02-22-22 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF
KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, February 22, 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�a_},kalispell com.
Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at:
https://www.kaBspell.com/480/Meetinp-Videos.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Present
Staff present in council chambers included City Manager Doug Russell, Assistant City Attorney
Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren,
Planner II Rachel Ezell, Police Lieutenant Jordan Venezio, and Fire Chief Dan Pearce.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop members Annemarie Hopkins and Mandey Weiss from Troop 3370, and Lexi
Nunnally and Kennedy Dortch from Troop 3709 stepped before the dais and led Council in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
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Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion Passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
2.
Council Minutes — February 7, 2022 '1-~a
This item considers Kalispell Fire Department confirmation of individuals
who have successfully completed their one-year probationary period and
requirements.
3. Award Bid for a Backhoe Loader to Western States CAT 1� 4P
This item considers the purchase of a backhoe loader with trade-in credits to Western States
CAT in the amount of $97,347.82.
4.
the Airport Users' Association ?'
This item considers the acceptance of a $394,187 grant for the installation of runway
lighting at the Kalispell Airport.
5. Girl Scout Week March 6-12, 2022, Mayoral Proclamation 'T P
This proclamation declares the week of March 6-12, 2022, to be Girl
Scout Week.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed it.
Motion and vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 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 - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
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00:03:56 Mayor Mark Johnson acknowledged Fire Chief Dan Pearce to talk about the
qualifications of the three Firefighter/Paramedics who have been confirmed.
Mayor Johnson pinned badges on the new Firefighters after which they said a few words.
00:11:15 Girl Scout Troop members Annemarie Hopkins and Mandey Weiss from Troop 3370,
and Lexi Nunnally and Kennedy Dortch from Troop 3709 stepped before the dais.
Mayor Johnson read aloud the Girl Scout Week Mayoral Proclamation.
Girl Scout members Lexi Nunnally and Kennedy Dortch from Troop 3709 also known as
RoboScout Squad drove their first Tech Challenge robot "Grover" to the podium and spoke
about their upcoming first state championship events. Troop leader Krista Nunnally was also in
attendance.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Darlene Fritz, Public Comment
Ms. Fritz of 11 th Street East spoke regarding her concerns related to garbage, ongoing visitors,
and multiple cars on the property of one of her neighbors saying the ongoing problem is a health
issue and nuisance. She reported that she has spoken with multiple city employees about the
issue and would like assistance with a solution.
Public comment received via email to the Mayor and Council at publiccomment(&,kalispell.com,
can be found at:
https://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=l 51763&dbid=0&rQo=Kalispell.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed general 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(a),kalispell.com or during the meeting verbally
in council chambers or via the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for
the record.
1. Resolution 6059 — Resolution of Intent - Floodplain Ordinance Update '1�42
This resolution sets a public hearing for March 7, 2022, to seek public comment on
the updated draft of the Floodplain Ordinance prior to consideration of adoption.
Planner II Rachel Ezell with Development Services provided the staff report.
00:26:00 Councilor Hunter began questions related to a typo and then asked whether a
community is able to set higher standards than those recommended.
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Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on this item. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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Motion to approve Resolution 6059, a resolution of intent to adopt an updated Floodplain
Ordinance and map, setting a public hearing and directing the City Clerk to provide
notice, therefore.
00:28:49 Discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
I. CITY MANAGEB, COUNCIL AND MAYOR REPORTS No Action
City Manager Russell provided the following staff report:
• Work session minutes will now be added for approval on the consent agenda.
• Initial budget discussions will begin during the work session meeting next week —
Master Plan for Parks and planning for Police and Fire.
• Discussion is planned at a future work session on March 14, regarding housing
resources that may be available at a local level. Mr. Russell said he will reach out
to state representatives and Community Action Partnership to take part in that
meeting.
00:33:00 Councilor Nunnally thanked Officers for their quick response.
00:34:21 Councilor Nunnally and Councilor Graham asked about the public comment that had
been received earlier in the meeting.
00:34:55 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding how thankful he is to live in the United States with
good neighbors to our country.
Mayor Johnson then spoke concerning how recent inflation will affect the upcoming city budget.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:35 P.M.
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1.; V° O Aim e Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
:- •'ON'�P..• �: Minutes approved on March 7, 2022
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — February 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — March 7, 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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