03/03/08 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7: o0
P.M., MONDAY, MARCH 3, 200S, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR PAMELA B. KENNEDY PRESIDED, COUNCIL
MEMBERS JIM ATK.INSON, IARI GABRIEL, TINT KLUESNER., BOB HAFFERMAN,
RANDY KENYON, DUANE LARSON, HANK OLSON, AND WAYNE SAVERUD WERE
PRESENT.
Also present: City Manager James Patrick, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Public Works Director Jim Hansz, Assistant Chief of Police Roger Krauss, Fire Chief Randy
Brodehl, Planning Department Director Tom Jentz, Planner II Nicole Johnson, and Recording
Secretary Judi. Funk.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AGENI]A APPR.O VAL
Larson moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
l . Council Minutes — Re ular Meetin — February 19, 2008
2. Ordinance 1633 — Text Amendments — Subdivision Regulations --- 2nd Readin
The Planning Board is recommending several housekeeping amendments to Kalispell's
subdivision regulations along with changes made by the State to the Montana Subdivision
and Platting Act regarding minor subdivisions and park land requirements. ordinance 1633
passed unanimously on first reading February 19.
Saverud moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
C. STUDENT ISSUES
Done.
D., PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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E. PUBLIC HEARING -- KALISPELL AREA TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2006
UPDATE
This public hearing is to hear public comments on the Kalispell. Area Transportation Plan 2006
Update which addresses the City, plus an area up to three miles beyond the City limits.
Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing.
Eric Hummel, attorney for Wolford Development, expressed several concerns referred to in written
statements by attorney Marshall Murray and transportation engineer Kathleen Krager. (Written
statements are attached and by this reference are made a part of the official record) Hummel
encouraged theCouncil Council to compare the transportation plan with the growth policy because he feels
there are many areas that are in conflict.
Charles Lapp, 3230 Columbia Falls Stage Road, said he has several concerns with the plan including
assumptions about population growth in the County. In addition, he said a Capital Improvements
Plan needs to be implemented, and there are too many scenarios listed which can affect the whole
transportation grid. Lapp remarked that his main concern is with implementation and he encouraged
the Council to create a joint plan with the County.
Denise Smith, Flathead Business and Industry Association Executive Director, stated FBIA members
are concerned that the document only addresses the needs of projects that are already in place and
does not create a vision for the future. She said FBIA's three main priorities are the LaSalle/Conrad
connector, a Highway 93 North corridor study, and Whitefish Stage/Rose Crossing. She encouraged
the Council to network with the County and Whitefish to continue the bypass further north, to
question whether the level of service counts are accurate, and to determine if the stated costs are true
costs. Smith concluded by requesting that the plan be tabled for further analysis.
George Culpepper Jr., Northwest Montana Association of Realtors Government Affairs Director,
disclosed that he serves on the Eagle Transit Board but is not speaking on their behalf. He read a
written statement. (Written statement is attached and by this reference is made a part of the official
record)
Jerry Reckin, 160 Ritzman Drive, remarked that he serves on the Impact Fee Advisory Committee,
but tonight he is speaking as a taxpayer and a homeowner. He said he is gravely concerned that
growth is not paying for itself and the costs are falling on taxpayers' shoulders. Reckin urged the
Council to approve this plan as soon as possible, adding the document has been thoroughly studied
and careful consideration has been given to the entire plan.
Mayor Kennedy closed the public hearing.
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F. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
F11. ORDINANCE 1634 --- ILLICIT STORMWATER DISCHARGE REGULATIONS --
2ND READING
The City is required to implement a Storrnwater Management Program which includes regulations
for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination. ordinance 1634 passed on a seven -to -one vote
February 19.
Larson moved second reading of Ordinance 1634, an ordinance establishing regulations
controlling the introduction of pollutants into the City of Kalispell Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System (MS4) in compliance with the requirements of the Montana Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (MPDES) permit process, establishing penalties for such illicit discharges
and declaring an effective date. The motion was seconded.
Saverud moved to amend Section 14 by replacing "City Council" with "Municipal Court" to
read: "Any person receiving a Notice of Violation may appeal the determination of the City
Director of Public Works. The notice of appeal must be received with ten (1.0) days from the
date of the Notice of Violation. Hearing on the appeal before the Municipal CourtCU314 Cam "Al
shall take place within twenty (20) days from the date of receipt of the notice of appeal. The
decision of the Municipal Court �``1Yr''chnip
���� shall be final". The motion was seconded.
