City Work Session - Jan 2, 2013

The City Work Session scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 2 has been cancelled. The City Commission meeting will be held as normal at 7:00 p.m.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of December 31, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#6
When: Wednesday, Jan 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Sunnyside School Library

Agenda:
Community Policing Officer
Neighborhood Watch
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC#3
When: Thursday, Jan 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Riverview School Multi Purpose Room

Agenda:
Annexation and Zoning request
Community Policing Officer
Neighborhood Watch
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of December 24, 2012

No meetings are scheduled this week.

City Commission Work Session - Dec. 17, 2012

When: Tuesday, December 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
City/public partnerships - Greg Doyon and Jim Rearden

Neighborhood Councils - Week of December 17, 2012

Two meetings scheduled this week have been cancelled:

NC#5
When: Monday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center

NC#8
When: Thursday, December 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Great Falls Transition Center

Neighborhood Councils - Week of December 10, 2012

Four councils are meeting this week:

NC#7

When: Monday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Election of officers

Support for Bike Walk Montana

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#1

When: Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Meadow Lark School Library

Agenda:
Election of officers

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#2

When: Wednesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: West Elementary School Cafeteria

Agenda:
Election of Officers
Community Policing – Officer Bragg
Neighborhood Watch – Jill Jennings
Vacate Grand Street

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#9

When: Thursday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls High School, South Campus, Room #105

Agenda:
Election of officers

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Council 9 is currently looking for a registered voter and resident of the neighborhood to fill a vacancy. For more information, contact Patty Cadwell at 455-8496.

Council #5 has cancelled their meeting that was previously scheduled for Monday, December 10.

City Work Session - Dec. 4, 2012

When: Tuesday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:

Parking Program – Wendy Thomas and Parking Advisory Commission

Neighborhood Councils - Week of December 3, 2012

Three meetings are being held this week:

NC#6

When: Wednesday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Sunnyside School Library

Agenda:
Election of officers

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#3 - SPECIAL MEETING

When: Wednesday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Riverview School Multi Purpose Room

Agenda:
ADF Group Steel Manufacturing Plant - Spencer Woith and Talia Paschini

NC#3 - Regular Meeting

When: Thursday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Riverview School Muti Purpose Room

Agenda:
Election of officers

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of November 26, 2012

One council is meeting this week:

NC#4

When: Thursday, November 29 at 6:30 p.m. (rescheduled because of Thanksgiving)

Where: Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North

Agenda:

Sheriff department update on sex crimes and child abuse - presented by Detective Blue Corneliusen

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

City Work Session, November 20, 2012

When: Tuesday, November 20 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
CDBG Potential Program Changes – Wendy Thomas

Neighborhood Councils - Week of November 19, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#5

When: Monday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: GF Clinic Specialty Center

Agenda:
Growth Policy Update – Planner Ida Meehan
CDBG request letter for public input

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#7

When: Monday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. (rescheduled because of Veterans Day)

Where: Gibson Room, Civic Center

Agenda:
GFPS Technical Programs – Tom Kotynski
CDBG Funding – Chris Imhoff

Neighborhood Councils - Week of November 12, 2012

Two meetings are being held this week:

NC#7 was cancelled due to the holiday.

NC#1

When: Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Meadowlark School Library

Agenda:
Ferguson Drive - Jim Rearden

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC #8

When: Thursday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls Transition Center, Women's Annex

Agenda:
Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

City Offices Closed on Election Day

Because of Election Day, city offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 6. The City Commission meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of November 5, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#6

When: Wednesday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Sunnyside School Library

Agenda:
Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#9

When: Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls High School, South Campus, Room 105

Agenda:
Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Council 9 is also looking for a registered voter who lives within the neighborhood boundaries to fill a vacancy. If interested, please contact Patty Cadwell at 455-8496.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of October 29, 2012

Two meetings are taking place this week:

Council of Council meeting
When: Tuesday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, Rainbow Room

Agenda:
Neighborhood Watch collaboration - Jill Jennings, NeighborWorks
Growth Policy participation – Ida Meehan/Wendy Thomas
Individual council sharing

NC#3
When: Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Riverview Elementary School, Multi-Purpose room

Agenda:
Great Falls Public Schools – Tom Kotynski
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of October 22, 2012

Only one council is meeting this week:

