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07-15-24 City Council Meeting MinutesKALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 15, 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- htti2s:!/www.kalispell.com/480/Mectin-,Yideos. A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present via video conference Council Member - Sandy 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 - Ryan Hunter: Present Staff present included City Manger Doug Russell, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Cterk Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Mayor - 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: Present Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Present Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. E. C.Y)i SEN F:1C;ENQA 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 — June 17, June 24, and Jul. 1, 2024 Cj a 11:- 2. Ordinance 1922 - Second Reading — Greater Valley Health Care Zoning_ <_; This item considers initial zoning of B-2 (General Business) at 1935 Yd Avenue East. 3. Ordinance 1923 - Second Reading -- Gardner's Acres Zoning_ G This item considers initial zoning of R-2 (Residential) for properties at 1628 and 1636 South Woodland Drive. 4. Ordinance 1924 — Second Reading - Bloomstone Townhomes Planned Unit „Development Amendment This item considers an amended PUD on 16.6 acres on the north side of Four Mile Drive between the Highway 93 Bypass and Kidsports. 5. Ordinance 1925 -- Second Reading — Solid Waste Code Changes This ordinance considers amending Municipal Code Chapter 11, Garbage, Refuse and Weeds. 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 NunnallyMotio» Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: .-�p_prove 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. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None. Page 2 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 G. PUBLIC HEARING — Main Street Safety Action Plan a Council will accept comments on the DRAFT Main Street Safety Action Plan. City Manager Doug Russell clarified questions that came up from Council regarding confusion from the public about the potential for tree removal. Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing and opened public comment. 00,04:50 William Gibson, Public Comment Mr. Gibson of 528 Woodland Avenue spoke in opposition to the possibility of Woodland Avenue being extended. He spoke regarding speeding and traffic concerns presently on Woodland Avenue. He then spoke regarding his concerns on 3`d and 4"' with parking on both sides of the street and subsequent traffic flow issues. He then spoke regarding cost concerns for items within the Safety Action Plan. 00:08:17 Gene Webel, Public Comment Mr. Webel spoke in favor of the Safety Action Plan and talked about how traffic calming is included in designs where changes are recommended. For example, on Woodland Avenue traffic mitigation would be part of the solutions. He spoke further regarding safety aspects of the plan. He talked about funding priorities and how he believes priorities could be dedicated to Main Street prior to any outlying areas. 00:11:33 Jim Lanmford, Public Comment Mr. Langford spoke in favor of the plan and all the work that staff and Council have done. 00:11:56 Patrick Rankin, Public Comment Mr. Rankin of 444 Woodland Avenue said it is very exciting to see plans on Idaho. He then focused on Woodland Avenue speaking about issues crossing the street and the active use on the trail that crosses the Avenue. He has concerns related to the frequency of traffic on Woodland and getting out with a vehicle on Woodland. He spoke further regarding Conrad Road and safety concerns there. He talked about truck infrastructure lacking on Woodland. He then talked about Center out to Idaho and the lack of intersections there. He spoke further in opposition to the possibility of another crossing on the Parkline trail if Woodland were extended. He spoke in favor of bicycle infrastructure but has concerns how that might affect parking issues. 00: I6:57 Jamie Quinn, Public Comment Ms. Quinn of 729 6`h Avenue West spoke regarding safety conversations. She then spoke regarding funds used to move CHS out of the core of downtown and compared that to the lack of funding for human infrastructure. She talked about human infrastructure and related safety issues. She spoke regarding her negative views on the decisions and priorities of the Council especially as it relates to poverty and the lack of services for people. She referenced providing public comment on this issue for the past five years. She spoke regarding her view that ordinance violations are being selectively enforced, and further spoke on her dislike of Council. Page 3 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 00:20:1 h Carlana Sheppard, Public Comment Ms. Shephard of 244 Woodland Avenue spoke in detail regarding concerns if Woodland Avenue would be extended and her view that she is being lied to. 00:21:30 Cassidy Kipp, Public Comment Ms. Kipp of 3rd Avenue East spoke regarding her experiences living in Kalispell and feeling scared in her neighborhood. She spoke regarding safety concerns due to the former Outlaw Inn on the 1300 block of 3`d Avenue East and doors and other spaces that are open on the derelict building and related safety concerns. She spoke in detail regarding her opposition to closing the Warming Center. 00.24.59 Arthur Fretheim, Public Comment Mr. Fretheim of 240 9ch Street East, spoke to concerns about how steep the slope is below the road near the 91h and Woodland intersection and erosion control and how that might be impacted by truck traffic. Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to pubhccommentCakalispell.com can be seen at https: time.ci.kalispell.mt.us Web Lin k'Browse.aspx'?id=128274&dbid=0&repo= Kali spell. H. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Johnson opened public comment explaining that during the Warming Center Hearing, Item 2 additional public comment will not be taken and for individuals wanting to provide public comment on that item to do so now or during the special meeting tomorrow night. 00:28:29 Allan McGarvey, Public Comment Mr. McGarvey, 445 41h Ave East with an office near his home referred to the data provided on reports of disorderly conduct, trespass, etc. and said the data is showing twice as many issues reported in his area of town than in the area of the Warming Center. He talked about ways he has seen unsheltered people in the area. He asked that the shelter not be shut down and the reasons why he believes it will only make the problem worse. He then talked about the good faith of the City being in question related to possible revocation of the Warming Center conditional use permit. He then spoke in detail regarding good stewardship saying that removing the Warming Center conditional use permit will cost the city litigation funds as he believes all of the permit conditions have been met. fie then talked in detail about his views on inverse condemnation and costs associated. t 0:34:29 ,Vanrly Gerth, Public Comment Ms. Gerth, on the east side and the Homeless Education Liaison and Director of the Kalispell Heart Program spoke on her own behalf and asked Council not to revoke the Warming Center conditional use permit and explaining in detail why she believes that would have detrimental effects on the community. She spoke to meeting homeless youth and children within the community and the struggles families have in finding housing. She talked about the number of students facing housing insecurity and/or homelessness, and that many have working families. Page 4of13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 She spoke about the costs of housing within the community. She talked about referrals to the Warming Center for families and those who aged out of foster care. 00:36:53 Lynn Stanley, Public Comment Ms. Stanley of 838 2❑d Avenue East talked about the lack of mental health access and availability in the community and how without that, people can become homeless. She spoke regarding the high cost of rent and children and the elderly being vulnerable to homelessness. She does not feel that if the desired outcome is fewer homeless people on the streets, closure of the Warming Center will not produce the desired outcome. 00:38:39 Jay, Public Comment Jay of 761 5th Avenue West North spoke regarding her friend that became homeless while escaping family issues and the difficulties she faced trying to find housing. She spoke regarding her ability to provide a home for that friend, and that her friend did not choose homelessness. She spoke about her view that homelessness can happen to anyone. She said she does want the Warming Center in her backyard. 00A1:01 Mallory Phillips, Public Comment Ms. Phillips of Whitefish spoke as a Board Member with Shelter W`F, a housing advocacy organization, and asked that the conditional use permit for the Warming Center not be pulled or changed. She talked about seeing the benefits of access to the Warming Center and the difficulties in navigating systems at play. She then asked Council to work with legislators at the Sate level to leverage legislation that gets to the root causes of homelessness explaining in detail what she believes those are. She also explained why she believes Council should call on other municipalities and the County to form a task force to end homelessness and root causes. 00:43:25 Jamie Goguen, Public Comment Ms. Goguen of 4500 Two Bear Trail, Whitefish spoke regarding a video she created showcasing people who have used the Warming Center. She talked about her personal experiences, and asked what legacy the Council would like to Ieave. She talked in detail about traumatic events that can cause people to become homeless. She spoke regarding the need for mental health services. She spoke of the belief that the Warming Center is a tool towards a solution. She talked in detail regarding possible solutions and services she would like the Council to consider and the challenges the homeless face. 00:48.14 Tracy Williams, Public Comment Ms. Williams spoke regarding her experiences growing up and living in Kalispell. She talked about advocating for those with mental illness. She does not believe the Council should shut down the Warming Center and the need for more shelters. She talked about her and her deceased friend's experiences volunteering and advocating for the homeless. She talked about personal experiences and about the humanity of the homeless. 00.50.53 _Gina Benesh, Public Comment Ms. Benesh of 3" Avenue East spoke regarding her belief that the majority of those staying Page 5 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 within the Warming Center are from the local community. She spoke with appreciation of the Crisis Assistance Team that assists law enforcement and the Warming Center as a resource for them. She talked in detail regarding her belief that Council are culpable in the homeless crisis referring to the closure of businesses utilized by low-income individuals such as the Outlaw Inn and Blue and White Hotel. She talked about the behavior expectations within the Warming Center. She talked about various options and services to curb negative behaviors within the community. 