10-16-17 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, October 16, 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: Absent
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
City staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Public Works Director Susie Turner,
Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development Katharine Thompson, and Police
Chief Roger Nasset.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the aL-enda as submitted.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 Councilors Gabriel and 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 — October 2, 2017 ❑
2. Kis Zoning Request — Ordinance 1798 — Second Reading_ a
This item would approve a request from Louis and Eileen Kis for initial zoning of
RA-1 (Residential Apartment) for the easterly portion of a .43-acre parcel recently
annexed into the city, located at 1541 5th Avenue East.
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 - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 Councilors Gabriel and Saverud
absent.
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F. COMMITTEE REPORT — Architectural Awards G
Mayor Johnson acknowledged Mark Norley, Chair of the Architectural Review Committee to
make the presentation for the awards.
Mark Norley, Chair of the Architectural Review Committee read aloud acceptance letters from
the Runner Up and the Award Winner of the 2017 Architectural Awards.
The winners are as follows:
First Place: Northwest Family Medicine Building at 70 Village Loop
Contractor: Swank Enterprises
Architect/Engineer: KRH Design and Construction
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Runner Up: The Toggery Building at 327 Main Street
Contractor: Bear Mountain Builders — owners Kelcey and Tawnya Bingham
Architect/Engineer: CTA Architects
Toggery owners Trek and Rene Stephens
Mr. Norley spoke regarding the member composition and reputation of the Architectural Review
Committee.
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.
00:08:49 ,John Hinchey, Public Comment
Mr. Hinchey of 534 4 th Avenue East, spoke regarding the tree assessment saying he was totally
in favor of the assessment, but has taken exception to the tree assessment on Main Street. He
spoke regarding the Business Improvement District planting trees several years ago, that have
since died from lack of water. Mr. Hinchey hopes the Forestry Division will not neglect Main
Street in regards to forestry.
Mr. Hinchey said he feels the Public Works Department and LHC Construction did a wonderful
job on the reconstruction on 4th Avenue East.
Mr. Hinchey said he is totally in favor of the assessment for stormwater impact fees and hopes
the Council will pass the recommendation as written.
00:12:43 Jim Cossitt, Public Comment
Mr. Cossitt of 1231 61h Street West, spoke regarding prior and current thoughts regarding the
city's disorderly conduct Ordinance.
Mr. Cossitt spoke at length regarding a lawsuit he filed against the city and subsequent law
enforcement issues he experienced that he feels were not handled appropriately by the City
Attorney's office.
Mr. Cossitt spoke regarding his thoughts on impact fees and said he feels the city should look at
their resources as related to impact fees.
00:22:02 Patricia Johnson, Public Comment
Ms. Johnson, 714 4th Avenue East spoke in favor of increasing the stormwater impact fees so the
costs of new construction are not placed on the current taxpayers.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
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H. PUBLIC HEARING — 2017 Stormwater Impact Fee Report a
Council will accept comments concerning adoption of the 2017 Stormwater Impact Fee
Report.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing.
00:24:41 Mayre Flowers, Public Comment
Ms. Flowers with Citizens for a Better Flathead spoke regarding past efforts to encourage impact
fees and explained to the public the difference between impact fees and assessments. She would
commend the Public Works office for being proactive to look at the needs of stormwater
facilities. She would encourage Council to set the impact fee at the full recommended amount
within the report.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public heariM
I. 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.
Immanuel Lutheran Communities (ILC) Memorandum of Understandinc (MOU
and Easement 4�
This item considers an MOU and Easement Agreement between the City and ILC
setting forth terms regarding the establishment of an easement on ILC property
for the construction and maintenance of a bike and pedestrian walking path.
Planning Director Tom Jentz provided the staff report on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve an easement and a memorandum of understanding with
Immanuel Lutheran Communities for the Immanuel Lutheran bike path.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: At
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 voice vote with Councilors Gabriel and Saverud
absent.
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2. Resolution 5841 - Downtown Plan — Resolution of Intent to Adopt. Adopt with
Revisions, or Reject the Proposed Downtown Plan Amendment to the Kalispell
Growth Policy Ca
This resolution would set a public hearing date of November 6, 2017, to accept
public comment on the Downtown Plan amendment to the Kalispell Growth
Policy as proposed by the Kalispell Planning Board.
