Development & economy in Montana local government
What Montana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
709 Montana meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Montana with the most development & economy activity
- Kalispell, MT (168)
- Missoula, MT (108)
- Butte, MT (95)
- Missoula County, MT (65)
- Whitefish, MT (37)
- Laurel, MT (36)
- Bozeman, MT (36)
- Great Falls, MT (35)
- Billings, MT (29)
- Billings School District No. 2, MT (28)
- Anaconda, MT (20)
- Belgrade, MT (12)
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Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board meeting agenda is procedural only
This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate placeholders for meeting details, history, and vote results. The meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026, but no decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.
Committee to review mineral rights offer, tourism grant, empty lot update
The Budget and Finance Committee will meet to approve August minutes, hear the Treasurer's report, and discuss new and unfinished business, including a mineral rights offer from LOCAL LLC, a Montana Tourism Development Grant, and an update on the empty lot at 217 Central Avenue. Public comment is invited on items not…
Council to consider annexation moratorium and fire department pay changes
The Laurel City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a proposed moratorium on annexation applications to evaluate infrastructure capacity and growth plans, and multiple measures affecting fire department compensation and training pay. The agenda also includes routine approvals…
Site Development Review Committee to hear public and review multiple development projects
The Kalispell Site Development Review Committee is meeting to hear public comment, discuss performance bond reminders, and review old and new business items. The agenda includes several development projects, including a detention center, multi-family residences, and a commercial/retail/restaurant space, as well as a…
Missoula County BCC department updates meeting, no action items listed
This is a routine department update meeting for the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners, featuring general updates on budget, strategic planning, MACO conference, staff development, and personnel. No action items are listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.
Council adopts FY2027 budget and sets tax levies and utility rates
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will adopt the final Fiscal Year 2027 budget, establishing tax levies and user rates for storm water, solid waste, and sewer services. The body will also approve a temporary moratorium on data center development and designate Crescent Street as a one-way street…
Laurel City Council to consider annexation moratorium and firefighter pay changes
The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include a proposed moratorium on annexation applications, multiple resolutions authorizing agreements for engineering, water supply, stormwater, and utility work, and several measures…
Site Development Review Committee to hear public and review multiple projects
The Kalispell Site Development Review Committee is meeting to hear public comments, review performance bond reminders, and discuss old and new business. The agenda includes several development projects, including a detention center, multi-family residences, and commercial properties. The committee will also receive…
Neighborhood Council to review 7-lot subdivision annexation near Central Ave and 46th St S
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District 4 will hear a notification for the Lifestyle Estates project, which requests annexation, Planned Unit Development zoning, and a major subdivision to create seven single-family lots west of Central Avenue and 46th Street South. The council will also receive updates on the…
Planning Board to review 66-lot Golden West Estates subdivision
The Butte-Silver Bow Board of Planning will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat for Quarry Meadows Major Subdivision, a 17.4-acre project by O'Keefe Family, LP and Jeffery Properties, LLC to create 66 residential lots south of Four Mile View Road. The board will also discuss a minor subdivision at 217 Terre…
Committee to vote on $500K EPA brownfields cleanup agreement
The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee will consider approving a $500,000 cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund. The agenda also includes routine administrative items such as roll call, approval of minutes from the July…
BID board to discuss streetscape, fence, bike racks, and food truck park
The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District (BID) Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially decide on several Uptown improvement projects, including streetscape enhancements funded by a CDBG grant, garbage can pickup service, a fence improvement project at the Mayer Building, and additional bike…
URA Board reviews four grant requests totaling over $199,000 in project costs
The Urban Revitalization Board will vote on four matching grant applications for property improvements in downtown Butte. Staff recommends funding amounts ranging from $1,086.91 to $29,303.77, contingent on the applicants being present and, for two projects, receiving approval from the Historic Preservation Commission…
Laurel City Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and tax levies
The Laurel City Council will consider a public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget amendments and then vote on resolutions adopting the final FY 2026-2027 budget and levying taxes for general and specific purposes. The agenda also includes a proposed moratorium on annexation applications, several special district levies…
Council to discuss renting downtown parking lots and allowing block parties
The Kalispell City Council is holding a work session to discuss two potential policy changes: renting city-owned downtown parking lots for special events and allowing residents to temporarily close streets for block parties. Currently, neither activity is permitted. The council will consider whether to create…
Committee to outline grant process for future Community Housing Grant Panel
The Whitefish Community Housing Committee will meet to outline the grant application process for the future Community Housing Grant Panel. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the June 1st meeting and receiving updates from housing organizations and project updates.
URA to weigh $10.4M Central Garage, $2.5M Fairgrounds TIF requests
The Kalispell Urban Renewal Agency will review two requests for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance: $10,440,400 for a new Central Garage and up to $2.5 million for Flathead County Fairgrounds improvements. The board will also discuss a draft survey on a potential Downtown TIF program for fire service lines. The…
Committee reviews six development projects including detention center and housing
The Site Development Review Committee will hear public comment and review six specific development projects. The agenda lists no new ordinances, budget changes, or procedural votes, focusing entirely on site development reviews for existing and proposed structures.
