11/16/09 City Council MinutesAlso present: City Manager Jane Howington, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa
White, Police Chief Roger Nasset, Fire Chief Dan Diehl, Public works Director Jinn Hansz, Civil
Engineer Susie Turner, Assistant City Engineer Paul Burnham, Revolving Loan Fund Manager wade
Elder, Planning Department Director Torn Jentz, Airport Manager Fred Leistiko, and Recording
Secretary Judi Funk.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Kenyon moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Gabriel absent.
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2. Police Officer Confirmation
Cory Clarke has completed his probationary period with the Kalispell Police Department and
council confirmation was requested.
Saverud moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Gabriel absent.
None.
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Steve Eckels, 619 2nd Ave west, commented that he received two rejections front. the FAA and the
City Attorney regarding the six assurances he wanted concerning the airport. He noted that he got
involved with the Quiet Shies group because he wants to reduce training flights and "touch and go"
landings, not shut down the airport.
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Fred Hammel, 505 7th Ave west, stated Kalispell is the only city where planes fly over houses and
asked what the airport expansion is going to do to property values. He wants it moved out of the city.
Scott Davis, 448 5th Ave west, noted the airport is not a time -sensitive issue, yet a request for
qualifications for another environmental assessment is on the agenda tonight. He said we need to
bring the issue to the people.
Mayre Flowers, Citizens for a Better Flathead, 35 4th St west, remarked there are legitimate
concerns being raised by the public regarding the airport and the EA contract should be tabled. She
also informed the council of a Community Dialog Series on Energy Issues being held at Flathead
Valley Community College every month.
Scott Richardson, 1507 1 st Ave 'west, noted we will be able to expand economically if we expand
the airport, and the FAA. does not tale away local control if they make an investment. He stated the
EA will revisit a lot of issues and will include public comment.
Diane Masciullo, 436 loth Ave Nest, commented that we should answer the basic question prior to
doing specific studies; whether to change the airport location or expand it.
Peter Gross, 1835 Airport Road, remarked that he owns businesses both on and across from the
airport and he understands the issues of safety and noise. He said there is confusion and
misunderstanding regarding some of the proposed changes which will actually make the airport safer.
Keith Robinson, 1503 4th St west, member of the Airport Advisory Board, noted the airport is
renovating, not expanding, and will make the area safer and quieter. He feels we can come to a
conclusion where everyone will be satisfied.
Todd S narr, 210 River Place, suggested asking city employees how to reduce or consolidate costs.
He noted he is really concerned about the enterprise funds, and stated the EA needs to be tabled
tonight.
E/1, RESOLUTION 5405 PRELIMINARY PLAT EXTENSION — BLUE SKIES
SUBDIVISION
This is a request by Peggy Mathiason for a one-year extension of Blue Shies Subdivision located on
the east side of valley view Drive, south of the intersection of valley view Drive and Foys Labe
Road.
Larson moved. Resolution 5405, a resolution approving a one year extension to the preliminary
plat of Blue Skies Subdivision, located on the east side of valley view Drive south of the
intersection of valley view Drive and Foys Labe Road. The motion was seconded.
Lentz gave a staff report and answered questions.
There was no discussion.
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The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Gabriel absent.
RESOLUTION 1 STANDARDS DESIGN
UPDATE
The proposed changes include those mandated by State or Federal law and changes that allow the
city to continue long-term maintenance of infrastructure. A public hearing on the update was held on
November 2.
Kenyon moved Resolution 5406, a resolution to amend the 2005 standards for design and
construction for the City of Kalispell, Montana, and setting an effective date. The motion was
seconded.
Hansz gave a staff report and answered questions, noting this has been a long and thorough process.
Hafferman stated he wonders how many council members read the proposed standards and noted that
residents deserve to know the costs of the standards to the developers and ratepayers. He stated he
had asked for an economic analysis of the changes, but the memo is merely a justification of the
changes. Hafferman said he is against this "manual" and will vote "no" as the document is written.
Kluesner noted without a red -line copy, the changes cannot be identified.
Hansz replied the city council was made aware of the changes during work sessions and the copy
before there this evening is the final version.
Hafferman reiterated this is a lousy document.
Mayor Kennedy remarked that staff has spent an incredible amount of time on this process. She
stated this is a well put -together document and she highly supports it.
Atkinson and Kenyon agreed.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Kenyon, Larson, Olson, Saverud, and
Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Hafferman and Kluesner voting against, and Gabriel absent.
Two firms answered the city's request for qualifications for an aviation consultant; Robert Peccia &
Associates and Stelling Engineers.
Kenyon moved the council approve the selection of Stelling Engineers, Inc. as the new
Consulting Engineers for the Kalispell City Airport redevelopment project. The motion was
seconded.
Mayor Kennedy noted she would like to see the issue tabled until after the public meeting on
November 30.
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Howington gave a staff report.
Larson remarked it would be a disservice to the public process for this to go forward this evening.
Larson moved to table the issue until December 21. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon vote with Rafferrnan, Kluesner, Larson, Olson, Saverud., and. Mayor
Kennedy voting in favor, Atkinson and. Kenyon voting against, and. Gabriel absent.
(No Action)
Mayor Kennedy read Gabriel's letter regarding PB&Fs request for a reconsideration of the
transportation impact fees in conjunction with their proposed move down the street. She asked staff
to bring the issue to a work session.
Hafferrnan stated he has comments regarding the airport request for qualifications if anyone would
like a copy; it was tabled too quickly for him to speak.
Howington announced that Dan Diehl has been appointed permanent Fire Chief after serving as
Interim Chief for 20 months.
Howington updated the council on the Tourism Business Improvement District, noting that 60% of
hoteliers have signed the petition.
Howington reminded the public that the Airport Scoping Session is scheduled for November 30 at
the Hilton Garden Inn.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Judi Funk
Deputy City Clerk
Approved December 7, 2009
M. Duane Larson
Council President
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