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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1991, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY
HALL. MAYOR RAUTHE PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN BUCK WAS ABSENT AND ALL
OTHER COUNCILMEMBERS WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Rauthe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
A "Moment of Silence" was observed in thought of the troops
overseas and their safety and welfare.
CONSENT,AGENDA
Approve Claims per Payables Register
Kennedy moved the claims be approved. The motion was seconded
and the claims were approved for payment.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL:
Pedestrian Safety Citation
Katherine Bell, Manager of AAA Montana Automobile Association
presented the City of Kalispell with the Pedestrian Safety
Citation for the year of 1989. Police Chief Ad Clark accepted
the award on behalf of the city.
Bill Rice, President of the Flathead Building. Association,
offered the association's assistance to the city whenever
possible.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 3971-Set Public Hearing Date for Rate Incre_as_e
Larson moved Resolution 3971, a resolution setting a date for
public hearing for February 19, 1991 at 7:00 p.m., on a proposal
to adopt increases in the fees, schedules, rates, charges and
classifications imposed on the customers of the City of
Kalispell sewer utility. The motion was seconded.
There was some discussion and the motion carried unanimously with
a roll call vote.
This resolution discussion and passage took place during Business
from Manager. -Wastewater Treatment Plant Bid Award and Funding
Recommendation.
Resolution 3972-Authorize the Filing an Application with the
Municipal Wastewater Assistance Program
Larson moved Resolution 3972, a resolution to authorize the
filing of an application with the Municipal Wastewater Assistance
Program, Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Water
Quality Bureau, for a loan under Wastewater Treatment Revolving
Fund Act (Title, 75, Chapter 5, Part 11, Montana Code Annotated).
The motion was seconded.
There was discussion and with a roll call vote the motion
carried.
This resolution discussion and passage took place during Business
from Manager -Wastewater Treatment Plant Bid Award and Funding
Recommendation.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL:
Think -Purple Weak
The State of Montana is recognizing through the office of the
Commissioner of Higher Education "Think Purple Week", the week of
January 21st. Rauthe proclaimed this week, striving equity and
opportunity for education and career.
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Board of Adjustments Position
Rauthe requested any comments from the council on the three
applicants for the position on the Board of Adjustments. There
were none. Any final recommendation from Rauthe will be deferred
until after the next work session.
I.D. Photos
Rauthe reminded the council to have their I.D. photos taken in
the near future.
TAC Committee
Moses will maintain her position on the TAC Committee.
Eagle's Convention
As Rauthe will be in Helena, Nystul will address the Eagle's
Convention at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, January 26th.
Meetings
1/23/90-9:30 a.m.- Highway 93 Corridor Zoning -County
Commissioners
1/23/90-3:30 p.m.- Flathead County Justice Center Conference
Room -Highway 93 Parkway concept vs. Five Lane -County
Commissioners and State Highway Department
1/21/90-close of Council meeting -work session to discuss upcoming
highway meeting.
Mayor's Absence
Rauthe will be out of town from 1/24 until 1/26. He will be
attending Local Government Day and a Board of Directors meeting
for the Montana League of Cities and Towns in Helena.
Council Absences
Nystul will be out of the state from 2/5-21/90.
Atkinson will be out of town 1/28-2/2/90.
Horizon Air Lines
Collins presented a matter for the council to consider regarding
the possibility of some promotional potential of the City of
Kalispell by one of the local airline carriers, Horizon Airlines.
Collins moved that the city send a letter to Mr. William S. Ayer,
Vice President, Marketing and Planning in Horizon's Seattle,
Washington office, requesting their consideration of designating
one of these new planes as "The City of Kalispell," and that a
copy of our letter be given to Mr. Haren at the Chamber office so
that he could coincide his supportive efforts along with the
city. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Banners
Kennedy pointed out that the city does not have a current policy
regarding banners. She moved the city adopt a moratorium for 'no
more banners', until the city enters into a new policy in regards
to banners. The motion was seconded.
Atkinson spoke against the motion.
There was discussion.
Moses moved to amend the motion to place a two week limit on the
moratorium. The motion was seconded and carried with Kennedy
voting against.
The original motion as amended carried unanimously upon vote.
this ,is,sue'will be addressed' at the next work shop.
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BUSINESS FROM MANAGER:
Bids -Playground Equipment
The city opened bids January 8, 1991 for Woodland Park Playground
Equipment. Four bidders responded with a 5th bid not responsive
because it was not in full compliance with the bid specs.
Williams agrees with Park Director Bakers' recommendation to
reject the bids on the basis of the low bidder not complying with
the specs and that all other bids exceed our planned budget for
the equipment. He requested authorization to do so.
There was discussion as to the specs.
Atkinson moved the bids be rejected and re -advertise. The motion
was seconded and carried.
