11-20-17 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, November 20, 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
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, Public Works Director Susie Turner,
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development
Katharine Thompson.
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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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.
President - Jim Atkinson: Motion
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 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.
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.
00:02:06 Richard Grau, Public Comment
Mr. Grau, 530 41h Avenue West spoke regarding frustrations with high school students smoking
in the alley behind his residence which is located near the high school.
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.
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Resolution 5844 — West Side Urban Renewal — Core Area Tax Increment
UO Financing District Grant Funding Request from Husky Partners, LLC a
This resolution would approve the Kalispell Urban Renewal Agency
recommendation to grant additional reimbursement of certain tax increment
eligible costs to Husky Partners, LLC in the amount of up to $9,917.59 from West
Side - Core Area Tax Increment Funds to assist the redevelopment of property at
1110 Husky Street.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5844, a Resolution approving the Kalispell Urban
Renewal Agency recommendation to grant additional reimbursement of certain tax
increment eligible costs to Husky Partners, LLC in the amount of up to $9,917.59 from
West Side — Core Area Tax Increment Funds to assist the redevelopment of blighted
property at 1110 Husky Street, Kalispell, Montana.
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. Resolution 5845 — Adopting the Stormwater Impact Fee Study Report and
am Adjusting the Stormwater Impact Fees I a
This Resolution would accept and adopt the 2017 Stormwater Impact Fee Report
as findings of fact and impose a stormwater impact fee at 50% of the maximum
calculated fee within the report.
City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment.
Mayne Flowers, Public Comment
Ms. Flowers, Citizens for a Better Flathead spoke regarding the importance of city stormwater
facilities and congratulated the city for the comprehensive manner in which stormwater is
handled. She referred to the stormwater impact fee study recommendation and urged the Council
to adopt the recommendations in full, providing reasoning for why she feels that way. Ms.
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Flowers is concerned that a reduction in the fee below the recommendation would fall on
assessment payers. She would urge Council to reduce the fees charged to city residents.
Roxanne Brothers Public Comment
Ms. Brothers, 786 0Avenue WN spoke in agreement with Ms. Flowers and asked the Council
to take Ms. Flowers comments into consideration.
DJ Walker, Public Comment
Mr. Walker of 1405 Whalebone Drive spoke as a business co-owner and developer regarding
frustrations with fees continually increasing. Mr. Walker spoke regarding developers having a
positive fiscal impact increasing taxable value of property, and paying for the costs of
infrastructure when they develop land. Mr. Walker provided examples of fees and costs and
home sales. He feels something more needs to be done to rein in costs from an affordability
standpoint.
00:22:36 Merna Terry, Public Comment
Ms. Terry of 207 Milkyway spoke as a builder of affordable homes saying the costs to build
homes outside of the city is less. She feels Kalispell impact fees are the highest in the valley and
people are choosing to live in the County because of lower priced homes and taxes. She spoke
regarding the issues septic systems in the County create for groundwater and the community
benefits to hooking to a public septic system, and shared the hope that the cost of building in the
city can be reduced.
James Williamson, Public Comment
Mr. Williamson of 9 Windward Way said he has developed in the area and spoke regarding the
impacts of county residents to city facilities and systems. He feels that the County is growing at a
faster pace than the city of Kalispell which could be mitigated by reducing impact fees to
encourage development in the city.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Motion to approve Resolution 5845, a Resolution to approve the City of Kalispell 2017
Stormwater Impact Fee Report to amend the city's Stormwater Impact Fees and set an
effective date.
Council member- Rod Kuntz: motion
Council member- Kari Gabriel: 2°
Council discussion on the motion.
Amendment to the motion to reduce the stormwater impact fees on residential (including
apartments, condominiums, multi -family housing, etc.) but not on commercial.
Council member - Wayne Saverud: motion
Council member - Jim Atkinson: 2nd
Discussion on the amendment to the motion.
