09-17-18 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, September 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Chad Graham called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Present
Council President - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk
Aimee Brunckhorst, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior
Planner Jarod Nygren, and Interim Police Chief Wade Rademacher.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the atwnda.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
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Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Mayor Johnson 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.
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2. Construction Agreement with Montana Department of Transportation
(MDT) regarding US 93 - Idaho to Grandview - a
This agreement defines operation and maintenance responsibilities of the
State and the City for construction/reconstruction that MDT plans to
undertake.
3. Ordinance 1813 — Second Reading — Silverbrook PUD Amendment , a
This Ordinance would amend a 17-acre portion of the Silverbrook Planned
Unit Development from an R-4 (Two -Family Residential) Zone to RA-1
(Residential Apartment) Zone at 240 Church Drive in order to develop
Stillwater Commons.
4. Confirmation of Officer Tim Cronin to the Kalispell Police Department
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Police Officer Timothy Cronin has successfully completed his probationary
period.
Public Comment
Council President Graham 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, Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
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 Mayor Johnson absent.
Interim Police Chief Wade Rademacher introduced Officer Tim Cronin. He explained why
Officer Cronin has been a great asset to the Police Force.
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Council President Graham congratulated Officer Cronin and thanked him for his service.
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.
Council President Graham opened public comment.
Jim Cossitt, Public Comment
Mr. Cossitt spoke about the employee personnel handbook section regarding political activity of
employees. He suggested changes to the policy.
Seeing no further public comment, Council President Graham closed public comment.
G. PUBLIC HEARING — Ea2le Valley Ranch PUD Growth Policy Amendment m G
Council will accept comments regarding the Council's intent to consider a growth policy
amendment for designation of 41-acres currently known as the Valley Ranch PUD from
Suburban Residential to Urban Mixed Use.
Council President Graham opened the public hearing and public comment.
Bruce Lutz, Public Comment
Mr. Lutz with applicant WGM Project is available for questions that may arise.
07:14:02 PM (00:15:03) Mike Fraser, Public Comment
Mr. Fraser of Fraser Management Consulting at 690 North Meridian, explained that he was
retained by a resident at Rose Crossing to provide public comment regarding traffic impacts to
Rose Crossing. Mr. Fraser referenced three traffic impact studies and brought forth concerns
about traffic impacts from multiple projects.
07:29:11 PM (00:30:13) Debbie Street, Public Comment
Ms. Street of 1400 Rose Crossing explained that she hired Mike Fraser to speak on her behalf.
She then explained her traffic concerns at Rose Crossing.
00:34:05 Shannon Bartlett, Public Comment
Ms. Bartlett of 101 Rose Lane spoke regarding traffic concerns in this area. She also is
concerned that lines are not painted on the road and she feels another speed sign should be
posted.
Seeing no further public comment Council President Graham closed the public hearing_
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.
Ordinance 1812 — Second Reading — MT Base Camp RV Park — PUD/Zoning
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This Ordinance would apply B-2 Zoning with a commercial planned unit
development overlay on a 50.33-acre site located south of the 4-lane alternate 93
roundabout west of U.S. Highway 93, north of Ashley Meadows and east of Ashley
Creek into a 330 space RN park.
City Manager Russell provided a short presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing no further public comment, Council
President Graham closed public comment.
07:39:03 PM (00:40:05)
Motion and Vote to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1812, an Ordinance to
amend Section 27.02.010, official zoning map, city of Kalispell zoning ordinance 1677, by
creating a Commercial Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone, to be known as Montana
Base Camp PUD, over certain real property more particularly described as Tract 1 and
Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey 20796 in the Southern half of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 29 and North half of the Northeast quarter of Section 32, Township 28 North,
Ranee 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, in accordance with the Kalispell
Growth Policy — Plan It 2035, and to provide an effective date.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously with Mayor Johnson absent.
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2. Silverbrook Phase 2B-A Subdivision Final Plat a
This item considers a request from WGM Group, on behalf of Silvermont
Properties for a 10-lot single-family and 1-lot multi -family subdivision on 18.3
acres at 240 Church Drive.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren presented the staff presentation on this item.
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Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
07:42:27 PM (00:43:29)
Motion and Vote to approve the final plat for Silverbrook Phase 211-A.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
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 Mayor Johnson absent.
3. Agriculture Education Center Extension of Sewer Service m a
This item considers a request from School District 5 for an extension of sewer
service without annexation for the Agriculture Education Center on FFA Drive.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment.
00:45:39
Motion and Vote to approve the request from School District 5 for an extension of sewer
service without annexation.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
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 Mayor Johnson absent.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
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• No work session next week.
• Montana League of Cities next week.
07:45:42 PM (00:46:44) Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding the changes to the personnel
handbook that were requested by Jim Cossitt during public comment.
Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding Constitution Day.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Council President Graham adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
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