Port of Northern Montana » General http://www.pnmshelby.com Shelby, Montana Fri, 15 Jun 2018 01:57:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.26 Tiger III Grant Application http://www.pnmshelby.com/tiger-grant-application/ http://www.pnmshelby.com/tiger-grant-application/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:29:06 +0000 http://localhost:8888/neta/?p=64 TIGER III Grant Application

Project Narrative

Funding Commitment Letters

City of Shelby
North-West Pork Cooperative
Green Prairie International

Maps

Project Location
Traffic Pattern
Catchment Area
Energy
Crops
Tax Increment Finance District
Project
Location with Coordinates

Technical Information

Budget
Port of Northern Montana Operational Budget
Schedule
Design
Feasibility Study
Census Data

Benefit Cost Analysis

BCA
Summary sheet
BCA Detail
BCA Summary
Jobs Created Near site
Cargo Forecast
Est Jobs Created
Amtrak OPT
AMTRAK

On-Time Performance
Great Northern Corridor Info Sheet
Project Funding History
Feasibility Study Results
Current Facility Restraints to Montana Intermodal Service
BNSF Approved Design
U.S. Highway Corridors Impacted by Wind Movements
Montana-Alberta Vehicle Weight Agreement
FY 2011 FRA Grant Application

NEPA

FHWA/FRA Categorical Exclusions

Right Of Way

Right of Way
Certification

Federal Wage Rate Certification

Federal Wage Rate Certification

Letters of Support

Montana Congressional Delegation

Senator Max Baucus

Senator Jon Tester

Representative Dennis Rehberg

State Departments

Montana Department of Commerce
Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Montana Department of Transportation
Montana Department of Transportation Funding Status

Committed Facility Users

American Pulses
CHS
Columbia Grain
Dick Irvin Trucking
Green Prairie International

Malteurop

Montana Grow

Pasta Montana

Mountain View Reload

Northern Seeds

North-West Pork Cooperative

Committed Facility Users

Railroads

AMTRAK
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway

Ports

Port of Northern Montana
Port of Grays Harbor, WA
Port of Seattle
Port of Tacoma, WA

Economic Development Organizations

Great Falls Development Authority
Montana World Trade Center
Shelby Area Chamber of Commerce
Sweetgrass Development Authority
Toole County Economic Development Authority

Container Companies

OOCL

Associations / Organizations

Montana Farm Bureau Federation
Montana Farmers Union
Montana Petroleum Association

Renewable Energy Companies

Invenergy
Montana Wind Resources
NaturEner

Schools

School District #14

Native American Tribes

Chippewa Cree

Cities

City of Shelby, MT
City of Conrad, MT
City of Cut Bank, MT
City of Great Falls, MT
City of Helena, MT
City of Kalispell, MT
City of Missoula, MT
City of Coeur d’ Alene, ID
City of Havre
City of Spokane

Counties

Cascade County
Flathead County, MT
Glacier County, MT
Hill County, MT
Lewis & Clark County, MT
Liberty County
Missoula County, MT
Pondera County, MT
Toole County, MT

News

Road Maintenance: Damaging Wind Farms
BNSF Hail Shale
Peas and Lentils Create Opportunity in Montana
Committee Clears Funding for Shelby Hub
Shelby Port Authority Awarded Intermodal Hub Grant
The Rail/Ag Connection: An American Revival
Montana’s Late Stage Wind Farm Developments

US Pulse Crop Newsletter

www.krtv.com/news/hi-line-company-has-finger-on-pulse-of-expansion/

Western Highways Measure cites rural benefits of Shelby’s port

Alberta Firm Ships Hay through Port of Shelby

Farmers Vital to Montana Businesses

Farmers lead export charge

Buyers bullish on Montana wheat
Shelby Port Authority awarded intermodal hub grant
Committee clears funding for Shelby Intermodal Hub

Links

Links to Sources
Projected Montana Pulse Crop Production

Commerce.mt.gov/Energy/

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Community Profile http://www.pnmshelby.com/community-profile/ http://www.pnmshelby.com/community-profile/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:09:41 +0000 http://localhost:8888/neta/?p=62 Shelby, Montana, the county seat of Toole County, is located in north central Montana, approximately 30 miles south of the Canadian border and about 80 miles east of Glacier National Park. The Burlington Northern/Santa Fe east-west main line tracks pass through Shelby linking Chicago to Seattle, and Interstate I-15 gives quick access to north and south destinations.

