City Council Agenda

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will occur with Council and staff present in Council Chambers with social distancing in place, as well as via video conferencing. The public can participate via videoconferencing. Register to join the video conference at:. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xLt_D8yxS4CfoGlPNIqZnA. Public comment can also be provided via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com. 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 – April 5, 2021 2. Award Bid for the 2021 Chip Seal Project to Pavement Maintenance Solutions This item awards a base bid for approximately two miles of chip sealing city streets and an alternate bid for sealing within the Diamond Ridge Subdivision for a total cost of $124,288. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS – Arbor Day Proclamation and Celebration – Urban Forestry Committee G. PUBLIC COMMENT Persons wishing to address the council are asked to provide public comment via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com or verbally during the video conference. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xLt_D8yxS4CfoGlPNIqZnA. Please provide your name and address for the record. H. PUBLIC HEARING – Bypass/Airport Road Growth Policy Map Amendment Council will accept public comment on four proposed growth policy future land use map Page 1 of 3  Kalispell City Council Agenda, April 19, 2021 amendments for certain areas totaling approximately 75.2 acres along Airport Road located generally from Begg Park to the intersection with the Highway 93 Bypass. I. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION Persons wishing to address the council on individual agenda items are asked to provide public comment via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com or verbally during the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for the record. 1. Consideration of Offer to Purchase Old School Station Lot 9 This item considers an offer from Clifton Jones to purchase Old School Station Lot 9. 2. Resolution 6019 – Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing for a Transportation Alternatives Grant Application to Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) for a 4 Mile Drive at Kidsports Multi-Use Path Connection This Resolution would set a public hearing for May 3, 2021, to take public input on a grant application to be submitted to MDT. 3. Appointments to City Advisory Boards and Committees Council will consider the recommendations of the Mayor for appointments to the various boards and committees. II. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) III. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION Next Work Session – April 26, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting – May 3, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers Watch City Council sessions live on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online at the Meetings on Demand tab at www.kalispell.com. Page 2 of 3 Kalispell City Council Agenda, April 19, 2021 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. 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Page 3 of 3  CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MEETING MINUTES April 5, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting occurred with Council and staff present in Council Chambers with social distancing in place, as well as via video conferencing. The public was able to participate via videoconferencing at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tsF9-U-bQQGLneDSxRdkzQ. Public comment was also available via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com. Video of this meeting with time stamped minutes can be found at: https://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-Videos. A. CALL TO ORDER Council President Graham called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Present via video conference Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Present Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Present Council Chair - Chad Graham: Present Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Present Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell (via video conference), City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Development Services Director Jarod Nygren and Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Page 1 of 7  Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 5, 2021 Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor Johnson 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. 1. Council Minutes – March 15, 2021  Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Ryan Hunter: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor Johnson absent. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS - City-County Board of Health, Health Officer Joe Russell Flathead City-County Board of Health, Health Officer Joe Russell provided an update to council regarding their response and vaccination efforts regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic. He began by showing graphs of new cases and associated timelines. He then showed a graph representing positivity rate versus total tests. Vaccines administered was shown on the final slide. Mr. Russell provided further information about vaccination rates and administration partners. 