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03/19/84 City Council Minutes181. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1,984 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR MCDOWELL PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE -PRESENT. APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Nystul moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1984 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schindler. Motion carried. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Treasurer for January 1984 City judge for February 1984 Police Chief for February 1984 Building Official for February 1984 Councilman Saverud moved that city officials reports be accepted. Seconded by Council- man Springer. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - Reconvene Hearing on Heritage Health Center Addition Mayor McDowell asked for proponents. Mike Fraser -Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Project Engineer -stated that they had met with the Annexation Committee, resolved any prob- lems and would answer questions if there were any. Councilman Manning stated that there is a difference of opinion on whether the annex- ation will comply with the Comprehensive Plan, but based on the concept that the city limits be used as line for Comprehensive Plan, the committee recommends that the pro= perty be annexed and the road be annexed as part of the property. The facility will not be operated as a non-profit business and will pay taxes. Councilman Manning stated that we are assuming their request for a Certificate of Need will be granted by the State Department of Health. Mr. Fraser stated that they will know no latex' than April 20th. TheDeveloperwishes to annex whether or not it is granted. Mayor McDowell called for opponents. No one appeared. Public Hearing declared closed. Councilman Manning moved to direct City Attorney Neier to draw an ordinance to extend the city limits to include Heritage Health Center Addition. Seconded by Councilman Springer. Councilman Saverud moved to amend the motion by requesting a written opinion from City Attorney Neier, stating the boundaries of the Comprehensive Plan for Council guidance. Seconded by Councilman Schindler. Councilman Palmer voted nay. All others voted aye. Motion carried. Question called on motion. All voted aye. PUBLIC HEARING - 1983 S&C Construction Assessments There were no opponents. RESOLUTION #351=/ Councilman Ruiz moved final adoption of Resolution #351* a resolution levying and assessing a special assessment and tax on lots, pieces and parcels of land to defray costs of constructimg:,_sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Seconded by Councilman Palmer. Roll call vote. All voted aye. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Sheriff Rhodes and Assistant County Attorney Smith presented a slide and narrative on the need for a new jail and judicial complex. This,is part of a concentrated effort to inform county residents of the need and of the plans before the 3.6 million bond issue is voted .on in June. The present jail is not adequate and does not meet state and federal requirements. The proposed new complex will be a 3 story building located just south of the present jail. It will house a 66 bed jail, sheriff's office, 3 courtrooms, law library, Clerk of Court _ office, County Attorney Office, Disaster and Emergency Services and Data Processing. Total cost is 7.6 million. Tuesday, May 1st and Saturday, May 5th will be open.house for showing present ---conditions of the jail and judicial areas. COMMITTEE REPORTS SAFETY Councilman Schindler had no report. PARKS Councilman Springer announced a meeting of the Parks Committee for 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 21st. Through the efforts of Councilman Schindler, there will be representatives from various service organizations, schools and other interested persons. The com- mittee expects.�.to present five alternativeSto the pool renovation and publicize them through these representatives_add,the media, thereby creating enough interest to get 40% of the voters out at the June election, as requimed by law to pass a general ob- ligation bond. 182. Councilman Springer stated there will be a joint meeting of the County Parks Depart- ment and the Tri-Cities at 10:30 A. M. on April 10th. CITY DEVELOPMENT Councilman Saverud stated that it is a state requirement that the activities of the Community Development Office be prepared as an annual report and placed onifile. This is now available at the office of the City Clerk and at the Community Development office and he urged the Council and public to review it. it covers the Block Grants, UDAG, Flathead Industries Program and KDC activities. EMPLOYMENT Councilman Grainger had no report. FINANCE Councilman Ruiz reported that the committee met and reviewed delinquent ambulance accounts and the financial condition of the Central Garage. The ambulance clerk is ' preparing two lists - one will show uncollectible Medicare/Medicaid accounts and the other will show delinquent accounts for other reasons. More information and time is needed on the Central Garage problem.. DPW Hammer and Finance Director Swanson are working on a recommendation. SEWER AND WATER Councilman Nystul reported a letter from EPA in Denver approving our request for legal and technical costs as part of our grant from :the date of -,the letter. Councilman Nystul reported that we have received preliminary indications from the Water Quality Bureau that phosphorus standards will be established for the WWTP and we are not looking at too much cost here. However, they will probably be adopting ammonia standards which will cost us quite a bit to address that situation. When he knows the cost, he will pass along the information. The committee met today to discuss the water service line on Buffalo Hill that serves the golf course. It is 3ledking badly in three places, part of which is being metered and charged to the golf association. The fire hydrant that serves the clubhouse area does not have enough pressure to make it useful for fire protection because of the leaks. Water Superintendent Hughes explained that it is ibout. 