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10/15/01 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2001, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR WILLIAM E. BOHARSKI PRESIDED. COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, DON COUNSELL, DALE HAARR, RANDY KENYON, DUANE LARSON, FRED LEISTIKO, RON VAN NATTA AND CITY MANAGER CHRIS KUKULSKI AND ACTING CITY ATTORNEY CHARLES HARBALL WERE PRESENT. Mayor Boharski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA APPROVAL Haarr moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Van Natta. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting October 1, 2001 2. Approval of Claims per Payables Register - $257,117.84 3. Pledged Securities as of September 30, 2001 4. Award Bid - Police Patrol Vehicle - Police Department One Bid was received for a Crown Victoria patrol vehicle. Staff is asking the contract be awarded to DePratu Ford in the amount of $23,570.00. 5. School Resource Officer Grant Council is being asked to formally accept a COPS grant in the amount of $125, 000 for one additional School Resource Officer. 6. Proclamation - Red Ribbon Week/October 21 - 27 Atkinson moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Counsell. There was discussion. Van. Natta asked for a correction on Page 1 of the Minutes where it states he moved for approval of the Consent Agenda and then seconded the motion. There was no objection to the correction. Kalispell City Council Minutes October 15, 2001 10 Haarr commented the Limited Slip option should be added to the Police Patrol vehicle for $85.00. Police Chief Frank Garner said he would look into it. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. HEAR THE PUBLIC Fred Hammel, 505 7th Avenue west, said he recently attended a Flathead Coop meeting concerning rate increases and he was upset there were only a few people from Kalispell. He said he's tired of subsidizing the rural areas. Mayre Flowers, CFBF, reminded Council members that with all the commercial proposals recently, the existing Kalispell Center Mall has potential for expansion and showed the Council an architectural rendition of what could be possible. Pat Farris, 507 Birchwood Court, stated he is officially a write-in candidate for City Council Ward 4 and said he feels the citizens need an opportunity to choose between two candidates. Suzanne Johnson, 680 Stone Street, Said she is not opposed to the proposed mall in Evergreen but agreed with Flowers that it would be better to locate it at the KCM location. Don Scharfe, Rocky Mountain Outfitter, said the downtown is doing better than it has in the past 25 years and also asked the Council to consider the proposed mall very carefully and defend downtown Kalispell. Paula Alley, 810 3rd Avenue East, said the Kalispell Center Mall is a beautiful connection to the downtown where people can walk to everything. She asked the Council not to destroy it with a new mall in Evergreen. Bob Hafferman, 1337 3rd Street West, said he's a candidate for Ward 1 and proposes to eliminate the parking commission. He said he has several ideas how to improve downtown parking and one is to designate undesirable parking sites as free parking for employees. Kristi Personett, Columbia Falls, said she supports the new mall and feels the fears are unfounded. She said a lot of people shop elsewhere and she feels the mall will benefit the entire valley. Jean Johnson, Stokes & Associates, said for the past two years, Wolford Development has tried to address the Council on a proposed Kalispell City Council Minutes October 15, 2001 Page 2 of 11 mall and for the fifth time, the issue has been pulled from the agenda. He said all they are asking is an appearance before the Council. Jayson Peters, 936 6th Avenue East, said he's also a candidate in Ward 4 and stated he feels there's a solution to getting the mall and keeping it downtown. PUBLIC HEARING - MODIFICATION OF DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN Council received comments regarding two proposed amendments to the Downtown Urban Renewal District; 1) the relocation of the Fire Station and remodeling of City Hall and; 2) assisting in the building of a Health Department Facility. Boharski opened the public hearing. Bill Goodman, SO 2nd Street East, stated he has read the original development plan for the downtown urban renewal district and neither of these projects qualify under the goals and objectives. He said the money should be dedicated to the streetscape project. Joe Unterreiner, President of Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, said Chamber members conducted a survey of Chamber members in October and streetscape received the highest rating as the best use of urban renewal funds. Doug Denmark, FBIA, said the urban renewal money should be spent on streetscape and the Council should push to get the bypass completed. Diane Conradi, CFBF, she said there's a broad spectrum of support for the streetscape program and the Council should fully fund it. Patricia Johnson, 714 4th Avenue East, said the Health Department and City offices do not fit under the intent of the plan and the money should be spent on streetscape. Marshall Noice, 647 6th Street East, said the revitalization of the downtown will take several pieces of the puzzle to accomplish, but the one piece the City has control over right now is to support the streetscape project. Jean Agather, FBIA, read a news release from the Montana Department of Transportation stating the MDOT holds a neutral position on the streetscape project but asked that the City not push traffic back onto Main Street. She asked the Council, when considering the Kalispell City Council Minutes October 15, 2001 Page 3 of 11 1Z streetscape project, to not limit the traffic on 1st Avenues East and West. Doug Scarff, 1212 South Main, reminded everyone the health facility is a City -County Health Department and asked the Council to find some money to help support the new building. Tom Maier, Kalispell Center Mall, asked for Council's support of the