Upper Flathead Neighborhood Association

12/08/2023

12/08/2023

The Columbia Falls City Council will hold its first workshop on The Montana Land Use Planning Act
(Senate Bill 382) Monday evening, December 11 th at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Please attend!!!!

07/10/2023

Upcoming Important Meetings to Attend---

Wednesday, July 12th -- CFAC Superfund Cleanup meeting July 12 at 12 noon and 6:30 p.m. at CF City Hall, with Karmen King, independent technical advisor helping communities deal with Superfund sites (see page 2 for additional information). The public is just now having an opportunity to hear of the cleanup plans and express our opinions. These meetings are important to attend because of the impact on the long-term health and welfare of our community, our children, grand children and beyond.

07/10/2023

https://flatheadbeacon.com/2023/07/10/whitefish-considers-asking-voters-to-divert-portion-of-resort-tax-to-meet-housing-needs/

The Whitefish City Council could decide later this summer if it will submit a ballot question to voters asking them to decide if they approve reallocating a portion of the city’s resort tax toward funding affordable community housing development and programs. During a Thursday meeting of the White...

07/08/2023

https://flatheadbeacon.com/2023/07/02/glacier-institute-seeks-funding-for-nature-center/

On a parcel of land 1.4 miles east of the Flathead River, bubbling creeks, vast open fields and blue-green ponds sit tucked away behind U.S. Highway 2, where the hum of the road is hushed by acres of native pine trees. Navigating his way across a stream and stepping into a patch of tall grass, […]

06/15/2023

JUNE 14th County Meeting Summary-Land owned by Kapoor:

A decision on the rezone of the 12.4 acres of Location Acquisitions' land north of the waterslide has been tabled until the next Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, July 12th at 6 p.m. A resident of Columbia Heights and licensed planner, submitted a letter to the Board this afternoon detailing some errors in the Staff Report. In addition, some extensive research was done on the "Two Bridges Zoning District"-- a term used in describing the property. Back issues of the Inter Lake were found detailing a citizen effort in the 1970s to establish a zoning district in the area below Columbia Heights, establishing a 10-acre minimum zone. It was later upheld by the MT Supreme Court. The Planning Board took the information very seriously and wanted more time to read the letter.

06/15/2023

Is this who we want shaping our community?

Florida developer Rishi Kapoor is reportedly under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the FBI, the Miami Herald is reporting.

06/01/2023

PLEASE ATTEND AND SPREAD THE WORD:
Council Workshop June 5th 6 pm – 7pm for Urban Development Discussion.

Just found out about this unpublicized meeting happening before the regular City Council meeting Monday night. Currently this is all we know -- no agenda, don't know if public participation will be allowed. Very important that the public attends!

05/18/2023

Neighbors on the east side of the Flathead River at Columbia Falls are seeking ideas for saving the open spaces and our pristine Flathead River. Can respond via email, Facebook messenger, or in the comments.

Regarding the River Highlands property and the 22 acres on the North side of Highway 2 adjacent to the bridge:

What would you like to see that would still protect the water quality, provide wildlife habitat and wildlife corridors, and maintain the character of the neighborhood for the long term?

What are your suggestions for making that happen? Would you be willing to participate financially to save this special and historically significant "Gateway to Glacier" properties?

Thank you for your ideas, suggestions and direction. Each response can provide a piece of the puzzle to save one of Montana’s “Last Best Places."

05/18/2023

https://hungryhorsenews.com/news/2023/may/10/wilkinsons-wont-sell-land-kapoor/

The owners of a ranch east of Columbia Falls say they have terminated a contract with developer Rishi Kapoor, CEO of Location Ventures to sell about 113 acres of land.

04/17/2023

Reminder: Please plan to attend the City Council meeting Monday, April 17th, 7 p.m. at the CF High School Auditorium where the Council will discuss and vote to reject or accept the 22-acre Location Acquisitions high density housing proposal planned for just east of the Hwy 2 Flathead River bridge--7030 Hwy 2 Residences.

The City-County Planning Board unanimously recommended a "do not accept" in February. In March the Council postponed their vote in order to have more time to review the information presented. This Monday night meeting is not a public hearing -- the public comment period was closed at the end of the March 20th hearing, per MT codes. Still, very important that we have a large turnout at these meetings to show our interest.

04/12/2023

https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2023/apr/12/county-planning-board-looks-rezone-land-adjacent-w/

A number of public hearings regarding zone changes and subdivisions are also on Wednesday’s agenda, along with a proposal to revise the county’s vacation rental regulations.