Gussie O'Connor

The agenda for this meeting included setting the agenda, reviewing consent items such as claims, minutes, financial reports, and court reports, and receiving reports from the Community Decay and Violations List, the Engineer, and the Committee of the Whole. Information items included updates on the Mission West Community Development Brownfield Grant and Property Aggregation for Marvin Cross. Action items scheduled for discussion involved appointing a City Clerk/Treasurer via Resolution #865, appointing members to the Zoning/Board of Adjustment Committee, discussing the Women's Club Child Safety Event, the alley off Madison St, the 2026 Beautification Days, and the Thompson Falls Farmers Market. Further action items concerned Comprehensive Plan remarks, the first reading of Ordinance #359, and pay applications for reimbursement related to the Growth Policy and Wastewater Project Phases 3 & 4, as well as a change order for the Water Project.

The agenda for the meeting included the election of a new President and Vice President of Council, setting committee assignments, and signing bank resolution signatures. Action items covered a water leak credit request, a request regarding the Highlead Block Party, discussions on speed limit signs, review of Ordinance 271, setting the Arbor Day date and proclamation, and updates on the Growth Policy (Comprehensive Plan). The Council also planned to approve drawing from SRF-26606 and handle pay applications for reimbursement related to Wastewater Project Phases 3 & 4 and Water Project Phases 1 & 2. An official public hearing was held for the Growth Policy update, which involved submitting documentation for the CDBG planning grant closeout.

This updated Growth Policy for the City of Thompson Falls, adopted in 2025, serves as a comprehensive roadmap for the next 5 to 8 years. It integrates various planning initiatives to address opportunities and challenges, aiming to strengthen the economy, upgrade city infrastructure, and foster community growth. The plan outlines strategic goals and objectives across four main pillars: Economy, Community Services, Housing, and Land Use, with a vision to enhance the quality of life and guide the city's future in a thoughtful and sustainable manner.

The agenda includes items such as the oath of office, water leak credits, rescheduling committee meetings, adoption of a comprehensive plan, setpoint contract, wastewater project phases, and water project pay application for reimbursement. Also includes discussion on municipal speed limit code, yield sign, parking ordinance, conditional use permit, and updates to water regulation policy. Other topics include the Montana League of Cities and Towns Contract Amendment, Water Project Amended Bond Anticipatory Note Resolution, Water Project Contract Award, Term Extension for ARPA Grant, and Wastewater and Water Project Pay Applications.

The council discussed water and sewer regulations, including billing cycles, payment responsibilities, and procedures for delinquent bills. They addressed water system regulations, service connections, and annexation consent. The council also covered sewer system regulations, prohibited discharges, and grinder pump maintenance. Additionally, they discussed water and sewer rates, modification processes, and water use restrictions.