Vote on the amendment to the main motion.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
Council Member - Jim Atkinson: 2nd
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Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Disapprove
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Disapprove
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Disapprove
Council Member - Jim Atkinson: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Disapprove
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Disapprove
The amendment to the motion failed on roll call vote with Council members Atkinson and
Kluesner in favor and Council members Gabriel, Carlson, Graham, Kuntz, Guiffrida and
Mayor Johnson opposed.
Discussion on the main motion.
Vote on the main motion.
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Disapprove
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 on roll call vote with Councilor Saverud opposed.
3. Resolution 5846A, B or C — Adopt, Revise or Reject Growth Policy Amendment -
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In this action the City Council will consider a resolution that will either adopt,
revise or reject the Downtown Plan amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy --
Plan It 2035.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment.
Richard Turbiak, Public Comment
Mr. Turbiak with Citizens for a Better Flathead encouraged the Council to table this item.
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to table Resolution 5846A until after a work session.
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Council Member - Rod Kuntz: 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: Disapprove
President - Jim Atkinson: Disapprove
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Annrove
The motion to table Resolution 5846A passed on roll call vote with Council members
Atkinson and Graham opposed.
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4. Resolution 5847 — Amending the Budget for Westside Interceptor Ca
This Resolution would approve a budget amendment for the Westside Interceptor
and Sewer Line A replacement.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5847, a Resolution to amend the annual
appropriations of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in the 2017-2018 budget
adopted by the City Council.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
President - Jim Atkinson: 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.
5. Ordinance 1799 — First Reading — Revisions to Prohibited Parking in Certain
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This Ordinance would revise Chapter 17-54 of the Municipal Code to restrict
parking in bus loading zones during the hour's public transportation is running,
and would revise the location of the bus stop at ImagineIf Library.
City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report on this item.
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Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public
comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1799, an Ordinance amending
Chapter 17 of the Kalispell Municipal Codes entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic regarding
Parking in Bus Loading Zones, declaring an effective date and authorizing the City
Attorney to codify the same.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 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 vote passed unanimously on roll call vote.
6. Ordinance 1800 — First Reading — Street Load Limit 0� CD
This Ordinance would revise Chapter 17-121 of the Municipal Code regarding
regulations for the size, height and weight of trucks on city streets and alleys.
Public Works Director Susie Turner provided the staff report 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 the first reading of Ordinance 1800, an Ordinance amending
Chapter 17 of the Kalispell Municipal Codes entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic regarding
Size, Height, Weight of Trucks, declaring an effective date and authorizing the City
Attorney to codify the same.
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 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: Approve
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Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
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7. Ordinance 1801— First Reading - Adopting Safe Routes to School a
This Ordinance would adopt the October 2017 draft of the Hedges Elementary
School Safe Routes to School Study as findings of fact and amend certain parking
ordinances to be consistent with such findings.
City Manager Doug Russell provided an overview of this Ordinance and past work session
discussions on this topic.
Council began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public
comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1801, an Ordinance adopting a
Safe Routes to School study as findings of fact, amending certain portions of Chapter 17 of
the Kalispell Municipal Codes entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic regarding restricted or
prohibited parking in certain areas, declaring an effective date and authorizing the City
Attorney to codify the same.
Council Member
- Chad Graham: 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 roll call vote.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Next Work Session — Downtown Plan, and the Airport Draft Lease Agreement
01:20:51 Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding the public comment received earlier in the evening
about high school students smoking in the alley near the high school.
Mayor Mark Johnson provided the following report:
• Mayor Johnson appreciates the dialog at the dais.
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• Mayor Johnson will discuss with the City Manager a possible discussion topic
about the 911 Center at a work session.
• Happy Thanksgiving!
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
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Minutes approved on December 4, 2017
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
City Offices Closed — November 23 and 24, 2017 — Thanksgiving Holiday
Next Work Session — November 27, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — December 4, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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