02-17-11 Impact Fee MinutesIMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date: February 17, 2011
Attending: Karlene Osorio-Khor, Chad Graham, Paul Burnham (on phone), Sharon
DeMeester,
Terri Loudermilk, Rick Wills
Absent: Merna Terry, Dewey Swank
Public Comment: There were no comments made by the public
Minutes from last meeting were read and approved.
Discussion: Chad said that he liked the new updated storm water report and thought that
having an executive summary of the report was most helpful. He wants accurate numbers to go
before the city council. He thinks the numbers are accurate, however he didn't like the way they
were arrived at. Chad felt that the numbers for core and outer core was speculation over the next
50-year projection. He also stated that technology will change over time and that costs may be
less. The committee agreed with him that the costs are just a best estimate and discussed the
issue that because things do change the City's Facility Master Plans are updated regularly (every
5 yrs). The committee also discussed the fact that in accordance with State law the Impact Fee
Reports are updated every two years. Chad also voiced his concern about rates continually being
raised. He stated, "Why not try and stay at the same level?" Terri stated the council does not
always implement the full fees recommended in the reports; an example would be the reduced
Transportation Impact Fees the council approved. Chad had concerns we would build future
storm water facilities too far in advance and growth would not occur according to the plan. Paul
addressed this issue and stated storm water facilities are very different from the Wastewater
Treatment Plant facility. Storm water improvements are done at the time of development, or
when the developer has committed to go forward with the project. Discussion followed on the
difference in time it takes to build a Wastewater treatment plant that serves the entire community
and regional storm water facilities. Also discussed working with Flathead County on the areas
outside of the city. Chad felt that his questions were answered. He still does not support raising
the fees at this time but does agree the report's numbers are accurate.
Motions/ Recommendations/ Votes: A call to vote on recommending the January 2011
Updated Storm Water Impact Fee Report was moved by Chad and seconded by Sharon. Vote
was unanimous to recommend the Updated Storm water Impact Fee Report to the city council.
Date of Next Meeting: Third Thursday of May 2011. Discussed holding meeting in April but
decided to wait until May when new members of the Impact Committee will be appointed
Next Steps: Discussion on attendance at meetings, roll of Impact Committee.
Motion to adjourn made by Rick and seconded by Chad.