02-08-21 City Council Work Session MinutesCITY COUNCIL
KCMOF WORK SESSION MINUTES
ALISPELL February 8, 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 was provided via email to
publiccomment@kalispell.com or verbally during the video conference at:
https:Hus02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN daRbJc60TRexWCiMd54S2A.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present via video conferencing
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present via video conferencing
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present via video conferencing
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present via video conferencing
Council Member - Chad Graham: Present via video conferencing
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present via video conferencing
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present via video conferencing
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present via video conferencin
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present via video conferencing
Staff present in the City Hall Council Chambers included City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Public
Works Director Susie Turner, Senior Engineer Keith Haskins, and Parks and Recreation Director
Chad Fincher. Present via video conferencing was City Manager Doug Russell.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Kalispell Multi- Use Regional Stormwater Facility
City Manager Doug Russell provided a brief overview.
Public Works Director Susie Turner presented the staff report on this item. Director Turner
explained that over the past several years Public Works has been working towards infrastructure
layouts, final design, land procurement and easements for the west area regional stormwater
project. Next steps will be finalizing design, going out for bid, and construction this spring. She
explained the goals and details of the project, and the origination of the project. Director Turner
also provided an overview of the watershed being dealt with that discharges into West Spring
Creek. She explained the route that the stormwater infrastructure would take. She explained that
the primary structure would be a northwest detention facility capable of detaining a 100-year
storm event. She also explained details of the secondary structures and piping. A grading plan
was incorporated to accommodate a fully functional stormwater facility and grading for a
community sports complex. She explained the plans for maintenance and the parks build out.
Director Turner talked about the inundation areas and events that could trigger them.
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00:16:06 Councilor Graham began questions asking about the 100-year event and asking about
run-off filtration.
00:17:47 Councilor Carlson asked Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher about park
amenities and maintenance.
00:19:50 Councilor Hunter asked questions about fencing and park plans. He then asked
questions about the use of water ditches vs. piping.
00:25:20 Councilor Nunnally asked questions regarding the included path.
00:27:36 Councilor Daoud asked questions regarding budgeting. He would like to see what
amount is allocated for grading.
00:32:01 Councilor Daoud asked about park land within the area under discussion.
00:33:42 Councilor Waterman asked about funding sources from impact fees and the growth that
this project will support. He then asked questions about the need for sports fields.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the council are asked to provide public comment via email to
publiccomment@kalispell.com or verbally during the online meeting.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
D. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS
City Manager Russell reminded Council and the public that next Monday is a holiday, so the
council meeting will occur Tuesday evening, February 16, 2021.
00:39:43 Councilor Daoud spoke regarding the table to motion used during last week's council
meeting.
00:40:48 Councilor Graham asked for details regarding the public's ability to live stream the
meeting and asked staff to ensure the video stream is easy to find on the city website.
00:43:22 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the table to motion during last week's council meeting
and the alternate use of a postponement. He then spoke regarding committee assignments from
Tester.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
City Offices Closed — February 15, 2021 — Presidents Day
Next Regular Meeting — TUESDAY, February 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Work Session — February 22, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Watch 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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