08/05/13 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 20139 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, WAYNE SAVERUD, AND JEFF ZAUNER WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER TIM KLUESNER AND MAYOR TAMMI FISHER WERE ABSENT,
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Police Chief Roger Nasset, Parks Director Mike Baker, Public Works Director Susie Turner, and
Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk.
President Gabriel called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A, AGENDA APPROVAL
Guiffrida moved to approve the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kluesner and Mayor Fisher absent,
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes — Regular Meeting — July 15, 2013
2. Award Bid — Hijahway 93 Bike/Pedestrian Path — Phase I
Bids for this project were received from LHC and Sandon Construction. Staff recommended
the bid be awarded to LHC, Inc. in the amount of $82,964.53.
Saverud moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kluesner and Mayor Fisher absent.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Fred Hammel, 505 7th Avenue West, remarked he attended a recent Salish-Kootenai water compact
meeting and wondered why no one from the city was there. He said if the tribe wins their lawsuit
they will control all of the water rights in Northwest Montana.
Eugene Thomas, 733 3rd Avenue East, stated he is still opposed to the city taking over electrical
inspections and advised the city to talk to electrical contractors.
Richard Frisk, State of Montana licensed Master Electrician, agreed with Thomas, adding the state
has highly trained inspectors and there is no reason to "fix what isn't broke".
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Jerry Begg, 220 Woodland Avenue, stated he needs clarification from council regarding his building
issues at 305 Second Avenue West and asked for the subject to be placed on an Agenda.
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President Gabriel opened the public hearing and asked for comments concerning proposed increases
to the Light Maintenance, Street Maintenance, and Urban Forestry assessments, along with the Solid
Waste fee for commercial customers.
Josh Brown, 55 West Valley Drive, Evergreen Disposal District Manager, asked for clarification on
the solid waste fee. Turner answered the fee is an annual charge.
Fred Hammel, 505 7th Avenue West, stated the city wants more money for urban forestry to take
care of the Dutch Elm trees, but he thinks the box elders should be removed also.
Lynn Stanley, 838 2nd Avenue East, said we need trees for green space and cooling and she is
willing to accept a tax increase for the urban forestry program.
President Gabriel closed the public hearing.
(Written comments received prior to the public hearing are attached hereto and made a part of the
official record)
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E/1. RESOLUTION 5632 — UTILITIES AGREEMENT —THREE MILE DRIVE
This agreement between the City of Kalispell and the Montana Department of Transportation
outlines responsibilities for the relocation of utilities on Three Mile Drive as part of the Kalispell
Bypass Project.
Turner gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Kenyon moved Resolution 5632, a resolution authorizing the City Manager of Kalispell to
execute Utilities Agreement No. NH 15(100) for Kalispell Bypass Project (KBP), Three Mile
Drive, Federal Aid Project No. NH -MT 15(111), with the State of Montana, acting by and
through the Department of Transportation. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
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The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kluesner and Mayor Fisher absent.
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The purchase earlier this year of a permanent easement on the Kidsports property requires a budget
amendment for fiscal year 2013. This resolution schedules a public hearing on the proposed
amendment for August 19.
Russell gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved Resolution 5633, a resolution calling for a public hearing to amend the annual
appropriations of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in the 2012-2013 budget adopted
by the city council. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kluesner and Mayor Fisher absent,
Russell informed council the August 12 work session will review the Extension of Services policy
and definitions, and the deer statue will be installed at the intersection of Idaho and Highway 93 this
Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Hafferman said he would appreciate it if the council would take the time to read his comments on the
Extension of Services definitions prior to the work session.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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Theresa White
City Clerk
Approved August 19, 2013
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