E1. 08-21-17 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING DRAFT MINUTES
Monday, August 21, 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: Absent
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member
- Phil Guiffrida: Present
City staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Finance Director Rick Wills, Parks and Recreation Director Chad
Fincher, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Planning Director Tom Jentz, 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 - Sandv Carlson: 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: Absent
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: ADDrove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
Page 1 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
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 — August 7, 2017 a
2. Ordinance 1793 — Second Reading — Kalispell Town Pump 95 Fuel
System Expansion Planned Unit Development , a
This Ordinance considers a request from Major Brand Distributing Company for a
planned unit development on a 6.9-acre parcel at 2910 Highway 93 South.
m
3. Ordinance 1794 — Second Reading — Androes Initial Zoning � a
This Ordinance considers a request from Herman and Sharon Androes to zone a
newly annexed .67 acre parcel at 465 Leisure Drive as R-2 (residential).
4. Ordinance 1795 — Second Reading — B-3 Core Area Re -zone, Phase 2
This Ordinance considers rezoning property in the Core Area that includes 27
property ownerships encompassing 51 contiguous acres from B-2 (General
Business), B-4 (Central Business), and I-1 (Light Industrial) to B-3 (Core Area
Business).
5. Ordinance 1796 — Second Reading — B-3 Core Area Re -zone, Phase 4
This Ordinance considers rezoning an area that includes 65 property ownerships
from B-2 (General Business), B-5 (Industrial Business) and I-1 (Light Industrial)
to B-3 (Core Area Business).
6. Police Officer Confirmation a
Police Officer Randy Kaarre has successfully completed his probationary period
and Council confirmation of his appointment is requested.
Public Comment
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 - Chad Graham: 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: Absent
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Ammrove
Page 2 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
Police Chief Roser Nasset introduced newlv confirmed Police Officer Randv Kaarre.
Mayor Mark Johnson congratulated Office Kaarre and pinned on his officer badge.
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.
00:05:53 James Thompson, Public Comment
Mr. Thompson of 5865 Hwy 93 in Somers spoke in opposition to the increase in storm sewer and
forestry district assessments.
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.
1. Flathead Vallev Communitv Colleize (FVCC) Tennis Court Interlocal Aureement
a
This item considers a new 5 year agreement between the City, FVCC, School
District 95, and Flathead Tennis Association stipulating use of tennis courts
located on the FVCC campus and the cost sharing and maintenance obligations of
the parties.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a staff report on this item.
00:10:42 Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher provided further details on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with
Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell School District #5, and Flathead Tennis
Association.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Page 3 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
m
2. Final Plat — South Side Estates a
Team Development, LLC is requesting final plat approval for a 29-lot residential
Subdivision on an 8.8 acre tract of land approx. 100 feet south of the intersection
of Pintail Drive and Merganser Drive.
Senior Planner Jarod Nye en provided the staff presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to approve the final plat for Southside Estates and approve the related Subdivision
Improvement Agreement.
President - Jim Atkinson: 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: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
Stampede Packing — Annexation and Initial Zoning a
This item would approve an annexation request from LRP, LLC for a 3.89 acre
parcel at 2095 Airport Road and a zone designation of I-1 (Light Industrial) upon
annexation.
Senior Planner Jarod Nye en provided the staff presentation on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Councilor Guiffrida questioned public works regarding their ability to handle sewer discharge
from the applicant.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Resolution 5825 — Annexation
Page 4 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
Motion to approve Resolution 5825, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the
boundaries of the City of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real
property described as Parcel A of Certificate of Survey #20438 in the Southwest Quarter of
Section 20, Township 28 North, Ranee 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, to be
known as Stampede Packing Addition No. 431; to zone said property in accordance with
the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance and to declare an effective date.
Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 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: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
Ordinance 1797 — Initial Zoning of I-1
Motion and Vote to approve Ordinance 1797, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010,
official zoning map, city of Kalispell zoning ordinance 1677, by zoning certain real
property described as Parcel A of Certificate of Survey #20438 in the Southwest Quarter of
Section 20, Township 28 North, Ranee 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana
(currently zoned County I-2 (Heavy Industrial) to City I-1 (light Industrial)) in accordance
with the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: 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: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
4. Resolution 5826 — Budset — Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID
m
Work Plan and Budget -� a
This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the TBID for fiscal
year 2018.
