11/07/05 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING of THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT :00
.M%, MON A Y9 NOVEM ER 7,2005, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
N KALS EL , MONTANA. MAYOR PAMEIA B. KENNE Y PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS KARI GA RIEL, BOB HAFFERMAN, BOB HERON, RANDY KENYON,
M KLUESNE ., DUANE LARSON, AND HAND. o SON WERE PRESENT, COUNCIL
MEMBER IM A TKINSON WAS ABSENT.
Also present: City Manager James Patrick, City Attorney Charles Har al , City Clerk Theresa White,
Finance Director Amy Robertson, Public Works Director Jim Hansz, Police Chief Frank Garner, Fire
Chief Randy Brodehl, Kalispell Plarmi g Department Director Tom ,het , Senior Planner Nar a
Wilson, and Recording Secretary Judi Funk.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AGENDAAPPROVAL
Larson moved approval the .Agenda. The motion was seconded.
Hafferman moved that ,Agenda items #4 and #5 be moved to #6 and #7. The motion was
seconded*
There was o discussion.
The amended motion carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
. Council Minutes — Re filar Meetine October 17, 2005
2. Preliminary Plat Extension — Village Heights Subdivision
This is a request for a one-year extension to the preliminary plat of Tillage Heights
Subdivision located on the east side of Village Loop, north of West Evergreen Drive.
Kenyon moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded,
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent.
C. STUDENT ISSUES
None.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Breckenridge,1. 05 Highway 2 West, spoke in favor of Agenda items #8 and , the Torgerson
annexation and zoning.
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Laurie HamilL, Kalispell, spoke about the history of FalunGong; in China and passed out a free
Chinese newspaper called the Epic Times.
Kurt flafferman, 1325 2nd Street West" stated he .heard from a council candidate and a Planning
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Board member that people are r strated because they think issues are pre -decided and there" s apathy
by the citizens of Kalispell. He said these things go hard in hand and people are frustrated because
the apathy is with the council. Hafferman said the council has pre -decided both the old School
Station TIFs and the growth policy amendment. He said the council is not thinking independently or
using their conscience. He questioned why the growth policy boundary is being charged now,
instead of before the old School an e atio � which he feels shows a pattern of the council doing
what it wants and then finding a way to cover it up. Haerran asked members to disapprove the
growth policy amendment dr ent and start over with everyone being involved.
Jane Karas, president of FVCC, thanked council for its consideration of Agenda items #12 and 13,
the annexation and zoning of the community college.
Torn Hamilton, 121 2nd Avenue West, Centre Court Manor" spoke against the permit parking that
was established on 2d Avenue West in front of Centre Court Manor and submitted a letter asking
that the council revisit the issue. (Letter is attached and by this reference 1s made a part of the official
record)
Ruth Hack, 121 2nd Avenue West,, Centre Court Manor, also asked the council to revisit the parking
issue, stating she would like to know who recommended their block for permit parking.
Cecilia Bertram, 121 2nd .Avenue West, Centre Court Manor, stated her sore got a ticket when he was
.harked in the loading zone to pick her up. She said he wash "t gone for 15 minutes when he got the
ticket, which she is protesting.
Carol Thrasher, manager of Centre Court Manor and Big Sky Manor, stated that the issue needs to be
revisited; the loading area 1s Sher away from the door" and some tenant's relatives cannot visit
because of the parking problem. She asked for reasonable accommodations.
Gary Hall, 1227 2nd Avenue West stated he is speaking on behalf of the County and the Agency o
Aging for the residents of Centre Court Manor. He asked that residents get free parking permits or
that the street goes back to two hour parking.
Roger Noble, 130 North Haven give, stated he wanted to clear up the water rights question brought
before the council at the last meet ng, adding the City is in good shape with regard to water rights.
He said the DNRC has a set process to expand water rights, and the City is going through that
process in conjunction with the growth policy amendment. Noble said the City has one of oldest
water rights on record and it is a valuable, solid asset.
