06-17-24 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF
KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Revised June 14, with addition of Item I7.
June 17, 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:
httys://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-Videos.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mai or - Mark Johnson: Present
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present via video conference
Council Member - Sandv 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: Present
Council Member - Rvan Hunter: Present via video conference
Staff present included Acting City Manager and Development Services Director Jarod Nygren,
City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen,
Public Works Director Susie Turner, Deputy Public Works Director Keith Haskins, and Police
Captain Ryan Bartholomew.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Sandv 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: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
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.
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2. Approve Change Order for Grandview Lift Station and Four Mile Drive Force
Main Pro :�
This item approves a change order for schedule 2 of this project in the amount of
$100,300.78.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
00:01:58
Motion and vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Annrove
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 voice vote.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Solid Waste Master Plan, Assessment Increases, and Code Updates a
Council will accept comments on a proposed solid waste master plan, solid
waste assessment increases and code updates to Chapter 11, Garbage, Refuse
and Weeds.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing on this item and opened public comment.
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00:03:14 Doge Rauthe, Public Comment
Mr. Rauthe of 436 Northridge Drive, spoke in favor of table 1 B providing his reasoning saying
that he does not feel it would be fair for curbside customers to pay as much as alley customers
since alley customers receive more services.
00:04:36 Henry Oldenburg, Public Comment
Mr. Oldenburg spoke on behalf of his elderly neighbor who is under the belief that the alley
service will be discontinued.
00:06:54 Seeing no further comment, Mayor Johnson closed public hearing and public comment.
2. Tourism Business Improvement District Work Plan and Budget 9� a
Council will accept comments on a proposed TBID work plan and budget that
includes a request to increase the bed tax assessment to $4 per night per room.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing on this item and opened public comment.
00:07:22 Andy Matthews, Public Comment
Mr. Matthews with Basecamp RV Park asked that he be removed from the Tourism Business
Improvement District as he does not feel he benefits. He then spoke in opposition to the
proposed increase explaining why he feels that way.
00:13:20 Ian Fleming, Public Comment
Mr. Fleming of 249 Reserve Place said he feels that destination stewardship should be
designated additional funds within the TBID budget.
00:14:53 Diane Medler. Public Comment
Ms. Medler, Executive Director of Discover Kalispell explained that the TBID assessment has
been at $2 since 2012 and since that time costs have all increased and that the Board felt the
increase was necessary to stay competitive. She spoke regarding the wide variety of properties
that are represented by the TBID. Stewardship accounts for 20% of their budget.
Seeing no further comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing.
H. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the council on any issue not on the agenda are asked to do so
at this time. See the bottom of the agenda to learn the protocol for providing comment.
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment.
00:19:21 Walter Rowntree, Public Comment
Mr. Rowntree spoke regarding traditional political views on poverty and homelessness.
00:21:43 Seeing no further comment, Mayor Johnson closed general public comment.
Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com or
in the mail can be seen at
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I. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
1. Tronstad Meadows Whitetail Crossing Growth Policy Amendment, Annexation,
Zoning. and Preliminaa Plat rk G
This item considers adopting, revising, or rejecting a growth policy amendment,
approving annexation and initial zoning of R-3 (Residential), and preliminary plat
approval for 380 lots on 110.5 acres, on property located on the north side of
Tronstad Road between Highway 93 North and Whitefish Stage Road, opposite of
Sirucek Lane.
a. Resolution 6197A, B, or C -- Growth Policy Amendment
b. Resolution 6198 — Annexation
c. Ordinance 1921 — First Reading — Zoning
d. Resolution 6199 — Preliminary Plat
Mayor Johnson explained that this item was postponed during the last regular meeting after the
staff report, questions for staff and public comment.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
00:23:30 Dan Munsing, Public Comment
Mr. Munsing spoke with the number of people he believes would live within the Tronstad
Subdivision if approved and completed. He then spoke regarding nearby property development.
He spoke on his thoughts that the nearby roads are not appropriate for the traffic from the
proposed development. He then provided reasoning why he does not feel this property should be
annexed. He would ask Council to vote no on this item to ensure that adequate infrastructure is
present.
00:28:28 Jeff Muller, Public Comment
Mr. Muller spoke in opposition to this item, providing details on why he has concerns related to
how city planning provides recommendations. He spoke related to a nearby development and
water issues he feels occurred as a result of the development. He provided printed pictures and
explained them. He explained why he believes that engineering has not been properly considered
with developments. He spoke regarding an issue related to a sign and jurisdictional concerns.
