quality of life by providing individuals access to information and social, cultural, and recreational resources.
I. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES (Pages 1-5)
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH MEETING AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
V. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS – MARCH 2026
A. INCOME STATEMENTS - 2220 (OPERATING) (Pages 6-8)
B. INCOME STATEMENTS – 2221 (FOUNDATION/DONATION) (Page 9)
C. LIBRARY VENDOR SUMMARY (Pages 10-19)
D. FOUNDATION VENDOR SUMMARY (Pages 20-29)
E. DONATION REPORT (Page 30)
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORTS AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
VI. REPORTS
A. DIRECTOR REPORT (Page 31)
B. GFPL FOUNDATION REPORT (Page 32)
C. CHAIR REPORT
VII. OLD BUSINES
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
Planning Advisory Board-Zoning
Audiencia pública sobre la anexión y PUD de las 115 viviendas Good Medicine Housing de la Tribu Little Shell
La Junta Asesora de Planificación/Comisión de Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar recomendar a la Comisión Municipal la anexión de 18.4 acres y el establecimiento de un Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada (PUD) para el desarrollo de viviendas Good Medicine Housing de la Tribu Little Shell. El proyecto incluye 115 unidades residenciales (apartamentos, viviendas unifamiliares, dúplex), espacio abierto y la dedicación de California Avenue como derecho de vía público. La junta también discutirá el Plan de Uso del Suelo y Política de Crecimiento Future Great Falls 2045.
- Audiencia pública sobre la anexión del Tracto 1, COS 3779, y el derecho de vía adyacente de California Avenue
- Establecimiento de zonificación de Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada (PUD) con R-9 subyacente para 115 viviendas
- Plano modificado de COS 3779 que dedica derecho de vía adicional de California Avenue
- Discusión del Plan de Uso del Suelo y Política de Crecimiento Future Great Falls 2045
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✓ Decidido: Planning Board recommends Little Shell Tribe's 18.4-acre PUD annexation
The Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the annexation of 18.4 acres for the Good Medicine Housing development by the Little Shell Tribe, including a Planned Unit Development zoning with seven conditions. The project would create 115 housing units (50 apartments and 65 single-family/duplex units) on a rent/lease-only basis for tribal members. The recommendation now proceeds to the City Commission for final action.
- Approved February 24, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Recommended approval of annexation and PUD for Little Shell Tribe development with 7 staff conditions (7-0)
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Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission
April 28, 2026 Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
3:00 PM
In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know (Article II, Sections 8 and 9 of the Montana
Constitution), the City of Great Falls and Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission are making every effort to
meet the requirements of open meeting laws: • The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website:
https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter . The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access
channel City-190, cable channel 190; or online at https://www.greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings • Public
participation is welcome in the following ways: • Attend in person. • Provide public comments via email.
Comments may be sent via email before 12:00 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 to:
[email protected].
Include the agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration
during the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
OPENING MEETING
1. Call to Order - 3:00 PM
2. Roll Call - Board Introductions
Joe McMillen - Chair
Michael Gorecki - Vice Chair
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
EMS Advisory Board
EMS Advisory Board discutirá el 'Ambulance Transport Decision Scheme' y las prácticas de desvío hospitalario
La junta revisará asuntos pendientes, incluyendo los estatutos y las prácticas de desvío hospitalario, y discutirá nuevos temas como un esquema de decisiones de transporte en ambulancias y un sitio estatal de análisis de datos. También se presentarán actualizaciones sobre los servicios de neurología y GI del hospital y las próximas conferencias de capacitación. Se ha programado un período de comentarios públicos.
- Revisión de los estatutos
- Actualización sobre las prácticas de desvío de pacientes de los hospitales
- Actualización sobre los servicios de neurología y GI del Great Falls Hospital
- Discusión sobre el 'EMS Ambulance Transport Decision Scheme'
- Revisión del sitio 'State Data Reports and Analytics'
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CITY OF GREAT FALLS
EMS ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING AGENDA
Location: GFFR Training Center, 1900 9th St S
Date: April 23rd, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
AGENDA DETAILS
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL/INTRODUCTIONS
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JANUARY 29, 2026
IV. OLD BUSINESS - Updates
a. Bylaws Review
b. Board Leadership Training
c. Hospitals’ Patient Diversion Practices
d. Great Falls Hospital Neurology and GI Services Update
V. NEW BUSINESS
a. EMS Ambulance Transport Decision Scheme
b. State Data Reports and Analytics site
c. Upcoming Training & Conferences
i. Rocky Mountain Trauma Symposium
ii. MT Trauma Systems Conference & EMS Managers Workshop
iii. 2026 Advanced Trauma Life Support
VI. AGENCY REPORTS/UPDATES
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
VIII. CONCLUSION
a. Upcoming Quarterly Meetings
i. Thursday, July 23rd at 2:00 PM
ii. Thursday, October 22nd at 2:00 PM
Thu Apr 23, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Consejo escuchará al administrador de MDT y presentaciones de candidatos
El Neighborhood Council District #4 se reunirá para aprobar las actas de marzo, escuchar al administrador del distrito de MDT Jim Wingerter y recibir las presentaciones de candidatos para el SD11 y la Comisión del Condado de Cascade (la candidatura del sheriff fue cancelada). Entre las actualizaciones adicionales se incluye una Estación de Desechos de Mascotas en Pinski Park, una Feria de Compradores de Vivienda y actualizaciones trimestrales de proyectos.
- Aprobar las actas del 26 de marzo de 2026
- Jim Wingerter, administrador del distrito de MDT, hablando
- Presentaciones de candidatos: Valynda Holland (SD11), Rick Wolke (Comisión del Condado de Cascade); Melinda Kahle (sheriff) cancelada
- Actualización de la Estación de Desechos de Mascotas en Pinski Park
- Actualización trimestral de la Feria de Compradores de Vivienda y nuevos proyectos
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✓ Decidido: Neighborhood Council #4 approved amended minutes, heard traffic update
The council approved amended minutes from March 26, 2026, with a correction about a pet waste station grant. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of a traffic impact presentation by MDT, candidate introductions, and updates on area development projects.
- Approved amended March 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
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Sandra Guynn - Chair
Neil Tredray – Vice Chair
Lisa Meyers - Secretary
Ronald Paulick – Official Delegate
James Whitaker
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 4
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Baptist Church – 900 52nd St. No.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – March 26, 2026
New Business
Jim Wingerter – MDT District Administrator
Candidate Introductions
• Valynda Holland – SD11
• Melinda “Mindy” Kahle – Cascade County Sheriff *Canceled
• Rick Wolke – Cascade County Commission
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Pet Waste Station at Pinski Park
Homebuyer’s Fair update
New projects quarterly update
Neighborhood concerns.
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great
Falls Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Councils Facebook page
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
Transit District
La junta de tránsito realiza reunión ordinaria con informes de rutina
Esta reunión es en gran medida de procedimiento, consistiendo en informes estándar del gerente y comités, aprobación de actas anteriores y períodos de comentarios públicos. No se enumeran decisiones importantes ni nuevos temas de negocios en la agenda.
- Informes del gerente que incluyen estado del sistema, número de pasajeros e informes financieros
- Informes de comités del TAC, PCC y Comité Asesor de ADA
- Comentarios públicos sobre temas de la agenda y comentarios públicos generales
- Aprobación de actas del 25 de marzo de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Transit board approves check register, prior minutes in routine meeting
The board approved the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes and the check register for March 24–April 20, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural with manager reports on hiring, software updates, and facility repairs. A public comment about restoring a State Fair bus route was discussed but no action taken.
- Approved March 25, 2026 board meeting minutes
- Approved check register for March 24 – April 20, 2026
Tue Apr 21, 2026
City Commission Work Session
Plan estratégico del Civic Center y carta de marca de la ciudad discutidos
La Comisión de la Ciudad celebra una sesión de trabajo para escuchar presentaciones sobre dos temas: una propuesta de Membresía de la Carta de Marca de Great Falls para formalizar la cooperación de marca entre organizaciones, y un estudio de planificación estratégica de negocios para el Civic Center que cubre mejoras en las instalaciones, análisis financiero y operaciones. No hay votaciones programadas; son temas de discusión.
- Propuesta de Membresía de la Carta de Marca de Great Falls para formalizar la cooperación de marca entre organizaciones
- Estudio estratégico de negocios del Civic Center con mejoras en las instalaciones que incluyen reemplazo de aire acondicionado para el Centro de Convenciones y mejoras de iluminación para el Teatro Mansfield
- El análisis financiero del Civic Center muestra pérdidas de ingresos netos en los últimos años, con el año fiscal 2025 en -$194,773
- Encuesta a 1,080 miembros de la comunidad y 43 entrevistas a partes interesadas realizadas para el estudio
- Discusión de posibles temas para futuras sesiones de trabajo
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✓ Decidido: Commission discusses brand charter, theater study; no votes
The City Commission held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a proposed Great Falls Brand Charter membership, but deferred action pending further staff and legal review. They also received a presentation on a Civic Center strategic study recommending management changes for the Mansfield Theater. Public comment included concerns about third-party theater management and energy allocation by NorthWestern Energy.
- No formal votes were taken at the work session
- Brand charter discussion tabled for further staff and legal review
- Civic Center study presented; no action taken
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
April 21, 2026
5:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Great Falls Brand Charter Membership Proposal - Presented by Rebecca Engum (estimated 15
minutes)
2. Civic Center Strategic
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
City Commission
La Comisión Municipal considerará una mejora de la planta de agua de $4.7M y un proyecto de estanques de $1M
La Comisión Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre las tarifas de estacionamiento del centro, una propiedad problemática en 1915 6th Avenue North y una solicitud de vacación de callejón para Chick-fil-A. El organismo también considerará varios contratos de construcción y acuerdos de financiamiento para infraestructura y demolición de la ciudad.
- Contrato de construcción de $4,734,600 a COP Construction para las Mejoras del Tanque de Sedimentación de la Planta de Tratamiento de Agua
- Contrato de construcción de $1,053,326 a Montana Materials and Construction para las Mejoras de Smith Ponds
- Resolución 10622 para establecer tarifas, cargos y penalizaciones para el Sistema de Estacionamiento del Centro
- Acuerdo de financiamiento de $50,000 para la compra y demolición de 816 3rd Ave S
- Orden de Cambio #3 de $33,033.65 a Wadsworth Builders para la Reubicación de Civic Center Court
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✓ Decidido: Commission approves alley vacation for Chick-fil-A redevelopment (5-0)
The City Commission approved a consent agenda and adopted a resolution to vacate a portion of 10th Alley South for a proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant at 721 10th Avenue South. The vote was unanimous 5-0. A public hearing was held on proposed downtown parking rate changes, but the minutes end before a vote is recorded.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0), including expenditures of $4,562,192 and setting public hearings for a veterans memorial lease and a tax abatement for Janicki Inc.
- Adopted Resolution 10618 vacating a portion of 10th Alley South for Chick-fil-A redevelopment (5-0), subject to conditions.
- Held public hearing on Resolution 10622 to establish downtown parking rates, fees, and penalties; no vote recorded in the minutes.
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
April 21, 2026
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO
Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by
that time will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during
the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission.
3. B
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Limpieza de Russell Park programada para el 9 de mayo; el jefe de bomberos hablará
El Consejo Vecinal del Distrito #5 de Great Falls escuchará una presentación del Jefe de Bomberos Jeremy Virts y discutirá un evento de limpieza de Russell Park el 9 de mayo. También revisarán una discusión de Facebook y una carta solicitando un estudio al Departamento de Transporte de Montana. La reunión incluye comentarios públicos sobre temas que no están en la agenda.
- Presentación del Jefe de Bomberos Jeremy Virts (GFFD)
- Limpieza de Russell Park el 9 de mayo a las 9 a.m. (si el clima lo permite)
- Discusión sobre la página de Facebook del Consejo Vecinal
- Revisión de la carta de solicitud de estudio del MDOT
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 16 de marzo de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Council votes unanimously to have no Facebook page
The Neighborhood Council No. 5 approved March minutes with corrections, heard updates on a park cleanup, traffic study letter, and tennis court repair, and voted unanimously to not create a Facebook page after discussion of city guidelines and liability concerns. A motion to table the issue for a year failed for lack of a second.
- Approved March minutes as corrected (unanimous)
- Motion to table Facebook page decision for a year failed (no second)
- Passed motion to have no Facebook page (unanimous)
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Howard Plouffe – Co Chair
Greg Milton – Co Chair
Tom Kotynski – Secretary
Luella Vogel
Dylan Lennox
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 5
Date: Monday, April 20 , 2026 - 7:00 p m
L o c a tio n : G r e a t F a lls C lin ic S p e c ia lty C e n te r - 3 0 0 0 1 5 th A v e . S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
A p p r o v e M in u te s – M a r c h 1 6 , 2 0 2 6
New B u sin e ss
C hief Jerem y V irts – G F F D
R ussell P ark C lean-up, M ay 9 at 9am – w eather perm itting
Old B u s in e s s
Facebook discussion
MDOT study request letter
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f
the Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When
addressing the council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Council Facebook .
A d jo u r n : Next meeting – May 18 , 2026
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
City Commission Work Session
La Comisión Municipal revisa el presupuesto del FY2027 con impactos legislativos
La Comisión Municipal realiza una sesión de trabajo para recibir la visión general del presupuesto del Año Fiscal 2027 y las presentaciones de todos los departamentos de la ciudad. La sesión cubre los impulsores del presupuesto, incluidos los impactos legislativos de SB 117, HB 231 y SB 542, los ingresos no cobrados por protestas fiscales en curso, los costos de personal y los cambios en las tarifas de servicios públicos. La comisión discutirá el efecto del presupuesto en los servicios de la ciudad y el uso planificado del saldo de fondos para cubrir un déficit de ingresos de $647,845.
- Presentación del presupuesto del FY2027 con un déficit de ingresos de $647,845 que requiere el uso del saldo de fondos
- Impactos legislativos: SB 117 (límite de inflación de hasta el 4%, nuevos porcentajes de propiedad imponible), HB 231/SB 542 (tasas impositivas escalonadas, millaje flotante)
- Aumentos de tarifas de servicios públicos en cinco años: agua 21%, alcantarillado 26%, drenaje pluvial 58% en el FY2026
- Subsidios del fondo general solicitados para Aim High Big Sky Rec Center ($100,000), piscinas al aire libre ($80,000), Eventos del Civic Center ($100,000)
- Nuevos acuerdos de negociación colectiva aún no finalizados para Bomberos y Plomeros
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✓ Decidido: City Commission reviews preliminary 2027 budget presentations
The City Commission held a work session to review 2027 budget presentations from the Finance and Public Works departments. No formal votes were taken; the session served as a baseline review before a formal budget is transmitted for modification. Discussions focused on legislative impacts on property taxes, collective bargaining, and utility revenue.
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Special Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
April 20, 2026
2:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Fiscal Year 2027 City Overview & Budget Presentations from Departments.
Tentative Order of Presentations:
City-wi
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Fri Apr 17, 2026
Mansfield Center for Performing Arts Advisory
La junta del Mansfield Center escuchará actualización sobre Theater DNA y mejoras de capital
La Junta Asesora del Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts se reunirá el 17 de abril de 2026 a las 12 p.m. en el Convention Center y a través de Zoom. La junta considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión de marzo y recibirá actualizaciones sobre el estudio Theater DNA, las mejoras de capital para el teatro y eventos recientes. Se aceptarán comentarios del público.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 20 de marzo
- Actualización sobre Theater DNA de Owen Grubenhoff
- Presentación sobre mejoras de capital del teatro por Laura Auville
- Informe sobre eventos recientes de Lane McAlpine
- Llamado a comentarios del público
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✓ Decidido: Board approved February and March 2026 meeting minutes
The Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board approved the minutes from the February 20 and March 20, 2026 meetings. The board discussed technical needs for the theater, including a new projector, audio package, and LED lighting, but no formal actions were taken on those items. An update on the Theater DNA draft proposal was noted for an April 21 commission work session.
- Approved February 20 2026 and March 20 2026 meeting minutes
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Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts
Advisory Board Agenda
April 17th 2026 - 12 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION (ROLL CALL)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Approval of March 20th Minutes Randy Knowles
NEW BUSINESS
1. Theater DNA Update Owen Grubenhoff
2. Theater Capital Improvements Laura Auville
3. Report on recent events Lane McAlpine
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (Public Comment)
1. Call for Public Comment
The Public can comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction
of the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts. When addressing the Board, state your name and address for the
record.
ADJOURN
Important Dates
Next Meeting: Friday, May 15, 2026
Discussion Items for Future Meetings:
ADVISORY BOARD
- - REGULAR MEETING - -
Friday, March 20th, 2026
City of Great Falls Convention Center
Call to Order: 12:05p.m.
ROLL CAL
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ADVISORY BOARD
- - REGULAR MEETING - -
Friday, April 17th, 2026
City of Great Falls Convention Center/Mansfield Theater
Call to Order: 12:05p.m.
ROLL CALL
Advisory Board Members Present: Valynda Holland via Zoom, London Griffith, Emily Lund, Randy
Knowles
City Staff Present: Owen Grubenhoff, Mansfield Events Manager, Lane McAlpine, Events Specialist
Public Present: None
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes
Board member London Griffith called for approval of February 20th, 2026, and the March 20th, 2026
minutes. Board Member Randy Knowles seconded.
The Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board approved the February 20th, 2026, and
the March 20th, 2026 meeting minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
Board Member London Griffith asked about board elections for chairman. Owen said the next
election will be when Carl’s term is up.
The board met and took a tour with Laura Auvil, the Technical Director for The Mansfield
Theater. The board also wanted to find out the most important technical needs in the theater.
The board was asked about goals for the theater and London mentioned getting Broadway
back on track since it has been on the decline. Laura spoke about her background. Laura grew
up in Great Falls. She graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in theatre and
lighting. She spent 3 years in Seattle working in theate r production and then moved to
Greenville as a house electrician.
Laura spoke on the Tech that Broadway comes with. They are usually sel
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
Housing Authority
La Autoridad de Vivienda votará sobre la resolución de la subvención del fondo de capital
La Junta de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Great Falls se reunirá para discutir y potencialmente aprobar la Resolución 1025, que autoriza una Subvención del Fondo de Capital. Otros asuntos incluyen la ratificación de los desembolsos de efectivo de febrero de 2026, la revisión de becas y pases de natación, y la presentación de informes administrativos y financieros. Se invita al público a comentar sobre los temas incluidos y no incluidos en la agenda.
- Resolución 1025 aprobando la Subvención del Fondo de Capital MT01P00250126
- Ratificar los desembolsos de efectivo de febrero de 2026
- Actas de la reunión de la Junta de marzo de 2026
- Discusión sobre becas y pases de natación
- Informes administrativos, financieros, de arrendamiento y policiales
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✓ Decidido: Board approves $1.53M capital grant and various local expenditures
The Board approved Resolution 1025 to accept a Capital Fund Grant totaling $1,530,227.00. Additional actions included awarding a $2,500 scholarship and authorizing up to $4,000 for swim passes. The March board minutes and cash disbursements were also approved.
- Approved March 2026 board minutes (unanimous voice approval)
- Approved Resolution 1025 accepting Capital Fund Grant MT01P00250126 for $1,530,227.00 (unanimous voice approval)
- Awarded $2,500 college scholarship to Thomas James IronBear (unanimous voice approval)
- Approved purchase of up to $4,000 in swim passes from the City of Great Falls (unanimous voice approval)
- Ratified March 2026 cash disbursements (unanimous voice approval)
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GREAT FALLS HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board of Commissioners Meeting
1500 Chowen Springs Loop
April 16, 2026 – 12:00 pm
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PETITIONS
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within jurisdiction of the Great Falls
Housing Authority please keep your remarks to a maximum of 3 minutes. Public comment on any matter that is on the
agenda of the meeting please keep your remarks to a maximum of 5 minutes. When commenting, please state your
name and address.
D. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
1. Financial Reports
2. Leasing/Occupancy
3. Police Reports
E. OLD BUSINESS
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Board Meeting Minutes – March 2026
2. Resolution 1025 Approving Capital Fund Grant MT01P00250126
3. Scholarships
4. Swim Passes
5. Ratify Cash Disbursements – February 2026
G. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
H. COMMUNICATIONS
I. MOTION TO ADJOURN
J. NEXT BOARD MEETING
May 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Thu Apr 16, 2026
Tourism Business Improvement
Las juntas discuten los planes anuales y presupuestos del AF27
Las juntas de la Oficina de Convenciones y Visitantes y del Distrito de Mejora de Negocios Turísticos revisarán el Plan Anual y Presupuesto del AF27. La reunión también incluye una votación sobre un patrocinio de $3,000 para el 4th of July Hootenanny.
- Patrocinio de nivel Celebrity de $3,000 para el 4th of July Hootenanny
- Aprobación del Plan Anual y Presupuesto del AF27
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✓ Decidido: CVB and TBID boards approve FY27 annual plans and budgets
The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) both approved their FY27 annual plans and budgets. The TBID also approved a sponsorship for a local event. Both boards approved their respective March minutes and financials.
- Approved FY27 Annual Plan and Budget (CVB)
- Approved FY27 Annual Plan and Budget (TBID)
- Approved $3,000 sponsorship for 4th of July Hootenanny at Celebrity level (TBID)
- Approved 3-26-2026 minutes and March financials (CVB)
- Approved 3-26-2026 minutes and March financials (TBID)
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Boards of Directors Meeting Agenda
Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau &
Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 9 AM – 10:30 AM | University of Providence, McLaughlin Center,
Providence Forum, 1415 20th Street South, Great Falls MT
9:00 | 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
9:05 | 2. Public Comment – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
Opportunity for public comment related to items on the agenda or related to Tourism in
Great Falls, Montana.
9:10 | 3. Consent Agenda – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
a) Approve 3-26-2026 Minutes
b) Accept March Financials
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors
a) Approve 3-26-2026 Minutes
b) Accept March Financials
9:15 | 4. 4th of July Hootenanny Sponsorship – Rebecca Engum
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors approve/deny $3,000 to sponsor
4th of July Hootenanny at Celebrity level.
9:25 | 5. FY27 Annual Plan and Budget – Rebecca Engum, Shannon Newth, Liz Lauver
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors approve/deny FY27 Annual Plan and
Budget.
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors approve/deny FY27 Annual Plan
and Budget.
10:00 | 6. Questions on Staff Reports – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
10:10 | 7. Executive Director Report – Rebecca Engum
10:20 | 8. Director Insight - Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Actualización de MDOT sobre las calles 14 y 15; prevención del tabaco, presentaciones de candidatos a sheriff
El Concejo Vecinal considerará aprobar las actas del 19 de febrero de 2026, luego escuchará presentaciones de Montana Tobacco Use Prevention, la candidata a sheriff Mindy Kahle, y una actualización de MDOT sobre las calles 14 y 15. Otros puntos incluyen una actualización de Facebook, comentarios públicos e informes del concejo vecinal. La agenda es en gran medida informativa sin votos o asuntos financieros.
- Aprobar las actas del 19 de febrero de 2026
- Presentación: Montana Tobacco Use Prevention por Penny Paul
- Presentación de la candidata a sheriff Mindy Kahle
- Actualización de MDOT sobre las calles 14 y 15 por Chris Ward
- Período de comentarios públicos sobre temas no incluidos en la agenda
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Karen Grove - Chair
Johnnie Scott - Secretary
David Price - Delegate
Vacant
Vacant
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 8
Date: Thursday , April 16 , 202 6 - 6 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : G r e a t F a lls T r a n s itio n C e n te r W o m e n ’s A n n e x - 1 0 1 9 1 5 th S t. N o .
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Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – February 19 , 202 6
N e w B u s in e s s
M o n ta n a T o b a c c o U s e P re v e n tio n – P e n n y P a u l
Mindy Kahle Sheriff ’s Candidate – Introduction
M D O T u p d a te o n 1 4 & 1 5 th S tre e ts – C h ris W a rd
Other Business
Facebook Update
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
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council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Consejo escuchará a la candidata a sheriff y aprobará las actas
Esta es una reunión de rutina del Distrito 1 del Consejo Vecinal de Great Falls. Los puntos principales son la aprobación de las actas de marzo y la presentación de la candidata a sheriff Mindy Kahle. No hay ordenanzas, contratos ni decisiones financieras significativas en la agenda.
- Aprobar las actas del 10 de marzo de 2026
- Presentación de Mindy Kahle, candidata a sheriff
- Comentario público sobre temas no incluidos en la agenda
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✓ Decidido: Council formed traffic safety committee, backed cleanup
The council approved the March minutes, formed an ad hoc traffic safety committee to address concerns on Fox Farm Road, and committed to participating in the NeighborWorks community cleanup on April 25. No video screen will be used during meetings when not adding value, and Zoom remote access will remain unadvertised until the council decides otherwise. The Neighborhood Watch program was added to the next month's agenda. A sheriff candidate presented on staffing and morale issues at the sheriff's office.
- Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (motion, second)
- Formed ad hoc traffic safety committee to address Fox Farm Road concerns
- Committed to participate as a group in NeighborWorks community cleanup on April 25
- Decided not to use video screen during meetings when not adding value
- Decided not to advertise Zoom remote access until council votes to promote it
- Added Neighborhood Watch program to May 2026 agenda
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Trevor Cummings - Chair
David Saslav – Secretary
Arthur Taft _ Official Delegate
Pat M. Goodover II
Abigail St. Lawrence
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 1
Date: Tuesday, April 14 , 202 6 - 7 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1300 Ferguson Dr.
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Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – March 10, 2026
N e w B u s in e s s
Mindy Kahle , Sheriff Candidate – Introduction
Other Business
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Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
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A g e n d a s u g g e s t io n I t e m s :
A d jo u r n : Next meeting – May 12 , 2026 , @ 7pm
Mon Apr 13, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Consejo Vecinal escuchará al candidato para sheriff Mindy Kahle
El Gran Consejo Vecinal Distrito 7 celebrará una reunión rutinaria para aprobar las actas del 9 de marzo de 2026, recibir informes de comités y escuchar una introducción del candidato para sheriff Mindy Kahle. También está programado el comentario público sobre temas no incluidos en el orden del día.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 9 de marzo de 2026
- Informes de comités: Downtown Development Partnership, Brownfield, Downtown Safety, Council of Councils, Strategic Planning, City Safety Funding
- Introducción del candidato para sheriff Mindy Kahle
- Comentario público sobre temas no incluidos en el orden del día
- Informes varios y sugerencias de orden del día de los miembros del consejo
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✓ Decidido: Neighborhood Council #7 approves March meeting minutes
The council approved the March minutes as amended. The Downtown Development Partnership reported approved signage for the Vinegar Jones Cabin and the Garden footbridge in Gibson Park. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved March minutes as amended
- Approved signage for Vinegar Jones Cabin and Garden footbridge in Gibson Park (via DDP report)
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Trevor Mikkelsen – Chair
Troy Lane – Vice Chair
Sandra Rice – Secretary
Allison Tangen – Official Delegate
William “Bill ” Wadman
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 7
Date: Monday , April 13 , 202 6 - 7 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : C iv ic C e n te r G ib s o n R m – 2 P a r k D r . S o .
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Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – March 9 , 202 6
C ommittee Reports
Downtown Development Partnership
Brownfield Committee
Downtown Safety
Council of Councils
Strategic Planning
City Safety Funding
N e w B u s in e s s
Mindy Kahle , Sheriff Candidate – Introduction
Other Business
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Neighborhood Concerns
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Mon Apr 13, 2026
Park and Recreation
La Junta recomienda la aprobación del Arrendamiento del Monumento a los Veteranos a la Comisión de la Ciudad
La Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación revisó el Arrendamiento del Monumento a los Veteranos y votó para recomendar su aprobación. El personal también proporcionó actualizaciones sobre proyectos de senderos, solicitudes de subvenciones y daños relacionados con terremotos en instalaciones locales.
- Se recomendó la aprobación del Arrendamiento del Monumento a los Veteranos a la Comisión de la Ciudad
- Se presentó una solicitud de subvención de $15,000 de AARP para el Caboose Deck
- Se recibió una donación de $300 para el sendero
- Se informaron daños estructurales en el Eagle Falls Golf Course y la piscina Aim High debido a terremotos
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✓ Decidido: Board approves prior minutes, reviews tennis court study and staff reports
The board voted 6-0 to approve the March 9 minutes. Members heard a detailed USTA assessment of public tennis courts, highlighting poor conditions at many sites and recommending resurfacing, reconstruction, and programming changes. Staff reported on trail painting, summer hiring, pool operations (lazy river status uncertain), and upcoming projects. No binding decisions were made on any proposals.
- Approved March 9, 2026 board minutes (6-0)
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P. O. Box 5021 ▪ Great Falls ▪ Montana ▪ 59403 ▪ 406.771.1265
*PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD*
NAME: PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
DAY: Monday DATE: April 13, 2026
WHERE: Gibson Room, Civic Center, 2 Park Dr, Great Falls, MT 59401
TIME: 4:00 pm
CHAIRMAN:
AGENDA ITEM PRESENTED BY_
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Old Business
• USTA Recap
• Upcoming PMD No. 1 Projects Jessica Compton
• 2027 and 2028 Court Enhancements Jessica Compton
New Business
• Park and Recreation Advisory Board Handbook Jessica Compton/Sarah Griffin
• Ice Breaker Jessica Compton/Jim Sargent
• Summer Programming Staff
• Outdoor Pool Operations Jessica Compton
• Board Expectations Advisory Board Members
Miscellaneous Reports/Announcements
a) Staff
b) Board
Call for Public Comment
NEXT MEETING:
May 11, 2026
Park and Recreation Board Meeting Monday,
M
arch 9, 2026
Members Present: Art Taft, DeeAnna Brady-Leader, Pat Carroll, Victoria Hunt, and Val Scheevel
Staff Present: AJ Smovir, Jessica Compton, Sarah Griffin, Kevin Vining, Todd Seymanski and
Bryan Lockerby
Guest Present: None
Meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
INTRODUCTIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board motioned to approve February 9, 2026 Advisory Board Minutes as written. Motion was
seconded and carried, 5-0.
Board motioned to approve February 23, 2026 Advisory Board Special Work Sesson Minutes as
written. Motion was seconded and carried, 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
• Commi
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Thu Apr 9, 2026
Business Improvement District
La junta de la Zona de Mejora Comercial de Great Falls votará sobre los estados financieros de marzo, las actas y los programas de subvenciones
La Junta de Directores de la Zona de Mejora Comercial de Great Falls se reunirá para aprobar los estados financieros de marzo de 2026 y las actas de la reunión anterior. También discutirán temas de acción que incluyen el camión de la Zona de Mejora Comercial, los programas de subvenciones y el comité de criterios de subvenciones, junto con actualizaciones sobre el embellecimiento, la iluminación de callejones y la Alianza Downtown.
- Aprobación de los estados financieros de marzo de 2026 (Tema de acción)
- Aprobación de las actas de la junta del 3/12/26 (Tema de acción)
- Discusión y posible acción sobre el camión de la Zona de Mejora Comercial
- Discusión y posible acción sobre los programas de subvenciones y el comité de criterios de subvenciones
- Actualización sobre el paso inferior de la 1ª Ave N y el proyecto de iluminación de callejones
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✓ Decidido: BID Board authorizes pursuit of $18,500 truck and $5,000 grant
The BID Board approved a motion authorizing the chair to negotiate purchase of a Subaru truck for up to the budgeted amount and dispose of the current truck. They also approved a $5,000 interior grant for City Bar. A presentation on a proposed public safety levy was heard but no action was taken.
- Approved March 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
- Authorized pursuit of Subaru truck for budgeted amount and disposal of current truck (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 interior grant for City Bar (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from March 12, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
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AGENDA
Great Falls Business Improvement District
318 Central Avenue
Board of Directors Meeting
April 9, 2026
9:00AM
Attendees have the option to attend via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89326856035
Public comment is always welcome, at any time, and can be provided in the following ways: 1. Attend in person.
Refrain from attending in person if you are not feeling well. 2. Provide public comments via email. Comments may
be sent via email before 5:00 PM on Monday, April 6, 2026, to:
[email protected].
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
I. Call to order at 9:00am
II. Guests/Public Comment
Presentation – Shane Etzwiler
III. BID Board
Roll Call
Conflict of Interest
Any board member should state any conflict of interest with any item on the agenda
IV. Approval of minutes – 3/12/26 Board meeting – Action Item
V. Financial
Financials –March 2026 - Action Item
VI. BID Business:
Beautification
1st Ave N Underpass
ArtsFest MONTANA
Alley Lighting Project
BID Truck – Action Item
Construction
Flowers
Sound System
Downtown Great Falls Association
Downtown Partnership
Downtown TIF District
Parking Commission
Downtown Safety Alliance
Expansion
Grant Programs – Action Item
Grant Criteria Committee – Action Item
Great Falls Development Alliance
Personnel
Work Plan FY 2026
VII. New Business
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Adjourn
Next meeting: May 14, 2026
Thu Apr 9, 2026
Neighborhood Council
El Consejo de Vecinos escuchará actualizaciones sobre NeighborWorks y la prevención del consumo de tabaco
El Great Falls Neighborhood Council District 9 llevará a cabo su reunión mensual regular. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior, recibir actualizaciones de NeighborWorks y una presentación sobre la prevención del consumo de tabaco, junto con el mapeo de delitos, actualizaciones de Facebook, aportes de estudiantes y comentarios del público.
- Aprobar las actas del 12 de marzo de 2026
- Actualización de NeighborWorks
- Presentación sobre la prevención del consumo de tabaco en Montana por Penny Paul
- Actualización de mapeo de delitos
- Actualización de la página de Facebook
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✓ Decidido: Council approves March and February meeting minutes
The Neighborhood Council 9 approved minutes from its March and February meetings. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates from Neighborworks, a tobacco prevention presentation, and discussion of neighborhood concerns.
- Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
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Barney Danishefsky – Chair
Theres (Terri) Ryan – Vice Chair
Amanda Baugus - Secretary
Judie Suden - Delegate
Vacant
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 9
Date: Thursday , April 9 , 202 6 - 7 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : 1 s t C h u r c h o f th e N a z a r e n e – 1 7 2 7 2 n d A v e . S o .
