E1. 09-18-17 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL D A U'r MEETING MINUTES
Monday, September 18, 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 Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Community and Economic
Development Assistant Director Katharine Thompson, and Police Captain Wade Rademacher.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to remove item Hl. "Immanuel Lutheran Communities (ILC)
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Easement" from the agenda and proceed with
the rest of the agenda as published.
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: ADDrove
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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.
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2. Confirmation of Kalispell Police Officer Brian Struble a
Police Officer Brian Struble has successfully completed his probationary period
and Council confirmation of his appointment is requested.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Wayne 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: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
Administrative Captain Wade Rademacher presented newly appointed Police Officer Brian
Struble and explained why the Police Department is very happy to have Officer Struble on board.
Mayor Johnson congratulated Officer Struble on his appointment.
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. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
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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.
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This item was removed from the agenda.
2. South Kalispell Tax Increment Financing District Traffic Impact Studv -� a
This item considers approval of a traffic impact study, focusing on the 18th Street
and Airport Road Intersection, and the Airport Road and 13th Street at Highway
93 South intersection for improvement.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report for this item.
Community and Economic Development Assistant Director Katharine Thompson spoke further
on this item.
07:10:14 PM (00:10:42) Councilor Guiffrida asked questions of staff.
Councilor Kluesner continued questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Marc Rold, Public Comment
Mr. Rold, Chairman of the Urban Renewal Agency Board explained why the Board would like
the council to approve this request.
intersection and the Airport Road and 13`" Street at Hi2hway 93 South intersection, for
improvement using South Kalispell/Airport Tax Increment Financing District funding in
the amount of $30,000.
Councilor Guiffrida began discussion on the motion.
Councilor Atkinson continued discussion on the motion.
Councilor Kuntz continued discussion on the motion.
Councilor Kluesner continued 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
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Council Member
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
- Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
- Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
L CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Dog Park Grand Opening: Approximately 150 owners and their pets attended the grand
opening of the new Begg Park Dog Park. Appreciation for the Council's positive vote on
the dog park was provided at the opening.
• Next Work Session: Reviewing the West Side Interceptor and the next phases.
• Revenue Transportation Interim Committee Meeting in Helena — Mr. Russell attended
and provided testimony before the Committee regarding Tax Increment Financing.
• Mr. Russell will be presenting regarding the value of Tax Increment Finance District's
within Kalispell at the League of Cities and Towns Conference happening in Great Falls
next week.
00:24:57 Councilor Kuntz complimented the schools that had meetings related to the recent
school disruptions at multiple times and after usual work hours.
Mayor Mark Johnson provided the following report:
The Mayor announced he will be traveling to Helena to meet with twelve other Mayors
and the Governor to talk about the budget situation in Helena and the impact on
municipalities. They will be discussing ways to enhance revenue.
Mayor Johnson gave heartfelt thanks to the Sheriff's Office, Police Department, the FBI,
Law Enforcement, and School District 5 for all the work they have done in handling the
cyber threats that have recently been received by the schools. Mayor Johnson also
reached out to the families that have received threatening messages from the terrorist to
say they are in our thoughts and prayers.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
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Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Minutes approved on, 2017
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Coffee with the Chief — Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Room at
Sykes Diner, 202 2nd Avenue West
EMS Subcommittee Meeting — Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. — Council
Chambers
Next Work Session — September 25, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — October 2, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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