12/20/99 City Council Minutes1551
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1999, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY
HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR WILLIAM E. BOHARSKI PRESIDED.
COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, NORBERT DONAHUE, JOHN GRAVES, DALE
HAARR, DUANE LARSON, GARY NYSTUL, DOUG SCARFF, RON VAN NATTA AND
CITY MANAGER CHRIS KUKULSKI AND CITY ATTORNEY GLEN NEIER WERE
PRESENT.
Mayor Boharski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Haarr moved approval of the Agenda as presented. The motion was
seconded by Graves.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes -Regular Meeting December 6, 1999
2. Approval of Claims per Payables Register-$321,534.36
Van Natta moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. The
motion was seconded by Atkinson.
There was discussion.
Nystul made a correction to the minutes.
There was no objection.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote
HEAR THE PUBLIC
None
ORDINANCE 1342
- 2ND READING
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE KALISPELL
ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADDRESS THE CHANGE IN THE PROTEST PROVISION OF
A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST
This amendment
brings
the local ordinance into compliance with
state statutes
which
were changed during the 1999 legislative
session and was
passed
on first reading December 6th.
Graves moved second reading of Ordinance 1342, an ordinance
amending Section 27.30.030 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance
(Ordinance No. 1175), by amending the protest provision of a zone
change request in order to comply with state statute, and declaring
an effective date. The motion was seconded by Nystul.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE CENTRAL PLANT
Northwest Healthcare is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow the construction of a new central plant facility for
Kalispell Regional Hospital. The new facility will contain
approximately 18,250 square feet and will replace the previous
facility located in generally the same area.
Larson moved approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the central
plant facility for Northwest Healthcare with conditions. The motion
was seconded by Atkinson.
There was discussion.
Donahue asked if the construction on the plant facility hasn't
already started.
Narda Wilson, FRDO, said the existing building has been torn down
and grading is under way, but actual construction hasn't started
yet.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
RESOLUTION 4523 - REPEALING RESOLUTION 4313
Donahue moved Resolution 4523, a resolution repealing Resolution
1552
No. 4313 by terminating the Airport Authority created thereunder,
and establishing the Kalispell City Airport as a department of the
City of Kalispell under the Direction of the City Manager. The
motion was seconded by Haarr.
There was discussion.
Donahue said he has been in favor of terminating the Airport
Authority for years and encouraged members to vote in favor of the
resolution.
Atkinson asked whether the termination of the authority would
affect the Advisory Board.
Kukulski explained the board would remain the same and act as an
advisory body to the staff.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Kukulski informed Council members that the Draft copy of the
Kalispell City -County Growth Policy Plan will be distributed within
the next two weeks.
Kukulski stated a request from Bill Lincoln for City services will
be coming before the Council again at the work session January
loth.
Kukulski said members should have received a letter from John
Stokes concerning the radio towers near the airport and even though
Stokes would like an answer, he said the City is not in a position
to make arrangements on the radio towers until the FAA responds.
Nystul asked for an overview on the Grandview Well.
Haarr said after reviewing the finance report, he would like the
City to look into the possibility of investing some of the STIP
money into a long term investment program.
Donahue stated he has enjoyed serving on the City Council the past
four years and warned members about committing money. He said over
the past couple of years, he has seen the Council make commitments
to various projects and is afraid the City will get into trouble by
"digging without having the money in the bank".
Larson asked for an update on the Equity Supply Buildings and why
they aren't being removed.
Neier said he's not sure of the exact date, but if the buildings
are not removed, the penalty gives to the City a portion of what
was paid to Equity for the purchase of furniture and fixtures on
the property.
Larson said he's had several comments concerning the buildings and
asked that a close watch be kept on the contract.
Kukulski stated he's had several conversations with Barbieri and he
is well aware of the penalties.
Boharski wished everyone a Merry Christmas and invited everyone to
First Night Flathead for New Year's Eve.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
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Mayor
approved January 3, 2000