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Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – March 12 , 2026
N e w B u s in e s s
N e ig h b o rW o rk s u p d a te
M o n ta n a T o b a c c o U s e P re v e n tio n – P e n n y P a u l
Other Business
Facebook Update
Crime Mapping
Student Input
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Thu Apr 9, 2026
Board of Adjustments/Appeals
Solicitud de varianza para los retranqueos del patio lateral en 711 4th Avenue Southwest
La Junta de Ajuste considerará una varianza para permitir retranqueos reducidos del patio lateral para una residencia unifamiliar. El solicitante busca utilizar una cimentación existente que invade los retranqueos requeridos de seis pies.
- Solicitud de varianza: retranqueos reducidos del patio lateral en 711 4th Avenue Southwest
- Construcción propuesta de una residencia unifamiliar utilizando una cimentación existente
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Special Meeting Board of Adjustment / Appeals
April 9, 2026 Agenda
Civic Center 2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
3:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://www.greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to Planning & Community
Development, PO Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time will be
shared with the Board Members and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda item and before
final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
OPEN MEETING
1. Call to Order - 3:00 PM
2. Role all - Board Introductions
Pete Fontana - Chair
Christian Stone - Vice Chair
Antoinette Collins
Joe McMillen
Aspen Northerner
3. Recognition of Staff
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2026
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE/EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
BOARD ACTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
5. Variance request
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Presentación de NeighborWorks sobre nuevos negocios
Esta es una reunión mayormente procedimental del Great Falls Neighborhood Council District #2. El consejo aprobará las actas del 11 de marzo y escuchará una presentación de NeighborWorks. Los asuntos rutinarios incluyen una actualización del mapa de delitos de Neighborhood Watch y una discusión sobre la página de Facebook del consejo. Se invita a la opinión pública sobre asuntos no incluidos en el orden del día.
- Presentación de NeighborWorks
- Aprobar actas del 11 de marzo de 2026
- Actualización del mapa de delitos de Neighborhood Watch
- Discusión sobre la página de Facebook del consejo
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Tim Croft – Chair
Wayne Young – Vice Chair
Ciara Ashcraft - Secretary
Andrew Sonnemaker – Delegate
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Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 2
Date: Wednesday, April 8 , 202 6 - 6 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : W e s t E le m e n ta r y S c h o o l L ib r a r y – 1 2 0 5 1 s t A v e . N W
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Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – March11 , 202 6
N e w B u s in e s s
NeighborWorks presentation
Other Business
Neighborhood Watch – Crime Mapping
Council Facebook Page
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Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
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Neighborhood Councils and Great Falls Neighborhood Councils Facebook page.
A g e n d a s u g g e s t io n I t e m s :
A d jo u r n :
Next meeting – May 13 ,2 0 2 6 – 6 :0 0 p m
Wed Apr 8, 2026
Historic Preservation Advisory
HPAC votará sobre el MOA de la Sección 106 para la demolición de 1118 2nd Ave S
La Comisión Asesora de Preservación Histórica tomará medidas sobre un Memorando de Acuerdo para mitigar los efectos adversos de demoler 1118 2nd Ave S, una propiedad elegible para el Registro Nacional. También considerarán nominaciones para premios de preservación, realizarán una sesión de lluvia de ideas sobre el Rocky Mountain Building y recibirán informes de comités sobre el Boston y Montana Barn y la Vinegar Jones Cabin. Las actualizaciones del informe de la HPO incluyen un borrador de Política de Crecimiento y un retraso en el contrato de la subvención anual CLG.
- Acción sobre el MOA de la Sección 106 para la demolición de 1118 2nd Ave S – período de comentarios públicos abierto hasta el 13 de abril
- Nominaciones para premios de preservación de la Union Bethel AME Church y Shari Schmit
- Sesión de lluvia de ideas sobre el Rocky Mountain Building
- Informe del comité del Boston y Montana Barn – solicitud de subvención estatal de preservación histórica de Montana y planificación de vallas
- Informe de la HPO: se ha publicado la segunda versión del borrador de la Política de Crecimiento de Great Falls, el contrato de la subvención CLG ha sido retrasado
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Great Falls-Cascade County
Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
April 8, 12:00 PM
Great Falls Civic Center
PCD Conference Room Suite 112
Agenda
Public comment always welcome!
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – March 11, 2025
• Action Item with Public Comment
2. HPO Report to the HPAC
3. Preservation Award Nominations
• Action Item with Public Comment
4. Section 106 MOA for 1118 2nd Ave S
• Action Item with Public Comment
5. Rocky Mountain Building Brainstorming
• Action Item with Public Comment
6. Semiquincentennial Report
7. Vinegar Jones Cabin Committee Report
8. Boston and Montana Barn Committee Report
• Action Item with Public Comment
9. Reports from Commissioners
10. Public Comment
11. Adjourn Meeting
Great Falls – Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
Minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting, held at the PCD Conference Room at the Civic Center
Members Present: Ken Robison, Ken Sievert, Megan Kelley, Jeanne Price, Rich Ecke, Channing Hartelius
Members Absent: Megan Sanford
Staff Present: Samantha Long
Ex-Officio Members Present: Joe McKenney
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – February 11, 2026
• Ken R. noted that in paragraph 1, “SHIPO” should be spelled “SHPO.”
• Ken Robison moved to approve the minutes as amended. Rich Ecke seconded, and the motion
carried.
2. Mapping Survey Update – Nathaniel Williams
• Nathaniel gave an update on the progress of the effort to survey propert
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
Super TIF Advisory Committee
Comité recomendará $262,150 de TIF para operaciones del centro
El Comité Asesor del TIF Super considerará una recomendación a la Comisión de la Ciudad sobre una solicitud del Downtown Development Partnership (DDP) por hasta $131,075 en fondos de TIF para el año fiscal 2026 y una cantidad igual para 2027, por un total de $262,150. Los fondos apoyarían las operaciones del DDP, incluido un Oficial de Desarrollo Empresarial del Centro, ArtsFest Montana y el marketing del centro. El Comité también elegirá oficiales y revisará su formación y funciones.
- DDP solicita $131,075/año para el Año Fiscal 2026 y 2027 del Distrito de Renovación Urbana Downtown TIF, total $262,150
- $44,700 por año para el 50% del salario/beneficios del Oficial de Desarrollo Empresarial del Centro
- $60,000 por año para ArtsFest Montana (2026 y 2027) y $3,000 para el Proyecto de Arte en la Caja de Tráfico
- $23,375 por año para costos administrativos, membresías, sitio web, publicidad y capacitación
- El Comité elige oficiales y recibe antecedentes sobre los distritos TIF y la autoridad del Comité
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✓ Decidido: Super TIF Advisory Committee approves $262,150 for Downtown Development Partnership
The committee approved funding for the Downtown Development Partnership's operating costs for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The committee also elected its first Chair and Vice Chair following new 2025 legislation requiring the body's establishment.
- Elected Don Ryan as Chairman (5-0)
- Elected Kellie Pierce as Vice Chairman (5-0)
- Approved up to $131,075 in TIF funds for DDP operating costs for FY 2026 (3-0, 2 recused)
- Approved up to $131,075 in TIF funds for DDP operating costs for FY 2027 (3-0, 2 recused)
- Approved the Tax Increment Contribution Agreement (3-0, 2 recused)
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Super TIF Advisory Committee
April 7, 2026 Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Planning and Community Development Conference Room,
Room 112, Civic Center
2:00 PM
In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know (Article II, Sections 8 and 9 of the Montana
Constitution), the City of Great Falls and the Super TIF Advisory Committee are making every effort to meet the
requirements of open meeting laws: • The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website:
https://greatfallsmt.gov/agendacenter. • Public participation is welcome in the following ways: • Attend in
person. • Provide public comments via email. Comments may be sent via email before 12:00 PM on Tuesday,
April 7, 2026, to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line,
and include the name of the commenter and either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident.
Written communication received by that time will be shared with the Super TIF Advisory Committee and
appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be
so noted in the official record of the meeting.
OPENING MEETING
1. Call to Order - 2:00 P.M.
2. Roll Call - Board Introductions
Ed Brown
Luke Diekhans
Kellie Pierce
Don Ryan
Mitch Tropila
3. Staff Recognition
4. Super TIF Advisory Committee Basics
5. Election of Officers
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE / EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
BOARD ACTI
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
City Commission Work Session
La Comisión discute la actualización de la Política de Crecimiento, el uso de la tierra para Little Shell y el vencimiento del plan
La Comisión Municipal celebrará una sesión de trabajo para discutir el borrador de la actualización de la Política de Crecimiento "Future Great Falls 2045", que lleva en desarrollo desde 2023. Los comisionistas considerarán si el borrador es sustancialmente completo para comenzar el proceso de adopción formal. También se les solicita proporcionar orientación sobre dos temas específicos: el Tipo de Uso de Suelo Futuro para la instalación recreativa y de juegos Little Shell y si se debe poner fin oficialmente al Plan de Corredor Urbano del Río Misuri.
- Discusión sobre la completitud del borrador de la actualización de la Política de Crecimiento "Future Great Falls 2045" para su adopción formal
- Se solicita orientación sobre el Tipo de Uso de Suelo Futuro para la instalación recreativa y de juegos Little Shell (actualmente Vecindad Tradicional, la Tribu solicita Corredor Comercial)
- Se solicita orientación sobre si poner fin al Plan de Corredor Urbano del Río Misuri de 2004
- Posible cronograma de adopción: audiencia del Consejo de Planificación el 28 de abril, resolución de la Comisión el 19 de mayo, adopción el 16 de junio
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✓ Decidido: Commission requests additional work session on Growth Policy Update
The City Commission reviewed a draft of the 'Future of Great Falls 2045' Growth Policy update. While staff proposed a formal adoption timeline, the Commission requested another work session following the May 19 Planning Advisory Board meeting.
- Requested additional work session regarding the Growth Policy Update
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
April 07, 2026
5:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Growth Policy Update - Presented by Brock Cherry.
DISCUSSION POTENTIAL UPCOMING WORK SESSION TOPICS
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING M
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
City Commission
La Comisión Municipal discute proyectos de infraestructura, nombramientos y compras de terrenos
La Comisión Municipal considerará varios contratos de construcción, incluyendo mejoras de asientos para el Centene Stadium y reemplazos de líneas de servicio de plomo. La agenda también incluye varios nombramientos de juntas y una propuesta de compra de terrenos para futuros proyectos de aguas pluviales.
- Mejoras de asientos y redes del Centene Stadium: $79,705.70
- Contrato del Proyecto de Reemplazo de Líneas de Servicio de Plomo: $327,440
- Compra de propiedad para futuros proyectos de aguas pluviales
- Compra de una cabina y chasis Peterbilt de eje tándem: $265,100
- Pago final de la reparación del deslizamiento de Giant Springs Road: $10,636.00
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✓ Decidido: Approved $79,706 for urgent Centene Stadium netting replacement (5-0)
The City Commission approved a $79,705.70 construction contract with Guy Tabacco Construction for emergency replacement of deteriorating netting poles at Centene Stadium, citing severe safety hazards from windstorm damage. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, including $4,022,344 in expenditures, final payments for road and sidewalk repairs, a new garbage truck purchase, and setting public hearings on a veterans memorial lease and downtown parking fees. Additionally, the Commission made several board appointments.
- Approved $79,705.70 construction contract for Centene Stadium netting and pole replacement (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $4,022,344 in expenditures, final payments, truck purchase, and hearing dates (5-0)
- Appointed Valynda Holland to Mansfield Center Advisory Board (5-0)
- Reappointed David Buckingham and appointed Kaci Mitchell to Tourism BID Board (5-0)
- Appointed Seth Swingley and Shirstie Gaylord to Parking Advisory Commission (5-0)
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
April 07, 2026
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO
Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by
that time will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during
the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission.
3. B
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Thu Apr 2, 2026
Police Commission
Commission will vote on two police officer applicants
The Great Falls Police Commission will first approve the minutes from the January 23, 2026 meeting. It will then examine the applications of Korben Kerby and Jonathan Wheeler for the police force, with a possible closed executive session for privacy. Finally, the commission will vote to approve or deny the recommendation of each candidate.
- Approve minutes from the 01/23/26 Commission Meeting
- Examine police officer applicants Korben Kerby and Jonathan Wheeler
- Possible closed executive session to protect individual privacy
- Vote to approve or deny the recommendation for each applicant
- Public comment from residents (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL / STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and
that is within the jurisdiction of the Police Commission. Please keep your remarks to a maximum
of 3 minutes, and state your name and either your address or whether you are a City resident for
the record.)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Approve minutes from 01/23/26 Commission Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Police Commission’ s examination of police officer applicant(s) Korben Kerby and
Jonathan Wheeler for the police force, Great Falls Police Department.
Pursuant to MCA § 2-3-203 (3) The presiding officer of any meeting may close the
meeting during the time the discussion relates to a matter of individual privacy and
then if and only if the presiding officer determines that the demands of individual
privacy clearly exceed t he merits of public disclosure. The right to individual
privacy may be waived by the individual about whom the discussion pertains and,
in that event, the meeting must be open.
If closed executive session is held, re -opening of the meeting and report on
executive session.
2. Examination Recommendations. Action: Approve or Deny the recommendation of Korben
Kerby and Jonathan Wheeler as Candidates for the Great Falls Police Department.
ADJOURNMENT
Police Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
10:00 AM
Wed Apr 1, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will approve March 4 minutes and hear a NeighborWorks update
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will vote to approve the minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting. It will receive an update from NeighborWorks. The council will also open public comment for petitions, communications, and updates, and discuss council business, neighborhood concerns, and miscellaneous reports.
- Approve Minutes – March 4, 2026
- NeighborWorks update
- Public comment on petitions, communications, and updates
- Council Business and updates
- Neighborhood Concerns
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✓ Decidido: Council approved prior minutes and adjourned the meeting
The council voted 4‑0 to accept the March 4, 2026 minutes. A subsequent 4‑0 vote adjourned the April 1 meeting. No other actions were decided during the session.
- Accepted March 4, 2026 minutes (4‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (4‑0)
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Rick Cornellier – Chair
James Rickley – Vice Chair/Delegate
Megan Darrah – Secretary
Carl Donovan
Michelle Cornellier
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 6
Date: Wednesday, April 1 , at 6 :3 0 p m
L o c a tio n : S u n n y s id e E le m e n ta ry S ta ff B re a k R m – 1 8 0 0 1 9 th S t. S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – March 4, 2026
N e w B u s in e s s
NeighborWorks update
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great Falls
Neighborhood Councils and Great Falls Neighborhood Council Facebook page
A g e n d a s u g g e s t io n I t e m s :
Adjourn:
Next meeting – May 6 , 2 0 2 6 , at 6 :3 0 p m
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Council Members Present: Rick Cornellier, James Rickley, Michelle Cornellier & Megan Darrah
Council Members Absent: Carl Donovan
Neighborhood Council Liaison: Robert Moccasin
Attendees: Emma Nelson, Anita Heppner & Judi Austin
The meeting was Adjourned at 6:54pm. Motioned by James Rickley, Second by Megan Darrah 4-0 vote
The next council meeting will be May 6, 2026, at 6:30pm, at the Sunnyside Elementary School.
The meeting was Called to Order at 6:30pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
A quorum was established.
Old Business:
Minutes of March 4th, 2026, were read and accepted 4 - 0 vote
Motioned by James Rickley, Second by Michelle Cornellier
New Business:
Emma Nelson, Community Engagement & Communications Manager, from NeighborWorks Great Falls
presented and discussed the 2025 Impact Report and upcoming events and opportunities for community
clean up, the homebuyer fair, the annual meeting and grants offered by NeighborWorks.
Other Business:
A Sentinel Town Hall Meeting will be at West Elementary School April 2nd at 6pm. Megan will attend and give
an update on progress in May.
Updates to James Rickley’s address and email are listed as follows:
1400 4th Street So., #7, 59405
[email protected]
Updates to Megan Darrah’s email is as follows:
[email protected]
Judy Austin & Anita Heppner inquired on 17th Street So. and getting several 25MPH Speed Limit signs posted
after the speed study showed that was the mph by 80% of drivers. They were directed to
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Tue Mar 31, 2026
Airport Authority
Airport Authority reviews bids for terminal and runway improvements
The Great Falls International Airport Authority is reviewing award recommendations for several infrastructure projects. The board will also consider financial reports and maintenance payments from February 2026.
- Bid tabulation and award recommendations for East Concourse, Terminal Chiller Improvements, and Runway 3-21 Airfield Lighting System
- Award recommendation for Rental Car Counter and Office Rehabilitation
- Scope revision for Capital Project-Phase 5 Terminal Roof Replacement
- Maintenance & Operations checks totaling $699,989.77
- Payroll checks totaling $109,966.06
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✓ Decidido: Board approved several construction contracts and a terminal roof scope revision
The board unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including February payroll and financial reports. It also unanimously approved the Phase 5 terminal roof replacement scope revision and awarded contracts for the East Concourse, terminal chiller improvements, runway lighting system, and rental‑car counter rehabilitation. A motion to purchase a Customs Phone System failed to achieve a majority, with the vote split 2‑2.
- Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
- Approved Phase 5 Terminal Roof Replacement Scope Revision (unanimous)
- Accepted East Concourse bid award to Summit Roofing (unanimous)
- Accepted Terminal Chiller Improvements bid award to Action Plumbing (unanimous)
- Accepted Runway 3‑21 Airfield Lighting System Improvements bid award to Colvico Inc (unanimous)
- Accepted Rental Car Counter & Office Rehabilitation award to James Talcott Construction (unanimous)
- Rejected purchase of Customs Phone System (2‑for, 2‑against, no majority)
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Call To Order Chair
Pledge of Allegiance Board
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is made up of routine day to day items
that require Board action, but do not appear to have a significant public impact.
Items may be pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion/vote by
any board member.
Chair
Director's Report (Information)
Capital Project Update (Information)
Cash Reserves Report (Information)
Capital Project-Phase 5 Terminal Roof Replacement Scope Revision
East Concourse Bid Tabulation and Award Recommendation
Terminal Chiller Improvements Bid Tabulation and Award Recommendation
Runway 3-21 Airfield Lighting System Improvements Bid Tabulation and Award Recommendation
Rental Car Counter and Office Rehabilitation Proposal Summary and Award Recommendation
Customs Phone System
Airport Authority Board - Comments Board
Additional Public Comments Public
(Please stand and state your name and address for the record)
With no further business to
come before the Board, I
declare this meeting
adjourned.
Adjournment Chair
With a quorum of the Board
present, I call the meeting to
order. Roll Call of Board
members: Evans, Hall, Hoven,
Smith, Swathwood,
Thompson, Whiting
Great Falls International Airport Authority Board Meeting Agenda
The MISSION of the GFIAA is to optimize transportation services & development in our region.
The VISION of the GFIAA is to maximize the airport's benefit to our region.
Welcome and please remember that this board appreciates participati
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GREAT FALLS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
2800 TERMINAL DRIVE, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 31, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Great Falls International Airport Authority Board convened Tuesday, March 31,
2026, at 1:00 PM in the Airport Board Room. Commissioner Thompson called the meeting to order. Roll
call was taken.
Board Members Present: Debra Evans Sean Hoven David Smith
Terry Thompson
Staff Present: Brian Cowles Chayleen Person Lara Tait
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Hoven and seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve the
Consent Agenda as follows:
Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from February 2026
b. Payroll checks totaling $109,966.06 for February 2026
c. Maintenance & Operations checks #29552 to #29603 totaling $699,989.77 for February 2026
d. Approve Passenger Facility Charge totaling $50,021.33 for February 2026
e. Financial Reports for February 2026
The motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Staff reported on the following:
• The financials were reviewed.
• A construction update was given.
• Allegiant will suspend Las Vegas flights after August. Our last discussion indicated they
are still considering resuming in winter; possibly December. The two main factors
driving decisions point to a decline in personal vehicle traffic at the Sweetgrass crossing
and slow Las Vegas bookings. The Director is meeting with Allegiant this week
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Mon Mar 30, 2026
Library Board
Library Board to discuss Director evaluation plan
The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review February 2026 financial reports and various administrative updates. The board is scheduled to discuss a plan for the Director's evaluation.
- Acceptance of February 2026 income statements and vendor summaries
- Discussion of the Director evaluation plan
- Review of the Library Board Task Calendar
- Strategic Plan report
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✓ Decidido: Board approved agenda, minutes, financial reports and adjourned
The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also unanimously adopted the February meeting minutes and accepted the financial reports. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted February meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted financial reports (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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AGENDA
GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Monday March 30, 2026
(Rescheduled from March 24, 2026)
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (Library - 3rd Floor)
4:30 P.M.
(Virtual access to meeting available upon request • 406-453-0349)
Notice: Meeting will be recorded via Zoom
Our Mission: The Great Falls Public Library serves as a connection point; we empower the community and enhance
the quality of life by providing individuals access to information and social, cultural, and recreational resources.
I. A
GENDA APPROVAL
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
S ECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
II. P
LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES (Pages 1-6)
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY MEETING AS PRESENTED.
S ECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
V. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS – FEBRUARY 2026
A. INCOME STATEMENTS - 2220 (OPERATING) (Pages 7-9)
B. INCOME STATEMENTS – 2221 (FOUNDATION/DONATION) (Page 10)
C. LIBRARY VENDOR SUMMARY (Pages 11-17)
D. FOUNDATION VENDOR SUMMARY (Pages 18-24)
E. DONATION REPORT (Page 25)
M OTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORTS AS PRESENTED.
S ECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
VI. REPORTS
A. DIRECTOR REPORT (Page 26)
B. STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT (Pages 27-30)
C. GFPL F
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Great Falls Public Library
Board of Trustees Board Meeting
Monday, March 30, 2026
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (3rd Floor of the Library)
***Rescheduled from Tuesday, March 24th***
(Virtual access to meeting was avail That the Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees approve/not approve able upon
request)
(zoom recording of meeting is available on the Great Falls Public Library YouTube page)
4:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Anne Bulger (zoom), Ms. Jessica Crist, Ms. Sam DeForest, Ms.
Noelle Johnson, Ms. Whitney Olson (zoom)
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Shannon Wilson – City of GF Commissioner
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Joe Briggs – Cascade County Commissioner
GFPL STAFF
, GFPL FOUNDATION, GFPL LEGAL COUNCEL PRESENT: Bill Bronson – Legal Counsel
for GFPL, Amy Dissmeyer, Aaron Kueffler, Sara Linder-Parkinson
PUBLIC COMMENT PROVIDED BY: Richard Irving – Resident of Great Falls
Ms. Bulger called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
I. AGENDA APPROVAL
Ms. Crist moved that the Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees approve the agenda
as
presented. Ms. DeForest seconded the motion. Ms. Bulger opened for any board discussion or
public comment.
Richard Irving, a Great Falls resident and library cardholder, addressed the Board regarding
inconsistencies on the library’s website and meeting materials. He stated that the agenda and
board packet did not clearly reflect that the March 24
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Thu Mar 26, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Great Falls Neighborhood Council meets to discuss local updates
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District #4 will meet to approve February minutes, hear a neighborhood work presentation, and discuss park updates. The meeting will also include a Family Promise presentation and a period for public comment.
- Approve minutes from February 26, 2026
- Neighborhood work presentation
- Park updates/discussion
- Family Promise presentation
- Public comment on any matter within jurisdiction
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✓ Decidido: Council amended bylaws to add officer removal and vacancy provisions
The council approved an amendment to the February 26 minutes that adds Section A on removal and vacancies of officers to the bylaws. The amended minutes were then approved. The council also approved a new pet waste station location at Pinski Park and the chair agreed to seek a NeighborWorks grant to fund it.
- Amended bylaws to add Section A on officer removal and vacancies (motion carried)
- Approved the amended February 26, 2026 minutes
- Approved location for an additional pet waste station at Pinski Park
- Chair Guynn will contact NeighborWorks about a grant to fund the new waste station
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Sandra Guynn -Chair
Neil Tredray – Vice Chair
Lisa Meyers - Secretary
Ronald Paulick – Official Delegate
James Whitaker
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 4
Date: Thursday , March 26 , 2026 - 6 :3 0 p m
L o c a tio n : H e r ita g e B a p tis t C h u r c h – 9 0 0 5 2 n d S t. N o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – February 26, 2026
N e w B u s in e s s
N e ig h b o rW o rk s P re s e n ta tio n
P a rk s u p d a te s /d is c u s s io n – K e v in V in in g
F a m ily P ro m is e P re s e n ta tio n - C a ri Y tu rri
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great
Falls Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Councils Facebook page
A g e n d a s u g g e s t io n I t e m s
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #4 AMENDED MINUTES for March 26, 2026
Heritage Baptist Church – 900 52nd Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401
Members Present: Sandra Guynn (Chair), Lisa Meyers (Secretary), Ron Paulick (Official
Delegate), Neil Tredray (Vice Chair), James Whitaker
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Guynn called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
OLD BUSINESS
Guynn moved to amend the February 26, 2026 minutes as follows: Bylaw Review: Paulick made a
motion to add Section A. Removal and vacancies of Officers, with the same wording that other
Neighborhood Councils have for that section in their bylaws. Second by Meyers. Motion carried.
The amended minutes were seconded
by Paulick. Amended minutes approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
NeighborWorks Executive Director Sherrie Arey presented their 2025 Impact Report. She also discussed
the upcoming Community Clean Up event, the Home Buyers Fair, and their annual meeting at the Baatz
Building. She also gave an update on the changes to the grants previously offered only to Neighborhood
Councils.
Kevin Vining, Park Manager for the City of Great Falls gave an update on the search for a new Park &
Recreation Director. He also discussed how the city is using more technology for the irrigation system, an
update on all the parks within Neighborhood Council #4, and a breakdown of funding for Park District #1.
A neighbor asked if there could be another pet waste station installed at Pinski Park where some recent
impr
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Thu Mar 26, 2026
Tourism Business Improvement
Board will decide on a $12,000 sponsorship for the 2026 International Scout Expo
The Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tourism Business Improvement District boards will approve minutes and February financial statements. They will consider a $1,000 grant to the Central Montana Defense Coalition and a $12,000 event-level sponsorship for the 2026 International Scout Expo at Montana ExpoPark. The meeting also includes a roundtable on FY27 tourism strategies and a trustee recommendation for the City Commission.
- Approve 2‑19‑2026 minutes for both boards
- Accept February financials for both boards
- Consider $1,000 grant to Central Montana Defense Coalition
- Consider $12,000 sponsorship for 2026 International Scout Expo at Montana ExpoPark (June 18‑21)
- Roundtable discussion on strategies for FY27 tourism plan
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✓ Decidido: TBID recommended Kaci Mitchell as trustee to the City Commission
The board approved its consent agenda, including minutes and February financials for both the CVB and TBID. It authorized a $1,000 grant to the Central Montana Defense Coalition and declined a $12,000 sponsorship request for the International Scout Expo. The board also voted to recommend Kaci Mitchell as a trustee for the City Commission.
- Approve CVB minutes (2‑19‑2026) – unanimous
- Accept CVB February financials – unanimous
- Approve TBID minutes (2‑19‑2026) – unanimous
- Accept TBID February financials – unanimous
- Approve $1,000 grant to Central Montana Defense Coalition – unanimous
- No action on $12,000 International Scout Expo sponsorship (request withdrawn)
- Recommend Kaci Mitchell as TBID trustee to City Commission – unanimous
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Boards of Directors Meeting Agenda
Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau &
Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 9 AM – 10:40 AM | University of Providence, McLaughlin Center,
Providence Forum, 1415 20th Street South, Great Falls MT
9:00 | 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions – Wendy Lee, Jeff Shull
9:05 | 2. Public Comment – Wendy Lee, Jeff Shull
Opportunity for public comment related to items on the agenda or related to Tourism in
Great Falls, Montana.
9:10 | 3. Consent Agenda – Wendy Lee, Jeff Shull
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
a) Approve 2-19-2026 Minutes
b) Accept February Financials
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors
a) Approve 2-19-2026 Minutes
b) Accept February Financials
9:15 | 4. Growing the Film Industry in Great Falls – Stu Brumbaugh, Ladder 5 Films
9:35 | 5. Central Montana Defense Coalition – Rebecca Engum
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors approve/deny $1,000 to support
Central Montana Defense Coalition.
9:45 | 6. International Scouting Expo – Rebecca Engum
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors approve/deny $12,000 to be an
Event level sponsor for the 2026 International Scout Expo at Montana ExpoPark June 18-21.
9:55 | 7. Roundtable Discussion: What gets more people to Great Falls in FY27?
Discuss strategies that should be part of the FY27 Plan and Budget.
10:05 | 8. Questions on Staff
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Boards of Directors Meeting Minutes
Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau &
Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 9 AM – 10:40 AM | University of Providence, McLaughlin Center,
Providence Forum, 1415 20th Street South, Great Falls MT
CVB DIRECTORS: Wendy Lee, Beth Leatham, Avery Hughes, Maggie Kent, Kellie Pierce, Brian
Thompson, Susan Shannon, Dan Morano
TBID DIRECTORS: Becky Amaral-Miller, Peter Jennings, Malissa Hollan, Jeff Shull
STAFF: Rebecca Engum, Kali Jean Tuckerman, Shannon Newth
GUESTS: Kaci Mitchell, Shauni Seccombe, Paige Cassell, Elena Matheu, Stu Brumbaugh
9:03 | 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions – Wendy Lee
9:05 | 2. Public Comment – Wendy Lee, Jeff Shull
Opportunity for public comment related to items on the agenda or related to Tourism in
Great Falls, Montana.
9:06 | 3. Consent Agenda – Wendy Lee, Jeff Shull
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
a) Approve 2-19-2026 Minutes
b) Accept February Financials
CVB ACTION TAKEN
Motion made to approve consent agenda. Seconded. No discussion. All in favor. None opposed.
Motion passed.
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors
a) Approve 2-19-2026 Minutes
b) Accept February Financials
TBID ACTION TAKEN
Motion made to approve consent agenda. Seconded. No discussion. All in favor. None opposed.
Motion passed.
9:15 | 4. Growing the Film Industry in Great Falls – Stu Brumbaugh, Ladder 5 Films
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Wed Mar 25, 2026
Transit District
Great Falls Transit District to discuss budget reformatting
The Board will review manager's reports on system status, ridership, and finances. The meeting includes a discussion on reformatting the budget under new business.
- Budget reformatting
- System status and ridership reports
- Financial reports and check register
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✓ Decidido: Board approved the March check register and prior meeting minutes
The board voted to approve the minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting. It also approved the February 24‑March 23, 2026 check register. The Technical Advisory Committee reported that it approved an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program.
- Approved February 25, 2026 board meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Approved February 24‑March 23, 2026 check register (motion passed)
- Technical Advisory Committee approved amendment to the TIP (reported)
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AGENDA
Great Falls Transit District Board Meeting
3905 North Star Boulevard
March 25, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Additions to Agenda
5. Public Comments on Agenda items.
Comments on Agenda items only. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.
6. Minutes for Board Meeting February 25, 2026
7. Manager’s Reports
a. Summary of System Status
b. Performance Indicators
c. Ridership Reports
d. Financial Reports
e. Check Register
8. Committee Reports
a. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
b. Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC)
c. Great Falls TAC
d. ADA Advisory Committee
9. Unfinished Business
10. New Business
a. Reformatting the Budget
11. Public Comments
Please limit to 5 minutes to allow all parties an opportunity to be heard.
Written comments are welcomed.
12. Next Work Session: Monday, April 20, 2026– 7:00 p.m.
Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
13. Adjournment
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GREAT FALLS TRANSIT DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 25, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Great Falls Transit District Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., March 25,
2026, in the Conference Room at the Transit Facility at 3905 North Star Blvd, Great Falls,
MT.
2. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Donna Zook, Vice Chairperson
Ann Marie Meade
Ken Johnson
Abigail St. Lawrence
Others Present:
Nadine Hanning, General Manager
Josh Boone, Finance Manager
Brenda Long, Administrative Assistant
Absent:
Carl Donovan, Chairperson
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Dusty Campbell gave a presentation on his trip to Washington D.C. for the Leadership
Academy training. He thanked Nadine and the Board for giving him the opportunity to attend
the Academy. He found it extremely beneficial and said it was a great experience.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes for the Board Meeting of February 25, 2026
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the February 25, 2026 Board meeting by
Board member Meade, seconded by Board member St. Lawrence, motion passed.
7. MANAGERS REPORTS
a. Summary of System Status
We currently need to hire 2 Fixed Route driver. One Paratransit driver has moved to
maintenance.
The doors at the TC are not fixed, we are waiting on quotes. The TC is still closed.
Paratransit software is in the process of being updated.
At the Legislative fly-in in D.C. the representatives
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Tue Mar 24, 2026
Library Board
Library Board to discuss Director evaluation plan
The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review February financial reports and a director's report. The board is scheduled to discuss a Director evaluation plan and a task calendar.
- Acceptance of February 2026 financial reports
- Discussion of Director evaluation plan
- Review of Library Board task calendar
- Strategic plan report
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AGENDA
GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (Library - 3rd Floor)
4:30 P.M.
(Virtual access to meeting available upon request • 406-453-0349)
Notice: Meeting will be recorded via Zoom
Our Mission: The Great Falls Public Library serves as a connection point; we empower the community and enhance the
quality of life by providing individuals access to information and social, cultural, and recreational resources.
I. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES (Pages 1-6)
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY MEETING AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
V. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS – FEBRUARY 2026
A. INCOME STATEMENTS - 2220 (OPERATING) (Pages 7-9)
B. INCOME STATEMENTS – 2221 (FOUNDATION/DONATION) (Page 10)
C. LIBRARY VENDOR SUMMARY (Pages 11-17)
D. FOUNDATION VENDOR SUMMARY (Pages 18-24)
E. DONATION REPORT (Page 25)
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORTS AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
VI. REPORTS
A. DIRECTOR REPORT (Page 26)
B. STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT (Pages 27-30)
C. GFPL FOUNDATION RE
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Tue Mar 24, 2026
Planning Advisory Board-Zoning
Fri Mar 20, 2026
Mansfield Center for Performing Arts Advisory
Board will vote on sending applicant Valynda Holland to the Commission
The Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board will approve the February 20 minutes, introduce board applicant Valynda Holland, and vote on sending her to the Commission. The meeting will also include discussion of a Miss Linda Spring production, a Theater DNA item, and a report on recent events. Public comment will be allowed on any non‑agenda matters.
