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DUANE LARSON,t 1
1 JEFF ZAUNER WERE
PRESENT.
Also present: City Manager Jane Howington, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa
White, Chief of Police Roger Nasset, Acting Fire Chief Dave Dedman, Planning Director Tom Jentz,
Senior Planner Sean Conrad, Planner H PJ Sorensen, Human Resources Manager Terry Mitton,
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.
Aafferman moved to .,.rove the Ag• d. with the removal of Item D/2, calling for a public
hearing on the SubdivisionRegulations Updates.seconded.
There was no discussion.
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2. Firefighter Confirmations and Fire Prevention Tips
Josiah Mooney, Jacob Felts, and Ben Graham have completed their probationary period with
the Kalispell Fire Department and council confirmation was requested.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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Eloise Hill, 467 6th Avenue WN, commented on the zoning ordinance update, saying that allowing
sandwich board signs will clutter Main Street and impede the flow of pedestrian traffic.
Presentation - Architectural Review Committee Certificates of Recognition
Corey Johnson, Chair of the Architectural Review Committee, presented certificates of recognition
to the Montana Club for Best New Construction, to 935 Courthouse West for Best Remodel/
Addition, and to Grizzly Spine Pain & Rehab for Best Sign.
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As part of a continuing effort to make the city's zoning regulations user-friendly and current with
changes in state law, the planning board is recommending a text amendment to update and revise
four sections of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
Sorensen gave a report and staff answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
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There was discussion regarding the fairness of only allowing Main Street to have sandwich boards.
UPDATESD/2. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING — KALISPELL SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
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11ili RESOLUTION 5528 — FACILITY PLAN UPDATE 2012 AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT
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This is a resolution to approve the City of Kalispell Water, Sewer, and Storm Drainage Facility
Capital Improvement Plan Update 2012 to respond to growth patterns and reflect expected future
demands.
Howington gave a report and staff answered questions.
None.
seconded.Saverud moved Resolution 5528, a resolution to approve and adopt the City of Kalispell
Water, Sewer, and Storm Drainage Facility Capital Improvement Plan Update 2012. The
motion was
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Hafferman remarked that he is concerned with using impact fees to correct deficiencies in storm
water storage and he would like an update on the 206 report.
Kafferman moved to amend the Capital Improvement Plan by removing the Storm Water
[!iortion. There was no second.
There was no further discussion.
The proposed classification matrix and salary schedule consolidates grades, places like positions into
the same grade, narrows the salary ranges in each grade, and implements a method to eliminate
compression situations.
Howington gave a report and answered questions.
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Atkinson moved Resolution 5529, a resolution to approve and adopt an amendment to the
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the city manager to make the necessary adjustments to bring the wages of all non -union
employees into compliance with the amended pay matrix. The motion was seconded.
Hafferman noted he will be voting against this, saying we need to keep our eye on the ball and get
the reserves built up to 1.5 million before any raises are given. He stated he is also concerned with
using a percentage instead of a dollar value.
Larson remarked he is in favor, because the compression problem has existed for years and it is a
fairness issue.
Zauner and Gabriel agreed.
Mayor Fisher commented she will also vote in favor.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Kenyon, Kluesner, Larson,
Saverud, Zauner and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, and Hafferman voting against.
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On July 18, 2011 Morrison-Maierle Engineering was selected as the Engineer of Record to design
improvements to the city's water distribution system and staff is now requesting approval to move
ahead.
Howington gave a report and answered questions.
None.
Atkinson moved council authorize the city manager to proceed with the Morrison-Maierle
Engineering contract. The motion was seconded.
Gabriel remarked we need to trust Howington to make the correct decision, and give Public Works
permission to go outside if they need to.
Hafferman commented he feels it can all be done in-house because there is no time element and no
urgency; this contract would be an "open book."
Howington detailed the Public Works department's staffing issues in the past year and remarked she
would not risk a violation of councils' trust over an issue this small; she is just asking for some
flexibility if necessary.
Mayor Fisher asked that Howington keep council updated if Morrison-Maierle is used.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Kenyon, Kluesner, Larson,
Saverud, Zauner and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, and Hafferman voting against.
This resolution schedules a public hearing for October 17 on proposed amendments to the West Side
Urban Renewal Plan including expanding the plan boundary.
Howington gave a report and staff answered questions.
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None.
Atkinson moved Resolution 5530, a resolution of intent to consider modification of the West
Side Urban Renewal District Plan by extending the physical boundaries of the district and
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Howington announced there will be no work session on October 10.
Zauner thanked MDT for putting a left turn signal by KidSports and asked the light configuration be
changed at the Lowes and Home Depot intersection.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
Theresa White
City Clerk
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