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05/05/86 City Council MinutesTHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY MAY 5, 1986, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR KENNEDY PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEMBERS WERE PRESENT. Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Ruiz requested the minutes in regards to the "Main Street Alignment" be corrected to state the item was removed from the table and put on the agenda. Councilman Nystul moved the minutes be approved as corrected. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL No one requested to address the Council. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Councilman Palmer moved the claims found in order by the Committee, and listed on the Accounts Payable approval list, be authorized for payment. Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried. Councilman Palmer scheduled a Committee meeting for Wednesday, May 14, 1986, at 4:00 p.m. to review budget progress. PUBLIC SAFETY - no report ANNEXATION, ZONING & BUILDING REGULATION - no report COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC BUILDINGS Councilman Saverud scheduled a Committee meeting for Friday May 9, 1986 at 4:00 pm. PERSONNEL & POLICY Negotiator Councilman Grainger reported the committee, having power to act, had contracted with Don Klepper, of Missoula, as the City's negotiator. Negotiation meeting. Councilman Grainger reported there would be a closed meeting Monday, May 12, 1986, at 4:00 p.m., to discuss negotiation strategy. The negotiator will be in attendance and Councilman Grainger requested as many members as possible be there. Ordinance 1079 Councilman Grainger reported on the situation concerning the Wastewater Lab Technician/Operator. The original ordinance did not have a technician/operator which is the position presently filled and being paid at $9.50 an hour which was at the operator rate. The proposed ordinance will correct the situation and also contains the current Police Salaries arrived at through negotiations. Councilman Grainger moved passage of first reading of Ordinance 01079. Councilman Saverud seconded and the motion carried upon roll call vote. Banner Policy Councilman Grainger introduced the proposed Banner Policy and explained the changes recommended by the Committee. He so moved the adoption of the proposed policy and Councilman Schindler seconded. There was some discussion about banners hung in areas other than the Main Street locations. It was decided to have another policy developed for these. Councilman Ruiz suggested the clause in the first paragraph "promote the tourist industry" was in conflict with another clause in the Standards for Approval paragraph stating "Banners shall be strictly limited to promoting non-commercial activities, non-profit organizations or governmental agencies." He also requested the $50.00 fee be deleted, it should be a public service if we are promoting worthwhile community activities. After further discussion, Councilman Schindler withdrew his second and Councilman Grainger withdrew his motion. I 404 Councilman Grainger then moved approval of the Banner Policy with the following changes: In line 4 of the PURPOSES statement, replace "the tourist industry" with "public awareness". Delete the $50.00 fee. Remove the requirement for banner owners to provide one person to assist. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. An unidentified woman asked several questions about types of banners that would be permissible. Councilmembers stated the City was not going to support or oppose the issues tied to the events. After more discussion the Mayor declared discussion the closed. Local Gas Tax Interlocal Agreement Councilman Grainger reported this agreement would establish the apportionment of the Gas Tax proceeds if the Tax is approved by the public. The agreement calls for the Tax proceeds to be apportioned based on where it was collected. Councilman Grainger moved acceptance of the proposed Interlocal Agreement between the County and the three cities and Councilman Saverud seconded. After some general discussion, the motion carried. Cancer Treatment Center Councilman Grainger reported the Committee felt it was in the City's best interest for the City Council to move and support the Cancer Treatment Center and so moved. Councilman Schindler seconded. After several council members questioned whether the council should take a public stand on issues like this, the second and motion were withdrawn. The council concluded the Mayor and any council members, as City citizens, could sign a letter of support for the Cancer Treatment Center. PUBLIC WORKS Resolution on Garbage System Lease - not acted upon Abandonment of a Portion of First Alley West Councilman Ruiz reported on First Interstate Bank's request to have a portion of First Alley West in Block 35 abandoned. City Attorney Meier reported a petition from the affected owners should be presented and a public hearing held. Councilman Nystul moved the Mayor and City Attorney be authorized to set a public hearing upon receipt of the appropriate petition for the abandonment of the alley on First Alley West. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. Bid awards. Councilman Ruiz reported the Committee, having power to act, awarded the Aggregate Bid to Pack & Co., the Fifth Ave. West project to the low bidder, Pack & Co., and the Front End Loader to the low bidder, Davies, Inc. WATER AND SEWER Report on Meeting with Brace Hayden Councilman Nystul reported he had met with Brace Hayden of the Governor's Office in regard to three things; the Evergreen Sewer Bond, the City's relationship with the Water Quality Bureau, and Kalispell's progress in Phosphorus removal. He will be here on about the 14th and will meet with us to attempt to solve some of our problems. Preliminary Draft, Phosphorus Removal Plan Councilman Mystul reported the preliminary draft of the plan has been sent to the Water Quality Bureau for their comments and he will lend his copy to any council member wishing to review it. 405 7 L 7 u Sanitary Sewer Problems A resident from the area of Seventh Avenue West at Eleventh Street came to the committee meeting seeking help for her septic tank and drainfield problem. Councilman Nystul reported the staff is looking into opportunities to annex this area and provide City Sewer to them. PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS Councilman Manning requested a Committee Meeting for Wednesday May 7, 1986, at 4:00 pm. Thank You Letters Councilman Manning reported Council President Ruiz has received a packet of thank you letters from Judy Stewart's Russell School Fourth Grade class. Councilman Ruiz reported they had made a field trip to Lawrence Park and then he had addressed the students in regard to development of the park. PUBLIC SAFETY Councilman Schindler gave a report on the present plans for the "9-1-1" system. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Kennedy requested Rev. H. Peter Waldum be reappointed to a three year term on the Police Commission. Councilman Schindler so moved, Councilman Manning seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Kennedy requested C. Patrick King be appointed to the Tax Increment Policy Committee to replace Margaret Fleming. Councilman Saverud so moved, Councilman Palmer seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Kennedy requested a short executive session closed meeting immediately following the Council Meeting. (cancelled upon determination the subject was not proper for a closed meeting.) Meeting adjourned at 8:35 Pm. Approved as presented May 19, 1986 ATTEST: Don Halver, Clerk/Treasurer GAMING COMMISSION MEETING Ed Kennedy, Mdyor The City of Kalispell Gaming Commission met in the office of Mayor Kennedy on Tuesday, May 13, 1986 at 4:00 P.M. In attendance were Mayor Kennedy, Councilman Grainger, City Attorney Neier, Police Chief Stefanie and Clerk/Treasurer Halver. Also present were applicants Kent E. Frampton and John C. Coffee. Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present opposed the application for a Gaming License for Cavanaugh's Motor Inn. There were no opponents. Councilman Grainger moved the application be approved motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:10 P.M. ATTEST: Don Halver, Clerk/Treasurer Chief Stefanie seconded and the Ed Kennedy, Mayor