NC4
When: Thursday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North

Agenda:
Community Policing/Neighborhood Watch – Officer Van Every
Code Enforcement – Heather Rohlf
Environmental Program Coordinator – Chris Sorenson
Candidate Introductions
Legislature – Jean Price
Justice of the Peace – Eric Bailey and Krishna Nandlal
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

City Work Session, October 16, 2012

When: Tuesday, October 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Resolution establishing protocol for video recording equipment placement and use during commission meetings – Dave Nielsen
AgriTech Park – Mike Haynes

Neighborhood Councils - Week of October 15, 2012

Three councils are meeting this week:

NC#5
When: Monday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center

Agenda:
Optimum—Conditional Use Permit request to allow unconcealed telecommunication equipment in Med Tech Park
Neighborhood Watch
NeighborWorks – Carol Bronson
GFPD Community Policing – Sgt. Bryan Slavik
Grandview/Cascade Ridge project problems
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC# 1
When: Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Meadowlark School Library

Agenda:
Community Policing/Neighborhood Watch – Officer Lundberg
District Court Judge candidate – Greg Pinski
Justice Court candidates – Krishna Nandlal and Eric Bailey
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC#8
When: Thursday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Great Falls Transition Center, Women's Annex

Agenda:
Community Policing/Neighborhood Watch – Officer Palmer
Growth Policy Update – City Planner Ida Meehan
Candidate Introductions:
Cascade County Commission -- Robin Baker
Justice of the Peace –Mary Jolley, Krishna Nandlal and Eric Bailey
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Council 8 is also currently seeking a registered voter who lives in the council 8 area to fill a vacancy. If you are interested, call Patty Cadwell at 455-8496. 

Neighborhood Councils, Week of October 8, 2012

Three councils are meeting this week:

NC#7

When: Monday, Oct. 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room,

Agenda:
Community Policing – Officer Kimmet
Rescue Mission – Jim Kiser
Brownfield cleanup @ new Easter Seal/Goodwill site -- CTA Architects – Keith Cron
District Court Judge candidate – Greg Pinski
Justice of the Peace candidates – Krishna Nandlal and Eric Bailey

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#2

When: Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: West Elementary School Cafeteria 

Agenda:
Candidate Forum – Candidates will have 5 minutes to present with 1 additional minute to wrap-up
Justice of the Peace: 

Eric Bailey, Mary Jolley, Krishna Nandlal
 

8th Judicial District Court: 

Steve Fagenstrom, Greg Pinski
 

Cascade County Commission:
Robin Baker, Jane Weber
 

Legislative District 26
Tim Martin, Bob Mehlhoff

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#9

When: Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: GFGH, South Campus, Room 105

Agenda:
Community Policing – Officer Daniels
District Court Judge candidate – Greg Pinski
Justice of the Peace candidates – Krishna Nandlal and Eric Bailey

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Candidate Forum Tonight

When: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls College, MSU, 2100 16th Avenue South,  Room B101

Agenda:

Statewide and legislative candidates will answer questions pertaining to education in the state of Montana.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of October 1, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#6
When: Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Sunnyside School Library

Agenda:
Community Policing – Officer Henry
District Court Judge candidate – Greg Pinski
Justice of the Peace candidates – Krishna Nandlal, Eric Bailey
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC#3
When: Thursday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Riverview School Multi Purpose Room

Agenda:
Community Policing – Officer Smail
Zoning/Annexation Request – ASI Senior Housing Tax Project
Zoning Request – Montana Refining Company
District Court Judge candidate – Greg Pinski
Justice of the Peace candidate – Krishna Nandlal, Eric Bailey
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of September 24, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

SPECIAL MEETING:

NC#6
When: Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Sunnyside School Library

Agenda:
Upper/Lower River Road Drainage -- HKM



NC#4
When: Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Montana Highway Patrol Office, 812 14th Street North (ONE TIME location change)

Agenda:
Drug Take Back Project – Officer Kent Hickethier
Justice of the Peace candidates – Mary Jolley and Krishna Nandlal
Cascade County Commission candidate – Robin Baker
Committee reports
Growth Policy Update:

• Social Committee report – Sandra
• NC4 Open House planning

Neighborhood concerns

City Commission Work Session, Sept. 18, 2012

When: Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Brand Alliance, Brett Doney from GFDA

Neighborhood Councils - Week of September 17, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#5

When: Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center

Agenda:

Grandview/Cascade Ridge project problems; Devonshire residents, and Dawn Wiley from Benefis

Growth Policy Update—City Planner Ida Meehan
Candidate Introductions:

District Court Judge—Greg Pinski
County Commission—Robin Baker
Justice of the Peace—Mary Jolley, Krishna Nandlal

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#8

When: Thursday, Sept. 20 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls Transition Center, Women's annex (CANCELLED - there will not be enough members for a quorum).

