07-20-15 City Council Meeting MinutesKALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 20, 2015
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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., JULY 20, 2015, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN KALISPELL,
MONTANA.
MAYOR MARK JOHNSON PRESIDED.
COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, CHAD GRAHAM, TIM KLUESNER, ROD
KUNTZ, SANDY CARLSON, KARI GABRIEL, AND WAYNE SAVERUD WERE
PRESENT. COUNCIL MEMBER PHIL GUIFFRIDA WAS ABSENT.
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk
Aimee Brunckhorst, Director of Planning Tom Jentz, Planner Jarod Nygren, Public Works
Director Susie Turner and Police Chief Roger Nasset.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Atkinson moved to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion was seconded by
Gabriel.
The motion carried unanimously upon voice vote with Guiffrida absent.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
All items listed on the Consent Agenda will be accepted by one motion. If a council member
desires to discuss an item separately, the item can be removed from the Consent Agenda by
motion.
1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - July 6, 2015
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07-06-15 Draft Minutes
Atkinson moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by
Carlson.
The motion carried unanimously upon voice vote with Guiffrida absent.
C.
COMMITTEE REPORT
None
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the council on any issue not on the agenda are asked to do so at this
time. Those addressing the council are requested to give their name and address for the record.
Please see the last page of the agenda for Manner of Addressing the Council. (Comments shall
be limited to three minutes.)
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
E.
PUBLIC HEARING - KALISPELL REGIONAL HEALTHCARE GROWTH
POLICY AMENDMENT
Council will accept comments concerning Kalispell Regional Health Care's Growth Policy
Amendment request.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing.
Toby McIntosh, Public Comment
Mr. McIntosh with Jackola Engineering spoke on behalf of his client, Kalispell Regional
Healthcare. He spoke regarding the history behind this request.
Scott Countryman, Public Comment
Mr. Countryman of 81 Grandview Drive spoke in opposition to H-1 zoning saying he believes
the hospital could build a new parking lot without changing the zoning designation using a
special use permit. Mr. Countryman feels handling traffic onto Grandview will be needed in the
future. He provided ideas.
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Margaret Davis, Public Comment
Ms. Davis said she is concerned with traffic in this area and feels this decision should be
postponed.
Ted Hirsch, Public Comment
Mr. Hirsch, a Hospital Administrator handling Design and Construction spoke to the public
comment saying environmental studies have already been completed on the site prior to purchase
with numerous core samples.
Public Hearing Closed
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing.
F. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
Persons wishing to address the council on individual agenda items will be asked to do so
following staff reports. Please see the last page of the agenda for Manner of Addressing the
Council. (Comments shall be limited to three minutes.)
1. Resolutions 5723A, 5723B, 5723C - Kalispell Regional Healthcare - To Accept,
Amend or Reiect a Growth Policy Amendment
The City Council will accept, amend or reject by resolution the application to amend the growth
policy map for a 9.55 acre site directly north of the existing hospital facilities from "High
Density Residential" to "Urban Mixed Use."
KRH Growth Policy Materials
Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item.
Councilor Kuntz began questions for staff.
Councilor Kluesner continued questions for staff.
Mr. Nygren answered Councilor Kluesner's questions.
Councilor Kluesner continued questions.
Councilor Atkinson continued questions for staff.
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Councilor Kluesner continued questions for staff.
Councilor Saverud continued questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on this item.
Scott Countryman, Public Comment
Mr. Countryman of 81 Grandview Drive spoke regarding pedestrian and traffic issues on
Grandview Drive.
Toby McIntosh, Public Comment
Mr. McIntosh with Jakkola Engineering spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Margaret Davis, Public Comment
Ms. Davis of 160 Charlotte feels H-1 zoning is premature and should be deferred.
Public Comment Closed
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Atkinson moved to approve Resolution 5723A, a Resolution adopting an Amendment to the
Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 on 9.55 acres, described as tracts 5ABAA, SABA, 5ABB,
5ABD and 5 ABH within Section 6, Township 28 North, Ranee 21 West, Flathead County,
Montana, by chan2in2 the designation of land from high density residential to urban mixed
use, and to be known as the Kalispell Regional Healthcare Amendment. The motion was
seconded by Carlson.
Councilor Kuntz provided discussion on the motion saying this makes sense as part of the
growth policy amendment.
Councilor Atkinson provided discussion on the motion saying the city will have ample
opportunity to work with the hospital to make sure growth is handled responsibly.
Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion saying the issues on Grandview Drive are
much larger than this application and should be considered in the future. He also mentioned that
the RA-1 zoning is no longer compatible.
The motion carried unanimouslv upon roll call vote with Guiffrida absent.
2. Ordinance 1758 - Kalispell Regional Healthcare - Zone Change
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This Ordinance changes the zoning of a 9.55 acre site directly north of the existing hospital
facilities from RA-1 (Residential Apartment) to H-1 (Healthcare).
KRH Zone Change memo and Ordinance
Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Scott Countryman, Public Comment
Mr. Countryman of 81 Grandview Drive spoke opposing a change in zoning.
Public Comment Closed
Atkinson moved to approve Ordinance 1758, an Ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010,
Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1677), by zoning
certain real property more particularly described as Tracts 5ABAA, 5ABA, 5ABB, 5ABD
and 5ABH of Section 6, Township 28 North, Ranee 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County,
Montana, currently zoned City RA-1 (Residential Apartment), to City H-1 (Healthcare) in
accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020, and to provide an effective date. The
motion was seconded by Gabriel.