00:08:28 Mr. Russell began answering Council questions. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Council President Graham opened general public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. H. REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION Page 2 of 7  Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 5, 2021 Persons wishing to address the council on individual agenda items are asked to provide public comment via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com or verbally during the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for the record. 1. Ordinance 1856 – Second Reading - 2018 Fire Code Adoption  This ordinance considers adopting the 2018 International Fire Code with several deletions as enumerated in the Ordinance. City Manager Russell provided a brief staff report on this item. Public Comment Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 06:34:57 PM (00:32:02) Motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1856, an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 1522, 1682, and 1753, adopting, by reference, the “International Fire Code” and the appendices, 2018 Edition, with the additions, amendments, and deletions to Kalispell Municipal Code Chapter 10 as enumerated and set forth on Exhibit “A”, as the Fire Codes of the City of Kalispell, and applicable within the corporate boundaries of the City, to provide a penalty for the violation of any lawful order issued pursuant thereto and establishing an effective date. Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. Council President Graham provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion. 00:37:26 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member - Kyle Waterman: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilor Daoud opposed and Councilor Kluesner and Mayor Johnson absent. 2. Ordinance 1857 – Second Reading – 2018 Energy Code Adoption  This ordinance considers adopting the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. Page 3 of 7  Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 5, 2021 City Manager Russell provided the staff report on this item. Public Comment Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:35:53 Motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1857, an ordinance to amend Ordinance 1676, adopting, by reference, the “International Energy Conservation Code”, 2018 Edition, as the Energy Codes of the City of Kalispell, and applicable to the Jurisdictional Area thereof; subject to the amendments made, adopted and approved by the Building Codes Bureau, Department of Labor and Industry, State of Montana; to provide a penalty for the violation of any lawful order issued pursuant thereto; and establishing an effective date. Council Member – Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member – :2nd Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Waterman provided discussion on the motion. Council President Graham asked questions of staff. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed on roll call vote with Councilor Daoud opposed and Councilor Kluesner and Mayor Johnson absent. 3. Resolution 6017 – Resubdivision of Northland Phase 2, Lot 52 Major Preliminary Plat  This item considers a request from Kalispell Public Schools Student Built Homes, LLC to subdivide 0.42 acres on Lot 52 at 176 Parkridge Drive into two lots. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item. Councilor Hunter asked questions of staff. Public Comment Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. Page 4 of 7  Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 5, 2021 Motion to approve Resolution 6017, a resolution conditionally approving the Preliminary Plat of Northland Phase 2, Lot 52, located at 176 Parkridge Drive in Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Council President Graham provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor Johnson absent. 4. Resolution 6018, A Resolution of Intent Regarding a Proposed Airport Road Growth Policy Future Land Use Map Amendment  This resolution provides notice of a public hearing on April 19, 2021, for four proposed amendments to the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map for certain areas totaling approximately 75.2 acres along Airport Road located generally from Begg Park to the intersection with the Hwy 93 bypass. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report on this item. Councilor Hunter asked questions of staff. Councilor Daoud asked questions of staff. Public Comment Council President Graham opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:52:26 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6018, a resolution of intention to adopt, revise or reject a proposed amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy – Plan It 2035 to amend various Land Use Designations for certain areas along Airport Road located generally from Begg Park to the Highway 93 bypass intersection in Flathead County, Montana, and to call for a public hearing. Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Motion Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Absent Page 5 of 7  Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 5, 2021 Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Abstain Council Member - Kyle Waterman: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Tim Kluesner: Absent Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Kluesner and Mayor Johnson absent and Council President Graham abstaining. