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KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 1, 2024, 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at:
https://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-Videos.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present via video conference
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member - Rvan Hunter: Present
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk
Aimee Brunckhorst, Finance Director Aimee Cooke, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, Public Works
Director Susie Turner, Street Superintendent Gene Come, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Sid Daoud: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
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Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council Members Dahlman and
Gabriel absent.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda will be voted on with one motion. If a council member
desires to discuss an item separately, the item can be removed from the consent agenda
by motion.
1. Council Minutes - May 20, May 28, June 3, June 10, 2024 ' p a a . a
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 - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council Members Dahlman and
Gabriel absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS - Flathead County Public Transportation Mountain Climber
- Director Elizabeth Wood
Flathead County Public Transportation Mountain Climber Director Elizabeth Wood provided
background on changes they would like to make to the service and then talked about current
services provided in Kalispell, and fare reintroduction. She then spoke about proposed expansion
of services and costs to provide expanded services in Whitefish and Kalispell. She asked Council
to consider expanding the money that Kalispell contributes from $15,000 to $60,000.
00:19:56 Council Member Hunter asked questions about the money requested. He then asked
about changes to services for the Warming Center and to the way the system accepts fares.
Director Wood answered questions related to changes in contracted services and ways to pay for
fares.
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00:24:10 Council Member Nunnally asked whether they are servicing Amtrak.
G. PUBLIC HEARING — Preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
Council will accept comments on the preliminary fiscal year 2024-25 budget.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing on this item and opened public comment.
Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing.
H. PUBLIC C011N, 1FN- T
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment.
00:25:50 Malorie Phillips, Public Comment
Ms. Phillips with Shelter WF, a local housing organization in Whitefish that works on reforming
state and local policies. She explained that they were awarded an AARP Community Challenge
Grant to focus on innovative housing designs that focus on housing for older individuals. She
spoke further regarding the grant and the related Housing Design Challenge they are sponsoring
and sent the public to www.shelterwuf.org for more information on how to submit housing
designs that prioritize affordability, accessibility, and fostering a sense of community, especially
for residents over 50.
00:29:06 Gene Webel, Public Comment
Mr. Webel, a volunteer with the Transportation Advisory Committee urged Council to consider
the funding request from the Mountain Climber service. He provided a story about his
experiences growing up and how his experiences would have been enhanced by further services
within public transportation.
Seeing no further comment, 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
httns:iltime.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.asnx?id=128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell.
I. REPORTS. RECOMMENDATIONS. AND COUNCIL ACTION
1) Resolution 6206 - Tourism Business Improvement District Work Plan and Budget 171<0
This resolution considers approving the TBID work plan and budget including an increase
in the bed tax from $2 to $4 per night.
City Manager_ Doug Russel) provided an overview and history of this item.
00:33:48 Council Member Daoud asked about the area that the TBID covers. He then asked
questions about the public comment received previously from the RV park owner.
00:34:55 Manager Russell answered questions.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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00:36:04 Motion to approve Resolution 6206, a resolution approving the work plan and
budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement
District as recommended by its board of directors.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member — Chad Graham: 2nd
m Council Member Daoud asked whether the concerns related at the public hearing from
Mr. Matthews, owner of Montana Base Camp RV park have been considered.
00:38:00 Tourism Business Improvement District Board Chair answered questions.
00:39:15 Council Member Daoud asked about representation on the Board of Directors.
00:40:11 Council Member Hunter asked about long-term stays at the Base Camp RV Park and
discovered that stays over 30 days are not assessed.
00:41:46 Mayor Johnson provided discussion related to proportional service.
00:42:39 City Manager Russell explained state code related to this question.
00:43:29 Council Member Daoud asked that the conversation continue regarding the public
comment received at the public hearing from Mr. Matthews with Montana Base Camp RV Park.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Dahlman and
Gabriel absent.
2) Greater Valley Health Center Annexation and Zoning Wa
This item considers annexation and initial zoning of B-2 (General Business) at 1935 3rd
Avenue East.
a. Resolution 6207 - Annexation
b. Ordinance 1922 First Reading - Zoning
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report.
00:47:48 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
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00:48:07 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6207, 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 a tract of land situated, lying and being in the northwest
quarter of Section 20, Township 28, Range 21 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and
more particularly described as follows to wit: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey no. 9733
(records of Flathead County) and Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey no. 9733 (records of
Flathead County lying west of the Kalispell city limits boundary), to be known as Greater
Valley Health Center Addition no. 472, to zone said property in accordance with the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member -
Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Dahlman and
Gabriel absent.
