E1. 12-02-19 Draft Council MinutesKALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL nR OFT MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 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: Absent
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
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to remove item E2. from the consent agenda.
Council President - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 voice vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
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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3. Confirmation of Officer Tara Oster
Tara Oster has completed her probationary period with the Kalispell Police
Department and Council confirmation is requested.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as amended.
Council Member
- Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member
- Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member
- Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 with Councilor Gabriel absent.
Chief Overman spoke regarding the abilities and accomplishments of Officer Tara Oster. Mayor
Johnson then congratulated Officer Oster and pinned her badge on.
Officer Tara Oster said a few words saying she is excited to be starting her Officer career here in
Kalispell and thanked her family, friends, and fellow officers for their support.
F. 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 public comment.
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Sid Daoud, Public Comment
Mr. Daoud of 1942 Teal Drive spoke in opposition to the racism and anti-sematic vandalism that
occurred recently in response to the community's strong stance against hate driven ideologies. He
spoke further about the effects of these actions on individuals and the need to stand together to
decry hate speech.
Cherilyn Devries, Public Comment
Cherilyn Devries, of 200 Drake Drive spoke on behalf of Love Lives Here thanking the Mayor for
his recent powerful, comforting statement concerning diversity and acceptance for all people in
Kalispell. Love Lives Here would like to provide the city with assistance in creating a positive
community response decrying the anti-sematic vandalism done a second time to the Community
Spirit monument. She provided specific action items and resources that they would like to offer in
partnership with the city. She gave background regarding the activities that have been seen recently
and spoke about the consequences.
Rabbi Francine Roston, Public Comment
Rabbi Roston with the Glacier Jewish Community B'nai Shalom represents over 200 households
in the Flathead Valley. She spoke regarding past white supremacist activities that the community
has come together to fight. She further spoke regarding the damage that is caused by white
supremacy and the actions that can happen to combat these groups.
Ina Albert Secher, Public Comment
Ms. Secher spoke regarding the history of white supremacy actions in the valley over the years
and the strong support and actions of the community in opposition to those actions, and the need
to continue opposing hate speech.
00:24:30 Rabbi Allen Secher, Public Comment
Rabbi Allen Secher spoke regarding the need for the community to stand against anti-Semitism,
and asked the Council to stand against white supremacy.
00:28:07 Joe Unterreiner, Public Comment
Mr. Unterreiner, CEO of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and Convention Center would
encourage the city council to stand up and say that Kalispell is a city that represents tolerance for
all religious beliefs.
Mr. Unterreiner then spoke of the retirement of Planning Director Tom Jentz and thanked him
for his great leadership over the years.
Mr. Unterreiner spoke as a Board of Director member for the Hockaday Museum of Art
regarding the assets the museum provides to the community and then introduced Alyssa Cordova
as the new Director for the Hockaday Museum of Art.
00:30:57 Alma Cordova, Public Comment
Ms. Cordova introduced herself and spoke regarding her new position at the Hockaday Museum
of Art, and upcoming community activities.
00:33:02 Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
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G. PUBLIC HEARING — Re-establishment of Tourism Business Improvement District
Council will accept comments related to the reestablishment of the Kalispell Tourism
Business Improvement District.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing and called for public comment.
Diane Medler, Public Comment
Ms. Medler, Director of the Kalispell Convention and Visitors Bureau and representative for the
Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District spoke regarding the history of the TBID and
the accomplishments of the TBID. She then spoke to the public comment provided by Love
Lives Here, and the importance of attracting a diverse group of visitors, and urged Council to
work with Love Lives Here to make Kalispell as welcoming as possible.
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. Jaxon Ridge — Annexation, Zoning, and Preliminary
Siderius Construction, LLP is requesting permission for annexation of 3.9 acres
with an initial zoning of City R-4, and preliminary plat approval for a 24-lot
townhouse subdivision at 1702 South Woodland Drive.
