E1. 08-18-25 Council MinutesCITY QF
KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
August 18, 2025, 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/Meetin Vg ideos.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
or - Mark Johnson: Present
Council Member
Council Member
- Kari Gabriel: Absent
- Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Present
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member
- Jed Fisher: Present
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Present at 7:01 pm
Council Member
- Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member
- Rvan Hunter: Present
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk
Aimee Brunckhorst, Finance Director Aimee Cooke, Public Works Director Susie Turner,
Director of Development Services Jarod Nygren, Assistant Director of Development Services P.J.
Sorensen, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion to approve the agenda as published.
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Absent
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
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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.
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2. Award PFAS Replacement Wells —Test Wells Project Da
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 Work Contract � a
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 Overlay.
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
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This item considers confirming these Officers who have met all requirements and
completed the one-year probationary period.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened consent agenda public comment. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
00:03:10 Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
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Dahlman absent.
00:03:40 Police Chief Jordan Venezio explained that the Police Department is currently 100%
staffed with both sworn and civilian personnel. He then introduced newly confirmed Police
Officers who have completed all requirements. He spoke regarding their backgrounds and
dedication to the department.
00:06:35 Mayor Mark Johnson congratulated the Officers and then asked City Manager Doug
Russell to pin on the badges of the newly confirmed Officers.
City Manager Russell pinned badges and offered congratulations and handshakes.
00:09:14 Police Officer Troy Haworth thanked his wife and the Officers at Kalispell Police and
said he looks forward to continuing to serve the city and the police department.
00:09:39 Police Officer Josh Welchons said it's a huge honor to be a part of the department and
to serve the city of Kalispell and is thankful for the trust bestowed. He spoke regarding his
experience at the Police Academy and his conviction that KPD is second to none. He thanked the
other officers, leadership, and his family.
00:10:56 Police Officer Jonah Quin thanked everyone for their vote of confidence and support
and said it is an honor to serve the community.
Council, staff, and the audience gave the Police Officers a standing ovation.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Public comment received to Mayor and Council via email to publiccommentgkali spell. com can
be seen at
https://time. ci. kalispell. mt.us/WebLinkBrowse. aspx?id=128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell.
H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COUNCIL ACTION
1) Selection of GMP Consultants for City Manager Recruitment N a
This item considers entering into an agreement with GMP Consultants for the recruitment
of the City Manager position.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
00:14:13 Motion and Vote that the Council enter into an agreement with GMP Consultants
for the recruitment of the City Manager position.
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Council Member
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Motion
- Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Jed Fisher: Approve
Council Member
Council Member
- Sid Daoud: Approve
- Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
2) Resolution 6276 — Impact Fees — Administrative Fee Removal R a
This resolution considers removing the 5% administrative charge for all impact fees to
comply with new state law.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
00:16:40 Council Member Graham asked questions related to administrative staff time.
City Manager Doug Russell answered questions.
00:19:04 Council Member Fisher answered further related questions.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
00:19:48 Motion to approve Resolution 6276, a resolution adiustin2 the water, sewer
collection, sewer treatment, stormwater, police, and fire impact fees to remove the five
percent administrative fee, pursuant to the recently enacted Senate Bill 133.
Council Member: Sid Daoud — Motion
Council Member: Sandy Carlson — 2nd
00:20:50 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
00:21:41 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on the motion.
00:22:24 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the motion.
00:23:12 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
00:24:01 Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove
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Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Disabbrove
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Council Members Carlson, Nunnally, Graham,
Daoud and Hunter in favor, Council Member Fisher and Mayor Johnson opposed and
Council Members Gabriel and Dahlman absent.
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. N a
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
00:25:57 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6277, a resolution approving the budget and
work plan for the fiscal year 2025-2026 for the Kalispell Business Improvement District as
recommended by its Board of Directors.
Council Member - Rvan Hunter: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
4) Resolution 6278 —Budget —Tourism Business Improvement District Work Plan and
Budget L� a
This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the TBID for fiscal year
2026.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
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Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
00:27:07 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6278, a resolution approving the work
plan and budget for the fiscal vear 2025-2026 for the Kalispell Tourism Business
Improvement district as recommended by its Board of Directors.
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
5) Resolution 6279 — Emergency Responder Levy Adjustment � a
This resolution converts this levy from the voter -approved mill value to a dollar -based
value to comply with new state law.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
00:33:06 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
00:33:28 Motion to approve Resolution 6279, a resolution establishing the method of
levying voted mills as required by Laws 2025, Chapters 674 and 767 passed in the 69th
Montana Legislative session.
Council Member — Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member — Sandy Carlson: 2nd
00:33:59 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the motion.
00:34:40 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
00:35:45 Council Member Fisher asked a question.
00:36:46 Council Member Nunnally asked a question.
00:37:35 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion and then offered an amendment.
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Amendment to the motion to add a whereas to the resolution stating local legislator's
names who voted in favor of this bill and the Governor who signed it.
Council — Mayor Mark Johnson: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Council Members and the Mayor discussed the amendment.
Vote on the amendment to the motion.
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Disapprove
The amendment to the motion passed on roll call vote with Council Members Fisher,
Nunnally, Carlson, Graham, Daoud and Mayor Johnson in favor, Council Member Hunter
opposed and Council Members Gabriel and Dahlman absent.