Councilor Kluesner spoke in opposition to this item saying he feels this should have been
handled as a Planned Unit Development.
The motion carried upon vote with Atkinson, Carlson, Gabriel, Graham, Kuntz, Saverud,
and Mayor Johnson voting in favor, Kluesner voting against, and Guiffrida absent.
3. Final Plat - Stillwood Farms
This is a request for final plat approval of Stillwood Farms from Mike Fraser, dba Fraser
Management and Consulting, PLLC, for a four lot townhouse subdivision located on the east
side of North Riding Road.
Final Plat Stillwood Farms
Jarod Nygren provided the staff report on this item.
Councilor Kluesner began questions for staff.
Tom Jentz answered questions from Council.
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Councilor Atkinson continued questions for staff.
Councilor Kluesner continued questions for staff.
Public CommentMayor Johnson opened public comment.
Mike Frazier, Public Comment
Mr. Frazier spoke on behalf of the applicant answering questions.
Public Comment ClosedSeeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public
comment.
Atkinson moved to approve the Final Plat for Stillwood Farms. The motion was seconded
by Saverud.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Guiffrida absent.
4. Evergreen Sanitary Sewer District Treatment Agreement
The City Council will consider a new agreement between the City and the Flathead County
Water and Sewer District No. 1 - Evergreen which replaces the existing agreement for sewage
treatment that expires July 25, 2015.
Evergreen en Agreement
City Manager Doug Russell began the staff presentation on this item. He noted a change made to
the agreement since the work session includes a limit placed on the gallons to be treated.
Director of Public Works Susie Turner continued the presentation on this item.
Councilor Atkinson asked a question of staff.
City Manager Doug Russell provided further information on this item.
Ms. Turner continued her presentation.
Councilor Kluesner asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
None.
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Atkinson moved to approve the Agreement between the City of Kalispell and Flathead
County Water and Sewer District #1 Evergreen. The motion was seconded by Kluesner.
Councilor Gabriel provided discussion thanking staff for an excellent agreement.
Councilor Atkinson provided discussion on this item.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Guiffrida absent.
Rod Kuntz recused himself from upcoming item #5 and stepped away from the dais.
Mayor Johnson called for a short recess.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting back to order.
5. Ordinance 1759 - Westside Neighborhood Parking Management Zone
This Ordinance enacts certain motor vehicle and trailer curb parking regulations within a defined
area adjacent to Flathead High School.
Parking District Materials
City Manager Doug Russell began the staff presentation on this item.
Tom Jentz continued the staff presentation on this item providing history on this item that has
been discussed for several years.
Councilor Graham began questions for staff.
Councilor Kluesner continued questions for staff.
City Manager Doug Russell answered questions.
Councilor Gabriel asked questions of staff.
Councilor Graham continued questions for staff.
Mr. Russell answered questions regarding proposed signage.
Councilor Gabriel continued questions for staff.
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Councilor Kluesner continued questions for staff.
Councilor Graham continued questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Iris McCauley, Public Comment
Ms. McCauley of 808 Second Avenue West, spoke regarding the lack of respect she feels young
people show.
Christopher McCunningham, Public Comment
Mr. Cunningham of 928 6th Avenue West, spoke regarding ongoing concerns with the
congestion of the parking during the school year. He spoke asking about the possibility of
expanded parking on the north side of Legends Stadium and spoke regarding other ideas for
parking.
Karlene Osorio-Khor, Public Comment
Ms. Osorio-Khor read a petition signed by homeowners in opposition to a parking district that
allows students and staff to purchase parking permits in the parking District. She then read
written testimony to the Council and provided her reasoning why she is opposed.
Sharon Demester, Public Comment
Ms. Demester of 415 Chestnut Drive spoke regarding visiting a resident in the neighborhood.
She then spoke regarding the policies of the school and how it affects parking.
Mary Flowers, Public Comment
Ms. Flowers of 354 Street West spoke in appreciation of all the people that have been a part of
creating plans. She then spoke to legal concerns.
Public Comment Closed
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Atkinson moved to approve Ordinance 1759, enacting certain motor vehicle and trailer
curb parking regulations within a defined area in the City of Kalispell adiacent to Flathead
High School to be known as the Westside Neighborhood Parking Management Zone,
declaring an effective date and authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same, with the
15 block recommendation. The motion was seconded by Kluesner.
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Councilor Atkinson began discussion on the motion.
Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Saverud provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Gabriel continued discussion on the motion.
Councilor Graham continued discussion on the motion.
Mayor Johnson continued discussion on the item.
The motion carried upon vote with Atkinson, Carlson, Gabriel, Kluesner, and Mayor
Johnson voting in favor, Graham, and Saverud voting against, Kuntz recused and
Guiffrida absent.
G. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following reports:
• The Resolution setting fees for the Parking District will be brought forward during the
next regular meeting.
• Police and Fire Impact fees will be discussed at the next work session.
Councilor Graham asked about lowering the US Flag to half-mast in honor of the 5 marines shot
last week.
City Manager Doug Russell explained that the Mayor does not have the authority to order the
flag to half-staff. It would need to be a decree from the Senator. It has already been issued by the
State.
Mayor Johnson discussed the desire for closer discussions with the School Districts and the
School Board. He suggested the possibility of a joint work session with the Council and the
School Board.
H. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
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