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Also present: City Manager Jane Howington, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa
White, Chief of Police Roger Nasset, Acting Fire Chief Dave Dedman, Planning Director Tom Jentz,
Senior Planner Sean Conrad, Planner II PJ Sorensen, Human Resources Manager Terry Mitton,
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.
Hafferman moved to approve the Agenda with the removal of Item D/2, calling for a public
hearing on the Subdivision Regulations Updates. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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2. Firefighter Confirmations and Fire Prevention Tips
Josiah Mooney, Jacob Felts, and Ben Graham have completed their probationary period with
the Kalispell Fire Department and council confirmation was requested.
Gabriel moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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Eloise Hill, 467 6th Avenue WN, commented on the zoning ordinance update, saying that allowing
sandwich board signs will clutter Main Street and impede the flow of pedestrian traffic.
Presentation - Architectural Review Committee Certificates of Recogpition
Corey Johnson, Chair of the Architectural Review Committee, presented certificates of recognition
to the Montana Club for Best New Construction, to 935 Courthouse West for Best Remodel/
Addition, and to Grizzly Spine Pain & Rehab for Best Sign.
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As part of a continuing effort to make the city's zoning regulations user-friendly and current with
changes in state law, the planning board is recommending a text amendment to update and revise
four sections of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
Sorensen gave a report and staff answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved first reading of Ordinance 1702, an ordinance amending the City of Kalispell
Zoning Regulations codified at Chapter 27 of the Kalispell Municipal Code, declaring an
effective date, and authorizing the city attorney to codify the same. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
There was discussion regarding the fairness of only allowing Main Street to have sandwich boards.
Larson moved to table Ordinance 1702 until October 17. The motion was seconded.
The motion to table carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
1/2. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING — KALISPELL SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
UPDATES (NOT ACTED ON)
D/3. RESOLUTION 5528 — FACILITY PLAN UPDATE 2012 AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
This is a resolution to approve the City of Kalispell Water, Sewer, and Storm Drainage Facility
Capital Improvement Plan Update 2012 to respond to growth patterns and reflect expected future
demands.
Howington gave a report and staff answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Saverud moved Resolution 5528, a resolution to approve and adopt the City of Kalispell
Water, Sewer, and Storm Drainage Facility Capital Improvement Plan Update 2012. The
motion was seconded.
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Council Discussion
Hafferman remarked that he is concerned with using impact fees to correct deficiencies in storm
water storage and he would like an update on the 206 report.
Hafferman moved to amend the Capital Improvement Plan by removing the Storm Water
portion. There was no second.
There was no further discussion.
The main motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Kenyon, Kluesner,
Larson, Saverud, Zauner and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, and Hafferman voting against.
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The proposed classification matrix and salary schedule consolidates grades, places like positions into
the same grade, narrows the salary ranges in each grade, and implements a method to eliminate
compression situations.
Howington gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved Resolution 5529, a resolution to approve and adopt an amendment to the
salary classification matrix for non -union employees of the City of Kalispell and authorizing
the city manager to make the necessary adjustments to bring the wages of all non -union
employees into compliance with the amended pay matrix. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Hafferman noted he will be voting against this, saying we need to keep our eye on the ball and get
the reserves built up to 1.5 million before any raises are given. He stated he is also concerned with
using a percentage instead of a dollar value.
Larson remarked he is in favor, because the compression problem has existed for years and it is a
fairness issue.
Zauner and Gabriel agreed.
Mayor Fisher commented she will also vote in favor.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Kenyon, Kluesner, Larson,
Saverud, Zauner and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, and Hafferman voting against.
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On July 18, 2011 Morrison -Maierle Engineering was selected as the Engineer of Record to design
improvements to the city's water distribution system and staff is now requesting approval to move
ahead.
Howington gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved council authorize the city manager to proceed with the Morrison -Maierle
Engineering contract. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Gabriel remarked we need to trust Howington to make the correct decision, and give Public Works
permission to go outside if they need to.
Hafferman commented he feels it can all be done in-house because there is no time element and no
urgency; this contract would be an "open book."
Howington detailed the Public Works department's staffing issues in the past year and remarked she
would not risk a violation of councils' trust over an issue this small; she is just asking for some
flexibility if necessary.
Mayor Fisher asked that Howington keep council updated if Morrison-Maierle is used.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Kenyon, Kluesner, Larson,
Saverud, Zatmer and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, and Hafferman voting against.
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This resolution schedules a public hearing for October 17 on proposed amendments to the West Side
Urban Renewal Plan including expanding the plan boundary.
Howington gave a report and staff answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved Resolution 5530, a resolution of intent to consider modification of the West
Side Urban Renewal District Plan by extending the physical boundaries of the district and
adding further projects to the plan with the goal to alleviate existing blight within the district
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Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
Howington announced there will be no work session on October 10.
Zauner thanked MDT for putting a left turn signal by KidSports and asked the light configuration be
changed at the Lowes and Home Depot intersection.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
Approved October 17, 2011
Theresa White
City Clerk
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