City Council Agenda
Regular MeetingKalispell, MT · February 19, 2019
Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, February 19, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
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.
1. Council Minutes – February 4, 2019
2. Award Bid for CCTV Pipeline Inspection Camera
This item considers awarding a bid to NorMont Equipment in the amount of
$104,140 for a CCTV pipeline inspection camera.
F. COMMITTEE REPORT – Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District Annual
Report (Diane Medler)
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.
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. Lot 6 Old School Station Purchase Offer and Acceptance
This item considers proceeding with a buy/sell agreement with Haig Ermoian for
the purchase of Lot 6 of Old School Station located at 135 Schoolhouse Loop.
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2. Resolution 5910 - Approval of Amendment to Evergreen Sewer Agreement
This resolution would approve an amendment to the Sanitary Sewer Treatment
Agreement with the Flathead County Water and Sewer District No. 1 Evergreen.
3. Resolution of Intent 5911 – Calling for a Public Hearing: Amendments to
Standards for Design and Construction
This resolution calls for a public hearing on March 18, 2019, regarding Council’s
intent to amend the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction to
incorporate on-street parking language.
4. Ordinance 1821 – First Reading - Amending 2 Hour Parking in Certain Areas of
Downtown
This ordinance would amend the parking code removing the 2-hour parking
designation in certain areas of downtown.
5. Ordinance 1822 – First Reading - Amending Code Related to Parking Spaces for
Taxicabs, Buses and Delivery Vehicles
This ordinance would amend the parking code regarding permitting for the
permanent use of reserved parking spaces.
6. Ordinance 1823 – First Reading – Encroachment in Public Right-of-Way
This ordinance would update regulations for permitting private encroachments
upon public right-of-way.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
J. ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
City Offices Closed – February 18, 2019 – Presidents’ Day
Next Work Session – February 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting – March 4, 2019, 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.
Watch regular City Council sessions live on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online at the
Meetings on Demand tab at www.kalispell.com.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Adopted July 1, 1991
Section 2-20 Manner of Addressing Council
a. Each person not a Council member shall address the Council, at the time designated in
the agenda or as directed by the Council, by stepping to the podium or microphone,
giving that person's name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record, and
unless further time is granted by the Council, shall limit the address to the Council to
three minutes.
b. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member of the
Council or Staff.
c. No person, other than the Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion either directly or through a member of the Council, without the
permission of the Presiding Officer.
d. No question shall be asked of individuals except through the Presiding Officer.
PRINCIPLES FOR CIVIL DIALOGUE
Adopted by Resolution 5180 on February 5, 2007
We provide a safe environment where individual perspectives are respected, heard, and
acknowledged.
We are responsible for respectful and courteous dialogue and participation.
We respect diverse opinions as a means to find solutions based on common ground.
We encourage and value broad community participation.
We encourage creative approaches to engage in public participation.
We value informed decision-making and take personal responsibility to educate and be
educated.
We believe that respectful public dialogue fosters healthy community relationships,
understanding, and problem solving.
We acknowledge, consider and respect the natural tensions created by collaboration,
change, and transition.
We follow the rules & guidelines established for each meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
February 4, 2019, 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, and Police Chief Doug Overman.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted.
Council President - Chad Graham: 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 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 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.
1. Council Minutes – January 22, 2019
2. Ordinance 1820 – Second Reading - Creating Downtown Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Financing District
This Ordinance creates a Downtown Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Financing District as an overlay to the Downtown Urban Renewal District
for the purposes of providing funding to rehabilitate and improve public
infrastructure within the District.
3. Selection of HDR Engineering for a Water and Wastewater Cost of
Service and Rate Study
This item approves the selection of HDR Engineering as the professional
consultant for a water and wastewater cost of service and rate study.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public
comment.
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.
Forest Nelson, Public Comment
Mr. Nelson of 264 El Rancho Road, would like the Council to consider a reduction in impact fees
based on actual impacts and provided reasoning as to why he feels they should be reduced.
Public Comment
Seeing no further public comment, 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 5909 - Eagle Valley Ranch Preliminary Plat Phases 1-3
Spartan Holdings, LLC is requesting approval to subdivide 64 acres of the 99-acre
Eagle Valley Ranch Planned Unit Development into 18 mixed use office/multi-
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family lots, and 114 single-family residential sites located along Highway 93 North,
south of Ponderosa Residential Subdivision, east of Northern Pines Golf Course
and north of the Montana National Guard facilities.
Senior Planner Jarod Nygren provided the staff presentation for this item.
Questions for staff.
Public Comment
Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment.
07:25:28 PM (00:25:55)
Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 5909, a resolution conditionally approving the
Preliminary Plat of Phases 1-3 of Eagle Valley Ranch, described as Tracts 4, 7, and 8 of
certificate of survey 4491 and Tract 2 of certificate of survey 5975, situated in the
Southwest quarter of section 19, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana.
07:26:10 PM (00:26:37) Councilor Kuntz began discussion on the motion.
Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion.
Vote on the motion.
Council Member - Phil Guiffrida: 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.
I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action)
City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report:
Next Work Session: Waste Water Treatment Plant Update and an Urban Renewal
Agency Traffic Study Recommendations
Next regular Council meeting will occur Tuesday, the 19th as Monday is a
holiday.
The City Manager recommended that staff provide additional information to
Council and the gentleman who provided public comment regarding impact fees
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related to state laws.
00:31:55 Councilor Kuntz spoke to the public comment provided.
Mayor Mark Johnson provided the following report:
Mayor Johnson spoke regarding the public comment regarding impact fees.
MT Legislative bills have been drafted regarding local options sales tax.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mark Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Next Work Session – February 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers
City Offices Closed – February 18, 2019 – Presidents’ Day
Next Regular Meeting – TUESDAY, February 19, 2019, 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.
Watch regular City Council sessions live on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online at the
Meetings on Demand tab at www.kalispell.com.
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201 1st Avenue East
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Phone: 406-758-7720
Fax: 406-758-7831
Public Works Department www.kalispell.com /public_works
MEMORANDUM
TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
CC: Susie Turner, PE, Public Works Director
FROM: Joe Schrader, Utility Management Superintendent
SUBJECT: Award Bid – CCTV Pipeline Inspection Camera
MEETING: February 19, 2019
BACKGROUND: Bids for the CCTV Pipeline Inspection Camera were opened on Thursday,
February 7, 2019. The CCTV Pipeline Inspection Camera will replace the current camera, which
requires frequent maintenance and leads to significant downtime as the repair facilities are out of
state. One responsive bid was received.
