03/01/82 City Council MinutesTHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY,
MARCH 1, 1982 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 'MAYOR McDQWELL PRESIDED. ALL
COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Ruiz moved to amend the minutes of February 15, 1982 from: "Mayor McDowell
asked for a volunteer on the City -County Health Board for Councilman Ruiz, who asked
to be replaced" to: "Mayor McDowell asked for a volunteer on the City -County Health
Board for Councilman Ruiz, who feels the position should be rotated." "Seconded by
Councilman O'Boyle. Carried.
Councilman Ruiz moved the minutes of the regular meeting of February 15, 1982 be
approved as amended, Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Wayne Jensen, representing the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council
with a request for a proclamation for a Clean-up Kalispell Week, May 8th through 16th.
He asked for the cooperation of the Sanitation, Street and Park crews for extra effort
in their areas. He also asked for the endorsement of the Council to adopt a nickname
for Kalispell through a contest, with Mayor and Council as judges. The name would be
selected during the clean-up week. The Chamber would like a donation of $500.00 from
the City and would like the logo adopted as official letterhead for their stationery.
Other organizations and the National Guard are being contacted for assistance,
Councilman Zauner stated that because Main Street will possibly be under construction
at that time that it will be difficult to clean up the business area. Mr. Jensen
stated that they are aware of this project, but they are looking at the entrances to
the City, parks, homeowners and all areas,
Councilman Ruiz told Mr. Jensen that the City cannot use taxpayer money to assist with
a contest.
Councilman Zauner stated that money is tight with businessmen at this time, but they
are always generous with merchandise and this might be a better way to go than with a
cash prize.
Councilman Palmer stated he would like the proclamation to --read "beautify" rather than
"clean-up". Mr. Jensen agreed that it sounds better,
Councilman O'Boyle stated he thought the project was worthwhile if you can put it all
together.
Councilman Zauner moved the proclamation be issued and a pledge of as much cooperation
as possible. Seconded by Councilman Palmer.
Councilman Ruiz asked for time to check out how other cities acquired nicknames and
if stationery carries logo.
Councilman Vidal stated she thought it a great idea, Councilman Grainger endorsed
everything except the $500.00 cash donation.
Question called. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
EMPLOYMENT
Councilman Zauner moved to reinstate Vicki Walters in the position of secretary to
the Building Official under the terms of the Agreement drawn at a previous Committee
meeting. Seconded by Councilman Nystul, Councilman O'Boyle voted nay,All others
voted aye. Carried.
Councilman Zauner advised the Council that tomorrow morning several attorneys would be
contacted to arrange interviews for selection of a City Attorney,
ANNEXATION
RESOLUTION #3393
-- Councilman Palmer moved to adopt Resolution #3393, a resolution setting certain zoning
and 4nnexation fees. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Flathead Regional Development Office will collect fees and pay the legal notices.
OLSEN ZONE CHANGE REQUEST
Councilman Palmer reported that the public hearing on the Olsen zone change request
will be continued until Mr.. Olsen returns to the city. Adjacent property owners have
been notified of the continuation and will be notified when the hearing resumes.
MONTANA POWER ANNEXATION
Councilman Palmer informed Council members that a report from the Flathead Regional
Development Office on the Montana Power Annexation is on file in the office of the
Clerk --Treasurer and is open for public inspection.., Public hearing on the annexation
is set for the regular meeting of March 15th.
Councilman Palmer informed Council members that a report --from the Flathead Regional
Development Office on the Idaho Street Annexation is on file in the office of Clerk -
Treasurer, open for public inspection and public hearing is set for March 15th.
Councilman Palmer reported that the BMB Annexation is waiting for signatures from
property owners and will be considered when that is resolved.
STREET & ALLEY
Councilman O'Boyle reported that he attended the Parking Commission meeting on
February 16th. Councilman O'Boyle stated that he has received a transcript of the
realignment of Highway #2 and it is is available for review to any interested persons.
The State opened bids for Main Street Reconstruction Project, but it will be about
a week before we will know the City cost.
PARKS
Councilman Vidal reported that her Committee met with the Hockaday Art Board con-
cerning their request for the "Art in the Park" reservation at Courthouse Park. Her
Committee granted permission for the art show to be held in the East Courthouse Park.
Paula Alley assured the Committee that they will do everything in their power to address
the concerns of area residents, and if problems arise, they are to call her.
