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ROLL CALL Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present Council Member - Wa ne 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, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Public Works Director Susie Turner, and Police Chief Doug overman. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D, AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Avvrove Council President - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Apvrove The motion vassed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Gabriel absent, Page 1 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 7, 2019 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. 1. Council Minutes — September 16, 2019 2. Ordinance 1829 — Second Reading - Prohibiting Parking within the Sidewalk S;D This Ordinance would make the obstruction of a city sidewalk with a motor vehicle a civil infraction. 3. Accept State Homeland Security Grant from Montana Disaster & Emerizencv Services <�z This item would accept the receipt of $40,000 in grant monies for regional hazmat teams. 4. &prove Agreement with HDR for Water Quality Technical Assistance to .. This item would approve HDR Engineering as the professional consultant for Water Quality Technical Assistance. 5. Confirmation of Police Officers BrLdy Grav and Chad Sweigart This item would confirm Brady Gray and Chad Sweigart as Patrol Officers for the Kalispell Police Department. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion Council Member - Kv le Waterman: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Apvrove Council Member - Wa ne Saverud: Avvrove Council President - Chad Graham: Apvrove Council Member - Rod Kuntz: A rove Council Member - Tim Kluesner: A rove Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: AplDrove Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion passed unanimous1v on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel absent. 07:02:41 PM (00:03:30hPolice Chief Doug Overman introduced Officers Sweigart and Officer Grayprovidingdetails about their background, experience, and accomplishments over the past year. Page 2 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 7, 2019 Mayor Mark Johnson pinned Kalispell Police Officer badges on the newly appointed Officers and congratulated them. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS — Best of Kalis ell Urban Foresqy Awards 2019, Kalispell Urban Forestry Committee Tony Nelson the Chair of the Kalispell Urban Forestry Committee announced the winners, spoke to the community value created from the landscaping/forestry work that the award recipients have provided, and presented plaques for the Best of Kalispell Urban Forestry Awards 2019 as follows: Commercial Stewardship: Stillwater Corporation — Kalispell North Town Center Project Residential Stewardship: Vic and Barb Anderson Public Lands Stewardship: Kalispell Downtown Business Improvement District 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. Sid Daoud Public Comment Mr. Daoud of 1942 Teal Drive spoke regarding anti-sematic targeting that has been occurring in Kalispell and Whitefish requesting that the city release a statement strongly condemning these types of acts and reinforcing our commitment that every citizen is a valued part of the community. 07:1 S :34 PM (00:16:2 Mar at Connole Public Comment Ms. Connole who lives off of East Oregon Street and OhAve. EN spoke regarding traffic concerns on East Oregon Street. She would like to see stop signs placed to slow traffic and signs posted to discourage large trucks from using the street. 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. 1. Ordinance 1830 — Second Reading - Prohibiting Lodizing in the Public Ri ht-of- Way a This Ordinance would restrict the use of the public right-of-way for lodging within motor vehicles. CitesManager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Page 3 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 7, 2019 Carla Au ustad ., Public Comment Ms. Aug ustad of 1395 Lower Valley Road spoke in opposition to this Ordinance explaining her position. B. Bradford, .Public Comment Ms. Bradford with the Community Kitchen spoke in opposition to this Ordinance explaining her position. R Man Hunter Public Comment Mr. Hunter spoke in opposition to this Ordinance explaining his position. Jamie uinn, Public Comment Ms. Quinn, the Executive Director of the Food Bank spoke in opposition to this Ordinance explaining her position on the issue. LHa ►Shaw, Public Comment Ms. Shaw with the AbbyShelters spoke in opposition to this ordinance explaining her position on p pp the issue. Reverend Miriam Maurit en Public Comment Reverend Mauritzen with Serious Juju spoke in opposition to this Ordinance explaining her position on the issue. Carty Pitcher. Public Comment Ms. Pitcher with the Sparrows Nest spoke in opposition to this Ordinance explaining her position on the issue. Jennifer Ball, Public Comment Ms. Ball of 1511 South Woodland Drive spoke in opposition to this Ordinance explaining her position on the issue. Chris .gayer Public Comment Mr. Krager, Executive Director of Samaritan House spoke in opposition to this Ordinance explaining his position on the issue. Cassidv Aan# Public Comment Ms. Agan of 820 3rd Avenue East spoke in opposition to this Ordinance explaining her position on the issue. Public Comment Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 08:01:32 PM ("01:02:21) Motion to approve the second readinz of ordinance 1830an ordinance restricting the use of the public right-of-wav for lodaing within motor vehicles declaring an effective date and authorizing the Ci Attornev to codify the same. Council Member: Phil Guiffrida - Motion Page 4 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 7, 2019 Council Member: Ghad Graham — 2"d City Attorney Charles Harball answered a question posed by Councilor Guiffrida. Discussion on the motion. 01:05:45 Councilor Waterman spoke in opposition to the ordinance stating his reasoning behind his position. 01:07:5 8 Councilor Graham spoke in favor of the ordinance stating his reasoning behind his position. 