E1. Council Minutes - 03-06-17CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 6, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Absent
Council Member - Chad Graham: Present
President - Jim Atkinson: Present
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk
Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Public Works
Director Susie Turner, City Engineer Keith Haskins and Police Chief Roger Nasset.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Absent
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
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The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council member Saverud
absent.
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.
Council Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 21, 2017',a
2. Ordinance 1785 — Second Reading — Planned Unit Development Amendment —
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This Ordinance would approve a request from the developer of Silverbrook
Subdivision to amend the neighborhood commercial portion near the intersection
of Church Drive and Highway 93.
Mayoral Proclamation — American Red Cross Month 7;a
This proclamation declares March, 2017, American Red Cross Month and urges support
of this organization and its noble humanitarian mission
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public
comment -
Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Council Member - Chad Graham: Motion
President - Jim Atkinson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Absent
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
President - 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 with Council member Saverud
absent.
Mayor Mark Johnson read the American Red Cross Month proclamation aloud.
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.
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Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
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 1786 — Second Reading —
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This Ordinance would amend Kalispell Municipal Code 3-18 related to the
prohibition of consumption of alcohol in public places and the exceptions to that
prohibition.
City Manager Russell provided the staff presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Motion to approve Ordinance 1786, an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Kalispell
Municipal Codes and Codified at KMC 3-18, Consumption in Street, Alley, or Public Place
Prohibited; Exceptions, declaring an effective date and authorizing the City Attorney to
codify the same.
Council member Gabriel offered discussion on the motion.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Absent
Council Member - Chad Graham: Disappro,
President - Jim Atkinson: Disapprove
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Disapprove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Council members Graham, Kluesner and
Atkinson opposed and Council member Saverud absent.
2. Ordinance 1787 — First Reading — Kalispell Regional Health Center Planned Unit
Development "1a
This Ordinance would approve a planned unit development overlay zoning district
on approximately 97 acres generally located at 310 Sunnyview Lane.
Mayor Mark Johnson recused himself from this item and left the dais as he is a board member of
Kalispell Regional Health Center.
Senior Planner Jarod Ny ren presented the staff report on this item.
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Council member Kluesner began questions for staff.
Council member Gabriel continued questions for staff.
Council member Guiffrida continued questions for staff and for Council member Graham
regarding discussion that occurred at the Planning Board regarding height.
Council member Kuntz continued questions for staff.
Council member Atkinson continued questions for staff.
Public Comment
President Atkinson opened public comment. Seeing none, President Atkinson closed public
comment.
Motion to approve Ordinance 1787, an Ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, official
zoning map, City of Kalispell zoning Ordinance No. 1677, by creating a Planned Unit
Development Overlay Zone over certain real property described as Kalispell Regional
Medical Center, located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 28 North, Range
21 West, Flathead County, Montana, and further described on Exhibit "A" in accordance
with the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020, and to provide an effective date.
Council Member — Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member — Rod Kuntz: 2nd
07:32:22 PM (00:32:46)
Motion to amend the KRH PUD Overlay zone under the section of property development
standards item #10, Pedestrian Connectivity Development Projects - strike the word
`should' and replace with the word `shall' install missing right away ... and strike the word
should and replace with the word "shall' install sidewalk...
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Abstain
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandv Carlson: Annro,
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Absent
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion to amend the main motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Council
member Saverud absent and Mayor Johnson having abstained.
Vote to approve the main motion as amended.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Recused
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Ai
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Absent
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Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion as amended passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council member
Saverud absent and Mayor Johnson having abstained.
Resolution 5807 — Flathead County Economic
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This Resolution would approve a request from FCEDA for a two-year extension
of the preliminary plat for a 41 acre Rail Park on the east side of Whitefish Stage
Road, north of East Oregon Street and west of East Oregon Lane.
City Manager Russell provided a brief overview on this item.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided further details on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5807, a Resolution approving a Two -Year
Extension to the Preliminary Plat of Glacier Rail Park Subdivision.
President - Jim Atkinson: Motion
Council Member - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Absent
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
President - 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 with Council member Saverud absent.
4. Resolution 5808 — 4`h Avenue East Water Project PreliminarEngineering _Report
This Resolution would approve the preliminary engineering report findings for the
4ch Avenue East Water Project.�!a
City Manager Doug Russell provided the initial staff presentation on this item.
Director of Public Works Susie Turner provided further details on this item.
City Engineer Keith Haskins provided further details regarding the preliminary engineering
report.
Council members Kuntz and Kluesner asked questions of staff.
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Council member Atkinson continued questions for staff.
Council member Kluesner continued questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Mary Cloud Taylor, Public Comment
Ms. Taylor, a reporter with the Daily Inter Lake asked whether the parking on the new two way
streets would be two way as well.
00:50:11
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5808, a Resolution to adopt the Fourth Avenue
East Water Project Preliminary Report (PER) and to Direct the City Manager to forward
this Resolution and the PER to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
President - Jim Atkinson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wavne Saverud: Absent
Council Member -
Chad Graham: Approve
President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion to approve
passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council member Saverud
absent.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
Mr. Russell spoke regarding the Infrastructure Coalition that was recently formed saying
he has been pleased with their coordination efforts and professionalism. He reported on
the Coalitions ability to organize a large number of people from different facets to
provide testimony. They also coordinated amendments, working with all the stakeholders
to bring something that the sponsor was willing to support.
Next Work Session: Discussion on the Downtown Business Improvement District
Next regular meeting: Bringing forward financial options to fund a dog park.
07:54:55 PM (00:55:18) Council member Kluesner spoke regarding concerns he has
regarding Senate Bill 206 that would eliminate daylight savings time. The legislation has
passed the Senate and is in the House.
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07:57:05 PM (00:57:28) Council member Guiffrida spoke regarding constituents who are
having parking issues near the new County building on 1st Avenue West and the new
Area Agency on Aging. In particular there is a gentleman that lives on the 1100 block of
1st Avenue West who is disabled and not able to leave his home as the parking spot in
front of his home is usually taken. Councilor Guiffrida also spoke regarding reports of
County employees parking County vehicles such as plow trucks, etc. on 12th Street West
over the weekend. Councilor Guiffrida asked staff to look into options for this issue.
Councilor Atkinson agreed with Guiffrida's concerns.
Councilor Kluesner asked that we request that the County work on rectifying the parking
situation.
08:06:41 PM (01:07:05) Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding comments that came in to
public comment and listed some items that were not under the jurisdiction of the City
Council.
08:09:16 PM (01:09:39) Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the upcoming special election
for the Montana House Seat.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on:
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — March 13, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — March 20, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Coffee or Cone with a Cop — Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. — McDonald's, 1 110 Hwy
2 West ila
Coffee with the Chief — Thursday, March 16, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. — Sykes Diner Basement, 202
2na Avenue Wester
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