The Lakeside Community Council is a 7-seat board, created by the Flathead County Commissioners, in accordance with MCA 7-3-111 and 7-3-417(2). The purpose of the council is to promote the interest and concerns of its citizens in the planning area covered by the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan (LNP). In order to accomplish this goal, the Lakeside Community Council (LCC) shall act as a liaison between the Flathead County Commissioners and the citizens of the Lakeside planning area, covered by the LNP.
Unfortunately, in 2016 all 7 of the board members resigned their seats. The UWSA took community feedback and used our website to share information about the board and its function in Lakeside, encouraging people to run during the 2023 Special Election. Eight people ran in the election, which was certified on May 25th with 6 elected members. Flathead County Planning and Zoning will advertise for the 7th member soon.
The mission of the LCC is to be the voice of Lakeside. They collectively hear the concerns of the residents and take that information to the County Commissioners so that their decision-making includes the concerns of Lakeside. The LLC has no authority or ability to mandate. They want to hear from the citizens so that they can get everyone's input.
lakesidecommunitycouncil@gmail.com
You can view minutes and agendas on the Flathead County Website. Just click the link and scroll down to Lakeside Community Council.
https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office/our_boards
Monthly meetings at the West Shore Library every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 5:30pm to 7pm. With open time for public comment.
Minutes from these meetings will be posted at the Library and on their Facebook Page.
Your Council Members:
County Appointed:
Caroline Casteel
Elected Members:
Marty Sunde
Martha Wardle
Don Smith
Steve Kamerick
Denise LaSalle
Hollie Widdekind
Please plan on attending the next 2 public meetings.
Tuesday, August 29th at 7pm
Lakeside Community Council Meeting
Lakeside QRU Community Room
201 Bills Road, Lakeside
**The LCC heard from all who wished to provide public comment. They voted unanimously to recommend approving the Lakeside North Zoning District.**
Wednesday, September 13th at 6pm
Flathead County Planning Board Meeting
40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell
You can attend in person to provide public comment or email/mail your comments. You may reach out to the Planning Department or the UWSA with any questions. We will do our b