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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1994, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR DOUG RAUTHE PRESIDED. COUNCILMEMBERS
JIM ATKINSON, LAUREN GRANMO, BARBARA MOSES, DALE HAARR, DUANE
LARSON, PAM KENNEDY, GARY NYSTUL, CLIFF COLLINS AND CITY MANAGER
BRUCE WILLIAMS WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Rauthe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes -April 4, 1994
Approve Claims per Payables Register
Pledged Securities 3/31/94
Moses moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Tree City USA Award
Bill Wright, 1104 1st Avenue East, Street Tree Commission member
presented the City with the Tree City USA Award from the National
Arbor Day Foundation. He noted Kalispell also received the Growth
Award. Mike Baker, Parks Director accepted the awards on behalf of
the City.
PUBLIC HEARING
Kalispell Airport Neighborhood Plan
Norm Kurtz, Montana Pilots Association President, felt the airport
could be run minimally and was in favor of appointing a volunteer
Airport Board, which would create a safety plan, mission statement,
an operating plan and a revenue plan.
Rich DeJana, 422 Summit Circle, representing Kalispell Youth
Soccer, passed a letter to Council and then highlighted the
contents. He would like the Council to make a decision on the
airport as soon as possible so everyone can begin planning and
moving along. He x:equc-trF'. formed. to look
:-i•a, :he adult and "e.,,u t , � C mm1*;;; ty,
Gilbert Bissell, owner/manager of Ac�3 Inn, 1830 Hwy 93, has done
several surveys and the results have shown many businesses receive
significant impact from the airport users.
Nick Haren, Chamber of Commerce, spore in support of the Airport
Neighborhood Plan and encouraged the pursuit of implementation of
the plan.
David Downey, 344 6th Avenue E�St, Glacier Eagles Soaring Club,
said the club is willing to contribute funds so to make the airport
more safe for gliders.
Richard Kuhl, 867 North Main, asked several questions for Council
to think about: 1. Is an expanded airport catering to more and
perhaps larger airplanes within the c',t.Q. 1 i.m4.tn that is doing to be.
the long term best interest of the city? 2. If we did not have'an
airport now, would you pick that location to locate cane? 3. Is it
really in the best .interest of the r, � .; y to spend a 'rill ion dollars
in expansion and improveinent cf Lhe airport when we have a lot of
other needs, in roads and parks in this city? 4. If the airport
is improved will it become truly self sufficient economically? He
suggested the City ought to think about instituting a local tax or
fees to capture some of that money so that the airport is truly
self sufficient and not lay the burden on all the taxpayers in the
City of Kalispell.
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Jan Anderson, Bigfork area, 99's member, an international group of
female pilots, local chapter in Montana, spoke to some fellow
members and they said that if they had to land at Glacier
International Airport and rent a car they simply would not come to
Kalispell.
Jim Lynch, 430 Lake Hills Lane, referred to his letter of 3/28. He
spoke in support of the airport to remain open. He felt the most
important thing in the Airport Neighborhood Plan was the
overwhelming support of the neighbors that surround the airport.
They are the most that would be effected and they are very much in
favor of keeping the airport open. He supported and encouraged
adoption of the Neighborhood Plan.
Mike Strand, Strand Aviation, reviewed several scheduled upcoming
events at the airport. He did not feel the users could continue to
provide an airport for the City. He noted it is a public facility
and would like to see the plan adopted in principal and concept and
work on the details as years go by.
Mike Ferguson, Administrator of the Aeronautics Division, Montana
Department of Transportation in Helena, noted his department is a
regular user of the airport. He encouraged the Council to give
serious thought as to ways to keep the airport open.
Ken Madsen, 673 1st Avenue West North, representing Kalispell Youth
Sports, would like Council to come up with a professional plan to
consolidate the sports fields.
Arley Rasmussen, who had attended a council meeting many years ago
on this same issue, was in support of keeping the airport open and
encouraged a plan.
Bill Truax, President of the Experimental Aircraft Association,
referred to a letter he sent. He suggested and supported a 5-man
Board run the airport.
Archie Ackey supported youth activities at the airport.
John Stephan, 1250 Burns Way, Past President Montana Pilots
Association.,, felt the sports fields were in the wrong place if .'Ie
airport wasn't there.
Rauthe closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
ordinance 1206-Yachechak Zone Change-2nd Reading
The City has been requested by Ken Yachechak to consider a zone
change for approximately .8 acres he owns from B-2 (General
Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial). The property is located
generally 400 feet south of U.S. Highway 2 and east of Meridian.
The Kalispell Master Plan designated this area as Light Industrial
and anticipates industrial uses. The surrounding uses are also
compatible with the proposed I-1 zone. The Kalispell Planning
Board held a public hearing on this request with only the applicant
providing testimony. The Planning Board recommends this zone
change request and Staff concurred with the recommendation.
L206, an ordinance t� amen
27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance,
(Ordinance No. 1175), by zoning a tract of land located in the
southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Township 28 North, Range 21 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, (previously zoned B-2, General
Business), I-1, Light Industrial, in accordance with the
City/County Master Plan, and to provide an effective date. The
motion was seconded.
There was discussion.
The motion carried with a roll call vote.
