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E1. 05-05-25 Council Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING DRAFT MINUTES May 5, 2025, 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East See the bottom of the agenda to learn how to provide public comment and watch meetings live or later. Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at: https://www.kalispell.com/MeetingVideos. 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: Present Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Assistant Director of Public Works Keith Haskins, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, Assistant Development Services Director P.J. Sorensen, Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher, and Police Lieutenant William Appel. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member - Sid Daoud: 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: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 2 of 13 The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council Member Carlson 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 – April 14, and April 21, 2025   2. Bid Award for Third Street East Improvement Project  This item considers awarding this project in the amount of $677,677 to Knife River Corporation. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened consent agenda public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as provided. Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 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: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council Member Carlson absent. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS – None. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Johnson opened public comment. 00:02:15 Dale Bolz, Public Comment Bolz referred to written public comment provided previously and spoke regarding noise issues from loud trucks, burn-outs, and partying at the parking lot at 1700 First Avenue West asking that Council consider Ordinances to help ease the issues that are happening at the lot in late evenings, especially on Friday nights. He spoke in detail regarding the issues the residents are having with individuals in the parking lot. 00:10:21 Dale Haarr, Public Comment Haarr of Buffalo Hill Drive spoke regarding increased water rates. He then talked regarding item H5. Main Street Concept Design, referring to previous Main Street reconfiguration and the businesses working out of the alleys during those three months, and the hardships that entailed. He referred to when Main Street had two lanes with parallel parking, and believes the street Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 3 of 13 works better as a four-lane road. He believes that the businesses will not survive the construction. He talked about conversations with some business owners and does not think those he spoke with are in support. He spoke in detail regarding past plans to improve First Avenue East. He said he believes that if Main Street lanes are reduced it will back up traffic and cause parking issues. 00:17:21 Paul and Eden Roybal, Public Comment The Roybals, who own multiple downtown businesses and parking lots spoke with concerns regarding agenda item H5. Main Street Concept Design including the lane reduction and widening sidewalks. They spoke regarding the ways in which they feel widened sidewalks would limit access to businesses and cause more burden for businesses regarding snow removal. They provided multiple suggestions for alternative ways to spend funds downtown that they believe would help with safety and Main Street vitality. They also talked about concerns that improvements may increase property taxes, and that construction hurts businesses. 00:23:09 Ken Yachachak, Public Comment Yachachak spoke regarding item H5. Main Street Concept Design. He showed past Kalispell Community and Development Plans since 1979 and urged Council to read them if they have not. He then said as the owner of Depot Park Square and talked about the lack of changes since 1989. He is opposed to the plan as it is presented today and spoke to some of the reasons why. 00:26:32 Ryan Ellis, Public Comment Ellis of Coram asked what the fundamental purpose of Main Street is and whether it should be a way for people to go from point A to point B as quickly as possible, or whether it should be somewhere where people want to spend time. He spoke to why he does not believe the businesses get the foot traffic they need, saying it is not currently a comfortable place to be due to noise, dust, etc. If Main Street was more pleasant, he would like to be there. He spoke further what downtown could be and about vibrant downtowns he has seen, and referred to studies that have been done.. He then spoke regarding the increased traffic volume in Kalispell and the new alternative Hwy 93 Bypass that allows Main Street to be revitalized. 00:31:01 Amber Roper, Public Comment Roper, owner of a business on South Main Street, and a second business downtown and said she is in support of item H5. Main Street Concept Design, accepting federal funding and reinvesting and reshaping downtown, and what the design is designed to do. She talked about the uninviting nature of downtown and the frustrations with the narrow sidewalks, limited parking, feeling a lack of safety, and current feel of the area for shoppers. She asked about people’s current downtown shopping activities and asking oneself why or why they did not visited downtown. She spoke regarding studies showing more money recirculates in communities from local businesses and restaurants than from box stores. She spoke regarding the many benefits she believes will occur if this investment in the future happens. 00:34:13 Troy Bungay, Public Comment Bungay of Kalispell spoke regarding item H5. Main Street Concept Design asking about snow removal, and speaking regarding parking concerns, and delivery considerations. He is not in favor of the concept design saying he sees a lot of problems. He referred to things he has noticed in Whitefish and how they seem to make things work. He spoke in further detail regarding his concerns from a large vehicle, and traffic volume standpoint. Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 4 of 13 00:39:22 Kisa Davison, Public Comment Davison, of 6th Avenue East, and Chair of the Kalispell Business Improvement District spoke in support of the H5. Main Street Concept Design. She said they view the grant application as a continuation and one part of the 2017 downtown plan that was adopted by Council and what a great opportunity the grant is. She talked about leveraging existing Tax Increment Financing funds in conjunction with the grant if it is awarded to fix currently failing infrastructure such as water, and sewer lines, and stormwater infrastructure that makes it hard for businesses to further invest in their buildings. She spoke regarding further items in the downtown plan, but the importance of the grant to begin implementing portions of the downtown plan. 00:42:06 Kyle Zeller, Public Comment Zeller of Second Street spoke in detail regarding searching for housing and extreme concerns related to high housing costs, and providing related statistics, and how the prices are being influenced by outside investors, and pricing out local workers. He provided examples of other areas that are also seeing these high housing costs, and the problems that follow. He asked the Council Members to act to help with these issues and provided examples of possible solutions. 00:45:32 Julianne Denney, Public Comment Ms. Denney of Fourth Street West asked what the Kalispell Police Department policy is related to non-English speaking persons they encounter. She spoke to the recent situation that occurred in Whitefish when Border Patrol was called and detained an individual. She spoke regarding Flathead Valley Neighbors working with people who are here legally through asylum laws and how they can help them feel safe, and the fear they are experiencing. 00:46:59 Seeing no further comments, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Mayor Johnson explained to the public that sometimes Council will respond to public comment provided at the end of the meeting but cannot respond during the public comment period. 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) Ordinance 1935 – Second Reading – Junk Vehicles  This item considers an ordinance amending the current junk vehicle ordinance. 00:48:02 City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report summarizing prior council conversations on this item and the amendments proposed through this ordinance. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:48:52 Motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1935, an ordinance amending Kalispell Municipal Code Chapter 19, Offenses; Miscellaneous, by Amending Section 19- 36, Junk Vehicles on Private Property, declaring an effective date, and authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same. Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 5 of 13 Council Member – Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member – Jed Fisher: 2nd 00:49:27 Council Member Hunter referred to discussion he provided during the first reading of this ordinance and why he is in opposition to the motion. He talked about the possibility of an amendment to the motion to exempt one vehicle from the ordinance. 00:51:24 Council Member Daoud provided discussion in opposition to the motion referring to previous discussion and his opposition to the decrease in response time from 30 days to 10 days. 00:52:06 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 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: Disapprove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Disapprove Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove The motion passed on roll call vote with Council Members Nunnally, Gabriel, Graham, Fisher and Mayor Johnson in favor and Council Members Hunter, Daoud, and Dahlman opposed, with Council Member Carlson absent. 2) Ordinance 1936 - Second Reading – Community Decay  This item considers an ordinance amending the current community decay ordinance. City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report summarizing prior council conversations on this item and the amendments proposed through this ordinance. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:53:34 Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1936, an ordinance amending Ordinance 1925, Kalispell Municipal Code, Chapter 11, Garbage, Refuse and Weeds, by amending Article 5, Community Decay, declaring an effective date, and authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same. Council Member – Chad Graham: Motion Council Member – Kari Gabriel: 2nd 00:54:01 Council Member Hunter provided discussion in opposition to the motion referring to an amendment made at the first reading. 00:54:50 Motion to amend so that F2C reads ‘maintained and cultivated gardens or landscaping’. Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 6 of 13 Council Member – Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member - Mayor Johnson: 2nd 00:55:15 Council Member Hunter provided discussion in favor of his amendment. 00:55:47 Council Member Gabriel asked for examples of the amendment to the motion. Council Member Hunter provided examples of his intent with the amendment. 00:56:43 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the amendment to the motion. 00:56:50 Council Member Hunter provided further discussion. 00:57:14 Council Member Fisher asked questions about responsibility of interpretation of the amendment. 00:57:26 Council Member Hunter provided further discussion. 00:57:45 Council Member Fisher and Hunter provided further discussion. 00:58:27 Council Member Daoud asked questions about the amendment. 00:58:49 Vote on the amendment to the motion. Council Member: Ryan Hunter: Motion Mayor - Mark Johnson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Disapprove Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Disapprove Council Member - Jed Fisher: Disapprove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The amendment to the motion passed on roll call vote with Council Members, Daoud, Hunter, Dahlman, Nunnally, and Mark Johnson in favor, and Council Members Fisher, Graham, and Gabriel opposed, and Council Member Carlson absent. 