Terry Richmond, 1136 2nd Avenue East, Morrison. & Ma erle" stated Morrison & Maierle are the
consultants for the infrastructure design for old School Station and the 'upgrade for the wastewate
treatment plant. He stated they are following all procedures necessary for the water rights and the
expansion plan for the WWP will protect water quality.
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Joanne Nieman, "4th Avenue East, spoke about the City supporting corporate interests. She stated
the City is trying to subsidize businesses, but they need to provide a community where citizens can
thrive and have sufficient income, instead of subsidizing businesses.
Ron LaRue, 49 Bruyer Way Loop, voiced his suPport for the curb cuts at Kalispell Center Mall. He
said it can be difficult to exit the mall and the new curb cuts will be for right -in, right -out turns only.
E. PUBLIC HEARING — OLD SCHOOL STATION SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT 344
This was the time for public comments concerning the establishment of a special improvement
district to benefit specific property located 1..9 miles south of Four Corners, east of Rocky Cliff
.load.
Mayor Ke nedy opened the public hearing.
Pro onents r
Bryant Bach, 308 Lakeview Drive, Bigfork, commented forward for the opportunity for young adults
to find jobs in good Fields. He said we need to expand their horizons in types of fields other than
service jobs.
Carol Nelson, 195 Arbour Drive, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce President -Elect, read a letter from
Chamber President Joe Unterreiner in support of the SID and the TIF projects.(Utter is attached and
by this reference is made a part of the official record)
John Creamer, Blgfork,,stated that the perception of this area is that unless you are in the trades,
there are no jobs here, and old School Station would change that. He said it would keep young
people in the area.
Jane Karas, FVCC President, said the College is in support of the project because of the
public/private partnerships, the opportunities for new employment with living wages, and the
opportunities for additional education and training.
Ted Sokalowski, 225 Sno line bane, said he has lived near the old School Station property for 43
gears and he is in favor of this project. He sa.d there will be more opportunities for young people and
the development will be a good one.
Paul valar e, 225 Shawnee Drive, igfor , noted that this development will have n erner` in
technology center and one of the most modern radio/TV/film studios in the United Mates. He said
the development will bring jobs and opportunities to our youth and enhance the entire community
and valley.
Brian Clara, 10 Trillium m Way, President of Fun Beverage, stated he has purchased 10 acres in old.
School Station and has made a significant investment to make this a quality project. He said his
business won't benefit from the TIF district, but they will be paying more taxes than they do now.
Clark said he supports the -use of TIFs and Ss to grog business in the Flathead.
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Jerry Mullen, 357 Eagle Bend Drive, Bigfork, stated we need the private and public investment to
keep kids at home, and this is a formula that combines both.
Earl Bates, .5 East Shore Drive, Bigfork, spoke in favor of this project, stating the seed capital
and the synergy that will result will change the complexion, favorably, of the whole valley. He said
we should not deny young people the opportunity for the future.
Andy biller, 175 East Many Lakes Drive, stated with this project, we can make an Intellectual
capital investment to create a future opportunity here with a high tech business center. He said he and
Paul Wachhol , his partner in this project, have worked hard to plan a project that the valley can be
proud of. Miller reviewed the proposal, adding this is a public/private opportunity and they need the
public to make it work.
Paul Wachhol, 183 Fairway Blvd., stated he got involved when he realized there was a shortage of
industrial areas in the valley. He said he save this as a wonderful opportunity to clean up the south
entrance to the City; they are paying for sewer and eater, and they are not receiving any special
favors. Wachholz said this project will help diversify the employment and tax base.
Don Bennett, 1000 Columbia Drive, Columbia Falls, Chainnan of MT West Economic
Development,, stated the key challenge for economic development is the availability of quality sites
and facilities for business expansion and relocation that offer full infrastructure. He said this project
will be the first high amenity ity business park in the valley and will be an extraord nary opportunity and
he urged the council to support it.
