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02-19-19 City Council Meeting MinutesKALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, February 19, 2019, 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: Present Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present Council Member - Wavne Saverud: Present Council Member - Chad Graham: Present Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Present Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present Staff members present included City Manager Doug Russell, Adjunct City Attorney Rich Hickel, Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development Katharine King, Senior Engineer Keith Haskins, Public Works Road & Fleet Superintendent Gene Come, and Police Chief Doug Overman. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the amenda as submitted. 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 Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve Page 1 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 19, 2019 The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner 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. m 1. Council Minutes — February 4, 2019 a 2. Award Bid for CCTV Pipeline Inspection Camera This item considers awarding a bid to NorMont Equipment in the amount of $104,140 for a CCTV pipeline inspection camera. Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda. 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: Absent Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner absent. F. COMMITTEE REPORT — Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District Annual m Report (Diane Medler) a Diane Medler, Director of the Kalispell Convention and Visitors Bureau provided their annual Tourism report to the council and summarized the highlights. 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 public comment. Joe Apple. Public Comment Mr. Apple of 151 Equestrian Lane spoke regarding alcohol related issues. Mr. Apple volunteers on Saturday nights at Kalispell Regional Hospital and he sees many alcohol related incidents Page 2 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 19, 2019 such as accidents from drinking under the influence. He provided the Council with a research paper he wrote regarding the dangers of alcohol. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEOUENT 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. Lot 6 Old School Station Purchase Offer and Acceptance m a This item considers proceeding with a buy/sell agreement with Haig Ermoian for the purchase of Lot 6 of Old School Station located at 135 Schoolhouse Loop. City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to proceed with the counter offer as presented. Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 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 Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner absent. 2. Resolution 5910 - Approval of Amendment to Evergreen Sewer Agreement m a This resolution would approve an amendment to the Sanitary Sewer Treatment Agreement with the Flathead County Water and Sewer District No. 1 Evergreen. City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item. Public Works Director Susie Turner provided further information on this item. 00:25:56 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:26:02 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5910, a resolution approving an amendment to the July 1, 2005, Interlocal Agreement between City of Kalispell and the Flathead County Page 3 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 19, 2019 Water & Sewer District No. 1, Evergreen, by amending exhibit "A" to include additional parcels and to authorize the City Manager to execute the same. Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 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: Absent Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion passed unanimously with Councilor Kluesner absent. 3. Resolution of Intent 5911 — Calling for a Public Hearing: Amendments to Standards for Design and Construction This resolution calls for a public hearing on March 18, 2019, regarding Council's intent to amend the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction to incorporate on -street parking language. City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item. 00:28:33 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:28:39 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5911, a resolution of intent to amend the City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction for On -Street Parking Designations, calling for a public hearing and directing the City Clerk to provide notice therefore. 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: Absent Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner absent. 4. Ordinance 1821 — First Reading - Amending 2 Hour Parking in Certain Areas of Downtown This ordinance would amend the parking code removing the 2-hour parking designation in certain areas of downtown. Page 4 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 19, 2019 City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item. Public Works Director Susie Turner provided further information on this item. 00:31:44 Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:31:48 Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1821, an ordinance amending Ordinance 1801 codified at Chapter 17 of the Kalispell Municipal Codes entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic regarding Two Hour Parking on certain streets in the City of Kalispell, declaring an effective date and authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same. Council Member - Chad Graham: 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 Member - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner absent. 5. Ordinance 1822 — First Reading - Amending Code Related to Parking paces for Taxicabs, Buses and Delivery Vehicles This ordinance would amend the parking code regarding permitting for the permanent use of reserved parking spaces. City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item. Public Works Director Susie Turner provided further information on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion to approve Ordinance 1822, an ordinance amending Ordinance 989 & 1 Codified at Chapter 17 of the Kalispell Municipal Codes entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic regarding the Regulation of Parking Spaces and Loading Zones for Taxicabs, Buses and Delivery Vehicles upon the Public Right -of -Way within the City of Kalispell, declaring an effective date and authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same. Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Page 5 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 19, 2019 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: Absent Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner absent. 6. Ordinance 1823 — First Reading — Encroachment in Public Right -of -Way This ordinance would update regulations for permitting private encroachments upon public right-of-way. City Manager Doug Russell provided a report on this item. Public Works Director Susie Turner provided further information on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve Ordinance 1823, an ordinance amending Ordinance 779 & 4 Codified at Chapter 24 of the Kalispell Municipal Codes entitled Streets and Sidewalks regarding the Permitting Requirement for Private Encroachment upon the Public Right - of -Ways in the City of Kalispell, declaring an effective date and authorizing the City Attorney to codify the same. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 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: Absent Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner absent. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Russell provided the following report: • Work Session next week: Review of Facility Plans, and recommendations from the Planning Board for text amendments to the Zoning Code including to the entrance corridor design standards. Page 6 of 7 Kalispell City Council Minutes, February 19, 2019 • Mr. Russell has been following Legislation in Helena. One item he is watching is HB246 which would cap the amount of taxable value in all combined tax increment financing districts at 15% of the total taxable value of a municipality which would have prevented the downtown Kalispell district from being put into place. The City of Kalispell and the League of Cities is opposed to this bill. Executive action will likely be later this week. • HB435 is the Gateway Resort Tax Option which will be heard next Wednesday — Mr. Russell will provide testimony from the City of Kalispell. 00:43:52 Mayor Johnson provided the following report: • Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the Tourism report provided earlier in the meeting. • Mayor Johnson reported on the 911 Committee Meeting that took place at 1:15 p.m. last Wednesday. • Mayor Johnson spoke regarding State Legislation. J. ADJOURNMENT 0141011111�1/y Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. ���ew Bsp��,ll 5 AL z Aime8 Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on March 4, 2019 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION City Offices Closed — February 18, 2019 — Presidents' Day Next Work Session — February 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting — March 4, 2019, 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. Page 7 of 7