Archives for the 'Life' Category
Benefis’ Banners
are nice banners. They are well installed, professional quality, and Benefis should be proud of the hard work that got them this award.
But they are against the Sign code. Benefis said they would take them down with a written request, which they have no authority to demand. These are banners, by definition temporary signs, and […]
The City filed a change application for use of its Water Reservation. The purpose of this was to allow up to 3,200 gallons per minute and up to 5,165 acre feet per year for use at the Highwood Generating Station.
PPL Montana filed an objection. How could they not? They run hydroelectric generation facilities on the […]
I’m confused.
Dave Schmidt, the City’s water rights consultant, has been working on our water issues for five years.
In 2005, “Mr. Schmidt stated that the City had ample water under the existing water rights to run the City and even if the City was to grow there would be enough water to meet the increased demands.” and “that […]
More smokescreens?
So, someone wants a little more info. I think what he needs is the Tischler Bise study.
“PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TISCHLER BISE, INC EVALUATING ANNUAL FISCAL IMPACTS AS THEY RELATE TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE HIGHWOOD GENERATING STATION”
“Although no commitment regarding annexation has been made, analyses of the feasibility of such a request requires […]
Rambling on…
Well, months ago, I started a post about water. I tried and tried to form it into something worthwhile to post here, and I got more information, and still could not get it right.
I often get bright ideas of things I could write about, but by the time I can actually get to writing them […]
“Frankly, I can see no legitimate reason why they would not.”
Why, because someone’s head might explode!
Is that legitimate?
So Joe Briggs will not be serving on the Airport Authority Board. “The flip-flop came after attorneys for the Airport Authority Board fired off a letter stating the appointment of Briggs would be “improper and illegal” and “only exacerbate an already bad relationship with the Airport Authority.”
You’ll note, […]
Interesting
We appear to have some confusion about Wadsworth Park.
Great Falls HAS a dog park.
I disagree with that. Perhaps I am wrong. But this is my opinion.
First off, “City” means the City of Great Falls, Montana, or the area within the territorial limits of the City of Great Falls, Montana, and such territory outside of the […]
Water Rights
How many water rights do we have…
GREAT FALLS, CITY OF 41Q STATEMENT OF Claim 105493-00 MC 150.00 GPM MISSOURI RIVER 11 20N 03E JUN 30, 1960
1960 — Claim to irrigate Odd Fellows Park
GREAT FALLS, CITY OF 41Q STATEMENT OF CLAIM 105494-00 MC 2.23 CFS MISSOURI RIVER 11 20N 03E JAN 01, 1900
1900 — Claim to irrigate Gibson […]
What do our taxes pay for?
Jovick-Kuntz said she thinks it’s important for people to realize the property taxes they pay don’t cover as much of the city’s costs as they might think.
“They think that because they pay their property taxes, that takes care of everything,” Jovick-Kuntz said. “That barely covers their police and fire departments.” Fees and assessments cover other […]
GeeGuy has an interesting post up. Well, more than one, of course. One I find more interesting because of a couple coincidences. I was messing around on the SME site this morning, tweaking a post I have been half-assed working on, got frustrated, closed it down, did other things. I read this post. Chuckled a bit. […]