02-19-19 City Council Meeting MinutesKALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, February 19, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Wavne Saverud: Present
Council Member - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present
Staff members present included City Manager Doug Russell, Adjunct City Attorney Rich Hickel,
Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Assistant Director of
Community and Economic Development Katharine King, Senior Engineer Keith Haskins, Public
Works Road & Fleet Superintendent Gene Come, and Police Chief Doug Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the amenda as submitted.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
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The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner absent.
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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2. Award Bid for CCTV Pipeline Inspection Camera
This item considers awarding a bid to NorMont Equipment in the amount
of $104,140 for a CCTV pipeline inspection camera.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed
public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORT — Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District Annual
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Diane Medler, Director of the Kalispell Convention and Visitors Bureau provided their annual
Tourism report to the council and summarized the highlights.
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.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Joe Apple. Public Comment
Mr. Apple of 151 Equestrian Lane spoke regarding alcohol related issues. Mr. Apple volunteers
on Saturday nights at Kalispell Regional Hospital and he sees many alcohol related incidents
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such as accidents from drinking under the influence. He provided the Council with a research
paper he wrote regarding the dangers of alcohol.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEOUENT 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. Lot 6 Old School Station Purchase Offer and Acceptance m a
This item considers proceeding with a buy/sell agreement with Haig Ermoian for
the purchase of Lot 6 of Old School Station located at 135 Schoolhouse Loop.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to proceed with the counter offer as presented.
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner absent.
2. Resolution 5910 - Approval of Amendment to Evergreen Sewer Agreement m a
This resolution would approve an amendment to the Sanitary Sewer Treatment
Agreement with the Flathead County Water and Sewer District No. 1 Evergreen.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item.
Public Works Director Susie Turner provided further information on this item.
00:25:56 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
00:26:02
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5910, a resolution approving an amendment to the
July 1, 2005, Interlocal Agreement between City of Kalispell and the Flathead County
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Water & Sewer District No. 1, Evergreen, by amending exhibit "A" to include additional
parcels and to authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously with Councilor Kluesner absent.
3. Resolution of Intent 5911 — Calling for a Public Hearing: Amendments to
Standards for Design and Construction
This resolution calls for a public hearing on March 18, 2019, regarding Council's
intent to amend the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction to
incorporate on -street parking language.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item.
00:28:33 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
00:28:39
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5911, a resolution of intent to amend the City of
Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction for On -Street Parking Designations,
calling for a public hearing and directing the City Clerk to provide notice therefore.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner absent.
4. Ordinance 1821 — First Reading - Amending 2 Hour Parking in Certain Areas of
Downtown
This ordinance would amend the parking code removing the 2-hour parking
designation in certain areas of downtown.
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City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item.
Public Works Director Susie Turner provided further information on this item.
00:31:44 Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
00:31:48
Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1821, an ordinance amending
Ordinance 1801 codified at Chapter 17 of the Kalispell Municipal Codes entitled Motor
Vehicles and Traffic regarding Two Hour Parking on certain streets in the City of
Kalispell, declaring an effective date and authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same.
Council Member - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner absent.
5. Ordinance 1822 — First Reading - Amending Code Related to Parking paces for
Taxicabs, Buses and Delivery Vehicles
This ordinance would amend the parking code regarding permitting for the
permanent use of reserved parking spaces.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item.
Public Works Director Susie Turner provided further information on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to approve Ordinance 1822, an ordinance amending Ordinance 989 & 1 Codified at
Chapter 17 of the Kalispell Municipal Codes entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic regarding
the Regulation of Parking Spaces and Loading Zones for Taxicabs, Buses and Delivery
Vehicles upon the Public Right -of -Way within the City of Kalispell, declaring an effective
date and authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same.
Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
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Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner absent.
6. Ordinance 1823 — First Reading — Encroachment in Public Right -of -Way
This ordinance would update regulations for permitting private encroachments
upon public right-of-way.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item.
Public Works Director Susie Turner provided further information on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Ordinance 1823, an ordinance amending Ordinance 779 & 4
Codified at Chapter 24 of the Kalispell Municipal Codes entitled Streets and Sidewalks
regarding the Permitting Requirement for Private Encroachment upon the Public Right -
of -Ways in the City of Kalispell, declaring an effective date and authorizing the City
Attorney to codify the same.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner absent.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Russell provided the following report:
• Work Session next week: Review of Facility Plans, and recommendations from the
Planning Board for text amendments to the Zoning Code including to the entrance
corridor design standards.
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• Mr. Russell has been following Legislation in Helena. One item he is watching is HB246
which would cap the amount of taxable value in all combined tax increment financing
districts at 15% of the total taxable value of a municipality which would have prevented
the downtown Kalispell district from being put into place. The City of Kalispell and the
League of Cities is opposed to this bill. Executive action will likely be later this week.
• HB435 is the Gateway Resort Tax Option which will be heard next Wednesday — Mr.
Russell will provide testimony from the City of Kalispell.
00:43:52 Mayor Johnson provided the following report:
• Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the Tourism report provided earlier in the meeting.
• Mayor Johnson reported on the 911 Committee Meeting that took place at 1:15 p.m. last
Wednesday.
• Mayor Johnson spoke regarding State Legislation.
J. ADJOURNMENT 0141011111�1/y
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
City Offices Closed — February 18, 2019 — Presidents' Day
Next Work Session — February 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — March 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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meeting. Please notify the City Clerk at 758-7756.
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