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10/17/88 City Council Minutes�U 78 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPE L CITY COUNCIL TAAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY OCIOBER 17, 1988 IN THE' COUNCIL CRMVEE'RS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR KENNEDY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN SAVERUD WAS ABSEM . ALL OTHER 0O1Z=vM1BERS WERE PRESENT. Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT!' AGENDA Approve Minutes Regular Meeting October 3, 1988 Approve Claims City Official Reports Treasurer's Report (September) Police Chief ° City Judge " Building Official " Fire Department Quarterly Report Councilman Nystul moved adoption of the consent agenda, Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Discussion of Lawrence Park Mayor Kennedy advised the audience this is the appropriate time to discuss the Utilization of the Lawrence Park property. Dale Haarr said he would be a spokesman representing the Kalispell Golf Association. Richard. Kuhl spoke on behalf of the Friends of Lawrence Park. He reviewed the chronology of Lawrence Park. David Downey spoke on behalf of the Friends of Lawrence Park. Lil Laidlaw spoke on behalf of the Flathead Tennis Association and presented a motion from the association: 1. We support the idea of the Eight Tennis Court Complex to be built at the Buffalo Hills Golf Course and a possible future expansion maybe someday beyond that. 2. We support the KGA in building an additional nine, full size, golf course and using whatever land is available and appropriate to allow this expansion. 3. We also recognize the needs of the Friends of Lawrence Park in their endeavor to create another city park facility and using part of this land to facilitate their design. Susanna Casey spoke on behalf of the Friends of Lawrence Park and hoped the needs of all three groups could be satisfied. - Marlene Allen asked that no special interests be served. Lisa Schlaybaugh spoke in favor of using it for a park. Larry Larkold spoke in favor of keeping it a park. Jean Robocker said the birds and wildlife couldn't move anywhere else. David Downey spoke against the road into the park from North Main being discontinued. Dale Haarr spoke on behalf of the Kalispell Golf Association. He reviewed their position and request. Dave Grchu sky spoke on behalf of the Flathead Tennis Association. Brent Mitchell spoke against exclusive use for golf. Joe Daley spoke for the need to expand the golf course. He also said we needed the new tennis courts. Wayne Herman spoke against additional golf use. No one addressed the council on any other subject. 9 MAYOR'S REPORTS: Safety Committee Mayor Kennedy announced he has created a new co nittee, taking Public Safety out of the Public Works Ctumittee and also giving the new committee Air Quality. He appointed to the committee Councilman Schindler, Chairman, Councilman Hopkins, Vice Chairman and Councilman Nystul. Evergreen Sewer Meeting Mayor Kennedy and the Council agreed to Wednesday October 26, 1988 at 5:00 pm., for a Council Workshop with the Evergreen Sewer District, ACK OWLEG S AND APPOININE Ti`S Conrad Mansion Museum Board Mayor Kennedy announced the reappointment of James E. Murphy to the Conrad Mansion Museum Board. He has been on the board for many years and has done a good job. Councilman Atkinson moved confirmation of the appointment, Councilman Furlong seconded and the motion carried. Confirm Police Patrolman Mayor Kennedy requested confirmation of Officer Rick Jensen as Patrolman with the Kalispell Police Department. Councilman Schindler moved confirmation, Councilman Gunnerson seconded and the motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PARKS/PUBLIC LANDS/ANNNATI0N/7ANING/AIRPORT Recommendatican cn Utilization of Lawrence Park PrcpLrty Councilman Furlong reported Dale Haarr had presented the KGA proposal to the committee and asked for consideration of the proposal. Furlong said "Tn comxmmittee, Councilman Gunnerson moved the KGA recenuendation, as presented by Dale Haarr, be presented to the Kalispell City Council on October 17, 1988 for a vote of recommaendation of utilization of that land and that area. The motion was seconded and passed." Furlong said "that land and that area" was the bottom land south of the gravel slide and east of North Main. He moved the reccmtmnendation of the Parks Committee and Councilman Hopkins seconded.. Councilman Furlong then moved to amend the motion before