00:55:20 Arthur Fretheim, Public Comment Mr. Fretheim of 249 9th Street East spoke regarding high police call volumes in the 9`h Street neighborhood. He talked about supporters of the Warming Center and standing with the Warming Center, but talked about empathizing with those that live within the neighborhood of the Center. He then compared living in his neighborhood with that of those living near the Center. He talked about the need for long and short-term solutions for housing and the need for state legislation. He spoke to running for office for House District 7, and the length of time it takes to get solutions from the state. He spoke in support of not revoking the conditional use permit and why he feels that way. He talked about frustrations with the closure of the former Outlaw Inn and other locations that rented rooms and the lack of housing options to take their place and similar consequences if the Warming Center closes. 01:00:33 Andrea Bockman, Public Comment Ms. Bockman of 1245 71h Avenue East talked about a High School age yoga student she had that lived at the former Outlaw Inn and his experiences. She then talked about families living in RVs, and the lack of affordable housing in the community. She asked that the Warming Center be kept open. 01:02:28 Ron Gerson, Public Comment Mr. Gerson of 41h Avenue East, Chair of Flathead Democrats and a Board Member of Valley Neighbors spoke on his own behalf and asked that Council not bring political considerations or agendas into this decision. 01:03:47 Paula McDowell, Public Comment Ms. McDowell of 205 Meadow Vista hoop spoke regarding a high volume of traffic in and out of KidsSports and safety concerns in the area. She would like a traffic calming study to be done on the road and on the road in front of KidsSports related to high traffic and speed. She spoke regarding driver behaviors since a temporary speed feedback sign was put there. She talked about recent construction on the road and about a vehicle accident that happened nearby. She would like to see a speed hump installed to slow down traffic. She spoke regarding conversations she has had with Public Works employees. 01:06:56 Ellie McMann, Public Comment Ms. McMann of 81h Street West asked that the Warming Center conditional use permit be kept. She spoke regarding her experiences living in Kalispell and previous experiences with homelessness. Page 6 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 01:07:27 Renee Dimler, Public Comment Ms. Dimler of Wyoming Street said she does not want the Warming Center in her backyard. She talked about the submission of several hundred signatures in favor of revoking the conditional use permit and ways in which she believes the permit has been violated. She talked regarding plans she has seen to expand the Warming Center and related fundraising. She does not believe the neighborhood can support an expansion and believes the Center does bring more homeless into the neighborhood. She would like her written comments to be considered. 01:10:45 Colton Middle, Public Comment Mr. Middle spoke regarding homelessness in his family and his beliefs that the community should take care of each other. He spoke in detail to the social sentiment narratives that he hears and his views refuting those beliefs. He talked regarding sentiments that lead to making progress on problems versus sentiments that lead to violence and the closure of shelters. He talked in detail about community involvement regarding the Warming Center conditional use permit and the need for better solutions than revoking services. 01:16:42 Jill Davis, Public Comment Ms. Davis spoke to her personal experiences growing up with mental illness and poverty within her family and her thoughts that closing the warming center is not an answer. 01:17:49 Lena, Public Comment Lena of 5`n Avenue spoke regarding housing several veterans within her home and her thoughts that housing those in need should be the responsibility of municipalities and the community and asked Council to look at the broader picture beyond the complaints of the Warming Center neighbors. 01:19:21 Ian Fleming, Public Comment Ian Fleming of 249 Reserve Place spoke in support of the Warming Center and in opposition to revoking the Warming Center conditional use permit. He talked about finding creative solutions to solve housing problems within the community and looking to solutions in other communities. 01:20:34 Rob Schrik, Public Comment Mr. Schrik of Ranch Lane said "As much as you've done to the least of these, you've done it to me." 01:21:27 Henry Seaton, Public Comment Mr. Seaton, Lobbyist for the American Civil Liberties Union of Montana urged Council to allow the Warming Center to maintain its conditional use pennit, continuing to provide necessary services to the unhoused community. He spoke regarding the ACLU's mission and their view that revoking the permit would violate civil rights. He spoke in detail about the services that the Warming Center and other shelters provide, and the consequences that happen when shelters are closed. He talked about his view on the root causes of homelessness, stereotypes that emerge in Page 7 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 these conversations and the harm caused. He further urged Council to allow the Warming Center to remain open. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccommentCkalispell.com can be seen at https://time.ci.kalispel1.mt.us/WebLink/ Browse. aspx'?id=,128274&dbid=0&repo= Kalispell. I. REPORTS, REC()NIN1ENDATIONS,AND COUNCIL ACTION 1) Resolution 6212 Tax Increment Finance Recommenda 1011" �- This resolution considers the use of funds from Westside-Core Area and Downtown Tax Increment Finance Districts for public infrastructure projects. 