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Councilor Graham moved approval of resolution 62-93 and Councilor Carlson seconded. The council completed a roll-call vote with all voting members recorded as aye; the motion carried.

The meeting also approved a consent agenda of eight items and separate awards, including construction contracts and equipment purchases. Items approved on consent or by vote included:

- Award of the Lehi service line replacement project to Utilities 1, Inc., in the amount of $658,318.
- Award of the 2025 PFAS water main improvements: Schedule 1 to Newman Construction ($420,550); Schedules 2 and 3 to Sandry Construction ($1,398,057 and $3,847,954, respectively).
- Award of two police interceptor vehicles to Devolv Ford in the amount of $134,748.
- Award of third-party ambulance billing services to Pentler Billing Services (professional-services contract; dollar amount not specified in the record).
- Second reading of Ordinance 19-41 (Silverbrook Village Planned Unit Development) concerning an 11.7-acre PUD amendment at 441 and 465 Diamond Peak Drive to allow increased density to 198 units (second reading approved on consent).
- Second reading of Ordinance 19-42 (school short-term parking) to amend municipal code chapter 17 (motor vehicles and traffic) (approved on consent).
- Second reading of Ordinance 19-43 (Ashley Creek Park zoning) to zone property at 301 Fenway as P-1 public (approved on consent).
- Ordinance 19-44 (initial zoning) approved on consent (details not specified in discussion).

Separately, the council awarded the Public Safety Building remodel project to Precision Builders for $379,000. Councilor Dowd moved the award; Councilor Gabrielle seconded. A roll-call vote recorded ayes across voting members and the motion carried.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda (8 items including the items listed above): Approved (unanimous roll-call \"aye\" recorded). Mover and seconder for the consent motion were not specified in the transcript.
- Ordinance 19-45 (North Meadows R-4 zoning): Approved (see separate article).
- Resolution 62-93 (sewerage system revenue bonds, $5,225,000): Approved. Motion moved by Councilor Graham; second by Councilor Carlson. Vote: unanimous aye.
- Public Safety Building remodel award to Precision Builders ($379,000): Approved. Motion moved by Councilor Dowd; second by Councilor Gabrielle. Vote: unanimous aye.

The meeting record shows no public commenters on consent items during the public-comment portion for items not on the agenda. City staff answered council questions when asked and provided contract and financing amounts listed above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9/15/25 Kalispell City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Kalispell City Council approved resolution 62-93 to issue $5,225,000 in sewerage system revenue bonds to finance a dewatering project at the wastewater plant and approved multiple contract awards on the consent agenda, including PFAS water-main work and a public safety building remodel.","taxTitle","Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana","taxId",61441,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6463440,"Kalispell council adopts R-4 zoning for North Meadows property; councilor recuses",205,233000,438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785550-6fee4c3194f56a39879a6b1e3616cba3&start=233&end=438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785550-6fee4c3194f56a39879a6b1e3616cba3/thumbnail_233000.jpg","/articles/6463440/Kalispell/Flathead-County/Montana/Kalispell-council-adopts-R-4-zoning-for-North-Meadows-property-councilor-recuses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463440-853dc83a8dbd5296cf1ece0e4aa43959/orig.mp4?Expires=1770432567&Signature=L6Ui2oTXxYlKo3uOK43MSX5mkFKCDdiqCpwAVzboce69SesN2Syz-1xS8wyUtW6lbbS--BnsOGt5dg0gDqLDsq-SDEcAH9HTgFaydq8tJmC1LyuJWvB-kQiq8L-g3iOpykkSEIyatBNgCU8jDwoXlVU6l0eEgQTEeKGgyj0qMDFg4TV~hgo27fo8dRagp36BSR3ekXG90x7HgazOT8Gx2qyQCBBhbeF3PVgTNs~MTaKg9J5BT5IWqblt73Uz30BsfKU4r1N4GH3Pde6g~uWcxSRQP6vX7c~lDZoZ16Ykub5eZ9gfn31MpafWoDSDWoXlx9ZpYZlLPRoUS4cGM0nuFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kalispell City Council voted to adopt ordinance 19-45 to rezone approximately 12.13 acres at 1859 South Meadows Drive from County R-1 (suburban residential) to City R-4 residential, approving annexation and initial zoning for the North Meadows property.

City staffer Mr. Nygren told the council the item was on the regular agenda because the first reading had not been unanimous and that a conditional use permit (CUP) for a multifamily development had been denied. He said the rezoning would complete annexation and allow the developer to bring forward a future development proposal aligned with the R-4 zone.

Councilor Gabrielle moved to adopt ordinance 19-45; Councilor Graham seconded. Councilor Dahlmann announced a recusal, saying, “I will be recusing myself from discussion or voting on this item as I had a meeting with the neighborhood about this project.” Mayor Johnson presided over a roll-call vote in which Councilor Carlson, Councilor Gabrielle, Councilor Graham, Councilor Dowd, Councilor Fisher, Councilor Hunter and Mayor Johnson voted aye. The motion carried; Dahlmann did not participate in the vote.

The ordinance as read references amending the official zoning map (section 27.020.01) and cites consistency with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan 2035. The council did not specify an effective date for the ordinance during the discussion.

Because the CUP was denied during prior proceedings, the rezoning does not itself approve a specific development; it changes the allowable land use category so a developer may later submit a site-specific proposal that conforms to R-4 standards. Mr. Nygren said the developer has indicated an intent to pursue a future development consistent with R-4 zoning.

Action provenance (transcript excerpts): first discussion on the item begins when the mayor introduces ordinance 19-45 and asks Mr. Nygren for a presentation; the final roll-call vote appears later in the same agenda segment.

The council moved on to later business after the vote.","The Kalispell City Council approved ordinance 19-45 to rezone about 12.13 acres in North Meadows to City R-4 residential. A councilor recused themself after disclosing a neighborhood meeting; the council noted the conditional use permit had been denied and that the rezoning allows the developer to pursue future proposals consistent with R-4.","actionData","errors"]

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Kalispell council approves $5.225 million sewer bonds, awards several contracts on consent agenda

Kalispell council adopts R-4 zoning for North Meadows property; councilor recuses