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KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 5, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
This meeting occurred with Council and staff present in Council Chambers with social
distancing in place, as well as via video conferencing. The public was able to participate via
videoconferencing at
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tsF 9-U-bQQGLneDSxRdkzQ.
Public comment was also available via email to publi ccomment(2kali spell. com.
Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at:
https://www.kalispell.com/480/Meetin2-Videos.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Graham called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present via video conference
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Kvle Waterman: Present
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Rvan Hunter: Present
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell (via video conference), City Attorney Charles
Harball, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren and
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Kvle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
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Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor
Johnson absent.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed on the consent agenda will be accepted by one motion. If a council member
desires to discuss an item separately, the item can be removed from the consent agenda by
motion.
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Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Annrove
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor
Johnson absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS - Ci . -County Board of Health, Health Officer Joe Russell
Flathead City -County Board of Health, Health Officer Joe Russell provided an update to council
regarding their response and vaccination efforts regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic. He began
by showing graphs of new cases and associated timelines. He then showed a graph representing
positivity rate versus total tests. Vaccines administered was shown on the final slide. Mr. Russell
provided further information about vaccination rates and administration partners.
00:08:28 Mr. Russell began answering Council questions.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Council President Graham opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
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Persons wishing to address the council on individual agenda items are asked to provide
public comment via email to publiccomment(2kalispell. com or verbally during the online
meeting. Please provide your name and address for the record.
1. Ordinance 1856 — Second Reading - 2018 Fire Code Adoption a
This ordinance considers adopting the 2018 International Fire Code with several
deletions as enumerated in the Ordinance.
City Manager Russell provided a brief staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
06:34:57 PM (00:32:02)
Motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1856, an Ordinance to amend Ordinance
1522, 1682, and 1753, adopting, by reference, the "International Fire Code" and the
appendices, 2018 Edition, with the additions, amendments, and deletions to Kalispell
Municipal Code Chapter 10 as enumerated and set forth on Exhibit "A", as the Fire Codes
of the City of Kalispell, and applicable within the corporate boundaries of the City, to
provide a penalty for the violation of any lawful order issued pursuant thereto and
establishing an effective date.
Councilor Daoud brovided discussion on the motion.
Council President Graham provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion.
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Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Disapprove
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilor Daoud opposed and Councilor Kluesner
and Mayor Johnson absent.
2. Ordinance 1857 — Second Reading — 2018 Energy Code Adoption �. a
This ordinance considers adopting the 2018 International Energy Conservation
Code.
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City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
00:35:53
Motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1857, an ordinance to amend
Ordinance 1676, adopting, by reference, the "International Energy Conservation Code",
2018 Edition, as the Energy Codes of the City of Kalispell, and applicable to the
Jurisdictional Area thereof; subiect to the amendments made, adopted and approved by
the Building Codes Bureau, Department of Labor and Industry, State of Montana; to
provide a penalty for the violation of any lawful order issued pursuant thereto; and
establishing an effective date.
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member — :2nd
Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion.
Council President Graham asked questions of staff.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: ADDrOve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilor Daoud opposed and Councilor Kluesner
and Mayor Johnson absent.
3. Resolution 6017 — Resubdivision of Northland Phase 2_ Lot 52 Maior Prelimina
Plat a
This item considers a request from Kalispell Public Schools Student Built Homes,
LLC to subdivide 0.42 acres on Lot 52 at 176 Parkridge Drive into two lots.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item.
Councilor Hunter asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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Motion to approve Resolution 6017, a resolution conditionally Uproving the Preliminary Plat of
Northland Phase 2_ Lot 52_ located at 176 Parkridize Drive in Section 1_ Townshib 28 North.
Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally_ : Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Council President Graham provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally_ : Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Annrove
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor
Johnson absent.
4. Resolution 6018, A Resolution of Intent Regarding a Proposed Airport Road
Growth Policy Future Land Use Map Amendment a
This resolution provides notice of a public hearing on April 19, 2021, for four
proposed amendments to the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map for
certain areas totaling approximately 75.2 acres along Airport Road located
generally from Begg Park to the intersection with the Hwy 93 bypass.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item.
Councilor Hunter asked questions of staff.
Councilor Daoud asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6018, a resolution of intention to adopt, revise or
reiect a proposed amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 to amend
various Land Use Designations for certain areas alone Airport Road located generally from
Ben Park to the Highway 93 bypass intersection in Flathead County, Montana, and to call
for a public hearing.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
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Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Abstain
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mavor
Johnson absent and Council President Graham abstaining.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
May 10 and 11, 2021 budget work session review.
April 12, 2021 work session will focus on Council policies and procedures with
representatives of the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority and the MSU Local
Government Center here to help lead that discussion.
00:55:01
Councilor Waterman gave thanks for the presentation by Health Officer Joe Russell. He spoke
regarding the hope for in person council meetings as the vaccine is able to be administered
broadly. He also asked about a work session to discuss spending of Relief Act dollars and was
told by City Manager Russell that those amounts would be included in the budget so would be
discussed during the budget work sessions.
00:56:22
Councilor Daoud requested a work session discussion regarding getting the public back into
Chambers during Council Meetings. He would like that implemented as quickly as possible with
the space available.
City Manager Russell and Council President Graham provided discussion on Councilor Daoud's
request.
01:01:38
Councilor Nunnally spoke regarding the passing of former Governor Stan Stephens over the
weekend saying what a good man he was and that his thoughts and prayers are with his family
members.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Council President Graham adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
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Minutes approved on 2021
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — April 12, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — April 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Watch City Council sessions live on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online at the Meetings on
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