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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1993, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL.
MAYOR RAUTHE PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEMBERS WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Rauthe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes -February 16, 1993
Approve Claims per Payables Register
Kennedy moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded.
With a vote the motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
No one addressed the Council.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL
Proclamations
Mayor Rauthe proclaimed March as "Americans with Disabilities"
Month and "Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. He will be
presenting these proclamations at the Big Wheels Basketball game on
Saturday. He encouraged all to attend.
County Roads
County Commissioner Sharon Stratton notified Rauthe that the
transfer of title on the roads the City requested will require a
public hearing. The hearing will be held March 22nd.
Tree City USA Award
Rauthe reported Kalispell has won for the 5th year the Tree City
USA Award. A Growth Award was also awarded to Kalispell.
Parks Director Baker explained the awards are of national
recognition and based on a continuing process in conserving,
preserving and promoting the care and planting of trees in the
community.
Proposed Flathead County Sian Ordinance
Rauthe distributed a memo on the proposed Flathead County Sign
Ordinance for information.
Snow Removal
Collins complimented the Street Department on the fine job of snow
removal.
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER
Kalispell Golf Association -Authorize Membership Fee Increase
John MacMillan, President of the Kalispell Golf Association,
requested Council consideration of a proposed $25.00 increase in
the annual membership for season pass holders. There is no
proposed change in the daily play rates. Williams recommended that
Council approve the proposal to increase membership fees by $25.00.
Larson moved to approve the recommended increase in the annual
membership fees by $25.00. The motion was seconded. The motion carried with a vote.
Set Public Hearing -Zoning Ordinance Amendments
The Planning Board recently considered several amendments to the
City's Zoning Ordinance and have recommended the adoption of these
changes. Prior to Council consideration a public hearing must be
held. Williams recommended that Council set the public hearing for
March 15, 1993.
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Atkinson moved to set a public hearing for the Zoning Ordinance
Amendments for March 15, 1993. The motion was seconded.
With a vote the motion carried.
Set Public Hearing -Gateway Orchard Villas -Preliminary Plat
Gateway Orchard Villas is a proposed 19 lot residential subdivision
located on an 8.3 acre tract of land situated immediately south of
Glenwood Drive, east of Hawthorn and west of Meridian. The
Planning Board has forwarded a favorable recommendation to Council
on the Preliminary Plat of this subdivision. Prior to Council
consideration of the Preliminary Plat a public hearing on the
subject must be held. Williams recommended that Council schedule
the hearing for March 15, 1993.
Atkinson moved to set a public hearing for March 15, 1993 for the
Gateway Orchard Villas Preliminary Plat. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon vote.
Meridian Pointe -Conditional Use Permit
The Planning Board met February 9, 1993 to consider a series of
amendments to the approved Conditional Use Permit previously
granted to Carol Bergstrom to construct a 64 unit apartment complex
at 1055 North Meridian Road. The request included: 1) a request
to construct the project in two phases with 48 units in Phase 1 and
16 units in Phase 2, 2) permission to exceed the 35 foot building
height restriction of the RA-1 zone to allow a 40 foot tall
structure, 3) reduction of the 10 foot garage setback and 5 foot
carport setback to a 2 foot garage setback and no setback for
carports. The Board also considered the recommendations of the
Traffic Study prepared by Clete Daily.
The Planning Board recommended that 1) phasing of the project be
allowed as per the applicant's request, 2) that the original
requirements of the garage and carport setbacks remain as they
were, 3) that the height limitation of the zone be adhered to and
4) that the Traffic Study recommendations be included as
conditions. Williams recommended that Council adopt the Planning
Board's recommendation and findings of fact.
Kennedy moved to adopt the findings of fact and approve the
Conditional Use Permit as amended by Exhibit A for the Meridian
Pointe apartment complex. The motion was seconded.
There was discussion concerning the amendments and it was agreed to
reword 9 b. to "dedicated pedestrian walkway easement".
Upon vote the motion carried.
Authority to Bid-Whipp's Vault
The City has completed the design of the Whipp's Vault project and
is now ready to proceed to bid. As discussed at the work session
a Bid Alternate has been added to include the sidewalk and curb on
the south side of 3rd Street so to run the complete length of the
block. Williams requested Council authority to proceed to bid with
the project.
Atkinson moved to authorize the city manager to proceed to bid for
the Whipp's Vault project including the alternate. The motion was
seconded.
After discussion the motion carried with a vote.
STAFF REPORTS
Next Work Session 3/8/93 7:00 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting 3/15/93 7:00 p.m.
Atkinson will not be present at the 3/29/93 work session.
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ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Amy H. gohertsdn, Finance Director
Debbie Gifford, Clerk of Council
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