01. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - April 2, 2012V
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Also present: Interim City Manager Charles Harball, Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk, Police Chief
Roger Nasset, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior Planner Sean Conrad, Human Resources
Director Terry Mitton, Acting Public Works Director Susie Turner and Fire Chief Dave Dedman.
Mayor Fisher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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2. Award Bid — Colorado Street Water System Improvement Project
Six responsive bids were received to connect/loop the dead end water mains on Colorado
Street to the overall water distribution system. Staff recommended the bid be awarded to
NCC Neumann Construction in the amount of $178,13 1.00.
Kenyon moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
None.
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1/1. RESOLUTION 5552 — ANNEXATION REQUEST — JOSHUA & SHELBY
FARNHAM
This is a request for annexation of 3.5 acres of land located at the northeast comer of the intersection
of Three Mile Drive and West Spring Creek Road.
Conrad gave a report on the annexation and zoning request and staff answered questions.
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Joshua Farnham, 610 West Spring Creek Road, explained their project and their reasons for
annexing, stating they will not need to hook on to sewer and water immediately, but need the proper
zoning for compliance.
Kluesner moved Resolution 5552, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries of
the City of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real property described as
Parcel A as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 15268 located in Section 2, Township 28 North,
Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly described on
Exhibit "A", to be known as Farnham Addition No. 416; to zone said property in accordance
with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. The motion was
seconded.
Kluesner remarked the city should annex this property; the fire issues are not a problem and we
should not get in the way of new businesses.
Atkinson agreed, stating all four of those comers of the intersection are planned to be commercial.
Guiffrida agreed that this property will be commercial in the future, but right now this is a one-sided
annexation because water and sewer are not being extended and they are not becoming users of the
city.
Hafferman stated if we annex we should immediately put in a water main and fire hydrant because
there are structures on the property. He said he will not vote in favor of this because we are not
following our Extension of Services policy.
Mayor Fisher commented that the West Valley Neighborhood Plan does not foresee any commercial
development here and therefore the county can not accommodate this business. She said the problem
is the annexation would not pay for itself and asked staff to develop a policy to address the issue.
Mayor Fisher moved to table Resolution 5552 for thirty days. The motion was seconded.
The motion to table carried upon roll call vote with Gabriel, Guiffrida, Kluesner, Saverud,
Zauner and Mayor Fisher voting in favor and Atkinson, Hafferman, and Kenyon voting
against.
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This is a request for annexation of 1.35 acres of land located at 3201 Highway 93 North
approximately one -quarter of a mile south of the intersection of Highway 93 and Ponderosa Lane.
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Conrad gave a report on the requested annexation, zoning. and conditional use permit and answered
questions.
Ken Williams, Whitefish, Project Architect, stated his clients need city sewer and water to build a
flagship eating disorder facility for the Northwest.
Saverud moved Resolution 5553, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries of
the City of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real property described as
Tract A as shown on Certificate of Survey No. 17674 located in Section 19, Township 29 North,
Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly described on
Exhibit "A", to be known as North Star Addition No. 417; to zone said property in accordance
with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. The motion was
seconded.
There was discussion regarding Condition 7, extending the water line to the eastern boundary of the
property versus some other point.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
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North Star Associates also requested a zoning designation of R-2, Residential, on the property listed
above.
None.
Atkinson moved first reading of Ordinance 1714, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010,
official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1677), by zoning
certain real property more particularly described as Tract A as shown on Certificate of Survey
No. 17674 located in Section 19, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana, (currently zoned County SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to City R-2
(Residential)) in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020, and to provide an effective
date. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
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North Star Associates requires a conditional use permit to operate a residential care facility on the
above mentioned property.
None.
movedAtkinson council approve the conditional use permit
motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
This resolution opposes any closures or consolidation of post offices in the State of Montana.
Harball gave a report.
Public Comments
None.
Kenyon moved Resolution 5554, a resolution opposing the United States Postal Service's
consolidate processing centers.motion was seconded.
Hafferman noted the Postal Service is not subsidized by the taxpayers and it is Congress' fault they
are in trouble; he said he sees no benefit in writing to a "do-nothing Congress" and this does nothing
to solve the problem.
Atkinson remarked he will vote in favor of this, even if it is a feel -good vote.
Mayor Fisher commented that she cannot tell the Post Office how to do its job and will vote against
the resolution.
Kluesner agreed, stating our congressional delegation or the League of Cities and Towns should be
coming up with ideas to fix this.
Kenyon said he will vote for it because it is pointless and harmless.
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The AFSCME Union has voted to approve an amendment to the existing collective bargaining
agreement to adopt revised pay grade definitions and pay matrix and council ratification is requested.
Harball gave a report and answered questions.
None.
Kenyon1ved council ratify the contractbetween the city and AFSCME. The motion
seconded.
Hafferman remarked that these are highly skilled workers and he appreciates the work they do; he
said this is a very fair contract.
Mayor Fisher commented the AFSCME union has been really good in working with the city and
merit -based pay is a great incentive.
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Har'oall informed council the Airport report from Stelling Engineers is ready and will be posted
online as soon as possible; there will be a work session held on April 9 with Stelling and Gary Gates
from the FAA.
Harbail said negotiations are continuing with the leading city manager candidate and special meeting
could be scheduled for April 9.
Mayor Fisher stated she spoke at the Street Tree Commission State Conference at Lone Pine on
Saturday and it was a great conference.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Theresa White
City Clerk
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