Shelby’s geographical location makes it a natural site for a transportation center, north into Canada, west to the Pacific Coast, east to the Minneapolis-Chicago area, or south on I-15 to Los Angeles. Following are some statistics on the Shelby area.


Land Area

City, 778.5 acres (295 acres undeveloped)
Parks, 11.5 acres (developed area)
Residential, 191.2 acres
Industrial, 13.1 acres
Commercial, 173 acres
Public, 60.4 acres
Streets and Alleys, 173 acres

Rail

Northern Express Transportation Authority
(406) 434-5203
Fax: (406) 434-2761

Burlington Northern/ Santa Fe Rail Line Intermodal Site
(406) 434-5573

Amtrak
Daily train service both eastbound and westbound
(406) 434-5031

Truck, Freight

Dick Irvin Inc. – Interstate trucking
Call (406) 434-5583

Watkins/Shepard – Interstate trucking
Call (406) 434-2682

I&T Transfer – Freight
Call (406) 434-5306

Air

City of Shelby/Toole County Airport
Charter service, 5000 feet paved, lighted runway, hangars, fuel and courtesy car
(406) 434-2462
Airport Director: 450-2463

Great Falls International Airport
One hour, fifteen minutes south of Shelby

Utilities

Electric

Marias River Electric Cooperative
910 W. Roosevelt Hwy
P.O. Box 729
Shelby, Montana

Residential, commercial, industrial service

(406) 434-5575

Natural Gas

Shelby Gas Association
910 W. Roosevelt Hwy
P.O. Box 729, Shelby, Montana

Residential, Commercial, Industrial

(406) 434-5575

Water

City of Shelby
112 1st St. So.
Shelby, Montana

Municipal system, storage capacity of
3,200,000 gallons

(406) 434-5222

Sewer Disposal

City of Shelby-Municipal system
Land fill. Call Public Works for rates at (406) 434-5564.

Municipal Structure

Mayor-council government
Model Cities Program
Volunteer fire department
City-county combined law enforcement
City-county zoning
Other services, please call City Hall at (406) 434-5222

County Government

Toole County Commissioners
Commission form of government
(406) 424-8310

Tax Structures

The City of Shelby and Toole County may offer special tax incentives for qualifying new businesses.
County: (406) 424-8310

Assessed Taxable Valuation

City of Shelby: $2,776,042 (2014)
Toole County: $21,359,208 (2014)


Population

Shelby, Montana – 3,376
Toole County – 5,267

Labor Force

Area Labor Force (as of Feb. 2014) – 2,889
Employment Rate – 95.6%( as stated by SWC info)
Contact Shelby Job Service
Phone: (406) 434-5161

Education Facilities

Shelby Junior/Senior High School
(406) 424-8910

Shelby Elementary School – K-6
(406) 424-8910

Shelby Superintendent of Schools
(406) 424-8910

Health Facilities

Marias Medical Center, 25 beds
Phone (406) 434-3200

Marias Care Center, 64 beds
Phone (406) 434-3200

Marias Healthcare
Phone (406) 434-3100

Marias Heritage Assisted Living Center
Phone (406) 434-9140

Emergency Medical Personnel & Ambulance Service
Phone (406) 434-3200

Five Physicians, two dentists, two optometrists, one chiropractor,
two veterinarian

Helicopter Emergency Service

Recreational Facilities

Marias Valley Golf & Country Club
A beautiful 18-hole course located on the Marias River seven miles south of Shelby
(406) 434-5940

Tennis Courts
Aronow Park, Shelby

Horseshoe Pits
Aronow Park, Shelby

Lake Sheloole Sports Complex and Recreation Area
One-half mile north of Shelby
Five baseball fields, camping sites

Shelby Swimming Pool
121 12th Ave. No., Shelby
Indoor pool open June through August
(406) 434-5311

Shelby Civic Center
669 Park Avenue, Shelby
Racquetball courts, basketball court, weight room, cardio room, archery range, toddler room, teen center
(406) 434-5114

Fishing
Lake Shel-oole, Marias River, Lake Elwell, Lake Frances.

Roadrunner Recreation Trail
5.06 paved asphalt trail system

Commercial Services

Diesel, machine repair, welders, plumbers, electricians, weekly newspaper, radio station, cable TV, realtors, job service, 7 motels, 5 banks, 2 credit unions, 5 RV campgrounds, contractors – building – concrete

Housing

Shelby’s available housing varies from time to time as in any location. However, there are numerous rentals, trailer spaces & apartments available.

