Whitefish Housing Authority meets; City Council to review lake protection, budget
Whitefish’s Housing Authority board met June 24 to consider its FY2027 budget, housing strategy, and voucher savings measures, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are available to report. The coming week brings several advisory committee and council work sessions, including a City Council review of aquatic invasive species data and the FY27 budget request for the Our Lake Our Future program.
City Council work session on lake protection and budget
The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session Monday, July 6, to review the Whitefish Lake Institute’s annual Aquatic Invasive Species report and the FY27 budget request for the Our Lake Our Future water quality program. Staff will present 2025 watercraft inspection data, early detection monitoring results, and Eurasian Watermilfoil removal efforts at Beaver Lake. Council members will also discuss an approximately $18,000 annual staffing cost-share with the institute. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Path Advisory Committee
Also on Monday, July 6, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Path Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Riverbend/Miles Avenue Path Project and the Connect Whitefish Plan, including revised cost estimates. The committee will discuss forming a new Transportation Advisory Committee and review a future project list for shared-use paths. Among the segments listed: Whitefish River Trail – Snowy Mountain, Goguen Property (1,561 feet), and Walgreens & Duck Inn (1,332 feet), which face easement challenges. Public comment is welcome on agenda and non-agenda items.
Impact Fee Advisory Committee
The Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, July 7, to discuss a recommended change to the Water Impact Fee based on an updated study by Tischlerbise. The committee will also review capital improvement projects funded by impact fees and discuss how to use fees collected before the program was discontinued.
Tree Advisory Committee
On Wednesday, July 8, the Tree Advisory Committee will select 10 replacement trees for removed Green Ash trees along Kalispell Avenue, funded by a DNRC grant. The committee will also choose replacement trees for Eastern Taylor Cedars removed at Riverside Storm Pond due to fire hazard concerns. Public comment and approval of previous minutes are on the agenda.
Climate Action Plan Standing Committee
The Climate Action Plan Standing Committee meets Monday, July 13, to review a revised parking study letter to be sent to City Council. Members will discuss updates to the priority action item tracker and project updates, including a MOD strategy for revising the climate plan. Public comment will include a tour of the Whitefish School District and Center for Sustainability.
Coming up
- **July 6** – City Council work session, 7:00 p.m. (agenda: invasive species, water quality budget)
- **July 6** – Pedestrian & Bicycle Path Advisory Committee (agenda: path projects, transportation committee)
- **July 7** – Impact Fee Advisory Committee (agenda: water impact fee study)
- **July 8** – Tree Advisory Committee (agenda: replacement tree selections)
- **July 13** – Climate Action Plan Standing Committee (agenda: parking study letter, action plan updates)
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