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04-20-20 City Council Meeting Minuteslow CITY OF KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 20, at 7:00 p.m. Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 Pandemic and related Shelter -in -Place Order from the Montana Governor, the City Council met via online video conferencing that was streamed on the City of Kalispell website at h www. lis ell.co Il eefing-Vi-cLeos. Persons wishing to address the council on any issue, whether or not on the agenda, were asked to provide comments via email to publiccomment@kaliWgLI.com. These comments were automatically forwarded to the City Council. Aa CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mark Johnson called the video conferencing meeting to order at 7 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Ma or - Mark Johnson: Present Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Present Council President - Chad Graham: Present Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Council Member - &yle Waterman: Present Staff present in the Council Chamber included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, Information Technology Director Erika Billiet, and Police Chief Doug Overman. Participating via online conferencing was City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to ay2rove the a ends as submitted. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member -- Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Apvrove Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Approve Page 1 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 20, 2020 Council President - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member -- Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - K le Waterman: Approve The motion vassed unanimously on roll call 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 — A ri16 2020 2. Adoption of Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kalispell Police Association J9 This item considers approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Kalispell and the Kalispell Police Association for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. Public Comment Public comment received on this item is available at: htts: a time.ci.kalis ell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.as x?id=12852o&dbid=o&re o=Kalil ell Motion and Vote to ayRrove the consent agenda as 12resented, Council Member - Sam Nunnall :Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: A rove Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Avvrove Council President - Chad Graham: Apvrove Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: A rove Council Member - Sid Daoud: A rove Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Apvrove The motion vassed unanimously on roll call vote. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS Hillary Hanson with the Flathead City -County Health Department provided the following updates on the CGVID-19 Pandemic situation: ■ Currently have 37 cases in Flathead County with the last case six days ago. ■ Tested approximately 1250 people through the state lab and Kalispell Regional Hospital. • Working on public information, monitoring 22 people currently, finished monitoring 134 people. They are sizing down the team, with the flexibility to ramp back up if necessary. Page 2 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 20, 2020 Ms. Hanson answered a question from Councilor Daoud about testing. Ms. Hanson answered a question from Councilor Hunter about comfort levels if the state starts reopening. Ms. Hanson answered a question from Councilor Kluesner regarding working with businesses. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 Pandemic and related Shelter -in -Place order from the Montana Governor, the City Council met via online video conferencing that was streamed on the City of Kalispell website at h s: www.kalis ell.com 48o Meetin -Videos. Persons wishing to address the council on any issue, whether or not on the agenda, were asked to provide comments via email to publiccomment0kalispell.com. These comments were automatically forwarded to the City Council. General public comment received between 4-16 and 4-29-20 is available at: https•//time ci kalispell mt. us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=128521&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell 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. Ordinance 1841 —Emergency Ordinance allowing Temporary Land Use of Property as a Sheltering in Place Facility for the Un-Homed Population This Ordinance would allow property at 1110 2°a Street West to be used as a Sheltering in Place Facility for the Un-Homed Population. - G City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item. 07:43:01 AM 00:13 :24 j Councilor Waterman provided additional information regarding the tent that would be erected as part of this shelter as he has been volunteering with this group. Public Comment Public comment received on this item is available at: https•//time ci kalispelI.mt.us/WebLink/Browse. aspx?id= 12 8 5 20&dbid=O&repo=Kalispell Motion to a rove Ordinance 1841 an Emer enc ordinance allowin the Tem ora Use of the ProRerty at 1110 2°d Street Nest Kalispell, Montana. vreviously utilized as an Armory and which is currently used as a Homeless Shelter and Zoned P-1 as a Shelterin in Place FacilijX for the Un-Homed Population fora period to end 30 days after the Governor's COVID-19 Pandemic "Shelter In Place" order is Lifted; and establishing an immediate effective date. Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member — R an Hunter: 2nd Discussion on the motion. Page 3 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 20, 2020 Vote on the motion* Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Avvrove Council President - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Abstain The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Waterman abstainin from the vote. 2. Resolution 5972 —Support for a Voter Election to determine the establishment of a Flathead Communications Center Special District - G This resolution would express the support of the Kalispell City Council for the Flathead County Board of Commissioners to refer the establishment of a Flathead Communications Center Special District to a Voter Election. Ci . Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item. Council questions for staff. Public Comment Public comment received on this item is available at: htti)s:Htime.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=l 28520&dbid=O&revQ=Kalispell 00:30:37 Motion to approve Resolution 5972 a resolution exvressinz the Support of the Ka.lis ell Citv Council for the Flathead County Board of Commissioners to refer the Flathead Communications Center Special District to a Vote pursuant to the terms of Title 7 Cha ter 11 Part 10 MCA (2019). Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd Discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Avprove Council President - Chad Graham: Apvrove Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Ap ve Page 4 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 20, 2020 Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Avvrove Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion passed unanimousx . 3. Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Flathead County Economic Development Authority and the City RegardiLag Transfer of Gateway West Assets This item considers an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between FCEDA and the City of Kalispell to clarify the City's interests in the conveyance of Gateway West Assets. 4; City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Public comment received on this item is available at: hqps://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id= 12 8 5 20&dbid= O&repo— Kali svel Id=0&repo=Kalispell 00:39:52 Motion and Vote to approve the provided Amendment to the June 24, 2013 Agreement between the City and FCEDA regarding the Gateway West arouerty. Council Member -Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor -Mark Johnson: Approve 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: Approve Council Member -Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion was anuroved unanimously. 4. Avpointments to the AdvisoKy Boards and Committees �. a Council will consider the recommendations of the Mayor for appointments to the various boards and committees. Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointment to the Board of Adjustment: Robert Smith, and Mark Mussman 00:42:22 Motion and Vote to confirm the a ointments of the Ma or to the Board of Adjustment. Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion Council Member - Sande Carlson: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: ApiDrove Page 5 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 20, 2020 Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Approve Council President - Chad Graham: Apvrove Council Member - Ryan Hunter: A rove Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Kyle, Waterman: Apvrove The motion vassed unanimously on voice vote. Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointments to the Architectural Review Committee: Janet Clark, Cara Ryan Lemire, Mark Pirrie 00:43:03 Motion and Vote to confirm the recommendation of appointments to the Architectural Review Committee made by the Mavor. Council Member -Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Sam NunnalIN-: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: Ap ve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: ARProve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: A rove Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Approve Council President - Chad Graham: Apvrove Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Ai) -prove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion vassed unanimously on voice vote, 00:43 :3 8 Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointment to the Conrad Mansion Board: Everit Sliter Motion and Vote to confirm the recommendation of appointment to the Conrad Mansion Board made by the Mavor. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: A rave Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: ApDrove Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Atmrove Council President - Chad Graham: ApDrove Council Member - Ryan Hunter: AiDprove Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Aimrove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion passed unanimouslv on voice vote. Page 6 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 20, 2020 The Mayor thanked Everit Sliter for reapplying to the board saying he is along -standing member of this community and his family was instrumental in the refurbishing of the Mansion and the nice shape it is currently in. nn�4a�3R Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointments to the Downtown Business Improvement District: Curtis Bartel, Cara Ryan Lemire, Pam Mower Motion and Vote to confirm the recommendation of appointments to the Downtown Business Improvement District made by the Mayor. Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member -Sid Daoud: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kan' Gabriel: APRrove Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Apvrove Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Approve Council President - Chad Graham: Aporove 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. Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointments to the Economic Revolving Loan Fund Committee: Mark Hensley Motion and Vote to confirm the recommendation of apuointment to the Economic Revolving Loan Fund Committee made by the Mavor. Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: Avvrove Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Apvrove Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Ainrove Council President - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council, Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion vassed unanimouslv on voice vote. 00:46:12 Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointments to the Impact Fee Committee: Brandon Theis, Jeff Zauner Motion and Vote to confirm the recommendation of appointments to the Impact Fee Committee made by the Ma or. Page 7 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 20, 2020 Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion Council Member - Sid Daoud: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Apyrove Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Apvrove Council Member - Sam NunnallyApprove Council President - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Apvrove Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion assed unanimouslv on voice vote. Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointments to the Parking Advisory Board: Janet Clark, Mark Pirrie, George Giavasis Motion and Vote to confirm the recommendation of appointments to the Parking Advisory Board made by the Mayor. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Apvrove Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Approve Council President - Chad Graham: ARRrove Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Ap ve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Avvrove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. 