City Council preview for Feb. 5, 2024
JULIE ENGLER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 4 months AGO
Julie Engler covers Whitefish City Hall and writes community features for the Whitefish Pilot. She earned master's degrees in fine arts and education from the University of Montana. She can be reached at [email protected] or 406-882-3505. | January 31, 2024 12:00 AM
Whitefish City Council meets on Monday, Feb. 5 beginning at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall.
Council meetings are also available for participation remotely through Microsoft Teams. The work sessions are also available for remote participation. For more information, visit the city’s website at www.cityofwhitefish.org or call 863-2400.
Individuals are encouraged to provide written public comment to the City Clerk, Michelle Howke at [email protected] or deliver by 4 p.m. on Feb. 5, at City Hall in the Utility Drop Box.
Items on the agenda, subject to change:
-An ordinance approving Phase 2 planned unit development for Alpenglow Apartments.
-An ordinance amending subdivision regulations.
-Consideration of a consultant agreement for the water and sewer master plans.
-Other matters that may arise between Jan. 31 and Feb. 5.
There is a work session at 6 p.m., before the regular meeting, to discuss possible compensation for the city council and the future reallocation of the property tax relief portion of the resort tax. This meeting is held virtually and is accessed with the same link that is provided for the regular meeting.
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