- Approval of February 20 minutes (Carl Donovan)
- Introduction of board applicant Valynda Holland (Carl Donovan)
- Vote to send board applicant to the Commission (Carl Donovan)
- Miss Linda Spring production discussion (Owen Grubenhoff)
- Report on recent events (Lane McAlpine)
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✓ Decidido: Board approved sending Valynda Holland’s application to the commission
The board did not approve the February 20, 2026 meeting minutes. A motion to forward Valynda Holland’s application to the commission was passed. The board also agreed to hold future advisory meetings at the Convention Center.
- Did not approve February 20, 2026 minutes
- Approved sending Valynda Holland’s application to the commission (motion passed)
- Agreed to hold advisory board meetings at the Convention Center
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Advisory Board Agenda
March 20th 2026 - 12 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION (ROLL CALL)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Approval of February 20th Minutes Carl Donovan
NEW BUSINESS
1. Introduction of Board applicant Valynda Holland Carl Donovan
2. Vote to send Board applicant to the Commission Carl Donovan
3. Miss Linda Spring Production Owen Grubenhoff
4. Theater DNA Owen Grubenhoff
5. Report on recent events Lane McAlpine
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (Public Comment)
1. Call for Public Comment
The Public can comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction
of the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts. When addressing the Board, state your name and address for the
record.
ADJOURN
Important Dates
Next Meeting: Friday, April 16, 2026
Discussion Items for Future Meetings:
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ADVISORY BOARD
- - REGULAR MEETING - -
Friday, March 20th, 2026
City of Great Falls Convention Center
Call to Order: 12:05p.m.
ROLL CALL
Advisory Board Members Present: Mandy Brumwell via Zoom, London Griffith, Emily Lund
City Staff Present: Owen Grubenhoff, Mansfield Events Manager, Lane McAlpine, Events Specialist
Public Present: Valynda Holland, Jenn Rowell The Electric via Zoom
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes
Acting Chairman Emily Lund called for approval of the February 20th, 2026 minutes. London Griffith
called for an amendment to be made to the February minutes to include the conversation of the Tina
show and the future status of Broadway in Great Falls.
The Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board did not approve the February 20 th,
2026, meeting minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Emily Lund introduced Valynda Holland as a potential new member to The
Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board. Valynda then introduced herself
to the board. Valynda has lived in Great Falls for over a year and a half and is pushin g two
years. She is about to get her bachelor’s degree in political science and is also running for
Senate in Montana. She is busy finishing up her degree and running a campaign. She has lived
in many places including California but loves Montana and integrating herself into the
community. She volunteers for the Cold Weather Drop that provides food and shelter for the
homeless. London asked about her performing arts expe
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Thu Mar 19, 2026
Housing Authority
Board will approve vacated tenant accounts for public and Holland properties
The Great Falls Housing Authority Board will consider the February 2026 meeting minutes. It will vote on Resolution 1023 to write off vacated public tenant accounts and Resolution 1024 to write off vacated Holland tenant accounts for the period ending March 2026. The board will also ratify cash disbursements for February 2026 and discuss the Meadowview Village Project addition north of Sunrise Court.
- Resolution 1023 – Approve write‑off of vacated public tenant accounts (period ending March 2026)
- Resolution 1024 – Approve write‑off of vacated Holland tenant accounts (period ending March 2026)
- Ratify cash disbursements – February 2026
- Board meeting minutes – February 2026
- Meadowview Village Project – North of Sunrise Court addition (communication)
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✓ Decidido: Board approved $36,700.86 write‑off of vacated tenant accounts
The board unanimously approved the February 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved Resolution 1023, writing off $36,700.86 for vacated tenant accounts, and Resolution 1024, writing off $152.51 for vacated Holland tenant accounts. The February 2026 cash disbursements were ratified with unanimous voice approval.
- Approved February 2026 board minutes (unanimous voice)
- Approved Resolution 1023 – write‑off $36,700.86 vacated tenant accounts (unanimous voice)
- Approved Resolution 1024 – write‑off $152.51 vacated Holland tenant accounts (unanimous voice)
- Ratified February 2026 cash disbursements (unanimous voice)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice)
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GREAT FALLS HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board of Commissioners Meeting
1500 Chowen Springs Loop
March 19, 2026 – 12:00 pm
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PETITIONS
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within jurisdiction of the Great Falls
Housing Authority please keep your remarks to a maximum of 3 minutes. Public comment on any matter that is on the
agenda of the meeting please keep your remarks to a maximum of 5 minutes. When commenting, please state your
name and address.
D. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
1. Financial Reports
2. Leasing/Occupancy
3. Police Reports
E. OLD BUSINESS
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Board Meeting Minutes – February 2026
2. Resolution 1023 – Approving Vacated Public Tenant Accounts
Written off for Period Ending March 2026
3. Resolution 1024 – Approving Vacated Holland Tenant Accounts Written
Off for Period Ending March 2026
4. Ratify Cash Disbursements – February 2026
G. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
H. COMMUNICATIONS
1. Meadowview Village Project North of the Sunrise Court Addition
I. MOTION TO ADJOURN
J. NEXT BOARD MEETING
April 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Great Falls Housing Authority
Board of Commissioner’s Meeting
March 19, 2026
12:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The Great Falls Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, March
19, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 12:03 p.m. by Chairperson Megan
Farmer.
PRESENT: Megan Farmer, Chairperson; Rosie Kiernan, Commissioner; David Fink,
Commissioner; Rodney Blake, Commissioner; Kenneth Bruno, Commissioner; and
Jewel James, Commissioner.
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Sukut, Executive Director; Chris Tinker, Deputy Director;
Donna Halbleib, Program Supervisor; Steve Herford, Maintenance Supervisor; and
Officer Patina.
ABSENT: Doug Spence, Vice Chairperson.
PETITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Buildings 7D and 7E
7-D
All interior framing is just about complete. Insulation is set to begin in about a week.
Window installation should be completed by the 18th of March. Gas meters are
installed.
7-E
Framing and sheathing the porches are completed. Tabacco has started on back fill,
compaction, and concrete prep on the last remaining porches. Cover inspections to
begin drywall is possible in about two weeks for both buildings.
Austin Hall
Staff has been working on the removal of the wallpaper and then painting the
hallways. The fourth floor is near completion and they will begin on the third floor.
Main Office
Staff has contacted Pella Windows and they will be here in the next week or two to
begin measuring windows in the office
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Thu Mar 19, 2026
Parking Advisory
Tue Mar 17, 2026
City Commission
City Commission to review City Manager's performance and salary
The City Commission will conduct the City Manager's annual performance evaluation. The body will decide whether to approve the performance review and an amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement.
- City Manager's annual performance evaluation
- Decision on amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement
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✓ Decidido: Commission approved a 4% raise for City Manager Doyon
The Commission held an executive session to review City Manager Greg Doyon's performance and salary. In the open meeting, they voted to give him a 2.4% cost‑of‑living adjustment and a 1.6% performance‑based increase, totaling a 4% raise, and to amend Section B of his employment agreement. The motion passed 4‑1, with Commissioner Schreiner dissenting. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved 2.4% COLA raise for City Manager Doyon (4-1)
- Approved 1.6% performance‑based raise for City Manager Doyon (4-1)
- Approved amendment to Section B of City Manager Employment Agreement (4-1)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
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Special City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
March 17, 2026
4:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO
Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the comm enter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by
that time will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during
the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL / STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction
of the City Commission. Please keep your remarks to a maximum of 3 minutes. When at the podium, state
your name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
NEW BUSINESS
1. City Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation.
Pursuant to MCA §2-3-203 (3) The presiding officer of any meeting may close the meeting during
the time the discussion relates to a
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
March 17, 2026 -- Special City Commission Meeting
Civic Center Commission Chambers, Room 206 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Casey
Schreiner, and Shannon Wilson.
Also present were City Manager Greg Doyon, and Deputy City Clerk Darcy Dea.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Jeni Dodd, City resident, opined that the City is failing to follow legal requirements
regarding disclosure of evaluation criteria of a City Manager’s review governed by the state
constitution regarding open meetings and established case law.
Ms. Dodd commented that Article 2, Sections 8 and 9 of the Montana Constitution states that
the public has the fundamental right to be informed and participate in the operations of
government agencies because performance of a City Manager directly impacts municipal
operations and expenditure of public funds. Montana Cities are legally obligated to release
evaluation criteria used by City Officiants for a City Manager’s review prior to review
process as these criteria are public records and their establishment constitutes a public
decision of significant interest. The criteria must be included in public meeting agendas or
made available as public documents before the Commission utilizes them. Failure to provide
these criteria co
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
City Commission Work Session
Commission will prep to adopt SCIR policy for water, sewer, stormwater.
The Commission will receive a presentation on the Strategic Capital Investment Reserve (SCIR) program for public water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure and discuss its draft policy. Staff will also present recommendations from the Great Falls Parking Summit. The session is intended to update the Commission and set the stage for a resolution to adopt the SCIR policy at the April 7 meeting.
- Presentation on the SCIR program, including a $2 million per‑year reserve and up to $1.75 million award per project
- Discussion of eligibility rules such as the $250,000 threshold for administrative awards and prohibition on funding on‑site utilities
- Recommendations from the Great Falls Parking Summit
- Public comment summary noting four written comments were received and will be considered
- Preparation for a resolution to adopt the SCIR policy at the April 7 Commission meeting
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✓ Decidido: Commission discussed SCIR program but made no decisions
The commission reviewed the Strategic Capital Investment Reserve (SCIR) for water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure, outlined the program timeline, and addressed public comments. No resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the program is slated for adoption on April 7, 2026.
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
March 17, 2026
5:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Strategic Capital Investment Reserve (SCIR) Program for Public Water, Sewer and Stormwater
Infrastructure - Presented by Mar
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION WORK SESSION
March 17, 2026 -- City Commission Work Session
Civic Center, Gibson Room 212 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson and Casey Schreiner.
Also present were City Manager Greg Doyon and Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones; City
Attorney David Dennis; Finance Director Melissa Kinzler, Planning and Community
Development Director Brock Cherry and Deputy Director Lonnie Hill; Public Works
Director Chris Gaub, Development Review Coordinator Mark Juras and City Engineer Jesse
Patton; Human Resources Training/Development Coordinator Mark Willmarth; Fire Chief
Jeremy Virts; Police Chief Jeff Newton; and, Deputy City Clerk Darcy Dea.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeni Dodd, City resident, commented that page 11 of the Work Session Agenda
Packet states that extending sewer and water infrastructure is eligible activity for the
SCIR funds. Under Montana law, municipal water and sewer systems are generally
prohibited from charging existing ratepayers for specific costs of extending
infrastructure to benefit private developments. This directly conflicts with what the
City is proposing with the SCIR fund.
The governing principle in Montana statutory framework and case law is at the cost
of extending services to a new subdivision or development must be borne by the
developer or specific users benefiting from the extens
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
City Commission
Commission to approve $643,305 Vactor 2100i Combo Truck purchase
The City Commission will consider and vote on several items on its March 17, 2026 meeting agenda, including routine consent‑agenda approvals and specific contracts. Major expenditures include a $643,305 purchase of a 2027 Vactor 2100i Combo Truck, a $131,127 payment for wastewater treatment plant pump‑station improvements, and a $97,153.92 annual Microsoft 365 licensing agreement. The Commission will hold public hearings on establishing golf fees (Resolution 10615) and on a lease agreement for the Electric City Archers in Wadsworth Park. Additional items include approval of a Change Order #2 for the Police Department Evidence Building ($18,847.07) and a professional services agreement for Centene Stadium seat upgrades ($12,500).
- Approve purchase of one new 2027 Vactor 2100i Combo Truck from Joe Johnson Equipment for $643,305.
- Approve final payment of $131,127 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Pump Station improvements and bar screen replacement.
- Approve annual Microsoft 365 licensing contract with CompuNet for $97,153.92.
- Conduct public hearing on Resolution 10615 to establish golf fees.
- Conduct public hearing to approve lease agreement for Electric City Archers of Great Falls in Wadsworth Park.
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✓ Decidido: Commission approved $643,305 purchase of new Vactor 2100i Combo Truck
The City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $131,127 payment for wastewater treatment plant pump station improvements, the purchase of a 2027 Vactor 2100i Combo Truck for $643,305, and a $97,153.92 contract for Microsoft 365 licensing. The Commission also adopted Resolution 10615 establishing the 2026 golf fee schedule for the city’s golf courses. No other substantive actions were recorded.
- Approved consent agenda items – payment for wastewater pump station ($131,127), Vactor truck purchase ($643,305), Microsoft 365 licensing ($97,153.92) – vote 5-0
- Adopted Resolution 10615 establishing the 2026 golf fee schedule
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
March 17, 2026
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO
Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by
that time will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during
the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission.
3. B
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
March 17, 2026 -- Regular City Commission Meeting
Civic Center Commission Chambers, Room 206 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Casey
Schreiner, and Shannon Wilson.
Also present were City Manager Greg Doyon and Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones,
Public Works Director Chris Gaub, Planning and Community Development Director Brock
Cherry, Finance Director Melissa Kinzler and ARPA Project Manager Sylvia Tarman, Park
and Recreation Interim Director Jessica Compton, City Attorney David Dennis, Police Chief
Jeff Newton, and City Clerk Lisa Kunz.
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no proposed changes to the agenda by the City Manager or City Commission.
The Commission approved the agenda as presented.
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE/EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
1. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM GREAT
FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Great Falls Public Schools Executive Director Lance Boyd presented “Good Apple” awards
to the Great Falls Police Department, Public Works Department, and Great Falls Fire Rescue
in recognition of their assistance following the recent windstorm that resulted in significant
roof damage at Lincoln Elementary School.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
2. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
JOURNAL OF COMMISSON PROCEEDING
March 17, 2026
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
City Commission Work Session
City Attorney provides litigation update at work session
The Great Falls City Commission will hear a litigation update from City Attorney David Dennis. If a closed executive session is deemed necessary, the commission may discuss litigation strategy privately and then reconvene to report the discussion. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.
- Litigation update from City Attorney David Dennis
- Possible closed executive session to discuss litigation strategy
legalcity-commissionlitigation
✓ Decidido: Commission voted 5-0 to close meeting for litigation discussion
Mayor Reeves moved, and Commissioner Tryon seconded, a motion to close the work session to the public for pending litigation strategy. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The commission entered executive session, discussed litigation matters, and reconvened an open meeting at 5:31 p.m.
- Closed meeting to discuss pending litigation (5-0)
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Special Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
March 16, 2026
4:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Litigation Update from City Attorney David Dennis.
Pursuant to MCA §2-3-203 (4) (a) Except as provided in subsection
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION WORK SESSION
March 16, 2026 – City Commission Special Work Session
Civic Center, Gibson Room 212
Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson, and Casey Schreiner.
Also present were City Manager Greg Doyon and Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones, City
Attorney David Dennis, and Deputy City Clerk Darcy Dea.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. LITIGATION UPDATE
Mayor Reeves explained that this portion of the meeting will be closed to the public pursuant
to Mont. Code Ann (MCA) § 2-3-203(4)(a) except as provided in subsection (4)(b), a
meeting may be closed to discuss a strategy to be followed with respect litigation when an
open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public agency.
The meeting will be re-opened at the conclusion of the litigation strategy discussion.
Mayor Reeves moved, seconded by Commissioner Tryon, to close the meeting from the
public to discuss pending litigation in executive session pursuant to MCA § 2-3-
203(4)(a).
Mayor Reeves called for the vote.
Motion carried 5-0.
At 4:02 p.m., the meeting continued in executive session in the City Manager’s Office with
the City Commission, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Attorney and Deputy City
Clerk, for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and strategy.
JOURNAL OF COMMISSON SPECIAL
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Council District 5 to discuss tobacco prevention and transportation
The Neighborhood Council District 5 will hear presentations from Montana Tobacco Use Prevention, NeighborWorks, and the Montana Dept. of Transportation. The council is also seeking to assign two administrators for Facebook use.
- Presentation by Penny Paul on Montana Tobacco Use Prevention
- Presentation by NeighborWorks
- Presentation by Jim Wingerter from Montana Dept. of Transportation
- Action to assign two council Administrators for Facebook use
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✓ Decidido: Council approved a resolution to request a DOT study of 10th Ave traffic issues
The council unanimously approved the February 16 meeting minutes. It passed a resolution directing a letter to the Montana Department of Transportation to study the turn light, speed limit, and new development impacts on 10th Avenue South. The council scheduled the Facebook issue for discussion at the April 20 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved February 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to request DOT study of 10th Ave issues (unanimous)
- Scheduled discussion of Facebook issue for April 20 meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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Greg Milton – Co Chair
Tom Kotynski – Secretary
Luella Vogel
Dylan Lennox
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 5
Date: Monday, March 16, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Location: Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center - 3000 15th Ave. So.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
• Approve February 16, 2026, Minutes
New Business
• Montana Tobacco Use Prevention – Penny Paul
• NeighborWorks Presentation
• Montana Dept. of Transportation – Jim Wingerter
• Facebook Use discussion – Admin’s needed – Action to assign 2 council Administrators
Old Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of
the Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When
addressing the council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Councils Facebook
Adjourn: Next meeting – April 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL NO. 5 MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 16, 2026
Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center, 3000 15th Ave. South
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m., by Council Co-Chair Howard Plouffe
with the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Members present, Co-chairs Plouffe and Greg Milton, Luella Vogel and Tom Kotynski.
Excused member: Dylan Lennox. Neighbors present: 16.
MINUTES: The minutes of the February 16 meeting were read and unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Montana Tobacco Use Prevention. Penny Paul, director of the City-County Health
Department’s program, explained the department’s programs to include compliance with
the state’s laws. She said nicotine in tobacco is the most addictive drug, more so than
most commonly known street drugs; that 10 percent of Montanans smoke; that 24 percent
of high school students vape and that there are dangerous chemicals in vape smoke; that
Montana is second in the nation after Louisiana in youth vaping. She works with
businesses to enforce no-smoking laws and concentrates on educating 5th grade students
about the harm of tobacco smoking and vaping.
• NeighborWorks. Emma Nelson, of NeighborWorks, updated the council on upcoming
NeighborWorks events: An April 11 Homebuyer Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at University of
Providence; a Community Cleanup, April 24-25; the Community grant cycle, throughout
the year; and an annual meeting April 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Baatz Block.
• Montana Departm
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will review bylaws and receive updates on Council of Councils, Facebook, and crime mapping
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will consider approving the minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting. It will review and potentially update its bylaws and receive an update from the Council of Councils. Additional updates on the council's Facebook page and crime mapping will be presented, followed by public comment.
- Approve Minutes – February 12, 2026
- Bylaw review and update
- Council of Councils update
- Facebook Update
- Crime Mapping
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✓ Decidido: Council approves updated bylaws for Neighborhood Council #9
The council voted to approve the updated bylaws for Neighborhood Council #9. The motion was made by Barney Danishefsky and seconded by Judie Suden. The council also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.
- Approved updated Neighborhood Council #9 bylaws
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting
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Theres (Terri) Ryan – Vice Chair
Amanda Baugus - Secretary
Judie Suden - Delegate
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Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 9
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Location: 1st Church of the Nazarene – 1727 2nd Ave. So.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
Old Business
Approve Minutes – February 12, 2026
New Business
• Bylaw review and update
• Council of Councils update
Other Business
Facebook Update
Crime Mapping
Student Input
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great
Falls Neighborhood Councils and Great Falls NeighborhoodCouncils Facebook page
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – April 9, 2026, at 7:00 pm
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Meeting Minutes NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 9 Thursday, March 12th, 2026 First Church of the Nazarene 7:00pm Call to Order The meeting was called to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A quorum was established with
Chair
Barney
Danishefsky,
Terri
Ryan,
Judie
Suden,
and
Amanda
Baugus.
Also
in
attendance
were
City
of
Great
Falls
Neighborhood
Council
Liaison,
Rob
Moccasin,
Jane
Weber,
Montana
House
District
19
Representative,
Kevin
Vining
Park
Manager
for
Great
Falls
Parks
and
Recreation,
City
Commissioner
Shannon
Wilson,
and
another
community
member.
Old Business There was further discussion between the council members and guests about the changes happening at
Eagles
Manor
Retirement
Community.
New Business Barney Danishefsky made a motion to approve the updated Bylaws of the Neighborhood Council #9, and
Judie
Suden
seconded.
The
updated
Bylaws
were
approved
by
the
council
members.
Judie Suden attended the Council of Councils meeting and gave a report. Neighborworks is hosting a Home Buyers Fair on April 11th at Providence University. Kevin Vining, the Parks and Recreation Park Manager for Great Falls spoke about the conditions and
upcoming
projects
at
the
parks
within
our
neighborhood
council
area.
Other Business The Facebook page for our neighborhood council continues to grow. The crime mapping results show that things were pret
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Transportation Planning TAC
TAC to consider FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #2
The Technical Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially approve Amendment #2 to the 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program. This amendment adjusts cost estimates, funding sources, and project phases for transportation projects in the Great Falls Metropolitan Area.
- 10th Ave S Pavement Preservation Project (pavement rehab/preservation)
- 10th Ave South Signals upgrade for traffic flow improvements
- 15th Street North Bridge Study to identify rehabilitation options
- Various durable striping maintenance projects on major urban roads
- Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
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AGENDA
GREAT FALLS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
P&CD Conference Room and Via Zoom, Civic Center
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 9:30 AM
ITEM PROPOSED ACTION
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Recognition of Others Present
4. December 11, 2025 Minutes* Make any appropriate corrections,
accept
5. Business Items:
A. FFY 2024-2028 TIP Amendment #2* Discuss, public comment, approve
6. Other Business
7. Ask for Public Comment
8. Adjournment
GREAT FALLS URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
December 11, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chair Lonnie Hill called the Great Falls Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting to order
at approximately 9:32 A.M. in the Planning and Community Development Conference Room in the
Civic Center, #2 Park Drive South.
ROLL CALL OF TAC MEMBERS & ATTENDANCE
TAC Members Present/Represented:
Eric Boyd Street Supervisor, City of Great Falls Street Division
Andrew Finch Sr. Transportation Planner, City of Great Falls
Michael Harris Director, Cascade County Planning
Lonnie Hill Deputy Director, Planning and Community Development
Jay Manuel Operations Engineer, Great Falls District MDT via Zoom
Jesse Patton City Engineer, City of GF Engineering Division via Zoom
Katie Potts (non-voting) Statewide & Urban Planner, Federal Highways - via Zoom
Rick Schutz Superintendent, Cascade County Road & Bridge Division
Austin Shultz
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Business Improvement District
Board to review financials and grant programs for Downtown Great Falls
The Great Falls Business Improvement District Board will approve February 2026 financials and discuss grant programs. The meeting includes a public comment period and the review of a work plan for fiscal year 2026.
- Approval of February 2026 financials
- Review of Grant Programs
- Review of Grant Criteria Committee
- Review of Work Plan FY 2026
- Public comment deadline: March 9, 2026
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✓ Decidido: Board approved $1,000 incentive and $5,000 interior grant for Crush Hair Studio
The BID Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 12 and March 2 meetings and the February 28 financial statements. It also unanimously approved a $1,000 business incentive grant and a $5,000 interior grant for Crush Hair Studio. The board held off on the City Bar interior grant pending further discussion. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved 2/12/26 Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 3/2/26 Grant Criteria Committee minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Feb 28 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 Business Incentive grant for Crush Hair Studio (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 interior grant for Crush Hair Studio (unanimous)
- City Bar interior grant held pending further discussion (no vote)
- Alley Lighting Project under review, no decision recorded
- BID Truck purchase cost being explored, no decision recorded
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AGENDA
Great Falls Business Improvement District
318 Central Avenue
Board of Directors Meeting
March 12, 2026
9:00AM
Attendees have the option to attend via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89326856035
Public comment is always welcome, at any time, and can be provided in the following ways: 1. Attend in person.
Refrain from attending in person if you are not feeling well. 2. Provide public comments via email. Comments may
be sent via email before 5:00 PM on Monday, March 9, 2026, to:
[email protected].
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
I. Call to order at 9:00am
II. Guests/Public Comment
III. BID Board
Roll Call
Conflict of Interest
Any board member should state any conflict of interest with any item on the agenda
IV. Approval of minutes – 2/12/26 Board meeting – Action Item
3/2/26 Grant Criteria Committee meeting – Action Item
V. Financial
Financials – February 2026 - Action Item
VI. BID Business:
Beautification
1st Ave N Underpass
ArtsFest MONTANA
Alley Lighting Project
BID Truck
Sound System
Downtown Great Falls Association
Downtown Partnership
Downtown TIF District
Parking Commission
Downtown Safety Alliance
Expansion
Grant Programs – Action Item
Grant Criteria Committee – Action Item
Great Falls Development Alliance
Main Street Conference
National Main Street Conference
Montana Main Street Conference – Action Item
Personnel
Work Plan FY 2026
VII. New Business
VIII. Public Comment
IX. A
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318 Central Avenue
Recording available via the City of Great Falls records request
March 12, 2026
Board Present: Jason Kunz, Neal DuBois, Sherrie Arey, Caralina (Cara) Carlson, Leo Imperi
Board present via Zoom: Erica Ferrin
Board Absent: Keith Cron
Guests Present: Joe McKenney, Jake Clark, Garry Hackett
Staff Present: Kellie Pierce
I. Call to order & Roll Call: Jason Kunz called the meeting to order at 9:02am; roll call of all present, a
quorum was established.
II. Guests/Public Comment: There was no public comment at this time.
III. BID Board: Conflict of Interest: There were no Board members with a conflict of interest with any
items on the agenda at this time.
IV. Approval of minutes from 2/12/26 Board meeting & Grant Criteria Committee meeting: Cara
motioned to approve the meeting minutes for the 2/12/26 Board meeting, as presented. Leo seconded.
Motion passed unanimously. Neal motioned to approve the meeting minutes for the 3/2/26 Grant
Criteria Committee meeting, as presented. Cara seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
V. Financials: Kellie reported that there were some large payouts in February with expenses for the new
flower baskets, sound system, and ArtsFest 2026. Monthly Financials: February 2026 financials were
provided to the Board via email. Neal motioned to approve the 2/28/2026 financial statements which
include the Balance Sheet and the Profit & Loss. Cara seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
Historic Preservation Advisory
Boston and Montana Barn Committee seeks $350,000 historic preservation grant
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission will approve February 2025 meeting minutes, review reports including a $350,000 grant request for the Boston and Montana Barn, and consider a $2,500 window‑maintenance workshop. Commissioners will also discuss the annual CLG grant application and a July 8 reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Civic Center steps.
- Approve February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Boston and Montana Barn Committee applying for $350,000 historic preservation grant
- PreserveMT window‑maintenance workshop proposal costing $2,500, limited to 8 participants
- Annual CLG grant application due March 16, 2026, with maximum award of $6,000
- Semiquincentennial reading of the Declaration of Independence scheduled for July 8 on Civic Center steps
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✓ Decidido: Commission approved a $6,000 grant for preservation office operations
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission approved the March minutes after a spelling amendment. It approved a $6,000 CLG grant to support the Preservation Office and a $200 budget for the annual Preservation Awards. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved March 11 minutes as amended (motion carried)
- Approved 2026 CLG Grant Application for $6,000 (motion carried)
- Approved $200 budget for Preservation Awards refreshments (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
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HistoricPreservationAdvisoryCommission
March11,12:00PM
GreatFallsCivicCenter
PCDConferenceRoomSuite112
Agenda
Public comment always welcome!
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – February 11, 2025
Action Item with Public Comment
2. Mapping Survey Update – Nathaniel Williams
3. HPO Report to the HPAC
4. Annual CLG Grant Application
Action Item with Public Comment
5. Preservation Award Planning
Action Item with Public Comment
6. Semiquincentennial Report
7. Vinegar Jones Cabin Committee Report
8. Boston and Montana Barn Committee Report
Action Item with Public Comment
9. Reports from Commissioners
10. Public Comment
11. Adjourn Meeting
GreatFalls-CascadeCounty HistoricPreservationAdvisoryCommission
February11,12:00PMMeetingMinutes
Present:KenR.,KenS.,JeanneP.,RichE.,MeganS.
StaffandCommissioners:SamLong,JoeMcK.,EricH.
1. ApprovalofMeetingMinutes–January14,2025
- Changes:MontanaHeritageCenterParagraph9,Change1,500to500in
grantformatch,FixspellingofBethel,addmotionpassedforifmotionsare
madeandpassed.
- Motiontoapprovewithchanges:KenR.
- 2 nd:RichE.
- MotionPassed
2. HPOReporttotheHPAC
-FoundationforMontanaHistorygrantsubmitted.
-FederalAppropriationsIncludedforSHIPOsupport.
-Madealmost$1000onornamentssales.
-CityapplyingforHistoricPreservationGrantfortheroofoftheZellerblock
Building
-DavidErdmanhasresignedfromHPAC
-Thereare2countyand1city HPACpositionsopen.
-NominationsformsforawardsgoliveinMarch.
3. BostonandMontanaBarn•MontanaHistoricPreservationGran
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Great Falls – Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
Minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting, held at the PCD Conference Room at the Civic Center
Members Present: Ken Robison, Ken Sievert, Megan Kelley, Jeanne Price, Rich Ecke, Channing Hartelius
Members Absent: Megan Sanford
Staff Present: Samantha Long
Ex-Officio Members Present: Joe McKenney
Approval of Meeting Minutes – February 11, 2026
Ken R. noted that in paragraph 1, “SHIPO” should be spelled “SHPO.”
Ken Robison moved to approve the minutes as amended. Rich Ecke seconded, and the motion carried.
Mapping Survey Update – Nathaniel Williams
Nathaniel gave an update on the progress of the effort to survey properties in Great Falls historic districts for changes.
HPO Report to HPAC
Samantha presented her HPO report, which is included in the packet for this meeting.
Annual CLG Grant Application
Ken Robison requested that moving forward, the 2026 Goals and Objectives working toward listing the Boston and Montana Barn to the National Register of Historic Places.
Ken Robison moved to approve the 2026 CLG Grant Application, requesting $6,000 to support Preservation Office operations. Megan Kelley seconded, and the motion carried.
Preservation Award Planning
Sam updated the group on plans for the Preservation Award and requested HPAC allocate $200 of discretionary funds for refreshments.
Rich Ecke moved to approve a budget of $200 for the annual Preservation Awards. Ken Sievert seconded, and the mo
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will elect new Chair, Vice‑Chair and Secretary
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will vote to fill the positions of Chair, Vice‑Chair and Secretary. It will also consider approving the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes and a proposed change to the regular meeting time. Additional discussion items include a neighborhood‑watch crime‑mapping update and a proposal for a council Facebook page.
- Approve Minutes – December 10, 2025
- Council Elections – Chair, Vice‑Chair, Secretary
- Meeting Time Change – council action to approve
- Neighborhood Watch – crime mapping update
- Council Facebook Page – proposal
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✓ Decidido: Neighborhood Council 2 changed its regular meeting time to 6:00 PM
The council unanimously approved Andrew Sonnemaker as its official delegate. It also unanimously approved the December 10 2025 meeting minutes and voted to shift the regular meeting start from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved Andrew Sonnemaker as Official Delegate (unanimous)
- Approved December 10 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Changed meeting time from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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Council District # 2
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 202 6 - * 6 :0 0 p m *
L o c a tio n : W e s t E le m e n ta r y S c h o o l L ib r a r y – 1 2 0 5 1 s t A v e . N W
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Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – December 10, 2025
N e w B u s in e s s
Council Elections – Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
Meeting Time Change – Action by council to approve change
Other Business
Neighborhood Watch – Crime Mapping
Council Facebook Page
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great Falls
Neighborhood Councils or Neighborhood Council Facebook
A g e n d a s u g g e s t io n I t e m s :
A d jo u r n : Next meeting – April 8, 2 0 2 6 , at T B D
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MEETING MINUTES
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #2
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Great Falls West Elementary School
6:00 PM
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A quorum
was established with Chair Tim Croft, Vice Chair Wayne Young, and Secretary Ciara Ashcraft.
Also present were City of Great Falls Neighborhood Council Liaison Rob Moccasin, City-County
Health Department’s Tobacco Prevention Program’s Tobacco Education Specialist Penny Paul,
and Park and Recreation’s Kevin Vining.
Old Business:
● Andrew Sonnemaker approved as Official Delegate
○ Chair Tim Croft motioned to nominate Andrew Sonnemaker as designated
Official Delegate. The Council unanimously approved.
● Penny Paul gave a presentation on the City-County Tobacco Prevention Program
● Discussion of Council of Councils meeting on February 24th, 2026
○ Chair Tim Croft discussed decisions made in the last Council of Councils meeting
for members unable to attend.
● Approve Minutes - December 10th, 2025 meeting
○ Chair Tim Croft motioned to approve December 10th, 2025’s meeting minutes.
The Council unanimously approved.
New Business:
● Meeting Time Change - Action by council to approve change
○ Chair Tim Croft motioned to change Neighborhood Council 2’s meeting time from
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM to accommodate members’ work schedules. The Council
unanimously approved.
Other Business:
● Neighborhood Watch - Crime Mapping
○ Chair Tim Cr
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council of Councils update presented at Great Falls Neighborhood Council
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will approve the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. It will hear a Council of Councils update from Art Tft, a park and recreation presentation on what makes a good park, a Neighborhood Works presentation, and a discussion on traffic concerns led by Al Rollo. No formal decisions are indicated beyond the approval of minutes.
