03/16/87 City Council Minutes503
1
L.J
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY MARCH
16, 1987 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR KENNEDY PRESIDED. ALL
COUNC,IT MEMBERS WERE PRESENT.
Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES
ar meeting March 2, 1987
al meeting March 9, 1987
.man Saverud moved the minutes be approved. Councilman Nystul seconded and the
carried.
System Bids
Bond Bid Amount
cashier check $4,126.80 $41,268.00
Telephone
10%
$47,913.88
Councilman Nystul moved the bids be referred to the Finance Committee to report back to
the Council. Councilman Palmer seconded and the motion carried.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Treasurer's Report February
Po.ice Chief "
City Judge "
BU ldinq Official" "
n Nystul moved the City Official Reports be approved. Councilman Palmer
and the motion carried.
REPORTS:
f - no report
Annual Report
Councilman Saverud reported the Community Development Annual report has been submitted
by Community Development Director Gallagher.
Hockaday Remodeling
Councilman Saverud reported the Hockaday has been successful in obtaining a grant
through the Coal Tax Trust Fund for Cultural activities for the proposed development.
The architectural firm chosen for the project and the committee have two proposed
options, installing a ramp or elevator. Due to lack of space the elevator was chosen.
The cost would be approximately $26,000. In addition, improved restroom facilities are
need in addition to a heating system. The present heating system is less efficient
since the asbestos removal project. A new heating system is expected to cost about
$8,500.
n Saverud stated the improvements will increase the value of the city -owned
while making the arts center more accessible.
Maggeg Nelson, Hockaday Director, explained to the Council the entire project is
expected to cost about $71,000. The rest of the funding will come from a prior budget
of $15,000 from the CTIF for the Hockaday and a $20,000 Coal Tax Trust Fund grant.
Councilman Saverud moved the Council authorize the budget transfer pending the
concurrence of the Tax -Increment Committee in the amount of $34,000, and proceed on a
call for bids on the redesigning proposal. Councilman Schindler seconded the motion.
After discussion, Councilman Schindler withdrew his second and Councilman Saverud
withdrew the motion.
man Saverud moved Resolution #3719, a resolution authorizing a budget transfer
the tax increment budget in the amount of $34,000 for the Hockaday renovation
. Councilman Schindler seconded the motion.
Hafferman spoke against the resolution.
After discussion and upon roll call vote with Councilwoman Hafferman voting no, the
motions carried.
504
Councilman Saverud moved that the City call for bids for this project on the Hockaday.
Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried.
PERSONNEL & POLICY
League Insurance
Councilman Grainger presented a resolution relating to participation in the Montana
Municipal self insurance program.
After discussion, Mayor Kennedy suggested to postpone this until we have the needed
information.
Approve License Bonds
Councilman Grainger moved the acceptance of the License Bonds that City Attorney Neier
found in order. Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried.
George Thompson Plumber $1,000.00
Shamp Plumbing Gas Fitter 3,000.00
Dave Shamp dba Shamp Plumbing Plumber 1,000.00
Assistant Fire Chief Roger Bowman's Resignation
Councilman Grainger read a letter of resignation from Roger Bowman dated 2/17/87 and
moved acceptance. Councilman Schindler seconded the motion. Bowman's letter stated the
resignation was due to an injury sustained fighting fire on July 2, 1986. The
resignation will be effective as of March 31, 1987.
Councilman Ruiz suggested a letter of recognition be sent.
Upon vote, the motion carried.
Ordinance 1095 - Salary Ordinance
An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1091, fixing the limits of the salary and
compensation of the City Officials, Supervisors, and employees pursuant to Title 7,
Chapter 4, Part 42, M.C.A., beginning January 1, 1987; repealing all other ordinances
in conflict therewith. '
Councilman Grainger moved Ordinance 1095. Councilman Saverud seconded and with roll
call vote, the motion carried.
Committee Meeting
Councilman Grainger announced there would be a Personnel and Policy Committee meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 1987 at 9:00 a.m.
PUBLIC WORKS
Curb & Gutter bids
Councilman Ruiz moved PWD Hammer be authorized to call for bids for Curb and Gutter on
loth St. West. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried.
Maintenance vs. Reconstruction
Councilman Manning read the motion previously tabled July 21, 1986. Councilman Manning
moved that the City of Kalispell reorganize its Street Department and adjust its
approach to street reconstruction: Bid out all street reconstruction; adjust the
manpower of both permanent full time and part time employees to provide the city with
top quality maintenance in the city streets. Councilman Nystul seconded the motion.
Councilman Saverud spoke against the motion. He stated the word "all" was binding
this and future Councils and Public Works Directors.
Upon vote, the motion failed unanimously.
Councilman Ruiz referred to the Public Works Department memo dated 2/16/84.
Councilman Ruiz moved the adoption of the policies of the memos from Public Works
Department dated 2/16/84 and the 2 memos dated 3/16/87. Councilman Schindler seconded
the motion.
PWD Hammer added that if the financial statement dated 2/28/87 is incorrect he does not
want to be held responsible.
After discussion, the motion carried.
505
Sealing
ilman Ruiz moved PWD Hammer be authorized to call for bids for the crack sealing.
ilman Saverud seconded and the motion carried.
WATER & SEWER
Engi eering firm for Southwest Sewer Facility Plan
Councilman Nystul reported Thomas Dean & Hoskins were chosen as the Engineering firm
for the Southwest Sewer Facility Plan by the Committee and Community Development Staff.
1 CounciiLnan Nystul moved the Mayor be authorized to sign a contract with Thomas Dean &
Hoskins for the Southwest Sewer Facility Plan. Councilman Ruiz seconded the motion.
After discussion, the motion carried with Councilwoman Hafferman voting no.
Resol''!tion #3720
A resolution adopting the 1987 amendments to the City Standards for Design and
Councilman Nystul moved the adoption of Resolution 33720. Councilman Ruiz seconded and
the motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS
Arts & Craft Show
Councilman Manning reported the persons in charge of the Arts & Craft Show
have requested permission to use Court House East for their show since the Hockaday has
moved their location to Depot Park. Councilman Manning so moved and Councilman Nystul
seconded and the motion carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Approve Claims
Councilman Palmer moved the claims found in order be paid. Councilman Nystul seconded
and the motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY - no report
nc Councilman Grainger moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Schindler seconded and
the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
AEdXeLdy, yor
ATPE�
Don Halver, Clerk/Treasurer
Appr
1
ed as presented April 6, 1987