12-04-20 City Manager Report1
City of Kalispell
OFFICE OF THE CITY
MANAGER
Information Memorandum
12/4/2020
1. Parks Department
A tree removal contract has been signed to remove 46 trees in boulevards and parks that
were damaged beyond repair in the May 31 windstorm. Tree removals will be paid for
through an insurance claim to the City’s insurance provider. Stump grinding and tree
replacement will also occur.
Forestry has taken possession of a new Terex XT56 Pro
Forestry Aerial Lift bucket truck. The new truck replaces a
1999 boom truck that was red tagged in February due to a
major crack in the boom.
Park staff are working on a complete remodel of the
interior of Lions Park restrooms. Staff are also preparing
the Christmas wreaths for city buildings and lights for the Depot Park tree, utilizing the
new bucket truck to put them in place.
Park staff have installed (6) Ordinance 1848 informational signs
throughout Woodland Park to help educate the public about the new
ordinance.
We have finalized the schedule for this year’s
Freeze Out Camp at Elrod Elementary School Dec.
21-23 and Dec. 28-31. To minimize potential
COVID exposure, we are only incorporating field
trips where our participants and staff will have
exclusive use of the facility. Field trips this year
include ice skating, indoor rock climbing, and visits
to the new Kalico Art Center on Main Street. The
Freeze Out Camp schedule and registration form
can be found on the KPR website:
https://www.kalispell.com/249/Youth-Camp-After-
School.
2
While our first session of ice-skating lessons at Woodland Park is
typically small (averaging 9-10 participants), Session 1 this year
already has 17 participants registered. Session 1 begins on Tuesday,
December 1. We still have availability in Sessions 2-4 that take place
in January/February 2021.
2.Public Works
Wash Bay Installation at City Shop Complex
The wash bay pressure washer has been replaced and is up and running. The wash bay is
utilized daily, by all City Departments, for cleaning equipment and vehicles. The
removal and installation of the new pressure washer was a collaborative effort completed
by staff within the TSS Department, Central Garage, Street Department, and the Solid
Waste Department. Having the project completed internally lowered the project cost, in
addition to updating the piping and wiring for the new system.
Improve Pedestrian Safety for the Crosswalk at Rankin Elementary School
As part of the project to establish
school zones on Airport Road in
2019, the City of Kalispell and
MDT planned for the installation
of pedestrian warning signs at
the intersection of Airport Road
and Merganser Drive. On
November 12, Kalispell Traffic
Signs and Signals (TSS) finished
the install of the Push 2 Cross
RRFB’s (Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacon) signs with the
updated 30-watt panels for the
crosswalk on Airport Road at
Merganser Drive. The RRFB’s
sign parts were provided by MDT and the TSS Department assembled and installed the
signs. When the APS (Accessible Pedestrian Signal) push buttons are pressed the
RRFB’s will flash for 20 seconds (and will extend the time if button is pressed again).
3.Planning Department
The planning board will hold a public hearing at their December 15 meeting and take
public comments on the agenda items listed below:
1.File #KCU-20-06 – A request from Northwestern Energy for a conditional use
permit to allow the expansion of an existing non-conforming use at 890 North
Meridian Road. The property is located in a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zone,
and utility storage yards with associated offices are not currently an allowed use
3
within that zone. Expansions of up to a cumulative increase of 50% are allowed
with a conditional use permit. The proposal would add approximately 5305
square feet to the existing 13,975 square foot building.
2.Files #KZC-20-02 and KPP-20-04 – A request from JAG Capital Investments,
LLC for a zone change from R-2 (Residential) to R-4 (Residential) and major
preliminary plat approval for Autumn Creek subdivision, with a total of 28
residential lots/sublots on approximately 8.41 acres of land, including 1.14 acres
of parkland and 1.89 acres of open space. The property is located on Hathaway
Lane north of Highway 2 West.
3.File #KZTA-20-02 – A request from the City of Kalispell for a zoning text
amendment addressing accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”), which are second
dwelling units on a property. The proposed amendment would allow a separate
ADU as a permitted use on a lot in zones that allow duplexes (R-4, R-5, RA-1,
RA-2, and H-1) in addition to those zones which already allow them. It would
include design requirements which would require (1) that an ADU meet setback
requirements for a house unless going into a grandfathered structure, such as a
garage; (2) that parking for the second unit would be one required space, for a
total of three parking spaces for the two units, as well as reducing the required
parking for a duplex to the same number; (3) that the height is limited to single-
story and 18 feet high unless it meets the setbacks for a principal structure; and
(4) that the size is limited to no more than 1000 square feet.
The Planning Board will forward their recommendation of the applications onto the
Council for their consideration at the January 4, 2021, meeting.
4.Building Department
In the last 3 weeks, we have issued permits for 13 single-family homes and 6 townhomes.
This brings the total of new single-family/duplex and townhouse units for the year to 287,
compared to 146 last year at this time.
There have been 156 multi-family housing units issued so far this year. At the end of
2019, the building department had issued permits for a total of 84 multi-family units.
There was a total of 219 combined building and/or fire inspections completed in the last 2
weeks.
Residential – 112 Plumbing – 14
Commercial – 21 Mechanical - 16
Electrical – 15 Fire - 41
4
5.Community Development
The South Kalispell TIF Airport Road and 18th project has been issued a winter stop work
order due to adverse weather conditions. The weather has directly impacted the
construction schedule for completion of asphalt paving. The new street connection at 17th
Street has been paved, allowing for the free flow of traffic from Airport Road to 1st
Avenue West. The project will resume this spring and will be completed no later than
April 30, 2021. In the meantime, sidewalk construction and landscape work will resume
as weather allows.