Opponents
None.
Mayor Kennedy closed the public hearing.
F. PUBLIC HEARING — BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR OLD SCHOOL STATION
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 344
This was the time for public comments concerning a 2005-2006 budget amendment to include the
special improver. ent district for old School Station.
Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing*
Proponents
Done.
Opponents
None.
Mayor Kennedy closed the public hearing.
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G* PUBLIC HEARING — OLD SCHOOL STATION N US TAX INCREMENT
DISTRICT
This was the time for public comments concerning a proposal to create a TIF district on the old
School Station property for industrial use.
Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing.
Frown ts:
Ted So .alows i, 225 Sno l ne lane, commented that these developers are not getting everything
given to them; ; they have paid for three new roads in his area which residents have waited for years
for the County to pave.
Andy Miller, 175 last Many .Lakes Drive, said the taxes were $500 when they bought the property,
and he can "t guess what the taxes will be now. Responding to the comment that he and Wachholz are
getting a free ride, he said they will spend approximately 31 2 million dollars to put water and sewer
on the site, not to mention the money they have already spent.
Opponents:
Kurt Hafferman, 1325 2nd Street West, stated he is not against this project, he hopes It happens, but
the risk should e between the developer and their tenants, not the City. He said the TIF is money to
pay off the SI:l , not to pay tapes. Haffern .an said most of the people working; here will. live in the
County, not the City, and who ends up paying for the services, "I do". He said industrial parks are
not a new idea and we don't need to promote then. He commented that the City can't take care o
hat it has now, adding if the TIF is approved the developers have no risk, just profit.
Jack ,gallon, 629 S hadow Lane, remarked that a TIF affects everyone, not just City residents. He said
I 's are a lost taxable value that needs to be spread to everyone else, raising taxes throughout the
County, especially in the latter years of a TI '. He stated TIN are taxation without representation.
Clint Cathcart, 828 3rd Avenue East, said the SID for old School Station is agood thing, but a TIF is
not. He said the developers should be taking the risk, not the taxpayers.
Mayor Kennedy closed the public bearing.
H, PUBLIC HEARING — [LLD SCHOOL STATION TECHNOLOGY TAX
INCREMENT DISTRICT
This was the time for public comments concerning a proposal to create a TIF district on the Old
School Station property for technology use.
Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing.
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Proponents:
Shannon Nalty, 181 Riverview Drive, stated he and his partners are owners of the Southfield project
which 1s located in a. TIF district. He said we have exceeded the development agreement by two and
a half times, are paying an enormous amount of taxes a year, and employ over Zoo people. Malty said
Is are good for the City when used judiciously.
Don Bennett, 1000 Columbia Drive, Columbia Falls, commented that TfF districts can be a
effective tool 1f managed properly. He said they do impact everybody, ody, but you reed to look at the
entire picture and the fact that when done properly they create more tax base and more dollars for the
or unity.
n o n;
Kurt Ha.ffen a , 1.325 end Street West, stated this is backward thinking and industrial parks have
been done for years. He said this 1s the o g location to attract tenants because we don't have the
shipping options, and what happens when they take the free money and leave like Streams. did.
Hafferman asked the council to vote "Ono on investing 4 1 2 million dollars of our money and let
these folks go it alone".
Jack Fallon, 629 Shadow Lane, said TIFs were originally designed for urban renewal districts and
you need to look at distribution carefully. He said other developers are able to get their projects going
without a TIF.
Clint Cathcart, 828 3rd Avenue East, said he does not think the developers would run if the SID wa's
approved and the TIF was not.
Mayor Kennedy closed the public hearing.
.. REPO COMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
APPLICATIONS BY KALISPELL CENTER MALL FOR CURB CUTS AT SECOND
AND THIRD STREETS AND CENTER
Council, pursuant to ordinance, must consider applications for curt cuts. Kalispell Center Mall has
.made application for two curb cuts on Center Street.
