11-19-18 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, November 19, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Chad Graham called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Present
Council President - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk
Aimee Brunckhorst, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Zoning Administrator P.J. Sorensen, and
Interim Police Chief Wade Rademacher.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Ap rp ove
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor
Johnson absent.
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E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed on the consent agenda will be accepted by one motion. If a council member
desires to discuss an item separately, the item can be removed from the consent agenda by
motion.
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Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor
Johnson absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORT — Architectural Review Awards — Presented by Mark Norley
with the Architectural Review Committee m a
Architectural Review Committee Board President Mark Norley presented the Architectural
Review Awards as follows:
Project: Coffee Traders (111 Main Street), Contractor: Sunrise Builders, Architect/Engineer: Dia
Sullivan
Project: Ray of Hope Women's Shelter (106 51h Ave W)
Project: Glacier View Professional (165 Commons Loop), Contractor: Hammerquist &
Casalegno, Architect/Engineer: SRY Architecture and Dia Sullivan
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the council on any issue not on the agenda are asked to do so
at this time. Those addressing the council are requested to give their name and address for
the record. Please see the last page of the agenda for the proper manner of addressing the
council. Please limit comments to three minutes.
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
H. PUBLIC HEARING - Downtown Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan =- tp
Council will accept comments regarding the draft Downtown Kalispell Urban Renewal
Plan.
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Council President Graham opened the public hearing and public comment.
Pam Carbonari, Public Comment
Ms. Carbonari with the Downtown Business Improvement District spoke in favor of the plan.
Stan Converse, Public Comment
Spoke in favor of the plan saying this is an opportunity for the community.
Tip Clark, Public Comment
Mr. Clark of 189 Lakeshore Drive in Lakeside, and co-owner of the building- at 231 Main Street
spoke about the historic investments that his father made in Kalispell and spoke in favor of the
downtown plan.
Fran Tabor, Public Comment
Ms. Tabor, owner of A-1 Vacuum said she feels downtown sidewalks are already pedestrian
friendly, and would like to see any sidewalk improvements happen in areas of town that do not
have sidewalks.
Stan Converse, Public Comment
Mr. Converse spoke regarding the need for wider sidewalks.
00:17:00 Seeing no further public comment, President Graham closed the public hearing.
I. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
Persons wishing to address the council on individual agenda items will be asked to do so
following staff reports. Please see the last page of the agenda for the proper manner of
addressing the council. Please limit comments to three minutes.
1. Legislative Priorities for the Montana State Legislature m a
This item considers adopting a proposed set of legislative priorities to provide
guidance for attempts to initiate legislation and respond to proposed legislation
within the Montana State Legislature.
City Manager Russell provided a brief overview for this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Pam Carbonari, Public Comment
Ms. Carbonari with the Kalispell Business Improvement District requested that Council consider
adding to their priorities working with legislatures to rework the way alcohol licenses are issued.
Public Comment
Seeing no further public comment, President Graham closed public comment.
Motion to adopt the proposed set of Legislative Priorities.
Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
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Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously upon voice vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor
Johnson absent.
2. Appointment to the Flathead City -County Board of Health m a
The Mayor will consider appointing a representative to the City -County Board of
Health.
Motion and Vote to appoint Councilman Waterman to the Flathead City -County Board of
Health.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor
Johnson absent.
Alternate Appointment to the Flathead Emergency Communications Center
(FECC) Administrative Board � a
The Mayor will consider appointing a new alternate to the FECC Board.
Council President Graham said that Mayor Johnson would like to appoint Doug Russell.
Motion to appoint City Manager Doug Russell as an alternate to the FECC Board.
Councilor Kuntz provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
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Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion Passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor
Johnson absent.
J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
The City Manager provided the following report:
• City Offices Closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
• Work Sessions will likely be cancelled on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
• The Infrastructure Coalition and the Managers Association will be holding meetings to
set their respective agendas regarding the upcoming Legislative session in December.
The City Manager will share the Council's priorities at those meetings.
• Thank you and acknowledgement to Interim Police Chief Wade Rademacher for his
many years of excellent service and for his professionalism in the past year as interim
chief. Captain Rademacher will be moving on from city employment.
Council President Graham wished everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Council President Graham adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. KAIIII��Je
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Minutes approved on December 3, 2018
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
City Offices Closed - November 22 & 23, 2018 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Next Work Session - November 26, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting - December 3, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers
Watch regular City Council sessions live on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online at the
Meetings on Demand tab at www.kalispell.com.
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