6. Kalispell City Planning Board AppointmentsTri-City Planning Office
17 Second Street East — Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
tricity@centurytel.net
REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
FROM: Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT Kalispell Planning Board Appointments
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2002
BACKGROUND: Attached with this memo are the letters of interest our office
received for appointments to the joint planning board. There were six people who
applied for a position on the joint planning board. The recent commissioners' action
to disband the joint planning board creates uncertainly regarding many issues and in
this instance it raises the issue of planning board review of pending city applications.
As you know the council created an interim Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission to address this issue. Appointments to the board now need to be made
and there is a provision in the statutes regarding its composition.
The city planning board consists of seven members, one is appointed by the county
commissioners as a representative of the county and confirmed by the mayor. The
others are as follows:
One member to be appointed by the city council from the council membership.
One member to be appointed by the city council who may be an employee or hold
public office in the city or county.
Four citizen members to be appointed by the mayor who are resident freeholders
within the city limits.
When solicitations for planning board members were done in November and
December of this year it was to fill two terms on the joint planning board that were
expiring. Ron VanNatta and Don Mann, whose terms do not expire until December
31, 2003 are on the joint board. Now, if the city council would like to appoint those
members from the joint planning board whose terms have not expired, those members
would need to submit a letter of interest to be appointed to the city planning board or
be nominated by a member of the council. Ron VanNatta submitted a letter of interest
after the disbanding of the joint board. Additional potential city planning board
members have up until January 4, 2002 to submit a letter of interest. If additional
letters are received they will be forwarded to you immediately.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Columbia Falls • City of Whitefish
Appointments to Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission
January 7, 2002
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Just as an additional note, at the first meeting in January the city planning board will
need to elect officers, i.e. the president and vice-president, and adopt by-laws for the
operation of planning board and zoning commission meetings. The creation of a
planning board and zoning commission and how the two function together will be
addressed in the by-laws to meet any necessary legal requirements regarding the
opening and closing of meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: The staff would recommend that the city council make the
necessary appointments to the planning board from the applicant pool.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Respectfully submitted,
Narda A. W son Chris A. Kukulski
Senior Planner City Manager
Report compiled: January 3, 2002
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
Attachments: Letters of interest
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November 6, 2001
Honorable Mayor and
Kalispell City Council,
City Hall
312 — I" Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: Appointment to Kalispell City/County Planning Board
Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilmen,
This is a request to be appointed to the Kalispell City/County Planning Board. I am very
familiar with the regulations, policies, procedures, and responsibilities of Planning Boards
and would like the opportunity to bring my experience to you through the Board. You
appointed me to your Board of Adjustment, which is working out well. I believe my
expertise will also be advantageous to the City on the Planning Board.
I began working in the planning field in 1979 in Maricopa County, Arizona. I moved to
California in 1989 to work with the City of Lancaster's Planning Department. I then moved
to Kalispell in 1993 where I began working with FRDO until 1996. Since the summer of
1996 I have been providing consulting services to the public here in the Valley. I would like
to bring my 22 years of experience in both the public and private sectors to you.
I can bring to the Planning Board and Council my experience and expertise on such things
as growth management plans, neighborhood plans, overall development plans, zoning,
subdivision, and environmental regulations. How these guidelines and regulations are used
will have far reaching impacts on the growth of the City and the Valley. These guidelines
and regulations should be practical and designed to allow for alternative locations/solutions
for the growth and development of the City.
Sincerely,
John Parsons, AICP
725 - 9`s Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901
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Bill Rice
Box 2427
Kalispell, Mt. 59903
Nov. 6, 2001
Dear Co. Commissioners and City Council Members,
My term as Member at Large is almost up with the City County Planning Board. It is my
intention to seek reappointment.
If you need any information, fed gee to call me. 863-9925 or 253-3290
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Bill Rice
Steve Lorch
60710"` Street West
Kalispell, MT 59901
November 14, 2001
Tri-City Planning Office
17 2nd Street E. , Suite 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
To whom it may concern:
NOY 15
Please accept this letter as application for a seat on the Kalispell City/County
Planning Board available for residents of the City of Kalispell.
I am interested in participating in, and assisting the City of Kalispell to plan for
the future by providing for growth that is occurring, in a fair and orderly
manner.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me (weekdays 751-
2274, home 257-1054), Your consideration in this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Steve Lorch
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Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second St. East, Suite 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
To Whom It May Concern:
November 27, 2001
436 Fifth Ave. West
Kalispell, MT 59901
I would like to be considered for a position as city representative on the Kalispell
City -County Planning Board.
