05-01-17 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, May 1, 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: Present
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
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, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Public
Works Director Susie Turner and Police Chief Roger Nasset.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council Member -
Phil. Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member -
Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member -
Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member -
Sandy Carlson: Absent
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 agenda as submitted passed unanimously on voice vote with
Council member Carlson absent.
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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. Recommendation for an En2ineerM Consultant for the Water and
Wastewater Collection Facility Plan Updates and Water System
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Infrastructure Improvement Projects a
This item would approve the selection of AE2S as the professional
consultant for this project.
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Award Bid for 2017 Chip Seal Pavement Maintenance Projects <z
This item would award chip seal pavement maintenance projects for the year to
Pavement Maintenance Solutions.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
Motion and vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Member - Chad Graham: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
rove
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
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 as submitted passed unanimously on voice vote
with Council member Carlson absent.
F. COMMITTEE REPORT - Flathead County Emergency Communications Center (911)
Operations Board — Report from Mayor Mark Johnson
Mayor Johnson provided a committee report as a board member of the Flathead County
Emergency Communications Center Operations Board.
07:15:24 PM (00:15:26) Mayor Johnson answered questions posed by Council.
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
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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 general 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. Resolution 5810 — Amend Rules and Regulations for Water Service a
This Resolution would amend the rules and regulations for water service by
redefining the requirement of service line sizes and addressing fire line service
options for residential developments.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a brief introduction to this item.
Public Works Director Susie Turner provided a presentation on this item.
00:25:11
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5810, a Resolution to adopt certain amendments to
the City of Kalispell Water Utility Regulations including redefining the requirements for
service line sizes and addressing fire line service options.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Karl Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
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 Resolution 5810 passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council
member Carlson absent.
2. Resolution 5811 - Stillwater Bend — Resolution of Intent to Adont. Revise or
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Reject a Proposed Amendment to the Growth Policy a
This Resolution provides notice of Councils intent to consider a proposed
amendment from Spartan Holdings, LLC to the growth policy on 56 acres of land
and schedules a public hearing for May 15, 2017.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item.
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Council began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5811, a Resolution of intention to adopt, revise or
reject a recommended amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 to amend the
designation of 56 acres of land located at 2890 Highway 93 North in Flathead County,
Montana and to call for a public hearing.
President - Jim Atkinson: Motion
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
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 Resolution 5811 passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council
member Carlson absent.
3. Resolution 5812 - Treeline Center Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Request
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This Resolution would approve a request from AMI Development and Montana
Department of Natural Resources to divide 6.8 acres into 6 commercial lots and 1
utility lot at the southwest and southeast intersection of Treeline Road and Old
Reserve Drive.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item.
Council began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5812, a Resolution conditionally approving the
preliminary plat of Treeline Center, located at the southwest and southeast intersection of
Treeline Road and Old Reserve Drive in Section 36, Township 29 North, Range 23 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
President - Jim Atkinson: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Absent
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Approve
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President - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Annrove
The motion to approve Resolution 5812 passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council
member Carlson absent.
4. Ordinance 1789 — First Reading - Kalispell Meeting Halls Zoning Text Amendment
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This Ordinance would permit private schools to operate within all commercial
zoning districts with an approved conditional use permit.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item.
Council began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Ordinance 1789. an Ordinance amending the Kalispell Zonin
Ordinance No. 1677, by allowing private schools to be conditionally permitted uses in all
commercial zones, and declaring an effective date.
Council member — Rod Kuntz: Motion
Council member — Jim Atkinson: 2nd
Motion to amend Ordinance 1789 by striking "all commercial zones" from the main
motion and replace it with B1 zone this would also eliminate the second whereas and make
all necessary changes to Exhibit A for B2, B3, B4, B5 regulations and tables.
Council Member — Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Chad Graham: 2nd
Discussion on the amendment to the main motion.
Vote on the amendment to the main motion.
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member -
Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member -
Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member -
Sandy Carlson: Absent
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 amendment to the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council member
Carlson absent.