H fferman moved council approve the applications for curb cuts at Second and Thin. Streets
and Center Street. The motion was seconded.
Patrick gave a staff report, stating a traffic study should be conducted.
Hafferr an commented that as long as it was right -in, right -out, it was okay with im.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent.
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2. RESOLUTION 5073A RESOLUTION ADOPTING GROWTH POLICY
AMENDMENT — OR —
RESOLUTION 5073B RESOLUTION REVISING GROWTH POLICY
AMENDMENT ....., OR —
RESOLUTION 5073C RESOLUTION REJECTING GROWTH POLICY
AMENDMENT
Council considered a . amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 to be known as the Highway
93 South Corridor Amendment and would include approximately 2,560 acres.
Larson loved Resolution 5073XI a resolution adopting a recommended amendment to the
Kalispell Growth Policy 2020, to be known as the Highway 93 South Growth Policy
Amendment. t. '" a motion was seconded.
Wilson gave a staff report and answered questions.
s.
afferman stated this is an important document and citizens' concerns should be aired and
addressed; however, nobody from the public spoke at the public hearing held by the Planning; Board,
e said something is wroncy with our communication with the public. He said we are doing this
amendment ment to satisfy a specific special interest, and the proposal is lacking in information.
Haff rman said the . EQ needs to state Ashley Creek is capable of supporting the extra area. He said
this amendment reeds to be part of the public review process and asked what about the people living
in that boundary area. He commented this is not planning; it's just rectifying an action made in baste.
Hafferman said he feels the City should have its own public hearing on the issue.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Gabriel, Larson, Olson, Herron, Kenyon, Klesne
and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Hfferman voting against, and Atkinson absent.
3, ORDINANCE 1556 — INITIAL ZONING — OLD SCHOOL STATION IST
FADING
This is a. request by Montana Venture Partners for a zoning designation of -1, Light Industrial, on
approximately 55 acres located at the northeast corner of Demers.ville Road and Rocky Cliff Drive
known as Old School Station.
Gabriel moved first reading of Ordinance 1556, an ordinance to amend Section 27,02,0o,
Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell .honing ordinance, (ordinance No, , by zoning
certain areal property described as Parcel A of Certificate of Survey 16337 located. in Section
33, Township 28 North, Range 21 Vest,P.M.M. Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned
County - , Light Industrial) to City I- (Light Industrial), in accordance with the Kalispell
Growth Policy 2020 and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded.
Wilson gave a staff report and answered questions.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent.
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ORDINANCE 1557 ANDUSTRIAL TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT —OLD SCHOOL
STATION — IST READING
Ordinance 1557 establishes an Industrial Tax Increment District within old School Station.
Gabriel moved first reading of ordinance 1557, an ordinance establishing; an Industrial Tax
Increment District to assist in financing necessary industrial infrastructure to encourage the
attraction, growth, and retention of secondary value -adding industries to the City of Kalispell,
Montana; providing for definition of terms; establishing the costs which may be paid by the
industrial tax increment district to be created by this ordinance; creating and approving the
Old School Station Industrial Tax Increment District of the City of Kalispell, Montana; and
establishing the boundaries of the old School Station Industrial Tax Increment District;
establishing January 1, 2005 as the base taxable year for the old School Station Industrial Tax
Increment District. The motion was seconded.
Patrick gave a staff report and answered questions.
Jentz explained the Cost of Services Study report.
Haffern an commented the problem with a TIF is that no money goes into the general fund to pay for
services; it all goes into a slush fund. He said TIFs are a scare on the taxpayers and he asked the
council to ask themselves whether the developers would proceed with old School Station if the City
didn't get involved; he thinks they would.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Gabriel, Herron, Kenyon, Yjuesncr, Larson, Olson
and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Hafferman voting against, and Atkinson absent,
115. ORDINANCE 55 TECHNOLOGY TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT — OLD
SCHOOL STATION IST READING
Ordinance 1558 establishes a Technology Tax Increment District within old School Station.
