08-03 & 04-20 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF
KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
for
August 3, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. and August 4, 2020, 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. on August 3, 2020
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present
Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Absent
Council Member - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk
Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning, Building and Community Development Director Jarod Nygren,
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, Fire Chief Dave Dedman, and Administrative Police Captain Tim
Falkner.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Motion to continue the meeting to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, to an online video
conferencin2 forum.
Council Member — Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member — Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion.
The motion passed on voice vote with Councilor Daoud opposed.
Mayor Johnson temporarily adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Call to Order on August 4, 2020
Mayor Johnson resumed the meeting at 7 p.m. on August 4, 2020 via video conferencing.
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ROLL CALL FOR AUGUST 4, 2020
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present in Council Chambers
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present via video conference
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present via video conference
Council President - Chad Graham: Present via video conference
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present via video conference
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present via video conference
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present via video conference
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present via video conference
Staff present in Council Chambers included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles
Harball, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning, Building and Community Development
Director Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, and IT Director Erika Billiet.
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 with Councilor Gabriel absent.
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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Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council President - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member.-- Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally _Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
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Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORT — City -County Board of Health Update from Tamalee St. James
Robinson, Interim Health Officer
Tamalee St. James Robinson, Interim Health Officer for the City -County Board of Health provided
an update regarding COVID-19 cases and related management.
07:05:47 PM (00:05:41) Councilor Graham asked questions of Ms. St. James Robinson.
07:07:10 PM (00:07:05) Mayor Johnson asked questions of Ms. St. James Robinson.
07:08:36 PM (00:08:31) Councilor Daoud asked questions of Ms. St. James Robinson.
07:09:40 PM (00:09:34) Councilor Kluesner asked questions of Ms. St. James Robinson.
07:11:45 PM (00:11:40) Councilor Waterman asked questions of Ms. St. James Robinson.
07:16:22 PM (00:16:16) Councilor Hunter asked questions of Ms. St. James Robinson.
07:20:35 PM (00:20:30) Councilor Nunnally asked questions of Ms. St. James Robinson.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
General public comment received to publiccomment@kalispell.com from July 30, 2020, to
August 12, 2020, can be found at:
https•//time ci kalispell mt us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=133345&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell
H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
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1. Colton Lee Communities — Conditional Use Permit a
This is a request to construct a multi -family residential development with four
buildings and a total of 96 dwelling units along with associated facilities at 216
Hutton Ranch Road.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item.
Questions for staff.
No public comment was received on this item for the City Council.
07:34:22 PM (00:34:17)
Motion to approve a request from Colton Lee Communities for Conditional Use Permit
KCU-20-04, for a 96-unit multi -family residential development with 14 conditions of
approval within the B-2 Zoning District, located at 216 Hutton Ranch Road and more
particularly described as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey 21115 in the North half of Section
31, Township 29 North, Ranae 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: 2nd
07:35:16 PM (00:35:11) Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
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07.36.46 PM (00:36:41) Amendment to the main motion to add a condition requiring
pedestrian and vehicle connectivity to the adjacent commercial development if an
a-greement can be reached with the adjacent landowner.
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member — Tim Kluesner: 2"d
Discussion on the amendment to the motion.
Vote on the amendment to the main motion.
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Disapprove
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Disapprove
Council President - Chad Graham: Disapprove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Disapprove
The main motion failed with Councilor Hunter and Councilor Kluesner in favor and
Councilors Nunnally, Carlson, Graham, Daoud, Waterman and Mayor Johnson opposed,
and Councilor Gabriel absent.
Vote on the main motion.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 main motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
2. Stillwater Crossing Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat a
This is a request for a rezoning for a mixed use, from R-3 (Residential) to RA-1
(Residential Apartment) on 28.89 acres with a Planned Unit Development overlay
and from R-3 (Residential ) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business) on 2.56 acres and
preliminary plat at 430 Stillwater Road.
a. Ordinance 1846 — First Reading — PUD
b. Resolution 5981 — Preliminary Plat
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Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
No public comment was received on this item for the City Council.