00:59:30 Council Member Hunter provided discussion in opposition to the motion. 01:00:36 Council Member Daoud provided discussion in opposition to the motion. 01:01:04 Council Member Fisher provided discussion in favor of the motion. 01:01:50 Vote on the motion as amended. Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 7 of 13 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: Disapprove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Disapprove Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove The motion passed on roll call vote with Council Members Nunnally, Gabriel, Graham, Fisher, and Mayor Johnson in favor and Council Members Hunter, Daoud and Dahlman opposed, and Council Member Carlson absent. 3) Montana Department of Transportation Combination Building  This item considers annexation, zoning of Public, and a conditional use permit for expansion of an MDT facility at 2905 Highway 93 North. a. Resolution 6251– Annexation b. Ordinance 1937 – First Reading - Zoning c. Conditional Use Permit Assistant Development Services Director P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report. 01:11:11 Council Member Hunter asked questions about the location of the walking path. 01:12:11 Council Member Hunter asked questions about the existing left turn. 01:12:35 Council Member Hunter asked about MDT’s intentions for their facilities. 01:13:46 Council Member Nunnally asked questions about highway access in that area. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:14:38 Motion and Vote to approve resolution 6251, 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 Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey no. 8673, lying and being in Government Lot 4, Section 19, Township 29 north, Range 21 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and as more particularly described on Exhibit “A”, to be known as MDT Combination Building Addition No. 478, 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 - 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 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 8 of 13 Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Member Carlson absent. 01:16:21 Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1937, an ordinance to amend section 27.02.010, official zoning map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance 1677, by zoning certain real property, described as Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey no. 8673, lying and being in Government Lot 4, Section 19, Township 29 north, Range 21 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County Sag-10 (Agricultural) to City P-1 (Public), in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan – It 2035, and to provide an effective date. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 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 with Council Member Carlson absent. 01:17:41 Motion to approve a request from the Montana Department of Transportation, for Conditional Use Permit KCU-25-02, a conditional use permit to allow the construction of the expansion of an existing maintenance facility, subject to nine (9) conditions of approval, located at 2905 Highway 93 North and more particularly described as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Council Member – Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member – Chad Graham: 2nd 01:18:48 Council Member Hunter provided discussion in support of the motion with reservations. 01:20:15 Council Member Fisher provided discussion in favor of the motion responding to Hunter’s concerns. 01:21:02 Council Member Nunnally provided discussion on the motion. 01:21:39 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Chair - Chad Graham: 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 Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 9 of 13 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 with Council Member Carlson absent. 4) Resolution 6252 – Aspen Creek Preliminary Plat Extension  This resolution considers extending this plat at 520 Three Mile Drive for two years. 01:22:09 Assistant Director of Development Services P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:23:55 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6252, a resolution approving a two-year extension to the Preliminary Plat of Aspen Creek West Subdivision, located at 520 Three Mile Drive in Section 11, Township 28 north, Range 22 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Member Carlson absent. 5) Resolution of Intent 6253 – Safe Streets for All Implementation Grant - Kalispell Main Street Concept Design  This resolution considers setting a public hearing for May 19, 2025, to hear from the public about this project and whether to move forward with a grant application. 01:25:04 City Manager Russell explained the process of setting a public hearing on this matter for May 19, 2025. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. (Related comments were received during general public comment.) 01:25:42 Motion to approve Resolution 6253, a resolution of intent to set a public hearing on the “Main Street Concept Design Memorandum” seeking input from the general public regarding the proposed project and whether to move forward with a “Safe Streets and Roads for All” implementation grant for the City of Kalispell and directing the city clerk to provide notice thereof. Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 10 of 13 Council Member – Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member – Kari Gabriel: 2nd 01:26:18 Council Member Hunter provided discussion in favor of the motion and hearing further from the public. 01:26:38 Council Member Gabriel provided discussion in favor of the motion and hearing further from the public, and encouraged the public to watch the April 28, work session video where the consultants presented the plan and encouraged people to ask staff questions. 