streetscape project because he feels retail in the downtown core area is vital and this project would contribute to its growth. Pauline Sjordal, 234 3rd Avenue West, said she's seen what a streetscape project can do to save a downtown and encouraged the Council to support it. John Hinchey, 534 4th Avenue East, said the streetscape project is badly needed and feels it would be inappropriate to use the money on City Hall or the Health Department. Joe Russell, City -County Health Department Director, asked the Council to support the new health facility which will have 50+ employees working, shopping and eating in the downtown. Boharski closed the public hearing. ORDINANCE 1402 - ORDINANCE MODIFYING DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN - 1ST READING This ordinance approves the addition of the two projects listed above as Urban Renewal Projects with a maximum of $2,500,000 for the Fire Station relocation and $500,000 for the Health Department facility. Haarr moved Ordinance 1402, an ordinance relating to the modification of the Kalispell Montana Downtown Urban Renewal Plan (The Urban Renewal Plan) to approve certain projects as urban renewal projects. The motion was seconded by Van Natta. There was discussion. Van Natta said several months ago, both of these projects seemed viable. He said now, however, he feels the Council should remove the fire hall relocation and City Hall remodeling from the ordinance, but still consider the Health Department's request. Larson agreed, stating the only City department with a critical space need right now is the Police Department and he feels that Kalispell City Council Minutes October 15, 2001 Page 4 of 11 problem can be solved without constructing a new building. He said he feels the streetscape project should be funded fully, and with the money leftover, support the Health Department. Atkinson said the Council has a "golden opportunity" to show its willingness to work with the County on various issues by supporting the new health facility. Atkinson moved an amendment to the ordinance by eliminating all references to the relocation of Fire Hall and remodeling of City Hall. The motion was seconded by Counsell. There was discussion. Leistiko said he supports the space needs the City has, but he feels the critical safety needs of the Police Department can be taken care of without this additional money. He said as far as the Health Department, he feels it needs support but the amount needs to be discussed further. Kenyon reiterated his strong support of streetscape and said he hopes the Council funds it in its entirety. He said he supports the amendment and the Health Department but doesn't feel the City Hall remodeling fits "into the whole scheme of things". Boharski said because of the concerns with the Police Department and the maintenance needs of City Hall, he suggested changing the motion to state that Section 2 be changed as follows: a. allocating monies toward the resolution of public health and safety issues in City Hall and; b. allocating funds to the Flathead City -County Health Department. Atkinson said according to Kukulski, those items are still covered and he doesn't see any problem with the motion as originally stated. The amendment carried upon vote with Atkinson, Counsell, Haarr, Kenyon, Larson, Leistiko and Van Natta voting in favor, and Boharski voting against. The motion as amended carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Counsell, Haarr, Kenyon, Larson, Leistiko and Van Natta voting in favor, and Boharski voting against. PUBLIC HEARING DNRC PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT Council received comments concerning a request from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for a Planned Unit Kalispell City Council Minutes October 15, 2001 Page 5 of i 1 14. Development overlay on Section 36. The PUD addresses the development of four land use areas identified on the section of land which is designated as a specific development pod. Boharski opened the public hearing, David Greer, DNRC land use planner, gave a brief history of the property and said the PUD is a culmination of several years of work. He said he is concerned, however, with some of the changes proposed by staff, especially the bonding requirements. Greer said this is a zoning PUD and he would like to see the wording changed to require bonding at the time of subdivision review. He asked the Council to support the PUD and take action at the November 5th meeting. Jeannie Holmgren, DNRC Commercial Development Program, said once the property is developed and subdivided, the taxes are estimated to be four dollars a square foot. She said one acre of land at four dollars a square foot, with a 1.5 million dollar building on it, could bring into the City twenty six thousand dollars in taxes. Holmgren said if you multiply that by 400+ acres, that's a lot of money. Jean Agather, FBIA, said the DNRC should be applauded for its efforts to responsibly plan for the development of Section 36. She said the DNRC has been involved in a lengthy public process to develop a plan that is consistent with Kalispell's development philosophy and she urged the Council to approve the PUD. Mayre Flowers, CFBF, read a memo addressed to the Kalispell City Council, (Memo is attached and by this reference is made a part of the official record) Joe Unterreiner, President of Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, read a letter in support of the PUD. (Letter is attached and by this reference is made a part of the official record) Boharski closed the public hearing. Greer answered questions from the Council. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT Doug Scarff resigned from the Council effective October 1st and according to State law, the Council must appoint a person to fill the vacancy within 30 days. Kalispell City Council Minutes October 15, 2001 Page 6 of 11 1:5 Boharski explained the 30 days expires at the end of October, one week prior to the City elections. He said the Council has a couple of different options and asked for suggestions. Van Natta inquired as to the penalty if the Council waits to make the appointment until after the election. Harball said if the Council doesn't act within 30 days, then the seat will remain vacant until the first of January. Leistiko moved the Council appoint Jayson Peters to the Ward 4 seat until. December 31, 2001. The motion was seconded by Atkinson. There was discussion. Boharski suggested instead of making a motion to appoint, it would be more appropriate procedurally to make a motion to open the floor for nominations. Leistiko said he's hesitant to change the motion because he feels by opening the floor to nominations it puts the Council in the position of holding a mini election and he doesn't want it to influence the general election. Van Natta suggested between now and the end of the month the Council review the qualifications of the two people running for Ward 4 and make a decision at a special meeting. Leistiko withdrew his motion. The second concurred. Boharski asked if there was any interest in accepting applications. Kukulski said he doesn't feel the issue should be complicated any further by accepting applications. Haarr said he doesn't want to have the appearance of making a choice between the two candidates. He said he'd be in favor of holding off until after the election, but since that's not possible, he'd like to open it up to applications and see who else is interested. Boharski said the Council could set a deadline of October 25th for applications and then set a special meeting the 29th or 30th. Van Natta said the cut-off date for write-in candidates is October 22nd and he feels the Council should wait until after then before deciding what to do. Kalispell City Council Minutes October 15, 2001 Page 7 of I l 1 6_ Leistiko said he still thinks the Council should consider the two candidates that are present and make a decision tonight. Haarr moved the Council open the Ward 4 Council seat to applications with residents of Ward 4 having ten days to apply with a selection to be made prior to October 30th. There was no second. Van Natta moved the Council consider the candidates that have filed for the November 6th election for the Ward 4 seat at a special meeting prior to November 1st. The motion was seconded by Leistiko. There was no discussion. The motion carried upon vote with Haarr and Boharski voting against. Boharski excused himself from the rest of the meeting. President Larson presided. STREETSCAPE DESIGN SURVEY The Public Works Department would like to have a design survey for the downtown Streetscape project at a cost of between $25,000 and $35,000. Atkinson moved the Council authorize the Public Works Department to hire a survey consultant to perform the design survey for the proposed Downtown Streetscape Project. The motion was seconded by Counsell. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Boharski was absent. RESOLUTION 4665 - RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE US HIGHWAY 93 WEST SIDE BYPASS Kukulski explained the resolution declares the support of the City Council for construction of a truck bypass around Kalispell. He said it has been proposed that local, state and federal agencies consider phasing the project with Phase I including the construction of the bypass from Highway 93 South north to Highway 2, and Phase II covering the construction for the remainder of Highway 2 connecting to Highway 93 North. Kalispell City Council Minutes October 15, 2001 Page 8 of 11 17, Atkinson moved Resolution 4665, a resolution to declare the support of the Kalispell City Council for construction of the Highway 93 Transportation Bypass around the City of Kalispell as outlined in the October 1993 Kalispell Bypass Feasibility Study. The motion was seconded by Van Natta. There was discussion. Van Natta said the City is continually faced with the problem of truck traffic on Main Street. He said they should really push for the southern section of the bypass to be built to Highway 2 which would then direct traffic around the downtown. Haarr said he will support the motion, but he doesn't feel it will make any difference. He said the problem is more immediate and he feels the Council should be putting its support behind the Willow Glen Drive alternate route which is affordable and accomplishable. Van Natta said the bypass study was very clear that all of the truck traffic should not be put on Willow Glen Drive. Public Comment Mayre Flowers, CFBF, said she supports the motion and stated Citizens for a Better Flathead has already gone on record opposing the east side connector on Willow Glen. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Boharski was absent. ORDINANCE 1400 - INITIAL ZONING OF R-4 - GLACIER VILLAGE GREENS PHASES VI AND VII - 2ND READING Phases VI and VII are currently zoned County R-5 with a minimum lot size requirement of 5,400 square feet. The proposed City R-4 allows duplexes and single family residences as permitted uses with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. Council passed Ordinance 1400 on first reading October 1st. Leistiko moved second reading of Ordinance 1400, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1175), by zoning certain real property described as the subdivision plats of Glacier Village Greens Phases VI and VII located in Section 32, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County R-5 (Two Family Residential) to City R-4 (Two Family Residential), in accordance with the City -County Master Plan, and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded by Counsell. Kalispell City Council Minutes October 15, 2001 Page 9 of I 1 W There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Boharski was absent. ORDINANCE 1401 - SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE COVENANTS OF THE BUFFALO COMMONS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - 2ND READING Kalispell Regional Medical Center has requested an amendment to the Pi]D to allow a maximum building height limit of 60 feet. Council passed Ordinance 1401 on first reading October lst. Atkinson moved second reading of Ordinance 1401, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1226 (Planned Unit Development, Buffalo Commons) by amending the height limit for the Medical/Professional Facilities Pod, and declaring an effective date. The motion was seconded by Counsell. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Boharski was absent. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS Kukulski explained that a strict interpretation of his contract specifies that before he travels out of State, Council approval is required. He said he has attended Regional Conferences which the Council was aware of informally, but formal approval was never actually given. Kukulski said the most recent conference was in Green River, Wyoming for a GOSCMA conference for which he never turned in a travel slip. He said rather than requesting the City reimburse him for this expense, he has continued to use the City's credit card to fuel his vehicle when traveling outside the area for official City business. Kukulski said he figured when the reimbursement due to him equaled $0, he would no longer use the credit card. He explained that the Mayor has asked that as an alternative, a formal motion be made by the Council retroactively approving his trip to the GOSCMA conference. Leistiko moved the Council ratify the City Manager's travel expenses to attend the Regional City Manager's Conference in Green River, Wyoming. The motion was seconded by Counsell. There was discussion. Atkinson said he doesn't feel the Council can make a formal motion under the reports section of the agenda because it hasn't been noticed. Kalispell City Council Minutes October 15, 2001 Page 10 of 11 1 9, Leistiko withdrew the motion. The second concurred. Larson asked that the issue be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk Approved November 5, 2001 1 Wm. E. Boharski Mayor Kalispell City Council Minutes October 15, 2001 Page 11 of 11 Area Chamber of Commerce October 15, 2001 City of Kalispell 312 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Attn: Kalispell City Council RE: Public Hearing Comments: Downtown Urban Renewal District Projects Dear Council Members: We would like to share with you the results of a scientific survey of the 700 Kalispell Chamber members conducted by A & A Research on October 4, 2001 regarding local issues, and specifically projects proposed for the Downtown Urban Renewal District. Survey Results. Of the five projects surveyed — Streetscape, combining Streetscape with the Willow Glenn Connector, Fire Hall, Performing Arts Center, and contribution to new Health Department Building- — Streetscape received the highest rating. Although Streetscape, Willow Glenn/Streetscape, Fire Hall, and Performing Arts Center all fell within the margin of error. However, when the question was asked "Which one of the proposed uses, if any, do you feel is the best use of urban renewal funds?", the most frequently mentioned response was Streetscape/Willow Glenn Connector. Two out of five members — 41 % - rate the health building contribution as a poor use of the money. Streetscape. These results indicate the support of our members for a strong vibrant downtown that is current with its infrastructure and pedestrian appeal. The Streetscape project offers the opportunity to encourage private investment through revitalization and beautification of downtown's public areas. Traffic Impacts. However, there continues to be strong concerns regarding the negative traffic impacts of contemplated improvements, as reflected in the appeal of the Streetscape/Willow Glenn Connector combination. How can the downtown truly be pedestrian friendly if heavy truck traffic continue to use the area as a thoroughfare? A strong effort must be made to implement the Kalispell Transportation Plan's recommendations for the Willow Glenn Connector on the eastside, and the Kalispell Bypass on the westside. Since work on the Kalispell Bypass is not currently scheduled I 1 1 15 Depot Park • Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-2800 • Fax (406) 758-2805 • Email; chamber@digisys.net • www.kaiispelichamber.com for State action, local action on the affordable and more easily achieved Willow Glenn Connector offers the best hope for near term relief from downtown commercial congestion. Indeed, introduction of "traffic calming" techniques, street narrowing, and other limitations on traffic flow should be implemented with the utmost caution, if at all. If these concepts are incorporated .into the final plan without the completion of east and west alternative routes, traffic will likely be pushed into the residential avenues causing a negative impact on downtown residential property values. Downto Vitality. There are a number of factors required for a viable, vibrant downtown. Attractive sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping are some of those factors. But, other ingredients are needed as well. Downtown could benefit greatly from non-traditional anchors that would attract visits and generate foot traffic. Perhaps the best use that could be located in a civic center is a regional performing arts center. Such a facility would create numerous dining and entertainment spin-off businesses and contribute to culture and community life. Successful centers in other communities often see the resurgence of street front retail once evening and weekend foot traffic numbers increase sufficiently. Other preferred uses include a convention center, museums, and attractions. Other important ingredients include adequate parking, nearby healthy residential areas, and a good overall business environment. We at the Chamber are involved in these issues on a daily basis and welcome the opportunity to work with the City and others to make these ideas a reality. Thank you for the opportunity to communicates these thoughts with you on behalf of our membership. We would be pleased to review the details of our survey in greater detail anytime. Si cerely, Bob Nystuen, Chairman of the Board Kalispell Chamber of Commerce 1 OJ e h H. U terreiner, President ispell Chamber of Commerce 2 Ff K. Johnson To: City Council Members (r f j Date: 1011512001 Time; 0:48:48 AM Page 2 of 3 C C W Cc O,. N W Qom! L c CIO fu ,4 E .v W p p 4? CD �o m `a I J W U 0,y -� oc E'us i] CL W W LM = CD C O 4903 W d C W O E COD �4 V/ ' E c !C .f.r Q 5 Uj 3 am r v a� ,, �� } Zi NI. l .,N r•�`f � .. % �. �• �4 w� — Gam] . 