04-03-23 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF
KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 3, 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.
Please see the bottom of the agenda to learn how to watch the meeting live or later.
Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at:
https://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-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: 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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk
Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen,
Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Senior
Engineer Keith Haskins, and Police Chief Doug Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
07:00:50 PM (00:04:07) Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
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
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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 Councilor 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 — March 20, 2023
2. Postpone Awarding, the Kalispell Water Tank and Wells Project
This item considers postponing action for all schedules and alternates for this
project until the April 17, 2023, council meeting.
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.
07:01:31 PM (00:04:48 )
Council Member - Rvan Hunter: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Dahlman absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none he closed public comment.
Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccomment��kalispell.com can
be seen at
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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�;kalispell.com or during the meeting verbally
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in council chambers or via the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for
the record.
1. Ordinance 1904 - Second Reading - Roadway Transactions ® a
This ordinance considers restricting unlawful transfers on roadways.
07:02:27 PM (00:05:43) City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item.
07:02:57 PM (00:06:14) Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
07:03:09 PM (00:06:26) Mark Irvine, Public Comment
Mr. Irvine spoke regarding what he sees related to people who panhandle and spoke in support of
the ordinance.
Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccommentP-,,kalispell.com can
be seen at
https: time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id= 128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
07:05:54 PM (00:09:11
Motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1904, an ordinance to restrict unlawful
transfers on roadways within Kalispell city limits, declaring an effective date, and
authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
07:06:27 PM (00:09:43 ) Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
07:07:02 PM (00:10:18) Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
07:07:36 PM (00:10:52) Councilor Nunnally provided discussion on the motion.
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 - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilors Fisher, Nunnally, Carlson, Gabriel,
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Graham and Mayor Johnson in favor and Councilors Daoud and Hunter opposed and
Councilor Dahlman absent.
2. Ordinance 1905 — Second Reading — Vending Permit and Special Event Permit
Fee Adjustments a
This ordinance considers revising the Parks and Recreation fee schedule for
vending permits and special events and defining how long special event permits are
valid.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation on this item.
07.09:06 PM (00:12:22) Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
07:09:12 PM (00:12:29) Pam Carbonari, Public Comment
Ms. Carbonari spoke as the Executive Director of the Kalispell Downtown Association saying
that the vending permit fees already do not cover staff time and does not feel that an increase is
appropriate saying that the fee may be too prohibitive for vendors. She then said that the city
should ask the event organizers to ensure all requirements are met. She would like further public
discussion on this.
07:12:35 PM (00:15:52)
Motion and Vote to approve Ordinance 1905, an ordinance amending
Ordinance 1741,
codified at KMC 15-12, vending in the public way, regarding vending
fees and event length
for special events, declaring an effective date and authorizing the City
Attorney to codify
the same.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Disapprove
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Disapprove
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 on roll call vote with Councilors Graham, Fisher,
Daoud, Nunnally,
Hunter and Mayor Johnson in favor and Councilors Gabriel and Carlson opposed and
Councilor Dahlman absent.
3. Resolution 6124 — Recreation Programming and Park Reservation Fees Cp
This resolution considers revising the fees charged for recreational programs and
park reservations. This item was postponed during the March 20, 2023, Council
meeting. Discussion will resume from the pending motion.
Mayor Mark Johnson explained that this item will be opened at the motion that was previously
on the table from the prior meeting.
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Motion to approve Resolution 6124, a resolution amending Resolution 5966, fixing park
and recreation fees to be charged by the City of Kalispell Parks and Recreation
Department and declaring an effective date.
Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: 2nd
07:14:42 PM t00:17_58) Councilor Daoud asked that public comment be opened once again.
Councilor Carlson agreed.
00:18:15 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
07:15:05 PM (00:18:21) Pam Carbonari, Public Comment
Ms. Carbonari, Executive Director of the Kalispell Downtown Association asked what extra
services will be provided with the increase in fees. She is disappointed that she was not
contacted prior to this item coming forward and spoke in opposition to the Resolution.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
07:18:26 PM (00:21:43 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
00:23:54 Councilor Gabriel asked questions of staff.
07:21:53 PM (00:25:09 , Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion.
00:26:11 Councilor Fisher provided discussion on the motion.
00:27:12 Councilor Nunnally provided discussion on the motion.
00:27:44 Councilor Daoud asked questions of staff and provided discussion on the motion.
