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THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY JULY 7,
1986, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR KENNEDY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN
SAVERUD WAS ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEMBERS WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Nystul requested correction of the spelling of his name on page 418 and
moved the approval of the minutes. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion
carried.
BID OPENING > -
Tires
One bid was received from Taylor for Tires containing a two page bid sheet of various
prices. No bid bond was presented. Councilmah Nystul moved the bid be referred to the
Public Works Committee with power to act. Councilman Palmer seconded and the motion
carried.
Fuel:
Bidder: Bond Total Bid
Equity Supply Co. $4,420.00 $44,153.57
City Service, Inc. 3,600.00 35,641.38
Farmers Union Exchange 3,396.82 33,968.18
Valcon Distributing 4,072.37 40,723.66
Councilman Grainger moved the bids be referred to the Finance Committee with power to
act. :.'ouncilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried.
Pavement Replacement
Mayor Kennedy reported he was vetoing the, motion calling for bids for Pavement
Replacement. Instead, the city would be hiring a seasonal, three man crew to perform
the pavement replacement on Utility Trenches, as well as patching chuckholes. The crew
would be working for the Water Department with their existing sundry account billing
system used to charge contractors and the City for their portion of the work.
City Attorney Neier reported the Mayors actions did not require a veto and explained
why.
Councilman Ruiz objected to the Committee being .asked to make a -recommendation, the
Council being asked to make a motion, and then- those efforts being reversed.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Bruce Young addressed the council concerning the possibility of the City putting the
treated sewage in Ashley Creek or the Flathead River. He requested the City consider
long range plans and use a land application plan rather than risking future
requirements to stop putting it in the creek or the river.
Councilman Nystul said the discharge into the river is consistent with standard policy.
He agreed that land disposal may be the only answer 20 years from now. Qualified
consultants have stated the effect of discharging into the Flathead is almost
immeasurable.
Lakers Baseball Board and Parents
James Siedlecki of the Lakers Board requested the City provide the funds to get started
on constructing the Sports Complex at Begg Park and asked if they had to wait for
Griffin Field to be sold to get started. '
Councilman Manning reported the property is being leveled now and the next step is to
come up with a plan and determination of needs at the site. He said they were looking
at alternatives for funding but for the present, the funds are not available until
Griffin Park is sold.
Manning recommended the Parks Committee sit down with the Lakers and the Legion people
and get the plans lined out and determine the time frames.
Councilman Palmer said we needed to put pressure on getting Griffin Park sold.
Steve Olson, President of Norwest Bank and a Laker Parent, said he could arrange a loan
through the bank to provide interim financing for the Begg Park project.
Siedlecki said getting the new Sports Complex built would allow tournaments to be held
in Kalispell to the benefit of the community.
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Bruce Young said Griffin Field was a disgrace 20 years ago when he played Legion Ball
and a quality field would bring in attendance and also provide better baseball players.
Councilman Ruiz felt he did not want to be obligated for a loan and he also didn't want
a rush approach just to get the Lakers onto a field for next year.
Councilman Nystul and City Attorney Neier discussed how the city could or could not
list the property with realtors. They didn't come up with any solution.
Gordon Pirrie, chairman of the Parking Commission, said they would be willing to work
with everyone with the idea they could use the Griffin Park property for parking.
Councilman Manning asked if the baseball group could meet with the Finance and Parks
Comittees at 4:00 on July 15,1986. Councilman Palmer asked Gordon Pirrie if someone
representing the Parking Commission could also attend the meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PERSONNEL AND POLICY - No Report
PUBLIC WORKS
Councilman Ruiz moved Sidewalks and Curbs be ordered in at the Burger King property and
Councilman Palmer seconded.
Building Official Ken Jackson reviewed the history of the Burger King project with
Councilman Grainger and other Council Members.
After lengthy discussion, the question was called and the motion carried.
Councilman Ruiz scheduled a Public Works Committee meeting to be in conjunction with
the Finance Committee meeting July 15, 1986 at 3:00 PM.
WATER & SEWER
Councilman Nystul reported a compliance schedule had been proposed to the Department of
H. E. S. The Committee will meet and prepare a compliance schedule to be presented at
the next Council Meeting.
He also reported there would be a Public Hearing sometime in the next month on the
Facility Plan for "Woodland Park" and said this hearing concerns the Evergreen Study in
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PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS
Resolution 3673
Councilman Manning presented Resolution 3673, a resolution of intent to trade certain
real property owned by the City of Kalispell for property owned by Flathead County
School District No. 5 and explained the properties to be traded. He so moved,
Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried upon roll call vote.
Depot Park
Councilman Manning reviewed the expenditures to date on the Depot Park Grant and said
the original intent was to seed the Park but there have been many complaints about the
deplorable condition of the Park.
He said there is a church group and other volunteers to prepare the park and lay sod if
the Council could find the funds to buy sod. He estimated it would cost about
$8,Ooo.0o.
Nick Haren, Chamber Manager asked that something be done right away.
Gordon Pirrie said the downtown merchants are upset over the condition of the Park.
' Mike Fuller also spoke on behalf of the downtown merchants requesting the park be fixed
quickly. He referred to a letter from the Jazz Society who had hoped to use the park
this summer for music and entertainment but cannot.
Tim Dowell reports merchants would be willing to give their time to help place the sod.
Huz Jensen offered help from the Juvenile Program he supervises.
Councilman Manning and Pieter Drent reviewed the work which would have to be done
before sod could be laid. The church group would like to work August 2nd. The
merchants are having Crazy Days that date and would prefer the work be done earlier.
