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THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL. -.WAS HELD. AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, MARCH 5,
1984f11N THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR MCDOWELL PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN
WERE7-RRESBUT .
A MINUTE OF SILENCE IN RESPECT FOR JOHN L. SCHWARTZ WHO PASSED AWAY TODAY. MR. SCHWARTZ
WAS A FORMER COUNCILMAN AND LATER DID THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR OUR PRESENT CITY HALL.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman'Nystul moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 21,
1984 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schindler. Motion carried.
OPEN BIDS - Legal Advertising
The Daily Inter Lake Bid Bond 74.5% of the code price as
edtabildhdd by the County
Printing Board
There being no other bids, Councilman Nystul moved to accept the bid of -:the Daily
Inter Lake for legal advertising for the period March 1,1984 through February 28,
1985. Seconded by Councilman Springer. MOt±A n"lcarried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
No one appeared to -,,address the Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
STREET & ALLEY
Councilman Palmer reported that at his request a two page report on the financial
status of the Central Garage has been prepared by Flihance Director Swanson. The repett
will he reviewed by the Street & Alley Committee before budget time.
SAFETY
Councilman Schindler reported that the committee recommends a stop sign be placed on
8th Avenue West at 7th Street. There have been several accidents because motorists
seem to be using 7th Street as a through street. Ninth and Tenth Avenues are also being
monitored. Councilman'Schindler moved that the traffic sign ordinance be amended to in-
clude a stop sign on-8th Avenue West at 7th Street. Seconded by Councilman Saverud.
Motion carried.
On recommendation of the committee, Councilman Schindler moved to amend the parking
ordinance to prohibit parking for half a block on Center Street, on the north side
only, from 5th Avenue West to the west. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion
carried.
The request for a change at Woodland7,Avenue and,Second Street East will be referred
to the .Montana State Highway Department for study. It will require a major.street
change to alleviate the hazardous situation.
Director of Public Works Hammer will address the State Highway Department for a study
and traffic county at First Avenue West and Third Street (Post Office). If a count is
sufficient there is a a possibility that the traffic signals will be moved from 2nd
and 4th to Zst and 3rd.
On recommendation of the Safety Committee and Police Chief Stefanic, Councilman Saverud
moved to amend the parking ordinance to increase the $2.00 violation to $5.00 on -street
only. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
PARKS
Councilman Springer moved to allow Hockaday Center for the Arts to_.hold their annual
"Art in the Park" in Courthouse Park East on July 27 through 29. Seconded by Council-
man Schindler. Motion carried.
SWIM POOL
Councilman Springer reported that Superintendent Drent and crew have partially com=
pleted removing the bathhouse in !Wob,dlan17 Park.
Within two weeks the Parks Committee expects to have several proposals from which to
choose and present to the voters in June.
CITY DEVELOPMENT
The City Development Commizttee met lastVWednesday, reviewed and approved 14 applica-
tions for rehab.
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EMPLOYMENT
On February 28th the Employment Committee met, reviewed and approved a hiring policy.
Councilman Grainger moved the hiring policy be adopted. Seconded by Councilman
Schindler. Positions will be filled through the Job Service. All applications re-
ceived by the Job Service will be brought to City°Hall for review by the Employment
Committee. The department heads will then review and hire. All applications will
be kept on file for at least 90 days. Any council member can'take part in the inter-
views. Care will be taken to abide by union contract with Local#256. Senority will
be given no consideration for in-house contract rule on hire. Fire and Police per-
sonnel will be hired by department head and approved by the Council. Department heads
will be hired and approved by the Council. Question called. Motion carried.
For the record, there is no resolution on hiring, as claimed by some of the news media.
FINANCE
Councilman,:gnazl.teported that the Finance Committee met and reviewed February claims
and moved that all claims found to be in order be paid. Seconded by Councilman
Grainger. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #351_5r'
Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution #351,�r a resolution to submit to the quali-
fied and registered electors on June 5, 1984 a proposal to create a Local Government
Study Commi88ion to review the government of the city o�E•Kalispell, said Commission
to consist of elected members. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Councilman
Springer moved that the number of commissioners be three in number. Seconded by
Councilman Palmer.
Councilman Nystul suggeted five as a better number because it might be easier to get
a quorum for a meeting. Voting for three members were Councilmen Springer, Manning
Ruiz and Grainger. Voting for five members were Councilmen Nystul, Schindler, Saverud
and Palmer. Mayor McDowell broke the tie by voting for a three member commission.
Question called on resolution. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
There will be a Finance Committee meeting at 4:00 P. M. Wednesday, March 7th. Agenda
will cover delinquent ambulance bills and financial woes of Central Garage.
SEWER & WATER
Councilman Nystul reported that the City has received Volume I of the 201 Facility
Study for Evergreen Sewer Project. It has been reviewed by the staff and Councilman
Nystul moved that Mayor McDowell be directed to write a letter to Stahly Engineering
& Associates stating the City of Kalispell has no exceptions. Seconded by Council-
man Springer. Motion carried.
Councilman Nystul moved that the date of May 7, 1984 be set for a public hearing on
the sewer and water raise proposal. Seconded by Councilman Springer. Motion carried.
Notice of the hearing willibe mailed to all users in the March and April billing.
Councilman Nystul stated that the Sewer & Water Committee will be meeting every Monday
at 4:00 P. M. for possibly the next 8 weeks. WWTP construction and the rate raise
will need constant review.
ANNEXATION
Councilman�;Manning reported that the committee has reviewed and revised the PUD
ordinance and will readvertise the public hearing meeting for April 2nd.
Councilman Manning reported a letter from Mike Fraser, Thomas, Dean & Hoskins
Engineers, stating a request fron the Developer of Heritage?Health Center Addition
to reconvene on March 19th.
An Annexation Committee meeting will be held at 4:00 P. M.March 14th.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Street & Alley Committee and any other Council members who care to will have an
on -site look at Central Garage to see what progress has been made.
There will be a Street & Alley Committee meeting at 4:00 P. M. on Thursday, March
15th.
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There will be a City Development meeting at 4:00 P. M. on Thursday, March 8th.
The UDAG grantapplication should be in by March 19th.
LICENSE '& PERMIT BONDS
Councilman Grainger moved that all License & Permit Bonds approved by City Attorney
Neier be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Carried.
Councilman Saverud moved that Mayor McDowell be allowed to take vacation for a trip
to Texas from March 7th through the loth. Seconded by Councilman Springer. Carried.
Councilman Grainger moved to adjournu Seconded by Councilman Palmer. Motion carried.
Approved as presented March 19, 1984.
Louis ftui , Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
Marjorie Giermann, City Clerk -Treasurer
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