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02-20-24 City Council Meeting MinutesW010 CITY'OF KAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, February 20,2024, at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at: hqp.,L://www.kalisRell.com/480/Meeting-Videos. A. CALL TO ORDER Council President Graham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. City Manager Doug Russell announced that Sam Nunnally and Kari Gabriel have stepped off the dais for this meeting as the city is unsure of the intent of the Judge in relation to the district court order dated February 16, 2024, that set aside the elections for Ward I and Ward 2 of the Kalispell municipal election. The matter will be further researched. B. ROLL CALL M,qygL_: Mark Johnson: Absent C........ q.0 n c i.. I. M..e. t.n.... .h...e r .�Carlson�_ Present .......... .... ... ........... _ ............ ...- ...... ................... Council Chair - Chad Grahatn', if ........ . ....... Council Member Aed Fisher: Present via video conference ........ ............................................................................................................................................................................ . . . ............................................................................................................................................................................. Council Mernber - Sid Daoud'- Present .......... ......................................................................... . .... . .. . . ...... . .... . ............. . ............. Council Member -Jessica Dahlman: Present .............................................................................................................................................................. ... . .... . ..... . . ...................................................................................................... Council Member Rvan Hunter- Present via video conference I ..... . ...... ........ . .......... Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA .APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as published. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member Sand. Carlson: 2nd ......................... . ..... Dj��� Ma or Marlc lohnsoru,. Absent Council Member - S.gpd Q.............rl -Arove ........ ..... ...... ...... .... .. I Chair - Chad Graha!n: A�rove Council Member -.Jed Fisher. Apo e Council Member - Sid Daou(i- Ain,mve Page 1 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 20, 2024 CoundI Member - Jessica Dahlman: ADnrove Council Member Rw�an Haunter � a m m,,.. .�mmm w ve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Mayor Johnson 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 — February 5, and 12, 2024 2. Reject Bids for Equalization Basin Expansion and Fermenter Rehab Project 3. Historic Preservation Grant Letter of Support for building at 203 51h Ave W This item considers approving a letter of support for a historic grant application to the Montana Department of Commerce. 4. Purchase of Two Police Patrol Vehicles This item considers the purchase of two Ford Explorer patrol vehicles and appropriate equipment upfitting from Dana Safety for the amount of $133,433.43. Public Comment Council President Graham opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as published. Council Member - Sid Daoud„ Motion Council Member Sandy Cartson 2nd May.) Mark JC hnsonLA rove Council Member �:and Carlson: ;:...... grove .:.I:....Chai .....-.... �a ..._G:�.. :ial:�...... ra ve.. ............ ................... . tltlollgc..I....: ether......-..... ....:F ish .PPr y Co u..nc.il Il mhe..r...- Sid 11 aou& A Grove Council emte�Jessica ahman ..�A rove Council...... Member 'rhe motion passed unanimously n voice vote with Mayor Johnson absent. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None. G. PUBLIC HEARING — State -Local Infrastructure Partnership Act of 2023 Council will consider comments regarding eligible projects using funds from this Act, which is also referred to as SLIPA, and originates from Montana House Bill 355. Council President Graham opened the public hearing and called for public comment. 00:04:54 Margaret Davis, Public Comment Ms. Davis, Director of the NW Montana History Museum referred to others present at the meeting in support of the meeting. She then asked Council to consider using funding from this Page 2 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 20, 2024 act to repair the HVAC system at the museum. She spoke further regarding her reasoning and. provided written public comment. Seeing no further comment, Council President Graham closed the public hearing. H. PIJ B11C C CME "I" ........................................................................m.,.............. Council President Graham opened ed general public comment. 