2. Council Minutes - Special Meeting - March 22, 2010Also present: City Manager Jane Howington, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clergy. Theresa
White, Planning Department Director 'Worn Jentz, Revolving Loan Fund Manager wade Elder,
Airport Manager Fred Leistiko, and Deputy City Clerk Judi Furl..
Mayor Fisher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A, AGENDA APPROVAL
Atkinson moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded..
`here was no discussion.
The motion carried[ unanimously upon vote with Gabriel and. Larson absent.
Kayla Byle, 950 Rhodes Draw, representing the Flathead Care STAND Clubs at the high schools,
read a statement regarding smoking and high school students and noted that today is "Kick Butts
Day". She asked council to oppose the sale, advertising, and marketing of tobacco products to
children.
Chris Hall, 115 west Evergreen Drive, remarked he is disturbed that three roundabouts are planned
in conjunction with the bypass, noting it will slow down the traffic. He stated it is a flaw in the
design and asked council to alter the plans.
Peter Gross, 1835 Airport Road, applauded council in taking the initiative to have the FAA present
for the work session this evening.
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This is a resolution of intent to establish a Tourism Business Improvement District for the hotels
within the City of Kalispell. If approved, a public hearing will be scheduled for April 5.
Howington gave a staff report.
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Public Comment
Joe Unterreiner, Chamber of Commerce President, provided background on the Tourism_ Business
Improvement District history and noted it has worked well in other communities in Montana. He
remarked the district could be very beneficial for the community and he urged council's approval.
Saverud moved Resolution 5419, a resolution of intention to create a Business Improvement
District for the City of Kalispell, Montana pursuant to MCA 7-12-1111(4), to fix a date of a
public hearing, and to provide for publication of notice of said hearing. The motion was
seconded.
Council Discussion
Mayor Fisher noted she will not be at the April 5 meeting, but expressed her support for the TBID.
There was no further discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Gabriel and Larson absent.
D. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/REPORTS (No Action)
None.
L. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Theresa White
City Clerk
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