09/16/13 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P,M., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 20139 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
IN KALISPELL, MONTANA, MAYOR TAMMI FISHER PRESIDED, COUNCIL
MEMBERS KARI GABRIEL, BOB HAFFERMAN, RANDY KENYON, TIM KLUESNER,
WAYNE SAVERUD, AND JEFF ZAUNER WERE PRESENT, COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM
ATKINSON AND PHIL GUIFFRIDA WERE ABSENT,
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Chief of Police Roger Nasset, Fire Chief Dave Dedman, Finance Director Rick Wills, Planning
Director Tom Jentz, Planner II PJ Sorensen, and Community Development Manager Katharine
Thompson.
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 Atkinson and Guiffrida absent.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes — Regular Meeting — September 3, 2013
2. Ordinance 1730 —Zone Change — 2nd Reading
This is a request from Cooke Thompson to change the zoning from R-4 (Residential) to B- I
(Neighborhood Business) on two vacant lots at 1252 North Meridian Road. Ordinance 1730
passed unanimously on first reading September 3.
3. Evergreen Sewer District Rate for FY2014
Evergreen's Sewer District rate is based on the city's operational expenses prorated at the
percent of usage based on meter readings at the lift station and Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Saverud moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
Hafferman requested clarification on the Evergreen flows exhibit.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson and Guiffrida absent,
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Karlene Osorio-Khor, Ward 3 Candidate, noted Kalispell's ward boundaries changed with the 2010
census and asked voters to verify what ward they are in prior to voting.
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1. Presentation — Architectural Review Committee Certificates of Recoanition
Architectural Review Committee Chairman Mark Norley presented awards for outstanding
developments to The Loading Dock, Casa Mexico, and Alpine Dental.
2. Presentation — Fire Department Life Saver Awards
Fire Chief Dave Dedman presented Life Saver Awards to Jon Campbell, Rob Cherot, Trent
Cook, Greg Daenzer, Jacob Felts, Tim Gaston, Soren Koetter, Josiah Mooney, Kirk
Pederson, Don Thibert, and Scott Williams.
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D/I. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING APPLICATION
Chap Godsey and Josh Smith have requested up to $5,000 in tax increment funds to help pay for
architectural drawings for a new faqade at 7 Main Street. The Urban Renewal Agency has reviewed
the application and recommends approval.
Russell and Thompson gave reports and answered questions, explaining the funds would only be
released once the faqade is complete as part of the draft TIF Technical Assistance Program.
Public Comment
None.
Kenyon moved council approve the tax increment fund application for 7 Main Street. The
motion was seconded,
Council Discussion
Hafferman commented he always understood the purpose of TIF finance is to increase the tax
increment; this appears to be turning the TIF into a "slush fund".
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Gabriel, Kenyon, Saverud, Zauner, and Mayor
Fisher voting in favor, Hafferman and Kluesner voting against, and Atkinson and Guiffrida
absent,
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This statement of record is intended to identify pertinent information related to the Referendum 103
ballot issue in respect to the future operation of, and investment in, the Kalispell City Airport.
Russell gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
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Gabriel moved council approve the Statement of Record for Referendum 103. The motion was
seconded.
Council Discussion
After several minutes of discussion, the majority of council members agreed the best course of action
is not to issue a statement of record.
The motion failed unanimously upon vote with Atkinson and Guiffrida absent.
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David Girardot has requested appointment to a vacant seat on the Urban Renewal Agency Board.
Mayor Fisher recommended David Girardot be appointed to the Urban Renewal Agency Board.
Public Comment
None.
Saverud moved council confirm David Girardot's appointment to the Urban Renewal Agency
Board. The motion was seconded,
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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Russell announced there will not be a work session on Monday the 23rd, but there will be a work
session on the 30th.
Russell reminded everyone of the transportation meeting in Helena, September 26, and how
important it is to have strong area support.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Approved October 7, 2013
Theresa White
City Clerk
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