Saverud commented even though the City Attorney mentioned at the last meeting that sometimes
these issues become political, this issue should not become political and the Municipal Court is very
Capable of handling the cases. He said this would allow Council to deal with legislative issues.
Hafferman disagreed stating the ordinance is overbearing on the public and he does not want to see
"search and seizures" for a relatively simple problem. He said there is a need for an ordinance but the
City shouldn't make a criminal case out of a simple problem.
Olson spoke in favor of the amendment.
Larson stated there are many times the Council acts judicially, and there are many different appeal
processes before boards rather than courts. He emphasized that people feel they have more control
over the outcome when they are before a board.
The amendment failed upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Kenyon, Olson, and Saverud voting
in favor, and Gabriel, Hafferman, Kluesner, Larson, and Mayor Kennedy voting against,
There was no further discussion.
The main motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Kenyon, Kluesner,
Larson, Olson, Saverud, and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, and Hafferman voting against.
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F12. RESOLUTION 5265 — STREET AND ALLEY ABANDONMENT -- FLATHEAD
HIGH SCHOOL
School District 5 has requested that certain alleys around the Flathead High School be abandoned
and that a portion of 4th Avenue west be converted to a landscaped area. Resolution 5265 was
tabled February 19.
Larson moved to remove Resolution 5265 from the table. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
Harball gave a staff report and answered questions.
Olson said his concern is for the residents who live around the high school and can't park in front of
their houses. He stated the current parking situation is not acceptable and asked that this discussion
be held one year from now when supposedly half of the drivers are at Glacier High School.
Mayor Kennedy asked Chuck Cassidy, School District 5, to address the parking issue.
Cassidy stated SD5 is constantly looking at ways to reduce their parking problems and their figures
indicate there will be approximately 1.50 less cars next year as half of the seniors will be at Glacier
High. He said they are continually looking at real estate for more parking and their goal is to
continue a dialogue with the City and neighborhood.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Gabriel, Hafferman, Kenyon, Kluesner, Larson,
Saverud, and Mayor Kennedy voting in favor, and Atkinson and Olson voting against.
F13. FINAL PLAT -- SILVERBR.00K ESTATES PHASE 1
This is a request for final plat approval of Silverbrook Estates Phase 1 which includes 107 single-
family residential lots on 73 acres on the west side of Highway 93 approximately three quarters of a
mile south of Church Drive.
Gabriel moved Council approve the final plat for Silverbrook Estates, Phase 1, accept the
Subdivision Improvement Agreement and approve the PUD agreement. The motion was
seconded.
Johnson gave a staff report and answered questions.
Harball answered questions.
There was no further discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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G. MAYO COUNCIL CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS No Action
Mayor Kennedy announced there will not be a work session on Monday, March 10, because she will
be out of town as well as Randy Kenyon and Jim Patrick.
Larson suggested Edna Beggs' 90th birthday be celebrated with a plaque in appreciation for her
family's donation of Begg's Park.
Patrick informed Council that he is working on legislative appropriations for an indoor firing range
and fire training center.
H. ADJ[ URN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Theresa White
City Clerk
March 1.7, 2008
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KALVIG & LEDUC, P.C.
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ANGELA M. LEDuc
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MARSHALL MURRAY
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February 27, 2008
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Re: Kalis ell Transportation Plan 2006 Update) -- Public Comment
Dear Mayor Kennedy and Kalispell City Council:
I have analyzed the final review of the Kalispell Area Transportation Plan (2006 Update). The
basis for my analysis comes from over 50 years of legal experience, serving as Kalispell's city
attorney, and being a member of the Committee responsible for drafting Kalispell's most recent
transportation plan in 1993.
Before I started nay analysis, I made the following assumptions:
1. The City/MDT contracted with a reputable and competent expert.
2. The engagement agreement with your expert would be followed to its logical
completion.
3. The final Kalispell Area Transportation Plan (2006 Update) would serve as the
foundation for future transportation planning and as an amendment to the
Kalispell growth policy.
4. The Plan includes impact fees which are being considered, and which, in part,
would be based on the foundation of the 2006 update.
