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Colstrip Building and Zoning Building and Zoning The City of Colstrip has adopted regulations that help maintain the quality of life within the city. The zoning codes have regulations concerning land uses, building setbacks, storage and parking of vehicles and general property maintenance. These ordinances provide for the separation of incompatible land uses (industrial plants next to residential areas) and separation of buildings to enhance safety. They strive to protect the community from conditions of blight caused by overgrown weeds, junk vehicles, abandoned homes or accumulations of debris that may affect public health or create a nuisance within a community or neighborhood. Property conditions such as these can directly affect the neighborhood by lowering property values, attracting vermin and disease carriers such as rats, feral animals and mosquitoes as well as contribute to the decline of other property. It is the code officer’s job to help residents comply with zoning regulations or to determine if a permit is needed. Just call the Code Enforcement Office at 748-2300 ex. 2305. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Residential building permits are available through the Building or Zoning Department at Colstrip City Hall. Building permits are required to ensure that building construction complies with the International Building Codes. Zoning permits are usually required with all building permits to ensure that setback requirements are met to protect public safety and property values. Many of these forms are available to you on line. The City of Colstrip requires that all construction be checked to make sure it complies with the international building codes. This service is provided at no additional cost to you for the protection of you and of your neighbors against potential structural problems that may arise during building construction. Call 748-2300 ex. 2305 to set up a time for the inspection. Be sure to allow two or three days advance notice so a time can be arranged for the building inspector to come out to check your site.

Fire Prevention Fire Prevention Fire Prevention Week During Fire Prevention week the crew visits the local elementary school to demonstrate and teach fire safety. This is also a time to have some fun and encourage the next generation of firefighters. Fun Facts Smoke alarms Smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a reported fire in half. Most homes (96%) have at least one smoke alarm (according to a 2008 telephone survey.) Overall, three-quarters of all U.S. homes have at least one working smoke alarm. Each year, nearly 3,000 people die in U.S. home fires. In 2003-2006, roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from home fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. – No smoke alarms were present in 40% of the home fire deaths. – In 23% of the home fire deaths, smoke alarms were present but did not sound. In more than half of the reported home fires in which the smoke alarms were present but did not operate even though the fire was large enough, batteries were missing or disconnected. Nuisance alarms were the leading reason for disconnected alarms. More than half of the smoke alarms found in reported fires and two-thirds of the alarms found in homes with fire deaths were powered by battery only. Most homes still have smoke alarms powered by battery only. In a 2007 American Housing Survey (AHS), 67% of the respondents who reported having smoke alarms said they were powered by battery only. In a 2008 telephone survey, only 12% knew that smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years. In fires considered large enough to activate a smoke alarm, hard-wired alarms operated 91% of the time; battery-powered smoke alarms operated 75% of the time. Interconnected smoke alarms on all floors increase safety. – In a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) survey of households with any fires, interconnected smoke alarms were more likely to operate and alert occupants to a fire. (This includes fires in which the fire department was not called. Fire Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and injuries. Smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths. Heating is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries. Electrical failures or malfunctions are factors in roughly 50,000 reported fires each year. Roughly 30, 000 intentionally set home structure fires are reported each year. In 2008 U.S. fire departments responded to 386,500 home fires. Home fires killed 2,755 people and injured 13,160. Someone was injured in a reported home fire every 40 minutes. Roughly eight people died in home fires every day. A fire department responded to a home fire every 82 seconds. 83% of all fire deaths and 79% of fire injuries resulted from home fires.

Colstrip Landfill Information Rosebud County Rosebud County Landfill 5 MILES NORTH OF COLSTRIP HOURS: MON-FRI 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM SAT 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM CLOSED ALL SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS CLOSED SATURDAYS NOV 1ST - APRIL 1ST * DUMP IN DESIGNATED AREA * CHILDREN & PETS - MUST REMAIN IN VEHICLE * ALL WASTE SUBJECT TO RANDOM SCREENING * NO SHOOTING OR RUMMAGING * ALL LOADS ARE TO BE TARPED OR SECURED

Public Forms for The City of Colstrip Police and informative forms here too City Forms Forms and Applications * All forms are Digitally Fillable and can be sent electroni cally and/or they can simply be printed * Please send the completed forms to frontdesk@cityofcolstrip. com or drop them by. ACH Authorization Form Business License Application Chicken Regulations & Application Duplicate Bill Request Email Bills Employment Application Records Request Residential Building Permit Application Sewer Average Adjustment Form Special Event Application Utility Service Application Voter-Registration-Application Bulk Water Form Page1 Bulk Water Form Page2 Click HERE Cemetery Forms and Info Informative Colstrip Map Council Chambers Use & Policy Utility Rates

City Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Link to Current City Codes Code enforcement is a division of the Police Department in Colstrip. It seeks to protect the safety and well being of the residents. It strives to preserve the quality of life in neighborhoods by providing adequate space for each type of development and preventing problems associated with incompatible uses. It seeks to protect and maintain property values through the enforcement of City Ordinances and Regulations. Some of the most common problems addressed through Code Enforcement are: Example 1 Junk, inoperable or unlicensed vehicles parked on private property and on city streets Example 4 Weeds Example 2 Open storage of junk, garbage or debris Example 5 RV (Storage or living in) Commercial uses in residential neighborhoods Building setbacks or violations Sign regulations Poor property maintenance Example 3 Clear Vision at street intersections

