08-20-18 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, August 20, 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 President - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, Adjunct City Attorney Rich Hickel, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Finance Director Rick Wills, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior
Planner Jarod Nygren, Public Works Director Susie Turner, and Police Captain Doug Ovennan.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda.
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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
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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.
Council President - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
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. Seeing none, he closed the public hearing.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Water Facility Plan a
Council will accept comments on the 2018 update to the Kalispell Water
Facility Plan.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing and called for public comment. Seeing none, he closed
the public hearing.
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2. Montana Base Camp RV Park - a
Council will accept comments on the proposed growth policy amendment
from Montana Base Camp RV Park.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing and called for public comment.
Rob Smith, Public Comment
Mr. Smith with A to Z Engineering spoke on behalf of the applicant.
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00:04:58 Andrew Matthews, Public Comment
Mr. Matthews introduced himself as the owner of the development and talked regarding the
process they have gone through regarding public outreach.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public hearing.
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.
Resolution 5883 — A resolution amending Resolution 5879 relating to the Issuance
of $14,400,000 City of Kalispell, Sewerage System Revenue Bonds aa- a
This resolution approves an amendment to adjust final terms of the Series 2018
Bonds with respect to final maturity date and the date of the first principal payment
of the Series 2018B Bond and the Series 2018C Bond.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5883, amending Resolution No. 5879 relating to the
Issuance of $14,400,000 City of Kalispell, Montana Sewerage System Revenue Bond (DNRC
Water Pollution Control State Revolving Loan Program), Subordinate Lien Taxable Series
2018A, Taxable Series 2018B, and Taxable Series 2018C.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council President - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
2. Resolution 5884 — Budget — Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID
Work Plan and Budget a
This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the TBID for fiscal
year 2019.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5884, approving the Work Plan and Bud1jet for the
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 for the Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District as
recommended by its Board of Directors.
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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
3. Resolution 5885 — Budget — Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
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Work Plan and Budget a
This resolution approves the annual work plan and budget for the BID for fiscal
year 2019.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5885, approving the Work Plan and Budget for the
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 for the Kalispell Business Improvement District as recommended by
its Board of Directors.
Council Member — Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: 2111
Council member Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
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Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
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4. Resolution 5886 — Budget — Mill Levu
This resolution sets the annual mill levy for the City of Kalispell for fiscal year
2019.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5886, making the Annual Tax Levies for the City of
Kalispell, Montana, for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council President - 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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Disapprove
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilor Guiffrida opposed and Councilor Kuntz
absent.
5. Resolution 5887 — Budget — Annual Appropriations a
This resolution sets the annual appropriations for the City of Kalispell for fiscal
year 2019.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5887, setting the Annual Appropriations for the City
of Kalispell, Montana, for special revenue funds, debt service funds, capital proiect funds
and proprietary enterprise funds as set forth in the 2018-2019 budget adopted by the city
council.
Council Member — Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member — Wayne Saverud: 2" d
Council member Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
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Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Disapprove
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Guiffrida opposed and
Councilor Kuntz absent.
6. Resolution 5888 — Storm Sewer Maintenance District Assessment � a
This resolution considers the storm sewer maintenance assessment and sets the levy
for fiscal year 2019.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5888, Levying Assessments for the cost of Storm
Sewer Maintenance for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Council Member — Wayne Saverud: Motion
Council Member — Kari Gabriel: 211
Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: 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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Disapprove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
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Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
Resolution 5889 — Urban Forestry Maintenance District Assessment =I a
This resolution considers the urban forestry maintenance assessment and sets the
levy for fiscal year 2019.
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City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Councilor Kluesner asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5889, Levying an Assessment for the cost of Urban
Forestry Maintenance in the Citv for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
8. Resolution 5890 —Solid Waste Maintenance District Assessment 'z, a
This resolution levies the assessment for removing solid waste from city streets
and alleys for fiscal year 2019.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5890, 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.
Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 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
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Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
Resolution 5891 — Street Maintenance District Assessment a
This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the streets and avenues for
fiscal year 2019.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5891, Levying 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 2018-2019.
Council President - Chad Graham: 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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
10. Resolution 5892 — Light Maintenance District Assessment om a
This resolution levies the assessment for maintaining the street lighting in the city
for fiscal year 2019.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5892, Levying an Assessment for the Cost Of
Lighting the Streets and Alleys in the City Special Lighting District for the Fiscal Year 2018-
2019.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
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Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
11. Resolution 5893 —Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Appropriations
This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the TBID for fiscal year
2019.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5893, Setting the Annual Appropriation for the
Tourism Business Improvement District of the City Of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in
the 2018-2019 Budget adopted by the City Council.
Council Member - Wavne Saverud: 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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
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Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
12. Resolution 5894 — Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
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Appropriations a
This resolution approves the annual appropriations for the BID for fiscal year
2019.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
07:37:04 PM (00:37:52) Councilor Graham asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
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00:39:04 Patti Carbouari, Public Comment
Ms. Carbonari spoke on behalf of the Business hnprovement District explaining that the board
has worked hard on the budget and thanking Council for taking the time to work with them
during work sessions.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5894, making the Annual Tax Levy for the Business
I_mprovement District (Bid) of Kalispell, Montana, for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and
Levying an Assessment for the Bid for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
00:40:12 Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion.
00:41:25 Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
00:43:53 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Disapprove
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Graham and Mayor
Johnson opposed and Councilor Kuntz absent.
13. Resolution 5895 — Budget — City -County Health Department a
This resolution approves the levy request for the City -County Health Department
for fiscal year 2019.
City Manager Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5895, making the Annual Tax Levies for the City of
Kalispell, Montana, for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
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Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kuntz absent.
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14. Appointment to the Street Tree Commission a
This item recommends the appointment of Martin Rippen to the Street Tree
Commission.
Mayor Johnson recommended the appointment of Martin Rippen to the Street Tree Commission.
Motion and Vote to appoint Martin Rippen to the Street Tree Commission.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council President - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Absent
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Community effort to travel to Washington DC to set up meetings with representatives
regarding funding for the completion of the south side of the Hwy 93 bypass.
• Work Session August 27, 2018 will include a request for an Airport Master Plan update.
Mr. Russell asked whether Council would like to see the MT Base Camp proposed RV
Park at the next work session as well.
Council provided feedback that they would like the MT Base Camp proposed RV Park at the
next work session.
J. ADJOURNMENT +tiIW/j///i
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. ..........
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — August 27, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed — September 3, 2018 — Labor Day Holiday
Next Regular Meeting — TUESDAY, September 4, 2018, 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.
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