04-15-19 City Council Meeting MinutesKALISPELI,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 15, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Graham called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Ap rU ove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk
Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Public Works
Director Susie Turner, Human Resources Director Terry Mitton, and Police Chief Doug
Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Ap rp ove
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Absent
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Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilors Carlson, Guiffrida and
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. Mayoral Proclamation - Arbor Day Celebration m a
This item proclaims April 26, 2019, as Arbor Day and encourages all citizens to
participate in appropriate activities and take advantage of the benefits of the parks
and other natural areas in our community.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment.
Jim Atkinson spoke regarding supporting Central School during the budget sessions as they are
requesting money for their boiler.
Council President Graham closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilors Carlson, Guiffrida and
Mayor Johnson absent.
President Council Graham read aloud the Arbor Day Celebration Mayoral Proclamation.
F. COMMITTEE REPORT — Tree City USA Certification — Street/Tree Committee m a
Tony Nelson with the Street/Tree Committee provided a report on the management of the urban
forest. He explained that this is the 20h year that the City of Kalispell has received the Tree
Growth Award in addition to the Tree City USA Certification. He provided information about
the tasks accomplished by the urban forestry division and the events that have been sponsored by
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the Street/Tree Committee and the Parks and Recreation Department. He also spoke regarding
insects of concern for the urban forest. Mr. Nelson invited the public to the Arbor Day
Celebration on April 26, 2019.
07:14:26 PM (00:14:54)
Ali Ulwelling, Forestry Assistant Specialist for the Montana Department of Natural Resources
and Conservation explained that the DNRC has made a commitment to urban forestry programs
and explaining why. She presented the Tree City USA Award to the City. The City of Kalispell
has received the Tree Growth Award longer than any other city in the state of Montana.
Council President Graham thanked the Committee and the Forestry Division for the work that
they do.
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.
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan Update m a
Council will accept comments regarding the Council's intent to consider an
update to the wastewater treatment plant facility plan.
Council President Graham opened the public hearing and called for public comment. Seeing none,
he closed public comment.
2. Isackson Growth Policy Map Amendment Public Hearing a
Council will accept comments regarding Council's intent to consider a growth
policy amendment requesting a change from "Urban Residential" to "Urban
Mixed Use" on 5.79 acres adjacent to 1151 N. Meridian Road. This public
hearing will be continued to May 6, 2019.
Council President Graham opened the public hearing and called for public comment. Seeing
none, he continued the public hearing to May 6, 2019.
3. Maiestic and Fricke Growth Policv Map Amendment Public Hearina m a
Council will accept comments regarding Council's intent to consider amending
the growth policy future land use map boundary north by approximately 240-
acres located at the northwest and northeast corners of the intersection of
Church Drive and U.S. 93 North and designating future land uses. This public
hearing will be continued to May 6, 2019.
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Council President Graham opened the public hearing and called for public comment. Seeing
none, he continued the public hearing to May 6, 2019.
I. 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. Brightview Subdivision, Phase 2 Final Plat, and Subdivision Improvement
Agreement a
This item considers a request from Jackola Engineering on behalf of Montana
Department of Natural Resources for final plat and improvement agreement
approval for a 13-lot commercial subdivision located on Timberwolf Parkway.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
07:24:41 PM (00:25:08)
Motion and Vote to approve the Brightview Subdivision Phase 2 final plat and the
subdivision improvement agreement.
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Carlson, Guiffrida and
Mayor Johnson absent.
2. Resolution 5917, Revisions to the City of Kalispell Personnel Policv Handbook
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This resolution would adopt revisions to the City of Kalispell personnel policy
handbook.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
07:27:28 PM (00:27:56)
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5917, a resolution revising Resolution 5468,
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adopting a Revised Personnel Policies handbook for all city employees and volunteers and
declaring an effective date.
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilors Carlson, Guiffrida and
Mayor Johnson absent.
3. Fairway Boulevard Deed of Dedication a
This item considers accepting a deed of dedication from the Fairway Boulevard
Townhouses Homeowners Association Inc. for Fairway Boulevard.
City Attorney Charles Harball provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Council President Graham opened public comment.
07:31:11 PM (00:31:39) Leland "Wally" Walbruch, Public Comment
Mr. Walbruch, President of the Fairway Boulevard Homeowner's Association spoke in favor of
the dedication and talked about the history related to this item.
Seeing no further public comment, Council President Graham closed public comment.
07:32:34 PM (00:33:01)
Motion and Vote to accept a deed of dedication for Fairway Boulevard.
Council Member - Wavne Saverud: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Absent
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilors Carlson, Guiffrida and
Mayor Johnson absent.
J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
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City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• City Manager Russell provided a legislative session update.
• Upcoming meetings: Work Session next week — Forestry Ordinance
• Mr. Russell asked whether the Council would be interested in hearing from
the school district regarding their upcoming levy. Council would decline.
• May — reminder of Budget meetings May 13, 14, 15
• May work session: Sidewalks and Trails Discussion
07:38:01 PM (00:38:28)
Council member Waterman asked about the possibility of having a work session regarding
downtown parking lots and garages.
Council member Kuntz spoke regarding picking up after your pets.
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K. ADJOURNMENT
Council President Graham adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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Minutes approved on May 6, 2019
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — April 22, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — May 6, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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