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10-02-23 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 2, 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.kalisi)ell.com/480/Meetin2-Videos. A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mark Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Council President - Chad Graham: Present Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Present via video conference Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present via video conference Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present Council Member - Sam Nunnelly: Present Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Present Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present Staff present included Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher acting as Interim City Manager, City Attorney Johnna Preble, Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk, and Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL 03:27:59 PM i00:00:59) Motion to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 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: Approve Page 1 of 9 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 2, 2023 Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. E. CONSENT AGENDA 03:28:22 PM (00:01:22) 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 18, 2023 r 2. Approve Award for the WWTP Main and Headworks Structure Project 40 This item approves awarding the base bid for the WWTP Main and Headworks Structure Project to NCC Neumann Construction Co. in the amount of $1,704,420.00. 3. Accept a Grant from the Montana DES Homeland Security This item considers accepting an $80,000 grant to help sustain and support the Kalispell Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team. Councilor Ryan Hunter stated that he would like to make corrections to the September 18, 2023, minutes as follows: Section I of the meeting minutes, 2nd paragraph reads, "Councilor Graham spoke regarding the fact that there is misinformation in the community." This is not a fact, its Mr. Graham's opinion, so I'd ask that there be a correction that states "Councilor Graham spoke regarding his opinion that there is misinformation in the community." And then the second sentence in that paragraph says he gave the Junegrass Place impact fees as an example of the incorrect information. That would be impossible because no one referenced Junegrass Place impact fees publicly prior to Mr. Graham at that meeting. I would revise that sentence to read "He referenced Junegrass Place as justification for the impact fee decision." 00:01:04 Motion to adopt the consent agenda with those amendments (see above) to the minutes. Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member — Sid Daoud: 2nd Council Member - Rvan Hunter: Motion Council Member - Sid Daoud: 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 - Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Jessica Dahlman: Approve Page 2 of 9 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 2, 2023 Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None. G. PUBLIC COMMENT 03:30:07 PM (00:03:07) 00:03:21 Krista Bowles, Public Comment Ms. Bowles of 150 Aurich Avenue spoke regarding parking and access issues at Legends Field and the parking problems associated with it. She feels that having only one access along with the crowded parking in adjacent neighborhoods is a safety issue. She spoke further about frustrations regarding related issues. 00:06:21 Lloyd Bondy, Public Comment Mr. Bondy of 1429 Biemey Creek Road in Lakeside echoed Ms. Bowles comments and encouraged council to come see a game and see the problems for themselves. He spoke further regarding parking frustrations and safety concerns in the area. He asked Council to be part of the solution and would like the south side access reopened. Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to gubliccomment@kalispell.com can be seen at https:ritime.ci.kalispell.mt.us WebLink/Browse.aspx?id-128274&dbid=0&relao=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(ikalispell.com or during the meeting verbally in council chambers or via the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for the record. Meadowlark Trailer Court Annexation and Zoning a 03:36:04 PM { 00 _09:04 2 This item considers annexation and zoning of 5.97 acres at 2160 and 2166 Airport Road. a. Resolution 6161 — Annexation b. Ordinance 1914 — Zoning 00:09:39 Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen presented the staff report. 00:11:30 Councilor Daoud asked questions related to an adjacent salvage yard and then questions regarding the septic system. 00:12:39 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. 00:12:50 Motion to approve Resolution 6161, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries of the city of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real property Page 3 of 9 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 2, 2023 described as assessors tract 2D in the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 19, township 28 north, range 21 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and lot 4 of Keith - Smith tract number one, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana, and as further described on exhibit "A", to be known as Meadowlark Trailer Court Addition No. 467, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell zoning ordinance, and to declare an effective date. 00:13:48 Councilor Graham provided discussion in favor of the motion. 00:14:24 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnally 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: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 00:14:55 Motion to approve Ordinance 1914, an ordinance to amend section 27.02.010, official zoning map, city of Kalispell zoning Ordinance no. 167% by zoning certain real property, more particularly described as assessors tract 2D in the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 19, township 28 north, range 21 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and lot 4 of Keith -Smith tract number one, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana, and as further described on exhibit "A" (previously zoned county R-1 and R-5) to city R-4 (residential), in accordance with the Kalispell growth policy plan — it 2035, and to provide an effective date. Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 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: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Kynzie Lane Townhomes Conditional Use Permit G This item considers approving a Conditional Use Permit for four townhomes at 1715 `z 5`h Avenue East. Page 4 of 9 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 2, 2023 00:16:11 Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen presented the staff report. 