- Approve Minutes – February 10, 2026
- Council of Councils Update – Art Tft
- Park and Recreation presentation on what makes a good park
- Neighborhood Works presentation
- Traffic Concerns discussion – Al Rollo
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✓ Decidido: Council approved the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes
The Neighborhood Council approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. The session featured presentations on park design, NeighborWorks financial assistance, and traffic concerns. Public comments addressed the meeting location website listing, a Western Art Week event, a request for USPS meeting reminders, upcoming construction traffic, and a suggestion to add water‑quality testing to the agenda. The next meeting is set for May 12, 2026 at Faith Lutheran Church.
- Approved February 10, 2026 minutes
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Trevor Cummings - Chair
David Saslav – Secretary
Arthur Taft - Official Delegate
Pat M. Goodover II
Abigail St. Lawrence
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 1
Date: Tuesday, March 10 , 202 6 - 7 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1300 Ferguson Dr.
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We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – February 10, 2026
N e w B u s in e s s
C o u n c il o f C o u n c ils U p d a te – A rt T a ft
P a rk a n d R e c re a tio n p re s e n ta tio n o n w h a t m a k e s a g o o d p a rk
N e ig h b o rW o rk s P re s e n ta tio n
T ra ffic C o n c e rn s D is c u s s io n – A l R o llo
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
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Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great Falls
Neighborhood Councils and
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Minutes
Neighborhood Council #1
Monthly Meeting
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
(1300 Ferguson Dr, Great Falls, MT 59404)
NC1 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587015059767
City Web page for NC1: https://greatfallsmt.gov/474/Council-1
Neighbors present: Avalena Smith, Imogen Theus, Kora Forrester, Kelci Davis, Kara Crispell, Raiyen Lucas, Abigail Boykin, Pat Fournier, Al
Rollo, Jim Lawson, Michelle Boykin, Cheryl Crawley
Old Business
February 10, 2026 Minutes approved
New Business (timecode offsets are for official meeting recording)
• (15:53-19:30) Februrary 2026 Neighborhood Council of Councils report: Art Taft
Agenda: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-239
Minutes: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-239
(meeting was not recorded)
2026 Council of Councils Officers
• Sandra Guynn, Chair and Official Delegate
P .O. Box 7047, 59406
406-453-4662 (work) | Email
• Allison Tangen, Vice Chair
416 5th Street North
208-421-4500 | Email
• Eric Peterson, Secretary
932 Ave. D NW
406-454-8913 I Email
• (19:40-40:30) Park and Recreation presentation on what makes a good park
Jessica Compton (Interim Park Director) & Kevin Vining (Park Director)
- see notes at end
• (40:35-45:48) NeighborWorks presentation
Jenna Schuff, Director of Lending
- Financial assistance for homeowners, builders and buyers - https://nwgf.org/financial-assistance
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Planning Advisory Board-Zoning
Mon Mar 9, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Council 7 to discuss public safety and receive NeighborWorks presentation
The Council District #7 Neighborhood Council will meet to review committee reports and conduct new business. The agenda includes a presentation from NeighborWorks and a discussion on public safety with Shane Etzwiler of Electric City Citizens for Public Safety.
- NeighborWorks presentation
- Public safety discussion with Shane Etzwiler of Electric City Citizens for Public Safety
- Reports from Downtown Development Partnership, Brownfield Committee, and Downtown Safety
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✓ Decidido: Council approved February meeting minutes
The council approved the February 2026 minutes as amended. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved February minutes (as amended)
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Trevor Mikkelsen – Chair
Troy Lane – Vice Chair
Sandra Rice – Secretary
Allison Tangen – Official Delegate
William “Bill ” Wadman
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 7
Date: Monday , March 9 , 202 6 - 7 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : C iv ic C e n te r G ib s o n R m – 2 P a r k D r . S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
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Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – February 9 , 202 6
C ommittee Reports
Downtown Development Partnership
Brownfield Committee
Downtown Safety
Council of Councils
Strategic Planning
City Safety Funding
N e w B u s in e s s
N e ig h b o rW o rk s p re s e n ta tio n
E le c tric C ity C itiz e n s fo r P u b lic S a fe ty d is c u s s io n – S h a n e E tz w ile r
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
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Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils pl
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #7
Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Gibson Room, Great Falls Civic Center
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was brought to order at 7:00 by Chair Trevor Mikkelsen, who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
In attendance were Council Members Troy Lane, Trevor Mikkelsen, Sandy Rice, Allison Tangen, and Bill Wadman and
Liaison Rob Moccasin. Roll call of the Council was completed and a quorum established.
Neighbors present were Jane Weber, Charles Goodman, Margaret Mitchell, Emmett Whall, Bryce Brown, Joe McKenney,
Doug McElroy, Kevin Vining, and Shane Etzwiler
OLD BUSINESS:
The February Minutes were approved as amended.
Committee Reports:
Downtown Development Partnership: Feedback on the proposed drug (Growth) plan ended on February 28. TIF projects
are in progress. Chamber of Commerce has moved to 401 13th Avenue South. The downtown speaker system has been
expanded and upgraded. The alley mural lighting project did not get the requested grant but will continue to pursue
other funding. New garbage cans have been ordered and will be placed when ready. The parking commission is looking
for ideas and alternatives for future implementation. There are several outstanding vacancies on city boards but elected
officials (including Neighborhood Council members) are not allowed to serve.
Brownfield Committee: No report.
Downtown Safety Alliance: The SCRAM camera registry program is not viable anymore. The Crisis Response Team is in
the process of hiring
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
Park and Recreation
Board recommends renewing Electric City Archer Club lease at Wadsworth Park
The Park and Recreation Advisory Board approved the January 12, 2026 minutes. It voted 5‑0 to recommend the City Commission approve a five‑year renewal of the Electric City Archer Club lease at Wadsworth Park, with an annual rent of $250. The board also heard Phase 1 of a Matrix Consulting organizational review of the Park and Recreation system. An update on the Centene Stadium improvement budget was postponed to a future special work session.
- Recommendation to approve a 5‑year renewal of the Electric City Archer Club lease (annual rent $250) at Wadsworth Park, 4645 Wilkinson Lane
- Presentation of Matrix Consulting Phase 1 organizational review for the Park and Recreation system
- Postponement of the Centene Stadium improvement and repairs budget discussion to a special work session
- Kings Bridge construction bid to be issued to contractors
- Approval of the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes
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✓ Decidido: Board adopts advisory minutes and recommends Veterans Memorial Lease
The Park and Recreation Board unanimously approved the February 9 and February 23 advisory board meeting minutes. It also voted unanimously to recommend that the City Commission approve the Veterans Memorial Lease. No other actions were taken.
- Approved February 9, 2026 Advisory Board Minutes (5-0)
- Approved February 23, 2026 Advisory Board Special Work Session Minutes (5-0)
- Recommended Veterans Memorial Lease approval to City Commission (5-0)
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P. O. Box 5021 ▪ Great Falls ▪ Montana ▪ 59403 ▪ 406.771.1265
*PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD*
NAME: PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
DAY: Monday DATE: March 9, 2026
WHERE: Park and Recreation, 1700 River Drive North
TIME: 4:00 pm
CHAIRMAN:
AGENDA ITEM PRESENTED BY_
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Old Business
• Commission Work Session Jessica Compton
New Business
• Park Board Guide (City Board Handbook) Jessica Compton
o Board Req/Members/On-boarding
Point of Contact/Org Chart/Where
to find information
• Veterans Memorial Lease Jessica Compton
Miscellaneous Reports/Announcements
a) Board
Call for Public Comment
NEXT MEETING:
April 13, 2026
Park and Recreation Board Meeting
Monday, February 9, 2026
Members Present: Art Taft, DeeAnna Brady-Leader, Pat Carroll, Victoria Hunt, and Jim Sargent
Staff Present: AJ Smovir, Jessica Compton, Sarah Griffin, Kevin Vining, and Bryan Lockerby
Guest Present: Shannon Wilson, Matrix Staff (Lauren Schubring, Allyson Brekke, Cassidy
Burns), Jen Rowell, and Jenny Dodd
Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
INTRODUCTIONS
Board motioned to approve January 12, 2026 as written. Motion was seconded and carried, 5-
0.
New Business
• Electric City Archer Lease
o Electric City Archer Club lease expired 12/31/2025.
o The Electric City Archer Club currently leases a designated portion of City-
owned property at Wadsworth Park for the purpose
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Park and Recreation Board Meeting Monday,
March 9, 2026
Members Present: Art Taft, DeeAnna Brady-Leader , Pat Carroll , Victoria Hunt, and Val Scheevel
Staff Present: AJ Smovir, Jessica Compton, Sarah Griffin, Kevin Vining, Todd Seymanski and
Bryan Lockerby
Guest Present: None
Meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
INTRODUCTIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board motioned to approve February 9, 2026 Advisory Board Minutes as written. Motion was
seconded and carried, 5- 0 .
Board motioned to approve February 23, 2026 Advisory Board Special Work Sesson Minutes as
written. Motion was seconded and carried, 5- 0 .
OLD B U S IN E S S
Commission Work Sessio n Presentation
o Jessica Compton presented the Commission Work Session PowerPoint .
o The presentation included a year-end review of the Park and Recreation Department.
o Presentation attached.
NEW B U S IN E S S
Park Board Guide
o Staff are working on a Park and Recreation Advisory Board Handbook.
o The handbook is expected to be ready for the April meeting.
Veterans Memorial Lease
o Board members were provided with copies of the Veterans Memorial Lease for
their review and consideration.
o Advisory Board members were briefed on the current terms and conditions of the
leases and were asked to provide a recommendation regarding approval of the
proposed lease.
Board motioned to recommend approving the Veterans Memorial Lease to the City Commission.
Motion was seconded and carried, 5-0.
MISCELLANEOUS R E P O R T S /A N N O
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will consider repealing or amending the Little Shell Project motion
The Neighborhood Council will discuss the December motion concerning the Little Shell Project and decide whether to repeal, amend, or take no action, with the option to place the issue on the April agenda. Council members will also review and potentially amend the 2026 bylaws, consider standardizing council email addresses, and decide on adding a decorum statement to future agendas. Additional items include a presentation by the Great Falls Community Food Bank and updates on local park fundraising.
- Discussion on December motion (Little Shell Project) – action to repeal, amend, or defer to April
- Bylaw review and update – action to amend as needed for 2026
- Standardize council email addresses – action to create email account
- Add decorum statement to future agendas – action to approve or not
- Great Falls Community Food Bank presentation
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✓ Decidido: Council adjourned unanimously after updates on housing project and food bank
The Neighborhood Council discussed updates on Calumet maintenance, social‑media activity, crime reports, and a fundraiser for the Great Falls Food Bank. A motion to approve the Little Shell Good Medicine housing project was withdrawn and replaced with a request for traffic and utility studies, but no vote was recorded. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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Eric Peterson – Chair
Kathleen Gessaman – Vice Chair
Emily Bertsch - Secretary
Garri Mauch – Official Delegate
Bradley Jay Riel
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 3
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 6:30 pm
Location: Riverview Elementary School Music/Art Rm -100 Smelter Ave. NW
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – February 5, 2026/ December 4, 2025
Committee Reports
Calumet Updates
Vision & Goal Setting - Ongoing
NC3 Facebook Page Update - Eric Peterson
Fundraising for Skyline Park and Valley View Park - Update
New Business
• Great Falls Community Food Bank Presentation
• Discussion on December motion (Little Shell Project) – Action to repeal, amend or take no action and put on
April agenda if change is agreed upon by council
• Bylaw Review and Update as needed – Action to amend as needed and update to 2026
• Standardize council email addresses discussion – Action to create email account as approved by council
• Discuss adding Decorum Statement to future agendas – Action to approve or not approve
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard,
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Minutes Neighborhood Council 3 (NC3)
March 5th 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Riverview Elementary School - Music Room
CALL TO ORDER: at 6:30 p.m. by Eric Peterson.
Pledge of Allegiance and quorum established.
Council members present: Kathleen Gessaman, Emily Bertsch, Brad Riehl, Garri
Mauch, Eric Peterson
OLD BUSINESS
• Minutes from the December 4, 2025, meeting: Kathleen Gessaman made a motion
to approve December 4 minutes, and Emily Bertsch seconded the motion. Kathleen
Gessaman made a motion to approve February 6 minutes, and Brad Riehl seconded
the motion.
• Calumet Updates: Calumet will have a maintenance turnaround in March-April,
Eric Peterson read the press release about the planned maintenance and alarm
testing.
• Vision and Goal Setting: Vision and goal setting will be held for a future meeting.
• Committee Reports: Council of Councils was held and each council was
represented. Eric Peterson reviewed things that were discussed at Council of
Councils.
• NC3 Facebook Page Update: Eric Peterson provided the NC3 Facebook page
update for the month of February. We have an increase of 39 followers since the last
meeting. There have been 9 posts made and we had 22,612 post views, 75 reactions,
6 comments and 14 shares. The meeting notice received the most interaction, which
reached 4,726 views.
• NC3 Crimemapping Report: During the past 28 days there were 12 theft/larceny
reports, 2 motor vehicle thefts, 1 drug/alcohol violation, 3 burglary reports, 2 vandalism
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Council to review bylaws and public works updates
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District #6 will meet to approve minutes from February 4, 2026, and review bylaws for updates. The council will also hear a public works update regarding traffic concerns.
- Approve minutes from February 4, 2026
- Review and update bylaws
- Public Works update on traffic concerns
- Review January 7, 2026, minutes
- Public comment on any non-agenda matter
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✓ Decidido: Council unanimously approved bylaws amendment
The council adjourned the meeting unanimously and approved the February 4 minutes, the January 7 minutes correction, and a bylaws amendment, each by a 5‑0 vote. They also approved adding an email‑collection box to the sign‑in sheet, also by a 5‑0 vote.
- Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)
- Approved February 4 minutes (5-0 vote)
- Approved bylaws amendment (5-0 vote)
- Approved January 7 minutes correction (5-0 vote)
- Approved addition of email sign‑in box (5-0 vote)
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Rick Cornellier – Chair
James Rickley – Vice Chair/Delegate
Megan Darrah – Secretary
Carl Donovan
Michelle Cornellier
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 6
Date: Wednesday, March 4 - 6 :3 0 p m
L o c a tio n : S u n n y s id e E le m e n ta ry S ta ff B re a k R m – 1 8 0 0 1 9 th S t. S o .
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We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – February 4, 2026
N e w B u s in e s s
Bylaw review – Action: update and approve any changes
Review January 7, 2026, minutes for needed corrections – reference motion made by Liaison.
Public Works – Update on previous traffic concern discussions – Eric Boyd
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great Falls
Neighborhood C
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Council Members Present: Rick Cornellier, James Rickley, Michelle Cornellier, Carl Donovan & Megan Darrah
Council Members Absent: None
Neighborhood Council Liaison: Robert Moccasin
Attendees: Jayson Olthoff, Ron Paulick, Eric Boyd, Dan Lamphern
The meeting was Adjourned at 7:33pm. Motioned by Carl Donovan, Second by James Rickley 5-0 vote
The next council meeting will be April 1st, 2026, at 6:30pm, at the Sunnyside Elementary School.
The meeting was Called to Order at 6:30pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
A quorum was established.
Old Business:
Minutes of February 4th, 2026, were read and accepted 5 - 0 vote
Motioned by Carl Donovan, Second by Michelle Cornellier
New Business:
Bylaws reviewed with open discussion called and no questions. Approved 5 - 0 vote
Motioned by James Rickley, Second by Carl Donovan
January 7th meeting minutes reviewed with motion approval correction. Approved. 5 - 0 vote
Motioned by James Rickley, Second by Michelle Cornellier
Eric Boyd, Street and Traffic Division, with the City of Great Falls Public Works updated the council on previous
traffic concerns (listed below) and discussed any new issues to be addressed.
9th Street So.-15th to 17th Ave So. A yield bar at the Pedestrian/Crosswalk signage will be installed.
4th Street So.-Hylande Drive Poor visibility due to the parked cars on the hill. Yellow Curb or No Parking signs?
17th Street So.-13th to 17th Ave So. A speed study showed an average of 25mpg, 80% of the study time.
7th Street
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
City Commission
Commission to award up to $149,750 for 8th Ave NW street reconstruction
The Great Falls City Commission will consider several routine items on its March 3 meeting, including approving total expenditures of $4,025,045 for early 2026, and authorizing a Community Based Policing Agreement with the Housing Authority. It will also vote to award a professional services contract up to $149,750 to Stahly Engineering & Associates for the 8th Ave NW Street Reconstruction and water main replacement. Two public hearings are scheduled for March 17 to set golf fees and to review a lease of city property in Wadsworth Park.
- Approve total expenditures of $4,025,045 for Jan 29–Feb 11 2026 (including $3,159,013 in claims over $25,000).
- Approve the 2026 Community Based Policing Agreement with the Great Falls Housing Authority.
- Award a Professional Services Agreement to Stahly Engineering & Associates, Inc. for up to $149,750 for 8th Ave NW Street Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement.
- Set a public hearing on Resolution 10615 to establish Golf Fees for March 17 2026.
- Set a public hearing on a lease agreement for City‑owned property in Wadsworth Park with the Electric City Archers for March 17 2026.
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✓ Decidido: Commission reappointed Planning Advisory Board members and approved stadium seating order
The City Commission reappointed Michael Bicsak and appointed Leah Jerome and Wayne Klind to the Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission, with the motion passing 3‑0‑1. The commission also approved a $129,370.21 purchase for new seats and net upgrades at Centene Stadium. Additionally, the consent agenda—including the 2026 Community Based Policing Agreement, a professional services contract, and two public‑hearing items—was approved by a 4‑0 vote.
- Reappointed Michael Bicsak to Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission for three‑year term (vote 3‑0‑1)
- Appointed Leah Jerome to Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission for three‑year term (vote 3‑0‑1)
- Appointed Wayne Klind to Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission for remainder term through Dec 31 2026 (vote 3‑0‑1)
- Approved seating order for Centene Stadium Seat and Net Upgrades Project, $129,370.21 (motion carried)
- Approved Consent Agenda, including minutes, expenditures, Community Based Policing Agreement, and professional services contract (vote 4‑0)
- Set public hearing on Resolution 10615 for Golf Fees, March 17 2026 (motion carried)
- Set public hearing on lease agreement for City property in Wadsworth Park with Electric City Archers, March 17 2026 (motion carried)
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
March 03, 2026
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO
Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and
either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by
that time will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during
the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the
meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission.
3. B
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
March 3, 2026 -- Regular City Commission Meeting
Civic Center Commission Chambers, Room 206 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, and Casey
Schreiner. Commissioner Shannon Wilson was excused.
Also present were City Manager Greg Doyon and Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones,
Public Works Director Chris Gaub, Planning and Community Development Director Brock
Cherry, Finance Director Melissa Kinzler and ARPA Project Manager Sylvia Tarman, City
Attorney David Dennis, Police Captain Doug Otto, and City Clerk Lisa Kunz.
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no proposed changes to the agenda by the City Manager or City Commission.
The Commission approved the agenda as presented.
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE/EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
MILITARY UPDATES
1. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE (MAFB).
Colonel Daniel Voorhies, Commander of the 341st Missile Wing, provided the following
updates:
▪ Malmstrom is steadfast in its nuclear security and security mission.
▪ Malmstrom hosted a housing cohort on January 28, 2026.
▪ Tours and briefings were provided for Leadership Great Falls on February 19, 2026,
and for Leadership Montana on February 25, 2026.
▪ The Wing annual award ceremony was held on February 28, 2026.
▪ Sentinel Town Hall meetings are scheduled for May 13, 2
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
City Commission Work Session
City Commission reviews status of ARPA-funded community and city projects
The City Commission held a work session to receive updates on the expenditure of $19,472,737 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds. The session covered the completion of internal city infrastructure and the impact of subawards granted to community partners.
- Police Department Evidence Building: 8,000 sq. ft. addition scheduled for completion in May
- Great Falls Voyagers: $600,000 subaward for Centene Stadium field repair
- NeighborWorks Great Falls: $496,810 subaward for owner-built homes at 33rd Ave. South and 13th St. South
- Civic Center: Completed transformer/boiler replacement and court relocation
- Great Falls College MSU: $197,350 subaward for job training and education for at-risk youth
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✓ Decidido: Commission approved $2.88 M in ARPA sub‑awards to 14 community projects
The Great Falls City Commission approved ARPA sub‑awards totaling $2,884,557 for 14 projects, ranging from stadium field repairs to housing, mental‑health, and tourism initiatives. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes. The session also noted that all Tier 1 ARPA projects are complete except the Police Department Evidence Building, which is expected to finish in May.
- Approved $600,000 to Great Falls Voyagers for Centene Stadium field repair
- Approved $496,810 to NeighborWorks Great Falls for Owner‑Built Home program
- Approved $375,000 to Peace Place for building renovation
- Approved $287,278 to Alliance for Youth for mental‑health and violence‑reduction program
- Approved $228,980 to Ideal Option for Medication Assisted Treatment access
- Approved $215,000 to Great Falls TBID for Tourism Master Plan development
- Approved $197,350 to Great Falls College Montana State University for at‑risk youth job training
- Approved $97,750 to Opportunities Inc. for facility mitigation improvements
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
March 03, 2026
5:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Update on ARPA Funded Community Projects - presented by Tom Hazen.
Including a presentation on the impact of ARPA funds awar
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION WORK SESSION
March 3, 2026 -- City Commission Work Session
Civic Center, Gibson Room 212 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, and Casey
Schreiner. Commissioner Shannon Wilson was excused.
Also present were City Manager Greg Doyon and Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones; City
Attorney David Dennis; Finance Director Melissa Kinzler, Grant Administrator Tom Hazen
and ARPA Project Manager Sylvia Tarman; Acting Fire Chief Jeremy Virts; Police Captain
Doug Otto; and, Deputy City Clerk Darcy Dea.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. UPDATE ON ARPA FUNDED COMMUNITY PROJECTS INCLUDING A
PRESENTATION ON THE IMPACT OF ARPA FUNDS AWARDED TO
GREAT FALLS COLLEGE MSU FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
Finance Grant Administrator Tom Hazen reported that the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. ARPA was a unique funding
mechanism through which federal dollars were allocated directly from the United
States Department of the Treasury to federal departments, states, countries, and local
governments. Allocation amounts were determined by a formula similar to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) calculation. The City received two deposits, one in May 2021 and one
in May 2022, totaling $19,472,737.00. Currently, the City has spent approxi
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Thu Feb 26, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Council will discuss officer elections and community updates
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will elect its officers, including chair, vice chair, secretary and official delegate. The council will receive a Calumet Community update, a presentation on the Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program, a code enforcement presentation, and a bylaw review. The meeting also includes approval of the November 20, 2026 minutes and a public comment period.
- Council Officer Elections – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Official Delegate
- Calumet Community Update – Lanni Klasner
- Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program – Penny Paul
- Planning & Community Development – Code Enforcement Presentation
- Bylaw Review
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✓ Decidido: Council elected officers and amended bylaws at Feb. 26 meeting
The council approved the January 2, 2026 meeting minutes. Officers were elected: Sandra Guynn as Chair, Neil Tredray as Vice Chair, Lisa Meyers as Secretary, and Ron Paulick as Official Delegate. A motion to add Section A on removal and vacancies of officers to the bylaws was carried.
- Approved January 2, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
- Elected Sandra Guynn as Chair (motion carried)
- Elected Neil Tredray as Vice Chair (motion carried)
- Elected Lisa Meyers as Secretary (motion carried)
- Elected Ron Paulick as Official Delegate (motion carried)
- Added Section A on removal and vacancies of officers to bylaws (motion carried)
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Sandra Guynn
James Whitaker
Lisa Meyers
Ronald Paulick
Neil Tredray
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 4
Date: Thursday , February 26 , 202 6 - 6 :3 0 p m
L o c a tio n : H e r ita g e B a p tis t C h u r c h – 9 0 0 5 2 n d S t. N o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – November 20 , 202 6
N e w B u s in e s s
C o u n c il O ffic e r E le c tio n s – C h a ir, V ic e C h a ir, S e c re ta ry , O ffic ia l D e le g a te
C a lu m e t C o m m u n ity U p d a te – L a n n i K la s n e r
M o n ta n a T o b a c c o U s e P re v e n tio n P ro g ra m – P e n n y P a u l
P la n n in g & C o m m u n ity D e v e lo p m e n t – C o d e E n fo rc e m e n t P re s e n ta tio n
B y la w re v ie w
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For mo
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #4 AMENDED MINUTES for February 26, 2026
Heritage Baptist Church – 900 52nd Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401
Members Present: Sandra Guynn (Chair), Lisa Meyers (Secretary), Ron Paulick (Official
Delegate) , Neil Tredray (Vice Chair) Not Present: James Whitaker
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Guynn called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
OLD BUSINESS
Guynn moved to approve the January 2 2 , 202 6 minutes. Second by Paulick. Minutes Approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
Officer Elections:
Chair: Vice Chair Tredray made a motion to elect Guynn Chair. Second by Paulick. Motion carried.
Vice Chair: Paulick made a motion to elect Tredray Vice Chair. Second by Guynn. Motion carried.
Secretary: Paulick made a motion to elect Meyers Secretary. Second by Tredray . Motion carried.
Official Delegate: Tredray made a motion to elect Paulick Official Delegate. Second by Meyers. Motion
carried.
Communications Manager Lanni Klasner from Calumet Montana and Montana Renewables gave an
overview of Calumet Montana and Montana Renewables are and explained the products produced by
each part. She shared that Calumet is focusing on educating the public through tours of the facility . She
also discussed hot button issues and Calumet ’s plan to increase aviation fuel production.
Tobacco Education Specialist Penny Paul from Cascade City-County Health Department spoke about
Montana ’s Clean Indoor Air Act. She also spoke about the risks of vaping as well as dispelling
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
Transit District
Board to approve new procurement manual
The Great Falls Transit District Board will review the minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting, hear manager and committee reports on system status, performance, ridership, and finances, and then consider new business, specifically approving a procurement manual. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approve Procurement Manual
- Review minutes from the January 28, 2026 board meeting
- Manager’s reports on system status, performance indicators, ridership, and finances
- Committee reports from Technical Advisory Committee, Policy Coordinating Committee, Great Falls TAC, and ADA Advisory Committee
- Public comments (3‑minute limit for agenda items, 5‑minute limit for general comments)
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✓ Decidido: Board approves Jan. 28 minutes, February check register, and procurement manual
The board approved the minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting. It also approved the check register covering January 24‑February 23, 2026. Finally, the board approved the new Procurement Manual as presented by management. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved January 28, 2026 meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Approved January 24‑February 23, 2026 check register (motion passed)
- Approved Procurement Manual (motion passed)
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AGENDA
Great Falls Transit District Board Meeting
3905 North Star Boulevard
February 25, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Additions to Agenda
5. Public Comments on Agenda items.
Comments on Agenda items only. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.
6. Minutes for Board Meeting January 28, 2026
7. Manager’s Reports
a. Summary of System Status
b. Performance Indicators
c. Ridership Reports
d. Financial Reports
e. Check Register
8. Committee Reports
a. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
b. Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC)
c. Great Falls TAC
d. ADA Advisory Committee
9. Unfinished Business
10. New Business
a. Approve Procurement Manual
11. Public Comments
Please limit to 5 minutes to allow all parties an opportunity to be heard.
Written comments are welcomed.
12. Next Work Session: Monday, March 23, 2026– 7:00 p.m.
Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
13. Adjournment
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GREAT FALLS TRANSIT DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Great Falls Transit District Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., February 25,
2026, in the Conference Room at the Transit Facility at 3905 North Star Blvd, Great Falls,
MT.
2. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Carl Donovan, Chairperson
Donna Zook, Vice Chairperson
Ann Marie Meade
Ken Johnson
Abigail St. Lawrence
Others Present:
Nadine Hanning, General Manager
Josh Boone, Finance Manager
Brenda Long, Administrative Assistant
Absent:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes for the Board Meeting of January 28, 2026
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the January 28, 2026 Board meeting by
Board member Johnson, seconded by Board member Meade, motion passed.
7. MANAGERS REPORTS
a. Summary of System Status
We need to hire 1 Fixed Route driver and 1 mechanic.
For safety and efficiency reasons we are considering creating dedicated TC attendant
positions(s ).
The Paratransit software is being updated to improve scheduling reliability.
The ADA doors at the TC are not working, we are looking for someone to fix them.
Contract for Technology is under review of attorneys.
There is a Route sign near Longfellow school that a member of the School District would
like us to remove, they believe it encourages unhoused people to sleep in the school
doorways.
Chairperson D
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will elect officers and review by‑laws at Feb 24 meeting
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will approve the October 28, 2025 minutes, elect new council officers, and consider a by‑law review and update. The agenda also includes a police department update and short presentations by Jayson Olthoff (The Connection Doctor) and Cari Yturri (Family Promise).
- Election of Citizens Council Officers
- By‑Law Review and Update – action to modify as needed and approve
- Great Falls Police Dept. update – 15 min
- Jayson Olthoff, The Connection Doctor – 15 min presentation
- Cari Yturri, Family Promise – 15 min presentation
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✓ Decidido: Neighborhood Council elected new officers unanimously
The council accepted the October 28, 2025 minutes with an added May 27, 2025 date by unanimous vote. Sandra Guynn was elected Chair, Allison Tangen Vice Chair, Eric Peterson Secretary, and Sandra Guynn as official delegate, all unanimously. The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed.
- Accepted Oct 28, 2025 minutes with May 27, 2025 addition (unanimous)
- Elected Sandra Guynn as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Allison Tangen as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Eric Peterson as Secretary (unanimous)
- Elected Sandra Guynn as official delegate (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed, seconded by Tim Croft)
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Great Falls Citizens Council Agenda
Council of Councils
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Location: Civic Center – Gibson Room, 2 Park Dr. So.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes –October 28, 2025
New Business
• Election of Citizens Council Officers
• By-Law Review and Update – Action to modify as needed and approve
• Great Falls Police Dept. update – 15min
• Jayson Olthoff, The Connection Doctor - 15 minutes
Cari Yturri, Family Promise - 15 minutes
Other Business
Council Sharing (2 minutes each)
Agenda Suggestions:
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://greatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
https://www.facebook.com/NeighborhoodCouncils/
Adjourn: Next meeting – May 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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Great Falls Citizens Council Minutes
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center – Gibson Room
Chair Sandra Guynn opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Neighborhood Council representatives in attendance: NC1 Trevor Cummings and Art
Taft; NC2 Tim Croft; NC3 Eric Peterson; NC4 Sandra Guynn; NC5 Howard Plouffe; NC6 Rick
Cornellier; NC7 Allison Tangen; NC8 David Price; NC9 Judie Suden. Great Falls City
Commissioners attending: Commissioner Joe McKenney and Commissioner Rick Tryon.
Old Business: Additions to the minutes: Chair Sandra Guynn wanted to add the date of
May 27, 2025 to the minutes that were approved during the October 28, 2025 meeting. Rick
Cornellier made a motion to accept the minutes of the October 28, 2025 meeting with the
addition. Allison Tangen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
New Business:
Election of Officers: Chair: Allison Tangen nominated Sandra Guynn for chair, Tim Croft
seconded the nomination. Sandra Guynn was elected unanimously.
Vice Chair: Sandra Guynn nominated Allison Tangen for vice chair, Tim Croft seconded the
nomination. Allison Tangen was elected unanimously.
Secretary: Art Taft nominated Eric Peterson for secretary, Tim Croft seconded the
nomination. Eric Peterson was elected unanimously.
Official delegate: Allison Tangen nominated Sandra Guynn for official delegate, Howard
Plouffe seconded the nomination. Sandra Guynn was elected unanimously.
Bylaws Review and Updat
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
Library Board
✓ Decidido: Board approves agenda, minutes, finances and schedules special strategic‑plan meeting
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and accepted the financial reports. It adopted the January meeting minutes with one member abstaining. Members agreed to hold a special meeting separate from regular sessions to develop the library’s strategic plan and set deadlines for the director’s evaluation. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved agenda (unanimous vote of members present)
- Adopted January meeting minutes (unanimous vote of members present; 1 member abstained)
- Accepted financial reports (unanimous vote of members present)
- Agreed to hold a special meeting for strategic‑plan development (no vote recorded)
- Set director evaluation input deadline for June 1 and final submission by June 15
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote of members present)
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AGENDA
GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (Library - 3rd Floor)
4:30 P.M.
(Virtual access to meeting available upon request • 406-453-0349)
Notice: Meeting will be recorded via Zoom
Our Mission: The Great Falls Public Library serves as a connection point; we empower the community and enhance the
quality of life by providing individuals access to information and social, cultural, and recreational resources.
I. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES (Pages 1-5)
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY MEETING AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
VI. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS – JANUARY 2026 (Pages 6-15)
A. INCOME STATEMENTS - 2220 (OPERATING)
B. INCOME STATEMENTS – 2221 (FOUNDATION/DONATION)
C. LIBRARY VENDOR SUMMARY
D. FOUNDATION VENDOR SUMMARY
E. DONATION REPORT
F. PERSONNEL REPORT
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
VII. REPORTS (Pages 16-27)
A. MANAGER REPORT – Youth Services & Early Literacy Outreach
B. DIRECTOR REPORT
C. ST
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Great Falls Public Library
Board of Trustees Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (3rd Floor of the Library)
(Virtual access to meeting was available upon request)
(zoom recording of meeting is available on the Great Falls Public Library YouTube page)
4:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Anne Bulger (zoom), Ms. Sam DeForest, Ms. Noelle Johnson,
Ms. Whitney Olson (zoom)
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Jessica Crist
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Shannon Wilson – City of GF Commissioner (zoom)
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Joe Briggs – Cascade County Commissioner
GFPL STAFF, GFPL FOUNDATION, GFPL LEGAL COUNCEL PRESENT: Bill Bronson – Legal Counsel
for GFPL, Amy Dissmeyer, Terri Gordillo, Treva Higgins, Cody Hughes, Aaron Kueffler, Brianne
Laurin – GFPL Foundation Executive Director, Sara Linder-Parkinson, Rae McFadden
PUBLIC COMMENT PROVIDED BY: Richard Irving – Resident of Great Falls, Cameron Swathwood
Ms. Bulger called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
I. AGENDA APPROVAL
Ms. Johnson moved that the Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees approve the agenda as
presented. Ms. DeForest seconded the motion. Ms. Bulger opened for any board discussion or
public comment.
