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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 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, CITY ATTORNEY GLEN
NEIER AND CITY MANAGER BRUCE WILLIAMS WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Rauthe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes -November 21, 1994
Approve Claims per Payables Register
Atkinson moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
North Meridian Neighborhood Plan
Vernon Wyman, 507 West Arizona, had concerns about the proposed
plan and requested the zone designation remain the same north of
Underhill Court as single family residential.
He submitted a petition with 91 signatures, that was also presented
to the Planning Board, opposing the provision plan that will
increase the land use in the existing master plan of 49 acres for
multifamily to 85 acres. Also that the single family acreage is
reduced from 46 acres to 33 acres.
Jim Shaw, 537 West Colorado, also had concerns about the Meridian
Neighborhood Plan. He noted if 7th Avenue West North was extended,
it would increase the traffic on Colorado significantly.
Keith Robinson, 501 West Arizona, expressed the same concerns
regarding the plan.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 4189-Adopt, Rei ect or Revise Meridian Neighborhood Plan
The North Meridian Neighborhood Plan covers an area generally
bounded by U.S. Highway 2 on the south; U.S. Highway 93 and
Wedgewood Lane on the north; 7th Avenue West North on the east; and
Hawthorne Avenue and Northern Lights Boulevard on the west. The
area contains approximately 314 acres. The plan amendment
addresses 4 specific goals, 1) Set a pattern of land use that
incorporates sensitivity to neighboring uses 2) Create a
circulation pattern that maintains a separation of incompatible
systems 3) Create a street system that can accommodate increases
in traffic safety and 4) Provide the area with full municipal
utilities. The Planning Board held a public hearing on the Plan
and by unanimous vote recommended that the Plan be adopted as
forwarded. Williams and Staff concurred with the Board
recommendation and offer Resolution 4189, which would revise the
Kalispell City -County Master Plan as recommended by the Planning
Board.
Haarr moved Resolution 4189, a resolution revising a recommended
Neighborhood Plan amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master
Plan. The motion was seconded.
Collins moved to amend the resolution on page 16, to delete Items
1) Promote an extension of Two Mile Drive to connect to Washington
Street, the location of which would be determined by the
development of the fairground property, and 2) The extension of
7th Avenue West North should be extended north to Colorado Street.
The motion was seconded.
There was discussion.
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The motion failed with a vote with Collins and Nystul voting in
favor.
Haarr moved to amend the motion on page 16, Item 1) to connect to
7th Avenue West North and Item 2) delete should and insert the word
may. The motion was seconded.
The amendment carried unanimously.
Nystul moved to
change the drawing that
is included as part of
Attachment A of
the resolution so that
under Issue #1, Goal #1
Policy #4, which
states that single family
homes be developed along
Colorado Street,
that the map be changed to show the single family
to a depth of approximately 100 feet as
far west as the existing
road goes ending
at Clem Wisher's fence.
The motion was seconded.
There was discussion.
Kennedy spoke against the motion.
There was more discussion.
With a vote the motion carried with Kennedy voting against.
The amended motion carried with a roll call vote.
Resolution 4190-Property Acquisition -High School Parking Lot
This resolution authorizes the purchase of Lots 7, 8, 9, and 12 for
the purpose of completing the final phase of the high school
parking lot. The lots are located on the east side of 6th Avenue
West between 6th Street West and 7th Street West. The lots being
purchased includes 9 living units consisting of one 4-plex, one
duplex and 3 single family units. Williams and Staff recommended
that Council adopt the resolution authorizing the purchase of these
four lots.
Larson moved Resolution 4190, a resolution relating to the
acquisition of'Lots 7, 8, 9, and 12, Block 186, Kalispell Original
from Ronald & Ardienne Hattel, Franz Barthel, and Cheryl L. McLean,
respectively, establishing a fair market value, identifying the
interest to be acquired, and certifying that the work of the
appraiser has been performed in a competent manner. The motion was
seconded.
The motion carried upon roll call vote.
Resolution 4191-Sewer Connection Fees
Resolution 4191 will increase the City's sewer connection fee from
its current $500 permit price to $1,180. The fee proposed of
$1,180 is indexed by 5% and is based upon the remaining capacity of
the plant (historic cost less federal grant) amortized over 18
years. The same calculation was made for the collection systems
portion of the fee. Increase in the fee occurs each of the
remaining 18 years by 5%. The 18th year of the index a sewer
permit will cost $2,703. Users residing outside the City will pay
a surcharge of 50% if they use both the collection and treatment
systems and 100% if they utilize treatment only. Williams and
Staff recommended that Council adopt the rate tariff as proposed in
Resolution 4191.
Kennedy moved Resolution 4191, a resolution to adopt the fees,
schedules, rates, charges and classification imposed on the
customers of the City of Kalispell Sewer Utility. The motion was
seconded.
It was agreed upon to remove Schedule E since it was a working
document.
There was discussion.
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There was .also discussion about the letter to be sent to city water
customers about the lower rates.
Haarr moved to amend to file on December 26th so the effective date
would be January 6, 1995. The motion was seconded.
There was more discussion.
Upon vote the motion carried with Atkinson and Granmo voted
against.
There was more discussion.
With a roll call vote the motion carried.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL
Federal Grants
Rauthe reported the HOME office in Helena called and informed him
3 projects in and around Kalispell have received HOME funding. The
Fernwell Apartments/Northwest Montana Human Resources received
$25,550 in administrative grants and $255,000 in actual grant
funding. First time home buyer program received $400,000 in HOME
Funds for site development and actual brick and mortar construction
costs for 44 units. The CDBG awards will be announced after the
first of the year. Westside Living received $338,234 for brick and
mortar construction of 13 units of low income rentals for
physically and mentally disabled residents which was awarded to
Flathead County.
Atkinson congratulated the Planning and Development Department and
Susan Moyer for all of the work done to receive these grants. He
said this is a major accomplishment by this department to the
benefit of all the people of the City of Kalispell.
Rauthe also congratulated Susan Moyer and the department for all
the hard work.
EPA Luncheon
Rauthe reminded everyone of the luncheon on Wednesday at
Cavanaugh's at noon with Senator Baucus and Mary Nichols from
Washington D.C. from the E.P.A. She is here to listen to concerns.
about PM-10 in Montana.
Glacier Park Letter
Rauthe referred to a letter to be signed by Council if inclined, to
the Superintendent of Glacier National Park, concerning the Going -
to -the -Sun Highway construction planned for next summer. The
letter expresses opposition to any plan which would result in the
road being closed during the peak tourism months of July and
August.
Council concurred to send the letter.
Youth and the Law Day Part II
Moses announced there will be a meeting next Wednesday for Youth
and the Law Day Part II. She will explain more details at the next
work session.
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER
Weather Service Closure Letter
Council requested a letter be written outlining the City's
objection to the closure of the Kalispell Weather Service Station.
The cost of operating the facility is approximately $500,000
annually.
Collins requested a copy of the letter be sent to Senator Burns and
Senator Baucus.
With a vote the motion carried.
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Second Wind Amended Plat
Williams explained one of the conditions of the conditional use
permit for the Second Wind Expansion Project was to dedicate enough
right-of-way for the City to extend Meridian and then right-of-way
along Windward Way. This plat map certifies to the City that they
are giving the City the appropriate amount of right-of-way. He
noted a motion is necessary authorizing the mayor to sign the plat
map.
Atkinson moved to authorize the mayor to sign the plat map. The
motion was seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
STAFF REPORTS
Next Work Session December 12, 1994 7:00 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting December 19, 1994 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Debbie GiI'Vil
CMC
Clerk of
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