04-20-26 Council AgendaCITYOF
KALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
April 20, 2026, 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 —March 16_ and March 23. 2026
2. Award 101h Ave W Water Main Replacement Project
This item considers awarding this project to KG&T Septic and Excavation in the amount
of $1,070,195.30.
3. Award Sidewalk and Curbing Construction
This item considers awarding this project to Sandon Construction for the 2026-2027
season.
4. Award Cab and Chassis with Chip Box to Custom Truck One Source
This item considers awarding this forestry truck in the amount of $115,939.
5. Award Professional Service Agreement for Fire Station 63
This item considers selecting LSW Architects, PC as the Architect/Engineering Services
consultant for this project.
6. Kalispell Legion Baseball Association Sub -Lease Agreement
This agreement considers approving a sub -lease between the Baseball Association and
Kalispell School District 5.
7. Officer Confirmations
This item considers Council confirmation of Officers Josh Fant, KC Siderius and Hunter
Shae as officers to the Kalispell Police Department.
F. COMMUNITY 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. PUBLIC HEARING
L REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COUNCIL ACTION
1) Ordinance 1949 — Second Reading — West Side Parking District
This ordinance considers including 4th Avenue West between 5th Street West and 6th
Street West within this parking management zone.
2) Ordinance 1950 — First Reading — Zoning Regulations
This ordinance considers amending the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 1677, in
order to be in compliance with the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA).
3) Ordinance 1951 — First Reading — Subdivision Regulations
This ordinance considers amending Kalispell City Code, Chapter 28, Subdivision
Regulations, in order to be in compliance with the Montana Land Use Planning Act
(MLUPA).
4) Resolution 6323 - Adoption of Stormwater Facility Plan
This item considers adopting the updated 2025 Stormwater Facility Plan.
5) Collective Bargaining_Agreement with Kalispell Police Association
This item considers approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of
Kalispell and the Kalispell Police Association for the term of July 1, 2026 through June
30, 2029.
6) Advisory Board Appointments
This item considers appointments to boards and committees with terms expiring April 30,
2026, or have ongoing vacancies.
J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
K. ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Next Work Session Meeting —April 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — May 4, 2026, 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 publiccommentgkalispell.com.
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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 , clerkgkalispell.com.
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.
c. 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.
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• 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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