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03-02-26 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 2, 2026, 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East PLEASE NOTE: A Council Work Session immediately followed the regular meeting. Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at: https://www.kalispell.com/Meetin Vg ideos. A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Ma oy r - Ryan Hunter: Present Council Member - Wes Walker: Present Council Member - Lisa Blank: Absent Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present Council Member - Dustin Leftridge: Present Staff present included City Manager and Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Assistant Director of Development Services P.J. Sorensen, Planner II Donnie McBath, Community Development Manager Nelson Loring, Public Works Director Susie Turner, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion to approve the agenda as published. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Mayor - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Absent Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 Council Member - Dustin Leftridge: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council Members Nunnallv and Blank ahsent. 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 — February 2, and February 9, 2026 0 a 0 a 2. Award Emerging Contaminant PFAS — Public Water Supply Wells — 2026 Project a This item considers awarding this project to Coldwater Drilling & Pump in the amount of $1,704,360 contingent on DEQ and funding agency approval. 3. Award Stormwater Decant/Sweeping Material Facility Project 0 a This item considers awarding the base bid and alternates 1 through 3 to Jackson Contractor Group in the amount of $1,522,550 for this project. 4. Award Woodland Water Park Lazy River Repair and Resurfacing Project This item considers awarding this project to Sunset Pools & Construction LLC in the amount of $239,305. 5. Approve Professional Service Agreements for a new Central Garage and new Solid Waste Facilitv 0 a This item considers selecting CWG Architecture as the professional consultant for these projects. 6. Award a Type 1 Ambulance Build 0 a This item considers awarding this build to Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $321,000. Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Mayor - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Absent Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Page 2 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 Council Member - Dustin LeftridgeApprove The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council Members Nunnallv and Blank absent. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS —None. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Hunter opened general public comment. 00:04:26 Nathan Dugan, Public Comment Dugan, Executive Director of Livable Flathead, spoke regarding a poll they commissioned of Flathead County residents referring to a written presentation showing results that are within the public comment folder. He spoke to the poll results and key findings. Questions were related to housing availability, affordability and housing options respondents would be in favor or opposed to. 00:10:41 Andy Estep, Public Comment Mr. Estep of 742 141h Street East spoke regarding frustration he is experiencing related to his driveway options. He would like to use an alternative material rather than asphalt or concrete but could not get approval for his alternative. Written comments are within the public comment folder. Public comment received in writing to the Mayor and Council can be seen at www.kalispell.com/publiccomment. 00:14:33 Seeing no further comments, Mayor Hunter closed public comment. H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COUNCIL ACTION 1) Resolution 6311 - Bloomstone Apartments Preliminary Plat R a This resolution considers major subdivision preliminary plat approval for three multi- family lots on 11.911 acres located at 1145 Treeline Road. 00:14:53 Planner II Donnie McBath presented the staff report. 00:22:41 Mayor Hunter asked process questions related to what will change for review of PUDs and Preliminary Plats once new state law changes are in effect. Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Hunter closed public comment. 00:24:01 Motion to approve Resolution 6311, a resolution conditionally approving the preliminary plat of Bloomstone Apartments, described as lot A, block 1 of Bloomstone, Phases 5 and 6, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the clerk and recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Council Member Waterman provided discussion in favor of the motion. Page 3 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Mao�yan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Absent Council Member - Kvle Waterman: Annrov Council Member - Dustin Leftridge: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Nunnally and Blank absent. 2) Resolution 6312 — Starling Phases 5 and 6 Preliminary Plat 0 a This resolution considers major subdivision preliminary plat approval for 54 residential lots on 12.55 acres west of Stillwater Road between Four Mile Drive and Old Reserve Drive. Planner II Donnie McBath presented the staff report. 