09/13/82 City Council Minutes0
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M':
SEPTEHBER 13, 1982 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR McDOWTELL
PRESIDED. COUNCILMEN SAVERUD; NYSTUL AND ZAUNER ABSENT. ALL OTHER
COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
Mayor McDowell announced that this is a continuation of the September 7th
meeting, which was recessed because there was not a quorum.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Vidal moved to approve -the minutes of the August 16, 1982 meet-
ing as presented. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Lillian Topp, 1450 Western Drive, representing Girls Softball, addressed
the Council with a request to build a permanent concession stand at Daley
Ballfield. She also asked for City water and sewer services. To comply
with health requirements, they must have hot water in the stand.
Councilman Vidal stated that this .request`has been -discussed several times
with the Parks Committee and. Superintendent Drent. Their first idea was
to build a portable stand. Later, they decided a permanent building would
give them a place to store equipment. Councilman Vidal stated that our
ordinance would allow a portable stand without Council consent, but a per-
manent stand would require Council action, and that is why Mrs.Topp is pre-
senting her request.
Mrs. Topp stated that there would be no cost to .the'City. They have their
material and help.
Director of Public Works Hafferman stated that -.the water main stops at the
Armory, which is north of the ballfield. The sewer line does not go that
far, either. The res.trooms have to be pumped.
Councilman Ruiz stated that he would be opposed to the idea because if we
let one do this, others would make the same request. There is also the
question of a private building on city property.
Mrs. Topp was asked to write a letter, stating her request, to all depart-
ment heads involved, including the City Attorney and Building Official.
Kevin Calnan addressed the Council concerning the Special Lighting District
for downtown Kalispell. He stated that he has finished gathering informa-
tions, checked various costs of lights and is now ready to call for con-
struction bids. Councilman O'Boyle stated that he has the resolution call-
inc; for construction bids and will bring it up under committee reports.
Councilman O'Boyle asked if there was any plan.to install lights farther
south than Fifth Street. Mr. Calnan replied.that as soon as this project
is complete, he will assist with the next phase, which would be the exten--
sion of the same kind of lights south to the Courthouse. These lights would
be installed on the boulevard because the sidewalks cannot be torn up.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS
Councilman Vidal reported that she is still waiting for the pool report.
It is about one-half complete. The pool is closed for the season. On
recommendation of the pool expert,.they are keeping.it filled with water
to minimize damage from winter weather. After the report is received,
they will decide whether or not to do a major repair job on the pool.
Conrad Park is being cleaned by young people from the Juvenile Division.
It is looking very nice and plans are that it -will eventually be a picnic
area.
Dry Bridge Parkis being drained. Drainage should be complete in about two
weeks. It is being done under the supervision of Carver Engineering. The
State nighwa�7 Department has expressed concern about the drainage contamin-
ating wells in -the &,doodland Park area, so the drainage has been slowed..
Another problem is that the area'is..city-owned,.but not annexed, and
there has. been minimal vandalism where our police cannot -patrol.
'At. a' -Parks 'Committee meeting 'on August 21st, regulations for- tennis
-tpurnam:erits were established. Also discussed was a need for another
ballfield... Tie field in Woodland Park is .used: by leagues and: the public
and'is not:in good.shape.' The best location for a new balifield seems
to be:.Sew.ef..Field.,:.which is located out by .the treatment plant. Council-
• man. Vzd.al_ moved. -that_ Sewer Field .be developed for a new ballfield.
Seconded by Councilman Palmer. Discussion as to -:cost.- Councilman Vidal.
stated that she believes the park crew.will do the work. Councilman
Ruiz suggested_we waitt'until Superintendent Drent is back from his va-
cation trip.to.Holland to check on the cost-of.materials. 'Councilman-
Vidal.withdrew her. motion.
CITY DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION #3441
Councilman O'Boyle moved to adopt Resolution #3441,a'resolution provid-.
ing for the call for construction bids for Special Lighting District _ -
N8. 1. Seconded -by Councilman Grainger. Roll call vote.- All voted aye.
;SAFETY
Councilman Grainger moved that Police Chief Stefanic be authori-zed'to
call for bids for two new police cars. Seconded by Councilan Ruiz.
Motion carried.
SEWER &' WATER
Councilman Ruiz announced a Sewer & Water Committee meeting for 4:30
P.M. Thursday, September 16th.
ANNEXATION
ORDINANCE 41017
Councilman Palmer moved second reading of Ordinance #1017, an ordinance
to extend the city limits to include Treasure State Plaza Addition.
Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
The Heller -Mattson zone change request will be re -advertised for public
hearing for the October 4th meeting.
STREET & ALLEY
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Councilman O'Boyle read the following letter from Gordon Pirrie, Parking._
Commission Chairman:
September 8, 1982
TO: City Council
FROM: Parking Commission
The Kalispell. Parking Commission would 11ke to recommend that
Mr. Robert Braig be issued a building permit for his proposed
D, A. Davidson building as soon as possible.