01:27:53 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion asking for public comments and referred to how some of the questions raised by public comment were addressed and discussed at the work session presentation and encouraged people to watch the video. 01:29:16 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the motion explaining the legal process for this item and the importance of attending the public hearing to provide comments. 01:30:54 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Member Carlson absent. 6) Resolution 6254 – Park Reservation and Recreation Fees  This resolution considers revising the recreation and parks fee schedule. City Manager Russell provided a brief overview of past discussions on this matter. 01:31:49 Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:35:59 Motion to approve Resolution 6254, a resolution amending Resolution 6124, fixing Parks and Recreation fees to be charged by the City of Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department and declaring an effective date. Council Member – Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member – Jed Fisher: 2nd 01:36:23 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on the motion. Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 11 of 13 01:37:01 Council Member Fisher provided discussion on the motion. 01:38:10 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion. 01:39:23 Council Member Gabriel provided discussion on the motion. 01:40:19 Vote on the motion. 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 with Council Member Carlson absent. 7) Recommendation for Award of the Four Mile Drive Path Project  This item considers awarding this project to Strods Contracting in the amount of $1,054,906 with contingencies. City Manager Russell provided an overview of this item. 01:41:46 Assistant Director of Public Works Keith Haskins continued the presentation. Council Member Fisher asked questions about unallocated cash-in-lieu funds and then asked about general fund contingency funds. 01:51:01 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:51:12 Motion to authorize the award of the base bid contract to Strods Contracting in the amount of $1,054,906 contingent upon MDT approval and availability of TA grant funding for 86.58% of the total cost. Council Member – Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member – Jed Fisher: 2nd 01:51:55 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on the motion. 01:53:06 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion. 01:53:41 Council Member Nunnally provided discussion on the motion. 01:54:17 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion. Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 12 of 13 01:55:48 Vote on the motion. 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 with Council I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report: • Reminder to vote tomorrow on the school election. • The parking lot on Airport and 18th will be discussed at the May 12, 2025, work session. • Police and Fire Impact Fees will also be discussed at the May 12, 2025 work session. • Staff are looking into items that passed during the state legislative session and how they will impact us. • Budget Work Sessions to look at a preliminary budget are set for the next two evenings, May 6, and May 7, at 6 p.m. • New Fire Chief Jay Hagen started today and will be present during next week’s work session. 01:57:50 Council Member Daoud provided comments about the Safet Streets Grant explaining these plans have been in place for a very long time and the bypass was put into place to provide for this, and discussions and plans have been ongoing for multiple decades. Public participation and comments were taken on this plan in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and this year. The grant in question can only be used to provide pedestrian safety that must include traffic calming. 01:58:46 Council Member Daoud talked about the ability for residents to a front yard garden, and to have chickens and referred to rules regarding chickens. 01:59:48 Council Member Hunter provided comments related to the Safe Streets Grant saying that there is a lot of information online that is not accurate and asking the public who are interested to view past meetings for information such as the recent work session. 02:00:18 Council Member Hunter spoke in response to public comment received asking that the City of Kalispell policy related to police translation services be provided. 02:00:34 City Manager Russell explained that the City Police Department uses a subscription online phone service for translation services. He further spoke about related police policies regarding mutual aid. Kalispell City Council Minutes, May 5, 2025 Page 13 of 13 02:01:35 Council Member Gabriel spoke regarding a wrecking yard in town that has an arrangement with several towing companies in addition to the Counties program for people in the situation of needing to have a non-operable vehicle removed. 02:02:18 Council Member Gabriel invited the public to the budget work sessions during the next two evenings. 02:02:40 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the increases to the Montana state budget during the legislative session. He then spoke to how city governments are limited to increasing the general budget by ½ the three-year average rate of inflation. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m. ______________________________ Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk Minutes approved on UPCOMING SCHEDULE BUDGET Work Sessions – May 6, May 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. – Council Chambers Next Work Session – May 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting – May 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. – 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/MeetingVideos or live or later on YouTube at: www.kalispell.com/YouTube. 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 cityclerk@kalispell.com.