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A SPECIAL MELTING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M. MONDAY, AUGUST
10, 1987 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR KENNEDY PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS NYSTUL, SCHINDLER AM GRAINGER WERE ABSENT. COUNCILMEMBER ROBINSON
PARTICIPATED BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEMBERS WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE MINUTES
Regular Meeting August 3, 1987
Councilman Manning moved to postpone the approval of the minutes until next meeting.
ADDRESS COUNCIL
No one asked to address the Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
Continuation of Budget Hearing
Mayor Kennedy asked if anyone wanted to speak in relationship to the 1987-88 fiscal
year budget. There were no proponents or opponents. Mayor Kennedy then officially
closed the budget hearing.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORT'S
Treasurer's Report July
Police Chief "
City Judge "
Building Official "
Councilman Saverud moved the City Official reports be approved as presented. Councilman
Planning seconded and the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Resolution #3747
Annual Tax Levies for Fiscal Year 1987-88 to be resolved by the City of Kalispell as
follows:
General Fund 82.03 mills
Comprehensive Insurance 10.27 "
Retirement 8.12 "
Health Insurance 5.97 "
General Obligation Bond 2.89 "
Fire Truck Capital
Improvement 5.00 "
Total 114.28 "
Councilman Ruiz so moved, Councilman Manning seconded and the motion carried upon roll
call vote.
Resolution #3738 - Annual City Appropriation for Fiscal Year July 1, 1987 - June 30,
1988:
Councilman Ruiz so moved as per exhibit on tax levy requirements, Councilman Saverud
seconded and motion carried upon roll call vote.
Resolution #3749 - Alter Boundaries of Special Maintenance District #1:
Pursuant to authority granted the City Council, Section 7-12-4403 MCA boundaries of
Special District #1 hereby altered in all areas within the City of Kalispell as of
January 1, 1987, in which maintenance as defined in Ordinance #1035 is being performed
directly by the City or contracted therefore. Councilman Ruiz so moved, Councilman
Saverud seconded, motion passed on roll call vote.
Resolution #3750 - Levying Assessment for Special Maintenance, Streets and Avenues for
Fiscal Year 1987-88:
Resolution for assessment of cost for maintenance of district in amount of '
$157,980-public hearing held August 5, 1987-therefore be resolved tax be levied in
amount of .0027 per foot of lot or parcel of land. Councilman Ruiz so moved,
Councilman Saverud seconded and motion passed on roll call vote.
Resolution # 3751 - Alter Boundaries of Special Lighting District:
By authority granted the City Council, Section 7-12-4335 MCA, boundaries of Special
Lighting District hereby to include therein all areas of the City of Kalispell as of
January 1, 1987, when they were installed, maintenance to be done by the City or
contracted therefore. Councilman Ruiz so moved, Councilman Saverud seconded and motion
passed upon roll call vote.
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Resolution #3752 - Assessment for Lighting Streets and Alleys in the City's Special
Lighting District for Fiscal Year 1987-88:
Assessment cost estimated to be $44,189 whereas in public hearing held August 5, 1987,
therefore now be it resolved that a tax be levied in the amount of $.00102 per square
foot. Councilman Ruiz so moved, Councilman Manning then seconded. Councilman Ruiz
stated only that the figures be checked with the City Clerk, as there was a discrepancy
between the figure as it was written twice, with proper figures established. Motion
carried on roll call vote.
Resolution #3753
Levying Assessment for Decorative Street Lighting for Fiscal Year 1987-88 in the amount
of $8,306:
Whereas at public meeting held on August 5, 1987, Council considered all objections
made, therefore be it resolved that a tax levied for assessment of decorative lighting
in the amount of $1.83 per front foot. Councilman Ruiz so moved. Councilman Hafferman
seconded and motion passed on roll call vote.
Resolution #3754
Levying Assessment for Storm Sewer Maintenance for Fiscal Year 1987-88 in the Amount of
$173,473:
Whereas at public hearing held on August 5, 1987, Council resolved that a tax be levied
proportionately, on an area basis, in an amount for square foot per lot or parcel of
land in the district, except for public streets it right-of-way. Type 1: $.00162, Type
2: $.00324, Type 3: $.00486, Type 4: $.00648. Councilman Ruiz so moved, Councilman
Saverud seconded. Mayor asked for discussion.
Councilman Ruiz asked DPW Ken Hammer why this had been increased from past years.
Hammer stated that there was a $15,000 increase to cover salaries, etc. that used to be
charged to Sanitary. He stated, however, that if this assessment passed, he doubted if
it would have time to go on the books this year.
Councilman Saverud stated that
he thought in the past
the assessment had covered just
Capital Improvements and not Maintenance and Operation.
This assessment encompasses
the entire amount -expansion as
well as maintenance.
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Councilman Ruiz asked that the
assessment was last year
and DPW Hammer stated $8,000 or
$10,000 and this is a dramatic
increase.
