Recent News
Notice of Council Vacancies & Opportunity to Declare Interest
The Town of Clyde Park currently has One vacant Town Council position representing unexpired term.
Under Montana law, this vacancy is filled by appointment of the Town Council, not by election.
Community members who are interested in serving on the Town Council are invited to declare their interest at the next regular Town Council meeting:
Date: January 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Clyde Park Town Hall
Interested individuals should attend the meeting and wait for the Mayor to introduce the council vacancy agenda item before stating their desire to be considered for appointment.
The Town Council will then ask a consistent set of questions of interested individuals. Following declarations of interest and questioning, the Town Council will nominate and appoint an individual to fill the vacant position, in accordance with applicable law.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
That the Town Council of the Town of Clyde Park will meet on the 28th day of November at 8:30 pm at the Town Hall in Clyde Park, for the purpose of reviewing and approving the purchase of a truck for the Town. Recent vehicle conditions mandate an emergency meeting.
What: Emergency Meeting
When: Monday, November 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Where: Town Hall, Clyde Park
Purpose: Review approving the purchase of a truck for the Town
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
That the Town Council of the Town of Clyde Park will meet on the 24th day of November at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall in Clyde Park, for the purpose of reviewing and approving Building permit for 403 Miles Ave.
What: Special Meeting
When: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Where: Town Hall, Clyde Park
Purpose: Review Building Permit for403 Miles Ave
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Public Notice – Sunnyside Meadows Subdivision Review
The Town of Clyde Park Town Council will hold a special meeting to review the Sunnyside Meadows Subdivision on:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Clyde Park Town Hall
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WATER RATE STRUCTURE CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Clyde Park, Montana, will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on a proposed change to the municipal water rate structure.
The proposed changes include:
- Reducing the number of gallons included in the base monthly rate for a ¾-inch water line from 4,000 gallons to (3,000 or 2,000) gallons;
- Reducing the number of gallons included in the base monthly rate for a 1½-inch water line from 16,000 gallons to 12,800 gallons;
- Establishing a new overage charge of ($5.00 or $7.00) per 1,000 gallons for all usage above the base allowance; and
- Increasing the monthly well/lot fee from $19.43 to $23.00.
The purpose of the proposed change is to ensure fairness among users, encourage water conservation, and provide sufficient revenues for the continued operation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of the Town’s water system.
Hearing Date & Time: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Clyde Park Town Hall, 516 Miles Street, Clyde Park, Montana.
All interested persons are invited to attend and provide comments. Written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk/Treasurer at P.O. Box 177, Clyde Park, MT 59018, or by email at clerktreasurer@clydeparkmt.net, 24hrs prior to the hearing.
Dated this 19 day of November, 2025.
By Order of the Town Council
Town of Clyde Park, Montana
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Public Review Notice – Clyde Park Water PER
Great West will review the updated Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) – for our water system at the November 12, town council meeting. This document includes charts, tables, and graphs that outline current conditions, challenges, and proposed improvements to our water infrastructure.
The draft PER is now available for public review. Community members are encouraged to look it over and stay informed as the Town Council considers next steps.
View the draft PER here: PER (Professional Engineering Report) DRAFT 2025
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Welcome to Our Newly Elected Council Members
(Based on Park County's Unofficial Results)
The Town of Clyde Park proudly welcomes Carol Amunrud and Joshua Koch, elected to serve full four-year terms on the Town Council.
One remaining unexpired term will be filled by appointment by the Mayor and Council, in accordance with MCA 7-4-4112, which allows vacancies in municipal offices to be filled by appointment until the next municipal election.
Please join us in welcoming Carol and Joshua at the Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 10 th at 7:00 PM at Clyde Park Town Hall.
Together, we shape the future of Clyde Park!
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WATER RATE STRUCTURE CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Clyde Park, Montana, will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on a proposed change to the municipal water rate structure.
The proposed changes include:
- Reducing the number of gallons included in the base monthly rate for a ¾-inch water line from 4,000 gallons to (3,000 or 2,000) gallons;
- Reducing the number of gallons included in the base monthly rate for a 1½-inch water line from 16,000 gallons to 12,800 gallons;
- Establishing a new overage charge of ($5.00 or $7.00) per 1,000 gallons for all usage above the base allowance; and
- Increasing the monthly well/lot fee from $19.43 to $23.00.
