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City Commission Meeting

February 3, 2026 · Great Falls, MT
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-03 (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)
Greg Doyon (City Manager)
Jeremy Jones (Deputy City Manager)
Rachel Taylor (Deputy City Attorney)
Melissa Kinzler (Finance Director)
Chris Gaub (Public Works Director)
Jesse Patton (City Engineer)
Carter Storrusten (Project Manager)
Brock Cherry (Planning and Community Development Director)
Jeremy Virts (Acting Fire Chief)
Jeff Newton (Police Chief)
Darcy Dea (Deputy City Clerk)
✓ Present: 16/16

Agenda Items

#1

DOWNTOWN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 3

Public Works City Engineer Jesse Patton reported on the downtown drainage improvements, including the need to close Central Avenue during the Phase 3 improvements and the updated scope of the project.

#2

GREAT FALLS AGRITECH PARK UPDATE

Great Falls Development Alliance President and CEO Brett Doney reviewed and discussed PowerPoint slides on the AgriTech Park update, including the park's history, progress, and financial status.

Public Comments

2 speakers
Donna Williams · Topic: Heat emergency plan on City website

Donna Williams suggested that the City's website contain a heat emergency plan and offered to email the Commission materials she discussed.

Ben Forsyth · Topic: Marijuana issues

Ben Forsyth commented that he had provided the Commission with copies of 32 laws that are currently being misused and creating harms, and expressed concern that the Commission would not discuss marijuana issues.