E1. 10-03-22 Council MinutesCITY ,�
KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
October 3, 2 02 2, 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(c�r�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 06:59:42 PM (00:00:53)
Council President Chad Graham called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. (Council President Graham
presided over the meeting as Mayor Johnson was present via video conference, but unable to
preside.)
B. ROLL CALL 06:59:54 PM (00:01:
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present via video conference
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council President - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Present via video conference
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Present
Staff present in Council Chambers included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Johnna
Preble, Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, Senior
Planner P.J. Sorensen, Community Development Manager Katharine King, and Police Chief
Doug Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 07:00:17 PM (00:01:28)
D. AGENDA APPROVAL 07:00:49 PM (00:02:00)
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as presented.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
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Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
E. CONSENT AGENDA 07:01:19 PM (00:02:30)
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 — September 19 and September 26, 2022 �a T a
2. Approve Purchase of Firefighter Turnouts from L.N. Curtis 4-:a
This item considers purchasing 32 sets of firefighter turnouts from L.N. Curtis in
the amount of $84,576.
Public Comment
Council President Chad Graham opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he
closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda.
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: 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: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member
- Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member
- Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT 07:03:07 PM (00:04:18)
Council President Chad Graham opened general public comment.
07:03:29 PM (00:04:40) Mayre Flowers, Public Comment
Ms. Flowers representing Citizens for a Better Flathead at 135 Main Street, spoke to the
challenge of understanding the difference between a legislative issue and a quasi-judicial issue.
She would suggest that issues coming before Council are labeled as either legislative or quasi-
judicial after the title of the item on the agenda.
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07:05:31 PM (00:06:42) Walter Roundtree, Public Comment
Mr. Roundtree of 22 Fifth Ave East, spoke regarding the difficulties with installing electric car
infrastructure into a building after the fact and the ease with which it can go in at the outset. He
asked Council to place in the building code for multi -family, and commercial a requirement for
minimal infrastructure for electric cars.
07:08:53 PM (00:10:04) Kyle Waterman, Public Comment
Mr. Waterman invited Council and the community to participate in a community conversation
regarding homelessness that is scheduled at the Warming Center for this Thursday at 8:30 p.m.,
and to become involved in future conversations that will be held about it.
07:10:08 PM (00:11:19) Craig Kristofferson, Public Comment
Mr. Kristofferson of 28 Parkview Drive, spoke with concerns that the Kalispell Chamber of
Commerce has voiced that they are considering relocating their business. He asked whether the
city or police force have considered ways to mitigate the issue.
Public comment received via email to the Mayor and Council at publiccomment(cr�,kalispell. com,
can be found at:
https://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=151569&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell.
Public Comment Closed
Seeing no further comments, Council President Chad Graham 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 publiccomment2kalispell.com or during the meeting verbally
in council chambers or via the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for
the record.
Scholer Annexation and Zoning "a 07:12:58 PM (00:14:09)
This item considers an application from Loucas Scholer and Sarah Russell for
annexation and initial zoning of R-4 (Residential) for properties located at 2150
and 2152 Airport Road.
a. Resolution 6106 —Annexation 07:15:32 PM (00:16:43)
b. Ordinance 1893 — First Reading — Zoning 07:17:31 PM (00:18:42)
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff presentation for this item.
Councilor Daoud asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Council President Chad Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
07:15:41 PM (00:16:
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6106, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the
boundaries of the city of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real
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properties described as Tract B of certificate of survey no. 3027, a tract of land situated,
lying, and being in the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 19, township 28
north, ranee 21 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and assessors tract 2FB, being a
portion of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 19, township 28 north,
ranee 21 west, P.M.M., flathead county, Montana, to be known as Scholer/Russell addition
no. 462, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell zoning ordinance, and to
declare an effective date.
