01/18/88 City Council MinutesC
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A REGULAR MELTING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY JANUARY
18, 1988 IN THE COUNCILCHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR KENNEDY PRESIDED. ALL
COUNCILMEMBERS WERE PRESENT'.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE MINUTES
December 21, 1987
January 4, 1988
Councilman Saverud requested a correction to the Minutes of the December 21, 1987. On
page 594, first paragraph, the comment was made that the department heads had given the
council several opportunities to meet with them but had been turned down.
Saverud said he had responded the council had met at least twice and probably three
times in December and he wanted this response reflected in the minutes.
Saverud then moved approval of the December 21, 1987 minutes as corrected and of the
January 4, 1988 minutes. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Tom Woytus, of '2725 Airport Road spoke against the department head pay raises. He
asked to be on record as opposed to the 4% pay raise. He asked the council to freeze
wages after this round of raises, at least until the economy improves.
Alan LaBar, of Liberty Printing presented the Mayor, Council, City Attorney and
Clerk/Treasurer with copies of a booklet called "Citizens Rule Book" which one f his
customers had purchased to be awarded to the city officials. LaBar said he really
believed every citizen should study the booklet.
Cass Althen, of 1025 Whitefish Stage Road, spoke in support of the budget request of
the Flathead Regional Development office.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORT'S
Treasurer's Report December
Police Chief "
City Judge go
Building Official If
Fire Department - Fourth Quarter
Councilman Schindler moved the reports be accepted as presented, Councilman Nystul
seconded and the motion carried.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Flathead Regional Development Office Budget
Mayor Kennedy postponed discussion until Director Herbaly arrives.
FRDO Member -at -large
Mayor Kennedy announced the board has accepted the appointment of Charles Manning as
the Member--at-large and requested the council confirm the appointment. Councilman
Schindler moved confirmation, Councilman Atkinson seconded and the motion carried.
Parks Director
Mayor Kennedy announced the City has selected Michael M. Baker as the new Parks
Director. Kennedy reported on Baker's qualifications and said he would start work on
February 8, 1988.
Councilman Saverud moved confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Baker as Parks Director
and Councilman Schindler seconded.
Councilwoman Hafferman asked if present Parks Employee Scott Hanchett had been
considered. Mayor Kennedy said he had applied and was considered.
The motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PUBLIC WORKS - no report
WATER & SEWER
Authorize Request for Proposals for Southwest Kalispell Engineering Services for Design
and Construction.
Councilman Nystul reported the staff has requested council approval to solicit
proposals for Engineering Services for the Design and Construction of the Southwest
Area Project. He so moved and Councilman Schindler seconded. The motion carried with
Councilwoman Hafferman opposed.
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PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS - no report
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Approve Claims
Councilwoman Robinson moved the claims approved by the committee be accepted for
payment. Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried.
Pledged Securities
Councilwoman Robinson moved the Pledged Securities of December 31, 1987, found in order
by the Finance Committee, be approved. Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion
carried.
Revolving Fund Transfer
Councilwoman Robinson moved approval of the Transfer and Loan of $33,987.57 from the SID
Revolving Fund to various SID and Sidewalk & Curb Debt Service Funds. (Voucher #88-88)
Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Councilman Schindler requested a committee meeting for Thursday January 21, 1987 at
3:00 pm., in the Conference Room. The topic would be management overtime.
ANNEXATION - no report
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - no report
PERSONNEL & POLICY
Ordinance 41115 - Second Reading - Salary Ordinance
Councilman Atkinson moved acceptance on second reading of Salary Ordinance #1115.
Councilman Schindler seconded.
Councilman Gunnerson reported future pay raises would. be based upon a matrix and
evaluations instead of across the board raises every year.
Councilman Schindler asked he be of record stating the department head raises are in
line with the union raises already given, the money is budgeted for, taxes are not
being increased to make the raises and we are "not giving away the farm".
Councilman Furlong asked the record show the issue of overtime for management was part
of the consideration of Ordinance #1115 and passage of this motion would require
continuing discussion until resolution. Mayor Kennedy said that is the purpose of the
Safety Committee Meeting.
The motion passed unanimously upon roll call vote.
Negotiator for 1988-1989
Councilman Atkinson moved Don Klepper be hired as Council Negotiator for 1988-1989.
Councilman Saverud seconded.
Mayor Kennedy reported Mr. Klepper would continue to serve at the same rates.
Councilmembers Hafferman and Schindler wanted to know how much of his services were
negotiations and how much was for arbitration. City Attorney Neier reported Mr.
Klepper only assisted on one arbitration case.
Schindler felt we had reached the point where we could now handle and save the money.
The motion carried with Councilman Schindler opposed.
MAYOR'S REPORTS - continued
Flathead Regional Development Office Budget
Director Steve Herbaly reported the projected city share of the FRDO Budget for the
1988-89 Fiscal year would increase $9,300.71. He said the department had operated with
a salary freeze for three years and have used up cash reserves to help fund the
budgets. They have reached the point where pay raises must be given to keep qualified
help and the city assessment has to be raised to properly fund the budget needs now
that the cash reserves are depleted.
Councilman Saverud spoke in support of the proposed budget and said the city has always
gotten it's money's worth.
Councilman Nystul moved the council support the FRDO budget as presented. Councilman
Atkinson seconded. Nystul commented the actual budget would have to be approved in
August. The motion carried with Councilwoman Hafferman opposed.
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ACKNOWLEDMIENrS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Kennedy reported the council policy set last year calls for election of a Council
President in February.
Councilman Nystul reported he would be out of state from January 30 through February
12.
Councilman Atkinson expressed his appreciation of the commendation from Chief Clark to
three of his officers for their work in solving a string of burglaries.
Mayor Kennedy explained to the new council members the meetings would be run in
accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. He also said the "Addressing the Council" time
is provided for the public to comment, but the Committee Chairmen are allowed to offer
the public the opportunity to speak during discussion of specific issues being
discussed by the committee.
Fire Chief Larson thanked the council for their consideration and work on the pay plan
passed tonight.
Councilman Schindler said he appreciated what the administrators had gone through with
the Town Meeting being used by frustrated taxpayers to unduly drag them over the coals.
ADJOURN
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.
Approved as presented February 1, 1988
ATTEST:
Don Halver, Clerk/Treasurer
(I-X -9A 16e-�A (h,
ohn "Ed" ennedy, Jr., Mayor
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