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01/07/85 City Council Minutes273. THE REGULAR MEETING FO THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1985 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR MCDOWELL PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT. APPROVE MINUTES - Correction: Page 270 - Change Street & Alley to Sewer & Water; Page 271 - Para- graph 8, add "consensus of the Council to go ahead with hiring". Page 269 - Change Resolution #3554 to "resolution to adopt recommended amendments:. Councilman Nystul moved to approve the minutes of December 3rd and 17th as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Schindler. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - Amend Zoning Ordinance -� The following amendment to the City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance has been recommended by the Zoning Commission: An Ordinance to amend the City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 885, as amended by Ordinance No. 953 by deleting therefrom a portion of Section 3.01 and eliminating Table 3-0 of the Zoning Ordinance. The deletions will allow the City to make zoning decisions based on individual situation and use of the Comprehensive Plan only as a "Guide" and will provide a greater flexibility in design- ating a Zoning District classification when considering annexation or zoning change applications. Mayor McDowell asked for proponents. There were none. Mayor McDowell asked for opponents. There were none. Councilman:Manning stated he was in favor of the ordinance and highly recommended its adoption. Mayor Mc➢owell declared the public hearing closed. PUBLIC HEARING - Oftedahl Addition #171 Jerry A. and Charlotte G. Oftedahl have filed a petition for annexation into the City of Kalispell for 3,989 acres of land located west of Meridian Road approximately Boo feet north of the Meridian Road -Two Mile Drive intersection, The applicant is re- questing a B-3 (General Business) zoning designation. Mayor McDowell asked for proponents. Attorney Dan Johns spoke in favor of the addi tion. the area is being used for the relocation of Amfac-building permit has been issued -construction is under way -a portion of the original parcel is zoned B-3-Amfac has requested B-3 or I-1, Mayor McDowell asked for opponents. No one responded. Public Hearing declared closed. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL No one appeared to address the Council. COMMITTEE REPORTS EMPLOYMENT The Employment Committee met today at 4:00 P.M. Councilman Grainger reported that the new employee handbooks have been looked at by the unions and employees. He asked that the Council review the handbook before the next meeting. FINANCE Councilman Ruiz reported that the Finance Committee met and reviewed December claims and moved that all claims found in order be approved. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. Councilman Ruiz reported that the new computer makes a print-out of all claims and he will leave it in the Conference Room for Council to inspect. Councilman Ruiz reported one claim completely out of line - a claim for two Govern- ment Study Commission members for a trip to Bozeman for $566 for a charter plane and $107 to rent a car. SEWER & WATER Councilman Nystul had no report. ANNEXATION ORDINANCE #1050 Councilman Manning moved first reading of Ordinance #1050 an ordinance to amend the City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 885, as amended by Ordinance No. 953 by deleting therefrom a portion of Section 3.01 and eliminate Table 3.0 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Roll call vote. All voted aye. 274. STREET & ALLEY Councilman Palmer moved to authorize DPW Hammer to call for bids for a new or used grader. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Motion carried. VACATION OF ALLEY FOR JUSTICE CENTER John Peterson.iof Taylor, Then, Thompson, Peterson, Architects.7: displayed a sketch of the site plan for the new Justice Center. He asked. that the City vacate the alley, in Block 126, Kalispell Original. There is one lot on this alley which is not owned by Flathead County. Commissioner Krueger stated that they are in the process of getting an appraisal and will try to purchase. City Attorney Meier explained that in.order to vacate or abandon an alley, a petition by all the owners must be submitted. There is a question as to whether or not you can vacate a portion of an alley. Request tabled until properly presented. PARKS Councilman Springer stated that he is asking publicly that a tree ordinance be drafted before the next meeting. After discussion, Councilman Manning moved to form an Advisory Parks Committee. This committee is to be informal; consist of one representative from interested groups, such a ball clubs, golf course, airport, schools, Chamber of Commerce, etc.;,�work through the Parks Committee and be advisory only. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried. Letters to be sent to groups to get it started. Councilman Springer announced that the golf course lease would be discussed at a Parks meeting at 4:00 P. M. on Tuesday, the 8th. Councilman Springer moved to refer the general obligation bond marketing to the Parks and Finance Committees with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Nystul. Responses have come from D. A. Davidson and Dain & Bosworth. Actions:must be taken before the next Council meeting. Motion carried. Meeting set for 4:00 P. M. Wednesday the 9th. CITY DEVELOPMENT - Councilman Saverud had no report. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Gerald Mueller, representative of the Northwest Power Planning Council, addressed the Council concerning energy conservation. He stated that while there is more than enough power at this time, they have projected that in the future there will be a shortage. In order to. conserve energy, they are proposing that building codes be adopted for the State of Montana, for at least that portion of Montana including the Bonneville Power Administration Service territoryy which would include the Code of the Model Conservation Standards set forth in the Northwest Conservation and Electric Power Plan. This would conserve energy and also keep power rates from es- calating. Be stated that while it would cost several thousand more to build, savings would be equal in power bills. If the new building code is not adopted, power from BPA would go up 10%, one-half of which would be paid by users. Councilman Ruiz questioned whether or not it is fair to charge now for what may happen in the future. (A full printed report is on file in the Clerk's office.) MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Palmer moved to confirm the appointment of Donald G. Halver as Clerk - Treasurer. Seconded by Councilman Schindler. Councilman Nystul abstained. Motion carried. Salary will be 90% of $25,000.00 for a 6 month probationary period. Salary Ordinance to be amended. Councilman Springer moved to confirm the reappointment of Virginia Sloan and James Stephens to the City -County Planning Board for another.2 year appointment.. Seconded by Councilman Palmer. Motion carried. Mayor McDowell announced a meeting at 4:00 P.M. January 8th with tho�eDepartment of Military Affairs to discuss a site for a National Guard Armory. He asked that all Councilmen he present if possible. Tuesday, January 15th, 4:00 P.M. is scheduled for a Parks Committee meeting. Councilman Manning reported a problem with the Zoning Commission being one member short and the pros and cons of making the Planning Board and Zoning Commission one body. There being no further business, the meeting adjou d at 9:40 P.M. Approved as presented January 21, 1985 ATTEST: eRoy . McDowell, Mayo Marjor iyGiermann, City Clerk -Treasurer