Great Falls, MT

Parking Advisory

The Parking Advisory Commission will meet to continue its discussion of the pending parking Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including any new or updated information from submitters. The meeting will also include approval of the August 20, 2026 minutes and public comment. This is a working session focused on the ongoing parking system procurement.

• Continued discussion of pending Parking RFPs
• Approval of August 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

City Commission

Neighborhood Council

Neighborhood Council

Neighborhood Council

Neighborhood Council

The Great Falls Neighborhood Council for District 9 will hold a public meeting on September 10, 2026. The agenda includes a discussion on e-bikes and the recent resignation of Amanda Baugus. The body will also approve minutes from May 8, 2026, and receive public comment on neighborhood concerns.

• Discussion of e-bikes
• Discussion of the recent resignation of Amanda Baugus
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2026

Great Falls MPO Policy Coordinating

Neighborhood Council

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 Clean Energy Fair and Crimemapping. This is a discussion and public comment opportunity; no final decision is made at this meeting.

• Lifestyle Estates: annexation, PUD zoning, and major subdivision for 7 single-family lots
• Clean Energy Fair update by David Saslav
• Crimemapping update
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Approval of July 23, 2026 minutes

Transit District

The Great Falls Transit District Board will consider approving its FY 2027 budget and related mill levies, along with a proposal for an Indian Family Health LTS Rx Kiosk. The meeting also includes routine reports on system status, ridership, finances, and committee updates. Public comments are limited to agenda items and general comments.

• Resolution No. 146 – FY 2027 Mill Levies
• Resolution No. 147 – FY 2027 Budget
• Indian Family Health LTS Rx Kiosk proposal
• Manager's reports on ridership and financials
• Public comment periods (3 min for agenda items, 5 min general)

Transit District

The Great Falls Transit District is holding a public hearing to receive comments on its proposed FY 2027 mill levies and budget. The board will hear up to 5 minutes of testimony from each speaker, then adjourn. No decisions are scheduled; this is a comment-gathering session.

• Public comment on FY 2027 proposed mill levies
• Public comment on FY 2027 proposed budget
• Meeting at 3905 North Star Blvd., Great Falls, MT

Library Board

The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on two policy changes: replacing the Patron Behavior Policy with a Community Use Agreement, and consolidating three library card-related policies into one Circulation Policy. The board will also accept financial reports and approve minutes from the July meeting. Public comment is invited.

• Vote to replace Patron Behavior Policy with Community Use Agreement
• Vote to consolidate Library Card, Fees and Recovery, and Partner Sharing policies into one Circulation Policy
• Acceptance of July financial reports (operating and foundation budgets)
• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Public comment on meeting notice accessibility and board communication

Airport Authority

The Great Falls International Airport Authority Board will hold a regular meeting and work session, primarily covering routine consent agenda items, informational reports, and updates on capital projects. Key actions include approving financial reports and payments, and discussing the closeout of the runway lighting rehabilitation and terminal chiller projects.

• Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from June 2026
• Payroll checks totaling $125,250.42 (June) and $199,063.78 (July 2026)
• Maintenance & Operations checks totaling $763,199.57 (June) and $1,363,108.87 (July 2026)
• Passenger Facility Charge approval totaling $69,492.42 (June) and $65,320.53 (July 2026)
• Capital Project updates: TO #25 Runway Lighting Rehabilitation and TO #26 Terminal Chiller closeouts

Parking Advisory

Tourism Business Improvement

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.

• Approve/deny TBID assessment appeal from delinquent lodging property
• Discuss Lodging Partner Council and take action as desired
• Discuss annual events and take action as desired
• Approve/reject TBID officer slate: Chair Jeff Shull, Vice Chair Sandra Johnson-Thares, Secretary/Treasurer Peter Jennings
• Approve June and July financials for both boards

Housing Authority

The Great Falls Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive reports from the executive director on administration, finances, leasing/occupancy, and police matters. The board will also discuss the renewal of its property and liability insurance, approve July 2026 meeting minutes, and ratify cash disbursements for that month. A vacancy on the board is noted following a commissioner's move.

• Housing Authority Property & Liability Insurance Renewal
• Ratify Cash Disbursements – July 2026
• Board Meeting Minutes – July 2026
• Seeking new tenant commissioner after Nena Frances Horner moved
• National NAHRO Conference in Denver, CO, October 15-17

City Commission Work Session

The City Commission is holding a work session with two main items: an update from the Electric City Citizens for Public Safety committee on their polling and campaign for a potential public safety levy, and a litigation strategy update from the City Attorney, which may be closed to the public. No formal decisions are being made at this work session.

• Update from Electric City Citizens for Public Safety on community poll results showing 55% support for a public safety levy
• Litigation strategy update from City Attorney David Dennis, possibly in closed session
• Discussion of potential upcoming work session topics

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two requests to use Strategic Capital Investment Reserve (SCIR) funds for water and stormwater improvements, along with several other resolutions and contracts. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine expenditures and contract approvals, and a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a retirement home.

