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Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Captain of Detectives Jim Brendan, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Planning Director Tom
Jentz, Senior Planner Sean Conrad, Planner II PJ Sorensen, Community Development Manager
Katharine Thompson, Parks Director Mike Baker, and Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk.
Mayor Fisher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no discussion.
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2. Grant Acceptance — Big Sky Trust Fund Grant Award
Montana West Economic Development, on behalf of the city, has been awarded a grant in the
amount of $31,500 to be used for a Core Area market study and feasibility analysis.
3. Award Bid — First Avenue East North Water System Improvement Project
Three bids were received for this project from LHC, Inc., NCC Neumann Construction, and
Sandry Construction. Staff recommended the bid be awarded to LHC in the amount of
$203,941.
4. Postpone Award of Bid — South Meadows Drainage Improvements Project
Bids were opened on Thursday, August 2, for the South Meadows Drainage Improvements
Project Phase 1. Due to the lack of review time staff requested the bid award be postponed
until August 20.
5. Confirmations — Fire Department
Firefighters Trent Cook and Jason Schwaiger have completed their probationary period with
the Kalispell Fire Department and council confirmation was requested.
Kenyon moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
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Jim Cossitt, 12316th Street West, spoke about the city's degrading quality of life because of the lack
of sidewalks and parks. He said basic public infrastructure is a hallmark of a community that cares
about itself and he perceives that Kalispell's public infrastructure is not keeping up with growth.
RJ Raynaud, 601 3rd Avenue West, stated his neighborhood has severe issues with Flathead High
School parking, including safety, congestion, littering, and not yielding to pedestrians. He said his
neighborhood is negatively impacted ten months out of the year and asked council to investigate the
parking issue.
Chad Graham, 105 Moes Run, updated council on Referendum 103 which would repeal the
resolution approving the airport upgrade. He said they have 1/3 of the signatures they need to place
it on the 2013 ballot.
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This is a request for final plat approval of a two -lot subdivision. The subdivision would divide an
existing lot located at the north end of the Hutton Ranch Plaza commercial center.
Conrad gave a report.
None.
Atkinson moved Resolution 5573, a resolution approving the final plat for Hutton Ranch Plaza
No. 3 Subdivision, described as the Amended Plat of Lot 3 of the Amended Plat of Hutton
Ranch Plaza, Phase 1 Subdivision Lots 2 and 3, located in the northwest quarter of Section 31,
Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The motion was
seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Gabriel and Saverud absent.
This is a request for final plat approval of a two -lot subdivision. The subdivision would divide an
existing lot located at the northwest corner of the intersection of East Center Street and Third
Avenue East North.
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Conrad gave a report.
None.
Atkinson moved Resolution 5574, a resolution approving the final plat for the Manion Square
Subdivision, described as Lot 3 of Kalispell Market Place Phase 111, located in the southeast
quarter of Section 7 and the southwest quarter of Section 8, Township 28 North, Range 21
West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The motion was seconded.
None.
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This is a request for a conditional use permit to construct a 40-unit senior apartment building to be
known as Depot Place on the property listed above.
Conrad gave a report and Alex Burkhalter of the Sparrow Group answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved council approve the conditional use permit for Depot Place with the listed
conditions. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Gabriel and Saverud absent and
Hafferman abstaining.
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This is a request from Red Lion Hotels Limited Partnership for a zoning text amendment to allow
certain changes to existing electronic reader boards.
Sorensen gave a report and staff answered questions.
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David Peterson, Goodale & Barbieri, representing Red Lion Hotels, said this is a good compromise
that will allow them to replace their sign without moving it off the highway.
Gary Weyrauch, 2145 West Reserve Drive, stated when he owned the old Days Inn (now America's
Best Value Inn), they had to shorten their sign 18 inches when they changed the face or the sign
would have been non -conforming. He said if the council allows this change he would like to be paid
back for having to lower his sign.
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an effective date. The motionseconded.
Council Discussion
Kluesner commented that Mr. Weyrauch has a good point, and asked if it is right to make others
change their signs and give this one a pass. He remarked that maybe we need to get rid of some
regulations.
Hafferman said we spend a lot of time fussing around with signs and we need to stop trying to
control everything.
Guiffrida asked if Mr. Weyrauch had an opportunity to request an amendment and if so, why it is not
in place.
Mayor Fisher remarked if we can take away some unnecessary regulations it will be good for
business and suggested a work session on the sign regulations.
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This is a request to transfer approximately .62 of an acre of city property on the corner of Three Mile
Drive and Meridian Road to the adjacent business owners for maintenance purposes.
Baker gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
Stacia Moore, 42 Logan Way, stated she owns Moore Hearing and is representing the adjacent
property owners. She said they would like to acquire the remnant for landscaping and maintenance.,
and they will cover all costs of the transference.
Kenyon moved Resolution 5575, a resolution accepting and approving an offer to acquire
surplus city property described as Tract 5AO in the north half of the northeast quarter of
Section 12, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, Flathead County Montana, comprising
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approximately 0.62 acres and more specifically located at the intersection of Three Mile Drive
and Meridian Road, excepting therefrom the reservation therein of all utility easements of
record and authorizing the city manager to execute all necessary conveyance documents. The
motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Gabriel and Saverud absent.
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Russell updated council on various issues and reminded them about the Willows SID and drainage
work session scheduled for August 13.
Mayor Fisher remarked she agrees with Mr. Cossitt about the lack on sidewalks on the west side, but
noted, however, that Kalispell does have great streets in comparison to the rest of the state.
Kluesner wondered if the city could get a grant to put sidewalks on the west side.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Theresa White
City Clerk
Approved August 20, 2012
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