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 - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
07:17:30 PM (00:18:41) Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1893, an ordinance
to amend section 27.02.010, official zoning map, city of Kalispell zoning ordinance (ordinance
no. 1677), by zoning certain real properties, more particularly described as tract b of
certificate of survey no. 3027, a tract of land situated, lying, and being in the southeast
quarter of the southeast quarter of section 19, township 28 north, range 21 west, P.M.M.,
flathead county, Montana, and assessors tract 2FB, being a portion of the southeast quarter
of the southeast quarter of section 19, township 28 north, range 21 west, P.M.M., flathead
county, Montana (previously zoned county R-1) to city R-4 (residential), in accordance with
the Kalispell growth policy plan — it 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Abbrove
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
Green Acres Annexation and Zoning m! a 07:20:04 PM (00:21:15)
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This item considers an application from Green Acres Cooperative for annexation
and initial zoning of R-4 (Residential) for property located at 1721 South
Woodland Drive.
a. Resolution 6107 - Annexation 07:23:16 PM (00:24:27)
b. Ordinance 1894 —First Reading —Zoning 07:24:24 PM (00:25:35)
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff presentation for this item.
Public Comment
Council President Chad Graham opened public comment.
00:23:32 Walter Roundtree, Public Comment
Mr. Roundtree asked a question about whether the property is served by city water.
Seeing no further public comment, Council President Graham closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6107, 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 lot 21 of block 1 of green acres, according to the official plat thereof filed in
official records of flathead county, Montana, to be known as green acres cooperative addition
no. 461, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell zoning ordinance, and to
declare an effective date.
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
07:24:33 PM (00:25:44
Motion and vote to approve Ordinance 1894, an ordinance to amend section 27.02.010,
official zoning map, city of Kalispell zoning ordinance (ordinance no. 1677), by zoning
certain real property, more particularly described as lot 21 of block 1 of green acres,
according to the official plat thereof filed in official records of flathead county, Montana
(previously zoned county r-2) to city r-4 (residential), in accordance with the Kalispell
growth policy plan — it 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
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Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Abbrove
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
3. Eagle Valley Ranch Phase 2 & 3 Final Plat and Subdivision Improvement
Agreement '!�a 07:25:55 PM (00:27:06)
This item considers final plat approval and a subdivision improvement agreement
for phases 2 and 3 of Eagle Valley Ranch situated along Highway 93 south of
Ponderosa Residential Subdivision, east of Northern Pines Golf Course and north
of the Montana National Guard Facilities.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff presentation for this item.
Public Comment
Council President Chad Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the final plat for Eagle Valley Ranch Phases 2 and 3 as well as
the subdivision improvement agreement.
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 - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Abbrove
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion was approved unanimously on roll call vote.
4. 3rd and Main Street and Eagles Lot at 103/125 First Avenue West Development 05�
a 07:29:17 PM (00:30:28)
These items consider the transfer of city property at 3rd and Main and 103/125 First
Avenue West and associated Developer and Parking Structure Lease Agreements
to Montana Hotel Development Partners, LLC for a hotel at 3rd and Main and a
parking structure, with multi -family, and retail at 103/125 First Avenue West.
a. Developer Agreement for Eagles Lot at 103/125 First Avenue West
Mixed -Use Development
b. Resolution 6108 — Transferring 3rd and Main property to Developer
c. Resolution 6109 — Transferring Eagles Lot at 103/125 First Avenue West
property to Developer
d. Parking Structure Lease Agreement
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City Manager Russell provided a history on this item and addressed questions that arose at the last
work session and via public comment that has been submitted.
07:44:47 PM (00:45:58) Development Services Jarod Nygren provided further details.
07:48:47 PM (00:49:58j Councilor Hunter began questions for staff.
07:50:50 PM (00:52:01)-Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment on this item.
Melissa Rice, Public Comment
Ms. Rice at 2205 Teal Drive presented multiple concerns about this project including concerns
about the historic district. She then spoke regarding concerns related to parking for her employer,
Community Action Partnership.
John Hinchey, Public Comment
Mr. Hinchey of 4th Avenue East spoke in opposition to the additional height request for the
parking garage as he does not feel it comports with the character of downtown. He also spoke in
opposition to the addition of housing and the use of tax increment financing funds. He spoke
further about his views and conversations that he has had with other business owners about the
proj ect.
