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12-16-19 City Council Meeting MinutesKALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 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, Building, and Community Development Director Jarod Nygren, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Senior Engineer Keith Haskins, and Police Chief Doug Overman. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to annrove 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 Page 1 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, December 16, 2019 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. 0 1. Council Minutes — December 2, 2019 a 2. Ordinance 1832 — Second Reading — Jaxson Ridge Zoning a Siderius Construction LLP is requesting zoning of City R-4 at 1702 South Woodland Avenue. First reading passed unanimously on December 2, 2019. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none he closed public comment. 00:03:33 Ryan Hunter, Public Comment Mr. Hunter of 911 3rd Avenue East spoke regarding Ordinance 1832, Jaxson Ridge. Mr. Hunter said he supports the annexation, the R-4 zoning designation and the development but feels the water setback is too narrow. He feels code 28.03.06 should have been applied and explained why he feels that way and asked questions regarding the code. Seeing no further public comment Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted. 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: 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. 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 general public comment. Page 2 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, December 16, 2019 Barbara Bradford-Fenshak, Public Comment Ms. Bradford-Fenshak spoke regarding the issues of poverty and homelessness and provided ideas to help with the issue. She said she would like to be involved in any committee on the subject. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. G. PUBLIC HEARING — Airport Road and 18th Street West Urban Renewal Projecca G Council will accept comments related to an Urban Renewal Traffic Project at Airport Road and 18th Street West. Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing and asked for public comment. Steve Franks, Public Comment Mr. Franks of 1712 1st Avenue West, spoke regarding concerns of the way the driveway of the parking area exits during Legends Field games at 16th and 1st Avenue West. Mr. Franks also raised concerns that there is no sidewalk planned from the parking lot to the south entrance of the Stadium. 00:17:12 Mike Brody, Public Comment Mr. Brody with WGM Group spoke to the public comment received and explained the need to offset the roads. 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. Re-establishment and Regulation of the Tourism Business Improvement District a This item would approve the re-establishment of the Tourism Business Improvement District for another ten years beginning July 1, 2020 per State Statute and provide procedural regulations. City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Diane Medler, Public Comment Director of the Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau introduced Dawn Hendrickson, current chair of the Tourism Business Improvement District and newest TBID member Bryce Baker. 00:22:21 Dawn Hendrickson, Public Comment Ms. Hendrickson General Manager with Homewood Suites, and a member of the TBID voiced her support for the TBID talking about the positive impact it has to all the businesses in the community. Page 3 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, December 16, 2019 00:22:57 Bryce Baker, Public Comment Mr. Baker representing My Place and Springhill Suites spoke in favor of the TBID saying it allows a much needed and concise voice to hoteliers marketing power. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. a. Resolution 5954 — Re-establishment Motion to approve Resolution 5954, a resolution creating a Tourism Business Improvement District pursuant to the terms of Title 7, Chapter 12, Part 11 of Montana Code Annotated. 00:25:53 Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion, thanking the Board members for all their work and time as well as the support staff at the Chamber. Vote on the motion. Council President - Chad Graham: 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. b. Ordinance 1833 — First Reading - Regulations Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1833, an ordinance establishing the regulations of the Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District, authorizing the city attorney to codify the same and declaring an effective date. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 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 4 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, December 16, 2019 .a 2. Resolution 5955 — Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Policies - t� This resolution would approve the policies of the Downtown Kalispell TIF Assistance Program, and the amended West Side Urban Renewal — Core Area TIF Assistance Program. City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation on this item. Council began questions for staff. City Manager Russell and Attorney Harball responded to questions from Councilor Guiffrida. 00:33:29 Mayor Johnson continued questions. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment, seeing none, he closed public comment. 07:32:53 PM (00:34:19) Motion to approve Resolution 5955, a resolution formally adopting the "Downtown Kalispell Tax Increment Financing Assistance Program" and the amended "City of Kalispell West Side Urban Renewal — Core Area Tax increment Financing District Assistance Program" as developed and recommended by the City of Kalispell Urban Renewal Agency. Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd 07:33:31 PM (00:34:56) Motion to amend the main motion on page 9 of the Downtown Portion and page 9 of the Westside portion under guidelines, shared utility projects may be eligible for a grant related to 100% of all public infrastructure costs, striking the comma and replacing with and/or including impact fees. Council Member — Phil Guiffrida: Motion Council Member — Chad Graham: 2nd Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the amendment to the motion. Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 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 amendment passed unanimously on roll call vote. Page 5 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, December 16, 2019 Vote on the main motion as amended. Council Member - Wayne Saverud: 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: Approve Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion as amended passed unanimously on roll call vote. 3. Resolution 5956 — Resolution of Intent — Standards for Design and Construction La a This resolution provides for public notice of council intent to consider amendments to the Design and Construction Standards and sets the public hearing on January 6, 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. 07:37:10 PM (00:38:36) Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5956, a resolution of intent to amend the City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction, calling for a Public Hearing and directing the City Clerk to provide notice therefore. Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 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. K" 4. Kalispell Business Improvement District Appointment a This item would approve the Mayoral appointment of Jon Fetveit to the Business Improvement District for the remainder of a term expiring April 30, 2020 Mayor Johnson confirmed that he would like to appoint Jon Fetveit to the Business Improvement District with a term expiring April 30, 2020. Page 6 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, December 16, 2019 Motion and Vote to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Jon Fetveit to the Business Improvement District with a term expiring April 30, 2020. 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 voice vote. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) The City Manager provided the following report: • Mr. Russell attended the meeting hosted by the City -County Health Department facilitation regarding Sequential mapping resources for the homeless. The Health Dept. should be providing a summary report by the end of next week which will identify what services are available with map generation. • Mr. Russell attended the latest 911 Funding Committee meeting with progress made on potential recommendations. Mr. Russell anticipates the Committee will meet again in early January. • Mr. Russell announced that Senior Planner Jarod Nygren is now the Director of Planning, Building, and Community Development and said a few words about the transition. • Mr. Russell spoke regarding outgoing Council members Wayne Saverud, Phil Guiffrida, and Rod Kuntz inviting everyone to an after Council meeting social to honor them and speaking about each individual and the contributions they have each made to make this community better. 07:41:53 PM (00:43:18) Councilor Waterman spoke regarding commemorating the history of trains in downtown and the upcoming last train through Kalispell, and celebrating the changes that are coming from the removal of the tracks. He would also like to see Council have a work session soon to talk about the direction of the core area development. 07:42:53 PM (00:44:19) Councilor Graham spoke in agreement to Waterman's statement about having fanfare regarding the last train leaving Kalispell. He then spoke in farewell to Councilor Guiffrida, Waterman, and Kuntz providing personal messages to each. Councilor Kluesner also spoke regarding the leadership of the three council members that are serving for the last time tonight. 07:46:05 PM (00:47:31) Councilor Carlson said she has learned a lot from all of the Council members and wished them the best. Page 7 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, December 16, 2019 00:48:02 Councilor Gabriel spoke regarding the work the departing Council members have done on behalf of the city. 07:47:08 PM (00:48:34) Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding his experiences on the Council during his tenure. 07:50:03 PM (00:51:28) Councilor Saverud spoke regarding surviving three new Council Chambers and his experiences in serving 24 out of the last 36 years. 07:51:04 PM (00:52:29) Councilor Guiffrida thanked the citizens of Kalispell, specifically the people of Ward 4 saying Council members represent the citizens who put us in this position to speak for them. He then thanked the Council and staff. He also thanked his family. 07:54:20 PM (00:55:45) Mayor Johnson spoke regarding appointing members to a new Affordable Housing Task Force. He then thanked and spoke regarding Councilor Saverud, then Councilor Kuntz and Guiffrida. Mayor Johnson welcomed new Council Members Ryan Hunter, Sam Nunnally, and Sid Daoud and offered them advice. J. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. A reception for outgoing Council members Wayne Saverud, Phil Guiffrida, and Rod Kuntz was held directly after adjournment. SEAL = 1892 'ii • �OYVT: �Q, ' � �/I ..... Ainlee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on January 6, 2020 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION Work Sessions Cancelled — Deee,,. ber 23 and 30 20 o City Offices Closed — December 25, 2019 — Christmas Holiday City Offices Closed — January 1, 2020 — New Year's Holiday Next Regular Meeting — January 6, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Work Session — January 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Page 8 of 8