03/17/08 City Council MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M., MONDAY, MARCH 17, 20089 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR PAMELA B. KENNEDY PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, KARI GABRIEL, TIM KLUESNER., BOB HAFFERMAN,
DUANE LARSON, HANK OLSON, AND WAYNE SAVERUD WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER RANDY KENYON WAS ABSENT.
Also present: City Manager Jaynes Patrick, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa White,
Public Works Director Jim Hansz, Detective Lieutenant Jim Brenden, Fire Chief Randy Brodehl,
Planning Department Director Tom Jentz, and Recording Secretary Judi Funk.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AGENDA APPROVAL
Larson moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kenyon absent.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes — Re tar Meeting — March 3 2008
2. Police officer Confirmation
Melissa Caputo has completed her one year probationary period with the Kalispell Police
Department and Council confirmation is requested.
Larson moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kenyon absent,
C. STUDENT ISSUES
None.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ty Polson stated he is new to the area and uses the library frequently; it has a great selection of
media and resources. He asked that the City purchase a ramp for at least the first three stairs in case
of emergency and noted he has been banned from the library for six months for using the stairs when
the elevator was out of order.
Kalispell City Council Minutes
March 17, 2008
P age T
Mayor Kennedy responded the library is run by the County and suggested he take his suggestions to
the Commissioners.
E. REPORTSIRECOMMENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
ww•w-w�i i i
EI1. RESOLUTION 5269 — KALISPELL AREA TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The Kalispell Area Transportation Plan 2006 Update serves to replace the existing Kalispell
Transportation Plan adopted in 1993. The update addresses the City, plus an area up to three miles
beyond the City limits.
Atkinson moved Resolution 5269, a resolution for the approval and adoption of the Kalispell
Area Transportation Plan (2006 Update) dated February 1, 2008, as prepared by Robert
Peccia and Associates for the purpose of replacing the 1993 Kalispell Transportation Plan. The
motion was seconded.
Hansz gave a staff report and stated that Jeff Key from Peccia and Associates is available to answer
questions.
Hafferman stated the written comments by the public and the responses from the consultant were
very helpful. He said this document is a snapshot in time and will be out of date tomorrow, but it's a
good place to start and is a benchmark we can use. Hafferman said he is not in favor of delaying our
transportation plan until the County and Whitefish complete theirs, however, we should check to see
how they mesh with ours when they are done. He said there has been concern that the plan will raise
taxes, but taxes are for operation and maintenance of existing roads. Impact fees, SID's, etc. should
be funding the new roads. Hafferman concluded by stating this is a good master plan to help make
decisions and suggested the Appendix be modified to include the consultant's responses to the
Council's public hearing comments, the general costs in units, and a statement of range of major
items of land and right of way costs.
Hafferman moved a "Whereas" be added stating: "units with values used in estimating the
costs and the general costs are to be included in the Appendix." The motion was seconded.
Hansz noted that everything mentioned will be included in the Appendix at no additional cost.
The amendment carried unanimously upon vote with Kenyon absent.
Larson commented he has not had enough time to review all of the documents.
Larson moved to table Resolution 5269 until April 21. The motion was seconded.
The motion to table carried upon vote with Gabriel, Kluesner, Larson, Saverud, and Mayor
Kennedy voting in favor, Atkinson, Hafferman, and Olson voting against, and Kenyon absent.
Kalispell City Council Minutes
March 17, 2008
Page 2
E12. RESOLUTION 5270 — PRELIMINARY PLAT -- TIMBERwOLF CENTER
SUBDIVISION PHASE I
This is a request from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to create two lots
encompassing 10 acres on property south of the new US Forest Service office along Stillwater Road
in Section 36.
Saverud moved. Resolution 5270, a resolution conditionally approving the preliminary plat of
Timberwolf Center Subdivision, more particularly described as the northwest quarter of
Section 36, Township 29 North, Range 22 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The
motion was seconded.
Jentz gave a staff report and answered questions.
There was no further discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kenyon absent.
E13. RESOLUTION 5271 — RESOLUTION OF INTENT AND CALL FOR PUBLIC
HEARING — CDBG GRANT
Flathead Valley Community College has requested assistance to apply for a workforce training grant
from the Community Development Block Grant Program. Resolution 5271 authorizes the Economic
and Community Development Department to apply for the FVCC grant and hold a public hearing
April 7.
Larson moved Resolution 52711, a resolution of intent to authorize submission of a grant
application to the Montana CDBG Public Facilities Program and setting a date for a public
hearing. The motion was seconded.
Patrick gave a staff report and answered questions.
There was no further discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kenyon absent.
F. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS (No Action)
Patrick asked that any interested persons apply for various Board openings which are posted in City
Hall and listed on the City's website under "Hot Topics".
Patrick listed the National League of Cities top priorities for this year: immigration reform; sub -
prime mortgage problems and bonding interest rates; new CDBG programs; new energy conservation
programs; infrastructure funding; crime prevention; and new COPS programs.
Kalispell City Council Minutes
March 17, 2008
Page 3
G, ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
Approved April 7, 2008
r7-Ayy
Pamela B. Kennecl
Y
Mayor
Kalispell City Council Minutes
March 17, 2008
Page 4