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04/01/02 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M. MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2002, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR PAMELA B. KENNEDY PRESIDED. COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, DON COUNSELL, BOB HAFFERMAN, RANDY KENYON, DUANE LARSON, FRED LEISTIKO, HANK OLSON, JAYSON PETERS AND CITY MANAGER CHRIS KUKULSKI WERE PRESENT. Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA APPROVAL Leistiko moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting March 18, 2002 2. Award Bid - City Hall Painting Project Four bids were received for the interior painting of City Hall. Staff recommended the bid be awarded to Hagestad Painting for the low bid of $8,935.00. Other bids: Cook Painting, $11,900.00; Lanfear's Pro Painting, $13,325.00 and Valley Maintenance, $13,988.85. 3. Award Bid - City Hall Carpeting and Flooring Two bids were received for new carpeting and flooring for City Hall. Staff recommended the bid be awarded to Masterpiece Carpet for the low bid of $79,250.00. The other bid received was from Eagle Acoustics for $80,694.00. 4. Introduction - New Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Jim Stewart 5. Promotions - Fire Department - Terry Eaton to Lieutenant and John Sturzen to Deputy Fire Marshal 6. Presentation of Montana Board of Housing Award to the City of Kalispell 7. Proclamation - Not in Our Town Day 8. Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month 9. Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kalispell City Council Minutes April 1, 2002 Page 1 Larson moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. STUDENT ISSUES None HEAR THE PUBLIC Brenda Kitterman, 368 South Many Lakes Drive, invited everyone to the Not in Our Town event scheduled for Thursday, April 4th at the FVCC Eagles Nest. Paula Alley, 810 3rd Avenue East, submitted petitions with 623 signatures supporting the expansion of the Kalispell Center Mall. She said supporting the construction of a mall in Evergreen will lead to the abandonment of downtown Kalispell. (Petitions are on file in the City Clerk's office) John Zoltec, 928 end Avenue West, asked the Council to support Resolution 4687, the planning grant for the Performing Arts Center. Mark Holston, 104 Northern Lights Boulevard, also asked the Council to support the Performing Arts Center by passing Resolution 4687. RESOLUTION 4687 - PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PLANNING GRANT This resolution authorizes the City Manager to submit a CDBG Planning Grant application on behalf of Glacier Performing Arts Center, Inc., a non-profit organization. Larson moved Resolution 4687, a resolution authorizing an application to the Montana Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant to provide planning dollars for the Performing Arts Center. The motion was seconded. Kukulski explained the Montana Department of Commerce is accepting applications for planning grants related to community development. He said only local governments can apply for the funds and Glacier Performing Arts Center, Inc. is requesting that the City of Kalispell submit a CDBG Planning Grant application in the amount of $20,000. Kukulski said as part of the match requirement, the City would be obligated to contribute up to $5,000 in program income. He said it has been recommended that the performing arts center be Kalispell City Council Minutes April 1, 2002 Page 2 located in the core area of Kalispell, which is good news in terms of economic development. Hafferman stated he will vote against the resolution because the expenditure of $5,000 has not been authorized in the current budget. He said it was his understanding that no taxpayer funds would be used for this project. Hafferman said when there's a sound business plan presented, he will personally pledge at least $1,000 toward the construction of the center, but he doesn't feel taxpayer dollars should be used. Kenyon asked if approval of the resolution will result in continuing financial support from the City. Kukulski answered this should not be a government project, however, he does see it as a private/public partnership in order to bring the Center to reality. Kukulski commented that the $5,000 in match money would come from program income from federal grant dollars, not from Kalispell mill funds. Counsell said he doesn't have a problem with the resolution, but he does have a problem with the $5,000 City match at this time. Larson said he will support the resolution to help keep the downtown viable and an investment of $5,000 could return several thousands of dollars to the downtown area. Counsell expressed concern that there's no guarantee the center would be located downtown. Kukulski answered that even though there are no guarantees, the facility plan recommended the art center be located in the core area of Kalispell and the committee is working in that direction. Kennedy said she would also prefer the center be located in the downtown area, but feels as long as it's placed somewhere within the city limits it will benefit Kalispell's economy. The motion carried upon roll call vote with Counsell, Hafferman and Peters voting against. RESOLUTION 4688 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PLANNING GRANT This resolution authorizes the City Manager to submit a CDBG Planning Grant application for the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. Kalispell City Council Minutes April 1, 2002 Page 3 Leistiko moved Resolution 4688, a resolution authorizing an application to the Montana Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant to provide planning dollars to provide a preliminary engineering report for the Kalispell Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion was seconded. Kukulski explained a preliminary engineering report for the treatment plant expansion is estimated to cost $127,875.63. He said a $10,000 grant from DNRC has already been awarded, and if this grant is approved, it will defray an additional $20,000. Public Works Director Jim Hansz answered questions