08/04/03 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2003, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR PAMELA B. KENNEDY PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS BOB HAFFERMAN, RANDY KENYON, DUANE LARSON, FRED LEISTIKO,
AND JAYSON PETERS WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON AND
HANK OLSON WERE ABSENT. (INTERIM COUNCIL MEMBER TED POLER TOOK
THE WARD 1 COUNCIL SEAT FOLLOWING THE OATH OF OFFICE)
Also present: City Manager Chris A. Kukulski, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa
White, Finance Director Amy Robertson, Police Chief Frank Garner Fire Chief Randy Brodehl,
Public Works Director Jim Hansz, and Tri-City Director Tom Jentz.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AGENDA APPROVAL
Leistiko moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes — Rem Meeting July 2003
2. Evergreen Sewer Rate for Fiscal Year 2003-2004
The new rate of $1.55 per thousand gallons is up $.01 per thousand gallons from last year.
3. Award Design Contract — Grandview Drive/US 93 Sewage Pumping Station Upgrade
Four proposals were received from Carver Engineering, Morrison Maierle/HDR Engineers,
Thomas, Dean & Hoskins and Robert Peccia & Associates. Staff recommended the contract
be awarded to Carver Engineering for a not -to -exceed cost of $86,825.00.
Larson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
Hafferman questioned a sentence on Page 5 of the Minutes wherein Wilson was stated as
explaining the Final Plat for Chappelle Subdivision proposes four duplex townhouses or four
units. Hafferman asked for a review of the audio tape to determine whether it is in fact four
duplex townhouses or four units.
There was no objection.
(Audio tape of the July 21st meeting was reviewed and sentence was corrected to read "Wilson
displayed the final plat explaining there will be four units")
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
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C. OATH OF OFFICE
Mayor Kennedy administered the Oath of Office to Ted Poler, who was appointed on July 21 st to fill
the remainder of Don Counsell's term. Counsell resigned from the Ward 1 seat effective June 18th.
D. STUDENT ISSUES
None.
E. HEAR THE PUBLIC
James Bartlett, 231 Lakeshore Drive, stated he's the attorney for Glacier Bank and Budkal who are
still opposed to the Business Improvement District as presented. He said he recently learned the
maps that were to be attached to the petitions were not attached and therefore the petitions showing a
sixty percent approval were not valid. Bartlett asked the Council not to go forward with the BID at
this time and work with the members of the bank to develop a BID that everyone can support.
Jerry Begg, 220 Woodland Avenue, spoke against the Conditional Use Permit for Santa and
McKinnon asserting there are no conditions on these troubled teen homes and if the neighbors have
any trouble with the teenagers they will share it with the Council. Begg also submitted letters from
Edna Begg, Agnes Knapp, and Arlene Myllymaki opposing the youth facility. (Letters are attached
and by this reference are made a part of the official record)
Al Weed, 623 3rd Street West, also spoke in opposition to the Conditional Use Permit, stating he
understands these permits cannot be denied under State law, however, he can't believe these
"protected classes" include sexual offenders or habitually violent offenders and feels the community
can place certain conditions on the permit. He added he has three small daughters and if anything
happens to them, he will sue the City.
John Santa, 36 Hillcrest Drive, one of applicants for the group home, said the facility is intended for
students who have been out of control in one way or another but have not been through the judicial
system. He said there are clear restrictions and curfew with adult supervision at all times.
F. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
F/I. RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION 4797 — CREATING DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT District (Tabled July 7, 2003)
The City Attorney's Office has requested the Council ratify Resolution 4797 which approved the
Downtown Business Improvement District.
Leistiko moved the Ratification of Resolution 4797 be removed from the table. The motion
was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
Mayor Kennedy read a letter from the WestCoast Hospitality Corporation in support of the Business
Improvement District. (Letter is attached and by this reference is made a part of the official record)
She said discussions are continuing on a work plan for the business improvement district and she is
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hopeful a resolution can be reached soon. Mayor Kennedy asked that the ratification of Resolution
4797 and Ordinance 1468 be tabled again.
Larson moved to table the Ratification of Resolution 4797 to the September 2nd meeting. The
motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
F/2. ORDINANCE 1468 — DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULATIONS — 2ND READING (Tabled July 7, 2003)
Ordinance 1468 establishes the regulations of the Kalispell Downtown Business Improvement
District and passed on first reading June 16th.
Larson moved that Ordinance 1468 be removed from the table. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
Larson moved Ordinance 1468 be tabled to the September 2nd meeting.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
F/3. RESOLUTION 4813 — BUDGET RESOLUTION — ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
This resolution is adopted annually to provide budget authority for the operations of the City. City
appropriations for 2003-2004 total $32,441,951.
