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1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 6, 2006A REGULAR MEETING of THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 .M.,, MON AY, MARCH , 2009 IN THE COUNCIL CRAMBERS AT CITY HALL N KA ..ISPELLMONTANA. MAYOR PAMELA B, KENNE Y PRESIDED, . COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM .ATKINSoN, KARI GA RIEL, BOB HAF` R.MAN, BOB HERRON, RANDY KENYON� TIM KLESNER DUANE LARSON, AND RANK O SON WERE PRESENT. .Also present: City Manager James Patrick, City Clerk Theresa White, Public Forks Director Jim .a s , Police Chief Frank Garner, Fire Chief Randy Brodehl, Finance Department Director .Amy Robertson, Parks and Recreation Director Mike Baker, Planning Department Director Tom Jentz,, and Recording Secretary Judi Funk. Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A* AGENDA APPROVAL Larson moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion.. The motion carried unanimously upon. vote. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL .. Council Minutes — Re lar Meetinc, February21,2006 . R.e' e t Bids — Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Bildi.n Three bids were received for the construction. of a WWTP Maintenance Building. Davidson Construction bid 1 5,600.00, Diamond Construction bid 6 , 00.00, and Robert Ross Building Contractor bid 1 1.,07 .00. ,All three, proposals greatly exceed the funds available and staff is asking the Council to reject the bids. 3. Award Bid — Public 'works Truck {Three bids were received for a 4 WIC GM mid -size truck. Grimes .motors from Helena bid S 1. 7 996. 0, Eisinger Motors of Kal is e 11 bid 18,78 1.00, and S carff Auto Center of Kallspell submitted bid of $1.8,895.10. Staff is recommending the contract be awarded to Grimes Motors of Helena. 4. Proclamation National Women. and Girls I Iv AIDS Awareness Day — March 1.0 006 5. Proclamation — American Red Cross Month — March 2006 Kenyon moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded, Hafferman moved a friendly amendment to the Minutes asking that the word `until" be changed to "after" on page 4 in his comments on the final plat of Ashley Park Phase 8. Kalispell City Council Minutes March 6, 2006 paa . There was no objection. The amendment carried unanimously upon vo e% The motion carried unanimously upon vote. C, STUDENT ISSUES None. D. PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Burton, 1.304 3rd Avenue East, surveyor, stated he is available to answer estio .s on items 2 and 3, the annexation and zoninc, of . MK Development. E. PUBLIC HEARING —BUFFALO HILL GOLF COURSE MULTIPLE -USE POLICY Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing and asked for public comments concerning proposed Multiple -Use Policy for the Buffalo HIM Golf Course. Larry Barrow, 885 North Main., Kalispell, stated he is speaking on behalf of walke rs, skiers, etc. who use the golf course in the winter, and they would Like to see some additional areas aside from the golf course to walk or ski o.. :den Long, 580 4th Avenue EN, stated that he and others have overall respect for the golf course, but the golf course is not being a good neighbor. He said the lease states that off-season use will be encouraged, however, the development ent of this multiple -use policy has been a one-s .d d process with. off-season -users not being able to give input and feedback. He suggested :more gates, more parking, and leaving cart paths open during the off-season. Richard Kuhl, 867 North Main, said this 1s not a complete recreation plan for the golf course. He asked the KBA to seriously look at more access points where parking is better, such as Lawrence Park. He also criticized the lack of public participation. Craig Drew, , 29 Hilltop Avenue, spoke in favor of the multiple -use policy stating it isn't being used to restrict access; tt's asking the City to give the KGA the authority to protect the golf course. Mayor Kennedy closed the public hearing. , REPORTS/RECOMMENDATION'S AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION / L BUFFALO HILL GOLF COURSE MULTIPLE -USE POLICY The Kalispell Golf Association drafted the Multiple -Use Policy to address safety issues. Kenyon moved Council accept the Kalispell Golf Association's Multiple Use Policy for Buffalo Hill Golf Course. The motion was seconded. Kalispell City Council Minutes March 6, 2006 Page 22 Patrick gave a staff report and answered questions. Kenyon stated the three speakers identified .his primary issues with the policy, and he .has to agree with them that the lack of public involvement is a. problem. He would like to ask the KGA to come up with alternatives to the access and parking. Kenyon moved the policy be tabled to the first meeting in April to allow the KGA time to look t access alternatives and parking problems. The motion was seconded. The motion to table failed upon vote with Atkinson and Kenyon voting in favor, and Gabriel, Hafferman, Herron, Kles er, Larson, Olson and Mayor Kennedy voting against. Atkinson commented that apparently the community was not included in the discussion of the policy, and they should have been. He said this is a public facility, It belongs to the entire community, and he encouraged the Council to vote agai �nst this document and send it back to the KGB. for more open discussion. Herron said there was nothing secretive about the process and the KGA has worked very hard on this policy. He said as he suggested in a work session, the printer us rs should develop an association Just file the golfers to supervise the course in the winter..Herron said we need to remember that this is a very important asset to the community as a golf course; it's a luxury for winter use. Olson agreed that the City needs to protect the golf course. He said the biggest problem was keeping the main gate open in the winter., and he thinks the KGA has addressed that issue. Olson said there are millions of dollars of improvements at the golf course and allowing access everywhere in the 'minter in not an option.. Gabriel stated she agrees with Herron that another assoc.ation is a. good idea. Kenyon moved the end of the first sentence of the first paragraph of the policy be amended by adding the wring "while encouraging .members of the general public to utilize said premises for such other purposes as cross-country skiing, sledding, and. jogging." 