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06-06-22 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 6, 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 kalis ell.com. Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found 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 Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 Acting City Manager Jarod Nygren, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Chief Engineer Keith Haskins, and Police Lieutenant Jordan Venezio. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the 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: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Page 1 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, June 6, 2022 Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Carlson absent. 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. 1. Council Minutes — May 16, and May 23 2022 2. Award Bid for the I" and 2nd Ave EN Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project This item considers awarding Sandry Construction this project in the amount of $1,314,961. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:02:35 Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 Carlson absent F. COMMITTEE REPORTS Kalispell Business Improvement District (BID) Budget Presentation Kisa Davison, Chair of the Kalispell Downtown Business Improvement District introduced other board members present in Council Chambers: Pam Mower, Cara Lemire, Jon Fetveit, Gabe Mariman and Marshall Noice. Ms. Davison then spoke regarding the mission, vision and purpose of the board explaining they work hard to maximize the resources of the BID. Ms. Davison spoke regarding the continuing initiatives on their workplan such as the art projects, fagade grants, and beautification. 00:05:26 Marshall Noice spoke regarding the history and status of new bike racks downtown that are both functional and artistic and interest in expanding those types of projects to other areas Page 2 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, June 6, 2022 including the Parkline Linear Park and Trail. He then provided history around the conceptualization for the removal of the tracks in downtown Kalispell and shared his excitement for the grand opening of the trail on July 21, 2022. Mr. Noice said the BID is really invested in is the website and social media and marketing. They have received three proposals to hire a public relations firm from the development budget. They would like to let people know that even with all the growth going on, downtown is still a great place to visit, and do business. The underlying goal for public relations is for the downtown to have fewer vacant buildings and future vacant lots. 00:10:30 Kisa Davison spoke regarding increasing coordination with other community groups and leaders. They understand the importance of healthy relations and partnerships and tying the Parkline into downtown. 00:11:15 Mayor Johnson said the budget looked similar to last year, and he is very excited about the activity they are seeing across the district. He thanked the Business Improvement District Board members for all their work. 2. Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Budd Presentation Diane Medler, Executive Director of Discover Kalispell introduced Board members present as Bryce Baker, the current chair of the Board and Chris Walters, Treasurer. Ms. Medler referred to their extensive marketing plan, then spoke regarding the TBID's organizational strategy. She began by stating that the TBID is a destination advocate, and community partner for the economic vitality of Kalispell. She explained how their role has evolved, speaking of campaign details around destination marketing. Ms. Medler said that TBID funds and bed tax funds are used cohesively to sustain the same strategies. She provided budget numbers then continued talking about the details of their destination stewardship and destination development strategies. Ms. Medler then shared statistics regarding the power of travel, and data which informs their strategy. She reported on ways they are employing to counteract the negative aspects of the peak tourist season. Ms. Medler reported on projects related to destination development such as community projects, destination events, and providing grants and sponsorships. She reported on visitor management efforts they have been implementing and how important it is to our economy and our availability to choices in dining, entertainment, etc. She provided information about short-term rentals in the larger Kalispell area and Flathead County. Ms. Medler reported statistics regarding visitors to the area and talked about several destination stewardship resident survey results. She then spoke regarding variables that may impact visitations and revenue. She reported on changes at the airport with the loss of two cities and an airline carrier and that they expect the airport to look and feel just as busy this year. She explained the TBID does support Glacier AERO, the nonprofit group that works to raise minimum revenue guarantees to support year- round service. Ms. Medler reported impacts on TBID revenue. Research was then presented on how travelers seem to be adjusting to the current economy and conditions and continued with tourism industry challenges. She reported that the TBID will award a contract after receiving request for proposal responses to provide a gap analysis on indoor sports facilities to address local sports groups and the potential to attract sports tourism and related facility needs. She spoke regarding current facility and sports programming initiatives throughout the larger community and looked at prior research. Page 3 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, June 6, 2022 00:31:57 Councilor Nunnally asked whether the size of available hotels limits the size of conferences. Ms. Medler explained limitations and ways they have overcome some of those limitations. 00:33:04 Councilor Hunter asked about the short-term listing numbers stated and how that data was collected. 00:33:58 Councilor Daoud asked whether the TBID is considering the people that have newly moved to the area when analyzing use. 00:35:12 Mayor Johnson asked for clarification regarding the budget revenue numbers. He then spoke to the difference between the actual city limits and the area covered in the 59901 area code when counting the number of short-term rentals. 