00:37:04 Ming Munsing, Public Comment
Ms. Munsing of Tronstad Road spoke regarding concerns with the Tronstad Growth Policy
amendment. She spoke regarding ways she does not believe the staff report presented to Council
at previous meetings was appropriate. She talked about nearby developments in the area saying
solutions within the area have not been taken. She explained in detail why she feels issues raised
have not been resolved satisfactorily and believes more time is needed. She spoke in detail
regarding concerns about transparency and why she does not feel this item should be approved
by Council.
01:01:42 Colby Shaw, Public Comment
Mr. Shaw of Tronstad Drive spoke regarding speaking with one of the applicants, Frank Garner.
He spoke in opposition to this project with detail regarding water rights and concerns that the
development would affect them. He spoke in detail regarding traffic and snow./plowing concerns
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on Tronstad Road and in the area. He talked with concerns about an access point. He provided
details regarding why he is opposed to the density being proposed. He spoke further regarding
why he is opposed to this application.
01:10:20 Frank Garner, Public Comment
Mr. Garner of Crestview Road spoke on behalf of the applicant saying they submitted a proper
and complete application. They agree with the details and conditions within the staff report. He
spoke about the extensive length of time and number of meetings this item has been before
Council. He said the safety issues brought forward are not going to be fixed until development
comes. He talked about the time frame that development takes and the current need for additional
single-family housing.
01:12:18 Travis Taylor, Public Comment
Mr. Taylor spoke in opposition to the development providing reasons why he does not feel
annexation is appropriate in this area including with concerns related to traffic and his views that
he does not want a traffic light in the area.
01:15:56 Michelle Weinberg, Public Comment
Ms. Weinberg, an Attorney stated she represents Sandy and Jeff Muller. She referred to previous
comments she has made in opposition to this application. She then talked in detail regarding the
right to know and the right to participate within Montana Code Annotated and ways in which she
believes they were not upheld. She also spoke regarding the public record request process. She
spoke regarding her client's opposition to this application.
01:19:42 Bob Ablin, Public Comment
Mr. Ablin from Ablin Traffic Services spoke regarding the traffic impact study conducted for
this project and to the analysis they conducted, and the conversations had with the City and
Montana Department of Transportation on the road safety improvements the development is
proposing in the area. He said he was available for any questions.
01:21:50 Seeing no further comments, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com or
in the mail can be seen at
https:Htime.ci.katispell.mt.us WebLink/Browse.aspx?id-128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell.
01:22:03 Mayor Johnson called for a short break.
01:22:20 Mayor Johnson brought the meeting back to order after break.
01:22:43 Council Member Graham asked for clarification related to Resolution 6179A, B, and C.
01:23:29 Motion to adopt Resolution 6197A, a resolution adopting an amendment to the
Kalispell Growth Policy -- Plan it 2035 future land use map by extending the Kalispell
annexation boundary area to include a 110.5 acre tract of land more specifically described
as Parcel 2A of Certificate of Survey No. 21853, located in the southeast quarter of the
northwest quarter, the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter, the west half of the
southwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the west half of the northwest quarter of
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the southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 29 north, Range 21 west, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana.
Council Member — Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member — Sid Daoud: 2"d
01:24:38 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the motion. He then asked process
questions.
01:26:14 Mayor Johnson provided discussion about process.
01:26:43 Council Member Daoud provided discussion about process on this item and then
discussion on the motion.
01:28:24 Council asked process questions.
01:30:51 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the location of the annexation boundary.
01:31:22 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on the motion related to triggers for
meeting a growth policy amendment.
01:40:59 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on growth policy changes and Senate Bill
382.
01:42:19 Council Member Nunnally asked questions related to Senate Bill 382.
01:43:38 Council Member Dahlman asked questions related to the growth policy. She then asked
questions about future growth policy updates.
01:45:15 Council Member Dahlman asked questions related to the City, County interface.
01:46:01 Mayor Johnson spoke to political considerations.
01:46:51 Council Member Dahlman provided discussion.
01:47:30 Mayor Johnson provided discussion.
01:49:07 Vote on the motion.
