City Council Meeting
March 2, 2026 · Columbia Falls, MT
Attendees
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King
(Councilor)
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Piper
(Councilor)
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Price
(Councilor)
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Robinson
(Councilor)
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Semok
(Councilor)
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Stob
(Councilor)
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Barnhart
(Mayor)
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Hanks
(City Manager)
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Staaland
(City Clerk)
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Breck
(City Attorney)
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Stephens
(Police Chief)
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Bates
(Public Works Director)
✓ Present: 12/12
Decisions
Agenda Items
#1
Approval of Agenda
Councilor King motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilor Semok and the motion carried.
#1
Approval of Agenda
Councilor King motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilor Semok and the motion carried.
#2
Consent Agenda
Councilor Price made a motion to amend February 17th minutes with a name correction and noted the financial claims appeared to be in order, seconded by Councilor Semok and the motion carried.
#2
Consent Agenda
Councilor Price made a motion to amend February 17th minutes with a name correction and noted the financial claims appeared to be in order, seconded by Councilor Semok and the motion carried.
Public Comments
3 speakers
Shirley Folkwein
· Topic: Criteria used when reviewing zoning and subdivision regulations
Folkwein addressed the council regarding criteria used when reviewing zoning and subdivision regulations.
Mike Burr
· Topic: County Health Department septic system issue
Burr thanked Mayor Barnhart for his vote related to the County Health Department septic system issue and expressed appreciation for the mayor’s position on the matter.
Patrick Conover
· Topic: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct 40 Apartment Units - 302 Meadow Lake Blvd.
Conover asked how far the sidewalk would need to be extended.