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E1. 08-16-21 Council MinutesMY OF KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East The public was able to participate in person in the council chambers or via videoconferencing. Public comment was also provided via email to publi ccommentkkali spell. com. Time stamped minutes attached to the video of this meeting can be found online at: htt2s://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-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 Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present Council Chair - Chad Graham: Present Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Finance Director Rick Wills, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, Accountant Aimee Cooke, Chief of Police Doug Overman, and IT Director Erika Billiet. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and vote to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnally. Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Annrove Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Page 1 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. E. CONSENT AGENDA Council Minutes — August 2, 2021 !- a 2. Ordinance 1862 — Second Reading - Mountain View Planned Unit Development Ta This ordinance considers an application from Bison Hill, LLC for a residential planned unit development overlay on approximately 139 acres abutting the north side of Foys Lake Road to the west of the Highway 93 bypass. 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 - Sid Daoud: 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. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None. G. PUBLIC HEARING — Move 2040 Transportation Plan Council will accept comments on the MOVE 2040 Kalispell Area Transportation Plan. Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing. City Manager Russell spoke to public comment received recently. Mr. Russell clarified how the Downtown Plan is highlighted within the transportation plan. 00:07:56 Development Services Director Jarod Nygren spoke regarding the process and discussions that have occurred during the creation of the transportation plan under consideration and the incorporation of the downtown vision throughout. Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the public hearing. Page 2 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 00:11:18 Ruben Castren, Public Comment Mr. Castren for Citizens for a Better Flathead mentioned the correspondence sent in today via email to publiccomment2kalispell.com. He spoke to some of the points within that correspondence talking about the concept of reduced demand. He further spoke to the need for bicycle and pedestrian projects to be completed as infrastructure for vehicles is installed. Mayne Flowers, Public Comment Ms. Flowers with Citizens for a Better Flathead suggested that there are changes that can be made to this plan to highlight the investments the city has made related to the downtown. She would ask Council to consider revising the goals within the plan per their suggestions. Laura Reynolds, Public Comment Ms. Reynolds of 22 51h Avenue East said she walked to the meeting and likes a safe pedestrian and bicycle friendly city. Susan Cahill, Public Comment Ms. Cahill asked Council to think deeply regarding how to underscore the downtown within the transportation plan. She also spoke to the importance of alternative modes of transportation. Comments received since the last Council meeting to publiccomment(cr�,kalispell. com on the Transportation Plan can be found at: hM2s://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=147260&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. H. PUBLIC COMMENT Persons wishing to address the council on any issue not on the agenda were asked to do so at this time. Public comment was also provided via email to publiccomment(a,kalispell.com. Ahti Mohala, Public Comment Mr. Mohala of 112 Valley View Court spoke in opposition to continued approvals of building projects within Flathead Valley explaining why he feels that way. He then spoke to keeping the concrete silos on Center Street. Comments received since the last Council meeting to publiccomment@kalispell.com can be found at: hllps://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=147260&dbid=0&repo=Kali spell Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. L REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION Final Plat for Amended Plat of Lot 1 of Village Heights Professional Center'-�a This item considers final plat approval of a 2-lot subdivision on 1.43 acres located at 105 Village Loop. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen brovided the staff rebort for this item. Page 3of13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 00:33:47 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 00-34-03 Motion and vote to approve the final plat for the amended plat of Lot 1 of Village Heights Professional Center Subdivision. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Annrove 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 was approved unanimously on roll call vote. 2. Final Plat for Westview Estates, Phase 5 7-� - This item considers final plat approval for a 22-lot residential subdivision on 6.264 acres south of the intersection of Stillwater Road and Taelor Road. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report for this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 00:36:35 Motion and vote to approve the final plat for West View Estates Phase 5 and approve the related subdivision improvement agreement. Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnall.. 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 was approved unanimously on roll call vote. 3. Resolution 6036 — Budget — Tourism Business Improvement District Work Plan and Budget 02- a Page 4 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the TBID for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. 00:38:46 Councilor Daoud asked whether any changes have been made to this item since the preliminary budget. 00:40:10 Councilor Kluesner asked why TBID funds are not utilized for infrastructure used by tourists. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:43:25 Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6036, a resolution approving the work plan and budget for the fiscal year 2021-2022 for the Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District as recommended by its Board of Directors. 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: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 4. Resolution 6037 — Budget — Downtown Business Improvement District Work Plan and Budget 7�a This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the BID for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment, seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:45:00 Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6037, a resolution approving the work plan and budget for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the Kalispell Business Improvement District as recommended by its Board of Directors. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Page 5 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 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. 5. Resolution 6038 —Budget —Mill Lever This resolution sets the annual mill levy for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. 00:46:46 Councilor Waterman asked for clarification regarding assessments in relation to mills. 00:48:29 Councilor Kluesner asked about approximations of average tax bills. 00:51:26 Councilor Daoud asked about adding a line item showing the Council's commitment 00:53:19 Councilor Graham asked whether the decrease in city mill levies will show an overall decrease in citizens taxes. 00:56:35 Councilor Waterman asked how the 911 mill levy will show on tax bills. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment, seeing none he closed public comment. 00:57:30 Motion to approve Resolution 6038, a resolution making the Annual Tax Levies for the City of Kalispell, Montana, for the fiscal year 2021-2022. Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member — Chad Graham: 2nd 00:57:49 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. 00:58:28 Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion. 00:59:34 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Page 6 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 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. 6. Resolution 6039 — Budget — Annual Appropriations 7- a This resolution sets the annual appropriations for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. 01:06:29 Councilor Graham asked questions regarding TIF valuations and the Kalispell Parkline and how that has decreased the amount needed from the general fund. 01:07:32 Councilor Daoud asked about the location of the line items for the Parkline Trail. 