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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL TW HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MOI\IDAY MAY 2,
1988 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR KEMMY PRESIDED. COUNCILWa'IW
RCBINSON 'WA.S ABSENIC . ALL OTHER COUNCILMSERS WERE PRESENP .
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE MINUI`ES
Regular City Council Meeting April 18, 1988
Councilman Nystul pointed out the vote on the motion approving Lions Park Lease (page
35, is not reported. He also requested his objections to reconstruction of North
Meridian Road be included in the minutes (page 37). He then moved the minutes be
approved as corrected.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
No one appeared to address the council.
BID OPENINGS:
First Alley West Reconstruction:
1. LHC, Inc., 10% bid bond. Schedule l(A&B) $264,107.49, Schedule 2, $140,606.57,
Schedule 3, $197,864.61. Total Bid $602,578.67.
2. Chet Brown & Sons, Inc., 10% bid bond. Schedule l(A&B) $177,208.00, Schedule 2,
$115,740.40, Schedule 3, $150,780.00. Total Bid $443,728.00.
3. Pack & Co., 10% bid bond. Schedule 1(A&B), $430,845.00, Schedule 2, $7 8,970.00,
Schedule 3, $134,320.00. Total Bid $644,135.00.
Councilman Nystul moved the bids be referred to the Public Works Counittee to report
back to the council. Councilman Atkinson seconded and the motion carried.
Sidewalk & Curbing
1. Marriott Concrete, Inc. 88 Sidewalks and Curbs, $500 letter of credit, various
prices. Phase I Street Reconstruction, $7,820.00 letter of credit, Total Bid
$78,200.00.
2. Sandon Construction Co., Inc. 88 Sidewalks and Curbs, $500 cashier's check bond,
various prices. Phase I Street Reconstruction, $8,400 cashier's check bond, Total Bid
$83,365.00.
Councilman Gunnerson moved the bids be referred to the Public Works Committee to
report back. Councilman Schindler seconded and the notion carried.
Sewer Main. Materials, Water Main Materials, Water Service Fittings
1. Northwest Pipe Fittings, Inc., Bid Bond 10% of $138,218.90. Sewer Main Materials
$13,290.00. Water Main Materials, Page 1, $13,501:50, Page 2, $40,325.40, Total All
Bids $62,251.00. Water Fittings & Tubing $9,051.00.
2. Western Utilities Supply Co., $13,360.74 Cashier's Check. Sewer Main Materials,
$12,070.00. Water Main Materials, Page 1, $12,412.08, Page 2, $38,644.55, Total Water
Main Materials $61,722.50. Water Fittings & Tubing $8,758.23.
3. Dana Kepner Ccapany of Montana. Letters stating they weren't bidding.
Councilman Gunnerson moved the bids be referred to the Public Works Committee to
report back. Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried.
Asphalt Crushing
1. Torgerson Construction, Inc., $1,700.00 Cashier's Check, $3.40 Per Ton, Total
Tonnage Estimate 5,000 Tans. Will crush using dung truck measure for volume and
conversion factor of 1.25 tons/yd.
2. LHC, Inc., 10% bid bond, Price per ton 2.95 Total - $14,500.00.
Councilman Gunnerson moved the bids be referred to the Public Works Committee to
report back. Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion carried.
MAYOR'S REPORTS:
Council Resignation
Mayor Kennedy read a letter from Marla Robinson stating:
Dear Ed,
It is with considerable difficulty and regret that I must inform you of my
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decision to relinquish my seat on the Kalispell. City Council effective May 1,
1988. Personal circumstances have changed since the beginning of my term.
I have enjoyed working with you and all members of the Council, as well as the
departrnent heads and employees, and perhaps at scene later time we can do so
again.
Sincerely, Marla L. Robinson.
Mayor Kennedy stated "It is with reluctance that I accept this resignation from a
charming and intelligent councilwoman. Not only myself and this council, but the
citizens are losing a real asset."