07:25:29 PM (00:28:46]
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: 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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Dahlman absent.
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4. Creekside Subdivision 4
This item considers annexation and initial zoning of R-4 (Residential) and a major
preliminary plat for a subdivision on 24.51 acres with 103 dwelling units at 1111
Farm -to -Market Road.
a. Resolution 6125 - Annexation
b. Ordinance 1906 - First Reading - Zoning
c. Resolution 6126 - Preliminary Plat
00:29:55_Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item.
00:39:16 Councilor Hunter asked questions of staff.
00:49:32 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
00:49:43 Dominic Goble, Public Comment
Mr. Goble, Engineer for the applicant, presented himself for questions and answered questions
that were asked of staff.
Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccommentL(&kalispell.com can
be seen at
https:.' time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
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Motion to approve Resolution 6125, 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 parcels C and D of certificate of survey no. 8903 in the northwest
quarter of the southwest quarter of section 2, township 28 north, range 22 west, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana, to be known as Creekside addition no. 464, 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: 2"d
00:52:43 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
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 - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
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Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member - Rvan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Dahlman absent.
00:57:34
Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1906, 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 parcels C and D of certificate
of survey no. 8903 in the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 2, township
28 north, range 22 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned county AG-
20) 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 — Jed Fisher: 2nd
07:55:37 PM (00:58:53) Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Dahlman absent.
07:56:17 PM [ 00:59:34
Motion to approve Resolution 6126, a resolution conditionally approving the preliminary
plat of Creekside subdivision, described as parcels C and D of Certificate of Survey no.
8903 in the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 2, township 28 north,
range 22 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member — Jed Fisher: 2nd
01:00:05 Councilor Hunter provided discussion and asked questions of staff.
01:04:10 Motion to amend to add a condition of approval that fill not cross on the steep portion
of the slope.
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion
Motion dies for lack of a second.
Councilor Hunter provided further discussion on the motion.
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01:08:36 Mayor Johnson confirmed the process of further oversight by different organizations.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kan' 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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilors Carlson, Gabriel, Nunnally, Graham,
Fisher, Daoud and Mayor Johnson in favor and Councilor Hunter opposed and Councilor
Dahlman absent.
5. Stillwater Village a
This item considers a request for a zone change from R-2 (Residential) to R-4
(Residential) on 182 acres, and a major preliminary plat approval for a subdivision
with eight phases containing 181 lots and park area and access located south of
Silverbrook Estates, west of Highway 93 and Hagerman Lane, north of Northern
Pines Golf Course and bordering the Stillwater River.
a. Ordinance 1907 — First Reading - Zoning
b. Resolution 6127 — Preliminary Plat
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report for this item.
01:21:29 Councilor Hunter asked questions of staff.
01:30:15 Mayor Johnson asked questions of staff.
01:31:32 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
01:31:41 Heather McDonald, Public Comment
Ms. McDonald of 304 Fox Hollow Court, and Homeowner Association President of Northern
Pines a nearby subdivision spoke in opposition to the zoning, and to concerns related to lighting,
impacts to wildlife, and concerns related to traffic impact between Reserve Drive and Church
Street. She provided details regarding why she is concerned about traffic impact.
01:42:24 Rodney Fowler, Public Comment
Mr. Fowler at 115 Grouse Haven Way spoke in opposition to this item explaining why he feels
the zone change and plat is not appropriate.
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01:50:11 Eric Mulcahy, Public Comment
Mr. Mulcahy with Sands Surveying explained why they decided to ask for a rezone. He then
addressed the comments received related to traffic impacts. He spoke to parkland areas. He
explained the engineers for the project are also present in case of questions.
Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com can
be seen at
https:.,::time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id= 12 82 74&dbid=O&repo=Kali spell.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
01:55:15
Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1907, 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 tracts 1 and 2 of certificate of
survey no. 22183, on file and of record in Flathead County, Montana, located in the
southwest quarter of the southeast quarter and the southeast quarter of the southwest
quarter of section 13 and the north half of the northeast quarter and the northeast quarter
of the northwest quarter of section 24, township 29 north, range 22 west, P.M.,M., City of
Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned 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
01:56:29 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
01:58:22 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
01:59:50 Councilor Nunnally provided discussion on the motion.
02:01:44 Councilor Gabriel provided discussion on the motion.
02:03:54 Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion and then asked questions of staff.