1 � �4 03 V JarfL o rj Is �. r ,— ,y �. 1 1 From: Mary K. Johnson To: City Council Members Date; 1atl512001 Time: 6:4B:4BAM Pa 3 3 i S" ! u+ W ICL a ca CL LU a � L � v3 y�0 3:: ca �} �t W OW.. 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Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name, ( Address 115 J Dear Kalispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital: Please take the following actions on these issues: , Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: �( � � i J Address �,S, 7 1 64— �� S C� Dear Kalispell City Couni, _S" l care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: �gl - Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and mails on the Section 36 land. 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Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. (XI Preserve the tech. park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name Address /,/) -6-k t', 7 "AC r . AIT , Dear Kalispell City Council, care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on th'.ese issues: "I-Y Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. �Z Say "no" to mail sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: AL-uo-j Tr�F_ p t _ i 1--I � V�G� �•-> 'N 1� P��rP i�.c�rJG�:� , � � �-� `�� G�`S'�f (� o�-' �``+ Name Main a t Address W(-_ AAOVZ.14 \A kTZ-- #"VSt-t , ^T 5-'?`t -5 4 Dear Kalispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on 21'9: these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. r ( -h VO Additional comments: a „Let rc (.� l[ r ►��w�L�-Q +- I 4A,aU 'C$ r eic�s, Name o, r r.c Address Dear Kalispell City Council, 1 care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these �s ues: r�Fully fund and support the Streetscape ro'ect--�n &n Ze v5a "no" to mall PPawl. Challenge p p � � � y p ge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Qom` Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land.,Pk€.Fsr- _6(.V Bret- •ra e Wo"'e- e_eZ5 Wards e,7cm vm 1%1g "/6,qx Poyllq 'Li�p4rK%o6r 6�c /,i47, Additional car�Iies ;�Gend'�Name ij''N�11<er, 2986 Rufen4ch Lane Address Kalispell MT 59901 Fax; 4.06/755-1465 Dear Kalispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional corn s, Name Address Uear Kalispell City Council, care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues:- ❑ Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name Address Dear Kalispell City Council,- 1 care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: �r`nclud�-G�`k fTS.0 ('��""''� Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. f Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: (4 Name Pairici^ ,.!ohnsoy Address �l7 )Guri h AiyeEasfkafi�aW 0 {v r G Dear Kalispell City Council, care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Ef" Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. C;K Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. E;K Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: .� 4crtL f Name /& 0 �` �1 Address _73 `r�: Dear Kalispell City Council.,. I care about keeping,6ur downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on 31. these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. d' Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name Address,/4 /1 Dear Kalispell City Council, care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: ec ,e, ❑ Fully fund and support the Streetscape project.3 ❑ Say "no" to mail sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. ❑ Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: � — /�& nnc.` r- S C'h Esc Name LV &M_J� AddressNq- Dear Kalispell City Council,.. I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. ED/ Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name z2o n f al-6-4 J— C Address ,,,?� / �G%i/� /dry/ `�y�p 4, Sear Kalispell City Council,` x. care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on theseissues: Fully fund and support tthe Streetscape project. i` Say "no" to mall sprawl: -Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. ` Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name Address Dear.K.alispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: 56/ Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. [� Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional cam ents:777/e Name .411VV4- Address 4PIPO ��J. .. S e //�19/L�� 5roll IFa^ G 'ice* "`r� �/t/ 1�yoiaG 0,"USf�/�5 SL=7 5 Wz Dear Kalispell City -Council, ] care about.kkeeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. _(f-- Additional comments: ` Ur �h, n�O rtI rVJL 34er- LOW U11 ' 1 Name I Aun C31 13 Address Wspdl Ave, d care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on 3. 3., these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mail sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mail. 1 Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores acid malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: r+,- i +tOA AvAn uo(Aew �W>W $,V Name C zt .kl� ,__. L►�1. -�+- V qAL��. ct4 Q., K Address St-i ��Fr �t'�L� �vtiy ----------------------------------- Dear Kalispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: ' Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mail sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Ji;� Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name MML% At- �?