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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Ordinance numbers start with 24-01. Resolution numbers start with 24-06. 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 16, 2024, Special Session (p.37) b) Minutes from January 16, 2024, Regular Meeting (p.38) c) Resolution No. A Resolution of intention to annex and incorporate within the boundaries of the City of Whitefish by petition and consent of the property owner approximately 1.64 acres of land known as 34 and 36 East Lakeshore Court in Section 14, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, in Whitefish, Montana, and zone the property to WSR (Suburban Residential), based on the findings of fact in the staff report, and set a public hearing for February 20, 2024 (WAR 24-03) (p.48) d) Resolution No. A Resolution of intention to establish a Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancement (C-PACE) Program in Whitefish, Montana (p.68) 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) Ordinance No. An Ordinance approving Alpenglow, Phase II Planned Unit Development, to develop 18 apartments in one building on approximately 0.609 acres of land located at 530 Edgewood Place, Whitefish (WPUD 23-03) (First Reading) (p.74) b) Ordinance No. An Ordinance amending Title 12, Subdivision Regulations, of the Whitefish City Code (WSUB 24-01) (First Reading) (p.132) 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: 269 027 466 207 Password: 2JiLf5 For the Audio Conference Call option: call the number below and enter the access code. • United States Toll Free: [PHONE REDACTED] Access code: 334 763 100# • 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, February 5, 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, February 5, 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 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR a) Consideration of awarding the Consultant Agreement for the Water and Sewer Masterplans (p.168) 8) COMMUNICATIONS FROM FINANCE DIRECTOR a) Resolution No. A Resolution to approve a one-time payout of back pay related to Resolution No. 14-59 to the Whitefish Firefighter Relief Association (p.222) 9) COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY a) Discussion of MAID v. State of Montana case (p.228) 10) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ACTING CITY MANAGER a) Written report enclosed with the packet. Questions from Mayor and Council? (p.376) b) Other items arising between January 31st and February 5th 11) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILORS 12) ADJOURNMENT (Resolution 08-10 establishes 11:00 p.m. as end of meeting unless extended to 11:30 by majority)