The purpose of the proposed change is to ensure fairness among users, encourage water conservation, and provide sufficient revenues for the continued operation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of the Town’s water system.
Hearing Date & Time: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Clyde Park Town Hall, 516 Miles Street, Clyde Park, Montana.
All interested persons are invited to attend and provide comments. Written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk/Treasurer at P.O. Box 177, Clyde Park, MT 59018, or by email at clerktreasurer@clydeparkmt.net, 24hrs prior to the hearing.
Dated this 22 day of October, 2025.
By Order of the Town Council
Town of Clyde Park, Montana
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Public Review Notice – Clyde Park Water PER Draft
The Town of Clyde Park has received the updated Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) – Draft (August 2025 update) for our water system. This document includes charts, tables, and graphs that outline current conditions, challenges, and proposed improvements to our water infrastructure.
The draft PER is now available for public review. Community members are encouraged to look it over and stay informed as the Town Council considers next steps.
View the draft PER here: PER (Professional Engineering Report) DRAFT 2025
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Water System Update During Power Outage
During the continued power outage, the Town’s CSO/Water Operator is actively monitoring and manually operating the water system.
At this time, the water remains safe and suitable for normal use.
The Town will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.
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Community Wildlife Alert: We've Had a Visitor In Town, Staying Safe Around Moose
Moose are a beautiful part of our local landscape, but they are powerful wild animals. Whether you are walking, driving, or simply in your yard, please follow these critical safety rules to prevent dangerous encounters.
Maintain a Safe Distance (The Golden Rule)
- If a moose reacts to you, you are too close. If it stops feeding, raises the hair on its neck, or pins its ears back, back away immediately.
- Never approach a moose. Do not try to feed it, pet it, or take a close-up picture. It is dangerous and illegal.
Be aware of seasonal risks:
- Spring/Early Summer: Cow (mother) moose with calves are extremely protective and aggressive. Never get between a cow and her calf.
- Fall (Rut): Bull (male) moose are easily agitated and more aggressive during mating season.
- Keep all dogs leashed. Moose view dogs as predators (like wolves) and will often charge to defend themselves against a dog, putting you and your pet at risk.
Roadway Safety
- Slow Down at dawn, dusk, and during bad weather when moose are most active and difficult to see.
- Flash your hazard lights to alert other drivers if you see a moose near or on the road.
- If you see one, look for another. Moose often travel in groups, especially a mother with her young.
Scenarios.
Moose is Calm.
Give it a wide berth—at least 50 feet. Talk calmly or make noise to let it know you are there. Slowly walk away in the direction you came from.
Moose Shows Signs of Aggression.
Look for pinned ears, raised hackles (hair on the neck), or lip-licking. Do not wait. Back away and find cover immediately.
Moose Charges You.
RUN! Unlike with bears, it is okay to run from a moose. Get behind a large, solid object like a sturdy tree, a car, or a building. Moose usually will not chase you far once they have driven you off.
If Knocked Down.
Curl into a tight ball and use your arms to protect your head and vital organs. Stay still until the moose leaves the area.
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Balancing Community Safety and Pet Protection
Mayor Wiley and the staff would like to address the recent concern regarding a cat that was caught in a trap and taken to the shelter, where it was later adopted by another family. We understand how difficult and heartbreaking this situation has been for the family involved, and we wish to extend our deepest sympathy.
This was not the result of intent to seize a specific animal, but rather an unfortunate circumstance that arose while the Town was responding to a resident’s complaints about stray cats causing a nuisance on their property.
Following town codes and state/county codes and procedures, efforts were made to contact residents within the vicinity to identify the animal. Despite those efforts, the cat remained unidentified and was taken to the county shelter, where it was adopted before it could be reclaimed, sixteen days before the animal was reported missing.
There are significant public health and safety concerns regarding stray animals, and the duty of the Town governance is to protect the health and safety of Town residents. Abiding by and participating in the observance and enforcement of the codes of governance are shared by all and are an important aspect of living in a community.
What might it look like if the Town hadn’t taken action?