The bid result is as follows:
Bidder Make and Model Bid Schedule 1
Envirosight
NorMont Equipment $104,140.00
Rovver X
Staff has reviewed the bid submittals and determined they adequately meet the specifications
required in the bid package.
ACTION REQUESTED: At the City Council meeting, motion to award Bid Schedule 1 of the
CCTV Pipeline Inspection Camera to NorMont Equipment.
FISCAL EFFECTS: FY 18/19 Stormwater Fund, 5349-453-430249-940 and Sewer Fund, 5310-
454-430630-940 include a total of $100,000 for the purchase of a new CCTV Pipeline Inspection
Camera. Since the bid amount is slightly over budget, funds from an alternative line item will
need to be utilized to cover the difference. As such, Sewer Fund #962 Sewer Main Slip Lining
Project has been completed under budget and will supplement the $4,140.00 difference between
the bid amount and the budgeted amount.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council.
Annual Report
K A L I S P E L L C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I T O R B U R E A U
2018 Highlights MONTANA STATE CUP SOCCER
Discover Kalispell assisted the Flathead Soc-
cer Association to guarantee hotel rooms as
required for the Association’s bid to secure
DISCOVER KALISPELL
MARKETS KALISPELL AS:
• A travel destination
• The destination for meetings and
INTERNATIONAL ROUNDUP (IRU)
the event in Kalispell. The event hosted 110 conventions
teams on June 8-10 and resulted in up to • A destination for international
1,800 room nights. travelers and group tours
• A destination for domestic group tours
NEW AGENCY PARTNER
After seven years of working with Partners DISCOVER KALISPELL DEVELOPS
Creative, Discover Kalispell issued an RFP for AND SUPPORTS DESTINATION
agency services to include website redesign, ASSETS SUCH AS:
creative services and media buy. Flathead • Destination events
Beacon Productions was awarded both con- • Visitor amenities and services
Discover Kalispell hosted the 2018 Interna-
tracts through a competitive evaluation pro-
tional Roundup (IRU) tradeshow that brought
cess.
forty international travel buyers to Kalispell.
This was a major opportunity to showcase
NEW AND EXPANDED AIR SERVICE
our destination and provide a glimpse into
the cultural and outdoor activities that are
available year-round in NW Montana.
TO KALISPELL
Through the work of Glacier AERO, GPIA
was awarded the direct winter flight to Chi-
Financial Overview
cago on United for the third year in a row. TBID COLLECTIONS FY18:
MONTANA INDOOR PROJECTED = $560,000
GPIA was thrilled to announce direct service
SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS ACTUAL = $613,881
on American Airlines beginning June 2019
(MARCH 2-4, 2018) July - September: +2%
to Dallas/Ft. Worth, Los Angeles, and Chica-
go. Increased flights, a new major airline, and October - December: +0%
more seat capacity from destinations popular January - March: +2%
to residents, business travelers and visitors April - June: +7%
means economic growth and prosperity.
BED TAX COLLECTIONS
LAUNCHED THE NEW WEBSITE- FOR CITY OF KALISPELL
DISCOVERKALISPELL.COM 2018 GROSS COLLECTIONS:
The redesigned website includes an online January - March: $144,501 (+3%)
First annual event kicked off with 35 youth April - June: $317,738 (+16%)
booking engine, interactive maps, vibrant vid-
teams participating from Alberta, B.C., WA, July - September: $624,613 (-5%)
eos and photos, and improved lead conver-
ID and MT. Games were played at the Fair-
sion points and tracking.
grounds on turf fields using Futsal rules. 2017 GROSS COLLECTIONS:
$1,225,545 (+6%)
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO KALISPELL
110 tour operators offer product in Kalispell. Over 5,000 estimated room nights and
12.2 MILLION VISITORS $1.4 million in spending generated from Intl Travelers in Kalispell.
SPENT $3.3 BILLION (2017 RMI,T.R.I.P. report)
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
2.9M visitations through November 2018
Discover Kalispell promotes visitations to GNP outside of the busy summer season.
GNP saw increased visitations in shoulder season months:
May +9.7% October +8.9%
September +11.7% November +32.5%
TOURISM SUPPORTS
53,240 JOBS STATEWIDE GLACIER PARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
AND OVER 17,000 JOBS IN 288,934 total enplanements through November 2018, 13% increase YTD
GLACIER COUNTRY REGION Discover Kalispell references various data to understand where our visitors are coming
from. Top airports of origin for passengers flying to GPIA as a visitor include: Seattle,
Los Angeles, Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Dallas/Ft Worth and
San Francisco.
WHO IS THE KALISPELL VISITOR?
TOURISM GENERATED $204M
IN STATE AND LOCAL TAXES
MONTANA RESIDENTS THAT
TRAVELED AND SPENT AT
LEAST ONE NIGHT IN FLATHEAD 20% all 1st time; 70% all repeat; 20% flew on portion of trip
COUNTY SPENT $70.4M
78% plan to return within 2 years
Top sites visited: GNP, YNP, Flathead Lake State Parks, other Montana State Parks
Favorite activities: scenic driving, wildlife watching, day hiking, photography, shopping,
visiting historical sites.
55% said vacation or recreation was primary reason for trip; 21% were here to visit
friends/family or attend event.
NON-RESIDENT VISITORS SPENT
$530M IN FLATHEAD COUNTY Top residency of origin: Alberta, WA, OR, CA, TX, AZ, FL, MN, IL, B.C.
(ITRR,Voices of Montana Tourism)
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(ITRR – Non-resident visitor that spent at least one night in Kalispell, and the Kalispell VIC)
2018 MARKETING CAMPAIGNS:
Total impressions = 13,238,160
Total clicks to website = 90,000
DISC OVER KALI SP E LL I S SOCI A L 34,950 7,500 3,540 584 subscribers
WINTER CAMPAIGN (NOV 27 – FEB 25):
Key Takeaways: 12M impressions, 0.58% CTR, 69K clicks
to website, 32K sessions on landing page
Market/Media Used:
San Francisco: Native ads, customized landing page on site,
Facebook display and canvas ads, wallscape billboard.
Eastern Washington: Facebook and Instagram display ads
promoting winter events
SPRING/SUMMER CAMPAIGN (MAY 21 – JULY 15):
Key Takeaways: 1.1M impressions, 1.8% CTR, 21K clicks to website,
1.9K sessions on landing page
Market: San Francisco
Media Used: Facebook display and canvas ads, Instagram display ads
CAMPAIGN TO BOOST FALL/WINTER VISITATIONS
To offset losses due to wildfire and wildfire smoke in the early fall with the assistance of
an emergency marketing grant from MT Dept. of Commerce.