Leistiko moved Resolution 4813, a resolution setting the annual appropriations for the City of
Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in the 2003-2004 budget adopted by the City Council. The
motion was seconded.
Kukulski gave a staff report stating the budget is roughly 32 million dollars, down about a million
five from last year.
Hafferman commented he is voting against the appropriations because three million dollars of the
budget shouldn't be coming from taxpayer monies; including the cost to run utility lines to Four
Corners and $25,000 for the Business Improvement District.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Kenyon, Larson, Leistiko, Peters, Poler and Mayor
Kennedy voting in favor, and Hafferman voting against.
F/4. RESOLUTION 4814 — BUDGET RESOLUTION — ANNUAL TAX LEVIES
This resolution is adopted annually to provide a levy to fund the City's Budgets for the General
Fund, Comprehensive Insurance Fund, Health Insurance Fund and the Retirement Fund.
Leistiko moved Resolution 4814, a resolution making the annual tax levies for the City of
Kalispell, Montana, for the Fiscal Year 2003-2004. The motion was seconded.
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Robertson gave a staff report explaining the levy for this year is 149 mills, generating the same
revenue as last year's 152.6 mills.
Hafferman asked for assurance that his taxes will be the same as last year.
Kukulski said Montana's tax system is very confusing, but he can assure everyone that the City did
not increase taxes to increase revenue.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Kenyon, Larson, Leistiko, Peters, Poler and Mayor
Kennedy voting in favor, and Hafferman voting against.
F/5. RESOLUTION 4815 —BUDGET RESOLUTION— SPECIAL LIGHTING DISTRICT
This resolution is adopted annually to provide a levy to fund the cost of maintenance and electricity
for the City's street lights.
Leistiko moved Resolution 4815, a resolution levying an assessment for the cost of lighting the
streets and alleys in the City Special Lighting District for the Fiscal Year 2003-2004. The
motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roil call vote.
F/6. RESOLUTION 4816 — BUDGET RESOLUTION — DECORATIVE LIGHTING
DISTRICT
This resolution is adopted annually to provide a levy to fund the cost of maintenance and electricity
for decorative lights in the downtown.
Leistiko moved Resolution 4816, a resolution levying an assessment for the cost of lighting the
streets in the City Downtown Decorative Lighting District for the Fiscal Year 2003-2004. The
motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
F/7. RESOLUTION 4817 — BUDGET RESOLUTION — SOLID WASTE
This resolution levies the cost of removal of garbage from streets and alleys for the fiscal year 2003-
2004.
Larson moved Resolution 4817, a resolution to levy the cost of removal of garbage or other
offensive matter from streets, alleys or on any premises as a special tax against property from
which such matter was deposited, and the disposition thereof. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
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F/8. RESOLUTION 4818 — BUDGET RESOLUTION — URBAN FORESTRY
This resolution levies an assessment for the cost of urban forestry maintenance for the fiscal year.
Peters moved Resolution 4818, a resolution levying an assessment for the cost of urban forestry
maintenance in the City for the Fiscal Year 2003-2004. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
F/9. ORDINANCE 1475 — AMENDING ASSESSMENTS FOR STREETS AND AVENUES
—1ST READING
This ordinance amends Ordinance 1420 by correcting a methodology error in assessing the costs of
maintaining the streets and avenues for vacant property over two acres and residential property over
a half of an acre.
Peters moved first reading of Ordinance 1475, an ordinance amending Ordinance 1420 by
correcting a methodology error to give effect to the original intent of the ordinance and
declaring an effective date. The motion was seconded.
Kukulski gave a staff report.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
F/10. ORDINANCE 1476 — AMENDING ASESSMENTS FOR STORM SEWER — 1ST
READING
This ordinance amends Ordinance 1421 by correcting a methodology error in assessing a special
storm sewer charge on vacant property over two acres and residential property over a half of an acre.
Leistiko moved first reading of Ordinance 1476, an ordinance amending Ordinance 1421 by
correcting a methodology error to give effect to the original intent of the ordinance and
declaring an effective date. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
F/11. RESOLUTION 4819 — TSEP GRANT APPLICATION
This resolution commits the City of Kalispell to provide matching funds, up to $10,000, to the
Montana Department of Commerce for a Treasure State Endowment Program grant to fund the
Preliminary Engineering Report for water and sewer utility upgrades in the Greenacres area.
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Kenyon moved Resolution 4819, a resolution committing the City of Kalispell to provide
matching funds to the Montana Department of Commerce for a Treasure State Endowment
Program (TSEP) Grant. The motion was seconded.
