KLJ Engineering to help develop Ronan master plan
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RONAN — Members of the Ronan Revitalization committee met at Mission West last week for an update on the development of a downtown master plan / economic development strategic plan being developed by KLJ Engineering & Planning Services.
Attending RR committee members included Whitney Liegakos from St. Luke Community Healthcare / Ronan Chamber President, Brandy Chisholm of Access MT, Chad Hoffman representing Life for the Nations, Dan Miller from the City of Ronan, Sarah Strasser of Mission West and Katie Elliott of ERA Lambros / Ronan Chamber.
RR Committee Chair Whitney Liegakos shared that KLJ is in an information gathering phase for the next month. KLJ staff are refining a public engagement strategy to learn what projects Ronan residents want to see developed in their community. They are currently working with Lake County GIS (Geographic Information System) and City of Ronan officials to assess existing infastructure conditions and are also in contact with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes about the project. Liegakos encouraged those with reports, studies, articles, history that would help KLJ understand the community’s needs, desires and plans to share them with her as soon as possible. The development of a master plan / strategic plan will open the door to larger funding pools for the city.
The next Ronan Revitalization meeting is tentatively scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at Mission West.
The following announcements were made by attendees during the meeting:
– St. Luke’s Fall Foundation Fundraiser will be held Friday, Sept. 15. This year’s event will raise monies for an in-house MRI machine. To learn more visit: https://stlukehealthcare.org/foundation-dinner/. Reservations for the event can be made by contacting 406-528-5218.
– After two months off during the busy summer season, Ronan Chamber luncheons will resume in September. Luncheons are held at noon the first Thursday of the month. The next luncheon will be held Sept. 7th at Ninepipes Lodge south of Ronan.
– The annual Ronan Harvest Fest will be held Sept. 16 in the grassy area next to Glacier Bank.
– A Life for the Nations gala to support the development of a women’s addiction recovery center is planned for Sept. 29. More information or tickets can be acquired by calling 406-833-0865.
– The City of Ronan reported on recent infrastructure projects, highlighting the replacement of outdated pipes and water lines ahead of the highway project advancements. Additionally, updates on the Mission Valley Home Sites project were shared, with plans for a 240-lot subdivision in the southeastern edge of town. The project is slated to commence in approximately one year
– ERA Lambros brought attention to their Community Foundation, which annually donates to non-profit organizations. Those seeking funding can apply at: www.lambrosfoundation.org](http://www.lambrosfoundation.org. A fundraising raffle with enticing prizes is also underway, and interested individuals can contact Katie Jo Elliott for raffle tickets.