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Vote on the main motion as amended.
Council Member
- Rod Kuntz: Motion
Council Member
— Jim Atkinson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member
- Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Absent
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 main motion as amended passed unanimously on roll call vote with Council member
Carlson absent.
5. Casa Mexico Conditional Use Permit °1 a
This would approve a conditional use permit for LV Enterprises to have an
accessory casino inside their restaurant at 1600 Highway 93 South.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to approve a request from LV, Enterprises Inc. for conditional use permit KCU-17-
02, a conditional use permit for an accessory casino with the six conditions of approval
recommended.
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member -
Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member -
Sandy Carlson: Absent
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
passed unanimously on voice vote with Council member Carlson
absent.
6. Northwest Automotive Conditional Use Permit Cz
This would approve a conditional use permit from Peterson Holdings, LLC to
expand their auto repair business to 20 Second Avenue East.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation on this item.
Council began questions for staff.
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Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve a request from Peterson Holdings, LLC for conditional use
permit KCU-17-01, a conditional use permit for auto repair with the six conditions of
approval.
Council Member
- Rod Kuntz: Motion
Council Member
- Wayne Saverud: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member
- Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member
- Sandy Carlson: Absent
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
passed unanimously on voice vote with Council member Carlson
absent.
7. Appointments to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board a
The Council will consider for approval the recommendations of the Mayor for
appointments of a seven member Board of Directors to the new Kalispell
Downtown Business Improvement District.
blic Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment.
Jon Fetveit, Public Comment
Mr. Fetveit with the current Kalispell Downtown Business Improvement District Board provided
a recommendation from the board asking that the Mayor nominate the required five members
and ask that the other applicants participate in board meetings so the Council can meet with them
prior to a recommendation for the last two members. He then offered recommendations for
appointment.
08:25:39 PM (01:25:41) Mayor Johnson spoke regarding how he made the decision regarding
who he would recommend for appointment to the new board. He then made the following
recommendations for appointment:
Jon Fetveit — 1 year term (presiding officer)
Karen Sanderson — 2 year term
Jarrod Shew — 4 year term
Debbie Snyder — 2 year term
Christopher Petersen — 3 years
Eric Robbins — 3 years
Jaysen Peters — 4 years
Motion to approve the Mayoral recommendations (listed above).
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Council discussed the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Disapprove
Council Member - Sandv Carlson: Absent
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
passed on voice vote with Council member Carlson absent.
8. Appointment to the Planning Board tz
The Council will consider for approval the recommendation of the Mayor for a
position on the City Planning Board.
Mayor Johnson recommended the appointment of George Giavasis.
Councilor Guiffrida thanked Charles Pesola for his many years of thoughtful consideration and
time volunteering on the Planning Board.
Vote to approve the Mayoral recommendation.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandv Carlson: Absent
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
passed unanimously on voice vote with Council member Carlson
absent.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Budget Work Sessions are scheduled for Monday, May 8, Wednesday, May10,
and Thursday,May, 11, beginning at 6 p.m.
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• City Manager Russell announced that he will be hosting Flathead Valley Young
Professionals May 2, and leading them through a negotiation scenario on a
community development case study.
Councilor Kuntz thanked the Mayor for holding the impact fee work session last week and
thanked the citizens that provided productive public comment during that discussion.
01:40:47 Councilor Guiffrida mentioned a notice on the city Facebook page that Parks and
Recreation is hosting a park clean up this Saturday, May 7 from 4 to 6 p.m.
01:42:35 Councilor Atkinson mentioned the sad, untimely loss of community leaders Jane Lopp
and Jack Brown.
I ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Budget Work Sessions — Monday, May 8, Wednesday, May 10, and Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 6:00
p.m. — Council Chambers
Coffee or Cone with a Cop — Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. — McDonald's, 2310 US 93 N
Next Regular Meeting — May 15, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Coffee with the Chief — Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. — Winchester Room at Sykes Diner, 202
2°d Avenue West
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