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09/07/04 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2004, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR PAMELA B. KENNEDY PRESIDED. COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, KARI GABRIEL, BOB HAFFERMAN, BOB HERRON, RANDY KENYON, DUANE LARSON, HANK OLSON AND JAYSON PETERS WERE PRESENT. Also present: Interim City Manager Frank Garner, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White, Community Development Director Susan Moyer, Finance Director Amy Robertson, Fire Chief Randy Brodehl, Public Works Director Jim Hansz and Tri-City Senior Planner Narda Wilson. Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Garner recommended Agenda Item 411, Resolution 4935-National League of Cities' America Downtown Program, be moved to Agenda Item #1. A. AGENDA APPROVAL Larson moved approval of the Agenda with Agenda Item 411 being moved to Agenda Item #1. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 1. Council Minutes --- Re ular Meeting — Au ust 16 2004 Kenyon moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. C. STUDENT ISSUES None. D. PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Connelly, Glacier Village Greens Homeowners President, asked the Council to approve the Final Plat for Glacier Village Greens Phase 111C and thanked the Council, the Tri-City Planning Office and Sands Surveying for all of their work. Chuck Cassidy, School District 5 Facility and Transportation Director, thanked the City for working; on a safe routes to schools program. He said it's never easy for a community to "blend the many requirements" of residential, business and educational needs and thanked the Council for an opportunity to work with the City and find the safest ways for children to travel to and from school. Suzanne O'Conner, 845 7th Avenue Fast, said she spoke with Jim Hansz and Frank Garner last fall concerning speed and volume of traffic on 9th Street East between Woodland Avenue and Hedges Kalispell City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page I School. She said she circulated a neighborhood petition requesting a traffic circle at the intersection of 9th Street and 7th Avenue East to slow traffic. O'Conner thanked the City for installing stop signs on 7th Avenue East as a short-term solution, but asked that a traffic circle be considered to slow traffic in this high pedestrian traffic area. Wendy Wayrmen, 1512 5th Avenue East, said she submitted a letter to the Planning Board concerning Agenda Item #6, Ordinance 1511 Zoning Text Amendment Request, and she forgot to sign it. She just wanted to let the Council know that she's the one who wrote it. The following, spoke in favor of Resolution 4935 H attPalma Contract): Ken Yachechak, BID Board Member, asked the Council to authorize the contract with HyattPalma to develop a plan that will help the downtown with projects and resources. He said the BID is ready to pledge half of the funds needed, which is $40,000, Judy Larson, BID Chairperson, said Kalispell is changing and this community -based downtown action plan will allow the downtown to attract private investment of duality downtown projects and strengthen the existing downtown businesses. Janet Clark, BID Board Member, read a letter from Elizabeth Harris, Jobs Now President, (Letter is attached and by this reference is made a part of the official record) Joe Unterreiner, Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President, spoke in favor of the City and the BID joining together to get some research data of the downtown. The following spoke in opposition to Resolution 4932 Resolution 4933 and Ordinance 1510 Stillwater Bluffs Subdivision) - Brent Higgins, 640 Country Way, speaking on behalf of Country Village Homeowners, said they are very concerned that this subdivision will create an unsafe environment by adding a possible 300 vehicle trips onto an interior road in Country Village that was not constructed for high traffic. Higgins submitted a petition objecting to the Stillwater Bluffs Development. (Petition is attached and by this reference is made a part of the official record) Angela Pitts, 538 Country Way, asked the Council to carefully consider the subdivision proposal and the impacts it will have on the roads and the safety of the children. Elaine Snyder, 540 Country Way South, read a letter opposing the annexation of Stillwater Bluffs, stating Country Way South has been closed since September 2000, giving access only to the families who live next to it. (Letter is attached and by this reference is rude a part of the official record) Mark Lalum, 615 Country Way, said he has two major concerns with the subdivision; traffic and zoning density. He asked the Council to look at this proposal carefully. Shirley Scherpenseel, 505 Country Way South, agreed with the previous comments, adding that wildlife is abundant in that area and she would like the Council to take that into consideration. Wendy Lalu, 615 Country Way, said they purchased two acres two years ago and live directly across from Country Way South. She said she didn't make the investment