Key Takeaways: 138,160 impressions, 5,940 clicks on ad, 2,044 quiz starts,
60% completion rate
Media Used: Facebook pixel campaign with custom landing page where participants
entered a contest to “Choose YOUR Montana Adventure” based on completing a quiz.
Winner received a weekend trip for two in Kalispell.
KALISPELL VISITOR GUIDE VISITOR SERVICES QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS:
3,270 copies of the guide were requested or In 2018 the Kalispell VIC handled a total Leisure travelers: 13,264 subscribers
downloaded through DiscoverKalispell.com of 10,555 inquiries.You’ll find free maps, Meeting & Convention professionals:
brochures and friendly advice at the visitor 1,043 subscribers
25,000 copies distributed through visitor information center. International Tour Operators:
138 subscribers (new in 2018)
information requests, travel shows and media
Avg. open rate = 26.71% (industry avg.14%)
events and at brochure racks located in target
Avg. CTR = 13.78%
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Spokane Outdoor Show
& Bike Expo
FEBRUARY
Calgary Outdoor
Travel & Adventure Show
MARCH
Rocky Mountain
Press trips – Hosting travel media professionals in Kalispell: International Roundup
JEFF BARTLETT – Social influencer from British Columbia/Alberta
HEATHER LARSON – Seattle based travel writer
APRIL
MICHAEL LANZA – The Big Outside
Small Market Meetings
SEPTEMBER
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA FAM – 4 travel writers from France, Germany,
and the Netherlands
Incentive, Travel Meetings
FIRE CRISIS COMMUNICATION PLAN & Events (IMEX)
Worked cooperatively with MT Office of Tourism Business Dvlmt, Glacier Country and OCTOBER
Whitefish CVB to provide talking points as well as regular updates for local businesses to
reference when conversing with visitors. Created social media posts for communication
updates and redirecting visitors to activities outside of areas affected by wildfire.
KALISPELL IN THE NEWS 2018
Old West Meets the New
IN THIS UP-AND-COMING WILDERNESS GATEWAY
BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES,
WINERIES AND CIDERIES OF
THE FLATHEAD VALLEY MAP
• Kalispell,The Old West Meets the New,
Sunset Magazine - August 2018
• An August Getaway to GNP is more Chill Than You
Think, 7x7.com (SF Bay Area Travel/Leisure website)
- July 2018
• Two Days in Kalispell, Montana With Kids, Rave &
Review (Seattle area blog) - July, 2018
• Kalispell CVB Case Study, Meetings Today,
CVB/DMO Essential Planners Resource
• Outside Perspective, Meetings News Northwest -
Oct-Nov 2018
• Kalispell, NW Montana’s Retail Gem,
Northwest Travel & Life Magazine - August, 2018
• Go East To Go West, 5 Western Adventures For Families, Parentmap.com (Seattle area)
- June, 2018
• Kalispell, Montana, A Getaway for Everyone,The Ranger (Seattle area) - April 2018
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MONTANA POND HOCKEY CLASSIC MONTANA INDOOR SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP
JANUARY 19-21, 2018 MARCH 2-4, 2018
75 teams registered from Canada, WA, CA, ID, Boys & Girls division tournament played with Futsal rules
MA, CT, OR, and UT. Event canceled due to warm on 4 indoor turf fields. 35 teams from Canada, Washington,
weather and insufficient ice. Idaho and Montana competed in the two-day event.
MONTANA SPARTAN RACE MONTANA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
MAY 5-6, 2018 SEPTEMBER 8-9, 2018
Over 7,946 registered racers, 2,150 spectators. 46 states 43 teams (1,075 paddlers) from MT, WA, NV,
and 5 provinces represented. 3,882 racers traveled over Alberta, B.C., CA, OR, AZ, PA
200 miles; 2,000+ traveled over 500 miles to attend the $836,353 of economic impact created and spent
event. $4,280,640 of economic impact created and spent in the Flathead Valley from this event.
in the Flathead Valley from this event.
KCVB EVENT GRANTS KCVB PROVIDED $14,500 IN CASH AND IN-KIND SPONSORSHIPS DURING FY18 FOR
NEW OR EXPANDING EVENTS THAT GENERATED ROOM NIGHT STAYS IN KALISPELL:
Flathead Celtic Festival Skijoring at Rebecca Farm Glacier Half Marathon
Elite Professional Bull Riders Finals AMA National Snow Bike Series Event at Rebecca Farm
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GROUP BUSINESS GROUP ASSISTANCE SERVICES
19 RFP’s sent to Kalispell hotels (Welcome bags, meeting, activities and area consultation)
5 resulted in group business
Provided 913 Welcome bags to conference attendees
4 of those booked were Bring It Home leads
Assisted 29 groups with hotel, venue information or on-site
12%
support
TOTAL OCCUPANCY
IS GROUP BUSINESS
(Based on reporting hotels)
LEAD SOURCE FUTURE ROOMS KCVB BOOKED
35% Locals (those not eligible for AND/OR ASSISTED
Bring It Home program)
23% Bring it Home Leads
2019 CONFERENCES
23% CVENT Northwest Regional App Challenge (May)
11% Call-in Plein Air Paint Out (May)
MT Area Young Professionals (June)
HOTEL OCCUPANCY
Beer Now (June)
HTEC Educators Conference (July)
AVG. ANNUAL
Purpose Driven Tours (August)
OCCUPANCY
12th International Conference on Low Volume Roads (Sept)
$109.73 Avg. annual ADR
Board of Trustees Meeting for NW Public Power Association
+5% Rooms sold from 2017 to 2018
(Sept)
(STR-Smith Travel Report)
2020 CONFERENCES
USS St. Paul Association (Sept)
International Bear Association (Sept)
There are meeting rooms …
and then there is meeting
ROOM.
For a meeting experience that’s even bigger than our mountains,
consider Kalispell, Montana. Just a short flight from the Pacific
Northwest, we have all the accommodations needed for a
successful event. Even better, once you put away the PowerPoint
there’s so much more to do. Hike Glacier National
Park, sail Flathead Lake, fish a nearby stream. With
a conference this good, you can wait to go home.
