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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2000, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY
HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR WILLIAM E. BOHARSKI PRESIDED.
COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, DON COUNSELL, RANDY KENYON, DUANE
LARSON, FRED LEISTIKO, DOUG SCARFF, RON VAN NATTA AND CITY MANAGER
CHRIS KUKULSKI AND CITY ATTORNEY GLEN NEIER WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER DALE HAARR WAS ABSENT.
Mayor Boharski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Scarff moved approval of the Agenda as presented. The motion was
seconded by Larson.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes -Regular Meeting January 3, 2000
2. Approval of Claims per Payables Register-$365,673.52
3. Pledged Securities - December 31, 1999
4. Proclamation - Special Olympics Month
Van Natta moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. The
motion was seconded by Kenyon.
There was discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Joe Unterreiner, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce,
informed the Council that three members of Boy Scout Troop 33 are
in the audience working toward their Citizenship Merit Badge.
Jerry Cole, 625 1st Avenue East, stated he feels the Stream
International project is one of the finest ever proposed for the
area, however he feels the City may be discriminating against
downtown business owners by not providing funds to them also.
ORDINANCE 1343 - AN ORDINANCE ZONING ASHLEY PARK PHASE III - 2ND
READING
Somers Land Co. is requesting a zoning designation for the 8.41
acre subdivision of R-4, Two Family Residential, which will comply
with other zoning in the area.
Larson moved second reading of Ordinance 1343, an ordinance to
amend Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1175), Ashley Park Phase III
(previously zoned County R-4, Two Family Residential), in
accordance with the City -County Master Plan, and to provide an
effective date. The motion was seconded by Van Natta.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
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ORDINANCE 1344 - AN ORDINANCE ZONING BUFFALO STAGE PHASE IV AS LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT - 2ND READING
The zoning request by Buffalo Chip Partners will comply with other
zoning in the area assigned to previous phases of the Buffalo Stage
development and was recommended by the Planning Board.
Leistiko moved second reading of ordinance 1344, an ordinance to
amend Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1175), Buffalo Stage Phase IV
(previously zoned County RA-1, Residential Apartment) to City RA-1
(Low Density Residential Apartment), in accordance with the City -
County Master Plan, and to provide an effective date. The motion
was seconded by Scarff.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
ORDINANCE 1345 - AN ORDINANCE ZONING SUBDIVISION NO. 182 AS LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT - 2ND READING
Robert Rinke has requested an RA-1 designation for a one -acre minor
subdivision located on the east side of 5th Avenue East, north of
18th Street East.
Scarff moved second reading of Ordinance 1345, an ordinance to
amend Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1175), Subdivision No. 182
(previously zoned County R-4, Two Family Residential) to City RA-1
(Low Density Residential Apartment), in accordance with the City -
County Master Plan, and to provide an effective date. The motion
was seconded by Larson.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
ORDINANCE 1346 - HULBERT & TELMON ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - 2ND READING
Doris Hulbert and Telmon, Inc. has requested a zone change for a
two -acre site located near the northwest corner of North Meridian
Road and Three Mile Drive for the purpose of developing an office
building.
Counsell moved second reading of Ordinance 1346, an ordinance to
amend Section 17.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1175), by zoning certain real
property described in Exhibit "A" Residential/Professional Office,
R-5, in accordance with the City -County Master Plan, and to declare
an effective date. The motion was seconded by Leistiko.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
POLICE OFFICER CONFIRMATION
Tim Faulkner has successfully completed his one-year probationary
period as a Patrolman and Council confirmation is required.
Chief Garner recommended Council confirmation stating that Tim
Faulkner is an outstanding officer.
Van Natta moved Officer Tim Faulkner be confirmed with the
Kalispell Police Department. The motion was seconded by Leistiko.
There was discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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RESOLUTION 4532 - LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
The Kalispell Police Department has received a grant in the amount
of $9,073.00, which requires a match from the City in the amount of
$1,008.00. The funds will be used to purchase public safety
equipment.