0.0 0 1 : 5 9 Loraine Clarno, Public Comment Ms. Clarno with the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce provided an update to the Downtown Action Team Task Force that includes board members from the KDA, Downtown Business Association, and the Business Improvement District to talk about potential ways the business community can shape downtown to be safe, welcoming, and vibrant for all. She spoke regarding increases in vagrancy and wanting to bring solutions. They put together an action plan with various goals. She provided Council with a hand-out with policy ideas on this matter. She spoke regarding some of the recommendations they would like the City to consider undertaking. She also spoke regarding the actions the Task Force is planning. 00.14:47 Kyle Waterman, Public Comment ........................................................... Mr. Waterman, Board Chair of the Western Montana Mental Health Center provided an update regarding the services they provide and the restructuring they have accomplished. He spoke regarding House Bill 872 and talked about related legislature passed to help with case management and other services and provides a better rate for outreach employees. Mr. Waterman explained the 988-phone service is now live and is a 24-hour call center for anyone in the area to connect with counselors and staff. He spoke further about grants they are applying for to provide further services. 00:1.80 Seeing no further public comment, Council President Graham closed public comment. Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com can be seen at hit�fi/tiu e. ;i.1:alispell,.a t. s��'WebL ink/kJrowse.as x:�id.-12 274 r.dbid,,'''Q arc . o:,aiis ell. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. I. RF'P ➢ . "I'S RECOMMENDATIONS ItND SIJBSB I..1ET COUNCIL ACTION 1. ]resolution 618—1..1se of State -Local Infrastructure Partnership Act of 2023 ................................................... Funds This resolution considers establishing the priority list for projects to be partially funded through this act. CtUL_ &„ .rw K s 1 �r s u�t d the staff r omt.. 00:2.3,:1 t Councilor Hunter asked questions regarding federal funds that may be available related to lead line inventorying. Page 3 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 20, 2024 ,0 : 2 6; , . Councilor Daoud asked questions related to CPACE and how it is administered. 00;27a42 Council President Chad Graham asked where the 25% match would come from. He ............................................................ then provided discussion. 00,2 47 Public Comment ........................................................... Council President Graham opened public comment. ft 2"9: 10 Jim Atkinson, Public Comment Mr. Atkinson said he felt the precedent was already set regarding assisting nonprofit organizations and would appreciate Council consideration in using these funds for HVAC repairs at the NW Montana History Museum. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Motion to approve Resolution 6185, a resolution regarding the eligible proiects to be partially funded by the State -Local Infrastructure Partnership Act of 2023 (SLIPA) and the City of Kalispell. 0Qa,3_0.13 fl Councilor Hunter provided discussion related to funding for sidewalks. . 2= r Councilor Hunter made a motion to amend the Resolution to include $150,000 towards sidewalk infill in our community utilizing the transportation plans prioritization of sidewalk infrastructure and place it as the number 2 priority. ON- 32:42 Councilor Daoud asked for a point of clarification regarding the resolution. 00-3: City Manager Russell clarified that infill would not qualify. ;;,3 5 7 Councilor Hunter modified his amendment to the motion to specify sidewalk repair and replace. The amendment to the motion died for lack of a second. 00: 5w01 Councilor Daoud asked questions related to the projects. 00.3&27 Council President Graham asked about the comment made related to repairs at the Conrad Mansion. He then asked further questions related to the agreements set up with the nonprofits. 0.39:12 Council President Chad Graham provided discussion related to the public comment from the NW Montana History Museum. 00-39:47 Councilor Dahlman provided discussion related to the lead line inventory as her priority. :40 4 Councilor Carlson provided discussion related to the lead line inventory as her priority. Page 4 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 20, 2024 00:31.-03 Vote on the motion. Council. Men iber - Jessica Dahlman; Motion Council Member Sandv Carlson.,: 2nd Ma or .... Mari: Johnson: Absent Council . .................................................................................................................................... Council .... Chair .. Chad Graham: A rove m uncil....Member ,.....- Jed Fisher: .n rove o. ..nciI.....:..:........... t.1� ...::°:.....SJd Qaoud,: A ;p. y Council Member .Iessica Dahlman- A.. rove Cancul Meruu Evan I...Iunter: A )rove The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Mayor Johnson absent 2. ✓ead Ed➢ �,..Fi l:Plat ...e...:....... This item considers final plat approval for 16.77 acres with 31 residential lots at 1120 Farm to Market Road. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report. 00A3:3 Council President Graham asked about bond details. 00:44....... 1.3 Public Comment Council President Graham opened public comment. 00„44a 19 Doug Rankin, Public Comment .................. _.._. Mr. Rankin, with WGM Group representing the developer for this project, explained that most of the bonding is related to landscaping and road improvements. Seeing no further comment, Council President Graham closed public comment. 00:45-17 Motion and Vote to approve the final plat for Meadows Edge Phase 3 as well as the subdivision improvement agreement. Council Member . Sid lDaoa.ud: Motion ,o u pl ..I....:Mem b l`......-..... S,a..n d.y Carlson: 2n.d Ma q . Mari Johnson: Absent .......... . Council, b .1::...:::::.... d�.... ��s .1�,.w..... .f� ro�re ...�.a;1ut1�.�:..I..... ;..a i:r......-..... 1�ad GraJh. am:.rove pounc .l,....1( �Ib., r....:::::.._J d..... ,s r....... Approve Council Member ...........d.... aoud ....A ov °ognciI.....M et.. beu�.... Jes..s ica :JalhJmar! A rov ou.12 ...I....:M e r12b .......m:....: ran I iuunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Mayor Johnson absent. 3. s➢lu��6�6- .Plication to the Rebuildi...... American,...................:.th ,,; ,a........._:............ ...... Suustainabilit and E uuit Grant This resolution approves a RAISE grant application to the US Department of Transportation to fund upgrades to the Kalispell Bypass from US 93 to Airport Road. Page 5 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 20, 2024 [?fig r jpl Mot Services Director Jarod., %y ➢'ren rovided the sty pt.. 00.8.16 Councilor Hunter asked questions about project details. (� ,,,,50,,,,03„ Councilor Graham asked questions about the West Reserve Drive project and how the money is allocated. 00:51:0 Public Comment ............................................................ Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:.51:1.2 Motion to approve Resolution 6186, a resolution of approval for the submission of an application to the United States Department of Transportation for a "Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity" (RAISE) grant to fund upgrades to the Kalispell bypass from U.S. 93 to Airport Road. 00�52:02 Councilor Dahlman provided discussion in favor of the motion. 001"52-40 Councilor Daoud provided discussion in favor of the motion. 00" 3.05 Council President Graham provided discussion in favor of the motion. Vote on the motion. Council. Member -Jessica. Dahlrnan: Motion Couuncil Member .. Jed Fisher: 2nd Mayo[._ Man l �on. Absent Council Member - Sand ..._Carl p .� Approve Council :.... chair..:::::.... h Laharw. Ap L ve ncil..... mber:::::..................................................... r: rope Council. Member - Sid Daouid.:..�:nrove ° u1 ._I.. Member . Jessica Dahlman- Approve Council i ennber - Ryan l-luuu.nter: A prove The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Mayor Johnson absent. J. CITY MANA TIER, COUNCIL AND MAYOR REPORTS No Action City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report: • City Manager Russell spoke regarding a court decision related to the municipal election that was challenged that the city believes states we have two council vacancies (Councilor Kari Gabriel and Councilor Sam Nunnally) until that election is done again. The city is looking at state law related to the decision and what will happen next. Further discussion on the creation of a solid waste master plan will come before Council at the February 26, 2024, work session. • A resolution of intent to hold a public hearing on the public participation plan for HB 382 is scheduled for March 4. Page 6 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 20, 2024 • The City Manager spoke to Dave Prunty with the County Landfill about presenting to council with an update on the landfill on March 4, 2024. • March 11, 2024, no work session is scheduled. K. ADJOURNMENT Council President Graham adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. .w� Aim e Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk OVA W. Minutes approved on March 4, 2024 UPCOMING SCHEDULE City Offices Closed — February 19, 2024 — Presidents' Day Next Work Session — February 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — March 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers PARTICIPATION Watch City Council sessions live with the agenda and supporting documents or later with documents and time stamped minutes at: https.-,//www.kalisvell.com/480/.M.eeting Videos. Watch City Council sessions live or later on Charter Cable Ch. 190 or via the City YouTube page at: jjgp ! be.ca m/ fit ofh,. lis �„e lmontana%32/streams. 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