01/03/05 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2005, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR PAMELA B. KENNEDY PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS KAKI GABRIEL, BOB HAFFERMAN, BOB HERRON, RANDY KENYON,
DUANE LARSON, HANK OLSON AND JAYSON PETERS WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER JIM ATKINSON WAS ABSENT.
Also present: City Manager James Patrick, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Building Official Craig Kerz>nan, Fire Chief Randy Brodehl, Zoning Administrator PJ Sorensen, and
Tri-City Senior Planner Narda Wilson.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AGENDA APPROVAL
Larson moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
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2. Ordinance 1522 — Adopting International Fire Code - 2nd Reading
Ordinance 1522 adopts the International Fire Code, 2003 Edition, and was passed on first
reading December 20th.
Larson moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
C. STUDENT ISSUES
None.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
E. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
Eft. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — BARRY MILBRANDT
This is a request for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a three unit apartment at
1711 5th Avenue East.
Larson moved Council grant the conditional use permit to Barry and Ingrid Milbrandt subject
to the attached conditions. The motion was seconded.
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Wilson explained that at the public hearing, the Kalispell City Planning Board discussed the proposal
and expressed concerns about the on -street parking. She said a motion was passed unanimously to
amend the recommended conditions of approval and limit the development to a duplex rather than a
triplex. Wilson said the board is recommending the Council grant the conditional use permit subject
to the amended conditions.
1-Haffennan commented "here again we have a 40-foot private driveway". He said he would like to
see a revision to the 1996 standards addressing, and perhaps delineating, right-of-way widths.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
EI2. RESOLUTION 4970 — FINAL PLAT -- LACIE SUBDIVISION
This is a request for final plat approval of a residential subdivision that creates two sublots intended
for a two -unit townhouse and a lot where a single family dwelling currently exists. The property is
located on the west side of 5th Avenue West, north of Sunnyside Drive.
Kenyon moved Resolution 4970, a resolution approving the final plat of Lacie Subdivision,
described as Assessor's Tract 8TC, located in Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, The motion was seconded.
Wilson gave a staff report.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
F. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS No Action
Mayor Kennedy noted that Hyatt Palma will be presenting a downtown business plan for the City on
January 31 st at the Kalispell Center Mall.
Mayor Kennedy acknowledged the passing of Chuck Mercord on New Year's Eve and offered
condolences to his family.
Hafferinan commented that at the last .meeting he voted against borrowing money for a mower and
park pavilion because they were not listed as budget items. He apologized, stating he was looking at
the wrong budget. Haffennan said he would not have objected to the project if he had had the
correct information, however, he still would have voted against the bond monies because it's the
same as credit card purchasing.
Larson said the mower and pavilion are being financed through a State loan program at 2.7% interest
and it is not a credit card purchase
Patrick wished everyone a Happy New Year and announced the ice skating rink is open.
Patrick stated he will be traveling to Helena with Chamber members on Thursday, January 6th.
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Patrick announced there is a joint meeting tentatively scheduled for January 24th with the three cities
and the County Commissioners to discuss Gary Hall's proposal for a planning task force.
G. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p..
ATTEST:
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Theresa White
City Clerk
Approved January 18, 2005
'aela B. Kennec�
Mayor
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