00:47:42 Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointments to the Planning Board: Joshua Borgardt, Ronalee Skees, George Giavasis. 00:48:05 Motion to confirm the recommendation of appointments to the Planning Board made by the Mayor. Council Member —Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd 00:48:12 Councilor Hunter, then Councilor Graham, and Mayor Johnson provided discussion. Councilor Hunter made an amendment to the motion to appoint Matt Keenan in place of Ronalee Skees. The amendment died for lack of a second. Page 8 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 20, 2020 Vote on the main motion. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Apvrove Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Aivrove Council President - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - R an Hunter: Ap ve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Avorove Council Member - &yle Waterman: Apvrove The motion 12assed unanimousIv on voice vote. 00:52:11 Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointments to the Police Commission: Wade Rademacher Motion and Vote to confirm the recommendation of appointments to the Police Commission made by the Mavor. Council Member -Sam Nunnallv: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Apvrove Council Member - Sam Nun.nall : Approve Council President - Chad Graham: Apvrove Council Member - Ryan Hunter: A rove Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: A rove Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Apvrove The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. 00:52:48 Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointments to the Flathead County Solid Waste Board: Mayor Johnson with City Manager Doug Russell as an alternate. Motion and Vote to confirm the recommendation of apuointment to the Flathead County Solid Waste Board made by the Mayor. Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council President - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: A rove Page 9 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 20, 2020 Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Avvrove Council President - Chad Graham: Approve 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. Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointments to the Technical Advisory Committee: Tim Larson Motion and Vote to confirm the recommendation of appointment to the Technical Advisory Committee made by the Mayor. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Apvrove Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Approve Council President - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: AviDrove Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Aipprove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Apvrove The motion passed unanimouslv on voice vote. 00:54:48 Mayor Johnson noted that he would like to see applicants to the Urban Forestry Committee as we have vacancies and no applicants. 00:55:56 Mayor Johnson made the following recommendation for appointments to the Urban Renewal Agency: Shannon Freix, William Goodman Motion and vote to confirm the recommendation of a ointments to the Urban Renewal Agency Board made b the Mayor. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd Mayor - Mark_ Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: ARRrove Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Avvrove Council President - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: ARRrove Council Member - Tim Kluesner: ARprove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: APRrove The motion passed unanimouslyon voice vote. Page 10 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 20, 2020 I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report: • Anticipation of discussion this week regarding directives from the State and Governor's Office related to COVID-19. 00:58:11 Councilor Nunnally went to the Kruise Kalispell event over the weekend and said he felt most people were doing well with social distancing at the event. He then spoke regarding National Volunteer Appreciation Week and offered appreciation for those who are volunteering to help the homeless, those volunteering every day out in the community, and offered appreciation to the volunteers on the city advisory boards and commissions. 00:59:25 Councilor Waterman shared a thank you for everyone's support for the Emergency Shelter work that has been taking place. He spoke regarding the ability to raise $80,000 in the last few weeks and how commendable it is to see the community come together on this issue. Councilor Waterman spoke regarding the concerns that have been brought forward through public comment about the actions of Flathead City -County Board of Health member Annie Bucakek especially when she states she is on the board but does not clarify she is not speaking on behalf of the board. Councilor Waterman also asked the public to follow the recommendations of the Flathead City -County Health Department. 01:01:36 Councilor Hunter spoke in agreement with the numerous comments received regarding the comments and actions made by Annie Bukacek. saying he feels she is risking lives speaking further that he would like to see the County Commissioners remove Ms. Bukacek from the Health Board. 01:03 :08 Councilor Daoud wished everyone a happy 4-20 mentioning that two initiatives in relation will be on the ballot in the fall. Mayor Mark Johnson provided the following report: Mayor Johnson noted that Council has received many public comments regarding Dr. Bukacek that he will be passing on to the County Commission. He then spoke regarding rights to free speech speaking in further detail on the matter. Mayor Johnson then spoke regarding the Kruise Kalispell Event and commended the Kalispell Police on how they handled the event. He spoke regarding continuing that type of event in the future. Mayor Johnson spoke regarding economic issues related to the COVID-19 response and the need to move forward in incrementally opening the state back up. Page 11 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 20, 2020 Mayor Johnson thanked the public for their comments and for being patient with the revised manner that the council meetings have been handled. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Mark Johnson adjourned the meeting at S :20 p.m. �x KALE • SEAL • ; Ai e Brunckhorst, CMC 1 892 City Clerk 00 Minutes approved on May 4, 2020 UPCOMING SCHEDULE 1 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Next Regular Meeting — May 4, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Watch regular City Council sessions live on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online at the Meetings on Demand tab at www.kalispell.com. Page 12 of 12