10/07/13 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P,M,, MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 20139 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, WAYNE SAVERUD, AND JEFF ZAUNER WERE PRESENT,
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Chief of Police Roger Nasset, Fire Chief Dave Dedman, Public Works Director Susie Turner,
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,
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
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Atkinson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote,
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Karlene Osorio-Kohr, Ward 3 Candidate, stated the upcoming election is arguably the most
important the city has ever had and requested the city sponsor a candidates' forum so the public can
hear their views on the issues.
Fred Hammel, 505 7th Avenue West, said he is tired of hearing the airport was there before the
houses; adding the airport used to be just a dirt road and most of the houses on the west side have
been there longer.
Scott Davis, 448 5th Avenue West, representing Quiet Skies, said there is too much misinformation
and everyone in town needs the correct answers regarding the airport.
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Members of the International Association of Firefighters Local Union #547 have approved a new
three-year contract with the city and council ratification is required.
Russell gave a report.
Public Comment
F. Ray Ruffatto, 114 Vista View Trail, president of the Firefighters Union, asked council to ratify the
agreement and thanked the fire chiefs and the negotiating team for their efforts during negotiations.
Saverud moved council ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the city and 1AFF
F L,ocal 547. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Hafferman remarked that while he objects to using a percentage -based increase with non -union
employees, that is not a problem with this contract and he feels it is a good one.
Atkinson said he was pleased to see this was not a contentious negotiation and that everyone worked
together and got the job done.
Mayor Fisher thanked the firefighters for working seamlessly with staff, stating it is a reflection of
leadership in the Department and the union and shows their continuing commitment to the city and
community.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
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This is a request for several amendments to the approved Willow Creek Planned Unit Development
agreement involving the location and design of the bike/pedestrian trail system.
Jentz gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved first reading of Ordinance 1732, an ordinance authorizing and adopting an
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amendment to the Willow Creek Planned Unit Development enacted by Ordinance No. 1625 in
connection with the bike -pedestrian trail system. The motion was seconded.
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Hafferman commented he will abstain from the vote because his son works with the developer.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Hafferman abstaining.
D/3. RESOLUTION 5652 — RESOLUTION OF INTENT & CALL FOR PUBLIC
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Resolution 5652 schedules a public hearing for November 4th on proposed adjustments to the
Kalispell Water System impact fees.
Russell gave a report.
Public Comment
None.
Kenyon moved Resolution 5652, a resolution of intent to amend the impact fees for City of
Kalispell Water Utility Services pursuant to MCA 7-6-1601 through 7-6-1604, setting a public
hearing and directing the city clerk to provide notice therefore. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
BOARD APPOINTMENT
Pam Mower has requested appointment to a vacant seat on the Urban Renewal Agency Board.
Mayor Fisher recommended Pam Mower be appointed to the Urban Renewal Agency Board.
Public Comment
None.
Saverud moved council accept the mayor's recommendation and appoint Pam Mower to the
Urban Renewal Agency Board. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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Russell informed council the next work session scheduled for October 28 will focus on a review of
the sewer system, and the League of Cities and Towns conference is being held this week in Helena.
Nasset gave details on the apprehension of the graffiti suspects.
There was discussion regarding Summit Ridge Road being barricaded and whether it could now be
opened.
Mayor Fisher stated she would like to see a candidates' forum in the council chambers.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Approved October 21, 2013
Theresa White
City Clerk
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