00:49:38 Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1922 an ordinance to
amend Section 27.02.010, official Zoning May, city of Kalispell Ordinance 1677, by zoning
certain real property described as a tract of land situated, lying and being in the northwest
quarter of Section 20, Township 28, Range 21 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and
more particularly described as follows to wit: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey no. 9733
(records of Flathead County) and Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey no. 9733 (records of
Flathead County lying west of the Kalispell city limits boundary), previously zoned County
B-2, General Business to City B-2, General Business, in accordance with the Kalispell
Growth Policy Plan -IT 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
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The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Dahlman and
Gabriel absent.
3) Gardner's Acres Annexation and Zoning r,
This item considers annexation and initial zoning of R-2 (Residential) for properties at
1628 and 1636 South Woodland Drive.
a. Resolution 6208 —Annexation
b. Ordinance 1923 - First Reading --- Zoning
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report.
00:55:10 Council Member Graham confirmed that the concerns from the public comment
received at the Planning Commission was clarified with the commenter.
00:56:22 Council Member Hunter asked questions about the wetlands and slope.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
00:57.49 Motion to approve Resolution 6208, 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 portions of lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of block 3 of Greenacres Northwest
Subdivision, and portions of lots 1, 2 and 3 of block 4 of Greenacres Northwest Subdivision,
and as further described on the attached exhibit "A", to be known as Gardner's Acres
Addition 473, to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance,
and to declare an effective date.
Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member-- Sandy Carlson: 2nd
: : Council Member Hunter provided discussion related to code for wetland buffers.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Dahlman and
Gabriel absent.
01:00:42 Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1923, an ordinance to
amend Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning map, city of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance 1677, by
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zoning certain real property, as portions of lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of block 3 of Greenacres
Northwest Subdivision, and portions of lots 1, 2 and 3 of block 4 of Greenacres Northwest
Subdivision, previously zoned County R-2, Residential, to City R-2, Residential, in
accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Dahlman and
Gabriel absent.
4) Bloomstone Townhomes Planned Unit Development Amendment and Phase 4 Preliminary
Plat Ma
This item considers an amended PUD and major preliminary plat on 16.6 acres on the
north side of Four Mile Drive between the Highway 93 Bypass and Kidsports.
a. Ordinance 1924 — First Reading — PUD Amendment
b. Resolution 6209 — Preliminary Plat
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report.
01:20.53 Council Member Hunter asked about number of units between the original PUD and
the PUD amendment proposal.
01:21:51 Council Member Hunter asked about parent and sub -lot definitions.
01:22:52 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
0 ➢ : 23:0-) Todd Whipple, Public Comment
Mr. Whipple with Whipple Consulting Engineers thanked city staff for the process and their
work and presented himself for questions on behalf of the applicant.
01:24:06 Seeing no further comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
01:24:16 Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1924, an ordinance authorizing
and adopting an amendment to the Bloomstone Planned Unit Development enacted by
Ordinance No. 1635.
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member — Jed Fisher: 2nd
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01:24:39 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
01:26:12 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the motion.
01:27:47 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
01:29:34 Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Dahlman and
Gabriel absent.
Motion to approve Resolution 6209. A resolution conditionallN, approving the
preliminary plat of Bloomstone Subdivision Phase 4, described as Parcel 3 of Certificate of
Survey No. 17217 located in that portion of the southwest quarter of Section 36, Township
29 north, Range 22 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and as more particularly
described on exhibit "A".
01:30:48 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 - Karl Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Dahlman and
Gabriel absent.
5) Final Plat for Mountain View Phase W,"7-4=
This item considers final plat approval for Phase 1 A of Mountain View, consisting of 30
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residential lots on approximately 9.8 acres located off Foys Lake Road, and approval of
the subdivision improvement agreement.
Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report.
01:33:25 Council Member Daoud asked questions confirming cottage homes within the plan.
01:33:47 Mayor Johnson asked about bond amounts.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
01:34:14 Mike Brody, Public Comment
Mr. Brody with WGM Group spoke on behalf of the applicant and to the discussion provided by
Mayor Johnson.
Seeing no further comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
i 6 Motion to approve the Final Plat for Mountain View Phase 1A, as well as the
Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
o 1 : ; Council Member Graham provided discussion on the motion.
OS Council Member Fisher provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Dahlman and
Gabriel absent.
