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10-05-15 City Council Meeting MinutesKALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 2015 View the minutes attached to the video of the meeting at: hqp://www.kalispell.conVmayor and city council/meetings.php or by clicking the links below. 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 1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - September 21, 2015 09-21 mins 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 - Updating Motor Vehicle Regulations This Ordinance updates motor vehicle regulations. Ord 1760 Kalispell City Council Minutes October 5, 2015 Page 1 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. Kalispell City Council Minutes October 5, 2015 Page 2 F. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION 1. Ordinance 1761 First Reading - Flood Plain Ordinance and Maus 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 B-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 - Suring 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. Kalispell City Council Minutes October 5, 2015 Page 3 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 - Repealing Doi 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 1 COUNCIL I 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 Kalispell City Council Minutes October 5, 2015 Page 4 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. CV Judi Funk Deputy City Clerk Minutes approved on: October 19, 2015 Kalispell City Council Minutes October 5, 2015 Page 5