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10-20-25 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 20, 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�4Videos. 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: Absent Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present Council Chair - Chad Graham: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Present Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present Staff present included Interim City Manager and Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Assistant Director of Development Services P.J. Sorensen, Finance Director Aimee Cooke, Public Works Director Susie Turner, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as published. 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: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 20, 2025 The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council Members Gabriel and Graham 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. Ordinance 1946 — Second Reading — Zoning Text Amendment 0 a This is the second reading of an ordinance which allows residential eaves to extend up to two feet into setback areas. 2. Award Dump Truck and Plow &a This item awards the bid for a new Tandem Axle Truck Chassis to Missoula IState Truck Center in the amount of $239,995.00. 3. Award Leaf Vacuum Trailer 0 a This item awards the bid for a new 20 Cubic Yard Leaf Vac Trailer to NorMont Equipment Co. in the amount of $179,520.00. 4. Award Lower Zone Storage Tank 2 Project &a This item awards the bid for the Lower Zone Storage Tank Replacement Reservoir 2 to Preload LLC in the amount of $7,040,000.00. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:03:06 Motion and Vote 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: Absent 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 Members Gabriel and Graham absent. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Page 2 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 20, 2025 00:03:50 RoseAskviz Public Comment Ms. Askvig spoke regarding texting and talking with Ray at the Warming Center regarding concerns she has about incoming people and loitering and wanting to know when a neighborhood meeting would be. She then sent three pictures via text of people loitering to Ray at the Warming Center on Friday and stated she had not heard back yet. 00:05:37 Kindee Nelson, Public Comment Ms. Nelson stated that she has not been notified of a neighborhood meeting yet by the Warming Center. Seeing no further comments, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Public comment received in writing to the Mayor and Council can be seen at ,�vww.kalispell.com/publiccomment. H. PUBLIC HEARING — None. I. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COUNCIL ACTION 1) Resolution 6295 — Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan � a This item considers adoption of the Western Montana Region Hazard Mitigation Plan, previously approved by the State, FEMA, and Flathead County. Interim City Manager Jarod Nygren provided the staff report. 00:07:37 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:07:49 Motion to approve Resolution 6295, a resolution adopting the 2024 Western Montana Region Hazard Mitigation Plan. Council Member — Sandy Carlson: Motion Council Member — Sam Nunnally: 2nd 00:08:21 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. 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: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Page 3 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 20, 2025 The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Gabriel and Graham absent. 2) Resolution 6296 — Central School Ownership Transfer to Northwest Montana History Museum ® a This item authorizes the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of the Central School to the Northwest Montana History Museum with certain conditions. Interim City Manager Jarod Nygren provided the staff report. 00:11:13 Council Member Hunter asked questions related to the conditions wanting to add remodeling as a condition for which the museum would need to come back before Council. 00:12:55 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. 00:13:03 Karlene Osorio-Khor, Public Comment Osorio-Khor owner and manager of LaLark LLC spoke to her past experience years ago on the Save Central School Committee, naming other participants, talking about their mission, and events they held. She spoke to the need for this property to remain as a museum and to continue to be kept up. 00:16:39 Margaret Davis, Public Comment Davis, Director of the NW Montana History Museum, thanked the city for the opportunity and talked about the importance of the history of the museum and education. She asked for an ADA access ramp easement and their desire to have parking spaces along the alleyway. She then spoke regarding the possibility of a stand-alone archival building and other considerations she would like to see in the agreement. 00:19:27 Jim Atkinson, Public Comment Atkinson spoke in favor of the transfer and talked regarding voting in favor of the Museum when on City Council and currently volunteering at the museum to catalog artifacts. He spoke about his love of volunteering there, and the dedication of the staff to educating the public. 00:21:03 A.J. King, Public Comment King reminded everyone that his great grandfather Eugene Steere was the first principal of Central School. King is 4th generation with 5 and 6 in the community. They would like to preserve the museum as much as they can and appreciate the opportunity. Seeing no further comments, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 00:22:43 Motion to approve Resolution 6296, a resolution approving the sale of certain real Property commonly known as the Central School to the Northwest Montana History Museum. Page 4 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 20, 2025 00:23:09 Council Member Nunnally asked questions related to ADA access and the parking spots. Interim Manager Nygren explained that all public parking spots would remain in city ownership, including the alley. 00:23:40 Council Member Hunter provided discussion on an amendment he subsequently made. 00:24:23 Motion to amend the final whereas 98, so it reads, "Any future/and or expansion of the building footprint or renovation that may impact the historic features of the building require Council approval. Council Member — Rvan Hunter: Motion The amendment to the motion died for lack of a second. 00:25:06 Council Member Daoud read some of the conditions within the resolution for the benefit of the public. 00:26:28 Council Member Carlson spoke in support of the motion. 00:26:47 Mayor Mark Johnson spoke in support of the motion. 00:27:53 Vote on the motion. 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: Absent 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 Members Gabriel and Graham absent. Director Nygren explained that staff will work on the agreements and documents that will need to be finalized with the Museum to complete the transfer. 3) Aspen Creek West Phase 1 Final Plat, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Memorandum of Understanding &a This item considers final plat approval, a subdivision improvement agreement, and a memorandum of understanding for this 15.02-acre phase that includes 52 residential lots off of Three Mile Drive. 00:29:13 Assistant Development Services Director P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report. Page 5 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 20, 2025 00:31:38 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 00:31:50 Motion to approve the final plat for Aspen Creek West Phase 1, the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and the Memorandum of Understanding. Council Member - Sid Daoud: 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: Absent 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 Members Gabriel and Graham absent. 4) Resolution 6297 - BOI Loan for Front Load Truck � a This item authorizes the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to finalize a Board of Investment Loan in the amount of $416,900.00 to purchase a Front Load Solid Waste Truck. Interim City Manager Jarod Nygren provided the staff report. 00:33:22 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:33:31 Motion to approve Resolution 6297, a resolution authorizing participation in the Board of Investments of the State of Montana Annual Adiustable Rate Municipal Finance Consolidation Act Extendable Bond, Intercap Loan Program, authorizing the form and terms of the loan agreement and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto. Council Member — Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member — Rvan Hunter: 2nd Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Page 6 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 20, 2025 Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Absent 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 Members Gabriel and Graham absent. J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) Interim City Manager Jarod Nygren provided the following report: • The next work session will include an overview of the status of the East Oregon Street Demonstration Grant Agreement. They will notify adjacent property owners of the meeting. 00:36:04 Council Member Daoud asked if Council Members are able to conduct a ride -along on a solid waste truck. 00:36:49 Council Member Daoud talked about keeping civil during the election. 00:37:17 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding his long-term service on the Landfill Board and asked Council Members to consider serving on the board when his term ends. 00:38:03 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the importance of preserving the historic aspect of who we are as a City. He then spoke regarding showing support to elected officials and how he will support whoever wins the elections and is always open for a phone call with questions. He talked regarding the importance of supporting each other in this community. K. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. �:�"Qr 2 .: V0 Aimle Brunckhorst, ity Clerk 132=Q r` •., Minutes approved on November 3, 2025 UPCOMING SCHEDULE Next Work Session — October 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — November 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers PARTICIPATION Page 7 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 20, 2025 Watch council sessions live with the agenda and supporting documents or later with documents and time stamped minutes at: https://www.kalispell.com/Meetin Vg ideos 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 cit ccr,kalispell.com. Page 8 of 8