Richard Irving, a Great Falls resident and library cardholder, addressed the Board and
commented that the prior month’s materials appeared to reflect two separate agendas that
may have been inadvertently combined into one repo
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
Airport Authority
Airport Authority approves $793k in maintenance checks
The Great Falls International Airport Authority will meet to approve routine financial reports, maintenance checks, and a passenger facility charge. The agenda includes a work session on capital projects.
- Approval of $112,209.82 Passenger Facility Charge
- Approval of $793,542.53 Maintenance & Operations checks
- Approval of $158,889.70 Payroll checks
- Capital Project-Sand Storage Shed presentation
- Capital Purchase-Paint Machine discussion
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✓ Decidido: Board approves sand storage shed and paint machine purchases, plus consent agenda
The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included January minutes, payroll checks of $158,889.70, maintenance and operations checks totaling $793,542.53, a passenger facility charge of $112,209.82, and the January financial reports. A motion to fund the Sand Storage Shed capital project was approved not to exceed $150,000. A motion to purchase a paint machine was approved not to exceed $90,000. All actions passed unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes, payroll $158,889.70, maintenance checks $793,542.53, passenger facility charge $112,209.82, financial reports) – unanimous
- Approved Sand Storage Shed capital project up to $150,000 – unanimous
- Approved Paint Machine capital purchase up to $90,000 – unanimous
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GFIAA Board Meeting Notice
Board Meeting:
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 at 1:00 PM
Work Session:
Immediately following the Board Meeting
These meetings will be held in the Prairie Room on
the 2nd floor of the Terminal
Call To Order Chair
Pledge of Allegiance Board
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is made up of routine day to day items
that require Board action, but do not appear to have a significant public impact.
Items may be pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion/vote by
any board member.
Chair
Director's Report (Information)
Capital Project Update (Information)
Cash Reserves Report (Information)
Director
DOT Presentation
Capital Project-Sand Storage Shed
Capital Purchase-Paint Machine
Airport Authority Board - Comments Board
Additional Public Comments Public
(Please stand and state your name and address for the record)
With no further business to
come before the Board, I
declare this meeting
adjourned.
Adjournment Chair
a. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from January 2026
d. Approve Passenger Facility Charge totaling $112,209.82 for January 2026
e. Financial Reports for January 2026
With a quorum of the Board
present, I call the meeting to
order. Roll Call of Board
members: Evans, Hall, Hoven,
Smith, Swathwood,
Thompson, Whiting
Great Falls International Airport Authority Board Meeting Agenda
The MISSION of the GFIAA is to optimize transportation services & development in our region.
The VISION of the GFIAA is to maxi
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CALL TO ORDER
GREAT FALLS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
2800 TERMINAL DRIVE, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 2026
The regular meeting of the Great Falls International Airport Authority Board convened Tuesday, February
24, 2026, at 1 :00 PM in the Airport Board Room. Debra Evans called the meeting to order. Roll call was
taken.
Board Members Present: Debra Evans Rod Hall David Smith
Cameron Swathwood
Staff Present: Brian Cowles John Faulkner Chayleen Person
Lara Tail
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Swathwood and seconded by Commissioner Smith to
approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from January 2026
b, Payroll checks totaling $158,889.70 for January 2026
c. Maintenance & Operations checks #29484 to #29551 totaling $793,542.53 for January 2026
d. Approve Passenger Facility Charge totaling $112,209.82 for January 2026
e. Financial Reports for January 2026
The motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Faulkner reported on the following:
• The financials were reviewed.
• The parking equipment installers are set to show up Thursday then start installing next week.
Everything will be fed through cable or fiber now which should resolve day-to-day issues.
A construction update was given.
• The Airport had a freeze event last week. The contractor pulled a wall down causing air leakage
that froze a sprinkler pipe, There was a significant amount of
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
Planning Advisory Board-Zoning
Planning Advisory Board to recommend two new board members
The Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission will meet to discuss recommendations for two new board members. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from January 13, 2026.
- Board recommendation for new members Leah Jerome and Wayne Klind
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✓ Decidido: Board recommends three new members and reappoints Michael Bicsak
The Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission approved the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes. It unanimously recommended Wayne Klind, Leah Jerome, and Michael Bicsak to serve on the board. Each recommendation passed with a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (4-0)
- Recommended Wayne Klind to serve on the board (4-0)
- Recommended Leah Jerome to serve on the board (4-0)
- Recommended Michael Bicsak for a term on the board (4-0)
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Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission
February 24, 2026 Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
3:00 PM
In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know (Article II, Sections 8 and 9 of the Montana
Constitution), the City of Great Falls and Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission are making every effort to
meet the requirements of open meeting laws: • The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website:
https://greatfallsmt.net/meetings. The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel
City-190, cable channel 190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.net/livestream. • Public participation is welcome in
the following ways: • Attend in person. Please refrain from attending in person if you are not feeling well. •
Provide public comments via email. Comments may be sent via email before 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24,
2026 to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and
include the name of the commenter and either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written
communication received by that time will be shared with the Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission and
appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be
so noted in the official record of the meeting.
OPENING MEETING
1. Call to Order - 3:00 P.M.
2. Roll Call - Board Int
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
GREAT FALLS PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD/ZONING COMMISSION
February 24, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Joe McMillen called the regular meeting of the Great Falls Planning Advisory
Board/Zoning Commission to order at 3:03 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Civic
Center.
ROLL CALL & ATTENDANCE
Planning Board Members present:
Joe McMillen, Chair
Michael Bicsak
David Cantley
Jim Wingerter
Planning Board Members absent:
Michael Gorecki, Vice Chair None
Planning Staff Members present:
Brock Cherry, Director of Planning and Community Development
Jamie Nygard, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Other Staff present:
None.
Mr. Cherry affirmed that a quorum of the Board was present.
MINUTES
Mr. Cherry asked whether there were any comments or corrections to the January 13, 2026,
meeting minutes. Seeing none, Mr. Wingerter motioned to approve the minutes as written,
seconded by Mr. Bicsak. All in favor, the minutes were approved.
Conflict Disclosure/Ex Parte Communications
None.
BOARD ACTIONS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING
Board Recommendation for two new Board Members – Jerome and Klind
Reappointment of Michael Bicsak
Mr. McMillen stated that interviews were conducted with Ms. Leah Jerome and Mr. Wayne Klind,
and that both were sincere in their desire to serve the community and had excellent experiences
that would be valuable assets in making decisions for the community. He stated that he would
recommend both as new members o
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Mon Feb 23, 2026
Park and Recreation
Board will discuss bypassing its approval for Centene Stadium funding
The Park and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a special work session on February 23, 2026. Board members will discuss a proposal to bypass the board’s approval process for funding the Centene Stadium project. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 pm at 1700 River Drive North.
- Centene Stadium funding bypass proposal
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✓ Decidido: Board discussed Centene Stadium funding bypass; no actions taken
The Park and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed the handling of Centene Stadium repair funding and identified communication gaps with the city commission and park staff. No formal votes or approvals were recorded, and the board did not take any new actions during this meeting.
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P. O. Box 5021 ▪ Great Falls ▪ Montana ▪ 59403 ▪ 406.771.1265
*PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
SPECIAL WORK SESSION*
NAME: PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
DAY: Monday DATE: February 23, 2026
WHERE: Park and Recreation, 1700 River Drive North
TIME: 3:00 pm
CHAIRMAN:
AGENDA ITEM PRESENTED BY
Call to Order
Call for Public Comment
Work Session Agenda
• Centene Stadium Funding Bypass of Park and Recreation Advisory Board
Park and Recreation Advisory Board
NEXT MEETING:
March 9, 2026
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Park and Recreation Board Special Work Session Meeting
Monday, February 23, 2026
Minutes
Members Present: Art Taft, Erin Borland, DeeAnna Brady-Leader, Pat Carroll, Valerie Scheevel,
and Victoria Hunt
Staff Present: Bryan Lockerby, and Sarah Griffin
Guest Present: Shannon Wilson, Jenn Rowell, Rob Moccasin
Meeting was called to order at 3:03 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
• Centene Stadium Funding Bypass of Park and Recreation Advisory Board
o Other Board members thanked Art for all his hard work researching this topic and
preparing information for them to review.
▪ The Chairman turned the floor over to Art to start his presentation of finding.
• Art presented his PowerPoint presentation.
• Started off by stating that if Centene Stadium needed to be fixed, it
needed to be fixed. That's not the problem. If it's a public safety hazard,
we need to address. It was just how it was handled.
• Reviewed the Park District timeline, its history, and the voting
expectations for the citizens of Great Falls.
▪ Art clarified what he knew of Park Maintenance Funds:
• Park District funds are designated for the maintenance of park
infrastructure.
• He stated even he had confusion that the money went into the general
fund, and at any point in time people could reach into that bucket of
money and move it over here or there. Yes, they can move the money,
but only within the Park District. That’s park money. That’s park funds.
They can’t do whatever they want with it outside of that. Along with
that,
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Fri Feb 20, 2026
Mansfield Center for Performing Arts Advisory
Board will discuss the Great Beyond Film Festival
The Mansfield Center Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the January 16 meeting. It will then discuss a Theater DNA consulting exercise, consider the Great Beyond Film Festival, and hear a report on recent events. The meeting also includes a public comment period for any other matters within the Center’s jurisdiction.
- Approval of January 16th minutes (Carl Donovan)
- Theater DNA Consulting Exercise (Owen Grubenhoff)
- The Great Beyond Film Festival (Owen Grubenhoff)
- Report on recent events (Lane McAlpine)
- Public comment period
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✓ Decidido: Board unanimously approved the January 16th meeting minutes
The Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 16, 2026 meeting. The board then held a discussion on the Civic Center’s purpose, values, and potential community uses, but no formal actions or votes were taken on those topics.
- Approved January 16th, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
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Advisory Board Agenda
February 20th 2026 - 12 p.m.
Convention Center/Zoom Meeting
2nd Floor - Civic Center
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CALL TO ORDER
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION (ROLL CALL)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Approval of January 16th Minutes Carl Donovan
NEW BUSINESS
1. Theater DNA Consulting Exercise Owen Grubenhoff
2. The Great Beyond Film Festival Owen Grubenhoff
3. Report on recent events Lane McAlpine
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (Public Comment)
1. Call for Public Comment
The Public can comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction
of the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts. When addressing the Board, state your name and address for the
record.
ADJOURN
Important Dates
Next Meeting: Friday, March 20th, 2026
Discussion Items for Future Meetings:
CITY OF GREAT FALLS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNING STUDY
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CITY OF GREAT FALLS
STRATEGIC BUSINESS
PLANNING STUDY
Citation goes here
Mission Discussion
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ADVISORY BOARD
- - REGULAR MEETING - -
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Great Falls Civic Center Gibson Room
Call to Order: 12:10p.m.
ROLL CALL
Advisory Board Members Present: Randy Knowles, London Griffith, Carl Donovan
City Staff Present: Owen Grubenhoff, Mansfield Events Manager, Lane McAlpine, Events Specialist
Public Present: Teresa Koberstein Theater DNA, Jenn Rowell The Electric both via Zoom
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes
Acting Chairman Donovan called for approval of the January 16th, 2026 minutes. Randy Knowles
moved, and London Griffith seconded. The Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board
unanimously approved the meeting minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
Teresa Koberstein with Theater DNA did an exercise where she asked Board members questions
about the Civic Center.
The first question she asked members about why the Civic Center exists- London answered by saying
it’s the cultural pillar of Great Falls. Carl spoke on how everyone who goes to a show rave about great
acoustics and how great the theater is. Carl also spoke on the enrichment of the people of Great Falls,
and how it makes their lives better. All members agreed that it is a gathering place for people to come
together.
The Second question was the core values to represent the Civic Center- Randy says it represents the
spirit of Montana through the wildlife and conservation banquets, and the theater events. It’s
generational through kids and adults. Carl spoke on the diversity it bring
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
Tourism Business Improvement
Board to decide whether to continue The Great Beyond Fim Festival
The Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tourism Business Improvement District boards will review and vote on continuing The Great Beyond Fim Festival. They will also approve minutes and January financials for both boards, hear public comments, discuss public relations, and examine projected room demand for 2026.
- Approve 1-15-2026 minutes for the Convention and Visitors Bureau board
- Approve 1-15-2026 minutes for the Tourism Business Improvement District board
- Accept January financials for both boards
- Decision on continuing The Great Beyond Fim Festival
- Roundtable discussion on public relations
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✓ Decidido: CVB Board approves Jan 2026 minutes and financials
The Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau Board approved the January 15, 2026 meeting minutes and accepted the January financial statements. The motion was made, seconded and passed with all members in favor and none opposed. The Tourism Business Improvement District Board did not act on its consent‑agenda items because a quorum was not present. No other decisions were recorded.
- Approve CVB Jan 15 2026 minutes – approved (all in favor, none opposed)
- Accept CVB January financials – approved (all in favor, none opposed)
- Approve TBID Jan 15 2026 minutes – no action (quorum lacking)
- Accept TBID January financials – no action (quorum lacking)
- Continue Great Beyond Film Festival – no action (quorum lacking)
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Boards of Directors Meeting Agenda
Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau &
Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 9 AM – 10:40 AM | University of Providence, McLaughlin Center,
Providence Forum, 1415 20th Street South, Great Falls MT
9:00 | 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
9:05 | 2. Public Comment – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
Opportunity for public comment related to items on the agenda or related to Tourism in
Great Falls, Montana.
9:10 | 3. Consent Agenda – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
a) Approve 1-15-2026 Minutes
b) Accept January Financials
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors
c) Approve 1-15-2026 Minutes
d) Accept January Financials
9:15 | 4. Review and Future of The Great Beyond Film Festival – Liz Lauver
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors approve/deny continuing The
Great Beyond Fim Festival.
9:30 | 5. Roundtable Discussion: Public Relations – Rebecca Engum
10:00 | 6. Insight: Will room demand be up in 2026? – Rebecca Engum
10:10 | 7. Questions on Staff Reports – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
10:20 | 8. Executive Director Report – Rebecca Engum
10:30 | 10. Adjourn – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
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Boards of Directors Meeting Minutes
Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau &
Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 9 AM – 10:40 AM | University of Providence, McLaughlin Center,
Providence Forum, 1415 20th Street South, Great Falls MT
CVB DIRECTORS: Wendy Lee, Aaron Weissman, Beth Leatham, John Hayes, Avery Hughes, Ron
Korb, Maggie Kent, Kellie Pierce, Jesscia Compton, Wayne Thares, Brett Doney, Susan Shannon,
Christina Horton
TBID DIRECTORS: Jeff Shull, Sandra Johnson Thares, Becky Amaral-Miller, David Buckingham
STAFF: Rebecca Engum, Kali Jean Tuckerman, Shannon Newth, Liz Lauver
GUESTS: Kaci Mitchell, Tim Giesler, Shauni Seccombe, Casey Schreiner
9:04 | 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions – Wendy Lee, Jeff Shull
9:07 | 2. Public Comment – Wendy Lee, Jeff Shull
Opportunity for public comment related to items on the agenda or related to Tourism in
Great Falls, Montana.
No public comment.
9:07 | 3. Consent Agenda – Wendy Lee, Jeff Shull
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
a) Approve 1-15-2026 Minutes a
b) Accept January Financials
CVB ACTION TAKEN
Motion made to approve consent agenda. Seconded. No discussion. All in favor. None opposed.
Motion passed.
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors
c) Approve 1-15-2026 Minutes
d) Accept January Financials
No action taken due to lack of quorum.
9:08 | 4. Review and Future of The Great Beyond Film
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
Parking Advisory
Thu Feb 19, 2026
Housing Authority
Approval of FY ending 3/31/26 operating budget (Resolution 1022)
The Great Falls Housing Authority Board will consider and vote on Resolution 1022 to approve the operating budget for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The meeting also includes ratifying cash disbursements for January 2026 and reviewing the January 2026 board meeting minutes. Additional items are a bylaw review and public comment from residents.
- Resolution 1022 – Approving Operating Budget FYE 3/31/26
- Ratify Cash Disbursements – January 2026
- Board Meeting Minutes – January 2026
- Bylaw Review
- Public comment (up to 5 minutes per speaker)
budgethousing-authorityfinancebylawpublic-comment
✓ Decidido: Board approved FY 2026 operating budget and revised bylaws
The Board approved the revised bylaws, the January 2026 meeting minutes, and Resolution 1022, which adopts the operating budget for the fiscal year ending March 31 2026. It also ratified January 2026 cash disbursements and decided not to send a representative to the NAHRO Legislative Conference. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved revised bylaws (unanimous voice)
- Approved January 2026 board minutes (unanimous voice)
- Approved Resolution 1022 operating budget FY 2026 (unanimous voice)
- Ratified January 2026 cash disbursements (unanimous voice)
- Decided no attendance at NAHRO Legislative Conference (unanimous voice)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice)
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GREAT FALLS HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board of Commissioners Meeting
1500 Chowen Springs Loop
February 19, 2026 – 12:00 pm
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PETITIONS
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within jurisdiction of the Great Falls
Housing Authority please keep your remarks to a maximum of 3 minutes. Public comment on any matter that is on the
agenda of the meeting please keep your remarks to a maximum of 5 minutes. When commenting, please state your
name and address.
D. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
2. Financial Reports
3. Leasing/Occupancy
4. Police Reports
E. OLD BUSINESS
1. Bylaw Review
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Board Meeting Minutes – January 2026
2. Resolution 1022 – Approving Operating Budget FYE 3/31/26
3. Ratify Cash Disbursements – January 2026
G. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
H. COMMUNICATIONS
I. MOTION TO ADJOURN
J. NEXT BOARD MEETING
March 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Great Falls Housing Authority
Board of Commissioner’s Meeting
February 19, 2026
12:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The Great Falls Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met on Thursday,
February 19, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 12:06 p.m. by Chairperson
Megan Farmer.
PRESENT: Megan Farmer, Chairperson; Doug Spence, Vice Chairperson; Rosie
Kiernan, Commissioner; David Fink, Commissioner; Rodney Blake, Commissioner;
Kenneth Bruno, Commissioner; and Jewel James, Commissioner.
ALSO PRESENT: Chris Tinker, Deputy Director; Donna Halbleib, Program
Supervisor; Steve Herford, Maintenance Supervisor; and Officer Patina.
ABSENT: Greg Sukut, Executive Director.
PETITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Buildings 7D and 7E
7-D
New roof underlayment is complete along with all framing. The building is dried in with
new roofing substrate. The electrical rough-ins is completed. Eighty five percent of the
zip panel has been installed and window installation should be completed by the 13th
of February. The plumbing rough in has been completed also. Northwestern was on
site last week to relocate the gas meters to the other side of the building. Weather has
been in our favor and progress is moving along nicely.
7-E
The patio pier concrete pour was completed at the end of last week. The zip panels for
this building have been ordered and are expected to be here prior to this meeting and
work to install begun. Roof underlayment is complete a
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council officers (Chair, Secretary, Official Delegate) will be elected.
The Neighborhood Council will elect officers for the positions of Chair, Secretary, and Official Delegate. It will also review a Growth Policy update from Planning and Community Development, examine new tax bills presented by Jane Weber, and consider a 2026 bylaw update. Additional items include a Facebook update, public petitions and communications, and miscellaneous neighborhood concerns. The meeting is set for February 19, 2026 at the Great Falls Transition Center Women’s Annex.
- Election of council officers (Chair, Secretary, Official Delegate)
- Planning and Community Development: Growth Policy update
- Review of new tax bills (presented by Jane Weber)
- Bylaw review: update to 2026
- Facebook update on council communications
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✓ Decidido: Karen Grove elected chair of District 8 Neighborhood Council
The council approved the September and October 2025 minutes. Karen Grove was elected chair, Johnnie Scott was elected secretary, and David Price was elected official delegate. A motion to retain the council bylaws was approved. The meeting was adjourned.
- Approved September and October 2025 minutes (motion carries)
- Karen Grove elected chair (election approved)
- Johnnie Scott elected secretary (election approved)
- David Price elected official delegate (election approved)
- Retained council bylaws (motion carries)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carries)
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Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 8
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 6 :00 pm
Location: Great Falls Transition Center Women’s Annex - 1019 15th St. No.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – September 18, 2025
New Business
• Council Officer Elections – Chair, Secretary, Official Delegate
• Planning and Community Development – Growth Policy update
New Tax Bills review – Jane Weber
Bylaw review – update to 2026
Other Business
Facebook Update
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit: Great
Falls Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Council Facebook
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – March19, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Karen Grove
Johnnie Scott
David Price
Vacant
Vacant
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District 8
February 19, 2026
Great Falls Transition Center – Women’s Annex
Call to order: 6:10 pm by Karen Grove
Pledge of Allegiance recited
Quorum Established – All members Present
Old Business
September and October 2025 Minutes Review
Motion to approve by David Price. Second by Karen Grove. Motion carries
New Business
Council Officer Elections
Karen Grove nominated as chair by Johnnie Scott. Karen Grove elected chair.
Johnnie Scott nominated as secretary by Karen Grove. Johnnie Scott elected chair.
David Price nominated as official delegate by Karen Grove. David Price elected official
chair.
Andrew Finch – City of Great Falls Growth Policy update
Jane Weber, HD 19 – State Property Tax Update
By Law Review – Motion to retain by laws by Karen Grove. Second by David Price. Motion
carries.
Petitions, Communications, Updates
Chris Ward – Parking Update Concerns
Neighborhood Council
March 2026 meeting suspended due to lack or quorum
Council of Council meeting reminder
Motion to adjourn by Johnnie Scott. Second by David Price. Motion carries. Meeting
adjourned at 7:16 pm.
Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Commission
Commission to vote on $870,085 CDBG ADA upgrades contract
The Great Falls City Commission will consider routine consent‑agenda items and approve a $25,652 change order for the Animal Shelter remodel. It will set public hearings for a golf‑fee resolution and a conditional use permit at 800 Sacajawea Drive. The commission will also vote on two major construction contracts: $870,085 for Phase 2 CDBG 32nd Street South ADA upgrades and $569,812.50 for 7th Ave NW street reconstruction.
- Approve Change Order #2 for $25,652 to A & R Construction, LLC for the Great Falls Animal Shelter Remodel Project
- Set public hearing March 4 2025 on Resolution 10568 to establish golf fees
- Set public hearing March 18 2025 on Resolution 10567 for a Conditional Use Permit to expand a church at 800 Sacajawea Drive
- Award or not award a contract for $870,085 to United Materials of Great Falls for Phase 2 CDBG 32nd Street South ADA Upgrades
- Award or not award a contract for $569,812.50 to United Materials of Great Falls for 7th Ave NW Street Reconstruction
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✓ Decidido: City Commission approves $1.35 M water main contract and appoints TIF advisor
The Commission appointed Don Ryan to the Super Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee for a four‑year term. It approved the consent agenda, which included purchasing a Cat 308 excavator for $128,700, awarding a $1,352,990 contract to Capcon LLC for the 9th St NE water main replacement, and approving a $210,970 professional services agreement for Public Works. The Commission also voted to terminate the existing professional services agreement with L’Heureux Page Werner Architecture for the Centene Stadium upgrades.
- Appointed Don Ryan to Super TIF Advisory Committee (4‑year term) – approved 5‑0
- Approved purchase of 2026 Cat 308 Excavator for $128,700 – approved 5‑0
- Awarded Capcon LLC contract for 9th St NE Water Main Replacement, $1,352,990 – approved 5‑0
- Approved Professional Services Agreement with L’Heureux Page Werner Architecture, $210,970 – approved 5‑0
- Terminated Professional Services Agreement with L’Heureux Page Werner Architecture for Centene Stadium upgrades – approved 5‑0
- Approved agenda as presented – approved
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City Commission Meeting, February 18, 2025 Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
February 18, 2025
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.net/meetings. The
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.net/livestream.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Com
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
February 17, 2026 -- Regular City Commission Meeting
Civic Center Commission Chambers, Room 206 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson, and Casey Schreiner.
Also present were City Manager Greg Doyon and Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones,
Public Works Director Chris Gaub, Finance Director Melissa Kinzler, City Attorney David
Dennis, Police Chief Jeff Newton, and Deputy Clerk Darcy Dea.
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no proposed changes to the agenda by the City Manager or City Commission.
The Commission approved the agenda as presented.
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE/EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Judy Mortensen, City resident, expressed appreciation to the present federal administration,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, local and state law enforcement for
enforcing laws and protecting citizens.
Jeni Dodd, City resident, expressed disappointment that the Park and Recreation Advisory
Board was not notified of the October 7, 2026 Work Session proposal from Enbar to redirect
$425,000 from the approved Park and Recreation budget to Centene Stadium repairs. She
noted that on November 4, 2026, the City Commission voted 4–1 to adopt Resolution 10610
approving the budget reallocation at Enbar’s request.
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Commission Work Session
City Commission work session to receive BID and Parks & Recreation updates
The Great Falls City Commission will hold a work session on February 17, 2026. Commissioners will hear an annual update from the Downtown Business Improvement District, presented by Kellie Pierce. They will also receive a update from the Parks & Recreation Department, presented by Jessica Compton. No formal actions are listed for this meeting.
- Annual Update from the Downtown Business Improvement District (presented by Kellie Pierce)
- Park and Recreation Department Update (presented by Jessica Compton)
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✓ Decidido: Work session gave updates; no formal decisions recorded
The February 17, 2026 City Commission work session was held in the Civic Center, Gibson Room 212, with Mayor Reeves presiding. Commissioners and staff presented updates on the Business Improvement District and the Park and Recreation Department, and discussed upcoming topics such as ARPA projects and a potential security fence at the Boston and Montana Barn. No votes or formal approvals were taken during the session.
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
February 17, 2026
5:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Annual Update from the BID - presented by Kellie Pierce (estimated 30 minutes)
2. Park and Recreation Department Update -
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION WORK SESSION
February 17, 2026 -- City Commission Work Session
Civic Center, Gibson Room 212 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 5:38 PM
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson, and Casey Schreiner.
Also present were City Manager Greg Doyon; City Attorney David Dennis; Finance Director
Melissa Kinzler; Park and Recreation Interim Director Jessica Compton, Park Manager
Kevin Vining and Forester Todd Seymanski; Acting Fire Chief Jeremy Virts; Police Chief
Jeff Newton; and, Deputy City Clerk Darcy Dea.
PUBLIC COMMENT
James Rickley, City resident, President of the Eagles Manor Residents Council and
Vice-Chair of Neighborhood Council 6, explained that residents at the Eagles Manor
are concerned about the sale and changes in conditions at the Manor. The food
service in which the residents depend on will be discontinued after June 30, 2026.
The residential units and occupants are not up to this challenge, and this presents
major difficulties including fire and safety issues. The new owners have removed the
plus 55 status, opening occupancy to all within the law’s limits, subject to legal
numbers. There has been an increase in crime in the area, notably in the past two
months, with assaults. There are unanswered questions about the zoning, lot spit, and
change in contractual services. The Council is looking forward to working with the
new owners a
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Mon Feb 16, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Council 5 to discuss meeting date changes
The Council District 5 Neighborhood Council will meet to discuss changing its monthly meeting dates. The agenda also includes a presentation on Neighborworks classes and services.
- Discussion of moving council meeting dates from the third Mondays of the month
- Presentation by Alan Heisler on Neighborworks classes and services
- Facebook discussion
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✓ Decidido: Council unanimously approved trial change of Jan/Feb meeting dates
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the Jan. 19 meeting. They also unanimously approved a one‑year trial to move the January and February meetings to the third Tuesday of the month, while the rest of the year will stay on the third Monday. The council agreed to consider Facebook page administration at the March meeting. No action was taken on the park vandalism issue.
- Approved Jan. 19 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved one‑year trial to move Jan and Feb meetings to third Tuesday (unanimous)
- Agreed to consider Facebook page administration at March meeting
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Howard Plouffe – Co Chair
Greg Milton – Co Chair
Tom Kotynski – Secretary
Luella Vogel
Dylan Lennox
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 5
Date: Monday, February 16 , 2026 - 7:00 p m
L o c a tio n : G r e a t F a lls C lin ic S p e c ia lty C e n te r - 3 0 0 0 1 5 th A v e . S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
A p p r o v e M in u te s – J a n u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 2 6
New B u sin e ss
N eighborw orks – C lasses and S ervices O ffered – A lan H eisler
D iscussion of m oving the C ouncil m eeting dates from the third M ondays of the m onth -T om K otynski
F acebook D iscussion
Old B u s in e s s
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
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the Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When
addressing the council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://mt-greatfalls.civicplus.com/179/Ne
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL NO. 5 MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 16, 2026
Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center, 3000 15th Ave. S.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Council Co-chair Howard
Plouffe with the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL: Members present: Co-chairs Plouffe and Greg Milton, Luella Vogel and Tom
Kotynski. Excused member: Dylan Lennox. Neighbors present: 11
MINUTES: The minutes of the Jan. 19 meeting were read and unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
• NeighborWorks Great Falls. Alan Heisler, housing and financial counselor for
NeighborWorks Great Falls presented on his organization’s programs and goals.
NeighborWorks was created to build strong communities through affordable
housing. He described the organization’s successes like high school houses, the
Baatz Block downtown for the homeless. He told us about homeowner education,
homeowner success workshops, the work done with surrounding counties and the
specifics of financing to get people, who would otherwise not be able to afford
home ownership, into a home. Programs used include downpayment assistance,
owner-built homes, matched savings.
• Meeting dates moved tentatively. After some discussion the council voted
unanimously on a motion by Tom Kotynski, seconded by Greg Milton to do a one
year trial of moving January and February meeting dates to the third Tuesday of the
month to avoid the MLK and President Days’ holidays. The rest of the year the
meetings will remain on
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will discuss growth policy update and community development plans
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review a growth policy update from Planning and Community Development and consider any by‑law changes. The council will also receive updates on Facebook, crime mapping, student input, and petitions.
- Approve Minutes – September 11, 2025
- Growth Policy Update – Planning and Community Development
- By‑law Review/Approval of any changes
- Facebook Update
- Crime Mapping
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✓ Decidido: Bylaw review and approval of changes tabled until a future meeting
A motion to approve the January 2026 minutes was made by Terri Ryan and seconded by Judie Suden. A motion to approve the September 2025 minutes was made by Barney Danishefsky and seconded by Judie Suden. The council voted to table any bylaw review and approval of changes until a later meeting. A motion to adjourn was made by Terri Ryan and seconded by Barney Danishefsky.
- January 2026 minutes motion made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
- September 2025 minutes motion made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
- Bylaw review and approval of changes tabled until a future meeting
- Motion to adjourn made and seconded (meeting adjourned)
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Barney Danishefsky – Chair
Theres (Terri) Ryan – Vice Chair
Amanda Baugus - Secretary
Judie Suden - Delegate
Vacant
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 9
Date: Thursday , February 12 , 202 6 - 7 :0 0 p m
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Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – September 11 , 2025
N e w B u s in e s s
G ro w th P o lic y U p d a te – P la n n in g a n d C o m m u n ity D e v e lo p m e n t
B y la w R e v ie w /A p p ro v a l o f a n y C h a n g e s
Other Business
Facebook Update
Crime Mapping
Student Input
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https:// g reatfallsmt.net/neig
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Meeting Minutes NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 9 Thursday, February 12th, 2026 First Church of the Nazarene 7:00pm Call to Order -The meeting was called to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A quorum was
established
with
Chair
Barney
Danishefsky,
Terri
Ryan,
Judie
Suden,
and
Amanda
Baugus.
Also
in
attendance
were
City
of
Great
Falls
Neighborhood
Council
Liaison,
Rob
Moccasin
and
Senior
Planner
for
the
city
Andrew
Finch.
-A motion to approve the January minutes was made by Terri Ryan. The motion was seconded
by
Judie
Suden
New Business -Senior Planner Andrew Finch attended the meeting and gave an update on the Growth Policy
Draft.
The
public
can
view
the
Growth
Policy
Draft
and
comment
on
the
draft
at
futuregreatfalls.com until February 28th, 2026. -Bylaw review and approval of any changes made was tabled until a future meeting. Old Business -The motion to approve the September 2025 minutes was made by Barney Danishefsky, Judy
Suden
seconded.
Other Business -The membership for the Facebook group for the Neighborhood Council 9 is growing steadily. -Crime mapping is working again for the city. Public Comment -A discussion was held by meeting attendees, neighborhood council liaison and neighborhood
council
members
about
the
closing
or
remodeling
of
several
senior
living
or
assisted
living
facilities
in
Great
Falls.
There
is
a
severe
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
Business Improvement District
Board will consider a budget amendment for the Business Improvement District
The Great Falls Business Improvement District board will review and vote on a budget amendment and related financial items. They will also approve minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting and discuss several downtown projects and grant programs. Public comment is invited throughout the meeting.
- Approval of minutes from the 1/15/26 board meeting
- Budget amendment review
- Bank accounts and insurance items
- ArtsFest MONTANA project
- Grant programs and criteria
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✓ Decidido: Board moved $100,000 to a money‑market savings account
The BID Board approved moving $100,000 into a money‑market account, accepted the ArtsFest contract, and approved the January financial statements and meeting minutes. It also declined to purchase additional cyber‑security coverage and created a special committee to review grant‑program criteria.
- Approved moving $100,000 to a money‑market savings account (unanimous)
- Approved the ArtsFest contract (unanimous)
- Approved the January 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved the minutes from the 1/15/2026 board meeting (unanimous)
- Decided cyber‑security coverage not needed at this time
- Formed a special committee to revise grant criteria (volunteers: Neal, Jason, Cara, Leo)
- Reported no grant applications to review
- Announced upcoming Central Avenue construction project to begin after July 4
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AGENDA
Great Falls Business Improvement District
318 Central Avenue
Board of Directors Meeting
February 12, 2026
9:00AM
Attendees have the option to attend via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89326856035
Public comment is always welcome, at any time, and can be provided in the following ways: 1. Attend in person.
Refrain from attending in person if you are not feeling well. 2. Provide public comments via email. Comments may
be sent via email before 5:00 PM on Monday, February 9, 2026, to:
[email protected].