Councilman Saverud moved we accept Councilwoman Robinson's resignation with thanks for
a job well done. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried.
Mayor Kennedy announced the solicitation of interest from .residents of Ward 4. He
asked they respond to him in writing prior to June 1, 1988.
Tree City USA
Mayor Kennedy called upon Mike Baker to report on the City's being recognized as a
"Tree City USA".
CORM 'ITEE REPORTS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMF,[U/BUILDING REGULATION/PARKING/PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Statement of Intent for Flathead Valley Comuunity College Proposal
Councilman Saverud reviewed the history of the requests and proposals to move FVCC.
Councilman Saverud moved "the City of Kalispell go on record that we will extend the
utilities to the 40 acre site and also will negotiate the purchase and reuse of FVCC
property in our redevelopment area pending the approval of the G.O. Bond for
construction of a new college campus." Councilman Atkinson seconded.
Councilwoman Hafferman asked when the council approved extension of the Water Line and
Saverud replied this has been planned as an upgrade for the services in that area
regardless of whether the campus moves up there.
Councilman Nystul reviewed the reasons and timing for the upgrade in the residential
areas there.
Councilman Gunnerson said that this motion is only a statement of intention and
support.
Councilman Schindler said he thought the private sector developers should buy the
buildings, not the city.
Nick Haren reconfirmed the support of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce for the
project.
The motion carried with Cauncilmembers Schindler and Haffenuan apposed.
FINANCE/PERSON[ & POLICY/INSURANCE
Approve Claims
Councilman Nystul moved the claims found in order by the Finance Committee be approved
for payment. Councilman Atkinson seconded and the motion carried.
Resolution #3789 - Budget Transfer - Parking Commission
Councilman Nystul moved adoption of Resolution #37 89, a resolution to approve a
transfer among appropriations within a general classification of expenditures as
adopted by the City of Kalispell Budget for Fiscal Year 1988. Councilman Atkinson I
seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
Resolution #3790 - SID Barad Fee
Councilman Nystul moved adoption of Resolution #3790, a resolution establishing a fee
amounting to five percent (5%) of the principal on all Special Improvement District
Bonds for deposit in the Revolving Fund. Councilman Saverud seconded and Councilman
Nystul explained the purpose of the resolution.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
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Budget Ccmment
Councilman Nystul said the Finance Cmuittee would like to give notice to the
Department Heads that there is no point in spending a lot of time on creative projects,
the budget limitations will be no greater than, and probably less than the current
fiscal year.
City Vehicle Ccxmtuting Rate Policy
Councilman Nystul explained that the fringe benefit of using city vehicles for
commuting to and from work is a taxable benefit and the council needs to adopt a method
of value for this benefit.
The ccmittee recommends the adoption of $1.50 per one way trip and giving notice to
all people now so they won't be surprised come W-2 time and they can cane talk to the
committee if there are problems with this policy.
Nystul moved the Council adopt, in order to conply with IRS regulations, the commuting
value of $1.50 per one way trip. Councilman Schindler seconded.
Nystul coamented an the vehicles exempt from the rules.
The motion carried.
Griffin Fields Funding
Councilman Nystul moved the Mayor be instructed to have the staff prepare a report of
expenditures for the demolition of Old Griffin and the construction of New Griffin and
the sources of the funds. Councilman Atkinson seconded and the motion carried.
Audit
Nystul reported the Clerk/Treasurer and the committee are in the process of soliciting
some audit costs from the private sector to determine what we are going to do for our
two year audit.
Management Pay Plan
Nystul stated the committee is going to pick up the ball with the Management Pay Plan
and cane up with something and get it drafted and to the council and the Management
Committee.
Budget
Mayor Kennedy asked if the budget zero per cent increase is the recoim-endation of the
Finance Ccnraittee or the total council. Nystul, responded that is the opinion of the
Finance Committee.