Kukulski gave a staff report.
Hafferman commented he is not in favor of spending one dime of rate payers' or tax payers' money
to fund a report for annexing an area which will cost the tax payers and rate payers bundles of money
to bring it up to City standards if annexation is forced. He said the City already knows there are
deficiencies and the City has a Public Works Department that is perfectly capable of providing the
Council with all of the information that is needed for an extension of services plan if an annexation
proposal comes before the Council, which he hopes will be initiated by the residents of the area who
will pay for bringing it up to City standards.
Peters asked why the City is doing this now.
Kukulski explained in order to be eligible for grant funds for the report, the State requires a
resolution showing that the City is continuing to move forward. He said it also lays the groundwork
for grant funds to actually make the improvements. Kukulski explained he doesn't exactly
understand the timing, but the resolution has to reach the State soon for consideration in September.
Peters said his first impression was the same as Hafferman's; why does the City need a report on
something it already knows is a problem.
Kukulski responded the engineering report would go beyond the information available from Public
Works and include the State's specifications for improvements.
Hansz said this preliminary engineering report is directly analogous to the process the City is
engaged in with the wastewater treatment plant and the reason these reports are necessary is to have
a record that meets the form and functionality requirements of the various lending and potential
granting agencies.
Leistiko asked if Kukulski is planning on meeting with the Greenacres homeowners association for
participation prior to applying for the grant, or after.
Kukulski said there has already been communications on how the City and Greenacres can become
partners.
Hansz clarified that the resolution this evening doesn't commit the City to spending $10,000. He
said that would only happen if the City ultimately accepts the grant if offered.
Mayor Kennedy stated groundwater problems in Greenacres have been continuous and it's becoming
a health problem with raw sewage in backyards. She said in order to rectify these problems, the City
needs to be a partner.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Kenyon, Larson, Leistiko, Poler, and Mayor
Kennedy voting in favor, and Hafferman and Peters voting against.
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F/12. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — JOHN McKINNON & JOHN SANTA
McKinnon and Santa are requesting a conditional use permit for the operation of a community
residential facility for young adults in an existing home at 205 5th Avenue East.
Leistiko moved the Council approve the conditional use permit for the transitional home
subject to the recommended conditions. The motion was seconded.
Jentz gave a staff report explaining this facility would be a transitional home for teenagers between
17 and 19 years old from the Montana Academy.
Harball detailed a case in 1984 wherein Kalispell took a similar issue to the Supreme Court and was
subsequently "spanked". Harball said Justice Shay wrote: "This Court will not require community
residential facilities to repeatedly defend their well established right to locate in any residential area
in Montana. The Kalispell appeal is merit less and is dismissed as frivolous".
Peters stated there's another group home in the vicinity and asked Garner if there has been any
trouble from that facility.
Garner said he'd have to check, but nothing comes to mind.
Hafferman said he's not opposed to the facility and the program appears to be an excellent one,
however, he feels Weed had a good point and would like to add another condition.
Hafferman moved to add a condition to the permit stating "no convicted violent offenders or
sex offenders shall be allowed". There was no second.
Harball said the Council has to be very careful by not trying to rewrite State law.
Mayor Kennedy stated she understands the neighbors' concerns with having two group homes so
close to each other but she feels the Montana Academy is doing an excellent job in helping these
youths adjust back into society.
Hafferman commented even though he thinks the program is good, he can't vote in favor of it
without the added condition that no convicted violent offenders or sex offenders shall be in
residence.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Kenyon, Larson, Leistiko, Peters, Poler and Mayor
Kennedy voting in favor, and Hafferman voting against.
F/13. RESOLUTION 4820 — PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL — SUBDIVISION 236 —
SCOTT GRACE AND ERNEST AND ALICE BARRY
Grace and Barry are requesting preliminary plat approval of a five -lot residential subdivision located
at the south end of 4th Avenue West.
Leistiko moved Resolution 4820, a resolution conditionally approving the preliminary plat of
Subdivision 236, more particularly described as a one acre portion of Assessors Tract 8TVAD
located in Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
The motion was seconded.
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Jentz gave a staff report explaining the proposal includes three parent lots with a total of five
dwelling units.
There was discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
F/14. ORDINANCE 1477 — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — LESHIA WRIGHT
STROISCH —1ST READING
Stroisch is requesting an amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Regulations to allow changes to non-
conforming residential structures that would permit minor expansion into the setback areas to gain,
regain or maintain historical integrity.
Kenyon moved first reading of Ordinance 1477, an ordinance amending the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1460), by adding a new section 27.25.046 entitled "Changes to
Historically Significant Residential Structures", and declaring an effective date. The motion
was seconded.
