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City Commission Meeting

January 20, 2026 · Great Falls, MT
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-20 (PDF)
Retrieved April 25, 2026 from www.greatfallsmt.gov ↗
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Attendees

✓ Cory Reeves (Mayor)
✓ Joe McKenney (Commissioner)
✓ Rick Tryon (Commissioner)
✓ Shannon Wilson (Commissioner)
✓ Casey Schreiner (Commissioner)
✓ Jeremy Jones (Deputy City Manager)
✓ David Dennis (City Attorney)
✓ Melissa Kinzler (Finance Director)
✓ Chris Gaub (Public Works Director)
✓ Mark Juras (Development Review Coordinator)
✓ Jesse Patton (City Engineer)
✓ Brock Cherry (Planning and Community Development Director)
✓ Mike McIntosh (Acting Fire Chief)
✓ Jeff Newton (Police Chief)
✓ Darcy Dea (Deputy City Clerk)
✓ Present: 15/15

Agenda Items

#1

Montana Land Use Planning Act

The Commission discussed the Montana Land Use Planning Act and its implications for the City
#2

Resilience and Compatibility Study for Malmstrom Air Force Base

The Commission heard a presentation on the resilience and compatibility study for Malmstrom Air Force Base
#3

Strategic Capital Investment Reserve

The Commission discussed the Strategic Capital Investment Reserve program

Public Comments

5 speakers
Ron Paulick · Topic: Marijuana revenue

Ron Paulick commented on the distribution of marijuana revenue and suggested that it should be dispersed to safety, fire, and medical services

Ben Forsyth · Topic: Marijuana use

Ben Forsyth commented on the scientific harms of marijuana and its impact on the community

Judy Mortensen · Topic: Marijuana use

Judy Mortensen supported Ben Forsyth's concerns about marijuana use and its impact on the community

Jolene Schalper · Topic: Resilience and Compatibility Study

Jolene Schalper commented on the resilience and compatibility study and suggested that it was an opportunity for the City to include MAFB and property owners in the decision-making process

Joe Aline · Topic: Land use

Joe Aline commented on the lack of notification to property owners about the zoning changes and suggested that they should be involved in the decision-making process