PARKS/PUBLIC LANDS/ANNEXATION/ZONING/AIRPORT
Ordnance #1122 - Medical Arts Zone Change - Second Reading
Councilman Furlong moved passage of second reading of Ordinance #1122, an ordinance to
amend Section 5.01, official zoning map, of the City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance,
(Ordinance No. 1110), to change Lot 2 of the Resubdivision of Kalispell Medical Arts
Subdivision from Residential Apartment, RA-1, to Residential Apartment, RA-3, and to
provide an effective date. Councilman Nystul seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
Golf Course Lease
Counciinon Furlong moved, as recommended by the Parks Committee, that the Council
authorize the Mayor to create a five person ad -hoc advisory committee consisting of the
Mayor, two members of the Kalispell Golf Association and two members of the City
Council with one being a member of the Parks Committee for the purpose of preparing a
lease instrument for the Kalispell Municipal Golf Course, to be presented to the Parks
Ccnunittee and the Council for their consideration. Councilman Gunnerson seconded.
The motion carried.
Parks Group Reservation Fees
Councilman Furlong moved the council authorize the Parks Director to prepare a study
for the charging of fees for group use reservations within City Parks. Councilman
Atkinson seconded and the motion carried.
RIBLIC WORKS/PUBLIC SAF=/WATER & SEWM
Ordinance #1123 - Add Handicap Parking Spaces - First Reading
Councilman Schindler moved passage of first reading of Ordinance #1123, an ordinance
designating the First Parking Stall on the North Side of Second Street West at Main
Street and the First Stall on the South Side of Third Street East at Main Street as
Handicapped Parking Spaces, repealing a portion of Ordinance No. 1030, to provide for
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the installation of signs, and to provide an effective date. Councilman Nystul
seconded..
Schindler explained the discussion and reasons for the placement of these spaces.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
Highway 93 South Reconstruction
Councilman Gunnerson moved the Mayor beauthorized to sign a letter to the Highway
Department regarding City concerns in reference to Highway 93 South reconstruction.
Councilman Nystul seconded.
Nystul explained the concerns included utility relocation, ingress and egress and tree
retention.
The motion carried.
Flathead Basin Camnission Water Workshop
Councilman Nystul gave the council a report about the workshop.
Evergreen Water District
Nystul reported the committee has met with Dave Stahly of Stahly Engineering regarding
the facility plan for Evergreen. He explained the present proposal. The purpose of
the meeting was to discuss the City's rate structures.
Councilman Furlong requested the council pay close attention to this project. He was
disturbed about the newspaper reports that the Kalispell Treatment Plant would be
treating this sewage.
Mayor Kennedy suggested a council workshop discuss this and Nystul said it would have
to be soon because time is of the essence.
Councilman Schindler requested the necessary time be taken to consider all aspects of
this project.
ACKirTUfn7,ED II�S/ANNOUNCEMENTS/APPOINIVEMS
Confirmation of Police'Sergeant
Mayor Kennedy read a letter from Police Chief Clark requesting James Love be confirmed
as a Police Sergeant.
Councilman Furlong so moved, Councilman Atkinson seconded and the motion carried.
Parks Committee Chairman
Mayor Kennedy announced his is appointing Councilman Furlong chairman of the
Parks/Public Lands/Annexation/zoning/Airport.
Councilman Saverud reported Ed Gallagher and Chuck Mercord will be making a
presentation on Downtown Urban Redevelopment to a Regional Panel in Tacoma May 9-11.
He invited everyone to the open house of the remodeled Hockaday.
He also reminded the council of the Workshop on Business Licensing Monday May 9, 1988
at 6:00 pan.
Councilman Atkinson reported he probably will not be able to attend the May 16, 1988
Council Meeting.
Councilman Nystul reported he will be out of state May 15 - May 30, 1988.
Adjourn
There being no further business before the council, Mayor Kennedy declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Approved as presented May 16, 1988 �Q r
ohm "Ed" Kennedy, r., Mayor
ATTEST;
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Don Halver, Clerk/Treasurer