01:24:58 City Manager Russell began the staff report with a history on this item. 01:25:37 Development Services Director Jarod Nygren continued the staff report explaining the recommendation made by the Urban Renewal Agency Board. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:27:05 Motion and Vote to adopt Resolution 6212, a resolution authorizing the use of West Side -Core Area and downtown tax increment financinE for additional public sidewalk, street, water and storm water projects. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Ryan Hunter. Motion Council Member- Sandy Carlson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Satn Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: ADnrove Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan I Iunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 2) I learimz on Conditional Use Permit of the Flathead Warming Center c� This item is an opportunity for the Warming Center to respond to concerns and will be followed by a Special Meeting on July 16, 2024, for potential action. Mayor Johnson spoke to the format for tonight's hearing and the continuation of this item tomorrow as a possible action item. Page 8 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 01.28:17 Tonya Horn, Executive Director of the Flathead Warming Center began a presentation acknowledging public comment provided and stating the mission of the Center. She spoke in detail of their view that they have a lack of direction from City codes related to the process to be used in this hearing and explained what they do understand about the conditional use permit and process for this hearing, and the information they believe the City should have provided to defend against assertions made. She began responding to assertions made by Council within the City Attorney's letter to the Warming Center and explained that Flathead Warming Center Board of Director and staff members would be providing further rebuttal details. Link to the Flathead Warming Center's visual presentation: https: "drive. Loo2le.com/file/d/ 1 kux0eso2ax5vhVFwWkoPR-CaX 16diJHLiview. 01:36:05 Luke Heffernan, Chairman of the Flathead Warming Center Board of Directors and Cofounder of the Flathead Warming Center provided rebuttal to assertion 9, an assertion that began with the statement that the Warming Center initially represented that it would be a good neighbor and not cause issues within the neighborhood. He began by talking about the definition of a neighborhood. He then spoke regarding how they decided which households they would reach out to, how they were contacted and how they have responded to concerns reported to them. He also talked about the ways in which the public can contact the Center. 01:45:27 Steve Snipstead, Board of Director Member for the Flathead Warming Center refuted assertion 3, that talks about being responsive and accountable to neighbors' concerns. Mr. Snipstead provided examples of responses they made to concerns and how they believe they have been responsive, accountable and pro -active. Mr. Snipstead then refuted assertion 6, that begins with "Contrary to initial representations by FWC they have not been a good neighbor as patrons have left garbage and needles, defecated, and loitered on the property and in the neighborhood and failed to be protective of -the neighborhood, and has not been responsive and has been dismissive of neighbor complaints...." He spoke in detail regarding defending against claims that they were not made aware of and non-specific claims. He explained in detail their policies and practices to be a good neighbor and what they can and cannot control. 01 _56.36 Nick Aemisegger, Board of Director Member for the Flathead Warming Center refuted assertion 1 that begins, "Contrary to initial representations by FWC, FWC has increased the number of homeless individuals in the surrounding area." Mr. Aeimisegger explained in detail FWC's rebuttal that they said they would not be introducing homelessness to the neighborhood because it already existed in the neighborhood, and they never said that homelessness would not increase. He also spoke in detail regarding the many factors contributing to a rise in visibility of homelessness, and they do not contend that there has been no increase, but they feel the cause is not justifiably attributable to FWC. 02:04:09 Roger Nasset, a Board of Director Member for the Flathead Warming Center began by talking about his prior employment with the City of Kalispell Police Department and FWC's goal to be an asset to the community. He addressed assertion 4 that states that, "Contrary to initial representations by FWC, the presence of FWC has increased law enforcement calls in the area. This assertion is supported by the difference in the number of calls to law enforcement when FWC was open compared to when it was closed." He stated correlation is not causation, Page 9 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July l5, 2024 explaining in detail why they believe that factors may have skewed that correlation. He referred to his interpretation of the call data provided by the City and generally on calls for law enforcement services and expectations. He summarized that the assertion that FWC represented there would not be an increase in law enforcement is not accurate and that no such representation was made, and that the data provided by the City lacked detail to attribute calls for service in the surrounding area directly to the FWC. He asked whether FWC and the City could work together to improve the homeless situation and improve on the concerns that have come through in this process. 