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THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7,30 P.M. MONDAY, v
DECEMBER 7., 1981 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCIL-
MAN DALEY ILL.0 ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Smith moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 1991.
Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
Councilman Grainger moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of November 25,
1981. Se oonded by Councilman Vidal. Motion carried.
Mayor Happ reported that Councilman Daley is still in the hospital in Spokane and will
probably be unable to attend .the next council meeting.
On behalf of the Council and herself, Mayor Happ expressed sympathy to Councilman
O'Boyle on the death of his sister.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Megan Berry, representing the Parking Committee of the Student Senate of FVCC, stated
that they have been trying to work out something that will help the City and students
on the parking problem. Some students are parking downtown and breaking out of class
every two hours to move their car«3. This is a problem to downtown businesses and to
the students also. They have worked out a proposal to the City whereby they would lease
two parking lots, one on the corner of First Avenue West and lst Street, and the other
at the orner of Third Avenue and 3rd Street East. They would sell parking to the
students and generate some revenue to the City.
Mayor Happ asked Ms Berry and Brent Puckett, Chairman of the Parking Committee for
the college, to attend the Parking Commission meeting at 2:00 P.M. tomotrow and present
their proposal.
Paul Palmer, member of the Parking Commission, addressed the Council with a request
to shrink the are a that is posted for two hour p anking limit. Deleted would be Se cond
Avenue East from Center to First; First Street East from First Avenue to Second Avenue;
First Avenue West from Fourth to Fifth, and Fifth Street West from Main to Second Alley
West. The.posting was done on a temporary and trial basis and it is not working in
these areas. Mr. Palmer asked that a new temporary ordinance be enacted excluding the
above are as.
Second request from Mr. Palmer was a plan to put a little humor in parking tickets.
He asked that parking tickets be called traffic control tickets and a drawing be held
each month for a gift to be awarded to persons who pay their tickets within the 24
hour period. Gifts would be limited to $30.00.
Mr. Palmer stated that they will soon know the outcome of the proposal to make parking
available at Montana Hall. School District # 5 and, ...,FVCC are cooperating and if the
plan goes throuth, there wil be a possible 100 new parking spaces.
Meter boxes have been placed at the Eagles Lot and the Methodist Church Parking Lot.
The Eagles Lot is in use about 85%. The church lot is not being used, but expecta-
tions are that it will be used in time.
Donna LcLeod, a representative of Northwest Telephone operators, asked that the two
hour parking limit be removed on First Avenue East to Second Avenue East on First
Street and north on First Street to Center. Operators come to work all hours of the
afternoon and now have to park over in residential areas where there is little lighting.
Mr. Palmer stated that the Parking Commission will have $8.00 per month parking
coupons in three lots, Plaza West, Bowling Alley and Methodist Church. These should
help Northwest Telephone employees, students and other persons working downtown.
ORDINANCE #996
Councilman O'Boyle moved to enact an emergency ordinance to remove two hour parking
limit on First Avenue West from 4th to Fifth Streets; Fifth Street West from Main to
Second Ailey West; Second Avenue East from Center to First Street and First Street
East from First Avenue to Second Avenue East. Ordinance enacted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE
Councilman Ruiz reported that the claims for November have been -reviewed and moved
that those found in order be paid. Seconded by Councilman Smith, Motion carried.
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Councilman Ruiz reported that the Council has a business proposal from City Attorney
Donahue. Mr. Donahue has offered 35 bookcases, which he owns, to the City at $100 each,
a total of $3,500.00. He will offer along with them two filing cabinets. The Finance
Committee has checked the cost of building bookcases, and that would be more expensive.
Councilman Ruiz moved to purchase 35 bookcases and 2 filing cabinets from City Attorney
Donahue at a total cost of $3,500.00. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Motion carried.
ANNEXATION
Councilman Smith had no report.
EMPLOYMENT
RESOLUTION #3384
Councilman Zauner moved to adopt Resolution #3384, a resolution to establish the policy
and requirement that all City department head supervisors be appointed or removed only
with the advice and consent of the City Council. Seconded by Councilman Ruiz. Roll call
vote. All voted aye.
PARKS, RECREATION,. AIRPORT
Councilman Zauner reported that he talked to Lee Tower, Airport Board, and when they
set up a meeting, the Council will be 'so informed so that the groups can get together
and discuss their problems.
STREET & ALLEY
Councilman O'Boyle reported that forty, years ago tonight, he was at Camp Roberts, CA,
cleaning up streets and alleys for Japanese.
ORDINANCE #997
Councilman O'Boyle moved first reading of Ordinance #9'97, an ordinance to add under
Section 17-54 of the Kalispell City Code, otfh6r streets:and-avenues e onned by
Councilman Zauner. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman O'Boyle explained that an offer has been made by Director of Public Works
Hafferman to BNRR to grade and oil a street owned by BNRR, one time only, in exchange
for a dedication of a 25' cutback to make abetter turn coming from the north on Main
Street to make a right on Center Street. Mr. Willard, local BNRR agent, recognizes
the need and it looks favorable at this time.
Councilman O'Boyle moved Director of Public Works Hafferman have power to act on agree-
ment on grading and oiling, one time only, of a street owned by BNRR in exchange for
25' cutback at Main and Center. Seconded by Councilman Vidal. Motion carried.
