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E1. 07-17-17 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 17, 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: Present Council Member - Chad Graham: Present President - Jim Atkinson: Present Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Present Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present City staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Community and Economic Development Director Katharine Thompson, and Police Chief Roger Nasset. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the 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 President - Jim Atkinson: Approve Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Page 1 of 6 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 17, 2017 Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. 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. m Council Minutes — July 3. 2017 .- a 2. Ordinance 1792 — Second Reading - Glacier Industrial Rail Park Planned Unit Development a This Ordinance approves a Planned Unit Development overlay zoning district on 40 acres of property zoned City I2 — Heavy Industrial and known as the Glacier Rail Park. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted. President - Jim Atkinson: 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 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. 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 general public comment. 00:02:35 John Burgess, Public Comment Mr. Burgess, President of local chapter 1087 of Vietnam Veterans of America explained that the chapter submitted a special event request form to ask permission to block roads for the route of an escort and trailer related to bringing the `Wall That Heals' in to Kalispell on September 7cn Page 2 of 6 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 17, 2017 The wall will be parked in the vacant field next to Rosaeurs Grocery and will be coming from Troy, Montana. Mr. Burgess also requested a waiver of the permit fee. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson 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. Resolution 5822A or 5822B — Resolution of Intent & Call for Public Hearing — Stormwater Assessment a This Resolution provides notice of the City's intent to call for a public hearing August 7, 2017, regarding possible increases to the storm sewer maintenance assessment. 00:08:29 City Manager Russell provided background on the work sessions that have led to council consideration of these resolutions. 07:09:16 PM (00:09:50) Public Works Director Susie Turner provided a presentation on this item. 00:16:38 Councilor Kluesner began questions for staff. 00:17:56 Mayor Johnson continued questions for staff. 00:18:59 Councilor Kluesner continued questions for staff. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Erica Wirtala, Public Comment Ms. Wirtala with the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors spoke in favor of Option 2. She explained the reasoning behind NMAR's position explaining they feel city impact fees have a negative impact on growth. Motion to approve Resolution 582213, a Resolution of intent to increase the storm sewer maintenance assessment of the City of Kalispell by raising the assessment of certain properties, setting a date for a public hearing on the proposed amendment and directing the City Clerk to give public notice of said hearing. Council member — Chad Graham: Motion Council member — Phil Guiffrida: 2nd 00:25:55 Council member Graham provided discussion on the motion. 00:32:46 Council member Kluesner provided discussion on the motion. 00:33:57 Council member Kuntz provided discussion on the motion. Page 3 of 6 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 17, 2017 00:36:42 Council member Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion. 00:44:39 Council member Saverud provided discussion on the motion. 00:46:12 Council member Kuntz provided further discussion on the motion. 00:47:18 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion to approve Resolution 5822B. Council Member - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 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 President - Jim Atkinson: Disapprove Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Disapprove Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion to approve passed 7 to 2 on roll call vote with Council members Kluesner and Saverud opposed. 2. Resolution 5823A or 5823B — Resolution of Intent & Call for Public Hearin Forestry Assessment J- a This Resolution provides notice of the City's intent to call for a public hearing August 7, 2017, regarding possible increases to the urban forestry maintenance assessment. City Manager Russell provided a brief introduction on the previous council discussions related to this item. Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher provided a presentation to council on the options before them. 00:57:28 Councilor Atkinson began questions for staff. 07:59:01 PM (00:59:35) Councilor Kluesner continued questions for staff. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion to approve Resolution 5823A, a resolution of intent to increase the Urban Forestry Maintenance Assessment of the City of Kalispell by raising the assessment of certain properties, setting a date for a public hearing on the proposed amendment and directing the City Clerk to give public notice of said hearing. Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion Council Member - Chad Graham: 2nd Page 4 of 6 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 17, 2017 Discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion to approve Resolution 5823A, a resolution of intent to increase the Urban Forestry Maintenance Assessment of the City of Kalispell by raising the assessment of certain properties, setting a date for a public hearing on the proposed amendment and directing the City Clerk to give public notice of said hearing. Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion Council Member - Chad Graham: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Disapprove Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Disapprove Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Disapprove Council Member - Chad Graham: Disapprove President - Jim Atkinson: Disapprove Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Disapprove Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Disapprove The motion to approve failed 1 to 8 with Council members Graham, Carlson, Saverud, Graham, Atkinson, Kuntz, Guiffrida and Mayor Johnson opposed. 08:15:02 PM (01:15:36) Motion to approve Resolution 5823B, a resolution of intent to increase the Urban Forestry Maintenance Assessment of the City of Kalispell by raising the assessment of certain properties, setting a date for a public hearing on the proposed amendment and directing the City Clerk to give public notice of said hearing. Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Motion President - Jim Atkinson: 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 President - Jim Atkinson: Approve Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Disapprove Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion to approve Resolution 5823B passed 8 to 1 with Council member Kluesner opposed. L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report: • There is nothing scheduled for the next work session so the meeting next Monday will be cancelled. Page 5 of 6 Kalispell City Council Minutes, July 17, 2017 • The Emergency Medical Services sub -committee will begin meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 31. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for August 7cn 01:18:23 Council member Kuntz spoke regarding an article read in the Beacon related to state legislature pay raises. 01:19:46 Mayor Johnson provided the following reports and discussion: • Mayor Johnson reported on the latest early afternoon 911 Board meeting. He explained the city was again requested to look at the revisions to the Interlocal Agreement and was encouraged to sign the new agreement. He reported renewed interest in getting the funding committee to look into alternative funding for the center. Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the search for alternative funding mechanisms beyond the tools currently available and his philosophies related to the shaping and funding of growth. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on, 2017 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION Coffee with the Chief — Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Room at Sykes Diner, 202 2nd Avenue West Next Work Session — July 24, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — August 7, 2017, 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. Watch regular City Council sessions live on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online at the Meetings. Demand tab at www.kalispell.com. Page 6 of 6