CITY DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE #1005
Councilman Saverud moved first reading of Ordinance #1005, an ordinance to amend the
salary ordinance as follows for City Development employees: Progress Director
$14,200 to $15,000; Redevelopment Coordinator - $14,200 to $15,000; Secretary - $738
per month to $766. This will be retroactive to January 1, 1982. Seconded by Council-
man O'Boyle. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
SAFETY
Councilman Grainger moved that the Police Department solicit bids for a police car
not to exceed $7,500.00. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Motion carried.
SEWER $ WATER
ORDINANCE #1006
Councilman Ruiz moved first reading of Ordinance #1006`, an ordinance to amend
Section 2.06 of Ordinance #862 which will allow the deposit of storm sewer charges
for maintenance, repair, improvement,or replacement of the storm sewer system after
reserves are kept for payments of principal and interest on storm sewer bonds.
Seconded by Councilman Saverud, Roll call vote. All voted aye.
SID # 333
City Attorney Ogle reported that the Sewer & Water Committee instructed him to prepare
an indemnifying agreement to protect the City against the Irregularities in the SID.
He has done this and sent it to the developers for signature.
Councilman Ruiz said he had received.complaints about backed -up sewers and broken
water mains. He has - two letters threatening suit. Councilman Ruiz read the
City policy which states that the -City replaces or repairs broken mains, but from the
main to the meter is the responsibility of property owners. In case of an emergency
which would affect the health and safety of the public, the City will repair and collect
from the property owner.
FINANCE
Councilman Nystul reported on his meeting of Governor Schwinden's Local Committee on
Government Finances in Helena. There has never been a program to analyze finances
for cities and towns. He presented two charts, compiled historically, showing how
income and expenditures .differ because of the size of the cities and their geographic
location. In the eastern part -in oil country -revenues are more, as are expenditures.
Urban and coal areas are good, also. Large cities have increased expenditures and a
decrease in revenue causing cities to cut services. Small cities have had to cut
back. Councilman Nystul concluded by saying that in the near future a new accounting
system (BARS) now instituted throughout the state will furnish better data.
Councilman Nystul moved that all claims reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee
be approved. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Carried.
Councilman Nystul moved to write off a total amount of $3,968,88 uncollectible ambu-
lance accounts. Seconded by Councilman Ruiz. After discussion as to whether the
accounts had been reviewed by the City Attorney, it was recommended to table. Council-
man Ruiz withdrew the second. Counca.,lran....Nystul wkthdrew;the.motion.
RESOLUTION #3394
Councilman Nystul moved to adopt Resolution #3394, a resolution authorizing a project
under Title 90, Chapter 5, Part 1, Montana Code Annotated, and the issuance and sale
of $1,400,000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Jewel Companies, Inc. Project)
Series 1982 with respect thereto; approving the form of documentation in connection
therewith; and authorizing the execution and delivery of the bonds and documentation.
Seconded by Councilman Ruiz. RD11 call vote. Councilmen Zauner, Vidal, Saverud,
Grainger, Ruiz and Nystul voted aye. Councilman Palmer abstained. Councilman O'Boyle
voted nay. Resolution adopted.
Councilman Nystul asked Council members to review the proposed various approaches to
financing our part of Main Street reconstruction and set Monday, March 8th, at 4:00
P.M. for a committee meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Tri-City meeting will be held at noon, Wednesday, March loth at the Trail's
End Room of the Outlaw Inn. Mayor McDowell urged Council members to attend.
LICENSE $ PERMIT BONDS
John. J. Vincent d/b/a/
Vincent Plumbing Plumber Continuation Certificate
Councilman Grainger moved that all license and permit bonds reviewed by City Attorney
Ogle be approved. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Carried,
Councilman O'Boyle stated his concern that the State may phase out the Highway Division
office in Kalispell and give the Missoula office control of this area. He would like
to se the Mayor, City Council, County, Whitefish and Columbia Falls take a look in the
near future of restructuring the Highway Department.
Councilman O'Boyle stated that he may not be here at the next meeting because he will
be out of town. Councilman Saverud moved to allow Councilman O'Boyle to be absent if
he is out of town on March 15th. Seconded by Councilman Vidal. Motion carried.
Councilman Grainger moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Palmer. Carried.
Approved as presented March 15, 1982. � _
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ATTEST:
Marjori Giermann, City Clerk