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09/06/83 City Council Minutes117. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1953, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR MCDOWELL PRESIDED, COUNCILMAN ZAUNER ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT. APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Saverud corrected the minutes of August 15th - page 113, paragraph 4, to read "Depot Loop" rather than "First Avenue East". Councilman O'Boyle moved the minutes of August 15, 1983 be approved as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Nystul, Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - Sunset Addition #3 Street Lighting Councilman Nystul explained that property owners on Garland, Kirsten and Sherry Lane were given notice by mail and The Daily Inter Lake of the intention to establish a street light district in this area. All the area of the City in Northridge Heights would then have street lights. The notice explained that the charge would be by square footage and over an S year period if desired. Cost of trenching would be $10,800.00, metal poles would make the cost $27,000 extra, wood poles no extra charge. Mayor McDowell asked for proponents. No one responded. Mayor McDowell asked for opponents. No one responded. Public Hearing declared closed. PUBLIC HEARING - Special Assessment The last legislature passed a bill which provides for cities to make a special assess- ment on property for street maintenance. This new bill allows the fund to be used for any and all kinds of street work. It replaces the Oil Sprinkling and Water Sprinkling Districts which were limited as to how the funds could be spent. Mayor McDowell asked for proponents. No one responded. Mayor McDowell asked for opponents. No one responded. Public Hearing declared closed. PUBLIC HEARING Street Light Assessment The Street Light Assessment for 1983 will be the same as last year - .00226 per square foot. Mayor McDowell asked for proponents. No one responded. Mayor McDowell asked for opponents. No one responded. Public Hearing declared closed. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mr. Henry Nelson, 329 10th Avenue West asked if there was an ordinance requiring that weeds be mowPd and kept down. He showed pictures of an area at 314 9th Avenue West. The problem was referred to Fire Chief Doty. Chuck Stearns,U`of"ev'Intern, thanked the Council and administration for their assistance and the opportunity to work for the City this summer. He has completed two projects and the third one will be completed before he returns to school. COMMITTEE REPORTS STREET & ALLEY Councilman O'Boyle reported that Street Superintendent Clements has chipped and seal coated 64 blocks this summer and excavated two blocks for resurfacing. Good progress!! Councilman O'Boyle reported a request from Police Chief Stefanie from a family on West Arizona Street for a sign to be erected reading "Deaf Child". They have a son who is deaf and who rides a three wheeled bike and would like this sign as a safety measure for him. Councilman Palmer voiced his concern that it might causea false security and be more hazardous. Councilman Ruiz stated that this would be no different than for small children playing and signing might cause more liability. Chief Stefanie stated that the family lived in Denver where they did have a program for signing for the deaf. This child also has cerebral palsy. No action taken. Councilman O'Boyle asked about a curb cut on 1st Avenue East in the 100 block. Questioned if given Council permission. Mayor.McDowell will check it out. PARKS Councilman Vidal presented the following report from the Airport Association: SJT C s LONG TERM ECDN0.141C SUPPORT REQUEST. ' SI3_BMITTED B,1t , KALISPELL AIRPORT ASSOCIATIO11 e request that tho City Council support us on the following three rain topics. l.. -Authorization for lot to be sold on uYest's-.de of Airport Road. 2, Put paving job up for bid.'" Completion to be this fan. 3. Assist.`the Airport Assooiation in fencing of paving. Land to be used as security should bid be accepted. The Board of Directors proposed that the 11[alisp611 Airport Association borrow $140,000.00a 7% interest to be amortized over a 20 year contract. These payments w culd be made monthly at $1080.00, t Iticome to service this debt weld- come from. the following sources. A. A monthly service charge to Fixed Base Operators ..�w.e.+s...ra4.ar.a+«�......*o3 G 390-00 x. l2 mosaw.a$10.800.00 S. .Aircraft owner annual membership fee of $50.00 each aircraft rased on airport property....*a*.o..*4,**65 @ $50.00.....a........v 39250*00 Annual membership fee of $I00.00 each aircraft based on private adjoining property.,*0*3.-a.4.e.1..10 0 $l00100.*.*0*040**.$ 11000*00 C. Each aircraft tic dorm will be assessed per"year (i.e., Motels, FBO's, EtC.ae.aa«a*..*aaa.avaa...�0.a.aa.60 @ $50.00..4+16...*.a..$ 39000.00 D. Gas Tax-@ 4¢ per gallon on 100,000 gallons per year***a...$49000.00 } E. Hanger sp ace pace gents as follows 1st year.wsn.a.a...*442io o x 6 $ll260*00 ' 2nd years.*,..a*40*6**.4*.$2J0.00 X 12 i.r..v.a...a..a $2,520.00 3rd Year..