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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. Page 1 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2019 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. Council Minutes — August 5, 2019 a 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 Page 2 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2019 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. Page 3 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2019 2. Resolution 5930 — Budget— Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) m 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 w 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. Page 4 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2019 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. Page 5 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2019 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. Page 6 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2019 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. m 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. Page 7 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2019 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. Page 8 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2019 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 Page 9 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2019 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. Page 10 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2019 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. Page 11 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2019 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. Page 12 of 12