Larson revved first reading of ordinance 1558, an ordinance establishing a Technology Tax
Increment District to assist in financing necessary infrastructure to encourage the location and
retention of technology development projects in the State ofMontana and the City of Kalispell,
Montana; Providing for definition of terns; establishing the costs which may be paid by the
technology tax increment district to be created by this ordinance; creating and approving the
Old School Station Technology Tax Increment District of the City ofKalispell, Montana; and
establishing the boundaries of the old School Station 'technology Tax Increment District,
establishing January 1, 2005 as the base taxable year for the old School Station Technology
Tax Increment District, The motion was seconded.
Patrick gave a staff report.
Klesner stated he voted against it before because of the process. He said he will vote in favor of it
tonight because this is not just a City -oriented issue and it's important to bring technology to the
Flathead Valley.
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Kenyon remarked that he spoke with the Chairman of School District 5 and was told the members
are not taking a stance, for or against, on this issue.
Olson stated that the developers are taking a risk and we need to give incentives to people to come.
He mentioned that recently Kalispell lost Cabletech to Great Falls because the City couldn't give
them what they needed. Olson said we need to look at the benefits to the cornm nity.
Hafferman said Cablctec 's proposal was for the City taxpayer to put up two million dollars to build
their building. He said if businesses don't invest their own money, then they do what Stream did and
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cut and run'.
Larson said Stream didn't cost the City "one red cent"'. He said Stream forced the minimum wage to
go up. Larson said some of the businesses in this TIF district will pay a full share and some won't,
but there will be an increase in the tax base and there will be economic benefits. He said he doesn.'t
see a. downside to this project and the slight disadvantages are outweighed by the advantages.
Gabriel said a comment was made that council members don't think for themselves, but all nine
people cane from different directions on this issue and most have come to the conclusion that this is
a good investment in our future.
Herron agreed, stating we have done our due diligence. He said historically he hasp}t been in Favor o
IFs, but the City has to work at creating something more than just a service economy and this is
good project.
Mayor Kennedy stated Stream created a well trained workforce and did drive up wages. She said
losing Ca.bletech is an example of why we need additional tools to secure good paying jo s and a tax
increment district is one of those tools*
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Gabriel, Herron, Kenyon, Klncsner, Larson, Olson
and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, H ffern n voting against, and Atkinson absent.
RESOLUTION 54 — OLD SCHOOL STATION SID 34
This ordinance creates a special improvement district to fund infrastructure improvements for old
School Station,
.parson moved Resolution 5074, a resolution relating to Special Improvement District No. 3 4;
creating the district for the purpose of undertaking certain local improvements and financing
the costs thereof and incidental thereto through the issuance of Special Improvement District
Bonds secured by the City's Special Improvement District Revolving Fund. The notion was
seconded.
Patrick gave a staff report.
Ben Johnson, Band Counsel., explained the financing and answered questions.
Hafferman commented he's not in favor of the SID because there are TIF fands involved.
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The motion carried upon roll call vote with G r el, Larson, Olson, Herron, Kenyon, Kluesne
and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Hafferman voting against, and Atkinson absent.
If7. RESOLUTION 5075 — 2005 200G BUDGET AMENDMENT —OLD SCHOOL
STATION SID 344
This resolution amends the budget to include the special improvement dl*strict for old School
Station.
Gabriel moved Resolution 5075, a resolution to amend the annual appropriations of the City of
Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in the 2005- o budget adopted by the City Council. The motion
was seconded.
Patrick gave a staff report.
Hafferman said he is opposed osed to giving the City Manager authority to spend more tax dollars, and the
financing to secure the bonds should be found within the existing budget.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Gabriel, Larson, Olson, Herron, Kenyon, Kluesner
and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, H fferm n voting against, and Atkinson absent,
1 . RESOLUTION 50— ANNEXATION — RANDOLPH TORGERSON
This is a request for annexation of approximately one half of an acre located on the west side of 7th
Avenue vest, north of Snnside Drive.
