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E1. 09-05-23 Council MinutesCITY OF KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, September 5, 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. Public comment was also available via email to publiccommentkkalispell.com. Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at: https://www.kalispell.com/480/Meetin2-Videos. A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mark Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present Council Chair - Chad Graham: Present Council Member - Jed Fisher: Absent Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Present Council Member - Rvan Hunter: Present Staff present included Interim City Manager Susie Turner, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnally, Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: ADDrove Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Absent Page 1 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 5, 2023 Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Fisher 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 — August 21 and August 28, 2023 lwa lwa 2. Award Bid for Water Division Tandem Axle Dump Truck 0a This item authorizes purchase of this truck to Jackson Group Peterbilt in the amount of $232,835. 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 Member - Rvan Hunter: 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: Absent Council Member - Sid Daoud: Aimrove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Fisher absent. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccomment2kalispell.com can be seen at hitps://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse. aspx?id=128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell. H. REPORTS. RECOMMENDATIONS. AND SUBSEOUENT COUNCIL ACTION Persons wishing to address the council on individual agenda items are asked to provide public comment via email to publi ccommentgkali spell. com or during the meeting verbally in council chambers or via the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for the record. Page 2 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 5, 2023 Lupine Meadows Annexation and Preliminary Plat GPa This item considers annexation, zoning of R-4 (Residential) and major subdivision approval of an 18-10tresidential subdivision on 4.57 acres at40 Valley View Drive. a. Resolution 6156 — Annexation b. Ordinance 1913 — First Reading - Zoning c. Resolution 6157 — Preliminary Plat Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report. 00:12:24 Councilor Graham began questions for staff asking about the effects of Senate Bill 382. 00:14:00 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. 00:14:05 Athena Miller, Public Comment Ms. Miller of 212 Valley View Drive spoke with frustration regarding home prices and the lack of affordable housing, and inflation. She does not feel more housing should be approved until all the housing now approved has been built out. She spoke further about her frustration with change. She then spoke regarding the deer and other wildlife being affected by development. 00:17:39, Bob Erickson, Public Comment Mr. Erickson of 2250 Hwy 93 South with Jackola Engineering spoke on behalf of the applicant talking about storm drainage plans for the development. 00:18:52 Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 00:19:01 Motion to approve Resolution 6156, 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 Parcel 1 of Certificate of Survey Number 16631, a tract of land situated, lying, and being in the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 13, Township 28 North, Ranee 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, less and excepting therefrom that parcel conveyed in bargain and sale deed to the Montana Department of Transportation, recorded May 19, 2009, as document 200900014122, records of Flathead County, Montana, to be known as Lupine Meadows Addition No. 466, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. Council Member — Chad Graham: Motion Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2" d 00:20:26 Councilor Graham provided discussion in support of the motion. 00:20:47 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion addressing the public comment received related to affordable housing and loss of open space. 00:24:05 Councilor Graham provided further discussion on the motion related to the costs of development and how that relates to housing costs. Page 3 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 5, 2023 00:25:42 Councilor Daoud provided discussion in support of the motion stating that this development is surrounded by the city and other development and spoke regarding the decisions Council can make related to approvals. 00:27:45 Councilor Nunnally agreed with the discussion made by the other council members and then spoke regarding how many housing units the area needs. Vote on the motion to approve Resolution 6156. Council Chair - Chad Graham: 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: Absent Council Member - Sid Daoud: Abbrove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Fisher absent. 00:29:21 Motion and vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1913, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, official zoning map, City of Kalispell zoning ordinance 1677, by zoning certain real property more particularly described as Parcel 1 of Certificate of Survey Number 16631, a tract of land situated, lying, and being in the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 13, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, less and excepting therefrom that parcel conveyed in bargain and sale deed to the Montana Department of Transportation, recorded May 19, 2009, as document 200900014122, records of 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. Council Chair - Chad Graham: 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: Absent Council Member - Sid Daoud: Abbrove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Fisher absent. 00:31:28 Page 4 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 5, 2023 Motion and vote to approve Resolution 6157, a resolution conditionally approving the preliminary plat of Lupine Meadows, described as Parcel 1 of Certificate of Survev Number 16631, a tract of land situated, lying, and being in the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 13, Township 28 North, Ranee 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, less and excepting therefrom that parcel conveyed in bargain and sale deed to the Montana Department of Transportation, recorded May 19, 2009, as document 200900014122, records of Flathead County, Montana. 00:32:24 Councilor Gabriel provided discussion on the motion saying she agreed with the other discussion provided by council and appreciates that this is infill and feels townhomes are a good use of this land. 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: Absent 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 Fisher absent. 2. Resolution 6158 — Development Services Loan Program Transition MYa This item considers transferring management and funds for several loan programs from the City to Montana West Economic Development. Interim City Manager Susie Turner began the staff report providing background on this item. 00:33:57 Development Services Director Jarod Nygren provided the staff report. 00:34:57 Councilor Hunter asked about the process Montana West Economic Development would use to review loans. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:36:15 Motion to approve Resolution 6158, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute administrative agreements with Montana West Economic Development for transfer of the United States Department of Agriculture office of Rural Development Intermediary relendin2 program (IRP) funds and community development block grant (CDBG) revolving loan funds. Council Member — Sandy Carlson: Motion Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2" d Page 5 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 5, 2023 00:36:53 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. 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 - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Absent Council Member - Sid Daoud: Abbrove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Fisher absent. 3. Resolution 6159 — Banner Policy Ew. This item considers approving a downtown and Parkline banner policy. Development Services Director Jarod Nygren provided the staff report. 00:39:46 Councilor Gabriel asked a question regarding who will be hanging the banners and what material would be used. 00:40:30 Development Services Director Jarod Nygren spoke to the questions asked. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:42:32 Motion to approve Resolution 6159, a resolution establishing a banner policy for Downtown and the Kalispell Parkline Trail. 00:43:06 Councilor Nunnally provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sid Daoud: 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: Absent Council Member - Sid Daoud: Abbrove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Fisher absent. Page 6 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 5, 2023 4. Resolution 6160 - Meadows Edge, Phase 5 Preliminary Plat Extension Request a This item considers extending the preliminary plat for this project by two years. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report. 00:47:27 Councilor Hunter asked questions about phase 3. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:48:40 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6160, a resolution approving a two-year extension to the preliminary plat of Meadows Edge Phase 5 Subdivision. Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Absent Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with with Councilor Fisher absent. L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) Interim City Manager Susie Turner provided the following report: • A request for work on Rail Park Drive using tax increment finance funding will be on the September 11, 2023, work session agenda for discussion. 00:49:42 Councilor Daoud said he is thankful to the developers who have come into Kalispell and been willing to put in subdivisions and housing in this environment when we desperately need housing all over the valley. 00:50:42 Councilor Carlson announced that the Red Cross is issuing an appeal for blood as there is a severe shortage across the country. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Page 7 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 5, 2023 Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on, 2023 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION City Offices Closed — September 4, 2023 — Labor Day Next Work Session — September 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — September 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Watch City Council sessions live or later on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online hgps://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-Videos. Page 8 of 8