Please see City of Shelby Business Directory at www.shelbymt.com for listing of area realtors


Port of Northern Montana

The City of Shelby has developed an industrial park with services and rail siding.  The Port of Northern Montana includes the following:

  • 12,000 sq. ft. rail side warehouse with cross dock;
  • Bulk transload capabilities;
  • 120 acre multi-modal facility;
  • Trackage ~ 15,000 foot loop track;
  • 14,000 ft. sidings;
  • Three foreign trade zone sites;
  • Tax structure operations; and
  • Expansion capabilities

Please call NETA at 406-434-5203 or fax 406-434-2761

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Board Members http://www.pnmshelby.com/board-members/ http://www.pnmshelby.com/board-members/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:42:04 +0000 http://localhost:8888/neta/?p=42 Byron Kluth, Chairman
406-434-5567
byronkluth@yahoo.com

Dan Whitted, Vice Chairman
406-450-0214
2bikers@3rivers.net

Alan Underdal
406-424-8310
aunderdal@toolecountymt.gov

Dick Beatty
406-434-2165
dick@northforkcattle.com

Joe Fretheim
406-432-2370
f-outfit@northerntel.net

Jay Lanius
406-335-2211
jblanius@3rivers.net

Gary Iverson
406-450-1106
giverson@montanaglutenfree.com

Mark Cole
406-434-5583
mcole@3rivers.net

Pat Simons
406-434-7139
simonspt@3rivers.net

Larry Bonderud, Director
406-434-5203
406-450-5196 cell
neta@shelbymt.com

Dwaine Iverson, Treasurer
406-434-5272
djicpa@3rivers.net

Merle Raph, County Attorney
406-434-5417
tooleca@3rivers.net


Toole County Commissioners

Deb Brandon Chair
406-424-8310
dbrandon@toolecountymt.gov

Joe Pehan
406-424-8310
jpehan@toolecountymt.gov

Mary Ann Harwood
406-424-8310
mharwood@toolecountymt.gov

 

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Energy Park http://www.pnmshelby.com/energy-park/ http://www.pnmshelby.com/energy-park/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:22:31 +0000 http://localhost:8888/neta/?p=38 Energy Park

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Equipment http://www.pnmshelby.com/equipment/ http://www.pnmshelby.com/equipment/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:20:34 +0000 http://localhost:8888/neta/?p=36
  • Port Piggypacker
  • Crane Capabilities
  • Forklifts
  • Domestic & International Trucking
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    Directory http://www.pnmshelby.com/directory/ http://www.pnmshelby.com/directory/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2014 22:40:47 +0000 http://localhost:8888/neta/?p=25

    CHS, Inc. ~ Shelby Agronomy Plant

    Contact: Scott Knapton, Manager

    320 E. Industrial Park Road
    Shelby, MT 59474

    (406) 424-8506

    www.chsmontana.com
    scott.knapton@chs.inc

    Services: Wholesale/retail agronomy inputs & services

    Facilities/Equipment:

    • 42,000 ton storage
    • 250 ton/hour loading capacity

    CHS, Inc. ~ Shelby Shuttle Facility

    Contact: Kyle Koschmeder, Manager

    920 E. Roosevelt Highway
    Shelby, MT 59474

    (406) 434-5225V
    1-888-437-5225
    (406) 434-7215 (Fax)

    www.chsmontana.com
    scott.knapton@chs.inc

    Services: Wheat storage & transloading

    Facilities/Equipment:

    • 110 railcar loading capacity
    • 900,000 bushel storage capacity
    • Two (2) bushel/hour legs and one (1) 10,000 bushel leg

    Columbia Grain ~ Sweetgrass

    Contact: Monte Anderson

    P.O. Box 607
    Sweetgrass, MT 59484

    (406) 335-2530
    1-800-406-8685
    (406) 335-2532 (Fax)

    manderson@columbiagrain.com

    Services: Grain transloading

    Facilities/Equipment:

    • 1,300,000 bushel storage capacity
    • 20,000 bushel/hour leg
    • 110 railcar loading capacity

    Dick Irvin, Inc.

