11/19/12 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., NOVEMBER 19, 2012, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR TAMMI FISHER PRESIDED. COUNCIL MEMBERS
JIM ATKINSON, KARI GABRIEL, PHIL GUIFFRIDA, BOB HAFFERMAN, RANDY
KENYON, TIM KLUESNER, AND JEFF ZAUNER WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER WAYNE SAVERUD WAS ABSENT.
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Police Chief Roger Nasset, Human Resources Director Terry Mitton, and Planning Director Tom
Jentz.
Mayor Fisher 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 Saverud absent.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes — Regular Meeting; — November 5, 2012
Gabriel moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Saverud absent.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
D. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
D/1. ORDINANCE 1717 — WEST SIDE TIF DISTRICT EXPANSION — 2ND READING
This ordinance expands the boundaries of the West Side Tax Increment Financing District to
coincide with the West Side Urban Renewal District. Ordinance 1717 passed on an 8-1 vote
November 5.
Russell gave an updated report.
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Public Comment
None.
Guiffrida moved second 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 reiterated his reasons for voting against the ordinance, stating expanding the district is
nothing more than a "scam".
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Guiffrida, Kenyon, Kluesner,
Zauner, and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, Hafferman voting against, and Saverud absent.
D/2. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - DNRC
This MOU between the City of Kalispell and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
outlines the terms for a phased acquisition of a permanent easement for Kidsports.
Russell gave a report emphasizing the MOU is just the first step, financing options will come later.
Public Comment
Dan Johns, 431 1st Avenue West, Kidsports Board of Directors member, spoke in support of the
MOU and encouraged council to approve it.
Anne Moran, DNRC Land Planner, thanked the city and Kidsports for the many hours spent in
drafting the MOU.
Shannon Nalty, 1845 Highway 93 South, remarked he supports Kidsports, but not at the expense of
the Airport TIF District.
Atkinson moved council authorize the city manager to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding for the Sequential Purchase and Sale of Public Park Easement. The motion was
seconded.
Council Discussion
Hafferman spoke in favor of the MOU, but requested a funding proposal that does not burden the
taxpayers.
Mayor Fisher applauded Kidsports, DNRC, and city staff for their work on this issue.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Saverud absent.
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D/3. AWARD CONTRACT — SHOOTING RANGE
This contract authorizes a public/private partnership between the City of Kalispell and Northwest
Shooter for an indoor public safety training facility.
Russell and Nasset gave reports and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Gabriel moved council authorize the city manager to sign the agreement with Northwest
Shooter for the shooting range partnership. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Mayor Fisher remarked she has seen the Northwest Shooting facility and feels this will be a good
partnership.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Saverud absent.
E. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/REPORTS (No Action)
Russell informed council that the November 26 work session will cover hands -free devices and the
Kidsports easement funding options. A work session on ethics will be scheduled in December.
Mayor Fisher wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
F. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Approved December 3, 2012
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Theresa White
City Clerk
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