E1. 08-19-20 Council MinutesCITY OF
KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL nF " rT MEETING MINUTES
August 19, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
The Monday, August 17, 2020 City Council meeting was postponed until Wednesday, August
19, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held via video conferencing so as to provide an
environment that will comply with the Governor's Phase II COVID-19 Directive.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present in Council Chambers
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present via video
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Absent
Council Member - Chad Graham: Present via video
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present via video
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present via video
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present via video
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present via video
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell (via video), City Attorney Charles Harball,
City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning, Building and Community Development Director Jarod
Nygren, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, Finance Director Rick Wills, and City Accountant Aimee
Cooke.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Annrove
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
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Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously with Councilors Gabriel and Nunnally 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.
Council Minutes — August 3, and 4, 2020 a
2. Ordinance 1846 — Second Reading — Stillwater Crossing Planned Unit
Development a
This Ordinance would rezone approximately 31.45 acres currently zoned
as R-3 (Residential) with a Planned Unit Development overlay and
establish a zoning classification of RA -I (Residential Apartment) on 28.89
acres, and B-1 (Neighborhood Business) on 2.56 acres with a Residential
Mixed -Use PUD overlay, at 430 Stillwater Road.
Public Comment
No public comment was received to publiccommentkkalispell.com regarding consent agenda
items.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Sid Daoud: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Aimrove
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimouslv on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel and Nunnallv
absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
General public comment received to publiccomment@kalispell.com from August 13,
2020, to August 19, 2020, can be found at:
https://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=133722&dbid=0&repo=KaliWel
1 (right click link to open link in new tab).
H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
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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 1847 — Second Reading — Regarding the Setting of Speed Limits 7 a
This Ordinance would amend Kalispell Municipal Code 17-25 regarding the
process of setting speed limits within the city.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
No public comment was received on this item.
00:05:46
Motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1847, an ordinance amending the
revised ordinances 1947 4 267 as amended in article 608 4 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 — Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Councilor Daoud offered discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: 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 Member
- Chad Graham: Disapprove
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Disapprove
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilors Daoud and Graham opposed and
Councilors Gabriel and Nunnally absent.
2. Resolution 5983 - Preliminary Plat Extension — Silverbrook Phase 2 a
This resolution would approve a two-year extension of the preliminary plat for
Silverbrook Phase 2, a 167.07-acre property at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Highway 93 North and Church Drive.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
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No public comment has been received on this item.
00:10:18
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5983, a resolution approving a two-year extension
to the preliminary plat of Silverbrook Phase 2, described as tract 3 and a portion of Tracts
4 and 5 of Certificate of Survey 15896, located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 13,
Township 29 North, Ranee 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: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Annrove
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Abbrove
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel and Nunnallv
absent.
3. Glacier Rail Park Final Plat Request for Resubdivision Plat Lot 4 a
This request would amend the plat subdividing Lot 4 of the Glacier Rail Park into
two parcels.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
Motion and Vote to approve the final plat for Glacier Rail Park.
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: 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 Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel and Nunnallv
absent.
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4. Northland Phase 5A & 5B Final Plat and Subdivision Improvement Agreement
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This item would approve a final plat and agreement for 25.5 acres with 90
residential lots located along the western boundary of Northland Drive.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
00:17:55
Motion and Vote to approve the final plat and subdivision improvement agreement for
Northland Phases 5A and 5B.
(Councilor Kluesner accidently read the motion from the preliminary plat previously approved at
another meeting. All council members understood they were voting for the final plat and agreement
approval.)
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Aimrove
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel and Nunnally
absent.
5. Resolution 5984 — Budset — Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID
Work Plan and Budget a
This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the TBID for fiscal
year 2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
Motion to approve Resolution 5984, a resolution approving the Work Plan and Budget for
the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for the Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District as
recommended by its Board of Directors.
Council Member — Chad Graham: Motion
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Council Member — Ryan Hunter: 2nd
Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member
- Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel and Nunnallv
absent.
6. Resolution 5985 — Budget — Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
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Work Plan and Budget a
This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the BID for fiscal
year 2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
00-24-46
Motion to approve Resolution 5985, a resolution approving the Work Plan and Budget for
the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for the Kalispell Business Improvement District as
recommended by its Board of Directors.
00:25:16 Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Approve
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Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel and Nunnallv.
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7. Resolution 5986 — Budget — Mill Levy ,- a
This resolution sets the annual mill levy for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year
2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff and discussion.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
00:40:00
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5986, a resolution making the Annual Tax Levies
for the Citv of Kalispell, Montana, for the fiscal vear 2020-2021.
00:40:34 Council discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
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 Nunnallv: Aimrove
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel and Nunnally
absent.
.'0 Resolution 5987 — Budget — Annual Appropriations a
This resolution sets the annual appropriations for the City of Kalispell for fiscal
year 2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
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Public comment sent to publiccomment cgkalispell.com on this item can be found at:
hllps://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=133723&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell
(right click link to open link in new tab).
00:53:09
Motion to approve Resolution 5987, a resolution setting the annual Appropriations for the
City of Kalispell, Montana, for Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, Capital
Proiect Funds and Proprietary Enterprise Funds as set forth in the 2020-2021 Budget
adopted by the City Council.