00:34:03 Council Member Waterman asked about a future park proposed to the west and connectivity. Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment. 00:35:45 Eric Alulcahy, Public Comment Mulcahy spoke on behalf of the applicant and presented himself for questions. Seeing no further comments, Mayor Hunter closed public comment. 00:37:16 Motion to approve Resolution 6312, A resolution conditionally approving the preliminary plat of Starling Subdivision Phases 5 and 6, described as a tract of land lying in the south half of the northeast quarter and in the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 35, township 29 north, range 22 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and as more particularly described in Exhibit A. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member - Wes Walker: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Mayor - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Page 4 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 Council Member - Lisa Blank: Absent Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Dustin LeftridgeApprove The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Nunnally and Rlank absent_ 3) Bloomstone Townhomes Final Plat lea This item considers final plat approval for a 7.6 acre subdivision with 42 townhouse lots on the north side of Four Mile Drive between the Highway 93 Bypass and Kidsports. Assistant Development Services Director P.J. Sorensen presented the staff report. 00:39:06 Mayor Hunter asked about earth work that has been happening on the site and questions about soil stability and the Geotech. Sorensen answered questions. Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Hunter closed public comment. 00:41:08 Motion to approve the final plat for Bloomstone Townhomes as well as the Subdivision Improvement Agreement. 00:41:16 Council Member Waterman provided discussion in favor of the motion. 00:41:35 Mayor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. 00:41:46 Vote on the Motion. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnallv: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Mayor -Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Absent Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Dustin Leftridge: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Nunnally and Blank absent. 4) Resolution 6313 — Intent to Hold Public Hearing for Kalispell Land Use Plan — PLAN -IT 2045 0 a This resolution provides notice of the intention to adopt, adopt with revisions, or reject this proposed plan and hold a public hearing for public comment on March 16, 2026. Page 5 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 City Manager Nygren presented the staff report. 00:43:37 Mayor Hunter asked questions related to timing. Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Hunter closed public comment. 00:44:55 Motion to approve Resolution 6313, A resolution of intent to adopt, adopt with revisions, or reiect the proposed "Kalispell Land Use Plan — Plan -It 2045", calling for a public hearing, and directing the City Clerk to provide notice thereof. 00:45:27 Council Member Waterman provided discussion in favor of the motion. 00:45:53 Council Member Daoud spoke regarding the many meetings that have been undertaken to review this plan. 00:46:10 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Mayor - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Absent Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Dustin Leftridge: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Nunnallv and Blank absent. 5) Resolution 6314 — Support for Montana Resiliency Fund Grant Application D a This resolution considers supporting the submission of a grant application for a Public Safety Building Backup Generator Hazard Mitigation Project. 00:47:00 Community Development Manager Nelson Loring presented the staff report. 00:48:46 City Manager Nygren provided further information about why this grant opportunity is needed. 00:49:38 Council Member Fisher asked questions related to the match. 00:50:06 Council Member Daoud asked whether tax increment financing could be utilized for the match. 00:50:16 Council Member Leftridge asked how long the power was out at the public safety building during the recent wind event. Page 6 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 00:51:04 Council Member Walker asked whether there was damage during the last wind event. Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Hunter closed public comment. 00:51:30 Motion to approve Resolution 6314, a resolution of support for the submission of an application to the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services Resiliency Fund Grant to fund the purchase and installation of a permanent backup generator for the City of Kalispell Public Safety Building. 00:52:23 Council Member Daoud asked budget match questions. 00:53:11 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Wes Walker: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Ma o�yan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Absent Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Dustin Leftridg e: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Nunnally and Blank absent. 