Kenyon moved Resolution 5076, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries o
the City of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real property, more
particularly described as Lot 6 of Western Acres located In Section 1 , Township 28 North,
Range 21 west, *M.M., Flathead County, Montana, to be known as Torgerson Addition No.
o to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare
an effective date. The motion was seconded.
Wilson gave a staff report.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon .roll call vote with Atkinson and Klesner absent.
1/9. ORDINANCE 1559 — INITIAL ZONING — RANDOLPH TORGERSON — 1ST
FADING
' orgerson is requesting a zoning designation of R- ,'two Family Residential., for the property listed
above.
Kenyon moved first reading of Ordinance 1559, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010,
Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1460), by zoning
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certain real property described as Lot 6 of western Acres located in Section 18, Township 2
North, Range 21 West, P.M.M. Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County R- ,
Two Family Residential) to City R- (Two Family Residential), in accordance with the
Kalispell Growth Policy 2020, and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded.
Where was no discuss]'orgy.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent.
1 o, RESOLUTION 50— ANNEXATION — NORTHWESTERN INVESTMENTS
This is a request for annexation or approximately a third of an acre located on the north side or
S r .yside Drive, west of the Ashley Creek bridge,
Gabriel moved Resolution 50a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries o
the City of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real property,, more
particularly described as a part of Lot 4, Willis Addition located in Section 18, Township 28
North, Range 21 west, P.M.M. Flathead County, Montana, to be known as Northwest
Investments Addition No. 3 1; to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. The notion was seconded.
Wilson gave a staff report.
Hafferman said even though he is usually not in favor of annexations aloing Sun yside Drive, he
supports this request because the bypass intersection in that area, due to the efforts of S n yside
residents, .a has been changed to allow for only a northbound f ` ramp with no o ramp.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent.
I ORDINANCE 1560 — INITIAL ZONING — NORTHWESTERN INVESTMENTS -�
ST READING
Northwestern. Investments is requesting a zoning designation of R- , Two Family Residential, for the
property listed above.
Kenyon moved first reading of ordinance 1560, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.01.0,
Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (ordinance No. 1460), y zoning
certain real property described as a part of Lot 4, Willis Addition located in Section 18,
Township 28 North, Range 21 west,P.M.M. Flathead County, Montana (previously ,coned
County R-1, Suburban Residential) to City R- (Two Family Residential), in accordance with
the Kalispell Growth Policy Zo o, and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent.
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1.2. RESOLUTION 5078 — ANNEXATION — FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
This is a request for annexation of approximately 66 acres located on the north side of Grandview
Drive and east of Highway 93.
Larson moved Resolution 5078, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries o
the City of Kalispell by ncludi g therein, as an annexation, the real property described In
Ex it it "A", to be known as Flathead valley Community College Addition No. 372, and to
declare an effective date. The notion was seconded.
Wilson explained the Planning Board is recommending the property be ,coned - I upon annexation
and that the college inihate proceedings to have the current campus property rezoned from R--I to -
or consistency. She said since staff is requesting the zone change, the Planning; Board is also
recommending that the fees associated with the charge be waived. Wilson said the college has
agreed to the zone cha . e conditional on the fees being waived.
There was discussion on whether the fees should be waived.
The notion carried upon roll call vote with Gabriel, Hafferman, Herron, Kenyon, Larson and
Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Kluesner and Olson voting against, and Atkinson absent.
Mayor Kennedy clarified the fees for this annexation and subsequent zoning have been paid.
3. ORDINANCE 1561 — INITIAL ZONING — FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY
COLLEGE — I ST READING
Flathead Valley Community College is requesting a zoning designation o -1, Public, for the
property listed above.
