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City Commission Meeting

April 7, 2026 · Great Falls, MT
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-04-07 (PDF)
Retrieved April 25, 2026 from www.greatfallsmt.gov ↗
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Attendees

Cory Reeves (Commission Member)
Joe McKenney (Commission Member)
Rick Tryon (Commission Member)
Shannon Wilson (Commission Member)
Casey Schreiner (Commission Member)
Greg Doyon (City Manager)
Jeremy Jones (Deputy City Manager)
David Dennis (City Attorney)
Melissa Kinzler (Finance Director)
Brock Cherry (Planning and Community Development Director)
Alaina Mattimiro (Associate Planner)
Andrew Finch (Senior Transportation Planner)
Chris Gaub (Public Works Director)
Mark Juras (Development Review Coordinator)
Mike McIntosh (Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention)
Brian Black (Police Captain)
Lisa Kunz (City Clerk)
✓ Present: 17/17

Agenda Items

#1

Growth Policy Update

The Planning and Community Development Director presented an update on the Growth Policy, and the Commission discussed and provided direction on the adoption process.

Public Comments

4 speakers
Ben Forsyth · Topic: Illicit chemicals

The speaker expressed concerns about the alleged smuggling and sale of illegal chemicals by Chinese criminal organizations into the United States.

Howard Plouffe · Topic: Growth plan update

The speaker referred to the City's Growth Plan update document and highlighted state law requirements that may allow multi-unit development in existing or future residential neighborhoods.

Sheila Rice · Topic: Affordable housing

The speaker commended City staff and officials for the quality of the growth plan and emphasized the importance of permanent affordability in housing.

Shyla Patera · Topic: Growth Policy 2045

The speaker submitted written comments expressing appreciation for the inclusive public engagement efforts and voiced support for advancing the policy to the Planning Board and City Commission for final adoption.