02/21/06 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING of THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT
.M., TUES AY, FEBRUARY 21,2006, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS r CITY HALL
IN KALISPELL, MONTANA, MAYOR PAMELA B. KENNE Y PRESIDED, COUNCIL
MEMBERS JIM A KINS N, KARI GABRIEL., BOB RAFFERMAN, BOB H RRON,
RANDY KENYON9 DUANE LA►RSON AND HANK OLSON WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER '"ICI KLUESNER WAS ABSENT.
Also present: City Manager James Patrick, City Clerk Theresa white, Public works Director Jinn
Hans , Police Chief Frank Garner, Fire Chief Randy Brodehl, 'Finance Department Director .Arn
Robertson, Parks and Recreation Director Mike Baker, Planning Department Director Ton Jent ,
Senior Planner Sean Conrad, and Recording Secretary Judi Funk.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A# AGENDA APPROVAL
Kenyon moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kluesner absent.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes — Regular Meeting .eras fi 006
2. Ordinance .1 — Initial Zonin N . James and wren. Holm gist �- 2nd Rea in
Janes and Karen Holmquist are requesting an initial zoning designation o -2, Single
Family Residential, on approximately two and a half acres located at 405 West Evergreen
Drive just east of whitefish Stage Road. ordinance 1566 passed on first reading February 6.
3. ordinance :1. 6 — Initial Zonir — Luther French — 2nd Rea in
Luther French is requesting; an initial zoning designation of R-2, Single Family Residential,
on approximately one acre located at 1624 woodland Avenue. ordinance 1.567 passed on
first reading; .February 6.
. Award Bid — Public water Supply.Improvements — MOVED TO MAIN AGENDA
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A rove bask rers for er �o ne water l and Storage Pro ' ct
In 2005 the city council approved a contract w b Robert Peccia & Associates for engineering
services to develop lic water supply facilities in the City"s upper pressure o e with each
task order to be separately negotiated. 'bask orders 21, 3, , and #6 are to finalize the
purchase of the site, prepare easements, conduct geotecbnical Investigations, and prepare
contract documents for completion of the well.
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. Proclamation — TRQ.. lea — February 2 Zoo
Atkinson moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded,
Hafferman movedthat Item 4 be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Main
Agenda before Item 6. The motion was seeoet.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kles er absent.
The main motion as amended carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kluesner absent.
C. STUDENT ISSUES
None.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jody Middleton, 881 Helena Flats Road, spoke in support of the Serenity Lane Addition.
Bob Eric so ., 1.2 2 Foxtall Drive, repre se ntin g Jaol ola Engi neering., stated be is available to answer
any questions on the Serenity Lane Addition.
REORTS R COMMEN A IONS AND SUBSEOUENT COUNCIL ACTION'
. ORDINANCE 15 — INITIAL ZONING — JOHN AND BOBBI BONNER — 2ND
READING
Jobe and Bobbi Bonner requested an initial old esi . a io of B- , Neighborhood Buffer
District, upon annexation of approximately one half of an acre located at 1.322 Whitefish Stage Road,
however, the planning board recommended the property be zoned R- , Residential/Professional
Office. The first reading of ordinance 1568, zoning the property R - , passed on a six -to -two vote
with one abstention on February 6.
Larson moved second reading of Ordinance 1568, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010,
Official zoning Map, City of Kalispell zoning ordinance, (Ordinance No. I. o y zoning
certain areal property described as Assessor's Tract 5F located in Section 32, Township 29
North, Range 21 west, P.M.M. Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned County RA -I.,
Residential Apartment) to City R-5 (Residential/Professional ogee), in accordance with. the
Kalispell Growth Policy 2020, and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded.
Ha Ferman stated be abstained from votinor at the last meeting and he will be abstaining again
because the applicants had requested a zoning designation o -.1., not R-5.
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01so n stated that 1s what the planning board 1s for — it' s an advi sory board and the board's advice 1s
for the property to be .coned R-5. He thanked the planning board .members for their hard word..
The motion io carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Herron, Kenyon, Larson, Olson
i Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Hafterman abstaining, and Kluesner absent.
E 2. ORDINANCE 15 — INITIAL ZONING — M NTANA COMMERCE PLC — N'
READING
Montana Commerce, LLC has requested an initial zoning; designation o - 2, General Business, o
approx lmate I y on,e acre located at 29 1.0 Highway 93 South at the intersectlon of Cemetery Road. The
first reading of Ordinance 1569 passed on an eight -to -one vote February 6.
Gabriel moved second reading of Ordinance 1.569, are ordinance to amend Section 7.02.01.0,
Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning ordinance, (ordinance No.:. o), by zoning
certain real property described as Tract 5A (Tract I of Certificate of Survey 1 501) located i
Section 29, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana
(previously zoned County I-1H, Highway Light Industrial) to City -2 (General Business), i
accordance with the Kalispell Groh Policy 2020, and to provide are effective date. The
motion was seconded.
Kenyon said he understands that if the Council oesn.'t approve this., the casino could not be
developed because of the septic issue.
Jentz said because City services abut this property, they are not able to expand their septic system
runless they first request annexation and City services. If the City denies their request, it would be
determined that they have complied with the law and they would be able to expand the septic system.
The motion carried upon roll cars vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Hafferman, Herron, Larson,
Olson and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, Kenyon voting against, and K-1esn r absent.
E 3. RESOLUTION 50 .1— . PRELIMINARY Y PLAT SERENITY LANE ADDITION
This is a request for preliminary plat approval of a four -lot minor residential subdivision on a
existing residential lot located at .3 -t o 6th Avenue West.