Kenyon moved first readin.g of ordinance 15611 an ordinance to amend Section 27.02,010,
Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning ordinance, (Ordinance No, , by zoning
certain real property described as a portion of Certificate of Survey 14935 located in Section
31, Township 29 North, Range 21 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned
County SAG-10, Suburban Residential) to City -1(Public), in accordance with the Kalispell
Growth Po cy 2020, and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent,
Larson moved the fees for the zone change for the current FVCC property be waived. The
motion was seconded.
Larson encouraged the council to approve the fee waiver in the spirit or intergovernmental
cooperation in order to have all of the property zoned the same.
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The motion carried upon vote with Gabriel, Haffernan, Herron, Kenyon, Larson and Mayor
Kennedy voting; in favor, Klener and Olson voting against, and Atkinson absent.
1 1 , RESOLUTION 50- FINAL LA. — SPRINGFIELD SUBDIVISION
This is a request for final plat approval of Springfield Subdivision, a residential subdivision that
creates two residential lots on property located on the east side of South Meridian a Road between
Fifth and Sixth Streets West.
Kenyon moved Resolution 5079, a resolution approving the final plat of Springfield
Subdivision, described as Assessors Tract 5 W , located in Section 18, Township 28 North,
Range 21 west, '.M.M,, Flathead County, Montana. The notion was seconded,.
Wilson gave a staff report and answered questions.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with. ,Atkinson absent.
I/i5.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS — RECREATION CENTER
The City received 12 letters of interest for seats on the newly established Recreation Center Advisory
Committee.
Mayor Kennedy said t .ere" s some question as to how many of the applicants qualify for the
committee and she asked that the board appointment be tabled to the next meeting.
Olson moved to table the hoard appointment until November 21, 2005. The motion was
seconded.
There was no d ,s ssi.on.
The notion carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent.
1 1. , BOARD APPOINTMENT — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW Bow
One letter or interest was received for two openings on the Architectural Review Board.
Mayor Kennedy recommended that Mark Morley be appointed to the architectural Review
Board.
Olson moves the conned accept the Mayor's recommendation and appoint Mark Morley to the
Architectural Review Board.. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent.
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MAY€ COUNCI TY MANAGER'S REPORTS No .Action
Kenyon noted that tomorrow is Election Day and he urged everyone to get out and vote.
Olson said he wants the record to show that he would have voted for the FVCC annexation 'if he
had known the fee waiver was not going to be included.
Patrick reminded council and the public that City hall will be closed on Friday, Veteran's Day.
K, ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
Approved November 21, 2005
Kalispell City Council Minutes
November 7. 2005
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November 7, 25
To the Kalispell City Council;
live in Centre Court Manor, 121 2nd Ave W in downtown Kalispell. This is
senior apartment complex and all residents are 62 years of age or older. Several
of our residents are physically challenged. Many of our seniors require
handicapped parking and/or devices to assist in walking.
Centre Court Manor has 40 units but only 20 parking spaces available on site.
There is a city contract lot adjacent to the complex and most of the residents who
do not have on -site parking use this lot. Until recently, there was -sufficient space
in the contract lot for our residents not having -site parking and there was
additional public parking available on the street 2 Ave ), which our building
fronts on,. The street parking was controlled With signing smiting the parking t
two hours. Opposite our building on the west side of the street is Big Sky Manor,
HUD property for seniors. 2nd Ave W on that side is two hour parking.
Immediately to the front entrance of our building is a section of curbing that is
painted yellow and there is a sign on lamppost indicating this is a bins stop
zone
In late spring of this year the city made the entire block in front of our building
restricted Permit Only parking zone requiring a $20.00 monthly fee for the permit.
Sppcsediy this was done at the request of several residents living in this
building. No one knows who these residents may be as the parking commission
will not provide their names nor will any resident come forward and acknowledge
making such a request.
There was no public hearing announced to the residents of Centre Court Manor
to determined if this was in the best interest of the Public were to be affected
y this decision. This decision was made with Wane of the residents in our
building being surveyed or notified. One day the restriction signs went up and
that was it.