concerning the preliminary engineering report, why it needs to be done and why the city can't wait to start planning for expansion. Hafferman said as he stated at the March 4th meeting, he feels the City is placing the cart before the horse because there are too many unknown factors that must be resolved before any sensible preliminary report can be made. In addition, he said the money has not been budgeted and when funds become available the plant designer should be doing the preliminary report, not a separate entity. Hafferman called for an audit of the enterprise funds. The motion carried upon roll call vote with Hafferman voting against. FACILITY PLAN 2000 CONTRACT AMENDMENT #3 Staff requested that Council approve Amendment #3 to the Facility Plan 2000 Contract with HDR and Morrison Maierle. Hansz said as discussed, the amendment involves a preliminary engineering report for the wastewater treatment plant with the intent to establish design parameters for enlarging the plant by a factor of about two. Leistiko moved Council approve Amendment #3 to the contract for Facility Plan 2000 to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report on expansion of the City's wastewater treatment plant and authorize the City Manager to issue the amendment. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried upon vote with Hafferman voting against. RESOLUTION 4689 - GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - AQUATIC FACILITY This resolution authorizes the execution and delivery of bonds Kalispell City Council Minutes April 1, 2002 Page 4 necessary for constructing and equipping an aquatic recreational facility and skate park in Woodland Park. Atkinson moved Resolution 4689, a resolution relating to $3,675,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002; determining the form and details, authorizing the execution and delivery and levying taxes for the payment thereof. The motion was seconded. Parks and Recreation Director Mike Baker gave a presentation, and showed the Council a facility layout plan. Answering a question from Olson, Baker said preliminary figures show that the aquatic park will be able to operate in the black and contribute about $130,000 toward debt reduction each year. Peters asked if the County has been approached for financial assistance. Baker said the County has been approached but is not interested. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - AQUATIC FACILITY Before Kalispell can move ahead with its plans for an aquatic facility and skate park, the City's Parks and Recreation Department is required to obtain a conditional use permit. Larson moved approval of the conditional use permit subject to attached conditions. The motion was seconded. Olson inquired about the parking. Baker said 66 additional parking spaces are planned and if you add those to what's already available, there should be enough to accommodate the aquatic facility and the skate park. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. RESOLUTION 4690 - ANNEXATION REQUEST - J&F CONSTRUCTION J&F Construction has requested annexation of approximately 25 acres on the north side of Three Mile Drive about one half mile from its intersection with North Meridian Road. The motion was seconded. Leistiko moved Resolution 4690, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries of the City of, Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real property, more particularly described in "Exhibit A", to be known as Three Mile Addition No. Kalispell City Council Minutes April 1, 2002 Page 5 312, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. The motion was seconded. There was discussion concerning the extension of North Riding Road and the placement of fire hydrants when the property is developed. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. ORDINANCE 1415 - INITIAL ZONING REQUEST - J&F CONSTRUCTION - 1ST READING J&F Construction is requesting the property annexed be zoned R-3, Urban Single Family Residential, upon annexation into the City. The property is currently zoned SAG-10, Suburban Agricultural. Leistiko moved first reading of Ordinance 1415, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1175), by zoning certain real property described as Assessor's Tract 6 located in Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County SAG-10, Suburban Agricultural) to City R-3 (Residential), in accordance with the City -County Master Plan, and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. BOARD APPOINTMENT - STREET TREE COMMISSION One application was received for an opening on the Street Tree Commission. Matt Rothermel is requesting the appointment. Kennedy recommended that Matt Rothermel be appointed. Olson moved Council accept the Mayor's recommendation and appoint Matt Rothermel to the Kalispell Street Tree Commission. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. BOARD APPOINTMENT - BOARD OF APPEALS One application was received for an opening on the Board of Appeals. George Taylor is requesting the appointment. Kalispell City Council Minutes April 1, 2002 Page 6 Kennedy recommended George Taylor be appointed. Peters moved Council accept the Mayor's recommendation and appoint George Taylor to the Kalispell Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS Kennedy announced there will be a public meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow evening at Kalispell City Hall to receive comments concerning construction of boulevards and sidewalks throughout the neighborhood north of West Idaho Street between Main Street and Meridian Road south of Colorado Street. Acting City Attorney Charles Harball informed the Council that the formal request for an Attorney General's opinion on Senate Bill 97 has been sent. Kukulski said based on the recent meeting with Morrie Schechtman, he plans on meeting with Department Supervisors soon to work on Departmental Action Plans to set goals and Individual Action Plans based on the City's Core Values. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk Approved April 1, 2002 .m. Pamela B. Ke edy Mayor Kalispell City Council Minutes April 1, 2002 Page 7