in the property and her dream home for it now to become a highway and asked the Council to carefully consider the traffic. Kalispell City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 2 Joan Schmidt, 640 Country Way, said she still doesn't understand why the petition presented to the Planning Board wasn't included and stated she felt the board didn't listen to her at the hearing because she's a County resident. She noted the subdivision will have access either onto a county road, or a private road, and that should be considered prior to annexation. Leonard Desmall, 674 Country Way, commented that anyone looking at this property would see that the size of the lot and the location would not support the density proposed. He said if there isn't adequate planning for ingress or egress it's going to create a "big" problem for all of us that plan on living there for quite some time. Brian Gardner, 525 Country Way South, said prior to the homeowners closing off Country Way South, traffic was on the increase and once the road was closed, the traffic was cut in "halt', showing that everyone used it as a cut across even though they didn't share the cost of maintenance. The following spoke in favor of Resolution 4932, Resolution 4933, and Ordinance 1510: Peggy Mathiasen, Montana Mapping Associates, said the Heuscher's are asking for a density that is well below the density defined in the urban growth policy. Mathiasen said the area is "not rural any more" and it's an area where "we should expect and encourage growth". Greg Foley, 203 Foxhill Drive, said other subdivisions only have one entrance and exit, such as Stillwater Estates, and traffic flows smoothly. Larry Heuscher, 545 Country Way South, said he understands the concerns, but the bottom line is "we didn't tape our development to Kalispell, Kalispell carve to us". He said this development follows the master plan and even though he doesn't want to cause problems, he doesn't want the access issue to be the "final straw" on whether this proposal is approved or denied. E. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL, ACTION E/1. RESOLUTION 4935 —NATIONAL LEGAUE OF CITIES' AMERICA DOWNTOWN PROGRAM This resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract with the National League of Cities and HyettPalma. Larson moved Resolution 4935, a ]resolution authorizing the ,Mayor to enter the City of Kalispell into a contract with the National League of Cities and HyettPalma for the preparation of a Downtown Action Agenda. The motion was seconded. Moyer explained as a member of the National League of Cities, Kalispell is eligible to obtain the services of HyettPalma for the preparation of the action agenda which would use a variety of research techniques, including community meetings, issue sessions, surveys and solid economic research. She said the inforination provided will directly impact the mission and goals of the Community Development Department, Moyer stated the $40,000 fee would be shared by the City and the BID with. the City's share coming out of the Community Development Revolving Fund. Hafferman commented when $25,000 was included in the Community Development's budget for downtown improvement, he felt it would "be part of a welfare program for the Business Improvement District". He said you can call it anything you want, it's all taxpayer's money. He commented if the downtown is going to succeed, the business owners have to do it on their own. Olson asked Moyer "whose money is it"? Kalispell City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 3 Moyer said these are funds that have come into the City over the years through the millions of dollars that past Councils' "sagely allowed the Community Development Department to compete for to make investments with". She said she calls it program income from repayments of loans and interest from loans that are continually recycled into the community. Olson stated the City has to go to other cities to find out "how these things work" and if the money isn't coming out of the taxpayer's pocket, per se, then he's in favor of it. Atkinson commented the Downtown Tax Increment District was a major influence in the "good development" downtown and the second chapter is the BID. He said the $20,000 will be used to help the core of downtown and more value will come from this than making loans. Larson also supported the agreement, stating HyattPalma is a well known consulting firm and the cities they have worked with are thriving. He said it's a good investment in the downtown and he likes that the community is involved. Peters said he agrees with Haffennan that the City shouldn't be spending general fund tax revenue on the BID, however, this is a good way to partnership with the BID using revolving loan funds and the information gained will give the City an eventual return on its investment. Hafferman rebutted that State law requires that all expenses of the district will be borne by the people within the district. He said you can continue to call it whatever you want, but it's still taxpayer monies. Mayor Kennedy stated, like Larson, she has had an opportunity to