Jentz gave a staff report explaining the applicant owns an historic residence on property in the 400
block of 4th Avenue East and has been working to rehabilitate and restore the home. He said
Stroisch would like to replicate the original wrap around porch that was removed sometime during
the 1950's, but to do so, the porch would extend into the corner setback of 15 feet and would come
within 5.5 feet of the sidewalk. Jentz explained the situation would not meet the variance criteria
and planning staff agreed that the most practical approach would be to apply for a zoning text
amendment which could also help other property owners in the future who want to return historic
structures to their original integrity.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
F/15. RESOLUTION 4821 — ANNEXATION REQUEST — TIM BIRK — RAVEN ROCK
SUBDIVISION
Birk is requesting annexation of approximately 8 acres of property located on the north side of Three
Mile Drive west of North Meridian Road.
Kenyon moved Resolution 4821, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries of
the City of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real property, as more
particularly described on Exhibit "A", located in Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22
West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, to be known as Raven Rock Addition No. 333; to
zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an
effective date. The motion was seconded.
Jentz gave a staff report.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
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F/16. ORDINANCE 1478 — INITIAL ZONING — TIM BIRK — RAVEN ROCK
SUBDIVISION
Birk is requesting an initial zoning designation of R-3, Single Family Residential, on 6 acres, and
RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment, on 2 acres for the property listed above.
Kenyon moved first reading of Ordinance 1478, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010,
Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1460), by zoning
certain real property described as Raven Rock Addition No. 333 and further described on
Exhibit "A" located in Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana (previously zoned county SAG-10, Suburban Agricultural) to City R-3
(Single Family Residential) and RA-1 (Low Density Residential Apartment), in accordance
with the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020, and to provide an effective date. The motion was
seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
F/17. RESOLUTION 4822 —PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - TIM BIRK — RAVEN
ROCK SUBDIVISION
Birk is also requesting preliminary plat approval of Raven Rock Subdivision, a 37-lot residential
subdivision with 27 lots intended for single-family development and 10 lots for duplex development.
Kenyon moved Resolution 4822, a resolution conditionally approving the preliminary plat of
Raven Rock Subdivision, more particularly described on Exhibit "A", in Section 1, Township
28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The motion was seconded.
Jentz gave a staff report and answered questions about North Riding Road.
Hafferman commented that the last paragraph on page 2 of the planning board minutes reads: Wilson
stated that during site review, the public works department felt that North Riding Road should be
designated as a collector road due to development potential to the north. Hafferman said from
reading the total report and planning board minutes, it appears that the developer has followed all the
existing rules and regulations. Hafferman stated, "I do not believe it is providence to alter the
existing rules regulations simply because a department "feels" that a road "should" be designated as
a collector street. There is a process in place for amending our rules and regulations. Our recently
adopted Growth Policy does not list North Riding Road as a collector street. I am not questioning
the rationale about the possibility of North Riding Road to become a collector street, but to become
one, we must amend our Growth Policy so that all users can follow the same rule. When looking at
the newly completed subdivision that abuts this project on the north I wonder why Raven
Subdivision differs from that one since it has two similar accesses onto North Riding Road. It
appears that the developer is working with Tri-Cities Planning Office on plat modifications which
are good as long as they are voluntary. Therefore, I would like to amend Condition #7 of the
Recommendations by adding at the end "if the developer so agrees". "
Jentz responded the applicant was present at site review and the Public Works Department indicated
North Riding Road is at collector status now based on the volume of traffic carried.
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Hansz said he wonders what the Public Works Department is supposed to do; they are supposed to
plan ahead and when this subdivision and the others surrounding it are done, North Riding Road will
clearly be a collector street. He said if they fail to anticipate and think about the future rather than
the past, then he will have to be explaining in the future why they didn't anticipate the traffic and
make this a collector street. Hansz stated he's puzzled as to how staff is supposed to approach this.
Mayor Kennedy agreed the City needs to be forward thinkers.
Hafferman agreed the City should be looking forward and one of the things we have is various rules
and documents; one of them was just recently adopted called the Growth Policy which lists the
various designations of roads and North Riding Road is not designated as a collector street. He said
if we want to follow the rules and regulations we should amend the Growth Policy first.
Mayor Kennedy said that would be true in a perfect world but it's not always possible to tell
developers to hold off until the amendments are made.
Kukulski said a review of the Growth Policy will be taking place this fall.
Leistiko asked Jentz if the property to the west "has been approved" and asked for clarification.