Agenda:

Growth Policy Update – City Planner Ida Meehan
Candidate Introductions:
District Court Judge -- Greg Pinski
Cascade County Commission -- Robin Baker
Justice of the Peace – Mary Jolley, Krishna Nandlal
Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of Sept. 10, 2012

Four councils are meeting this week:

NC#7

When: Monday, Sept. 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson room

Agenda:
Justice of the Peace candidate, Mary Jolley

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#1

When: Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Meadowlark School library

Agenda:

Growth policy update - City Planner, Ida Meehan

Justice of the Peace candidate, Mary Jolley

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#2

When: Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Where:West Elementary School cafeteria

Agenda:

Community Hall Park – Mike Dalton and Marty Basta 

Central Ave. West development proposal – Greg Strable & James Coombs 

Airport Update – Board member Jim Morin

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#9

When: Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls High School, South Campus, Room 105

Agenda:
Justice of the Peace candidate, Mary Jolley

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Council 9 is also currently looking for a registered voter who lives in the neighborhood to fill a vacancy. If you are interested, contact Patty Cadwell at 455-8496 for more information.

City Work Session, Sept. 4, 2012

When: Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Transportation Planning – funding, process, etc. – Andrew Finch
9th Street Bike Facility Discussion – Andrew Finch

Neighborhood Councils - Week of Sept. 3, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#6

When: Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Sunnyside School Music room

Agenda:
Growth Policy update—Planner Ida Meehan
District Court Judge candidate Steve Fagenstrom
Justice of the Peace candidate Mary Jolley

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#3

When: Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Riverview School Multi-purpose room

Agenda:
Justice of the Peace candidate—Mary Jolley

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

City Work Session - August 20, 2012

When: Tuesday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Update – Jim Rearden
2. Value of Sports in the Community – George Geise, Confero Sports Committee

Neighborhood Councils - Week of August 20, 2012

Only one council is meeting this week:

NC#4

When: Thursday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North

Agenda:
Growth Policy Update - City Planner Ida Meehan

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of August 13, 2012

No meetings are scheduled this week.

Council 7's meeting scheduled for this evening has been cancelled.

City Work Session - August 7, 2012

When: Tuesday, August 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Central Montana Ag-Tech Park Update - Joe Stanek
Agri-Tech Park TIF District – Brett Doney

Growth Policy Update Open House

When: Monday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, Missouri Room

The City of Great Falls is getting ready to launch its Growth Policy Update, and will kick-off the process with a Community Open House on Monday, August 6 at 6 pm in the Missouri Room of the Civic Center (2 Park Drive S). The Community Open House is open to the public and everyone – including residents, business owners, stakeholders and other interested parties are encouraged to attend. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to learn more about the process and sign-up to participate on one of the working groups that will help develop the final document.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of August 6, 2012

Only one council is meeting this week:

NC#9
When: Thursday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Campfire Office, 1925 2nd Avenue South

Agenda:
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Announcement: Council #7 is currently seeking a registered voter who lives in the Council #7 area to fill an upcoming vacancy. If interested, please call 455-8496 for additional information.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of July 30, 2012

There are no meetings scheduled this week.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of July 23, 2012

Only one council is meeting this week:

NC#4
When: Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North

Agenda:
Neighborhood Parks - Park and Rec. director, Marty Basta
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns



Council #7 is currently seeking a registered voter who lives in the Council #7 area to fill an upcoming vacancy. If interested, please call 455-8496 for additional information.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of July 16, 2012

NC#8 is having their annual ice cream social on Friday, July 20 at Memorial Park from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Everyone is invited.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of July 9, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#7

When: Monday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:

Upcoming Growth Policy planning – City Planner Ida Meehan
Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Announcement: Council #7 is currently seeking a registered voter who lives in the Council #7 area to fill an upcoming vacancy. If interested, please call 455-8496 for additional information.

