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1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - April 7, 2008A. REGULAR MEETING of THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M., MONI AY, APRIL 7, 00 , IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTAN i. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DUANE LARSON PRESIDED. COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, KART GABRIEL, RANDY KENYON, TIM KLUESNER, BOBHAF 'ERMAN, HAND OLSON, AND WA NE S VERUD WERE PRESENT, MAYOR PAMELA B. KE NEDY WAS ABSENT. .A so present: City Manager Ja .es Patrick, City Attorney Charles Harb ll, City Clerk Theresa white, Chief of Police Roger I ass t, Fire Chief Randy 'l rodehl, Finance Director Amy Robertson, Community Redevelopment Manager Sandra wheeler, Assistant to the City Manager er Katharine Thompson, Planning Department rtment Director Tom Jent , Senior Planner Sears Conrad, and recording Secretary Judi Funk. President Larson called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA APPROVAL Gabriel moved approval of the Agenda. The Motion was seconded, There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Mayor Kennedy absent. B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 1. Council Minutes — Re ular Meeting — Mauch 17, 2008 2. Police Officer Confirmation Stan Ottosen has completed his one year probationary period with the Kalispell Police Department and Council confirmatiODwas requested. . Proclamation — Kalispell Council 1328 Knights of Columbus week — April 14-')O2008 S verud moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Mayor Kennedy absent, C. STUDENT ISSUE None. Kalispell City [council Minutes April7, 00 P l PUBLIC COMMENT Done. R. PUBLIC. HEARING IN CDBG WORK FORCE TRAINING GRANT President Larson explained this 1s the time fo r public co mments co ncernin grant application to the Montana Department of Commerce for a Community Development Bloch Grant on behalf of Flathead Malley Community College. President Larson opened the public hearing. Proponents John Englebretson, FVCC Board of Trustees Chair, read a letter written by FVCC President Jane Maras In support of the application for the block grant. (Letter is attached and by this reference is made a part of the official record usie Birch, 835 1 st Avenue East, Director of Economic Development and Continuing Education at FVCC, explained the funds would he used to assist the college in adding a higher technology component to their existing metal manufacturing program. She read a letter from Vicki Billmayer, Bern itool's Human Resource Manager, in support of the grant application. (Letter is attached and by this reference is made a part of the official record) Charlie Wright, Regional Development ent officer for Montana Department of Commerce, also spoke in favor of the application stating it will help bring skillful people into the workforce in the Flathead Valley. (Letter received from Joe Unterreiner, Chamber of Commerce President, is also attached and by this reference is made a part of the official record) Opponents None. President Larson closed the public hearing. F. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEOUENT COUNCIL ACTION F 1. RESOLUTION '7 — CDBG WORK FORCE TRAINING GRANT This resolution authorizes the City Manager to submit the application for a work force training grant on behalf of Flathead valley Community College. Kalispell City Council I1 h mes April 7, 200 Pale 2 Atkinson moved Resolution 5272, resolution authorizing an application to the Montana Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant workforce Training Program to assist in funding equipment for Flathead Valley Community College. The motion was seconded. Wheeler gave a staff report explaining that F VCC had originally requested the grant applications be for $268,000.00 to include equipment costs, however, they are now asking that the amount be reduced t $10 ,000.00 for just workforce development and training. Atkinson offered a friendly amendment to the resolution to change "equipment" to "workforce development and training''. There was no objection. Hafferrnan commented he normally votes against "training" block grants, but that this application is different because it will meet the needs of the community; it is education and training that will be beneficial to the entire community. He supports this loo p. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Mayor Kennedy absent, F 2. FINAL PLAT — MOUNTAIN VISTA PHASE This is a request for final plat approval of Mountain vistas Estates Phase 3, a 0-lot residential subdivision comprised of 32 single-family lots, 7 townhouse lots, and 1 lot for a future fire station on approximately 1.0 acres located on the northeast side of the corner where Three Mile Drive tarns into Farm to Market Road. Gabriel moved Council accept the subdivision improvement agreement and approve the final plat for Mountain Vista Phase 3. The motion was seconded. Jentz gave a staff report and answered questions. The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Mayor Kennedy absent. F 3. RESOLUTION 5273 — IMPACT FEES ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT This resolution adjusts the fee schedule for wastewater, Stormwater, water, Police, and Fire impact fees by .7 percent. Atkinson moved Resolution 5273, a resolution adjusting the Wastewater,, Stormwater, water System, Police and Fire impact fee schedules for construction costs inflation. The motion was seconded. Patrick gave a staff report and answered questions. Atkinson commented the Montana Association of Counties has released that the inflation rate is 2.8% so an increase of 2.7% is actually conservative. Kalispell pell City Council Minutes April 7, 100 Page 3 Kl esn r stated he will vote against this because he has not seen any information regarding the financial conditions of the impact fee funds and he has not seen any firm reasoning behind the changes. The motion carried upon roil call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Ha fer an, Kenyon, Olson, Sa erud, and President Larson voting in favor, Kluesner voting against, and Mayor l Kennedy absent. G. NIAYo oUNCIi CITY MANAGER'S S REPORTS No Action Larson mourned the recent passing of Leroy "`Mae" McDowell and he thanked his family for allowing him to serve on the city police force for 21 years and as Mayor from 1982-1986. Patrick requested members of the viewing audience assist the city and apply for current hoard openings. Patrick announced the move to new City Hall is going well and the meeting of April 2-1 will be held in the new chambers. H. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at : o p.m. ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk Pamela B. Kennedy Mayor Kalispell C ILy Council minutes April 7, BOOS Pale 4 PlatheadVaIIL6.,VGmmunt Colle 777 Grand -ricer v , Kalispell, 59901 • 0 /75 /3 01 * Fax 4/7 33 3 April 7, 2008 The Honorable Mayor Pang Kennedy and. Council Members City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59901 Dear Mayor Kennedy and Council Members, Flathead valley Co=unity College is very pleased to support the City of Kalispell's application for Community Development ent Block Grant —Economic Development funds to assist in the development of advanced curriculum in metal fabrication The purpose of this CDBG-ED proposal is to expand upon the already successful Welding/Metals Fabrication program by incorporating specific training on the Computer Numerical Control (CNQ aspects of the manufacturing field. Existing classes make use of conventional manual mills, lathes, and grinders and provide a solid basis in theory, set-up and operation upon which to build skills in more advanced technology techniques. Adding the CNC program to the existing metal manufacturing program will add to the con nunity's overall quality as more highly -qualified workers are able to command higher wages and businesses are able to increase their productivity and grow their businesses. Metals manufacturing is an emerging strength in our local economy and the current availability of qualified workers is limited. The CNC program will enhance the student's competitive position for good paying jobs in all aspects of the machining career field. Flathead valley Connunity College has earned our reputation for providing training and services which are high quality, cost effective, customized to local needs, and convenient to the Flathead general population. Decently FVCC developed and implemented an Electrical Technology training program to help satisfy local electrical contractor's need for Apprentice electricians. By articulating our curriculum with the Montana Department of Labor Training and Licensure Board apprentice requirements, graduating students receive an advanced placement into the 24 Ih month of a 48 month apprenticeship ensuring employer's immediate productivity equivalent to an employee with two gears experience. Employers can now double their employee base every two years instead of the previous restriction of every four years. FVCC has successfully developed and implemented similar accredited programs targeted at workforce shortages in the health and related field including radiology Technology, Surgical Technology, and Nursing. The CT G-ETA funds to expand the metal manufacturing program at FVCC would enhance student success and improve the availability of a qualified local workforce. We look forward to working with the City of Kalispell and the Montana Department of Co=erce to better meet local and state workforce needs. Sincerely, . Jane A. Karas President April 7, 2008 The Honorable Mayor Pang Kennedy and City Council Member City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 lal ispeI 1, MT 59901 Please allow this letter to express olir enthusiastic support for• the City of Kalispell's a.ppIieation for a Comm unity D velopment Block Grant for the proposed new cur'r'i blur to incorporate machining in the FVCC vocational program. emitool recognizes the excellent Job the college is currently doing with the Melding/Metals Fabrication pro r m and believe this new program would produce the same results. emitool currently employs 90+ prodLretiorl machinists and interviews every applicant who applies witli a ba l .gx•olrnd in this skill. In the past two years we have I-CULlited, interviewed, and offered over 50 machinists jobs. The majority of these individuals were not fi-om Montana. Our success rate of hiring them is not good and we attribute that to the distance and expense associated with our area. They i Llst 1011't l:.110{ LI . OLrr research has shown that there is better retention if the individual is recr Ui ed within about 90-100 1111les f their home base. or in the ease of a big state sr.rch as Montana, if they are from rural Montana na they are excited to stay in Montana. Go to school here, stay here. FVCC is a great resource In our own backyard. machining program would be an excellent benefit for many businesses in the Flathead Valley irieluding Sernitool. We are in - avor of the program! I1' I can provide any additional information please contact me. I apologize I was not able to attend in person. i n e r l {, Vicki 13111mayer I--IUman I esoLr1•ce M n er CORPORATE HEAQQUART RS: 655WEST RESERVE DRIVE , I ALISPELL, MONTAI A 5 901 * 4060. 752. 2107 • FAX 40S. 7S2. 5522 Providing Economic, Community, and Workforce forc Development Services April 3, 2008 The Honorable Mayor Pam Kennedy and City Council Members City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, NET 59901 RE: Support for Flathead valley Community College's Community Development Block Grant Proposal Dear Mayor Kennedy and Members of City Council: I would life to indicate the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce's support for the Flathead valley Community College's (FVCQ proposal to use community development bloc grant funds to advance their curriculum offerings in the area of metals fabrication. Their proposal will expand Upon the already successful Welding/Metals Fabrication program by incorporating specific tr;ainina on the Computer Numerical Control (CNQ aspects ofthe manufacturing field. This proposal will yield multiple benefits for students and learning, business development and our COMMurlity{ including: To the student: Adding the C1 C program to the existing progr*arn will enhance the student's competitive position for good paying jobs in all aspects of the machining career field. o lc cal husine;,ss antl hnuslry: Adding the CNC program to the existing program will improve availability of a qUalified workforce pool to acconiniodate local growth for expanding employers. Metals r ,an'Ll a turing is a growing industry In. our local economy -- are IndU try that traditionally provides for better- than average wages for employees. To the community: Adding the C C program to the existing program will add to the community's overall quality as snore qualified workers are able to command higher wages and businesses are able to increase their producti vity and grow their businesses. FVCC is well -experienced in the conceptualization, development and implementation of this type of curriculum. l urge you to give your most serious consideration to the approval of their request_ This grant will provide important benefits for our community and all of Montana. Sin rely, J Unterreiner, President alispell Chamber of Commerce CC: Susie Burch, FVCC OFFICE 406.758.2800e 406.758.2805 FAX o 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901