Council Member — Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Discussion on the motion.
00:54:34 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the amendment below.
00:56:50
Amendment to the motion to revise the budget to allocate up to $12,500 from the general
fund for consulting services to prepare an affordable housing plan and needs assessment.
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member — Tim Kluesner: 2nd
00:57:31 Discussion on the amendment to the motion.
01:17:45 Vote on the amendment to the motion.
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Disapprove
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Disapprove
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove
The amendment to the motion failed on roll call vote with Councilors Waterman, Kluesner,
and Hunter in favor, and Councilors Carlson, Graham, Daoud and Mayor Johnson
opposed, and Councilors Gabriel and Nunnally opposed.
Vote on the main motion.
Council Member - 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 Member - Chad Graham: Approve
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Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimouslv on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel and Nunnally
absent.
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9. Resolution 5988 — Storm Sewer Maintenance District Assessment a
This resolution considers the storm sewer maintenance assessment and sets the
levy for fiscal year 2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
01:20:35
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5988, a resolution lewin2 assessments for the cost
of Storm Sewer Maintenance for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Rvan Hunter: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
10. Resolution 5989 — Urban Forestry Maintenance District Assessment a
This resolution considers the urban forestry maintenance assessment and sets the
levy for fiscal year 2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
01:22:34
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5989, a resolution Lewin2 an Assessment for the
Cost of Urban Forestry Maintenance for the City for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
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Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: ADDrove
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel and Nunnally
absent.
11. Resolution 5990 — Solid Waste Maintenance District Assessment - a
This resolution levies the assessment for removing solid waste from city streets
and alleys for fiscal year 2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
01:26:09
Motion to approve Resolution 5990, a resolution to Levy the Cost of removal of Garbage or
other offensive matter from Streets, Alleys or on any premises as a Special Tax against
Property from which such matter was deposited, and the Disposition thereof.
Council Member — Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: 2na
01:26:51 Discussion on the motion.
01:30:01
Vote on the motion.
Council Member
- 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 Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel and Nunnally
absent.
12. Resolution 5991 — Street Maintenance District Assessment - a
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This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the streets and avenues for
fiscal year 2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
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Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5991, a resolution lewin2 an assessment for the
cost of Special Maintenance for the purpose of maintaining the Streets and Avenues of the
City of Kalispell for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
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 Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimouslv on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel and Nunnallv
absent.
13. Resolution 5992 — Light Maintenance District Assessment a
This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the street lighting in the city
for fiscal year 2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5992, a resolution lewin2 an assessment for the
Cost of Li2htin2 the Streets and Alleys in the City Special Li2htin2 District for the Fiscal
Year 2020-2021.
Council Member - Kvle 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 Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
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Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel and Nunnally
absent.
14. Resolution 5993 — Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Appropriations
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This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the TBID for fiscal year
2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
01:35:34 Councilor Kluesner asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
01:36:11
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5993, a resolution setting the Annual
Appropriation for the Tourism Business Improvement District of the City of Kalispell,
Montana, as set forth in the 2020-2021 Budget adopted by the City Council.
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member
- Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member
- Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel and Nunnally
absent.
15. Resolution 5994 — Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
Appropriations a
This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the BID for fiscal year 2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
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Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5994, a resolution making the Annual Tax Levy for
the Business Improvement District (BID) of Kalispell, Montana, for the fiscal year 2020-
2021 and levying an assessment for the BID for Fiscal 2020-2021.
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(Councilor Kluesner accidently read the prior motion. Council members understood they were
voting on the BID.)
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: 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 Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Annrove
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
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16. Resolution 5995 — Budget — Flathead Ci . -County Health Department 7 a
This resolution approves the levy request for the City -County Health Department
for fiscal year 2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Councilor Daoud asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
No public comment has been received on this item.
01:41:22
Motion to approve Resolution 5995, a resolution making the Annual Tax Levies for the
City of Kalispell contribution for the City of Kalispell — Flathead County Health
Department, for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member — Chad Graham: 2nd
01:41:54 Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Approve
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The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel and Nunnally
absent.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Appreciation for the teamwork between Council and staff throughout the entire budget
process that starts in May.
The August 24, 2020 work session will include a discussion on the 911 Special District
Election, a discussion on the Core Area Street Connector now that the Finding of No
Significant Impact has been received by the Federal Railroad Administration, and a
request from Montana Base Camp for a Planned Unit Development Amendment.
Councilor Waterman spoke regarding the public comment and conversations regarding
Firefighters and conversations in 2018 about the review. He requested that Council discuss that
study again. He spoke regarding the stress front line workers are under, and said he is thankful
we have two additional firefighters in this year's budget.
Councilor Kluesner confirmed with staff that people who send public comment via email to the
Council do receive an auto message that the comment has been received and is appreciated and
will be taken into consideration.
Councilor Daoud requested that the Council talk about Council meeting logistics regarding
online versus in person at the next work session.
Mayor Johnson approved Councilor Daoud's request.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mark Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on, 2020
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — August 24, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed — September 7, 2020 — Labor Day
Next Regular Meeting — TUESDAY, September 8, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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