6) Resolution 6315 —Water System Revenue Bonds for Water Storage Replacement Tank 2 Da This resolution considers issuance of $6,000,000 in bonds from DNRC with forgiveness of $3,000,000 with satisfaction of certain conditions. City Manager Jarod Nygren presented the staff report. 00:54:26 Council Member Fisher asked questions regarding how costs would be paid for. 00:54:51 Mayor Hunter asked facility planning questions. Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Hunter closed public comment. 00:55:08 Motion to approve the issuance of Series 2026A Bond and Series 2026B Bond to fund the above described tank 2 project (Resolution 6315). Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Page 7 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Absent Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Ma o�yan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Wes Walker: Approve Council Member - Lisa Blank: Absent Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Dustin LeftridgeApprove The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council Members Nunnally and Blank absent. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Jarod Nygren provided the following report: • Manager Nygren is scheduling the Montana Department of Transportation and their consultant to attend a future council meeting to talk about their Hwy 93 access plan. • A further work session on the land use plan is scheduled for next week, and council will have a work session on the plan tonight directly after this regular meeting. • The Fire Station 63 Request for Proposals has gone out to the public. • In regard to the Resiliency Grant (action item 5) staff looked at a number of things that we need further redundancy for including further backup power for the wastewater treatment plant. Future conversations will be needed in the future. 00:57:22 Mayor Hunter explained that Council previously reviewed items passed on the consent agenda through the budget process. 00:58:09 Mayor Hunter said he would reach out to the person who provided public comments about materials for his driveway. 00:58:19 Mayor Hunter spoke to the septic rule change the County has made recently. He would like to add a discussion about this rule change to the next work session. 01:01:33 Council discussed the request from Mayor Hunter for a work session on the septic rule change and agreed to adding the item to a future work session.. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk Minutes approved on April 6, 2026 Page 8 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES March 2, 2026, Immediately following the regular meeting A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hunter called the work session to order at 8:09 p.m. Staff present included City Manager and Development Services Director Jarod Nygren, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Assistant Director of Development Services P.J. Sorensen, Community Development Manager Nelson Loring, Deputy Public Works Director Keith Haskins, and Police Chief Jordan Venezio. B. DISCUSSION l . Ongoing Kalispell Land Use Plan Draft Review �1- a 01:02:02 Assistant Development Services Director P.J. Sorensen began the staff report reviewing changes to the draft related to past Council conversations and confirmed with Council that draft changes are appropriate. 01:04:35 Mayor Hunter spoke regarding the Environmentally Sensitive Map and spoke regarding reaching out to Fish, Wildlife and Parks are relayed they are interested in submitting public comment to the city on the sandhill crane subject. 01:05:28 Council Member Fisher asked about the goal of labeling the sandhill crane area. 01:05:36 Mayor Hunter said he was not involved in drafting the comments submitted by Flathead Land Trust. He then provided discussion as to what he would like to see happen related to identifying sensitive habitat for the cranes. 01:07:05 Council Member Fisher provided discussion asking about the reasoning for mapping this area. 01:08:16 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion on the crane issue. 01:09:01 Council Member Leftridge provided discussion on the area related to the cranes. 01:09:41 Council Member Fisher provided further discussion on the area related to the cranes. 01:10:39 Council Member Walker provided discussion on the area related to the cranes. 01:11:43 Council Member Daoud provided discussion on the area related to the cranes. 01:13:10 Council Member Fisher provided further discussion on the area related to the cranes. 01:14:07 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion on the area related to the cranes. Page 9 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 01:16:19 Council Member Gabriel provided discussion on the area related to the cranes. 01:17:01 Council Member Waterman provided fiirther discussion on the area related to the cranes. 01:19:05 Council Member Leftridge provided further discussion on the area related to the cranes. 01:21:42 Council Member Fisher provided further discussion on the area related to the cranes. 01:23:20 Council Member Daoud provided further discussion on the area related to the cranes. 01:25:46 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion on the area related to the cranes. 01:26:34 Assistant Development Services Director P.J. Sorensen continued reviewing draft changes starting on page 100 based on discussion at the last work session. 