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09-07-21 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF 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 publiccommentCglkalispell.com. Time stamped minutes attached to the video of this meeting can be found online at: https://www.kalispell.com/480/Meetinp-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 conferencin 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 Page 1 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 7, 2021 Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve 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. Council Minutes — August 16, 2021 j- a 2. Selection of MMI. Inc. to provide Engineeriniz Services for Replacement of Two Water Storage Tank Roofs P This item considers the selection of MMI, Inc. to provide engineering services to remove and replace two water storage tank roofs. 3. Selection of Robert Peccia and Associates to provide Engineering Services for m Water and Sewer Main replacement f G 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 provide Engineering Services for replacement of the Noffsinger Spring Source 3 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. 5. Police Officer Confirmations This item confirms the appointment of Bradley Scheffler and Cale Vukonich as Patrol Officers for the Kalispell Police Department. 6. Firefighter/Paramedic Confirmations 1°T � 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 Page 2 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 7, 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 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 publiccomment(&,kalispell.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 Annrove 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. Page 3 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 7, 2021 00:35:23 Councilor Graham asked questions related to page 6, 2F, related to improvements. 00:36:53 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 Mayre 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 Wierington, 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 3`d 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 Page 4 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 7, 2021 Council Member — Sam Nunnally: 2nd 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: 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: Disapprove The motion passed with Councilor Graham, Nunnally, Gabriel, Carlson, Waterman, Daoud, Kluesner and Mayor Johnson in favor and Councilor Hunter opposed. am 8. Glacier Village Greens 19 Annexation and Zoning 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 provided the staff presentation 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 Page 5 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 7, 2021 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 northwest quarter and in the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 32, Township 29 North, Range 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, Range 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. go 9. The Silos Conditional Use Permit s 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. Page 6 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 7, 2021 Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen continued the staff presentation. 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 Big 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, Range 21 West, P.M.M, Flathead County, Montana. Council Member — Chad Graham: Motion Council Member — Kyle Waterman: 2°d 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. 02-09-49 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. Page 7of12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 7, 2021 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 - Kan' 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. Final Plat for Resubdivision of Lot 52 at Northland Subdivision Phase-2 O� 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: 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 on roll call vote. Page 8of12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 7, 2021 60 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 3`d Street West and Main Street. City Manager Doug Russell provided an overview of this item and then spoke regarding the history of whyty 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 3''1 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. Page 9 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 7, 2021 Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 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: Abstain Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove 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 c� Fund Budget Adjustment L 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 - Sandv 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 G This item considers the appointment of City Manager Doug Russell as the city representative on the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority Board of Directors. Page 10 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 7, 2021 Mayor Johnson appointed City Manager Doug Russell to the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority Board of Directors. 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. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Doug 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 3`d and Main Street. J. ADJOURNMENT Seeing no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m. Page 11 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 7, 2021 ORATF ..�� ; }sUCJ =15.. ; 1$92 Z? Ai e Brunckhorst, CMC •.,/Lj0 City Clerk ����i����►►►��``� Minutes approved on September 20, 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 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