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Kalispell council approves $5.225 million sewer bonds, awards several contracts on consent agenda
Summary
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.
The Kalispell City Council voted to authorize issuance of $5,225,000 in sewerage system revenue bonds under resolution 62-93 to finance a dewatering project at the city wastewater treatment plant. City staff told the council the financing package consists of $5,225,000 in loans, of which $850,000 would be forgiven; the remaining $4,375,000 would be tax-exempt debt with a 20-year term at a fixed rate of 2.5% under the stated program.
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.