Walter Roundtree, Public Comment
Mr. Roundtree of 22 5th Avenue East spoke to written public comment he submitted previously
that listed the aspects of the project that he does and does not like. He then spoke to rumor
management related to the project.
Tracy Diaz, Public Comment
Ms. Diaz with Community Action Partnership clarified that CAP has only participated in one
meeting related to this project. She talked about the services that CAP provides and said they
have further questions they would like answered related to parking availability and construction
inconveniences. Ms. Diaz then spoke regarding affordable housing and the related projects CAP
would like to undertake.
Mayre Flowers, Public Comment
Ms. Flowers with Citizens for a Better Flathead referred to and read aloud written public
comments they have submitted in opposition to the height of the proposed parking garage. She
spoke to conversations she has had with downtown business owners about the project. Ms.
Flowers then spoke in opposition to financial aspects of the project.
David Mitchell, Public Comment
Mr. Mitchell of 249 Sherry Lane asked Council to take into consideration the mass of this
proj ect.
Laura Reynolds, Public Comment
Ms. Reynolds of 22 5th Avenue East referred to written comments emailed previously. She spoke
regarding concerns related to this project around the historic nature of downtown, concerns about
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the public process, concerns about parking for the public within the parking structure, and
concerns about financial matters.
Bruce Guthrie, Public Comment
Mr. Guthrie of 539 Crestview Road said he is confused about the process related to this project
and would like to know the net gain of parking spaces that will be gained.
Cassidy Kipp, Public Comment
Ms. Kipp with Community Action Partnership spoke to the importance of transparency and
sharing of information and the feeling she has had of a lack thereof. She asked questions related
to the number of current parking permit holders to evaluate parking needs and issues.
Dana Severe, Public Comment
Mr. Severy of 879 Broken Choker Lane spoke to concerns about scale, height, massing, and
aesthetics of the project and feels the parking should be below grade.
Dan Cox, Public Comment
Mr. Cox of 135 Main Street spoke in opposition to the height of the project and has concerns that
the project will result in a loss of public parking.
Barbara Fenchak, Public Comment
Ms. Fenchak of 38 Trails End spoke to concerns that the developer will not be able to finish the
project due to a future recession.
Mike Brody, Public Comment
Mr. Brody of 1st Avenue West spoke in support of the project and why he feels that way.
Craig Kristofferson, Public Comment
Mr. Kristofferson, of 28 Parkview Drive spoke to the reference made by another commenter that
the downtown business owners were not aware of the scale of this project and feels additional
consultation with the business owners should be done. He then spoke to concerns about the
number of parking spaces included.
Public comment received via email to the Mayor and Council at publi ccomment(2kali spell. com,
can be found at:
hllps://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=151569&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell.
Seeing no further public comment, Council President Chad Graham closed public comment.
01:44:02 Motion to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Developer's
Agreement for the Eagles Lot mixed -use project.
Council Member — Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member — Sandy Carlson: 2nd
08:44:19 PM (01:45:30) Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
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08:50:35 PM (01:51:40 Motion to amend the Developer's Agreement so as to reduce the
amount of Tax Increment Financing dedicated to the construction of the parking structure by
$800,000 to account for the value of the city land being transferred to the developer.
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion
The amendment to the motion died for lack of a second.
Motion to amend the Developer's Agreement so as to reduce the amount of Tax Increment
Financing dedicated to the construction of the parking structure by an amount equivalent to the
cost of constructing the parking spaces committed to the Charles Hotel in a 50-year lease.
Council Member — Rvan Hunter: Motion
The amendment to the motion died for lack of a second.
01:53:06 Councilor Hunter continued discussion.
01:53:24 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the original motion.
01:57:37 Council President Graham provided discussion on the motion.
02:00:07 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the original motion.
09:00:54 PM (02:02:05) Council President Graham provided discussion on the motion.
02:02:38 City Manager Russell provided information about questions/comments related to
parking.
02:03:35 Council President Graham provided discussion on the motion.
02:04:25 Development Services Director Jarod Nygren provided clarifying information.
Vote on the motion.
