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E1. 10-03-16 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED Monday, October 3, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Present Council Member - Chad Graham: Present Council Member - Jim Atkinson: Present Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Present Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, Assistant City Attorney Emily Von Jentzen, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Planner P.J. Sorensen, Chief of Police Roger Nasset, and Public Works Director Susie Turner. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jim Atkinson: Approve Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion passed unanimously. Pagel of 5 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 3, 2016 E. CONSENT AGENDA 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 — September 19, 2016 T�_4a 2. Accept a $400,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant '7_�a Acceptance of this grant would allow property owners to apply for a low -interest loan to fund petroleum and hazardous material contamination assessments and cleanup planning. Ordinance 1776 — Second Reading — Eisinger Properties LLC Zoning tl_I4�z This Ordinance would create initial zoning of B-2 (General Business) on property at 837 West Reserve Drive. Public Comment on Consent. Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jim Atkinson: Approve Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. F. COMMITTEE REPORT - None. G. 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 the proper manner of addressing the council. Please limit comments to three minutes. Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION Page 2 of 5 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 3, 2016 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 the proper manner of addressing the council. Please limit comments to three minutes. 1. Ordinance 1777 — First Reading — Disturbing the Peace tom This Ordinance would amend the language of Kalispell Municipal Code Section 19-10, Disturbing the Peace. City Manager Doug Russell provided background regarding why this Ordinance was brought forward and the previous discussion that occurred at the work session on this item. 00( :05:26) Councilor Kuntz began questions for staff asking for Police ChiefNasset's feedback. 00:06:21 Councilor Guiffrida continued questions for the Police Chief. 00:07:14 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:07:33 Motion to approve Ordinance No. 1777, amending Kalispell Municipal Code 19- 10 Entitled Disturbing the Peace, Declaring an effective date, and authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same. 00� •08:10) Councilor Kuntz began discussion on the motion. 00:09:01 Councilor Atkinson continued the discussion on the motion. Council Member - Jim Atkinson: Motion Council Member- - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark .Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jim Atkinson: Approve Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion was approved unanimously on roll call vote. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Russell provided the following report. • League meetings will occur this week including the Resolutions committee meeting. City Manager Russell and the Mayor have had discussions with Bozeman this week as Bozeman is looking into hiring a lobbyist for their platform. They have asked whether the city of Kalispell would want to partner with them. Page 3 of 5 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 3, 2016 • Next work session will include short term rentals again, and probably an update on the urban forestry management plan that is currently being worked on. 00:12:26 Mayor Johnson asked Council for comments related to whether they had interest in partnering with the city of Bozeman in hiring a lobbyist for the upcoming legislative session. 00:12:28 Councilor Guiffrida began questions and discussion on this issue. 00:12:53 City Manager Russell answered questions. 00:13:51 Councilor Kluesner continued questions and discussion. 00:14:19 City Manager Russell spoke to the questions posed. 00:14:56 Councilor Kluesner continued discussion. 00:15:15 Mayor Johnson continued discussion and reported on the conversation he had on this issue with Chris Kukulski, the City Manager in Bozeman. 00:16:17 Councilor Guiffrida continued discussion. 00:17:16 Councilor Kuntz continued discussion. 00:18:33 Mayor Johnson continued discussion. 00:18:51 City Manager Russell said he would report back on the Resolutions that the League of Cities and Towns passes this coming week, and after discussing with Bozeman what their platforms will entail. 00:19:20 Councilor Atkinson spoke regarding the EPA Assessment grant that was passed on consent and how this grant will help development in the core area. This is a great way for the public sector to help the private sector to grow and move forward. Councilor Atkinson thanked Community and Economic Development Manager Katharine Thompson and everyone else who made this grant possible. 00:21:18 Mayor Johnson provided the following report: October 12'11 at 1:15 at the 911 Center — Joint meeting between 911 OPS Board and 911 Administrative Board to review the results on the audit efficiency report. • This Wednesday, October 5th is the first of two candidate forums hosted by the Mayor and Council for legislative seats. Mayor Johnson listed the candidates that have confirmed for the forums and those who have not. • Thursday, October 6, at 4 p.m., Governor Candidate Greg Gianforte will meet with Council in the Council Chambers to discuss city council priorities and concerns. I ADJOURNMENT Seeing no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on: Page 4 of 5 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 3, 2016 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION Candidate Forum Hosted by City Council featuring House Districts 6, 8, 9, & 11 - October 5, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers Next Work Session — October 10, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Coffee with the Chief — October 12, 2016, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. — Sykes Diner, 202 2nd Avenue West Candidate Forum Hosted by City Council featuring House District 7, Senate Districts 3 & 6, and County Commissioner - October 12, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — October 17, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to attend this meeting. Please notify the City Clerk at 758-7756. 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