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Ordinance 1207-Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to the B-1 Zone-2nd
Reading
The City has been requested by Doug Johns of Mountain Paging
Network to amend the text of the B-1 zone. The B-1 zone does not
currently allow telecommunication companies and/or radio common
carriers with ancillary antennas as permitted or conditional uses.
Mr. Johns is interested in moving his paging business to 13 East
Oregon Street, which is zoned B-1. The issue involves allowing
this type of use with an antenna in the B-1 zone. The applicant
has requested that telecommunication companies and/or radio common
carriers with ancillary antennas be permitted as a conditional use.
The Planning Board considered the applicant's request following a
public hearing where no one spoke in opposition. The Board's
recommendation on a 4-3 vote is to allow telecommunication
companies and/or radio common carriers with ancillary antennas as
a conditional use in the B-1 zone. During Council's last work
session the request received considerable discussion which
concluded with a directive to modify the language approved by the
Planning Board to restrict the height and size of antennas allowed
as conditional use in the B-1 zone. Ordinance 1207 includes the
modified language and reads "telecommunication companies and/or
radio common carriers with ancillary antennas with mono -pole design
and a base not to exceed 12 inches and a total height not to exceed
70 feet".
Larson moved Ordinance 1207, an ordinance amending Section
27.13.030 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1175),
by expanding the list of conditional uses in a Neighborhood
Business, B-1 Zoning classification to include "telecommunication
companies and/or radio common carriers with ancillary antennas with
mono -pole design and a base not to exceed 12 inches and a total
height not to exceed 70 feet" as a conditional use, and declaring
an effective date. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon roll call vote.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL
Proclamations
Mayor Rauthe proclaimed April 23-29th as "National Infant
Immunization Week", April 29th as "Arbor Day", April 29th as Arbor
Day including the dedication of the Community Arboretum at Flathead
Valley Community Col.le'F-, iwa e:aymand C. Gardner, ,:May
3rd as "National Teacher Jay", May 5,ch as "Day of Prayer" and April
25-29th as "Chamber of Commerce Week".
EIS
Kennedy noted that EIS will be receiving comments concerning the
highway until May 6th.
Public Works
Kennedy complimented the Public Works Staff for good work preparing
the roads on the west side for paving.
Aviation Videos
Larson informed Council he has the -aviation videos if anyone else
would like to view them.
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER
Design Concopt Cont _..,.
Ross Plambeck explained the Norwest Bank Drive -Through Expansion
and the Avenue of the Arts Project.
He also explained the proposal submitted by Bruce Lutz consisting
of the total design contract, bid documents and construction
supervision fees amounting to $4,460.00.
Williams requested authority to enter into the contract with Bruce
Lutz in the amount of $4,460.00.
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Atkinson moved to authorize the city manager to enter into an
agreement with Sitescape Association for the Avenue of the Arts not
to exceed $4,460.00. The motion was seconded.
There was lengthy discussion.
Kennedy spoke in favor of the motion.
The motion failed upon vote with Kennedy, Moses, Atkinson and
Rauthe voting in favor.
Goodale/Barbieri Secondary Loan Agreement Amendment
For many months the City has been involved in negotiations with the
Goodale/Barbieri Company concerning the Secondary Loan Agreement,
specifically, the City has disputed the application of certain
contract language used to calculate the City's interest in profit
sharing over the life of the agreement. Williams reported that a
compromise has been reached with the Barbieri Partnership,
resulting in a clarification of the disputed provisions and an
amendment to the Secondary Loan Agreement. Williams recommended
that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Third Addendum to the
Secondary Loan Agreement.
Kennedy moved to authorize the mayor to sign the Addendum to the
Secondary Loan Agreement with Goodale and Barbieri. The motion was
seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
South Woodland Engineering Contract
A proposed engineering contract with Thomas, Dean & Hoskins in a
lump sum amount not to exceed $38,800. The purpose of the contract
is to provide the City with a Preliminary Planned Unit Development
report for seven acre site and a facility plan for the South
Woodland area. The budget contains a $40,000 appropriation for the
purpose and Williams and Staff recommended that Council authorize
him to enter into the contract with Thomas, Dean & Hoskins for the
specified engineering services.
Atkinson moved to authorize the manager to sign the contract with
Thomas Dean & Hoskin_ s in the amount of `"?" fit" . motion was
:;,�sconded.
There was discussion.
Atkinson spoke in favor of the motion.
There was more discussion.
Larson called for the question.
The motion carried unanimously.
Authority to Bid -Airport Road Apartment Complex
Susan Moyer submitted a memo requesting authority to seek
construction bids for the 32 unit apartment complex planned for the
City's Airport Road property.
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complex. The motion was seconded.
Kennedy spoke in favor of the motion.
The motion carried upon vote.
1994 Overlay Project -Bid Recommendation
Bids were opened last week for the 1994 Street Overlay Project.
Two bids were received: 1) NuPac bid $498,970 and 2) A-1 Paving
bid $539,600. Both bidders fully complied with specifications.
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Williams and Staff recommended the award go to the low bidder NuPac
in the amount of $498,970.
Larson moved to award the 1994 Overlay Project bid to NuPac in the
amount of $489,970. The motion was seconded.
Kennedy abstained from discussion and vote.
With a vote the motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS
Next Work Session 4/25/94 7:00 p.m.
Next Council Meeting 5/2/94 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
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Debbie Gif Clerk of Council
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