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KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, September 7, 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 available via email to publiccomment2kalispell.com.
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 conferencing
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 via video conferencing
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charlie Harball, City Clerk
Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen,
Public Works Director Susie Turner, Senior Engineer Keith Haskins, Fire Chief Dan Pearce, and
Chief of Police Doug Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as presented.
Council Member
- Kyle 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
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Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 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.
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2. Selection of MML Inc. to brovide Enizineeriniz Services for Relacement of Two
Water Storage Tank Roofs a
This item considers the selection of MMI, Inc. to provide engineering services to
remove and replace two water storage tank roofs.
Selection of Robert Peccia and Associates to brovide Enizineeriniz Services for
Water and Sewer Main replacement , a
This item considers the selection of Robert Peccia and Associates to provide
engineering services to replace 1920's era water and sewer mains downtown.
4. Selection of Robert Peccia and Associates to brovide Enizineeriniz Services for
replacement of the Noffsinger Spring Source ❑
This item considers the selection of Robert Peccia and Associates to provide
engineering services to replace the Noffsinger spring facility with a new water
supply well.
Police Officer Confirmations a
This item confirms the appointment of Bradley Scheffler and Cale Vukonich as
Patrol Officers for the Kalispell Police Department.
6. Firefighter/Paramedic Confirmations a
This item confirms the appointment of Lily Wilson and Jack Knuffke as
Firefighter/Paramedics for the Kalispell Fire Department.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
00:04:57
Motion and Vote to accept the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Chair - Chad Graham: 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
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Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
00:05:30
Kalispell Police Department Chief Doug Overman thanked the families of Officers and spoke to
the qualifications and character of the two Police Officers being confirmed tonight, Bradley
Scheffler and Cale Vukonich.
00:09:57
Kalispell Fire Chief Dan Pearce spoke to the qualifications and character of the two Firefighters
being confirmed tonight, Lilly Wilson and Jack Knuffke.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the council on any issue not on the agenda were asked to do so
at this time.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
H. 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 publiccomment2kalispell.com or during the meeting verbally
in council chambers or via the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for
the record.
7. Resolution to Aimrove 6048A_ to Amend 6048B_ or to Reiect 6048C — MOVE 2040
Kalispell Area Transportation Plan Growth Policy Amendment a
This item considers adopting the MOVE 2040 Kalispell Area Transportation Plan as
an amendment to the current Kalispell Growth Policy Plan It-2035.
00:15:01 City Manager Doug Russell provided an overview of this item.
00:15:40 Public Works Director Susie Turner continued the presentation.
00:22:08 Senior Engineer Keith Haskins responded to public comment received via email to
Council.
00:26:28 Councilor Waterman began questions for staff related to best practices for digesting the
plan. He then asked questions related to the goals within the plan. Councilor Waterman asked
about amendments to the goals that were suggested by Citizens for a Better Flathead. He then
asked about the recommendation regarding a Main Street corridor study. Councilor Waterman
also asked about the Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan that is planned.
00:32:58 Councilor Hunter asked for clarification regarding prioritization.
00:35:23 Councilor Graham asked questions related to page 6, 2F, related to improvements.
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Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Ruben Castren, Public Comment
Mr. Castren with Citizens for a Better Flathead spoke to areas they feel should be addressed such
as the Main Street corridor, pedestrian and bicycle travel, and other areas that are related to
transportation, but not directly. He spoke in support of the recommended Main Street corridor
study and ultimately would like to see Main Street as three lanes.
Diane Taylor Menke, Public Comment
Ms. Menke of Whitefish feels the plan did not address the climate crisis and should be a strong
component of the plan. She spoke regarding her desire to see an increase in the use of electric
bikes, and other climate action solutions that are related to transportation.
John Hinchey, Public Comment
Mr. Hinchey of the 500 block of 4th Ave. East urged Council to adopt the Transportation Plan
and supports the vision of the Council to reduce the traffic on Main Street and would add that
he'd like to see abundant landscaping on Main. He spoke regarding his retail businesses on Main
Street and the traffic and noise issues that customers complain about.
00:44:41 Laura Reynolds, Public Comment
Ms. Reynolds spoke in favor of increasing safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
00:45:42 Pam Carbonari, Public Comment
Ms. Carbonari with the Kalispell Downtown Association and the Business Improvement District
spoke regarding prioritizing the Main Street corridor study quickly. She spoke further regarding
the goals of downtown businesses and how those are affected by traffic. She requested that
Council consider amendments to the plan prior to adoption.
