1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 17, 2014KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M.,
MONDAYY, NOVEMBER 17, 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, PHIL GUIFFRIDA, TIM KLUESNER, ROD
KUNTZ, AND WAYNE SAVERUD WERE PRESENT.
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Aimee
Brunckhorst, Police Chief Roger Nasset, Planning Director Tom Jentz, and Public Works
Director Susie Turner.
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Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Guiffrida moved to approve the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Gabriel.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
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Atkinson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Kluesner.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
C. COMMITTEE REPORT --- None
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Cossitt, 1231 6th Street West, spoke regarding a previous memorandum he had provided to
the Council. He further spoke regarding the tone set by public figures and asked the Council to
adopt a Resolution he provided.
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E. REPORT SIRECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
E11.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - KIDSPORTS
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation explaining that this MOU between
Kidsports and the City of Kalispell addresses future development and financial responsibilities
for the athletic complex.
Public Comment
Dan Johns, President of Kidsports, spoke regarding the wonderful relationship they have had
with the city and that he is optimistic it will continue that way. He stated this agreement will be
brought to the user groups and then agreements between the user groups and Kidsports will be
revised. Responsibilities will remain the same.
Atkinson moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Kidsports.
The motion was seconded by Saverud.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
E12.
RESOLUTION 5694 - PRE -DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
This document aids in the effort to recognize threats and implement efforts to mitigate them on a
county -wide basis, along with identifying specific parties and their responsibilities.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment - None.
Guiffrida moved to approve Resolution 5694, a resolution adopting the Flathead County,
Montana Pre -Disaster Mitigation Plan 2014 Update as approved by the Montana
Department of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The motion was seconded by Gabriel.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
E13.
RESOLUTION 5695 - VACATING AMENDED PLATS - SILVERBROOK
FSTATFS
This is a request from the developer to vacate amended plats of Silverbrook Estates containing
consolidated lots and restore the underlying original plats previously approved by council.
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Planning & Building Director Tom Jentz provided a staff presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Howard Mann with Silverbrook Estates spoke regarding the desire to have all of the lots
available to sell.
Atkinson moved to approve Resolution 5695, a resolution to vacate the amended plats of
Silverbrook Estates set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto thereby restoring the lots
described therein as previously approved by the Kalispell City Council.
The motion was seconded by Graham.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
E14.
RESOLUTION 5696 - RESOLUTION OF INTENT - LIGHT MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT
Resolution 5696 schedules a public hearing for December 15 to hear comments on proposed
amendments to the city's Light Maintenance District.
City Manager Doug Russell began the staff presentation on this item.
Public Works Director Susie Turner continued the presentation.
Public Comment - None.
Atkinson moved to approve Resolution 5696, a resolution of intent to amend the Light
Maintenance District of the City of Kalispell by expanding its boundaries and raising the
assessment on certain properties, setting a date for a public hearing on the proposed
amendment and directing the city clerk to give public notice of said hearing.
The motion was seconded by Gabriel.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
F. MAYOR.ICOUNCILICITY MANAGER'S REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Report
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Doug Russell said next week they will look at setting the date for the legislative forum they have
been discussing. Invites will be sent to those with overlapping jurisdictions with the city of
Kalispell. The forum will likely begin at 7 p.m., with a date set for early December.
The Work Session next week will include the Growth Policy and possibly the West Side
Interceptor overview if final numbers have been prepared in time. The Work Session will also
look at some of the questions that emerged in previous meetings regarding the pawn shop
discussion.
Mr. Russell introduced and welcomed new City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst saying that she comes
to the city of Kalispell after six years as the Deputy City Clerk with the city of Bozeman. Long
time City Clerk Theresa White has retired.
Council Reports
Councilor Guiffrida spoke regarding Cossitt's complaint and sample resolution. Councilor
Guiffrida asked whether any of the Council were interested in having this item placed on a future
agenda. None of the Council indicated they would like to do so.
Councilor Gabriel acknowledged and congratulated Kalispell's newest Great Chief; prior
Councilmen Larson and his wife Bev who were awarded the Great Chief Award by the Kalispell
Chamber of Commerce at the recent Chamber Banquet.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the election and the failure of the 911 Levy to pass by 11 votes.
He confirmed with the City Manager that the required electorates would be requesting a recount.
Mayor Johnson further spoke regarding why the Council went forward with this levy election
and the upcoming need to come up with equitable funding for the center and the financial future
for capital improvements. He also spoke regarding the failure of the EMS Levy and the
upcoming need to have a work session to look for funding for EMS services and discussions
regarding options for levels of service.
Mayor Johnson said he recently attended the Mayors Institute on City Design in Los Angeles
focusing primarily on the Courthouse couplet and Main Street. As a group, they generated ideas.
Revitalizing the downtown core seemed to be a central theme for many communities.
Mayor Johnson said this Friday, Glacier High School is playing for the AA State Football
Championship. He would encourage the public to come out and see a great football game and
support the kids.
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G. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8 : o2 p.m.
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