• Resolution 10651: up to $389,177.25 in SCIR funds for Discovery Meadows 52nd Street Water Main Extension
• Resolution 10652: up to $1,750,000 in SCIR funds for West Ridge Phase XI and Vinyard Road Regional Detention Pond
• Resolution 10649: Conditional Use Permit for retirement home at 3020 18th Avenue South
• Contract award: $100,522.77 to A&R Construction for Centene Stadium seat and net upgrade
• Professional services agreement: $141,696 to Tractian Technologies for pump and motor monitoring

Neighborhood Council

The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District #5 is meeting to hear presentations on the state of city parks, especially CM Russell Park, and the Adopt a Park program. They will also receive notification of an upcoming Clean Energy Fair. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Presentation on state of Great Falls Parks, particularly CM Russell Park, by City Parks Superintendent Todd Hazelbaker
• Presentation on Adopt a Park by NC#1 council member Art Taft
• Notification of Aug. 29 Clean Energy Fair from Citizens for Clean Energy

Transportation Planning TAC

The Great Falls Technical Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on the FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and the FFY 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The UPWP outlines planning activities, staffing, and funding for the next federal fiscal year, including a new Student Safety Plan. The TIP lists planned transportation projects. The committee will also consider approving the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approve FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Approve FFY 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• New Student Safety Plan (analysis of vehicle/pedestrian movements near schools)
• Approve March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Business Improvement District

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.

• Approval of minutes from 7/9/26 board meeting
• Budget FY 2027 and June 2026 financials (action item)
• Storage unit for holiday décor (action item)
• Grant programs and grant criteria committee (action items)
• Updates on 1st Ave N Underpass, ArtsFest MONTANA, alley lighting, sidewalks

Historic Preservation Advisory

The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation on the Moroney Dam Clubhouse, and discuss the former Cascade County Jail. The agenda also includes updates on a Section 106 rule change, Semiquincentennial activities, and committee reports, including action items on appointing a Portage NHL Committee chair and the Boston and Montana Barn Committee. The HPO report notes new brochures for several historic districts and a rescheduled National Trust visit.

• Presentation on Moroney Dam Clubhouse by Carley Chapman
• Discussion of former Cascade County Jail with Megan Sanford
• Action item to appoint Portage NHL Committee chair
• Action item on Boston and Montana Barn Committee
• New brochures for Central Business, Northside Residential, and Railroad districts

Police Commission

The Great Falls Police Commission is meeting to consider the appointment of a new police officer. The main action item is approving or denying the examination recommendation for applicant Michael Kanzler. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and may close the meeting for a private discussion of the applicant.

• Approve minutes from the 06/18/26 Commission Meeting
• Examination of police officer applicant Michael Kanzler
• Vote to approve or deny Kanzler as a candidate for the police force
• Possible closed executive session for individual privacy discussion

Neighborhood Council

The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District #1 will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily handling routine business such as approving the previous meeting's minutes. The only new business is a notification about an upcoming Clean Energy Fair, presented by Citizens for Clean Energy. The agenda is mostly procedural, with time for public comment and neighborhood concerns.

• Notification of Aug. 29 Clean Energy Fair from Citizens for Clean Energy
• Approve minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Planning Advisory Board-Zoning

The Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on recommending approval of the final plat for Meadowview Village Phase I, a 43-lot residential subdivision on 26.7 acres along 46th Street South. The board will also approve minutes from the June 23 meeting and hear public comment. The agenda includes one substantive action item; the rest is procedural.

• Final plat for Meadowview Village Phase I: 43 residential lots and 6 HOA-owned shared lots, located in the NE 1/4 of Section 09, T20N, R4E, PMM
• Developer to construct 8-inch public water main, sanitary sewer, and improve 46th Street with sidewalk and ADA ramp
• Access from 46th Street; pedestrian path to Chief Joseph Elementary School
• Approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker)

Park and Recreation

The Park and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss old business including outdoor pool mechanics, a Wadsworth Park masterplan, and updates on the potential Ironman event, which could cost close to $1 million. New business includes a recap of Lions Fun Fest and fall programming. The agenda is a mix of updates and discussions, with no final votes scheduled.

• Ironman event update: potential full-distance triathlon, ~$1M cost, $300K franchise fee, target late 2027
• Outdoor Pools – mechanics and future discussion
• Wadsworth Park Masterplan update
• River Drawdown update (turf irrigation concerns)
• Lions Fun Fest Recap and Fall Programming

Neighborhood Council

The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District #7 is meeting to discuss old business, including committee reports and city safety funding, and new business, such as a presentation on the Indian Family Health Clinic's second-floor remodel, a Citizens for Clean Energy update, and planning for an ice cream social. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or votes listed.

• Indian Family Health Clinic – remodel of 2nd floor – Hygienix presenting
• Citizens for Clean Energy – David Saslav
• Ice cream social planning
• City Safety Funding (old business)
• Approve minutes from June 8, 2026

Board of Adjustments/Appeals

Neighborhood Council

The Council District #3 Neighborhood Council is holding a special meeting to discuss planning for a summer celebration. The event is scheduled for August 22, 2026, in Jaycee Park.