00:49:11 Mayoe Flowers, Public Comment
Ms. Flowers with Citizens for a Better Flathead spoke to the written comments provided
previously to Council. She requested Council make nine amendments to the plan as CBF
suggested. She provided further detail regarding their reasoning.
01:00:25 Susan Wizzin-ton, Public Comment
Susan Wiggington spoke regarding family friendly and pedestrian family transportation. She
then spoke regarding concerns that if Main Street is reduced, that traffic will go to 3rd Avenue
East where she lives and place children in danger.
01:02:40 Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
01:03:13
Motion to approve Resolution 6048A, a resolution adopting an amendment to the Kalispell
Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 by adopting the MOVE 2040 Kalispell Area Transportation
Plan.
Council Member — Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: 2nd
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Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion.
01:11:25 Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion.
01:17:21 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
01:29:04 Councilor Hunter made an amendment to the motion to postpone adoption of the
transportation plan to allow Council to hold more work sessions and allow staff to
The amendment to the motion died for lack of a second.
01:29:31 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
01:33:01 Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
01:39:34 Councilor Carlson provided discussion on the motion.
01:39:50 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
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: Aimrove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disaprove
The motion passed with Councilor Graham, Nunnally, Gabriel, Carlson, Waterman,
Daoud, Kluesner and Mayor Johnson in favor and Councilor Hunter opposed.
8. Glacier Village Greens 19 Annexation and Zoning a
This item considers an annexation and initial zoning request of R-4 (Residential)
for 199-211 Palmer Lane.
a. Resolution 6049 — Annexation
b. Ordinance 1863 — First Reading - Zoning
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen brovided the staff bresentation on this item.
01:47:41 Councilor Kluesner asked about the dimensional details.
01:49:07 Councilor Waterman asked questions regarding the history of the subdivision.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:50:19
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6049, 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 a portion of assessor's tract 1 in the southeast quarter of the
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northwest quarter and in the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 32,
Township 29 North, Ranee 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and as more
particularly described on Exhibit "A", to be known as Glacier Village Greens 19 Addition
No. 453, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to
declare an effective date.
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
- Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
01:52:07
Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1863, 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 a portion of Assessors Tract 1 in the
southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and in the southwest quarter of the northeast
quarter of Section 32, Township 29 North, Ranee 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County,
Montana previously zoned County R-5 to City R-4, residential, 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: 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.
9. The Silos Conditional Use Permit - a
This item considers a conditional use permit application from Big Sky Investments
Kalispell, LLC, to allow additional height over sixty feet and subject to 15 conditions
for buildings located at 505 West Center Street/740 West Railroad Street.
City Manager Doug Russell provided an overview of this item.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen continued the staff presentation.
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02:01:06 Councilor Kluesner asked questions related to the height of the cell phone tower near
the area under consideration.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
02:02:18
Motion to approve a request from Bit Sky Investments Kalispell, LLC, for Conditional Use
Permit KCU-21-06, a conditional use permit for additional height in the B-3 (Core Area
Business) zone, subiect to 15 conditions of approval, located at 505 West Center Street/740
West Railroad Street, and more particularly described as Assessors Tracts 8B, 8, 8J, 8D,
8C, 8E, 8F, and 8-0 in Section 7, Township 28 North, Ranee 21 West, P.M.M, Flathead
County, Montana.
Council Member — Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: 2nd
02:03:17 Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion.
02:03:52 Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
02:04:59 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
02:05:29 Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion.
02:06:00 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
02:07:05 Councilor Nunnally provided discussion on the motion.
02:07:34 Councilor Carlson provided discussion on the motion.
02:07:44 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
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Vote on the motion.
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. Final Plat and Subdivision Improvement Agreement — Meadows Edge Phase 2
a
This item considers final plat approval and a subdivision improvement agreement
from Meadows Edge, LLC, for a 37-lot residential 10.2-acre subdivision on Three
Mile Drive.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff presentation on this item.
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Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
02:11:00
Motion and Vote to approve the final plat and subdivision improvement agreement for the
Meadows Edge Phase 2 Subdivision.
