1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting January 22, 2002A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2002, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR PAMELA B. KENNEDY PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, DON COUNSELL, BOB HAFFERMAN, RANDY KENYON,
DUANE LARSON, FRED LEISTIKO, HANK OLSON, JAYSON PETERS AND CITY
MANAGER CHRIS KUKULSKI WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Atkinson moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting January 7, 2002
2. Approval of Claims per Payables Register - $320,865.47
3. PledgeD Securities as of December 31, 2001
4. Council Recognition - Police Officer Promotion
On January 1, 2002, Wade Rademacher was promoted to Sergeant
of Patrol.
Larson moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was
seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
STUDENT ISSUES
Kayla French, 669 West Valley Drive, said another school levy will
be coming before the voters later this year and asked everyone for
their support and any help they can provide.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Shelly Laing, 1045 5th Avenue East, presented a letter and pictures
to the Council asking for help in obtaining a building permit.
(Letter and pictures are attached and by this reference are made a
part of the official record)
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Rodney Dresbach, West Valley Fire District Chief, said he
represents the following fire districts: Evergreen, Smith Valley,
South Kalispell and West Valley. He read a letter stating these
fire districts will not sign a new Mutual Aid Agreement until
annexation and compensation issues are resolved. (Letter is
attached and by this reference is made a part of the official
record)
FINAL PLAT - STRATFORD VILLAGE SUBDIVISION PHASE I
This is a request for final plat approval of Stratford Village
Subdivision Phase I, which plats 16 lots on approximately 8 acres.
On October 2, 2000, Council approved the preliminary plat for this
property, which lies west of South Meadows and Ashley Park
Subdivisions.
Leistiko moved final plat approval for Stratford Village
Subdivision Phase I. The motion was seconded.
Larson commented that the remaining improvements to Phase I are
guaranteed with a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Letter of
Credit. He asked who monitors the completion of those improvements.
Jim Hansz, Public Works Director, said at the completion of this
project, the Engineer will certify that the improvements have been
completed in accordance with city standards.
Leistiko moved an amendment to the motion to include acceptance of
the Subdivision Improvement Agreement. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The amendment carried unanimously upon vote.
The main motion as amended carried unanimously upon vote.
RESOLUTION 4678 - TRI-CITY PLANNING BOARD INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This resolution approves a temporary amendment to the Tri-City
Planning Board Interlocal Agreement by extending the notice of
withdrawal deadline for Kalispell, Whitefish or Columbia Falls from
February 1, 2002 to March 1, 2002.
Larson moved Resolution 4678, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Kalispell, Montana, approving a temporary amendment to
the Tri-City Planning Board Interlocal Agreement. The motion was
seconded.
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Kukulski explained there are several budgeting issues concerning
the Tri-City Planning Office that need to be discussed and a joint
cities work session is scheduled for January 28th. He said because
of that, it has been agreed by all three cities to move the
withdrawal notice date from February 1st to March 1st.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Kukulski stated he agrees with Kayla French, adding a community is
only as good as its educational system.
He said staff will diligently work on the Lang's problem and the
dispute with the rural fire departments.
Larson asked if Laing's situation could be handled
administratively.
Kukulski answered that because it's a zoning issue, he doesn't
believe he has the authority to grant an administrative variance.
Counsell reported that the open house for Streetscape last week was
attended by a "fair amount of the public with a proper balance of
enthusiasm and antagonism".
Kennedy commented she hopes that work with the rural fire
departments begins immediately because public safety is of utmost
concern to everyone.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
Theresa white
City Clerk
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
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My name is Shelley Laing
My address is 1045 5' Avenue East, Kalispell
January 22, 2002
A matter has come up that I need to share with the council.
My recent application for a building permit was turned down because of a rule governing
the size of buildings on a single city lot. Our home is already over the allowable size due
in part to the method used in calculating the square footage. The most critical part of that
method requires that the roof overhang be considered part of the footprint of the building.
Our home has eaves measuring 3 feet in width accounting for much of the excess square
footage.
We purchased our home in 1984 and immediately began extensive remodeling to make it
accessible for wheelchair use. The improvements we could afford were done without
changes in the square footage of the house. The existing bedroom was not enlarged at the
time due to budget constraints. It remains too small for comfortable wheelchair use. The
laundry is located on a lower level necessitating the use of a wheelchair lift. Our plans
would slightly alter the structure and add a minimal amount of square footage while
gaining a maximum amount of benefit. The plans call for an addition measuring 8 feet
wide and 24 feet long, a total of 192 square feet. (See drawing) The actual increase in
"footprint" would be reduced some because of the existing roof overhang (see photo).
The addition would increase the size of the bedroom and allow for a separate laundry
room.
We are confident our addition will not harm the integrity of the neighborhood. The
addition meets setback requirements and would not be seen from the street. (See sketch
and photos)
We are hoping this issue can be resolved in a simple and straightforward manner. We are
willing to do whatever it takes to make it work, including removal of the shed to decrease
the square footage on the property. After living in our home for 17 years we are finally
able to afford these much needed wheelchair accessible improvements.
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1-03-02
TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
FROM: Evergreen Vol. Fire Dist,
Smith Valley Vol. Fire Dist,
South Kalispell Vol. Fire Dist,
West Valley Vol. Fire Dist.
SUBJECT: Annexation and the Mutual Aid Agreement.
In light of the fact that the city of Kalispell is planning on
annexing more area without the ability to provide services and
there is a large impact on our budgets, we are taking the following
action.
As of Jan 1, 2002 the Mutual Aid Agreement between all of the
districts in Flathead County expires. We the undersigned will not
sign a new agreement with the City of Kalispell at this time. It is
our intension that we will not provide assistance anywhere inside
the city limits.
If you would care to discuss these issues, you may contact any one
of the people listed below and we would be happy to meet with you.
Dan Witzel
Evergreen Vol. Fire Dist.
�Chairman
Dale Pierce
Smith Valley Vol. Fire Dist
Chairman ^
Norman Nelson Myron Boulden
South Kalispell Vol. Fire Dist. West Valley Vol. Fire Dist.
Chairman Chairman