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KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL "R OFT MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 17, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor 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 -
Wayne Saverud: Present
Council President
- Chad Graham: Present
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Present
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Present
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Absent
Staff members present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Finance Director Rick Wills, and Police Captain Tim Falkner.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
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: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Absent
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
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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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2. Ordinance 1827 — Second Reading — Stutzman Zoning a
Approval would zone 2.8 acres R-4 (Residential) at 724 Sunnyside Drive.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
07:01:41 PM (00:01:55)
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Member -
Wayne Saverud: 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 President
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Abstain
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member -
Kvle Waterman: Absent
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Waterman absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Tourism Business Improvement District (Diane Medler) a
Diane Medler with the Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau spoke regarding the marketing
study they recently completed.
She spoke regarding the success of their signature events and explained the grant program they
have in place for new or expanding events announcing the grant program will be expanded this
year. Ms. Medler highlighted the group sales that the convention center has worked to secure.
Ms. Medler presented the work plan and budget for the Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement
District. The TBID renewal will need to be pursued this year.
2. Business Improvement District (Pam Carbonari and BID Board Members)
Pam Carbonari with the Downtown Kalispell Business Improvement District reviewed the
budget for the District.
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Ms. Carbonari then spoke regarding a recommendation from the BID board regarding an
assessment change.
BID Board member Maggie Daugherty with Kalispell Brewery touched base on the work plan
from 2019 mentioning the new downtown Kalispell website. She spoke detailing the plans the
district has for the upcoming year.
BID Board member Ryan Berweger with Flair Gifts and Cards spoke regarding beautification
efforts that included an increase in hanging baskets and the planting of additional trees
downtown.
BID Board member Curt Bartel with Aluma Glass spoke regarding the facade improvement
grant budget and the importance of the program.
BID Board member Kisa Davison with Davison Development spoke regarding the results of a
property owners gathering that the BID hosted and the surveys and discussions they were able to
glean from that event. She provided a summary of the results of the survey.
BID Board member Marshall Noice with Montana Modern Fine Art spoke regarding the projects
the BID has in store for the next fiscal year as well as the issues and opportunities they are
considering for the future. He spoke regarding the importance of active advocacy for downtown
Kalispell.
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 general public comment.
Pam Carbonari, Public Comment
Ms. Carbonari with the Kalispell Business Improvement District spoke regarding the theft of six
flower baskets. Ms. Carbonari then spoke on behalf of the Kalispell Downtown Association
inviting all to the Taste of Kalispell event this Thursday, and then announced the start of
ThursdayFest next week.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
H. 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. Motion to Authorize Limited Expenditure of Funds within the Fiscal Year 2020
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Preliminary Budget & Call for a Public Hearing -- a
This is a request for authorization to expend funds from the FY2020 preliminary
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budget necessary for city operations and schedule a public hearing for July 1,
2019.
City Managerg Russell provided a report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to authorize the expenditure of funds from the fiscal year 2020 preliminary budget
as necessary for city operations and schedule a public hearing for July 1, 2019.
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 President
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Anmrove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Absent
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Waterman absent.
2. Resolution 5924 — Non -Union Salary Aduustment 1 a
Approval would allow non -union employees of the city to receive a total FY20
annual compensation adjustment of 3.18% which is consistent with the average
collective bargaining agreement wage adjustments of the union represented city
employees.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
07:54:35 PM (00:54:48)
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5924, a resolution adiustin2 the salary and
compensation of the City Officials, Supervisors, and all other nonunion employees
pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 4, Part 42, M.C.A., commencing the date indicated herein.
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 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 President - Chad Graham: Anmrove
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
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Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Absent
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Waterman absent.
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3. Resolution 5925 — Intent to Hold Primary and General Municipal Elections -� a
Approval would communicate to the county elections department, that the city is
calling for municipal elections for terms expiring on all four city wards.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item.
07:56:51 PM (00:57:05)
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
07:56:58 PM (00:57:111
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5925, a resolution calling for a Primary Election to
be held on September 10, 2019, and calling for a general election to be held on November 5,
2019 for the open Kalispell City Council positions in Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward
4.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: 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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Absent
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Waterman absent.
4. Resolution 5926 — BNSF Rail -banking Purchase Agreement a
Approval would authorize the City Manager to enter into a rail -banking purchase
agreement with the BNSF Railroad for BNSF property interests in the Kalispell
railway corridor in the form exhibited in the resolution.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Councilor Guiffrida asked questions of staff.
Mayor Johnson asked questions of staff.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:02:55
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Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5926, a resolution approving the form of a rail-
bankin2 agreement between the City of Kalispell and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad and 2ivin2 the City Manager the authority to execute the agreement on behalf of
the city when necessary contingencies have been met.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
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: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Absent
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Waterman absent.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Next Work Session: Downtown TIF Policies and an update on options at the intersection
of Airport Road and 18th
• Video outreach on the Government Channel and Social Media: Mr. Russell showed
Council videos that have been created by employee Eric Bruer highlighting the various
Departments.
Councilor Guiffrida spoke summarizing the 911 Committee meeting last week and thanked the
Committee for holding the meeting in the evening.
Mayor Mark Johnson provided the following report:
• The candidate filing deadline was today. He spoke thanking those who are running for
Council.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on, 2019
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — June 24, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — July 1, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed — July 4, 2019 — Independence Day
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to attend this
meeting. Please notify the City Clerk at 758-7756.
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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