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03/02/87 City Council Minutes497 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1987 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR KENNEDY PRESIDED. ALL COUNC LMEMBERS WERE PRESENT. Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVE MINUTES Regul r Meeting February 17, 1987 Councilman Saverud moved the minutes be approved and Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried. ' ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Citizens opposing Gambling Jennifer Gietzen and Michele Koleto passed out a letter to the Council members addressing the recent petition they circulated opposing gambling. The group requested the Council establish a fee system on machines and change the rules allowing 24 hour gambling. Councilman Schindler suggested they go to Helena as the City is bound by state law, and Helena regulates the law. Terry) Janke said if some bills before the Legislature pass, more controls on gambling will ie turned over to local governments. Janke said the group will be petitioning local legislators and Gov. Ted Schwinden also. Kennedy said the Gambling Commmission is revamping its fees and license rules. REPORTS: DEVELOPMENT - no report PERSONNEL & POLICY Approve License Bonds Councilman Grainger moved the acceptance of the License Bonds that City Attorney Neier found in order. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. Electric Motors, Inc. Electrician No Limit Bob L�ford DBA Bob Lyford Plumbing & Heating Right Of Way 5,000.00 Bob Lyford DBA Bob Lyford Plumbing & Heating Plumbing 5,000.00 Slama Plumbing & Heating Co. Plumber 1,000.00 Herman J. Slama DBA Slama Plumbing & Heating Gas Fitter 3,000.00 David G. Hudak DBA Powerhouse Electric Electrician 1,000.00 Councilman Grainger announced there would be a committee meeting Wednesday, March 4, 1987 at 9:00 a.m. WORKS for Curb Cut man Ruiz reported on a request for a curb cut at the former Foy's Tire Shop, Street West. He stated presently the curb cut is on the west side of the g at the corner. The request is to move the curb cut to the north so it is 1 to the little garage. If this curb cut is allowed the larger curb cut to the would be eliminated. This would reduce the hazard of turning the corner and upon the present curb cut. The Public Works Department has reviewed this and nds it along with the Public Works Committee. Councilman Ruiz moved the approval of the new curb cut at the former Foy's Tire Shop.) Councilman Nystul seconded. Councilman Palmer called for the question and the motion carried. Parking Commission Request for Sign on Universal Athletic Building Councilman Ruiz stated he had a request from the Parking Commission for a sign on the Universal Athletic Building. Ruiz so moved and Councilman Schindler seconded. After discussion, the motion carried with Councilman Nystul voting no. Call for Bids: Asphalt, Gravel, Curb and Sidewalks Councilman Ruiz moved a call for bids for Asphalt, Gravel, Curb and Sidewalks for the 1987 construction season. Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried. I [m Maintenance vs Reconstruction Councilman Ruiz questioned if the Council wanted to discuss this issue or receive a committee recommendation. Councilman Palmer stated he would like to meet with the Street Foreman and with Public Works Director Hamner and see what their facts and figures are. Mayor Kennedy stated PW Director Hammer recommended a possible tour by the Foreman and Director Hamner to point out some of the problems with streets and maintenance, that it may be educational for the Council. , Councilman Schindler said in all fairness to Councilman Manning's previous motion to make a final decision on this matter, he felt that motion should be put on the floor and answered eventually. Councilman Manning said, to clarify his position, and before he would be willing to vote, he would like to see a maintenance schedule. He added before he endorses a strong reconstruction, he wants to make sure we have proper maintenance. Councilman Nystul noted that this year's reconstruction program calls for rebuilding 38 blocks, but doesn't seem to include any maintenance. We need to know the capabilities of the crew. He asked if this is a realistic plan and can we also accomplish maintenance. Public Works Director Hamner replied that the question of maintenance versus reconstruction is primarily a budget issue. He added that the city would waste money trying to maintain some of the streets in town that are beyond help. The streets need to be reconstructed to correct the problem. He said chip -sealing maintenance is impossible on the city's tree -shaded streets, but he is investigating a new technique to replace chip -sealing. Councilman Saverud recalled a former Public Works Director bad tried to compare the costs of city reconstruction versus private contracting and he wished the Council could see some comparative figures. Councilman Schindler pointed out there would be a workshop next Monday and possibly this could be discussed more at that time. Councilman Ruiz suggested everyone get their questions to the committee before the workshop so they may be addressed. It was decided to meet Saturday, March 7, 1987 at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall for the tour with Public Works Director Hammer. Councilman Grainger stated he was not interested in the tour. WATER & SEWER Southwest Area Facility Plan Councilman Nystul reported the staff has recommended an RFQ (request for qualifications) be submitted for an engineering firm to start the facility plan process for the Southwest Area Sanitary Sewer. This area is 5th, 6th, and 7th Avenues West, south of llth Street, which at the present time is outside the city limits. The sewer line is inadequate and is presently leaking. The project is part of a plan that would involve Community Development acquiring a block grant for a portion of water line replacement and the EPA funding 55-45 on the sewer pipe. Councilman Nystul moved the staff be authorized to issue an RFQ for engineering for a ' facility plan for the southwest area. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Councilwoman Hafferman spoke against the motion. She referred to the problems her husband ran into on this same issue while he served as Public Works Director. She stated she opposes annexation at this time and she strongly objects to grants. Community Development Director Gallagher stated there seems to be a health problem in that area. He stated his staff was asked by the administration, the Public Works Department, County Sanitarian, Water Superintendent, and various committees to see if something could be done. 499 He also pointed out that grants are not guaranteed. It is not something they give away,vit is very competitive. Councilman Palmer asked the cost on this project. Councilman Nystul said it would run $10-15,000. The motion carried with Councilman Grainger and Councilwoman Hafferman voting no. Bid on Water Line for Scotty's Bar Councilman Nystul explained the committee recommendation for bids for boring a water line for Scotty's Bar, which would cost around $8-10,000. He so moved and Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. SID 337 Hookup Fee - Woodland Trailer Court Councilman Nystul reported SID 337 was started in the Woodland Park area and the trailer court came to the committee and said they wanted to build their system and hook on. At that time the hook up fees would be $5,125. Since the start of the project, the hook up fees have gone up to $16,000. The committee recommends to the Council, since it was the City's opinion and request to build one system, that the hookup fees at the start of the project be allowed for the trailer court. Councilman Nystul so moved Councilman Saverud seconded the motion. Councilman Palmer asked who would absorb the $11,775 difference. Councilman Nystul stated it would be a reduction in revenue. Upon vote, the motion carried. PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS Lions Park Concept Councilman Manning called on Parks Superintendent Drent to explain the Lions Park concept. Parks Superintendent Drent explained the Lions had approached the City quite some time ago requesting some plans that they could do or would be interested in. After several ' different concepts, this is the one Superintendent Drent approved. Drent explained the blue print showing the layout of the proposed Lions Park. (The plan is available in Mr. D�ent's office.) The park would include a perennial garden of which would include plants, perennials and shrubs. The idea behind the perennials and shrubs would be for certain individuals to donate and the Lions would take care of the wood retaining wall. With the exception of the labor, there would be no cost to the City. A playground would also be erected. There would be a lot of people involved and seems like it would be an advantage, rather than money donated, there would be a catalog of different plants and shrubs persons could choose from to donate. Councilman Schindler asked if in the course of time would the City be stuck maintaining this park. Drentlpointed out the advantage of the types of plants chosen for this. All are low maintenance and the use of woodchips would cut down on the weeds, in the event the time name where the City would be maintaining the park. Councilman Manning moved the conceptual proposal be accepted and Superintendent Drent be authorized to coordinate the concept. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion Griffin Park Relocation Councilman Manning reported that it was suggested the City use Tax Increment dollars for the relocation of Griffin Field. Manning explained this concept. ' Councilman Manning moved a committee of Parks Superintendent Drent, Community Development Director Gallagher, Bud Anderson and Dennis Carver representing the Kalispell Lakers, be authorized to coordinate the relocation of Griffin Field, presently located in Block 23 Kalispell townsite. Councilman Palmer seconded the Councilman Nystul moved to amend the motion so that the committee be directed to report to the Council with their plan of action to remove the blighted structures and to cause the relocation within the forthcoming baseball season. Councilman Schindler seconded the amendment to the motion. With Councilwoman Hafferman voting no, the amendment carried. Upon voting on the amended motion, Councilwoman Hafferman voted no and the motion I 500 carried. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Approve Claims Councilman Palmer moved the claims found in order be paid. Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried. (as listed in Accounts Payable register) Resolution 3717 A resolution to approve transfers among appropriations within the general fund budget as adopted by the City of Kalispell budget for the 1986-87 fiscal year. , Councilman Palmer moved the adoption of Resolution 3717, excluding under Account 1000- 510300 Other Unallocated Costs, "To provide for the previous Warden working fulltime longer than anticipated". Councilman Nystul seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Meal Expense Policy Councilman Palmer read a report from City Attorney Neier and added it was also the recommendation of the committee. "The Mayor of the City of Kalispell is entitled to reimbursement for reasonable cost of meals or banquets that may be incurred by him at functions he attends in his official capacity as the Mayor of the City of Kalispell." This will be in effect for this current budget year. Councilman Palmer so moved this recommendation. Councilman Saverud seconded and the motion carried. City Licenses Councilman Palmer moved that the City Council support a business license. Councilman Nystul seconded the motion. After discussion, Councilwoman Hafferman voted no and the motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY Second Reading Ordinance #1094 An ordinance establishing fees for monitoring burglary & fire alarms by the Police & Fire Department and imposing a penalty for false alarms. Councilman Schindler moved the second reading of Ordinance #1094. Councilman Saverud seconded and the motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Council President Schindler scheduled a Council workshop on Monday, March 9, 1987, at 4:30 p.m. ANNEXATION - no report , ANJOUNCEMENTS & Clerk Halver announced he will be attending the annual Clerk's School in Bozeman March 16-20th, and Debbie Liverman will be substituting for taking minutes Monday, March 16, 1987. ADJOURN Councilman Grainger moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Saverud seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Approved as presented March 16, 1987 ATTEST: Don Halver, Clerk/Treasurer A-��d tennedy, Mayor