NC#9

When: Thursday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Campfire Office, 1925 2nd Avenue South

Agenda:
Growth Policy Planning – City Planner Ida Meehan

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

City Work Session - July 3, 2012

When: Tuesday, July 3 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Budget Work Session – Greg Doyon and Melissa Kinzler


Other budget work session are scheduled for:

July 10, 2012, 1:00 p.m., Gibson Room
July 12, 2012, 1:00 p.m., Gibson Room

Neighborhood Councils - Week of July 2, 2012

There are no meetings scheduled this week.

Neighborhood Councils_Week of June 25, 2012

Only one council is meeting this week:

NC#4

When: Thursday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North

Agenda:
Good Neighbor Award – Dave Snuggs, Neighbor In Need
Open Meeting Law and Neighborhood Council Protocol – City Clerk Lisa Kunz
Neighborhood Parks – Park and Rec Director Marty Basta - rescheduled to July
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

City Work Session, June 19, 2012

When: Tuesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Revenue Forecast/Preliminary Budget Discussion– Greg Doyon and Melissa Kinzler

Neighborhood Councils - Week of June 18, 2012

No meetings are scheduled this week.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of June 11, 2012

Three councils are meeting this week:

NC#7

When: Monday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
BRIC Officer—GFPD
Robert’s Playground Project—Jolene Bach

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#2

When: Wednesday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Open Meeting Law and Neighborhood Council Protocol – Lisa Kunz and Jim Santoro
Neighborhood Concern – Kirk Robinson Animal Complaint

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#9

When: Thursday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Campfire Office, 1925 2nd Avenue South

Agenda:
Appeal Hearing – Channon Collins’ Multiple Animal Permit Denial

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

City Work Session, June 4, 2012

When: Tuesday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
1. Downtown Partnership – Mike Haynes
2. Design Review Board – Great Falls Builders Exchange – Krista Smith
3. Citizen’s Convenience Center – Jim Rearden

Neighborhood Councils - Week of June 4, 2012

No meetings are scheduled this week.

Council of Councils Meeting

This week the Council of Councils is meeting. This is a meeting of all of the Neighborhood Councils. The public is invited to attend.

When: Wednesday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Gibson Room, Civic Center

Agenda:
* Update on the proposed large vehicle ordinance

* Fire Chief Randy McCamley will give an update on the issues facing Great Falls Fire/Rescue

* Council 5 will discuss reviving the Neighborhood Watch program

* City attorney Jim Santoro will discuss plans for citywide restrictions on the use of cell phones while driving

Neighborhood Councils - Week of May 21, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#5

When: Monday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: GF Clinic Specialty Center, Conference Room

Agenda:
Community Policing—Sgt. Bryan Slavik
County Commission Candidate Jane Weber
Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#4

When: Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Heritage Baptist Church

Agenda:
Community Policing Officer Van Every
Proposed Land Use Development Code Amendments – Wendy Thomas
County Commission Candidate Jane Weber

Committee reports
Neighborhood Concerns

City Work Session, May 15, 2012

When: Tuesday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:

1. Proposed Ordinance Regarding Cell Phone/Texting While Driving – James Santoro
2. Complete Streets Draft Policy Overview – Jennifer Reichelt & Brant Birkeland

Neighborhood Councils - Week of May 14, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#7
When: Monday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Community Policing Officer Shane Daniels
Legislative candidate--Steve Sem
Cascade County Commission candidates—Robin Baker and Jane Weber
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC#8

When: Thursday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Great Falls Transition Center, Women's Annex

Agenda:
Community Policing Officer Travis Palmer
Complete Streets—Alicia Thompson
Cascade County Commission candidate Jane Weber
Memorial Park flowers, sprinklers
Ice Cream Social planning
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of May 7, 2012

Three councils are meeting this week:

NC#1
When: Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Meadowlark School Library

Agenda:
Community Policing Officer Lundberg

School crossing safety at 11th Street and 22nd Avenue SW—Jerry McKinley

Great Falls Fire Rescue update—Chief McCamley

Grande Vista Park maintenance update—Fred Rauch

District Court Judge candidate Greg Pinski

Cascade County Commission candidates—Robin Baker and Jane Weber

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#2

When: Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: West Elementary School Cafeteria