What we can not understand is why the front entrance to our homes was taken
for this for profit permitparking when the street to the south of our building only
has parking lots facing It and is designated two-hour parking. This would have
been the ideal extension of permit parking for no one would have been impacted,
Why deny the residents making their homes in Centre Court Manor reasonable
access to the main entrance of their building?
What this permit parking has done in effect is to deny public parking adjacent to
the building for family or visitors to discharge/pickup residents. After the fait
accompli occurred we attempted to get It rescinded by pointing out the inability of
loading/unloading in front of the main entrance e to Centre Court Manor for our
physically impaired residents. The City/Parking Commission n responded by
putting up another sign indicating the yellow curbing area was now a designated
15-minute Loading/Unloading Zone as well as a bus stop zone.
Recently: an 82-year-old resident's sore used the zone to pick up his mother.
`hie in the building to assist her, the parking enforcement officer came by and
wrote him a citation for being in the loading/unloading zone. I later had a
conversation with the enforcement officer as to why the citation was issued and
e said, "The vehicle was not a com mercial vehicle and did not qualify to be ire
the zone."
On Wednesday last, one of our -year old residents was at the hospital for most
f the day have a procedure done to assist her in walking. Her daughter returned
her to Centre Court Manor in the late afternoon and used the Loading/Unloading
7-one to park and assist her mother to her apartment. Returning before the 15
minutes had expired she had been ticketed.
To subject elderly am physically impaired individuals to walk across a
potentially busy street from the tiro -,hour zone (remember this building is on a
downtown city street with much traffic flog) shows the city appearing to be non-
responsive and insensitive to our needs. So much for assisting our physically
impaired residents.
In closing I want to thank the City Council for the opportunity to speak to this
issue on behalf of the residents of Centre Court Manor. I also have a suggestion
to offer — return the street in front of Centre Court Manor to it's former tiro -hour
zone and move the permit parking to the north side of 2 d St S between 1 st and
Aver W. I believe this change could solve the concerns of our residents.
Respectfully Submitted
Thomas H.Hamilton
121 2"d Ave W
KalispeR, MT 59901
14;01� r=11 Area Chamber of Commerce
Hover ber 4, 2005
Honorable Members of the Kalispell City Council
City of Kalispell
312 First Avenue East
Kalispell, W 59901
RE: Letter of Support: Old School Station. Industrial and Technology Tax
Increment Districts
Dear Members of the CityCouncil:
I would like to indicate my support for the proposed industrial and technology tax increment
districts at the Old School Station property*
The Kalispell Chamb r has supported the use of tax increment districts by the City of Kalispell as
tool for encouraging private investment and urban renewal. The Chamber supported the
creation of the Downtown, Westside, and AlTort tax increment districts. The Mate of Mona
has given municipalities the authority to create tax increment districts with the intent of providing
a strong tool for commercial and industrial progress. It is one of the few tools available to
Montana cities to help in their efforts to create better economic opportunities for their citizens.
The application of tax increment finds, in this instance, is both prudent and beneficial for the
citizens of Kalispell.
The City has done a good job of protecting the interests of its citizens in structuring this
transaction with Montana Venture re Partners. The Special Improvement District S will pay for
the infrastructure improvements within the park. The. landowners are responsible to pay for the
assessments. The tax increment funds from those companies which qualify as a technology or
industrial client will pay for the SID assessments. Those companies that do not qualify will pay
the assessments and their taxes will be distributed to schools, the county, and other taro
jurisdictions.
This area is experiencing -3 percent annual population growth. It is important have a diversified
base of residential, retail, commercial, and industrial properties to provide a balanced economy.
The use of tax increment funds in this development will help create good industrial and
technology job opportunities.
Sine rely,
eph . nterreiner., president
aisp Area Chamber of Commerce
15 Depot Park * Kalispell, MT S9901
Fox - 0 * Email: i `off ispl ha c-- ww, CciIf'eti r.corn