City Council Agenda

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Sept. 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East The public can participate in person in the council chambers or via videoconferencing. Register to join the video conference at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WyJ0krm8QlmHenewehtHDQ. Please see the bottom of the agenda to learn how to watch the meeting live or later. 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 – September 6, 2022 2. Approve Bid Award for Side Loader Solid Waste Trucks This item considers purchasing two side loader solid waste trucks from SWS Equipment in the amount of $914,356. 3. Approve Bid Award for Leaf Vacuum Trailer This item considers purchasing a leaf vacuum trailer from NorMont Equipment in the amount of $115,815. 4. Approve Bid Award for Two Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles This item considers purchasing two Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Duval Ford in the amount of $99,117.76. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS G. PUBLIC HEARING - Downtown & West Side Urban Renewal Amendment Council will accept public comment on proposed amendments to the Downtown Plan and the West Side Urban Renewal-Core Area plan to include the creation of workforce Page 1 of 3  Kalispell City Council Agenda, September 19, 2022 housing for individuals and families with household income of 80% to 120% of area median income. H. 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. Public comment can also be provided via email to publiccomment@kalispell.com, or via video conference. 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 during the meeting verbally in council chambers or via the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for the record. 1. Resolution 6105 - Green Acres Cooperative Public Facilities Grant Support This item considers authorizing the submission of grant applications on behalf of Green Acres Cooperative, Inc., to the Department of Commerce for infrastructure to connect to city sewer. 2. Appointment to the Tourism Business Improvement District This item would consider the appointment of Skyler Rieke to the Tourism Business Improvement District. J. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) K. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION Next Work Session –September 26, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting – October 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers To provide public comment live, remotely, please register for the video conference through zoom and use the raise hand feature to indicate you would like to provide public comment. See the top of the agenda for the zoom link. Watch City Council sessions live or later on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online https://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-Videos. Page 2 of 3 Kalispell City Council Agenda, September 19, 2022 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. Page 3 of 3  CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East The public was able to participate in person in the council chambers or via videoconferencing. 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 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 - Sam Nunnally: Present Council Chair - Chad Graham: Present Council Member - Jed Fisher: Present Council Member - Sid Daoud: Present Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Present Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Present Staff present included City Manager Doug Russell, City Attorney Johnna Preble, City Clerk Aimee Brunckhorst, Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen, and Police Chief Doug Overman. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion and Vote to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member - Sid Daoud: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Page 1 of 10  Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 6, 2022 Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. E. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda will be accepted by one motion. If a council member desires to discuss an item separately, the item can be removed from the consent agenda by motion. 1. Council Minutes – August 15, and August 22, 2022 2. Resolution 6103 – Authorize Signatories on City Bank Accounts This resolution would amend the City Glacier Bank Accounts to name the Interim Finance Director as having signatory authority. 3. Resolution 6104 – Authorize Representative on Short Term Investment Pool Accounts This resolution would designate the Interim Finance Director as the authorized representative to transact STIP and designates the bank account and method of distribution for transactions. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment on the consent agenda. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 07:01:43 PM (00:03:16) Motion and Vote to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Motion Council Chair - Chad Graham: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. F. COMMITTEE REPORTS – None. G. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Johnson opened general public comment. Seeing none, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. Page 2 of 10  Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 6, 2022 Public comment received via email to the Mayor and Council at publiccomment@kalispell.com, can be found at: https://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=128274&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell H. 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 during the meeting verbally in council chambers or via the online meeting. Please provide your name and address for the record. 1. Resolution of Intent 6100 - Downtown & West Side Urban Renewal Amendment This resolution considers setting a public hearing date of September 19, 2022, for Council to take public comment on amending the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and the West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plan to include work force housing as projects eligible for tax increment financing. City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation explaining that a motion was made on August 1, 2022, to postpone this item (with Resolution #6087) until another work session occurred. The city council held a work session on this during the August 22, council meeting. When this item was postponed, an amendment to the main motion was on the table as follows: Amendment to the main motion to amend Resolution 6087, so that the fifth whereas paragraph refers to workforce housing as those earning not more than 120% AMI. Council member- Ryan Hunter: Motion Council member- Jessica Dahlman: 2nd 00:07:11 Councilor Hunter provided a friendly amendment to his amendment to change the resolution # from 6087 to the updated Resolution 6100. 00:07:52 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the amendment to the motion. 