05/02/11 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR TAMMI FISHER PRESIDED. COUNCIL MEMBERS
JIM ATKINSON, KARI GABRIEL, BOB HAFFERMAN, TIM KLUESNER, DUANE
LARSON, WAYNE SAVERUD, AND JEFF ZAUNER WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER RANDY KENYON WAS ABSENT.
Also present: City Manager Jane Howington, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa
White, Chief of Police Roger Nasset, Finance Director Amy Robertson, Planning Director Tom
Jentz, Revolving Loan Fund Manager Wade Elder, and Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk.
Mayor Fisher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Saverud moved to approve the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kenyon absent.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes — Regular Meeting — April 18, 2011
2. Contract Award — Public Safety Building Up rg ade
Two bids were received from Martel Construction and Swank Enterprises for the demolition,
architectural, mechanical, and electrical work on the public safety building upgrade.
3. Ordinance 1698 - Amending Animal Regulations — 2nd Reading
This ordinance amends the animal regulations by placing limitations on fowl within the city
limits. Ordinance 1698 passed unanimously on first reading April 18 with one amendment.
4. Proclamation — National Association of Letter Carriers — Stamp Out Hunger Food D1i�Day
— May 14, 2011
Howington explained that both bidders for #2, Contract Award — Public Safety Building, have
withdrawn their bids due to the removal of Phase 2. She asked that the "Contract Award" be
amended to "Contract Rejection" in the motion to approve.
Gabriel moved to approve the Consent Agenda with #2 being amended to "Contract
Rejection". The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
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The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kenyon absent.
Aubrey DeLome, Citizens for a Better Flathead, 35 4th Street West, described some recycling events
coming up in the valley.
D. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
The International Association of Firefighters Local Union 547 has approved a new Collective
Bargaining Agreement and council ratification is requested.
Howington gave a report.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved council authorize the City Manager to execute the collective bargaining
agreement with the IAFF Local 547. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Hafferman extended his appreciation to the firefighters and the union for bringing solutions to the
table.
Atkinson thanked staff for holding to the budget in negotiations and looking out for the community,
and also thanked the firefighters for working with the city.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kenyon absent.
D/2. RESOLUTION 5492 — ANNEXATION REQUEST — TODD AND THERESA CARDIN
This is a request by Todd and Theresa Cardin to annex approximately one -quarter of an acre located
on the west side of South Woodland Drive about 200 feet north of the intersection of South
Woodland Drive and River Glen Court.
Jentz gave a report and answered questions.
There was discussion regarding the cost of services estimate.
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Public Comment
None.
Larson moved Resolution 5492, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries of
the City of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real property described as
Lot 5 of Block 3, Greenacres Northwest as shown on Certificate of Survey No.18774 located in
the southeast quarter of Section 17, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana, and more particularly described on Exhibit "A", to be known as Cardin
Addition No. 413; to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance,
and to declare an effective date. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kenyon absent.
1' ORDINANCE 6'' REQUEST l 1 AND THERESA
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Todd and Theresa Cardin are also requesting, upon annexation, an R-2 Residential zoning
designation on the property listed above.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved first reading of Ordinance 1699, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010,
Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1677), by zoning
certain real property more particularly described as Lot 5 of Block 3, Greenacres Northwest as
shown on Certificate of Survey No. 18774 located in the southeast quarter of Section 17,
Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, (currently zoned
County R-2 (Residential) to City R-2 (Residential)) in accordance with the Kalispell Growth
Policy 2020, and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kenyon absent.
D/4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — ADULT CARE FACILITY
This is a request by Doreen Hayek for a conditional use permit to operate a licensed adult foster
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family care home to accommodate up to four elderly residents at 75 Buffalo Hill Drive.
Jentz gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
Norm Hayek, 75 Buffalo Hill Drive, explained the project and answered questions from council.
Michael Ober, 54 Buffalo Hill Drive, stated they don't want a business in their neighborhood
because it would begin a slow and inexorable decline of it, calling it "commercial creep."
Dale Haarr, 80 Buffalo Hill Drive, commented that this would inflict a penalty on their neighborhood
and their property values will be affected.
Kluesner moved to table the conditional use permit for 75 Buffalo Hill Drive until all required
licensing and approvals are obtained from the State. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Gabriel, Kiuesner, Larson, Saverud, Zauner and
Mayor Fisher voting in favor, Atkinson and Hafferman voting against, and Kenyon absent.
I1 1 1 CAFETERIA - SAMARITAN
HOUSE
This is a request for a conditional use permit to operate a commercial kitchen and cafeteria for
Samaritan House residents at the former US Army Reserve Center located at 1110 Second Street
West.
Jentz gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
Chris Krager, 924 9th Avenue West, director of Samaritan House, explained their project and
answered questions from council.
Larson moved council approve the conditional use permit for 1110 Second Street West with
the four listed conditions. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kenyon absent.
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D/6. RESOLUTION 5493 — PRELIMINARY PLAT EXTENSION — WEST VIEW
ESTATES PHASE 4
This is a request for a one-year extension of the preliminary plat of West View Estates Phase 4
located north of Glacier High School near the intersection of West Reserve and Stillwater Road.
Jentz gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Saverud moved Resolution 5493, a resolution approving a one-year extension to the
preliminary plat of West View Estates Phase 4, located at the northeast corner of West Reserve
Drive and Stillwater Road. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kenyon absent.
Mayor Fisher recommended the following applicants be appointed or confirmed to the various
boards listed below:
Board of Adjustment — Clinton Cathcart, Rob Heinecke, Bryan Schutt
Business Improvement District Board (Downtown) — Melanie Cross, Margaret Lekander
Business Improvement District Board (Tourism) — Dan Moderie
Conrad Mansion Board — Gary Havens
Economic Development Revolving Loan Committee — Michael Burr, Karen Witt
Impact Fee Committee — Roxanna Brothers
Parking Commission — Ron Trippet
Planning Board — Chad Graham, Phillip Guiffrida, Rory Young
Police Commission — James Ness
Street Tree Commission — Dave Jones
Technical Advisory Committee — Mark Munsinger
Urban Renewal Agency Board — Suzanne Faubert
Public Comment
None.
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Larson moved council accept the Mayor's recommendation for appointments and
confirmations for the board openings as stated. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kenyon absent.
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Howington announced the budget books are ready, and staff will go over the changes at Monday's
work session.
Mayor Fisher said that she attended the opening of Pine Grove Pond, and reminded the public that
the Goodwill store is opening on Thursday, May 5.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Approved May 16, 2011
Theresa White
City Clerk
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