E1. 01-06-20 Council MinutesKALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL nR OFT MEETING MINUTES
January 6, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Chad Graham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council President - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present
Staff members present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Fire Chief Dave Dedman, Police
Chief Doug Overman, Finance Director Rick Wills, IT Director Erika Billiet.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION
1. Oaths of Office
Council President Chad Graham called upon new Council members Sid Daoud, Ryan Hunter,
and Sam Nunnally to repeat the oath of office. After completion of the oath they took their seats
at the council dais.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present
2. Council President Election
Motion and Vote to elect Chad Graham as the Council President for 2020.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
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Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Abbrove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously with Mayor Johnson absent.
E. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Abbrove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Mavor Johnson absent.
F. 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.
Council Minutes — December 16, 2019
2. Ordinance 1833 — Second Reading - Establishing TBID Procedures
This Ordinance would provide procedural regulations for the
Tourism Business Improvement District for another ten years
beginning July 1, 2020 per State Statute.
3. Confirmation of Firefighter
This item would confirm Firefighter Andrew Zimmerman who has
successfully completed his probationary period.
Public Comment
Council President Chad Graham opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he
closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
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Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Annrove
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Mayor Johnson absent.
Fire Chief Dave Dedman presented the credentials and accomplishments of Andrew
Zimmerman.
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.
Council President Chad Graham opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
H. PUBLIC HEARING — Kalispell Design and Construction Standards
Council will accept comments related to amendments to the Kalispell Design and
Construction Standards.
Council President Chad Graham opened the public hearing and public comment. Seeing none, he
closed public comment.
I. 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. Schwager Annexation & Zoning
This is a request from Mark Schwager to annex 10-acres at 155 Tronstad Road and
zone the land City R-2 (Residential).
a. Resolution 5958 — Annexation
b. Ordinance 1834 — Zoning — First Reading
Planning Director Jarod Nygren presented the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Councilor Waterman began questions for staff.
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00:20:15 Councilor Hunter continued questions for staff.
00:22:16 Councilor Kluesner continued questions for staff.
Public Comment
Council President Chad Graham opened public comment on this item. Seeing none, he closed
public comment.
00:23:54
Motion to approve Resolution 5958, 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 parcel 3 of Certificate of Survey 1500 in section 18, township 29
North, Ranee 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana to be known as Schwager
Addition No. 444, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance, and to declare an effective date.
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Discussion on the motion.
00:24:55 Vote on the motion.
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member -
Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member -
Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member -
Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council President
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member -
Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilor Hunter opposed and Mayor Johnson
absent.
Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1834, 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 Parcel 3 of Certificate of Survey 1500 in
Section 18, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana
(previously zoned County SAG-10) to City R-2 (Residential), in accordance with the
Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Council Member — Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd
00:34:37 Council discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
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Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Annrove
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed with Councilor Hunter opposed and Mayor Johnson absent.
2. Ordinance 1835 — First Reading - Airport Road and 18th Street West - South
Kalispell Urban Renewal Project
This ordinance would approve a South Kalispell Urban Renewal Project at Airport
Road and 18th Street West.
Planning Director Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment.
01:05:48 Mike Brodie, Public Comment
Mike Brodie with WGM Engineers spoke regarding some of the questions that council raised.
01:08:06 Bob Sherry, Public Comment
Mr. Sherry of 258 12th Street West spoke regarding issues of parking congestion near his home
during school events.
01:14:01 Susan Ossit, Public Comment
Ms. Ossit spoke regarding the proximity of the High School Stadium to her home and her
opposition to a sidewalk in front of her home because she feels it will hinder her privacy.
01:18:45 Dr. Tom Pettiway, Public Comment
Mr. Pettiway of 1745 Airport Road spoke regarding discussions he has had with city staff about
the possibility of selling his property for right of way for this project, but said he is not willing to
sell the property for appraised value.
01:23:46 Leslie Sherry, Public Comment
Ms. Sherry of 258 12th Avenue West spoke regarding the parking congestion in front of her
home. She would like to see the proposed parking lot used as a drop off, pick up zone.
Seeing no further public comment, Council President Graham closed public comment.
01:27:05
Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1835, an Ordinance amending
the South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan by approving the Airport Road and 1811 Street
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West Urban Renewal Proiect as recommended by the Kalispell Urban Renewal Agency
and the Kalispell City Planning and Zoning Board.
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd
01:27:53 Councilor Kluesner began discussions for staff.
Councilor Daoud continued discussion.
Council President Graham continued discussion.
Councilor Hunter continued discussion.
Councilor Waterman continued discussion.
Council President Graham continued discussion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member
- Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Annrove
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Mavor Johnson absent.
3. Resolution 5959 - SRF Bond — 4 Mile Drive Water Main Transmission
This resolution would approve the issuance of Series 2020A, and 2020B Bonds to
fully fund the 4 Mile Drive Water Main Transmission Project and to retire prior
water project debt for more favorable terms.
City Attorney Charles Harball provided the staff presentation on this item.
Councilor Kluesner began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote approve Resolution 5959, amending and restating Resolutions 4273, 46031
4892, 5205, 5238, 5576, and 5817 authorizing the issuance of water system revenue bonds of
the city; and authorizing the issuance and fixing the terms and conditions of up to
$2,983,000 Water System Revenue Bonds.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
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Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Abbrove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously upon roll call vote with Mayor Johnson absent.
J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Russell provided the following report:
• Work Session on January 13: 2019 Cost -Based Utility Rate Study and Impact Fee
Review (Discussion Continued from 11-25-19 Work Session)
• 911 Funding Committee and Advisory Board Discussions happening later this week
• Helena for meetings with DEQ for wastewater treatment plant options and concerns
• Reception welcoming new Council Members after the council meeting
Councilor Waterman spoke regarding the last train that went through Kalispell and the hope that
the Council will be able to celebrate and commemorate finalizing the core area project.
Councilor Hunter said he looks forward to working with everyone.
Councilor Nunnally thanked Mr. Saverud for all of his time and said he hopes he can fill Mr.
Saverud's shoes. He thanked his family and friends for their support and said he looks forward to
working with everyone.
Councilor Daoud congratulated the other new members and requested that discussion of a south
path entrance to Legends Stadium be placed on a future agenda.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Council President Graham adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
A reception with light refreshments was held directly after meeting adjournment to welcome
incoming Council Members, Sid Daoud, Ryan Hunter, and Sam Nunnally.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — January 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed — January 20, 2020 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Next Regular Meeting — TUESDAY, January 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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