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E1. 11-18-19 Council MinutesKALISPELL CITY COUNCIL nR OFT MEETING MINUTES November 18, 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, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Planner PJ Sorensen, Environmental Specialist Casey Lewis, Senior Engineer Keith Haskins, Fire Chief Dave Dedman, and Police Chief Doug Overman. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Mark Johnson asked the members of Evergreen Lions Cub Scout Troop 94948 that were present at the meeting to lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve 2nd Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve Council President - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Page 1 of 7 Kalispell City Council Agenda, November 18, 2019 Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. 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. 1. Council Minutes — November 4. 2019 a W 2. Ordinance 1831 — Second Readiniz — Stormwater Regulations T a This Ordinance consolidates and updates existing City stormwater regulations, prescribes post -construction stormwater management practices, and updates enforcement measures pursuant to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality requirements. MP 3. Accept a Justice Assistance Grant for the Police Department , a Acceptance of this grant would allow for the purchase of $10,279 in police equipment. 4. Award Bid for a Ford F-450 Type I Ambulance -� a This item would award a bid to Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $182,000 for a Ford F-450 Type I Ambulance. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment on consent. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to annrove the consent aizenda as submitted. Council President - Chad Graham: 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: Disapprove Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion passed with Councilor Guiffrida opposed. M F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — Architectural Review Awards a Page 2 of 7 Kalispell City Council Agenda, November 18, 2019 Julia Pierrottet, Chair of the Architectural Review Committee presented Architectural Review Awards to the owners, architects, and contractors of The Villas at Buffalo Hill, KRMC Digestive Health Institute and KRMC Montana Children's, Great Northern Dental, and Distillery Square. Mayor Mark Johnson thanked the Architectural Review Committee, congratulated the winners, and thanked all the developers that invest in the City of 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. Tara Lee, Public Comment Ms. Lee of 129 Empire Loop, a mom, nurse, and member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense spoke regarding the effects of gun violence in Montana and advocated for proactive public safety measures related to gun safety. Barbara Bradford-Fenchak, Public Comment Ms. Bradford-Fenchak of 38 Trails End, spoke regarding the need to resolve the issue of homelessness. 00:21:03 Valerie McGarvey, Public Comment Ms. McGarvey of 445 4th Avenue East, a member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense spoke regarding the negative effects of mass shootings and asked that the Council partner with their group to work on ways to reduce gun violence. 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. Final Plat and Improvement Agreement for Southside Estates, Phase 2 Jackola Engineering on behalf of Team Development is requesting approval for a final plat and subdivision improvement agreement for a 30-lot residential subdivision on 9.6 acres at 2100 Airport Road. Senior Planner Jarod Nygren presented the staff presentation on this item. 00:26:44 Mayor Johnson asked questions of staff. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Rory Young, Public Comment Page 3 of 7 Kalispell City Council Agenda, November 18, 2019 Mr. Young with Jackola Engineering and Architecture spoke to Mayor Johnson's question about the condition for the homes in this subdivision to not have basements. 00:28:25 John Sonderawer, Public Comment John Sonderegger of 705 705 Parkway Drive, asked questions about traffic control between the subdivision and the nearby Elementary. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve the final plat for Southside Estates Phase 2 and the subdivision improvement agreement in the amount of $176,771.50. Discussion on the motion which included a response to Mr. Sonderegger's question. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Wavne Saverud: Motion Council President - Chad Graham: 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. Resolution 5948 — Stormwater Enforcement Response Plan This resolution approves a stormwater enforcement plan to comply with Department of Environmental Quality stormwater regulations. Public Works Director Susie Turner provided the staff presentation on this item. Council questions for staff. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5948, a resolution to adopt an enforcement response plan for Stormwater management pursuant to Federal and State Legal requirements and setting an effective date. 07:33:48 PM (00:34:28ICouncilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council President - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Page 4 of 7 Kalispell City Council Agenda, November 18, 2019 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. 3. Resolution 5949 — Approval to Submit Grant Application to MDOT This resolution would authorize submittal of a grant application in the sum of $200,000 to the Montana Department of Transportation for airport runway lighting. City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation on this item. Council questions for staff. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 00:38:17 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5949, a resolution to approve an application for the City of Kalispell to the Montana Department of Transportation for a Grant in the amount of $200,000 to fund Li2htin2 Improvements on the Kalispell City Airport. Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. 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: Approve Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Page 5 of 7 Kalispell City Council Agenda, November 18, 2019 I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report: • Second work session in December (Dec. 23), & the fifth Monday (Dec. 30) will be cancelled. • Next work session: Tax Increment Finance Policies, o and the next step in the Water Rates and Impact Fee Reports. City Manager Russell provided an outline regarding the process that will occur regarding how rates are set, etc. Mayor Mark Johnson asked the City Manager to invite the new members of the Council to the next work session. 00:44:18 Councilor Waterman spoke regarding continuing public concerns/comments about homelessness and housing issues. Councilor Waterman announced that the City -County Board of Health will be working on a community housing assessment/mapping on December 16, and they are hoping that the Mayor, some of the Council, or city staff will be able to attend that meeting. 00:45:00 Councilor Guiffrida spoke reminding Council they will need someone on the Council to replace him on the Emergency Medical System Sub -Committee at the beginning of the year. Councilor Guiffrida explained that he voted no on the consent agenda due to the item to award a bid for an ambulance. 00:46:05 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding a phone call he received asking what the City Council plans to do about drivers that do not stop for school buses. He spoke regarding the laws that are in place and the need for drivers to follow those laws to keep all of our kids safe. He spoke regarding public education efforts. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Aimee Bnmckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on, 2019 Page 6 of 7 Kalispell City Council Agenda, November 18, 2019 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION Next Work Session — November 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers City Offices Closed — November 28, 29, 2019 — Thanksgiving Holiday Next Regular Meeting — December 2, 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 7 of 7