09/17/12 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., SEPTEMBER 17, 2012, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. COUNCIL PRESIDENT KARI GABRIEL PRESIDED.
COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, PHIL GUIFFRIDA, BOB HAFFERMAN, RANDY
KENYON, TIM KLUESNER, WAYNE SAVERUD, AND JEFF ZAUNER WERE PRESENT.
MAYOR TAMMI FISHER WAS ABSENT.
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Chief of Detectives Jim Brendan, Finance Director Rick Wills, Planning Director Tom Jentz, and
Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk.
President Gabriel called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AGENDA APPROVAL
Kenyon moved to approve the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Mayor Fisher absent.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes — Regglar Meeting — September 4, 2012
2. Ordinance 1716 — Zone Change — 2nd Reading
Health Care Reit, Inc. has requested a zone change from RA- 1 (Residential Apartment) to B-
1 (Neighborhood Business) on a 2.8 acre site located at 125 Glenwood Drive. Ordinance
1716 passed unanimously on first reading September 4th.
3. Everareen Sewer District Rate for FY 2012-2013
Evergreen's Sewer District rate is based on the city's operational expenses prorated at a
percent of usage based on meter readings at the lift station and Wastewater Treatment Plant.
4. Proclamation — Family Day — September 24, 2012
5. Proclamation — Constitution Week — September 17-23 2012
Atkinson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Mayor Fisher absent.
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C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Chad Graham, 105 Moes Run, informed council that the petition to rescind Resolution 5572,
upgrading the airport to FAA standards, was accepted by the county election department and thanked
the volunteers for going door to door on the petition drive.
D. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
D/1. RESOLUTION 5591 — PRELIMINARY PLAT EXTENSION — NORTHLANDS
SUBDIVISION
This is a request for a two-year extension of the preliminary plat of Northlands Subdivision Phase 4
located south of Four Mile Drive and north of Northland Subdivision Phases 1-3.
Jentz gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Saverud moved Resolution 5591, a resolution approving a two year extension to the
preliminary plat of Northlands Subdivision Phase 4, located south of Four Mile Drive and
north of Northland Subdivision Phases 1-3. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Mayor Fisher absent.
D/2. BOARD APPOINTMENT —DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
John Hinchey has requested appointment to the Kalispell Downtown Business Improvement District
board following the resignation of Melanie Cross.
President Gabriel recommended that John Hinchey be appointed to the Kalispell Downtown
Business Improvement District board.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved council accept President Gabriel's recommendation and appoint John
Hinchey to the Kalispell Downtown Business Improvement District board. The motion was
seconded.
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Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Mayor Fisher absent.
E. MAYOR/COUNCILICITY MANAGE&REPORTS (No Action)
Russell listed topics for upcoming work sessions and meetings and answered council questions
regarding the airport .referendum and removal of the BNSF railroad tracks.
Russell also encouraged council to attend the League of Cities conference being held at the Hilton
Garden Inn in two weeks.
Atkinson said that he was pleased to represent the council at the grand opening of the Van E
apartments on Grandview Drive.
President Gabriel remarked the MLCT conference is a great opportunity for professional
development and encouraged council to be visible.
F. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Approved October 1, 2012
Theresa White
City Clerk
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