the council by substitution.. He moved the council direct the Kalispell Golf Association to return to the negotiation table with the Friends of Lawrence Park and any other interested parties, with the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce as moderator, to develop a multi -lateral proposal for development of the area in dispute. Further, if this procedure produces no agreement for consideration by the Kalispell City Council at its first regular council meeting in February 1989, the council will begin its own plan of developuent. Councilman Atkinson seconded and Councilman Furlong spoke to his motion. Furlong was concerned that the KGA Proposal was unilateral and was a yes or no decision. His motion would open discussion for all possible uses. Councilman Gunnerson. suggested Parks Director Baker be the moderator and explained why. Gunnerson moved to amend the substitute motion to have Esker chair the committee instead of the Chamber of Commmnexce. Councilman Schindler seconded this amendment. Councilman Furlong said Mike Baker would be actively involved in the committee and spoke against the amendment. Councilman Gunnerson requested the time frame be 30 days, they have met for a number of months already. Furlong said he had no problem with that, he just wanted all groups to sit down and reach agreement. Gunnerson said he would withdraw his amendment if Furlong would change the time frame in his motion. The amendment to have Mike Baker as chairman failed by a 4 to 3 vote. n 80 Councilman Furlong moved to amend his substitute motion by inserting "at its second regular council meeting in December, 198811, as opposed to "at its first regular council meeting in February 1989". Councilmmn. Atkinson seconded. The amendment carried unanimously. The substitute motion, as amended, passed unanimously on voice vote. COMMUNITY DEVEL+OPMENP/BUILDING PMGULATIONS/PARKING/PUMIC BUILDINGS Establish Market Value - Lots 8-12, Block 55 Councilman Atkinson moved to set the market value of Lots 8-12, Block 55 at $144,000, as recommended by the committee. Councilman Hopkins seconded. This is the City Parking lot property at the corner of Main and Third Streets. The property is being put up for sale because the Valley Barak has expressed an interest in purchasing the property. The motion carried. Resolution #3827- Notice of Intent to Sell Lots 8-12, Block 55 Councilman Atkinson moved Resolution. #3827, a resolution of 'intention to sell certain real property owned by the City of Kalispell. Councilman Nystul seconded. Atkinson explained the resolution requires the proposals to follow State Law and the Redevelopment District requirements. The resolution passed unanimously upon roll call vote. Traffic Study Councilman Atkinson reported the study is completed and will be reviewed by the Transportation Technical Assistance Coumittee at their next scheduled meeting. Emergency Housing Repair Fund Councilman Atkinson reported the City now can offer emergency housing repairs froan a $10,000.00 fund. Susan Dyer explained the fund is to provide for emergency housing repairs city wide. The Ccnvuinity Development Department will review all requests under the same criteria as other housing assistance programs. Exterior Repair- Water Department Building Councilman Atkinson reported Ross Plambeck is working on getting repair work done on the fret of the Water Department Building and fixing safety problems on the back entry to the Police Department and. between City Hall and the Building Department. The committee authorized Ross Plambeck to solicit proposals for the repair work with the city to act as general contractor and look into the safety problems. Councilman Schindler said we have a major problem with the slab in front of City Hall which should also be fixed. FINANCE/PERSOMM & POLICY/INSURANCE Ordinance #1128- Second Reading —Salary Ordinance Councilman Nystul moved second reading of Ordinance #1128, an ordinance amending ordinance 1127, fixing the limits of the salary and ccupensation of City Officials, Supervisors and Employees pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 4, Part 42, M.C.A., beginning July 1, 1988; repealing all other ordinances in conflict therewith Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion passed unanimously upon roll call vote. Call for Quotes - Annual Banking Contract Councilman Nystul moved the City Clerk/Treasurer be authorized to solicit proposals for investments for the next twelve months. Councilman