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04-04-22 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 4, 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 liubliccomment(q)_ kali_spell.com, Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at: httys://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-Videos. A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mark 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 - Sam Nunnally: Present Council Chair - Chad Graham: Present Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Present Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Chief Engineer Keith Haskins, and Police Chief Doug Overman. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted. 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 - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Page 1 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 4, 2022 Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: 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 — March 21, and March 28, 2022 !:G 1�P 2. Approve Purchase of 34 Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus' and Associated Equipment for the Fire Department *T;4--3 This item considers approval of the purchase of 34 Fire Service SCBA Units for a total amount of $232,852.76 from L.N. Curtis & Sons. 3. Ordinance 1874 — Second Reading — Floodplain Management Ordinance Update This ordinance considers revisions from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to existing Floodplain Management Ordinance 1671 and includes a new FIRM panel resulting from annexation. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Council Chair - Chad Graham: 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 - 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. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Page 2 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 4, 2022 Marty, Flores, Public Comment Mr. Flores of 7 First Avenue East spoke regarding his family utilizing the downtown bike path (Parkline Trail) and people gathering under the trestle bridge and his concerns that this will lead to safety issues, and the possibility of garbage collecting there. Mr. Flores also spoke about the desire for signage along the trail pointing to downtown businesses and attractions. Public comment received via email to the Mayor and Council at ubliccomment kalis ell.com, can be found at: https:Htime ci kalispell mt us/WebLink/Browse aspx?id=128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell 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 publiccommentakalispell.com or during the meeting verbally in council chambers or via the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for the record. Quail Meadows Zoning and Preliminary Plat "�G This item considers an application from Quail Meadows, LLC for a zoning map amendment from R-2 (Residential) to R-3 (Residential) and a preliminary plat approval for a major subdivision containing 39 single-family lots on 10 acres. a. Ordinance 1875 - Zoning b. Resolution 6062 — Preliminary Plat Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen began the staff presentation on this item. 00:13:56 Councilor Graham spoke regarding comments that were received during the Planning Board meeting related to the desire for shorter light poles and asked a related question. Senior Engineer Keith Haskins responded to questions related to light pole design standards. 00:17:28 Councilor Dahlman asked questions related to the traffic impact study. She then asked questions about the possibility of light pollution. 00:21:42 Councilor Hunter asked about possible options related to dimming abilities for light poles. Councilor Hunter then asked questions about a possible upcoming development nearby. 00:24:51 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Douce Peppmeier, Public Comment Mr. Peppmeier with TDH Engineering, spoke as the project engineer saying they have submitted the traffic impact study to the Montana Department of Transportation since the Planning Board meeting and MDT does agree to make that a 3/ traffic movement. He spoke to concerns raised by public comment regarding nearby density saying that any development that wants to develop in the area will also have to mitigate traffic impacts as this development will. They agree with the staff findings and are available for questions. Page 3 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 4, 2022 Dan Munsing, Public Comment Mr. Munsing at 213 Tronstad Road spoke on behalf of neighbor Colby Shaw and Tom Osborne, expressing they do not feel the density is appropriate for the area, and worries about traffic impacts and the mitigation planned. Mr. Munsing asked about the possibilities of specific road design changes in the area. Randy Chesler, Public Comment Mr. Chesler of Sirucek Lane spoke regarding traffic concerns in the area and the difficulty of navigating this area. Mr. Chesler requested that Council not approve the development. Howard Mann, Public Comment Mr. Mann of 789 Angel Point, developer on the project spoke to comments that have been received related to traffic concerns saying they agree to comply with the traffic study and MDT recommendations. Mr. Mann spoke to public comment concerns regarding the density of the project explaining they abut commercial and feel that 4 homes per acre is more than appropriate in this location. Mr. Mann responding to comments received requesting shorter poles said there are only 4 streetlights within the planned subdivision and explained that if the height of the light poles was reduced, much more lights would be required. Dome Pennermeier, Public Comment Doug Peppermeier clarified that the developers will mitigate the traffic changes that they we will be asked to complete. Public comment received via email to the Mayor and Council at publiccomment@kalispell.com, on this item can be found at: https:Htime.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=l 52704&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 00:40:37 Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1875, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, official zoning map, City of Kalispell 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 Parcel 3 of Certificate of Survey 1500, records of Flathead County, Montana, located in Government Lot 3, Section 18, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned City R-2) to City R- 3 (Residential), in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, and to provide an effective date. Council Member — Sam Nunnally: Motion Council Member — Sandy Carlson: 2nd 00:41:59 Councilor Graham asked staff questions related to traffic impact mitigation. 