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05/21/12 City Council MinutesI "Z71114 10114MAX'VAIIII1 AVJ -M I DWI Also present: Interim City Manager Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White, Police Chief Roger Nasset, Finance Director Amy Robertson, Airport Manager Fred Leistiko, Planning Director Tom Jentz, and Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk. Mayor Fisher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. c L 717 =7 A=vj,, C S L, V C I 111- 111;; a H � I FY-fA, S1 ff-S'1; 11. it 110 111,1111 1 1 seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. 1. Council Minutes — Regular Meeting — May 7, 2012 2. Bid Award — 2012 Pavement Marking Project Two bids were received to restore existing pavement markings from Cook Painting ($108,376.16) and Highmark Traffic Services ($60,826.60). Staff recommended the contract be awarded to Highmark Traffic Services. Kenyon moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. [wKiliVA10 None. Kalispell City Council Minutes May 21, 2012 Page 1 Staff and Jeff Walla from Stelling Engineering answered questions. Public Comment Harold Sturdevant, 135 Rimrock Court, commented that the Civil Air Patrol program for youth is educational, motivational, and not available anywhere else in the valley but at this airport. Frank Foot, 1941 Garden Way, remarked that we have spent a staggering amount of money on the airport over the years and suggested the resolution be tabled. Joanne Blake, 910 7th Avenue West, said she wants the airport moved to Glacier Park International, stating it is not worth one child's life to keep the airport where it is. Keith Robinson, 1303 4th Street West, stated he wants to exercise solidarity with the future of the city airport. Greg Goode, 1639 Highway 2 West, remarked this airport has been up in the air so long that nothing will happen until a decision is made. Fred Hammel, 505 7th Avenue West, asked if property values will be affected in the Airport Affected Area. Archie Adkins, 1205 Ashley Drive, commented planes are always flying over his house, but the noise from motorcycles and the bypass are louder and he urged the council to expand the airport. Roxanna Brothers, 786 4th Avenue West North, said it is very greedy to use taxpayer funds for the airport and asked it be moved to GPI. Tom Kerne, 395 Manning Road, remarked the highway is a bigger hazard in town and asked the council to expand the airport and make it as safe as possible. Bill Cox, 5014th Avenue East, rebutted we can't move the highway, but we can control this airport. Richard Griffin, 312 Northridge Drive, stated this airport ranks near the top in the state for usage and service and that expanding it to a B-II standard would make it safer and more productive. PeggyLee Olson, 2204 Canvasback Court, said the activity information in the Wilbur Smith 2008 report is inaccurate and used old information; everything written before 2011 regarding the airport is wrong. Peter Gross, Kalispell Air Repair, commented transportation is what drives our economy and asked the council not to eliminate one of the sources of transportation and to spend money to take advantage of the opportunity to create a good economic environment. Kalispell City Council Minutes May 21, 2012 Page 2 Pam Carbonari, on behalf of the Kalispell Downtown Association, said the association supports the existing site with the B-II standards option because it is the most cost-effective option and if we don't take the FAA funds then another community in Montana will. Scott Davis, 448 5th Avenue West, representing Quiet Skies, said the 20,000 City residents do not want to close the airport, but they don't want it expanded for larger, noisier aircraft. Pauline Sjordahl, 234 3rd Avenue West, stated according to her research, 90% of businesses on Main Street don't want the airport expanded and don't want to hear any jet noises. Carl Feig, Forest Hills Village, remarked the council needs to make a decision in keeping with the demands of the people. within its current boundaries as a General Aviation Visual Flight Rule Airport as currently designated by the State of Montana with fundingAirport Funding1istrict (TIF). The motion was seconded. Council Discussion Kluesner explained the original options presented are speculative and fiscally irresponsible. Hafferman said he will not vote for expansion because the majority of citizens do not want larger planes and he is concerned with taking money from the federal government. He suggested sending the issue to a vote of the people. Guiffrida agreed and stated he will support Kluesner's motion. Zauner remarked he too is concerned with the finances, but we cannot use the TIF as a slush fund account to pay for maintenance. He said he supports the airport because it is an economic driver for the community. Kenyon also spoke against the motion, saying we need to move forward or we are telling everyone that we are not interested in future economic development. Mayor Fisher cited various airport reports, stating the best option would be to use TIF money to upgrade portions of the existing footprint and not rely on federal funding. Saverud moved to table Resolution 5563 for thirty days. There was no second. There was no further discussion. The motion failed upon roll call vote with Guiffrida, Haffer an, Kluesner and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, and Atkinson, Gabriel, Kenyon, Saverud, and Zauner voting against. Kalispell City Council Minutes May 21, 2012 Page 3 Hafferman moved to put this to a vote of the citizens of Kalispell in the form of a referendum on the November, 2012 general election ballot. The ballot language will task the voters to choose between the expansion vs. rehabilitation of the Kalispell City Airport with a maximum expenditure of $2 million in tax increment funding generated by the Airport Tax Increment District (TIF). Ballot language will be approved by the Kalispell City Council within 30 days. The motion was seconded. There was discussion. The motion carried upon roll call vote with Guiffrida, Hafferman, Kluesner, Saverud, and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, and Atkinson, Gabriel, Kenyon, and Zauner voting against. D/2. KALISPELL GOLF ASSOCIATION — ANNUAL LEASE PAYMENT WAIVER REQUEST (Removed from Agenda) Harball informed council there will be a work session on May 29 regarding the Kalispell Golf Association Lease and a discussion of cost -benefit analysis of subdivisions. The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m. Theresa White City Clerk Approved June 4, 2012 Kalispell City Council Minutes May 21, 2012 Page 4 C,