5. The 2006 update would be accurate (the term used for the materials to be gathered
for the report is "verified") or at least substantially accurate so that the
recommendations to the City and MDT could reasonably be relied upon in future
planning.
6. Since multiple jurisdictions are involved, they would be clearly delineated among
City, County, and MDT.
Mayor Kennedy
Kalispell City Council
February 27, 2008
Page 2 of 4
Based on these assumptions, and because it has long been my experience that to evaluate a
product submitted by an expert one needs to also know what was contracted for, I obtained a
copy for engineering services for the 2006 update, dated April 18, 2006, (and two amendments)
between the City and Robert Peccia and Associates, and the final draft of the 2006 update. In
addition, I reviewed several of the reports, guides, and reevaluations referred to in both the
contract and the 2006 update.
In my opinion, the report is incomplete because it does not contain all of the information
contracted for. It is inaccurate because some of the information has obviously not been verified.
It is inconsistent in certain areas that should have been addressed -- if only to furnish to you and
MDT the very serious nature of right-of-way acquisition in some of the proposed improvements.
Let me detail these matters to you in very brief fashion:
1. With respect to incomplete information, the report fails to address the problem of
hazardous materials being transported through the Kalispell area (except in
cursory fashion). It does not assess truck problems in any detail. Nor does it
reflect the collection of historic crash data for the last three years or identify
locations with a high level crash frequency or severity, except intersections (even
though road corridors are identified in the contract).
2. The report also fails to delineate public or TAC input in any detail. Although this
may not be a matter of contract, it certainly is a matter of legal significance.
3. with respect to inconsistency, the report indicates that it does not furnish any
information relative to right-of-way acquisition costs. It does identify some areas
where right-of-way acquisition is involved, while at the same time failing to
recognize other areas where right-of-way acquisition would be an extreme
problem due to high costs, perhaps even costlier then the improvement figures
that are noted. If this document is to be used as a plan, it should at least be noted
that there are severe right-of-way acquisition problems with many of the
recommendations which may make those recommendations not viable now or in
the future. The same comment can be made to major infrastructures such as
bridges.
4. with respect to verification of information, one need only review Figure 39, Land
Use Forecasting -residential, to recognize that at least one of the density areas is
completely wrong. Figure 39 notes that the number of dwelling units for the area
encompassing Stillwater Estates (northwest of Highway 93 and Reserve) is 300
dwelling units. I represent Stillwater Estates. I have reviewed their covenants
and the deeds to the subdivision. There are only 128 lots in the entire subdivision.
The information used for land use forecasting in the plan is not accurate; nor has
it been verified. I do not know the explanation for the discrepancy, but it leads
Mayor Kennedy
Kalispell City Council
February 27, 2008
Page 3 of 4
me to question the accuracy of the report. It also mares me question the
underlying data upon which impact fees are being based. If the Plan states that a
particular land area has 300 dwelling units when there may be less, then growth
projections are incorrect. If growth is not correct, then there will be less traffic
and less need for added infrastructure and traffic impact fees.
It is important that that data included within the 2006 plan be accurate. The 2006 Transportation
Plan update is an integral part of the Kalispell growth policy. The council is currently
considering traffic impact fees, and much of the data included in the Transportation Plan will
serve as the foundation for the implementation of transportation impact fees.
In addition to the foregoing, there are other areas of considerable concern that I noted, because I
have been involved with them for a number of years:
MSN3 - Grand View Dr. extension from Grand View Corner to whitefish Stage Rd. There is no
data explaining how the cost of $2,865,000.00 was arrived at, nor any recognition of the extreme
right-of-way and infrastructure problems that would be involved in this project. I have been
advised that the bridge to cross the Stillwater River would be a multimillion dollar project in
itself. If right-of-way and bridge costs are not addressed in the project, how can its feasibility
and prioritization be considered?
MSN9 Rose Crossing — Hwy 93 -- Junior Interchange - There is no data to support the design, the
cost, or the right-of-way problems associated with the project. Since the west side of Highway
93 is not presently intended to be developed, hove will such a structure be beneficial?
