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January 4, 2021, at 7:00 P.M.
This meeting occurred via video conferencing to provide an environment that complied with the
Governor's Phase II COVID-19 Directive. Public comment could be provided via email to
publiccommentgkalispell.com or verbally during the video conference by joining at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN MgfoomKRTpaFDkiBLsMksw.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Ma or - Mark Johnson: Present in Council Chambers
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present via video conference
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present via video conference
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present via video conference
Council Member - Chad Graham: Present via video conference
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 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
Staff present in the City Hall Council Chambers included City Manager Doug Russell, City
Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod
Nygren, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, and Finance Director Rick Wills.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 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 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 voice 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.
Council Minutes — December 21, 2020
Motion and vote to approve the consent agenda as published.
Council Member - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Sid Daoud: 2nd
Manor - 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 voice vote.
F. COMMITTEE REPORT — Flathead City -County Health Department, Health Officer Joe
Russell
Health Officer Joe Russell provided a report on the current COVID-19 pandemic situation in
Flathead County.
Health Officer Russell answered questions from Council members regarding cases, best practices,
vaccinations, and vaccination protocols.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the council were asked to provide public comment via email to
publiccommentgkalispell.com or verbally during the video conference through the zoom
webinar platform.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
1. Resolution 6009 — Board of Investments Loan — Ambulance
This resolution would authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary
agreements included in this packet to finalize a loan with the Montana Board of
Investments Intercap Loan Program to purchase an ambulance.
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City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to approve Resolution 6009, a resolution authorizing Participation in the Board of
Investments of the State of Montana annual adiustable rate tender option Municipal Finance
Consolidation Act Bonds (Intercap Revolving Program), approving the form and terms of
the loan agreement and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto.
07:47:51 PM (00:48:59) Councilor Daoud provided clarifying discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion to approve Resolution 6009.
Council Member - Chad Graham: 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 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.
2. Northwestern Energy Conditional Use Permit
This item considers approving the expansion of a non -conforming utility storage
yard with associated offices located at 890 North Meridian Road.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
00:55:44 Motion and Vote to approve the request from Northwestern Energy for
conditional use permit KCU-20-06, a permit to allow the expansion of a non -conforming
storage yard and associated offices at 890 North Meridian Road.
Council Member - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Sid Daoud: 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
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Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
3. Autumn Creek Zoning and Preliminary Plat
This item considers a request from JAG Capital Investments, LLC for a zone
change from R-2 (Residential) to R-4 (Residential) and for major preliminary plat
subdivision approval of 28 residential lots located on Hathaway Lane north of
Highway 2 West.
a. Ordinance 1852 - First Reading - Zoning
b. Resolution 6010 - Preliminary Plat
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report.
Council asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:12:21
Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1852, an Ordinance to amend
Section 27 02 010, official zoning may, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance 1677, by zoning
certain real property, more particularly described as Assessors Tracts 6AAK, 6DI and 6AB
located in Section 12, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County,
Montana previously zoned City R-2 (Residential) to City R-4 (Residential) in accordance
with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
01:14:44
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Manor - 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.
01:15:23
Motion to approve Resolution 6010, a resolution conditionally approving the Preliminary
Plat of Autumn Creek Subdivision, more particularly described as Assessors Tracts 6AAK,
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6DI and 6AB located in Section 12, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana.
Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
01:17:05
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 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: Disapprove
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilor Hunter opposed.
4. Silverbrook Phase 2B-B Final Plat and Subdivision Improvement Agreement
This item considers a request from WGM Group on behalf of Silvermont
Properties, LLLP, for final plat approval and a subdivision improvement agreement
on an 8-lot residential subdivision on 4.49 acres along Silvertip Trail in Silverbrook
Estates.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:20:38 Motion to approve the final plat request and subdivision improvement agreement
for Silverbrook Estates Phase 2B-B Subdivision.
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.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL AND MAYOR REPORTS No Action`
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City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
The Montana Legislative session started today. He will watch bills that will impact local
government and report to council as needed.
The work session next week will bring before Council recommendations by the Planning
Board regarding accessory dwelling units. Other items that do not have a timeline yet but
will be on upcoming work sessions include discussing designating the Kalispell Parkline
(core area) Trail as a park with specific guideline recommendations. An update on the
regional stormwater project will also be coming before council at an upcoming work
session.
Councilor Waterman announced that area non-profit agencies that offer services to homeless
individuals have their annual "Winter Warm-up" event coming on January 27, 2021 at the
Gateway Mall. This is the time that they conduct their annual count regarding the homeless
population. He would encourage staff and Council members to volunteer at that event.
01:25:28 Councilor Hunter visited the Warming Center at their new location last week saying
things are going well and it was nice to see the community they are building there. He would
encourage other Council members to visit as well. Councilor Hunter then thanked staff for being
creative and flexible with the management of the Warming Center to help them be able to open.
08:25:16 PM (01:26:24, Mayor Johnson and Council wished everyone a Happy New Year.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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Minutes approved on January 19, 2021
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — January 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed — January 18, 2021 - Martin Luther King Jr Day
Next Regular Meeting — Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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