05/16/83 City Council Minutes34.
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M. MONDAY, MAY 16,
1983 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. ACTING MAYOR O'BOYLE PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN
WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Nystul moved the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 1983 be approved as
presented. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Motion carried.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Treasurer for March 1983
City Judge for April 1983
Police Chief for April 1983
Building Department for April 1983
Fire Department for First Quarter 1983
Councilman Grainger moved that all city official reports be accepted. Seconded by
Councilman Nystul. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Three calls were made for anyone wishing to.address the Council. No one responded.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
STREET & ALLEY
ORDINANCE #1030
Councilman Ruiz moved first reading of Ordinance #1030, an ordinance to amend Section
17-90 Kalispell City Code by limiting parking of a motor vehicle for a period of greater
than 30 minutes at the intersection of Main Street with first Street, Main Street with
Second Street, Main Street with Third Street and Main Street with Fourth Street. Sec-
onded by Councilman Nystul. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
PARKS
Councilman Vidal reported a dedication service on May 14th which named a baseball field
the Bert Holler Field.
Councilman. Vidal reported that 400 to 500 seedling trees have been planted in Dry
Bridge Park and are doing well.
Councilman Vidal reported that she,`Councilmen Nystul.and O'Boyle, City Attorney Neier
and Superintendent Drent met with the Flathead County Park Board. They explained the
swim pool. situation and asked for financial support. They -were told that all budget
requestsmust be in by March lst and it is too late fora.this year. Also, that they are
only an advisory board and cannot appropriate money. However, they understood the problem
and passed a motion for the City and C6unty to draw up a long range recreation plan.
Councilman Ruiz urged the Parks Committee to go for 1 million plus and construct a year
around facility. Discussion followed that they have looked at this type of pool but year
around maintenance and operation is prohibitive. Councilman Vidal concluded by saying that
the commitee has recommended reconstruction of the present pool, plus a new bath house and
they will continue to look for funding for this much.
AIRPORT AID PROJECT
Councilman Vidal reported, that the Airport Association is asking the City to apply for a
loan in the amount of $140,000.00 for: 1) Reconstruction Taxiways; 2) Asphalt overlay
existing main runway; 3) Complete perimeter fencing. -
Discussion on airport finances - how they will repay - their present loan - the urgency
for the repairs.
Councilman Vidal moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the application for the loan.
Seconded by Councilman Nystul.
Councilman Zauner felt the airport finances should be investigated. Councilman Nystul
stated that there is an urgency to get the application in and our next meeting is 3
weeks away. The City is only the sponsor and not obligated to pay off the loan. Council-
man Vidal offered to withdraw her motion if.the majority felt we should wait. Councilman
Nystul stated he would not withdraw his second. Question called. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In the next 4 to 6 weeks the Community Development Department -„wil_1 be making application
fob_ a. -three-year comprehehsive._:grant fro_m,a_portion of $O,327=;00{1 =-00 _a]."located to the
State. of -Montana for S71 Cities Block Gr-an-tfinding. _ - - The maximum amount we could receive under the Jobs Bill is $250,000.00
and will be used to generate permanent positions. If anyone has any ideas for projects,
please present to the Mayor or Director Gallagher.
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SAFETY
Councilman Grainger had no report.
SEWER & WATER
ORDINANCE #10�9..
Councilman Ruiz moved second reading of Ordinance #1029, an ordinance to amend Sec-
tion 12 of Ordinance No. 1002, by charging for surface water drainage to the public
sanitary sewer system. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Roll call vote. All voted
aye.
OSCAR OLSON WATER SYSTEM
Councilman Ruiz reported that the Sewer & Water Committee considered the request of
Oscar Olson to give his water system to the City at their meeting of May 9th. The
area covered starts at Three Mile Drive and extends past Hilltop Avenue to Northern
Lights Boulevard. Approximately 50 homes are involved. Mr. 0lson's wells do not ser-
vice the area well enough in the summer and he has asked that the City take over. DPW
Hafferman stated that the pipe looks good and now would be a good time to take it over
so that a replacement fund can be started. The present lines are large enough. The
City did supply water for two months when Mr. 0lson's well was being repaired and the
system worked OK. The recommendation is to send a letter to all the water users on
Mr. Olson's line and have a hearing to determine their feelings about city water and
possible annexation.
FINANCE
RESOLUTION #3465
Councilman Nystul moved to adopt Resolution #3465, a resolution to establish the maximum
rate of interest to be paid on Sidewalk & Curb Warrants of the City at 12%. Seconded
by Councilman Saverud. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION #3466
Councilman Nystul moved to adopt Resolution #3466, a resolution levying and assessing
a special assessment and tax on lots, pieces and parcels of land situated within the
City of Kalispell to defray costs of construction. Seconded by Councilman Ruiz. Roll
call vote. All voted aye.
COMPUTER
to call
Councilman Nystul moved that the City Clerk be authorized/for bids for a new computer.