MSN21 Evergreen Dr. --- whitefish Stage to LaSalle Rd. This particular recommendation is so
confusing that it is impossible for me to determine what is intended. The project recommends a
three -lane road between whitefish Stage and LaSalle Rd. There is no discussion regarding the
severe right-of-way problems which face the project. The description of the project on page 9-2
states that the project extends from LaSalle to Helena Flats. The project description on page 9-
10 states the project extends from whitefish Stage to LaSalle, but recommends that Evergreen be
reconstructed from LaSalle to Helena Flats. The project description should be clarified.
MSN 24 Conrad Dr. connector. This was the No. 4 priority in the 1993 report. There is virtually
no recognition of the significance of that priority, nor the significant effect it would have on
downtown traffic if it were constructed. Considering the relatively minor costs of this project
when compared to the westside by-pass, it is a major oversight to fail to address these issues.
I also note the following problems:
The report does not include toll roads as a financing alternative.
The report does not address whether traffic calming measures will cause added air
pollution.
Mayor Kennedy
Kalispell City Council
February 27, 2008
Page 4 of 4
- The report does not address existing traffic problems in downtown Kalispell (the
purpose of the 1993 report) and how downtown truck traffic will be relieved.
- The report does not coordinate with Flathead County. Flathead County has
retained Robert Peccia and Associates to prepare a transportation plan. The city
and county should coordinate with one another to prepare similar plans which
contain the same facts and underlying recommendations.
- The report does not address whether the proposed west -side bypass should be
extended farther north.
- According to page 2-13, intersection LOS (level of service) was calculated in the
summer of 2006. Summer is the busiest time of the year in Kalispell. Other times
of the year, intersection LOS may be different. Should year-round transportation
needs be based on traffic counts that may only exist for three months of the year?
- The report does not address accidents caused by wildlife.
- The report does not address issues related to traffic noise and mitigation. The
Kalispell Planning office has made noise mitigation a condition of subdivision
approval for property adjacent to the proposed bypass. This policy should be
included in the plan.
The report does not address implementation. If the report is going to be useful, it
should explain the process and provide a timeline for when its goals will be
implemented.
As a final note, Y understand that there is a connection between Chapter 10 of the Kalispell
Growth Policy 2020 and the 2006 plan. It remains unclear which document controls
transportation issues, and I find no record of reconciliation between the two documents in the
event of an inconsistency. Based on Montana case law, it is important to ensure that growth
policy documents are internally consistent.
I urge the council to consider the above concerns and to return the plan to the Kalispell Planning
Board for further deliberation and consideration.
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Yours Truly,
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Marshall Murray
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On behalt nf the WoId Deve-lopment. I have revieweci the Kalispell Area Transportation
Plan (2006 Update), prepared 'by Riohart Peccia & Associates, Kalisp 1. An area transpor-
tation p la n is n n i m portn n1 found ation to r f utij re t ra nsp o rtratio n fac i I I t i e S p I a n n'i ng - a nd
therefore, a ears fifl revip.w is appropriate to obtain the best results pos-sible. Bra scdonmy
review. I ol4e, -r the f o- Ilow i ng c-om mc-,k rats:
1. Analysis of Existing Signalized Interse. ftons j was somewhat surprised by the
aria lys 1 s of tratf Lc operations at exists rig s i g n a I ized i ntersectio n s and the n umerou s
inters eefions wh 1rh wcrrn, shown to be op-c;rating at a poor or failing level of service,
My experiences in dri-ving around Kalispell did not indicate the poor operrat[cin,s Ella
%v ere shown wiithin the analysis. A review of the actual Highway Capacity Software
a na llysis sheets for ea ch i.ntersectio n i mA i cantes that th c major"Ity of to i I P n g i ntersec-