00:19:59 Councilor Graham asked questions related to the water service line. 00:21:07 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:21:21 Kim Torgerson, Public Comment Mr. Torgerson owns units nearby and spoke regarding concerns with street parking issues. 00:25:52 Councilor Gabriel asked questions related to the public comment received. 00:29:25 Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 00:29:33 Motion and Vote to approve a request from Ted's Development, LLC, for conditional use permit KCU-23-04, a conditional use permit to allow four attached townhouses within the RA-1 zoning district, subiect to 9 conditions of approval located at 1715 V2 5' Avenue East (Kenzie Lane) and which can be legally described as lot 4 of Subdivision 182, 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 - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd 00:30:28 Councilor Hunter provided discussion in favor of the motion. 00:30:53 Mayor Johnson asked questions related to water and sewer access and then asked questions related to potential parking issues. 00:35:14 Councilor Gabriel asked questions related to fire access. 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: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 3. Resolution 6162 - Resolution of Intent to Hold Public Hearing for PRO Housing Grant a Page 5 of 9 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 2, 2023 This item sets a Public Hearing for October 16, 2023, regarding a PRO Housing Grant application to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen presented the staff report. 00:37:23 Councilor Hunter asked questions related to legislation state requirements. 00:38:36 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:38:47 Motion to approve Resolution 6162, a resolution calling for a public hearing to receive comments from the public regarding a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development "Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing" (Pro Housing) grant application from development services to the Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to application submittal. Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 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: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 4. Resolution 6163 — Resolution of Intent to Hold Public Hearing for Budget Amendment T a This item sets a Public Hearing for October 16, 2023 regarding a Budget Amendment to the FY23 General Fund. 00:40:04 Finance Director Aimee Cooke provided the staff presentation on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:41:27 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6163, a resolution of intent calling for a public hearing to amend the general fund of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in the 2022-2023 budget adopted by the City Council. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnall,, Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Page 6 of 9 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 2, 2023 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. 5. Resolution 6164 — Final Plat - Begg Subdivision Phase 2 a This item considers approving the final plat for Begg Subdivision Phase 2. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen presented the staff report. 00:45:14 Councilor Hunter asked questions of staff related to number of units and questions about a previous public comment. 00:47:37 Councilor Nunnally asked a location question related to stormwater and sewage. He then spoke regarding comments he has heard from a neighbor. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:49:36 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6164, a resolution approving the final plat for Begg Subdivision, Phase 2, described as Tract 1 of certificate of survey 21530 in the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 12, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Council Member - Karl 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 Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL., -AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) 00:50:51 Councilor Daoud asked for a work session regarding the public comment received about Legends Stadium. 00:52:00 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding multiple conversations over the past 5 years regarding the Legends Stadium parking and access isues. Page 7 of 9 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 2, 2023 00:52:46 Councilor Hunter spoke regarding ideas he has related to Legends Stadium access and would also request a work session. Mayor Johnson agreed to a work session on the matter and spoke further regarding previous conversations and issues. 00:54:34 Councilor Fisher and Dahlman also agree on a work session regarding Legends Stadium access parking. 00:54:46 Councilor Graham spoke regarding conversations, observations, etc. regarding the homelessness issues within the area. He read a portion of an article in the Daily Inter Lake that attributed comments from Tonya Horn with the Warming Center. Councilor Graham then responded to the referenced comments within the article. He spoke to the need for the entire community to address the homeless issue and spoke regarding frustrations with the City of Whitefish and what he believes Whitefish and Columbia Falls should do to help with the issue. 01:04:01 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the possibility of a joint work session with the other area municipalities. Councilor Graham would agree that a joint work session may be beneficial. 01:05:18 Councilor Hunter spoke to the statements that Councilor Graham made. 01:06:58 Councilor Daoud and Councilor Dahlman spoke in agreement to a joint work session. 01:07:43 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the Landfill Board meeting he recently attended and the projections on the south side for expansion. He then spoke regarding the long-term plan and the wrap-up cost estimate and the ongoing maintenance after closure. He also spoke regarding a partnership with Flathead Electric related to a second generator at the landfill that uses methane for electricity. Mayor Johnson then spoke to the amendments to the minutes that were made by Councilor Hunter earlier in the meeting. He encouraged people to watch Council meetings themselves and referred to upcoming technology required by recent state legislation that is being installed for County Commission meetings so the public will be able to watch the County Commission meetings. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. 0 01 err �: ��, ��•• -ry Aim e Brunckhorst, CMC SEA�``� rns City Clerk i0i 1892 ' •'??p Minutes approved on, October 16, 2023 Page 8 of 9 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 2, 2023 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION Next Work Session — October 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — October 16, 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. Page 9 of 9