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08-19-24 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 19, 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: hLtps://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-Videos. A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Mauer - Mark Johnson: Present Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present Council Member - Sandy „Carlson: Present Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: 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 Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Finance Director Aimee Cooke, Fire Chief Dan Pearce, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted. 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: Ap rove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2024 The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. 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 — August 5, 2024 �a Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda. 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 Ap rpp ove Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member -Ran Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — Three Mile Drive Montana Department of Transportation Svecd Study Review N a 00:02:06 Rebecca Anderson, MDT District 1 Traffic Engineer presented a summary of the attached study and asked for public comment on the study within 60 days. She began with a summary of the area studied, continued with information with current speed limits, crash data, and further data details. She spoke regarding how appropriate speed limits are determined and provided context within the area studied. She explained that prevailing speeds do match the posted speed limits within the area speaking further about details and explaining that the school transition zones should be extended. Comments can be submitted to MDT District 1 and to the City. Comments can be sent to randerson@mt.goy, and to publiccomment 2kalispel,l.com. 00:17:41 Council Member Hunter asked about comment submission as a Council with the decision made to discuss at an upcoming work session how they would like to comment on the study. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. 00:18:16 Paula Mindell, Public Comment Ms. Mindell of 205 Meadow Vista Loop on Four Mile Drive raised safety issues on Four Mile Drive citing speeding and saying it is getting scary. She relayed a story about a driver running into a streetlight and concerns that he could have gone through the iron fence and into someone's Page 2 of 11 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2024 bedroom. She spoke regarding Public Works in July placing a flashing speed sign on the road and her disappointment in subsequent driver behavior once they drove past the sign. She talked about issues with car noise outside the residence when people are speeding. She referred to a traffic calming study done by the City in August that is being further reviewed and subsequent conversations with City Engineer Keith Haskins and her worries that some of the possible solutions he spoke about will not work. 00.23-01 Kyle Bohlinder, Puhlie Comment Mr. Bohlinder thanked Council for listening to public comment on the Tronstad subdivision application. He spoke regarding frequenting Three Mile Drive and safety concerns regarding the two corners outside of city limits speaking regarding the quality of the road. He spoke regarding increasing traffic due to additional housing built and spoke against further annexation in the area. He talked about another corner in the County on Three Mile Drive that he feels is also dangerous. He spoke regarding his view that people speed and do not listen to speed limits. He spoke regarding the location of the volunteer fire department in the area and his view that speed limits should not be lowered as fire department response would be slowed. He spoke in frustration about the roads and public works department and his view that roads are not in compliance with code and his view that sidewalks should be improved by the City. He also does not agree with how roads are plowed and the speed that officers and people drive. He would like to see more police presence within neighborhoods to slow drivers. He then spoke regarding businesses fighting high prices, increased assessment rates, and his view on the City budget, and his view that the vehicles that the city purchases are too expensive. 00:40:56 Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccommentkkalispell.com can be seen at http s://time.ci.kalispell.mt. us/WebLink/Browse.asox?id=128274-&dbid=0&redo=Kalispell. H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COUNCIL ACTION 1) Resolution 6214 — Budget — Business Improvement District Work Plan and Budget D G This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the BID for fiscal year 2025. City Manager Russell provided the staff report. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:42:17 Motion to approve Resolution 6214 a resolution approving the budget and work Ian for the fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Kalispell Business Improvement District as recommended by its Board of Directors. Council Member - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member — Sam Nunnall,, Page 3 of 11 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2024 00:42:45 Council Member Daoud explained that all of the budget items have been discussed in detail previously at work sessions and those meeting videos are available to view on the City website at www.kalispell.com. 00:43:14 Council Member Graham spoke regarding the work sessions that are held regarding the budget prior to adoption and addressing concerns that have been expressed by public comment. Vote on the motion. Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 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 - Si_d_Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 2) Resolution 6215 — Budget — Mill Lev t _ 4: This resolution sets the annual mill levy for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year 2025. City Manager Russell provided the staff report. 00:49:28 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:49:39 Motion to approve Resolution 6215, a resolution making the annual tax levies for the City of Kalispell, Montana for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd 00:50:03 Council Member Graham asked a question about the general fund as it relates to general property taxes. 00:51:04 Council Member Hunter thanked staff for clarification that increases are due to the voter passed emergency responder levy and that the general fund budget has generally stayed flat. 00:51:55 Council Member Graham spoke further about the generalizations made by the media. 00:53:02 Council Member Graham spoke regarding the large amount of money within the budget from grants and other sources besides taxes. Page 4 of 11 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2024 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Ap-prove Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sande Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnall : 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 6216 - Budget - Annual Appro riations __ a a This resolution sets the annual appropriations for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year 2025. City Manager Russell provided the staff report. 00:55:44 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:56:01 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6216, a resolution setting the annual appropriations for the City of Kalispell, Montana forspecial revenue funds debt service funds, capital project funds and proprietary enterprise funds as set forth in the 2024-2025 budget adopted by the City Council. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd M_ ayor _- 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: A rove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman:_ Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 4) Resolution 6217 -Storm Se«-cr Maintenance District Assessment LA. p This resolution considers the storm sewer maintenance assessment and sets the levy for fiscal year 2025. City Manager Russell provided the staff report. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Page 5 of 11 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2024 00:57:37 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6217, a resolution ley _in_ assessments for the cost of Storm Sewer Maintenance for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: 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: Annrove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter_ Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 5) Resolutioni 6218 —Urban Forcsli-y Maintenance District Assessment Dp This resolution considers the urban forestry maintenance assessment and sets the levy for fiscal year 2025. City Manager Russell provided the staff report. 00:59:05 Council Member Dahlman confirmed we do not plan on cutting down trees on First Avenue. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:59:44 Motion to approve Resolution 6218, a resolution leaving an assessment for the cost of Urban Forestry Maintenance in the City for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 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 N1cr„ `yid Daoud-Appro%<, Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Roman Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 6) Resolution 6219 — Light Maintenance District Assessment © a This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the street lighting in the city for fiscal year 2025. City Manager Russell provided the staff report. Page 6 of 11 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2024 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:01:01 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6219, a resolution levying an assessment for the cost of lighting the streets and alleys in the City Special Lighting District for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 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. 7) Resolution 6220 — Street Maintenance District Assessment 6 G This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the streets and avenues for fiscal year 2025. City Manager Russell provided the staff report. 01:02:59 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:03:14 Motion and Vote to apj2rove Resolution 6220 a resolution levying an assessment for the cost of Special Maintenance for the purpose of maintaining the streets and avenues of the City of Kalispell for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 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. 8) Resolution 6221 —Solid Waste District Assessmentg G This resolution levies the assessment for removing solid waste from city streets and alleys for fiscal year 2025. Page 7of11 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2024 City Manager Russell provided the staff report. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:05:01 _Motion to approve Resolution 6221, a resolution to levy the cost of removal of garbage or other offensive matter from streets, alleys, or on any premises as a special tax against property from which such matter was deposited, and the disposition thereof, 01:05:31 Council Member Daoud spoke regarding the doubling in cost of a solid waste truck as compared to 2019. 01:06:40 Mayor Johnson explained Council has had multiple work sessions on this topic. 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. 9) Resolution 6222 -- Tourism Business Improvement District Appropriations, 1 a This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the TBID for fiscal year 2025. City Manager Russell provided the staff report. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:08:31 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6222, a resolution setting the annual appropriation for the Tourism Business Improvement District of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in the 2024-2025 budget adopted by the City Council. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion L ti !inclI Nlcrnber- Jed f iA',.r: ?nd 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: _Ap rove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Page 8 of 11 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2024 Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 10) Resolution 6222 Downtown Busincss I inprov ement District Apl)ropriatiorls This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the BID for fiscal year 2025. City Manager Russell provided the staff report. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:10:46 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6223, a resolution making the annual tax levy for the Business Improvement District (BID) of Kalispell, Montana, for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and levying an assessment for the BID for fiscal year 2024-2025. Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Cou:icil Wraber - 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. 11) Amendment to the Crisis Assistance Team Funding Agreement with Flathead C tItu1tV This item considers amending this agreement relating to further funding from opioid settlements. City Manager Russell provided the staff report. 01:14:14 Council Member Hunter asked questions about possible diversion of future funds if the co -responder program becomes fully funded in the future. 01:15:31 City Manager Russell responded to questions. 01:16:34 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01 -.16.4E Motion and Vote to authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment to the Crisis Assistance Team Agreement. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel. 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Ap rp ove Council TVlcml)cr - Kari Cabriel: Approve Page 9 of 11 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2024 Council Member - Sande Carlson: Approc e 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: \pprove The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Russell provided the following report: • The next work session will include discussion of a proposed Kalispell Golf Association Lease Extension. He explained some of the components within the extension. The next work session will also include a discussion on lead line replacement and funding responsibilities. Staff may also place the Three Mile speed study discussion at that meeting as well. • A notice went out regarding an upcoming public meeting being held by the State Department of Corrections on September 5, 2024, related to a pre-release center planned just adjacent to the City and a meeting that they had scheduled with the City Manager previous to that. He confirmed that the Mayor is planning to attend the administration meeting. 01:20:30 Council Member Dahlman asked about the possibility of discussing Tax Increment Financing work -force housing, referring to a program in Missoula. Council agreed that they would be open to discussion at an upcoming meeting. 01:21:22 Mayor Mark Johnson spoke regarding a letter sent out to taxpayers from the Governor and the Governor's statement in the letter that says the State only collects a small portion of the taxes collected. The Mayor further spoke to his views on state funding and spending. He then spoke regarding a statement made by a Presidential candidate and related history. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Aim Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on September 3, 2024 Page 10 of 11 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 19, 2024 UPCOMING SCHEDULE Next Work Session, - August 26, 2024 — CounciI Chambers City Offices Closed — September 2, 2024 — Labor Day Next Regular Meeting - TUESDAY, September 3, 2024 -- Council Chambers PARTICIPATION Those addressing the council are requested to give their name and address for the record. Please see the Administrative Code and Principles for Civil Dialogue below for the proper manner of addressing the council and limit comments to three minutes. Comments can also be emailed to publiccomment@a,kal ispell. com. 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