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: Annrove
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. Final Plat for Resubdivision of Lot 52 at Northland Subdivision Phase 2 a
This item considers final plat approval for Kalispell Public Schools Student Built
Homes for the resubdivision of Lot 52 of Northland Subdivision, Phase 2, at 176
Parkridge Drive.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
02:13:50
Motion and Vote to approve the Final Plat for the resubdivision of Lot 52 Northland
Subdivision, Phase 2.
Mayor Johnson, Councilor Daoud and Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: 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 on roll call vote.
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12. 3rd Street West & Main Street Development Proposal a
This item considers directing staff to negotiate a Developer's Agreement with
Montana Hotel Dev Partners, LLC on a five -story development proposal on the site
of the city owned parking lot at 3rd Street West and Main Street.
City Manager Doug Russell provided an overview of this item and then spoke regarding the
history of why the city moved forward with a request for proposal on this location.
02:19:32 Planning Director Jarod Nygren continued the staff presentation.
02:23:01 Councilor Waterman asked questions regarding what the Council would be approving
tonight and what approval steps would happen moving forward.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
02:27:24 Karlene Khor, Public Comment
Ms. Khor, owner of La Lark LLC, and the owner of a nearby property to the application site
spoke in opposition to this project on the basis of city financing components, and the location of
the project. She feels construction will affect the neighboring historic structures negatively,
causing physical damage. She spoke further regarding her views.
02:38:10 Pam Carbonari, Public Comment
Ms. Carbonari with the Kalispell Downtown Association and the Business Improvement District
spoke in favor of this project explaining the benefits they feel this project will bring to Main
Street and downtown businesses.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
02:40:31
Motion to direct staff to negotiate with Montana Hotel Dev. Partners, LLC on the Charles
Hotel proposal for the 3rd and Main development to be detailed in a Developer's
Agreement.
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member — Chad Graham: 2nd
02:41:01 Councilor Nunnally provided discussion on the motion.
02:42:03 Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
02:44:14 Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion.
02:45:45 Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion.
02:47:05 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
02:50:16 Councilor Daoud announced he would be recusing himself from the vote.
Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd
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Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Aimrove
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Abstain
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disaprove
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel, Carlson, Nunnally, Graham,
Waterman, Kluesner and Mayor Johnson in favor, Councilor Hunter opposed and
Councilor Daoud abstaining.
13. Resolution of Intent 6050 — Community Development Projects Special Revenue
Fund Budget Adjustment a
This resolution would call for a public hearing on September 20, 2021, to receive
public comment on Council's intent to consider an amendment to the Community
Development Projects Special Revenue Fund Budget for fiscal year 2021.
City Manager Doug Russell provided an overview of this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
02:57:00
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6050, a resolution of intent calling for a public
hearing to amend the Community Development Proiects Special Revenue Fund budget of
the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in the 2021-2022 budget adopted by the City
Council.
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
- Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
14. Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority Board Appointment a
This item considers the appointment of City Manager Doug Russell as the city
representative on the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority Board of Directors.
Mayor Johnson appointed City Manager Doug Russell to the Montana Municipal Interlocal
Authority Board of Directors.
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Motion and Vote to confirm the appointment of City Manager Doug Russell to the
Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority Board of Directors.
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 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 voice vote.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
Cites egg Russell provided the following report:
• No work session next week.
The next regular meeting agenda on September 20, looks to be light with a bid review of
the Police Storage Building.
At the work session in three weeks will likely be a review of a proposed MOU with the
City -County Health Department and bringing back a discussion on the parks -in -lieu
methodology will be coming forward.
Councilor Waterman spoke regarding the importance of public transportation as a part of
transportation solutions, speaking further about the Mountain Climber bus system. He would
request that Health Official Joe Russell with the City -County Health Department provide a report
at the next regular meeting regarding the area's COVID-19 status.
03:01:26 Councilor Gabriel spoke regarding the recent death and subsequent obituary of Susan
Moyer recently and the many accomplishments she achieved while working in Community and
Economic Development for the city of Kalispell. She was spent many, many hours
accomplishing important community and city projects.
03:02:24 Councilor Kluesner spoke regarding the recent death of Harry and Mary Gibson and
their community accomplishments.
03:03:07 Councilor Daoud re -phrased his reasoning related to abstaining from the vote regarding
the proposal on 3rd and Main Street.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m.
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Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on, 2021
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
City Offices Closed — September 6, 2021 - Labor Day
Next Work Session — September 13, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — September 20, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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