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11/17/14 City Council MinutesView the minutes attached to the video of the meeting at; hqR:/1www.kaIispeIl.com/mayor, and ;city council/ eet' gs.php or by clicking the links below. A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014, 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, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Police Chief Roger Nasset, Planning Director Tom Jentz, and Public Works Director Susie Turner. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Guiffrida moved to approve the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Gabriel. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. .,:'4117 x * a 1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 3, 2014 Atkinson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Kluesner. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. I'1� 1113 61'[914 [170 Kalispell City Council Minutes November 17, 2014 Page 1 Jim Cossitt, 1231 6th Street West, spoke regarding a previous memorandum he had provided to the Council. He further spoke regarding the tone set by public figures and asked the Council to adopt a Resolution. City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation explaining that this MOU between Kidsports and the City of Kalispell addresses future development and financial responsibilities for the athletic complex. Public Comment Dan Johns, President of Kidsports, spoke regarding the wonderful relationship they have had with the city and that he is optimistic it will continue that way. He stated this agreement will be brought to the user groups and then agreements between the user groups and Kidsports will be revised, but the responsibilities will be the same as they have been. Atkinson moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Kidsports. The motion was seconded by Saverud. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. This document aids in the effort to recognize threats and implement efforts to mitigate them on a county -wide basis, along with identifying specific parties and their responsibilities. City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.. Public Comment - None. Guiffrida moved to approve Resolution 5694, a resolution adopting the Flathead County, Montana Pre -Disaster Mitigation Plan 2014 Update as approved by the Montana Department of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The motion was seconded by Gabriel. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. Kalispell City Council Minutes November 17, 2014 Page 2 E/3. RESOLUTION 5695 PLATS ESTATES This is a request from the developer to vacate amended plats of Silverbrook Estates containing consolidated lots and restore the underlying original plats previously approved by council. Planning & Building Director Tom Jentz provided a staff presentation on this item. Public Comment Howard Mann with Silverbrook Estates spoke regarding the desire to have all of the lots available to sell. Atkinson moved to approve Resolution 5695, a resolution to vacate the amended plats of Silverbrook Estates set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto thereby restoring the lots described therein as previously approved by the Kalispell City Council. The motion was seconded by Graham. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. E/4. RESOLUTION 696 O"MAINTENANCM DISTRICT I Resolution 5696 schedules a public hearing for December 15 to hear comments on proposed amendments to the city's Light Maintenance District. City Manager Doug Russell began the staff presentation on this item. Public Works Director Susie Turner continued the presentation. Public Comment - None. Atkinson moved to approve Resolution 5696, a resolution of intent to amend the Light Maintenance District of the City of Kalispell by expanding its boundaries and raising the assessment on certain properties, setting a date for a public hearing on the proposed amendment and directing the city clerk to give public notice of said hearing. The motion was seconded by Gabriel. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. Kalispell City Council Minutes November 17, 2014 Page 3 City Manager Report Doug Russell said next week they will look at setting the date for the legislature's forum they have been discussing. Invites will be sent to those with overlapping jurisdictions with the city of Kalispell. The forum will likely begin at 7 p.m., with a date set for early December. The Work Session next week will include the Growth Policy and possibly the West Side Interceptor Overview if final numbers have been prepared in time. The Work Session will also look at some of the questions that emerged in previous meetings regarding the pawn shop discussion. Mr. Russell introduced and welcomed new City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst saying that she comes to the city of Kalispell after six years as the Deputy City Clerk with the city of Bozeman. Long time City Clerk Theresa White has retired. Council Reports Councilor Guiffrida spoke regarding Cossitt's complaint and sample resolution. Councilor Guiffrida asked whether any of the Council were interested in having this item placed on a future agenda. None of the Councilors indicated they would like to do so. Councilor Gabriel acknowledged and congratulated Kalispell's newest Great Chief Councilmen Larson and his wife Bev who were awarded the Great Chief Award by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce at the recent Chamber Banquet. Mayor's Report Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the election and the failure of the 911 Levy to pass by 11 votes. He confirmed with the City Manager that the required electorates would be requesting a recount. Mayor Johnson further spoke regarding why the Council went forward with this levy election and the upcoming need to come up with equitable funding for the center and the financial future for capital improvements. He also spoke regarding the failure of the EMS Levy and the upcoming need to have a work session to look for funding for EMS services and discussions regarding options for levels of service. Mayor Johnson said he recently attended the Mayors Institute on City Design in Los Angeles focusing primarily on the Courthouse couplet and Main Street. As a group, they generated ideas. Revitalizing the downtown core seemed to be a central theme for many communities. Mayor Johnson said this Friday, Glacier High School is playing for the AA State Football Kalispell City Council Minutes November 17, 2014 Page 4 Championship. He would encourage the public to come out and see a great football game and support the kids. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Approved December 1, 2014 Ainlee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk `\\`�� 110 F Ij ���/ CPSPON. i ft- e= 78_9 00 Kalispell City Council Minutes November 17, 2014 Page 5