12-13-21 City Council Work Session MinutesCITY COUNCIL
KMY OF WORK SESSION MINUTES
ALISPELL December 13, 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 Mbliccommenta ell.com.
Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at:
https://www.kafispeR.com/480/Meeting:yidM.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Staff present in Council Chambers included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles
Harball, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, and
Development Services Manager Katharine King.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Charles Hotel at 3' and Main and Parking Structure Proiect at 1st
St Avenue West
City Manager Doug Russell provided background regarding previous discussions on this item.
He then informed Council that staff, and the developer are continuing to work on details of the
developer's agreement which would then come before council likely in January.
Manager Russell spoke regarding the two developments under this project — the hotel and the
parking structure. He provided information regarding how tax increment funding would likely be
utilized. He spoke regarding the ownership details and how parking spaces would be divided for
the proposed parking structure. Staff is ensuring that details within the developer's agreement is
tied down before the land transfer occurs.
00:10:10 Jarod Nygren spoke further about the details of the parking structure. Long-term
employee parking is an issue downtown. A limited number of permits could be purchased for the
parking spots within the structure. He provided information about how the tax increment
financing would be utilized.
00:13:36 Councilor Daoud asked questions for staff related to the proposed parking lot land
transfer.
Staff explained how the land transfer would work and how the developer would be paid back
over time for the parking structure through the tax increment financing district.
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00:19:53 Councilor Nunnally asked about the timing of the hotel lease related to parking spots in
the structure.
00:20:36 Councilor Hunter asked about details related to potential changes in the parking lease
agreement.
00:23:55 Councilor Kluesner asked about anticipated increment tax revenue. He then stated that
he feels the estimated number presented by the applicant is incorrect.
00:29:44 Staff and Council discussed how the financing would likely work on this proposed
project.
00:31:56 Councilor Daoud explained he is not a fan of how tax increment financing works and
does not feel government should own property. He then asked questions regarding how the main
floor of the parking structure would be owned/managed.
00:36:13 Councilor Daoud spoke regarding the desire to add housing to the project.
00:38:01 Marc Rold, Chairman of the Urban Renewal Agency spoke regarding the discussions
that have occurred for years about parking issues. He said this project will be a large catalyst that
will change and spark growth and vibrancy in the downtown area and the Agency highly
recommends this project.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the council on any issue not on the agenda were asked to do so
at this time. Those addressing the council were requested to give their name and address
for the record. Public comment was also available via email to
publiccommentLti kalispell.com, or via video conference.
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment.
Karlene Khor,_Public Comment
Ms. Khor, owner of LaLark LLC spoke regarding a parking study conducted in 1976 that she
says recommended a parking structure. She then spoke of the popularity of the downtown
apartments that she owns. She would like to see additional housing added to the proposal. She
then said she has concerns regarding the construction of the hotel saying she feels the historic
buildings nearby will be damaged. She recommended vibration sensors be utilized.
Bill Goldberz, Public Comment
Mr. Goldberg one of the partners for the proposed development spoke to questions raised by
Council related to TIF projections. He spoke to Ms. Khor's construction concerns.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Public comments received to publiccomment@kalisrell.com can be found at:
https•//time ci kalis_pell mt us/WebLinkBrowse.aspx?id=128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell.
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D. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Light agenda next week. City Council will not meet December 27, 2021.
00:55:58 Councilor Daoud provided further discussion related to the agenda item.
00:57:47 Councilor Hunter asked about an email that was sent to Council regarding an opioid
settlement.
City Manager Russell explained that the city has been asked whether or not they would like to
take part in an opioid settlement.
01:02:07 City Attorney Charles Harball spoke to his concerns related to this request.
Councilor Hunter asked about communication with the Health Board.
Staff and council discussed how to move forward with this request.
01:09:50
E. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
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LOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Regular Meeting — December 20, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed — December 24, 2021 — Christmas Holiday
Next Work Session — January 10, 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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