Fireman Training FireFighter Training Firefighters train every first and third Thursday night at Boese Training Center Extrication training Rodeo

Local Government Review Info 2024 Local Government Review Information Colstrip voters voted in favor of the Local Government Review in last month's primary election. If you are interested in participating in this review, check out these documents for more information. If you wish to be on the study commission, contact the Rosebud County Clerk & Recorder's Office in Forsyth for the form to fill out to be on the ballot in November to elect three study commissioners. You must reside within city limits to be on the study commission. Forms are also available at Colstrip City Hall. Filing deadline is 5:00 pm on August 12, 2024 Additional Info 2024 Local Government Review FAQ Voter Review Scope Quick Reference Guide

Colstrip 911 Dispatch 911 Dispatch The City of Colstrip Dispatch Center is the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for 911 calls placed in the City of Colstrip and surrounding areas. Dispatching is provided for Colstrip police officers, fire departments, EMS, and other public safety agencies. The Colstrip Police Department assumed the responsibility for the 9-1-1 Emergency Center in September 2004. The 9-1-1 Center staff numbers five employees, who are trained in emergency dispatch procedures. The Center handles all emergency 9-1-1 calls in the Colstrip area and dispatches police, fire, and ambulance personnel. In addition, the dispatchers monitor air traffic communications in and out of the Colstrip airport. The 9-1-1 Center is truly a lifeline for the community. FAQ's The City of Colstrip 911 Dispatch Center Staff consists of 4 full-time dispatchers and 1 part-time dispatcher. How do I know when to dial 911? Anytime you find yourself in a situation that requires an emergency response from a law enforcement agency, a fire department, or an ambulance service you should call 911. As a general rule, if you face a situation where you are trying to decide whether to dial 911 or not, DIAL 911. It is always better to be safe than risk the chance of not getting the help you need when you need it. If you have a situation that you need to report, but an incident is a past event and non-threatening (not in progress, suspects are unknown or not seen), i.e., theft of personal property, past criminal mischief/vandalism, a theft from an auto that occurred during the night, then you may want to contact the law enforcement agency to report the incident by calling in on the Colstrip Police Department at (406)-748-2211 or the Rosebud County Sheriff at (406)-346-2715. Again, anytime you are unsure of when to dial 911, it is always better to dial 911 than risk not getting help when you need it. What can I expect when I call 911? When you dial 911, your call will be answered by a 911 Dispatcher. The dispatcher will conduct an interview to determine the type of emergency service needed. Questions generally asked to fall into key questions of WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, and depending on the situation, WHY. It’s important to listen to the dispatcher and answer the questions asked. The dispatcher must ask you specific questions in order to ensure you receive the kind of help needed. It may seem that you are asked a lot of questions and that a lot of time has passed, however, trained dispatchers will only ask questions that are necessary for getting you the proper help you need. This generally takes less than 30-45 seconds. Often times the dispatcher will start emergency response units and will return to ask the follow-up questions.) The main objective is to remain calm and listen to the dispatcher’s instructions…help is on the way. What happens if I accidentally dial 911? Misdials are sometimes experienced on 911. Often many misdials are realized after the number is dialed and the caller will immediately disconnect the line. This is what is commonly referred to as a “911 hangup”. If a connection was made, regardless of whether the line was not answered by the 911 operator, the PSAP will still receive the call. It is very important to remain on the line, even if you realize you misdialed. If you disconnect the line, the 911 operator must process the call as an unknown emergency, until otherwise determined.