Agenda:

Community Policing – Officer Bragg

Complete Streets Movement – Patty Rearden

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#9

When: Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: GFHS, South Campus, Room 106

Agenda:
Community Policing – Officer Slaughter

Complete Streets Movement – Brant Birkeland

Cascade County Commission candidates – Robin Baker and Jane Weber

City Work Session, May 1, 2012

When: Tuesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Building Coalition Group, Rick Tyron

Neighborhood Councils - Week of April 30, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#6

When: Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Sunnyside School Music Room

Agenda:

Request annexation from the city by Praise Tabernacle United Pentecostal

Community Policing Officer Jason Gange

Introduction and update by Chief of Police Dave Bowen

Complete Streets presentation by Patty Reardon, Park and Rec Dept.

District Court Judge candidate, Greg Pinski

Cascade County Commissioner candidate, Robin Baker

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#3

When: Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Riverview School Multi-Purpose room

Agenda:

Community Policing Officer Brian Smail

Information on the proposed changes to the Land Use Development Code by Wendy Thomas, Community Development

Complete Streets presentation by Alicia Thompson

Animal Foundation presentation by Ellen Gauthier, Executive Director

Cascade County Commissioner candidate, Robin Baker

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of April 24, 2012

One council is meeting this week:

NC#4
When: Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North

Agenda:

Police Chief Dave Bowen
Steel Etc. Annexation Request
Complete Streets—John Juras
Legislative Candidates: Steve Sems, Jean Price, George Paul
District Court Judge Candidates: Mike Rausch, Greg Pinski
Committee reports
Neighborhood Concerns

City Work Session April 17, 2012

When: Tuesday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Gibson Room, Civic Center

Agenda:
1. Joint Land Use Study Update – Mike Haynes

2. Insurance Services Office (ISO) Update – Chief McCamley

Neighborhood Councils, Week of April 16, 2012

Two councils and one special meeting are being held this week:

NC#4 - SPECIAL MEETING

When: Monday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Gibson Room, Civic Center

Agenda:

Proposed CDBG funding for Pinski Park

NC#5

When: Monday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center

Agenda:

Neighborhood Council meeting protocol—Lisa Kunz and Jim Santoro

GFPD Chief Dave Bowen

District Court Judge Candidate Greg Pinski

Committee reports

Neighborhood Concerns

NC#8

When: Thursday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls Transition Center, Women's Annex

Agenda:
Neighborhood Council meeting protocol—Lisa Kunz and Jim Santoro

Complete Streets—Alicia Thompson

Property Maintenance Code—Craig Raymond

Food Bank project—CTA, GFDA, and Food Bank representatives

District Court Judge candidates: Mike Rausch and Joe Sullivan

Committee reports

Issues of Neighborhood Concern

Neighborhood Councils, Week of April 9, 2012

Four councils are meeting this week:

 NC#7

When: Monday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:

Cascade County Conservation District—Toni Neslen

Neighborhood Council meeting protocol—Lisa Kunz & Jim Santoro

Legislative Redistricting—Ronda Wiggers

Council Vacancy

District Court Judge candidate—Joe Sullivan

Legislative candidate - Jean Price

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#1

When: Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Meadow Lark School Library

Agenda:
Neighborhood Council meeting protocol—Lisa Kunz and Jim Santoro

Legislative Redistricting—Ronda Wiggers

District Court Judge candidate Joe Sullivan

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

 

NC#2

When: Wednesday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: West Elementary School Cafeteria

 

Agenda:

Neighborhood Council meeting protocol – Lisa Kunz and Jim Santoro

Legislative Redistricting – Ronda Wiggers

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#9

When: Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls High School, South Campus, Room 105

Agenda:
Neighborhood Council meeting protocol – Lisa Kunz and Jim Santoro

Legislative Redistricting – Ronda Wiggers

District Court Judge Candidate – Joe Sullivan

Mapril Cleanup

Committee reports

Neighborhood Issues

City Work Session, April 3, 2012

When: Tuesday, April 3 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Gibson Room, Civic Center

Agenda:
Update on the animal shelter - Assistant City Manager, Jenn Reichelt

ECP Board Meeting, April 2012

When: Monday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Commission Chambers