01:09:18 Councilor Waterman asked questions related to the Safer grant. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:10:05 Motion to approve Resolution 6039, a resolution setting the Annual Appropriations for the City of Kalispell, Montana, for Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, Capital Proiect Funds and Proprietary Enterprise Funds as set forth in the 2021-2022 Budget adopted by the City Council. Council Member — Sam Nunnally: Motion Council Member — Sandy Carlson: 2nd 01:10:38 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. 01:11:26 Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion. 01:12:53 Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion. 01:14:25 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. 01:15:05 Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion. 01:15:59 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 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 Page 7 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimouslv on roll call vote. 7. Resolution 6040 — Storm Sewer Maintenance District Assessment 7 a This resolution considers the storm sewer maintenance assessment and sets the levy for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:19:03 Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6040, a resolution levying assessments for the cost of Storm Sewer Maintenance for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 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. Resolution 6041 — Urban Forestry Maintenance District Assessment�a This resolution considers the urban forestry maintenance assessment and sets the levy for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:20:41 Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6041, a resolution levying an assessment for the Cost of Urban Forestry Maintenance in the city for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 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 Page 8 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 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. 9. Resolution 6042 — Solid Waste Maintenance District Assessment a This resolution levies the assessment for removing solid waste from city streets and alleys for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6042, a resolution to levy the cost of removal of Garbage or other Offensive Matter from Streets, Alleys, or on any premises as a Special Tax against Property from which such matter was deposited, and the disposition thereof. Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 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. 10. Resolution 6043 — Street Maintenance District Assessment�a This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the streets and avenues for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:24:03 Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6043, a resolution levying an assessment for the cost of Special Maintenance for the purpose of maintaining the Streets and Avenues of the City of Kalispell for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Page 9 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 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. 11. Resolution 6044 — Light Maintenance District Assessment '-tea This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the street lighting in the city for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none he closed public comment. 01:25:28 Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6044, a resolution levyin2 an assessment for the cost of Li2htin2 Streets and Alleys in the City Special Li2htin2 District for the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022. Council Chair - Chad Graham: 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 unanimouslv on roll call vote. 12. Resolution 6045 - Tourism Business Improvement District Appropriationsa This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the TBID for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01 -26-43 Page 10 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6045, a resolution setting the Annual Appropriation for the Tourism Business Improvement District of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in the 2021-2022 Budget adopted by the City Council. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: 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. 13. Resolution 6046 — Downtown Business Improvement District Appropriations 7 a This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the BID for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:28:03 Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6046, a resolution making the Annual Tax Levy for the Business Improvement District of Kalispell, Montana, for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Council Member - Kyle 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. 14. Resolution 6047 — Budget — Flathead City -County Health Department M! a This resolution approves the levy request for the City -County Health Department for fiscal year 2022. City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Page 11 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 01:30:06 Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6047, a resolution making the Annual Tax Levies for the City of Kalispell contribution for the City of Kalispell — Flathead County Health Department, for the fiscal year 2021-2022. Council Member - Kvle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 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: • Mr. Russell voiced appreciation for the work the Council has done related to discussions and dialogue and approved plans that help make the budget easier to put together. • August 23, 2021, Work Session: Core Area Design Standards 01:32:19 Councilor Graham spoke regarding the assessment studies that have been completed at regular intervals and how those discussions and policies have led to policy that has been working. Councilor Hunter asked Council to support his previous request to have work sessions on planned unit development applications. Mayor Johnson provided discussion on Councilor Hunters request. 01:37:35 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the request. Councilor Hunter provided further discussion on his request. Councilor Graham and Councilor Hunter provided discussion on Councilor Hunters request. 01:43:01 Councilor Kluesner asked about semi -trucks driving regularly on Woodland Avenue (a no truck route) feeling they are coming off Woodland Glen. He asked staff to look into it. 01:45:48 Councilor Graham spoke to the public comment received tonight that was in opposition to growth. 01:47:31 Councilor Daoud also spoke to the comment received regarding growth. He then cautioned those with respiratory issues to use caution when the air quality is bad from fires. 01:48:36 Councilor Nunnally said he would ask other local governments to think about adding additional Police Officers into their budget. Page 12 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 16, 2021 Councilor Nunnally spoke to events happening at the Flathead County Fair. They are expecting record numbers. 01:50:12 Councilor Waterman spoke to seeing information about Census numbers. He then spoke to the budget session process. 01:51:16 Councilor Carlson spoke to a critical blood shortage happening and encouraged donation. 01:52:00 Councilor Gabriel spoke to the increase in COVID-19 cases and urged citizens to wear masks and social distance. 01:52:19 Mayor Johnson spoke to the public comment received today saying he holds his Council and himself to high standards. He appreciates the time and efforts of the Council to make the city a better place. 01:53:34 Mayor Johnson met with Bob Vosen and Mike Long, Directors at Montana Department of Transportation to talk about MDT plans around northwest Montana. Mayor Johnson said he learned about several community projects they are working on and heard MDT's philosophies. 01:56:00 Mayor Johnson said he would like to form a sub -committee to have a deep review regarding the wastewater treatment agreement with Evergreen and the request received. Councilor Hunter said he would volunteer for the sub -committee. Councilor Daoud said he would volunteer for the sub -committee. Councilor Graham asked for additional guidelines about the sub -committee and volunteered. Councilor Gabriel would also volunteer depending on the time commitment. K. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on, 2021 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION Next Work Session — August 23, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers City Offices Closed — September 6, 2021 - Labor Day Next Regular Meeting — TUESDAY, September 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Page 13 of 13