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KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, January 3, 2022, 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 publiccomment(cr�,kalispell. 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
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present
Staff present in Council Chambers included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles
Harball, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, and
Police Chief Doug Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION
Outgoing Council Presentation
00:03:40
City Manager Doug Russell spoke regarding team relationships that have been made and
deepened and the transformative work that has been done by Council. He provided specific
examples and the challenging projects and discussions that have defined the team. He thanked
Councilor Waterman and Councilor Kluesner for their years of service to the city and wished
them the best in future endeavors. He then presented a service plaque to both.
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00:08:20 Councilor Kyle Waterman spoke regarding his experiences working on the Council and
how it has been a transformative experience. He thanked Council and city staff. He spoke
regarding finishing off the rail line, serving time on the Health Board, and the strength and
importance of partnerships between Council and the community.
00:10:42 Councilor Tim Kluesner spoke regarding his experiences as a Council member. He
spoke regarding the accomplishments and changes that have occurred since he began on the
board July 2005. He thanked staff and Council members.
00:15:49 Mayor Mark Johnson talked about how Councilor Kluesner and Waterman have played
a critical role in the history books of the City of Kalispell and that they will be missed. He
thanked them for their service.
Tim Kluesner and Kyle Waterman stepped down from the dais for the last time, and new Council
members Jessica Dahlman and Jed Fisher took their places at the dais.
2. Oaths of Office
City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst administered the oath of office to new council members Jessica
Dahlman and Jed Fisher and re -appointed Mayor Mark Johnson, Council member Sandy Carlson
and Council President Chad Graham.
Council President Election
Motion and vote to appoint Chad Graham as the Council President.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel_ 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member — Jessica Dahlman: Approve
Council Member — Jed Fisher: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
E. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and vote to approve the agenda as presented.
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
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Absent
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Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member — Jessica Dahlman: Approve
Council Member — Jed Fisher: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Daoud absent.
F. 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 — December 20, 2021
Motion and vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 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: Aimrove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Daoud absent.
G. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None.
H. 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.
00:21:35 Miriam Mauritzen, Public Comment
Reverand Mauritzen thanked the Mayor and Council for being public servants. She then thanked
Kyle Waterman for the integrity that he has shown within the community and his ability to bring
people together especially with the health board and the initiative to serve those who are
homeless in our community. She testified to an expression of gratitude and said that Kyle
Waterman has inspired her.
00:22:59 Lorraine Reid, Public Comment
Ms. Reid said she is glad to see Jed Fisher serving in his new position as Councilor. She
explained she was a Commissioner — Secretary while Jed worked for Flathead County and she
feels he did a great job.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
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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 ccomment(2kali spell. com or during the meeting verbally
in council chambers or via the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for
the record.
Economic Revolving Loan Fund Committee Appointment
This item considers the appointment of Daniel James to the Economic Revolving
Loan Fund Committee.
Motion and vote to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Daniel James to the Economic
Revolving Loan Fund Committee.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Annrove
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 with Councilor Daoud absent.
J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• City residency requirements for first responders will be under discussion during
the January 10, work session.
• Charles Hotel should be ready to go at the January 18, 2022, council meeting.
00:26:06 Councilor Hunter spoke regarding the respect he has for Tim Kluesner and his
appreciation for his unique and historical perspective. He then spoke to Councilor Waterman as
council mentor to him. He spoke regarding Councilor Waterman's strong connection and
commitment to the community. He wished them the best of luck in the future and said he looks
forward to working with the two new council members.
00:28:46 Councilor Jessica Dahlman said she is proud to be here and looks forward to getting to
know her fellow council members and working as a team for Kalispell.
00:28:57 Councilor Jed Fisher said he was amazed to be here and gave a hat's off to staff for the
council orientation that was provided to himself and Councilor Dahlman.
00:29:25 Councilor Gabriel thanked Mr. Kluesner and Mr. Waterman for their years of service.
She spoke regarding her experiences working with both of them.
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00:31:07 Mayor Johnson thanked the two outgoing council members saying they are well
appreciated. He then spoke to new Council members Jed Fisher and Jessica Dahlman and said he
looks forward to team building with the Council to move forward as an effective body.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
L. RECEPTION
A reception with cake followed the meeting to thank outgoing Council members Tim Kluesner
and Kyle Waterman for their service on the Council and welcome new Council members Jed
Fisher and Jessica Dahlman.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on, 2021
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
City Offices Closed — December 31, 2021 — New Year's Holiday
Next Work Session — January 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed — January 17, 2022 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Next Regular Meeting — TUESDAY, January 18, 2022, 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.
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