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Councilman Manning moved $8,000.00 be allocated from Tax Increment Funds to provide
sodding for Depot Park. Councilman Palmer seconded. Clerk/Treasurer Halver reported
the money was available and this would set a 1986-87 budget line item from Tax
Increment. Ed Gallagher reported the Tax Increment Advisory Committee would be
meeting Tuesday morning and they were aware of this request.
The question was called and the motion carried with Councilwoman Hafferman voting no.
Councilman Manning suggested the Mayor, Parks Superintendent and the business community
get together and work out the timing of the project.
Lions Park -
Mike Fuller asked what was happening on the Lions Park Restrooms and offered to donate
fixtures for the restrooms. Councilman Manning reported the restrooms were being
redesigned to provide Handicapped Access and the plans are being drawn now.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Approve Claims
Councilman Palmer moved the Claims found in order and referred to in the Accounts
Payable list and/or signed by the Committee members be approved for payment.
Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried.
City Judge Staffing
Councilman Palmer called upon Mayor Kennedy who reported he and the City Judge are
recommending the City Judge become full time and a one-half time Secretary be utilized.
The Judge's salary would be raised to $18,000.
The council discussed what they needed to do, if anything, regarding this.
Councilman Ruiz asked where it was determined,the Judge's position was previously a
part-time position. The Council and City Attorney discussed whether a salary could be
reduced.
The council continued to discuss how
they could set the hours of the
Judge.
Councilman Nystul moved to approve
the proposal of the Mayor to set
the salary of the
Judge at $18,000.00 per year, based
upon a full time position and
to direct the City
Attorney to draft the necessary Ordinances and Resolutions regarding
changes of salary
upon changes of hours of the Judge.
Councilman Palmer seconded.
Councilman Ruiz asked how the salary was determined and Judge Willis reported she had
compared salaries with other cities in requesting the increase to $18,000. This was
generally less than the salary of other full time Judges in the State.
The motion carried.
Pay Claims Twice a Month
Councilman Palmer reported the Finance Committee recommended the Council approve claims
twice a month to expedite payments and improve efficiency. He so moved, Councilman
Schindler seconded and the motion carried.
Councilman Palmer reviewed the meeting schedule, Finance and Public Works July 15, 1986
at 3:00 PM and Finance and Parks at 4:00 PM.
Comp Time
Councilman Palmer reported comp time was being used in City Hall and not being recorded
on the City's Payroll records. As of June 30,; the Police Department has some 322 hours
amounting to approximately $4,830.00 and the Fire Department has 392 hours at
$4,423.00. The Finance Committee recommended the time schedules be attached to the
clerk's records, and a report be done by the City Attorney as to where we stand with I
the union contracts on the use of comp time.
He moved the Finance Committee's recommendations. Councilman Nystul seconded and
clarified the comp time should be reported on the time sheets. Nystul said they were
not disapproving comp time but were looking for policies and guidelines.
Fire Chief Larson asked if policy would be established and Palmer said there would be.
The motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY - No Report
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ANNEXATION ZONING & BUILDING REGULATION
Resolution 3674
Councilwoman Hafferman presented Resolution 3674, a resolution adopting a recommended
amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master plan as requested by Reinhold Lindner and
so moved. Councilman Grainger seconded.
Councilman Schindler felt the council has a responsibility for the traffic impact on
Seventh Avenue West North and on Woodland Park.
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Chief Stefanie was concerned about the isolated location and the site location by the
railroad tracks which will be affected by transients. He didn't feel -the site was
suitable For residential use.
Councilman Manning reviewed the unanimous rebommendation of the City -County Planning
Board and the conditions established.
The question was called. Upon roll call vote Councilmen Grainger, Nystul, Manning and
Palmer voted yes and Councilmen Ruiz, Schindler and Hafferman voted no. The motion
carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC BUILDINGS - No Report
MISCELLANEOUS
City Council Budget
Councilman Ruiz referred to the letter from Clerk/Treasurer Halver, asking for someone
to present the City Council budget by July 10, in accordance with the State Budget Law.
He asked the council for authority, as Council President, to set the Council Budget and
the council concurred.
Insurance
Mayor Kennedy reported he was assigning Insurance responsibility to the Personnel and
Policy Committee.
Street Reconstruction
Mayor Kennedy reported there has been recent discussion on whether the City should be
in the Street Construction business, and he would request the Public Works Committee
come up with a recommended policy on whether the City should be in the street
reconstruction business or only the maintenance business. He requested the report at
the July 21, 1986 council meeting.
Out of State
Councilman Nystul requested permission tube out of state on July 25-August 10 and
September 7-September 21.
SID 338
Councilman Nystul asked the status of SID 338 and City Attorney Neier said it was ready
to go to bids. He suggested a letter be sent to the Postal Service, asking if they
would be willing to pay their fair share.
Steve Johnson Property
City Attorney Neier said be had not received any letter from Johnson or his attorney
regarding their plans and would check in the morning.
Parking Commission Meeting
Councilman Palmer reported there would be an informational meeting tomorrow to discuss
parking problems and possible solutions.' The public is welcome.
Clerk/Treasurer's Vacation
Don Halver reported he would be on vacation July 21 through August 1, 1986.
' ADJOURN j/ 1
The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 PM.
Approved as corrected July 21, 1986
Ed Kennedy, Mayor
ATTEST:
Do Halver, Clerk/Treasurer