E1. 08-19-19 Draft MinutesKALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
Monday, August 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 -
Wayne Saverud: Present
Council President
- Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Present
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member -
Kvle Waterman: Present
Staff members present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Finance Director Rick Wills, and Police Chief Doug Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
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 President
- Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
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. Confirmation of Firefighter Wesley Barr a
Wesley Barr has completed his probationary period with the Kalispell Fire
Department and Council confirmation is requested.
Motion to amend the consent agenda to table item 2, the confirmation of Firefighter Wesley
Barr to the next regularly scheduled council meeting.
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: 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: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilors Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as amended.
Council Member - Kvle Waterman: 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: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilors Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
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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.
00:03:47 Jim Atkinson, Public Comment
Mr. Atkinson of 1305 41h Street West, explained that the Museum at Central School has had
many fantastic meetings and displays including an 1895 classroom session, renaming of the
museum, display of the museum's history, the tools that built the Flathead. Mr. Atkinson asked
that the Council give consideration to the heating system at the museum.
Seeing no further comment, he 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.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
1. Resolution 5929 — Montana Board of Investments Loan — Woodland Park
Playground Equipment a
This resolution would authorize a loan with the Montana Board of Investments
Intercap Loan Program to finance the purchase of playground equipment.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5929, a resolution authorizing participation in the
Board of Investments of the State of Montana Annual Adjustable Rate Tender Option
Municipal Finance Consolidation Act Bonds (Intercap Revolving Program), approving the
form and terms of the loan agreement and authorizing the execution and delivery of
documents related thereto.
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 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: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
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2. Resolution 5930 — Budget— Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
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Work Plan and Budget a
This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the TBID for fiscal
year 2020.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Mayor Mark Johnson asked questions of staff.
Councilor Kluesner asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5930, a resolution approving the work plan and
budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 for the Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District
as recommended by its Board of Directors.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: 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: Absent
Council Member -
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
3. Resolution 5931 — Budget— Downtown Business Improvement District (BID
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Work Plan and Budget -� a
This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the BID for fiscal
year 2020.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to approve Resolution 5931, a resolution approving the work plan and budget for
fiscal year 2019-2020 for the Kalispell Business Improvement District as recommended by
its Board of Directors.
Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
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Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member - Kvle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
4. Resolution 5932 — Budget — Mill Lever
This resolution sets the annual mill levy for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year
2020.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
07:21:22 PM (00:22:13) Councilor Kluesner asked questions of staff.
Mayor Johnson asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5932, a resolution making the Annual Tax Levies
for the City of Kalispell, Montana, for the fiscal year 2019-2020.
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: 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: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
5. Resolution 5933 — Budget — Annual Appropriations a
This resolution sets the annual appropriations for the City of Kalispell for fiscal
year 2020.
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City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5933, a resolution setting the annual
appropriations for the City of Kalispell, Montana, for Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service
Funds, Capital Proiect Funds and Proprietary Enterprise Funds as set forth in the 2019-
2020 Budget adopted
by the City Council.
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 President
- Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
6. Resolution 5934 — Storm Sewer Maintenance District Assessment -� a
This resolution considers the storm sewer maintenance assessment and sets the levy
for fiscal year 2020.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution, 5934, a resolution lewin2 assessments for the cost
of Storm Sewer Maintenance for the fiscal year 2019-2020.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 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: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
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7. Resolution 5935 — Urban Forestry Maintenance District Assessment a
This resolution considers the urban forestry maintenance assessment and sets the
levy for fiscal year 2020.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
07:29:03 PM (00:29:54) Councilor Kluesner asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to approve Resolution 5935, a resolution levying an assessment for the cost of
Urban Forestry Maintenance in the City for fiscal year 2019-2020.
Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
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: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
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Resolution 5936 — Solid Waste Maintenance District Assessment -' a
This resolution levies the assessment for removing solid waste from city streets
and alleys for fiscal year 2020.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5936, a resolution to levy the cost of removal of
2arba2e or other offensive matter from streets, alleys or on any premises as a special tax
against property from which such matter was deposited, and the disposition thereof.
Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Kuntz provided discussion on the motion.
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Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 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: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
9. Resolution 5937 — Street Maintenance District Assessment a
This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the streets and avenues for
fiscal year 2020.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5937, a resolution levying an assessment for the
cost of special maintenance for the purpose of maintaining the streets and avenues of the
City of Kalispell for the fiscal year 2019-2020.
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: 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: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
10. Resolution 5938 — Light Maintenance District Assessment -� a
This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the street lighting in the city
for fiscal year 2020.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
07:37:56 PM (00:38:47) Councilor Waterman asked questions of staff.
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Mayor Johnson asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5938, a resolution lewin2 an assessment for the
cost of h2htin2 the streets and alleys in the City Special Li2htin2 District for the fiscal year
2019-2020.
07:39:48 PM (00:40:39) Councilor Kuntz provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 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: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimouslv on roll call vote with Councilor Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
11. Resolution 5939 —Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)Appropriations
a This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the TBID for fiscal
year 2020.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5939, a resolution setting the annual appropriation
for the Tourism Business Improvement District of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set
forth in the 2019-2020 budget adopted by the City Council.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 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: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
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Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
12. Resolution 5940 - Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
Appropriations a
This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the BID for fiscal year
2020.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5940, a resolution making the annual tax levy for
the Business Improvement District (BID) of Kalispell, Montana, for the fiscal year 2019-
2020 and levying an assessment for the BID for fiscal year 2019-2020.
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Motion
Council Member - Wavne Saverud: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member -
Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member -
Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President
- Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member -
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
13. Resolution 5941 - Budget - Ci . -County Health Department - a
This resolution approves the levy request for the City -County Health Department
for fiscal year 2020.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
07:45:28 PM (00:46:12) Councilor Waterman asked questions of Hillary Hanson with the City -
County Board of Health.
07:45:55 PM (00:46:46) Hillary Hanson with the City -County Board of Health explained what
has contributed to the increase in mill levy since last year.
Councilor Kluesner asked questions of Ms. Hanson.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5941, a resolution making the annual tax levies for
the City of Kalispell contribution for the City of Kalispell — Flathead County Health
Department, for the fiscal year 2019-2020.
07:54:54 PM (00:55:46ICouncilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
07:55:27 PM (00:56:18ICouncilor Kuntz provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Kluesner provided further discussion on the motion.
07:56:59 PM (00:57:50IMayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
07:59:16 PM (01:00:07ICouncilor Kuntz provided discussion on the motion.
01:00:43 Motion to table this item for a work session and then brine it back at the next
regular meeting.
Council Member —
Kyle Waterman: 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: Absent
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Graham and Guiffrida
absent.
J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Plans for the next work session:
o Discussion with the City -County Board of Health regarding budget
o Three Ordinances to begin introducing to Council: Parking within the sidewalk,
parking an RV and living on streets, aligning state law with existing ordinances
regarding personal property that the Police acquires.
• Will begin work and purchases just approved within the budget
08:02:53 PM (01:03:44) Councilor Kuntz provided discussion mentioning that it is time to
purchase parking permits for the Parking District near Flathead High School. He would like staff
to provide Facebook posts and public service announcements about the process.
08:03:40 PM (01:04:311 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding federal governmental spending versus
local government spending.
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K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on , 2019
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — August 26, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed — September 2, 2019 — Labor Day
Next Regular Meeting — TUESDAY, September 3, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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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