TBID board to decide delinquent lodging property appeal
The Great Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tourism Business Improvement District boards meet to handle routine approvals, an assessment appeal from a delinquent lodging property, and discussions on the Lodging Partner Council and annual events. They will also vote on the TBID officer slate.
Laurel City Council to weigh annexation moratorium, adopt FY 2026-27 budget
The Laurel City Council will consider an ordinance imposing a moratorium on annexation applications to evaluate infrastructure capacity, water demands, state law changes, and growth plans. The council will also adopt the final FY 2026-2027 budget, levy taxes, and approve several resolutions including a school resource…
Committee reviews multiple development projects, including detention center and new 12-plex
The Kalispell Site Development Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss several development projects. The agenda includes old business items such as the Flathead County Detention Center, Timberwolf Residences, St Matthews School, Silverbrook Village, Lincoln Square, and Woodland Floral, as well as new…
BID board to review FY2027 budget and financials
The Great Falls Business Improvement District board will meet to approve the June 2026 financials and discuss the FY2027 budget. They will also consider action items on grant programs, a grant criteria committee, and a storage unit for holiday décor, along with updates on beautification and downtown projects.
BID board to review streetscape, CDBG grant, and Clean Team
The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District (BID) Board of Directors is meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including the treasurer's report and coordinator position, as well as several Uptown projects and improvements. Key topics include a CDBG grant update, streetscape enhancements, a garbage can and…
Procedural meeting of school professional-development advisory committee
The Advisory Committee for Professional Development will hold a routine meeting with no substantive items. The agenda consists of welcome, public comment, and adjournment only.
Kalispell Architectural Review Committee to review VW shop addition
The Architectural Review Committee is meeting to hear public comment, approve the July 14, 2026 minutes, and review a new business item: a shop addition for Kalispell Volkswagen at 2845 US 93 S. No old business or other discussion items are listed.
Laurel urban renewal board reviews downtown project updates
The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to approve minutes and receive updates on several downtown improvement projects, including lighting, landscaping, crosswalks, a railroad crossing, and ditch covering. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes on new contracts or ordinances listed.
Site Development Review Committee to discuss detention center, apartments, and commercial projects
The Kalispell Site Development Review Committee will hold a public hearing and review several development projects, including old business items like the Flathead County Detention Center, Timberwolf Residences, St. Matthews School, and Silverbrook Village, as well as new business items such as Lincoln Square and…
City Commission to vote on annexation, zoning, and tax increases
The Great Falls City Commission will hold public hearings on a property annexation, zoning changes, and tax-related resolutions. The meeting includes routine approvals, updates from boards, and discussions on infrastructure funding and urban renewal plans.
Committee reviews multi-family housing and city waste storage projects
The Site Development Review Committee is reviewing several residential and institutional projects. The body will discuss new multi-family developments and a proposed city building for solid waste equipment storage.
Committee to consider $293,010 stormwater contract for Missoula Development Park
The Public Works Committee will consider authorizing the mayor to sign a second addendum to an interlocal agreement with Missoula County for stormwater improvements at the Missoula Development Park. They will also vote on awarding a $293,009.83 contract to 3 Rivers Landworks for those stormwater construction services…
Commission will consider a Tax Increment Financing application for Wheatland district
The commissioners will discuss and decide on a Tax Increment Financing application for the Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District. They will also review the FY 2026 Extension Services Agreement between Montana State University Extension and Broadwater County. An ordinance to raise the speed limit on Weasel…
Parking commission to grade RFP bids, appoint vice chair, consider new member
The Parking Advisory Commission will review and grade proposals from six vendors for a downtown parking management system, appoint a vice chair, and vote on recommending Aimee Lennox for commission membership. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency to review infrastructure project updates
The agency will receive a presentation from Knife River/Triple Tree Engineering. Members will discuss updates on several downtown and street improvement projects.
Belgrade TIF Advisory Committee to discuss establishment and operations
The Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee will discuss the resolution establishing the committee and its rules of procedure. The body will also consider the appointment of a committee vice chair and review introductions to the Urban Renewal District, TIF District, and Brownfields program.
Committee reviews site improvements for Chick-Fil-A and St Matthews School
The Site Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business regarding specific property improvements. The body will review a new loading dock proposal for Noth Park Transportation.
BID board to set FY27 work plan, district renewal, TIF items
The Kalispell Business Improvement District board meets to approve routine items and advance its FY27 work plan, including beautification, infrastructure mapping, and the facade program. Action items cover an administrative services contract, district renewal steps, Montana Main Street agreements, and TIF/Opportunity…
Board will review FY27 work plan and district renewal SOW
The Kalispell Business Improvement District Board will discuss and decide on the FY27 work plan, covering flower installations, golf‑cart branding, infrastructure mapping, and facade program candidates. It will also review the statement of work for administrative support and the district renewal process. Additional…
Site Development Review Committee reviews multiple residential and commercial projects
The committee is meeting to discuss old business regarding several development projects and a new PUD amendment request. The session includes reviews of apartment complexes and commercial site improvements.
Missoula Redevelopment Agency meeting has no substantive items
This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.
Commissioners to discuss 2026/2027 preliminary budget
The Broadwater County Commission will review the 2026/2027 preliminary budget and a Tax Increment Financing application for the Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District. The body will also consider a speed limit change in Winston and a board appointment.