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08-05-24 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY 0I KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 5, 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: Present Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 -Ryan Hunter: Present Staff present included Acting City Manager and Public Works Director Susie Turner, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDAAPPROVAL Motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 5, 2024 Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent Council Member -Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilors Carlson and Dahlman 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 — July 15, July 16, and July 22, 2024 &a 9 a 9 a 2. Award Engagement Letter for Bond/Tax Counsel � a This item approves engagement of Ballard Spahr LLP for Bond/Tax Counsel services. Approve Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Treatment -Disposal Project �9 a This item approves awarding Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services as the professional consultant for this project. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion 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: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 Councilors Carlson and Dahlman absent. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — The Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission — Representative Bob Keenan Senator Bob Keenan provided a report beginning with a brief summary of the history of behavioral and mental health. He then spoke regarding the meetings over the past 14 months held by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission related to House Bill 872 explaining they held many panels at various meetings and started with seven priorities in mind that the Commission had. Senator Keenan spoke in some detail to three of the 11 near -term Page 2 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 5, 2024 initiatives created and long-term recommendations within the Commission's draft report. He spoke regarding the draft report becoming final to provide to the Governor by September 1. 00:24:53 Council Member Hunter asked questions about the opening of Glacier House. 00:25:33 Senator Keenan provided information about the status of Glacier House. 00:26:49 Council Member Daoud asked questions about the prevalence of co -responder programs across the state. Senator Keenan spoke regarding crisis response programs. Council Member Daoud asked about keeping graduates that could work within behavioral health in the state. Senator Keenan talked to questions posed. 00:31:56 Council Member Graham asked about effectiveness of addiction treatment and how that affects mental health. Senator Keenan spoke to substance use challenges. Council Member Graham spoke further to substance use and mental health challenges. Senator Keenan spoke to prevention and education related to substance use. 00:39:13 Council Member Nunnally asked about views related to support from other state legislators. Senator Keenan provided further discussion about support for behavioral health systems. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Johnson opened public comment. 00:42:43 Kyle Waterman, Public Comment Mr. Waterman, Board Chair of Western Montana Mental Health Center spoke regarding timing to ramp up further services and what services the Center currently provides. He spoke regarding their ability recently to hire case management staff based on legislation passed. He talked regarding their campus status within the Flathead and in Missoula. He spoke regarding stabilization services, partnerships, call center services, case management outreach, and treatment services. He spoke regarding restructuring and the efficiencies they have worked on. He thanked Representative Keenan and the work they have been doing. Page 3 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 5, 2024 00:50:25 Karlene Osorio-Khor Ms. Khor, the owner of LaLark LLC, a business in downtown Kalispell spoke regarding difficulties with homeless people downtown and ways in which she has added security measures to her business. She spoke to her view that these issues began when the Warming Center opened. She then spoke to her view that the Warming Center has a negative impact on the community and to the definition of conditional use permit. 00:57:15 Gene Webel, Public Comment Mr. Webel spoke to the services that the Warming Center provides and to his volunteer work helping clients with medical issues. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com can be seen at https://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell. H. REPORTS. RECOMMENDATIONS. AND COUNCIL ACTION 1) Resolution 6213 — Main Street Safety Action Plan Adoption and Project Identification Oa This resolution considers adopting this plan as an addendum to the Kalispell MOVE 2040 Transportation Plan and identifies projects for USDOT Implementation and Demonstration Grant Programs. Development Services Director Jarod Nygren provided the staff report. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. 01:04:02 Gene Webel, Public Comment Mr. Webel encouraged Council to adopt this addendum to the Move 2040 plan explaining why he is in support. 01:05:06 Nancy Easley, Public Comment Ms. Easly of Woodland Avenue spoke regarding concerns she has that shows the possibility within the plan related to connecting Woodland Avenue to Idaho explaining why she has concerns related to traffic, pedestrian issues, and truck traffic and infrastructure. 01:08:56 Phil McDonald, Public Comment Mr. McDonald of 405 5th Avenue East spoke regarding concerns related to speeding on Woodland Avenue and on side streets that feed into Woodland and his concern that a connection from Woodland would make the problem worse. 01:09:56 Kathy McKay, Public Comment Ms. McKay of Woodland Avenue spoke regarding concerns related to connecting Woodland Page 4 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 5, 2024 Avenue to 7th Avenue stating safety concerns, increased traffic, and to deer crossing from the slough. She would like this section of the plan removed. 01:11:43 Hugh Easley, Public Comment Mr. Easley of Woodland Avenue spoke with concerns related to possible safety concerns if a connection is made extending Woodland Avenue and it becoming an east side bypass. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 01:12:55 Motion to approve Resolution 6213, a resolution of the City of Kalispell, Montana, to enact a "Main Street Safety Action Plan" as an addendum to the Kalispell Move 2024 Transportation Plan and to identify priority proiects for the US Department of Transportation Implementation and Demonstration Grant Programs in the City of Kalispell. Council Member — Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member — Sid Daoud: 2nd 01:13:31 Council Member Daoud made a friendly amendment to the motion to include the new section showing 1st Avenue West and East that includes the trees. 