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07/01/02 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M. MONDAY, JULY 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 AND JAYSON PETERS WERE PRESENT. Also present: City Manager Chris Kukulski, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White, Finance Director Amy Robertson, Fire Chief Randy Brodehl, Police Chief Frank Garner, Public Works Director Jim Hansz, Parks and Recreation Director Mike Baker, Tri- City Director Tom Jentz and Tri-City Senior Planner Narda Wilson. 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 June 17, 2002 Peters moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion as carried unanimously upon vote. STUDENT ISSUES None HEAR THE PUBLIC B.S. Carlson, 375 Grandview, invited the Council to attend the Joining Hands Against Hate Community Picnic from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on July 13th at Lawrence Park. Diana Bierbaum, 820 3rd Avenue W., criticized the Council for giving the City Manager a raise amounting to about $10,000 a year and questioned the need for a City Manager in a town this size. Patricia Johnson, 714 4th Avenue E., presented the Council with bottled water as a reminder as to how important clean drinking water is to the valley. Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 1 Jana Goodman, 50 2nd Street E., spoke in support of the City Manager's raise. She said a good manager saves a business money in the long run. Frank Foot, 1941 Garden Way, asked the City to enforce the no fireworks law within the City limits and spoke against the City Manager's raise. Bill Goodman, 50 2nd Street E., spoke in favor of the City Manager's new contract, stating Chris Kukulski has made a home in Kalispell and the City needs to do what it can to keep him here. PUBLIC HEARING - WATER AND SEWER RATE INCREASE The Council requested comments on proposed rate increases for sewer and water infrastructure, meter replacements and fire hydrants. Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing. Proponents None Opponents Frank Foot, 1941 Garden Way, stated he doesn't feel taxpayers should pick up the tab for extending water and sewer services into areas being annexed. Constance Clark, 1144 2nd Avenue W., said sewer and water rates have already been increased and she doesn't want to support the placement of water and sewer infrastructure, including hydrants, in annexed areas. Mayor Kennedy closed the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING - 2002/2003 BUDGET The Council requested comments concerning the proposed 2002/2003 budget for the City of Kalispell. Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing. Proponents None Opponents Frank Foot, 1941 Garden Way, encouraged the Council to stop looking for and trying to create a utopia. He said this is not a time for tax and spend, but a time to tighten belts. Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 2 Susan Hollenbeak, 611 5th Avenue E., stated the priority and goals of the Council should be prudent spending. She said the latest increases are "squeezing the taxpayers too much". Constance Clark, 1144 2nd Avenue W., agreed with Hollenbeak, stated many people have two jobs or more just to make it now. Shelly Spilis, 801 Helena Flats Road, stated her family lives under a very tight budget and it's time the City tightens its own belt. Mayor Kennedy closed the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING - MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST - WEST VIEW ESTATES Council received comments concerning a proposal for a master plan amendment on approximately 58 acres located at the northeast corner of Stillwater Road and West Reserve Drive. Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing. Proponents None Opponents Erin Tintzman, 1406 Sth Avenue E., said her family recently purchased property in Stillwater Estates and this proposal does not provide orderly growth. She stated Stillwater Estates has 1/2 acre lots and this high density development will have a negative impact on all property values in the area. Jodi Lindeman, 1973 Greatview Drive, stated her family is also building a home in Stillwater Estates and agreed with Tintzman's concerns. Shelly Spilis, 801 Helena Flats Road, stated the City needs to slow down and redo the master plan before approving any large developments. Dan Tintzman, 1406 Sth Avenue E., said he's seen good and bad planning and this development is bad. He commented the City should develop commercial property that's already available before designating more. Mayor Kennedy closed the public hearing. RESOLUTION 4715 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FOR WATER UTILITY Water infrastructure replacements and improvements require an increase in water rates of twenty five cents per thousand gallons, Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 3 ten cents for future replacements and fifteen cents for improvements. Costs include the continuing installation of. new water meters, placement of fire hydrants and water line service. Counsell moved Resolution 4715, a resolution to adopt the fees, schedules, rates, charges and classifications imposed on the customers of the City of Kalispell water utility. The motion was seconded. Kukulski and Hansz gave a staff report and provided Council with an explanation of proposed projects. Hansz said each of the projects was identified in the recently completed facility plan and have been prioritized. Kukulski closed by stating staff is not taking these rate increases lightly, but do feel they're necessary. He added that for the first time since he's been City Manager, the Council is seriously trying to establish a replacement account. Hafferman commented the City needs a rate study and audit of all enterprise funds and a priority list of all needs. He said in the six months he has sat on the Council he has witnessed zero planning, but he has witnessed taxes being raised. Hafferman also questioned proposed work on 8th Avenue E., which is outside the City limits. Olson said if the City has zero increases, there will come a day when it won't be able to catch up. Larson agreed with Hafferman that this may not be the time to do the 8th Avenue East water line project. He also asked if it's really necessary to have an increase if the new meters are more accurate and provide more income. He suggested tabling the rate increase until the accounts that already have the new meters are reviewed. Kukulski stated the meter changes should change revenue, however, the rate that's proposed includes that projected increase. Robertson said the budget identifies $27,000 in anticipated revenue from the new meters. Larson commented the figures represent the anticipated revenue increase, but the City needs to find out for sure. Hansz said commercial meters were replaced first and because they're the largest customers, he feels the majority of the increase has already been accounted for in the budget. Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 4 Kukulski said the Council also has to look at the $175,000 increase in energy costs for water and sewer. Peters emphasized the City does need to fund depreciation, but he agreed with Larson that the issue needs to be tabled until it can be looked at in depth. Peters moved to table Resolution 4715 until July 15th. The motion was seconded. The motion carried upon vote with Hafferman abstaining. RESOLUTION 4716 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FOR SEWER UTILITY Sewer infrastructure replacement needs require an increase in sewer rates of ten cents per thousand gallons. Leistiko moved Resolution 4716, a resolution to adopt the fees, schedules, rates, charges and classifications imposed on the customers of the City of Kalispell sewer utility. The motion was seconded. Kukulski gave a staff report stating the facility plan identified several sewer infrastructure replacement needs with the current sewer rates inadequate to address those needs. Hafferman stated his opinion on the sewer rate increase is the same as he expressed with the water increase. Larson stated since sewer is intermingled with water, he feels this resolution should also be tabled. Larson moved to table Resolution 4716 until July 15th. The motion was seconded. The motion carried upon vote with Hafferman abstaining. RESOLUTION 4717 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY - COUNTY MASTER PLAN - WOLFORD DEVELOPMENT -OR- RESOLUTION 4718 - RESOLUTION REJECTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY - COUNTY MASTER PLAN - WOLFORD DEVELOPMENT Wolford Development Montana, LLC has requested a master plan amendment on 232 acres of property located near the northeast corner of LaSalle Road and East Reserve Drive. Resolution 4717 adopts the proposed amendment which would change 170 acres from Agricultural to Commercial; 56 acres from Agricultural to High Density Residential; and 6 acres from Agricultural to Public. Resolution 4718 rejects the proposed amendment to the master plan. Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 5 Kenyon moved Resolution 4718, a resolution rejecting a recommended amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. The motion was seconded. Olson stated he owns property in Evergreen at the corner of Cottonwood and Highway 2 and asked if he should continue to be involved in the discussion. Harball said the concern has now been disclosed and he doesn't feel it would create a conflict. Council concurred. Atkinson said he would like nothing more than to vote in favor of this resolution, but he believes that because of previous actions taken by the County, and because of what he's heard, this mall will be built with or without City participation, even though other Council members disagree. He said he feels this development is the wrong size and in the wrong place, but he firmly believes that Wolford has the right and the will to take past actions forward to build the mall and it's very important the City become involved. Atkinson emphasized that water quality is a main issue and cities of Kalispell's size have stricter water quality standards than the County has. He said it's because he's concerned with the water quality that he will not vote for Resolution 4718, and added that if the City gambles and doesn't participate in this project and it loses, it loses big. Kenyon disclosed that his wife recently made a strong statement on television in opposition to the mall, but added she has had no influence on how he will vote. Kukulski outlined the history of the proposal and emphasized that if the Council approves the master plan amendment, that amendment is contingent upon approval of the annexation. He also commented that the City has a history of believing that if it says "no to WalMart, no to Costco, no to Shopko and no to Kmart, those things don't develop in our valley". Kukulski said unfortunately those developments occurred anyway, outside the City limits. He concluded by stating developments inside the City limits must meet higher water quality standards, as Atkinson indicated. Harball stated several questions have been raised concerning the master plan amendment and Kalispell's planning authority, including a list of questions from Councilor Kenyon. In summary, Harball explained Kalispell does have the authority to amend the master Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 6 plan as long as the property is annexed; the Planning Board is a legal entity; and the Attorney General opinion everyone is waiting for could take quite some time. He added because a legal opinion hasn't been issued by the AG's office yet, the Council has determined, and he agrees, that business needs to take place as usual and the City will handle specific legal issues as they arise. Harball answered questions from the Council. Leistiko read a written statement. (Statement is attached and by this reference is made a part of the official record) Hafferman read a written statement. (Statement is attached and by this reference is made a part of the official record) Hafferman also stated he wants it made part of the record that the issue before the Council tonight, which is the master plan amendment, has nothing to do with annexation and zoning. Counsell said he sympathizes with Atkinson's comment