'he motion was seconded, Larson said he feels the policy is well written and the contents are reasonable. Olson said this policy took a lot of time and effort to develop and he feels the Council should approve it as it stands. Kenyon emphasized he Isn't trying to change any issues such as access; he simply warts to insert the language that is in the lease into this policy. Hafferman stated the policy should stay the way it is. The amendment failed upon vote with Atkinson and Kenyon voting in favor, and Gabriel, Hafferman, Herron, Kles er, Larson., Olson and Mayo- Kennedy voting against.. Kalispell City Council Minutes MaTch 6, 2006 Page There was o further discussion. The maim motion to carried upon vote with Gabriel, Hafferman, Herron, Kles, er, Larson, Olson and Mayor Kennedy voting In favor, and Atkinson and Kenyon voting against. 2. RESOLUTION 50— ANNEXATION REQUEST — DMK DEVELOPMENT This j.s a request for annexation of approximately three acres located at 1125 Soo ysl e Drive just west of Ashley .Drive. Larson moved Resolution 5095, 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 on "'Exhibit ", located in Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21. West, , .M.M., Flathead County, Montana, to be known as DMK Addition No. 3 ; to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. The motion was seconded,, Jentz gave a staff report and answered questions. Hafferman said he has previously opposed annexations along Sun ysl e .give because of safety conditions., however, he has voted for the last couple of annexations in that area based on the August 1st drawing showing there w.1.1 be no on -ramp from SunnysIde Drive onto the bypass. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. F 3, ORDINANCE 1570 -INITIAL ZONING— DMK DEVELOPMENT - IST READING 1 M:K Development is requesting a zoningdesignation of R-2, Single Family Residential, upon annexation of the above mentioned property. Gabriel moved first reading of Ordinance 1.570, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (ordinance No, 1. , by zoning certain real property de r* ed as Lot 6 of Sunnyside Park Subdivision located in Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County R-I., Suburban Residential) to City R-2 Single Family Residential), in accordance it. the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020, and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. This is a request for annexation of approximately three and a half acres located along the vest side of Willow Glen Drive ve between. Kelly Road and Russell Drive. Kalispell City Council Minutes Page Gabriel moved Resolution 5096, 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 on "Exhibit A", located In Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 21. West, . .M.M., Flathead County, Montana, t known s Olson Addition No. 37 ; to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell ,honing Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. The motion was seconded.,, Jentz gave a staff .report and answered questions. Olson commented thiss a good ease of 1nflll. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. /5. ORDINANCE 1571. — INITIAL ZONING — ROGER OLSON — IST READING Roger Olson is requesting a. zoning designation of R- , Two Family Residential, upon annexation of the above mentioned property. Larson moved first reading of Ordinance 1571, an ordinance to amend Section 27.0 .010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning ordinance, (ordinance No. 1, by zoning certain real property described as Assessors Tract 7NA located in the S of the NE I. o Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 21 vest, .M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County R-5, 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. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. F . RESOLUTION 5097 T STOP SIGN traffic study has determined there is sufficient cause to support the installation of a stop sign on Sunset Court at Sherry Lane. Gabriel moved Resolution 5097, a resolution approving the placement of a stop sign on Sunset Court at its intersection with Sherry Lane and declaring an effective date. The motion was seconded. Patrick gave a. staff report. Hafferman stated he feels the stop sign is warranted, adding he has had a number of complaints from residents in that area. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Kalispell City Council Minutes March 6, 2006 Page E . AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND MAPPING SERVICES The current aerial mapping ing base is inadequate due to rapid community growth. Staff is requesting Council award the contract for updating the mapping in to Horizons, Inc. in the amou nt of $5 4,874.00. Larson moved Council award the contract for aerial napping to Horizons, Inc. in the amount of $54,874.00. The motion was seconded. . Patrick gave a staff report and answered questions. afferman stated this is not necessary and he is opposed to it. He said the information 1s available on the Co nty's website and there is no need to spend this money. Gabriel asked if the County has the information we need. HansHansz responded that the Co nty's information is not "'-surveyed"' information. He said the City has the only truly accurate mapping system around and this contract will expand the current napping from. 32 miles to 60 miles. Hafferman reiterated that $54,000 is two mills and this is a. "total waste of money". The notion carried upon vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Kenyon, Kl esner, Larson, Olson and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, and. Hafferman and Herron voting against. F. BOARD APPOINTMENT — IMPACT FEE COMMITTEE Five letters of interest have been received for the Impact Fee Committee. Members will advise the Council on setting up an impact fee system for new developments. Olson moved Council appoint Justin Slier, Mera Terry, Mark ovens, Jerry .egg and Janes Cossitt to the Impact Fee Committee. The motion was seconded.. There was discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon. vote. Mayor 'Kenne .y stated an additional. letter was recelved from Steve Alien after the packets were published and she would like to put his name forward as well for the Committee. Olson moved that Steve Allen be appointed to the Impact Fee Committee. The motion was seconded, There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. Kalispell City Council Minutes March 6, 2006 Pad G. MAYO Co NC CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS (No Acti ro Kluesner stated that he was randomly selected to take the Community Center Telephone Survey and he hopes the questions will be provided to the Council. Patrick invited the public to the grand opening of Fire Station 62 on Monday, March 27. H. ADJOURN The .meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk Pamela B. Kennedy Mayor Kalispell City, Council Minute March 6,20 Page