Schindler seconded and the motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS/PUBLIC SAFETY/WATER & ordinance #1129 - Second Reading - Prohibit Parking, Conway Drive Councilman Gunnerson maned second reading of Ordinance #1129, an ordinance to amend Section 17-54, Kalispell City Code, to prohibit vehicle parking on both the North and South side of Ccnway Drive between Claremont Street and U. S. Highway 93, and to provide an effective date. Councilman Nystul seconded and the-rrotion carried cn roll call vote. 1 1 I� u 81 Advertise Superintendent Position Councilman Gunnerscn moved the Mayor be authorized to request applications for a Water Superintendent and Sewer Superintendent position. Councilman Schindler seconded. Councilman Furlong asked if the motion suggested two positions are to be hired. Gunnerson said the intent is primarily to get the applications in, it will be up to the Public works and Personnel Committees to make that final reccm evdation. Furlong didn't think we should advertise two positions if we are only going to fill one. Gunnerson said we want to look at restructuring and we should advertise the positions as they may ultimately exist. Councilman Nystul said we needed a technical person to deal with the wastewater Treatment Plant Construction and we need someone else for the superintendent duties. We won't know what we might do until we see what expertise is available. Councilman Gunnerson amended his motion to solicit a "Water and/or Sewer Superintendent". Councilman Nystul seconded the amendment. Schindler said we should decide what we want before we advertise and start looking at applications. Councilman Hopkins said we should restructure and hire two Superintendents now. Mayor Kennedy also asked that the two be hired. Councilman Gunnerson was concerned for finding funds for both positions and Mayor Kennedy assured him the funding is there. Councilman Nystul asked if we were going to pay two positions at the same rate as the old position. He said we need one and one/half people. Councilmen Hopkins and Furlong spoke for getting a Sewer Superintendent now. DPW Hanmer said the workload and federal rules require we have two separate positions. There are many things that are not getting done with only one person. The amendment motion carried by a 4 to 3 vote. Mayor Kennedy asked for clarification of the motion. Councilman Gunnerson said the Mayor was to get sane applications out for a Water Superintendent and a Sewer Superintendent and have the "and/or" within there. The council needs to get together and make a decision on restructuring. Councilman Furlong said the wording of the motion should be changed to "Sewer and/or Water" to reflect the primary need for Sewer. Counciiiran Gunnerson moved to have a Water Superintendent and a Sewer Superintendent. Councilman Schindler seconded. Gunnerson said this would be Cption 2. Councilman Nystul asked if we still had a motion on the floor and Mayor Kennedy said passage of the amendment approved the motion. Atkinson said the amendment made it a substitute moticn. Councilman Furlong and Nystul spoke against the motion for two positions. Councilman Schindler spoke in favor. Councilman Nystul spoke against the motion. Councilman Hopkins spoke in favor. The motion failed with 3 in favor and 4 against. Parking Restriction-- High School Councilman Gunnerson moved the restricted parking on Sixth Street west at the North end of the High School be expanded to the entire block. Councilman Schindler seconded. Police Chief Clark explained the block is presently restricted to loading and unloading and the change requested would take about one half and reserve for bus loading only. The motion carried. Engineer - Interim Phosphorus Removal Councilman Gunnerson moved the Mayor be authorized to request proposals for an Engineer for the Interim Phosphorus Removal. Councilman. Nystul seconded. The motion carried. ANNOUNCEMIIUS Superintendent Position Public Works Director Hammner asked who would drafting the jab description and determine the salary. Mayor Kennedy said we would write the jab description. Councilman Nystul said the Finance Committee would handle the salary in the Salary Matrix. Council Workshop Councilman Atkinson reminded the council of the workshcp scheduled for Monday October 24, 1988 at 5:00. He said Councilman Saverud has the agenda. ADJOURN Mayor Kennedy adjourned the meeting at 10:10 pm. Approved as presented November 7, 1988 air ATTEST: Dan Halver, Clerk/Treasurer 1 1 1