that the project will go ahead whether the City participates or not, but he can't make a decision on that basis. He said there's a number of items in the existing master plan that need to be addressed, and he won't repeat them since Leistiko listed all of them. Counsell stated the City has spent, and is spending a lot of money downtown, such as streetscape, and this proposed amendment will stretch the City's resources. He stated he will vote against the master plan amendment because the Council needs to protect the City. Larson read a written statement. (Statement is attached and by this reference is made a part of the official record) Peters stated there's been a lot of opinions issued on both sides, but not a lot of facts. He said a lot of people have said all reports and studies need to be presented prior to a master plan amendment. It's Kalispell's policy, however, to require a master plan amendment first, and then ask for details of the development. Peters said it doesn't matter whether he agrees with the proposal or not because the Council, at this time, is strictly looking at the master plan amendment request and nothing else. He said as far as he's concerned, the developer up to this point has provided everything necessary for a master plan amendment. Kenyon said he agrees with Leistiko that the burden of proof for amending the master plan has not been met. He said by not approving this master plan amendment request, the Council can send a message to future developers that "they can't march into our valley and Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 7 dictate where we are going to go". Kenyon commented he is also concerned, just as Atkinson is, that the project will go ahead anyway, but he feels the public understands this risk and the public has spoken dramatically against the amendment request. Finally, he said, Wolford has provided his vision for this project, but he questions whether Wolford's vision is the City's vision. Mayor Kennedy said community interest has been overwhelming on this issue, but the majority of correspondence has addressed concerns with the mall and that's not the issue before the Council this evening. She stated she also has concerns with this development, but she believes the downtown can maintain its personality and she's confident there's enough people interested to make sure downtown continues to be a "valuable" downtown with or without future development. Mayor Kennedy commented the master plan is intended to be a fluid document and by amending the master plan, the Council is making sure the sewer will be property treated and the storm water drainage will be addressed with the care it needs to have. She stated in her opinion, the developer could break ground tomorrow without the City's approval, and that could result in the degradation of Flathead Lake without the standards that the City can and will place on this development if it gets involved. Motion failed on roll call vote with Counsell, Kenyon, Larson and Leistiko voting in favor, and Atkinson, Hafferman, Olson, Peters and Mayor Kennedy voting against. Atkinson moved Resolution 4717, a resolution adopting a recommended amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. The motion was seconded. Kenyon stated he feels more information is needed prior to making a decision, such as water quality, environmental and traffic studies. Kenyon moved to table Resolution 4717 until August 5th. The motion was seconded. The motion failed upon roll call vote with Kenyon, Larson and Leistiko voting in favor, and Atkinson, Counsell, Hafferman, Olson, Peters and Mayor Kennedy voting against. There was no further discussion. The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Hafferman, Olson, Peters and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, and Counsell, Kenyon, Larson and Leistiko voting against. Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 8 Atkinson excused himself from the rest of the meeting. RESOLUTION 4719 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY - COUNTY MASTER PLAN - WEST VIEW ESTATES -OR- RESOLUTION 4720 - RESOLUTION REJECTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY - COUNTY MASTER PLAN - WEST VIEW ESTATES Mark Owens, dba LBO Limited Partnership, has requested a master plan amendment on 58 acres located at the northeast corner of Stillwater Road and West Reserve Drive. Resolution 4719 adopts the proposed amendment which would change 42 acres from Agricultural to Urban Residential; 9 acres from Agricultural to High Density Residential; and 7 acres from Agricultural to Neighborhood Commercial. Resolution 4720 rejects the proposed amendment to the master plan. Hafferman moved Resolution 4719, a resolution adopting a recommended amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. The motion was seconded. Kukulski gave a staff report commenting this development is intended to be on public sewer which would mean the City could get sewer into Stillwater Estates before that subdivision is filled. Larson commented he will vote against this master plan amendment for many of the same reasons he rejected the last one. He said the City doesn't know it's legal standing, he's against leap frog annexations, and he's not sure the land use is suited for this project. Peters said as he stated previously, because of the directions developers are given, annexation issues come later and right now the Council is simply addressing a master plan amendment. He asked, however, at what point can the Council make changes to the site plan because he does have some concerns about the high density residential designation. Kukulski said if the Council is concerned with specific land use designations in the master plan amendment request, then this is the time. He said if the concerns involve the actual development, then the Council needs to wait until later. Wilson explained the developers are proposing high density residential and neighborhood commercial in order to create a mixed - use development that would allow some higher density residential and perhaps office buildings along West Reserve Drive, which would be consistent with what's been