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) City Manager Doug Russell provided the following report: • May 10 and 11, 2021 budget work session review. • April 12, 2021 work session will focus on Council policies and procedures with representatives of the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority and the MSU Local Government Center here to help lead that discussion. 00:55:01 Councilor Waterman gave thanks for the presentation by Health Officer Joe Russell. He spoke regarding the hope for in person council meetings as the vaccine is able to be administered broadly. He also asked about a work session to discuss spending of Relief Act dollars and was told by City Manager Russell that those amounts would be included in the budget so would be discussed during the budget work sessions. 00:56:22 Councilor Daoud requested a work session discussion regarding getting the public back into Chambers during Council Meetings. He would like that implemented as quickly as possible with the space available. City Manager Russell and Council President Graham provided discussion on Councilor Daoud’s request. 01:01:38 Councilor Nunnally spoke regarding the passing of former Governor Stan Stephens over the weekend saying what a good man he was and that his thoughts and prayers are with his family members. J. ADJOURNMENT Council President Graham adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. ________________________________________ Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Page 6 of 7  Kalispell City Council Minutes, April 5, 2021 Minutes approved on 2021 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION Next Work Session – April 12, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting – April 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers Watch City Council sessions live on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online at the Meetings on Demand tab at www.kalispell.com. Page 7 of 7  MEMORANDUM To: Doug Russell, City Manager Cc: Susie Turner, PE, Director of Public Works From: Tom Tabler, PE, Civil Engineer Re: Chip Seal Project for Year Ending December 31, 2021 Date: April 19, 2021 BACKGROUND: Each year the City of Kalispell performs pavement maintenance in the form of chip sealing to extend the service life of existing paved streets. Chip seal pavement maintenance for the year of 2021 will consist of chip sealing approximately 2 miles of City streets. Bids were received on Thursday April 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM. One responsive bid was received from local contractors: Contractor: Total Base Bid Price Pavement Maintenance Solutions $99,060.05 Engineer’s Estimate $92,780.80 In addition to the chip sealing Base Bid, an Additive Alternate was bid with the project. The Additive Alternate will contract the Contractor for additional chip sealing of the Diamond Ridge subdivision. Below is a summary of the project totals with the Additive Alternate added to the Contract: Contractor: Total Base Bid Price with Additive Alternate Pavement Maintenance Solutions $124,288.05 Engineer’s Estimate $115,628.80 Pavement Maintenance Solutions has been determined to be a responsive and responsible contractor successfully completing similar projects in Northwest Montana. REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to award the Chip Seal Project for Year Ending December 31, 2021 to Pavement Maintenance Solutions with the execution of the Base Bid and Additive Alternate for a total of $124,288.05. FISCAL EFFECTS: The total project construction cost will be funded by the Gas Tax, Chip Seal and Overlay Fund (2420-421-430240-368), which has a current balance of $435,642. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council. ATTACHMENTS: Bid Analysis. 201 1st Avenue E Phone (406)758-7720 PO BOX 1997 Public Works Department Fax (406)758-7831 Kalispell, MT 59903 www.kalispell.com BID TAB - Bids Opened April 8, 2021 4:00 pm Chip Seal Project for Year Ending December 31, 2021 Engineers Estimate Pavement Maintenance Sol. Kalispell, MT 59901 PO Box 3379 City Proj. No. 20-0204 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Base Bid No. Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price 1 Project Mobilization LS 1 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 22,500.00 $ 22,500.00 2 Traffic, Parking and Pedestrian Control LS 1 $ 12,500.00 $ 12,500.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 3 Asphalt Seal and Chip Coat SY 25117 $ 2.40 $ 60,280.80 $ 2.65 $ 66,560.05 Sub-Total = $ 92,780.80 $ 99,060.05 Additive Alternate 1 No. Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price 4 Asphalt Seal and Chip Coat SY 9520 $ 2.40 $ 22,848.00 $ 2.65 $ 25,228.00 Sub-Total = $ 22,848.00 $ 25,228.00 Total = $ 115,628.80 $ 124,288.05  Development Services Department 201 1st Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7940 Fax: (406) 758-7739 www.kalispell.com/planning REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager FROM: PJ Sorensen, Senior Planner SUBJECT: KGPA-21-01 – City of Kalispell – Growth Policy Amendment Public Hearing MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021 BACKGROUND: This matter is a request from the Kalispell City Planning Department to amend the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map for certain areas along Airport Road located generally from Begg Park to the intersection with the bypass. The growth policy amendment would change the future land use designation shown on the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map as detailed herein. State law requires municipalities to review their growth policies every five years. In an effort to stay in tune with changing conditions, staff is proposing a number of growth policy map amendments to better reflect future development demands based off of recent public infrastructure improvements. The existing and proposed land use designations of the properties are as follows: (a) “Industrial” to “Urban Residential” on approximately 2.2 acres on the west side of Airport Road north of Ashley Creek for Tract 1AA in S19 T28N R21W and Lots 1 and 2 of the Re-subdivision of Guest Addition; (b) “Urban Residential” to “Public” on approximately 25 acres on the east side of Airport Road for Tract 6L in S20 T28N R21W and Tract 13 in S29 T28N R21W, owned by School District 5; (c) “Industrial” to “Urban Residential” on approximately 21 acres of land to the west of the intersection of Airport Road and Cemetery Road for Tract 2 in S19 T28N R21W and a portion of Tract 1 in S30 T28N R21W; and (d) approximately 27 acres designated as “Industrial” (1.8 acres), “Suburban Residential” (3.9 acres) and “Urban Residential” (21 acres) to “Neighborhood Commercial” (15 acres) and “High Density Residential” (12 acres), located on land surrounding the intersections of Airport Road with both Cemetery Road and the Highway 93 Bypass, with the area extending approximately 735 feet north from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road, approximately 450 feet to the south from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road, approximately 570 feet to the southeast from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road along the centerline of the Highway 93 Bypass, approximately 800 feet to the northwest from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road along the centerline of the Highway 93 Bypass, approximately 655 feet from the centerline of Airport Road to the east along Cemetery Road, and excluding the area to the west of the Airport Road right-of-way southwest of the Highway 93 Bypass right-of-way. The Kalispell City Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing March 9, 2021, to consider the application request. One written public comment was received in support of the amendment. Board discussion concluded that the requests were appropriate, and they unanimously recommended to the Kalispell City Council that the growth policy and zone change requests be approved, and in addition, adopted a resolution recommending adoption as provided under state law. The Kalispell City Council, at their meeting on April 5, 2021, approved Resolution 6018 (a resolution of intention to adopt, adopt with revisions or reject the proposed growth policy amendment), which set a public hearing date of April 19, 2021. At the public hearing, Council will take public comment on the proposed amendment. At the May 3 meeting, the Council will consider the growth policy amendment and take formal action. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council hold a public hearing and take public comment on the proposed growth policy amendment, KGPA-21-01. FISCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impacts at this time. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request. LINK TO ATTACHMENTS: Council Resolution 6018 March 9, 2021, Kalispell Planning Board Minutes Staff Report Application Materials & Maps Public Comment Planning Board Resolution #KGPA-21-01 c: Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk  Development Services 201 1st Avenue East Kalispell, Montana 5991 Phone (406) 758-7940 Report To: Doug Russell, City Manager From: Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director Subject: Old School Station, Lot 9 Offer to Purchase Meeting Date: April 19, 2021 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 six 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. On April 6, 2021, the City received an offer for the purchase of Lot 9 from Clifton Jones. The buy-sell agreement is at full listing price with $10,000 in earnest money and reductions predicated on a signed Developer’s Agreement wherein the buyer agrees to complete new construction on the site within 18 months of sale. The Developer’s Agreement will also include provisions to reimburse the purchaser for the payment of the specials which come due annually. The purchaser will only be eligible for reimbursement provided the use meets the terms and conditions of the applicable Tax Increment Finance District. RECOMMENDATION: Make a motion to proceed with the Jones offer to purchase Old School Station Lot 9 as presented. FISCAL EFFECTS: For Lot 9 the City will receive the purchase price of $228,420 with $10,000.00 in Earnest Money. Pursuant to the terms of a Developer’s Agreement, tax increment will be applied to reimbursement of SID payments if the purchaser meets the terms and conditions of the Tax Increment Finance District. Additionally, the