01-16-18 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, January 16, 2018, 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 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: Absent
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: 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, Community and Economic Development Assistant Director Katharine
Thompson, Public Works Director Susie Turner, Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher,
and Interim Police Chief Wade Rademacher.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the amenda 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
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Ap rp ove
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
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The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Graham absent.
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. Kalispell Golf Association Request to Enter into Concessionaire Agreement for
F&B Operations 4
Confirmation of Police Officers Quintin Fowler and Brooke Pokorny __ z
This item confirms the appointment of Quintin Fowler and Brooke Pokorny to the
Kalispell Police Department.
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent aizenda as submitted.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: 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: Absent
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Graham absent.
Interim Police Chief Wade Rademacher proudly presented newly confirmed Police Officers
Quintin Fowler and Brooke Pokorny and spoke regarding their experience and achievements.
Mayor Mark Johnson pinned officer badges on Officers Fowler and Pokorny.
Officer Quintin Fowler and Officer Brooke Pokorny expressed enthusiasm and appreciation for
the opportunity to serve the community.
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
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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.
H. PUBLIC HEARING — Amendment to Design and Construction Standards G�
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing and called for public comment.
Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing.
I. 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.
Transportation Alternatives Project Funding and Maintenance Agreement with
Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) for a Shared -Use Path along Hwy
93 adjacent to the Youth Athletic Complex C�
This agreement accepts grant funding from MDT to construct a shared -use path
and establishes the future obligations of the parties.
City Manager Doug Russell provided a brief introduction to this item.
Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher went into further detail on this item.
Council began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion to accept a lzrant and approve an agreement with the Montana Department of
Transportation for a Hwy 93 multi -use path adjacent to the Kalispell Youth Athletic
Complex.
00:16:55 Council began discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Motion
Council Member - Sandv 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: Absent
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Graham absent.
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2. Selection of Engineer for Intersection Improvements at 13th Street and Airport
Road and 18th Street and Airport Road m a
Four firms responded to the City's request for qualifications for this project. The
review committee recommends that the City negotiate a contract with WGM
Group.
City Manager Doug Russell presented the background on this item.
Community and Economic Development Assistant Director Katharine Thompson presented
information on this item.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none he closed public comment.
Motion to select WGM Group to provide engineering services for the completion of
intersection improvements at 1311 Street & Airport Road and Intersection Improvements
at 18th Street and Airport Road.
Council discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 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: Absent
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Graham absent.
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3. Wellhead Easement Agreement — 911 Center , Ca
This agreement between Flathead County and the City of Kalispell acknowledges
the City's rights to protect its wellhead and construct a well house and its
obligation to protect the County's investment in the 911 Center landscaping.
Cily Manager Doug Russell presented information on this item.
Council questions for staff.
Motion and Vote to adopt the Agreement to Mitieate Easement Improvement Damages
between Flathead Countv and the Citv of Kalispell and authorize the Citv ManaLyer to sign
the agreement on behalf of the City of Kalispell.
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Motion
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd
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Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve
Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Approve
Council Member - Chad Graham: Absent
Council Member — Kyle Waterman: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Graham absent.
J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• The Work Session next week will review the Construction and Design Standard
Amendments that were part of the public hearing before the Council tonight. A second
work session topic next week will include looking at moving forward with Requests for
Qualifications for design related to the Kalispell Core and Rail project.
• The Council and staff annual trip to Washington D.C. to discuss the cities legislative
platform with law makers and agencies is currently being planned. Mr. Russell spoke
regarding the platforms they plan to focus on while in Washington D.C. and the benefits
the city has realized by creating and maintaining the relationships formed during the trip.
00:33:54 Councilor Guiffrida welcomed new Council member Kyle Waterman and thanked
former Councilor Atkinson for his service.
Councilor Guiffrida announced that he will no longer be able to hold a seat on the 911 Funding
Committee due to time constraints.
Mayor Mark Johnson provided the following report:
Mayor Johnson asked Council members to consider serving on the 911 Funding Committee,
reminding Council that meetings are held during 8 to 5, Monday through Friday work hours. He
spoke regarding the desire to have a future work session discussion among Council about the 911
interlocal agreement, recommendations for changes to the makeup of the operations board, and
the long-term equitable funding of the center.
Mayor Johnson stated that as the Mayor of Kalispell he plans on abiding by all Federal and State
laws.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business, Mayor Mark Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
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Judi Funk
AL Deputy City Clerk
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Minutes approved on February 5, 2018
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
City Offices Closed — Monday, January 15, 2018 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Next Work Session — January 22, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — February 5, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to attend this
meeting. Please notify the City Clerk at 758-7756.
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