01-26-15 Work Session MinutesKALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES
JANUARY 26, 2015
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A WORK SESSION OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M.,
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR MARK JOHNSON PRESIDED. COUNCIL MEMBERS Jim
ATKINSON, SANDY CARLSON, KARI GABRIEL, CHAD GRAHAM, PHIL GUIFFRIDA, TIM
KLUESNER, ROD KUNTZ, AND WAYNE SAVERUD WERE PRESENT.
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, Planning Director Tom Jentz and Building Official Jeff
Clawson.
Mayor Johnson called the work session to order.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. 2012 Building and Fire Codes and 2014 Electrical Codes Discussion
Russell explained when the state adopts a new version of the codes, by law the city has 90 days to adopt
them as well. He then turned the discussion over to Building Official Clawson.
Clawson detailed the changes to the 2009 codes and gave the rationale for amending the fee schedules
associated with each code.
Clawson and Jentz answered questions.
Jentz commented that the new construction codes can be considered "first preventers" in that they help to
decrease the number of fires that occur.
Atkinson remarked that the codes help to create a better community.
Public Comment
Kurt Hafferman, 1325 Second Street West, remarked that adopting the codes is a must and the building
community supports adoption.
2. Water Compact Discussion
Russell introduced Melissa Hornbein, staff attorney for the Water Compact Commission, who gave a
detailed presentation on the Water Compact and answered questions.
Public Comment
Kurt Hafferman questioned the term of the City's existing water rights and commented that he worked
with the Compact Commission; they did their job by negotiating and the Compact is the best for the City
of Kalispell.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Deborah Brotnov, 185 Battle Ridge Drive, informed council about her sledding accident at Lawrence
Park and asked that the Frisbee Golf pole that she hit be removed in the winter and replaced in the
summer for safety.
MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Russell noted the next work session will cover the Flathead High School Parking District.
ADJOURN
The work session was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Attest:
Ainjee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Prepared by:
Judi Funk
Deputy City Clerk
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