01:28:50 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about the Air Quality section and wanting wood stove particulates specifically stated. 01:29:52 Assistant Development Services Director P.J. Sorensen continued review. 01:31:10 Council Member Fisher provided discussion about the Parks and Recreation section on page 81 related to the lack of an indoor facility in the community and his view that an indoor facility should be listed as an important priority within the community. 01:34:49 Council Member Leftridge agreed with Fisher and elaborated. He spoke regarding goal #4 as it relates to this topic and would recommend changing it to and/or. 01:36:00 Council Member Fisher provided further discussion about needed recreation facilities. 01:36:49 Council Member Waterman provided discussion about facility inclusion in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 01:37:53 Council Member Daoud provided discussion about the air quality section and the request by the Mayor to mention wood burning stoves. Daoud explained why he would want that mention to be an informational point and not regulatory. 01:39:20 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion about wood burning stoves. 01:39:43 Council Member Daoud provided further stove discussion. 01:40:27 Chapter 7 — Future Land Use Map — page 143 Sorensen reviewed this chapter. 01:43:10 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about Section 7.2 related to Neighborhood Commercial and believes the distance should be changed to a quarter mile. Page 10 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 Sorensen explained the reasoning behind the distance listed in the definition. 01:45:57 Mayor Hunter asked whether that distance can be changed at this time and then provided further discussion. 01:47:32 Council Member Daoud asked questions related to distance. 01:47:46 Sorensen spoke regarding flexibility for specific projects. 01:48:50 Council Member Daoud provided further discussion about distance. 01:49:29 Sorensen spoke further about zones. 01:50:24 Manager Nygren provided further information. 01:51:02 Council Member Walker provided discussion about wanting broad statements. 01:51:49 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion about zoning. 01:54:26 Council Member Daoud provided discussion. 01:54:45 Council Member Leftridge asked questions about current processes and compliance. 01:55:18 Sorensen spoke regarding the PUD process. 01:56:02 Council Member Daoud left the meeting. 01:56:36 Council Member Leftridge provided discussion. 01:57:29 Council Member Fisher provided discussion. 01:57:45 Council Member Daoud joined the meeting via video conference. 01:58:15 Manager Nygren spoke to the need for some specificity for planning. 01:59:02 Mayor Hunter spoke regarding changes he would like to see in the Urban Mixed Use designation. 02:00:06 Council Member Walker provided discussion about mixed use. 02:00:32 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about the Suburban Residential designation and language revisions he would like made in the future. 02:02:14 Council Member Waterman provided discussion about changes made by right by the State. 02:03:33 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion about Suburban Residential. Page 11 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 02:05:09 7.4 Geographic Distribution Sorensen further reviewed this Chapter starting at the bottom of page 146. 02:06:53 7.5 Impact of Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions Sorensen reviewed this section. 02:07:50 Council Member Leftridge asked questions about the ability to meet housing needs within the growth area. 02:09:21 Sorensen answered questions. 02:10:32 Chapter 8 — Implementation — Page 150 Sorensen began reviewing this chapter. 02:11:23 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about lot sizes and courtyard developments. Sorensen talked about developments dropping below allowed lot sizes through the Planned Unit Development process. 02:14:31 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion. Staff provided information about the reasoning behind zoning sizes and what is provided for. 02:17:07 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion. 02:17:56 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about review on whether eliminating conditional use permits (CUP) would be appropriate. Sorensen provided information about new state legislation changes and some of those changes being currently unknown. 02:21:01 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion about conditional use permits. 02:22:47 8.2 Housing Strategies — Page 152 Sorensen reviewed these strategies. 02:25:58 Mayor Hunter provided discussion that he would like to eliminate parking requirements for commercial development. 02:29:09 Council Member Gabriel provided discussion on parking requirements. Mayor Hunter provided further discussion. 02:30:13 Council Member Fisher provided discussion about his experiences building parking. 02:30:44 Council Member Daoud re joined the meeting in person from video conferencing. Page 12 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 02:31:34 Council Member Walker provided discussion in favor of eliminating parking requirements for businesses. 