()IA AA Addressq�J I +',� q Dear Kalispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on the issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mail sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name Address Rq �,_[[,,, _ pin a 6� r"s ,Vvlz -► I ciVi he'\_ ear Kalispell City Council, care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comm ts: Name Address�,�,4,fat+�. -.Dear Kalispell City Council, a care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues; [V Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Cif Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments:7& ffi'aSCL es S ax d,5 [L Uk tfa.t t �� i f` P Name � � � �� N1.r�.d�,5 „ �. rt 0.d' Q d`oP+ Address PO 25 [ COL.i M 1 ' L--5 /47; off. fi�Vf— Dear Kalispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with'a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name c•t11Q�1GL��I Address 02)j5�., pear Kalispell City Council, I. care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions °on" th'e-se issues: ❑ Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. /f/D Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. ❑ Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Vr '� Addit/lgn omm fits' �j�r 5 � 6a Cv �"rfb6� ��JExs�G �� • `gOr' I� uirld G S�G*h lie N Named v ��i` Q.Ybo Age— [�i9fifacc'�r c� J �'LO! l% Address Qs,,p� Y�ysrpJGS.taJ GJGieF, 1c.G,,,e,o 's�auDe ? rX 'Oe Dear'.Kai�spell City Council, care about keeping our -downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: '� Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. � Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. �R52 SU-QEl( Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name *3 Q 40IL R1 00(-? �,S Address t R-1 M 0 K�rl_ R-O" k l) 6<-Nt. tS P �LL. Dear Kalispell City Council, 1 care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Z?-" Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. C?I' Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. .� Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name BEN �,2 ,WiSt} Address Car Kalispel,I.City Council, are about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech Dark option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: W-911 4,dl all. 9�Name Address 1S 06 Dear Kalispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these " ues: ��Sayy y fund and support the Streetscape project. "no" to malls rawl. Challen e the count 's decision to allow the Glacier P 9 county's Pieserve the tech park option with a five - year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. �J Additional comments:JeaC---fpI[O4J �J�S1�Erw'I 6,1 w �� 4n r+ �►/ �1/� n L C'e }� 15� -. 4 G( C7 or►� S r Names �7^ , Address/ 5 -- 5/- 06 K_¢Ilh SP__ �. Dear Kalispell City Council, care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. C Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name L. n i .4 d, CA yes' Address Y\ Lc r Dear Kalispell City Council, 1 care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on TI these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. VSay "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. IJI Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments:/ 4�e Name U� Address D. L. BLANK ^!LIITFFISH. Dear Kalispell City Council, care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Sec i n 36 la d. ,�r Addi ' nal comments: 11� Name - 1 � Q +�-r► Address Dear Kalispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: L19 Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. j� Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. 7 Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: , Name AddressPb t X 3WeX, blac�j �- Y 1 J-q93 Additional comments: ti 1v /14t.a"U[/ct"„aCf'�zxvyt�_ru l�, it Name r^ Address I N. �ar Kalispell City Council, are about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. l Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. } Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name I Address V;IY1 - (3�r L L 4t� Dear Kalispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on theseissues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. 0"" Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. .� Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and mails on the Section 36 land. vJr& Vitt Oa, Dear Kalispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: ❑ Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. ❑ Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. ❑ Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: ► A 0r Address IT'7 Dear Kalispell City Council, 1 care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on' these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. C Additional comments:+��- !�'�'��`' ` �/ �]`r�4z� �% Name Address ----------------------------------- Dear Kalispell City Council, care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: 9 Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. X Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name Addressi ( a CoA 7- ),L w �F�H Dear Kalispell City Council, care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: _ t Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comme nts: Name kl�;,,�-f_ti kn '?°' Address � 6 ar Kalispell City Council, is4, ' about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: I Fully fund and support the Streetscape project.R� t��' Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. XPreserve the tech park option with a,five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name CngiP Vaitn`hne_ AddresscA, �� 4,0. (4 �Crnrnu„� 'i?f Dear Kalispell City Council, I care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county's decision to allow the Glacier Mall. Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 3 land. Addi Tonal comments: � 0 4 O-O Name a_ku r^ ll_�r ; I f %r] ^ Address ---- --------- --- ---- ---- __'----^—��_--------- Dear Kalispell City Council, 1��1�I 5 ��74e c�tt74We 6 I care about keeping our downtowns Aal. Please take the following actions on these issues: QI�f u�r f i�- 17 Fully fund and support the Streets ett .ect� ty Ivdkr Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the nt decision to allow the Glacier M a I I `i ei L' Preserve the tech park option with a five-yegir moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. —des !! e`�� °�` a ` ,' v0AM, Add' m ' ots: �� yi'I dC� e 7C /fit A > V Y ! � SS .B�►'R J2 Address x{�Osa .