02/04/13 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR TAMMI FISHER PRESIDED. COUNCIL MEMBERS
JIM ATKINSON, KARI GABRIEL, PHIL GUIFFRIDA, BOB HAFFERMAN, RANDY
KENYON, TIM KLUESNER, AND WAYNE SAVERUD WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER JEFF ZAUNER WAS ABSENT.
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Police Chief Roger Nasset, Fire Chief Dave Dedman, Parks Director Mike Baker, Planning Director
Tom Jentz, and Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk.
Mayor Fisher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AGENDA APPROVAL
Kenyon moved to approve the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Zauner absent.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes — Regular Meeting — January 22, 2013
2. Award Bid — Hazardous Materials Pull Vehicle
Two bids were received on January 10 for a vehicle to transport HazMat personnel and
equipment. Staff recommended council award the bid to General Fire Apparatus in the
amount of $194,451.00.
Atkinson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Zauner absent.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
D. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
D/l. ORDINANCE 1721— AMENDING ORDINANCE 1675 — TBID REGULATIONS —
1ST READING
This ordinance would allow lodging properties located outside the established Tourism Business
Improvement District to become Associate Members on a voluntary basis.
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Russell gave a report and staff answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Saverud moved first reading of Ordinance 1721, an ordinance amending Ordinance No.1675
that established the regulations for the Tourism Business Improvement District by creating a
class of associate membership and establishing regulation therefore, declaring an effective
date, and authorizing the city attorney to codify the same. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Zauner absent.
D/2. RESOLUTION 5605 — AMENDMENT - WEST SIDE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
Resolution 5605 amends the West Side Urban Renewal Plan to include the Core Area Revitalization
Plan.
Russell gave a report and staff answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved Resolution 5605, a resolution amending the Kalispell West Side Urban
Renewal District plan with the addition of the Core Area Plan amendment as approved in the
Kalispell Growth Policy 2020. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Hafferman remarked that we need to wait for the Willdan feasibility study because all we have now
are "nice sketches and reports".
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Guiffrida, Kenyon, Kluesner,
Saverud, and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, Hafferman voting against, and Zauner absent.
D/3. RESOLUTION 5606 — SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT — FLATHEAD VALLEY
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
The FVHA, for fundraising purposes, is requesting a special event permit for a hockey tournament
and beer festival at the Woodland Ice Center in Woodland Park March 1-2.
Russell gave a report and staff answered questions.
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Public Comment
Joe Apple, 203 Garland Street, remarked that serving alcohol could make this a potentially tragic
event and sets a horrible precedent. He encouraged council to think of the ramifications of what
might happen.
Geri Ann Robbins, PO Box 2225, Kalispell, asked council to "just say no" to alcohol because it sets
a bad example for youth and has a negative impact on society.
Kim Morisaki, 7 Windward Loop, FVHA, answered questions from council regarding the event.
Kenyon moved Resolution 5606, a resolution authorizing a special event permit to be issued to
the Flathead Valley Hockey Association for the purposes of a one-time event to be held at the
city owned Woodland Ice Center in Woodland Park in March, 2013. The motion was
seconded.
Council Discussion
Hafferman commented that this is not any different than ThursdayFest or a Conrad Mansion
fundraiser and it is a worthy cause. He concluded this is a one-time event with hopefully responsible
people.
Kluesner remarked that we are not approving the event, but the place, and that the Hockey
Association is providing an amenity to the city.
Guiffrida said he has a concern that we are creating a variance to a set policy and he would like to
see some data presented after the event.
Gabriel remarked this is an opportunity to preview how it works before an ordinance is created. She
also noted this is a benefit for the Hockey Association, not the alcohol industry, and will be an adult
ticketed event.
Kenyon requested that the Hockey Association report back to council after the event.
Mayor Fisher commented that this is different from a wedding and is more like a beer garden at the
fair. She said she feels it is appropriate with restrictions.
Atkinson noted it is most important that this is a fundraising event, and he would not support it
otherwise.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Zauner absent.
D/4. RESOLUTION 5607— CITY COUNCIL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
This resolution establishes policies and procedures for the Kalispell City Council to serve as a local
ethics policy and orientation manual for elected officials.
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Russell gave a report and staff answered questions.
Public Comment
Jim Cossitt, 1231 6th Street West, explained his previously emailed comments regarding the policy
and suggested ways to improve it.
Kluesner moved Resolution 5607, a resolution formally adopting the "Policies and Procedures
for the Kalispell City Council" as an ethics policy and orientation manual. The motion was
seconded.
Council Discussion
Hafferman remarked this is a good document, with much more than ethics information included.
Kenyon moved to amend Section 3.3.1 to read, "City councilors shall treat all persons in a
courteous, respectful and dignified manner." The motion was seconded.
The amendment carried unanimously upon voice vote with Zauner absent.
Atkinson remarked that Mr. Cossitt's comments have some merit and he would consider moving to
table this for further discussion.
Atkinson moved to table Resolution 5607 until March 4, 2013. The motion was seconded.
The motion to table carried upon a show of hands with Atkinson, Gabriel, Guiffrida, Kenyon,
Saverud, and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, Hafferman and Kluesner voting against, and
Zauner absent.
E. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/REPORTS (No Action)
Russell informed council that the Kidsports contract will be on the work session on February 25 and
that he is researching other cities' alcohol policies.
F. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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Theresa White
City Clerk
Approved February 19, 2013
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