02:32:32 Council Member Daoud provided discussion in favor of eliminating parking requirements for businesses but discussed what should be within the land use plan. 02:34:20 Council Member Leftridge provided discussion about reviewing parking. 02:35:16 Sorensen provided information as it relates to housing strategies and parking. He talked about current practices. 02:37:43 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about parking standards. 02:38:21 Council discussed the strategies. 02:39:32 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about eliminating parking requirements within multi -family developments. 02:40:36 Sorensen clarified parking requirements. 02:41:42 Mayor Hunter provided discussion to increase density. 02:43:15 Sorensen provided information about public sentiment through the land use plan process. 02:44:09 Council Member Leftridge provided discussion about infill density. 02:45:28 Council Member Daoud provided discussion about public sentiment. 02:46:40 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about validity of polling. 02:47:13 Council Member Waterman provided discussion about the history of zoning. 02:49:20 Manager Nygren talked about the reasoning behind zoning. 02:50:27 Council Member Fisher provided discussion about zoning. 02:50:45 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion. 02:51:04 Manager Nygren spoke regarding the extensive public outreach that has been done and the public sentiment seen. 02:51:38 Sorensen spoke further regarding public sentiment through the outreach process. 02:52:41 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion. 02:53:24 Sorensen spoke further about public outreach completed. Page 13 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 02:53:45 Council Member Daoud provided further discussion. 02:55:19 Mayor Hunter and Council further discussed density and four plexes. 02:56:35 Sorensen further reviewed housing strategies. — Page 152 02:58:52 8.3 Subdivision Regulations Sorensen reviewed this section. 02:59:41 8.4 — 8.8 Sorensen further reviewed these sections. 03:00:59 8.9 Urban Renewal Districts Sorensen reviewed this section. 03:00:49 Council Member Waterman talked about name inconsistency related to tax increment finance districts and that state code calls them tax improvement districts. 03:01:49 8.10 Other Plans, Studies and Reports Sorensen reviewed this section. 03:02:36 Chapter 9 Neighborhood, Area, and Issue Plans Sorensen reviewed this chapter and the plans included. 03:03:07 Council Member Leftridge asked whether the issues, policies and goals within Chapter 9 originated from other plans. 03:04:08 Sorensen spoke regarding Chapter 9 originating from state MLUPA requirements. He then reviewed which Kalispell plans are included in the land use plan. 03:04:28 Mayor Hunter asked a process question about amending plans and provided related discussion. 03:06:53 Sorensen talked about the process of making changes. 03:08:34 Mayor Hunter spoke regarding eliminating reference to wide setbacks. 03:09:07 Sorensen further reviewed the process for amendments to plans. 03:11:13 Mayor Hunter provided further discussion about entrance corridor standards. 03:11:43 Council Members and staff provided further discussion about procedures. 03:13:51 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about Chapter 6 and looking at policy regarding development within the 100-year flood plain. Page 14 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 03:14:37 Sorensen provided information about current floodplain standards. 03:15:30 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about 100-year flood plain development. Sorensen provided further information about current standards and why they were created in that manner. 03:18:20 Council Member Walker provided discussion about flood plain development. Sorensen provided further regulation information. 03:20:09 Council Member Daoud provided discussion about being cautious about flood plain regulations beyond what is regulated by higher level agencies. 03:22:29 Sorensen will review changes requested tonight at the next meeting. The zoning ordinance and subdivision regulation hearings are happening at the Planning Commission and will come before Council for review at a later date. 03 :23 :29 The Mayor, Council and staff discussed the upcoming schedule. Public Comment Mayor Hunter opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 03:26:12 Council Member Daoud referred to public comment received about driveway material allowances and asked questions regarding what is allowed. 03:26:39 Sorensen explained why and what driveway regulations were put in place. 03:27:57 Council Member Daoud spoke regarding other materials that might be appropriate. 03:28:32 Mayor and Council discussed the driveway requirement. C. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hunter adjourned the work session at 10:39 p.m. ``��e�rrrnii �� 1IVpiu ') �L� 'Co� Z69 L :n = Ai ee Brunckhorst, City Clerk ,O>1d3+S� y; 16 Minutes approved on April 6, 2026 UPCOMING SCHEDULE Next Work Session Meeting — March 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Page 15 of 16 Kalispell City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 Next Regular Meeting — March 16, 2026, 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 cityclerkna kalispell.com. Page 16 of 16