02:12:44 John Rausch, Flathead Warming Center Resource Manager refuted assertions 2 and 8 in relation to loitering. He began by explaining consequence policies for patrons who harass neighbors. FWC cannot find any evidence that they represented that the Center would not increase loitering in the area and spoke in detail about the lack of evidence from the City and the subjective nature of assertion 8. He spoke to the policies and actions of FWC to mitigate loitering and the nightly occupancy agreement signed by guests and a YouTube video guests watch that covers being a good neighbor and loitering and explaining consequences. He explained that 34 people who can never come back to the Center due to their inability to abide by the rules or failure to be a good neighbor/harassing or criminal activity on a neighbor's property. He spoke regarding public comments received and provided an example of contact and ways in which they have attempted to mitigate loitering. 02:22:43 Jane Emmert, Secretary of the Flathead Warming Center Board of Directors refuted assertion 7 which says, "Contrary to initial representations by the FWC, transportation of its patrons into and out of the neighborhood has not been provided. This assertion is supported by public comments to the Council." Jane said this assertion is false, reading the plan that they had outlined in the CUP and explaining that they had a partnership with Mountain Climber for transportation. In 2023, the County's Mountain Climber changed policies and started charging for rides. As part of that policy, only credit or debit cards were accepted. FWC chose to pay those fees themselves as their guests often do not have bank accounts, etc. They have now withdrawn that option as well. 0":2o:04 Jeffrey Scogin, Flathead Wanning Center Board of Director Member and a licensed mental health practitioner refuted assertion 5 which says, "Contrary to initial representations by the FWC, FWC services communities beyond the Kalispell community. This assertion is supported by public comments to Council and public records including statements from the City of Whitefish." FWC cannot find anywhere that FWC represented they would only serve the Kalispell community, and the City does not have the authority to restrict who they may or may not serve. He spoke regarding their funding sources and explained that guests are queried on their form and provided statistics from those records with 920r0' having significant ties or have lived in the Flathead with 73% in 2024 having lived in the Flathead for a year or more. FWC also provides transportation to people who are from other areas to their confirmed resources. He provided further detailed reasoning refuting this assertion. He asked for the public records brought up in this assertion. He summarized by saying this assertion is false, nor is it right to have that expectation. Page 10 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 02:33:17 Tonya Horn, Flathead Warming Center Executive Director continued their presentation reiterating that the concerns of the neighbors and the City Council are important to them. She talked regarding the plans within the conditional use permit and explained their follow through on those plans. She spoke regarding the recommendations made in the Mayor's Homeless Task Force that was presented the week prior to the FWC CUP approval. She asked whether the Council would like collaboration or revocation and spoke in detail regarding communication and the current narrative about FWC and the homeless population. She explained in detail the standards, rules and accountability of the Warming Center and the community within the Warming Center. She further refuted the assertions made and the negative narratives within the community and the negative outcomes these narratives can cause. She further explained that the individuals causing the most problems within the community are often not their guests and spoke regarding the lack of resources for Police Officers to be able to deal with them. She talked to the details of the Warming Center, funding sources, and community support then talked further regarding revocation versus collaboration and the lack of collaboration and what collaboration could look like. 02:52:31 Michelle Weinberg, Attorney for the Flathead Warming Center spoke to her understanding of the conditional use permit approvals and stated in detail reasons why she believes the City cannot legally revoke the Flathead Warming Centers conditional use permit which include speaking regarding private property rights, inverse condemnation, substantive and procedural due process rights, their view of the lack of evidence and lack of a process to revoke a CUP. She referred to her written comments from July 12 and talked regarding the definition of the neighborhood associated with the Center. She reiterated the view that the Council does not have the power to revoke the conditional use permit and encouraged Council not to do so. 01:00:5 Alan Lemer, Attorney at Law for the Flathead Warming Center spoke regarding being a signatory on public comment that came to Council. He referred to comments from the other attorneys and spoke to litigation not being in anyone's interest. He talked about his view that the Warming Center is a free gift to the pursuit of the police powers granted to the City. 03:02:10 Council Member Dahlman asked for the presentation to be emailed to Council. Council Member Nunnally talked regarding asking questions tomorrow night. 