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
I. Call to order at 9:00am
II. Guests/Public Comment
III. BID Board
Roll Call
Conflict of Interest
Any board member should state any conflict of interest with any item on the agenda
IV. Approval of minutes – 1/15/26 Board meeting – Action Item
V. Financial
Bank Accounts – Action Item
Budget Amendment
Financials – January 2026 - Action Item
Insurance – Action Item
VI. BID Business:
Beautification
1st Ave N Underpass
ArtsFest MONTANA – Action Item
Alley Lighting Project
BID Truck
Sound System
Downtown Great Falls Association
Downtown Partnership
Downtown TIF District
Parking Commission
Downtown Safety Alliance
Expansion
Grant Programs – Action Item
Grant Criteria – Action Item
Great Falls Development Alliance
National Main Street Conference – Action Item
Personnel
Work Plan FY 2026
VII. New Business
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Adjourn
Next meeting: March 1
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Business Improvement District
318 Central Avenue
Recording available via the City of Great Falls records request
February 12, 2026
Board Present: Jason Kunz, Caralina Carlson, Leo Imperi, Neal DuBois, Erica Ferrin
Board Absent: Keith Cron, Sherrie Arey
Guests Present: Joe McKenney, Katie Carvell, Jake Clark, Jason Madill
Staff Present: Kellie Pierce
I. Call to order & Roll Call: Jason called the meeting to order at 9:05am; roll call of all present, a
quorum was established.
II. Guests/Public Comment: There was no public comment at this time.
III. BID Board: Conflict of Interest: There were no Board members with a conflict of interest with any
items on the agenda at this time.
IV. Approval of minutes from 1/15/26 Board meeting: Leo motioned to approve the meeting minutes for
the Board meeting 1/15/2026 Board meeting, as presented. Cara seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
V. Financials: Bank Account: Board discussion on setting up a savings account that earns interest at
Stockman Bank, Kellie presented the current rates. Neal motioned to move $100k to a money market
savings account. Erica seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Budget Amendment: Kellie reported
that the City Commission approved the budget amendment as presented. Monthly Financials: January
2026 financials were provided to the Board via email. Neal motioned to approve the 1/15/2026 financial
statements which include the Balance Sheet and the Profit & Loss. Caralina seconded. Moti
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
Historic Preservation Advisory
Commission to consider grants for Boston and Montana Barn and window workshop
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission will discuss a Montana Historic Preservation Grant for the Boston and Montana Barn and a proposal for a window preservation workshop. The body will also review reports on the Semiquincentennial and the Vinegar Jones Cabin.
- Montana Historic Preservation Grant for the Boston and Montana Barn
- Preserve MT window preservation and repair workshop proposal costing $2,517.98
- Semiquincentennial Report
- Vinegar Jones Cabin Committee Report
- HPO Report to the HPAC
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✓ Decidido: Commission approves minutes, barn support letter, and workshop funding
The commission approved the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes with the listed changes. They authorized the commission to write a letter of support for the Boston and Montana Barn historic preservation grant. They approved covering up to half of the $2,500 cost and scheduling the Preserve MT window‑maintenance workshop. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes with changes (motion passed)
- Authorized HPAC to write a letter of support for the Boston and Montana Barn historic preservation grant (motion passed)
- Approved covering up to half the $2,500 cost and scheduling the Preserve MT workshop (motion passed)
- Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)
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Great Falls-Cascade County
Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
February 11, 12:00 PM
Great Falls Civic Center
PCD Conference Room Suite 112
Agenda
Public comment always welcome!
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2025
• Action Item with Public Comment
2. HPO Report to the HPAC
3. Boston and Montana Barn
• Montana Historic Preservation Grant – Action Item with Public Comment
4. Preserve MT Workshop Proposal
• Action Item with Public Comment
5. Semiquincentennial Report
6. Vinegar Jones Cabin Committee Report
7. Reports from Commissioners
8. Public Comment
9. Adjourn Meeting
Great Falls-Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
January 14, 12:00 PM
Present: Ken Robison, Ken Sievert, Meghan Kelly, Channing Hartelius, Jeanne Price, Rich
Ecke, Megan Sanford
Staff: Andrew Finch, Sam Long on Zoom
Commissioners: Joe McKenny
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – November 12, 2025
Changes: None
Motion to Approve: Ken R.
2
nd: Meghan K.
2. Election of Officers
- Chairman – Channing Hartelius nominated by Ken R., 2
nd by Jeanne P .
- Vice Chairman – Jeanne Price nominated by Ken R., 2nd by Meghan K.
- Secretary – Megan Sanford nominated by Ken R., 2nd by Rich E.
3. HPO Report to the HPAC
- Public comment available for City Growth Policy – bring your questions!
- Union Bethal AME Church Final Payment made!
- Grant Season is on – 2 completed
- Currently no applications for TIF funding
- P
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Great Falls-Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
February 11, 12:00 PM Meeting Minutes
Present: Ken R., Ken S., Jeanne P ., Rich E., Megan S.
Staff and Commissioners: Sam Long, Joe McK., Eric H.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2025
- Changes: Montana Heritage Center Paragraph 9, Change 1,500 to 500 in grant
for match, Fix spelling of Bethel, add motion passed for if motions are made and
passed.
- Motion to approve with changes: Ken R.
- 2nd: Rich E.
- Motion Passed
2. HPO Report to the HPAC
-Foundation for Montana History grant submitted.
-Federal Appropriations Included for SHPO support.
-Made almost $1000 on ornaments sales.
- City applying for Historic Preservation Grant for the roof of the Zellerblock Building
- David Erdman has resigned from HPAC
- There are 2 county and 1 city HPAC positions open.
- Nominations forms for awards go live in March.
3. Boston and Montana Barn • Montana Historic Preservation Grant
-Moved rocks blocking the south gate to the barn
-City would need to move pipes and palettes that are on the grounds
-Applying for the Historic Preservation Grant asking for $350,000
-Status of fencing- waiting on legal to do a letter then formal bid and fencing.
-Committee will wait till April to continue.
Motion to authorize HPAC to write a letter of support for the HPG through Big Sky
Country National Heritage Area for the Barn: Rich E.
2
nd: Ken R.
Motion Passed
4. Preserve MT Workshop Pro
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council elects new chair, vice‑chair, secretary
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will vote on officers for chair, vice‑chair, and secretary. Council members will also consider a proposed change to the meeting time and receive updates on the growth policy, the Montana Tobacco Prevention Program, and neighborhood watch crime mapping. The meeting includes public comment and concludes with scheduling the next meeting for March 11, 2026.
- Council elections for chair, vice‑chair, and secretary
- Vote on proposed meeting time change
- Growth policy update from Planning and Community Development
- Montana Tobacco Prevention Program presentation by Penny Paul
- Neighborhood Watch crime‑mapping discussion
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Council District # 2
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encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – December 10, 2025
N e w B u s in e s s
Council Elections – Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
Meeting Time Change – Action by council to approve change
Growth Policy Update – Planning and Community Development
Montana Tobacco Prevention Program – Penny Paul
Other Business
Neighborhood Watch – Crime Mapping
Council Facebook Page
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https:// g reatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will discuss tobacco prevention, growth policy, and local road updates
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will consider several community topics, including the Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program, a draft growth policy, and an update on Linden Drive. Members will also review bylaws as needed, address traffic concerns on Park Garden Road and Fox Farm, and hear from Family Promise. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approving the prior minutes.
- Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program – presentation by Penny Paul
- Growth Policy Draft Access – discussion with Planning and Community Development
- Linden Drive Update – presented by Eric Boyd
- Bylaw review and updates as needed
- Traffic Concerns – Park Garden Rd/ Fox Farm
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✓ Decidido: Council deferred traffic and speeding discussion to next month
The council approved the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes. A motion to defer the traffic and speeding discussion was passed unanimously (5‑0) and will be taken up next month. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (vote not recorded)
- Deferred traffic and speeding discussion to next month (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
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Trevor Cummings - Chair
David Saslav – Secretary
Arthur Taft _ Official Delegate
Pat M. Goodover II
Abigail St. Lawrence
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 1
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Location: Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1300 Ferguson Dr.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – January 13, 2026
New Business
• Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program – Penny Paul
• Growth Policy Draft Access – Planning and Community Development
• Linden Drive Update – Eric Boyd
Bylaw review and updates as needed
Traffic Concerns – Park Garden Rd/ Fox Farm/ Etc.
Family Promise – Carrie Yturri
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://greatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
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Minutes
Neighborhood Council #1
Monthly Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
(1300 Ferguson Dr, Great Falls, MT 59404)
Old Business –
January 13, 2026 Minutes approved
New Business –
• City County Health Department (Tobacco Use Prevention Program, including vaping restriction
updates): Penny Paul
• Growth Policy Draft Access (interactive version and survey comments available at
http://futuregreatfalls.com) and open comment period through Feb. 28, 2026: Andrew Wright, City
Planning Department
• Linden Drive Update: Eric Boyd – draft plan distributed in hardcopy
• Family Promise and Continuum of Care – “Homeless to Housed Hub”: Cari Yturri -
https://familypromise.org/what-we-do/programs-services/
January 12, 2026 report: 474 Individual Cases of homelessness (includes 321 households, 242
children); Point in Time count for 2026 should be out in July.
Recent KGPR Interview at http://kgpr.podbean.com/category/voices-and-views-v20
• Traffic Concerns – Motion by Trevor C. / Seconded by Pat G. passed 5-0 to defer traffic / speeding
discussion to next month
• Bylaws Revision – Motion Art T. / Seconded David S. – Revise to change location to 1300 Ferguson Dr.
• New NC1 Facebook Page introduced – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587015059767
• New Web page for NC1 introduced – https://greatfallsmt.gov/474/Council-1
• Neighborhood Council of Councils Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24 – David S.
Neighborhood
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Planning Advisory Board-Zoning
Mon Feb 9, 2026
Park and Recreation
Board to review stadium budget and lease agreements
The Park and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes, review a lease agreement for Electric City Archer, and receive an update on the Improvement and Repairs Budget for Centene Stadium. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 pm on February 9, 2026.
- Approval of February 9, 2026, meeting minutes
- Review of Electric City Archer lease agreement
- Matrix Organizational Review (Phase 1)
- Update on Centene Stadium Improvement and Repairs Budget
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✓ Decidido: Board recommends approving Electric City Archer lease renewal
The board approved the January 12, 2026 minutes unanimously. It then voted 5‑0 to recommend that the City Commission approve the renewal of the Electric City Archer Club lease at Wadsworth Park. No other actions were decided; other items were discussed or postponed.
- Approved January 12, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Recommended approving Electric City Archer Lease to City Commission (5-0)
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P. O. Box 5021 ▪ Great Falls ▪ Montana ▪ 59403 ▪ 406.771.1265
*PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING*
NAME: PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
DAY: Monday DATE: February 9, 2026
WHERE: Park and Recreation, 1700 River Drive North
TIME: 4:00 pm
CHAIRMAN:
AGENDA ITEM PRESENTED BY
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
New Business
• Electric City Archer Lease Sarah Griffin
• Matrix Organizational Review (Phase 1) Matrix Staff
Old Business
• Improvement and Repairs Budget for Centene Stadium -Update Advisory Board
(subject to change)
Miscellaneous Reports/Announcements
a) Board
Call for Public Comment
NEXT MEETING:
March 9, 2026
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Park and Recreation Board Meeting
Monday, February 9, 2026
Members Present: Art Taft, DeeAnna Brady-Leader, Pat Carroll, Victoria Hunt, and Jim Sargent
Staff Present: AJ Smovir, Jessica Compton, Sarah Griffin, Kevin Vining, and Bryan Lockerby
Guest Present: Shannon Wilson, Matrix Staff (Lauren Schubring, Allyson Brekke, Cassidy
Burns), Jen Rowell, and Jenny Dodd
Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
INTRODUCTIONS
Board motioned to approve January 12, 2026 as written. Motion was seconded and carried, 5-
0.
New Business
• Electric City Archer Lease
o Electric City Archer Club lease expired 12/31/2025.
o The Electric City Archer Club currently leases a designated portion of City-
owned property at Wadsworth Park for the purpose of conducting archery-related
activities.
o Board members were provided with copies of the Electric City Archer Lease for
their review and consideration.
o Advisory Board members were briefed on the current terms and conditions of the
leases and were asked to provide a recommendation regarding approval of the
proposed lease renewals.
Board motioned to recommend approving the Electric City Archer Lease to the City
Commission. Motion was seconded and carried, 5-0.
• Matrix Organizational Review (Phase 1)
o Staff from Matrix Consulting presented Phase 1 of their organizational review to the
Advisory Board.
o There is a desire to evaluate the Great Falls Park and Recreation system within the
context o
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will review minutes and discuss development, safety, and policy updates
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will approve the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. It will receive reports from the Downtown Development Partnership, Brownfield Committee, Downtown Safety, and Council of Councils. The council will discuss the City Growth Policy Update for planning and community development, as well as the Montana Tobaccouse Prevention Program presented by Penny Paul. Other business and public comments will also be heard.
- Approve Minutes – January 12, 2026
- Downtown Development Partnership report
- Brownfield Committee report
- City Growth Policy Update – Planning and Community Development
- Montana Tobaccouse Prevention Program – Penny Paul
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✓ Decidido: Council approved the January meeting minutes
The council voted to approve the January 2026 minutes as written. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting. The new business items were informational updates and presentations, not decisions.
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Trevor Mikkelsen – Chair
Troy Lane – Vice Chair
Sandra Rice – Secretary
Allison Tangen – Official Delegate
William “Bill ” Wadman
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 7
Date: Monday February 9 , 202 6 - 7 :0 0 p m
L o c a tio n : C iv ic C e n te r G ib s o n R m – 2 P a r k D r . S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – January 12 , 202 6
C ommittee Reports
Downtown Development Partnership
Brownfield Committee
Downtown Safety
Council of Councils
Strategic Planning
City Safety Funding
N e w B u s in e s s
C ity G ro w th P o lic y U p d a te – P la n n in g a n d C o m m u n ity D e v e lo p m e n t
M o n ta n a T o b a c c o U s e P re v e n tio n P ro g ra m – P e n n y P a u l
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more inf
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #7
Monday, February 9, 2026 7:00 P.M.
Gibson Room, Great Falls Civic Center
February Minutes:
Call to order:
The meeting was brought to order at 7:00 by Chair Trevor Mikkelsen, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council
members in attendance were Trevor Mikkelsen, Troy Lane, Allison Tangen, and Bill Wadman. Also attending was City
of Great Falls Liaison Rob Moccasin. A quorum was established. Neighbors present were Margaret Mitchell, Scott
Reasoner, Charles Goodman, and Jane Weber.
Old Business:
Troy Lane made a motion to approve the January minutes as written. Allison Tangen seconded. The minutes were
approved.
Committee reports:
Downtown Development Partnership: 2025 was a great year for downtown Great Falls. There were over 26,895
volunteer hours providing a significant investment in the downtown areas. Over $7.9 million invested in renovating
or rehabilitating downtown buildings. Thirty-four new businesses chose to locate downtown, creating approximately
100 new jobs. Two major projects were completed: a storm wastewater system on 1
st Ave. South and a Streetscape
on the 700 block of 7th Ave. South.
Brownfield committee: No Report
Downtown Safety: No Report
Council of Councils: No report (Suggested items or concerns to take to C of C: Toby’s House looking for Board
members, property that continues to be a nuisance for neighborhoods, and new investment in downtown like the
Clearwater Credit Union.)
Strategic Planning: No Repo
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will elect new officers for District 3
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will approve the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes and elect officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Official Delegate). Members will discuss an update to the Growth Policy from Planning and Community Development and review the Little Shell Good Medicine Development. The meeting also includes updates on Calumet, the NC3 Facebook page, and fundraising for Skyline Park and Valley View Park.
- Approve minutes – December 4, 2025
- Election of Council Officers – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Official Delegate
- Growth Policy Update – Planning and Community Development
- Little Shell Good Medicine Development Review/Discussion
- Fundraising update for Skyline Park and Valley View Park
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✓ Decidido: New Neighborhood Council leadership appointed
The council denied approval of the December 4 minutes. Nominations for council officers were approved, making Eric Peterson Chair, Kathleen Gessaman Vice Chair, Emily Bertsch Secretary, and Garri Mauch Official Delegate. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.
- Denied approval of December 4 minutes (motion denied)
- Approved Eric Peterson as Chair (unanimous)
- Approved Kathleen Gessaman as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved Emily Bertsch as Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved Garri Mauch as Official Delegate (unanimous)
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
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Kathleen Gessaman
Emily Bertsch
Eric Peterson
Garri Mauch
Bradley Jay Riel
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 3
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 6:30 pm
Location: Riverview Elementary School Music/Art Rm -100 Smelter Ave. NW
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – December 4, 2025
Committee Reports
Calumet Updates
Vision & Goal Setting - Ongoing
NC3 Facebook Page Update - Eric Peterson
Fundraising for Skyline Park and Valley View Park - Update
New Business
• Election of Council Officers – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Official Delegate
• Growth Policy Update – Planning and Community Development
• Little Shell Good Medicine Development Review/Discussion
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://great
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Minutes Neighborhood Council 3 (NC3)
February 6th 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Riverview Elementary School - Music Room
CALL TO ORDER: at 6:30 p.m. by Kathleen Gessaman.
Pledge of Allegiance and quorum established.
Council members present: Kathleen Gessaman, Emily Bertsch, Brad Riehl, Garri
Mauch, Eric Peterson
OLD BUSINESS
• Minutes from the December 6, 2025, meeting: Garri Mauch made the motion to
accept the minutes of the December 6, 2025, NC3 meeting. Brad Riehl seconded the
motion. The motion to accept the minutes was accepted unanimously by the council.
Donny Gehart had a request for clarification on the minutes Eric Peterson read the
minutes from the last meeting. Due to the issues with clarification the council members
agreed to delay the approval of the minutes after a repost of the recorded meeting in
December was made available to those who wanted clarification. The motion to
approve December 4th minutes was denied.
It was mentioned that the planning board will be meeting Tuesday March 10th.
• Calumet Updates: Calumet will have a maintenance turnaround in March.
• Vision and Goal Setting: Vision and goal setting will be held for a future meeting.
• Committee Reports: There were no new reports from the committee.
• NC3 Facebook Page Update: Eric Peterson provided the NC3 Facebook page
update for the month of January. He said the page has a total of 1024 followers. He
said there were 16 posts made since the last meeting, and during the last 28 days the
page
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Council 6 to discuss growth policy and tobacco prevention
The Council District #6 Neighborhood Council will meet to review the Growth Policy Update from the PCD. The meeting also includes a presentation on Montana Tobacco Use Prevention by Penny Paul.
- Growth Policy Update from PCD
- Montana Tobacco Use Prevention presentation by Penny Paul
- Approval of January 7, 2026 minutes
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✓ Decidido: Council unanimously accepted prior minutes and adjourned the meeting
The council voted 5‑0 to accept the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting. A motion to adjourn the February 4, 2026 meeting was also passed unanimously, 5‑0. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.
- Accepted January 7, 2026 minutes (5‑0 vote)
- Adjourned meeting (5‑0 vote)
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Rick Cornellier – Chair
James Rickley – Vice Chair/Delegate
Megan Darrah – Secretary
Carl Donovan
Michelle Cornellier
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 6
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 202 6 - 6 :3 0 p m
L o c a tio n : S u n n y s id e E le m e n ta ry S ta ff B re a k R m – 1 8 0 0 1 9 th S t. S o .
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Establish Quorum
Old B usiness
Approve Minutes – January 7, 2026
N e w B u s in e s s
Montana Tobacco Use Prevention – Penny Paul
Growth Policy Update – PCD
Other Business
P e t i t i o n s , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Updates
( P u b lic c o m m e n t o n a n y m a tte r th a t is n o t o n th e a g e n d a o f th e m e e tin g a n d th a t is w ith in th e ju r is d ic tio n o f the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood C o u n c il
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https:// g reatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
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Council Members Present: Michelle Cornellier, Rick Cornellier, James Rickley, Carl Donovan & Megan Darrah
Council Members Absent: None
Neighborhood Council Liaison: Robert Moccasin
Attendees: Jayson Olthoff, Penny Paul, Brock Cherry, Austin Hart, Carol Berg & Mike Jones
The meeting was Adjourned at 7:54pm. Motioned by Carl Donovan, Second by James Rickley 5-0 vote
The next council meeting will be March 4th, 2026, at 6:30pm, at the Sunnyside Elementary School.
The meeting was Called to Order at 6:31pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
A quorum was established.
Old Business:
Minutes of January 7th, 2026, were read and accepted 5 - 0 vote
Motioned by James Rickley, Second by Michelle Cornellier
New Business:
Penny Paul, Tobacco Education Specialist from the Cascade City-County Health Department spoke on the
detriments and hazards of vaping and how the youth have been targeted with a no worry, it won’t hurt you
theme. Penny discussed the steps the CCHD takes and how she speaks at schools to educate about the potential
health hazards vaping can cause. She also discussed the newly passed SB390, the Clean Indoor Air Act, which
became law in May of 2025. She updated us on how important it is retail shops display the latest signs, which
include vaping and e-cigerettes as they are no longer to be smoked indoors as well.
Brock Cherry, from the City of Great Falls discussed the Future Land Use first draft that can be viewed on the
City of Great Falls web site. Comments and feedback
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
City Commission Work Session
City Commission reviews downtown drainage shifts and AgriTech Park expansion
The Commission is discussing an updated scope for Phase 3 of downtown drainage improvements and the financial next steps for the Great Falls AgriTech Park. These items involve infrastructure adjustments to reduce costs and the potential issuance of a bond to fund park expansion.
- Downtown Drainage Phase 3: Proposed shift of work to Central Ave from 2nd St to 4th St to save approximately $500,000
- Downtown Drainage Phase 3: Inclusion of water main replacement and street reconstruction on Central Ave and 2nd St N
- AgriTech Park: Proposed bond to pay off $1,595,091 balance for Phases 1 and 2 and fund Phase 3A infrastructure
- AgriTech Park Phase 3A: Estimated infrastructure cost of $1,600,000 for road, water, and sewer
- AgriTech Park: Proposed sale of Lot 7 to Ponderosa Solutions and Lot 10 to Knight Swift
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✓ Decidido: No formal decisions were made at the February 3 work session
Commissioners and staff presented updates on the Phase 3 downtown drainage improvements and the Great Falls AgriTech Park. The discussion covered project scope, schedule, public outreach, and financing options, but no motions were voted on or resolutions adopted.
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
February 03, 2026
5:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Downtown Drainage Improvements - Phase 3 - Presented by Jesse Patton (estimated 20
minutes)
2. Great Falls AgriTech Park
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION WORK SESSION
February 3, 2026 -- City Commission Work Session
Civic Center, Gibson Room 212 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson, and Casey Schreiner.
Also present were City Manager Greg Doyon and Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones;
Deputy City Attorney Rachel Taylor; Finance Director Melissa Kinzler; Public Works
Director Chris Gaub, City Engineer Jesse Patton and Project Manager Carter Storrusten;
Planning and Community Development Director Brock Cherry; Acting Fire Chief Jeremy
Virts; Police Chief Jeff Newton; and, Deputy City Clerk Darcy Dea.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Donna Williams, City resident, suggested that the City’s website contain a heat
emergency plan. Ms. Williams commented that she will email the Commission the
materials she discussed tonight.
Ben Forsyth, City resident, commented that two weeks ago he provided the
Commission copies of 32 laws that are currently being misused and creating harms.
He is concerned that the Commission will not discuss marijuana issues.
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. DOWNTOWN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 3
Public Works City Engineer Jesse Patton reported that Central Avenue from 2nd Street
to 4th Street will need to be closed during the Phase 3 improvements and the scope
has increased to replace the watermain and redo the road.
Mayor Reeves received clarification that
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
City Commission
City Commission to hold public hearing on downtown parking system updates
The City Commission will consider an ordinance and resolution to update the administration, operation, rates, and fees of the downtown parking system. The body will also review a purchase for stadium seating upgrades.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 3283 and Resolution 10612 regarding the downtown parking system
- Proposed $129,370.21 seating purchase from SP&E for Centene Stadium Seat and Net Upgrades Project
- Approval of total expenditures of $4,520,934 for January 1 through January 14, 2026
- Cancellation of City checks outstanding for one year or longer
- Appointments to the Great Falls Citizen’s Council
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✓ Decidido: City Commission approved the meeting agenda
The commission approved the agenda as presented. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.
- Approved agenda as presented
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
February 03, 2026
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.gov/AgendaCenter.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City -190, cable channel
190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.gov/344/Live-Meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
February 3, 2026 -- Regular City Commission Meeting
Civic Center Commission Chambers, Room 206 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson, and Casey Schreiner.
Also present were City Manager Greg Doyon and Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones,
Planning and Community Development Director Brock Cherry, Finance Director Melissa
Kinzler and ARPA Project Manager Sylvia Tarman, Acting Fire Chief Jeremy Virts, Deputy
City Attorney Rachel Taylor, Police Chief Jeff Newton, and Deputy Clerk Darcy Dea.
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no proposed changes to the agenda by the City Manager or City Commission.
The Commission approved the agenda as presented.
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE/EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
MILITARY UPDATES
1. MISCELLANEUS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MONTANA
AIR NATIONAL GUARD (MANG).
Colonel Jason Green, Commander of the 120th Airlift Wing, made the following
announcements:
▪ Currently, there are 17 people training for the new C-130 J aircraft.
▪ Construction is underway on an approximate $38 million Petroleum, Oil, and
Lubricants (POL) Complex.
▪ MANG coordinated with the State for a new landing zone near Power, MT.
▪ There will be deployments coming this spring.
▪ The Joint Leadership Summit will be this weekend in Helena, MT.
JOURNAL OF COMMISSON PROCEEDING
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
EMS Advisory Board
EMS Advisory Board to review position requirements and fill vacancies
The EMS Advisory Board will review City Code requirements for board positions and fill vacant seats. The board will also discuss patient transports for trauma and neurology based on hospital services.
- Review of Board position requirements per City Code
- Filling of vacant board positions
- Discussion on trauma and neurology patient transports
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✓ Decidido: Board elects Katie Brewer as Secretary
The board voted to elect Katie Brewer as Secretary, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No minutes from the December 2025 meeting were available to approve. The board discussed possibly converting to a committee, but no decision was made.
- Elected Katie Brewer as Secretary (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL / STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and
that is within the jurisdiction of the EMS Advisory Board. Please keep your remarks to a maximum
of 3 minutes; State your name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the
record.)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review Board position requirements per City Code and fill vacant positions
2. Discussion on Trauma and Neurology patient transports based off of hospital services
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM BOARD
3. Miscellaneous Reports from Board Members
ADJOURNMENT
Great Falls EMS Advisory Board Meeting Agenda
1900 9th St. So, Great Falls, MT
Fire Training Center
Thursday, January 29, 2026
1:30 P M
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IN ATTENDANCE
Jeremy Virts (GFFR), Justin Grohs (GFES), John Rossmiller (GFES), Rob Moccasin (Neighborhood
Council), Kate Brewer (GFFR). Laney McIntosh (Benefis), Scott Schandelson (Benefis), Christy Ryman
(GF Hospital)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 2025 meeting was canceled. No minutes to approve.
GFFR UPDATE
Fire Chief interviews are taking place. Chief may be named before next meeting.
BYLAWS DISCUSSION – BOARD PURPOSE AND ROLES
• Officers
o City EMS Administrator (Chair)
o City Medical Director (Vice Chair)
o Secretary – currently not filled.
Motion was made to elect Katie Brewer as Secretary by Justin Grohs. Seconded
by Jeremy Virts. All in favor. Motion carries.
• It was discussed that purpose of the Board is to provide input and discuss issues regarding the
City’s EMS system and serve in an advisory capacity to the City’s EMS Administrator.
• Bylaws language regarding EMS Advisory Board Roles
o Board shall advise the EMS Administrator of issues, conflicts and progress of EMS
system’s operations.
o Board shall advise the City EMS Director on all treatment and medical issues, conflicts
and progress.
o Board may be asked to research/review any part of the EMS service and make
recommendations on practices to improve EMS delivery.
o Board may assign members to conduct research and review national standards and best
practices.
CITY OF GREAT FALLS EMS ADVISORY BOARD
Date: January 29th, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
Location GFFR Training Center,
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
City Commission Work Session
City Commission to hold retreat on 2026 priorities
The City Commission is holding a special work session retreat at Ranches at Belt Creek. The body will participate in a facilitated session to discuss Commission priorities for 2026.
- Facilitated session on Commission priorities for 2026
city-commissionplanninggovernment-priorities
✓ Decidido: Commission held a work session with no formal decisions
The Great Falls City Commission met for a special work session to discuss priorities, goals, and reflections on the past year. Commissioners shared personal motivations and visions for public safety, housing, and community perception. The meeting was purely a facilitated discussion; no motions, votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.
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Special Work Session Meeting
Commission Retreat Agenda
Ranches at Belt Creek - 277 Armington Rd, Belt MT
January 28, 2026
8:30 AM
The agenda is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.net/meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 3:00 PM on January 27, 2026: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes . Please s tate your name and either your
address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Facilitated session on Commission priorities for 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
Commission Work Session -- Tuesday February 3, 2026 5:30 p.m.
Commission Meeting -- Tuesday February 3, 2026 7:00 p.m.
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION WORK SESSION
January 28, 2026 – City Commission Special Work Session
Ranches at Belt Creek – 277 Armington Rd, Belt, MT
CITY COMMISSION RETREAT
Mayor Reeves called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM.
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson, and Casey Schreiner.
Staff present: City Manager Greg Doyon, Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones, and City
Clerk Lisa Kunz.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. FACILITATED SESSION ON COMMISSION PRIORITIES FOR 2026
Facilitator Mark Willmarth provided an overview of the retreat proceedings to include a look
back over the past year and review what has been accomplished; discuss the issues and
challenges facing the Commission moving forward; and, to develop a set of goals/priorities for
the next 12 to 18 months.
He began with a roundtable discussion asking the following questions:
1. Why did you choose to be part of the City of Great Falls Commission?
▪ Commissioner Wilson chose to be part of the City Commission due to deep concern
about housing insecurity, following the death of a 60 -year-old woman downtown
who had recently lost her housing. Despite limited ability to help at the time, the
situation had a strong impact on her and motivated her involvement in City efforts
related to housing and affordability issues, acknowledging that addressing housing
issues is challenging.
▪ Mayor Reeves reported that h
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
Transit District
Board will consider technology procurement for the transit system
The Great Falls Transit District Board will review system status, performance indicators, ridership, and financial reports. Committee reports from the Technical Advisory Committee, Policy Coordinating Committee, Great Falls TAC, and ADA Advisory Committee will be presented. Unfinished business will be discussed, and new business will focus on technology procurement. The meeting will also include a public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Technology procurement (New Business)
- System status, performance indicators, ridership, and financial reports (Manager’s Reports)
- Technical Advisory Committee report (Committee Reports)
- Policy Coordinating Committee report (Committee Reports)
- Public comments (5‑minute limit per speaker)
transittechnologyreportscommitteepublic-comments
✓ Decidido: Board approved $215,605 technology purchase and financial reports
The board approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved the November 15, 2025‑January 23, 2026 check register. A motion to purchase technology services from Transit Technologies for $215,605 was approved. The next work session is set for February 23, 2026 and the next board meeting for February 25, 2026.
- Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Approved check register for Nov 15, 2025–Jan 23, 2026 (motion passed)
- Approved $215,605 technology service purchase from Transit Technologies (motion passed)
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AGENDA
Great Falls Transit District Board Meeting
3905 North Star Boulevard
Jan. 28, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Additions to Agenda
5. Minutes for Board Meeting Nov. 19, 2026
6. Manager’s Reports
a. Summary of System Status
b. Performance Indicators
c. Ridership Reports
d. Financial Reports
e. Check Register
7. Committee Reports
a. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
b. Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC)
c. Great Falls TAC
d. ADA Advisory Committee
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
a. Technology Procurement
10. Public Comments
Please limit to 5 minutes to allow all parties an opportunity to be heard.
Written comments are welcomed.
11. Next Work Session: Monday, Feb. 23, 2026– 7:00 p.m.
Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
12. Adjournment
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GREAT FALLS TRANSIT DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 28, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2.
3.
4.
The Great Falls Transit District Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., January 28,
2026, in the Conference Room at the Transit Facility at 3905 North Star Blvd, Great Falls,
MT.
ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Carl Donovan, Chairperson
Ann Marie Meade
Ken Johnson
Abigail St. Lawrence
Others Present:
Nadine Hanning, General Manager
Josh Boone, Finance Manager
Brenda Long, Administrative Assistant
Absent:
Donna Zook, Vice Chairperson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes for the Board Meeting of November 19, 2025
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 Board meeting by
Board member St. Lawrence, seconded by Board member Meade, motion passed.
6. MANAGERS REPORTS
a. Summary of System Status
We are in the process of training 3 Fixed Route drivers, we need 1 more.
The Tri-Annual Review is this year.
We had a pre-production meeting for the new buses. Will change the seats from
upholstery to plastic.
b. Ridership and Performance Indicators
c. Financial Reports
d. Check Register
The November 15, 2025 through January 23, 2026 check register was presented for
approval, Board member St. Lawrence called for a motion to approve, Board member
Meade seconded, motion passed.
I
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Technical Advisory Committee of the MPO (TAC) - The committee did not meet.
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
Planning Advisory Board-Zoning
Tue Jan 27, 2026
Library Board
Board appoints Amy Dissmeyer as Great Falls Public Library Director
The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to offer the Library Director position to Ms. Amy Dissmeyer. The Board approved the Director’s employment package and instructed the City of Great Falls Human Resources Department to hire her. Members also approved the Library Board 2026 Task Calendar and upheld the management decision on the Patron Behavior Policy. Financial reports for November and December 2220 and 2221 were accepted.
