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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Ordinance numbers start with 24-01. Resolution numbers start with 24-04. 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 January 2, 2024, Closed Executive Session b) Minutes from January 2, 2024, Special Session (p.110) c) Minutes from January 2, 2024, Regular Meeting (p.111) d) Consideration of a request from Holly Stevenson for Final Plat for Stevenson 2 Subdivision located at 234 W. 4th Street (WFP 24-01) (p.134) 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 to annex and incorporate within the boundaries of the City of Whitefish by petition and consent of property owner approximately 1.21 acres of land known as 26 East Lakeshore Court in Section 14, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, in Whitefish, Montana, and zone the property to WSR (Suburban Residential) subject to one condition (WAR 24-01) (p.162) b) Resolution No. A Resolution to annex and incorporate within the boundaries of the City of Whitefish by petition and consent of the property owner approximately 1.003 acres of land known as Tract 5D, addressed as 485 Armory Road in Section 33, Township 31 North, Range 21 West, in Whitefish, Montana, and zone the property to WCR (Country Residential District), based on the findings of fact in the staff report and a condition to require engineering plans for the sewer main extension must be approved by the City of Whitefish and Department of Environmental Quality. The sewer main must be extended to the easter edge of the property (WAR 24-02) (p.183) 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: 248 285 048 616 Password: hme2BQ For the Audio Conference Call option: call the number below and enter the access code. • United States Toll Free: [PHONE REDACTED] Access code: 119 192 876# • 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. Tuesday, January 16, 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 Tuesday, January 16, 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--- 7) COMMUNICATION FROM PLANNING AND BUILDING DIRECTOR a) Consideration of a request from Eric Sikola for a Lake and Lakeshore Protection Permit to repair a concrete wall foundation of existing boat house with helical piers and concrete pad, located at 1492 Barkley Lane (WLP 23-32) (p.204) 8) COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR a) Consideration of approval awarding the Engineering Contract for Safe Streets for All Safety Plan (p.236) 9) COMMUNICATION FROM POLICE CHIEF a) Consideration to approve School Resource Officer Program Agreement between the City and Whitefish School District (p.268) 10) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ACTING CITY MANAGER a) Written report enclosed with the packet. Questions from Mayor and Council? (p.279) b) Other items arising between January 10th and January 16th c) Consideration of approval to award a Consultant Contract for the FY24 Wage Market Study (p.281) 11) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILORS a) Consideration of appointment to volunteer boards and committees not made during the Special Session proceeding tonight’s meeting. b) Letter from Shelter WF regarding ADUs in Whitefish (p.283) 12) ADJOURNMENT (Resolution 08-10 establishes 11:00 p.m. as end of meeting unless extended to 11:30 by majority)