approved by DNRC immediately to the south of the property. Because of concerns about multi -family units Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 9 and offices bordering Stillwater Estates, she said the Planning Board required that properties adjoining Stillwater Estates be developed single-family residential. Wilson added, however, if the Council wants to made additional amendments to the master plan amendment proposal, then tonight would be the time. Olson said unfortunately the Council has to "leap frog" to get to this development, but he feels the City needs to place sewer systems wherever it can. He said by starting with this development, the City can then move in a controlled manner to lessen the number of septic tanks. Hafferman said he agrees with high density development, and will vote for the amendment, but he wants to see an extension of services plan prior to annexation. Leistiko inquired as to the possibility of requiring a buffer next to Stillwater Estates. Olson moved an amendment to the policy statement requiring a minimum 100 foot buffer area be established between West Reserve Drive and any new development. The motion was seconded. The amendment carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent. Kenyon stated it would be hypocritical for him to vote in favor of this amendment because he feels the criteria for changing the master plan with this project hasn't been met either. The main motion as amended carried upon roll call vote with Counsell, Hafferman, Leistiko, Olson, Peters and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Kenyon and Larson voting against, and Atkinson absent. RESOLUTION 4721 - ANNEXATION REQUEST - BIG SKY PROPERTIES Dennis Osburn has requested annexation of approximately .38 of an acre at the southeast corner of Highway 93 South and Kelly Road where Big Sky Properties real estate office is located. Peters moved Resolution 4721, 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 as Assessor's Tracts 2AAE and 2AAD located in Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, to be known as Osburn Addition No. 315; to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. The motion was seconded. Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 10 Hafferman commented he will vote in favor of the annexation because it's contiguous to the City and all City services are presently available. He emphasized, however, that an extension of services plan is required by State law, even though the City government "has become addicted to not following this law and it will take time to withdraw from this addiction". Hafferman stated he assumes the City Manager and department heads have reviewed this request to see that all rules and regulations have been followed. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent. ORDINANCE 1427 INITIAL ZONING REQUEST - BIG SKY PROPERTIES - 1ST READING Osburn is requesting a zoning designation of B-2, General Business, upon annexation of the above mentioned property. Kenyon moved first reading of Ordinance 1427, 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 Tracts 2AAE and 2AAD located in Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County B-2, General Business) to City B-2 (General Business), 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 with Atkinson absent. ORDINANCE 1428 ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - ANTHONY LUPO - 1ST READING Lupo has requested a zone change from RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment, to B-2, General Business, on approximately 1.5 acres of property located on the east side of Third Avenue East between 14th Street East and 18th Street East. Wilson gave a staff report. Larson moved first reading of Ordinance 1428, 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 Lots 1 through 7, Block 1, Ryker Addition located in Section 17, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned City RA-1, Low Density Residential) to City B-2 (General Business), in accordance with the City -County Master Plan, and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded. Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 11 Larson commented this zone change "makes perfect sense" because there's commercial on the north and west of this property and the Council doesn't have to amend the master plan to change the zoning designation. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - ERIC AND LISA WURSTER The Wursters are requesting a conditional use permit to construct a four -unit apartment complex at the east end of Washington Street. Wilson gave a staff report. Leistiko moved approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Eric and Lisa Wurster with the attached conditions. The motion was seconded. Kenyon asked about sidewalks. Wilson said the recommendation is not to require sidewalks, however, it would be appropriate to install sidewalks on Washington Street if an SID is enacted for the entire neighborhood. Kenyon commented the Council is always talking about requiring sidewalks and hydrants, but about half of the time the Council doesn't follow through. Wilson explained because of the location of this property and because there isn't a lot of pedestrian traffic in the area, the Planning Board recommended not to require sidewalks. Leistiko remarked this is a dead end street and there's really no place to put a sidewalk. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - JOE CLARK Clark is requesting a conditional use permit to construct three four-plex units and one tri-plex unit on the west side of 1st Avenue West just north of 18th Street West and south of the Kalispell City Shops. Larson moved approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Joe Clark with the attached conditions. The motion was seconded. Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 12 Wilson gave a staff report, noting that the Planning Board, in order to be consistent with requirements placed on the applicants, recommended that the City install a buffer along the fenced area of the City shops and install a sidewalk along the property. Mayor Kennedy said the recommendation for buffering and sidewalks is not listed as an agenda item this evening and should be addressed at a separate meeting. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent. ORDINANCE 1425 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN AND REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - 2ND READING This ordinance establishes how program income generated through the Revolving Loan Program and Redevelopment Fund will be utilized on an equitable and effective basis. Ordinance 1425 was passed on first reading June 17th. Counsell moved second reading of Ordinance 1425, an ordinance relating to the City of Kalispell, Montana Community Development Revolving Loan and Redevelopment Program; establishing program requirements; creating community development revolving loan program and redevelopment accounts and specifying revenues to be deposited therein. The motion was seconded. Hafferman said he will be voting against the ordinance because the language in Section 2 and Section 6 remains the same as it did at the first reading which he feels creates a slush fund. The motion carried upon roll call vote with Counsell, Kenyon, Larson, Leistiko, Olson, Peters and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Hafferman voting against, and Atkinson absent. ORDINANCE 1426 - GLACIER VILLAGE GREENS GOLF CART PATH - 2ND READING Larson moved second reading of Ordinance 1426, an ordinance creating a dedicated golf cart path on those certain streets in Glacier Village Greens and declaring an effective date. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent. Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 13 RESOLUTION 4722 - HOCKADAY MUSEUM OF ART LOAN Olson moved Resolution 4722, a resolution authorizing the Finance Director to loan funds to the Hockaday Museum of Art in the amount of $10,000 for capital financing to be used for roof repair. The motion was seconded. Olson asked if this is taxpayers' money. Robertson answered it's recycled income from the Community Development Loan Revolving Fund. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent. CITY MANAGER CONTRACT This is a new three year agreement between the City of Kalispell and City Manager Chris Kukulski. Mayor Kennedy explained the Council recently completed evaluations for the City Manager and a Council subcommittee met to review the evaluations and the present contract. She said Kukulski received an excellent review and the Council determined he has exceeded all expectations. Mayor Kennedy said the City expects excellence from its City Manager and she believes Kukulski has performed to those standards and will continue to meet the needs, desires and demands of the Council. She said the contract presented this evening includes a two-year salary schedule which the Council hopes addresses equality issues between Kalispell's City Manager and other cities, specifically whitefish. Leistiko moved Council accept the contract for Chris Kukulski as presented. The motion was seconded. Leistiko moved an amendment to number 16 of the contract by replacing "compensatory time" with "flexible time". The motion was seconded. The amendment carried upon vote with Counsell, Kenyon, Larson, Leistiko, Olson and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Hafferman and Peters voting against, and Atkinson absent. Larson said this raise is well deserved and he's not sure if the public really understands the responsibilities of the City Manager's job. He said even with this increase, Kukulski's salary will still be below, and in some cases well below, some managers' salaries in peer cities. Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 14 Hafferman stated he will be voting against the contract because he feels a raise of this amount is "unconscionable." He said many citizens make less per year than the raises and perks in the contract. Secondly, Hafferman said any raise beyond the cost of living should only be made for extraordinary accomplishments and finally, the City Manager should lead by example and other employees should get the same consideration if this contract is approved. Peters said he agrees Kukulski is doing a great job in a lot of areas and those the Council has concerns with he is working on, however, he feels there are a lot of people who deserve raises and don't get them. He said even though he feels Kukulski is well deserving, there are a lot of things in the contract he disagrees with. The main motion as amended carried upon roll call vote with Counsell, Kenyon, Larson Leistiko, Olson and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Hafferman and Peters voting against, and Atkinson absent. ORDINANCE 1429 - CITY PLANNING BOARD EMERGENCY ORDINANCE This ordinance extends the duration of the Interim Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission for an additional 90 days. Leistiko moved Ordinance 1429, an emergency ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1414, extending the duration of the Interim Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission for an additional 90 day duration. The motion was seconded. Harball answered questions. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call with Atkinson absent. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS Mayor Kennedy reported she attended a meeting in Big Sky last week with La: "Strengthening Council Effectiveness" included several wonderful suggestions the Council will agree to implement in National League of Cities son and Leistiko entitled . She said presentations and changes that she hopes the near future. Mayor Kennedy complimented the Fire Department with regards to its performance with recent fires in the area, and congratulated Harball on the guilty verdict he obtained in the David Burgert trial. Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 15 Olson commented he would like a letter sent to the City Planning Board expressing how strongly the Council feels about sidewalks and hydrants. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m. ATTEST: o,L '• Theresa White City Clerk Approved July 15, 2002 '?aela. en neor Kalispell City Council Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 16