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08/03/87 City Council Minutes550 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY AUGUST 3, 1987 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR KENNEDY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN NYSTUL WAS ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEMBERS WE E PRESENT. Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVE MINUTES Regular Meeting July 20, 1987 Councilman Saverud moved the minutes be approved as presented. Councilman Schindler 'seconded and the motion carried. ADDRESS COUNCIL Norman Lewellen reported on the status of the Woodland Park Handicapped Access Project and asked the Council for official approval to proceed with the project. Councilman Schindler objected to the paths being accessible to bicycles and roller skaters. Lewellen and Larry McMillan both said they didn't think this would become a problem. No one else asked to address the council. PUBLIC HEARING: Immanual Lutheran Home Industrial Revenue Bonds There were no proponents or opponents. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC SAFETY - no report ANNEXATION Resolution #3742 - Request for Zone Change - M & C Properties Councilwoman Hafferman moved Resolution #3742, a resolution of intention to adopt, revise, or reject recommended amendments to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. Councilman Grainger seconded. 'Councilman Ruiz asked if the possibility of getting access to this property off Highway 93 north has been addressed. Hafferman said no. Ruiz suggested there was getting to be too much traffic on North Meridian and didn't understand why the Planning Office is preparing to require some access from 93 before it is too late. Cary Weyrauch said they don't have an effective access to Highway 93. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Special Council Meeting A Public Hearing on the Zone Change Request will be held at 7:30 am., Wednesday August 19, 1987. Resolution #3743 - Annexation of B.M.B. 2 Addition Councilwoman Hafferman moved Resolution 3743, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries of the City of Kalispell to annex certain real property to be known as the B.M.B. 2 Addition #138, to zone said property B-3, and amend the city zoning map. Councilman Grainger seconded and the motion carried unanimously upon roll cal vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - no report PERSONNEL & POLICY Confirmation of Fire Department Appointments 'Assistant Fire Chief Councilman Grainger moved confirmation of the Appointment of Ted A. Waggener to the position of Assistant Fire Chief, effective August 4, 1987, due to his satisfactory completion of a one year probationary period. Councilman Saverud seconded and the motion carried. Fire Marshal Councilman Grainger moved confirmation of the Appointment of Ted A. Main to the position of Fire Marshal, effective August 4, 1987, due to his satisfactory completion of a one year probationary period. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. Shift Captain Councilman Grainger moved confirmation of the Appointment of Orland Leland to the position of Shift Captain, effective August 4, 1987, due to his satisfactory completion 551 of a one year probationary period carried. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion Shift Captain Councilman Grainger moved confirmation of the Appointment of David Mayhew to the position of Shift Captain, effective August 4, 1987, due to his satisfactory completion of a one year probationary period. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. Lieutenant Councilman Grainger moved confirmation of the Appointment of Arvin (Teck) Mower to the position of Fire Department Lieutenant, effective August 4, 1987, due to his satisfactory completion of a one year probationary period. Councilman Saverud seconded and the motion carried. Lieutenant Councilman Grainger moved confirmation of the Appointment of Clifford Willis to the position of Fire Department Lieutenant, effective August 4, 1987, due to his satisfactory completion of a one year probationary period. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. Police Department Appointments Assistant Police Chief Councilman Grainger moved Detective Donald Hossack be appointed to the position of Assistant Police Chief, effective August 4, 1987, to serve a one year probationary period, at an annual salary of $28,840. Councilman Saverud seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Kennedy congratulated Don Hossack on his appointment. Sergeant Councilman Grainger moved Officer Robert Lanfear be appointed to the Position of sergeant, effective August 4, 1987, to serve a 6 month probationary period. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Kennedy congratulated Bob Lanfear. Council President Schindler congratulated I both men on behalf of the Kalispell City Council. Ordinance #1108 - Amended Salary Ordinance - First Reading Councilman Grainger moved first reading of Ordinance #1108, an ordinance amending Ordinance # 1107, to amend the salaries of the city's non union employees, and defining the salaries of the City Recreation Department crew. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion passed unanimously upon roll call vote. PUBLIC WORKS - no report WATER & SEWER Discussion on SID #339 Councilman Ruiz referred to the minutes of the previous meeting and reported the purpose of tonight's discussion was to explore alternate methods of financing or providing for sewer services for the proposed district. Ruiz then referred to a cost breakdown done by Morrison-Maierle, Inc., with the three lots of the Hendrickson No. 70 Addition removed from the proposed project. Kenneth Sampson asked if there had been any additional opposition to the district since the Public Hearing Clerk Halver reported receipt of a letter of protest from Verna M Erickson, owner of Lots 5 & 6 on Glacier View Drive, and read a letter from Hagels and Sampsons, reiterating their opposition to the proposed SID. Halver reported he presently has received opposition from owners of 11 and 1/2 of the 18 lots in the proposed district. Richard Dopp stated his opposition to the project. Dick Stotts reported he also was against the project. John Roog, 766 Grandview Drive, said he bought the Biederstedt house 10 years ago and wondered why they continued to be listed as property owners. Roog also said he was very opposed to the district. He also said no one else is having sewer problems. Ken Anderson, 18 Glacier View Drive, asked to be put on record as opposed to the SID. 552 Jerry Kasala said his costs would be around 20 grand, he had been living there 17 years with a family of seven and never had any problems with his septic tank. He was opposed. Councilman Schindler asked John Williamson to explain why he needed the SID. Williamson said the method of assessment was covered by law. He needed the system because his septic system has failed. Mayor Kennedy asked City Attorney Neier if he had a percentage total of those opposed. 'He didn't have an exact number but it appeared over 75%. Neier suggested the council go ahead and vote on the Resolution. Mrs. Williamson asked who was in favor, other than themselves. Halver reported he has received opposition from everyone except Williamsons and Waggeners. Mayor Kennedy reported to Councilman Saverud that there is no record of any Water/Sewer Committee meeting regarding this SID. Councilman Ruiz asked how we could vote on a resolution without a committee report. Mayor Kennedy reminded the council they have passed a resolution of intent to create the district. Resolution #3744 Councilman Ruiz moved Resolution 3744, a resolution creating SID #339. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion was unanimously defeated upon roll call vote. PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS Woodland Park Access Project Councilman Manning moved the Council accept the proposal by Norman Lewellen, in conjunction with DREAM, to proceed with the Woodland Park Access Project, with the condition the project be signed to only allow wheelchair access and walking traffic. Council Schindler seconded and the motion carried. Resolution 3745 - Begg Park Change Order #1 'Councilman Manning moved approval of Resolution 3745, a resolution to alter and amend the plans and specifications of a contract with Robert W. Ross, Building Contractor, Inc., on the Concession, Restroom and Press Project Building at Begg Park. Councilman Ruiz seconded. Manning reported the change order reduces the price $20,612 and brings the project into budget. He explained the specific items that were changed and the reasoning behind the changes. The motion carried upon roll call vote with Councilmembers Hafferman and Grainger opposed. Outdoor Display Ordinance Councilman Manning asked the Council to review the draft. It will be brought up at another Council Meeting. Swimming Permits Councilman Manning reported the Committee has received a request from the Manager of Homestead House requesting a waiver of swimming fees for the rest of the summer. They house from 5 to 10 boys and have very few resources. They have already spent roughly 90 dollars this season for swimming fees. Manning suggested somehow developing a procedure for all non-profit organizations. Councilman Ruiz preferred private donations to buy season tickets for them. Other councilmembers agreed with Councilman Ruiz that we would be "opening a can of worms" if we start waiving fees. Councilman Manning moved the Swimming Fees for the Homestead House be waived for the rest of this season. Councilman Ruiz seconded. Councilman Saverud said he would support this motion if the Parks Committee would develop a policy for Council consideration for next year. He hoped this motion doesn't set a precedent. Councilman Schindler also supported the motion if it doesn't set a precedent. The motion carried. 