Director Tom Jentz provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Eric Mulcahy Public Comment
Mr. Mulcahy with Sands Surveying spoke on behalf of the applicant mentioning additional
setback for the slope/slough in the back of the property.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
a. Resolution 5950 — Annexation
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5950, a resolution to provide for the alteration of
the boundaries of the City of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real
property described as the South 286 feet of Lots 1-5, Block 4 of Greenacres North-West
Subdivision in Section 17, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County,
Montana, to be known as Jaxon Ridge Addition No. 443, to zone said property in
accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date.
00:49:11 Discussion on the motion.
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Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: ADDrove
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 with Councilor Gabriel absent.
b. Ordinance 1832 — First Reading — Initial Zoning of City R-4
Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1832, an Ordinance to amend
Section 27.02.010, official zoning map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance 1677, by zoning
certain real property more particularly described as the South 286 feet of Lots 1-5, Block 4
of Greenacres North-West Subdivision in Section 17, Township 28 North, Range 21 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County R-2 Residental) to City R-4
(Residential), in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan — IT 2035, and to
provide an effective date.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Abbrove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
c. Resolution 5951 — Preliminary Plat
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5951, a resolution conditionally approving the
preliminary plat of Jaxon Ridge described as the South 286 feet of Lots 1-5, Block 4 of
Greenacres North-West Subdivision in Section 17, Township 29 North, Range 22 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Council President - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
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Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: ADDrove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
2. Resolution of Intent 5952 — Approval of South Kalispell Urban Renewal Project
Intersection Improvements at 18th and Airport Road
This resolution states Council intent to consider approval of a South Kalispell
Urban Renewal Traffic Project at Airport and 18th Street West, and sets a public
hearing date on the project for December 16, 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 5952, a resolution calling for a public hearing on
the proposed amendment to the South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan to approve the
Airport Road and 18th Street West Urban Renewal Project as recommended by the
Kalispell City Planning and Zoning Board.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
Council Member - Sandv Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 with Councilor Gabriel absent.
3. Resolution 5953 — Intent to Reimburse Expenditures on the 4 Mile Drive Water
Project from State Revolving Fund Bond Proceeds
This resolution approves the reimbursement of allowable preliminary expenditures
made by the City on the 4 Mile Drive Water Project from State Revolving Loan
Funds.
City Attorney Charles Harball provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5953, a resolution calling for a public hearing on
the proposed amendment to the South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan to approve the
Airport Road and 1811 Street West Urban Renewal Project as recommended by the
Kalispell City Planning and Zoning Board.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Aimrove
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 with Councilor Gabriel absent.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
The City Manager provided the following report:
• Items for the next work session on December 9 include discussions on an Update to the
Design Standards; and possibly continuing the discussion on the 2019 cost -based Utility
Rate Study and Impact Fee Review.
• Manager Russell acknowledged the impending retirement of Director of Planning Tom
Jentz and spoke regarding the energy and enthusiasm Tom has brought to the position
these many years and how much he will be missed.
00:59:40 Director Tom Jentz spoke regarding how incredibly thankful he has been to have
worked for the City of Kalispell, and the tremendous support from the Council and the
community, and to see all of the accomplishments that have happened over the years.
01:01:07 Councilor Waterman spoke regarding the public comment that was provided against
hate speech and said he would like to see the Council take action supporting the Police Chief and
the Faith Community in working against anti-Semitic behavior. He would also like the city to
support and acknowledge all holidays.
01:01:46 Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding the desire to be provided details and references to
supporting documents when public comment is received.
01:03:10 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the passing of Karen Sanderson with Brix Bottle Shop.
She was a member of the Business Improvement District. He asked Council for thoughts
regarding the desire to appoint Jon Fetveit for the three remaining months of Ms. Sanderson's
board position.
01:04:48 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the many years of enthusiasm and knowledge that
Tom Jentz
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01:05:58 Mayor Johnson spoke in opposition to white supremacist vandalism and behaviors and
spoke regarding the history of anti-Semitism behavior and the horrific .
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk
Minutes approved on, 2019
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
City Offices Closed — November 28, 29, 2019 — Thanksgiving Holiday
Next Work Session — December 9, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — December 16, 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.
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