    Contact: Mark Cole, Manager

    575 Wilson Ave.
    Shelby, MT 59474

    (406 434-5583
    (406) 434-5505 (Fax)

    mcole@3rivers.net

    Services:

    • Full surface transportation service
    • Crating, packaging, palletizing, warehousing, dry bulk handling and rail/truck transfer
    • Direct road, intermodal, boxcar and container loading and unloading services
    • 50 ton crane service

    Mountain View Group

    Contact: Pat Christiaens, Manager

    680 East Roosevelt Highway
    Shelby, MT 59474

    (406) 434-9260
    (406) 434-9261 (Fax)

    mvreload@3riversdbs.net

    Services:

    • Full transportation and distribution services
    • Rail/truck transfer; boxcar loading/unloading
    • Center beam loading/unloading
    • Packaging & palletizing
    • Products handled: lumber, panel, short stock, drilling fluids, steel pipe, structural steel, fertilizer, feed, matting and other products

    Facilities/Equipment:

    • Daily capacity: 10 center beams; 8 boxcars; 30 Super-B train trucks
    • Covered storage; 25,000 sq. ft.; 13 acres of outdoor storage; 6 forklifts (8,000 to 15,000 lbs.)

    Northern Seed LLC

    Contact: Tony Watson, Manager

    200 Marias Fair Road
    Shelby, MT 59474

    (406) 434-5000
    1-888-339-1949
    (406) 434-2334 (Fax)

    twatson@northernseedmontana.com

    Services: Seed cleaning and treatment plant

    Facilities/Equipment:

    • 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse
    • Bagging plant
    • Seed delivery; capacity-holding, in-dirt, 10,000 bushels
    • Facility clean seed capacity; 100,000 bushels-900/hour treating; 400-500 bushel per hour cleaning

    Port of Northern Montana

    Contact: Larry Bonderud, Director

    112 1st St. So.
    Shelby, MT 59474

    (406) 434-5230
    (406) 434-2761 (Fax)

    www.pnmshelbymt.com
    neta@shelbymt.com
    larry@shelbymt.com

    Services:

    • 12,000 sq. ft. rail side warehouse with cross dock
    • Bulk transload facilities
    • 120 acre multi-modal facility
    • 15,000 ft. loop track for transloading
    • 14,000 ft. sidings
    • Three (3) foreign trade zone sites
    • Expansion capabilities

    Facilities/Equipment:

    • Immediate access to worldwide custom brokerages
    • Break-bulk
    • Pick & pack
    • Consolidation & distribution
    • 110 car shuttle facility
    • Storage facilities
    • Lumber transload
    • Palletized product transloading
    • Railcar transloading

    Sunburst Grain & Transload

    Contact: Dan Wurz

    1 Railroad Avenue
    P.O. Box 321
    Sunburst, MT 59481

    (406) 937-4001
    (406) 937-6495 (Fax)

    Services: Grain facilities & transloading

    Facilities/Equipment:

    • 150,000 bushel grain handling facility
    • 3,450 ft. private rail track (BNSF 1802 & 1803)
    • 100 x 12 ft. computerized electronic truck scale
    • One (1) lumber loading site for flat or center beam railcars
    • One (1) truck loading dock; one (1) rail car loading dock
    • Located on approximately 40 acres

    Sweetgrass Barley Inc.

    P.O. Box 89
    Sweetgrass, MT  59484

    Contact: Don Nagy

    (406) 335-2321
    (406) 450-2743 (cell)

    Services: Bulk grain transloading

    Facilities/Equipment: 130,000 bushel capacity


    U.S. Import Meat Inspection

    Contact: Drew Peltier, Manager

    P.O. Box 127
    Sweetgrass, MT 59484

    (406) 335-2980
    (406) 335-2983 (Fax)
    usimportmeat@gmail.com

    Services:

    • USDA meat inspection services
    • Storage
    • Load transfer

    Facilities/Equipment:

    • 8,000 sq. ft. facility
    • Truck loading/transloading
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    Services & Facilities http://www.pnmshelby.com/services-facilities/ http://www.pnmshelby.com/services-facilities/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2014 22:12:50 +0000 http://localhost:8888/neta/?p=23

    • Immediate access to worldwide Custom Brokerages
    • Break-bulk
    • Pick and Pack
    • Consolidation / Distribution
    • Rail Car Transloading


    • 110 Car Shuttle Facility
    • Storage Facilities
    • Lumber Transload
    • Palletized Product Transloading
    • Rail Car Transloading
    • Bulk Rail Car Transloading



    Resources

    Port of N Montana Brochure
    Port Aerial

    Port Rail Layout


    Visual tour

    Click on the images below to enlarge

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    Location http://www.pnmshelby.com/location/ http://www.pnmshelby.com/location/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:58:20 +0000 http://localhost:8888/neta/?p=1 Advantages
    • Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Access
    • Union Pacific Access via Port of Montana
    • Northernmost Inland Port Authority serving the US, Canada & Mexico
    • Located within close proximity to Coutts Alberta /Sweetgrass Montana Port of Entry
    • Canadian Pacific Railway

    Maps

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