see many of HyattPalma's presentations and has "been thoroughly impressed" by the number of communities across the United States that are satisfied with their performance. She said she knows the community will be heavily involved in this project and she's excited about the prospect. Herron announced he will abstain from voting because he has a downtown business and leases space from Ken Yacechak. The motion carried upon roll tali vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Kenyon, Larson, Olson, Peters and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Hafferman voting against, and Herron abstaining. E/2. RESOLUTION 493 — MMIA HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM Cities belonging to the Montana Municipal insurance Authority are proposing a statewide health insurance pool and Resolution 4931 authorizes Kalispell to participate in that pool. Larson moved Resolution 4931, a resolution authorizing participation in the Montana Municipal Insurance Authority Employee Benefits Program and authorizing the execution of the Memorandum of Intent to participate in such program and such other documents as may be necessary to effectuate participation in such employee benefits program. The motion was seconded. Garner explained the City's current insurance is based on a fully -insured model, while the new pool creates a self -insured group. He said the program requires the City to enter into the State pool for five years with a 2.7% reduction in the member rate. Kalispell City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 4 Larson, MMIA Insurance Committee member, described the history of the City's insurance and stated the large pool has allowed the insurance committee to negotiate the administrative costs and the stop loss coverage. He recommended the Council approve entering the pool with the hope that premiums can be reduced even further in the future. Peters stated he's concerned that the City was self -insured, got burned, and now is ready to go into a self -insured program again. Kenyon said insurance is a gamble, noting that what the City had wasn't working and this opportunity is as good as any, Olson commented everyone has concerns, but it looks like entering this pool is the smartest thing to do. The motion carried upon vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Hafferman, Kenyon, Larson, Olson and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, and Herron and Peters voting against. E13. RESOLUTION 4932 —ANNEXATION REQUEST —LARRY& SANDY HEUSCHER STILLWATER BLUFFS SUBDIVISION The Heuscher's are requesting annexation of approximately twelve and a half acres located on the west side of Country Way South., between Country Way and Granrud Drive. Peters moved Resolution 4932, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries of the City of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real property, as more particularly described on Exhibit "A", located in Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, to be known as Heuscher Addition No. 352; to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. The motion was seconded. Wilson gave a staff report on the annexation, zoning and preliminary plat requests for Stillwater Bluffs Subdivision, explaining Whitefish Stage and Country Way South lie to the east, Granrud Lane to the south, and the Stillwater River on the west. She described the property as a suburban -urban interface area and this proposal is a "fairly consistent density of a land use pattern when water and sewer become available to the area". Wilson said everyone is feeling the "incredible growth pressure", but by concentrating the population close to services it actually preserves open space in other areas of the county. She said there are actually three exits available to this subdivision; one from Country Way to Whitefish Stage, the second is from the north on the internal road to West Reserve Drive, and the third would be onto West Reserve a little further to the west. Wilson commented this ')2-lot subdivision will have, overall, insignificant impacts to the roadways in the immediate area. Wilson answered questions concerning the upgrade and ownership of Country Way South. Olson asked if it would be possible to buy this private road and have it upgraded to City standards. Wilson said that would take negotiations with three property owners, but she cautioned that requiring the developer to buy the road from the adjoining landowners would essentially kill the project because they could hold him hostage by charging an exorbitant price. Kalispell City Council Minutes Septeinber 7, 2004 Page 5 Atkinson suggested that the Council, during deliberations, consider placing a condition on the plat requiring the developer to waive an SID when the time carve to upgrade Granrud Lane. Mayor Kennedy noted there are no R-3 and R-4 zoning designations in the area. She asked why the applicants are asking for R-3 and R-4, instead of RA-1, which is consistent for the area. Wilson answered the zoning request identifies the type of housing that will go into the subdivision. She added RA-1 is an apartment district that allows duplexes as a permitted use and multi -family dwellings as a conditional use. Peters said that recently the Council participated in a lengthy debate about the upgrade of Granrud Lane and were told that there were two developments occurring in the future that would be responsible for finishing that road. He said he assumed this property was one of the developments and now he finds out this subdivision doesn't even have access to Granrud. Peters stated he feels this would be a much better project if it had access to Granrud Lane and he has a problem with this subdivision having a City road within it and the only way in or out is to drive up, around and through Country Way. He said it's a great piece of property to annex into the City but he has concerns with bringing the development in at this time given the circumstances. Wilson, commenting on the upgrade of Granrud Lane, said sometimes we make assumptions that we're all talking about the same thing when we're not and staff was not alluding to this property when referring to the upgrade being completed with future developments. Larson suggested that the Council take up the annexation, zoning and preliminary plat requests separately because the Council is talking about the south end of Country Way South that the Heuscher's have no control over. He said he's not in favor of holding them hostage by requiring the road be opened before the Council will approve the request. Olson moved to table Resolution 4932. There was no second. Herron agreed with Peters that the proper access to this property should be Granrud Lane, however that can happen. He said the property owners have cooperated for years on the maintenance of Country Way South and asked why they can't negotiate the access to Granrud. Wilson stated it would still be a gravel road and asked if it would be the Heuscher's responsibility to upgrade it to City standards the entire length to Granrud. Herron responded that somewhere along the line these developers have to take responsibility for the increased traffic. He said Granrud Lane has been discussed for months and he was under the sane belief as Peters that when the properties to the north, west and south were developed Granrud would be upgraded. Larson said if the property owners to the south of this project keep the road gated then they won't have to worry about an increase in traffic. He said the Council is asking them to do something with their private property that may not be in their best interest. Mayor Kennedy said the Council has to look at everyone's best interest and opening Country Way South would help alleviate some of the traffic that is a major concern to those people living along Country Way to the north. She said requiring the dedication of that roadway is something the Council could stipulate on the preliminary plat. Kalispell City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 6 Larson said he still doesn't understand how the Council can add a requirement to a preliminary plat that the developers have no control over. Atkinson said he doesn't feel the Council has the authority to make the developer negotiate for that road and upgrade it to Granrud Lane, however, the Council does have the right to require that the Heuscher's take part in its upgrade in the future by requiring a waiver to protest an SID be placed on the plat. Haffer an said he feels Peters had a good suggestion and agreed that Country Way South to Granrud Lane should be upgraded, but only to the City's alternate road standards with a walkway on just one side. Peters moved to table Resolution 4932 to October 4th. The motion was seconded. The motion carried upon roll call vote with Gabriel, Hafferman, Herron, Kenyon, Olson and Peters voting in favor, and Atkinson, Larson and Mayor Kennedy voting against. Garner said he presumes the Council will table the next two agenda items and asked for direction on what information members would like prior to the issue coming before the Council again. E/4. ORDINANCE 1510 —INITIAL ZONING — LARRY & SANDY HEUSCHER STILLWATER BLUFFS SUBDIVISION —1ST READING The Heuscher's are requesting an initial zoning designation ofR-3, Urban Single Family Residential, and R-4, Two Family Residential, upon annexation of approximately twelve and a half acres located on the west side of Country Way South, between Country Way and Granrud Drive. Peters moved first reading of Ordinance No. 1510, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1.460), by zoning certain real property described as Assessor's Tracts 5H and 511A in Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County R-1, Suburban Residential) to City R-3 and City R-4 (Single and Two Family Residential), in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020, and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded. Peters moved to table Ordinance 1510 to October 4th. The motion was seconded. The motion carried upon vote with Larson voting against. E/5. RESOLUTION 4933 -- PRELIMINARY PLAT — .LARRY & SANDY HEUSCHER --- STILLWATER BLUFFS SUBDIVISION The Heuscher's are requesting preliminary plat approval of Stillwater Bluffs, a 32-lot residential subdivision located on the west side of Country Way South, between Country Way and Granrud Drive. Atkinson moved Resolution 4933, a resolution conditionally approving the preliminary plat of Stillwater Bluffs Subdivision, more particularly described as Assessor's Tracts 5H and 511A in Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County Montana. The motion was seconded. Kalispell City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 7 Haffennan asked that this issue be placed on a work session and asked that the developer appear and give the Council comments on how they would like to proceed and the possibility of building the road to urban. standards. Atkinson said he assumes the options discussed this evening were already discussed with the neighbors and the options are not available. He criticized the Council, stating these discussions have taken place several times; with the Tri-City staff with the Planning Board, andd now at the Council meeting. Atkinson admonished the Council that if they do want more information they need to be very specific with staff and the developer. Heron noted that for the past six months the Council has asked to meet with the Planning Board to talk specifically about the road issues and he would never have dreamed this proposal would have gone this far without Country Way South connecting to Granrud Lane. Larson said he would like to know from the developer if there's any possibility of removing the gate and if Country Way South is opened, who is going to be responsible for upgrading it. Olson said he'd also like to discuss the possibility of an annexation district agreement. Peters moved to table Resolution 4933 to October 4th. The motion was seconded. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. E16. ORDINANCE 1511— ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT —1ST READING William Rice and Denman Construction are requesting an amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance to add a section to allow for decks, porches, and landings less than 30 inches in height to extend into setbacks up to 50 percent in all residential districts. Kenyon moved first reading of Ordinance 1511, an ordinance amending the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1460), by allowing open decks less than 30 inches in height to encroach up to 50 percent into the side and rear yard setback areas in all residential districts, and declaring an effective date. Wilson gave a staff report explaining the request resulted from an oversight on the part of Denman Construction when building tri-plexes on 5th Avenue East. She said it was discovered that decks 24 inches in height were constructed in set back areas. Staff recommended the text amendment be approved, however, the Planning Board has recommended the City Council deny the proposed amendment citing privacy issues. Larson, citing a unanimous recommendation from the Planning Board, spoke in opposition to the motion. Hafferman commented he is doesn't see much difference between a 32 inch high deck and a 28 inch high deck, but questioned what will happen when the deck is found to be slippery and a roof is constructed. He said he doesn't see any reason to change the zoning ordinance for one instance. The motion failed upon roll call vote with Kenyon voting in favor, and Atkinson, Gabriel, Hafferman, Herron, Larson, Olson, Peters and Mayor Kennedy voting against. Kalispell City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 8 E/7. ORDINANCE 1512 — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT —1ST READING The City of Kalispell is requesting an amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance to amend how lot coverage is calculated in the various zoning districts. Larson moved first reading of Ordinance 1512, an ordinance amending various residential sections of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1460), by amending how lot coverage is calculated, and declaring an effective date. The motion was seconded. Wilson gave a staff report and answered questions. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. E/8. ORDINANCE 1513 — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT —1ST READING The City of Kalispell is requesting a number of changes to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance in several zoning districts with regard to the creation of sublots and to provide consistency in the treatment of residential uses in commercial zoning districts. Atkinson moved first reading of Ordinance 1513, an ordinance amending various sections of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No.1460), by clarifying the creation of sublots in townhouse developments and providing consistency in the treatment of residential uses in commercial zoning districts, and declaring an effective date. The motion was seconded. Wilson gave a staff report. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. E/9. FINAL PLAT — BLUE HERON ESTATES — PHASE 2 This is a request for final plat approval of Blue Heron Phase 2 that plats 20 single-family residential lots on approximately 5 acres located on the northwest corner of Stillwater Road and Three Mile Drive. Larson moved the Council accept the subdivision improvement agreement and approve the final plat for Blue Heron Phase 2. The motion was seconded. Wilson answered questions. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. E/10. FINAL PLAT — GLACIER VILLAGE GREENS — PHASE IIIC This is a request for final plat approval of Glacier Village Greens Phase IIIC that plats four single- family residential lots on approximately 1 acre located on the cast side of East Nicklaus Avenue south of Ritzman Lane. Larson moved the Council approve the final plat for Glacier Village Greens Phase IIIC. There was no discussion. Kalispell City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 9 The motion, carried unanimously upon roll call vote. E/11. RESOLUTION 4934 — FINAL PLAT — KALISPELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 2 This is a request for final plat approval for Kalispell Regional Medical Center 2, a one -lot subdivision on approximately 4 acres located at the northern terininus of Bountiful Drive. The purpose of the subdivision is to expand the Brendan House. Gabriel moved Resolution 4934, a resolution approving the final plat of Kalispell Regional Medical Center 2, described as Assessor's Tracts 6EF and 6EG and a portion of the common area for Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Government Lot 14, Section 6, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The motion was seconded. Wilson gave a staff report. Olson asked if there will be any additional signage associated with this project. Wilson said there may be a request for additional signage on the building or at the entrance. Atkinson said he's concerned about the need for a road on the east side of the hospital down to Bountiful Drive. Wilson noted there is an emergency access road there now. Atkinson said he knows there's an access, but he would like to see a public road through there. Wilson said the hospital is also aware of that need and would prohably he willing to meet with the Council to discuss the issue. The .motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. F. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS No Action Mayor Kennedy announced that the meeting scheduled for tornorrow morning with the City Council, the County Commissioners and the Evergreen Sewer and Water Board was cancelled late this afternoon by Board President, Stan Clothier. She said it is the desire of the County Commissioners and the City of Kalispell "to have the entire Evergreen Sewer and Water Board, together with the City of Kalispell and the County Commissioners, to cooperatively work together to resolve the long- standing issue of extension of sewer lines in the Evergreen area" and she hopes a meeting will be rescheduled in the near future. Mayor Kennedy invited the public to meet with the City Manager candidates Thursday, September 9th, from :five to seven at the Central School Museum. She said interviews will be held on Friday in a closed session at the Central School Museum. Mayor Kennedy said because the interview process is considered a personnel issue it does allow the Council to close that meeting. Kenyon expressed his disappointment that the interviews will be closed, adding he feels they should be held in a public forum. Kalispell City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 10 Herron agreed, stating he would like to discuss the issue further and just because it's done that way in the past doesn't mean the Council has to do it that way now. Haffert an agreed The interviews should be open because he doesn't feel the secrecy is necessary. Mayor Kennedy said background checks have been performed on the four candidates and she feels this background information should only be released in a closed setting to allow for open: discussions. Harball commented in terms of effectiveness, he feels the interviews would be more productive closed. He said the community is well represented with six citizen members and he doesn't feel opening the interviews is fair to the candidates. Garner said he agrees the candidates would be more comfortable in a closed session. Larson said he doesn't know what it would accomplish to have the interviews open because the Council is the body that will be making the final decision. Atkinson said he's not concerned that the public will suffer by closing the interviews, he said he's more concerned that if they're open the interaction with the candidates will be impaired. Olson said if there weren't any citizen members on the committee, then he might have a problem closing the meeting, but he feels the community is well represented. Gabriel agreed the appointment of the community members has trade the selection an open process. Mayor Kennedy noted the consensus of the Council is to leave the interviews closed. Larson said the Montana League of Cities and Towns Legislation Committee is meeting September 21 st to discuss issues to be brought forth during the legislative session. He asked that legislative changes be addressed at the next Council work session, G. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:1 S p.m. ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk Approved September 20, 2004 Kalispell City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 1 I Jobs Now, Inc. A Re�Aonai Economic Development Organization 490 West Reserve Drive m Suite 8 ■ Kalispell, MT 59901 E Ph. 406 257.7711 N, 1.888.87©.5440 a Fax 406.257.7172 s ww-�ro.#ia*headport. org September 3, 2004 The Honorable Pam Kennedy Mayor, City of Kalispell Members of the City Council am writing in support of the City of Kalispell committing $20,000 to the Business Improvement District for downtown Kalispell for planning. A vital and healthy downtown is a central piece in our ability to attract and retain employment and business opportunities in the Flathead. The formation of the BID and their efforts to plan for good growth and development in downtown are essential to preserving the high quality of life we enjoy in the Flathead. I believe the City of Kalispell is making a wise investment to support the efforts of the BID. Taxpayers benefit from having a healthy and vital downtown business district and that doesn't happen without hard work and planning. The BID leadership is to be commended for the vision and hard work invested in keeping Kalispell a "Top 10 western Town." Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Sincerely,.�-; Elizabeth C. H. rris President Jobs Now, Inc. Petition Objecting to the Stillwater Bluffs Development We the undersigned, home owners in the Country Village Development request a denial il the zoning changeand r t) surrounding area. I recentopernes an County R-1. The L Ik a 1,n and zoning change for i- . ,F _ f I' `R This proposed development would place an island of high density within the low density surrounding area. acrelots would b-1 n' - 'f . with R neighborhood, andnothing higher than RAl shouldbe considered. Our request is that if this development is accepted roads, not onto a rural�un street and next o, high density housing. city it ha €i i 'r uteri onto city is appropriate, as it is a paved t�. We are not opposed to development. Another option would be to request one acre lots matching the neighboring development, Country Village. The car trips per day would he minimal, acceptable to our rural country road. We therefore find the proposed subdivision unacceptable and urge that it be redesigned to be consistent ha. surrounding neighborhoodtwenty seven year <t=d subdivision,Qtu. «:.. Homeowner Signature (Print n rne) �- 1 Petition Objecting to Stillwater Bluffs Development t Homeowner Address Phop. (PrMit name) v, s 5 0 �t _` J :\ r 6 ;s a: ,r v VE a. �,t``'. €� ,: _•-- f'� e„-� "�,. P p ' �' a".% C_'"`-; f ,r,.i" i>r •` �'� a r' , ,ry�-� ,n „✓ �4 ,+ m'sl�- � �# :� ^,.-. - ,�"i .:�"'� G ifs ,F" e g- Petition Objecting to Stillwater Bluffs Development Homeowner signature '(Print name) A- C, Address Phone -,A C� z 7�74;1 ,tf Ja�', i �YZ Petition Objecting to Stillwater Bluffs Development Homeawmer (pit nme) Ll Set e 2004 � car Kalispell City C oimitn E: Proposed &M-weter k, Development & Ajiswxation City flat We, Bruce May WIGElaiue Srjvdwrm are honwovmenl at 540ConMtry Mrr p t , -1 feet Lany & 'ire fluescher have .0A to, develop teak po_,tv, t. iuxd be ca We are opposed to the arxeexaborofthr, proposed Stillwater Teimee at 545 CI -= w' h mt M . p�e-11- It will. create, a "t t le," starounded by county hoes cywners� t of w1bova own lug t d dauck wish to be amexed mw the City. '11h ` bantac 'y -Wfo 2et the A-ase for the City _- " nd— upP As boundwies in the next, ' s,, forcing aff"home ownmr in the Stillwater River -Res W `th Stage toad-t., _ into the City, VVe do . t ?t ik "forced" a ie ed. 'his - posion is on a pirnate gravel roams. We dive furdher s uth on Way South-. The ?e Ml Y� t ;5 am tw Hu0 er,Tx Gavhvf s, and- SmAer- lai s, The road is in each of our Imid owaersWp deeds. Either eudof Country Way South is counq. ninth the southem end paved and plowed ky the umt� o ow pmpeiV line. Tlh. Heber end has `unae` road -vnand is maintained -ts. "s, 'e bougbt 540 �mtr -Way South in 1985, In 19903'"I'Deft -.chef moved i 1, e formed a mad nanitenance agreement, E-aeh .grew we grzded and oiled the road_ :L- 1991 -w began, discussions wMtn the Count, to close the mxad, We, r t .ted 'PRIVATE RGAM s t either end . As ,f-raffic miermsed and - associated hability fiar nminteimne&and any accidentsincreased, we Imyed an attorney%, The right to Close the o was ffioroughly reseaxched, all am �� _ ehv �` ut a Were l �.� . , OS N� WAY Y O7,111 v6flh a gets in Sept, 2000, Bicycle and fbot use is permitted, Fa [W� b,.IAJOR nif-rastudure Isaac need to be reiolvedBEFOIRL the e ty K lii "t .tacl"" as&with suWjivisiou inL. a wunty hoes` . . Bs- ; the pfivww road of Country Way Souk, there is the sat t,%=wr traffic floe ems OPHO VvIdv t= -s-lage Roadand 'Oviffi %v,d wega-nmll apfJ the By -Pass ca. in the future, we feet vheae issues Ili to, -'$ ffiow-aady ad&-es>edl by tbie Co'4'ac�d , .i'aiw£d Cmuityand the 'ei� s involved takes place h3 ti ihis area. Z A. good ir&astmdure makes frwa k3a� ti< ky and safe-: box -II XA, 4F ` hauk u for listening, sijl.Felvw. � � ,