Discovery in Every Direction
For more information on meeting in Kalispell, contact Dawn Jackson.
dawn@discoverkalispell.com | 406-758-2820 | www.discoverkalispell.com
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INTERNATIONAL DOMESTIC TOUR
ROUNDUP (IRU) GROUPS
Discover Kalispell successfully bid to host We partnered with Spokane’s KXLY Radio
the 2018 International Roundup that in a media campaign that brought three
brought 40 international buyers from 7 bus tours to Kalispell. Each trip had over
countries, and 100+ destination and at- forty people that spent one night and they
traction suppliers from near-by states. Our shopped, ate and drank their way to and
goal was to show the international buyers through Kalispell on two Vintage Shopping
as much of this area as we could and cover trips and one Drink Kalispell trip.
the variety of attractions and things to do
in 3 days. Our work was cut out for us.
ADVERTISING
BRING IT HOME CAMPAIGN = FAM TRIP
An incentive program to encourage our Our limited time gave us the opportunity Discover Kalispell did a co-op with Smart
local professionals to bring group events to be creative. We partnered with Brash Meetings Magazine that included a print
to Kalispell. Meetings, conventions, sport- Rodeo to give IRU attendees a custom ro- ad, banner ad and a survey. The campaign
ing events, tradeshows or reunions are all deo with one or two riders in each classic provided us with 120 meeting planners
considered group events and certainly an rodeo event. We added stick horse racing, we added to our database. Those that re-
opportunity to make a difference in Kalis- authentic barbeque and line dancing for sponded were eligible for an all-inclusive
pell’s economy. Discover Kalispell offers in- a fun evening. We brought venues and at- trip for two to Kalispell and Missoula in
centives for referring a potential group. In tractions to them through “Activity Show- the fall of 2018.
2018, the KCVB received 17 referrals with cases.” One showcase featured Glacier
National Park experiences and the other
4 of those resulting in booked business.
featured a mini-trade show of unique local GROUP GRANTS
vendors from flyboarding to our region’s Discover Kalispell offers grants for meet-
cultural attractions such as the symphony ings, groups and conventions staying in
and museums. our Kalispell hotels. Completed applica-
tions and some critieria are required. We
We believe that IRU was a success on received three applications in 2018 and
all fronts. The international travel buyers granted a total of $4,750 to be distributed
walked away with a full perspective of this in 2019.
scenic and culturally rich region that is
welcoming to all travelers. Our local busi-
ness community had a rare opportunity to
network with the international tour and
MEETING PLANNER travel market and learn more about the
FAM TRIP significance of international travel.
FAM is short for a familiarization trip to
travel professionals that book and plan
meetings or travel. The purpose is to
showcase our area and products first-
hand. We hosted 10 qualified meeting
planners who offer strong potential for
group business in Kalispell.
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KCVB
S TA F F
Joe Unterreiner, Executive Director
Diane Medler, Director
Dawn Jackson, Group Sales Manager
Vonnie Day, Sales & Marketing Admin Assistant
Meche Ek, Visitor Center Coordinator
KCVB
2 0 1 8 PA RT N E R S
Flathead Beacon Productions
Partners Creative
Snowghost Design
Daily Inter Lake
TBID
B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S
Zac Ford, Chair, Hampton Inn
Dawn Hendrickson, Treasurer, Homewood Suites
Janet Clark, Kalispell Grand
Dan Moderie, Super 8
Emily Schroeder, Hilton Garden Inn
Sean Morris, Holiday Inn Express
Lucy Weeder, Marriott Springhill Suites
TBID
MEMBERS
Aero Inn
America’s Best Value Inn
Best Western Plus Flathead
Lake Inn & Suites
Blue & White Motel
Econo Lodge
Fairbridge Inn & Suites
Glacier Ridge Suites
Greenwood Village Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn
Hilton Garden Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Kalispell Grand Hotel
Kalispell Super 8
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Marriott Springhill Suites
Motel 6
Quality Inn
Red Lion Hotel
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Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
Telephone (406) 758-7700 Fax - (406) 758-7758
Report To: Doug Russell, City Manager
From: Katharine King, Assistant Director Community Development
Subject: Old School Station, Lot 6 Offer to Purchase
Meeting Date: February 19, 2019
BACKGROUND: On April 5, 2015, by means of Resolution 5710, the City Council elected to take
assignment from Flathead County of its tax lien on six parcels of Old School Station by paying the past due
taxes and assessments. On April 20, 2015, City Council passed Resolution 5712 in which Council stated
its intention to retain and sell the properties and to set the concluding date and time of the period of
redemption for May 4, 2015, at 7 pm. By Resolution 5717 on May 4, 2015, Council determined to retain
and sell all interests in the Old School Station lots under its ownership.
The properties were appraised by Clark Real Estate Appraisal in 2015 to establish listing prices for each
lot. In April 2017 the City of Kalispell listed the properties for sale through Flathead Valley Brokers at
the appraised values with the potential off-set of reduced Special Improvement District bond payments as
calculated for each individual lot.
Lot 6 of Old School Station located at 135 Schoolhouse Loop, Kalispell was appraised and then listed for
sale at $166,212. Lot 6, along with the other five City-owned lots in Old School Station, has been
continuously listed for sale since April 2017. Lot 6 is located in the Technology Tax Increment Finance
(TIF) District at Old School Station.
On January 30, 2019, the City received an offer for the purchase of Lot 6 and has worked with the purchaser
to establish the proposed terms of sale as attached and explained below.
RECOMMENDATION: Proceed with Counter Offer as presented.
FISCAL EFFECTS: The City will receive the purchase price of $166,212 as follows: $75,000 at
closing, including the $5,000 earnest money. The remaining $91,212 will be paid on a note and contract
for deed to the City over a three-year term with balloon payment due at the end of the term, 5% annual
rate simple interest calculated per terms of the agreement. Pursuant to the terms of a Developers
Agreement, tax increment will be applied to reimbursement of SID payments and if the purchaser
completes planned capital improvements to the property within 18 months of closing, the note will be
reduced to $75,000.
ALTERNATIVES: Identify different terms for buy-sell agreement.
ATTACHMENTS: Map of Lot 6 at Old School Station
Counter Offer for Lot 6 at Old School Station
City of Kalispell
201 1st Ave E, Kalispell, MT 59901
406-758-7852
www.Kalispell.com
TO: Doug Russell, City Manager; Charlie Harball, City Attorney
FROM: Susie Turner, PE, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Kalispell and Evergreen Sewer Treatment Agreement Amendment
MEETING DATE: February19, 2019
BACKGROUND: Trumbull Creek Subdivision Phase One through Five were preliminary
platted in 2004 (Phase 1) and 2013 (Phase 2-5). The Subdivision is located at the northern
boundary of the defined service area per the City and Evergreen Sewer Treatment Agreement.
