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1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - May 2, 2011Also present: City Manager Jane Howington, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White, Chief of Police Roger Nasset, Finance Director Amy Robertson, Planning Director Torn Jentz, 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. A. AGENDA APPROVAR Saverud moved to approve the Agenda. The motionseconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kenyon absent. iASE11T AGENDA APPROVAL 1. Council Minutes --- Regular. Meeting — A ril 1 82011 2. Contract Award - Public Safety Buildiniz U orrade Two bids were received from Martel Construction and Swank Enterprises for the demolition, architectural, mechanical, and electrical work on the public safety building upgrade. 3. ordinance 1698 -- AmendingAnimal Regulations - 2nd R.eadin This ordinance amends the animal regulations by placing limitations on fowl within the city limits. ordinance 1698 passed unanimously on first reading .April 18 with one amendment. 4. Proclamation -- National .Association of Letter Carriers — Stam out Hun er Food — MU 14.2011 Howington explained that both bidders for #2, Contract Award — Public Safety Building, have withdrawn their bids due to the removal of Phase 2. She asked that the "Contract Award" be amended to "Contract Rejection" in the motion to approve. Gabriel moved to approve the Consent Agenda with #2 being amended to "Contract Rejection". The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. Kalispell City Council Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 1 The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kenyon absent. COMMENTC, PUBLIC Aubrey DeLome, Citizens for a Better Flathead, 35 4th Street West, described some recycling events coming up in the valley. • :• :....: ....:..... .. .:.:. . . ,. The international Association of Firefighters Local Union 547 has approved a new Collective Bargaining Agreement and council ratification is requested. Howington gage a report. Oa_1- Atkinson moved council authorize the City anager to execute the collective bargaining agreement with the 1AFF Local 547. The motion was seconded. Council Discussion Hafferman extended his appreciation to the firefighters and the union for bringing solutions to the table. Atkinson thanked staff for holding to the budget in negotiations and looking out for the community, and also thanked the firefighters for working with the city. The motion carried unanimously upon. roll call vote with Kenyon absent. 1 11''1 �: i l LIN This is a request by Todd and Theresa Cardin to annex approximately one -quarter of an acre located on the west side of South Woodland give about 200 feet north of the intersection of South Woodland Drive and River Glen Court. Jentz gage a report and answered questions. "Where was discussion regarding the cost of services estimate. Kalispell City Council Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 2 None. None. The motion carried unanimousiv uDon roll call vote with Kenyon absent* W A *13, ORDINANCE 1699 — INITIAL ZONING REQUEST — TODD AND THERESA CARDIN — IST READING Todd and Theresa Cardin are also requesting, upon annexation, an R-2 Residential zoning designation on the property listed above. 12=- Council Discussion None. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kenyon absent. ................... .. . This is a request by Doreen Hayek for a conditional use perrm*t to operate a licensed adult foster Kalispell City Council Minutes May 2, 2011. Page 3 fam .ly care home to accommodate up to four elderly residents at 75 Buffalo Hill Drive. Jentz gave a report and answered questions. Norm Hayek, 75 Buffalo Hill Drive, explained the project and answered questions from council. Michael Ober, 54 Buffalo Hill Drive, stated they don't want a business in their neighborhood because it would begin a slog and inexorable decline of it, calling it "commercial creep." Dale Haarr, 80 Buffalo Hill Drive, commented that this would inflict a penalty on their neighborhood and their property values will be affected. DriveKluesner moved to table the conditional use permit for 75 Buffalo Hill until all required licensing and approvals are obtained from the State. The motion was seconded. 'Where was no discussion. The motion carried upon roll call vote with Gabriel uesner, Larson, Sa.verud, Zauner and. Mayor Fisher voting in favor, Atkinson and Hafferman voting; against, and Kenyon absent. .: :...... .:.. . i i.Ina I This is a request for a conditional use permit to operate a commercial kitchen and cafeteria for Samaritan House residents at the former US Army Reserve Center located at l 110 Second Street West. Jentz gave a report and answered questions. Public Comment Chris Krager, 924 9th Avenue 'Nest, director of Samaritan House, explained their project and answered questions from council. Larson moved council approve the conditional use permit for 1110 Second Street west with the four listed. conditions. The motion was seconded.. Council Discussion. None. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kenyon absent. Kalispell City Council Minutes May 2, 2011 Pate 4 � / i This is a request for a one-year extension of the preliminary plat of west view Estates Phase 4 located north of Glacier High School near the intersection of 'Nest Reserve and Stillwater Road. Jentz gave a report and answered questions. None. Saveruld :..::.:.....: the moved one-year extension , s .: approving preliminary a platof WestView Estates Phase 4, located at the northeast Drive andStillwaterRoad. None. The motion carried unanl*mouslv uDon roll call vote with Kenyon absent. Mayor Fisher recommended the following applicants be appointed or confirmed to the various boards listed below: Board of Adjustment ...... Clinton Cathcart, Rob Heinecke, Bryan Schutt Business Improvement District Board (Downtown) --- Melanie Cross, Margaret Lekander Business Improvement District Board (Tourism) — Dan Moderie Conrad Mansion Board — Gary Mavens Economic Development Revolving Loan Committee — Michael Burr, Karen Witt Impact Fee Committee — Roxanna Brothers Parking Commission — Ron Trippet Planning Board — Chad Graham, Phillip Guiffrida, Rory Young Police Commission — James Ness Street Tree Commission — Dave Jones Technical Advisory Committee — Marls Munsinger Urban Renewal Agency Board — Suzanne F'aubert Public Comment None. Kalispell City Council Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 5 i: rLarson moved council accept the Mayor's recommendation for appointments an tri.-Ionfirmations for the board openings as stated. The motion was seconded. Council Discussion None. The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kenyon absent. IV & ��07 WAMILL11111 Howington announced the budget books are ready, and staff will go over the changes at Monday s work session. Mayor Fisher said that she attended the opening of Pine Grove Pond, and reminded the public that the Goodwill store is opening on Thursday, May 5. . ...... .. .. ..... ............... ......................... . The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. Theresa White City Clerk Kalispell City Council Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 6