01-17-23 City Council Meeting Minutes-MV%0"046
CITY OF
KALISPELI
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, January 17, 2023, 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.
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: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Present
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk
Aimee Brunckhorst, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, and Police Chief Doug Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Sid Daoud: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnall : Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
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The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilors Gabriel and Dahlman
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.
Council Minutes — January 3, and January 9, 2023
2. Award Bids for the Water and Sewer Main Replacement Project 2023
This item considers awarding various bids to Sandry Construction, LHC, Inc., and
JR Civil, LLC for replacement of original 1920's era Water and Sewer Mains.
Ordinance 1898 — Second Reading — Westside Neighborhood ParkinManagement
Zone Amendment
This ordinance considers a petition to expand the Westside Neighborhood Parking
Management Zone to include 5ch Street West between 5`h Avenue West and 6th Avenue
West.
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: 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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Dahlman and Gabriel
absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — City -County Board of Health: Health Officer Jen Rankosky
City -County Board of Health Officer Jen Rankosky began her report related to the rates of
reportable diseases decreasing considerably since a high in December.
07:03:56 PM (00:04:58) Councilor Hunter asked about the new COVID strain.
07:04:11 PM (00:05:13) Health Officer Rankosky answered Councilor Hunter's question.
07:04:37 PM 00:05:39 Councilor Daoud asked about RSV infection rates.
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Health Officer Rankosky answered Councilor Daoud's question.
07:06:20 PM (00:07:22) Councilor Hunter asked about mental health concerns and constraints.
07:06:45 PM (00:07:47) Health Officer Rankosky responded to questions.
07:10:49 PM (00:11:51) Health Officer Rankosky explained that the Health Department was
recently reaccredited and are currently reviewing their processes. They just finished their
community health assessment related to their goals and top priorities.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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= I 28274&dbid=O&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 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 6115 — C-Pace Program
This resolution considers creation of a Commercial Property Assessed Capital
Enhancement Act of Montana District within the City of Kalispell.
City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item asking that this item be postponed to
the next available meeting so clarification can be sought regarding collection responsibilities.
Motion and Vote to postpone this item to the next available meeting.
Council Member - Sam Nunnall_y. Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter:_Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilors Dahlman and Gabriel
absent.
2. Appoint Municipal Judge and Administer Oath of Office
The Selection Committee is recommending Alison Howard to be appointed
Municipal Judge until the next general election in November 2023.
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City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to appoint Alison Howard as Municipal Judge.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilors Dahlman and Gabriel
absent.
07:17:10 PM (00:18:12)_Judge Dan Wilson spoke to the qualifications of Alison Howard and
then administered the oath of office to newly appointed Judge Alison Howard.
Judge Alison Howard spoke to her appointment.
Mayor Johnson thanked the Judge and all of the supporters who came to the meeting.
I. CITY MANAGER COUNCIL AND MAYOR REPORTS No Action
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• State Legislative Matter: The City has concerns in opposition to Legislative House Bill
206 which would require 50% of the registered voters to turn out and vote in affirmative
for a mill levy request and would cap the mill levy to five years.
• In response to what we have been seeing as a day -time encampment in Depot Park we
have been having discussions regarding what can be done related to passing ordinances.
Mr. Russell spoke further on this matter and asked whether Council would be open to a
discussion during the next work session on possible related ordinances.
07:29:31 PM 00:30:33 Mayor Johnson asked about related health issues.
City Manager Russell asked whether Council would object to a temporary closure of the gazebo
at Depot Park and the closure of any other structure or facility that would need closure in
response to concerns therein.
00:32:37 Councilor Fisher asked how the closure would occur.
00:33:03 Councilor Carlson asked questions related to further issues.
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00:34:31 Councilor Nunnally explained that the Fairgrounds is also dealing with similar issues.
He thanked the Police for helping with trespassing issues at the Fairgrounds.
07:34:14 PM (00:35:16) Manager Russell said that the C-Pace Resolution will be added to the
next regular agenda.
07:34:35 PM (00:35:3.7) Councilor Hunter spoke regarding Federal funds that may be available
to review zoning. He then spoke regarding the tax on marijuana sales and requested a work
session prior to the budget.
07:36:20 PM (00:37:2D City Manager Russell responded to Councilor Hunter's desire to look at
zoning and asked for the Council to wait until the State Legislature is done with the session as
the state is looking at a State Growth Policy Plan.
00:38:54 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding House Bill 206 and the negative consequences that
would occur if it passed. He would encourage the public to email State Representative Courtney
Sprunger in opposition of House Bill 206.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
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Minutes approved on February 6, 2023
UPCOMINaSCIiE 4OR YOUR INFORMATION
City Offices Closed — January 16, 2023 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Next Work Session — January 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — February 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Watch City Council sessions live or later on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online
https://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-Videos.
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