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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 i I)m F ugki Wm . E.`4Bo a " Mayor approved January 3, 2000