The City received offers from a development firm for the purchase of Lot 3a, 8 and 9
within the Technology TIF at Old School Station. The offers are contingent upon the
contract award of a request for lease proposal. The development firm intends to purchase
only Lot 3a or Lots 8 and 9 together based on the user’s preference. The buy-sell
agreements are at full listing price with reductions predicated on signed Developer’s
Agreement, wherein the buyer agrees to complete new construction on the site within 18
months of sale.
The City has submitted the Baseline Grant Report to US Department of Transportation on
behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation for the Kalispell Bypass: Foys Lake
Section project.
This week the City is meeting with US EPA Region 8 Office and EPA contractor for
Brownfields Phase II site assessments project kick-off calls for two sites: BNSF ROW
Phase II and Sweet Peaks underground fuel storage tank pull and Phase II. Weather
allowing, work is expected to be conducted December 2020/January 2021.
The appraisal for the Valley Bank lot at the northwest corner of Main Street and 3rd Street
West has been submitted to the City. With this information the City will begin the
process of finalizing the DRAFT Request for Proposal inviting developers to offer plans
for development of the site.
6.Police Department
Attached is the latest law enforcement report with information through the end of
October.
Western Montana Mental Health has filled the care coordinator spot as well as hired a
second co-responder. The care coordinator will not actively do field work but will be
based at Western Montana Mental Health conducting long term case management and
follow-up for those in need that are identified by the two co-responders in the field. With
two co-responders, a co-responder will be available to valley law enforcement each day
of the week.
Officer Toth Mendius joined the Kalispell Police Department on December 1. Officer
Mendius is a Kalispell native and just completed his bachelor’s degree at the University
of Montana.
5
Court Security Officer Mike McGilvery joined the Kalispell Police Department on
December 1. Officer McGilvery was a long time Sergeant at Flathead County
Detention. He will be tasked with providing court security and other additional duties at
the Kalispell Police Department.
Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests Offenses
Reported Arrests
Crimes Against Persons
Homicide 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
SIWOC/Sexual Assault 2 0 2 0 2 0 6 0 2 0 6 0 4 0 4 0 6 0 2 0 36 0
Robbery 0 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 1 1 9 7
Aggravated Assault 3 0 3 2 2 0 4 2 10 5 5 2 5 5 7 6 3 2 9 6 51 30
Assault on a Peace Officer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 5
Simple Assault 9 3 6 3 5 3 3 2 10 6 12 6 10 4 6 2 7 5 7 6 75 40
PFMA 16 12 12 7 12 7 8 4 10 7 9 6 18 10 15 12 10 9 6 5 116 79
Resisting Arrest 2 2 4 3 3 4 5 5 4 3 3 2 6 5 2 2 2 1 7 7 38 34
Crimes Against Property
Burglary 5 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 6 3 3 0 8 1 2 0 7 1 2 0 38 7
Theft 53 19 43 19 39 13 34 15 42 14 35 4 67 12 55 15 39 9 41 15 448 135
Vehicle Theft/Unauth Use 5 1 6 2 3 0 3 0 5 1 1 0 8 2 3 1 7 0 3 0 44 7
Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Forgery/Counterfeit 5 1 4 0 4 1 1 0 1 2 3 0 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 25 5
Fraud 10 1 6 0 6 1 2 0 5 1 10 2 2 0 7 3 1 0 2 1 51 9
Theft of Identity 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 6 0 18 0
Embezzlement 0 1 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 3 1 9 8
Stolen Property offenses 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 3 2 1 1 0 1 1 2 1 14 6
Criminal Mischief 17 3 18 10 14 1 17 4 20 6 16 4 9 3 21 2 18 5 13 2 163 40
Crimes Against Society
Weapon Law Violations 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 1
Prostitution Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Child Pornography 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Drug Offenses 29 13 38 26 27 22 18 10 40 14 22 21 24 9 25 9 9 14 22 23 254 161
Family Offenses (non-violent)0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 1
DUI 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 8 7 12 11 12 10 3 3 7 7 9 9 79 75
Possession of Alcohol 1 4 2 3 1 2 3 9 1 1 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 1 0 0 21 30
Provide Alcohol to Minor 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1
Other Alcohol Offenses 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4
Kidnapping/Custodial Int.2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 4
Disorderly Conduct 5 5 9 9 5 4 10 4 9 6 10 9 14 10 7 4 11 10 8 8 88 69
Criminal Trespass 13 11 17 14 10 7 6 5 11 7 10 3 18 12 13 6 10 5 8 5 116 75
Violation of Protective Order 6 2 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 4 1 3 1 2 2 5 2 3 2 26 12
Obstructing a peace officer 7 8 10 7 9 10 3 3 8 6 5 2 9 7 7 5 5 4 7 7 70 59
Juvenile Offenses (except MIP)6 3 11 7 6 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 2 1 2 0 2 1 37 22
Other Offenses 43 39 52 48 30 31 13 12 32 30 30 28 40 38 21 24 22 19 29 27 312 296
Total 258 141 259 170 196 121 147 83 230 122 209 113 280 142 212 102 185 101 192 127 0 0 0 0 2168 1222
Traffic
Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites Traffic
Stops Cites
744 499 807 527 412 338 234 262 455 356 425 365 381 354 240 284 324 322 511 398 4533 3705
Total Calls for Service
Kalispell Police Department Case and Arrest Reports - 2020
January February March April May June July August September October November December Totals
2976 2840 2455 2105 2717 2813 272213100264927312835