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Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Police Chief Roger Nasset, Fire Chief Dave Dedman, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Finance
Director Rick Wills, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Community Development Manager Katharine
Thompson, and Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk.
Mayor Fisher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
Council Minutes — Regular Meeting— October 15, 2012
2. Contract Approval — Engineering Services — SID #345
Special Improvement District #345 was created on October 15 to help fund storm water
improvements in the Willows Subdivision. Staff recommended the engineering contract be
awarded to Morrison-Maierle.
3. Firefighter Confirmation
Brent Councilor has completed his probationary period with the Kalispell Fire Department
and council confirmation was requested.
4. Proclamation — National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
There was discussion regarding the engineering services contract.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
None.
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The city council accepted public comments concerning the expansion of the West Side Tax
Increment Financing District.
Mayor Fisher opened the public hearing.
Mike Kazmier, Avail-TVN, remarked his company received an allocation from the Airport TIF and
that his company continues to grow because of it. He said he is very much in favor of expansion of
the West Side TIF district.
Kelly Danielson, Montana West Economic Development and Flathead County Economic
Development organizations, commented this is an action plan for revitalization and new investment
in the core area.
Pam Carbonari, Kalispell Downtown Association, spoke in support of the boundary expansion,
stating TIFs are some of the most significant financial tools available to local governments.
Richard Kuhl, 867 North Main, detailed his concerns regarding expansion of the TIF and suggested
the council agree to disburse funds back to the county and school district if the railroad tracks can not
be moved.
Mayor Fisher closed the public hearing.
(Letters received prior to and during the public hearing are attached hereto and made a part of the
official record)
The city council accepted public comments concerning the development of Depot Place, an
affordable multi -family rental housing complex at 249 East Center Street.
Mayor Fisher opened the public hearing.
Alex Burkhalter, Sparrow Group Vice President of Development, offered to answer any questions
regarding the senior housing complex.
Mayor Fisher closed the public hearing.
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Ordinance 1717 expands the boundaries of the West Side Tax Increment Financing District to
coincide with the West Side Urban Renewal District to create a financing tool for possible
redevelopment of the city's core area neighboring the railroad tracks.
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Russell gave a report and staff answered questions.
Atkinson moved first reading of Ordinance 1717, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1259,
approving a proposed modification to the boundaries of the Kalispell West Side Tax Increment
Financing District. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Hafferman commented he will vote against the ordinance because the West Side TIF is complete and
the money should be disbursed.
Guiffrida remarked this will create good business incentives and the council always has the ability to
disburse the funds in the future.
Kluesner said he is in favor of the ordinance, but would like council input about the possible
redistribution of funds in the future.
Atkinson stated it is a matter of timing on when to disburse the funds, but for now this is a way to
assist Kalispell with redevelopment.
Saverud agreed, noting this is an opportunity to put our fingerprints on the city.
Mayor Fisher said this is a tool to utilize private and public investment and the city will stagnate if
there is no vision for the future.
F/2. RESOLUTION 5595 — PRELIMINARY PLAT EXTENSION — GLACIER TOWN
CENTER PHASE I
This is a request for a two-year extension of the preliminary plat for phase I of Glacier Town Center,
a 485-acre site between Highway 93 North and Whitefish Stage Road.
Jentz gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Saverud moved Resolution 5595, a resolution approving a two-year extension to the
preliminary plat of Glacier Town Center Phase 1. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
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The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
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Montana Mapping Associates has submitted an amended plat to adjust the boundary lines for two
lots located off Mile High Court. Staff is recommending the council approve the amended plat which
abandons a portion of the right-of-way and accept new right-of-way.
Jentz gave a report and answered questions.
Rick Breckenridge, project Surveyor, stated the hammerhead turnaround was accidently built
backwards.
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Council Discussion
Guiffrida remarked the owners are trying to fix some issues with the plat and this is just a
housekeeping matter.
Mayor Fisher commented her law partner owns the property and therefore she will abstain from the
vote.
F/4. RESOLUTION 5596 — AMENDS BUDGET RESOLUTION 5580 — MILL LEVY
CORRECTION
The city levy approved by council on August 20 did not include a reimbursement from the State of
Montana related to the reduced business equipment tax. The corrected mill levy is 154.60 mills.
Russell gave a report and staff answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Guiffrida moved Resolution 5596, a resolution amending Resolution 5580, setting the annual
tax levies for the City of Kalispell, Montana, for the fiscal year 2012-2013. The motion was
seconded.
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None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
Russell informed council about various meetings he attended and noted there will not be a work
session on November 12.
Russell reminded everyone to get out and vote tomorrow.
Mayor Fisher also encouraged everyone to vote and "spend your vote as wisely as you do your
money."
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Approved November 19, 2012
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Theresa White
City Clerk
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