3. Flathead City Health Department Budget Presentation Joe Russell, Health Officer for the Flathead City -County Health Department presented the preliminary budget beginning with what is under the jurisdiction of the Health Department and the related programs, and which are funded by tax money versus program funds or specific levy's. He related the history of the Mosquito Control program and its funding and priorities. Mr. Russell then provided history on the management of the Animal Shelter and its funding. He explained a new multi -purpose building has been built at the Shelter. Mr. Russell then talked about funding resources and expenditures and reported on their grant programs. Mr. Russell provided information on their Home Health Program. He provided the organizational chart showing the breakdown of their programs. He explained the new KEITH Project — Keep `em in Their Homes to keep animals out of the shelter. He provided details regarding expenditures then went over their mill levy calculation and donations. He spoke regarding ratifying a new union contract and how that affects the budget and employee vacancies. Mr. Russell listed some of their programs and services. He explained the budget calculations related to mill levy. 00:50:54 Councilor Nunnally thanked Mr. Russell for all the work he has put into the County and expressed appreciation for Mr. Russell's work with the Montana County Fair over the past several years. 00:51:25 Councilor Fisher referred to working with Mr. Russell for thirty years, spoke to Mr. Russell's superior management skills and thanked Mr. Russell for his many years of service, congratulating him on his upcoming retirement. 00:51:50 Councilor Daoud asked about the proposed mill levy in comparison to last year. 00:53:06 Councilor Hunter spoke regarding the fantastic job Mr. Russell has done. 00:53:44 Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Russell and said Flathead County is lucky to have had Mr. Russell's leadership over the last few years. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Page 4 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, June 6, 2022 Judy Larson Public Comment Judy Larson of 227 Northland Drive, spoke regarding the youth center item on the agenda saying she does not like the esthetics of the proposed building and does not feel a youth center is needed due to natural amenities in the area. Public comment received via email to the Mayor and Council at publiccomment(a)kalispell.com, can be found at: https://time. ci.kalispell.mt.usAV ebLink/Browse.aspx?id=128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson 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(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 of Intent 6074 — Solid Waste Rates This resolution considers calling for a public hearing on July 5, 2022, to take public comment on proposed adjustment increases to the Solid Waste Assessment. 00:57:19 Public Works Director Susie Turner provided the staff report. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:58:24 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6074, a resolution setting a date for public hearing on a proposal to adopt an increase to the fees, schedules, rates, charges and classifications imposed upon the customers of the City of Kalispell Solid Waste Utility. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: A rove 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 Carlson absent. 2. Farm District Annexation, Zoning and Planned Unit Development This item considers annexation and initial zoning of B-2 (General Business) with a Commercial Planned Unit Development overlay on 37.6 acres at the northwest corner of Highway 93 North and Church Drive. Page 5 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, June 6, 2022 a. Resolution 6075 — Annexation b. Ordinance 1880 — First Reading — Zoning and PUD Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen presented the staff report on this item. 01:14:52 Councilor Hunter began questions for staff asking about possible wetland areas. 01:16:41 Councilor Hunter continued questions confirming that the preliminary plat would go through the public hearing process. 01:17:08 Councilor Daoud asked about the billboard limitation. 01:18:23 Councilor Fisher asked whether the youth center would be regulation size. 01:19:29 Councilor Hunter asked about the mixed -use component and whether city standards would limit height. 01:20:37 Mayor Johnson spoke to the Council regarding the decisions that are under consideration at this time. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Tonya Bingham, Public Comment Ms. Bingham of 147 Antler Peak Lane answered a question regarding the plan for a regulation size indoor soccer and lacrosse field and the intent of the outdoor space. She then spoke regarding the overall intent of the development and current gaps in facilities available for youth sports. She spoke to the excitement of an all -encompassing campus where youth can hang out and get multiple resources. 01:23:55 Councilor Fisher spoke to how desperately needed this facility is. He spoke to potential parking issues that may arise. He then asked about the intent of the outdoor park area. Tonya Bingham continued speaking about the plans talking about walkable space and when they'd like to get started on this facility. 01:27.08 Councilor Daoud asked what workforce housing means in regard to this application. Ms. Bingham spoke to why they are asking for variances related to the housing component of the project and what they would like the housing to look like and function. 01:29:23 Motion to approve Resolution 6075, 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 tract of land situated, lying and being in the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 12, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and as further described on Exhibit A, to be known as the Farm District Addition 457, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. Page 6of12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, June 6, 2022 01:30:24 Councilor Fisher provided discussion on the motion for annexation. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 Carlson absent. 01:31:35 Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1880, an ordinance to amend section 27.02.010, official zoning map, by creating a commercial planned unit development, to be known as the Farm District Planned Unit Development, over certain real property described as a Tract of Land situated, lying and being in the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 12, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and as more particularly described on Exhibit A, in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035, and to provide an effective date. 01:32:30 Councilor Graham provided discussion in favor of the motion. 01:33:14 Councilor Nunnally provided discussion in favor of the motion. 01:33:46 Councilor Gabriel provided discussion in favor of the motion. 01:34:45 Councilor Daoud provided discussion in favor of the motion. 01:35:11 Councilor Fisher provided discussion in favor of the motion. 01:35:54 Councilor Hunter provided discussion in favor of the motion. He then spoke to areas he would prefer to see within the development when the preliminary plat comes back. 01:39:24 Councilor Dahlman provided discussion in favor of the motion. 01:40:03 Mayor Johnson provided discussion in favor of 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 Page 7of12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, June 6, 2022 Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally_Approv_e 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 Carlson absent. 