E1. 09-16-19 MinutesKALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL nR OFT MEETING MINUTES
September 16, 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: Present
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Present
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Present
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Present
Staff members present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning Director Tom Jentz, and Police Chief Doug Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 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: Approve
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Approve
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. Ordinance 1828 — Second Readiniz - Town Pumn 45 PUD Zone Man Amendment
This ordinance would add an additional 1.3 acres to the Town Pump 95 PUD
located at Cemetery Road and Highway 93 South in order to allow Town Pump to
construct a new convenience store and casino on the property.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council President - 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 President
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimouslv on roll call vote.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None.
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. Seeing none, he 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. Ordinance 1829 — First Reading - Prohibiting Parking within the Sidewalk
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This Ordinance would make the obstruction of a city sidewalk with a motor
vehicle a civil infraction.
City Managerg Russell provided the staff report on this item.
City Attorney Charles Harball provided further detail on this item.
Councilor Waterman began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Ordinance 1829, an Ordinance amending R.O 1947, Section
320 and Ordinance 706 section 1 codified in the Kalispell Municipal Codes at 17-57 entitled
"Blocking Alleys or Driveways", declaring an effective date and authorizing the City
Attorney to codify the same.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
2. Ordinance 1830 — First Reading - Prohibiting Lodaina in the Public Riaht-of-
W aY
This Ordinance would restrict the use of the public right-of-way for lodging
within motor vehicles.
City Manager Doug Russell provided an introduction to this item.
City Attorney Charles Harball provided further detail on this item.
Council Guiffrida began questions for staff asking Planning Director Tom Jentz about the current
zoning process has regarding this prohibition.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Ryan Hunter, Public Comment
Mr. Hunter announced he is a candidate for City Council, then spoke in opposition to the passage
of this Ordinance citing the vulnerability of the homeless population and the possible unintended
consequences that could occur if this Ordinance is passed.
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07:17:25 PM (00:18:25) Caity Pitcher, Public Comment
Ms. Katie with Sparrows Nest spoke in opposition to the Ordinance speaking of teenagers
residing in vehicles asking what resources would be offered after an infraction is written.
07:19:39 PM (00:20:40) Nichole Heyer, Public Comment
Ms. Heyer of 106 Taylor Road, the Homeless Education Liaison for the Schools and the Director
of the Heart Locker spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. She spoke regarding the difficulties
that children and families living within vehicles are experiencing.
00:25:11 Hilary Shaw, Public Comment
Ms. Shaw with the Abbie Shelter spoke in opposition to the Ordinance speaking about possible
unintended consequences if this should pass, and spoke about the message this Ordinance would
send to the homeless population and the damage that could be caused to the homeless population.
00:28:42 Jamie Quinn, Public Comment
Ms. Quinn, the Executive Director of the Food Bank spoke in opposition to this Ordinance,
speaking regarding the lack of affordable housing, and the reasoning and demographics of the
population that may need to live in a vehicle.
07:32:04 PM (00:33:05) Sid Daoud, Public Comment
Mr. Daoud of 1942 Teal Drive spoke in opposition to the Ordinance saying that he feels this
Ordinance targets people.
Seeing no further comments, he closed public comment.
07:33:51 PM (00:34:
Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1830, an Ordinance restricting
the use of the Public Right -of -Way for lodtin2 within motor vehicles, declaring an effective
date and authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same.
Council Member — Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member — Chad Graham: 2nd
07:34:22 PM (00:35:23ICouncilor Guiffrida began discussion on the motion.
Councilor Graham continued discussion on the motion.
00:46:53 Councilor Waterman continued discussion on the motion.
00:47:53 Councilor Kuntz continued discussion on the motion.
07:51:01 PM (00:52:011 Councilor Kluesner continued discussion on the motion.
Councilor Guiffrida provided further discussion.
07:56:37 PM (00:57:38) Councilor Graham provided further discussion.
07:58:05 PM (00:59:06) Councilor Gabriel continued discussion.
08:00:01 PM (01:01:02) Mayor Johnson continued discussion.
Councilor Gabriel continued discussion.
Councilor Kluesner continued discussion.
Councilor Waterman continued discussion.
Councilor Guiffrida continued discussion.
08:05:31 PM (01:06:32) Councilor Kuntz continued discussion.
08:06:52 PM (01:07:53) Councilor Gabriel continued discussion.
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Councilor Graham continued discussion.
Councilor Kuntz continued discussion.
Councilor Gabriel continued discussion.
Councilor Saverud continued discussion.
Mayor Johnson continued discussion.
Councilor Gabriel continued discussion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council President
- Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member -
Kari Gabriel: Disapprove
Council Member -
Sandy Carlson: Disapprove
Council Member -
Wayne Saverud: Disapprove
Council President
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Disapprove
The motion passed 5-4 on roll call vote with Councilors Saverud, Waterman, Carlson, and
Gabriel opposed.
3. Resolution 5944 — Procedures for Disposition of Unclaimed Personal Propert
This resolution establishes procedures for the disposition of unclaimed personal
property coming into the possession of the Kalispell Police Department.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a summary of this item.
City Attorney Charles Harball provided further detail on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5944, a resolution to establish procedures for the
Disposition of unclaimed personal property items that come into possession of the Kalispell
Police Department as authorized by Section 7-8-105 of the Montana Code Annotated
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
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Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
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4. Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) Board Appointment � a
This item recommends the appointment of Doug Russell to the MMIA Board.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Councilor Guiffrida began questions for staff.
Motion and Vote to appoint Doug Russell to the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authoritv.
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 President
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Next Work Session: Stormwater Discussion
• Manager Russell asked Chief Overman to speak regarding a vest the Police
Department would like to try out.
08:27:42 PM (01:28:42) Police Chief Overman showed an example of a load bearing vest the
Police Department would like to try versus a traditional waist belt. They are looking at vests that
still look approachable, but would reduce the weight they must carry around their waist.
08:32:11 PM (01:33:12) Councilor Kluesner asked for a work session regarding homelessness,
home affordability, etc.
Councilor Waterman would also like to see a work session on homelessness and mental health
issues within the community.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
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Minutes approved on October 7, 2019
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — September 23, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — October 7, 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
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