tions are currently firreid with excess'vely long signal cycle lengths C cl I y e lengths
currently in use vary tromp 91 seconds per cycle% to 200 econds per cycle A vehicle
enter" rig an interseefion with i- ?OG-secand cycle, may have towait three minutes for
R green I -i g h t eve n with no oth e i, ve h icl es wa -1 t i ng Typica I cycle lengths used in
whan areas range from 70 secondsto 120 seconds per cyc1e These cycle ten, gths
llovi nough timi
th e vo,lu me of traffic: th rou, g h the n terse ctfio n w-tho. u t
aeeto maxmize
c a u �,7-� i n gr axcess 11 ve delays, A Isn, , the existing cyc. le- lengths along ciorridors vary
.g r ea y F ci r exam p I e, ran H i g, h wA y 93, th P, cycle le n gith for the Costco sig n a I I
sr--conds J`he cycle length torthc,- Home- Depot signal is 126 semnds, and the cycle
length at the Reserve Strn.et -stgnal is 1.57 sewnds. These signals are within one -
ha I I ml le e)t P.;ich oth P. r, ;; n d s h o u ld ha ve th e same cycle- length . so t'ha t th es i n a 1, S
can be; �r;P&JrLLrdinated to tmprove traffic flow on Highway 91 The Area Transportation
P1 a n d oe's not ad d ress th P. se signal ti rn ing pro In le rn s. and leads the re a to
aSS Ll R1 e th at th re re a re ca parity prob lem s at ea ch i n tersest i o n I m p rove d sig n a I
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A cycle le ng; h isth time flof, a comPlete seque n ce of signal i nd i ca tio n s i e_ 99 e- ,, i m e. r-rum, the slad of a
green phase to the staf t of the re. xt 9 roe. n, phase for t I le sa inn. H pprnaig.1 i
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t I m i n g a nd. a coord mate te d sig n a I system cots ld g re atly 'I'mProve t h cj f I ct vv of traffi c
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2 1 Demand Forecastipr
- - i I he Area Transportation Plan provides a Year 2030
t raff I c rn od e I for the recom r7i e, n d ed plan , well as n u meroi-ts s ce n a nos . VV hi I e
po. rfectian I,,; not possi ble whe. n to ro) c.f-j �Mi`ng futu re 'tram I c. the M 0 re acco, rate the
Modpfl, theP.;;sier It will be to (j-.%P, the model in trAffic impact AnAlysis Acurisory
review of the model in the area of NO FO-7, Kalispell rndicates Several problems. The
:rn, o d ca I ind it te s a I A I r9a veh- - c . usag e. n n R - serve D ri betw. een H ig hway 9 3 a nd
le �e II
Whitefish Stage Road. A w,ith the. other del runs indic-ates that this
volume is too high by at 1r-u;t 10,,,UUU vrftcles per cmy. Similarly, the volumes on
U S H ig hway 2 nort h of R cfrve. D- r i ve a p pen r to. be too low by app rox i mately 10, 000
vein icles. pe r d ay:, Also,, a se. �ond .,i, ry st rc- of s y ;try rn is s hown in the area ;:',vf Gla cleT
Town Center, but no traffic va[Limes have hn identiti(�,d"with this% street system
Traffic VOILJMe-S c,;hoij1d be assigned to the second;qry ',,'tre.-0'.t system,, which will
red u r.e. traff 1c on d) f--,i r ii I le I roadways, 1-n pa rticular o ri VV h h St ag e Road a nd
Highway 1,13
3 EstimatedCosts The Area Tranisportaton Pia ri provides,;Ir, c.-stimatad cost for
each of the. recom me rid ed street i m p rovements, Howeve r I rvr-,'rL%J no w n III costs were
provided, it is difficult to determine rf thecosts are realisti(-. rhe tj�nit cost infor-
mation should be, provided in an apperidix so that it could ho rtz."vt� . A-1so, the
costs do not Include estaimatied cost-,;- Mr right of way acqitisition. I understand that it
spni-lation plan to P.Stimate right of way
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costs, horwever, ldenVylno th(:5.. approxim I
i - ate amount of right of way tak'ng, the land
use desIgnation of the right of vv.-)y tak[ng, and any improvements on the- right of
way wo u I d be usefu I to the rea d e- r I t is I n a pp ro p hmate to let ! I i n reader assu m e that
3 $50 0. 000, 00 P IF OjeCt With 1`10 r i g [It Of may P Ll rch ace is the same as a $ 50 0, 0 00, 00
'r oject with exte nsive rig ht of' vv;ay purchases a n d re I I ores,
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defir tent area s a n d 1) e f e- lea sed for pu b I is review a.nd c,,omment before hr(---.. 1 n g a p r. rn.vM by
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go cmmcnt'� a b i I its to de I i N -cr -ii cc c isisar� 1) LN C % i i A:VS;. IlOV ZQ11V11i ties for
neighborhood.s, and mai,ncoi ii i n1)-a_qtrtjci L11V 10 _-Ner� V 11111: 11L:QJ`- 0 I'(11C COMMU-111ty.