Kenyon moved Resolution 5091, a resolution conditionally approving the preliminary plat o
Serenity Lane Addition, more r icul rl described asAssessors Tract ` H located in Section
18, Township shi North, Range 21 West, '.M.M#, Flathead County, Montana. The motion Rio, was
seconded.
Jentz gave a staff report.
There was no d1sc sslon.
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The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kl es er absent.
. FINAL FLAT — ASHLEY PARK P1 ASE
This is a request for final plat approval of Ashley Park Phase 8, a 6-lot residential subdivision with
26-single-family lots and 20 townhouse lots on approximately 1 acres located on the west side of
.Airport Road.
Kenyon moved CounciI accept the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and approve the final
plat for Ashley Farb Phase 8. The motion was seconded.
Jentz gave a staff report and answered questions.
Hafferman stated this subdivision will put more traffic onto Sun side Drive and additional load o
the in ersecti.on of Airport Road and Highway 93 after the bypass is built. He requested the staff
contact MDT to get a traffic study done at that intersection before any more subdivisions are built
that would affect that area.
Herron stated that this developer started all the discussion about substandard sidewalks. He asked
what resol ution has been made for Ashl e y Park. Phase 7, and what assurances do we have that these
sldewaiks will be completed to our standards.
Patrick res o ded that a bond is currently being held for Ashley Park Phase 7 and a resolution is
being worked out. He said in Phase 8, the City will be holding a bond of $380,000 which will be
forfeited if the infrastructure is substandard.
Atkinson thanked Herron for bringing the issue forward, adding the developers need to understand
the City Council. means business and the City now has a construction manager to rake sure the
standards are met.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kduesner absent..
FINAL PLAT — MEADOW PARK UNIT 3
This is a request for final plat approval for a residential subdivision o that creates two residential lots
on approximately one acre located between.Lots 2 and. 3 of Meadow Park Unit 2.
Kenyon moved Council adopt staff report KWP-06-1 as Findings of Fact and approve the final
plat for Meadow Park Unit 3. The motion was seconded.
Jentz gave a staff report.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kleser absent.
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EI6. AWARD BID —PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY IMPROVEMENTS MOVED FROM
CONSENT AGENDA
v�r r eived Fyn r - . ` Keefe Drilling for water s� l ' improver e .s .
Old School Station and a new pubfic grater supply well at Wes view Estates. Staff is recommending
the bid. be .vard.ed to o"Keefe Drilling of Butte for ,.o. Synergy Builders of Helena. bid
$91 ,23.1.00.
Larson moved Council award the bid for public water supply improvements at old School
Station and Westvi w Estates to O'Keefe Drilling of Butte in the amount of $599,938.80. The
motion was seconded.
HansHansz gavea staff report.
HaTisz and Patrick answered questions.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kleser absent.
7. RESo I TION So t - FINAL PST — OLD SCHOOL STATION
This is a request for final plat approval of old School StatiODS-ubdivislon that plats 17 industrial lots
on approximately 55 acres located on the east side of Demersville Road just north of the Rocky Cliff
and US 93 intersection.
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Atkinson moved Resolution 5092, a resolution approving the final plat of of School Station,
described as Assessor's Tract t 2 In Section 33, Township 28 North, Range 21 west, .M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana. The motion was seconded.
Jentz gave a staff report and answered questions.
Hafferman stated. his .main concern is approving the final plat before the bonds are sold. He said he
would vote in favor of the plat as soon as the bonds are sold, but he can't vote for it tonightbecause
there is no bonding; on this project and If somethinor goes wrong who is going to pay for it.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Herron, Kenyon, Larson, Olson
and Mayor Kennedy voting In favour, Hafferman voting against, and Kluesner absent.
RESOLUTION 5093 — RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 5062 — IMPACT
FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Resolution 5093 amends the number of seats on the Impact Fee Advisory Committee from a
required seven members to a maximum of seven members.
Kenyon moved Resolution 5093, a resolution amending Resolution 5062, the Impact Fee
Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded.
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Patrick gave a staff report.
There was no discussion.
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The .emotion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kles er absent.
9. RESOLUTION 5094 - AUTHORIZING DEPUTY FINANCE OFFICER AND CITY
TREASURER TO SIGN ON CITY'S BANK ACCOUNT
This resol u tionadds Rick Wills and Deb De s signatories on the City's accounts at Glacier Bank.
Kenyon moved Resolution 5094, a resolution amending Resolution 4949, authorizing the City
Manager, Finance Director, ]Deputy Finance officer, and City Treasurer to execute checks,
drafts or other orders withdrawing funds from city accounts with Glacier Bank. The motion
was seconded.
Patrick gave a staff report.
Olson commented he knows Deb Deist and complimented staff for hiring "a good person".
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kles er absent.
Io# BOARD APPOINTMENT — ARCI I' CT RAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Corey Johnson has requested appointment to a vacant seat on the Architectural Review Committee.
Larson moved Council appoint Corey Johnson to the Architectural Review Committee. The
motion was seconded.
There was discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with K-1esner absent.
, N"Yo UNCILZCITY MANAGERS RFPORT.S o Action
Mayor Kennedy announced that the Parks and Recreation Department will be having a f : dr ise.r for
a Depot Park band shell on February 25 at the Eagles from seven to midnight.
Olson questioned why some of the City's sludge is going to the landfill and not to Glacier Gold.
Hansz explained ed that Glair Gold has a limit of the amount sludge they can take annually and rather
than exceed that limit, a modest amount is taken to the landfill.
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Patrick i.Dtroduced Scary Conrad, the new Kalispell Senior Planner.
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G, ADJOURN'
The meeting; was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
ATTEST:
ers. White
City Clerk
Approved March 6, 2006
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