Agenda:
A. FINANCIAL REPORTS

B. NEW BUSINESS

Accept Board Meeting Minutes from March 5, 2012

C. OLD BUSINESS

Trustee Update by ECP Board Director/Chairman Jones (and
Southern Trustee)

Renewable Energy Credit Update

D. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

Southern Montana Bankruptcy Update

E. GENERAL AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

Public Comment

Neighborhood Councils - Week of April 2, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#6

When: Wednesday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Sunnyside School Music Room

Agenda:

Neighborhood Council Protocol - City Clerk Lisa Kunz, and City Attorney Jim Santoro

District Court Judge candidate, Joe Sullivan

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#3

When: Thursday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Riverview Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room

Agenda:

Neighborhood Council Protocol - City Clerk Lisa Kunz, and City Attorney, Jim Santoro

Discussion of proposed legislative redistricting - Ronda Wiggers

Discussion of the proposed cell phone ordinance

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of March 26, 2012

No council meetings are scheduled this week.

City Work Session, March 20, 2012

When: Tuesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
1. CDBG Funding Recommendations-Community Development Council

2. Legislative Redistricting Proposals – Ronda Wiggers

Neighborhood Councils - Week of March 19, 2012

Three councils are meeting this week:

NC#5
When: Monday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Great Falls Clinic Speciality Center

Agenda:
District Court Judge Candidates:
Mike Rausch and Joe Sullivan
Legislative Redistricting—Ronda Wiggers
Complete Streets—Alicia Thompson
Committee Reports
Neighborhood Concerns
 
NC#8
When: Thursday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Great Falls PreRelease Center, Women's Annex
 

Agenda:
District Court Judge Candidate—Mike Rausch

Police Chief Dave Bowen

Legislative Redistricting—Ronda Wiggers

Committee Reports

Neighborhood Concerns

Council 8 is also looking for a new member. Interested parties must live within the neighborhood boundaries and be a registered voter. If interested, contact Patty Cadwell at 455-8496.

NC#4

When: Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North

Agenda:
Community Policing Officer Slaughter

Drug Take-Back Program—Steve Bolstad
Legislative Redistricting—Ronda Wiggers
District Court Judge Candidates:
Mike Rausch and Joe Sullivan
Committee Reports
Neighborhood Concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of March 12, 2012

Three councils are meeting this week:

NC#7

When: Monday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:

District Court Judge candidate Mike Rausch

Neighborhood Watch—Tina Lopez

Complete Streets—Get Fit, Great Falls

Legislative Redistricting—Ronda Wiggers

NC Meeting Protocol—Lisa Kunz Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#1

When: Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Meadowlark School Library

Agenda:

Complete Streets—Get Fit, Great Falls

District Court Judge candidate Mike Rausch

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#2

When: Wednesday, March 14

Where: West Elementary School Cafeteria

Agenda:

Police Chief Dave Bowen

Cascade County District Court Judge Candidates:

Mike Rausch

Joeseph Sullivan

Stephen Fagenstrom

Greg Pinski

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of March 5, 2012

Special Meeting of NC#5

When: Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Mountain View Elementary School Cafeteria

Agenda:To recruit residents to the Neighborhood Watch program. Representatives from the U.S. Postal Service, Great Falls Police Department, and RSVP will be present with information and resources.

An increase in vandalism in the area has prompted the Neighborhood Council to educate its residents on the benefits of having a Neighborhood Watch program.

NC#6

When: Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Sunnyside School Music Room

Agenda:
Legislative Redistricting, Ronda Wiggers

District Court Judge candidate, Michael Rausch

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#9

When: Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: GFHS, South Campus, Room 105

Agenda:

Police Chief, Dave Bowen

District Court Judge candidate, Michael Rausch

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

City Work Session, March 6, 2012

When: Tuesday, March 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Water, Sewer, Storm Drain Rate Increases – Jim Rearden

2012 Governor Candidate Forum, Tonight

What: Governor Candidate Forum
When: Monday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Montana Expo Park, Exhibition Hall

Candidates participating:
Democrat Larry Jent, a state senator from Bozeman
Libertarian Ron Vandevender, a farmer from Craig

Republican candidates:
Bob Fanning of Pray
Rick Hill, a former congressman
Neil Livingstone of Helena, a security consultant
Jim Lynch, former Transportation Department Director
Ken Miller of Laurel, former state senator
Jim O'Hara, Chouteau County Commissioner
Corey Stapleton of Billings, former state senator

Attendees are asked to bring an item for the Great Falls Community Food Bank.

