03-19-18 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 19, 2018, 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 President - Chad Graham: Present
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Present
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Present
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Present
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present
Staff members present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Charles Harball, City
Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Planning Director Tom Jentz, Senior Planner Jarod Nygren, Public
Works Director Susie Turner, Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher, and Police Captain
Tim Falkner.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda.
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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
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The motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
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 1804 — Second Reading - Modification of West Side Urban
Renewal Plan to Add the Core Area Plan a
This ordinance would add the Core Area Plan and its identified projects,
previously approved by the City Council by resolution, to the West Side Urban
Renewal Plan.
Ordinance 1805 — Second Reading — Crossings at Spring Creek Zoning
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This Ordinance would zone a 15-acre parcel located immediately west of
Glacier Street, Yellowstone Street, and Teton Street as RA-2 (Residential
Apartment/ Office).
4. Ordinance 1806 — Second Reading — Jorgenson Zoning to
This Ordinance would zone property located at 1373 Whitefish Stage Road R-4
(Residential).
5. Bid Award for Chip Seal Project for the Year Ending December 31, 2018
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This item would award the chip seal project for the year ending December 31,
2018, to Pavement Maintenance Solutions in the amount of $176,451.50.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on items found on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he
closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda.
Council President - Chad Graham: 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 President - Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member - Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
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F. COMMITTEE REPORT — City -County Health Department
Public Health Officer Hillary Hanson with the Flathead City -County Health Department
provided a departmental update and encouraged the Mayor and Council to contact her anytime
with questions, concerns or updates. Ms. Hanson introduced Health Department staff that were
present at the meeting, and spoke regarding staffing changes. She explained several new
programs and explained why some programming has been reduced. Ms. Hanson also explained
that the Health Center expanded clinical services into the Canyon School in Hungry Horse.
Several new pilot programs will be starting at the Department. Ms. Hanson announced that the
Health Department became accredited in November, 2017 showing they are meeting a National
Standard. Ms. Hanson invited Council to the County Animal Shelter to celebrate their 201h year
in their current location on May 19, 2018 with a community open house showcasing the changes
they have made to the facility. Ms. Hanson requested feedback regarding how the Mayor and
Council would appreciate communication to occur between the Health Department and the City.
Mayor Mark Johnson asked Ms. Hanson to provide an annual report.
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. Seeing none, he 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.
1. Resolution 5860 — Parks Facilities and Recreation Fees Increase ' a
This Resolution would approve an increase in some park facility fees and
recreation fees charged by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher provided the staff report on this item.
00:22:08 Council began questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on this item. Seeing none, he closed public comment.
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5860, amending Resolution 5715 and fixing Parks
and Recreation Fees to be charged by the City of Kalispell's Parks and Recreation
Department and declaring an effective date.
Council Member - Wayne Saverud: Motion
Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 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 President
- Chad Graham: Approve
Council Member -
Rod Kuntz: Approve
Council Member -
Tim Kluesner: Approve
Council Member -
Phil Guiffrida: Approve
Council Member -
Kyle Waterman: Approve
The motion passed on roll call vote.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
• Mr. Russell provided an update on how the Legislative Interim Committee Meetings
went last week. Overall he felt the meetings on the Tax Increment Financing Audit went
well, with the Committee acknowledging that governments were following urban renewal
plans.
Mr. Russell provided an update on Local Government Interim Committee Meetings that
occurred last week, including a review of Fire Service Delivery in the State. They
received a sample legislative draft on fire authority which they seemed receptive to. The
current EMS review the city is working on right now will be finalized by the end of the
month. Further discussion is anticipated.
• Next work session: Sidewalks
00:27:05 Councilor Kuntz spoke regarding several articles by former Mayor Tammi Fischer
regarding avoiding government extortion and following the rule of law.
Mayor Mark Johnson provided the following report:
• Mayor Johnson offered a suggestion that the Animal Shelter look into having an Adopt a
Dog Day at the new Begg Dog Park.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session — March 26, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — April 2, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers
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