01/06/14 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 20149 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, WAYNE SAVERUD, AND JEFF ZAUNER WERE PRESENT.
INCOMING MAYOR MARK JOHNSON AND COUNCIL MEMBER CHAD GRAHAM
WERE ALSO PRESENT. INCOMING COUNCIL MEMBER SANDY CARLSON WAS
ABSENT,
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Chief of Police Roger Nasset, Municipal Court Judge Lori Adams, Public Works Director Susie
Turner, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jennifer Young, and
Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk.
Mayor Fisher 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,
B. COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION
1. Outgoing Council Presentation
Russell presented council members Bob Hafferman, Jeff Zauner, and Mayor Fisher with plaques and
thanked them for their years of service to the city.
Hafferman, Zauner, and Mayor Fisher gave farewell remarks.
2. Oaths of Office
Mayor Fisher administered the oath of office to incoming Mayor Mark Johnson, incoming council
member Chad Graham, incumbent council members Jim Atkinson and Tim Kluesner, and incumbent
Municipal Court Judge Lori Adams.
Mayor Johnson and Graham took their seats and gave opening remarks.
3. Council President Election
Mayor Johnson asked for nominations for council president.
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Guiffrida nominated Wayne Saver ud as President. The motion was seconded,
Saverud respectfully declined the nomination.
Kenyon nominated Jim Atkinson as President. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson abstaining and Carlson
absent.
C. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes — Regular Meeting— December 16, 2013
2. Award Bid — Solid Waste Trucks
Only one company submitted bids for sidearm and rear loader solid waste trucks. Staff
recommended council award the contract for both trucks to Montana Peterbilt for a total
purchase price of $448,809.
3. Confirmation — Officer Dennis Peterson
Dennis Peterson has completed his one year probation with the Kalispell Police Department
and council confirmation was requested.
F is enyon moved to approve the Con ent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Carlson absent,
D, PUBLIC COMMENT
Karlene Osorio-Kohr stated her concerns regarding the recent amendment to the mayor's ability to
appoint board members, asking council to reconsider the action.
This resolution schedules a public hearing for February 3 for comments concerning the city obtaining
a State Revolving Fund loan to pay for storm water improvements to the Willows Subdivision.
Russell gave a report.
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Atkinson moved Resolution 5657, a resolution relating to Special Improvement District No.
345; preliminary levy of special assessments on property within the district for the purpose of
financing the cost of certain local improvements. The motion was seconded,
There was discussion regarding the interest rate.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Carlson absent,
Two companies submitted bids for two used tandem axle dump trucks. Both bids were excessive in
comparison of similar trucks available for private purchase. Staff recommended the bids be rejected.
Russell gave a report and asked council for approval to increase his negotiating authority from
$50,000 to $80,000, in line with the new state law, in order to contact individual companies for a
better price.
Staff answered questions.
Public Comment
Atkinson moved to reject all bids received for two used tandem axle dump trucks and direct
the city manager to seek negotiations with individual companies. The motion was seconded,
Council Discussion
Guiffrida remarked he is happy with the change in legislation that allows cities to search for better
pricing.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Carlson absent.
E/3, ALCOHOL SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REOUEST — FLATHEAD VALLEY
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
The Flathead Valley Hockey Association requested a permit to sell alcohol at the 2014 Craft Brewers
Cup fundraiser scheduled for January 24-25.
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Russell gave a report and staff answered questions concerning insurance.
Public Comment
Kim Morisaki, 7 Windward Loop, Flathead Valley Hockey Association President, noted liability
insurance has been requested and will be provided as soon as possible.
Kenyon moved council approve the special event permit for the Flathead Valley Hockey
Association for January 24-25. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Kenyon remarked the hockey association did a great job last year and he will vote in favor of the
motion.
Kluesner stated he will abstain due to a family relationship with Morisaki.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kluesner abstaining and Carlson absent.
F A]/4. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
There are currently vacancies on the City -County Health Board, the Solid Waste Board, and the E911
Administrative Board.
Russell gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
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Kluesner stated he feels council members should serve on these joint boards.
Atkinson moved council appoint Mayor Mark Johnson to the E911 Administrative Board. The
motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Mayor Johnson abstaining and Carlson
absent,
Saverud moved the remaining board appointments be discussed at the next work session. The
motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
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The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Carlson absent.
Russell announced board appointments and electronic devices will be the topics of discussion at the
work session January 13.
Mayor Johnson commented he is looking forward to working with council and staff.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
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Theresa White
City Clerk
Approved January 21, 2011
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