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E1. 03-23-26 Work Session MinutesCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES KALISPELL March 23, 2026, at 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/MeetingVideos. A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Mayoryan Hunter: Present Council Member - Wes Walker: Present Council Member - Lisa Blank: Present Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present Council Member - Dustin Leftridge: Absent Staff present included City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Public Works Director Susie Turner, and Deputy Public Works Director Keith Haskins. C. DISCUSSION 1. Stormwater Facility Plan N a Bold titles correspond to presentation slides presented during the council meeting. � a 00:01:08 Public Works Director Susie Turner began the staff report with a brief background. 00:02:12 Deputy Public Works Director Keith Haskins provided the staff report. He provided an overview of the presentation. 00:03:27 Background and Purpose Haskins reviewed the background and purpose of the plan explaining why an engineering update was needed, how the growth area has been refined, how data was updated, and how they reviewed asset management. 00:06:22 Study Area Haskins reviewed a map comparing the 2008 and 2023 stormwater plan boundaries. 00:06:48 Defining What the Plan Is (and Isn't) Page 1 of 5 Kalispell City Council Minutes, March 23, 2026 Haskins continued the staff report explaining what is in and out of the purview of the stormwater plan update. 00:08:55 Technical Criteria Haskins explained the difference in criteria related to a Minor storm and Major Storm and Flow Control Requirements. 00:11:04 Key Data Inputs Haskins explained how the data for this plan was collected, updated, and modeled. 00:12:59 Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling Haskins explained the computer model that was used and the data that was analyzed. 00:15:42 Model Outputs of Catchments Haskins explained a map showing flow paths. 00:16:14 Technical Findings Haskins explained in detail the findings that the modeling shows including conveyance deficiencies, storage limitations, and future growth impacts. 00:18:53 Map Haskins explained a model output map within the plan. 00:19:24 Verified Stormwater Issues Haskins talked in detail about verified stormwater issues including residential ponding, roadway overtopping, undersized pipes, and channel constraints. Haskins provided specific examples of the verified issues listed. 00:24:04 Improvement Opportunities Haskins reviewed in detail future opportunities including pipe upsizing, new trunk lines, channel upgrades, and lift station upgrades. 00:25:24 Table 15: Pipe Upsizing 00:25:37 Figure 37 Haskins reviewed how pipe sizing of new trunk lines was modeled. 00:26:11 Project Prioritization Method Haskins explained how projects were prioritized within the plan. 00:27:44 Table 16. Scoring Criteria 00:28:02 Preliminary Cost Estimates Haskins explained how preliminary cost estimates were determined. 00:30:05 Table 18, Project Scores and Costs Haskins explained this table that creates the basis for capital improvement project planning. Page 2 of 5 Kalispell City Council Minutes, March 23, 2026 00:30:39 Next Steps Haskins reviewed next steps in the adoption of this plan. 00:31:16 Council Member Daoud asked about privately owned stormwater systems and asked follow up questions. Haskins answered questions. 00:33:03 Council Member Fisher asked about state fund details for capital improvement projects. 00:33:34 Director Turner answered grant funding questions. 00:34:20 Council Member Fisher asked questions about inflationary factors. Haskins and Turner explained the inflation rate used within the CIP outlay. 00:35:26 Council Member Waterman asked about the construction project planned for Two Mile. Haskins explained the Two Mile Drive project. 00:36:24 Council Member Waterman asked about the planning area and the area that was removed from the original 2008 plan area. 00:37:55 Council Member Nunnally asked about issues at Liberty Street. Director Turner answered questions. 00:39:00 Mayor Hunter asked how projects are paid for. 00:39:29 Director Turner explained the stormwater assessment and how the assessment is reviewed. 00:40:46 Mayor Hunter asked how shifts in the future climate are anticipated. 00:41:28 Haskins explained how the climate was reviewed. 00:42:21 Turner talked about future plan updates. 00:42:45 Mayor Hunter asked how regulation changes may be accounted for. 00:43:50 Mayor Hunter asked a question about a specific area within Figure 37 — sizing piping for future growth and provided discussion about stormwater facilities and treatment. 00:45:29 Haskins answered how stormwater treatment is handled. 00:46:05 Mayor Hunter asked for further details about what is treated. Haskins answered questions. Page 3 of 5 Kalispell City Council Minutes, March 23, 2026 00:46:55 Mayor Hunter asked about the possibility of increased requirements for new facilities. 00:47:48 Staff answered questions. 00:48:12 Mayor Hunter asked planning questions. 00:49:10 Mayor Hunter asked about the use of bioswales. 00:49:45 Turner talked about the policy review process. 00:50:19 Mayor Hunter asked about technology standards. Haskins talked about the standards that have been adopted. 00:51:13 Mayor Hunter asked about private responsibility versus public responsibility. 00:51:39 Director Turner spoke regarding the public stormwater treatment facilities that have been constructed and the future facilities agreed to within the TMDL Action Plan as part of the MS4 permit. 00:53:04 Mayor Hunter provided discussion about his view that this plan ties into infill. 00:53:57 Council Member Blank asked for an explanation of the proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Outlay. 00:56:12 Council Member Walker asked about timing related to one of the projects. 00:57:08 Council Member Fisher asked about the current funding level within the stormwater assessment. Director Turner talked about carry-over projects and anticipated projects in 2027 and provided further information about projects listed. 00:59:43 Council Member Daoud asked about specific projects and then asked about funding changes. Director Turner talked about funding and future stormwater impact fee review. D. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Hunter opened public comment. 01:02:28 Ryan LaGrow, Public Comment LaGrow talked about pipe pricing increases and sizing outlet considerations. Public comment received in writing to the Mayor and Council can be seen at www.kalispell.com/publiccomment. Seeing no further comments, Mayor Hunter closed general public comment. Page 4 of 5 Kalispell City Council Minutes, March 23, 2026 E. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS Acting Public Works Director Susie Turner explained the April 6, 2026, meeting will likely be long as there are lots of agenda items. 01:04:15 Mayor Hunter reminded the public that a town hall will be held next Monday during the regular council time of 7 p.m. for the public to talk with the Mayor and some of the Council members informally. F. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hunter adjourned the meeting at 8:04 pm. Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk Minutes approved on UPCOMING SCHEDULE Council Town Hall — March 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — April 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Work Session — April 13, 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. ideos. 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. Page 5 of 5