Phase Two and Three have been final platted and the Developer is currently working toward
constructing and final platting Phases Four and Five. In 2015, with the updated Agreement,
Phase One was incorporated within the service area. Phase Two and Three have been final
platted, however they receive City treatment service as customers outside of the Agreement
service area. Areas outside of the service area are required to participate in a Developers
Agreement, where the development has to:
Meet City Design and Construction Standards,
Waive the right to protest annexation, and
In the event that the City of Kalispell ever serves the property with a separate sewer
conveyance system, thereby severing from the Evergreen Sewer conveyance system, the
ownership of the sewer lines within the subdivision shall be conveyed to the City.
To allow the City to treat all development outside of the service area equally and adhere to past
service expectations for Trumbull Creek, proposed changes to the existing Agreement are
required. Meetings were held with the Trumbull Creek Developer and Evergreen District
Representatives to create amendment language to the Agreement that meets the needs of all
parties. The outcome of the collaboration changes the current Agreement in two sections:
1. The service boundary of the Agreement is proposed to be amended to include Phases 2
through 5 of Trumbull Creek Crossing, as final platted. The land to be included is located
in the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the southeast
quarter of Section 28, Township 29N, Range 21W, Principal Meridian, Montana, in
Flathead County, contains a total of 113 single family residential lots and 36.330 acres, as
shown on the Preliminary Plat of Trumbull Creek Crossing, Phases 2 through 5, see
Figure 1.
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Figure 1: Proposed Amendment Service Area
2. The flows generated from the increased service area is added to the volume rate not to
exceed increasing the average daily flow from 782,000 gpd to 805,000 gpd.
The City Attorney drafted an amendment to the Agreement and an amended Exhibit A was
prepared. Evergreen’s Board of Directors approved the proposed amendments at their January
16, 2019 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 5910, which amends the Sanitary Sewer
Treatment Agreement between the City of Kalispell and Flathead County Water & Sewer
District No. 1 Evergreen.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 5910
Second Amendment to the Sanitary Sewer Treatment Agreement (Amendment February 2019 to
Exhibit A and Section 3 Service Area)
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RESOLUTION NO. 5910
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JULY 1, 2005 INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF KALISPELL AND THE FLATHEAD COUNTY WATER &
SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1, EVERGREEN, BY AMENDING EXHIBIT “A” TO INCLUDE
ADDITIONAL PARCELS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
SAME.
WHEREAS, on the 1st day of July, 2015, pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 11, Part 1, M.C.A., the City of
Kalispell [the City] and the Evergreen Water and Sewer District No.1 [the District]
entered into an Interlocal Agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the
cooperative effort to provide sanitary sewer conveyance and treatment for landowners
within the certain defined boundaries described within the agreement; and
WHEREAS, Section 3 of the Agreement regulates the event in which a property owner or user outside
of the existing service area of the District as defined in the Agreement desires to connect
mains or services to the collection system operated by the District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3 of the Agreement, application was made to the District and the City
by property owner Michael Anders to expand the Service Area in the Agreement and
approval by the City for Evergreen to serve Phases 2 through 5 of the Trumbull Creek
Crossing development; and
WHEREAS, the District and the City have fully considered the request and have determined that it is
in the best interests of the applicant and the parties to approve the application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the terms of Section 3.03 and Section 3.04 of the Agreement, Exhibit
“A’ of the Agreement shall be and is hereby amended to extend the service
boundaries of the Agreement to provide service to Phases 2 through 5 of
Trumbull Creek Crossing development, located in the southeast quarter of the
northeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 28,
Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.P.M., Flathead County, Montana,
consisting of 113 single family residential lots and approximately 36.330 acres.
The amended Exhibit A is attached hereto and fully incorporated herein by this
reference.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2019.
__________________________________
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Public Works
201 1st Avenue East
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Phone: 406-758-7720
www.kalispell.com /public_works
MEMORANDUM
To: Doug Russell, City Manager
From: Susie Turner, Public Works Director
Re: Resolution of Intent and Call for Public Hearing Regarding Amendment of
the Kalispell Design and Construction Standards for the On-Street Parking
Designations
Meeting Date: February 19, 2019
Background: Public Works Staff has participated with Council during several work sessions,
since November of 2017, to develop standard language for on-street parking. Areas of concern
needing “No Parking” designation were brought forward for Council’s attention, and Council
requested staff to develop standard language that could be applied to all streets. In consideration
of Councils request, on-street parking language was developed that includes consideration for
street classification (principle arterial, minor arterial, collectors, and local), street and
intersection width and geometrics, and implementation procedures.
The proposed resolution, updates the City’s Design and Construction Standards to incorporate
on-street parking language that will be applied to existing and new street’s alike. The table below
summarizes the resolution language:
As part of the consideration of the standards amendment, notification and public hearing
processes are applicable and will begin with the passage of the proposed resolution that
establishes a date for the public hearing. The proposed draft Standards update will be circulated
throughout the local engineering, construction and development community.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council adopt the resolution calling for a
public hearing on March 18, 2019, for the proposed amendment of the City of Kalispell
Standards for Design and Construction.
ALTERNATIVES: Council can elect to not pass the resolution of intent, or propose
modifications as Council may desire.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 5911, Resolution of Intent
2. Proposed draft Resolution to set minimum standards for on-street parking for the City of
Kalispell, Montana and setting an effective date.
3. City map with street designations
RESOLUTION NO. 5911
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO AMEND THE CITY OF KALISPELL’S
STANDARDS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FOR ON-STREET PARKING
DESIGNATIONS, CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PROVIDE NOTICE THEREFORE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell currently has written Standards for Design and Construction
in place for the purpose of maintaining compliance with state and federal laws as
well as to maintain best practices and consistency for public construction projects;
and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council has requested updates to the City’s Design and
Construction Standards to incorporate on-street parking language that will be
applied to existing streets and new streets; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction must be amended
from time to time to reflect changes in state law as well as to reflect changes in
policy as directed by the Kalispell City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. A public hearing is hereby called and shall be held on Monday, March 18,
2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 201 First Avenue
East, on the proposed amendments to the On-Street Parking Designations
of the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction.
SECTION 2. Notice of the public hearing shall be published in the Daily Inter Lake on
February 24, 2019 and March 10, 2019.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall immediately make the proposed standards available
on the City’s internet home page as well as keep a printed copy in the City
Offices to be made available to the public for inspection and reproduction.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2019.
