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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Ordinance numbers start with 24-04. Resolution numbers start with 24-14. 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC– (This time is set aside for the public to comment on items that are either on the agenda, but not a public hearing or on items not on the agenda. City officials do not respond during these comments but may respond or follow-up later on the agenda or at another time. The mayor has the option of limiting such communications to three minutes depending on the number of citizens who want to comment and the length of the meeting agenda) 4) COMMUNICATIONS FROM VOLUNTEER BOARDS 5) CONSENT AGENDA (The consent agenda is a means of expediting routine matters that require the Council’s action. Debate does not typically occur on consent agenda items. Any member of the Council may remove any item for debate. Such items will typically be debated and acted upon prior to proceeding to the rest of the agenda. Ordinances require 4 votes for passage – Section 1-6-2 WCC) a) Minutes from March 4, 2024, Regular Meeting (p.34) b) Ordinance No. 24-03; An Ordinance amending Whitefish City Code, Title 1, Chapter 7, Section 2, Municipal Judge (Second Reading) (p.39) 6) PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items will be considered for action after public hearings) (Resolution No. 07-33 establishes a 30-minute time limit for applicant’s land use presentations. Ordinances require 4 votes for passage – Section 1-6-2 WCC)) a) Resolution No. A Resolution approving a Land Use License with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation with respect to the Spencer Mountain Trail (p.43) 7) COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR a) Consideration to appoint a Council member or Mayor to the Safe Streets for All Plan Task Force (p.62) 8) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY a) Resolution No. A Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for the Beaver Lake Fishing Access Site (p.64) b) Consideration of Approval of an Agreement with Miles Whitefish Investment (p.102) To attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams, and provide live comment on your computer, tablet or smartphone, attendees should go to the web link below. Meeting Link: Microsoft Teams Link Meeting Number: 256 892 190 018 Password: zMH9XJ For the Audio Conference Call option: call the number below and enter the access code. • United States Toll Free: [PHONE REDACTED] Access code: 159 822 548# • View live streaming (not to provide comment) on the City of Whitefish YouTube Channel • We encourage individuals to provide written public comment; to the City Clerk, Michelle Howke at [EMAIL REDACTED] or deliver by 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2024, to City Hall. Written comments should include name, address, should be short and concise, courteous, and polite. All written comments received by 4:00 p.m. will be provided to the City Council and appended to the packet following the meeting. • Public comment by those attending the meeting "live" via Microsoft Teams or in-person will be limited to three minutes per individual. The Following is a summary of the items to come before the City Council at its regular session to be held on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall 418 East Second Street, 2nd Floor Hybrid (In-person and/or Remotely via Teams) ---PAGE BREAK--- 9) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER a) Written report enclosed with the packet. Questions from Mayor and Council? (p.110) b) Other items arising between March 13th and March 18th 10) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILORS a) Consideration of approving tentative FY25 Budget calendar (p.113) b) Letter from Flower Bartholomew requesting City Council to consider implementing a preservation program (p.114) c) Letter from Toby Scott suggesting City Council to set an income level above which a Councilor or Mayor is not paid (p.113) 11) ADJOURNMENT (Resolution 08-10 establishes 11:00 p.m. as end of meeting unless extended to 11:30 by majority)