Ile have Met with Mr. Braig and' negotiated cash in lieu of
Physical parking in the amount of Three Thousand Eight Hundred
and Forty Dollars. This wa, suggested by the Kalispell City
Attorney and was arrived at by the eight packing space demand
for the proposed building times the current eight'dollar-
monthly rental on the Plaza West lot foie a five year period.
(8 spaces X. $8.00%month -~ $64. 00 X 60 months $3, 840. 00)
Mr. Braig..has:agreed to'pay this slim in five equal noninte'rest
bearing annual payments. -
Our recommendations are based on the following-
That Mrr Braig's property is .curicently in the
pax1Ring _district -and beihc essed for. the Central
Lot a =m6e' nts . .
Z': T at'. t1le. propbs.ed bu.ilding would. increase
I x...J.ra'i. 's-" a,ssess�,ten` t '.for the. Central Lot
9' payment.
-the X,:]E.l_ispell$ city tax base would increase
_ "by" vaua..on- the new building..
4. � T`i�t ,this p%op�rty is not being used .presently
other than for several parking spaces..
That; it 'would be a ,ni_ce .improvement for down-
town Ka,l i spel l .
6.- ThaGt at the present' time the parking .lots in the
downtown area are not being used to,capa-city.
It is the intent of the parking Commisslon to stimulate any type
of building in the downtown- Kalispell_ area in light of 'the present
economy and the downtown vacancy problem.,
Gordon Pirrie, Chairman-.
City Attorney Neier explained that Section 7.31 (d) (I) (a) of the
:.Kalispell Zoning` Ordinance #8.85 states that any property within a Special
Off-street Parking District and against which assessments have been lev-.
.ied by the City'for the acquisition and/or construction of public off-
street parking shall be exempt from the off-street parking facilities
.as may have been required for such property at the time such a Special
Off-street Parking District was formed and levy ofassessment made in
accord with the formula therefore.adopted by,the Xty. City Attorney
Neier continued to explain that the amount of cash in lieu of, was just
a suggested price.
Councilman O'Boyle moved that:'the:Council-approve.the recommendations of
the Parking Commission and the proposed figure of e-�sh in lieu of park-
ing for Mr. Braig's building. Seconded by Councilman Vidal. Notion
carried.
S.I.D. 4335 CONSTRUCTION BIDS
Bids were opened.at the September 7th.meeting,.but lacking a quorum,,.were
held over until this meeting:.- The bid from American Asphalt was in the
amount of $14,146.00 and the.'bid from Pack &.Company was $15:150.50.
Councilman O'Boyle'moved:that:.the bids be referred to the Street & Alley
Committee with powe'r.to act. :.Seconded by Councilman Ruiz. Motion
carried.
MERIDIAN ROAD
A I" approximately mat is being laid on a'portion of Meridian Road and
bikeway. The City.hotplant.is broken down, but tomorrow the City crews
will get mix from Flathead County to finish the west side of the road
going south.
MISCELLANEOUS
LICENSE & PER14I�T BONDS
The Ibsen:Corporation Plumber Bond
Councilian Giaing r.moved to.approve all Iicerse and permit bonds re-
viewed by City Atbrney.Neiez. Seconded by Councilman.Ruiz. Lotion
carried.:
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Councilman Palmer moved to adopt the logo, "Vacation City", picked by
the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce for city stationery. Seconded by
Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
Mayor McDowell reported a good meeting in West Yellowstone, where he,
Councilman.O'Boyle, City Attorney Neier and Finance Director Swanson
attended the annual convention of the League of Cities & Towns. He
covered meetings on almost every aspect of city government. Copies of
reports from the legislative committee on proposed legislation for the
next session were given to all council members.
Councilman O'Boyle expressed concern for the Block Grant Program, which
will be administered by the state to the cities and counties. $8,500,000
will be coming to the State to be disbursed. Tables passed out by
Governor Schwinden show that Flathead County will receive $732,000 and
the City of Kalispell will get $14,000. Councilman O'Boyle asked that
the Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Kalispell --Councils meet with County
Commissioners and see how they are think-Lng about city money. If there
is no input, the cities will get practically nothing.
Councilman Vidal asked if the Finance Committee had decided whether or
not to join the Urban Coalition, which is seeking to aid cities in
receiving more revenue. In the absence of Chairman Nystul, there was
no answer.
Mayor McDowell expressed the hope that the League of Cities and Towns
can get:more support for finding ways and means of receiving more funds
for cities and towns.
Councilman Grainger moved to adjourn.
Carried.
Approved as presented September 20, 1982
ATTEST:
Marjor' Giermann, City Clerk
Seconded by Councilman Palmer.
'r McDoge-11, Mayor