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KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL — — " -- MEETING MINUTES
June 1, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present via video conference
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present
Council President - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present
Staff members present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball,
City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning Director Jarod Nygren, Public Works Director Susie
Turner, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, and Police Chief Doug Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council President - Chad Graham: 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 passed unanimously on voice vote.
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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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2. Select AE2S to perform Professional Services for updating the Water
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This item would allow staff to enter into a professional services agreement with
AE2S for a SCADA Upgrade.
3. Award Bid for 5th Street East Reconstruction Project Ra
This item would award Lorax Construction LLC the 51h Street E.
Reconstruction Project in the amount of $210,939.
4. Reject Bid for llth Street West Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
This item would reject the bid received for the I11h Street West Sanitary
Sewer Replacement Project. R a
5.
Funding Grant U a
This item would accept a grant in the amount of $33,119 for sterilization
equipment and personal protective supplies from the BJA.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
07:03 :22 PM (00:04:11 )
Motion and Vote to annrove the consent agenda 1-4 as submitted and move item 5 to the
end of the action agenda.
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 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 passed unanimously on voice vote.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Tourism Business Improvement District Budget (Diane Medler)
Diane Medler, the Director of Discover Kalispell, a division of the Kalispell Chamber of
Commerce provided a budget report for the upcoming fiscal year. She explained the process the
board has gone through to project expected revenue and expenses related to expectations of loss
from the effects of COVID-19 on business. They are projecting a 35% reduction in expected
revenue, have adjusted their programs and expenses, and ramped up their online presence.
2. Business Improvement District Budget (Pam Carbonari)
Pam Carbonari, the Executive Coordinator of the Kalispell Downtown Association provided a
report on the accomplishments of the Business Improvement District over the past year. She then
spoke regarding what the District would like to move forward with this year. She reviewed the
proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
00:32:38 Councilor Graham spoke in appreciation of the time spent on the project to work with
the Planning Department to come up with a packet or process to help downtown businesses
navigate the Planning process.
00:33:17 Councilor Carlson asked questions regarding plans for ThursdayFest!
00:35:38 Councilor Hunter asked questions about the scope of the Parking Study that Ms.
Carbonari mentioned. He then thanked Ms. Carbonari, and Ms. Medler regarding the interest
they expressed in an electric vehicle charger downtown. He then provided information he has
gathered about electric chargers.
00:40:01 Mayor Johnson thanked Ms. Carbonari and the Board for their work over the past year.
3. Flathead Ci . -County Health Department Budget (Hillary Hanson) a
Hillary Hanson, Health Officer with the Flathead City -County Health Department provided a
budget report referring throughout to the document she had provided.
00:47:31 Councilor Graham asked about the Environmental revenues and expenditures.
00:48:23 Amy Dexter, the County Finance Director responded to a question.
00:49:13 Councilor Kluesner asked questions about COVID-19 expenses and reimbursements.
00:51:01 Councilor Waterman asked questions about the difficulties of filling sanitarian
positions and what the plan would be if they are unable to find one. He then thanked Hillary
Hanson for her leadership.
00:53:02 Councilor Daoud asked if the Health Department plans to offer COVID-19 tests that
people can voluntarily take and then asked follow up questions.
00:56:34 Councilor Hunter asked about the septic review process fee increase.
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00:59:48 Councilor Kluesner asked about COVID-19 testing.
Mayor Johnson thanked all three presenters from the Committee Reports.
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.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment, seeing none he 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. Resolution 5973 — Resolution of Intent - Colton Lee Communities Growth Poli
Amendment LFJ a
This resolution provides notice of the Council's intent on June 15, 2020 to hold a
public hearing and consider whether to adopt, adopt with revisions, or reject a
proposed growth policy amendment request from Colton Lee Communities for a
3.27-acre parcel located at 216 Hutton Ranch Road.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided a brief staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
01:04:31 Rory Young, Public Comment
Rory Young with Jackola Engineering presented himself for any questions on behalf of the
applicant.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
01:05:00
Motion to approve Resolution 5973, a resolution of intention to adopt, revise, or reiect a
recommended amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 to amend the
designation of a 3.27 Acre Tract of Land more specifically described as Tract 1 of
Certificate of Survey 21115 in the North half of Section 31, Township 29 North, Ranee 21
West, Flathead County Montana, and to call for a public hearing.
Council Member - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: 2nd
01:05:56 Councilor Daoud asked questions of staff.
Vote on the motion.