08:17:46 PM (01:17:41)
Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1846, an Ordinance to amend Section
27.02.010, official zoning map, City of Kalispell zoning ordinance 1677, by zoning a portion
of certain real property currently zoned City R-3 (Residential) to RA-1 (Residential
Apartment) with a Planned Unit Development Overlay and a portion of that certain real
property currently zoned as City R-3 (Residential) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business) all as
more particularly described within Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey 21158 in the South half
of Section 35, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, in
accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Council Member — Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member — Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Discussion on the motion.
08:27:29 PM (01:27:24) Amendment to the main motion to add a condition that buildings have
frontage on Four Mile, Stillwater and Savanah Road.
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion
Amendment to the motion failed for lack of a second.
08:28:59 PM (01:28:54) Amendment to the main motion to add a condition that driveway
Hairs be reduced from 6 feet to 3-foot flairs.
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member — Sid Daoud: 2nd
Discussion on the amendment.
Amendment to the main motion was withdrawn by both Council Member Daoud and
Hunter.
Vote on the main motion.
Council President - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Absent
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 roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
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08:35:00 PM (01:34:55)
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5981, a resolution conditionally approving the
preliminary Plat of Stillwater Crossing, Described at Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey 21158
in the South half of Section 35, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
3. Kalispell North Town Center Phase 3 Final Plat and Subdivision Improvement
Agreement a
This item considers a final plat and subdivision improvement agreement request for
Kalispell North Town Center, Phase 3 generally located east of Kalispell Ford and
the Kalispell Armory, west of Jefferson Boulevard and north of Lincoln Street.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item.
No public comment was received to City Council on this item.
08:38:42 PM (01:38:37)
Motion and Vote to approve the final plat and subdivision improvement agreement for North
Town Center Phase 3.
Council President - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
4. Ordinance 1847 - First Reading Regarding the Setting of Speed Limits a
This Ordinance would amend Kalispell Municipal Code 17-25 regarding the
process of setting speed limits within the city.
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City Manager Doug Russell provided information on this item.
Council questions for staff.
No public comment was received to City Council on this item.
08:43:20 PM (01:43:15)
Motion and Vote to approve Ordinance 1847, an ordinance amending the Revised
Ordinances 1947 267 as amended in Article 608 1-3 and codified at Chapter 17, Section 25 of
the Kalispell Municipal Codes entitled Speed Limits declaring an effective date and authorizing the
City Attorney to codify the same.
Council Member — Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: 2nd
08:44:15 PM (01:44:10) Discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Disapprove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilor Graham and Councilor Daoud opposed, and
Councilor Gabriel absent.
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5. Business Improvement District Board Appointments ' a
This item considers the appointment of Gabe Mariman and Jon Fetveit to the
Business Improvement District.
Mayor Johnson recommended the appointments of Gabe Mariman and Jon Fetveit to the
Business Improvement District.
Motion and Vote to confirm the appointments
made by the Mayor.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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
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Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• No scheduled work session for next week.
The budget is scheduled for approval during the August 17th council meeting.
Items scheduled for the work session on August 24th: Discussion of the 911 and
applicability of public officials. Several items will also come before Council from
Development Services.
Manager Russell asked the Mayor and Council to identify the format for the upcoming
meeting on August 17, 2020 (online versus in Council Chambers).
Mayor Johnson and Council provided discussion regarding how they would like to handle the
format for future council meetings while the Governor's mask mandate is in place. A decision
was made to hold the August 17, 2020 meeting in person.
09:14:12 PM (02:14:07) Councilor Waterman spoke regarding the mask mandate.
Councilor Waterman spoke regarding the limitations of the Fire Levy as it relates to funding.
09:16:11 PM (02:16:06) Councilor Daoud spoke regarding the mask mandate.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session CANCELLED — August 10, 1 at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — August 17, 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.
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