Schedule of Pledge Securities
Each quarter, council will be asked to adopt by motion the type
of report included in the packets regarding an analysis of all
the city's investments and banks with an identification of the
Pledges Securities required by law.
Nystul moved the pledges presented be approved. The motion was
seconded and carried.
Highway Department Alternates for Traffic Signals -Hwy 93 & 13th
Street
The city has been requested by the State Highway Department to
pick between two design alternatives developed by them for the
installation of a traffic signal at Highway 93 South and 1st
Avenue East. Previously a 3rd option was talked about, to
install a signal at Hwy 93 and 18th Street, This proposal was
discussed with Highway Department personnel, however it is their
opinion that until the city can justify the warrant or need that
they will not consider it as an option. They did agree that
during construction on either option 1 or 2, that they would be
willing to install the material at the intersection of 93 and
18th. Only selecting one of the two options and the state
requiring a speedy response, it is Williams' recommendation that
council choose Alternate 2, which would have the signal installed
at 13th Street and Hwy 93.
Nystul moved the manager and staff be authorized to indicate the
opinion of the council to accept Alternate 2 and that the city
desires 18th Street to have conduit for future signalization.
The motion was seconded and carried.
Time Extension for Western Montana Regional Community Health
Center/Storm Drainage
The city is a party to a subdivision improvement agreement with
Western Montana Regional Community Health Center. The agreement
requires that all improvements have been complete except the
drainage improvements. The city is in receipt of a request from
the applicant representative requesting an extension of this
date,
After discussing this issue with Public Works Director Hanson,
Williams and staff recommend council authorize the developer to
have until June 1, 1991 to engineer an acceptable drainage plan
and until July 15th to complete the drainage improvements.
Attorney Neier has prepared a new agreement for this extension.
Larson moved
June 1, 1991
July 15th to
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the council
to engineer
complete the
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authorize the developer to have until
an acceptable drainage plan and until
drainage improvements. The motion was
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Fire Mutual Aid Agreement
The city has been a participating member in past mutual aid
agreements. The most recent agreement has expired and the city
has been asked to renew the contract with the surrounding fire
departments. Attorney Neier reviewed the agreement and indicated
concern about the city's potential liability risk associated with
Workers Comp insurance and modified the agreement. Williams
recommends council authorize him to enter into the agreement.
Fire Chief Waggener concurs with his recommendation.
Nystul moved the manager and the clerk be authorized to sign on
behalf of the city the Fire Mutual Aid agreement as presented.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Bid Award and Funding Recommendation
Williams presented the staff's recommendation for the
construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
There was discussion.
He requested the following:
1. authorization to enter into agreement with J.T. Jones for the
amount of $9,409,000.
2. authorization to submit loan application to the State
immediately.
3. authorization for staff to proceed with the bond sale
immediately.
4. authorization for staff to start processing the rate increase
to 35%.
The discussion continued.
Kennedy moved the City of Kalispell award the bid for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant to J. T. Jones in the amount of
$9,409,000. The motion was seconded.
There was discussion and the motion carried upon vote with Nystul
and Collins voting against.
Resolution 3972-Authorizina Filina an Application with the
Municipal Wastewater Assistance Program
Larson moved Resolution 3972, a resolution authorizing filing of
an application with the Municipal Wastewater Assistance Program,
Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Water Quality
Bureau, for a loan under Wastewater Treatment Revolving Fund Act
(Title, 75, Chapter 5, Part 11, Montana Code Annotated). The
motion was seconded.
There was. discussion and with a roll call vote the motion
carried.
Nystul moved to authorize the advertisement for sale of up to 1.8
million dollars of sewer revenue bonds 1991 series. The motion
was seconded and carried after discussion.
Resolution 3971-Set Public Hearing Date for Rate Increase
Larson moved Resolution 3971, a resolution setting a date for
public hearing for February 19, 1991 at 7:00 p.m., on a proposal
to adopt increases in the fees, schedules, rates, charges and
classifications imposed on the customers of the City of
Kalispell sewer utility. The motion was seconded.
There was some discussion and the motion carried unanimously with
a r6l l , caU l vote.'
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Fire Department -Purchase of Used Vehicle
Williams reported the Fire Department has found a used vehicle to
purchase, which was budgeted for and authorized them to do so.
City of Kalispell Mission Statement & 1991 Operational Goals
The compilation of the City of Kalispell Mission Statement and
1991 Operational Goals is complete, which is the finished product
resulting from the 16 hours spent in workshops. This document
will require a lot of work from departments and staff and
Williams requested it be adopted at the next meeting. He noted
it represents a major achievement.
STAFF REPORTS:
Kennedy commended Community Development and the Parks Department
on the annual reports.
State of the City Message
Williams is preparing a State of the City message that will be
available at the next meeting.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Douglhb,D. Rauthe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy W. Robertson, Clerk -Treasurer
Debbie L,iverman, Clerk of Council
Approved as presented February 19, 1991
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