3. Morning Star Community Annexation and Zoning This item considers annexation and initial zoning of R-4 (Residential) for 5.88 acres at 1717 South Woodland Drive, an existing 41-unit mobile home park. a. Resolution 6076 — Annexation b. Ordinance 1881 —First Reading —Zoning Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen presented the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. 01:44:42 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6076, 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 Lots 23, 24, and the north half of Lot 9 of Block 1 of Greenacres, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the clerk and recorder of Flathead County, Montana, to be known as Morning Star Addition 458, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 Carlson absent. 01:46:06 Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1881, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, official zoning map, by zoning certain real property, more particularly described as Lots 23, 24, and the north half of Lot 9 of Block 1 of Greenacres, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the clerk and recorder of 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. Page 8 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, June 6, 2022 Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 Carlson absent. 4. Resolution 6077 - Eagle Valley Ranch ROI for Growth Policy Map Amendment This resolution sets a public hearing date of June 20, 2022, to take public comment on a proposed amendment to the Growth Policy Future Land Use Map for 6.8 acres at 3201 U.S. 93 North from Suburban Residential to Urban Mixed Use. Development Services Director Jarod Nygren provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. . ; i • Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6077, a resolution of intention to adopt, revise, or reiect a proposed amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 to amend the designation of property described as being generally situated along Highway 93 South of Ponderosa Subdivision, east of Northern Pines Golf Course, and North of the Montana National Guard Facilities in the west half of Section 19, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and to call for a public hearing. Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 Carlson absent. 5. Ordinance 1882 — First Reading - Noller Truck & RV Planned Unit Development This ordinance considers a request for a Commercial Planned Unit Development overlay for a truck and RV Center on 9.72 acres at 3178 Highway 93 South. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen presented the staff report on this item. Page 9 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, June 6, 2022 01:56:48 Councilor Hunter began questions for staff regarding the intended use. 01:58:19 Councilor Fisher asked questions about the access off Highway 93. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Lonnie Morton, Public Comment Mr. Morton with CFS Engineer spoke on behalf of the applicant presenting himself to Council for questions. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 02:00:54 Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1882, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, official zoning map, by creating a Commercial Planned Unit Development, to be known as Noller's RV Planned Unit Development, over certain real property described as Assessor's Tract 3C, a tract of land situated, lying and being in the southeast quarter of the southeast_ quarter of Section 29, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, shown as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey 21952 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Flathead County, Montana, in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035, and to provide an effective date. 02:02:03 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. 02:03:58 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. 02:04:37 Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion. 02:05:32 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member - Sid Daoud: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 Carlson absent. 6. Ordinance 1883 — First Reading — R4 ZoningIntent ntent This ordinance considers a zoning text amendment which would allow the R-4 (Residential) zoning district to be implemented in the Suburban Residential growth policy areas. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen presented the staff report on this item. Page 10 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, June 6, 2022 02:14:41 Councilor Graham confirmed that this change would not affect current zoning. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 02:16:59 Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1883, an ordinance amending the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, by including suburban residential as supporting R-4 (Residential) zoning districts and declaring an effective date. 02:17:38_Councilor Hunter provided discussion in support of the motion. 02:18:22 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Rvan Hunter: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 Carlson absent. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) 02:18:56 Councilor Gabriel thanked City Manager Doug Russell and the Clerk's Office for moving the city forward technologically. She referred to when council packets were printed and delivered to everyone's home address. 02:19:54 Councilor Hunter spoke to discussion provided by other Council on item H5. Councilor Hunter then asked staff to look into the data presented during the TBID presentation regarding short term rentals. Acting City Manager Nygren explained the likely reason for the data discrepancy between what the city had reported and what the TBID reported and said he would follow up with the TBID to compare the data area. 02:22:28 Councilor Daoud spoke regarding the right to privacy within the Constitution and announced a letter he will be writing to the Montana Department of Transportation requesting information around the intent of the use of any cameras. Page 11 of 12 Kalispell City Council Minutes, June 6, 2022 02:24:28 Mayor Johnson mentioned that today is D-Day, the start of the Allied Offensive to take back Europe from Nazi occupation. He also acknowledged all the World War II Veterans that have passed and those still with us. He then reminded the public that tomorrow is election day and urged everyone to vote and do their research. He spoke further regarding the importance of local control and related voting records of candidates for state office. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. Ainle Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on June 20, 2022 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION Next Work Session — June 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — June 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers To provide public comment live, remotely, please register for the video conference through zoom and use the raise hand feature to indicate you would like to provide public comment. 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