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 - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel, Carlson, Daoud, Nunnally,
Fisher, Dahlman, Council President Graham, and Mayor Johnson in favor and Councilor
Hunter opposed.
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09:06:07 PM (02:07:18j Motion to approve Resolution 6108, a resolution transferring the 311
and Main property to the developer and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
buy/sell agreement for the lot, as described in the buy/sell agreement.
Council Member — Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member — Jed Fisher: 2nd
02:07:45 Motion to amend paragraph 2 of the Third and Main purchase and sale agreement so
that the sale price is $270,000.
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion
The amendment to the motion died for lack of a second.
Vote on the original motion.
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member
Council Member
- Jed Fisher: Approve
- Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel, Carlson, Daoud, Nunnally,
Fisher, Dahlman, Council President Graham, and Mayor Johnson in favor and Councilor
Hunter opposed.
09:07:45 PM (02:08:56) Motion to approve Resolution 6109, a resolution approving the
transfer of certain real property known as the eagles lot, being situated in section 18
township 28 north, ranee 21 west, P.M.M. flathead county, Montana and described more
particularly as lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 of block 46 of Kalispell original
townsite map of record in the office of clerk and recorder for Flathead County Montana
and authorize the city manager to execute a buy/sell agreement for the lot, as described in
the buy/sell agreement.
Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd
09:08:33 PM (02:09:44) Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
02:10:00 Amendment to the motion to change paragraph 2 of the Eagles Lot purchase and sale
agreement so that the sales price is $530,000.
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion
The motion died for lack of a second.
Vote on the original motion.
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Council Member - Sid Daoud: 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: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Abbrove
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel, Carlson, Daoud, Nunnally,
Fisher, Dahlman, Council President Graham, and Mayor Johnson in favor and Councilor
Hunter opposed.
09:09:58 PM (02:11:02) Motion to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the
parking structure lease agreement for the public parking structure component of the
Eagles lot mixed -use development.
Council Member — Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member — Jed Fisher: 2nd
09:10:23 PM (02:11:34) Councilor Hunter provided discussion.
09:13:04 PM (02:14:15) Amendment to the main motion to amend the last part of paragraph 2.2
of the parking lease agreement so that it reads, "with the amount to be re-established on every
fifth anniversary thereafter so as to maximize utilization of parking spaces and at any event set at
not less than the average monthly fee for public parking spaces within public parking structures
located within Missoula, Bozeman and Whitefish."
Council Member — Rvan Hunter: Motion
09:13:55 PM (02:15:06) City Manager Russell suggested alternative wording to the amendment
to the motion.
Councilor Hunter made a friendly amendment to his amendment so that the language of the lease
agreement reads the average of Missoula, Bozeman and Whitefish for the price floor and that
pricing after that point is in consultation with our partners.
City Manager Russell suggested that the amendment to the motion be as follows: paragraph 2.2
would stay the same with an additional sentence saying, "As an alternative, the parties of this
agreement may establish a price separate from what is listed above."
09:15:54 PM (02:17:05) Hunter discussed the wording of his amendment.
09:17:20 PM (02:18:31)
Bill Goldberg with Montana Hotel Development Partners spoke regarding the amendment to the
motion regarding the parking garage lease agreement. He reiterated that it is their intent to hire
the professional parking management company Ace Parking as they will be vital to the
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operational efficiency of the garage. He explained that they plan to review management with Ace
annually.
02:20:46 City Manager Russell brought forth a suggestion for amendment wording:
As an alternative at any time during the duration of this agreement the parties may establish the
pricing of the permits above the average established under 2.2 by agreement of the parties.
02:21:22 Councilor Hunter provided discussion.
02:21:33 Development Services Director Nygren spoke regarding the goal of the original
wording within 2.2.
02:21:57 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on his intent with the motion amendment.
02:22:37 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the amendment.
02:23:22 City Manager Russell provided discussion.
02:24:31 Council President Graham provided discussion.
09:23:20 PM (02:24:31) Councilor Hunter accepted the amendment wording offered by staff.
Amendment and Vote to the main motion that would add the following sentence after
paragraph 2.2, "As an alternative, at any time during the duration of this Agreement, the
parties may establish pricing of permits above the average from section 2.2 by agreement
of the parties."
