05/20/02 City Council Minutesi
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, MAY 20, 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
Larson 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 May 6, 2002
2. Award Bid - City Hall Remodeling Project
One bid was received for the fire and police remodeling
project for City Hall. Staff recommended the bid be awarded
to Scott Davison Construction in the amount of $61,000.
3. Award Bid - Parking Lot Project - Keno Inn
Five bids were received for the Parking Lot Construction
Project from Goose Bay Equipment, JTL Group, LHC Inc., Pack &
Co., Sandon Construction and Settle Services. Staff
recommended the bid for the construction of a parking lot at
the old Keno Inn site be awarded to JTL Group.
4. Police Officer Confirmation
Officer Myron Wilson has successfully completed his one-year
probationary period as a patrol officer for the Kalispell
Police Department and Council confirmation is required.
Leistiko moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was
seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried upon vote.
STUDENT ISSUES
Jeralee Dubois, 55 Pickwick Court, said she was nominated for the
2003 Junior National Teenager and stated she will be attending the
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There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
RESOLUTION 4698 - AIRPORT 2001-2002 BUDGET AMENDMENT ($1,500.00)
Atkinson moved Resolution 4698, a resolution amending the annual
appropriation of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in
the 2001-2002 budget adopted by the City Council for the purpose of
appropriating funds for Airport maintenance. The motion was
seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
RESOLUTION 4699 - DOWNTOWN TAX INCREMENT 2001-2002 BUDGET AMENDMENT
($185,328.00)
Kenyon moved Resolution 4699, a resolution amending the annual
appropriation of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in
the 2001-2002 budget adopted by the City Council for the purpose of
appropriating funds for the Downtown Urban Renewal District Fund
2180. The motion was seconded.
Hafferman questioned the amendment, stating if the City doesn't
have a specific project, then the money needs to be turned back to
the taxpayer. He said leaving things "open ended is not a way to do
business".
Kukulski explained whether the City ultimately uses the funds for
a specific project or turns the money back to the taxpayers, the
finance department still has to have budget authority. He said
these are revenues that were underestimated in the sun setting of
the TIF district.
Leistiko said he understands the City hasn't earmarked this money
for anything specific, but he believes there are plenty of projects
in the downtown increment district that the money can be used for,
such as supplying the Hockaday with a new roof.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Counsell,
Kenyon, Larson, Leistiko, Olson, Peters and Mayor Kennedy voting in
favor, and Hafferman voting against.
RESOLUTION 4700 STREET LIGHT 2001-2002 BUDGET AMENDMENT
($20,000.00)
Kenyon moved Resolution 4700, a resolution amending the annual
appropriation of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in
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percent lot coverage limits in rear yards of the R zones. Ordinance
1418 passed on first reading May 6th.
Larson moved second reading of Ordinance 1418, an ordinance
amending various residential sections of the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance, (ordinance No. 1175), by amending the lot coverage
limits; Section 27.22.020(3)(d), by deleting rear yard coverage
limits; Section 27.37.010, by amending the definitions of lot
coverage and structure, and declaring an effective date. The motion
was seconded.
Counsell commented that he feels this ordinance is a good move
because it encourages consistency and more density in the City.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
ORDINANCE 1419 - DESIGNATION OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR FIRE
PREVENTION - 2ND READING
The Kalispell Fire Department has established a Prevention
Division. A major portion of the Prevention Division's work is
related to building code enforcement. This resolution designates
28% of the building permit fees for the fire prevention program
costs. Ordinance 1419 passed on first reading May 6th.
Leistiko moved second reading of Ordinance 1419, an ordinance
establishing a fire prevention program fee of twenty-eight percent
of the building permit fee for all building construction within the
City of Kalispell, Montana, and declaring an effective date. The
motion was seconded.
City Attorney Charles Harball, responding to Rodney Dresbach's
concerns, clarified that the twenty eight percent will only be
applied to those building permits within the City limits of
Kalispell.
Atkinson asked that in the future, concerns such as Mr. Dresbach's,
be presented to staff prior to the public meeting to show an
attitude of cooperation.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
ORDINANCE 1420 - SPECIAL STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS - 2ND
READING
This ordinance sets assessment rates for special street
maintenance, exempting parklands and cemeteries, and sets maximum
assessments for vacant land and residential land. Ordinance 1420
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There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
ORDINANCE 1422 - INITIAL ZONING - FLATHEAD (GLACIER) VILLAGE GREENS
- 1ST READING
Flathead Village Greens, Inc. has requested an initial zoning
designation of R-4, Two -Family Residential, on Phase XI. The
property is currently zoned County R-5, Two -Family Residential.
Atkinson moved first reading of Ordinance 1422, 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 the Subdivision Plats of Village Greens Phase
XI located in Section 32, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County R-5, Two -Family
Residential) to City R-4 (Two -Family Residential), in accordance
with the City -County Master Plan, and to provide an effective date.
Hafferman said there has been a lot of "hullabaloo" concerning
whether the Council can do zoning without a growth policy and
inquired as to when the City can expect an opinion from the
Attorney General's Office.
Harball reported it's his understanding that the Attorney General's
opinion may be available around June 1st.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
RESOLUTION 4703 - INTERIM FINANCING LOAN - TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
The Tri-City Planning Office has requested a $40,000 loan from the
cities of Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish to be repaid when
contested FRDO funds are released.
Atkinson moved Resolution 4703, a resolution authorizing the
Finance Director to loan funds from the General Fund to the Tri-
City Planning Fund in the amount of $21,520 for short term
financing until legal remedies release their funds. The motion was
seconded.
Kukulski explained that until the Flathead Regional Development
Office funds are released by the County, a loan is needed to keep
the Tri-City Planning Office running. He said at a work session
approximately sixty days ago, Columbia Falls, Kalispell and
Whitefish agreed to make proportionate interest -free loans to
continue the operation.
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Olson moved the Council appoint Fire Chief Randy Brodehl as the
primary public safety representative and Police Chief Frank Garner
as the alternate representative to the 9-1-1 Committee. The motion
was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Larson reminded Council members that the Executive Director of the
Montana League of Cities and Towns, Alec Hansen, will be discussing
upcoming legislative issues starting at 4:00 p.m., May 22nd, at
Central School.
Mayor Kennedy congratulated City Manager Kukulski on the birth of
a baby girl, Shelby Joy, on May 14th.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Pamela B. K e y
Mayor
ATTEST
Theresa White
City Clerk
Approved June 3, 2002
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