*,'.a......a��a.•.�$210.0� *..1.a*.�..1.*. $5v040.00 FIRST YEAR TOTAL ANTICIPATED INCOME 2 0 DO This proposal will go into effect September lit,:,1983'if accepted by the City Counci"Ool* e H. Lee Tower. President Ri` hard A'. Taylor Sic Tres Councilman"'.•V_Ldal -repo_] ted .t.hat the Parks, Committee. :is recorimend.ing their requests be. granted. Councilman P;alrier voiced h;is concern: that. the City; is paving and the County re-. ceiving the revenue: i Councilnan Nyst.ul reported that the County,has assisted. by giving gravel. There ?re,;,.,prQ�.a��.1_.-overlay. ma:Lnu_nw_ay-_,andu 2z.averla Lhe taxiway, _Nystal sCated _two:he favored authorizing the Airport: Association to�go ahead and call forFbids'for. -paving the main runway and registering theiwarrants unti,l.the" land is sold., � - uM- 119. City Attorney Neier stated it was more appropriate for the City to call for bids than the Association and do the paving job now. Sell the lot and do the second project when the land is sold. Councilman Saverud asked if they have lined up the $140,000 loan at a bank. Nystul replied that they can go to a bank with our pledge to sell the land. However, if the City calls for bids and we register the warrants, they will not need a loan. They are not asking for all monies received from the sale but just enough for the project. Value of the land is approximately $170,000. Council should determine: - where the balanace will be spent. Councilman Vidal moved that the Council be authorized to sell the City -owned lot on the west side of Airport Road. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Councilman Vidal explained further that there is no written agreement with the Air- port Association concerning this land, but from former Councilman Daley it was learned that when the land exchange was made with the Elk's Clul,the understanding was that if the land was sold the money would be used for capital outlay for the airport. Question called. Motion carried. Councilman Vidal moved to authorize the city to call for bids on both projects - paving main runway and paving taxiway. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. The Association has employed Jay Billmayer, Engineer, to write specifications. Council asked'.that the City Surveyor check to see that specs are up to city standards. Question called. Motion carried. Councilman Vidal moved that the Council authorize the use of the proceeds of the land sale to assist with the Airport projects when the land is sold. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Motion carried. Councilman Vidal.''set a Parks Committee meeting for 4:00 P.M. Thursday, September 8th. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Councilman Saverud reported that the Community Development and Finance Committees have reviewed the UDAG application and it has been mailed to Washington, D. C. We should have an answer as to its acceptance by November lst. The application was downsized in square footage. The UDAG application is for 4.2 million rather than 5,'million; Industrial Revenue Bonds will be 8 million rather than 10 million, and the Tax Increment 164n will remain at $400,000. The grant application weighed 171 pounds. SAFETY Councilman Grainger moved to authorize Police Stefanic to advertise for bids for two new patrol cars. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried. SEWER & WATER RESOLUTION #3488 Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution #3488 a resolution to award_a contract to Tri-Co Equipment, Inc. of Kalispell, MT to supply to the City of Kalispell a "Sludge Hauling Vehicle consisting of a tractor truck and a tank trailer" for the amount of $83,874.00. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Roll call vote. All voted aye. RESOLUTION #3489 Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution #3489 a resolution to award to Morgen & Osgood Construction Company, Inc. of Great Falls, MT, for the construction of the City of Kalispell's Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $2,101,750.00. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Councilman O'Boyle asked if the bid has been checked out. City Attorney Neier re- plied that it has been approved by EPA. These are the two lowest responsive bidders on the two schedules. A pre --construction meeting was held on August 30th. Question called. Roll call vote. All voted aye. Councilman Ruiz moved to authorise Water Superintendent Hughes to call for bids for a sewer cleaning machine. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Motion carried. Councilman Ruiz moved that the City be authorized to call .for bids fo re -roof the Golf Clubhouse. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Councilman Saverud asked if the building has been inspected by a structural engi- neer. He was told that Carver Engineering is preparing the specs. Councilman Vidal stated that this project should have been reviewed by the Parks Committee. 