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member — Mark Johnson: 2nd
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion
Mayor - Mark Johnson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Disapprove
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Annrove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Abbrove
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The amendment passed upon roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel, Daoud, Hunter,
Nunnally, Fisher, Dahlman, Council President Graham and Mayor Johnson in favor and
Councilor Carlson opposed.
02:26:09 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the main motion.
09:25:08 PM (02:26:19) Vote on the main motion as amended.
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
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Council Member
- Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member
- Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member
- Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The main motion as amended, carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
5. Parking Structure on Eagles Lot at 103/125 First Avenue West Conditional Use
Permit 4-:a
This item considers an application from Montana Hotel Development Partners,
LLC for a conditional use permit at 103/125 First Avenue West for a parking
structure and for additional height over 60 feet.
02:27:04 Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report.
02:43:37 Councilor Hunter began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment.
Mayre Flowers, Public Comment
Ms. Flowers with Citizens for a Better Flathead feels a future discussion should be placed on
parking requirements in the downtown district. She would like the conditional use permit related
to height to be tabled. She recommended that Council deny the CUP and provided several
alternative findings of fact. She then provided her reasoning why she feels that way.
09:52:24 PM (02:53:35) Shannon Friex, Public Comment
Ms. Friex asked Council to slow down on this project. She believes the project has merit, but
feels additional public input should be further encouraged.
02:56:45 Barbara Fenchak, Public Comment
Ms. Fenchack of 38 Trails End spoke regarding her preference for a performance bond and her
concerns that the project will be half built and abandoned.
09:56:27 PM (02:57:38) Bill Goldberg, Public Comment
Mr. Goldberg with Montana Hotel Development Partners, at 50 2nd Street East referenced the
two years that project discussions have been ongoing and that he feels the city has done a
fantastic job navigating it. He spoke regarding his shock at the comments being made that the
public was not informed and the lack of contact to himself and his partners from those
commenting. He thanked Council and staff for the structure and opportunity of the meetings to
have discussions and the ability for the public to comment.
Seeing no further public comment, Council President Graham closed public comment.
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10:01:07 PM (03:02:18j Motion to approve a request from Montana Hotel Development
Partners, LLC, for Conditional Use Permit KCU-22-02, a conditional use permit for a
parking structure and for additional height over sixty feet, subiect to nine conditions of
approval within the B-4 zoning district, located at 103/125 First Avenue West and which
can be described as Lots 17-24 of Block 46 of the Kalispell Original Township, as shown on
the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder,
Flathead County, Montana.
Council Member — Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member — Sandy Carlson: 2nd
03:04:16 Councilor Hunter provided discussion.
03:10:26 Council President Graham provided discussion.
03:12:17 Councilor Daoud provided discussion.
Vote on the motion.
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 - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Aimrove
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
6. Resolution 6110 - 2 Hour Parkiniz Restrictions Removal�a
This resolution considers temporarily removing the 2-hour parking restriction on
Second Street from First Avenue West to Second Avenue West and Fourth Street
between First Avenue West and Second Avenue West, effective at such time
parking permit holders are displaced due to construction on the 3rd and Main and
Eagles lots.
10:15:40 PM (03:16:51) Development Services Director Jarod Nygren provided the staff report
on this item.
03:18:33 Councilor Hunter asked about accessible parking.
City Manager Russell spoke to Councilor Hunter's question and how further discussions will
occur related to parking and construction impacts.
03:20:28 Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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10:19:28 PM (03:20:39)
Motion to approve Resolution 6110, a resolution temporarily amending Ordinance no. 1821,
codified at Chapter 17 of the Kalispell Municipal Codes entitled motor vehicles and traffic,
by removing restrictions regarding two-hour parking on certain streets in the city of
Kalispell.