00:09:41 Councilor Hunter made a friendly amendment to amend his amendment to Resolution 6100, so that the fifth whereas paragraph refers to workforce housing as those earning not more than 50% to 120% AMI (Adjusted Median Income). Councilor Dahlman agreed to the friendly amendment. 00:11:09 Councilor Graham provided discussion. 00:17:00 Councilor Hunter provided discussion. 07:20:01 PM (00:21:34) Councilor Fisher provided discussion. 00:22:45 Councilor Daoud provided discussion. 00:26:05 Councilor Hunter continued providing discussion. 00:27:22 Councilor Daoud continued providing discussion. Page 3 of 10  Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 6, 2022 00:28:40 Vote on the amendment to the motion. Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Disapprove Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Disapprove Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Disapprove Council Chair - Chad Graham: Disapprove Council Member - Jed Fisher: Disapprove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The amendment to the main motion failed on roll call vote with Councilors Hunter and Dahlman in favor and Councilors Gabriel, Carlson, Nunnally, Graham, Fisher, Daoud and Mayor Johnson opposed. 00:29:19 Friendly amendment to change the original motion to refer to resolution # from 6087 to 6100. Councilor Gabriel offered a friendly amendment to change the resolution # from 6087 to 6100. Councilor Fisher approved the friendly amendment. 07:28:20 PM (00:29:54) Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion. Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the motion. 07:31:08 PM (00:32:41) Councilor Carlson provided discussion on the motion. 00:34:03 Mayor Johnson provided discussion. 00:36:01 Councilor Hunter provided discussion. 00:38:12 Amendment to the motion to amend Ordinance 6100 so as to add an additional “WHEREAS” paragraph stating that TIF dollars will be used for workforce housing only when such housing provides affordability for the targeted income levels for a minimum of 40 years. Council Member – Ryan Hunter: Motion The amendment failed for lack of a second. 00:38:40 Amendment to the motion to amend Ordinance 6100 so as to add an additional “WHEREAS” paragraph stating that TIF dollars will only be used for workforce housing projects which include an income verification process and a compliance checking process that ensures that the income verification process is being implemented. Council Member – Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member – Jessica Dahlman: 2nd Page 4 of 10  Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 6, 2022 00:40:11 Councilor Dahlman provided discussion on the amendment. 00:40:59 Councilor Daoud provided discussion. 00:42:47 Councilor Fisher provided discussion. 00:43:28 Councilor Hunter provided discussion. 00:44:59 Vote on the amendment to the motion. Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Disapprove Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Disapprove Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Disapprove Council Chair - Chad Graham: Disapprove Council Member - Jed Fisher: Disapprove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The amendment to the main motion failed on roll call vote with Councilors Hunter and Dahlman in favor and Councilors Gabriel, Carlson, Nunnally, Graham, Fisher, Daoud and Mayor Johnson opposed. 00:45:19 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the main motion. Vote on the main motion to approve Resolution 6100, a resolution calling for a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and the West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plan to include work force housing as projects eligible for tax increment financing as recommended by the Kalispell City Planning and Zoning Board. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Disapprove Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Chad Graham: Disapprove Council Member - Sid Daoud: Disapprove Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve The main motion passed on roll call vote with Councilors Hunter, Nunnally, Fisher, Dahlman, Gabriel and Carlson in favor, and Councilors Daoud, Graham and Mayor Johnson opposed. 2. Creekside Commons Final Plat and Subdivision Improvement Agreement Page 5 of 10  Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 6, 2022 This item considers an application on behalf of Housing Solutions, LLC, for final plat and an improvement agreement of a 1 acre, one-lot commercial subdivision at 1203 Highway 2 West (Gateway Community Center/Gateway West Mall) in the northern portion of the property. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report. 00:47:56 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 07:46:30 PM (00:48:03) Motion to approve the final plat and subdivision improvement agreement for Creekside Commons. Council Member – Chad Graham: Motion Council Member – Kari Gabriel: 2nd 00:48:50 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. 00:49:16 Vote on the motion. Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Kari Gabriel: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 3. Spring Creek Park Phase 1A Final Plat  This item considers an application on behalf of GMK Associates, LLC, for final plat approval of a one-lot subdivision on 41.68 acres located to the east of West Springcreek Road between Two Mile Drive and Three Mile Drive. Senior Planner P.J. Sorensen provided the staff report. 00:51:39 Councilor Daoud provided discussion. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. 00:52:28 A gentleman representing the applicant pointed out that the agenda and materials should have referenced GKM Associates, not GMK Associates. Page 6 of 10  Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 6, 2022 Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 07:51:22 PM (00:52:55) Motion to approve the final plat for Spring Creek Park Phase 1A. 00:53:17 Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion. Vote on the motion. Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Sandy Carlson: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 4. Resolution 6101 –Safe Streets and Roads for All and Reconnecting Communities Planning Grants This resolution would support submitting grant applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation to help fund a corridor planning analysis of Main Street. City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff report. 00:55:51 Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. A public comment received via email on this item can be found at: https://time.ci.kalispell.mt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=155650&dbid=0&repo=Kalispell. 00:55:59 Motion to approve Resolution 6101, approving the submission of applications to the United States Department of Transportation for safe streets for all and reconnecting communities’ grants to fund a corridor study for Main Street/U.S. 93. Council Member – Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member – Sam Nunnally: 2nd 00:56:31 Councilor Graham provided discussion on the motion. 00:57:44 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the motion. 00:58:22 Vote on the motion. Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Motion Council Member - Sam Nunnally: 2nd Page 7 of 10  Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 6, 2022 Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 5. Resolution 6102 – Bond Reimbursement for Well and Tank and Roof Replacement This resolution declares the intent of the City to reimburse expenditures related to the construction of a well and tank in the upper zone and water tank roof replacement in the lower zone from proceeds of tax-exempt bonds to be issued by the City. City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Seeing none, he closed public comment. 00:59:39 Motion and Vote to approve Resolution 6102, a resolution declaring the official intent of the City of Kalispell to reimburse certain original expenditures related to the construction of a well and tank in the upper zone and water tank roof replacement and rehabilitation in the lower zone from the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds to be issued by the city. Council Chair - Chad Graham: Motion Council Member - Jed Fisher: 2nd Mayor - Mark Johnson: Approve Council Member - Kari Gabriel: Approve Council Member - Sandy Carlson: Approve Council Member - Sam Nunnally: Approve Council Chair - Chad Graham: Approve Council Member - Jed Fisher: Approve Council Member - Sid Daoud: Approve Council Member - Jessica Dahlman: Approve Council Member - Ryan Hunter: Approve The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. 6. Legislative Priorities This item considers adopting priorities to provide guidance for potential legislation in the upcoming State legislative session. City Manager Doug Russell provided the staff presentation. Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened public comment. Page 8 of 10  Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 6, 2022 01:01:24 Kyle Waterman, Public Comment Mr. Waterman, candidate for Montana Senate District #4 said he appreciates that the Council lists out their priorities for candidates and legislatures as the relationship to help support the city of Kalispell is very important. He also specifically mentioned the importance of local control. Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Johnson closed public comment. 01:02:20 Motion to adopt the presented priorities for the 2022 legislative session. 08:01:01 PM (01:02:35) Councilor Hunter provided discussion. 08:01:46 PM (01:03:20) Motion to amend the priority for bullet point six Public Resource Management to read, “The City of Kalispell supports legislation that provides for the effective and sustainable use and management of land resources, including management of forest lands, the use of the public right-of-way, and land use regulations associated with development.” (Addition of the words and sustainable.) Council Member – Ryan Hunter: Motion Council Member – Jessica Dahlman: 2nd 01:04:12 Councilor Nunnally provided discussion. 01:04:38 Vote on the amendment to the motion. The amendment to the motion failed on voice vote. 01:05:07 Councilor Gabriel made a friendly amendment to change the motion to reference the 2023 legislative session. Councilor Carlson accepted the friendly amendment. 01:05:25 Vote on the motion. The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. I. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS (No Action) • No work session scheduled for next week. • Sept. 19 meeting will include the public hearing referenced in Res. 6100. • Bid award for Police Interceptors – The city will be opening bids for Ford police interceptor vehicles on September 7. Ford will be closing orders for 2023 vehicles on September 9. Staff plans to place the order prior to the official award of the bid during the City Council meeting on September 19, 2022, since this item was already approved through the budget process so we can get in the order this year. • September 26, 2022, draft work session: Garage Parking Structure on the Eagles Lot. 01:07:09 Councilor Gabriel congratulated Mayor Johnson on his new grandbaby. Page 9 of 10  Kalispell City Council Minutes, September 6, 2022 01:07:39 Councilor Dahlman referenced public comment provided during the last work session from Cassidy Kipp with Community Action Partnership related to workforce housing. She read a statement into the record and asked for a work session with Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana. 01:11:10 Councilor Hunter provided support for Councilor Dahlman’s request. Councilor Dahlman provided discussion on the request. 01:13:27 Councilor Gabriel provided discussion on the request. 01:14:01 Councilor Hunter provided discussion on the request. 01:15:09 Councilor Graham provided discussion on the request. 01:19:00 Councilor Daoud provided discussion on the request. Mayor Johnson directed staff to contact Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana to set up a work session with their representatives. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. _______________________________________ Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Minutes approved on, 2022 UPCOMING SCHEDULE / FOR YOUR INFORMATION City Offices Closed – September 5, 2022 – Labor Day Next Work Session –September 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting – September 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers To provide public comment live, remotely, please register for the video conference through zoom and use the raise hand feature to indicate you would like to provide public comment. See the top of the agenda for the zoom link. Watch City Council sessions live or later on Charter Cable Channel 190 or online https://www.kalispell.com/480/Meeting-Videos. Page 10 of 10  City of Kalispell Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903 Telephone: (406) 758-7701 Fax: (406) 758-7758 TO: Doug Russell, City Manager Susie Turner, PE, Public Works Director FROM: Gene Corne, Road and Fleet Superintendent SUBJECT: Bid Recommendation for 31 CY Side Loader Solid Waste Truck MEETING: September 19, 2022 BACKGROUND: Bids for two (2) 31 CY Side Loader Solid Waste Trucks for the Solid Waste Department were opened on Thursday, September 8, 2022. The bid specifications were created to improve operator safety, minimize equipment down time, increase operator collection efficiency, and reduce repairs and maintenance time and costs. Two distributors submitted bid packets for the project. The bid tabulations for the purchase of up to two (2) new 31 CY Side Loader Solid Waste Trucks amounts are compiled below. Distributor Bid Per Unit Units Met Bid Specifications SWS Equipment $457,178.00 2 Yes Montana Peterbilt $398,964.00 2 No SWS Equipment was the lowest bidder meeting the required minimum bid specifications. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award the bid for two (2) new 31 CY Side Loader Solid Waste Trucks to SWS Equipment. ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to award the purchase of two (2) new 31 CY Side Loader Solid Waste Trucks to SWS Equipment in the amount of $914,356.00. FISCAL EFFECTS: The FY23 Solid Waste Budget allocated funds in Line-item number 5510- 460-430840-944 for two new 31 CY Side Loader Solid Waste Trucks at $450,000 per unit totaling $900,000. The purchase of one of the Side Loaders will be supplemented through a 5- year BOI Loan, and the second Side Loader will be funded from the capital equipment replacement line item 944. The equipment bids received are $14,356 above the allocations in FY 23 Solid Waste Budget and will need to be administratively amended to support the additional expenditure amount. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council. ATTACHMENTS: Bid Tabulations and Specifications Review  Bid Tabulation and Specification Review – Two New 31 CY Side Loader Solid Waste Trucks 1. Bid Tabulation 31 Cubic Yard Side Loader Solid Waste Truck (#8282253) Owner: Gene Corne, Solicitor: Kalispell MT, City of ,09/08/2022 03:00 PM MDT Montana Peterbilt SWS / Curbtender Equipment Section Title Item Description UofM Quantity Unit Price Unit Price Purchase of (1) 31 Cubic Yard Bid Schedule 1 Ea. 1 $398,964.00 $457,178.00 Side Loader Solid Waste Truck Purchase of (1) 31 Cubic Yard Bid Schedule 2 Ea. 1 $398,964.00 $457,178.00 Side Loader Solid Waste Truck 2. Minimum Specification Highlight Summary: a. External pack panel cylinders: Pack panel cylinders located inside of the body are prone to wear and excessive damage from garbage/debris, are difficult to maintain inside enclosed truck body, and incur additional expenses to maintain. o SWS Equipment: Met the minimum bid specification as advertised. o Montana Peterbilt / Curbtender: Failed to meet the minimum bid specification as advertised. b. Pack panel shall be on rollers: o SWS Equipment: Met the minimum bid specification as advertised. o Montana Peterbilt / Curbtender: Failed to meet the minimum bid specification as advertised. The Curbtender pack panel runs on a T-rail system with wear shoes. Wear shoes are not readily visible or accessible for inspection, require the internal pack panel to be removed for replacement and incur additional expenses to maintain. c. Flat hopper floor: Flat hopper floors minimize operator exposure to unknown liquids, improve maintenance efficiencies, and minimizes floor erosion which cause premature floor replacements. o SWS Equipment: Met the minimum bid specification as advertised. o Montana Peterbilt / Curbtender: Failed to meet the minimum bid specification as advertised. The Curbtender has a T-rail in the middle of floor with additional weld seams and structural areas suspectable to metal erosion which compromises long term functionality. d. Under 300 inches (25ft) total body length: Shorter body length supports safer turning movements for Operators in tight alleys and parking lots. o SWS Equipment: Met the minimum bid specification as advertised. o Montana Peterbilt / Curbtender: Failed to meet the minimum bid specification as advertised. e. Pressure compensating and load sensing hydraulic pumps: Allows for improved operation and supports performance longevity of the pump and hydraulic system. o SWS Equipment: Met the minimum bid specification as advertised. o Montana Peterbilt / Curbtender: Failed to meet the minimum bid specification as advertised. f. 14 to 16 seconds pack panel cycle: Longer pack times slow down the route speed and decrease the number of cans that can be collected in a day. o SWS Equipment: Met the minimum bid specification as advertised. o Montana Peterbilt / Curbtender: Failed to meet the minimum bid specification as advertised.  City of Kalispell Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903 Telephone: (406) 758-7701 Fax: (406) 758-7758 TO: Doug Russell, City Manager Susie Turner, PE, Public Works Director FROM: Gene Corne, Road and Fleet Superintendent SUBJECT: Bid Recommendation for 20 CY Leaf Vacuum Trailer MEETING: September 19, 2022 BACKGROUND: Bids for a 20 CY Leaf Vacuum Trailer were opened on Thursday, September 8, 2022. The procurement scope included the purchase of a new 20 CY Leaf Vacuum Trailer for the Street and Storm Water Departments. Two distributors submitted bid packets for the project. The bid tabulations for the purchase of a new 20 CY Leaf Vacuum Trailer amounts are compiled below. Distributor Total Met Bid Specifications SWS Equipment $148,964.70 Yes NorMont Equipment $115,815.00 Yes NorMont Equipment was the lowest bidder meeting the required minimum bid specifications. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award the bid for One (1) new 20 CY Leaf Vacuum Trailer to NorMont Equipment in the amount of $115,815. ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to award the purchase of One (1) new 20 CY Leaf Vacuum Trailer to NorMont Equipment. FISCAL EFFECTS: The purchase of the new 20 CY Leaf Vacuum Trailer will be funded by Special Street Line-item number 2500-421-430245-940 and Storm Water Fund line-item number 5349-453-430249-940. A total of $125,000 was budgeted in FY 23 for the purchase a new 20 CY Leaf Vacuum Trailer. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council.  POLICE DEPARTMENT 312 1 Ave East – PO Box 1997 – Kalispell, MT 59903 st ‘Striving to Exceed Expectations’ REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager FROM: Jordan Venezio, Patrol Captain SUBJECT: Police Patrol Vehicles MEETING DATE: September 7, 2022 BACKGROUND: The Police Department budgeted to replace two of its older patrol vehicles. The city advertised an invitation for bids for two (2) Oxford White (YZ) 2023 Hybrid (99W) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles with specific options. The standard drivetrain for these vehicles is a hybrid system which is advertised to result in significant fuel savings over the lifetime of the vehicle. The following bid was received in response to the published Invitation for Bids: Duval Ford $99,117.76 ACTION REQUESTED: Award the bid for two (2) 2023 Ford Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles to Duval Ford. FISCAL EFFECTS: The cost for the vehicles was budgeted for in the FY2022-2023 budget and is covered in line item 944 (Capital). As listed above, the lowest bid was from Duval Ford for $99,117.76 ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council. DOUG OVERMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE  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: Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director SUBJECT: KRD-22-01 – Public Hearing for Amending the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and the West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plan to include work force housing as projects eligible for Tax Increment Financing MEETING DATE: September 19, 2022 BACKGROUND: On December 17, 2012, Kalispell City Council adopted the Core Area Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 by Resolution No. 5601A. The Core Area Plan addresses needs and priorities affecting redevelopment of the Core Area. On December 4, 2017, Kalispell City Council adopted The Downtown Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan-It 2035 by Resolution No. 5846. Additionally, City Council adopted the West Side Urban Renewal-Core Area plan by Ordinance 