Seconded by Councilman Ruiz. If purchase is not made within this fiscal year, present
budgeted funds will be appropriated in next year's budget. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #1031
Councilman Nystul moved first reading of Ordinance #1031.,an ordinance fixing the
limits of the salary and compensation of the City Officials, Supervisors and Employees
beginning July 1, 1982. Seconded by Councilman Ruiz. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
REQUEST FOR LIBRARY FUNDS
Councilman Nystul reported that the Finance Committee met and discussed the request
of the Flathead County Library for $24,000.00. Former Mayor Flynn had statistics show-
ing that the population of the County increased 52% from 1970 to 1980, while the popu-
lation of Kalispell did not increase at all. The population ratio has thus decreased
from 31% to 20%. The Finance Committee has submitted the opinion to the Library that
they provide an excellent service,.but city taxpayers already pay county taxes which
allows 3 to 5 mills for the library and it would be double taxation. If Whitefish
and Columbia Falls contribute, so should County residents. Ask the County Commissioners
to increase the mill levy to cover costs and everyone will pay equally.
Councilman Nystul moved to decline to contribute to the Flathead County Library.
Seconded by Councilman Ruiz. Motion carried.
UNCOLLECTIBLE AMBULANCE ACCOUNTS
Councilman Nystul moved that uncollectible Medicare -Medicaid ambulance accounts in the
amount of $5,167.63 and other uncollectible ambulance accounts because of bankruptcy,
no address, old credit bureau, and decreased in the amount of $2,515.26 be charged off.
Seconded by Councilman Ruiz. Motion carried.
Councilman Nystul reported that the Public Works Department is finishing ail inventory
of city street lights and are within about $30.00 per month of reconciling with the
bill.
The audit exit conference will be at 4:00 P.M. tomorrow, with changes in language and
printing to be done later.
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Tfie.]Fidance Committee is in receipt,of a letter from a student who' has'a Bachelor's de-
°,'grey ir" Public Financing :and Administration, who.,• s--working on his Master's degree. He
„As askizig to work a 10. week, period for college credits.. The committee is asking for a,_
recommendation from• the 'Coun.c�'Ll. 74e cost to 'the City .will. be between $1,200.00 and
Possible areas he alight work on would be administrative transfers, ' licensi'ng
and the .,shop .f'inar►cing.:
_CouTzc.lman Vid,a;1`moud :to, refer to the Finance Committee far -definite service to be re-
..ceived. Seconded :b,.y Saverud. Motion carried.'
EMPLOYMENT,.'
Councl,lman-Zauner reported there have been some in-house transfet-s in the labor field.
Ther. e<-wa 11'.be negotiation meeting after the Council meeting:--`�
.ANNEXATION
RESOLUTION #3467 of Intention
-Councilman.Palmer moved to adopt Resolution #3467, a resolution/to approve an,amendment
to the Xomprehensi've-. Plan far Kalispell Planning. Area to :change the land use designation •
:from."Agricultural"'to "Industrial" and "Commercial"., on that area located southeast -Of
the intersection of. Wdst. Reserve Drive and U. S. Highwway.#93•, 1 mile north of the City of
Kalispell, presently occupied by Pack & Company and used as an office and gravel pit.
5er;onded by Councilman'Zainer. Roll call vote'. Councilman 'Vidal voted nay. All. other
Councilmen voted aye. -Resolution adopted.
RESOLUTION #3468
Councilman Palmer moved''to adopt Resolution #3468, a resolution to approve the Resubdiv.ision
of Tract 2, Walker Addition #96' Seconded by Councilman Saverud. The area is presently
vacant. It is, -zoned . for apartment!',.houses, ; bi t. will be: reduced to townhouses . The resub-
division has been approved by FRDO.. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Montana State Highway Department cancelled their contract with a Canadian striping
company and a°:_X-t.Depb.T3ghwa /will.be striping Main Street in about two weeks.
out of Missoula
Brochures have.,been sent to all city councils, planning boards, county commissioners and
chambers of commerce announcing a seminar on June 7th and 8th by the Montana Economic
Development Association., It will be held at the Coach. House in Helena and will cover
professional planning.. Four .or more leaders are urged to attend.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION .
LCRoy E. MCDOWC9
Mayor
SHE CITY
Tclephone (4*6) 755..%V
OE K�ALISPELL,
TO: Mayor
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Resignation
DATE: May 12; 1983
P.O. Sox 3035'
Zip 59901-ID35
M 0 N T A N A
Please consider this as my letter of resignation:' I have no specific
plans or time frame for the faunal date, but with a new budget year
fast approaching, I want to allow enough time for you and the Council
to plan.accordingly.
Attached are three items ofiahich I have a.lot of information, written
and mentally rioted, which I feel should be accomplished before leaving.
It would probably take me to the end',of..June or mid -July to complete
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the data ath Bring'and written reports.
g Continued
Z wash to thank you and the Council for the opportunity to.try to 37--
establish a maintenance program for the City.
Sincerely,
Robert T.: liaffe n
RTH/ms
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cc: Employment Committee
"Vacation City"
Councilman Zauner.moved to accept the resignation of Director of Public Works,Hafferman.
Seconded by..Councilman Vidal. -Motxdn.carried. - -
Acting Mayor O'Boyle announced that Canadian Days are this weekend.
The Parking Commission meets tomorrow at 2:00 P.M.
Councilman Palmer an -no uTe
'ed that the City -County Planning Board has nominated Douglas
_ Johns as the' riint�h nemb-at-large on the Board, to replace Roger Graharl, and moved
that he be accepted by City Council. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Motion de-
feated five to two.
Councilman Grai0 g,er- moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Carried.
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Approved as corrected June 6, 1983.
Fxancis T. O'Boy e, Acting M yor
ATTEST:
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Marjor'e Giermann, City tlerk
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