11-18-19 City Council Meeting MinutesKALISPELL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 18, 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 - 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 members present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Public
Works Director Susie Turner, Planner PJ Sorensen, Environmental Specialist Casey Lewis,
Senior Engineer Keith Haskins, Fire Chief Dave Dedman, and Police Chief Doug Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Mark Johnson asked the members of Evergreen Lions Cub Scout Troop #4948 that were
present at the meeting to lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: 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: Approve
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Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
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. Ordinance 1831 — Second Readine — Stormwater Reuulations a
This Ordinance consolidates and updates existing City stormwater regulations,
prescribes post -construction stormwater management practices, and updates
enforcement measures pursuant to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality
requirements.
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3. Accept a Justice Assistance Grant for the Police Department a
Acceptance of this grant would allow for the purchase of $10,279 in police
equipment.
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4. Award Bid for a Ford F-450 Type I Ambulance a
This item would award a bid to Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles in the amount
of $182,000 for a Ford F-450 Type I Ambulance.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on consent. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council President - Chad Graham: 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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Disapprove
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed with Councilor Guiffrida opposed.
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F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — Architectural Review Awards G
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Julia Pierrottet, Chair of the Architectural Review Committee presented Architectural Review
Awards to the owners, architects, and contractors of The Villas at Buffalo Hill, KRMC Digestive
Health Institute and KRMC Montana Children's, Great Northern Dental, and Distillery Square.
Mayor Mark Johnson thanked the Architectural Review Committee, congratulated the winners,
and thanked all the developers that invest in the City of Kalispell.
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 general public comment.
Tara Lee, Public Comment
Ms. Lee of 129 Empire Loop, a mom, nurse, and member of Moms Demand Action for Gun
Sense spoke regarding the effects of gun violence in Montana and advocated for proactive public
safety measures related to gun safety.
Barbara Bradford-Fenchak, Public Comment
Ms. Bradford-Fenchak of 38 Trails End, spoke regarding the need to resolve the issue of
homelessness.
00:21:03 Valerie McGarvey, Public Comment
Ms. McGarvey of 445 41h Avenue East, a member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense
spoke regarding the negative effects of mass shootings and asked that the Council partner with
their group to work on ways to reduce gun violence.
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.
Final Plat and Improvement Agreement for Southside Estates, Phase 2
Jackola Engineering on behalf of Team Development is requesting approval for
a final plat and subdivision improvement agreement for a 30-lot residential
subdivision on 9.6 acres at 2100 Airport Road.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren presented the staff presentation on this item.
00:26:44 Mayor Johnson asked questions of staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Rory Young, Public Comment
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Mr. Young with Jackola Engineering and Architecture spoke to Mayor Johnson's question about
the condition for the homes in this subdivision to not have basements.
00:28:25 John Sonderewer, Public Comment
John Sonderegger of 705 705 Parkway Drive, asked questions about traffic control between the
subdivision and the nearby Elementary.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the final plat for Southside Estates Phase 2 and the subdivision
improvement agreement in the amount of $176,771.50.
Discussion on the motion which included a response to Mr. Sonderegger's question.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: 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: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
2. Resolution 5948 — Stormwater Enforcement Response Plan
This resolution approves a stormwater enforcement plan to comply with
Department of Environmental Quality stormwater regulations.
Public Works Director Susie Turner provided the staff presentation on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5948, a resolution to adopt an enforcement
response plan for Stormwater management pursuant to Federal and State Legal
requirements and setting an effective date.
07:33:48 PM (00:34:28) Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council President - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
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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: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
3. Resolution 5949 — Approval to Submit Grant Application to MDOT
This resolution would authorize submittal of a grant application in the sum of
$200,000 to the Montana Department of Transportation for airport runway
lighting.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
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Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5949, a resolution to approve an application for the
City of Kalispell to the Montana Department of Transportation for a Grant in the amount
of $200,000 to fund Lighting Improvements on the Kalispell City Airport.
Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
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 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.
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I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Second work session in December (Dec. 23), & the fifth Monday (Dec. 30) will be
cancelled.
• Next work session: Tax Increment Finance Policies,
o and the next step in the Water Rates and Impact Fee Reports. City Manager
Russell provided an outline regarding the process that will occur regarding how
rates are set, etc.
Mayor Mark Johnson asked the City Manager to invite the new members of the Council to the
next work session.
00:44:18 Councilor Waterman spoke regarding continuing public concerns/comments about
homelessness and housing issues. Councilor Waterman announced that the City -County Board of
Health will be working on a community housing assessment/mapping on December 16, and they
are hoping that the Mayor, some of the Council, or city staff will be able to attend that meeting.
00:45:00 Councilor Guiffrida spoke reminding Council they will need someone on the Council
to replace him on the Emergency Medical System Sub -Committee at the beginning of the year.
Councilor Guiffrida explained that he voted no on the consent agenda due to the item to award a
bid for an ambulance.
00:46:05 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding a phone call he received asking what the City Council
plans to do about drivers that do not stop for school buses. He spoke regarding the laws that are
in place and the need for drivers to follow those laws to keep all of our kids safe. He spoke
regarding public education efforts.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — November 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
City Offices Closed — November 28, 29, 2019 — Thanksgiving Holiday
Next Regular Meeting — December 2, 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.
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