I have owned my home on Fifth Avenue West for 25 years, and am a lifetime
resident of Flathead County. Until last year, I worked on newspapers in Flathead and
Lake County, and 16 years at the Daily Inter Lake. Planning was among my beats and my
background gives me a broad understanding of land -use issues.
I am presently a systems programmer for Merlin Information Services on U.S. 93
South. The firm specializes in public databases. For the first time in 25 years my
evenings are free, and I have time for volunteer work.
A resume is included.
Yours trub
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Richard Hull
Enc.
RESUME OF RICHARD A. HULL
Work Experience
2000 to Present: Merlin Information Services, Kalispell, Montana
Position: Systems programmer
1984 to 2000: Daily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Montana.
Position: Reporter and photographer
1983-1984: Kalispell Weekly News
Position: Photographer, reporter
1980-1983: Mission Valley News, St. Ignatius, Montana.
Position: Ad layout, job printing, darkroom, photographer, reporter .
1980: Kalispell Litho Lab
Position: Darkroom technician
1975-1979: Kalispell Weekly News
Position: Production manager, photographer, reporter
1975: Hungry Horse News, Columbia Falls
Position: Reporter and apprentice printer
1974-1975: Burlington Northern Railroad, Miles City and Terry, Montana
Position: Laborer
1973-1974: Charlo Public Schools, Charlo, Montana
Position: Librarian and Title I tutor
1970-1972: Army of the U.S., Virginia Beach, Va. and Sattahip, Thailand
Positions: Adminstrative clerk and information specialist.
Ending rank, Specialist Fifth Class (E-5).
Awarded Army Commendation Medal
Education
1962 to 1966: Whitefish High School
1966 to 1970: Montana State University at Bozeman Graduated with B.S. degree in Secondary
Education, with a major of history and minor of library science.
1971 to 1972: University of Maryland's Overseas Extension at Sattahip, Thailand. Six semester
hours of Thai language.
1973: Montana State University. Graduate -level work in history
1981 to 1982: Salish-Kootenai Community College, Pablo, Montana. Various evening courses.
1975 to present: Flathead Valley Community College. 55 credits in various evening courses,
including accounting, business and medical software, science and English.
Constance L. Leistiko `
132 Buffalo Stage Dr.
Kalispell, Montana 59901 DEC 5 _ 2�Lll
(406)756-9071
December 3, 2001 �..°
Tom Jentz, Director
Tri-City Planning Office
Dear Director Jentz:
I am writing to express my interest in serving on the City -County Planning Board as a
representative of the City. I am a resident of Kalispell and live in the Buffalo Stage subdivision.
In following the activities of this Board over the last couple of years, I believe that my experience
and educational background might allow me to contribute in a constructive way.
My educational background includes both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in English Education
from Florida State University, and a Juris Doctorate from The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio.
My professional work experience includes seven years as an English teacher and twelve years as
an administrator and teacher at a law school. I received my law degree in 1979 and have
practiced law both full-time and part-time over the last 22 years. I was previously licensed to
practice law in Ohio and am currently licensed in Montana.
I have no experience or formal training per se as a land use planner; however, I am experienced in
working with legal statutes, legal language, and drafting documents which must comply with legal
guidelines. I also have experience with mediation and have participated in negotiated settlements
which accommodate a variety of diverse interests.
I have always been involved in volunteer service to my community throughout my adult life.
Since coming to Montana in 1996, I was appointed to and am presently serving a 6 year term on
the Flathead County Water and Sewer District #1/Evergreen Board of Directors as the City of
Kalispell's representative (January 2000); am serving on the Advisory Council for Flathead
County's CASA (Court -Appointed Special Advocate) program and wrote the grant application
which secured its initial funding and co-chair its Long Range Planning Committee; serve on the
executive committee of the Kalispell branch of the American Association of University Women;
serve on the Board of Directors for the Kai Rep Theatre; and am serving on my church's adult
education program as a team leader. I also served as President of the initial Board of Directors
for the Buffalo Stage Homeowners' Association.
I would appreciate being considered for appointment to this position and would be happy to
answer any questions you or others might have about me or my background. Thank you.
With best regards,
Constance L. Leistiko
RECEIVED
364 Ponderosa Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
December 11, 2001
Mr. Tom Jentz
Tri-City Planning Office
17 2nd Street E., Suite 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Mr. Jentz:
DEC 14 2001
TM-CffY PLANNING OFFICE RECEIVED
DEC 1-'_00i
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
I am submitting my name as a candidate for the Kalispell City -County Planning
Board. I was a member of the board from 1990 through 1996. 1 had an
opportunity to become well acquainted with the function of the board as well as
the zoning ordinances at that time.
