City Council Meeting
February 17, 2026 · Columbia Falls, MT
Attendees
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Councilor King
(Councilor)
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Councilor Piper
(Councilor)
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Councilor Price
(Councilor)
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Councilor Robinson
(Councilor)
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Councilor Stob
(Councilor)
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Mayor Barnhart
(Mayor)
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City Manager Hanks
(City Manager)
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City Clerk Staaland
(City Clerk)
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City Attorney Breck
(City Attorney)
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City Finance Director Farrell
(Finance Director)
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Police Chief Stephens
(Police Chief)
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Public Works Director Bates
(Public Works Director)
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Councilor Semok
(Councilor)
✓ Present: 13/13
Decisions
Agenda Items
Public Comments
4 speakers
Anne Higgins
· Topic: Update on previous council meeting items
Requested update on police department policies and expressed need for public transit service
Elizabeth McBride
· Topic: ICE actions and resolution
Expressed disagreement with previous statements and urged council not to consider resolution
Roger Hopkins
· Topic: Government Study Commission
Reported on commission's discussions and recommended public vote on self-governing powers
Bug
· Topic: Proposal for police department policies
Emphasized request is for accountability and adherence to existing regulations, not sanctuary city designation