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Council President
- Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: 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: Abbrove
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
2. Vander Ark Annexation and Initial Zoning L a
This is a request from Matthew Vander Ark to annex a 2.4-acre parcel at 155 Three
Mile Drive into the city limits with an initial zoning designation of R-3
(Residential).
a. Resolution 5974 — Annexation
b. Ordinance 1842 —First Reading — Initial Zoning of R-3
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided a brief staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:13:52
Motion to approve Resolution 5974, 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 1 of Certificate of Survey 2031 in the Southeast Quarter of
Section 1, Township 28 North, Ranee 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, to be
known as Vander Ark Addition No. 446, to zone said property in accordance with the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 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 passed unanimouslv on roll call vote.
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01:15:28
Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1842, 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 1 of Certificate of Survey 2031 in the
Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana, previously zoned County SAG-10, to City R-3, Residential, in
accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: ADDrove
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 roll call vote.
3. Behe Annexation and Initial Zoning - a
This is a request from Connie Behe for annexation and initial zoning of City R-2
(Residential) located at 1100 Two Mile Drive.
a. Resolution 5975 — Annexation
b. Ordinance 1843 — First Reading — Initial Zoning of R-2
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided a brief staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Public Comment, Glenn Holmes
Mr. Holmes said he was available for any questions on behalf of the applicant.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
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Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5975, 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 Assessors Tract 3ACB in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter of Section 11, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County,
Montana, and more particularly described on Exhibit "A", to be known as Behe Addition
No. 447, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to
declare an effective date.
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01:25:30 Councilor Hunter recused himself from the vote as he is personal friends with the
applicant.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: 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: Abstain
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: ADDrove
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Hunter abstaining.
01:26:20
Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1843, 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 Assessors Tract 3ACB in the
Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 28 North, Ranee 22
West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and more particularly described on exhibit "A",
(previously zoned County R-2) to City R-2 (Residential), in accordance with the Kalispell
Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 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: Abstain
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Hunter abstaining.
4. Accept Bureau of Justice Assistance Coronavirus Emergency Suplemental
Funding Grant a
This item would accept a grant in the amount of $33,119 for sterilization
equipment and personal protective supplies from the BJA.
Police Chief Overman provided a report on this item.
01:33:38 Council questions for staff.
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01:36:05 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
08:35:25 PM (01:36:15) Motion and Vote to accept the BJA Coronavirus Emergency
Supplemental Funding Grant.
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member — Chad Graham: 2nd
01:36:32 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
01:40:31 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
01:41:27 Councilor Nunnally provided discussion on the motion.
01:41:57 City Manager Russell provided information.
Chief Overman provided information.
01:43:11 Councilor Hunter provided further discussion on the motion.
01:43:55 Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council President - Chad Graham: 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 passed unanimously on voice vote.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Russell provided the following report:
• Manager Russell spoke regarding the extremely heavy wind event that occurred
yesterday, bringing down many trees in the area and the expectation that crews will be
working on cleaning up downed trees throughout the city for the next few weeks.
• Manager Russell spoke regarding the unfortunate loss of the historical Spring Creek Tree
at the Youth Athletic Sports Complex. Parks and Recreation will cut the stump as high as
possible for a future memorial if so desired and set aside a majority of the wood for
something special if so desired in the future.
• The next council meeting is planned for June 15. He spoke regarding several items that
are planned for that agenda.
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June 22"d — Work Session planned — Discussion of Street Connectors for the Core Area
Project. As part of the transfer for interim use for Rail Banking project, they have some
land exchange issues to work out.
Health Department Interlocal Agreement discussion has been occurring with the City of
Whitefish, City of Columbia Falls, and the County. They plan on coming forward with
some changes to that Agreement soon.
Council Member Waterman provided an update regarding plans to close the temporary Homeless
Shelter on June 12, 2020. He spoke regarding the group planning for a future COVID event if
necessary, and education efforts. He spoke regarding the amazing collaboration efforts that have
been happening and the outpouring of care from the community. He advocated for continuum of
care services, and future collaborative solutions and conversations.
Council Member Nunnally mentioned the response of the community coming together to work
together on storm response throughout the city, thanking the community.
01:56:01 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding attending his first meeting of the Solid Waste Landfill
Board.
Mayor Johnson reminded the public that election day is tomorrow, and ballots would need to be
dropped off at the County Election Department by 8 p.m. to be counted.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on, 2020
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Regular Meeting — June 15, 2020, 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.
Watch regular City Council sessions live on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online at the
Meetings on Demand tab at www.kalispell.com.
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