1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - September 2, 2014A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR MARK JOHNSON PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, SANDY CARLSON, KARI GABRIEL, CHAD GRAHAM,
TIM KLUESNER, ROD KUNTZ, AND WAYNE SAVERUD WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER PHIL GUIFFRIDA WAS ABSENT.
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Police Chief Roger Nasset, Finance Director Rick Wills, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior
Planner Kevin LeClair, Planner II PJ Sorensen, and Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AGENDA APPROVAL
Saverud moved to approve the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Guiffrida absent.
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 with Guiffrida absent.
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
E. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
E/1. RESOLUTION 5690 — PRELIMINARY PLAT — BRIGHT VIEW SUBDIVISION
PHASE 2
This is a request from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to create
twelve commercial/professional office lots, a utility tract, and public right-of-way on 24 acres located
east of Old Reserve Drive, south of Reserve Place, and west of Alternate Highway 93.
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LeClair gave a report.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved Resolution 5690, a resolution conditionally approving the preliminary plat of
Bright View Subdivision Phase 2, described as Lot 3 of Bright View Subdivision Phase 1,
located within the north one-half of Section 36, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Guiffrida absent.
E/2. ORDINANCE 1743 — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — J2 OFFICE PRODUCTS —
1ST READING
This is a request from John Flink to amend the zoning ordinance to permit office supply retail uses to
exceed the current 4,000 square foot limitation in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zoning district.
LeClair gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
John Flink, 292 East Bowman Drive, noted he is the owner of J2 Office Products, and thanked
council for their consideration of the ordinance.
Graham moved first reading of Ordinance 1743, an ordinance amending the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance (Ordinance No.1677), by amending Section 27.12.020, B-1, Neighborhood Business
and Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance, and declaring an effective date. The motion was
seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Guiffrida absent.
E/3. ORDINANCE 1744 —ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS —VARIOUS— 1ST READING
Ordinance 1744 covers a series of updates to the zoning ordinance including additional clarification
and the adoption of general provisions.
Sorensen gave a report and answered questions.
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Public Comment
None.
Saverud moved first reading of Ordinance 1744, an ordinance amending Ordinance 1677, the
City of Kalispell Zoning Regulations, codified at Chapter 27 of the Kalispell Municipal Code,
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 Guiffrida absent.
E/4. ORDINANCE 1745 —AIRPORT AFFECTED AREA —1ST READING
This ordinance amends Ordinance 1573 establishing regulations in the Kalispell City Airport
affected area to provide airspace protection and land use compatibility with airport operations.
Russell gave a report and staff answered questions.
Public Comment
Joe Matulevich, on behalf of LaDonna Monk who owns property adjacent to the airport, asked
council to consider an amendment to the Airport Land Use Zones. He said currently it states the
Airport Zone is only land owned by the City of Kalispell, however, Mrs. Monk would like to see it
changed to include both city and privately owned property.
Graham moved first reading of Ordinance 1745, an ordinance establishing new regulations for
the Kalispell City Airport Affected Area to provide airspace protection and land use
compatibility with airport operations at the Kalispell City Airport operating as a general
aviation airport and repealing Ordinance No.1579 and declaring an effective date. The motion
was seconded.
Council Discussion
Atkinson commented he feels Mrs. Monk has a good point and the ordinance should be reviewed
again.
Atkinson moved to table Ordinance 1745 to the October 6, 2014 meeting. The motion was
seconded.
The motion to table carried unanimously upon vote with Guiffrida absent.
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E/5. RESOLUTION 5691 — RESOLUTION OF INTENTION & CALL FOR PUBLIC
HEARING — GROWTH POLICY UPDATE
The proposed update addresses a number of key topics affecting the future growth and development
of the City of Kalispell and establishes goals, priorities, and policies. Resolution 5691 schedules a
public hearing for October 6.
Russell gave a report.
Public Comment
None.
Saverud moved Resolution 5691, a resolution of intention to adopt, revise or reject
amendments to the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 as recommended by the Kalispell City
Planning Board in its report KGPA-14-01 as submitted to the Kalispell City Council and to
call for a public hearing. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Guiffrida absent.
E/6. RESOLUTION 5692 — BUDGET RESOLUTION — CITY/COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
This resolution approves the levy request for the City/County Health Department for the 2014-2015
fiscal year.
Joe Russell, Director, City/County Health Department, detailed the budget and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Gabriel moved Resolution 5692, a resolution making the annual tax levies for the City of
Kalispell, Montana, for the fiscal year 2014-2015. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Mayor Johnson commended Russell and his staff for the great job they do at the health department.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Guiffrida absent.
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F. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER REPORTS (No Action)
Russell noted the next work session will cover the growth policy and the light maintenance district;
the second work session in September will focus on the pawnshop ordinance.
Atkinson remarked he attended Gravelpalooza on August 23, a fundraiser for Community Action
Partnership, and it was a fantastic event that allowed kids to drive heavy equipment.
G. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Theresa White
City Clerk
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