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cornni un i ty resi-xi n_q i Im I its ,- cil VIA.. �C(fl I m I I I C_ L b us-iness, W1 d c, ni 1-jl oyrn en t stab i I I ty,.& fanii ly L
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SLICUrity and well being. ve ry L t IC11 11-vi the 'ght -� C tO -1 L dece
near where they work, shop and phLiv. and that chi ;wc in sty le and loci ation s critical to
inctc-tasing home ownership. F tirt he rrmrc. tl%�sc objix(lvesshoc ld he met thmugh tarp eti-
driven approaches that foster a �% lldvr{w;pc of urban. SUbpi j_h_Ljn -Ind rural houging choices
at al 1, price leve I s. Accom modating 6! ro -,. �'i I i relieves pressure u n hoc i ng Prices and
provides increased opportunitlesf(A- 1wmL:L_iwner:shiP.
Preservi'ng 0 u r E nvi ron in en t
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lZEA[.,-FOR.S1X recogniz lie nwred-11 I fi fl1at MOntalla S T It enN
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our , . N.irtherm, the i t ortan e of park
i lie env i ronnient to our q cal ity o f I I fe and therefore the marketah i I it
y ot surrounding
1:iro pe rty - 4'o maintai n o u r regi on Is quaff 1 ty o f ] I fe and to protect the, envirorimcni.
Ri ; EAL I'ORSO� support policies that encourage conservation and WSe U;0 Of natural
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resources and Crit 1cal areas through incentivesanal sufficient compensation- In order to
pantt the environment effectively. REALTORSeke befieve go-verriment niust
accornmodate q.rat itV COMMercial,industn'al and residential groxkih using innovative
de :SI Ing 'C
planning tech niiqiies. w i l e roc ognLizing the importance of locat I I ()n I . pri to
propert% rights, and the value of a health econorn'
Y ic sector and atiainable hwu-oownership
opporl LL I I I I I eS%.
1-3 u i'l d I n g It v I ter Co m m u ni fil-CS
1� i M'A L YO R S k% b c 1 ieve collitit u _6cs flourish best when they offer a high qcal 'ty of life at
ill TC46t:%_()31f11b1c ctist. Livable conlIT111,11.1tIC.'i 011Cr a variety of affordable housing choices.
nciarb- eniplo� nurat opportunitICLL.. i cal ly viahle commuer-cial sector. good
schocils.. safe neighborhoods. qual-tiv PUblic S1CF%1ICCS,, a-111ple recreation -and park areas.
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opun space, efflicient transportation ,N�slcrn�i. and the [nJ'rastFUCtUrV that provides the
frame �Lvork- it) the quality of lifer we enjoy in our communities. To promote livable
Communities, governments shotild encourage Ua l i ty growth thro-ugh polici nthy
es S u.L
funding 1ransportation and infra strLieture (;roads r %,vater'. selxer. etc.) that provides the
ftmewark ftir a community's quality of lifc. and lays (he CSNCntial g9roundwork for
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accommodating quality COM'Mercla 1 idustrial aild residential growth-
To prov[de good 11 vable commun i ties. a gLW 1 ran spo'llaflOrn p I a n i ii usl b eil n P I zlcc.
Accordi n Lp to a 20 17 Growth and Transki rt -at i oil Si Lidv and i i k: ted by 11 A! I c Opi nion
S't r-tic L, i es it r t he N at i onat A ssac I awo n o I'R EA LTOIR S'�R. 111 I -CC- JI) L Wt 11S, 0 J' A me riclfns
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lic 11 cv L,- i11,11 i m p ro v I n g P Ll 111 i C i ran srwi riat ici n a, n, d bti 5 1,, 11 F k 1. 1 i 1 1 L r�c r Ll C I C 10 P;11 L',' 11 ( ii rL� better.
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M11 NO I LI 6 011 S 11011- red i i c i ii traffli c �coagest 1 on t 11 zi n 1-11. 111 d 111 L-P wadi,,;. ik-1 ore than 70
i rc COTICeMCLI mw
Wi t I I h th and developv�iciii k. i- 1TtI CcsgubLtl -warrimig, Thc
perccT11 L &
proposed Kalispo-11 Transportath 16.-1 Plan doe sn� t gL,l rk'If L:11OL11 III to address the riccds of a
long tcrm solut'
g con nor addresLses the -L% 'fic of I are; I LCC&A. to fiu nd the
rccornmendatiLms- We believe tht� 1'.011owirig ftcms need to bc researched rurther and
add ressed before the C i ty of Ka I i spel I a pproves this p Ian.