I am a Forester by profession, graduating from Washington State University in
1964. 1 was employed by the Forest Service for 33 years and retired in 1995. 1
was employed by the State DNRC in 1996 to develop a right-of-way acquisition
program to access the school trust lands in northwest Montana. I will be retiring
from this job on January 25, 2002.
I will be out of the area from February 6 through March 22. 1 plan to do some
part time contract work when I return to Kalispell this spring. I also look forward
to devoting more time to civic activities in the area.
Following is a brief work history since moving to the Flathead in 1978. Most of
my work has been in land acquisition including purchases, conservation
easements, land exchange and rights -of -way. I also was employed for three
years as the Public Affairs Officer on the Flathead N.F.
I am a member and past president of Northridge Lutheran Church. I am also a
member of Kalispell Kiwanis Club having served as president, and as
lieutenant governor in northwest Montana for Kiwanis International.
My wife, Diane, and I have three daughters who have all graduated from
Flathead High School. We lived four miles north of Kalispell for 10 years and
moved into Kalispell in 1988.
Feel free to call me at 752-3113 (home) or 751-2250 (work) if you have further
questions concerning my qualifications.
Sincerely, /
'0 e if'
M CHAEL D. CONNER
Bonnie
Telephone: (406) 756-0468
December 13, 2001
Tri City Planning Office
17 2"d St. East. Suite 211
Kalispell, Mt. 59901
341 College Avenue Kalispell, Mt. 59901
E-Mail: bspooner@centurytel.net
Dear Mayor Kennedy and City Council Members:
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2001
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
Let me first begin by wishing the board members and our newly elected Mayor "happy
holidays." I look forward to another year of economic success and growth in the Flathead Valley
and continue to pray for the strength and honor of our country.
While reading the Daily Interlake, I came across the article regarding the search for City
Planning board members. As a resident of the City of Kalispell for the past 24 years and a prior
and present business owner, I ask you to please consider me for one of the board positions.
I am a graduate of Flathead Valley Community College and hold an AAS degree in HR
Management. I also graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in Communication
Studies accompanied by an emphasis in Corporate Communications. Presently, I am obtaining
my Master's degree in Business Administration from City University, Renton, Washington as an
"on-line student."
My work history in the valley consists of 24 years as a business owner, manager, and
marketer. I was employed by two major corporations in the valley which gave me additional
insight and knowledge in addressing firther needs of our community. My involvement within
the community is directed towards enriching and developing the growth of our city and enjoying
its social and economic developments.
Tremendous energy and enthusiasm are two of my more outstanding characteristics. I
pride myself on the ability to be a highly -effective communicator able to establish strong
interpersonal relationships with peers and the general public. It is my goal and priority to strive
in delivering my complete attention to issues at hand and address them in a professional,
confidential manor. I have demonstrated a commitment towards developing strong leadership
skills and the ability to work constructively in a team environment while earning the reputation
as a creative and result -oriented individual. My experience and knowledge in the areas of
problem solving, multi -tasking and written and oral communications completes my personal and
professional agenda.
In closing, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss my interests and
qualifications with you at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration.
ply,
Bonnie Spobndf
Bonnie Spooner 341 College Avenue Kalispell, Mt. 59901
Telenhone: (406) 756-0468 E-Mail: bspooner(@centurytel.net
Obtain a seat on the City Planning Board
Obiective
Summary of Oualifrcations
• Successful completion of Human Resource Management in the private and public sectors; University of Montana
• Poised and self-confident in dealing with a wide variety of people
• Provided effective outcome resolution strategies regarding employee relations providing guidance and problem solving in an
effort to continue developing employee talent and creating effective training programs as a decisive team to further the growth of
individuals to help reach professional, company and personal vision
• Effective communicator with knowledge of OSHA, Federal Insurance Administration (FIA), Federal Emergency Management
Agency OUAA) rules, regulations and guidelines
• Excellent management, decision -making, conflict management, interpersonal relations and problem solving skills
• Effective and efficient in establishing working relationships with clients and coworkers in a team environment or working
autonomously; able to demonstrate initiative while maintaining high levels of productivity and accountability
• Maintain a strong sense of professionalism and ethics in the workplace
• Proven organizational skills; ability to focus and manage multiple tasks and projects in a timely manor while maintaining
effective conflict resolution skills for critical thinking and evaluation purposes
• Proven performance delivering quantitative and qualitative evaluations for assessment in the operations and communications
function
• Able to learn and perform duties quickly under pressure and meet timely constraints remaining focused, centered and effective
regardless of the pace, growth or transitions; recognize, understand and accept change as a healthy and a normal course of action
with the business structure
• Proven ability to manage and monitor projects; talent for seeing what needs to be done and following through until completion;
• Advanced and extensive application of MS software programs and Internet capabilities; Office 2000, Excel, Access, Word,
Publisher, Power Point, copy and fax machines
EDUCATION
• Bachelor ofArts in Communication Studies/Morketing emphasis University of Montana — Missoula, Montana 1999. Successful
coursework completion relevant to job position: Professional Communication, Business Administration, Human Resource
Management, Conflict Resolution, Nonverbal Communication, Organizational Communications (interviewing methods),
Economics, Business Law, Gender and Communication, Ethics in Communication, Message Composition, Technical Writing,
Computer Software Application,
• Associates of Arts(AAS), Human Resource Management; Flathead Community College, Kalispell, Mt, 1997.