03:02:35 Mayor Johnson announced that Council will again meet tomorrow night July 16, 2024, at 7pm to pick this up and move forward in some direction. He thanked everyone for their comments. J. CITY :MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report: • Potential action on the Flathead Warming Center conditional use permit is scheduled for a special meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16, 2024. • A potential trails assessment district discussion that was requested by Council will be during the 07-22-24 work session. Page 11 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 03.-03:42 Council Member Ryan Hunter thanked the Warming Center and everyone who spoke this evening. He spoke to the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump over the weekend and the need to commit to resolve political differences through the democratic process and civil dialogue not violence. He spoke with sympathy of the person who was killed and his hopes that further violence does not occur. 01.04:44 Council Member Chad Graham thanked the Warming Center for their time and detail in responding to the concerns presented. He said he does see concerns that he will talk about tomorrow. He spoke about how he believes the Warming Center does good work, how this process began and that he brought this forward to address the concerns that his constituents have. He talked about the importance of communication between the Warming Center and the neighborhood. 03:06:5 1 Council Member Sid Daoud thanked the Warming Center for the efforts they went through in presenting tonight and answering questions. He then spoke to the strong show of support for the Warming Center tonight and brought forth the concerns of the neighbors who have made the assertions against the Warming Center who were not present at the meeting tonight. 03:08:40 Mayor Johnson spoke to strong emotions on issues and to the need for appreciation and understanding of people from both sides of an issue showing each other respect and to violence such as the assassination attempt of Donald Trump as an example of what happens when that happens. He talked regarding negative comments and threats being directed at himself and the Council and asked people to remember they are dealing with a lot of things not of their making. He asked that those providing public comment tomorrow respect the positions of different people within the community. K. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 10:11 p.m. r -f Aimee runckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on July 15, 2024 UPCOMING SCHEDULE Special Meeting — TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 Council Chambers Next Work Session July 22, 2024 - Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting August 5, 2024 Council Chambers PARTICIPATION Page 12 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 03.03:42 Council Member Ryan Hunter thanked the Warming Center and everyone who spoke this evening. He spoke to the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump over the weekend and the need to commit to resolve political differences through the democratic process and civil dialogue not violence. He spoke with sympathy of the person who was killed and his hopes that further violence does not occur. 03:04.44 Council Member Chad Graham thanked the Warming Center for their time and detail in responding to the concerns presented. He said he does see concerns that he will talk about tomorrow. He spoke about how he believes the Warming Center does good work, how this process began and that he brought this forward to address the concerns that his constituents have. He talked about the importance of communication between the Warming Center and the neighborhood. 03:06: -� 1 Council Member Sid Daoud thanked the Warming Center for the efforts they went through in presenting tonight and answering questions. He then spoke to the strong show of support for the Warming Center tonight and brought forth the concerns of the neighbors who have made the assertions against the Warming Center who were not present at the meeting tonight. 03:08:40 Mayor Johnson spoke to strong emotions on issues and to the need for appreciation and understanding of people from both sides of an issue showing each other respect and to violence such as the assassination attempt of Donald Trump as an example of what happens when that happens. He talked regarding negative comments and threats being directed at himself and the Council and asked people to remember they are dealing with a lot of things not of their making. He asked that those providing public comment tomorrow respect the positions of different people within the community. K. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 10:11 p.m. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on August 5, 2024 UPCOMING SCHEDULE Special Meeting — TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 -- Council Chambers Next Work Session July 22, 2024 Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting -August 5, 2024 Council Chambers PARTICIPATION Page 12 of 13 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 15, 2024 Watch council sessions live with the agenda and supporting documents or later with documents and time stamped minutes at: httVs:r';www.kalispell.cotn The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and employment practices. Auxiliary aids are available. For questions about disability accommodation please contact the City Clerk at 406-758-7756, or cityclerkka.kalispell.com. Page 13 of 13