Garner explained the grant is from the Federal Government and will
be used mainly for "Stop Stix" for every patrol vehicle. He said
the "Stop Stix" are placed in the road in front of fleeing vehicles
and reduce the air pressure in the tires so that the person can be
safely apprehended.
Scarff moved Resolution 4532, a resolution to amend the annual
appropriations of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in
the 1999-2000 budget adopted by the City Council for the Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant Program. The motion was seconded by
Atkinson.
There was discussion.
Boharski asked whether the 10% match required from the City was
budgeted for, or is being taken from something else.
Garner said the money was not budgeted and will probably be taken
from several different line items.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
BOARD APPOINTMENT - KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MEMBER -AT -
LARGE
After the City and County planning board appointments are made, the
board elects a member -at -large. On January llth, the board voted
to reelect Bill Rice for a two-year term instead of a one-year
term. The appointment of Rice to the board requires confirmation by
the City Council and the County Commissioners.
Larson moved the Council confirm the appointment of Bill Rice to
the City -County Planning Board for a term of two years. The motion
was seconded by Kenyon.
There was discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
BOARD APPOINTMENT - FLATHEAD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
#1/EVERGREEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
It's been several years since the City of Kalispell has had a
representative on this board. A recent request for applications
was answered by Connie Leistiko.
Boharski recommended Connie Leistiko be appointed.
Larson moved Council accept Boharski's recommendation and appoint
Connie Leistiko to the Flathead County Water and Sewer District
#1/Evergreen Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by
Scarff.
There was discussion.
Leistiko stated since Connie is his wife, he will abstain from
voting.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Leistiko abstaining.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS - KALISPELL STREET TREE COMMISSION
The Street Tree Commission consists of seven members with three
terms expiring this month. The City recently requested applications
and received letters from the current board members whose terms are
expiring, Bette Albright, Pat Thomas and Bill Wright.
Boharski recommended Bette Albright be reappointed.
Leistiko moved that Bette Albright be reappointed to the Street
Tree Commission. The motion was seconded by Larson.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
Boharski recommended Pat Thomas be reappointed.
Leistiko moved that Pat Thomas be reappointed to the Street Tree
Commission. The motion was seconded by Larson.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
Boharski recommended Bill Wright be reappointed.
Leistiko moved that Bill Wright be reappointed to the Street Tree
Commission. The motion was seconded by Larson.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Kukulski, after discussing possible dates with the Council, set a
goal setting session for March llth starting at 10:00 a.m.
Kukulski informed the Council that the draft report on City Hall's
space needs has been received from Architects Design Group; the
auditors are working on the annual audit; and he reminded members
of the meeting Monday, January 24th.
Leistiko asked Kukulski if it would be possible to hold a work
session on "casinos" and to also have a discussion concerning
"alcohol on City -owned property".
Kukulski said staff was planning on bringing an ordinance
concerning casinos to the Council February 7th, but it may be a
good idea to discuss the matter at a work session first.
Scarff inquired as to the status of Glacier Gold Composting.
Public Works Director Jim Hansz explained Glacier Gold Composting,
which disposes of the City's sewage sludge, is based at American
Timber in Olney. He said American Timber announced it will close
its Olney mill in July, leaving the future of Glacier Gold
uncertain. Hansz stated Public Works is working on alternatives in
case the City loses composting services, but he's hopeful someone
else will take over the operation.
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Scarff asked what the City would do if no one picks up the
operation.
Hansz said in the long term it could be a real problem, but in the
short term, the City could dispose of sludge on a 40-acre parcel
off Cemetery Road.
Atkinson encouraged citizens to attend the public hearing January
24th on the West Side Urban Renewal Plan and Stream International.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
eresa White
City Clerk
approved February 7, 2000
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Wm. E. Boharski
Mayor
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