120. Councilman Saverud stated that if we are using Revenue Sharing funds they should use materiel -.sensitive to historical value. Carver Engineering is to check with Community Development Committee and the Community Development Office before preparing specs. Question called. Motion carried. Bid opening to be September 19th. FINANCE Councilman Nystul moved Council approval to employ a Minneapolis Bank for paying and transferage of bonds. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #1035 Councilman Nystul.moved second reading of Ordinance #1035 an ordinance creating Special Maintenance District No. 1, for the purpose of maintaining the streets and avenues of the City of Kalispell, to define the boundaries of said district, to provide for assessments, and to provide an effective date. Seconded by.;Councilman Grainger. Roll call vote. All voted aye. RESOLUTION #3490 Councilman Nystul moved to adopt Resolution #3490 a resolution to estalish the bound- aries of the Special Maintenance District, Seconded by Councilman Vidal. Roll call vote. All voted aye. RESOLUTION #3491 Councilman Nystul moved to adopt Resolution #3491 a resolution to levy and assess the costs of Special Maintenance for 1983 at the rate of $.0024 per square foot. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Roll call vote. All voted aye. RESOLUTION #3492'' Councilman Nystul moved to adopt Resolution #3492 a resolution.to levy and assess the costs of Street Lighting for 1983 at the rate of $.00226 per square -foot. Seconded by Councilman Vidal. RESOLUTION #3493 Councilman Nystul moved to adopt Resolution #3493 a resolution to alter the boundary of City Special Lighting District. Seconded by Councilihan Grainger. Roll call vote. All voted aye. Councilman Nystul reported that the replies from the.noiices sent our regarding street - lights in Sunset Addition were returned with the indication that 28.5% of the pro- perty owners do want lights, 14.2% do not, with the remaine.r not replying. Metal poles were in the majority. RESOLUTION #3494 Councilman Nystul moved to adopt Resolution #3494 a resolution to create Special Light District in Sunset Addition, using metal poles. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Resolution #3467A passed June 6, 1983, stated the intention to create this district and authorized notice to property owners. Question called. Roll call vote. All voted ayed. Councilman Nystul moved the City call for bids for trenching and pole base installation. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. Councilman Nystul reported that Chuck Stearns, MSU intern, completed three projects - city shop evaluation - administrative cost plan - insurance study. He encouraged the Council to read the reports and stated that it was a pleasure to have Chuck with us. COMPUTER Councilman Nystul moved to accept�.the proposal of Big Sky Data for a new computer in the amount of $71,785.00. Seconded by -Councilman Ruiz. Discussion as to manufacturer, as we do not want to purchase a computer from a firm that will not be existence in the future. It was explained that the main office is in Billings and a local office is run by Don Halver, a local person. The computer has approved BARS software. Question called. Motion carried. Councilman Nystul moved the the City be authorized to call for gasoline and diesel fuel to extend through June 30, 1984. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried. EMPLOYMENT No report. 121. ANNEXATION ORDINANCE #1036 Councilman Palmer moved first reading of Ordinance #1036 an ordinance to extend the city limits to include Pack Addition #156 with B3 zoning. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Roll call vote. All voted aye. RESOLUTION #3495 Councilman Palmer moved to adopt Resolution #3495 a resolution to approve the preliminary plat for the subdivision of Lot 23, Block 2 in Northridge Heights. Seconded by Council- man Grainger. The area is the location of the Weatherford Funeral Home and the resi- dence adjoining. Water Superintendent Hughes reported that a problem with the sewer and water lines has been resolved. Question called. Roll call vote. Councilman O'Boyle voted nay. All ofh�!r Councilmen voted aye. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor McDowell reported a letter of resignation from Harvey Simpson who has been serving on the City/County Planning Board and has been transferred to<Portland. Mayor expressed appreciation for his work with the City and County. Councilman Saverud moved Council approval of the appointment of James B. Stephens to replace Mr. Simpson.on the CCPB. Seconded by Councilman Palmer. Mr. Stephens is a partner in the Brinkman & Lenon Architectural firm. Motion carried. Mayor McDowell reported that Marian O'Neil, who has served on the Board of Adjustment since January 1, 1979, is resigning effective immediately. She expressed her pleasure to serve the City. Councilman Nystul moved that all claims for August found to be in order be approved for payment. Seconded by Councilman Palmer. Motion carried. Councilman Ruiz stated there will a short negotiation meeting to follow. Councilman Grainger moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried. Approved as presented September 19, 1983. � s � ATTEST: it kiAk ­A_LA_ _K-L�a'_tA_AA_ Mariori Viermann, City Clerk