Polson Monumental Tribe's Casino Gains Authorization to Move to Annexed Area
A casino operated by a Montana tribe along the shore of Polson Bay received the green light to relocate approximately 1.6 kilometers westward. The relocation would see the casino move from land currently owned by the tribe to a 79-acre piece of property recently annexed by the tribe to the city of Polson. This annexation is necessary for the new building and its facilities to access municipal services such as water and sewer hookups.
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes requested the annexation of the 79-acre plot from the Polson City Commission for the construction of a newly built casino complex, affordable housing community, an RV park, and a visitor center. The annexed parcel lies beyond Polson via the Polson Bridge across the Flathead River. This land is situated to the north of Polson's local airport, just south of the intersection of Highway 922 and Irvine Flats Road.
Tribal authorities aim to separate the casino from its current gambling spot, the Kwataqnuk Flathead Lake Resort & Casino. They anticipate that relocating the casino will eliminate a significant amount of smoke in the vicinity and make it easier to develop more kid-friendly amenities.
The Polson City Commission, in a meeting this week, unanimously approved the annexation (except for Tony Isbell who expressed concerns about traffic on the Polson Bridge). The rest of the commissioners supported the move by emphasizing it represents the town's commitment to working together with the tribe, as stated by Brodie Moll and Carolyn Pardini.
S&K Gaming, responsible for the tribe's gambling operations, plans a new, standalone casino measuring 25,000 square feet. According to Daniel Hansen, CEO of S&K Gaming, separating the casino will shift its focus from being just a part of the Kwataqnuk Resort to being a standalone business.
Although the existing casino at Kwataqnuk will retain a scattering of slots, the tribe intends to ban smoking. This step is believed to make the resort more attractive to families.
The Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino is the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' main economic driver. Alongside the casino, the resort includes around 100 guest rooms, two restaurants, and bars, as well as 5,000 sq ft of conference space. Guests can enjoy various water activities throughout the summer and skiing during winter in the nearby Montana wilderness.
To create a more family-friendly environment, the tribe plans to hold the Indian National Finals Rodeo and the "Rock the Dock" summer concert series on the property; further family-oriented attractions will be disclosed at a later date.
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