- Appointment of Amy Dissmeyer as Library Director (unanimous vote)
- Approval of Library Director employment package and HR hiring directive
- Adoption of Library Board 2026 Task Calendar
- Uphold/reverse decision on Patron Behavior Policy
- Acceptance of financial reports (income statements, cash flow, vendor summaries) for Nov‑Dec 2220 and 2221
librarypersonnelgovernancebudgetpolicyplanning
✓ Decidido: Board unanimously upheld patron behavior policy, no changes made
The board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the minutes from both the special November 14 meeting and the regular November meeting, each by unanimous vote. It accepted the financial reports as presented. The 2026 Library Board Task Calendar was tabled for further revision, and the board affirmed the existing patron behavior policy without changes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved special November 14 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved regular November minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted financial reports (unanimous)
- Tabled 2026 Library Board Task Calendar (consensus/unanimous)
- Upheld patron behavior policy (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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AGENDA
GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Tuesday, January 27, 2025
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (Library - 3rd Floor)
4:30 P.M.
(Virtual access to meeting available upon request • 406-453-0349)
Notice: Meeting will be recorded via Zoom
Our Mission: The Great Falls Public Library serves as a connection point; we empower the community and enhance the
quality of life by providing individuals access to information and social, cultural, and recreational resources.
I. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES (Pages 1-15)
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL NOVEMBER 14TH MEETING AS
PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
MOTION…THAT THE GREAT FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR NOVEMBER MEETING AS
PRESENTED.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION VOTE
V. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS (Pages 16-36)
A. INCOME STATEMENTS - NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2220 (OPERATING)
B. INCOME STATEMENTS – NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2221 (FOUNDATION/DONATION)
C. CASH FLOW SHEET
D. LIBRARY VENDOR SUMMARY FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
E. FOUNDATION VENDOR SUMMARY FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
F. DONATION REPORT FOR NOVEMBER & DECE
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Great Falls Public Library
Board of Trustees Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Great Falls Public Library – Montana Room (3rd Floor of the Library)
(Virtual access to meeting was available upon request)
(zoom recording of meeting is available on the Great Falls Public Library YouTube page)
4:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Anne Bulger, Ms. Sam DeForest, Ms. Noelle Johnson
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Jessica Crist, Ms. Whitney Olson
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Shannon Wilson – City of Great Falls Commissioner
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Joe Briggs – Cascade County Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT: Amy Dissmeyer, Aaron Kueffler, Sara Linder-Parkinson
GUESTS PRESENT: Bill Bronson – Legal Counsel for GFPL, Richard Irving – Resident of Great Falls,
Brianne Laurin – GFPL Foundation Executive Director, Jenn Rowell – The Electric (via zoom), Bill
Tacke – Resident of Great Falls
Ms. Bulger called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
I. AGENDA APPROVAL
Ms. Johnson moved that the Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees approve the agenda as
presented. Ms. DeForest seconded the motion. Ms. Bulger opened for any board discussion or
public comment; upon hearing none, she called for a vote. Motion passed by unanimous vote
of members present.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Irving, a resident of Great Falls and library cardholder, addressed the Board. He stated
concerns regarding an incident he observed at the
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
Airport Authority
Board will consider multiple capital project contracts and a lease agreement
The Great Falls International Airport Authority Board will review routine consent agenda items and financial reports. It will decide on several capital project contracts, including the Exit Lane Barrier System and Phase 5 Terminal Roof Replacement for the East Concourse. The board will also consider a lease agreement and purchase option for airport property. Finally, the board will approve the passenger facility charge for November and December 2025.
- Capital Project‑Exit Lane Barrier System
- Task Order #22 – Terminal Exit Lane Barrier Improvements Engineering Services
- Capital Project – Phase 5 Terminal Roof Replacement – East Concourse
- Task Order #23 – East Concourse Roof Rehabilitation Engineering and Architectural Services
- Lease Agreement and Purchase Option Agreement
airportcapital-projectsfinanceinfrastructureleases
✓ Decidido: Board unanimously approves $375,000 roof replacement for East Concourse
The Great Falls International Airport Authority Board approved several capital projects, including a Phase 5 roof replacement for the East Concourse not to exceed $375,000. The board also elected Liz Whiting as chair and Terry Thompson as vice‑chair, accepted the final 2024‑25 audit, and approved a lease with Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company. All motions passed unanimously.
- Elected Liz Whiting as Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Terry Thompson as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
- Accepted Final 2024‑25 Audit as presented (unanimous)
- Approved Capital Project – Exit Lane Barrier System (unanimous)
- Approved Task Order #22 – Terminal Exit Lane Barrier Improvements (unanimous)
- Approved Capital Project – Phase 5 Terminal Roof Replacement East Concourse not to exceed $375,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Task Order #23 – East Concourse Roof Rehabilitation services (unanimous)
- Approved Lease Agreement and Purchase Option with Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company (unanimous)
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GFIAA Board Meeting Notice
Board Meeting:
Tuesday, January 27th 2026 at 1:00 PM
Work Session:
Immediately following the Board Meeting
These meetings will be held in the Prairie Room on
the 2nd floor of the Terminal
Call To Order Chair
Pledge of Allegiance Board
Welcome and Swearing in of New Board Member Chair
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is made up of routine day to day items
that require Board action, but do not appear to have a significant public impact.
Items may be pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion/vote by
any board member.
Chair
Director's Report (Information)
Capital Project Update (Information)
Cash Reserves Report (Information)
Director
Election of Officers
Acceptance of Final 2024-25 Audit
Capital Project-Exit Lane Barrier System
Task Order #22 - Terminal Exit Lane Barrier Improvements Engineering Services
Capital Project –Phase 5 Terminal Roof Replacement-East Concourse
Task Order #23 – East Concourse Roof Rehabilitation-Engineering and Architectural Services
Task Order #24 - West Concourse AIP Discretionary Grant Management
Lease Agreement and Purchase Option Agreement
Appoint Finance Committee
Airport Authority Board - Comments Board
Additional Public Comments Public
(Please stand and state your name and address for the record)
With no further business to
come before the Board, I
declare this meeting
adjourned.
Adjournment Chair
With a quorum of the Board
present, I call the meeting to
order. Roll Call
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GREAT FALLS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
2800 TERMINAL DRIVE, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 27, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Great Falls International Airport Authority Board convened Tuesday, January
27, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Airport Board Room. Sean Hoven called the meeting to order. Roll call was
taken.
Board Members Present: DebraEvans Rod Hall Sean Hoven
David Smith Cameron Swathwood Terry Thompson
Liz Whiting
Staff Present: Brian Cowles John Faulkner Chayleen Person
Lara Tait
New board member, Debra Evans, was welcomed and sworn in by Sean Hoven.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Hall to approve
the Consent Agenda as follows:
Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is made up of routine day to day items that require Board action, but do
not appear to have a significant public impact. Items may be pulled from the consent agenda for separate
discussion/vote by any board member,
a. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from November 2025 & December 2025 & January Finance Committee
b. Payroll checks totaling $110,493.91 for November 2025 & $119,904.14 December 2025
c. Maintenance & Operations checks #29369 to #29429 totaling $1,268,612.63 for November 2025 and
checks #29430 to #29483 totaling $1,071,824.22 for December 2025
d. Approve Passenger Facility Charge totaling $548.53 for November 2025 and $61,378.68 for December 2025
e. Financial Reports for Novembe
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Fri Jan 23, 2026
Police Commission
Police Commission to review two police officer applicants
The Police Commission will examine and vote on whether to recommend Christian Tolbert and Calvin Greiff for the Great Falls Police Department. The meeting may enter a closed executive session to protect individual privacy during the examination process.
- Examination of police officer applicants Christian Tolbert and Calvin Greiff
- Vote to approve or deny recommendations for Christian Tolbert and Calvin Greiff
policehiringpersonnel
✓ Decidido: Police Commission approves two new officer applicants
The commission approved the November 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 3‑0 to approve Christian Tolbert and Calvin Greiff for hiring consideration as members of the Great Falls Police Department. Certificates authorizing their appointment were signed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:31 a.m.
- Approved November 21, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved hiring of Christian Tolbert and Calvin Greiff (3-0)
- Signed certificates authorizing Tolbert and Greiff to become police officers
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried 3-0)
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL / STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and
that is within the jurisdiction of the Police Commission. Please keep your remarks to a maximum
of 3 minutes; State your name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the
record.)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Approve minutes from 11/21/25 Police Commission Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Police Commission’ s examination of police officer applicant(s) Christian Tolbert and
Calvin Greiff for the police force, Great Falls Police Department.
Pursuant to MCA § 2-3-203 (3) The presiding officer of any meeting may close the
meeting during the time the discussion relates to a matter of individual privacy and
then if and only if the presiding officer determines that the demands of individual
privacy clearly exceed t he merits of public disclosure. The right to individual
privacy may be waived by the individual about whom the discussion pertains, and
in that event, the meeting must be open.
If closed executive session is held, re -opening of the meeting and report on
executive session.
2. Examination Recommendations. Action: Approve or Deny the recommendation of
Christian Tolbert and Calvin Greiff as Candidates for the Great Falls Police Department.
ADJOURNMENT
Police Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
Friday, January 23, 2026
10:00 AM
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JOURNAL
OF
POLICE
COMMISSION
PROCEEDINGS
Civic
Center,
2
Park
Drive
South,
Commission
Chambers
January
23",
2026
-
10:00
AM
CALL
TO
ORDER:
10:00
AM
ROLL
CALL/STAFF
INTRODUCTIONS:
Police
Commission
members
present:
John
Hackwith,
Rich
Hollis
and
Alice
Klundt.
Also
present,
Lieutenant
Aaron
Frick,
Captain
Doug
Mahlum
and
Applicant(s)
Christian
Tolbert
and
Calvin
Greiff.
PETITIONS
AND
COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
OLD
BUSINESS
1.
APPROVE
November
21%,
2025
MEETING
MINUTES.
Commissioner
Klundt
made
the
motion
to
approve,
seconded
by
Commissioner
Hollis,
to
accept
the
minutes
from
the
November
21‘,
2025
Police
Commission
Meeting
(Executive
Session
Meeting
Minutes;
RE:
Examination
of
Applicant(s)
approval
signature
page
included).
NEW
BUSINESS
1.
POLICE
COMMISSION’S
EXAMINATION
OF
APPLICANT(S):
Christian
Tolbert
AND_
Calvin
_Greiff_
FOR
THE
POLICE
FORCE
-
GREAT
FALLS
POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
Lt.
Frick
stated
that
the
application(s)
of
Christian
Tolbert
and
Calvin
Greiff
had
been
referred
to
the
Police
Commission
for
review.
Pursuant
to
Mont.
Code
Ann.
§7-32-4154,
this
meeting
is
an
examination
of
the
ap
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Thu Jan 22, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will elect new officers for District 4
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will approve the minutes from the November 20, 2026 meeting. Council members will discuss a growth policy update from Planning & Community Development. They will hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Official Delegate. The council will also review bylaws and accept public comments on petitions and updates.
- Approve Minutes – November 20, 2026
- Planning & Community Development – Growth Policy Update
- Council Officer Elections – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Official Delegate
- Bylaw review
- Public comment on petitions, communications, and updates
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✓ Decidido: Council approved prior minutes and postponed elections to February meeting
The council approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes. Elections were postponed until the February 26, 2026 meeting. No changes to the council bylaws were made.
- Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
- Postponed elections to February 26, 2026 meeting
- No bylaws changes made
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Sandra Guynn – Chair
Neil Tredray – Vice Chair
James Whitaker
Lisa Meyers
Ronald Paulick
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 4
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Baptist Church – 900 52nd St. No.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – November 20, 2026
New Business
Planning & Community Development – Growth Policy Update
Council Officer Elections – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Official Delegate
Bylaw review
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://greatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
https://www.facebook.com/NeighborhoodCouncils/
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – February 26, 2026 at 6:30 pm
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #4 Page 1
MINUTES for January 22, 2026
Heritage Baptist Church – 900 52nd Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401
Members Present: Sandra Guynn (Chair), Lisa Meyers (acting Secretary), Ron Paulick, James Whitaker.
Not Present: Neil Tredray
CALL TO ORDER:
Sandra Guynn called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
OLD BUSINESS
• Chair Guynn moved to approve the November 20, 2025 minutes. Second by Paulick.
Minutes Approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
Andrew Finch from Planning & Community Development presented the growth policy update for Great
Falls. The policy is in the draft plan stage and will be going to the Planning Advisory Board next. More
information can be obtained at futuregreatfalls.com.
Elections were postponed until the February meeting. No changes to the bylaws were made.
Project Updates
• Silverstone (38th St and 2nd Ave N) - No building permits have been issued to-date.
• Discovery Meadows (52nd St and 7th Ave N) - a building permit was submitted in 2024 and a
public infrastructure permit has been approved by Engineering. The applicant was hopeful that
they would pick the project back up this spring.
• Meadowview Village (46th St and Central Ave) A public infrastructure permit was submitted to
Engineering and is under review. The applicant is hopeful to begin construction this spring.
• IX Blessings (46th St and 7th Ave N) - No permit applications have been submitted since its
annexation approval.
• Beeb
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Commission
City Commission to vote on BID budget, police fingerprint fees, and property nuisance
The Great Falls City Commission will consider routine consent agenda items, including total expenditures of $6,810,503 and several final project payments. Public hearings will address a Business Improvement District FY2026 budget amendment, a resolution declaring 816 3rd Avenue South a nuisance, a lease for a community garden at 410 16th Street SW, and the establishment of police fingerprint fees. The Commission will also appoint a Municipal Court Judge with a salary of $119,859.75.
- Approve total expenditures of $6,810,503 for Dec 18‑Dec 31 2025 (including $6,305,319 in claims over $25,000).
- Public hearing and vote on BID FY2026 Budget Amendment (presented by Kellie Pierce).
- Resolution 10611 to declare 816 3rd Avenue South a nuisance and order abatement.
- Lease agreement for 410 16th Street SW community garden with Boys and Girls Club of Cascade County.
- Resolution 10613 to establish Great Falls Police Department fingerprint fees.
budgetingpolicepublic-worksjudiciarycommunity
✓ Decidido: Commission approves BID budget amendment and multiple city payments
The City Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included final payments for three storm‑drain projects, a theater seating project, cancellation of old checks, and an amendment to a transportation agreement. The Commission also approved the FY 2026 Business Improvement District budget amendment, voting 5‑0 in favor. All approvals were authorized for the City Manager to execute.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved consent agenda (5-0), covering items 5‑12
- Approved final payment $47,215.98 for Mansfield Theater Seating Project
- Approved final payment $44,857.95 for 5th St & 10th Ave S storm‑drain crossing
- Approved final payment $86,306.84 for South Great Falls storm‑drain middle basin
- Approved cancellation of outstanding checks >1 year and redistribution to General Fund and Municipal Court Unclaimed Restitution Fund
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to MoA with Montana DOT for 9th St NW and Watson Coulee Rd projects
- Approved FY 2026 Business Improvement District budget amendment (5-0)
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
January 20, 2026
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.net/meetings. The
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.net/livestream.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the comme nter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Commission.
3. Be res
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
January 20, 2026 -- Regular City Commission Meeting
Civic Center Commission Chambers, Room 206 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson, and Casey Schreiner.
Also present were Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones, Planning and Community
Development Director Brock Cherry, Finance Director Melissa Kinzler, Interim Deputy City
Manager Bryan Lockerby, City Attorney David Dennis, Police Chief Jeff Newton, and City
Clerk Lisa Kunz.
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no proposed changes to the agenda by the Deputy City Manager or City
Commission. The Commission approved the agenda as presented.
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE/EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Ben Forsyth, City resident, commented that during this evening’s work session, he provided
the Commission with a list of laws he believes the City is violating regarding marijuana
policy. He expressed concern about what he described as serious harms caused by marijuana
and emphasized that, in his view, existing laws are not being used to prevent those harms.
Mr. Forsyth clarified that he is not advocating for eliminating marijuana entirely but instead
supports the use of specific forms of medical marijuana that he claims are very low in
harmful chemicals and do not caus
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Commission Work Session
City Commission discusses utility reserve fund and Malmstrom AFB infrastructure
The City Commission is reviewing a proposed Strategic Capital Investment Reserve (SCIR) to fund water, sewer, and stormwater projects. The body is also discussing infrastructure resilience for Malmstrom AFB and changes to the land-use variance process.
- Proposed SCIR program with $2 million reserves in water, sewer, and storm funds
- Malmstrom AFB MIRR Project infrastructure focus including water plant pumps and sewer interceptors
- Proposal to consolidate Planning Advisory Board and Zoning Commission into one Planning Commission
- Proposed SCIR maximum awards of $1.75 million per year per utility
- Proposed SCIR small project reserve of up to $250,000 per utility per year
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✓ Decidido: Commission votes to eliminate Board of Appeals, routing all appeals to City Commission
The commission reached consensus to eliminate the Board of Appeals and have all general appeals go directly to the City Commission. This change aligns with the new MLUPA variance process. No other items were approved or denied; the remaining agenda items were informational presentations.
- Eliminate Board of Appeals; route all general appeals to City Commission (consensus)
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Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
January 20, 2026
5:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.net/meetings. The
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.net/livestream.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the comme nter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA) Compliance - Variances and Appeals - Presented
by Brock Cherry (estimated 10 minutes)
2. Resil
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION WORK SESSION
January 20, 2026 – City Commission Work Session
Civic Center Commission Chambers, Room 206 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson, and Casey Schreiner.
Also present were Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones, City Attorney David Dennis, Finance
Director Melissa Kinzler, Public Works Director Chris Gaub, Development Review
Coordinator Mark Juras and City Engineer Jesse Patton, Planning and Community
Development Director Brock Cherry, Acting Fire Chief Mike McIntosh, Police Chief Jeff
Newton, and Deputy City Clerk Darcy Dea.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Paulick, City resident, commented that he and Mr. Ben Forsyth had traveled to Helena
for the Children, Families, Health and Human Services Interim Committee. Mr. Paulick
explained that a Cannabis Control Division (CCD) report stated that the total cannabis 2024
revenue coming into the State was approximately $54 million, $21 million of that was
dispersed to other programs, and $31 million goes into the State General Fund. Mr. Paulick
commented that it is not right for that pot to get all that money and it should be dispersed to
safety, fire and medical. Also, the marijuana Local Option Tax should be raised from 3% to
5%.
Ben Forsyth, City resident, commented that for the last 15 years he has studied the scientific
harms of marijuana and it is affecti
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Mon Jan 19, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Council to discuss growth policy and officer elections
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District 5 will meet to discuss a growth policy update, review an estate forman update, and conduct officer elections. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and public comments.
- Growth Policy Update
- Benefis Sanavita Estate Forman Update
- Officer Elections/Bylaw Review
- Approve Minutes – November 17, 2025
- Public Comment
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✓ Decidido: Council elects 2026 members and approves prior meeting minutes
The council approved the November 20th meeting minutes. Members for the 2026 term were elected, naming Howard Plouffe and Greg Milton as co‑chairs, Tom Kotynski as secretary, and Dylan Lennox and Luella Vogel as members. A request by Jason Lehman to speak about Gibson Flats flooding was approved. The meeting was adjourned by motion.
- Approved November 20th meeting minutes (motion by Dylan, second by Greg)
- Elected 2026 co‑chairs Howard Plouffe and Greg Milton
- Elected 2026 secretary Tom Kotynski
- Elected 2026 members Dylan Lennox and Luella Vogel
- Approved Jason Lehman's request to speak on Gibson Flats flooding (approved by Howard)
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Dylan, second by Greg)
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Howard Plouffe – Co Chair
Luella Vogel – Secretary
Dylan Lennox
Greg Milton
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 5
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Location: Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center - 3000 15th Ave. So.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
New Business
• Growth Policy Update – Planning and Community Development
• Benefis Sanavita Estate Forman Update – TJ Ashley
• Officer Elections/Bylaw Review – Update
Old Business
• Approve Minutes – November 17, 2025
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of
the Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When
addressing the council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://greatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
https://www.facebook.com/NeighborhoodCouncils/
Adjourn: Next meeting – February 16,2026 at 7:00 pm
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #5 MEETING MINUTES
Monday, January 19, 2026
Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center, 3000 15th Avenue South
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Co-Chair Howard Plouffe with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Members Present: Co-Chair Howard Plouffe, Dylan Lennox, Greg Milton and Luella
Vogel. Excused Member: Tom Kotynski. Neighbors Present: 12
NEW BUSINESS: Our first presenter was Alaina Mattimiro, Associate City Planner with the City of
Great Falls. She presented a draft of the City Growth Policy. This is the first draft of the 18 month
project. The process includes, public comment, implementation strategies, input from outside the city
limits, coordination between City and County and accommodation of need (schools, fire stations, etc.
2500 citizens responded to the survey.
Second presenter was TJ Ashley, Foreman for Dick Anderson Construction with an update on the
Benefis Sanvita Estate project. TJ reported a completion date for the project of April 2027. Apartments
will consist of: 22 1 bedroom/1 bath and 42 2 bedroom/2 bath units. 28 housing units will consist of 2
bedrooms/2 bath and a private garage. TJ ended the presentation by answering questions from the
audience. He will keep the Council updated on project progress.
OLD BUSINESS: The November 20th Meeting Minutes were read and approved on a motion by Dylan
and second by and Greg.
ELECTION OF 2026 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Council members for the 2026 year are as follows:
C
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Fri Jan 16, 2026
Mansfield Center for Performing Arts Advisory
Board to approve minutes and discuss upcoming film festival and events
The Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board will first vote to approve the December 19 minutes. The board will then introduce a new member, Carl Donovan, and hear updates on theater consulting, a Christmas movie program, and the Great Beyond Film Festival. A report on recent events will also be presented before public comment is taken.
- Approval of December 19 minutes
- Introduction of new board member Carl Donovan
- Theater DNA Consulting update
- Discussion of a Christmas movie program
- Discussion of the Great Beyond Film Festival
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✓ Decidido: Advisory board unanimously approved the Dec. 19, 2025 meeting minutes
The Mansfield Center for Performing Arts Advisory Board approved the December 19, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded at this meeting.
- Approved December 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
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Advisory Board Agenda
January 16th 2026 - 12 p.m.
Convention Center/Zoom Meeting
2nd Floor - Civic Center
Topic: Mansfield Board Meeting
Time: Jan 16, 2026 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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WELCOME & INTRODUCTION (ROLL CALL)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Approval of December 19th Minutes Carl Donovan
NEW BUSINESS
1. Introduction of New Board Member Carl Donovan
2. Theater DNA Consulting Update Owen Grubenhoff
3. Christmas Movie Owen Grubenhoff
4. The Great Beyond Film Festival Owen Grubenhoff
5. Report on recent events Lane McAlpine
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (Public Comment)
1. Call for Public Comment
The Public can comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction
of the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts. When addressing the Board, state your name and address for the
record.
ADJOURN
Important Dates
Next Meeting: Friday, February 20th, 2026
Discussion Items for Future Meetings:
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- - REGULAR MEETING - -
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Great Falls Civic Center Convention Center
Call to Order: 12:08p.m.
ROLL CALL
Advisory Board Members Present: Emily Lund, Mandy Brumwell, Randy Knowles, London Griffith
City Staff Present: Owen Grubenhoff, Mansfield Events Manager, Lane McAlpine, Events Specialist
Public Present: None
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes
Acting Chairman Knowles called for approval of the December 19th, 2025 minutes. Emily moved, and
Mandy Brumwell seconded. The Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board
unanimously approved the meeting minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
Owen introduced newest chairman London Griffith who talked about her past theater/production
work on the East Coast and had just recently moved back to Great Falls. She thought it would be a
good fit to join the board with her experience of stage managing, lighting director, props, producing,
and directing shows. She just directed the Christmas show held at the University of Providence
Theater.
Owen then talked about Theater DNA consulting and how he is currently working on surveys about
The Mansfield Center for City and public entities who have hosted events at The Mansfield. Surveys
went out today for City Public Employees. Surveys for public renters for the last three years will be
going out later today on Jan 16 th. The Mansfield and City Facebook pages will be posting the survey
for the public, and it will also be on the City website. Results fr
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Fri Jan 16, 2026
City Commission Work Session
City Commission to interview Municipal Court Judge candidates
The City Commission is holding a work session to interview three candidates for the Municipal Court Department A Judge position. The commission will review and deliberate on these interviews to make a formal appointment at the January 20, 2026, meeting.
- Interview of candidate Cassidy Blomgren
- Interview of candidate Cayle Mark Halberg
- Interview of candidate Theresa L. Diekhans
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✓ Decidido: Commission adds Zoom question to municipal court judge interview
After public comment, the commission reached consensus to add question 15 about supporting Zoom technology in the Municipal Court to the judge interview questionnaire. The three judicial candidates were interviewed, and a formal appointment to fill the remainder of Judge Bolstad's term will be made at the regular meeting on January 20, 2026.
- Added question 15 on supporting Zoom technology in Municipal Court to judge interview questionnaire (consensus)
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Special Work Session Meeting Agenda
Municipal Court Judge Interviews
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
January 16, 2026
12:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.net/meetings.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 10:00 AM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Municipal Court Department A Judge Candidate Interviews.
12:10 – 1:25 Cassidy Blomgren
1:30 – 2:45 Cayle Mark Halberg
2:45 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 4:15 Theresa L. Diekhans
2. Commission review and deliberation to make a formal appointment
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION WORK SESSION
January 16, 2026 – City Commission Special Work Session
Civic Center, Commission Chambers 206, Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 12:00 PM
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson, and Casey Schreiner.
Also present was City Clerk Lisa Kunz.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Plascak, currently residing in Chicago, commented that he lived in Great Falls for six
years and worked at the Public Defender’s Office, during which time he worked with all of
the applicants. He expressed, while all candidates are qualified, he believes Ms. Blomgren is
the most qualified, citing her fairness, honesty, levelheadedness, and compassion, including
her role in starting the first Mental Health Treatment Court in Great Falls. He concluded that
she would make an excellent judge.
Claire Lettow, Managing Attorney for the Great Falls Office of the State Public Defender,
noted a severe shortage of defense attorneys in Cascade County and explained that allowing
Zoom appearances would help attract attorneys from outside the county. She stated that the
Municipal Court currently does not allow Zoom appearances and encouraged the
Commission to ask the applicants about their willingness to use courtroom technology. She
also echoed prior comments in support of Ms. Blomgren and personally endorsed Cassidy
Blomgren.
Donny Gerhart, retired Great Falls Police Officer, expressed
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
Business Improvement District
Board will consider a budget amendment and financials for Nov‑Dec 2025
The Great Falls Business Improvement District board will approve minutes from three prior meetings, adopt a budget amendment covering November and December 2025 financials, and discuss grant programs, employee handbook updates, and the FY 2026 work plan. Additional items include downtown beautification projects and various partnership updates. Public comment is welcome throughout the meeting.
- Approve minutes from the 11/13/25 Board meeting, 11/13/25 Special Board meeting, and 12/11/25 Board meeting
- Adopt a budget amendment and review financial statements for November and December 2025
- Consider grant programs and establish grant criteria
- Review and adopt updates to the employee handbook
- Adopt the work plan for fiscal year 2026
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✓ Decidido: Board approved $1,000 Business Incentive Grant for Conservation Corps
The BID Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 13 and December 11, 2025 meetings. It also approved the November and December 2025 financial statements. The board unanimously granted a $1,000 Business Incentive to Conservation Corps and approved the new employee handbook. The expansion item was postponed until 2026.
- Approved 11/13/2025 Board and Special Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 12/11/2025 Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved November 30, 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved December 31, 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved Business Incentive Grant – Conservation Corps $1,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Employee Handbook (unanimous)
- Postponed Expansion item until 2026
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AGENDA
Great Falls Business Improvement District
318 Central Avenue
Board of Directors Meeting
January 15, 2026
9:00AM
Attendees have the option to attend via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89326856035
Public comment is always welcome, at any time, and can be provided in the following ways: 1. Attend in person.
Refrain from attending in person if you are not feeling well. 2. Provide public comments via email. Comments may
be sent via email before 5:00 PM on Monday, January 12, 2026, to:
[email protected].
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
I. Call to order at 9:00am
II. Guests/Public Comment
III. BID Board
Roll Call
Conflict of Interest
Any board member should state any conflict of interest with any item on the agenda
IV. Approval of minutes – 11/13/25 Board meeting, 11/13/25 Special Board meeting,
and 12/11/25 Board meeting – Action Item
V. Financial
Budget Amendment
Financials – November & December 2025 - Action Item
VI. BID Business:
Beautification
1st Ave N Underpass
ArtsFest MONTANA
Alley Lighting Project
Proxi
BID Truck
Sound System
Downtown Great Falls Association
Downtown Partnership
Downtown TIF District
Parking Commission
Downtown Safety Alliance
Expansion
Grant Programs – Action Item
Grant Criteria – Action Item
Great Falls Development Alliance
Personnel
Employee Handbook – Action Item
Work Plan FY 2026
VII. New Business
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Adjourn
Next meeting: Februar
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318 Central Avenue
Recording available via the City of Great Falls records request
January 15, 2026
Board Present: Jason Kunz, Sherrie Arey, Caralina Carlson, Leo Imperi, Keith Cron
Board Absent: Neal DuBois, Erica Ferrin
Guests Present: Joe McKenney, Katie Carvell
Staff Present: Kellie Pierce
I. Call to order & Roll Call: Jason called the meeting to order at 9:04am; roll call of all present, a
quorum was established.
II. Guests/Public Comment: There was no public comment at this time.
III. BID Board: Conflict of Interest: There were no Board members with a conflict of interest with any
items on the agenda at this time. Kellie informed the Board that their Conflict Disclosure statements
are due to be submitted, and those present received theirs to complete. She added that there is
required Leadership training for all board members to attend on 1/27.
IV. Approval of minutes from 11/13/25 Board meeting and Special Board meeting and 12/11/2025
Board meeting: Leo motioned to approve the meeting minutes for the Board meeting and Special Board
meeting from the 11/13/2025 Board meeting, as presented. Keith seconded. Motion passed
unanimously. Leo motioned to approve the meeting minutes for the Board meeting from the 12/11/2025
Board meeting, as presented. Cara seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
V. Financials: Budget Amendment: Kellie reported that the City Commission has set the public hearing for
1/20/2026. Monthly Fi
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Council District 8 to elect officers and review bylaws
The council will meet to elect council officers and conduct a review and update of its bylaws. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from September 18, 2025.
- Election of Council Officers
- Bylaw review and update
- Approval of September 18, 2025 minutes
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Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 8
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Location: Great Falls Transition Center Women’s Annex - 1019 15th St. No.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – September 18, 2025
New Business
Elections of Council Officers
Bylaw review and update
Other Business
Facebook Update
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://greatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
https://www.facebook.com/NeighborhoodCouncils/
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – February 19, 2026, at 6:00 pm
Thu Jan 15, 2026
Parking Advisory
Thu Jan 15, 2026
Tourism Business Improvement
Great Falls tourism boards to review mid-year progress and local arts
The Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tourism Business Improvement District boards will meet to review December financials and mid-year performance. The agenda includes a presentation on the Great Falls Symphony Association and updates on the Deck the Falls and The Great Beyond initiatives.
- Review of December financials for both boards
- Presentation on Operating and Growing Great Falls Symphony Association
- Mid-Year Review
- Review of Deck the Falls and update on The Great Beyond
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✓ Decidido: Board approved minutes and financials for CVB and TBID
The Convention and Visitors Bureau Board approved its December 18, 2025 minutes and accepted its December financial statements. The Tourism Business Improvement District Board likewise approved its December 18, 2025 minutes and accepted its December financial statements. All motions passed with unanimous support.
- Approved CVB 12-18-2025 minutes (all in favor)
- Accepted CVB December financials (all in favor)
- Approved TBID 12-18-2025 minutes (all in favor)
- Accepted TBID December financials (all in favor)
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Boards of Directors Meeting Agenda
Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau &
Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 9 AM – 10:40 AM | University of Providence, McLaughlin Center,
Providence Forum, 1415 20th Street South, Great Falls MT
9:00 | 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
9:05 | 2. Public Comment – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
Opportunity for public comment related to items on the agenda.
9:10 | 3. Consent Agenda – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
a) Approve 12-18-2025 Minutes
b) Accept December Financials
Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors
c) Approve 12-18-2025 Minutes
d) Accept December Financials
9:15 | 4. Deep Dive: Operating and Growing Great Falls Symphony Association – Hillary Rose
Shepherd
9:40 | 5. Mid-Year Review – Rebecca Engum
9:55 | 6. Review of Deck the Falls, Update on The Great Beyond – Liz Lauver
10:10 | 7. Questions on Staff Reports – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
10:15 | 8. Executive Director Report – Rebecca Engum
10:25 | 9. Public Comment – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
Opportunity for public comment related to Tourism in Great Falls, Montana.
10:30 | 10. Adjourn – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull
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Boards of Directors Meeting Minutes Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau & Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 9 AM – 10:40 AM | University of Providence, McLaughlin Center, Providence Forum, 1415 20th Street South, Great Falls MT CVB DIRECTORS: Wendy Lee, Aaron Weissman, Beth Leatham, John Hayes, Brian Thompson, Avery Hughes, Dan Morano, Jennifer Benski, Ron Korb, Maggie Kent, Susan Shannon TBID DIRECTORS: Peter Jennings, David Buckingham, Malissa Hollan, Jeff Shull, Becky Amaral-Miller, Sandra Johnson Thares STAFF: Rebecca Engum, Kali Jean Tuckerman, Shannon Newth, Liz Lauver GUESTS: Kaci Mitchell, Shauni Seccombe, Casey Schreiner, Tia Kanigan 9:01 | 1. Call to Order, Welcome, Introductions – Christina Horton, Jeff Shull 9:03 | 2. Public Comment – Wendy Lee, Jeff Shull Opportunity for public comment related to items on the agenda. No public comment. 9:04 | 3. Consent Agenda – Wendy Lee, Jeff Shull Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors a) Approve 12-18-2025 Minutes b) Accept December Financials CVB ACTION TAKEN Motion made to approve consent agenda. Seconded. No discussion. All in favor. None opposed. Motion passed. Tourism Business Improvement District Board of Directors c) Approve 12-18-2025 Minutes d) Accept December Financials TBID ACTION TAKEN Motion made to approve consent agenda. Seconded. No discussion. All in favor. None opposed. Motion passed. 9:05| 4. Deep Dive: Operating and Growing Great Falls Sympho
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
Housing Authority
✓ Decidido: Board approved the GFHA Five-Year and Annual Plan for FY starting April 1, 2026
The board unanimously approved the December Board minutes and the December Annual Board minutes. It also approved Resolution 1021, the five‑year and annual plan beginning April 1, 2026, and ratified cash disbursements for December 2025. The bylaws review was tabled for the February meeting, and the board adjourned.