__________________________________
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 18th day of March, 2019, at 7:00 o’clock
P.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, the City
Council of the City of Kalispell shall hold a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the On-
Street Parking Designation of the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction.
The amendments are being presented to the Kalispell City Council for their
consideration. The City Council, on February 19, 2019, passed a Resolution of Intention to
Amend the On-Street Parking Designations of the City of Kalispell Standards for Design and
Construction.
Any person wishing to address the proposed amendments may appear at this hearing and
make oral statements or present same in writing. Written comments may also be submitted for
council consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East,
Kalispell, MT, 59901, or to PO Box 1997, Kalispell, MT, 59903, or by email to
citycouncil@kalispell.com prior to the hearing.
The proposed amendments can be viewed on the city’s website at
www.kalispell.com/mayor/agenda.cfm or in the office of the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue
East, Kalispell. For further information contact: Public Works, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT,
telephone: 758-7720.
______________________________
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Publish: February 24, 2019
March 10, 2019
RESOLUTION NO. ####
A RESOLUTION TO SET MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ON-STREET PARKING FOR
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2018, the Kalispell City Council adopted Resolution No. 5851, the
“Standards for Design and Construction” for the City of Kalispell, Montana,
which includes minimum standards for on-street parking for newly constructed
streets; and
WHEREAS, no minimum standards for on-street parking have been previously set for existing
streets within the City of Kalispell; and
WHEREAS, on October 30, 2017, the Kalispell City Council directed public works staff to
develop minimum standards to be applied to all city streets based on
classification, width, and geometry; and
WHEREAS, unregulated on-street parking results in areas of congestion, which inhibit the flow
of traffic, the safety of the traveling public, and access through the streets for
emergency vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Road classifications shall be defined as Principal Arterial, Minor
Arterial, Collector Street, and Local Street as determined by the
following:
a) The most recent Transportation Plan as adopted by City Council
of the City of Kalispell; and
b) Transportation Impact Studies completed by a PTOE licensed in
the State of Montana, reviewed and approved by the City
Engineer; and
c) Transportation analyses performed by Public Works Professional
Engineering Staff, reviewed, and approved by the City Engineer.
SECTION 2. On-street parking analyses shall be performed by Public Works
Professional Engineering staff or a PTOE licensed in the State of
Montana, and shall be approved by the City Engineer. Parking
restrictions considered in an on-street parking analysis may include:
a) No parking any time;
b) No parking during specified times; and/or
c) No parking on one side of the street.
SECTION 3. On-street parking minimum standards shall be based on street
classification, road width, and geometry as hereby described:
a) Principal Arterials:
1. For streets outside of the jurisdiction of the City of
Kalispell, on-street parking shall be allowed as determined
by the appropriate jurisdiction; and
2. For City of Kalispell streets, on-street parking standards
shall be the same as Minor Arterials.
b) Minor Arterials:
1. On-street parking shall not be allowed unless an on-street
parking analysis is completed, recommended by the City
Engineer, and approved by the Police Chief, Fire Chief,
Public Works Director, and City Manager.
c) Collector Streets:
1. On-street parking shall not be approved on collector streets
with any of the following findings:
i. Cross section:
a. Is a rural street (no curbing); or
b. A face of curb to face of curb width less than thirty-
three feet; or
ii. Geometry:
a. Sight distances below those required by the current
version of the City of Kalispell Design and
Construction Standards.
2. On-street parking may be approved on one side of the street
when an on-street parking analysis determines the findings
of part 1 above are not met, and:
i. Cross section:
a. The face of curb to face of curb width is less than
forty-two feet; and
b. Parking would not encroach into a travel lane.
3. On-street parking may be approved on both sides of the
street when an on-street parking analysis determines the
findings of parts 1 and 2 above are not met, and:
i. Cross section:
a. The face of curb to face of curb width is greater than
or equal to forty-two feet.
d) Local Streets:
1. On-street parking shall not be approved on local streets
with any of the following findings:
i. Cross section:
a. The pavement width is less than twenty-four feet; or
ii. Geometry:
a. Sight distances below those required by the current
version of the City of Kalispell Design and
Construction Standards.
2. On-street parking may be approved on one side of the street
when an on-street parking analysis determines the findings
of part 1 above are not met, and:
i. Cross section:
a. The pavement width is less than twenty-eight feet.
3. On-street parking may be approved on both sides of the
street when an on-street parking analysis determines the
findings of parts 1 and 2 above are not met, and:
i. Cross section:
a. The pavement width is greater than or equal to
twenty-eight feet.
e) Intersections:
1. On-street parking shall not be approved:
i. Within the eighty-foot clear vision triangle for speeds at
or below 25 miles per hour unless otherwise indicated by
an engineering analysis approved by the City Engineer;
or
ii. Within the clear sight triangle for speeds above 25 miles
per hour as defined by the most current version of
AASHTO – A Policy on the Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets, unless otherwise indicated by an
engineering analysis approved by the City Engineer.
SECTION 4. Existing on-street parking conditions shall remain as currently signed,
until an on-street parking analysis has been completed and approved in
accordance with Section 2.
SECTION 5. Thirty days of notice shall be provided prior to the installation of
permanent parking restriction signage. Notices may include:
a) Informational handouts delivered to adjacent residents and/or
businesses; and/or
b) Temporary informational signage; and/or
c) Other means approved by the Director of Public Works.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately following its
passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS _____ DAY OF ____________, 2019.
____________________________________
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Kalispell Street Designations
No-Color -- Local
Public Works
201 1st Avenue East
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Phone: 406-758-7720
www.kalispell.com /public_works
MEMORANDUM
To: Doug Russell, City Manager
From: Susie Turner, Public Works Director
Re: Ordinance 1821 - Amending Two Hour Parking in Certain Areas of
Downtown
Meeting Date: February 19, 2019
Background: As a result of a meeting with the Parking Commission, Downtown Business
Association, and a September 2018 Work Session with Council, Public Works will be moving
forward with the installation of diagonal parking in the Spring of 2019 in the following areas:
5th Street West (1st Avenue West to Main Street)
3rd Street East (2nd Avenue East to 3rd Avenue East)
Along with the recommendation for diagonal parking, removal of the 2-hour parking designation
was also recommended in the following areas:
5th Street West (2nd Avenue West to Main Street)
3rd Street East (2nd Avenue East to 3rd Avenue East)
3rd Street West (2nd Avenue West to 1st Avenue West
1st Street West (2nd Avenue West to 1st Avenue West)
City staff met with the Kalispell Parking Commission and adjacent local businesses and there
were no objections to the proposed removal of 2-hour parking in the areas listed above.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the first reading of Ordinance
1821, an Ordinance amending Chapter 17-90 Overtime Parking Prohibited; Two Hour Parking
on Certain Streets.
FISCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impact at this time.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request.
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance No. 1821
ORDINANCE NO. 1821
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1801 CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 17 OF
THE KALISPELL MUNICIPAL CODES ENTITLED MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC REGARDING TWO HOUR PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CODIFY THE SAME.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City and its residents and visitors that its ordinances
which regulate the parking of motor vehicles on the public streets within the City
of Kalispell be reassessed and updated from time to time to ensure that the purposes
of the regulation and the interests of the public are being properly served; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Kalispell Municipal Code Chapter 17, entitled Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, the City of Kalispell regulates the parking of motor vehicles on public
streets for the purpose of ensuring that the public safety and welfare in the public
right-of-ways of the City are not compromised by such use; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council finds that the amendments to KMC Chapter 17 set forth
in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto, are necessary and proper to protect the safety and
welfare of the public using the public right-of-ways in the City of Kalispell.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Kalispell Municipal Code is hereby amended as set forth
in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated fully herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to recodify this
Ordinance.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 4TH DAY OF MARCH, 2019.
____________________________________
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
17-90 Overtime Parking Prohibited; Two Hour Parking on Certain Streets.
A. Overtime Parking Prohibited: It shall be unlawful and a violation of the provisions of this
article for any person to cause, allow, permit or suffer any vehicle registered in the name of or
operated by such person to be parked overtime or beyond the period of legal parking time
established for any parking meter zone as herein described.
B. Remaining Beyond Prescribed Period: It shall be unlawful and a violation of the provisions
of this article for any person to permit a vehicle to remain or be placed in any parking space
adjacent to any parking meter while such meter is displaying a signal indicating that the vehicle
occupying such parking space has already been parked beyond the period prescribed for such
parking space.
C. Two Hour Parking: It is unlawful and a violation of this article for any person to permit a
vehicle to remain parked continuously in any individual parking space for more than two (2)
hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a legal holiday on the
following streets:
1. On Main Street between Center Street and Fifth Street;
2. On First Avenue East between Center Street and Fifth Street East;
3. On Second Avenue East between Second Street East and Third Street East;
4. On First Avenue West between Center Street and Fifth Street West;
5. On Second Street from Second Avenue East to Second Avenue West;
6. On First Street between First Avenue East and Second First Avenue West;
7. On Third Street between Third Second Avenue East and Second First Avenue West;
8. On Fourth Street between Second Alley East and Second Avenue West;
9. On Fifth Street between Second Avenue West Main Street and Second Avenue East;
10. On the west side of Third Avenue East bounding Lions Park.
D. One Hour Parking: It is unlawful and a violation of this article for any person to permit a
vehicle to remain parked continuously in any individual parking space for more than one hour
between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Saturday or Sunday or a legal holiday on the
following street:
1. The east side of Fourth Avenue East between Ninth Street East and Eighth Street East.
Public Works
201 1st Avenue East
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Phone: 406-758-7720
www.kalispell.com /public_works
MEMORANDUM
To: Doug Russell, City Manager
From: Susie Turner, Public Works Director
Re: Ordinance 1822, Amending City Code Regarding Permitting for the
Permanent Use of Reserved Parking Spaces
Meeting Date: February 19, 2019
Background: The City Code language for 17-82 Parking Spaces for Taxicabs, Buses and
Delivery Vehicles; Permits for; Unlawful Use Prohibited, was reviewed with Council at the
January 28, 2019 Work Session. Two topics were discussed and Council provided direction to
staff on both topics. The first included removal of the $15 per month charge for each parking
space covered under a permit. The second involved allowing the Public Works Department to
administer and grant permits as long as there was new language ensuring a process for public
notice, comment, and appeal.
Proposed Ordinance 1822, attached, provides revisions to Code 17-82 that take into account
Council’s comments and direction as stated above.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the first reading of Ordinance
1822, an Ordinance amending 17-82 Parking Spaces for Taxicabs, buses and delivery Vehicles;
Permits for; Unlawful Use Prohibited.
FISCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impacts at this time.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request.
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance No. 1822
ORDINANCE NO. 1822
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 989 § 1 CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 17
OF THE KALISPELL MUNICIPAL CODES ENTITLED MOTER VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC REGARDING THE REGULATION OF PARKING SPACES AND LOADING
ZONES FOR TAXICABS, BUSES AND DELIVERY VEHICLES UPON THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF KALISPELL, DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CODIFY THE SAME.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City and its residents and visitors that its ordinances
which regulate parking spaces and loading zones for taxicabs, buses and delivery
vehicles upon the public right-of-way within the City of Kalispell be reassessed and
updated from time to time to ensure that the purposes of the regulation and the
interests of the public are being properly served; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Kalispell Municipal Code Chapter 17, entitled Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, the City of Kalispell regulates parking spaces and loading zones for
taxicabs, buses and delivery vehicles upon the public right-of-way for the purpose
of ensuring that the public safety and welfare in the public right-of-ways of the City
are not compromised by such use; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council finds that the amendments to KMC Chapter 17 set forth
in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto, are necessary and proper to protect the safety and
welfare of the public using the public right-of-ways in the City of Kalispell.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Kalispell Municipal Code is hereby amended as set forth
in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated fully herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to recodify this
Ordinance.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 4TH DAY OF MARCH, 2019.
____________________________________
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
17-82 Parking Spaces for Taxicabs, Buses and Delivery Vehicles; Permits for; Unlawful
Use Prohibited.
A. Permit: The City may grant to any person, agency or business a permit for the
permanent use of a reserved parking space on a public street or City owned or operated off-
street parking lot for use of a taxicab, bus, delivery vehicle or similar commercial vehicle or
device used for the transportation of persons or property.
B. Application: A person desiring such a permit shall make a complete application
therefor to the City Council Public Works Department, setting out the name and address of
the applicant, the business or other purpose for which the parking space will be utilized, the
number and location of the parking spaces desired, certified list of property owners within
150 feet, and any other information deemed pertinent to the application. A permit will be
granted only if it serves a public purpose.
C. The Public Works Administrator shall:
(a) Accept the completed application;
I. Mail written notice to all property owners within 150 feet of the
subject location providing at least 15 days for formal comment
(where the subject property abuts a public right-of-way, the 150 foot
measurement shall be in addition to the right-of-way along the
abutting side)
II. Review the application pursuant to the review criteria contained in
the permit requirements; and
III. The applicant shall be responsible for paying a fee for the cost to
mail the public notices, if public notices is applicable, as part of the
permit process.
