Proposal to replace Columbia Falls ballpark with housing tabled

The youth baseball field on Railroad Street will stay a baseball field, at least until Columbia Falls City Council can find another place for the kids to play ball.

The city has received interest from Northwest Montana Community Land Trust, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, to turn the 1.3 acre lot into housing. The groups' current rough draft proposal features an eight-unit development with its own alleyway, so that garages and parking do not outlet to the street. 

Developers would be required to install sidewalks along Fourth Avenue East North and C Street. Sewer and water access are already available on-site.