�'y �-,� ,� Dear. Kalispell City.Council,.. . 1 care about keeping our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on41 these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape: project... Say "no" to mail,,_,§prawl. Challenge the 6ounty's decision to allow the Glacier Mall.. Preserve the tech park option with a five' -year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name i-Irm VV de V_ Address ddressl:�We MAI , rl pmp,e - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dear Kalispell City Counck .i -.1 -care about keeping.our downtowns vital. Please take the following actions on these issues: Fully fund and support the Streetscape project. Say "no" to mall sprawl. Challenge the county.'s decision to allow the. Glacier Mall. 0 Preserve the tech park option with a five-year moratorium on big box stores and malls on the Section 36 land. Additional comments: Name �1� 12%11W Address 1 r.6, r h --,s%�„I.7' SAS , -;gip '-U 9 P .146M '•,�f �Ji ��5.�� l _ + a � _ i� ��: -p�� "�� r•�Y 1'! ��-laY '�� y epo-`C9`�i�;'1�� $q�(�r r � j,y rr�•� i..'� p �1 ��f� 1lt� Rp1G1®'yf 1_�� i�{, E} ('! g( � -. y. � j + may' W s . _ �y��{+�'.J=��@ "�, �� s?�-.{r+�ypPp� P 7R •� ��-�1,A,� Y, r.,;.#-�3§�,r �� 1 �, rM_- 4�-&_� P A,; � ,e,F :-,_��9 �,�5 �'�`i* : ' �q�F {: r NJ A A � �L{j•��i;:. +k��d66flCfb]7j��4Lf ii �1 ��.sG''�Ir J� Y� .6fi ��Jld-/'�•,•3 y'- -'r Y -.. 7. At S C { 3'�r - - -- - k. ax ,. Al . M. ? ® y r Mom Vitt — TORMAW S IfillIg . . '.. sy]y�y■ , - - r¢� V��y� 9k{y j q} �y ®StrS ey sy y® y1`'��}� jy�� V�� yl r yp �7y �.{�l6'6'w��'iry �y*8{�rwwwaaa�aaa�9kCl�r� 77 4. Citizens for a Better Flathead P.O. Box 771 . Kalispell, MT . 59903-0771 (406) 756-8993 . FAX (406) 756-8991 . e=mail: citizens@digisys.net MEMO Date: 10- 15-01 To: Kalispell City Council RE: Planned Unit Development Agreement, Section 36, Public Hearing Comments From: Citizens For A Better Flathead Overview: 1. CFBF and others have voiced widespread support for the development of a Tech Park on Section 36. Our comments this evening are focused on how this PUD application can be strengthen to ensure that this Tech Park is developed and built. 2. We would encourage the council to note that both the limited economic analysis conducted and included in the 6/13/01 Draft Environmental Impact Statement and the Downtown Merchant Survey included in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Appendices 6/13/201, raise important concerns about the expansion of retail uses and the potential for job shifting which would be undesirable. Of direct relevance to the PUD discussion tonight you should pay attention to the fact that the economic study notes the value of delayed build -out in some retail sectors and the need to fully consider retail expansion else where in the planning jurisdiction in planning for development on Section 36. 3. Given these findings noted above and the recent approval of the 60 acre Mountain View Plaza with Home Depot with six other large retail pads to be developed there, just across from Section 36, and the proposed Wolford Glacier Mall, we would encourage the council to condition the Section 36 PUD to give clearer priority to technology and professional office uses. Recommendations: 1. Page one of the yellow PUD in the council's packet, second to the last "whereas." Consider replacement of the proposed B-5 zone for the mixed commercial POD with that of a B-1 zone. This zone more closely identifies the permitted used that would compliment and encourage the development of Every Voice Is Important'. a Tech Park. It is also more in keeping with the intent of a PUD that can provide some flexibility to a more restrictive zone as opposed to the 9-5 designation that requires this PUD to be more restrictive. 2. Technology uses can also be given greater priority by making the following amendments to the PUD by designating conditional uses under the Commercial POD as has been done in the Mixed Professional Pod and the Residential POD of this PUD. On Page 10-11, section vi. and vii., should be amended to read: A. if business and technology uses fail to achieve a 40,000 square foot floor area threshold within 5 years following the execution of this agreement, then the uses identified as conditional uses under section 2.02 B of this document may be proposed for approval under the conditional use provisions of the Kalispell zoning regulations. (* see #4 for conditional use language recommended for insertion) vii. if business and technology uses fail to achieve a 120,000 square foot floor area threshold within 10 years following the execution of this agreement, then the uses identified as conditional uses under section 2.02 B of this document_mav be proposed for approval under the conditional use provisions of the Kalispell zoninz regulations. 3. Then on Page 15, the retail uses listed in #16 should be deleted as should campground and recreational vehicle parks uses included under #17 and be classified as conditional uses . 4. To accomplish this on Page 15 a paragraph should be inserted after # 19 as similar to the paragraphs on conditional uses included under the Mixed Professional POD and the Mixed Residential POD sections. It could be worded as follows: Retail uses defined {as worded in #16) "clothing, convenience, food, sporting, book, office products, drug, computer, phone, hardware, tire, plumbing, electrical, furniture, art household, gifts, mall warehouse discount, ect."and uses in #17 of "campground" and "recreational vehicle parks" may only be considered as conditional uses after the times established and in compliance with the phasing requirements identified in Section 2.01, C, 5, b, vi and vii. 5. An additional sentence should be added to comply with strong neighborhood concerns expressed and reflect in the neighborhood plan prohibiting taverns, gaming and casino facilities in the mixed commercial POD. This could simply state that: Taverns, gaming and casino facilities will not be permitted in the mix commercial POD. 6. On Page 16 under the Mixed Professional