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THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1985 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR
McDOWELL PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN SCHINDLER ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN
PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Springer moved to approve the Minutes of the January 21, 1985
meeting. Councilman Palmer seconded. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
No one requested to address the Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
SAFETY - Councilman Saverud Reporting
The council has received a letter from the Fire Chief indicating that
Richard Sedden has served as a Lieutenant for a one year probationery
period and recommended he be confirmed as a Lieutenant. Councilman
Saverud moved that Richard Sedden be confirmed as a Fire Lieutenant
effective February 4, 1985. Councilman Nystul seconded. Motion carried.
PARKS - Councilman Springer reporting
Introduced Robert L. Ehlers of DAIN BOSWORTH INC. who gave a
presentation on the proposed sale of Swimming Pool Bonds. General
discussion followed concerning a ten year issue compared to a fifteen
year' issue.
Councilman Palmer moved the City sell $550,000 in General Obligation
Bonds to be financed over a period of fifteen (15) years; the sale to be
held on March 4, 1985. Councilman Springer seconded. Motion carried.
Resolution 3562
Councilman Springer moved passage of Resolution Number 3562 as presented
subject to review and approval of the City Attorney.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL,
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $550,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENOVATING, IMPROVING AND
RECONSTRUCTING THE SWIMMING COMPLEX COMMONLY KNOWN AS
BRUCKHOUSER POOL IN THE CITY OF KALISPELL
Seconded by Councilman Nystul. After discussion of bidding procedure
and paying agents by Councilman Nystul and review of the resolution
document by Councilman Palmer, Councilman Ruiz asked some questions on
the bond selling and repaying procedures. Roll call vote. Councilman
Schindler absent; all others voted aye. Motion carried.
Councilman Springer requested the Council go into closed session to
discuss the "Capes Litigation". The mayor declared a short recess for
closed meeting at 8:02 P.M. Meeting resumed at 8:27 P.M. and
Councilman Springer moved the Council authorize the City Attorney to
proceed with the appeal to the District Court in the matter of "Capes
vs. The City of Kalispell". Seconded by Councilman Ruiz. Motion Carried.
Councilman Ruiz moved that our bond consultant, DAIN BOSWORTH INC., be
given permission to bid on the Swimming Pool Bonds along with all other
financial institutions. Seconded by Councilman Springer. Motion
carried.
CITY DEVELOPMENT - Councilman Saverud reporting
As authorized at the previous council meeting, the Mayor and Committee
have made preparations to sell Griffin Park. The City Attorney has
prepared a draft of a Resolution of Intention to Sell this property. The
committee would like to change the proposed Section II to essentially
state the Council will establish the fair market value and advertise the
property for sale.
Resolution 3563
Councilman Saverud moved adaption of Resolution #3563, a Resolution of
Intent to sell certain real property owned by the City of Kalispell.
Seconded by Councilman Manning. Discussion followed on when to meet to
set the value and sell the property.
Councilman Saverud requested a joint committee meeting of the Parks and
City Development Committees be set for February 19, 1985 at 4:00 p.m. to
consider the appraisals on the property and come up with a committee
recommendation.
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Councilman Springer moved to amend the motion to insert the date of
March 18, 1985 as the date for receiving sealed bid proposals, for
purchase of the property from the City. Seconded by Councilman Palmer.
Motion carried on the amendment.
Roll call on the Resolution. Councilman Schindler absent; all others
voted aye. Motion carried.
We have also received a letter from the Montana Department of Military
Affairs making a proposal for the Armory Site and we will discuss it at
the same meeting.
We have a letter from Marcella Sherfy, State Historic Preservation
officer, Montana Historical Society, informing us that Mr. Ross Plambeck
of our staff has been awarded a State Historic Preservation Review Board
Commendation. He will be presented this award by the Lieutenant
Governor tomorrow night. (February 5, 1985)
EMPLOYMENT - no report
FINANCE - Councilman Ruiz reporting
Councilman Ruiz moved the claims found in order by the Auditing
Committee be paid. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
Ordinance 1051
Councilman Ruiz read Second Reading of Ordinance #1051 (an amendment to
Ordinance 1048) and moved it be accepted. Seconded by Councilman
Manning. Roll call vote. Councilman Schindler absent. All others voted
aye. Motion carried.
Resolution 3564
Moved Resolution #3564; a resolution to transfer among appropriations,
be approved. Seconded by Councilman Manning. Roll call vote. Councilman
Schindler absent. All others voted aye. Motion carried.
SEWER & WATER - Councilman Nystul reporting
The Committee, having power to act, accepted the bid of Davies, Inc.,
for the backhoe for the Water Department.
The Committee has determined the lot in the Bertschi Addition is not
needed by the Water Department as a well site and no other City
Departments have -a need for this property. The committee reports the
property is surplus. Councilman Nystul moved the City Attorney be
authorized to acquire an appraisal and prepare the necessary paperwork
for the sale of this parcel. Councilman Springer seconded. Councilman
Palmer abstained. Motion carried.
ANNEXATION - Councilman Manning reporting
Councilman Manning read Ordinance #1052 (Oftedahl Addition #171) and
moved for acceptance of second reading. Councilman Nystul seconded. Roll
Call vote. Councilman Schindler absent. All others voted aye. Motion
carried. -
Councilman Manning read Ordinance #1053 (Ken -way Addition #3) and moved
for acceptance of second reading. Councilman Nystul seconded. Roll Call
vote. Councilman Schindler absent. All others voted aye. Motion
carried.
Councilman Manning moved to: direct the City Attorney to draft an
Ordinance amending Section 202 relating to the integration of the
Kalispell Zoning Commission and the City -County Zoning Commission and
set a public hearing date. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Motion
carried.
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Councilman Manning moved to direct the City Attorney to draft an
Ordinance amending the non conforming use section of the City of
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance relating to Section 5.06 and Section 7.31;
putting that into one section and changing the intent of that Ordinance
to deal with classification rather than use, and set a public hearing
date. Councilman Palmer seconded. Motion carried.
STREET & ALLEY - no report
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilman Grainger moved the bonds found in order by the City Attorney
be approved. Councilman Nystul seconded. Motion carried.
Councilman Palmer requested permission to be out of town February 8
through 18, 1985. Approved
Mayor read letter from County Commissioners to Nick Verma concerning
zoning around City of Kalispell.
Mayor McDowell discussed the Legislative hearing on Gas Taxes and read a
letter he had sent opposing House Bill 382. He also read a letter of
response from legislator John Harp.
Meeting adjourned at 8:56 P.M.
Approved as presented February 19, 1985
ATTEST:
Marjo ie Giermann. Clerk/Treasurer
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