00:44:22 Vote on the original motion as amended.
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Disapprove
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve
Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Council Members Hunter, Nunnally, Carlson,
Graham, Daoud and Mayor Johnson in favor, Council Member Fisher opposed and
Council Members Gabriel and Dahlman absent.
6) Resolution 6280 — Budget — Mill Levy � a
This resolution sets the annual mill levy for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year 2026.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
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00:48:32 Mayor Johnson asked questions about the mill value.
00:48:48 Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
00:48:56 Motion to approve Resolution 6280, a resolution making the annual tax levies for
the city of Kalispell, Montana, for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
Council Member — Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member — Sandy Carlson: 2nd
00:49:25 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion.
00:51:34 Council Member Fisher provided discussion on the motion and asked questions about
reserve amounts.
City Manager Doug Russell answered questions.
00:53:11 Council Member Graham provided discussion on the motion.
00:56:31 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
City Manager Doug Russell continued answering questions and provided further staff
recommendation information.
01:00:35 Council Member Hunter continued with related questions.
01:01:33 Council Member Daoud provided discussion.
City Manager Doug Russell provided further information about past reserve actions.
01:02:51 Council Member Daoud provided discussion.
01:03:41 Mayor Johnson and Council Member Daoud provided further discussion.
01:06:33 Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Jed Fisher: Disapprove
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove
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Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Council Members Nunnally, Hunter, Carlson,
Graham, and Mayor Johnson in favor, Council Member Fisher and Daoud opposed and
Council Members Gabriel and Dahlman absent.
7) Resolution 6281 - Budget — Annual Appropriations [� a
This resolution sets the annual appropriations for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year
2026.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to approve Resolution 6281, a resolution setting the annual appropriations for the
city of Kalispell, Montana, for special revenue funds, debt service funds, capital proiect funds
and proprietary enterprise funds as set forth in the 2025-2026 budget adopted by the City
Council.
01:08:37 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on the motion related to funding
opportunities for sidewalks.
Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
01:12:23 Vote on the motion.
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Council Members Nunnally, Hunter, Carlson,
Daoud, Fisher, and Graham in favor, Mayor Johnson opposed and Council Members
Gabriel and Dahlman absent.
Resolution 6282 - Storm Sewer Maintenance District Assessment � a
This resolution considers the storm sewer maintenance assessment and sets the levy for
fiscal year 2026.
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City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:13:53 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6282, a resolution levying assessments for
the cost of storm sewer maintenance for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
9) Resolution 6283 —Urban Forestry Maintenance District Assessment 0 a
This resolution considers the urban forestry maintenance assessment and sets the levy for
fiscal year 2026.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:15:04 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6283, a resolution levying an assessment
for the cost of urban forestry maintenance in the city for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
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10) Resolution 6284 —Light Maintenance District Assessment R a
This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the street lighting in the city
for fiscal year 2026.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:17:10 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6284, a resolution levying an assessment
for the cost of lighting the streets and alleys in the city Special Lighting District for the
fiscal year 2025-2026.
Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
11) Resolution 6285 — Street Maintenance District Assessment 0 a
This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the streets and avenues for fiscal
year 2026.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:18:58 Motion to approve Resolution 6285, 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 2025-2026.
01:19:28 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
12) Resolution 6286 — Solid Waste District Assessment � a
This resolution levies the assessment for removing solid waste from city streets and alleys
for fiscal year 2026.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
Council Member Daoud asked questions about equipment cost increases over time.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:21:52 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6286, 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.
Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
13) Resolution 6287 — Tourism Business Improvement District Appropriations E a
This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the TBID for fiscal year 2026.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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01:24:17 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6287, a resolution setting the annual
appropriation for the Tourism Business Improvement District of the city of Kalispell,
Montana, as set forth in the 2025-2026 budget adopted by the city council.
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion
Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
14) Resolution 6288 — Downtown Business Improvement District Appropriations � a
This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the BID for fiscal year 2026.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report.
01:25:41 Council Member Daoud asked a question about
01:26:25 Finance Director Aimee Cooke provided information about how this appropriation is
set.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:27:17 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6288, A resolution making the annual tax
levy for the Business Improvement District of Kalispell, Montana, for the fiscal year 2025-
2026 and levying an assessment for the BID for fiscal 2025-2026.
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Motion
Council Member - Rvan Hunter: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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: Absent
Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve
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The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and
Dahlman absent.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
01:27:55 City Manager Doug Russell spoke with appreciation of the work that Council has done
to understand and fully develop the budget leading up to budget approval.
City Manager Russell then thanked the Mayor and Council Members for his time at the City of
Kalispell.
01:29:14 Interim City Manager Jarod Nygren provided the following report:
• A request from Peterson Elementary for parking adjustments will come before
Council at the next work session.
01:30:02 Council Member Daoud spoke regarding the importance of the budget and his desire to
see more input from the public on the budget process and spoke to his appreciation of staff for
spending taxpayer money wisely.
Council Members and Mayor Johnson thanked City Manager Doug Russell for his service to the
community, related specific stories and leadership attributes, accomplishments and impacts
during his time as the City Manager over the past thirteen years and wished him the best in the
future.
01:39:15 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the faith of the Mayor and Council in Interim City
Manager Jarod Nygren.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk
Minutes approved on
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
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