Councilman Saverud asked DPW Hammer why he felt they could not get this assessment on
the books this year. Hammer said it involved turning everything over to the County in
order for them to go on the records before the taxes come out and he just doesn't feel
everything can be updated and turned over to the County in time.
Councilman Ruiz discussed the fact that a large percentage of the city has been paying
this assessment for a number of years and already established their front footage, now
what we're doing is changing the formula and that will definitely reflect for those
that are already in place. He stated he does not remember any discussion on this or
seeing any numbers on how much it will be this year if this resolution is passed.
Councilman Saverud stated that the budget was based on the figure being $187,500 as the
projected budget. Councilman Ruiz stated he could not see how when we have been
bringing in $13,000-$15,000 a year on this, that we now propose to bring in $173,473.
Councilman Saverud stated that for some reason -possibly the Council did not get the
assessment made -but the income was down. However, the previous year there had been
$72,549 budgeted. Councilman Ruiz stated he felt that there was cash on hand and
Council felt they didn't need to assess because of this reserve cash.
Council decided to pass resolution on the basis that if figures are not correct, they
can rescind it. Mayor Kennedy called for a roll call vote. Motion carried.
Resolution # 3755
Intent to Transfer Bond Proceeds from West Side Park Project to Tax Increment
Construction Funds in the amount of $74,213: First Alley West Project:
Whereas on November 18, 1985, the City Council passed Resolution #3626, issuing and
awarding $2,100,000 in Renewal Bonds for purpose of financing a portion of cost for
public improvements projects, designated The 1985 Projects. There shall be a public
hearing held at the regular City Council meeting on September 8, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. City
Hall for these proposed transfer of funds. Councilman Ruiz so moved, Councilman
Saverud seconded and motion carried upon roll call vote.
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Resolution #3756
Declaring an Emergency Budget to Cover Comprehensive Insurance Deficit of $99,722 for
Fiscal Year 1987-88:
The City of Kalispell appropriated $144,356 for Comprehensive Insurance and the actual
cost was $244,078. Emergency warrants can be properlyt drawn against the Comprehensive
Insurance. Therefore, be it resolved than an emergenmcy does exist and a public
hearing shall be held September 8, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Ruiz so moved, it was
seconded by Councilman Manning and motion carried upon roll call vote.
Resolution approving Emergency Expenditures for 1987 Comprehensive Insurance.
Councilman Saverud stated that this resolution states it is to be passed after the
public hearing and this should wait for now. Councilman Ruiz withdrew his motion and
his second was withdrawn by Councilman Maiming.
Resolution #3757
Declaring Public Hearing for Emergency Budget, Comprehensive Insurance:
Resolution to set the date for public hearing, September 8, 1987. Councilman Ruiz so
moved, it was seconded by Councilman Saverud and motion carried upon roll call vote.
PERSONNEL & POLICY
Second Reading Salary Ordinance #1108:
Resolution to Amend Ordinance #1107, changes for non -union personnel. Councilman
Saverud moved for passage of second reading of Ordinance #1108, amending Ordinance
#1107, fixing limits of salaries and compensation for City Officials, Supervisors and
Employees, pursuant to Title 7-Part 4 MCA, beginning July 1, 1987, repealing all other
ordinances in conflict therewith. Councilman Ruiz seconded and carried upon roll call.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Resolution giving Preliminary Approval to Immanuel Lutheran Home Revenue Bonds:
Councilman Saverud stated that with only four Council members present and Councilman
Robinson is unable to vote on this resolution as she is an employee of the Lutheran
Home, Council cannot act on this at this time. This will be addressed at the August
19th meeting.
PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS '
Outdoor Display Ordinance:
Councilman Manning stated that this has not been reviewed in committee yet.
Washington Street Park:
Councilman Manning has received correspondence from Bob Cartwright, Manager of the Fair
Commission. They are looking for parking for vehicles during the Flathead County Fair
and are looking into using Washington Street Park. There was also a letter from the
Kalispell Lakers Association, stating their interest in managing that parking lot and
using proceeds gained for new Begg Field. City Attorney Neier's opinion was that he
could see no reason why they could not do this legally. It is basically up to the City
Council as to whether or not to let Washington Park be used for fair time parking.
After discussion Council members felt there was not enough time to look into all
possible problems that would need to be addressed: the possibility of many other
associations wanting the same concession next year, the lack of city funds to put the
park back into shape afterwards, the added traffic flow through this neighborhood,
which is already very active at fair time and the legality of charging for use of city
parks for parking.
Councilman Manning moved to allow Washington Street to be used for parking for the 1987
Western Montana Fair. All Council members spoke against the motion. Mayor Kennedy,
stating the discussion being finished, asked for a vote, the motion failed.
Councilman Saverud moved that the meeting be adjourned, Councilwoman Hafferman seconded '
and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
Approved as presented September 8, 1987
EdKennedy, Mayor
ATTEST:
Don-Halver, Ci y Clerk/Treasurer
Pat Parsons Recording Secretary
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