- Approved December Board minutes (unanimous voice approval)
- Approved December Annual Board minutes (unanimous voice approval)
- Approved Resolution 1021 – Five‑Year and Annual Plan (unanimous voice approval)
- Ratified cash disbursements for December 2025 (unanimous voice approval)
- Tabled Bylaw Review for further consideration in February (tabled)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice approval)
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Great Falls Housing Authority
Board of Commissioner’s Meeting
January 15, 2026
12:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The Great Falls Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, January
15, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 12:01 p.m. by Chairperson Megan
Farmer.
PRESENT: Megan Farmer, Chairperson; Rosie Kiernan, Commissioner; David Fink,
Commissioner; Rodney Blake, Commissioner; Kenneth Bruno, Commissioner; and
Jewel James, Commissioner.
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Sukut, Executive Director; Chris Tinker, Deputy Director;
Donna Halbleib, Program Supervisor; Steve Herford, Maintenance Supervisor; Officer
Patina; and Carolyn Burg, Administrative Assistant.
ABSENT: Doug Spence, Vice Chairperson.
PETITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Buildings 7D and 7E
7-D
Interior wall framing is complete. The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in
began January 5, 2026. Exterior demolition of patios, stoops, and sidewalks are
started. We are also having Tabacco remove the clothes-line cement slabs as they
are in the way of sidewalks (Change order approved). Staff is working on contacting
Northwest Energy to relocate the gas meters to the opposite side of the building as we
are now having the front of the building facing the parking lots.
7-E
Excavation of patios and crawl spaces are in the works. Interior wall framing and
window reframing have also started. Tabacco is also working on the exterior
demolition of patios, stoops, an
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will review and confirm officer elections for Secretary, Chair, and Vice‑Chair
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will meet on January 14, 2026 at the West Elementary School Library. The council will approve the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. It will review the council officer elections for Secretary, Chair, and Vice‑Chair and consider updates to its bylaws. Additional items include discussion of a Neighborhood Watch crime‑mapping initiative and the council’s Facebook page, followed by public comment and miscellaneous reports.
- Approve minutes from the Dec 10 2025 meeting
- Review council officer elections for Secretary, Chair, and Vice‑Chair
- Review and potentially update council bylaws
- Discuss Neighborhood Watch crime‑mapping initiative
- Discuss the council’s Facebook page
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Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 2
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 5:30 pm
Location: West Elementary School Library – 1205 1st Ave. NW
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – December 10, 2025
New Business
Council Elections review – Secretary, Chair, Vice-Chair
Bylaw review – update as needed
Other Business
• Neighborhood Watch – Crime Mapping
• Council Facebook Page
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://greatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
https://www.facebook.com/NeighborhoodCouncils/
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – February 11, 2026, at 5:30 pm
Wed Jan 14, 2026
Historic Preservation Advisory
City closes out $20,000 pass‑through grant to Union Bethel AME Church
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission will approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and elect officers. It will consider a fencing proposal for the Boston and Montana Barn and a request for matching funds for a Montana History Foundation grant. The commission will also review a $2,517.98 quote for Preserve Montana window‑preservation workshops and finalize the closure of a $20,000 grant to Union Bethel AME Church.
- Approve meeting minutes (Nov 12, 2025) and elect officers
- Proposal for fencing at Boston and Montana Barn (action item)
- Request for matching funds for Montana History Foundation grant (action item)
- Quote of $2,517.98 for Preserve Montana historic window workshops
- Close out $20,000 pass‑through grant to Union Bethel AME Church
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✓ Decidido: HPAC approved the fence donation proposal for the Boston and Montana Barn and authorized a support letter
The commission approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. Officers were elected as Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. The commission approved the concept of a privately funded fence for the Boston and Montana Barn and authorized a letter of support. It also approved $1,500 in matching funds for new historic signs and decided to join a synchronized Declaration of Independence reading on July 8 and create a website for local semiquincentennial events.
- Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Elected Channing Hartelius as Chairman, Jeanne Price as Vice Chairman, Megan Sanford as Secretary (motion passed)
- Approved concept of fencing donation for Boston and Montana Barn and authorized a letter of support (motion passed)
- Approved $1,500 matching funds for Montana History Foundation grant for historic signs (motion passed)
- Decided to participate in a synchronized reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8 and to create a website listing local semiquincentennial celebrations
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Great Falls-Cascade County
Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
January 14, 12:00 PM
Great Falls Civic Center
PCD Conference Room Suite 112
Agenda
Public comment always welcome!
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – November 12, 2025
• Action Item with Public Comment
2. Election of Officers
• Action Item with Public Comment
3. HPO Report to the HPAC
4. St. Peter’s Mission Report
5. Boston and Montana Barn
• Proposal for Fencing – Action Item with Public Comment
• HPAC Letter of Support for FMH Grant – Action Item with Public Comment
6. Montana History Foundation Grant
• Request for Matching Funds – Action Item with Public Comment
7. Semiquincentennial Report
8. Vinegar Jones Cabin Committee Report
9. Reports from Commissioners
10. Public Comment
11. Adjourn Meeting
HPO Report to HPAC
January 2025
Great Falls Growth Policy Update
A draft growth policy has been released and the City is seeking public comment. The entire
document may be viewed and comments submitted at www.futuregreatfalls.com. The City
is also holding a series of open houses, and the details are available on that site.
Union Bethel AME Church Pass-through
The $20,000 pass-through grant to the Union Bethel AME Church has submitted its final
payment, and is being closed out. This supported extensive redesigns needed to rework the
scope of the project to fit available funding while still meeting the building’s needs.
Architecture & Engineerin
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Great Falls-Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
January 14, 12:00 PM
Present: Ken Robison, Ken Sievert, Meghan Kelly, Channing Hartelius, Jeanne Price, Rich
Ecke, Megan Sanford
Staff: Andrew Finch, Sam Long on Zoom
Commissioners: Joe McKenny
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – November 12, 2025
Changes: None
Motion to Approve: Ken R.
2
nd: Meghan K.
Motion Passed
2. Election of Officers
- Chairman – Channing Hartelius nominated by Ken R., 2
nd by Jeanne P .
- Vice Chairman – Jeanne Price nominated by Ken R., 2nd by Meghan K.
- Secretary – Megan Sanford nominated by Ken R., 2nd by Rich E.
All officers approved and motion passed.
3. HPO Report to the HPAC
- Public comment available for City Growth Policy – bring your questions!
- Union Bethal AME Church Final Payment made!
- Grant Season is on – 2 completed
- Currently no applications for TIF funding
- Preserve MT wants to do a window preservation and repair workshop. For a full day
workshop it would $2500. In 2021, we hosted a half day workshop for 1,240. Item will be
put on next months agenda.
4. St. Peter’s Mission Report
- Signs are in and look good, project complete!
5. Boston and Montana Barn
• Proposal for Fencing:
- Cost of fence installation would be covered by a private donor. Donor is willing
to commit but wants reassurance from the city that they would give the group
time to take care of the barn, not just turn around and tear it down.
- Joe Mc. Thinks there’
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
Audit Committee
Audit Committee will review and approve FY2025 financial report and corrective plan
The Great Falls City Audit Committee will hold public comments, then consider approval of the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee will review and vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. It will also review and approve the Corrective Action Plan for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
- Approve minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting
- Approve Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Approve Corrective Action Plan for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
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AGENDA
CITY OF GREAT FALLS AUDIT COMMITTEE
Planning and Community Development Conference Room, Room 112
and Microsoft Teams
3:00 pm
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1. Public Comments
2. Approve minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting
3. Review and approve the Fiscal Year 2025 City of Great Falls Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR)
4. Review and approve Corrective Action Plan Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Attachments:
DRAFT Audit Committee Minutes September 10, 2025
Tue Jan 13, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will elect its officers for the new term
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will hold elections for its officers. Members will discuss ideas for community engagement and consider changing the meeting location. Additional discussion topics include a stop light at Park Garden/Fox Farm Rd, traffic safety, and parking of trailers and disabled vehicles on neighborhood streets.
- Election of council officers
- Discuss ideas for community engagement
- Discuss changing meeting location
- Discuss stop light at Park Garden/Fox Farm Rd
- Discuss parking of trailers, campers, and disabled vehicles on streets
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✓ Decidido: Council 1 members appointed to leadership positions
The workgroup approved three leadership appointments by unanimous 5‑0 votes: Trevor Cummings as Chair, David Saslav as Secretary, and Art Taft as Official Delegate. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No neighborhood concerns were raised.
- Appointed Trevor Cummings as Chair Council 1 (5-0)
- Appointed David Saslav as Secretary (5-0)
- Appointed Art Taft as Official Delegate (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
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Abigail St. Lawrence
Artur Taft
David Saslav
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 1 – Work Session
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Location: Meadowlark School Library – 2204 Fox Farm Rd
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – N/A
New Business
Council Members meet and greet
Discuss ideas for community engagement
Discuss changing meeting location
NC regular meeting agenda topics- stop light at Park Garden/Fox Farm Rd, speeding/stop sign violations,
parents/children not using crossing at Meadowlark School, trailer/camper/disabled vehicles parking on
streets, using City Park land for advertising vehicle sales, using utility poles and city property for
commercial advertising
Elections of Council Officers
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Co
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M in u te s
N e ig h b o rh o o d C o u n c il
D istric t # 1
Workgroup Meeting
D a te : Ja n u a ry 1 3 , 2 0 2 6 6 :0 0 P M
M e a d o w la rk E le m e n ta ry S c h o o l
Old Business -
--
New Business -
-- Discussed roles for Council 1 members and elected officers
--Art Taft made a motion that Trevor be appointed to Chair Council 1, Second by
Pat Goodover, passed 5-0
--Trevor made a motion to appoint David Saslav to Secretary, Second by Art Taft
motion passed 5-0
--Motion to appoint Art Taft to Official Delegate made by Trevor, Second by Pat
Goodover, motion passed 5-0
Neighborhood Concerns -
-- No concerns raised
Adjourn Time 5:55PM
--Motion to adjourn by Trevor Cummings , 2 nd by Abigail, Motion passed 5 -0
Next Meeting -No Workgroup meetings planned at this time
Secretary - David Saslav
Council Member Present -
Trevor Cummings , Chair
David Saslav, Secretary
Arthur Taft, Official Delegate
Abigail St Lawrence , Member
Pat Goodover, Member
Tue Jan 13, 2026
Planning Advisory Board-Zoning
Board approves $122,192 transit planning contract amendment with MDT
The Great Falls Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission met on January 13, 2026. The board elected its 2026 officers, gave a growth policy update, and voted to approve the Section 5303 Federal Transit Administration funding contract amendment with the Montana Department of Transportation, which provides up to $122,192 for local transit planning activities. The amendment changes the DBE reporting requirement to 0.0%. No public comments were received.
- Election of officers for 2026
- Approval of Section 5303 Federal Transit Administration funding contract amendment with the Montana Department of Transportation (up to $122,192)
- Growth Policy update presented
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 25, 2025
- No public comments submitted
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✓ Decidido: Board elected new Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
The Planning Advisory Board approved the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes. Members elected Joe McMillen as Chair and Michael Gorecki as Vice Chair for 2026. The board also approved the Section 5303 Federal Transit Administration Funding Contract Amendment with the Montana Department of Transportation.
- Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Elected Joe McMillen as Chair for 2026 (5-0)
- Elected Michael Gorecki as Vice Chair for 2026 (5-0)
- Approved Section 5303 Contract Amendment #1 with MDT (4-0, 1 abstention)
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Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission
January 13, 2026 Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
3:00 PM
In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know (Article II, Sections 8 and 9 of the Montana
Constitution), the City of Great Falls and Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission are making every effort to
meet the requirements of open meeting laws: • The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website:
https://greatfallsmt.net/meetings. The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel
City-190, cable channel 190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.net/livestream. • Public participation is welcome in
the following ways: • Attend in person. Please refrain from attending in person if you are not feeling well. •
Provide public comments via email. Comments may be sent via email before 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 13,
2026 to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and
include the name of the commenter and either an address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written
communication received by that time will be shared with the Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission and
appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be
so noted in the official record of the meeting.
OPENING MEETING
1. Call to Order - 3:00 P.M.
2. Roll Call - Board Intro
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GREAT FALLS PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD/ZONING COMMISSION
January 13, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Brock Cherry called the regular meeting of the Great Falls Planning Advisory Board/Zoning
Commission to order at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Civic Center.
ROLL CALL & ATTENDANCE
Planning Board Members present:
Joe McMillen, Chair
Michael Gorecki, Vice Chair
Michael Bicsak
David Cantley
Jim Wingerter
Planning Board Members absent:
None
Planning Staff Members present:
Brock Cherry, Director of Planning and Community Development
Lonnie Hill, Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development
Andrew Finch, Sr. Transportation Planner
Alaina Mattimiro, Associate Planner
Jamie Nygard, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Other Staff present:
None.
Mr. Cherry affirmed that a quorum of the Board was present and that he would preside over the
meeting until the election of officers is held.
MINUTES
Mr. Cherry asked whether there were any comments or corrections to the November 25, 2025,
meeting minutes. Seeing none, Mr. Wingerter motioned to approve the minutes as written,
seconded by Mr. McMillen. All in favor, the minutes were approved.
Conflict Disclosure/Ex Parte Communications
Mr. Wingerter stated that he would recuse himself from the Federal Transit Administration
Funding Contract Amendment.
BOARD ACTIONS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING
Election of Officers for 2026
BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION
MOTION:
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Council 1 to discuss public safety and traffic concerns
The council will discuss public safety issues including speeding, stop sign violations, and jaywalking at school crossings. Members will also consider the placement of a stop light at Park Garden and Fox Farm and discuss moving the meeting location.
- Speeding and stop sign violations involving GFPD/CCSO
- School crossing jaywalking by parents and students
- Vehicle, trailer, camper, and storage on public streets
- Stop light on Park Garden/Fox Farm
- Public comment on moving the meeting location
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Abigail St. Lawrence
Artur Taft
David Saslav
Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 1
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Location: Meadowlark School Library – 2204 Fox Farm Rd
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – December 9, 2025
New Business
Public Safety -Speeding and Stop Sign Violations – GFPD/CCSO, School Crossing jay walking by parents
and students, Vehicle/trailer/camper/storage on public streets, Stop light on Park Garden/Fox Farm
Public Comment/input concerning moving meeting location
Council of Council purpose and report – Sandra Guynn, Chair
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://greatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
https://www.facebo
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Park and Recreation
✓ Decidido: Board elected Jim Sargent as Chair and Art Taft as Vice Chair
The board approved the December 08, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0 vote. Members elected Jim Sargent as Board Chair and Art Taft as Vice Chair, each by a 6‑0 vote. The board also approved a motion to gather additional information on Wadsworth Park and hold a separate work session, also passing 6‑0.
- Approved December 08, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Approved motion to gather further information on Wadsworth Park (6-0)
- Elected Jim Sargent as Board Chair (6-0)
- Elected Art Taft as Board Vice Chair (6-0)
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Park and Recreation Board Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026
Minutes
Members Present: Art Taft, Erin Borland, DeeAnna Brady-Leader, Pat Carroll, Valerie Scheevel,
and Victoria Hunt
Staff Present: AJ Smovir, Jessica Compton, Sarah Griffin, Kevin Vining, Todd Seymanski, and
Bryan Lockerby
Guest Present: Shannon Wilson, Jenn Rowell, Ron Brattin, Mary Kerber, Yvonne Stemple, Carol
Stelli, Erie Chigbrow
Meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
INTRODUCTIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board motioned to approve December 08, 2025 as written. Motion was seconded and carried,
6-0.
OLD BUSINESS
• Adopt a Park
o There are many groups adopting parks.
o At this board meeting, the Department recognized various members in attendance
with annual certificates of “Thank you.”
• Tennis Assessments
o The assessments are expected to be received this week.
o This will provide additional opportunities for funding and grant applications.
o Sarah will email the information once it is received.
• RFP Update
o In December, Matrix conducted onsite interviews with staff and various
community groups.
o Matrix provided an initial draft for Jessica and Bryan to review.
o Two mini polls have been released; this represents the first tow of five polls.
• Raise A Pint Night
o Mighty Mo – 2/23/2026 6-8 p.m. – This will help raise money for projects in
Gibson Park.
• Board Expectations
o Board members are encouraged to volunteer at upcoming events.
o Board members are asked to ser
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Neighborhood Council
✓ Decidido: Council approved December minutes and retained all current officers
The council approved the December 2025 meeting minutes as amended. Members voted unanimously to retain the existing Neighborhood Council #7 officers for the new term. A motion was passed to have Liaison Rob Moccasin update the bylaws signature page and present it at the next meeting.
- December minutes approved as amended
- Retained current officers (unanimous)
- Rob Moccasin to update signature page (passed)
- Meeting adjourned (unanimous)
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #7
Monday, January 12, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Gibson Room, Great Falls Civic Center
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was brought to order at 7:00 by Chair Trevor Mikkelsen, who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
In attendance were Council Members Troy Lane, Trevor Mikkelsen, Sandy Rice, Allison Tangen, and Bill Wadman and
Liaison Rob Moccasin. Roll call of the Council was completed and a quorum established.
Neighbors present were Jane Weber, Charles Goodman, Margaret Mitchell, Scott Reasoner, Doug McElroy and student
observers Aiden Wilber, Chase Little, Jentri Nelson, Chevy Stump, Ryker Crore, Mark VanMjert, Jayden Simonsen, Adrian
Wilson and Jonathan Dues.
OLD BUSINESS:
The December Minutes were approved as amended.
Committee Reports:
Downtown Development Partnership: Park Avenue to 9th Street North will have ADA ramps installed, the downtown
speaker system is still be worked on, the alley lighting project for the murals is continuing with a possible TIF grant,
parking rates have been temporarily increased to help offset the parking authority deficit and a long term solution is
hoped for by April. The GFDA data center task force is holding informational meetings.
Brownfield Committee: Sandy informed Trevor about a Brownfield Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday
evening that he had not been notified about. Trevor will contact the Committee to confirm.
Downtown Safety Alliance: Sandy will start the Neighborhood Council outreach in February.
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will elect its officers for the new term.
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will approve the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes and elect its officers. Council members will provide updates on the council's Facebook page and recent crime mapping data. The meeting will also include student input, petitions, and other neighborhood concerns.
- Approve minutes – December 11, 2025
- Election of Council Officers
- Facebook update
- Crime mapping presentation
- Student input, petitions, and neighborhood concerns
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Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 9
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Location: 1st Church of the Nazarene – 1727 2nd Ave. So.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action. We
encourage your participation. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
Old Business
Approve Minutes – December 11, 2025
New Business
Election of Council Officers
Other Business
Facebook Update
Crime Mapping
Student Input
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://greatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
https://www.facebook.com/NeighborhoodCouncils/
Agenda suggestion Items:
Adjourn: Next meeting – February 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Thu Jan 8, 2026
Growth Policy Update Steering
Steering Committee to review suitability map and fiscal impact
The Growth Policy Update Steering Committee will review a suitability map and its associated fiscal impact. The committee will also receive an overview of Planning Week Part 2.
- Review of Suitability Map and Fiscal Impact
- Overview of Planning Week Part 2
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✓ Decidido: Committee approved minor edits to growth plan and favored relative fiscal comparisons
The Growth Policy Steering Committee met on January 8, 2026 to review the draft growth plan. Members reached consensus on minor edits to the plan to be presented for public comment. They also agreed to show fiscal impact using relative comparisons rather than specific numbers. No public comment was received and the meeting adjourned at about 5:00 PM.
- Approved minor edits to the draft growth plan (consensus)
- Agreed to present fiscal impact using relative comparisons instead of numerical values (consensus)
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Steering Committee: January 8, 2026
PCD Conference Room, Great Falls Civic Center, 2 Park Dr. S
3:30 PM
Growth Policy Update Steering Committee
January 8, 2026
Agenda Items:
1. Review of Suitability Map and Fiscal Impact
2. Overview of Planning Week Part 2
3. Adjournment
A. Next Meeting: February 12, PCD Conference Room
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Great Falls Growth Policy Steering Committee Meeting Summary
January 8, 2026
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
Attendance
Steering Committee Members:
Brett Doney
Heather Hoyer
Wayne Klind
Carol Bronson
Abigail Hill
Kris Cron
Katie Hanning
Staff/Consultant:
Brock Cherry
Andrew Finch
Allison Mouch
Lila Osborn
Overview
The meeting began at about 3:35 PM with an introduction to the meeting by Planning & Community
Development Director Brock Cherry. Mr. Cherry gave an overview of the draft plan being available, and
led a conversation regarding the future land use map. There was discussion regarding the various land
uses and assignment of locations for same. There was discussion on areas that were shown as open
space; industrial; and, areas that were excluded from assignment such as Black Eagle and areas south of
the City. The Committee reached consensus on some minor edits to bring forward for the upcoming
public comment opportunities. With the little time that was left, some members of the committee
voiced concern about the fiscal impact portion, and there seemed to be consensus on a desire to put
relative comparisons, rather than numerical, to show differences between land uses.
Mr. Cherry reminded the committee about the upcoming open houses, and encouraged Steering
Committee members to attend one or more.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 5:00 PM.
Wed Jan 7, 2026
Board of Adjustments/Appeals
Board approves variance for reduced side yard setback
The Great Falls Board of Adjustment/Appeals approved a variance request to reduce the side yard setback from 15 feet to 6 feet for a single-family residence at 2716 Park Garden Lane. The board voted 5-0 to approve the request, citing the property owner's medical needs and the lack of opposition from neighbors.
- Variance approved for 2716 Park Garden Lane (setback reduced to 6 feet)
- Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
- Election of officers for 2026
- Public comment period scheduled
- Discussion on potential state-level legislation dissolving the Board
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✓ Decidido: Board elects Christian Stone as Chair and Antionette Collins as Vice Chair
The Board approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3-0 vote. It then elected Christian Stone as Chair for 2026 and Antionette Collins as Vice Chair for 2026, each passing unanimously. No public comments were made.
- Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Elected Christian Stone as Chair (3-0)
- Elected Antionette Collins as Vice Chair (3-0)
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Special Meeting Board of Adjustment / Appeals
January 7, 2026 Agenda
Civic Center 2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
3:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.net/meetings.
The Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.net/livestream.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to Planning & Community
Development, PO Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the
agenda item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time will be
shared with the Board Members and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda item and before
final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
OPEN MEETING
1. Call to Order - 3:00 P.M.
2. Role Call - Board Introductions
Pete Fontana - Chair
Christian Stone - Vice Chair
Antoinette Collins
Joe McMillen
Aspen Northerner
3. Recognition of Staff
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2025
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE/EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
BOARD ACTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
BOARD ACTIONS NOT REQUIRING
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
GREAT FALLS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT/APPEALS
January 7, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Christian Stone called the meeting to order at 3:11 P.M. in the Commission Chambers
at the Civic Center.
ROLL CALL & ATTENDANCE
Great Falls Board of Adjustment/Appeals members present:
Christian Stone, Vice Chair via Phone
Antoinette Collins
Joe McMillen
Great Falls Board of Adjustment/Appeals members absent:
Pete Fontana, Chair
Aspen Northerner
Planning Staff members present:
Lonnie Hill, Deputy Director of Planning & Community Development
Jamie Nygard, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Others present:
None
Mr. Hill affirmed a quorum of the Board was present.
MINUTES
Vice Chair Stone asked if there was a motion to approve the meeting minutes as stated for
November 13, 2025. Mr. McMillan moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Ms. Collins. All
in favor, the minutes were approved 3-0.
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE/EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
Minutes January 7, 2026
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BOARD ACTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
Election of Officers 2026
Mr. Hill stated that the bylaws of the Board of Adjustment/Appeals require that the election of the
Officers take place at the January meeting each year.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION
MOTION: That the Board of Adjustment/Appeals elect Christian Stone as the Chair for 2026.
MADE BY: Mr.
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Wed Jan 7, 2026
Neighborhood Council
Council will discuss crime with Great Falls PD and elect officers
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council will approve the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting. Council members will hold a discussion on crime with the Great Falls Police Department. The council will also elect its officers and hear public comments on petitions and neighborhood concerns.
- Approve minutes – December 3, 2025
- Crime discussion – Great Falls PD
- Election of Council Officers
- Petitions, communications, and public comments
- Neighborhood concerns and miscellaneous reports
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✓ Decidido: Council elected officers and approved Dec 3 minutes
The council approved the December 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. Council members elected Rick Cornellier as Chairperson, James Rickley as Vice‑Chairperson, Megan Darrah as Secretary, and Rick Cornellier as Official Delegate, each confirmed by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. with a unanimous 4‑0 motion.
- Approved December 3, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
- Elected Chairperson Rick Cornellier (4‑0)
- Elected Vice‑Chairperson James Rickley (4‑0)
- Elected Secretary Megan Darrah (4‑0)
- Elected Official Delegate Rick Cornellier (4‑0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (4‑0)
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Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 6
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 6:30 pm
Location: Sunnyside Elementary School Library – 1800 19th St. So.
Please Note: This agenda format allows citizens to speak on each issue prior to council action.
We encourage your participation.
Call to Order
• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – December 3, 2025
New Business
Crime Discussion – Great Falls PD
Election of Council Officers
Other Business
Petitions, Communications, Updates
(Public comment on any matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the
Neighborhood Council. In the interest that all parties can be heard, please limit your comments. When addressing the
council, state your name and if you reside in this Neighborhood Council District.)
Council Business and updates
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Council
Miscellaneous reports, announcements, and agenda suggestions from Neighborhood
Council members. For more information on Neighborhood Councils please visit:
https://greatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/our-councils and
https://www.facebook.com/NeighborhoodCouncils/
Adjourn:
Agenda suggestion Items:
Next meeting – February 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm
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Council Members Present: Michelle Cornellier, Rick Cornellier, James Rickley & Megan Darrah
Council Members Absent: Carl Donovan
City Liason: Robert Moccasin
Attendees: Jason Olthoff, Lawrence Hoven & Capt. Brian Black
The meeting was Adjourned at 7:40pm. Motioned by James Rickley, Second by Michelle Cornellier 4-0 vote
The next council meeting will be February 4th, 2026, at 6:30pm, at the Sunnyside Elementary School.
The meeting was Called to Order at 6:30pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
A quorum was established.
Old Business:
Minutes of December 3rd, 2025, were read and accepted 4 - 0 vote
Motioned by Michelle Cornellier, Second by Megan Darrah
New Business:
Captain Brian Black discussed with the council the findings, collected by James for our district,
highlighting the doubling in numbers of thefts. The constraints of the department were discussed
along with high vehicle accident areas and crime areas. James will continue mapping crime and working
with the police department in 2026 to evaluate the collected data for further study and brainstorming.
An Election of Officers was Held -
Chairperson - Rick Cornellier - Motioned by James Rickley, Second by Michelle Cornellier 4 - 0 vote
Vice-Chairperson - James Rickley - Motioned by Rick Cornellier, Second by Michelle Cornellier 4 - 0 vote
Secretary - Megan Darrah - Motioned by Rick Cornellier, Second by James Rickley 4 - 0 vote
Official Delegate - Rick Cornellier - Motioned by Megan Darrah, Second by James Rickley
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
City Commission Work Session
City Commission will discuss the updated Growth Policy draft
The commission will hear interviews of three candidates for the Airport Authority Board. It will also receive a presentation on the updated city Growth Policy, outlining the next steps for public comment and adoption. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for information and discussion.
- Airport Authority Board candidate interviews – Elizabeth (Liz) Whiting, Ryan Villines, Debra Evans
- Growth Policy update presentation by Brock Cherry (estimated 20 minutes)
- Public comment period for the Growth Policy draft to begin Jan. 12 for 45 days
- Discussion of potential upcoming work session topics
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✓ Decidido: Commission held discussions; no formal actions approved
The commission interviewed applicants for the Great Falls Regional Airport Authority Board and will decide on appointments at the regular meeting on Jan. 6, 2026. Planning and Community Development Director Brock Cherry reported that the Draft Growth Policy will be posted on Jan. 12, 2026 for a 45‑day public comment period with open houses scheduled. Upcoming work sessions will cover topics such as the Strategic Capital Investment Reserve, a downtown storm‑water project, and an ARPA project. No formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.
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Special Work Session Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Gibson Room, Civic Center
January 06, 2026
4:30 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.net/meetings. The
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.net/livestream.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
• Attend in person.
• Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the comme nter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item, and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on agenda items or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Commission.
Please keep your remarks to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speak into the microphone, and state your
name and either your address or whether you are a city resident for the record.)
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Airport Board Candidate Interviews.
4:35 Elizabeth (Liz) Whiting
4:55 Ryan Villines
5:15 Debra Evans
2. Growth Policy Upda
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION WORK SESSION
January 6, 2026 – City Commission Special Work Session
Civic Center, Gibson Room 212 Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 4:30 PM
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson, and Casey Schreiner.
Also present were Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones, City Attorney David Dennis, Finance
Director Melissa Kinzler, Planning and Community Development Director Brock Cherry,
Acting Fire Chief Mike McIntosh, Police Chief Jeff Newton, and Deputy City Clerk Darcy
Dea.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Ecke, City resident, member of the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
and chairman of HPAC's Save the Boston and Montana Barn Committee, read from a
prepared statement. There are several positive developments regarding the historic mule
barn, the last on-site structure still standing from the original Black Eagle smelter. Mr. Ecke
was recently approached by a distinguished Great Falls resident with a proposal. This
resident is willing to personally donate the entire cost of fencing two sides of the unique
Smelter Hill barn, which City staff had recommended with a promise by the City of Great
Falls that it will not demolish the barn.
The City Commission had expressed deep concern over potential liability issues with the
barn. A tall fence with barbed wire at the top should do much to assuage those concerns. This
will likely require a written agreement wit
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
City Commission
Commission to consider $800,000 sale of former Community Recreation Center
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the sale of city-owned property at 801 2nd Avenue North to EduCare Preschool & Child Care, Inc. The body will also consider several board appointments and a lease agreement for the Great Falls Saddle Club in Wadsworth Park.
- Proposed sale of 801 2nd Avenue North to EduCare Preschool & Child Care, Inc. for $800,000
- Total expenditures of $4,978,535 for Nov 27 to Dec 17, 2025
- CDBG Award Agreement for $761,417 and HOME Investment Partnerships Act Award Agreement for $226,142.86
- Resolution 10614 for a $2,000,000 Water System Revenue Bond
- Public hearing scheduling for Police Department Fingerprint Fees
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✓ Decidido: City Commission appoints new members to three local advisory boards
The commission approved the meeting agenda as presented. It appointed Victoria Hunt and Valerie Scheevel to the Park and Recreation Board for three‑year terms. It appointed Elizabeth Whiting and Debra Evans to the Great Falls Regional Airport Authority Board for three‑year terms. It reappointed Amanda Brumwell and appointed London Griffith to the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board, also for three‑year terms. All board appointments were approved by a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Appointed Victoria Hunt and Valerie Scheevel to Park and Recreation Board, 3‑year terms (5‑0)
- Appointed Elizabeth Whiting and Debra Evans to Regional Airport Authority Board, 3‑year terms (5‑0)
- Reappointed Amanda Brumwell and appointed London Griffith to Mansfield Center for Performing Arts Advisory Board, 3‑year terms (5‑0)
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City Commission Meeting Agenda
2 Park Drive South, Great Falls, MT
Commission Chambers, Civic Center
January 06, 2026
7:00 PM
The agenda packet material is available on the City’s website: https://greatfallsmt.net/meetings. The
Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or
online at https://greatfallsmt.net/livestream.
Public participation is welcome in the following ways:
+ Attend in person.
* Provide public comments in writing by 12:00 PM the day of the meeting: Mail to City Clerk, PO Box
5021, Great Falls, MT 59403, or via email to:
[email protected]. Include the agenda
item or agenda item number in the subject line, and include the name of the commenter and either an
address or whether the commenter is a city resident. Written communication received by that time
will be shared with the City Commission and appropriate City staff for consideration during the agenda
item and before final vote on the matter; and, will be so noted in the official record of the meeting.
Meeting Decorum Statement
1. Members of the public shall address their comments to the presiding officer and the Commission
as a body and not to any individual member of the Commission or City staff.
2. Speakers shall keep their comments germane to the subject item on the agenda or, during petitions
and communications, matters of significant public interest which are within the jurisdiction of the
Conmnission.
3. Be respectful and do not
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JOURNAL OF COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
January 6, 2026 -- Regular City Commission Meeting
Civic Center Commission Chambers, Room 206 -- Mayor Reeves Presiding
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL/STAFF INTRODUCTIONS:
City Commission members present: Cory Reeves, Joe McKenney, Rick Tryon, Shannon
Wilson, and Casey Schreiner.
Mayor Reeves welcomed newly elected Commissioner Casey Schreiner.
Also present were Deputy City Manager Jeremy Jones, Planning and Community
Development Director Brock Cherry, Finance Director Melissa Kinzler, Park and Recreation
Interim Director Jessica Compton, Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention Mike McIntosh, City
Attorney David Dennis, Police Chief Jeff Newton, and Deputy Clerk Darcy Dea.
Deputy City Manager Jones announced that City Manager Greg Doyon was attending a
meeting with MAFB tonight.
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no proposed changes to the agenda by the Deputy City Manager or City
Commission. The Commission approved the agenda as presented.
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE/EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner McKenney disclosed that he is a realtor and Agenda Item 18 is related to sale
of City-owned property. However, there is no personal gain or loss, and he intends to
participate.
MILITARY UPDATES
1. MISCELLANEUS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MALMSTROM
AIR FORCE BASE (MAFB).
Colonel Stephen Meister, Commander of the 341st Operations Group, made the
following announcements:
JOURNAL OF COMMISSON PROCEEDING
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