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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, October 3, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers., 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member
- Wayne Saverud: Present
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Present
Council Member
- Jim Atkinson: Present
Council Member
Council Member
- Rod Kuntz: Present
- Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member
- Phil Guiffrida: Present
Also present: City Manager Doug Russell, Assistant City Attorney Emily Von Jentzen, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Planner
P.J. Sorensen, Chief of Police Roger Nasset, and Public Works Director Susie Turner.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
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- Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member
Council Member
- Rod Kuntz: Approve
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously.
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E. CONSENT AGENDA
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.
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2. Accept a $400,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant .�
Acceptance of this grant would allow property owners to apply for a low -interest
loan to fund petroleum and hazardous material contamination assessments and
cleanup planning.
3. Ordinance 1776 —Second Reading — Eisin eg r Properties LLC Zoning tL!4z]
This Ordinance would create initial zoning of B-2 (General Business) on property at 837
West Reserve Drive.
Public Comment on Consent.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
Motion to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member
- Karl Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member
- Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member
- Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
G. 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 the proper manner of addressing the
council. Please limit comments to three minutes.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
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 the proper manner of
addressing the council. Please limit comments to three minutes.
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1. Ordinance 1777 —First Reading —Disturbing the Peace �a
This Ordinance would amend the language of Kalispell Municipal Code Section
19-10, Disturbing the Peace.
City Manager Doug Russell provided background regarding why this Ordinance was brought
forward and the previous discussion that occurred at the work session on this item.
(00:05:26)Councilor Kuntz began questions for staff asking for Police Chief Nasset's feedback.
(00: 06:2 1 Councilor Guiffrida continued questions for the Police Chief.
(00:07:14)Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
(00:07:33),Motion to approve ordinance No. 1777, amending Kalispell Municipal Code 19-
10 Entitled Disturbing the Peace, Declaring an effective date, and authorizing the City
Attorney to codify the same.
(00: 0 8: 10 Councilor Kuntz began discussion on the motion.
(00: 09: 0 1 Councilor Atkinson continued the discussion on the motion.
Council Member - Jim Atkinson: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member
- Karl Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Wayne S averud : Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member
- Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member
- Rod Kuntz: Approve,.
Council Member
- Tim K.luesner: Approve
Council Member
- Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion was approved unanimously on roll call vote.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Russell provided the following report.
League meetings will occur this week including the .Resolutions committee meeting.
City Manager Russell and the Mayor have had discussions with Bozeman this week as
Bozeman is looking into hiring a lobbyist for their platform. They have asked whether the
city of Kalispell would want to partner with them.
Next work session will include short term rentals again, and probably an update on the
urban forestry management plan that is currently being worked on.
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00:12:26 Mayor Johnson asked Council for comments related to whether they had interest in
partnering with the city of Bozeman in hiring a lobbyist for the upcoming legislative session.
00:12:28 Councilor Guiffrida began questions and discussion on this issue.
00:12:53 City Manager Russell answered questions.
00:13:51 Councilor Kluesner continued questions and discussion.
00:14:19 City Manager Russell spoke to the questions posed.
00:14:56 Councilor Kluesner continued discussion.
00:15:15 Mayor Johnson continued discussion and reported on the conversation he had on this
issue with Chris Kukulskl, the City Manager in Bozeman.
00:16:17 Councilor Guiffrida continued discussion.
00:17:16 Councilor Kuntz continued discussion.
00:18 : 3 3 Mayor Johnson continued discussion.
00:18:51 City Manager Russell said he would report back on the Resolutions that the League of
Cities and Towns passes this coming week, and after discussing with Bozeman what their
platforms will entail.
00:19:20 Councilor Atkinson spoke regarding the EPA Assessment grant that was passed on
consent and how this grant will help development in the core area. This is a great way for the
public sector to help the private sector to grow and move forward. Councilor Atkinson thanked
Community and Economic Development Manager Katharine Thompson and everyone else who
made this grant possible.
00:21:18 Mayor Johnson provided the following report:
October 12th at 1:15 at the 911 Center — Joint meeting between 911 OPS Board and 911
Administrative Board to review the results on the audit efficiency report.
This Wednesday, October 5th is the first of two candidate forums hosted by the Mayor
and Council for legislative seats. Mayor Johnson listed the candidates that have
confirmed for the forums and those who have not.
Thursday, October 6, at 4 p.m., Governor Candidate Greg Gianforte will meet with
Council in the Council Chambers to discuss city council priorities and concerns.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Candidate Forum Hosted by City Council featuring House Districts 6, 8, 9, & I I - October
2016, at 7.00 p.m. - Council Chambers
Next Work Session — October 10, 2016, at TOO p.m. — Council Chambers
Coffee with the Chief — October 12, 2016, 2016, at : o p.m. — Sykes Diner, 202 2 nd Avenue
West
Candidate Forum Hosted by City Council. fe to ring IRou e District 7, Senate Districts
, and County Commissioner - October 12, 2016, at 7 : 0 p.m. - Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting _-- October 17, 2016, at : o p.m. — Council Chambers
Reasonable accommodations will be rude to enable ndi viduals with disabilities to attend this meeting.
Please notify the City Clerk at - 7 .
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