02:06:14 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
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 - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent
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Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Dahlman absent.
02:13:04
Motion to approve Resolution 6127, A resolution conditionally approving the preliminary
plat of Stillwater Village, described as tracts 1 and 2 of certificate of survey no. 22183, on
file and of record in Flathead County, Montana, located in the southwest quarter of the
southeast quarter and the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 13 and the
north half of the northeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of
section 24, township 29 north, range 22 west, P.M.,M., city of Kalispell, Flathead County,
Montana.
Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member — Jed Fisher: 2nd
02:14:00 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
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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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Dahlman absent.
6. Resolution 6128 - Bitterroot Heights No. 2 Preliminary Plat ®a
This item considers preliminary plat approval for a subdivision with 13 single
family lots and park area on 4.2 acres at 249 Three Mile Drive.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report for this item.
02:24:15 Councilor Hunter asked questions of staff.
02:24:46 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
02:24:53 Eric Mulcahy, Public Comment
Mr. Mulcahy with Sands Surveying spoke as a representative of the applicant presenting himself
for questions.
02:25:31 Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
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02:25:37
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6128, a resolution conditionally approving the
preliminary plat of Bitterroot Heights no. 2, described as parcel A and lot 1A, shown on
certificate of survey 21303, being situated in the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter
of section 1, township 28 north, range 22 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Council Member - Sandv Carlson: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Dahlman absent.
7. Ray of Hope Conditional Use Permit 4�D
This item considers a conditional use permit to expand the existing facility at 46
Fifth Avenue West with a garage on the rear of the lot with an apartment above.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report for this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
02:30:49 Dave McLean, Public Comment
Mr. McLean, Director of a Ray of Hope spoke regarding the mission of the facility.
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Motion to approve a request from Dave McLean with Ray of Hope conditional use permit
KCU-23-01to expand the existing facility located at 46 Fifth Ave West which can be
described as Lot 6 of Block 159 of Kalispell Addition No. 1, Kalispell, Montana, according
to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of
Flathead County, Montana.
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member — Chad Graham: 2nd
02:32:50 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 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
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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 Councilor Dahlman absent.
CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• The next work session will include a discussion on planning fees, a buy -sell with
Burlington Northern, and capital improvement projects. He spoke regarding the high
price of construction and the related delays. Pre-treatment will be tentatively scheduled
for the following work session.
• The work session on May 8 will be a budget discussion and then a second budget work
session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16.
• Manager Russell will be attending a state-wide City Manager meeting May 9 so they can
discuss state legislation changes and consequences.
• At the April 10, 2023, work session the meeting will not be live on Channel 190 or on the
website as it normally would be as we will be remodeling the technology in the Council
Chambers. It will still be live via Zoom video conference.
• City Manager Russell provided a state legislation update. Manager Russell was relieved
that House Bill 865 died on the house floor explaining why. He then talked about
legislation related to the number of council seats.
02:40:28 Councilor Daoud said the recent trip to Washington D.C. for the National League of
Cities and Towns was very productive. Councilor Daoud then spoke regarding public comment
received. He then sent out a plea to the other communities in the area to come to the table and
help the housing situation.
02:42:38 Councilor Hunter also said the recent trip to Washington D.C. was productive. He then
spoke regarding the desire for a work session related to looking into installing solar panels
somewhere on city property and possible related grant opportunities.
02:43:47 City Manager Russell spoke regarding the challenges within this budget year and how
the solar panel topic may emerge during budget discussions.
02:44:29 Councilor Graham spoke to his frustration with other area communities that are not
approving developments that are greatly needed.
02:45:58 Councilor Nunnally would agree with Councilor Daoud and Graham about frustrations
with the lack of approvals in other communities.
02:46:30 Councilor Carlson spoke regarding comments she has been hearing and her position
regarding housing.
02:47:10 Councilor Gabriel spoke regarding the current extreme expense of home construction
and remodel.
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02:47:50 Mayor Johnson asked for staff to have a conversation with Montana Department of
Transportation related to future plans on Highway 93. Mayor Johnson then spoke regarding his
frustrations with area cities related to the lack of development approvals and conversations and
comments from elected officials in other cities. Mayor Johnson asked Councilor Graham about
an upcoming meeting he will be attending with the Governor at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the
High School regarding House Bill 257.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:48 p.m.
Aim e Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on April 17, 2023
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — April 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — April 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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