purchase price will be reduced by $32,435.64 to $195,984.36 if the purchaser completes planned capital improvements to the property within 18 months of closing. ALTERNATIVES: Decline offer and/or identify different terms for buy-sell agreement. ATTACHMENTS: Map of Old School Station Buy-Sell for Lot 9 at Old School Station SOLD SOLD SOLD PENDING Authentisign ID: 9E8D700B-1471-4735-80A2-E849808CC9C0 Authentisign ID: 9E8D700B-1471-4735-80A2-E849808CC9C0  Development Services 201 1st Avenue East- Kalispell, Montana 5991 Phone (406) 758-7940 Report To: Doug Russell, City Manager From: Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director Subject: Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing for the “MDT Transportation Alternatives Grant Application for 4 Mile Drive at Kidsports Multi-Use Path Connection” Meeting Date: April 19, 2021 BACKGROUND: The Montana Department of Transportation’s (MDT) Transportation Alternatives grant program provides for design-build projects to local governments for “Construction, planning, and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation, including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure, and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.” The grant requires a public hearing to invite public input and the grant application is due June 4, 2021. The City has successfully applied to this program in the past for a trail segment along Highway 93. The City’s current grant proposal is to build a multi-use path connection on the north side of 4 Mile Drive at the west end of Kidsports. The path would connect the existing trail system on the east side of the bypass along the Bloomstone site where users are dumped on to the road at the crest of the hill to the trail system within Kidsports. Additionally, a marked and lighted pedestrian crossing would be installed at Meadow Vista Loop to provide a safe crossing location. Preliminarily, the path is estimated at 815’ to be built in the MDT right of way (requiring no cash match). However, on the east side of Parkway Drive the path would be built within the Kalispell Youth Athletic Complex (KYAC) to connect with existing trail. The latter portion is expected to require matching funds. Given the timing of Bloomstone’s development, discussion is underway of a payment in lieu from Bloomstone to be used as the match for the portion on KYAC. Public Works is developing an engineering and design plan with detailed cost estimates. If selected, MDT would finalize those plans and construct the project using their own staff or contractors. No funding for the project would come from MDT to the City. The notification and public hearing process will begin with the passage of the proposed resolution that establishes a date for the public hearing. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve Resolution XXX, a resolution calling for a public hearing on May 3, 2021 for the “MDT Transportation Alternatives Grant Application for 4 Mile Drive at Kidsports Multi-Use Path Connection”. ALTERNATIVES: Council can elect to not pass the resolution of intent or propose modifications as Council may desire. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 6019  RESOLUTION NO. 6019 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENT AND OTHER EVIDENCE FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE CITY MAKING APPLICATION TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S (MDT) TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A MULTI-USE PATH CONNECTION ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 4 MILE DRIVE AT THE WEST END OF KIDSPORTS TO CONNECT TO THE EXISTING TRAIL SYSTEM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BY-PASS ALONG THE BLOOMSTONE SITE. WHEREAS, the Montana Department of Transportation’s (MDT) Transportation Alternatives grant program provides funding to local governments to support transportation projects for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation in order to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell proposes to construct a multi-use path connection extending a distance of 815 feet beginning on the north side of 4 Mile Drive at the west end of Kidsports, to connect the existing trail system on the east side of the By Pass alongside the Bloomstone site; and WHEREAS, the grant requires a public hearing to invite public input and the grant application is due June 4, 2021. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. On the 3rd day of May, 2021 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 to receive public testimony and evidence regarding a City of Kalispell application for funding from the MDT Transportation Alternatives grant program to construct 815 feet of multi-use path as described in the recitals above. SECTION 2. All evidence and public comment derived from the hearing shall be included in the City’s application for funding from the MDT Transportation Alternatives grant program. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 19th DAY OF APRIL, 2021. ________________________________ Mark Johnson Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk  CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Kalispell, Montana (the “City”) will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony and evidence regarding a City of Kalispell application for funding from the Montana Department of Transporation (MDT) Transportation Alternatives grant program to construct a multi-use path connection extending a distance of 815 feet beginning on the north side of 4 Mile Drive at the west end of Kidsports, to connect the existing trail system on the east side of the Hwy 93 Bypass alongside the Bloomstone site on May 3, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers in the Kalispell City Hall. The public can participate via video conference at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xLt_D8yxS4CfoGlPNIqZnA. Public comment for this hearing can also be provided via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com. All evidence and public comment derived from the hearing shall be included in the City’s application for funding from the MDT Transportation Alternatives grant program. Further information may be obtained from Aimee Brunckhorst, the City Clerk of the City, whose address is Kalispell City Hall, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, and whose telephone number is (406) 758-7756, email cityclerk@kalispell.com, mailing address PO Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana, 59903. Any interested persons may appear via teleconference and be heard at this scheduled public hearing or may file written comments with the City Clerk prior to such hearing. Dated this 19th day of April, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL By Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Publication Dates: April 25, 2021 May 2, 2021  Clerk’s Office 201 1st Avenue East, PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Phone: (406) 758-7756 cityclerk@kalispell.com www.kalispell.com REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk & Communications Manager MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021 RE: Annual Board and Committee Appointments BACKGROUND: Staggered terms on the various City of Kalispell citizen advisory boards and committees will expire April 30, 2021. Several boards also have ongoing vacancies. Notice of board openings was provided via advertising in the Daily InterLake, through the city website, social media, and press media outlets. All applicants, whether reapplying or new, were asked to fill out an online, fillable application form. The Mayor, with the consent and advice of the Council shall make board appointments. Please see the following board list, with hyperlinks to each board’s webpage. Please refer to the webpage for descriptions regarding the purpose, membership requirements and term lengths of the individual boards, and their current board members. Membership requirements have been verified for all applicants. Staff will continue to recruit and accept applications throughout the year for all boards and committees who have ongoing vacancies or positions that are not appointed by the Mayor at this time. Board of Adjustment – 1 city term expiring, 2 vacancies for three-year terms: Sarah Stahlberg – reapplying Doug Kauffman – new applicant Rory Young – new applicant Board of Appeals – 3 vacancies, ongoing terms: Lee Daugherty – new applicant Shawn Pauly – new applicant Darryl Byle – new applicant Architectural Review Committee – 2 city terms expiring, four-year terms: John Hinchey – reapplying Robin Spear – new applicant Conrad Mansion Board - 1 city term expiring, four-year term: Sue Corrigan – reapplying Downtown Business Improvement District – 2 terms expiring, four-year term: Kisa Davison - reapplying Marshall Noice – reapplying Elma Giavasis – new applicant Economic Revolving Loan Fund Committee - 3 expiring, three-year term: Scott Blodgett – reapplying Sarah Stahlberg – reapplying AJ Spear - reapplying Impact Fee Committee - 1 expiring, two vacancies, three-year terms: Sid Daoud – reapplying Parking Advisory Board – 1 vacancy, four-year term: Joel Schoknecht – new applicant Planning Board - 2 city term, & 1 county term expiring, two-year terms: Doug Kauffman - reapplying Kurt Vomfell –reapplying Rory Young – reapplying (County representative, reappointed by County Commission) Police Commission - 1 expiring, three-year term: Angela Mielke - reapplying Sam Herbert – new applicant Technical Advisory Committee – 1 expiring, two-year term: No applicants Tourism Business Improvement District – 1 expiring, four-year term: Noelle Barr - reapplying Urban Forestry Committee - 2 expiring, 4 vacancies, two-year terms: Judy Rosenfeld-Cox – reapplying Tony Nelson – reapplying Erin Stieber – new applicant April Vomfell – new applicant Martin Rippens – new applicant Urban Renewal Agency – 1 expiring, 1 vacancy, four-year terms: David Girardot - reapplying RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Johnson offer recommendations for appointments to all of the boards listed above, followed by a member of the council making one motion to accept the recommendations and confirm the appointments. ALTERNATIVES: Mayor Johnson offer recommendations for each board separately, followed by individual council motions to accept the recommendation and confirm the appointments. If the Mayor’s recommendation is rejected by the majority of council, “the Mayor shall entertain a motion from any other council member recommending another applicant for the position…” (Ordinance 1733). ATTACHMENTS: Advisory Board Applications Police Commission