1,250' from the nearest source of high pressure. Constructing a new 8" line would cost between $25,000 to $30,000. A line could be putt in for less, but would have no fire fighting capability, It is hoped that the City and Golf Association can work out a solution for sharing the cost. Councilman Nystul moved that a new water tine be run and that the Sewer & Water Com- mittee meet with the'Golf Association to negotiate part of the expense. Seconded by Councilman Springer. Motion carried. ANNEXATION RESOLUTION 03516 Councilman Manning' moved to adopt Resolution,:#3515 a Resolution of Intention to annex Blue Chip Addition *162. Seconded by Councilman Schindler. Roll call vote. All voted aye. RESOLUTION #3517 Councilman Manning moved to adopt Resolution #3516 a Resolution of Intention to annex Northwest Horizon Addition #160. Seconded by Councilman Springer. Roll call vote. All voted aye. RESOLUTION' 43519 Councilman Manning moved to adopt Resolution #3517 a Resolution of Intention to annex Buffalo Hill Reservoir #164. Seconded by Councilman Springer. Roll call vote. All voted aye. The committee requests that Mayor McDowell coordinate a meeting between the County Commissioners, Council of the Whole, County Attorney and City Attorney to discuss the Comprehensive Plan on surrounding area. The Building Inspector really needs the guidance. There will be an Annexation Committee meeting at 4:00 P.M., Thursday, March 22nd. STREET & ALLEY ORDINANCE 41040 Councilman Palmer moved first red&14gc.ottOrdinance #1040 an ordinance to amend the parking ordinance to prohibit parking.on the•north side of Center Street from Fifth Avenue West to Fifth Alley West. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Roll call vote. All voted aye. 183. ORDINANCE 41041 1 1 Councilman Palmer moved first reading of Ordinance 41041 an ordinance to amend the Parking Ordinance to increase the $2 fine to $5 for on -street violations. Seconded by Councilman Manning. Roll call vote. All voted aye. CITY SHOP Councilman Palmer moved that all vehicle maintenance work be done at the City Shop under the supervision of DPW Hammer. Seconded by Councilman Springer. There have been some problems at the shop. The mechanics say that at times there are too many vehadles and at other times there are none. A policy should be estab- lished for a more continuous schedule. Councilman Ruiz spoke against the motion. He would first like the Council to deter- mine if they want to keep it as a Central Garage. He would like to discuss the situa- tion with the Street & Alley Committee and the department heads. We may be looking at a sweeping change. Councilman Palmer moved to table the motion. Seconded by Councilman Schindler. Carried. Councilman Palmer set a meeting for 4:00 P. M. Wednesday,, -April 4th to confer with the Finance Committee on City Shop problems. Councilman Ruiz asked Finance Director Swanson to have a recommendation on the financial problem. Councilman Grainger recommended DPW Hammer submit a recommendation on future use. Councilman Nystul asked that the report on the City Shop prepared by intern student, Chuck Stearns, be reviewed for ideas. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Palmer announced that the next Inland Northwest Conference of Elected Officials Conference will be held March 31st in Virginia City. LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS James E. Schaff DBA Ace Plumbing & Heating James E. Schaff DBA Ace Plumbing & Heating Bob's Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Bob's Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Oary E. Haveds & William J. Gehloff DBA Longhorn Pawn Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Dallas Munter Plumber Continuation Certificate Gas Contractor Continuation Certificate Gas Contractor Continuation Certificate Plumber Continuation Certificate Pawn Broker Bond Gas Installer Bond Plumber Continuation Certificate Councilman Grainger moved that all License & Permit Bonds reviewed by City Attorney Neier be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Motion carried. Councilman Grainger moved that the stores be allowed to use the sidewalks to display and sell merchandise for May Street Spectacular Days, May 4 and 5, and for Victoria Days, May 18 through 21. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried. Councilman Manning announced a meeting of the Council of the Whole for 7:30 P. M. Monday, March 26th to discuss reduction of zoning classifications, Councilman Palmer moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M. Approved as corrected April 2, 1984. ATTEST: Marjorie Gi rmann, City Clerk -Treasurer I �!0