1717 (Original Ordinance 1259) and the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan by Ordinance 1816. The City of Kalispell utilizes a Tax Increment Finance District (TIFD) within both urban renewal plan boundaries as part of the overall strategy to meet its needs of promoting economic development, improving area employment opportunities, improving area housing opportunities, and expanding the community’s tax base. Since adoption of both plans, Kalispell has experienced significant population growth as documented by the US Census and further indicted by Kalispell being named the fastest growing micropolitan area in the nation. This population growth has exacerbated housing shortages which were already reflected by near zero percent vacancy rates across the city for years. To mitigate impacts associated with the rapid growth and address blighted conditions within the plan boundaries, the city is considering including the creation of workforce housing for individuals and families with household income of 80% to 120% of area median income in both the Downtown and West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plans. Identified workforce housing projects created within both plan boundaries would promote area housing and employment opportunities. Work force housing is an eligible expense within a TIF District per Section 7-15-4288 (4), Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The Kalispell City Council, at their meeting on September 6, 2022, approved Resolution 6100, which set a public hearing date of September 19, 2022. At the public hearing, Council will take public comment on the proposed amendments. At the October 3 meeting, the Council will consider the Urban Renewal Plan amendments and take formal action. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council hold a public hearing and take public comment on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan amendment, KRD-22-01. FISCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impacts at this time. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request. ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report KRD-22-01 c: Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk  DOWNTOWN AND WEST SIDE/CORE AREA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENTS REQUEST FOR DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND WEST SIDE/CORE AREA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT STAFF REPORT #KRD-22-01 KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT July 6, 2022 A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding a request to amend the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and the West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plan to include work force housing as projects eligible for Tax Increment Financing. A public hearing has been scheduled before the Kalispell City Planning Board for July 12, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. The planning board will forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Kalispell, Development Services staff is requesting an amendment to both the Downtown and West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plans to include work force housing as an eligible project. This report will analyze the proposal in accordance with state law and adopted city policies. On December 17, 2012, Kalispell City Council adopted the Core Area Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 by Resolution No. 5601A. The Core Area Plan addresses needs and priorities affecting redevelopment of the Core Area. On December 4, 2017, Kalispell City Council adopted The Downtown Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan-It 2035 by Resolution No. 5846. Additionally, City Council adopted the West Side Urban Renewal-Core Area plan by Ordinance 1717 (Original Ordinance 1259) and the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan by Ordinance 1816. The City of Kalispell utilizes a Tax Increment Finance District (TIFD) within both urban renewal plan boundaries as part of the overall strategy to meet its needs of promoting economic development, improving area employment opportunities, improving area housing opportunities, and expanding the community’s tax base. Since adoption of both plans, Kalispell has experienced significant population growth as documented by the US Census and further indicted by Kalispell being named the fastest growing micropolitan area in the nation. This population growth has exacerbated housing shortages which were already reflected by near zero percent vacancy rates across the city for years. To mitigate impacts associated with the rapid growth and address blighted conditions within the plan boundaries, the city is considering including the creation of workforce housing for individuals and families with household income of 80% to 120% of area median income in both the Downtown and West Side-Core Area urban renewal plans. Identified workforce housing projects created within both plan boundaries would promote area housing and employment opportunities. Work force housing is an eligible expense within a TIF District per Section 7-15-4288 (4), Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Petitioner / Owner: City of Kalispell Development Services Department P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 (406) 758-7940 Planning Board Review Authority: Section 7-15-4213(1), MCA states that prior to the approval of an urban renewal project, the local governing body shall submit the urban renewal project to the planning board for review and recommendations as to its conformity with the urban renewal plan and Growth Policy of the city. Description of District Boundaries: The Downtown Urban Renewal District is an approximately 95-acre area under multiple ownerships. Starting at the intersection of 3rd Avenue West and 1st Street the plan is bound by heading easterly on 1st Street until 3rd Avenue East, thence southerly along 3rd Avenue East until the intersection with 4th Street, thence westerly along 4th Street until 2nd Avenue East, thence southerly along 2nd Avenue East until 5th Street, thence Westerly along 5th Street until 1st Avenue East, thence southerly along 1st Avenue East until 9th Street, thence westerly along 9th Street until 1st Avenue West, thence northerly along 1st Avenue West until 5th Street, thence westerly along 5th Street until 2nd Avenue West, thence northerly along 2nd Avenue West until 4th Street, thence westerly along 4th Street to 3rd Avenue West, thence northerly along 3rd Avenue West until the point of beginning. The West Side/Core Area Plan melds two linked areas under one. The initial West Side Urban Renewal Plan area is originally identified as the North Meridian Neighborhood. That area generally covers an area bounded by US Highway 2 on the south; US Highway 93 and Wedgewood Lane on the north; 7th Avenue WN on the east; and Hawthorne Avenue and northern Lights Blvd on the west. The Core Area portion of this plan is approximately 365-acres under multiple ownerships. This area is identified as the area affected by the Kalispell Parkline