553 Work at Griffin Field Signs on the Fence Councilman Planning said there are advertising signs on the fence of the ballfield and this is in violation of a city ordinance. City Attorney Neier said he supposed the council could authorize the signs. Ken Hammer said the Legion Team earns most of their money from the advertising signs. Their intention is to take the signs down immediately after the season is over. Councilman Manning moved to allow the existing signs to remain until Monday August 17. Councilman Saverud seconded. Manning said the policy will be addressed before next season by the Parks & Personnel Committee. American Legion Baseball President Hammer and Bud Anderson will be notified by letter of this motion. Pieter Drent will take care of the letter. The motion carried with Councilwoman Hafferman voting no. Concession Stand Councilman Manning moved the temporary Concession Stand be authorized for the remainder of the season. Councilman Saverud seconded and the motion carried with Councilwoman Hafferman voting no. Resolution 3746 - Dugouts and other work Councilman Manning used a resolution adopted by the council dealing with donations etcetera for Old Lawrence Park as a model and moved Resolution 3746, a resolution authorizing the use of volunteer labor, assistance and contributions in conjunction with general resources available to, and approved by, the Parks and Recreation Department, to complete the development of Griffin Field and adjacent lands, which includes, but is not limited to, a future practice field and parking lot. Councilman Saverud seconded and Manning explained the purpose of the resolution. Councilman Schindler asked for an explanation of "General Resources". Manning explained there may be some parks funds available to work with. This is also a blanket ' resolution to allow volunteers to work on the field. Councilman Grainger asked about liability and Hamner said the Lakers have insurance. Manning said we needed to pass something so the volunteers can get started. Councilman Ruiz felt there was too much gray area and said an example is the City crews working in Lawrence Park when there is nothing budgeted. Pieter Drent responded this work is park of the day to day maintenance budget. Councilman Saverud said he was pleased we are doing something to encourage volunteers to get involved. Mayor Kennedy said the boys and parents put in about 1100 man-hours on the project including laying the sod and picking rock. The motion carried upon roll call vote with councilmembers Hafferman and Grainger voting no. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Approve Claims Councilwoman Robinson moved the claims found in order by the Finance Committee be approved for payment. Councilman Ruiz seconded and the motion carried. Car Allowances Councilman Robinson said during one of the budget workshops there were questions about the car allowances and it was suggested actual mileage reimbursements from documented claims be paid instead. Mayor Kennedy asked why and Councilman Ruiz said one reason is one person who was receiving a car allowance was walking to work and therefore probably didn't need a car allowance. Another reason was to see how reasonable the allowances were. Councilman Grainger reported the Mayor's car allowance was originally established to provide a supplement to the Mayor's income. He felt only the mayor position should receive the allowance. 554 Councilman Manning said if City people have to use their own vehicles for city business they should receive mileage reimbursement. Councilman Saverud suggested the Personnel and Policy consider this in working on the employment contracts and salary matrix. The council decided to drop the issue for now. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS 'Parking Committee Mayor Kennedy announced he has appointed Steve Cooney to the Parking Commission. Councilman Saverud moved acceptance of the appointment, Councilman Manning seconded and the motion carried. Building Official Committee Mayor Kennedy requested a couple of councilmembers to serve on the Building Official Selection Committee. He has asked former Building Official Alan Peterson to serve on the committee. Councilman Manning said he would try to participate. Councilman Saverud suggested, if the Mayor and Alan Peterson could reduce the candidates to three or four, he would be glad to participate in the interviews. Manning asked the Mayor to prepare standard questions and the Mayor said they were already working on that. League/Local Government Meeting Mayor Kennedy announced the League of Cities and Towns would like to hold a meeting with Representative Pat Williams to discuss legislation in Congress affecting Local Governments. The meeting would be the morning of August 31, 1987. Vacation Councilman Schindler announced he would be out of the country from August 7 to the end of the month. 'Appointment Procedure Councilman Schindler said he was very disappointed with the way we handled the appointments tonight. He said we did it with no more enthusiasm than we show for approving claims. He felt we should have some ceremony to show how much we appreciate and respect these appointments. Police Chief Clark suggested the possibility of a military style promotion pinning ceremony. Mayor Kennedy asked anyone who has ideas to get back to him so we can develop something. Additional vacations Councilman Saverud announced he would be out of town from August 19 to September 2. Clerk/Treasurer Halver said he would be gone from August 8 to August 23. City Attorney Neier will be gone for the August 10 meeting. Third Avenue Construction Public Works Director Hammer told Councilman Saverud the construction will stop were it is now so the work can be finished before school starts. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 pm. ADJOURN Approved as presented September 8, 1987 Ed Kennedy, Ma or ATTEST: Don Halver, Clerk/Treasurer