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Information on Minutes and Agendas City Council member information Colstrip City Council ↓ MINUTES ↓ | ↓ AGENDAS ↓ | ↓ AUDIO ↓ Colstrip operates under a charter form of government, with the citizens electing a mayor and four council members to set the policies of city government. The mayor and council members are elected to four-year terms. As part of each meeting agenda, action may be taken on: policies, zoning matters, awarding of contracts to purchase equipment, supplies, or for construction improvements within the city, ordinances, and resolutions. During meetings, citizens may address the council on items pertaining to the agenda or any other matter the City Council has authority to consider. Minutes of past city council meetings and the agenda of the next council meeting is posted at this site. City Council Members Rose Hanser Term Expires 12/31/25 Wayne Dudley Term Expires 12/31/27 Greg Koczur Term Expires 12/31/25 Jack Rosander Term Expires 12/31/27 2023 Council Committee/Board Assignments Following is a list of local boards and committees Colstrip Council members, residents and/or employees have agreed to serve on: 911 Board Cory Hert City Planning Board Jolene Verlanic, Wendy Acton, Kala de la Ossa, Zane Longacre, Wayne Dudley, and Gary Parry Colstrip Fire Dept Advisory Board Greg Koczur, Jackson Craig, Rusty Batie, Garrick Goodheart, and Ryan McCracken Colstrip Impact Foundation Greg Koczur, Stacy Yates, Rick McCulloch, Jim Atchison, Sabrina Neiman, and Mike Cadwell Colstrip Police Commission Duane Cole, Kathy McLane, and Jolene Verlanic Colstrip Cemetery Joan Hantz, Rick McCulloch, Dan Negethon, Tasha Miller and Janet Whitaker County Planning Board Garry Parry, Kami Egan, Jan Morgan, and Pat Zent County Solid Waste Board Rob Pontius & Pat Zent Crimestoppers Duane Cole, Cory Hert, Greg Koczur and John Williams Rosebud Conservation District Kathy McLane (represents Colstrip) Southeastern Montana Development Corporation John Williams Zoning Commission Greg Koczur, Zane Longacre, John O’Toole, Michelle Richards, and Rose Hanser Minutes | Agenda's If you need a date that is not posted, please get in touch with City Hall at 406-748-2300 * To see the latest - be sure to "refresh" or "reload" your internet browser (usually F5) * M Meeting Minutes 3-10-26 2-24-26 2-10-26 1-27-26 1-13-26 12-22-25 12-9-25 11-25-25 11-12-25 10-28-25 10-14-25 9-23-25 9-9-25 8-26-25 7-22-25 7-8-25 6-24-25 6-10-25 5-27-25 5-13-25 4-22-25 4-8-25 3-25-25 3-11-25 2-25-25 2-11-25 1-28-25 1-14-25 A Meeting Agenda's 3-24-26 3-10-26 2-24-26 2-10-26 1-27-26 1-13-26 12-22-25 12-9-25 11-25-25 11-12-25 10-28-25 10-14-25 9-23-25 9-9-25 8-26-25 8-12-25 7-22-25 7-8-25 6-24-25 6-10-25 5-27-25 5-13-25 4-22-25 4-8-25 3-25-25 3-11-25 2-28-25 2-11-25 1-28-25 1-14-25 City Council Recorded Meetings Meetings in Audio 3-10-26 2-24-26 2-10-26 1-27-26 1-13-26 12-22-25 12-9-25 11-25-25 11-12-25 10-28-25 9-23-25 9-9-25 8-26-25 8-12-25 7-22-25 7-8-25 6-24-25

Election Results for The City of Colstrip Colstrip City Elections - RESULTS NOVEMBER 7, 2023 Mayor: John Williams City Council Members: - Wayne Dudley - Jack Rosander Marijuana Sales: Against

Text to 911 Text-To-911 Most citizens in the City of Colstrip can now send a short message service (SMS) text message to 911 for emergency help when unable to make a 911 voice call. This new public safety service has been brought to the City of Colstrip and is available to wireless customers of AT&T and Verizon Wireless cell phones. Text-to-911 was not developed as a replacement for a voice call to 911 in an emergency situation, but rather as an enhancement to reaching 911 services in certain situations: The caller is hearing/voice impaired; a medical emergency renders the person incapable of speech; when speaking out loud would put the caller in danger, such as a home invasion, a domestic violence incident, or an active shooter scenario; and/or when on the edge of the cellular network where there might not be voice coverage, but the text can get through. When in an emergency situation, all wireless callers should remember to “Call 911 if you can; Text 911 if you can’t.” City of Colstrip citizens should keep the following important information in mind if they send a text-to-911: Customers should use the texting option when calling 911 is not an option. Using a phone to call 911 is still the most efficient way to reach emergency help. Texting is not always instantaneous, which is critical during a life-threatening emergency. It may take slightly longer to dispatch emergency services in a text-to-911 situation because of the time involved: Someone must enter the text; the message must go over the network and the 911 Dispatcher must read the text and then text back. Providing detailed and exact location information and the nature of the emergency in the first text message is imperative since the City of Colstrip 911 will initially only receive the location of the cell phone tower closest to the call’s origin. Text abbreviations, emoticons, or slang should never be used so that the intent of the dialogue can be as clear as possible. Customers must be in the range of cell towers in the City of Colstrip. If customers are outside or near the edge of the towers, the message may not reach the City of Colstrip 911. Texts to 911 from areas where the service is not available will receive a “bounce back” message explaining that Text-to-911 is not available in that area, and to make a voice 911 call. Texts sent to 911 have the same 160-character limit as other text messages. Wireless customers who use Usage Controls should remove this feature to ensure full text-to-911 capabilities. Wireless customers must have mobile phones that are capable of sending text messages. The solution is available for customers who use the native SMS provided by wireless carriers. Customers should consult their over-the-top (OTT) messaging provider to determine if and how text-to-911 is provided by the OTT application. The texting function should only be used for emergency situations that require an immediate response from police, fire, or emergency medical services. For non-emergency situations, customers should contact their local public safety agency via a 10-digit non-emergency number: 406-748-2211 Out-of-Service cellphones will not be able to Text-to-911; there must be an active data plan for Text-to-911 to work. Do not joke around. If you text to 911, responders will be dispatched. Text-to-911 should only be used to communicate between emergency help and the texter. No pictures, video, other attachments, or other recipients can be appended to the message