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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, JULY 17, 2000, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR WILLIAM E. BOHARSKI PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, DON COUNSELL, DALE HAARR, RANDY KENYON, DUANE
LARSON, FRED LEISTIKO, DOUG SCARFF, RON VAN NATTA AND CITY MANAGER
CHRIS KUKULSKI AND CITY ATTORNEY GLEN NEIER WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Boharski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Haarr moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded by
Scarf. f .
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Approval of Claims per Payables Register-$448,706.36
2. Pledged Securities - June 30, 2000
3. Award Bid - Second Alley East Sewer Improvement Project
Three bids were received for this project: Sandon Construction
$189,391.00; LHC Incorporated $199,867,00; and Timberland
Construction $203,593.00. Staff is recommending the bid be
awarded to Sandon Construction.
4. Award Bid - Reservoir Roof Restoration Project
Two bids were received for the roof restoration, one from
Martel Construction and another from Orion Construction.
Staff is recommending the bid be awarded to Martel
Construction.
Scarff moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was
seconded by Van Natta.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Norbert Donahue, 144 Crestline, commented on the Council's recent
commitment to the State to extend utilities to Four Corners during
the reconstruction of Highway 93 South. Donahue said he feels the
proposal has been poorly planned and managed, and the City should
have established three things prior to approval: the need; the
desire; and whether the County would become a partner in the
project. He said the Council also needs to review the source of
funds for the extension and he feels considering an increase of
rates is "unconscionable".
PUBLIC HEARING - 2000/2001 BUDGET
Kukulski presented a summary of the proposed 2000/2001 Budget,
stating it is slightly under $21,500,000.00, a 21 percent decrease
from last year. He said there are four additional employees
included in the budget, an accountant, two firefighters and one
solid waste collector. Kukulski said of primary interest to the
public are the proposed rate increases. He said these include an
increase of thirteen cents per thousand gallons for water, thirty
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cents per thousand gallons for sewer, and ten dollars a year for
solid waste. Kukulski said some of the items included in capital
replacement are two patrol cars, a boom truck and a leaf loader.
Boharski opened the public hearing and asked for comments.
Mayre Flowers, Citizens for a Better Flathead, asked the Council to
look at four things prior to approval: 1) expenditures proposed
under TIF funding and whether they, re consistent with plans already
in place; 2) current commitments within the TIF districts that have
already been made to developers; 3) fees and levies which she said
should not be used to subsidize development; and 4) the impact on
the sewer treatment plant and how it will be affected by new
growth.
Boharski closed the public hearing.
CONFIRMATION - ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
Arvin Mower has successfully completed his one-year probationary
period as Assistant Fire Chief for the Kalispell Fire Department
and Council confirmation is required.
Larson moved confirmation of Arvin Mower as the Assistant Fire
Chief for the City of Kalispell. The motion was seconded by Van
Natta.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
CONFIRMATION - POLICE OFFICER KEVIN MCCARVEL
Kevin McCarvel has successfully completed his one-year probationary
period as a Patrolman for the Kalispell Police Department and
Council confirmation is required.
Van Natta moved confirmation of Kevin McCarvel as a Patrolman for
the Kalispell Police Department. The motion was seconded by
Scarf. f .
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
ORDINANCE 1358 - 1ST READING - SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
A change in the salary ordinance is required following the recent
ratification of the AFSCME Contract.
Larson moved first reading of Ordinance 1358, an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 1353, fixing the limits of the salary and
compensation of the City officials, supervisors, and employees
pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 4, Part 42, M.C.A., commencing on the
dates indicated herein, and repealing all other ordinances in
conflict therewith. The motion was seconded by Atkinson.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Boharski voting
against.
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FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - BUFFALO COMMONS PHASE 2, BLOCK 5
This is a request for final plat approval of five town -home lots
comprised of one duplex unit and one triplex unit on approximately
.65 of an acre on the north side of Commons Way.
Scarff moved final plat approval for Buffalo Commons Phase 2, Block
5. The motion was seconded by Haarr.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Kukulski informed Council members that representatives from Wolf ord
Development would like to meet with them at the work session July
24th concerning a proposal north on US 2. He said in addition,
there will be a work session on July 31st to discuss all the budget
changes and issues to be prioritized concerning the Growth Policy
Plan.
Haarr announce he is now a grandfather. He said his daughter,
Jennifer, gave birth to a 7 lb. 12 oz. baby boy this morning and it
has caused him to reflect on decisions he makes as a Council
member. Haarr said he hopes his grandson has the same freedoms and
opportunities for education we've had.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Wml .baharskl .
Wm. E. Boharski
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
Approved August 7, 2000
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