03-20-17 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 20, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Present
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Present
Council Member - Chad Graham: Present
President - Jim Atkinson: Present
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present
City staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, City Planner Tom Jentz, Public Works Director Susie Turner, and
Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member
- Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member
- Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member
- Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
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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. Ordinance 1787 — Second Reading — Kalispell Regional Health Center Planned
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Unit Development a
This Ordinance would approve a planned unit development overlay zoning district
on approximately 97 acres generally located at 310 Sunnyview Lane.
Public Comment on the consent agenda.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion to approve the consent agenda passed unanimously on roll call vote with
Councilor Gabriel absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORT - None.
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.
07:02:56 PM (00:03:02) Eugene Thomas, Public Comment
Mr. Thomas of 733 3rd Avenue East, spoke in opposition to the city converting 3rd
Avenue East to a two way street. Mr. Thomas provided his reasons for feeling that way
saying it is not a commercial street, it is a 32 foot wide residential Avenue with a 43 foot
Avenue just two blocks away at 1st Avenue East. He also mentioned concerns about
bicycle safety on 3rd Avenue if converted to a two way and safety concerns around the
school and churches located on 3rd Avenue.
Public Comment Closed.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
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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.
1. Resolution 5809 — Intent and Call for Public Hearing on Amendments to the
Kalispell Rules and Regulations Governing Water Service - C�
This Resolution would give notice and set a public hearing for April 17, 2017,
regarding amendments to the Kalispell Rules and Regulations Governing Water
Service.
City Manager Doug Russell provided an introduction to this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5809, a Resolution of Intent to adopt certain
amendments to the Regulations of the City Water Utility, including redefining the
requirements for Service Line Sizes and addressing Fire Lane Service Options and Calling
for a Public Hearing.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
President - Jim Atkinson: 2nd
Councilor Kluesner asked staff for clarification.
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member
- Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member
- Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member
- Chad Graham: Approve
President - 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 with Councilor Gabriel absent.
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2. Award Bid for Sand Shed Project a
This item would award construction of the Sand Shed Project to Outback
Construction in the amount of $190,000.
City Manager Russell provided an introduction for this item.
Public Works Director Susie Turner provided further information on this item.
Councilor Guiffrida began questions for staff.
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Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to award construction of the sand shed proiect to Outback Construction in the
amount of $190,000.
Councilor Kluesner began discussion on the motion.
Mayor Johnson continued discussion on the motion.
Councilor Graham continued discussion on the motion.
The Mayor and Council continued discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
President - Jim Atkinson: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Disapprove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner opposed and Councilor Gabriel
absent.
3. Creation of an Off -Leash Dog Area at Begs Park G=
This item would authorize expenditures for the conversion of a portion of Begg
Park to an off -leash dog area.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment.
Allison McGee, Public Comment
Ms. McGee of 42 Dale Drive, spoke regarding fund-raising efforts she has assisted with through
Paws to Play and spoke regarding the positive feedback and generosity they have received from
the community regarding a dog park. She then spoke regarding the benefits of a Kalispell dog
park. She also explained Paws to Play's future plans for applying for grants, conducting
fundraisers, projects and events, and long term maintenance if a dog park is approved. Ms.
McGee also spoke regarding the hopes of the nonprofit that larger or multiple dog parks might be
considered at some point in the future.
Deb Franciosi Public Comment
Ms. Franciosi of 519 T Avenue East, is a volunteer for Paws to Play. She said the group is
willing to commit $10,000 of the funds they have raised towards the initial fencing and drainage
that need to be done to the park. They spoke regarding the additional $10-15,000 they are willing
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to invest in Phase 1 of the park that would put the initial amenities such as waste disposal
stations, benches and similar preliminary amenities in as soon as the site work is complete. They
would ask the Council to consider designating the land at Begg Park for the dog park tonight
even if they don't approve the current funding recommendation.
Janelle Fuller, Public Comment
Ms. Fuller of 785 15t Avenue WN, asked the Council to please consider approving the dog park.
Ms. Fuller spoke regarding her experiences with dog breeds that need the ability to run. She said
as a citizen that has the need for such a park, she is willing to volunteer to help with
maintenance, education or similar efforts as she feels there is a vital need in the community for
this park.
Lucy Smith, Public Comment
Ms. Smith of 192 Juniper Bend Drive, is the former director of the Flathead Community
Foundation which holds the fund for the Paws to Play dog park project. She spoke to the abilities
of the Paws to Play nonprofit over the past three years and how hard they have worked and how
dedicated and committed they are. Ms. Smith also spoke regarding increased support from the
community for help with fundraising once the group has the land commitment for the park.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Motion to authorize an expenditure of $50,000 which includes $10,000 from Paws to Play, in
the Parks budget for the conversion of a portion of Begg Park to an off -leash dog park.
Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Kuntz provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion.
Councilor Kluesner provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member -
Wayne Saverud: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Absent
Council Member -
Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member -
Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member -
Chad Graham: Approve
President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Annrove
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Gabriel absent.
4. Flathead Emergency Communications Center (911) Interlocal Agreement Update
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This item would approve an updated Interlocal Agreement between the cities of
Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Flathead County regarding the 911
Center.
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City Manager Russell provided the staff presentation on this item.
Councilor Kluesner began questions for staff.
Councilor Guiffrida began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none he closed public comment.
,dim Atkinson moved to adopt the proposed Interlocal Agreement for the 911 Services.
The motion died for lack of a second.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
Mr. Russell thanked everyone for their patience with rescheduling last Monday's City
Council meeting regarding the Business Improvement District to tomorrow night,
Tuesday evening, March 21 so Mr. Russell could travel to Helena to testify regarding
proposed local option legislation.
• Mayor Johnson, Mr. Russell and Planning Director Tom Jentz will be presenting at the
Kalispell Chamber Luncheon tomorrow regarding things happening in downtown
Kalispell.
• Mr. Russell announced that installation in the Council Chambers of a screen that would
drop down behind the Council will be occurring soon. This will provide ease of access
for Council viewing of presentations during the work session and will be used for other
meetings. In addition, it will improve audience viewing of presentations during regular
meetings.
Mr. Russell reported on the remaining state TIF bills saying the majority that were
problematic have been tabled anticipating review by a TIF interim committee. The
exception is a bill Mr. Russell previously testified on that revisits the 95 education mills.
The bill was amended in Committee today to take out 95 mills after the 15th year of tax
districts for any new districts that would be put into place. He spoke regarding the
potential damage this bill could do to TIF's.
08:04:14 PM (01:04:20)
Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding driving skills and then about the mess he saw around the
recycling bins over the weekend. He would ask the public to take responsibility for their
recycling even if the bins are full.
Councilor Kluesner also spoke regarding recycling and asked the public to be respectful of the
public recycling areas.
08:05:46 PM (01:05:53
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Councilor Guiffrida provided discussion on the last item on the action agenda - the 911 Center
Interlocal Agreement amendments.
Mayor Johnson also provided further discussion on the last item on the action agenda.
Mayor Johnson reminded the Council and public of the Council Work Session tomorrow night at
7 p.m. regarding the Kalispell Business Improvement District.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
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City Clerk
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session - Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers
March 27, 2017, Work Session Cancelled
Next Regular Meeting - April 3, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers
Coffee or Cone with a Cop - Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. - McDonald's, 1110 US
Highway 2 West
Coffee with the Chief - Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 5:30, Winchester Room, Sykes Diner, 202
2nd Avenue West
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to attend this
meeting. Please notify the City Clerk at 758-7756.
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