00:44:02 Councilor Hunter continued questions related to traffic flow in the area. 00:45:26 Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion. 00:47:52 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. Page 4 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 4, 2022 00:55:04 Councilor Daoud asked about the timing of a traffic light at Rose Crossing. 00:55:47 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. 00:58:26 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. 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 - 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. 01:01:28 Motion to approve a resolution conditionally approving the preliminary plat of Quail Meadows, described as Parcel 3 of Certificate of Survey 1500, records of Flathead County, Montana, located in government lot 3, section 18, township 29 north, range 21 west, P.M.M., flathead county, Montana. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 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 - 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. 2. Resolution 6063 — Resolution calling for a Public Hearing on Amendments to the Standards for Design and Construction 7 tP This resolution notifies the public that Council will hold a public hearing on May 2, 2022, to solicit comments on proposed amendments to the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction. City Manager Russell explained the process for this item. Page 5 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 4, 2022 01:03:10 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:03:21 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6063, a resolution of intent to amend the city of Kalispell's standards for design and construction, calling for a public hearing and directing the city clerk to provide notice therefore. 01:04:06 Councilor Hunter spoke regarding his thoughts on road widths on major collector roads. 01:05:22 Councilor Graham called a point of order. 01:06:30 Councilor Daoud encouraged the housing industry to participate in the public hearing. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 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 was approved unanimously on roll call vote. 3. Resolution 6064 — Resolution calling for a Public Hearing to Add an Evergreen Meter Fee to the Sewer Rate Schedules and Regulations 'Ta This resolution notifies the public that Council will hold a public hearing on May 2, 2022, to solicit comments on a proposed amendment to reflect an Evergreen Meter rate of $3.00 per account per month for City sewer only customers affected by Evergreen's new meter fee. City Manager Russell explained why this item has been brought forward. 01:09:31 Councilor Fisher asked about the number of customers that will be affected. 01:09:40 Mayor Johnson clarified that this fee is a pass -through fee from Evergreen Water District. 01:11:29 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:11:33 Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6064, a resolution of intent to adopt certain amendments to the regulations of the city sanitary sewer utility by adding a new meter fee Page 6 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 4, 2022 of $3.00 per account charged monthly to the city for meter data from each of the city's sewer customers connected to evergreen water for water service and calling for a public hearing. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 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 - 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. 4. Resolution 6065 —Resolution of Approval for the City to Apply for a RAISE Grant for West Reserve Drive Improvements T_4z This resolution gives the City approval to apply for funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation RAISE Transportation grant program for the West Reserve Drive improvement project. City Manager Russell began the staff presentation on this item. 01:13:49 Development Services Director Jarod Nygren spoke regarding the history of this project. He then spoke regarding the scope of improvements that would be planned if the grant is awarded. 01:16:13 Councilor Graham asked about the details of the grant. 01:16:43 Councilor Hunter asked about street trees and on -street parking. He then asked questions about pedestrian traffic. 01:22:53 Councilor Dahlman asked about the extent of the proposed project. 01:24:40 Councilor Fisher spoke to the letters of support received. Public Comment 01-25-25 Motion to approve Resolution 6065, a resolution of approval for the submission of an application to the United States Department of Transportation for a "Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity" (RAISE) grant to fund a five -lane improvement project for West Reserve Drive. 01:26:07 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. 01:27:01 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. 01:27:40 Councilor Carlson provided discussion on the motion. Page 7 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 4, 2022 01:28:11 Vote on the motion. Council Chair - Chad Graham: 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 - 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. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report: • Work session next week — request from subdivision to host a sewer grant; discussion of a banner policy; and park amenity language will come back. Regular work session meetings in May will be budget discussions. 01:30:07 Councilor Daoud asked about Laserfiche. 01:32:47 Councilor Hunter spoke regarding the report provided to Council from staff related to the number and location of short-term rentals. He then spoke with concerns with the concentration of short-term rentals. He asked for a related work session. Councilors discussed whether to hold another short-term rental work session. 01:38:27 Councilor Nunnally spoke regarding the Dancing with the Stars Fundraiser for the Warming Center. 01:40:15 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the comments that were received regarding people congregating under the trestle bridge. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. 0�2 Aim e Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk ........ .`� Minutes approved on April 18, 2022 Page 8 of 8