08-18-25 Council AgendaCITYOF
KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
August 18, 2025, 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDAAPPROVAL
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.
Council Minutes — July 28, and August 4, 2025
2. Award PFAS Replacement Wells —Test Wells Project
This item considers awarding this project to RM Drilling and Well Service in the amount
of $129,130.
3. Award Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Dewatering Early Work Contract
This item considers authorizing Swank Enterprises to complete early work items needed
for tight deadlines ahead of final design completion for this project.
4. Ordinance 1940 — Second Reading - The Reserve at Johnson Ranch Zoning and Planned
Unit Development Overla.
This item considers zoning along the north side of Stillwater Road from Suburban
Residential to Urban Residential; initial zoning of R-3 (Residential), RA-1 (Residential
Apartment), and B-1 (Neighborhood Business) with a PUD Overlay to create a
neighborhood business and high density residential node on 91.8 acres. The property is at
the northwest corner of Old Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road and includes property at
1053 Stillwater Road.
5. Police Officer Confirmations of Officers Josh Welchons, Jonah Quin and Troy_ Haworth
This item considers confirming these Officers who have met all requirements and
completed the one-year probationary period.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the council on any issue not on the agenda are asked to do so
at this time. See the bottom of the agenda for the protocol for providing comment.
H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COUNCIL ACTION
1) Selection of GMP Consultants for City Manager Recruitment
This item considers entering into an agreement with GMP Consultants for the recruitment
of the City Manager position.
2) Resolution 6276 —Impact Fees —Administrative Fee Removal
This resolution considers removing the 5% administrative charge for all impact fees to
comply with new state law.
3) Resolution 6277 — Budget— Business Improvement District Work Plan and Budget
This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the BID for fiscal year
2026.
4) Resolution 6278 — Budget — Tourism Business Improvement District Work Plan and
Budget
This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the TBID for fiscal year
2026.
5) Resolution 6279 — Emergency Responder Levy Adjustment
This resolution converts this levy from the voter -approved mill value to a dollar -based
value to comply with new state law.
6) Resolution 6280 — Budget — Mill Levy
This resolution sets the annual mill levy for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year 2026.
7) Resolution 6281 - Budget —Annual Appropriations
This resolution sets the annual appropriations for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year
2026.
Resolution 6282 - Storm Sewer Maintenance District Assessment
This resolution considers the storm sewer maintenance assessment and sets the levy for
fiscal year 2026.
9) Resolution 6283 —Urban Forestry Maintenance District Assessment
This resolution considers the urban forestry maintenance assessment and sets the levy for
fiscal year 2026.
10) Resolution 6284 —Light Maintenance District Assessment
This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the street lighting in the city
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for fiscal year 2026.
11) Resolution 6285 —Street Maintenance District Assessment
This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the streets and avenues for fiscal
year 2026.
12) Resolution 6286 —Solid Waste District Assessment
This resolution levies the assessment for removing solid waste from city streets and alleys
for fiscal year 2026.
13) Resolution 6287 —Tourism Business Improvement District Appropriations
This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the TBID for fiscal year 2026.
14) Resolution 6288 —Downtown Business Improvement District Appropriations
This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the BID for fiscal year 2026.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
J. ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Next Work Session — August 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed — September 1, 2025 — Labor Day
Next Regular Meeting — TUESDAY, September 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
PARTICIPATION
Those addressing the council are asked to give their name and address for the record. See the last
page of the agenda for how to address Council and limit comments to three minutes. Comments
can also be emailed to publi ccommentgkali spell. com.
To provide public comment live, remotely, join the video conference through zoom at:
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Raise your virtual hand to indicate you want to provide comment. Due to occasional technical
difficulties, the most reliable way to participate is through in -person attendance. Electronic
means are not guaranteed.
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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 ci . clerk e,kalispell.com.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — Section 2-20 Manner of Addressing Council
a. Each person not a Council member shall address the Council at the time designated in the
agenda or as directed by the Council, by stepping to the podium or microphone, giving
that person's name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record, and unless
further time is granted by the Council, shall limit the address to the Council to three
minutes.
b. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member of the
Council or staff.
No person, other than the Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion either directly or through a member of the Council, without the
permission of the presiding officer.
d. No question shall be asked of individuals except through the Presiding Officer.
PRINCIPLES FOR CIVIC DIALOGUE —Adopted by Resolution 5180
• We provide a safe environment where individual perspectives are respected, heard, and
acknowledged.
• We are responsible for respectful and courteous dialogue and participation.
• We respect diverse opinions as a means to find solutions based on common ground.
• We encourage and value broad community participation.
• We encourage creative approaches to engage in public participation.
• We value informed decision -making and take personal responsibility to educate and be
educated.
• We believe that respectful public dialogue fosters healthy community relationships,
understanding, and problem solving.
• We acknowledge, consider, and respect the natural tensions created by collaboration,
change, and transition.
• We follow the rules and guidelines established for each meeting.
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