03/03/14 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR MARK JOHNSON PRESIDED. COUNCIL MEMBERS
SANDY CARLSON, KARI GABRIEL, CHAD GRAHAM, PHIL GUIFFRIDA, RANDY
KENYON, TIM KLUESNER, AND WAYNE SAVERUD WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER JIM ATKINSON WAS ABSENT.
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Police Chief Roger Nasset, Fire Chief Dave Dedman, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior Planner
Kevin LeClair, Planner H PJ Sorensen, and Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AGENDA APPROVAL
Saverud moved to approve the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 18, 2014
2. Life Saving Awards
Gabriel moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent.
Fire Chief Dedman presented life saving awards to firefighters Rob Cherot, Jessica Kinzer, and Don
Thibert; and police officers Brett Corbett and Andrew Haag for assisting a man on January 6 who
was in cardiac arrest. The man made a full recovery and was discharged from the hospital with no
loss of function.
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Diane Medler gave a report on the Tourism Business Improvement District's activities and
accomplishments in 2013.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mark Lalum, 615 Country Way, Kalispell Golf Association Finance Committee Chairman, noted he
has received councils' request for financial statements and the KGA will honor the terms of the lease
regarding financial information.
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Steve Dunfee, General Manager of the Kalispell Golf Association, detailed the KGA's long-standing
commitment to the golf course and presented council with copies of the Audited Financial
Statements for the past four years.
E. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
E/1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — MONTANA SKY NETWORKS
This is a request for a conditional use permit to colocate Verizon cellular equipment on an existing
communications tower located at 1286 Burns Way.
Sorensen gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Guiffrida moved council approve the conditional use permit with the attached conditions for
Montana Sky networks to colocate an antenna on an existing communications tower. The
motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Guiffrida remarked he appreciates the city's colocation policy.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent.
E/2. RESOLUTION 5665 — PRELIMINARY PLAT AMENDMENT — NORTHLAND
SUBDIVISION PHASE 4
This resolution amends condition #6 which limits motorist traffic on Summit Ridge at Northland
Avenue.
Jentz stated at the time the preliminary plat was approved, council felt the road should be chained
and used for emergency traffic only, but times have changed. He pointed out to council that
emergency personnel would actually have a hard time opening the road at this time because
someone, unbeknownst to the city, added wire to the chain and placed boulders in front of the posts.
Public Comment
James Weakly, 461 Northridge Drive, said he can't close the road he lives on and Summit Ridge
should be open.
Wayne Pris, 453 Northridge Drive, commented this is an safety and access issue and he does not
think it will create that much more additional traffic.
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Saverud moved Resolution 5665, a resolution amending Resolution No. 5248 that conditionally
approved the preliminary plat of Northland Subdivision Phase 4, more particularly described
as a 5.8 acre portion of Assessor's Tract 1 located in Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22
West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Graham spoke in support stating we need connectivity.
Mayor Johnson remarked he was alarmed with the modifications made to the safety chain and the
threat that represents to first responders.
Gabriel agreed.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson absent.
E/3. FINAL PLAT — NORTHLAND SUBDIVISION PHASE 4
This is a request for final plat approval of Northland Subdivision Phase 4, a 19-lot residential
subdivision located south of Four Mile Drive.
LeClair gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Guiffrida moved council approve the final plat of Northland Subdivision Phase 4. The motion
was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent.
E/4. CITY COUNCIL TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION — TIGER GRANT VI/CORE AREA
REDEVELOPMENT
The city council will discuss a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with State and Federal
representatives to discuss matters related to the Core Area and the development of the rail park.
Russell gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
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Gabriel moved council authorize travel to Washington, D.C. for up to six city council
members. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Graham said he will support the motion because it puts a face to the project and to the community.
Guiffrida commented this project is important to the future of Kalispell and once federal money has
been allocated he feels it is his responsibility to help bring some of it back to the taxpayers.
Mayor Johnson moved to amend the motion to read, "authorize travel to Washington, D.C. for
up to six city council members and two staff". The motion was seconded.
The amendment carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent.
The main motion, as amended, carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson absent.
F. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER REPORTS (No Action)
Russell noted the March 10 work session will feature Joe Russell and county dog licensing and the
second work session in March will be on long-range planning for the airport.
Mayor Johnson agreed with looking at long-range planning, including a vision for the south end of
town. He also thanked all First Responders for their great service to the city.
G. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Approved March 17, 2014
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Judi Funk
Deputy City Clerk
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