08 :16:3 7 PM 01:17:26) Councilor Carlson spoke in opposition to the ordinance stating her reasoning behind her position. 08:17:16 PM ( 01:18:04) Councilor Kuntz asked a question of Chief Overman. 01:19:40 Chief Overman responded to questions. 08:20:27 PM (01:21:15) Councilor Saverud spoke in opposition to the ordinance stating his reasoning behind his position. 01:22:14 Councilor Guiffrida spoke in favor of the ordinance stating his reasoning behind his position. 01:29:33 Councilor Kuntz spoke in favor of the ordinance stating his reasoning behind his position. 08:35:36 PM (01:36:24) Councilor Kluesner spoke in favor of the ordinance stating his reasoning behind his position. 01:3 7:52 Councilor Waterman spoke further regarding his position. 01:3 9:05 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion Council President - Chad Graham: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Disapprove Council Member - Wayne Saverud: DisLapprove Council President - Chad Graham: Apvrove Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Disapprove The motion vassed on roll call vote with Councilors Carlson Saverud and Waterman opposed and Councilor Gabriel absent. Page 5 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 7, 2019 2. Resolution 5945 —2019 Wastewater Facility Plan Update 4D This resolution would adopt the Kalispell 2019 wastewater facility plan. Director of Public Works Susie Turner provided the staff presentation on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 01:43:53 Motion and Vote to annrove Resolution 5945, a resolution to adopt the 2019 wastewater facility plan update for the Citv of Kalispell, Montana, and setting an effective date. Council Member: Kyle Waterman -motion Council Member: Rod Kuntz — 2nd 01:44:27 Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion. 01:45:42 Mayor Johnson provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd Ma or - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Apvrove Council Member - WUne Saverud: Avorove Council President - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Apvrove Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion vassed unanimous) on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel absent. 3. Resolution of Intent 5946 — Public Heariniz for Stormwater Ordinance 4= This resolution would call for a public hearing on October 21, 2019, regarding a proposed Stormwater ordinance. City Manager Doug Russell provided background on the process for this item. Director of Public Works Susie Turner provided the staff presentation on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5946, a resolution of intent to enact a stormwater ordinance in order to implement and enforce a stormwater management program pursuant to Federal and State legal requirements, setting a aublic hearing and directing the City Clerk to provide notice thereof. Page 6 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 7, 2019 Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Motion Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Apvrove Council Member - Wa ne Saverud: Approve Council President - Chad Graham: Apvrove Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Apvrove Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Gabriel absent. 4. Economic Revolvin2 Loan Fund Board Appointment a This item would appoint Scott Blodgett to the Economic Revolving Loan Fund Committee. Mayor Johnson recommended the appointment of Scott Blodgett to the Economic Revolving Loan Fund Committee. Motion and Vote to appoint Scott Blodgett to the Economic Revolving Loan Fund Committee. Counci'l Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd Ma, or - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve Council President - Chad Graham: AplDrove Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Avvrove Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Avvrove Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve The motion vassed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Gabriel absent. I. CITY MANAGER COUNCIL AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) ■ Montana League of Cities and Towns Conference will be in Kalispell next year. • Next week's work session: Update on the project at Airport and 1 6th Street, an update of the Kalispell Downtown Association's Bike Racks project, and a request to have an internal review of the City -County Health Department Interlocal Agreement. The tentative EMS Meeting next Tuesday will likely be postponed. 01:55:23 Councilor Waterman spoke regarding the positive national outpouring regarding the community effort to find the King dog. He then said he would like to see further conversations regarding homelessness. Councilor Waterman then mentioned support for the public comment received earlier in the night regarding standing up against hate crimes. Page 7 of 8 Kalispell City Council Minutes, October 7, 2019 01:57:49 Councilor Kluesner told Chief Overman he feels tagging and graffiti on the east side of Kalispell seems to be on the rise. He reminded the public to call in graffiti to the police department. 01:56:29 Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding the principles for civil dialogue listed on the agenda. 01:58:45 Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the public comment received by Sid Daoud earlier in the meeting regarding anti-sematic vandalism, saying he would like to speak up against it. Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the opportunity to create a Mayoral task force regarding homelessness so that groups such as the public, Planning Department, and Health Department can work together to seek solutions. I ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. 46 'opt '•. a SEAS. 1892 • V �.. ill Aim e Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on October 21, 2019 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOW"TNii��R INFORMATION Next Work Session — October 14, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting -- October 21, 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 8 of 8