Director of Public Works. Hafferman was advised to see Bill Walker, developer of the
new Forest Service Building on Third Avenue East, about a parking problem. It is a
difficult area to sign because of mailboxes.
Councilman O'Boyle asked all Council members to look at the Sherlock Building before
discussing a request by the owners to park over the sidewalk.
The Flathead Safety Council will meet in the Conference Room at City Hall on Monday,
December 14, at 7:30 P.M.
A public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers on Thursday,
December 10, regarding rerouting Highway # 2.
CITY DEVELOPMENT
Director Ed Gallagher reported that the Brice Apartments on Second Avenue East have
requested rehabilitation.
SEWER 4 WATER
Councilman Granmo reminded the Council that the public hearing on the request for
sewer and water raise hike is at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, December 16th in the Council
Ch mnbers .
ORDINANCE #99 8
Councilman Granmo moved first reading of Ordinance #998, an ordinance repealing Sections
26-1, 26--2-,26-3 , 26-4 , 26-5 , 26-6 , 26-7, 26-8, 26-10 , . 26-11 , 26-12 , 26-13 , 26-14 , 26-17,
26-18, 26-19, 26-20, 26-21, 26-22, 26-24, 26-26, and 26-30, KALISPELL CITY CODE, to
provide for adoption of City water user rates by method and process allowed by
State laws;. to provide for adoption of rules for operation of City water utility by
method and process as allowed by State laws, to provide effective date. Seconded by
Councilman O'Boyle. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
S.I.D. # 328
Final settlement on S.I.D.# 328 will be negotiated with an agreement with Thomas, Dean
$ Hoskins, Project Engineers. Disputed amount between the Engineers and City is
approximately $13,000 . For existing good will, they will accept payment of $5 ,000 and
sign a covenant not to sue. The claim of Pack & Company, construction company, for
added work on the S.T.D. will be denied since it was not covered by authorized Change
Order. If Pack & Company sues, the City is not precluded from joining Thomas, Dean &
Hoskins.
Councilman Granmo moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign the agreement with
Thomas, Dean & Hoskins. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
SAFETY
Councilman Grainger reported that he intends to study License and Permit Bonds this
coming year, and may recommend to the Council that they not be required next year.
LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS
Debbie Diane Sheppard
Pawnbroker
Bond
Glen E. Schultz
Electrical Contractor
Continuation
Certificate
L.P. Gas Service Go. of MT
Heating Contractor
Continuation
Certificate
A.R. Lyford d/b/ a/
Lyford Plumbing & Heating
Gas Installer
Continuation
Certificate
James E. Schaff d/b/a/
Ace Plumbing & Heating
Gas Fitter
Continuation
Certificate
Gary R. Treeweek d/b/a/
Treweek Construction Co.
Excavator
Bond
Bobby G. Brown
Gas Contractor
Continuation
Certificate
Bobby G . , Brown
Plumber
Continuation
Certificate
Delbert L. Maltby
Electrician
Continuation
Certificate
Byron $ Gary Hamilton d/b/a/
C&H Refrigeration $ Heating
Gas Contractor
Continuation
Certificate
Ivan M. Ibsen & Richard C. Ibsen
d/b/a/ Ibsen Plumbing & Heating
r
Gas Installer
Continuation
Certificate
Herman J. Slama d/b/a/
Slama Plumbing & Heating
Excavator
Continuation
Certificate
Herman J. Slama d/b/a/
Slama Plumbing & Heating
Gas Installer
Continuation
Certificate
Herman J. Slama d/b/a
Slama Plumbing & Heating
Plumber
Continuation
Certificate
Newell E. Carson & Gregory White
d/b/a Carson Brothers
Gas Contractor
Continuation
Certificate
Harp Line Constructors
Excavator
Continuation
Certificate
Councilman Grainger moved that all
License $ Permit Bonds approved
by City Attorney
be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Happ reminded Council of the public hearing on water and sewer rate hike on
December 16.
December 21st , Council meeting will be a public hearing for a zoning change request by
Barnum, Johnston and others.
Mayor Happ and Council members will be meeting with representatives of Hydro -West
at 3:30 P.M. Wednesday, December 10th.
Mayor Happ read a letter from Louise6owdish objecting: to taxpayer money being spent to
light the Christmas decorations because of religious reasons.
Lighting is not paid with tax dollars, and the decorations are not Christian symbols.
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CITY DEVELOPMENT GALLAGHER APPOINTED TO "TASK FORCE ON SMALL CTTTES"
Councilman Granmo moved to approve Mayor Happ's appointment of Ed Gallagher to
the Governorl's "Task Force on Small Cities". Seconded by Councilman 0' Boyle.
Carried.
Mr. Gallagher will attend a meeting fox two to:three--weeks. The task force will
deal with the State's administration of federal money for grants which help rehab-
ilitatze , blighted residential and commercial areas.
Councilman Smith moved to adjourn. Secondedd.by.Councilman Grainger. Carried.
Approved as presented December 21, 1981.
Norma E . Happ , geor
ATTEST:
arj'orie Giermaan, City Clerk
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