traversing central Kalispell from east to west bounded by 1st Street on the South, U.S. 2 viaduct on the east, Meridian on the West and Washington Street on the north. Plan boundaries illustrated in FIGURES below: DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND WEST SIDE CORE AREA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT ANALYSIS: Population in the City has been growing significantly over the past five years and Kalispell was recognized in 2022 as the fastest growing micropolitan area in the nation by the U.S. Census. Over the past decade Kalispell rental housing has been below 2% vacancy rates and at or near 0% vacancy rates at certain times. Further, construction of new housing units of all types has not yet recovered to pre-Great Recession levels, which is a nationwide trend. Limited availability of housing of all types and price points has driven home prices and rental rates up by double digits such that many locally earned wages are no longer sufficient to cover housing costs at 30% of household income. Therefore, the City of Kalispell is proposing to amend the Downtown and Westside/Core Area Urban Renewal Plans to include workforce housing as projects where TIF could be used to mitigate existing workforce housing issues. Flathead County Median Income for FFY 2022 Estimated County Low (80%) of Estimated County Median Income Area Median Income (AMI) 1-Person 2-Person 3-Person 4-Person for a 4-person family Family Family Family Family $80,300 $44,450 $50,800 $57,150 $63,500 Moderate (120%) of Estimated County Median Income $66,700 $76,200 $85,750 $95,300 The term “work force housing” is often used to indicate a program targeted at households earning too much to qualify for traditional affordable housing subsidies. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs generally serve those earning less than 80% of median income for their metropolitan area. Relative to those programs, “workforce housing” is intended to serve those between 80% and 120% of area median income (AMI). Generally, housing is said to be affordable when it is no more than 30% of a household’s gross income where housing costs include rent or mortgage payments, utilities, property taxes and insurance as applicable. Therefore, in 2022 a 4-person household at 80% AMI in Flathead County would be able to afford a monthly housing cost of $1,587 while the 4-person household at moderate income would be able to afford $2,382 per month for total housing costs. In the case of a 4-person household at 80% of AMI, provided the market rate for a 3-bedroom residential unit is $2,000 per month, there is a gap of $413 dollars. As being proposed the $413 dollar gap would be eligible for TIF assistance provided all TIF policies and procedures were followed in accordance with Resolution 5955 (Downtown and West Side/Core Area Tax Increment Financing Assistance Program). Details of each request from a developer would have to be analyzed for accuracy and financial feasibility with each TIF application. Each application would then be reviewed by the Kalispell Urban Renewal Agency in accordance with adopted policies and procedures with a recommendation to the Council. Lastly, as proposed the inclusion of work force housing as an eligible project is not being mandated, but simply included as an eligible TIF request for workforce housing within either of the urban renewal plan boundaries. Rent Affordability Examples at 80% and 120% AMI below: 3  % Area Median Annual Income Hourly Wage Est Affordable Monthly Income 2022 (Gross) (assuming 1 wage earner Rent For a 4-Person working 40 hours per (30% gross monthly Household week) income) 80% $63,500 $30.53 $1,587 120% $95,300 $45.82 $2,382 A November 2021 market study conducted for the Junegrass Place Apartments project found that “all existing income restricted projects in Kalispell are 100% occupied,” with all having waiting lists ranging from 14-25 names on the senior housing projects ad 40-100+ names on the family projects. This study found that, “From 2000 to 2021, the primary market area population has increased by 43.2 % or 2.1 % annually and is projected to grow by 1.1 % per year on average from 2021 to 2026. Rents in the area have increased by 18 - 33 % from July 2020 to July 2021. As rents continue to increase, it is becoming increasingly difficult for very low to moderate income households to find and afford housing. According to the 2015 to 2019 American Community Survey, 44.4 % of renter households in the City pay more than 30 % of their income to rent (rent- overburdened), with 34.1 % paying 35 % or more, and 19.4 % paying 50 % or more.” PLANINNG BOARD FINDING OF CONFORMITY OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT TO THE DOWNTOWN URBAN RENAWAL PLAN AND CORE AREA PLAN: The Downtown Urban Renewal Plans guide the potential allocation of tax increment finance district funds to develop projects addressing plan goals. Relevant plan statements are referenced below: Under blight findings of fact, the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan states: a. The substantial physical dilapidation, deterioration, age, obsolescence, or defective construction, material, and arrangement of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential. Under growth policy, goals, the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan states: 2. Encourage the development and redevelopment in the downtown. Under growth policy, policies, the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan states: 9. Redevelopment is encouraged to integrate a variety of residential housing types to accommodate people of different age groups and income levels. 11. Promote a mix of uses in downtown buildings emphasizing retail uses on the main floor and offices or residential uses on upper floors. The Downtown Urban Renewal Plan identifies the need for safe housing in the downtown area and the importance of incentivizing development of varied housing types and price points as keys to revitalization of the area. By making tax increment financing available to support appropriate projects within the urban renewal plan boundary, the city creates the mechanism to address the goals and policies of both urban renewal plans. 