The candidates will take questions from three panelists, with Jim Sargeant of KMON Radio serving as moderator. KMON plans to broadcast the forum live. It also will be streamed live on the Internet on http://www.mfbf.org/.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of February 27, 2012

One council is meeting this week:

NC#3

When: Thursday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Riverview School, Multi-Purpose Room

Agenda:

Police chief, Dave Bowen

Campaign introductions: Cleve Loney, Tom Jacobson, Mike Rausch

Area projects: MT Dept. of Transportation

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

City Work Session, Feb. 21, 2012

When: Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
1. Update on City's Website

2. Junior Golf Program – Connie Cramer-Caouette

Neighborhood Councils - Week of February 20, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#5
When: Monday, Feb. 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: GF Clinic Specialty Center

Agenda:Russell Park Trail, Andrew Finch, GF Transportation planner
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

NC#4

When: Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North

Agenda:
Update from Community Policing Officer Slaughter

Committee reports

Problem properties update

Neighborhood concerns

Neighborhood Councils - Week of February 13, 2012

Three councils are meeting this week:

NC#7

When: Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Update from Community Policing Officer Lundberg

Railroad Whistle Noise - reps from BN, MT Dept. of Transportation, GF Park and Rec.

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#1

When: Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Meadowlark School Library

Agenda:
Update from Community Policing Officer Lundberg

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#8

When: Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls Transition Center, Women's Annex

Agenda:
Update from Community Policing Officer Palmer

Overlook at Black Eagle Falls

Cascade County Conservation District

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

City Work Session, February 6, 2012

When: Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Gibson Room, Civic Center

Agenda:
1. Police Department Generator – Greg Doyon & Chief Bowen

2. West Bank Tax Increment Refunding Bonds 2012 – Melissa Kinzler

3. Downtown Development Partnership Update – Brant Birkeland

Neighborhood Councils - Week of February 6, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC# 2
When: Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: West Elementary School Cafeteria

Agenda:
Update from Community Policing Officer Bragg
Cascade County Conservation District - Toni Nelsen
Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC# 9

When: Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: GFHS, South Campus, Room 106

Agenda:
Update from Community Policing Officer Van Every

Cascade County Conservation District - Toni Nelsen

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

ECP Board Meeting, February 2012

When: February 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Commission Chambers, Civic Center

Agenda:

A. FINANCIAL REPORTS

B. NEW BUSINESS

1. Accept Board Meeting Minutes from January 9, 2012

C. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

1. Southern Montana Bankruptcy Update

D. GENERAL AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

1. Public Comment

E. ECP BOARD MEETING DATES FOR CONSIDERATION

1. March 5, 2012

F. ADJOURN

Neighborhood Councils - Week of January 30, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#6

When: Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Sunnyside School Music Room

Agenda:
Community Policing Officer update

Eight Ball Inn noise

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#3

When: Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Riverview School Multi-purpose Room

Agenda:
Community Policing Officer update

Traffic discussion - Jerry McKinley, City Traffic Supervisor

Riverview Storm Drainage project update

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

February 2012 SCORE Meeting

When: Thursday, Feb. 2 at noon

Where: Meadowlark Country Club

RSVP: By Jan. 31 to Gary Schlaeger at 761-4434 or gdschlaeger@yahoo.com

SCORE TO PRESENT SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES

Madelyn Krezowski, representing Exergy Development Group, a multifaceted renewable energy company entrenched in wind, solar, bioenergy, geothermal and hydro will be the featured program speaker at a noon roundtable meeting of SCORE on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Meadowlark Country Club. Exergy's business is focused on increasing efficiencies in the renewable energy industry. They build projects that are socially beneficial, environmentally responsible and enhance economic viability in communities. Exergy is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

SCORE counselors and business leaders from central Montana will learn about many small business opportunities that exist in the wind, solar, bioenergy, geothermal, and hydro business sectors. SCORE is sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Great Falls Chapter caters to the start-up and expansion needs of entrepreneurs within a 100 mile radius.

