B1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - September 8, 2015KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., SEPTEMBER 8, 2015, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA.
Mayor Mark Johnson presided.
Councilors Atkinson, Carlson, Gabriel, Graham, Guiffrida, Kluesner, Kuntz, Saverud, and
Mayor Johnson were present.
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Aimee
Brunckhorst, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Finance Director Rick Wills, and Chief of Police
Roger Nasset.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Guiffrida moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Carlson.
The motion carried unanimouslv upon vote.
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.
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2. Award Bid - 27 Cubic Yard Solid Waste Automated Sideloader
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Two responsive bids were received on this item September 1, 2015. Staff recommends awarding
the bid to Montana Peterbilt in the amount of $262,500.00.
Solid Waste SideLoader
3. Award Bid - Used Motor Grader
Two responsive bids were received on this item September 1, 2015. Staff recommends awarding
the bid to RDO Equipment Co., in the amount of $79,000.00.
Used Motor Grader
Atkinson moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. The motion was seconded by
Kluesner.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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.
Devin Kuntz, 725 2nd Avenue West, Public Comment
Mr. Kuntz of 725 2nd Avenue West, said he took a trip past the High School today over the
lunch hour and said the parking area looks amazing. As a resident there he would thank the
Council for their efforts and said he thinks the parking district has already proven successful.
Public Comment Closed
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
E. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
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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. Alcohol Special Event Permit - Kalispell Boulder Project Block Party
This motion seeks approval of the Kalispell Downtown Association request for a permit to serve
alcohol as part of its Boulder Project Block Party on September 19, 2015.
Alcohol Addendum Permit - Kalispell Boulder Project Block Party
City Manager Doug Russell provided a brief presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on this item.
Pam Carbonari, Public Comment
Ms. Carbonari with the Downtown Business Association, spoke in support of the request for the
alcohol special event permit. Locating this event next to the Kalispell Brewery will be the perfect
location as they are a major sponsor and it will bring people to downtown Kalispell while also
raising money for a climbing boulder at Lawrence Park.
Jandy Cox, Public Comment
Mr. Cox spoke regarding efforts to raise money to build an artificial climbing structure in
Lawrence Park and said they have had fantastic community support for the boulder. He also said
they received a $20,000 matching grant from the Daybreak Rotary. This block party will directly
support that match.
Public Comment Closed
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Guiffrida moved to approve an Alcohol Special Event addendum to allow for the sale and
consumption of alcohol at the Kalispell Boulder Proiect Block Party to be held on 4th
Street West between Main Street and 1st Avenue West. The motion was seconded by
Gabriel.
Councilor Atkinson asked about the longevity of these types of climbing boulders, learning they
should last at least 100 years.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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2. Resolution 5737 - Board of Investments Loan - Refinance City Hall
This resolution approves a loan with the Montana Board of Investments to refinance the current
loan for the purchase and renovation of City Hall to secure a more favorable interest rate.
Loan with Board of Investments Materials
City Manager Doug Russell provided a brief introduction to this item.
Councilor Kluesner asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Atkinson moved to approve Resolution 5737, authorizing participation in the Board of
Investments of the State of Montana Annual Adiustable Rate Tender Option Municipal
Finance Consolidation Act Bonds (Intercap Revolving Loan Program), approving the form
and terms of the Loan Agreement and authorizing the execution and delivery of the
documents related thereto. The motion was seconded by Guiffrida.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
3. Developer's Agreement - Spring Prairie Development, Phase Four
This Motion approves a Developer's Agreement with TKG Spring Prairie Phase Four LLC for
the development of a commercial subdivision located immediately south of Costco.
Spring Prairie Developer's Agreement
City Manager Doug Russell provided a brief introduction to this item.
Planning Director Tom Jentz provided a brief presentation on this item.
Councilor Kluesner began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on this item. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Atkinson moved to approve a Developer's Agreement (for Sprint Prairie Development,
Phase Four) and authorize the City Manager to execute the same. The motion was
seconded by Gabriel.
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The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
4. Developer's Agreement - Treeline Village Multifamily Development
This Motion approves the Developer's Agreement with Treeline Village LLC, a one lot
multifamily development within the Bloomstone subdivision.
Treeline Village Developer's Agreement
City Manager Doug Russell briefly introduced this item.
Planning Director Tom Jentz provided the staff presentation on this item.
Counselor Kluesner began questions for staff.
Councilor Atkinson continued questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson called for public comment on this item. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Guiffrida moved to approve Developer's Agreement (for Treeline Village Multifamily
Development) and authorize the City Manager to execute the same. The motion was
seconded by Atkinson.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
F. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell reported on the following:
• The next work session will include a joint meeting with the Downtown Association and a
discussion on dog licensing.
• Other work sessions to be scheduled include an Impact Fee discussion and revisiting the
growth policy.
Councilor Saverud asked a question about monthly billings for the utility department.
Doug Russell explained the change to monthly utility billing is anticipated to begin January 1.
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Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding the first Town Hall meeting that he and Councilor Atkinson
hosted last week. He explained that although attendance was light, feedback was phenomenal.
He explained the informal atmosphere that was adopted for the meeting. Councilor Kuntz
provided the following overview of the discussion that ensued:
• Planning and building for the right kind of infrastructure long range?
• What community values are we instilling and cultures are we promoting?
• Money - How does local government work, how is it funded?
• Mindful of congestion, degradation and the possible loss of quality as a community ages.
Councilor Kuntz said it was encouraging to hear others input and is committed to these meetings
through the end of the year.
Councilor Atkinson also spoke regarding the town hall meeting saying beyond the discussion, it
was helpful for the audience to hear what City Councilmen do and what their property taxes pay
for in city government, what enterprise funds are, what part grants play in the total budget, and
how hard employees work to raise revenue to run the cities programs. Councilor Atkinson said
he was pleased with the outcome and the demeanor of the interaction and would encourage the
public to come to the next town hall meeting.
Councilor Kluesner asked questions of the City Attorney regarding the lawsuit filed regarding
the Westside Parking District.
City Attorney Charles Harball answered Councilor Kluesner's questions.
Mayor Johnson reported on the following:
• Tomorrow is a 911 center, public board meeting at 1:15 p.m. There is a fundraiser in
process for Smart911, a budget item that came before the board and was not approved.
The 911 Foundation is fundraising to pay for all the infrastructure and five years of
expenses for the Smart911 feature.
• Mayor Johnson spoke regarding First Responders, and seeing an incredible number of
deaths of police officers nationally. Mayor Johnson spoke regarding this national tragedy
and trying to find ways to get this turned around. He spoke regarding cultural attitude
adjustments that are needed.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL
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Mayor Johnson closed this portion of the meeting to the public pursuant to Sect. 2-3-203(3),
Montana Code Annotated, finding that this portion of the meeting relates to a matter of
individual privacy and the demands of individual privacy exceed the merits of public disclosure.
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H. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adiourned the meeting.
Minutes approved on:
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
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