Council Ch.. _jam: 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: Disapprove
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Disapprove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
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The motion passed with Council Members Gabriel, Carlson, Nunnally, Graham, Daoud,
Hunter and Mayor Johnson in favor, and Councilors Dahlman and Fisher opposed.
01:49:56 Motion to approve Resolution 6198, 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 2A of Certificate of Survey No. 21853, located in the southeast
quarter of the northwest quarter, the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter, the west
half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the west half of the northwest
quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 29 north, Range 21 west, P.M.M.,
Flathead county, Montana, to be known as Tronstad Meadows Addition 471, to zone said
Property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance and to declare an effective
date.
Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Council Member Nunnally asked process questions.
01:53:11 Council Member Dahlman provided discussion on the motion.
01:54:0? Council Member Graham
Vote on the motion to approve Resolution 6198.
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: Disapprove
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Disapprove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Council Members Daoud, Hunter, Nunnally,
Carlson, Gabriel, Graham and Mayor Johnson in favor and Council Members Dahlman
and Fisher opposed.
01:55:11 Motion Way rove the first reading of Ordinance 1921. an ordinance to amend
Section 27.02.010, official zoning map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance 1677, by zoning
certain real property described as Parcel 2A of Certificate of Survey No. 21853, located in
the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter, the northeast quarter of the southwest
quarter, the west half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the west half of
the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 29 north, Range 21
west, P.M.M., Flathead county, Montana previously zoned County R-2.5, Rural Residential
to City R-3, Residential, in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, and
to provide an effective date.
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2"d
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01:57:03 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the motion.
01:58:48 Council Member Nunnally provided discussion on the motion.
01:59:52 Council Member Graham provided further discussion on the motion.
02:01:11 Motion to amend this ordinance to strike R-3 and place R-2 in its place. (Motion
clarified.
Council Member Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member — Jed Fisher: 2nd
Clarification on the motion.
02:02:18 Council Member Fisher provided discussion on the amendment to the main motion.
02:04:16 Council Member Carlson provided discussion on the amendment to the main motion.
02:05:19 Council Member Fisher provided discussion on the amendment to the main motion.
02:05:26 Council Member Nunnally provided discussion on the amendment to the main motion.
02:07:03 Council Member Dahlman provided discussion on the amendment to the main motion.
02:07:34 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the amendment to the main motion.
02:12:50 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the amendment to the main motion.
02:15:10 Council Member Hunter asked questions of staff.
02:16:24 Deputy Public Works Director answered questions about road considerations.
Council Member Hunter asked further questions of staff.
02:17:35 Public Works Director Susie Turner spoke to snow plowing in the area.
02:19:10 Council Member Hunter continued questions.
02:19:52 Deputy Public Works Director Keith Haskins answered questions about stormwater.
02:21:05 Council Member Hunter provided discussion.
02:32:11 Council Member Gabriel provided discussion.
02:35:27 Vote on the amendment to the motion.
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Disapprove
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Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Disapprove
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Disapprove
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Disapprove
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Disapprove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
The amendment to the main motion failed on roll call vote with Council Members Graham
and Mayor Johnson in favor and Council Members Daoud, Dahlman, Fisher, Hunter,
Nunnally, Gabriel and Carlson opposed.
02:35:55 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the motion.
02:37:07 Vote on the main motion.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove
Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Disapprove
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Disapprove
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Disapprove
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
The motion failed on roll call vote with Council Members Daoud, Gabriel, Carlson,
Nunnally in favor and Council Members Dahlman, Fisher, Hunter, Graham, and Mayor
Johnson opposed.
02:39:15 Staff clarified that the preliminary plat will not come forward without zoning and that
the annexation is void without zoning.
2. Parkland Meadows Phase 1 Final Plat and Subdivision Improvement Agreement
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This item considers final plat and agreement approval of a 13.2-acre subdivision
located near the northeast intersection of Airport Road and Cemetery Road.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report.
02:42:28 Council Member Daoud asked questions of staff.
02:43:36 Council Member Hunter asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
02:44:47 Motion and Vote to approve the final plat for Parkland Meadows Phase 1, as well
as the subdivision improvement agreement.
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Council Chair - Chad Graham: 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
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
3. Resolution 6202 - Peterson - Heritage Park Easement Request ' a
This item considers entering an agreement for the sale of an easement through
Heritage Park to allow access to private property at 375 College Avenue.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report.
