12/20/10 City Council MinutesAlso present: City Manager Jane Howington, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa
White, Chief of Police Roger Nasset, City Engineer Paul Burnham, Finance Director Amy
Robertson, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior Planner Sean Conrad, Community Development
Manager Katharine Thompson, Revolving Loan Fund Manager Wade Elder, and Deputy City Clerk
Judi Funk.
Mayor Fisher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Larson moved to approve the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Gabriel absent.
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Atkinson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Gabriel absent.
Liz Moss, director of the Hockaday Museum, thanked the city manager and the council for allowing
them to display the mosaic hanging in City Hall and explained the art project.
Council received comments concerning a budget amendment of approximately $21,000 in the South
Kalispell/Airport tax increment financing fund for Avail-TVN to run a fiber optic line under
Highway 93 South.
Howington gave a report.
Mayor Fisher opened the public hearing.
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Proponents
None.
Opponents
None.
Mayor Fisher closed the public hearing.
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This budget amendment will allow Avail-TVN to run a fiber optic line under the highway to be used
for improvements to property located at 2240 Highway 93 South.
Public Comment
Kim Morisaki, Montana West Economic Development Business Development Manager, stated they
appreciate council's support for Avail's project.
Atkinson moved Resolution 5472, a resolution to amend the annual appropriations of the City
of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in the 2010-2011 budget adopted by the city council. The
motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Gabriel absent.
E/2. ORDINANCE 1689 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONING
DISTRICT - NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE — 1ST READING (TABLED
DECEMBER 6)
Northwest Healthcare is requesting a PUD overlay zoning district on approximately 10 acres to allow
for a multi -phase expansion of the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Kluesner moved to remove Ordinance 1689 from the table. (Ordinance 1689 reads, "An
ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, official zoning map, City of Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance, (Ordinance No.1677), by creating a planned unit development overlay zone over
certain real property described as Kalispell Regional Medical Center 4 Lot 2 and a portion of
the common area and Lots 4 and 5 of the Resubdivision of Simmons Addition No. 78 in Section
6, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, Flathead County, Montana, currently zoned City H-1,
Health Care, in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020, and to provide an effective
date.") The motion was seconded.
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The motion to remove carried unanimously upon vote with Gabriel absent.
Bill Astle, attorney for Northwest Healthcare, explained they have secured the north -south access to
be open throughout construction, and noted Peccia and Associates will conduct a traffic impact study
to be completed in 2011. Astle concluded his remarks by noting that KRMC agrees to all 13
conditions, and committing that they will not close any access without city permission.
Public Comment
Margaret Davis, 160 Charlotte Avenue, commented that the application is much improved and all
will benefit from these improvements, but remarked that Bountiful Drive needs to be included.
Council Discussion
Saverud moved to amend the main motion to add Conditions 11,12 and 13. The motion was
seconded.
Conrad answered questions.
There was discussion regarding sidewalks and pedestrian accessibility.
The amendment carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Gabriel absent.
Kenyon moved to add Bountiful Drive to Condition 6. The motion was seconded.
There was discussion.
The amendment to Condition 6 carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Hafferman, Kenyon,
Larson, Saverud, and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, Kluesner and Zauner voting against, and
Gabriel absent.
There was discussion regarding the future parking structure.
The main motion, as amended twice, carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Gabriel
absent.
E/3. RESOLUTION 5473 — SEWER UTILITY RATES
Council will consider a sewer rate increase of five percent to cover the operating and capital needs of
the city's wastewater collection system.
Howington gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
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Council Discussion
Hafferman listed some of his concerns, stating council still has not seen a five-year plan and what
they did receive can't be compared item for item. He said he will vote "no" until he receives more
information and asked that accounting information be furnished on investments.
Kluesner suggested drawing some funds from our investments and paying down our debt and noted
this rate increase would be a temporary, not a long-term, solution.
Atkinson remarked this is only a $12 increase per household per year, and it is a worthwhile rate for
services received.
Zauner noted there are too many unanswered questions and concerns.
Howington suggested holding a work session in February on the issue.
Zauner moved to table Resolution 5473 until February 22, 2011. The motion was seconded.
The motion to table carried upon roll call vote with Hafferman, Kluesner, Larson, Saverud,
Zauner and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, Atkinson and Kenyon voting against, and Gabriel
absent.
► PRESERVEAMERICA GRANT ACCEPTANCE ANT
BUDGET APPROPRIATION I
The City of Kalispell has received a $75,000 grant to expand heritage tourism in historic downtown
Kalispell.
Thompson and Howington gave a report.
Public Comment
Pam Carbonari, Business Improvement District coordinator, congratulated Katharine Thompson and
the city on winning the grant and said this is great for both tourists and locals. She remarked this will
attract people to downtown, and it is all about partnerships.
Atkinson moved Resolution 5474, a resolution amending the annual appropriations of the City
of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in the 2010-2011 budget adopted by the city council for the
purpose of acceptance of a "Preserve America" grant award from the National Park Service.
The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Gabriel absent.
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Hank Olson is requesting the city council reappoint him for another term on the Landfill Board of
Directors.
Public Comment
None.
Kluesner moved council reappoint Hank Olson to the Landfill Board of Directors. The motion
was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Gabriel absent.
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Howington informed council that legislative sessions will air beginning January 3, and recognized
members of the Facilities Committee for their work on the city inventory and safety audits.
Howington suggested creating a policy review advisory committee to review various policies. She
recommended five members, either citizens or a mix of citizens and council members, but suggested
limiting it to three council members.
Mayor Fisher reminded everyone about First Night Flathead.
Larson asked what security measures are in place, in light of the recent shooting at the school board
meeting in Florida.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Theresa White
City Clerk
Approved January 3, 2011
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