B1. 10-05-15 City Council MinutesKALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 5, 2015
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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., OCTOBER 5, 2015, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA.
Mayor Mark Johnson presided.
Councilors Atkinson, Carlson, Gabriel, Graham, Guiffrida, Kluesner, Kuntz, and Saverud were
present.
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, Deputy City Clerk
Judi Funk, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Planner II PJ Sorensen,
and Chief of Police Roger Nasset.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. AGENDA APPROVAL
Saverud moved to approve the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Guiffrida.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
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2. Silverbrook Homeowner's Park - Transfer of Title
This transfers title of a park from the city to the Silverbrook Homeowner's Association as the
park should have been originally recorded as belonging to the Association.
Silverbrook Homeowner's Park
3. Ordinance 1760 Second Reading - Undatin2 Motor Vehicle Regulations
This Ordinance updates motor vehicle regulations.
Ord 1760
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4. Recommendation for Professional Services from HDR for a Wastewater
Treatment Plant Biosolids Management Plan, Optimization Study, and
Temperature Monitoring Plan
This item selects HDR to perform professional engineering services for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant management plan.
WWTP
Atkinson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Gabriel.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
C. COMMITTEE REPORT
1. Presentation of Architectural Review Committee Awards
Mark Norley, Chair of the Committee presented the annual awards that acknowledge quality
development in the community to Kalispell Kidds, Three Rivers Bank, and the Radiation/
Oncology Building and The Rock at KRMC.
ARC
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
Brian Frese, 106 Birchwood Court, representing Friends of Jesus and Evangelical Churches of
the Flathead Valley, offered a blessing for council and the city.
Karlene Osorio-Kohr spoke regarding the Candidate's Forum and her hope that it can take place
before the absentee ballots go out.
Mickey Lapp, 2117 Highway 2 East, representing LHC, stated LHC will start the final phase of
the bypass on October 12 and will keep the public involved throughout the process. She said the
groundbreaking will be held on October 7 at 10:00 a.m. southeast of Glacier High School.
E. PUBLIC HEARING - Adopting New Flood Plain Ordinance and Maps
Council accepted comments concerning new rules and regulations promulgated by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency applying to flood plains.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak.
Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing.
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F. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
1. Ordinance 1761 First Reading - Flood Plain Ordinance and Mans
This Ordinance amends the city flood plain ordinance and maps to comply with new rules and
regulations from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 1761, an ordinance repealing
Ordinance No. 1611, codified as Chapter 10A Kalispell City Code, and replacing said
ordinance with the City of Kalispell Flood Plain Ordinance in compliance with M.C.A. 76-
5-101 through 76-5-406, declaring an effective date, and authorizing the city attorney to
codify the same. The motion was seconded by Carlson.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
Ord 1761
2. Conditional Use Permit - Timber Meadows Senior Living Facility
Mountain Plains Equity Group is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a 40-unit multi-
family (senior living) complex in 13-1 Zoning at 41 Meridian Court.
Public Comment
None.
Saverud moved to approve the conditional use permit for the Timber Meadows Senior
Living Facility with the attached conditions. The motion was seconded by Guiffrida.
There was discussion regarding the single entrance and exit, with Atkinson and Gabriel
expressing concerns there will be no street connectivity.
The motion carried upon vote with Carlson, Gabriel, Graham, Guiffrida, Kluesner, Kuntz,
Saverud and Mayor Johnson voting in favor, and Atkinson voting against.
CUP
3. Final Plat - Snrin2 Prairie Development Four Subdivision, Phase 1
TKG Spring Prairie Development Four, LLC, is requesting final plat approval of Phase 1, a
2.304 acre, 1-lot commercial subdivision located at 250 Old Reserve Drive.
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Public Comment
None.
Guiffrida moved to approve the final plat and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for
Spring Prairie Development Four Subdivision, Phase 1. The motion was seconded by
Kluesner.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
Spring Prairie
4. Ordinance 1762 First Reading - Renealin2 Doe Licensing
This Ordinance repeals the City's dog licensing requirements.
Public Comment
None.
Guiffrida moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 1762, an ordinance amending
Chapter 4, Article 2 of the Kalispell Municipal Codes to repeal city dog licensing, declaring
an effective date and authorizing the city attorney to codify the same. The motion was
seconded by Gabriel.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
Ord 1762
G. MAYOR / COUNCIL / CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS (No Action)
Russell noted the next work session will cover casinos and a presentation of water regulations
from public works; the October 26 work session will focus on impact fees with invitations sent to
legislators. He said Old School Station will be discussed as well.
Russell reminded council that the League of Cities and Towns conference is this week and he
and Chief Nasset will be giving a joint presentation.
Atkinson relayed that he and Kuntz facilitated another Ward 3 Town Hall meeting last week, and
they are a great opportunity to find out what the community is thinking.
Kuntz remarked that he appreciated Mr. Frese's blessing.
Mayor Johnson remarked he is trying to schedule the candidate forum and suggested that instead
of a question and answer session, the candidates give a three minute presentation on October 7
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on why they are running for office. It will be recorded and shown on Channel 190 until the
election.
H. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Judi Funk
Deputy City Clerk
Minutes approved on:
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