09-05-17 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, September 5, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
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
City staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, 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 - Tim Kluesner: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
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 1797 —Second Reading — Stampede Packing Zoning of I-1 a
This item would approve a request from LRP, LLC for a zone designation of I-1
(Light Industrial) for a 3.89 acre parcel at 2095 Airport Road.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
Motion to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
President - Jim Atkinson: Motion
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
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.
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.
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment.
07:02:17 PM (00:02:48) Kalie Adoretti, Public Comment
Ms. Adoretti of 2485 Riverside Road in Bigfork spoke as a parent volunteer with the Flathead
Valley Hockey Association providing an update on the hockey installation at Woodland Park.
She said they have removed the fill at the site, and the new concrete will be poured next week.
She then provided further details about upcoming work at the site. Since July 241h, 600 volunteer
hours have been logged. The Association would like to talk with Council about utilizing that
space after hockey season, and other events that could happen at the rink site. They would also
like to talk with Parks and Recreation about snow removal.
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07:04:36 PM (00:05:07) Mike Merchant, Public Comment
Mr. Merchant of 288 4th Avenue East North spoke as a member of the Advisory Board for the
Agency on Aging. He invited everyone to the Governor's Conference on Aging Thursday and
Friday at the Red Lion saying there will be a lot of useful information provided at the
Conference to help move forward with aging policies.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson 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.
Resolution 5838 — Resolution of Intent and Call for Public Hearing — Stormwater
Impact Fees a
This Resolution provides notice of the City's intent to call for a public hearing on
October 16, 2017, regarding possible adjustments to storm water impact fees.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5838, a Resolution of Intent to Adiust Impact Fees
for the City of Kalispell Storm Water Facilities pursuant to MCA 7-6-1601 through 7-6-
1604, setting a Public hearing and directing the City Clerk to provide notice thereof.
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Motion
Council Member - Chad Graham: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
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.
2. Appointment to the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) Board of
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This item considers appointment of a City of Kalispell representative to the
MMIA Board of Directors.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a staff report on this item.
Councilor Kluesner asked a question of staff.
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Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to appoint the City Manager or his appointee to the Montana Municipal
Interlocal Authority (MMIA) Board of Directors.
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
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: Annrove
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
3. Appointment to the Economic Revolving Loan Fund Committee " a
This item considers the appointment of Bryson Pelc to the Economic Revolving
Loan Fund Committee.
Motion and Vote to appoint Bryson Pelc to the Economic Revolving Loan Fund
Committee.
President - Jim Atkinson: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
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.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Russell provided the following report:
Next Work Session: The Urban Renewal Agency is recommending a project in
the South Kalispell TIF area for a road improvement off of Airport Road where
181h comes in.
07:13:30 PM (00:14:01) Councilor Atkinson asked questions regarding the building demolition
occurring on 1st Avenue East.
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07:15:03 PM (00:15:35)
Councilor Kuntz asked for an updated report on the Flathead High School Parking District.
Councilor Kuntz then spoke regarding the upcoming opening of the new dog park.
Councilor Kuntz spoke in regards to a letter received from the Flathead County Commissioners
regarding the courthouse couplet.
Mayor Mark Johnson provided the following report:
The Mayor met with Senator Tester last week. The Senator spoke regarding the
possibility of an upcoming infrastructure bill and overcoming hurtles to move
forward with finishing the south portion of the bypass. They also spoke regarding
the cities position regarding the future of the courthouse couplet.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.KAL@�e>,
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
City Offices Closed September 4, 2017, for Labor Day.
Next Work Session — September 11, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — September 18, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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