Page 5 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
City Manager Doug Russell introduced this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Diane Medler, Public Comment
Ms. Medler with the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce provided details regarding the work plan
for the Tourism Business Improvement District and the successes they have achieved over the
past year. She also explained new conferences and events that will be coming to Kalispell over
the next year.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Motion to approve Resolution 5826, a resolution approving the work plan and budget for
fiscal year 2017-2018 for the Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District as
recommended by its Board of Directors.
Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
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: Absent
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
Resolution 5827 — Budget — Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
Work Plan and Budizet a
This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the BID for fiscal
year 2018.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to approve Resolution 5827, a resolution approving the work plan and budget for
fiscal year 2017-2018 for the Kalispell Business Improvement District as recommended by
its Board of Directors.
Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
President - Jim Atkinson: 2nd
Page 6of14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
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: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
6. Resolution 5828 — Budget — Mill Lever
This resolution sets the annual mill levy for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year
2018.
City Manager Doug Russell introduced this item.
Mayor Johnson asked staff a question.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5828, a resolution making the Annual Tax Levies
for the City of Kalispell, Montana for fiscal year 2017-2018.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Sandv Carlson: 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: Absent
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Ammrove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Disapprove
The motion was approved with Councilor Guiffrida opposed and Councilor Kuntz absent.
7. Resolution 5829 — Budget — Annual Appropriations -� a
This resolution sets the annual appropriations for the City of Kalispell for fiscal
year 2018.
City Manager Doug Russell introduced this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to approve Resolution 5829, a resolution setting the Annual Appropriations for the
City of Kalispell, Montana for Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, Capital Proiect
Page 7 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
Funds and Proprietary Enterprise Funds as set forth in the 2017-2018 Budget adopted by
the City Council.
00:48:21 Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
00:52:35 Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
00:53:35 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
President - Jim Atkinson: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 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: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Disapprove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Disapprove
The motion passed on roll call vote with Council members Guiffrida and Kluesner opposed
and Councilor Kuntz absent.
Resolution 5830 — Storm Sewer Maintenance District Assessment a
This resolution considers the storm sewer maintenance assessment and sets the
levy for fiscal year 2018.
City Manager Doug Russell introduced this item providing clarification regarding questions that
the public has posed and providing information regarding the public comment that has been
previously provided.
01:03:44 Public Works Director Susie Turner provided further details on what the assessment
increase will cover if passed and the related proposed budget.
Council questions for staff.
Mayor Johnson asked questions of staff.
Councilor Atkinson continued questions of staff.
Councilor Kluesner continued questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
01:16:56 James Thompson, Public Comment
Mr. Thompson of 5860 Hwy 93 in Somers is opposed to this increase as he does not feel that
storm sewer impact fees should be reduced.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Page 8 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
Motion to approve Resolution 5830, a resolution adopting an increase to the Assessments
on Real Property within the City of Kalispell for the costs of Storm sewer Maintenance and
Levying Assessments for the costs for the fiscal year 2017-2018.
Councilor Saverud provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 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
President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Disannrovf
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner opposed and Councilor Kuntz
absent.
9. Resolution 5831 — Urban Forestry Maintenance District Assessment -,- a
This resolution considers the urban forestry maintenance assessment and sets the
levy for fiscal year 2018.
City Managerg Russell introduced this item.
Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher provided further details regarding what is covered
by current assessments and what the proposed budget would accomplish.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
01:52:18 Iris McKauley, Public Comment
Ms. McKauley of 808 2n Avenue West spoke regarding the boulevard tree in front of her home
that is hazardous.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Motion to approve Resolution 5831, a resolution lewin2 an Assessment for the cost of
Urban Forestry Maintenance in the City for the fiscal year 2017-2018.
01:56:36 Councilor Kluesner asked questions of staff.
Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Carlson provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
Page 9 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
Vote 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
Council Member
- Rod Kuntz: Approve
- Tim Kluesner: Disannrovf
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner opposed and Councilor Kuntz
absent.