Robert Pecciaand Associates havc bccn asked wcondL[Ct aTransi,portation plan
J'Or dieCit%- of Kalispell. City and the COUMV oft'lathead. Yet* there
is no ment.1cwing of hov., all thrcc plan.-s cLuild work- together and � �� � � I lOb rm a
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reglonal transportation plan. [0 Hichaic hox% the US 93 Bypass could alleviate
qome of K a I i spel I's concerns. '111 c (Ni' Ka I's-pe I I N% ii 11, he d cc i d i ne to i I - L, dopf ilici r
-Is .1 1 -13i rth i ng"� stag-e o- 1' t lie i r
Plan on M13rch 3' rhe Ckv of Whim'sli 's in the
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Franspon -mi on Plan and the Countv frl L 1, 1 t h c - L i d wH I lie develo pi ng t he r r 1) Li j i b v r
the end o f 2008 K� gr I n n I ng of 2001) 11, tliivk2 kioverri4mems shotild work tkIkletlier
to provide a rk g, 103 1 1,11 transportation plan iLd i i c 11. add resses 1 lie n ced s o teac li. I `� i r
example. a coo im %�"3(h� standard fiv traffic Noise AhatclimiI -should bi�!
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cc,)nsidcrcd. Cijrrewt%,. -�orvw Ivirisdictions are hers and land$C
r aping and ,;nme me
thirty foor wal Is.. Hi is Cr4-Aes har&hipts- for developers not knowing w1kii wil I 1);�
r
['L:Lqmn.�s one plan. tile. C
askt�_d 1'0r.iThe o u nty req u i res a d i erent plan and t lic
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LS"tate req ul res- a t h 1 rd I ane-.Ni . I n sence. a ne w c, on) 111 L L i ii t alo ng city. COUJJ'JrjI)kl
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state latlLi!S COUP rd SU" 11CMIS'L %valls and treysW tlj1 j t I I I 1� cs of each other due to
different noise abatement recIt6remenu
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• With roc crit developments in expanding the City Alyrw-ri. this plan does not take
i at account ways to i n c rose the needs o I'die, (711 k A i j o r G I actor
I wernationa I A i rpori - To Kv e I' cc tive, this plan CA,\ N o'j' be a road
transpartat lon p. I an. I t In ti �_,t c ons, i d er a] I modes of tmnsp OT t,kj d i (in -.-. buses 6. a ii r and
p
%I " ' [I the neerds 6 -1r hetter InO m sporlat Loll. ossibly rail. As Ow rL:�1011 gTO,%V.,S, SO NVI
• A five. ten and t h ii rt v ea� plan or benc hma rKJ n g sho t i I d be consi dered. As t -he
com rn tin i ty g ro %%s. %ve wi I I he's] T) to sec all I I I � r!1LZj m:1 I I L S Cn1 r rep do rins, pec i al Iy
since the baby boomer gencration will begm t-o rL~tire. The Clk- Nhog, ld consider
safety stops for Eagle 1ransit .:and increase C(limiliter bus rO11k:SL Seniors and
people with d i sabi I ii t ie s need access to emplome.m. soc ial ac t i %I i. I es - Vfi nppi n g.
medical treatments and mariv other accommodatinns L W"th(jLjt a 1 -,711: day a wcc�
Commuter bus system. they and other ci tizens L; -an not enjoy Qua-li i\ of Life
we all cherish.