6) Resolution 6210A or B ---Adoption of Solid Waste Master Plan and Assessment Increase
�a
This resolution considers adopting the 2024 Solid Waste Master Plan and amending the
Solid Waste assessment rates and schedules.
Public Works Director Susie Turner provided the staff report.
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01:44:27 Council Member Graham asked questions related to the services offered.
01:45:01 Council Member Hunter asked questions related to the use of commercial revenues and
what it includes.
01:45:51 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
01:46:11 Motion to approve Resolution 6210B, a resolution adopting a Solid Waste Master
Plan and adjustment of the fees, schedules, rates, and charges imposed on the property
owners and customers of the City of Kalispell solid waste utility as described in exhibit 1B.
Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: 2nd
01:46:57 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on the motion and then asked whether
he would have support to amend the motion to option A.
01:48:44 Council Member Carlson provided discussion on the motion.
Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
01:49:51 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the motion.
01:51:35 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
01:53:00 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
01:53:38 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the motion.
01:55:27 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
01:55:28 Council Member Daoud called the question.
1:55:38 Vote on the motion.
Council Member - SI,- .. _.r.__..i: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally,-- 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally:Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Disapprove
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Council Members Daoud, Carlson, Nunnally,
Fisher, Hunter and Mayor Johnson in favor and Council Member Graham opposed and
Council Members Dahlman and Gabriel absent.
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7) Ordinance 1925 - First Reading - Solid Waste Code Changes ` . <=
This ordinance considers amending Municipal Code Chapter 11, Garbage, Refuse and
Weeds.
Public Works Director Susie Turner provided the staff report.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
01:57:34 Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1925, an ordinance amending
Chapter 11, Garbage, Refuse and Weeds, of the Kalispell Municipal Codes, declaring an
effective date and authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same.
Council Member - Sid Daoud
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
01:5T59 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Dahlman and
Gabriel absent.
8) Resolution 6211 - Intent to Hold a Public Hearing on the Main Street Safety Action Plan
°E7'2'a This resolution considers setting a public hearing for July 15, 2024, to hear from the
public on this plan.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report.
02:00:27 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
02:00:34 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6211, a resolution of intent to enact a
"Main Street Safety Action Plan" as an amendment to the Kalispell Move 2040
Transportation Plan in order to establish visions and goals for transportation safety and to
develop proiects and strategies to address roadway safety issues in the City of Kalispell,
setting a public hearing and directing the city clerk to provide notice thereof.
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Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
9) Appointment to the Urban Forestry Committee fZ24m
This item considers the Mayoral appointment of Tony Nelson to this Committee.
Mayor Johnson recommended reappointment of Tony Nelson to the Committee.
02:01:49 Motion and Vote to accept the Mayoral appointment to this Committee.
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member — Jed Fisher: 2nd
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 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: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Russell provided the following report:
• No work session next Monday.
• The conditional use permit hearing for the Warming Center is scheduled for July 15, with
a special meeting for related potential action on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
• A discussion regarding a potential Trail District is scheduled for the July 22, 2024, work
session.
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• City offices will be closed, and Solid Waste collection delayed on Thursday for the
Independence Day Holiday.
• The City is getting close on the purchase of the Wye Track parcel near Meridian from
BNSF.
02:04:15 Council Member Hunter asked for a legal opinion from the City Attorney related to the
city's ability to revoke the Warming Center Conditional Use Permit. He provided details on what
he would like the opinion to touch on including as it may relate to State Created Danger.
City Manager Russell spoke to Council Member Hunter's request.
02:05:45 City Attorney Preble summarized what she could provide in relation to Hunter's
request.
02:06:08 Manager Russell spoke further to Hunter's request.
02:07:07 Council Member Hunter continued explaining the legal opinions that he would like to
see and that he would also like the opinion to include a review of our code and the ability to
revisit approval. He would also like an opinion on what the statement signed on the application
indicates.
02:08:48 City Attorney Preble responded to Council Member Hunter's request.
02:09:42 Council Member Daoud wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July and spoke to the act
of the Ratification of the Declaration of Independence as what Independence Day celebrates.
02:10:40 Mayor Johnson talked regarding recent supreme court rulings that have significant
impacts on municipalities.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
Aim e Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on July 15, 2024
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
City Offices Closed — July 4, 2024 — Independence Day Holiday
Next Work Session — July 22, 2024 (None scheduled for July 8, 2024) — Council Chambers
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Next Regular Meeting — July 15, 2024 — Council Chambers
Special Meeting — July 16, 2024 — Council Chambers
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