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CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 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 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
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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 – December 2, 2019
2. Ordinance 1832 – Second Reading – Jaxson Ridge Zoning
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.
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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 Project
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
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.
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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.
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2. Resolution 5955 – Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Policies
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.
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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
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.
4. Kalispell Business Improvement District Appointment
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.
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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.
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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.
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Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk
Minutes approved on, 2019
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Work Sessions Cancelled – December 23 and 30, 2019
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