Jentz said the preliminary plat has been approved for a three phase project with Phase I final platted.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
FI18. 2003-2004 CITY PLANNING BOARD WORK PROGRAM
Each year the City Planning Board recommends the Council approve a list of work program projects
for the upcoming fiscal year.
Leistiko moved the Council pass the City Planning Board's Work Program for 2003-2004.
The motion was seconded.
Jentz said the Planning Board looked at several areas needing work, developed a work program
project list, and is asking the Council to either affirm the list or suggest modifications. He said this
is the Council's chance to make comments.
Mayor Kennedy explained the work program includes the development of a Kalispell Bike and
Pedestrian Plan as part of the growth policy update document, and several amendments to the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
Hafferman said he has no objection to approving the work program, but he feels it's the
responsibility of the planning board to create its own agenda.
Harball said the Council isn't involved in the Planning Board's agendas; the board is simply looking
for input.
Kenyon asked if "billboard standards" would be an appropriate topic to add.
Jentz said billboards will be discussed under the sign regulations update and highway entrance
standards.
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The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
G. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Mayor Kennedy welcomed Ted Poler to the Council and introduced him to the department directors
present.
Poler said he's looking forward to an interesting four or five months.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
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City Clerk
Approved August 18, 2003
Pamela B. Kq&edy
Mayor
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We strongly abject to yet another youth transition home being established in
our neighborhood. Fifth Avenue East is a quiet area inhabited by older
residents. There is little traffic and very few automobiles parked on the
street. Two homes filled with 16-20 teenagers would change all this.
When we presented our objections to the Planning Board, we were told we had
nothing to worry about and that we had virtually no recourse. The homes
would be supervised by 1-2 adults at all times. However, we were not
informed as to the rules governing these teenagers.
1 worked with young people with similar problems for 17 years in Minnesota
and Montana. It was difficult to supervise them in an academic environment
for hours a day. Behavioral problems occurred daily with a staff of 8-10
experienced teachers who were trained to work with these students. And
these were students who had an incentive to study, a need to hold a job, and
a respect for the community.
The young people who will live in our neighborhood are going to be there 24
hours a day and will probably not be supervised by trained personnel at all
times. They have no incentive to go to school or to hold a job. And since they
are all from out-of-state, they will have no respect for the community.
These are young people who have been taken out of their homes and sent
away to get help for their problems ... who could blame them for being
resentful?
If the wilderness staff- are so confident that we have nothing to worry about
and that there will be no problems, why aren't the transition homes being
placed in their neighborhood?
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WESTCOAST HOSPITALITY
COR P ORATION
August 1, 2003
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor of Kalispell, Montana
P.Q. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: City of Kalispell Downtown Business Improvement District
Dear Mayor Kennedy,
Thank you kindly for the opportunity to meet with you this past Tuesday to
discuss the Kalispell Center Mall and the adjoining WestCoast Kalispell Hotel. We were
pleased to learn that the Kalispell downtown business owners have initiated an effort to
form a business improvement district. We believe strongly in actively participating in the
communities in which we are located. In fact, representatives of WestCoast have served
as board members on business improvement districts in other communities. WestCoast
has a great interest in helping downtown Kalispell to preserve its unique appeal while at
the same time achieving commercial growth. We are therefore happy to pledge a
$10,000 contribution to the Kalispell downtown business improvement district to be paid
upon its official formation.
As owners of the Kalispell Center Mall and the adjoining WestCoast Kalispell
Hotel, we certainly understand the importance of working together with the City and
other downtown business owners to create a vibrant commercial community in which we
can all succeed. It is our hope that our contribution will give the business improvement
district the funds it needs to help it become immediately effective in pursuing its goals for
downtown.
In addition to making this pledge of $10,000 to the business improvement district,
we intend to promptly begin the internal processes necessary to put ourselves in position
to confirm our expectation that a substantial number of our tenants agree with our support
of the business improvement district and desire us to sign the petition for inclusion in the
business improvement district of the 22 acres comprising the mall and our hotel.
WESTCOAST FAMILY OF }'HOTELS • ENTERTAINMENT • REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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WHIZ Building • 201 W, North River Drive • Spokane, WA 99201 • (509) 459.6100 • Fax (509) 325-7324 • www.westcoasthotels.com NYSE
We look forward to working with the City of Kalispell and its downtown business
improvement district to achieve the goals it has enumerated. Please feel free to share this
letter with the Kalispell City Council and the Kalispell community if it is in any way
helpful in pushing forward the successful formation and organization of the Kalispell
downtown business improvement district.
Very truly yours,
WestCoast Hospitality Corporation
Arthur,M-. Qpfffey, President and
ChitfExecutive Officer
cc: Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager