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09-08-15 City Council Meeting MinutesKALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 View the minutes attached to the video of the meeting at: http://www.kalispell.com/mayor_ and city council/meetinLg_s.php or by clicking the links below. A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M., SEPTEMBER 8, 2015, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. Mayor Mark Johnson presided. Councilors Atkinson, Carlson, Gabriel, Graham, Guiffrida; Kluesner, Kuntz, Saverud, and Mayor Johnson were present. Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Finance Director Rick Wills, and Chief of Police Roger Nasset. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. AGENDA APPROVAL Guiffrida moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Carlson. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL All items listed on the Consent Agenda will be accepted by one motion. If a council member desires to discuss an item separately, the item can be removed from the Consent Agenda by motion. 1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - August 17, 2015 08-17-15 Draft Minutes 2. Award Bid - 27 Cubic Yard Solid Waste Automated Sideloader Kalispell City Council Minutes September 8, 2015 Page 1 Two responsive bids were received on this item September 1, 2015. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Montana Peterbilt in the amount of $262,500.00. Solid Waste SideLoader 3. Award Bid - Used Motor Grader Two responsive bids were received on this item September 1, 2015. Staff recommends awarding the bid to RDO Equipment Co., in the amount of $79,000.00. Used Motor Grader Atkinson moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. The motion was seconded by Kluesner. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. C. COMMITTEE REPORT None D. PUBLIC COMMENT Persons wishing to address the council on any issue not on the agenda are asked to do so at this time. Those addressing the council are requested to give their name and address for the record. Please see the last page of the agenda for Manner of Addressing the Council. (Comments shall be limited to three minutes.) Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Devin Kuntz, 725 2nd Avenue West, Public Comment Mr. Kuntz of 725 2nd Avenue West, said he took a trip past the High School today over the lunch hour and said the parking area looks amazing. As a resident there he would thank the Council for their efforts and said he thinks the parking district has already proven successful. Public Comment Closed Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. E. REPORTS[RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION Kalispell City Council Minutes September 8, 2015 Page 2 Persons wishing to address the council on individual agenda items will be asked to do so following staff reports. Please see the last page of the agenda for Manner of Addressing the Council. (Comments shall be limited to three minutes.) 1. Alcohol Special Event Permit - Kalispell Boulder Project Block Party This motion seeks approval of the Kalispell Downtown Association request for a permit to serve alcohol as part of its Boulder Project Block Party on September 19, 2015. Alcohol Addendum Permit - Kalispell Boulder Project Block Party City Manager Doug Russell provided a brief presentation on this item. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment on this item. Pam Carbonari, Public Comment Ms. Carbonari with the Downtown Business Association, spoke in support of the request for the alcohol special event permit. Locating this event next to the Kalispell Brewery will be the perfect location as they are a major sponsor and it will bring people to downtown Kalispell while also raising money for a climbing boulder at Lawrence Park. Jandy Cox, Public Comment Mr. Cox spoke regarding efforts to raise money to build an artificial climbing structure in Lawrence Park and said they have had fantastic community support for the boulder. He also said they received a $20,000 matching grant from the Daybreak Rotary. This block party will directly support that match. Public Comment Closed Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Guiffrida moved to approve an Alcohol Special Event addendum to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol at the Kalispell Boulder Project Block Party to be held on 4th Street West between Main Street and lst Avenue West. The motion was seconded by Gabriel. Councilor Atkinson asked about the longevity of these types of climbing boulders, learning they should last at least 100 years. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. Kalispell City Council Minutes September 8, 2015 Page 3 2. Resolution 5737 - Board of Investments Loan - Refinance City Hall This resolution approves a loan with the Montana Board of Investments to refinance the current loan for the purchase and renovation of City Hall to secure a more favorable interest rate. Loan with Board of Investments Materials City Manager Doug Russell provided a brief introduction to this item. Councilor Kluesner asked questions of staff. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Atkinson moved to approve Resolution 5737, authorizing participation in the Board of Investments of the State of Montana Annual Adjustable Rate Tender Option Municipal Finance Consolidation Act Bonds (Intercap Revolving Loan Program), approving the form and terms of the Loan Agreement and authorizing the execution and delivery of the documents related thereto. The motion was seconded by Guiffrida. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. 3. Developer's Agreement - Spring Prairie Development, Phase Four This Motion approves a Developer's Agreement with TKG Spring Prairie Phase Four LLC for the development of a commercial subdivision located immediately south of Costco. Spring Prairie Developer's Agreement City Manager Doug Russell provided a brief introduction to this item. Planning Director Tom Jentz provided a brief presentation on this item. Councilor Kluesner began questions for staff. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment on this item. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Atkinson moved to approve a Developer's Agreement (for Spring Prairie Development, Phase Four) and authorize the City Manager to execute the same. The motion was seconded by Gabriel. Kalispell City Council Minutes September 8, 2015 Page 4 The motion carried unanimously upon vote. 4. Developer's Agreement - Treeline Village Multifamily Development This Motion approves the Developer's Agreement with Treeline Village LLC, a one lot multifamily development within the Bloomstone subdivision. Treeline Village Developer's Agreement City Manager Doug Russell briefly introduced this item. Planning Director Tom Jentz provided the staff presentation on this item. Counselor Kluesner began questions for staff. Councilor Atkinson continued questions for staff. Public Comment Mayor Johnson called for public comment on this item. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Guiffrida moved to approve Developer's Agreement (for Treeline Village Multifamily Development) and authorize the City Manager to execute the same. The motion was seconded by Atkinson. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. F. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Doug Russell reported on the following: • The next work session will include a joint meeting with the Downtown Association and a discussion on dog licensing. • Other work sessions to be scheduled include an Impact Fee discussion and revisiting the growth policy. Councilor Saverud asked a question about monthly billings for the utility department. Doug Russell explained the change to monthly utility billing is anticipated to begin January 1. Kalispell City Council Minutes September 8, 2015 Page 5 Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding the first Town Hall meeting that he and Councilor Atkinson hosted last week. He explained that although attendance was light, feedback was phenomenal. He explained the informal atmosphere that was adopted for the meeting. Councilor Kuntz provided the following overview of the discussion that ensued: • Planning and building for the right kind of infrastructure long range? • What community values are we instilling and cultures are we promoting? • Money - How does local government work, how is it funded? • Mindful of congestion, degradation and the possible loss of quality as a community ages. Councilor Kuntz said it was encouraging to hear others input and is committed to these meetings through the end of the year. Councilor Atkinson also spoke regarding the town hall meeting saying beyond the discussion, it was helpful for the audience to hear what City Councilmen do and what their property taxes pay for in city government, what enterprise funds are, what part grants play in the total budget, and how hard employees work to raise revenue to run the cities programs. Councilor Atkinson said he was pleased with the outcome and the demeanor of the interaction and would encourage the public to come to the next town hall meeting. Councilor Kluesner asked questions of the City Attorney regarding the lawsuit filed regarding the Westside Parking District. City Attorney Charles Harball answered Councilor Kluesner's questions. Mayor Johnson reported on the following: • Tomorrow is a 911 center, public board meeting at 1:15 p.m. There is a fundraiser in process for Smart911, a budget item that came before the board and was not approved. The 911 Foundation is fundraising to pay for all the infrastructure and five years of expenses for the Smart911 feature. • Mayor Johnson spoke regarding First Responders, and seeing an incredible number of deaths of police officers nationally. Mayor Johnson spoke regarding this national tragedy and trying to find ways to get this turned around. He spoke regarding cultural attitude adjustments that are needed. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL Kalispell City Council Minutes September 8, 2015 Page 6 Mayor Johnson closed this portion of the meeting to the public pursuant to Sect. 2-3-203(3), Montana Code Annotated, finding that this portion of the meeting relates to a matter of individual privacy and the demands of individual privacy exceed the merits of public disclosure. 1. Employee Review H. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting. Aim e Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on: IL 16 4' Z(� ZO ! S Kalispell City Council Minutes September 8, 2015 Page 7