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E1. 05-03-21 Council MinutesCITY ,� KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 3, 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_IKBc7gQ8TGGi8o 1Nu_Z4dw. 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 Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present 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: Present Council Member - Rvan Hunter: Present Staff present in Council Chambers included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner PJ Sorensen, Community Development Manager Katharine King, Community Development Coordinator Krista Lammers, and Public Works Director Susie Turner. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Page 1 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 3, 2021 Council Member Council Member - Sam Nunnally: - Chad Graham: Approve Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member Council Member - Tim Kluesner: - Sid Daoud: Approve Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. 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. 1. Council Minutes — April 19, 2021 a M 2. Bid Award for Center Street West Imbrovement Proiect a This item would award reconstruction of approx. 1,590 feet of Center Street West from Meridian Road to 7th Avenue West to LHC in the amount of $834,839.86. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None. G. PUBLIC HEARING — Four Mile Drive Transportation Alternative Grant Application Council will accept public comment on a proposal to apply to the Montana Department of Transportation's Transportation Alternatives Grant Program for a sidewalk extension project on Four Mile Drive. - a Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing on this item. Development Services Director Jarod Nygren provided a brief overview of this item. Page 2 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 3, 2021 Public Comment The Mayor opened public comment. Recent public comment received on this item to publi ccommentkkali spell. com can be found at: https://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=144452&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing. H. PUBLIC COMMENT Persons wishing to address the council are asked to provide public comment via email to publi ccomment2kali spell. com or verbally during the video conference. Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Recent public comment received to publiccomment2kalispell.com can be found at: hllps://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse. aspx?id=144452&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell. L REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION Persons wishing to address the council on individual agenda items are asked to provide public comment via email to publi ccommentgkali spell. com or verbally during the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for the record. 1. Woodland Qwik Stop Annexation and Zoning a This item considers a request from Kalispell Properties, LLC to annex an approximately 0.53-acre parcel located at 81 Woodland Park Drive, known as the Woodland Qwik Stop with an initial zoning of B-1 (Neighborhood Business). a. Resolution 6020 - Annexation b. Ordinance 1858 — First Reading - Zoning Senior Planner PJ Sorensen provided the staff report on this item. Councilor Graham spoke to public concerns he heard at the Planning Board meeting confirming that this annexation does not force others in the neighborhood to be annexed. Councilor Hunter asked about possible future liability. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:13:20 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6020, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries of the City of Kalispell by including therein as an Annexation certain real property described as Lot B of the Amended Subdivision Plat of a portion of Lot 17, Block 3, Phillips Addition to Kalispell, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana, to be known as Woodland Qwik Stop Addition No. 451, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. Page 3 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 3, 2021 Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve 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 Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed on roll call vote. 00:14:52 Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1858, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, official zoning map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance 1677, by zoning certain real property, more particularly described as Lot B of the Amended Subdivision Plat of a portion of Lot 17, Block 3, Phillips Addition to Kalispell, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County B-1) to City B-1 (Neighborhood Business), in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, and to provide an effective date. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: ADDrOve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed on roll call vote. m 2. Patrick Jentz Conditional Use Permit a This item considers a request to allow a second principal structure containing a second dwelling unit at 469 First Avenue EN. Senior Planner PJ Sorensen provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Patrick Jentz, Public Comment Mr. Jentz introduced himself as the applicant and asked Council if they have any questions. Page 4 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 3, 2021 00:19:35 Motion to approve a request from Patrick Jentz for Conditional Use Permit KCU-21-02, a conditional use permit for a second principal structure containing a second dwelling unit on the property, subiect to 5 conditions of approval within the RA-1 Zonin2 District, located at 469 First Avenue EN, and more particularly described as Lot 9, Block 230 of Kalispell Addition Number 5, as shown on the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Flathead County, Montana. Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion. 00:26:15 Vote on the motion. Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve 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: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 3. Resolution of Intent 6021 — Public Hearing for a Samaritan House Community Development Block Grant Application a This Resolution would set a public hearing for May 17, 2021, to take public input on a proposed CDBG grant application. City Manager Russell provided a brief overview on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Chris Kraemer, Public Comment Mr. Krager, Executive Director of Samaritan House provided further detail regarding this item. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Page 5 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 3, 2021 00:34:56 Motion to approve Resolution 6021, a resolution calling for a public hearing to receive comment and other evidence from the public rmardin2 The Samaritan house application to the Montana Department of Commerce, Community Development Block Grant Planning Grant Program, for a grant to fund the preparation of a preliminary architectural report for the expansion of the Samaritan House facility at 1110 2" Street West, Kalispell, Montana. Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Carlson provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion. Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion. 00:38:47 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve 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: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. M 4. Bid Award for Kalispell Parkline (Kalispell Trail and Complete Street) J- a Council will consider awarding a bid for the Kalispell Parkline to Sandry Construction for the execution of the base bid of $5,993,677.60 and any preferred additive alternates. City Manager Russell provided an overview of this item. Councilor Graham asked questions of staff regarding reserves. Councilor Hunter asked questions regarding the conduit alternate. Councilor Nunnally asked questions regarding the conduit alternate and junctions. He then asked about the etching alternate. Councilor Waterman asked questions regarding other alternates that may not have been listed. He then asked questions regarding the reserve policy. Councilor Nunnally asked about the possibility of contaminants along the trail corridor. Page 6 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 3, 2021 Councilor Hunter asked about alternates C and E. Councilor Carlson asked a question regarding reserves. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Recent public comment received to publiccomment(cr�,kalispell.com can be found at: https://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse. aspx?id=144452&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 1 1 • •. Motion to award the base bid and all additive alternatives to Sandry Construction for the Kalispell Parkline proiect. Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member — Sandy Carlson: 2nd 01:12:14 Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Carlson provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. 01:21:19 Motion to amend the main motion to include the bid plus C and D only — (striking Alternates A, B, E, F, G, H). Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Rvan Hunter: 2nd 01:22:28 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion to amend. Councilor Nunnally provided discussion on the motion to amend. Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion to amend. Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion to amend. Councilor Carlson provided discussion on the motion to amend. Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion to amend. Councilor Gabriel provided discussion on the motion to amend. Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion to amend. 01:41:42 Vote on the amendment to the main motion. Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member — Ryan Hunter: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Disapprove Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Disapprove Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Disgpprove Page 7 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 3, 2021 Council Chair - Chad Graham: Disaprove Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Disapprove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Disapprove Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove The amendment to the main motion failed on roll call vote with Councilor Daoud in favor and Councilors Waterman, Carlson, Gabriel, Nunnally, Graham, Wuesner, Hunter and Mayor Johnson opposed. Discussion on the main motion. 01:43:01 Vote on the main motion. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve 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: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The main motion passed with Councilors Waterman, Carlson, Nunnally, Graham, Gabriel Kluesner, Hunter, and Mayor Johnson in favor and Councilor Daoud opposed. 5. Resolution 6022A, B, or C — Bypass/Airport Road Growth Policy Map Amendment IM .a Resolution 6022A would approve four proposed growth policy future land use map amendments for certain areas totaling approximately 75.2 acres along Airport Road located generally from Begg Park to the intersection with the Highway 93 Bypass. Senior Planner PJ Sorensen provided the staff report on this item. 01:48:09 Councilor Hunter asked questions of staff regarding future MDT construction plans at the Highway 93 bypass. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:52:24 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6022A, a resolution adopting an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 to amend various land use designations for certain areas alone Airport Road located generally from Be22 Park to the Highway 93 Bypass Intersection in Flathead County, Montana. Page 8of12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 3, 2021 Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve 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: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimouslv on roll call vote. m 6. Resolution 6023 — Issuance and Terms of Bond for Stormwater Facility ;- a This resolution would authorize the issuance and fixing of terms and conditions relating to a $2,460,000 sewerage system revenue Series 2021A Bond to finance a regional stormwater facility in the area north of Quarter Horse Estates, south of Reserve Drive, and bounded by West Spring Creek Road and Stillwater Road to the west and east. City Manager Russell provided the staff presentation on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:54:50 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6023, authorizing the issuance and fixing the terms and conditions relating to a $2,460,000 sewerage system revenue bond, Series 2021A Bond. Council Member - Kvle Waterman: Motion Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve 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: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 7. Resolution 6024 — BaRSAA Allocations ' a This Resolution requests distribution from the Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Program to support the Center Street reconstruction project. City Manager Russell provided an overview on this item. Public Works Director Susie Turner provided the staff presentation. Page 9 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 3, 2021 01:57:36 Councilor Carlson asked questions regarding sidewalks along this area. Councilor Hunter continued questions regarding funding. Mayor Johnson asked questions about funding. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 02:01:06 Motion to approve Resolution 6024, a resolution requesting distribution from the Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Program Funds. Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve 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: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report: • Manager Russell spoke regarding the monumental decision tonight to have the Kalispell Parkline bid awarded as a completion of the core area project, after many years of hard work, decisions, partnerships, setbacks, and accomplishments along the way. A signing ceremony/celebration will take place soon to celebrate this achievement. • Budget work sessions are scheduled for May 10 and Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. • Mr. Russell explained that at the meeting on May 17, 2021, the public hearing as well as the resolution for the Samaritan House will occur at the same meeting. In this case the public hearing is not tied to the resolution. 02:07:29 Councilor Waterman spoke regarding the importance of sidewalks and pedestrian friendly areas, and the investment they offer to the community. He would like to thank the Council and staff for Page 10 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 3, 2021 good fiscal policy that has allowed the current Council to award the Kalispell Parkline Trail and fulfill core area achievements. 02:08:59 Councilor Kluesner spoke regarding the conduit related to the Kalispell Parkline bid. 02:09:20 Councilor Graham spoke regarding the core area redevelopment plan and the many partners, stakeholders, and numerous people that have put time into this project. He spoke regarding the importance of community input throughout this process. 02:10:36 Councilor Hunter spoke regarding the Kalispell Parkline Trail saying thank you to everyone who has done the work to bring it to this point. 02:11:16 Councilor Hunter requested a work session regarding an item brought to Council's attention by staff, regarding the possibility of rescinding the payment in lieu of taxes policy. 02:11:51 City Manager Russell confirmed with Council that they were amenable to adding this item to the May 17, 2021 regular agenda. 02:12:57 Councilor Carlson spoke regarding the first trip to Washington D.C. seven years ago to champion the core area project, and how happy she is to see the project coming to fruition. 02:13:18 Councilor Gabriel thanked the Council for having this discussion and her gratitude to staff all along the process of getting the core area project through the process. 02:14:11 Mayor Mark Johnson spoke regarding the long seven-year run on the TIGER Grant applications and the core area redevelopment. He spoke regarding the importance of the unified vision for this project and leveraging the relationships that we have. He spoke regarding the work of Senator Daines and Senator Tester, and in the past, Representative Zinke. He spoke regarding the community input that shaped this project. He looks forward to seeing the trail go in, and the private sector taking advantage of the growth in that area. 02:16:11 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the strain within the community regarding a lack of housing and employees. He mentioned the efforts of a year ago when the Council lowered impact fees to directly impact getting higher density housing in Kalispell. There are more challenges for the future. It is the leadership role of all of us together, to make our way through these challenges. Mayor Johnson asked the public to have conversations and if you have an issue for the council, please give us a call or email the Council. He looks forward to having the public back in the Page 11 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 3, 2021 Council chambers on June 7, 2021. He spoke further regarding the past seven years and the challenges of the past year and why specific decisions were made. K. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on, 2021 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION Budget Work Sessions — May 10, & May 11, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — May 17, 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. Page 12 of 12