10. Resolution 5832 — Solid Waste Maintenance District Assessment a
This resolution levies the assessment for removing solid waste from city streets
and alleys for fiscal year 2018.
City Managerg Russell introduced this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5832, a resolution to levy the cost of removal of
Garbage or other offensive matter from streets, alleys or on any premises as a Special Tax
against Property from which such matter was deposited, and the disposition thereof.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
Council Member - 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
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 with Councilor Kuntz absent.
11. Resolution 5833 — Street Maintenance District Assessment , a
This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the streets and avenues for
fiscal year 2018.
City Manager Doug Russell introduced this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Page 10 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5833, a resolution levvin2 an assessment for the
cost of Special Maintenance for the purpose of Maintaining the Streets and Avenues of the
City of Kalispell for the fiscal year 2017-2018.
Council Member - Chad Graham: 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: ADDrove
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
12. Resolution 5834 — Light Maintenance District Assessment a
This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the street lighting in the city
for fiscal year 2018.
City Manager Doug Russell introduced this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5834, a resolution levvin2 an assessment for the
cost of Li2htin2 the Streets and Allevs in the City Special Li2htin2 District for the fiscal
year 2017-2018.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Sandv Carlson: 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
Council Member
- Rod Kuntz: Absent
- Tim Kluesner: ADDrove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
13. Resolution 5835 —Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) ADDropriations
This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the TBID for fiscal year
2018.
City Manager Doug Russell introduced this item.
Page 11 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5835, a resolution setting the annual appropriation
for the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) of the City of Kalispell, Montana,
as set forth in the 2017-2018 budget adopted by the City Council.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 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
Council Member
- Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member
- Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
14. Resolution 5836 — Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Appropriations
This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the BID for fiscal year 2018.
City Manager Doug Russell introduced this item.
Mayor Johnson asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5836, a resolution making the Annual Tax Lew for
the Business Improvement District (BID) of Kalispell, Montana for the fiscal year 2017-2018
and levying an assessment for the BID for fiscal year 2017-2018.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
President - Jim Atkinson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove
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: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Mavor Johnson opposed and Councilor Kuntz
absent.
Page 12 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
15. Resolution 5837 — Budget — City -County Health Department a
This resolution approves the levy request for the City -County Health Department
for fiscal year 2018.
City Manager Doug Russell introduced this item.
Councilor Atkinson asked questions of staff.
Councilor Saverud asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5837, a resolution making the Annual Tax Levies
for the City of Kalispell, Montana for the fiscal year 2017-2018.
Council Member - Wavne Saverud: 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: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Russell provided the following report:
• The storm sewer impact fee study will be the agenda item for next Monday's work
session.
• Reminder of the Groundbreaking tomorrow at the Glacier Rail Park at 10 a.m.
02:22:56 Councilor Atkinson spoke regarding an invite that was extended to the Council for the
Governor's Conference on Aging and in particular to attend during their keynote speaker.
Councilor Atkinson then spoke regarding attending and representing as a judge at Doggie Dayz.
The money raised went toward the new dog park which will have fencing completed soon.
Mayor Mark Johnson provided the following report:
Mayor Johnson thanked the public for attending tonight's meeting and spoke regarding
his position on governance.
• Glacier Rail Park Groundbreaking — 1st tangible step moving forward in redeveloping the
core of Kalispell. He spoke regarding his excitement to see this happen.
Page 13 of 14
Kalispell City Council Minutes, August 21, 2017
• Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the success of the NWMT Fair this year mentioning the
rise in the livestock sales total over previous years.
• 911 Center —During the last meeting they appointed a committee to look at future
funding. Mayor Johnson volunteered himself and Councilor Guiffrida to serve on that
committee. He spoke regarding the hope that the committee meetings will occur in the
evening as opposed to the 911 Center meetings that occur during early afternoon hours.
• Mayor Johnson spoke regarding Flathead Valley Community College's first student dorm
grand opening.
• Mayor Johnson has a meeting next Tuesday with Senator Tester to discuss federal issues
that affect the local level.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on, 2017
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — August 28, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed September 4, 2017, for Labor Day.
Next Regular Meeting — TUESDAY, September 5, 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 on
Demand tab at www.kalispell.com.
Page 14 of 14