�1 ° Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
02:49:03 Jeremy Petersen. Public Comment
Mr. Petersen, applicant spoke regarding increased tax collection if this item is approved, and he
can then build a home on the property.
02:49:27 Walter Rowntree, Public Comment
Mr. Rowntree spoke regarding the riparian habitat in this area and then spoke regarding an
increase in tax collection if this property is developed.
02:50:15 Motion to approve Resolution 6202, a resolution approving the sale of an easement
on City owned property in Heritage Park in order to allow the development of a land-
locked parcel of land located at 375 College Avenue.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
02:50:51 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
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
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
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Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
The motion passed on roll call vote with Council Members Daoud, Dahlman, Fisher,
Nunnally, Carlson, Gabriel, Graham and Mayor Johnson with Council Member Hunter
opposed.
4. Resolution 6203 - Special Street Maintenance Assessment Increase
This item considers a resolution to increase this assessment rate.
02:52:36 Public Works Director Susie Turner provided the staff report.
02:55:49 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
02:55:54 Motion to approve Resolution 6203, a resolution to adopt an increase in
assessments on real property within the City of Kalispell for the costs of Special Street
Maintenance District 1.
Council Member Dahlman provided discussion on the motion.
02:56:35 Mayor Johnson 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: 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. Motion to Authorize Limited Expenditure of Funds within the Fiscal Year 2025
Preliminary Budget & Call for a Public Hearing_ a
This item considers authorizing limited funds from this budget and calling for a
public hearing on July 1, 2024.
Acting City Manager Jarod Nygren provided the staff report.
02:59.07 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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02:59:11 Motion and Vote to authorize the expenditure of funds from the Fiscal Year 2025
preliminary budget necessary for day-to-day operations of the City and schedule a public
hearing for Monday, July 1, 2024.
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.
6. Resolution 6204 - Non -union Salary Adjustment a
This resolution considers adopting an updated 20-step pay matrix and the annual
step increase for eligible employees.
Acting City Manager Jarod Nygren provided the staff report.
03:00:43 Council Member Graham clarified that this Resolution as written would not increase
Mayor and Council pay.
03:02:06 Council Member Gabriel provided discussion.
03:02:48 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
03:03:07
Motion to approve Resolution 6204, a resolution adiusting the salary and compensation of
the City Officials, Supervisors, and all other nonunion employees pursuant to Title 7,
Chapter 4, Part 42, M.C.A. commencing on the date indicated herein.
Council Member - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
03:03:35 Vote on the motion.
Council Chair - Chad Graham: 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
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Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
7. Resolution 6205 - Acquisition of Equipment for Short -Term Treatment of PFAS
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This resolution authorizes exempting the acquisition and implementation of water
well treatment equipment from bidding and advertising requirements to allow a
condensed time frame.
03:04:45 Public Works Director Susie Turner presented the staff report.
03:05:46 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
03.06:00 Motion to approve Resolution 6205, a resolution declaring an emergency and
authorizing the Public Works Department to proceed, without advertisement or bidding,
with the immediate acquisition of equipment for short-term treatment of PFAS at the
Grandview Well source.
Council Member — Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: 2"d
03:06:41 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
03:07:33 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
03:08:09 Council Member Fisher provided discussion on the motion.
03:08:36 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
03:10:07 Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: -Motion
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Karl 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: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
J. CITY MANAGER COUNCIL AND MAYOR REPORTS No Action
Acting City Manager Jarod Nygren reported that the work session next week will include a
presentation on the draft Main Street Safety Action Plan created utilizing funds from the Safe
Streets for All grant.
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03:10:37 Public Works Director Turner provided an update on PFAS treatment options. A
meeting is scheduled with the Department of Environmental Quality tomorrow to talk about the
process for grant money application and engineering review. She then talked in detail regarding
next steps.
03:13:41 Mayor Johnson asked a question about public comments made about Quail Meadows
Subdivision water issues.
Deputy Public Works Director Keith Haskins answered questions.
03:15:07 Mayor Johnson requested that staff inform the solid waste customer who provided
public comment that alley service will not be discontinued.
03:15:17 Council Member Daoud explained his vote in opposition to Resolution 6205.
03:16:58 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the work that goes into being the Mayor and a member
of Council and spoke to the desire to serve the community. He then provided discussion about
reasons why Council should consider talking about compensation for the Council.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 10:27 p.m.
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Minutes approved on July 15, 2024
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Next Work Session — June 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — July 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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