We encourage you to invite anyone who may be interested in working or may be able to expand their business to include the renewable energy sector to attend this February 2 noon roundtable meeting at the Meadowlark Country Club. For reservations or more information on this program, please contact me at the SCORE office 761-4434 or gdschlaeger@yahoo.com prior to Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

GARY SCHLAEGER, SCORE Chapter Chair

Council of Council's Meeting

As its name implies, the Council of Councils is a body made up of members representing each of the Neighborhood Councils. The Council of Councils meets at least once each year. Each representive shares the current goals and projects of his/her Neighborhood Council and participates in discussions of issues that impact all of the Neighborhood Councils.

When: Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Update and progress on the proposed Large Vehicle Parking Ordinance
Meet and greet the new Chief of Police, Dave Bowen
Cascade County Conservation District, proposed district expansion
Council sharing

Neighborhood Councils - Week of January 23, 2012

Only one council is meeting this week:

NC#4
When: Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North

Agenda:
Election of officers

Review of bylaws

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Community Development Council Board Opening

The City Commission is seeking one citizen interested in serving on the Community Development Council to fill the remainder of a three-year term through October 31, 2012. The Council consists of ten members appointed by the City Commission. The Community Development Council reviews CDBG funding applications and makes recommendations to the City Commission concerning funding from the City's annual Community Development Block Grant. Interested applicants must be live within the city limits. The Council meets on demand, generally in February and March. For more information, contact Chris Imhoff at 455-8407.

Applications are available at the City Manager's Office, Civic Center, Room 201, or by calling 455-8450. Application deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of Jan. 16, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#5

When: Monday, Jan. 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: GF Clinic Specialty Center

Agenda:
Election of officers

Review of bylaws

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#8
When: Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: GF Transistion Center, Women's Annex

Agenda:
Election of officers
Review of bylaws
Community garden
Black Eagle Falls Overlook
Committee reports
Neighborhood concerns

City Work Session, Jan. 17, 2012

When: Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Gibson Room, Civic Center

Agenda:
1. Industrial Wastewater Rates – Jim Rearden
2. City-County Health Department Update – Alisha Thompson

3. Safer Grant Application – Randy McCamley

4. Fire Rescue Exchange – Randy McCamley

ECP Board Meeting, January 2012

When: Monday, Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: City Commission Chambers, Civic Center

Agenda:
A. FINANCIAL REPORTS

B. NEW BUSINESS

1. Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair

2. Accept Board Meeting Minutes from December 5, 2011

C. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

1. Southern Montana Bankruptcy Update

D. GENERAL AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

1. Public Comment

E. ECP BOARD MEETING DATES FOR CONSIDERATION

1. February 6, 2012

F. ADJOURN

Neighborhood Councils - Week of January 9, 2012

Four councils are meeting this week:

NC#7

When: Monday, Jan. 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, Gibson Room

Agenda:
Election of officers

Review of bylaws

Legislative redistricting discussion

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#1

When: Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Meadow Lark School Library

Agenda:

Election of officers

Review of bylaws

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#2

When: Wednesday, Jan 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: West Elementary School Cafeteria

Agenda:
Election of officers

Review of bylaws

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#9

When: Thursday, Jan 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: GFHS, South Campus, Room #106

Agenda:
Election of officers

Review of bylaws

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

Meet Your Elected Officials Open House

When: Tuesday, Jan. 3 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Gibson Room at the Civic Center

To welcome in the New Year, the City of Great Falls will be hosting a “Meet Your Elected Officials” Open House for members of the public on Tuesday, January 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Gibson Room of the Civic Center (#2 Park Drive South).

This is an opportunity for residents to meet their elected City officials including the Mayor and City Commission, the Municipal Judge and Neighborhood Council members. The Open House will be held in place of the Commission’s regularly scheduled work session and light refreshments will be served.

For more information regarding Tuesday’s Open House contact Jennifer Reichelt, Deputy City Manager at 455-8417.

Neighborhood Councils - Week of January 2, 2012

Two councils are meeting this week:

NC#6

When: Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Sunnyside School Music Room

Agenda:
Election of officers

Review of bylaws

Noise complaints from the 8 Ball Inn

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns

NC#3

When: Thursday, Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Riverview School Multi-purpose Room

Agenda:

Election of officers

Review of bylaws

Requested closure of a portion of 6th Street N.E. by Montana Refining

Committee reports

Neighborhood concerns