POD. # 7, food and grocery store and # 15 retail should be moved to conditional uses also. These uses generate significant traffic and moving to a conditional use will enable review of the need for this use which is not included under the underlying R-S zone, as well as review of possible location within the POD, traffic, parking and street concems. Page 16, the paragraph following #17, should be amended to read: Food and grocery stores and Retail enterprises of less than 3000 square feet may only be considered as conditional uses in the mixed professional POD. 8. To aid in sizing and planning for utility needs under this PUD and to better comply with the requirements of a PUD, we feel an effort should be made to identified the square footage build out of proposed uses in this PUD. 7. Additionally before finalizing this PUD, we would urge this counsel to request written clarification from the Department of Revenue as to how this property will be appraised and valued for tax purposes. Clarification is needed to determine particularly how state land will be appraised as this is the basis from which tax value will be set. Written clarification of this should demonstrate if this appraisal will be tied to lease conditions, what reappraisal cycle will be used as build out occurs, and a more accurate tax base impact from this development proposal. 1 1 or* Ikil"is�eil October 15, 2001 Area Chamber of Commerce City of Kalispell 312 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Attn: Kalispell City Council RE: Public Hearing Comments: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Section 36 Planned Unit Development Dear Council Members: The Kalispell Chamber supports the development of Section 36 in a manner consistent with the Neighborhood Plan. The proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) does just that. The property is already located partially within City limits and provides tremendous potential for community infill. The PUD provides a wide range of guarantees for the thoughtful development of the property, consistent with the local desire to maintain the beauty of the highway corridor. Ample opportunities remain for public involvement in any use proposals for the property. The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has followed course of action that has encouraged public participation and involvement, even when not required by law to do so. The end product will be a net benefit to the community and the public schools of Montana who benefit from the lease revenue of the property. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed PUD and annexation request. Sincerely, Bob Nystuen, Chairman of the Board Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Jo H. Unterreiner, President pell Chamber of Commerce 1 7 1 15 Depot Park • Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-2800 • Fax (406) 758-2805 - Email, chamber@digisys.net • www.kalispellchamber.com 1 HI October 9, 2001 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Subject: Public Comment - PUD Application Section 36 "Spring Prairie" Zoning and Annexation Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council: Hampstead Partners, Inc. (HP), is pleased to support zoning and annexation of the proposed Section 36 "Spring Prairie" subdivision as requested in the PUD application being considered. HP is the successful offeror to the state for development of the business and technology park component of the "Spring Prairie" subdivision. Without delay HP encourages proceeding with the process of zoning and annexation. HP is satisfied that the proposed zoning, in particular its commercial components, will accommodate the uses envisioned for business and technology park development. The proposed zoning is more restrictive than the adopted Neighborhood Plan: this to help ensure delivery of a high quality product while minimizing competition to existing area businesses. Throughout the process of bringing this subdivision effort forward HP has enjoyed working closely with the city, state, and citizenry to secure the best interests of the community. The public process has been extensive and exhaustive. Your affirmative and timely action is respectfully requested. Sincerely, Jay Wentz Princi 44' 445 6th Ave East October 11, 2001 Kalispell City Council First Ave East Kalispell, MT 59901 Dear Sirs: `IIRGINIA SLOAN Kalispell, Mt 59901 jE 40&75M228 RECEIVED OCT 1. 5 NMI I am writing in support of the proposed PUD for Section 36 north of Kalispell, Spring Prairie. As we move forward with encouraging economic development activities in our community we continue to be challenged by the need for the tools to attract businesses to the area. One of the needs is compatible with the proposed high tech business park being proposed for this site. We are in desperate need to build the infrastructure to encourage business to locate in an en- vironment where they are supported with state of the art communications and facilities which will allow them grow their companies and contribute to our economic health. This land use proposal has been debated for years. Please look favorably on this request. Virginia Sloan 1 1 OCT-11—el 09 95S nm SO88 I -low -lea ?67 7772 P. O f o b s N v w n c. A 11 B U n 0 Ill i C D L' V Jr i is 1) m e n t R,7 P u g n i c a t j O A October 11, 2001 Kalispell City Council Dear Gentlemen: I will be out of town for your meeting on Monday, October 15, 2001 but wanted to express my support for moving forward with the Section 3e project. The community has been engaged in the planning process for this important parcel of property since 1999. Architectural review requirements are in place and allowable uses have been extensively discussed and decided upon. It is time to move forward. This project is important for future job creation In our community. I hope you will logic favorably upon moving to the next step. Sincerely, Eli both C. Harri Jobs Now, Inc. Q1 Main Street Kalilol, M I.59901 466,237.771 I 1 (J 406,257.7771 1.008-070,5440 WWW-10CS-n0w.crg • (e) JDWOWAcenturge0st