R�- ofl'cring alternative modes of mnsportation, such as frequent bus routes,. this
0 1.11 (1 c tit. do�sqi on i ra fric and p rotes t ou r envi ronment. Th I s wou I d a] so serve as
a dvic rrLmt. d u ri n t-P th e su nimer, rnonths. du e to surnmer to url Lsm . C I t izens prefer to
h vv i ri va co ni ni is n i hat i s wa I kab le or attafii alp I e w"thou t spend i ng more d rne. i n
As FRIPLL[ati011 in Krallspalj and the regi 4 on grk.ms.. the need for adequate parkin
I I i-1 c iv,Li se at CX i-S tj� ng� r J-�Ljl'j 11 h' - transportation plan
Ic P accs i Ls
w and pub-l' I L
doe ss not drs;cuss the need 6or increased V_ -LAHILP SIRMUNS Or lots along these
jktmenide_,�. 11v including new parking spaecs or, structures. this would provide
pQ,.e, L arkini,l l'or a U %3j- allin a reason.,7iblc -�szlkiu -distance. This would create twG
.410 1 U1j011 S - FOLI LLC L? �:_P 11 (Tlk�st i on o n st i,L:L:,l ess]lcc i al I y d uri ng s urnme r man ths, as-
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-people wa I k fro rjLj I c 1 c atio n toIca tj on -,i nkk I ii c c the anion nt -of ire hic I e pO I I Lit ion
aTid ern Iss i o ns i nto t tic- atmos phere.
Per.N1 on i ana (_"Odc Anni it �'V k: d (1 1 -33 -:562- k I I J C I. � C 11,1 C 1CZ.; ( I I year, s, or, older) ca
perm,illnently 'reg i si crek 1. Accord i ng to the Ell N i R) 11111 Tent Canada, -"'in 2007, an
e%_-,'tiin-LLioJ 5) million, old, vchicles (model year 194) or older) are still in, use. out of
L L 101i) 111 VVJ of 18 jjjj I I i on personal vehicle-s. It I 's es i I i -i iated t hat n a r 1 3 ni i 1, li1. on Of
eaV
I hcb_�e 41 I d cr '%, ell I Iles wi I I sli I [ be tin the road i n 1.0 IL U_ I Base %-'e h is I es pr�,,� d ate,
current, j nore wingen t cm i scions standard s. so that x% I i i I o I 17 cv 'Ll C U 1) LL 111 r less
than. one-third of personal vehicles in the study., they ckn-1rihu[C U[I I0 two-thirds
OIL SjjJ()g
lorrn i ng col I utants." There fore. 1�%-Rh no mechan i sm i n p 'L J' Ld:d04'.
J
okh�r-LAe %-icles on the streets and the nvironmental ' TnPaCj they r 'a�L'Sle d UC_ to their.
age., Kafispell"s roads (and air) Lll't'Cr the niost. The City of Kalispell should take
the lead in addressing this issue by requestinc, the state of Montana to change (tic
statute to require ernisston testing and rf,,gist rat ion on L11 I % -eh icles. A porilon of the
fe-CS Site U Id conic back to the C i ty and County fo r use (k and S road and
trzLnsportation iniproirerbent s.
RMInfliguring trafflc 'is another _ssuc. For ex-arn, ple. by having all north boui,id and
IL�h turn 1-c-nics precede together, then all LL-.'outh bound and lcft turn lanes toge dw r
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this NWL11(l _6 a back -up, on t� w iliain arterials. Left tum lanes dO 1101 104.Ld
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h enou t I i % t�b i k: cornj)a red to t i. i-ne as to we i: o turn i nd �s hen the s ra L h t
wit
L i!- i -i I -L in L sing a
through tr LJ I I 1-k '4"' kA: d I reloads and over'llow cri-xiends caU
r' tract on i i i Io t%
Other il i -i,J i i I'l 1 1,; 11ti-I I! k I" .,1 .1% 1 -4% erc . L Ld L! ,A 1 1 t i n i signals near Target amd Costco:
bo1
'iA 1'1' !111 Eas[, � ilh-iL io, West ll Vaey.- h an East and.
additional East 'A �:.A ;,LM 1 [L". k L.i 11! 1 JtS I L 1 1) traffic fl owing,, Control SL ignal at
West Bypm-. s) ri cIL'A. ro I 1�i I I A
Rwv 2 and Woodland i'L I Di'i
L_. Rec011,..Lj'UCt1un of Springereek and Hwy 2
West.
Finally, 'in con sidCrarli011 ofthe needs related to too rdinating CffOTtns bomween the cities
and county - a I I transportation modes; future growth: t raffic fl ow and poic nti a I J'Ces for an
income source- %%,,e request that the its Council send this back to the Planning Board to
adidress the. points nientione d iahcwi,
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