City Manager Russell provided an overview of the process on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment, seeing none he closed public comment.
00:33:21 Richard Turbiak, Public Comment
Mr. Turbiak with Citizens for a Better Flathead strongly supports the vision for the downtown
corridor within the downtown plan and spoke in favor of the Mayor's comments as quoted in the
Flathead Beacon regarding working together on an adaptive solution to traffic issues downtown.
00:35:06 David Peterson, Public Comment
Mr. Peterson of Spokane, WA, and Executive Vice -President of Goodale and Barbieri Company
which developed, manages, and leases the Kalispell Center Mall spoke regarding the traffic
impacts he feels would occur if the downtown plan was followed. He feels a decrease in vehicle
traffic will decrease consumer purchases and provided his rationale for his arguments.
00:48:28 Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Motion to approve Resolution 5841, a Resolution of intention to adopt, revise or reject a
recommended amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan It 2035 to amend that
portion of the Growth Policy that is the Kalispell Downtown Plan concerning real property
located in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana and to call for a public hearing.
Council Member - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Sandv Carlson: 2°d
Discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Absent
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 roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel and Saverud
absent.
3. Correspondence to Flathead Countv Commissioners retarding Downtown Plan
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This item would consider approval of a draft letter from the City Council to the
County Commission.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter and submit the letter to the
County Commissioners.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member — Chad Graham: 2nd
Discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 voice vote with Councilor Gabriel and Saverud absent.
4. Resolution 5842 - West Side Interceptor Budzet Amendment Resolution of Intent
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This resolution would call for a public hearing to amend the annual appropriations
of the City of Kalispell, as set forth in the 2017-2018 sewer operations fund
budget adopted by Council to advance the construction of the West Side
Interceptor sanitary sewer project.
City Manager Russell provided a synapses of the process on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none he closed public comment.
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Motion to approve Resolution 5842, a resolution of intent calling for a public hearing to
amend the annual appropriations of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in the
2017-2018 budget adopted by the City Council.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 Councilor Gabriel and Saverud
absent.
5. Resolution 5843 — West Side Urban Renewal — Core Area Tax Increment
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Financing District Grant Funding Request from Husky Partners, LLC 11a
This resolution would approve the Kalispell Urban Renewal Agency
recommendation to grant reimbursement of certain tax increment eligible costs to
Husky Partners, LLC for no more than $76,862.60 from West Side -Core Area
Tax Increment Funds to assist the redevelopment of property at 1110 Husky
Street.
City Manager Doug Russell provided an overview of this item and spoke regarding how the
reimbursement funds would be obligated if this Resolution does pass.
Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development Katharine Thompson provided
information about the recommendation to approve this grant from the Urban Renewal Agency
Board.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none he closed public comment.
01:04:43 Rory Young, Public Comment
Mr. Young with Jackola Engineering spoke on behalf of Husky Partners and thanked the
multiple city staff and board members that have been so helpful with this project.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Motion to approve Resolution 5843, a resolution approving the Kalispell Urban Renewal
Agency recommendation to grant reimbursement of certain tax increment eligible costs to
Husky Partners, LLC in the amount of $76,862.60 from West Side — Core Area Tax
Increment Funds to assist the redevelopment of blighted property at 1110 Huskv Street.
Kalispell, Montana.
Council Member — Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member — Carlson: 2nd
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Council Discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
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 Councilors Gabriel and Saverud
absent.
J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
CitManager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Mr. Russell will be out of the office for the next work session, but Public Works
will still be bringing forward Transportation/Parking Related Matters at the next
work session.
• Fifth Monday — Nothing has been scheduled.
• The next work session coming up in November will focus on a funding project
brought forward by Council member Kuntz.
0t:13:44 Councilor Guiffrida recommended to the City Manager that the Stormwater Impact Fee
Report be moved to the November 201h Agenda.
Mayor Mark Johnson provided the following report:
• The Government Affairs Committee with Senator Blasdel and Representative Hertz in
attendance met with the Chamber of Commerce today talking about the Governor's
request for a special session and their perspectives on that. Mayor Johnson spoke further
regarding reports provided at the meeting about state revenues and the current state
budget shortfall. The Mayor spoke regarding questions he has about a request sent from
the Governor's Office requesting letters from Montana Mayors to the Editorial Boards of
newspapers.
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Minutes approved on November 6, 2017
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