06-18-18 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 18, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor 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: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Present
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present
Staff members present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Finance
Director Rick Wills, and Interim Police Chief Wade Rademacher.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
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The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilors Gabriel, Graham and
Carlson 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 — June 4, 2018
2. Ordinance 1810 — Second Reading - Meadows Edge Zoning and PUD
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This ordinance establishes zoning of R-3 and 13-1 with a Residential
Mixed use Planned Unit Development zoning overlay at the northwest and
northeast corner of the intersection of Three Mile Drive and W.
Springcreek / Farm to Market Road.
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
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel, Graham and
Carlson absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORT — Tourism Business Improvement District (Joe Unterreiner &
Diane Medler)
Joe Unterreiner, CEO with the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center opened the
committee report by explaining the state laws that make the District possible and the formation
of the Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District from its founding. He spoke regarding
beginning a renewal process for the Tourism District prior to the 10 year sunset of the District in
2020.
Diane Medler, Director of the Kalispell Tourism & Visitor Bureau, a division of the Kalispell
Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center provided a report on the marketing plan and budget
for this coming year. She provided a summary of District accomplishments over the past year.
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She also highlighted the International Roundup Conference and the benefits that particular
conference brought to the area. Ms. Medler provided dates and details of upcoming events.
Mayor Johnson asked the speakers a question regarding the state fee structure.
Councilor Kuntz asked the speakers a question regarding wayfinding signs.
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
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.
Peterson Acre Preliminary Plat— Minor Subdivision = a
This is a request from Jeremy Peterson for a minor subdivision of a 1.01-acre tract
into four residential lots and a shared common area at the intersection of Sylvan
Drive and College Avenue.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve a request from Jeremy Peterson for minor subdivision
Preliminary Plat KPP-18-08, a minor subdivision preliminary plat with twenty (20)
conditions of approval.
Councilor Kuntz abstained from the vote as he has realized he has familial ties with some of the
applicants on this item.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Abstain
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
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The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kuntz abstaining and
Councilors Gabriel, Graham and Carlson absent.
2. Mountain Vista Estates Subdivision Phase 4C — Final Plat Request ' a
Marquardt Surveying Inc., on behalf of Touchstone, LLC, is requesting final plat
approval of a 7-lot residential subdivision, the third sub -phase of the fourth phase
of this development off the intersection of Three Mile Drive and Farm to Market
Road.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the fmal plat for Mountain Vista Estates Subdivision, Phase
4C.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel, Graham and
Carlson absent.
3. Glacier Rail Park Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) Boundary
Amendment - First Reading - Ordinance 1811 °1 a
This ordinance would amend the current 49-acre TEDD boundary to encompass
an additional 3.38 adjacent acres upon annexation.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item and the report for item
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Council began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Ordinance 1811, an ordinance amending Ordinance 1770,
approving a proposed expansion of the Glacier Rail Park Targeted Economic Development
District (TEDD).
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Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel, Graham and
Carlson absent.
4. Glacier Rail Park Annexation, Zoning and Preliminary Plat a
These items would annex an adjacent 3.38 acres into the city with I-2/PUD
zoning, and subdivide 44 acres into seven rail -served lots and one common lot at
the Glacier Rail Park.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item as part of the prior item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
a. Annexation - Resolution 5877
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5877, 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 a tract of land located in tract 2-A of Certificate of Survey 20637 in
the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana, to be known as Glacier Rail Park Addition No. 439, to zone said
property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective
date.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson:, Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote Councilors Gabriel, Graham and Carlson
absent.
b. Zoning - First Reading - Ordinance 1812
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Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1812, an ordinance to amend
Section 27.02.010, official zoning map, City of Kalispell zoning ordinance 1677, by zoning
certain real property described as a tract of land located in Tract 2-A of Certificate of
Survey 20637 in the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 28 North, Range 21 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and as further described on Exhibit A, currently zoned
County I-2 (heavy industrial) to City 1-2 (Industrial) in accordance with the Kalispell
Growth Policy — Plan IT 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Gabriel, Graham and
Carlson absent.
c. Glacier Rail Park Preliminary Plat — Resolution 5878
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5878, a resolution conditionally approving the
Preliminary Plat of Glacier Rail Park, described as Tracts 2 and 3 of Certificate of Survey
19246 and Tracts 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Certificate of Survey 18380 in the Northeast Quarter of
Section 8, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote Councilors Gabriel, Graham and Carlson
absent.
Motion to Authorize Limited Expenditure of Funds within the Fiscal Year 2019
Preliminaryget & Call for a Public Hearin
This is a request for authorization to expend funds from the FY2019 preliminary
budget necessary for city operations and schedule a public hearing for July 2,
2018.
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City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to authorize the expenditure of funds from the fiscal year 2019
Preliminary budget necessary for day-to-day operations of the city and schedule a public
hearing for July 2, 2018.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote Councilors Gabriel, Graham and Carlson
absent.
Appointment to the Police Commission UT a
The Mayor may recommend to Council confirmation of Barbara Truckner to the
Police Commission.
Mayor Johnson recommended the appointment of Barbara Truckner to the Police Commission.
Motion and Vote to approve the recommendation of Barbara Truckner to the Police
Commission.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilors Gabriel, Graham and
Carlson absent.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
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• Rail Park update: In the final third of the construction project, and anticipate that this will
be coming in on track and under budget.
• The city will be partnering with Flathead County and the Montana Department of
Transportation as co -applicants on a BUILD grant application in mid -July. The Chamber
of Commerce is helping facilitate some of that as well.
• Trail Update: The `Deep Dive' event — recommendations coming out of that this fall to
act upon.
• Next work session: Biosolids potential project
00:50:02 Councilor Kluesner spoke regarding how well the tree trimming within the urban forest
has been going. He then spoke regarding complaints he has received about upkeep in Thompson
Park and Lawrence Park.
Mayor Mark Johnson provided the following report:
• 911 Center Board meeting last Wednesday at 7 p.m. to review the budget with the public.
The 911 budget was approved.
• June 2 1 " is the CHS Groundbreaking —10 am at the Rail Park.
• During the recent Soccer tournament — Four Mile Drive parking was treacherous on the
side of the road. (This issue will be brought forward at a work session.)
• After the work session with the Business Improvement District — he has additional
questions and concerns regarding the BID Budget. He queried the Council regarding their
thoughts on a future meeting. Councilor Kuntz, Councilor Guiffrida, and Kluesner
supported an additional work session with the BID
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. 0 F
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — June 25, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — July 2, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed — Wednesday, July 4, 2018 — Independence Day
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