01:14:52 Council Member Daoud provided discussion about the reality that any project within the plan would come before Council prior and then provided discussion related to the Woodland connection. 01:16:49 Council Member Hunter spoke regarding his support for the majority of the plan. He then provided discussion related to the Woodland connection. 01:20:30 Amendment to the motion to exclude the connection Woodland to 711 Avenue there to Idaho. Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member — Jed Fisher: 2nd 01:20:23 Development Services Director Jarod Nygren asked for clarification on the motion. 01:20:39 Council Member Nunnally provided discussion on the amendment. 01:21:14 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the amendment. 01:23:22 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the amendment. 01:24:34 Council Member Fisher provided discussion on the amendment. 01:24:55 Council Member Hunter made a friendly amendment related to wanting a bicycle/pedestrian north -south connection there. 01:25:32 Council Member Gabriel provided discussion on the amendment and asked Director Nygren for input. 01:26:41 Development Services Director Nygren provided input related to why the Woodland Avenue project was included within the plan. Page 5 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 5, 2024 01:28:49 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the amendment. 01:29:58 Council Member Nunnally asked for clarification on the amendment. 01:30:32 Public Works Director Susie Turner spoke to the movement of traffic. 01:31:24 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on the amendment. 01:32:57 Council Member Daoud asked for clarification. 01:33:50 Council Member Nunnally provided discussion on the amendment. 01:34:03 Vote on the amendment to the motion. Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member — Jed Fisher: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Disapprove Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 amendment to the motion passed with Council Members Hunter, Nunnally, Graham, Daoud, Fisher, and Mayor Johnson in favor and Council member Gabriel opposed with Council Members Carlson and Dahlman absent. 01:34:47 Council Member Hunter provided discussion related to concerns about Grandview Drive across the Stillwater and Evergreen Drive. 01:37:23 Motion to amend the original motion so that the Grandview Drive and Evergreen connection is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge with single lane emergency vehicle access only. Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd 01:38:10 Council Member Chad Graham provided discussion on the amendment to the motion. 01:39:47 Development Services Nygren provided discussion related to this portion of the plan. Council Member Graham provided further discussion on the amendment to the motion. 01:40:51 Council Member Fisher provided discussion on the amendment to the motion. 01:41:18 Council Member Nunnally provided discussion on the amendment. 01:42:16 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the amendment. Vote on the amendment. Page 6 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 5, 2024 Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Disapprove Council Member - Sandv Carlson: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Disapprove Council Chair - Chad Graham: Disapprove Council Member - Jed Fisher: Disapprove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion to amend failed with Council Member Hunter in favor and Council Members Gabriel, Nunnally, Graham, Fisher, Daoud and Mayor Johnson opposed and Council Members Carlson and Dahlman absent. 01:43:52 Vote on the motion as amended. Council Member — Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member — Sid Daoud: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent 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 with Council Members Hunter, Nunnally, Gabriel, Graham, Daoud, Fisher, and Mayor Johnson in favor and Council Members Dahlman and Carlson absent. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) Acting City Manager Susie Turner spoke regarding discussing the Lead and Copper Rule revision and what that means for Kalispell related to costs and the inventory at an upcoming council work session, and the Budget approval meetings are on the next regular meeting. 01:44:51 Council Member Hunter responded to public comment received tonight related to the Warming Center. 01:45:45 Council Member Daoud spoke regarding life flight coming related to a horrible motorcycle accident on Hwy 2 and reminded people to slow down and be patient when driving. Page 7 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 5, 2024 01:46:36 Council Member Graham spoke to his pleasure regarding Many Rivers inclusion going into Western. 01:46:54 Council Member Fisher spoke with appreciation for Representative Keenan's presentation and work speaking to how impressive his education and presentation on the matter is. 01:47:21 Council Member Nunnally spoke regarding the 1 Oam Fair Parade on Friday sponsored by the United Way and invited the public to the Northwest Montana Fair next week. 01:48:03 Council Member Gabriel enjoyed Keenan's presentation and spoke regarding her past experience working with youth in drug and alcohol prevention in behavioral health in a nonprofit who's funding was cut in the past by the State legislation and how now all those services have to be rebuilt. He spoke to the lessons that can be learned from that and look forward to those services being rebuilt. 01:49:39 Mayor Johnson spoke to the large increase in size between Montana's Land Use and Planning Statutes between 2021 and 2023 and to his views on the drastic increase in legislation by the State Governor and legislatures. He spoke further regarding the power of the vote. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Aim Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk '• O.... •• Minutes approved on August 19, 2024 �i UPCOMING SCHEDULE Next Work Session —August 12, 2024 — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — August 19, 2024 — Council Chambers PARTICIPATION Watch council sessions live with the agenda and supporting documents or later with documents and time stamped minutes at: https://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-Videos. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and employment practices. Auxiliary aids are available. 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