07-16-18 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 16, 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: Present
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Present
Council Member - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, Deputy City
Clerk Judi Funk, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, and Interim Police Chief Wade Rademacher.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda.
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
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Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
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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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Motion and Vote 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
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
F. 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 public comment.
Dawn Marquardt, Public Comment
Ms. Marquardt of 935 East Oregon Street recited frustrations and questions regarding the water
line and road construction work being done by LHC on East Oregon Street east of Whitefish
Stage.
Mary Brown, Public Comment
Ms. Brown of 905 East Oregon Street spoke regarding frustrations regarding the water line and
road construction work on East Oregon Street including her water being shut off for three days,
gravel being placed in her yard, and her sewer line being broken and backing up into her
basement.
G. 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. Silverbrook Estates Phase 2A-A Final Plat 6� a
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This item would grant final plat approval to Silvermont Properties, LLLP, for a 2-
lot commercial subdivision on 4.48 acres of land located at the north end of
Silverbrook and abutting Church Drive.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to grant the final plat and subdivision improvement agreement for Silverbrook
Phases 2A-A.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Chad Graham: 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 - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
2. Cliff View Subdivision Final Plat %- a
This item would grant final plat approval to Skadi Properties, LLC for a 3-lot single
family residential subdivision on a .615-acre tract of land located at the end of Mile
High Court.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to approve the final plat for Cliff View Subdivision.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 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
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
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3. Water Facility Plan Resolution of Intent — Resolution 5880 �, a
This Resolution calls for a public hearing on August 20, 2018 regarding the city's
intent to adopt a Water Facility Plan update.
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 to approve Resolution 5880, a resolution calling for a public hearing on the
proposed update on the 2018 water facility plan update.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: 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
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
4. Memorandum of Understanding between Flathead County Economic Development
Authority (FCEDA) and the City of Kalispell �1- a
Council will consider for approval this MOU that outlines the use of Targeted
Economic Development District funds to compensate FCEDA for a portion of its
administrative services provided to the Glacier Rail Park.
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 to approve the attached memorandum of understanding between Flathead Countv
Economic Development Authority and the City of Kalispell.
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
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
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Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
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Council Member - Phil Guifft ida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
H. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Public Works will contact Ms. Brown who spoke during public comment regarding her
sewer issue.
• July 23 Work Session: EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Presentation and a discussion
on the proposed RV Park as it relates to the submittal itself and also the potential fee
schedule related to the plat application.
• July 30 Work Session: Business Improvement District Discussion and may possibly add a
discussion regarding parking related issues. A potential request from the school district to
receive city services without annexation may also be added to the July 301h agenda.
• National League of Cities (NLC): The city of Kalispell is now a member. Mr. Russell
will be reaching out regarding interest in training at the NLC summit.
• The BUILD Grant will be submitted tonight.
• Finalizing plans with the Chamber and a member of the County to send a delegation to
Washington D.C. in early September to meet with the Department of Transportation and
others.
• Local Government Interim Committee meeting last week: Moving forward with
submitting potential legislation regarding regional fire authority as well as another round
of tax increment financing bills that seek to restrict use. They also decided not to move
forward with a gateway community tax.
• Only one response received for scheduling a tour of Coeur D'Alene's Bio-Solids
Composting Facility.
Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding the cities bio-solids and composting needs and asked the
Mayor and Council about work session direction and scheduling.
Councilor Kluesner spoke further regarding composting.
Mayor Johnson provided the following reports:
• Attended a short 911 meeting last Wednesday at 1:15 pm.
• Attended a Business Improvement District Board meeting talking with the board about
some of the previous work session discussion items.
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Manager Russell asked Council for further direction regarding a bio-solids and composting work
session.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mark Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — July 23, 2018, and July 30, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — August 6, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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meeting. Please notify the City Clerk at 758-7756.
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