• Planning for August 22, 2026 Summer Celebration in Jaycee Park

City Commission

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.

• Annexation and zoning request for 305 21st Avenue South (Resolution 10633, Ordinance 3285)
• Amended 2026 Urban Renewal Plan for Downtown District (Ordinance 3286)
• Intent to increase property tax (Resolution 10636)
• Annual Budget Resolution (Resolution 10635)
• $2,845,000 in bonds for Great Falls East Industrial Park (Resolution 10650)

The City Commission adopted the FY2027 budget resolution (3-2), which includes a 6.59% property tax levy increase (2.87% inflationary plus 3.72% for health insurance premiums). The commission also approved the amended Downtown Urban Renewal Plan, annexation and zoning for 305 21st Avenue South, and authorized $2.845 million in bonds for the East Industrial Park. A motion to remove commission stipend increases from the budget failed.

• Adopted FY2027 budget with 6.59% property tax increase (3-2)
• Approved annexation and R-2 zoning for 305 21st Avenue South (5-0)
• Adopted amended Downtown Urban Renewal Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10636 intent to increase property tax (5-0)
• Authorized $2.845M tax increment bonds for East Industrial Park (5-0)
• Set public hearings for SCIR fund awards (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $5,043,221 expenditures (5-0)
• Failed motion to remove commission stipend increase from budget (2-3)

City Commission Work Session

The City Commission will hold a work session to receive a recap presentation on the proposed FY2027 budget from Greg Doyon and Finance Staff. The body will also discuss potential topics for future work sessions.

• FY2027 Proposed Budget Presentation Recap

Library Board

The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda, adopt June meeting minutes, and accept financial reports for June. New business includes electing a chair and vice-chair, considering a legal agreement with Mr. Bill Bronson, and removing the forms section from the policy manual. The board will also hear reports from the director and staff.

• Election of board chair and vice-chair
• Legal agreement between the library board and Mr. Bill Bronson (Pages 41-43)
• Policy manual: removal of Section Six, 'Forms' (Page 44)
• Accept financial reports including income statements for June 2220 and 2221
• Adoption of minutes from the May 26, 2026 board meeting

Parking Advisory

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.

• Appointment of Vice Chair for the commission
• Review and vote on recommending Aimee Lennox as a new Parking Advisory Commission member
• Grading discussion of RFP responses from PayByPhone, Cardinal Tracking, FSH Technologies, Passport Inc., Paygasus, and SP+ Municipal (Metropolis) for downtown parking management
• Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Parking Advisory Commission reviewed six RFPs for parking payment systems and selected SP+, Passport, and Pay by Phone as the top three for follow-up interviews. They also approved the June minutes, reappointed Seth Swingley as Vice Chair, and recommended Aimee Lennox to the City Commission for membership. No final contract was awarded.

• Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Seth Swingley as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended Aimee Lennox to City Commission for membership (unanimous)
• Selected SP+, Passport, and Pay by Phone as top 3 vendors for interviews
• Decided Pay by Phone will be dropped if garage coverage is not included in proposal

EMS Advisory Board

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

Neighborhood Council

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

The council approved the June 25, 2026 minutes with amendments, including a note about Sunrise Park upgrades. It filled the vacant Vice Chair position with Lisa Meyers and the vacant council seat with Chris Ward, both by a 3-1 vote. The council also heard a CERT presentation and received project updates.

• Approved amended June 25, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Lisa Meyers as Vice Chair (3-1)
• Appointed Chris Ward to fill council vacancy (3-1)

City Commission Work Session

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

The Commission held a work session to review proposed FY2027 budgets for the library and municipal court. Members also discussed proposed updates to meeting conduct rules and schedules. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Proposed FY2027 Library budget reviewed; includes removal of Assistant Director position to cover insurance and bargaining costs
• Proposed FY2027 Municipal Court budget reviewed; noted staffing vacancies and end of Pre-Release Center partnership
• Proposed meeting time changes discussed: Work Sessions at 4:30 p.m. and Commission meetings at 6:00 p.m.
• Proposed rule updates discussed, including removing proclamations from the formal order of business
• Requested update to Section 8.3 to replace Ethics Committee reference with County Attorney's Office

City Commission

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

The Commission approved the annexation of 18.4 acres for the Little Shell Tribe's Good Medicine housing development, along with Planned Unit Development zoning and the amended plat dedicating California Avenue as public right-of-way. The project will add 115 rental units for tribal members. The Commission also approved several other items, including a $5.02 million water bond, the Gibson Park concession extension, and the BID and TBID budgets.

• Approved Resolution 10632 annexing 18.4 acres for Good Medicine housing (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 3284 establishing PUD zoning for the property (4-1)
• Approved amended plat dedicating California Avenue as public right-of-way (4-1)
• Approved $5,020,000 water system revenue bond for sedimentation basins upgrade (5-0)
• Approved second addendum to Gibson Park concession agreement with Snack Shack (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2027 BID budget and work plan (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2026/2027 TBID budget and work plan (5-0)
• Appointed Shyla Patera to Transit District Board (5-0)