10-09-23 City Council Work Session MinutesCITY COUNCIL
KCMOF WORK SESSION MINUTES
ALISPELL October 9, 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/Meetin2-Videos.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Mavor - 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: Absent
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Present
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present
City staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Police
Chief Jordan Venezio, and Deputy Fire Chief Jessica Kinzer.
B. DISCUSSION
Dedicated Emergency Responder Levy a
City Manager Doug Russell began the presentation on this item explaining the history of
discussions and previous decisions on the topic. He displayed a 10-year budget forecast, spoke
regarding the options provided in the packet materials and why a levy request is necessary. ® a
00:16:57 The Mayor and Council asked questions and provided discussion.
Manager Russell explained that this item will be brought back for a vote with potential ballot
language at the second regular meeting in November (November 20) and explained that the
request for proposals for communications regarding the levy under discussion will be released
tomorrow.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
01:02:40 Lloyd Bondy, Public Comment
Mr. Bondy of Lakeside spoke regarding his view that crime in outlying areas is spreading
out from Kalispell. He also spoke about the importance of youth to the future of the City
and the importance of their education.
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Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Public comment received via email to the Mayor and Council at publiccommentLl kalispell.com,
can be found at:
https:: time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/ WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell.
D. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS
01.-03:50 Councilor Hunter spoke regarding a flyer he found on his doorstep with racist and
hateful messaging. He condemned this messaging and said this type of messaging is not
acceptable in this community and those being targeted by this messaging are welcome in the
community.
01:04:36 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the Hamas attack on Israel and standing against hate.
He urged people to come together and work towards common goals.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Regular Meeting — October 16, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. -- Council Chambers
Next Work Session — October 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Watch City Council sessions live or later on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online at
https:: www.kalispell.com 480 Meeting -Videos.
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