(b) If no public comment is received, the Permit Administrator shall approve,
conditionally approve, or deny the application as appropriate.
(c) If public comment is received, the Permit Administrator shall contact the
applicant.
I. If the comment can be satisfactorily resolved by additional
information or appropriate conditions, the Permit Administrator
shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application as
appropriate.
II. If the comment is of substance and cannot be mitigated, the Permit
Administrator shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the
application as appropriate.
(d) If the applicant wishes to appeal the Permit Administrator’s decision
regarding the application, the application shall be forwarded to the Public
Works Director for consideration. If the comment is of substance and cannot
be mitigated, the Public Works Director’s recommendation shall be
forwarded to the City Council for a determination as to whether the permit
should be approved, conditionally approved, or denied. Any appeal by the
applicant must be submitted in writing to the Public Works within 30 days
from the date the permit was issued or denied.
C.D. Grant of Permit; Revocation: If the City Council Public Works Permit
Administrator finds that a public benefit will be served thereby, it may grant such a permit,
designating the parking spaces to which applicable and such other conditions as may be
deemed reasonable to the use thereof. Unless stated otherwise in the grant of the permit,
same shall be permanent until revoked by the City Council. The City Council may revoke
any such permit at any time upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the permittee. ;
nonpayment of any permit as required hereby for a period of sixty (60) days shall be
grounds for revocation of a permit without notice. A permittee may surrender and terminate
a permit at any time by written notice thereof to the Public Works Permit Administrator.
D. Fee: Any person granted a permit hereunder shall pay therefor a fee of fifteen dollars
($15.00) per month for each parking space covered by said permit. Such fee shall be paid in
full in advance to the City Clerk on or before the first day of the month for each month, or
fraction thereof, during which such permit shall be in force.
E. Parking Space Defined: For the purpose of this section, “parking space” is defined to
be a space or stall of twenty-two (22) feet in length, measured along the curb line of the
street or avenue where parallel parking is used or permitted, and a space or stall of twelve
and one-half (12 1/2) feet in length measured along the curb line of the street or avenue
where forty-five (45) degree angle or other angle parking is used or permitted.
F. Installation of Signs: The street superintendent shall install in parking spaces covered
by any permit granted hereunder, appropriate and uniform signs clearly designating the
existence and boundary of the area covered thereby and the identity of the permittee. The
permittee shall reimburse the City for the actual expenses incurred in the installation of the
signs, etc.; all such signs, etc., shall be removed by the City promptly whenever any permit
is revoked or terminated.
G. Use by Permittee: Any parking space covered by a permit granted hereunder may be
used by the permittee, his or her employees or agents only; any other person using such
parking space at any time shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The provisions of Section 17-79
of this article apply to all violations of this section. The vehicles of a permittee, his or her
employees or agents shall be clearly identifiable as such while using any parking space
covered by such permit.
Public Works
201 1st Avenue East
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Phone: 406-758-7720
www.kalispell.com /public_works
MEMORANDUM
To: Doug Russell, City Manager
From: Susie Turner, Public Works Director
Re: Ordinance 1823, Amending City Code Regarding Permitting Private
Encroachments in Public Right of Ways
Meeting Date: February 19, 2019
Background: A business in the east downtown area is in the process of remodeling their
building. During the engineering phase of the remodel, it was discovered that several
groundwater sump pumps were connected directly to the City’s sanitary sewer system. The
business was made aware of the regulation against discharge of groundwater to the sanitary
sewer system and they are actively trying to meet City Code as part of the remodel. As
conditions have it, the nearest stormwater system is one block to the east of the business location.
Due to several circumstances including location and the amount of ground water, it is not
conducive to pump the water to the curb and gutter. As such, the only other alternative for the
business, at this time, is to install a small private utility pipe in City right-of-way (ROW) and
pump the groundwater to the nearest stormwater catch basin.
After reviewing City Code related to encroachment for private utilities, City staff is
recommending an update to Kalispell Municipal Code Chapter 24, entitled Streets and
Sidewalks, to ensure that the purposes of the regulation and the interests of the public are being
properly served.
The Code language for allowance of private encroachments in the ROW did not speak to
conduits or piping, and was vague on the authority to approve any encroachment within the
ROW. The proposed code language updates the list of potentially allowed encroachment devices,
along with establishing a permitting process through the Public Works Department.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the first reading of Ordinance
1823, an Ordinance amending Section 24-64 Regulations Generally, to update the regulations for
permitting private encroachments upon public right-of way.
FISCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impacts at this time.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request.
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance No. 1823
ORDINANCE NO. 1823
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 779 § 4 CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 24 OF THE
KALISPELL MUNICIPAL CODES ENTITLED STREETS AND SIDEWALKS REGARDING
THE PERMITTING REQUIREMENT FOR PRIVATE ENCROACHMENT UPON THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAYS IN THE CITY OF KALISPELL, DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CODIFY THE SAME.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City and its residents and visitors that its ordinances which
regulate private encroachment upon the public right-of-way within the City of Kalispell be
reassessed and updated from time to time to ensure that the purposes of the regulation and
the interests of the public are being properly served; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Kalispell Municipal Code Chapter 24, entitled Streets and Sidewalks, the City
of Kalispell regulates the private use encroachments upon the public right-of-ways for the
purpose of ensuring that the public safety and welfare in the public right-of-ways of the
City are not compromised by such private use; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council finds that the amendments to KMC Chapter 24 set forth in
Exhibit “A”, attached hereto, are necessary and proper to protect the safety and welfare of
the public using the public right-of-ways in the City of Kalispell.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Kalispell Municipal Code is hereby amended as set forth in
Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated fully herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to recodify this
Ordinance.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF KALISPELL THIS 4TH DAY OF MARCH, 2019.
____________________________________
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
24-64 Regulations Generally.
No private signs, eaves, marquees, transmission lines, within or without a conduit or pipe, or
similar devices will be allowed to encroach on the private public rights-of-way of this City
within the incorporated limits, except as provided herein and then only by agreement permit
issued by the City of Kalispell Public Works Department. proper authorities and revocable on
thirty (30) days’ written notice to the applicant. No gainful private or commercial use of the
public right-of-way will be allowed except by permit issued by the City of Kalispell Public
Works Department and as allowed by the Kalispell Municipal Code. , for example:
nonemergency servicing of vehicles, parking or placing of portable advertising devices on the
public right-of-way.
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