4 The Core Area Plan guides the City with Vision and Goal statements where TIF funding could ultimately be used provided a work/project plan is implemented. Relevant Core Area Plan statements are referenced below: Chapter 3 – Vision and Goals in Action, Goal 7, Housing Strategy – An array of housing options in the Core Area (multi-family, apartment buildings, townhouse and row housing, loft and studio apartments, senior housing, second floor residential, smaller scale multi- family apartments, etc.) to provide housing for a variety of age and income levels. Chapter 3 – Vision and Goals in Action, Goal 7, Housing Reinvestment Strategy – A housing stock that is safe, affordable and an asset to the neighborhood. PLANINNG BOARD FINDING OF CONFORMITY OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT TO THE KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY PLAN-IT 2035: Prior to approval of an urban renewal project, the local governing body shall submit the urban renewal project plan and project to the planning commission of the municipality for review and recommendations as to its conformity with the growth policy. Accordingly, the Planning Board is tasked with reviewing the project in conformance with the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan- It 2035 and making such a recommendation to the City Council. The Kalispell Growth Policy Plan-It 2035 supports the proposed project and the project can be found to be compliant with the following plan provisions: Chapter 4, Land Use—Goal 1, Provide an adequate supply and mix of housing that meets the needs of present and future residents in terms of cost, type, design, and location. As referenced in the studies above, it has become increasingly difficult from individuals and families with low to moderate incomes to find housing. Inclusion of work force housing as an eligible TIF project would give developers the option of providing housing below market rate opening up housing opportunities that might not otherwise exist. Chapter 4, Land Use—Policy 2, City regulations should maintain incentives to provide for varied affordable housing types. Inclusion of work force housing as a TIF eligible project provides an incentive to developers to provide housing at a rental rate that is not currently in place. Chapter 4, Land Use—Recommendation 1, Develop and implement an affordable housing strategy to effectively provide for the needs of low and moderate-income residents. Inclusion of work force housing as a TIF eligible project provides an incentive to developers to provide housing at below market rate potentially providing for low and moderate-income residents. Chapter 4, Land Use—Issue 4, Rental vacancy rate is below 2% leaving few rental options and increased rental prices. 5  Vacancy rates currently hover just over 0%, which drives up rent prices because of a lack of supply. Subsidizing rent rates through TIF gives an option to push rental rates down despite the current market conditions, opening up housing options for those that otherwise might not be able to afford it. Chapter 1, The Economy—Issue 5, Healthcare, retail, government, and accommodations/food service sectors of the economy provide the employment base for Kalispell and are responsible for creating most of the new jobs in the area. The employees in the sectors above typically have salaries in the 80-120% AMI range. Inclusion of work force housing as a TIF eligible project would potentially offer housing opportunities for these sectors. Chapter 1, The Economy—Goal 2, Monitor the growth trends within the valley in order to be in tune with the changing economy. Vacancy rates currently hover just over 0%, which drives up rent prices because of a lack of supply. Subsidizing rent rates through TIF gives an option to push rental rates down despite the current market conditions. Chapter 1, The Economy—Policy 5, Support the Kalispell area’s position as a regional commercial center and a location of major healthcare, government, industrial facilities, and retail services. The employees in the sectors above typically have salaries in the 80-120% AMI range. Inclusion of work force housing as a TIF eligible project would potentially offer housing opportunities for these sectors. Employers have increasingly found it difficult to recruit employees due to the lack of attainable housing in the valley and this could help mitigate that issue in some instances. Chapter 1, The Economy—Recommendation 1, Support public/private partnerships to strengthen commercial districts within the city. Any request for TIF assistance for work force housing would be coordinated through the city’s TIF policies and procedures. Through the process, any allocation of TIF funds would be vetted and ultimately agree upon through a Developer’s Agreement outlining the roles and responsibilities of both the City and developer requesting work force housing TIF assistance. The Kalispell Growth Policy Plan-It 2035 recognizes the importance of availability and housing throughout the community and calls for action on the part of the city to address those needs for all income levels. Identifying work force housing in the urban renewal plans for both the Downtown and Westside/Core Areas is consistent with the priorities expressed in the growth policy. 6 CONCLUSION: The proposed amendment to include workforce housing as an eligible project does comply with the expressed intent and the goals, policies, and recommendations of both the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and Westside/Core Area Urban Renewal Plan and the Goals and Policies of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan-It 2035. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt staff report #KRD-22-01 as findings of fact, determining that work force housing is supported by both the Downtown and West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plans and is in conformity with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan-It 2035 and forward this recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for their consideration. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request. ATTACHMENTS: Downtown Plan and Downtown Urban Renewal Plan Core Area Plan and West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plan 7  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: Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director SUBJECT: Green Acres, Inc. Grant Request DATE: September 19, 2022 BACKGROUND: NeighborWorks Montana, on behalf of Green Acres Cooperative, Inc., is requesting that the City of Kalispell serve as a host for the submittal of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities grant for the purpose of connecting to the city’s waste-water system. On August 1, the council had authorized Green Acres a CDGB Housing grant for the same project. Since that time, the state has informed NeighborWorks that a Public Facilities grant is more appropriate for the project and that the city could serve as the host for two Public Facilities grants (Morning Star and Green Acres). Green Acres operates 6 septic and drain field systems that were installed in the mid to late 60’s and are also at the end of their useful lifetime. If awarded, the grant would help fund the design and construction of the onsite infrastructure needed to connect to the mains within S. Woodland Drive. The grants are available only through Montana municipalities and counties and the City of Kalispell therefore has the legal authority to provide such assistance. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council consider and pass Resolution 6105, to authorize the submission of applications to the Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities grant for the purpose of connecting to the city’s waste-water system for the purpose of building the required infrastructure to connect to City sewer for Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. ALTERNATIVES: Upon consideration of the proposal the Council may reject the resolution. ATTACHMENT: Resolution 6105 Green Acres Community Request Letter  RESOLUTION NO. 6105 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF KALISPELL TO SERVE AS HOST FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC FACILITIES GRANTS PROGRAM AS REQUESTED BY NEIGHBORWORKS MONTANA ON BEHALF OF GREEN ACRES COOPERATIVE, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE REQUIRED INFRASTRUCTURE TO CONNECT TO THE CITY OF KALISPELL SEWER UTILITY. WHEREAS, Green Acres operates six septic and drain field systems that were installed in the 1960’s and are at the end of their useful lifetime; and WHEREAS, NeighborWorks Montana, on behalf of Green Acres Cooperative, Inc., requested that the City of Kalispell serve as host for applications to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities Grants Program to fund the design and construction of the required infrastructure to connect to City sewer; and WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has the legal authority to provide this assistance to NeighborWorks Montana on behalf of Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the City of Kalispell, NeighborWorks Montana, and Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. shall execute agreements to conform to the regulations, statutes, terms, and conditions as described in the Grant Applications. SECTION 2. That the City of Kalispell authorizes NeighborWorks Montana to submit applications to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities Grant Program on behalf of Green Acres Cooperative, Inc., for the purpose of design and construction of the required infrastructure to connect to the City of Kalispell Sewer Utility and to provide such additional information as may be required. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022. _________________________________ Mark Johnson Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 3EED651A-5255-4C51-9078-C2921C143D92 June 30, 2022 The Honorable Mayor Mark Johnson City of Kalispell PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Please accept this letter as an official request to the City of Kalispell to serve as a host for the submittal of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Grant application to assist with the connection of Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. to the City’s Waste-Water System. Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. is a 32-unit manufactured home community that is resident owned. The community is located at 1721 South Woodland Drive, Kalispell. The community has been a resident owned community (ROC) since July 2010, they are providing residents with rent stability and permanently affordable housing. Currently, Green Acres operates 6 septic and drain field systems that were installed in in the mid to late 60’s and are at the end of their useful life. As part of this request, Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. has become annexed into the City of Kalispell and received sponsorship from the City of Kalispell for applications to DNRC RRGL and MCEP funding. NeighborWorks Montana (NWMT) provides technical assistance to the community and is working in conjunction with the DNRC and Department of Commerce. Predevelopment activities are currently being completed including a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) with an estimated completion date of August 2022. NWMT will assist in the writing of the CDBG grant application and the management of all grants received, if approved, and continue to provide technical assistance oversight through the project. Please let us know what we can do to further explore the possibility of this request. NWMT Staff previously met with the City Community Development and Planning and Public Works Staff to discuss the conceptual plans and funding requirements for the project. We are excited for the next conversations to move the project forward in concert with the City of Kalispell. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Tiffany Little, Green Acres Cooperative, Inc. Board President  City Clerk’s Office (406) 758-7756 cityclerk@kalispell.com P.O. Box 1997, 201 First Avenue East Kalispell, Montana, 59903 www.kalispell.com REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk & Communications Manager SUBJECT: Appointment to the Tourism Business Improvement District Board MEETING DATE: September 19, 2022 BACKGROUND: The Tourism Business Improvement District was originally created in 2010 with Resolution 5425 with the regulations of the District created with Ordinance 1675. In 2019, Resolution 5954 was passed renewing the TBID for an additional 10 years beginning July 1, 2020. Ordinance 1833 was then passed to establish the regulations for the new TBID. The District is governed by a Board of Trustees to which the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoints seven members of property within the district. After initial appointment, members are appointed for a term of office of 4 years. A resignation of a board member representing a small category property recently created a vacancy on the board. Skyler Rieke General Manager of the Best Western Flathead Lake Inn & Suites has applied for the position as an Associate Member of the TBID as it is a property outside of the original boundary. RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Johnson offer a recommendation to appoint Skyler Rieke to the Tourism Business Improvement District with a term expiring April 30, 2025. Council can then follow with a motion to accept the recommendation and confirm the appointment. ATTACHMENT: Board Application  SAVE TO YOUR COMPUTER PRIOR TO FILLING OUT CITY OF KALISPELL APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: Business Improvement District - Tourism NAME: Skyler Rieke STREET ADDRESS: 4824 US Hwy 93 S CITY: Kalispell CONTACT PHONE #: 406-885-1309 E-MAIL: skyler@bwflathead.com PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (attach a separate sheet if necessary) Current Occupation: General Manager Current Employer: Best Western Plus Flathead Lake Inn & Suites Organization(s) of which you are currently a board member: N/A Why are you interested in serving this board, committee, or commission: I enjoy working with other community members in order to improve tourism in Kalispell. I believe I have good ideas and enjoy sharing them with others in order to move things forward. Detail any education, knowledge, or experience you have which would be beneficial to this board, committee or commission: I have spent the last 10 years working hard to learn and apply myself to hospitality and tourism in Kalispell. I have resided in Flathead Valley for 17 years and possess thorough knowledge of our area, its strengths, and its opportunities. 8/29/2022 DATE: __________________________ SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ ** Please return your completed application to the Kalispell City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903. Applications may also be sent by email to cityclerk@kalispell.com, or submitted in person at 201 1st Avenue East. Auto Email to City Clerk