• Responsibly facilitated the coordination, recruitment, selection and hiring process of prospective employees
• Communicated technical and non technical materials to management and peers
• Developed, organized, coordinated, and facilitated conferences, meetings; staff, instructional -educational training and
project schedules
• Authored product brochures, mailing materials, newsletters
• Creatively and successfully balanced and prioritized projects and tasks from supervisor while recognizing abilities
that went beyond designated responsibilities resulting in evaluations, suggestions, and implementations towards
increasing efficiency within the organization
• Prepared and analyzed production reports for long-term goals and expectations
• Assisted with web site update and corrections
• Prepared informational reports on current industry trends, problem solving strategies and price fluctuations;
Communications with staff regarding customer feedback, gross profit analysis, average monthly sales and future
sales projections and forecasts, long-range planning goals and implementation
• Produced Power Point presentations to customers demonstrating company products and services
• Designed and performed accurate date entry, filing systems, and special projects
• Prepared job/project proposals calculating and outlining costs and expenditures while remaining cost efficient and
within budget
RELATED WORK IHSTORY
2001- Project Admin/Marketing National Flood Services, Kalispell, Mt
1999-2001 Project Admin/Sales Rep City Service Inc. Kalispell, Mt
1991- 2001 Owner/PT Office Manager Mike Spooner Construction, Kalispell, Mt
1985-1991 Cosmetologist/Mid-Size Business Owner Side Street Stylists Kalispell, Mt
1979-1983 Small Business Owner Children's Alley(Retail clothing, homegoods, toys)
References available upon request
Ron Van Natta
411 Summit Ridge Dr.
Kalispell, MT 59901
January 1, 2002
Mr. Tom Jentz
Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second Street East, Suite 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Tom,
As you know, I was a city member of the now defunct Kalispell City -County Planning
Board. Since it is my understanding that I must now apply for membership on the new
"Interim City Planning Board", please consider this as my request for appointment and
forward it on to the City Council for consideration on January 7th.
I had many years of planning experience prior to my retirement, which in my opinion,
would be beneficial as the Planning Board works on a Growth Policy for Kalispell.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ron Van Natta
cc: City of Kalispell
Mark J. Brechel
575 5'h Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
Ho. 755-7131- Wk. 752-1344
January 2, 2002
Mayor Kennedy
Councilmember's
Flathead County Commissioners
Kalispell, Montana
Re: City of Kalispell Planning Board Application
RECEIVED
JAN 0 2 2002
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
Dear Honorable Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember's, Flathead Commissioners:
Please accept and consider my application for the new City Planning Board. My name is Mark
Brechel and I have lived in the Flathead Valley for 23 years and in the City of Kalispell for 18
years. I have owned commercial property in Kalispell for 9 years and residential property for
13 years. I am married, have two children and two grandchildren. I am 57 years old.
I have conservative values although I am very open for new ideas and proposals. I have been
active in attending city council meetings and voicing my concerns regarding planning and
growth. I have been active in supporting planned growth by means of our daily newspaper. I,
am not a controversial person nor do I support any extremes. I feel our city cannot sit
stagnant, but it also must not approve any growth without the consideration of a master plan.
We live in a beautiful and precious part of the country and great care must be taken to
protect the serenity of our valley, the viability of our business community and the rights of
our property owners.
This is not an easy chore, but it is a very achievable goal. I understand that the City Planning
Board only makes recommendations to the city council. These recommendations must be
thoroughly thought out and discussed and the conclusions; although sometimes unpopular
with all board members must represent the decisions of the majority, the city zoning laws and
the goals of the master plan. I am up to the task and I welcome the challenge. I will do my
best to devote as much time as needed to accomplish the boards business. I very much value
integrity and fair play. I would work hard to keep my decisions and recommendations strictly
for the benefit of the majority of the taxpayers, business people and residents of the City of
Kalispell.
Sincerely,
Mark J. Brechel
Past involvements:
Kila School Board Member
City Council Member South Lake Tahoe, CA — 1972-1974
President of 280-member 4-wheel drive organization