Council Member — Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd
03:21:06 Councilor Daoud provided discussion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 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: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member
- Jed Fisher: Aimrove
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
7. Amending the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and the West Side/Core Area
Urban Renewal Plan to include work force housing as projects eligible for Tax
Increment Financing 7- a
a. Ordinance 1895 — First Reading — Downtown Renewal Amendment
b. Ordinance 1896 — First Reading — West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plan
These items consider amendments to the Downtown Plan and the West Side
Urban Renewal -Core Area plan to include the creation of workforce housing for
individuals and families with household income of 80% to 120% of area median
income.
03:22:04 City Manager Russell provided the staff report.
03:24:02 Councilor Dahlman asked questions related to process.
03:26:56 Councilor Daoud asked a procedural question.
03:27:22 Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment.
10:26:14 PM (03:27:25) Barbara Fenchak, Public Comment
Ms. Fenchak spoke regarding the need to address affordable housing for the workforce asking
that Council and staff look at the issue creatively and promptly.
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03:29:34 Mayoe Flowers, Public Comment
Ms. Flowers with Citizens for a Better Flathead referenced the use of tax increment financing for
the parking garage. She talked about prioritizing infrastructure that meets the needs of many is a
better use of TIF funding.
03:31:07 Cassidy Kipp, Public Comment
Ms. Kipp supports this move and looks forward to further discussions about housing issues.
03:31:54 Shannon Friex, Public Comment
Ms. Friex said she supports this move and thanked Council.
03:30:55 Seeing no further public comment, Council President closed public comment on
Ordinance 1895.
03:33:05 Motion to indefinitely postpone Ordinance 1895.
Mayor Johnson — Motion
Council Member — Sam Nunnall.
03:33:13 Mayor Johnson explained his motion saying it would take a two-thirds vote for Council
to bring this Ordinance back up off the table, then spoke further about his position on the matter.
03:35:43 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
03:38:56 Council President Graham provided discussion on the motion.
03:41:16 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
03:42:13 Councilor Dahlman provided discussion on the motion.
03:43:00 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
03:45:14 Councilor Fisher provided discussion on the motion.
03:45:43 Councilor Daoud called the question.
10:45:42 PM (03:46:53J Vote on calling the question.
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member
- Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member
- Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member
- Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion to call the question passed unanimouslv on roll call vote.
03:47:21 Vote on the main motion to postpone Ordinance 1895 indefinitely.
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Mayor - Mark Johnson: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally.
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Approve
- Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member
- Jed Fisher: Disapprove
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel, Carlson, Graham, Daoud,
Dahlman, Nunnally, Council President Graham, and Mayor Johnson in favor and
Councilors Hunter and Fisher opposed.
03:48:12 Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment on Ordinance 1896.
Don Reed, Public Comment
Mr. Reed spoke regarding concerns of increased traffic congestion and crime near his home on
the west side of town and asked that infrastructure be considered when approving projects.
Seeing no further public comment, Council President Graham closed public comment.
03:51:31 Motion and Vote to indefinitely postpone Ordinance 1896.
Mayor - Mark Johnson: 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: Approve
Council Member
- Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
Council Member
- Sam Nunnallv: Annrove
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Disapprove
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel, Carlson, Graham, Daoud,
Dahlman, Nunnally, Council President Graham, and Mayor Johnson in favor and
Councilors Hunter and Fisher opposed.
8. Appointment of a Committee for Municipal Judge Appointment !tea
This item considers the Mayoral appointment of a committee to make a
recommendation to Council for the appointment of an interim Municipal Judge.
Mayor Johnson made a recommendation to form a committee to interview applicants for interim
Municipal Judge who can then make a recommendation to Council for that appointment. He would
recommend the following persons for the committee: Kari Gabriel, Jed Fisher, Mayor Johnson,
Charlie Harball, and Human Resources Director Denise Michel.
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03:53:30 Motion to approve the Mayor's committee recommendation.
Council Member — Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Annrove
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
The motion was approved unanimously on voice vote.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Russell mentioned that the Montana League of Cities and Towns Conference will
be in Kalispell this week and will occupy a lot of staff time.
03:54:32 Councilor Daoud spoke to the emotional context of many of the public comments made
and thanked the public for their involvement, encouraged the public to reach out to Council and
continue discussions and continue to participate in council meetings.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business, Council President Graham adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on 2022
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — October 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — October 17, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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