Scenario: For weeks, neighbors were calling Town Hall about cats roaming the streets, knocking over trash cans, using flower beds as litter boxes. Some folks reported that their own pets were being chased or scratched. At night, the sound of fighting and yowling kept families awake. One resident even shared that her child was attacked while playing in the yard.
In this scenario, if the Town had not taken action, those calls would have only grown louder. Instead of people being upset that action was taken, the community would be upset that no action at all was taken. Social media would be filled with posts such as:
- “Why isn’t the Town doing anything about all these stray cats?”
- “The stray problem is out of control, and nobody at Town Hall cares.”
- “If this was a pack of stray dogs, it would have been handled already. Why are cats being ignored?”
- “If nothing is done, there will be kittens everywhere and the problem will double in a few months.”
In that scenario, the Town would be accused of ignoring public complaints and letting the problem grow.
The truth is, we responded to the concerns that were brought to us. And while a deeply sad and unfortunate circumstance occurred in the process, it came from trying to address a real and ongoing problem.
Our responsibility is to balance compassion for pets with the safety and concerns of our residents, and sometimes that balance is difficult. There are subtle nuances to consider in each situation. But every step we take is done carefully, lawfully, with the intention of serving all the needs of our community as a whole.
Going forward, we will be reviewing our process to strengthen communication and to add extra safeguards, so that we may better balance the concerns of the community with the importance of protecting family pets.
We thank our residents for their understanding as we continue work to provide a clean, safe and peaceful environment for the people and pets of Clyde Park.
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Public Budget Hearing Notice
Town of Clyde Park
The Final Budget Hearing for the Town of Clyde Park will be held:
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Clyde Park Town Hall
516 Miles Ave, Clyde Park, MT
The purpose of this hearing is to review and receive public comment on the Final budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 821 6967 2276
Passcode: 938541
Public Meeting Notice
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Town of Clyde Park – Working Preliminary Budget Meeting
The Town of Clyde Park will hold a Work Session Meeting to discuss the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Aug 6, 2025 @ 7 pm
Clyde Park Town Hall
All council meetings are open to the public.
Please note: This is a work session for the Town Council to develop the annual budget. No final decisions will be made, and public comment will not be taken during this meeting. Opportunities for public input will be provided at future meetings where budget decisions are considered for adoption.
Public comment is required only before a final action is taken (MCA 2-3-103(2))
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 821 6967 2276
Passcode: 938541
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Public Meeting Notice
Town of Clyde Park – Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) Meeting
The Town of Clyde Park will hold a public meeting to discuss the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER). Community members are encouraged to attend and participate.
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM (Mountain Time)
Location: Online via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 821 6967 2276
Passcode: 938541
For questions, please contact the Town Office at 406-686-4719 or clerktreasurer@clydeparkmt.net.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Clyde Park Town Council Meetings Have Moved!
Starting this month, Town Council Meetings will now be held on the second Wednesday of each month (instead of Monday). Join us and stay involved in your community—from wherever you are!
New Meeting Day: Second Wednesday of each month
Time: 7:00 PM
Join via Zoom: https://rb.gy/mvkhoz
Meeting ID: 873 9839 1494
Passcode: 304829
All are welcome to attend. Let’s work together for Clyde Park!
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Clyde Park, Montana
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Project
The Town of Clyde Park has received notice of the award of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Grant funds from the Montana Department of Commerce. The Town of Clyde Park will soon commence the preparation of a Water System Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), an important step toward addressing aging water infrastructure and ensuring the continued delivery of safe drinking water to residents.
CDBG regulations governing the grant require that to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment arising in connection with this CDBG-assisted project will be extended to local low- and moderate-income residents. Further, to the greatest extent feasible, business concerns located in, or substantially owned by residents of, the project area will be utilized.
For more information about employment, training, or contracting opportunities related to this project, please contact:
Stacey Mills, Clerk/Treasurer
Town of Clyde Park
P.O. Box 177, Clyde Park, MT 59018
Phone: (406) 686-4719
Email: clerktreasurer@clydeparkmt.net
The Town of Clyde Park is committed to promoting economic opportunities for its residents and encouraging local business participation in this important community project.