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02/02/87 City Council Minutes490 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MORAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1987 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR KENNEDY PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEMBERS WERE PRESENT. Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and welcomed honored guests, Boy Scout Troup 33. There were 15 scouts and leaders in attendance. Troup 33 led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVE MINUTES Regular Meeting January 19, 1987 Councilman Schindler moved the minutes be approved and Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL 12 Hour Parking Ordinance Pat Parsons pointed out she had recently received a $10 ticket for violating the 12 hour Ordinance that she was totally unaware of. She received the ticket while being parked in front of her residence, of which she has resided for 14 months. She felt this ordinance was very impractical, since many people do not use their vehicles every day. She walks to work to avoid congestion in the downtown area. She stated she was aware of the snow removal schedule and adheres to it and would be glad to abide by the 12 hour ordinance if she had known about it, if it was posted or advertised, but still felt it was an unreasonable time frame. Chief Stefanic responded by saying this ordinance has been in effect for years. He agreed the 12 hour time period is definitely too short. He stated the reason the ordinance has been enforced more this year is due to the erratic snow removal schedule. He added this ordinance has been consistent for years but inconsistent as far as being enforced due to the physical impossiblility. Councilman Schindler asked about the purpose of the ordinance and Chief Stefanic responded the purpose was mainly to reduce abandoned vehicles and possible storage on the streets. Councilman Saverud reported he had been informed by another resident, Bill Burton, of the same problem. He suggested the Safety Committee take a look at the ordinance for a possible review and update. Councilman Schindler agreed the time frame is too short and said his committee will look at it. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC WORKS Garbage Refund Policy Councilman Ruiz read the Garbage Refund Policy and moved adoption. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. WATER & SEWER - no report PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS Councilman Manning schedule a Shade Tree Commission Meeting on February 10, 1987 at 4:00 p.m., and a Parks & Public Lands Meeting February 11, 1987 at 4:00 p.m. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Approve Claims Councilman Palmer moved the claims found in order be paid and Councilman Schindler seconded, and the motion carried. Resolution 3715 Fixed Asset Accounting Policies ' Councilman Palmer reported on the fixed asset accounting policies recommended by Clerk/Treasurer Halver. Councilman Palmer moved Resolution #3715, a resolution establishing fixed asset accounting policies. Councilman Nystul seconded and, upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Telephone System Bids Councilman Palmer reported Clerk Halver also requested permission to call for bids for the lease purchase of a telephone system. He so moved, and Councilman Nystul seconded the motion. Councilman Saverud asked if the specs for the new bid would be the same as what we have right now or would we be upgrading or changing the system. 491 fl Clerk Halver reported it would be similar to what we have right now, however there are some new features vendors would be offering on the new bid, hopefully there would be some improvements. discussion, the motion carried. e Sharing Funds - $319.00 - computer software lman Palmer reported Clerk Halver has requested in the budget Revenue Sharing in the amount of $319.00 for computer software. This would allow the computer to icate with other information services. PUBLIiC SAFETY Stop Signs on Montana Street, 1st and 4th Avenues W.N. Upon the Safety Committee recommendation, Councilman Schindler moved to direct the Police Chief and the City Engineer to erect stop signs to stop 1st and 4th Avenues W.N. at Montana Street. Councilman Saverud seconded and after discussion, the motion carried. Ordi ce 1093-Second Reading An ordinance to limit the parking of a motor vehicle for a period of greater than thirty (30) minutes on the south side of First Street East from Main Street to First Alley East, to provide for the installation of signs in the affected area, and to provide an effective date. n Schindler so moved the second reading of Ordinance 1093. Councilman Saverud and upon unanimous roll call vote, the motion carried. nd Temporary Limited No Parking One Block 4th Avenue West -East side to Fifth Street During Construction - High School Area man Schindler reported after a meeting with persons from the High School and buses, the committee recommend temporary limited no parking during Schindler added according to City Attorney Neier, this must be an ordinance. lman Ruiz asked if the residents had been notified? If not, they should be made of the plan. Councilman Schindler replied they had not. After much discussion Councilman Schindler stated he would return next meeting with this in Ordinance form and more details. Public Safety Meeting Councilman Schindler announced a Safety meeting will be held February 4, 1987 at 4:00 p.m. ANNEXUION - no report COMM[JUTY DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC BUILDINGS -no report PERSOZM & POLICY Approve License Bonds Councilman Grainer moved the approved license bonds be accepted. Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried. StevelInabnit DBA Big Mountain Plumbing And Heating Plumbing 1,000.00 Ronald J. Lebert DBA Apache Pawn Pawn Broker 1,000.00 General Sheet Metal, Inc. Gas Contractor 5,000.00 Robert Leffler DBA Mountain Heating And Air Conditioning Electrician 1,000.00 Paul A. Spade DBA Canyon Heating & Cooling Gas Contractor 3,000.00 Nelson Pluming & Heating Plumbing 1,000.00 C. Po}ae11 Electric Electrician No Limit Nelson Pluming & Heating Gas Contractor 3,000.00 Byron & Gary Hamilton DBA C & H Refrigeration & Heating Gas Contractor 3,000.00 Larry H. Carter DBA Eagle Electric Electrician 1,000.00 Dallas Munter Plumber 1,000.00 Robert Leffler DBA Mountian Heating & Air Conditioning Gas Contractor 3,000.00 Richards Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc Gas Contractor 3,000.00 Rober: I. McDowell DBA McDowell Heating & A'r Conditioning Gas Contractor 3,000.00 I 492 , ANIUMEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS Next Council meeting Mayor Kennedy announced due to the holiday, the next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 1987. Elect Council President Mayor Kennedy opened the nominations for Council President. Councilman Palmer moved Wayne Saverud be nominated. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Councilman Grainger moved the nomination of Councilman Ruiz and Councilman Schindler seconded. Councilwoman Hafferman moved to nominate Councilman Schindler and Councilman Ruiz seconded the motion. Councilman Grainger moved the nominations cease and asked if this would be done each year, running from February to February. The motion died due to the lack of a second. Councilman Palmer stated he would like to see this done each year so that Councilmembers receive the exposure and experience. Councilman Ruiz asked if there would be a change of duties or responsibilities of the Council President. The Council President duties were discussed. Councilman Ruiz stated that after discussion and no one feels there is going to be a change in the duties, he would decline the nomination for Council President and support Councilman Schindler. Councilman Schindler withdrew his second for the nomination of Councilman Ruiz and Councilman Grainger withdrew nomination. Councilman Saverud stated he would obstain from voting to prevent a tie. Upon voting, Councilmen Nystul, Manning and Palmer voted for Councilman Saverud and Councilmen Ruiz, Schindler, Grainger and Councilwoman Hafferman voted for Councilman Schindler. Councilman Schindler won the vote 4 to 3, for Council President. Parking Commission Appointment Mayor Kennedy requested a confirmation of the appointment of Howard Freyett to replace Ed Myers on the Parking Commission. Councilman Palmer so moved, Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURN Councilman Grainger moved the meeting be adjourned and Councilman Saverud seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Approved as presented February 17,1987 AL"-15- Ed Kennedy, Mlayor ATTEST: ' Don Ha/Treac s~ u� er