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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY OMBER
2, 1989 IN THE COUNCIL CHANGERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR K UEDY PRESIDED. - COUNCILMAN
CUNNERSON WAS ABSENT, ALL OTHER. COUNCIL EMBERS WERE PRESENT'.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ODISSEDT!' AGENDA
Approve Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 18, 1989
Approve Claims found in order by Finance Ccmndttee
Councilman Atkinson moved the consent items be approved as presented. Councilman
Schindler seconded and the motion carried.
BID OPENING
Remodeling of Lawrence Park Pump Station
1. Greg Bain & Cloapany, License 5087A, 10% bid bond, Base Bid $52,975, Alt. 1-$3,180,
Alt. 2,-$11,820, Alt. 3, $715, Unit Price Item $38.60.
2. Robert Ross Construction, License 1278A, 10% bid bond, Base Bid $54,217, Alt. 1
-$2,652 or $2,625, Alt. 2,-$15,000, Alt. 3, -$650, Unit Price Item $9.00.
Councilman Nystul moved the bads be referred to the Sewer and Water Ccnmittee to report.
back. Councilman Saverud seconded and the motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL - No one addressed the council.
MAYOR'S REPORTS: No report.
CrHVIETTEE REPORTS:
COM43NITY DEVELOPMENT/PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Parking Advisory Board
Councilman Saverud gyred adoption of Resolution #3907, a resolution declaring there is
no need for a Parking Omission for the City of Kalispell, as authorized under Title
7, Chapter 14, Part 46, M.C.A., dissolving the Parking Commission created by Resolution
No. 2843, and creating a Parking Advisory Board, and declaring an effective date.
Councilman Schindler seconded.
Councilman Furlong moved to amend Section III of the resolution to state that the Board
serve staggered three (3) year terms. Councilman Nystul seconded the amendment.
Councilman Nystul asked why the nunber of members and their duties were not defined.
Saverud said that would be worked out.
The amendment carried unanimously upon voice vote and the amended resolution carried
unanimously upon roll call vote.
Councilman Saverud asked Mayor Kennedy to send thank you letters to the members of the
Parking Cmvdssion for their years of service. Kennedy said it would be his pleasure to
do that.
Option Request Main & Third Parking Lot
Councilman Saverud referred to the letter from Valley Bank, requesting a six month
option to purchase the Parking Lot located at the intersection of Main and Third
Streets, at a purchase price of $130,000.00. A check for $500.00 is presented for the
option money.
Saverud moved the Mayor be authorized to sign the six month option agreem t for the
sale of Lots 8,9,10,11 & 12, Block 55, Kalispell Original Townsite, for the option
payment of $500.00 and the option price of $130,000.00. Councilman Furlong seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
southwest Kalispell Project -- Monitoring Report
Councilman Saverud read excerpts from the Monitoring Visit Report regarding the
Kalispell Southwestside C:otmmity Development Block Grant Project and quoted the
report's conclusion for the record:
"Overall, the City of Kalispell has done an excellent job to date on the
administration of the Southwestside CDBG project. During my visit it was
evident that the staff of the Ccmiunity Development Department was making
every effort to achieve a superior performance on the project. In addition
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the level of City funding support for the project is evidence of the entire
City of Kalispell's co ud tment to carry out and complete an outstanding
community project."
Saverud publicly thanked the Conwmity Development and City Clerk/Treasurer staffs and
the rest of the city departments who have worked so diligently on this project.
Resolution #3908 - Edward J. Gallagher Park
Councilman Saverud moved Resolution #3908, a resolution recognizing the contributions
of Edward J. Gallagher, Community Development Director, to the City of Kalispell and
designating the City Park adjacent to Elrod Grade School as Edward J. Gallagher Park.
Councilman Atkinson seconded and the Resolution passed with all members present voting
in favor.
Gallagher received a standing ovation.
FINANCE/PERSONNEL & POLICY/INSURPNCE
Ordinance #1136 - Salary Ordinance, Non -union Salaries - First Reading
Councilman Atkinson moved passage of first reading of Ordinance #1136, an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 1135, fixing the limits of the salary and compensation of the
city officials, supervisors and employees pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 4, Past 42,
M.C.A., beginning July 1, 1989; repealing all other ordinances in conflict therewith.
Councilman Hopkins seeded.
Atkinson explained the raises were in effect only for this fiscal year and the salaries
would revert to the former placement upon the salary matrix at the end of the fiscal
year.
Councilman Nystul explained he would be opposing the ordinance because the city had not
given any salary recognition to exemplary employees.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Councilmen Nystul and Furlong voting no.
ReMax Parking Lot
Councilman Atkinson moved the City fix the ReMax Lot safety hazard by removing the
brick walks and replacing them with sand or other suitable materials, subject to
receiving a letter of consent from the owners. Councilman Nystul seconded and the
motion carried.
PARKS/PUBLIC LANDS/AIATION/ZONING/BUILDING REGULATION
Ordinance #1137 - Meridian Addition Zoning —First Reading
Councilman Furlong moved passage of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1137, an ordinance
to amend Section 5.01, Official Zoning Map, of the City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance
(Ordinance No. 1110), by zoning The Meridian Addition, a previously unzoned area of the
City, Residential, R-4, in accordance with the Kalispell City -County Master Plan, and
to provide an effective date. Councilman Nystul seconded.
City Attorney Neier explained why this ordinance would have to pass by 3/4 of the total
number of council members.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Councilman Gunnerson absent and
Councilwoman Haf f errata abstaining.
PUBLIC SAFETY/PARKING/GAMBLING
Ordinance-#1138 - Prohibit Parking, West Side of Claremont St. - First Reading
Councilman Schindler moved first reading of Ordinance No. 1138, an ordinance to amend
Section 17-54, Kalispell City Code, to prohibit vehicle parking on the West Side of
Claremnnt Street between Conway Drive and Crestline Avenue, and to provide an effective
date. Councilman Atkinson seconded.
Schindler reported the Board of Adjustment had sent a letter expressing concern about
parking in that area and the Fire Department has concerns with access to Fire Hydrants
and access in case a major evacuation is needed in the area.
The council discussed who would be affected and where they would park instead.
The motion passed upon roll call vote with Councilmen Atkinson and Nystul voting no.
Loading Zone - Sandwich Shop
Councilman Schindler moved a loading zone be authorized for the first parking space in
front of the Sandwich Shop on First Avenue East for the hours of 10:00 am., to 3:00 pin.
Councilman Saverud seconded.
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Schindler said he hated to see another parking space lost in the downtown district.
The motion carried unanimously.
Limit Truck Traffic Sixth Avenue Fast North
Councilman Schindler said logging trucks, and other trucks, are using Sixth Avenue East
North to bypass the Traffic Light on Seventh Avenue Fast North and this has become a
serious safety problem.
Schindler moved the Police Chief and Public Works Director be given power to take care
of the situation. Councilwoman Haffernian seconded.
Councilman Furlong was concerned delivery access to businesses in the area would be
restricted.
Councilman Nystul requested the motion authorize a study and report back. The maker
and second agreed to the change in the motion.
The motion, as changed, passed unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS/AIR QTALITY/AIRPORT
Four Seasons Motel Street Repair
Councilman Furlong asked Chairman Hopkins if this work was routine mai-ntenance or
reconstructions. He also asked if the curb cuts were in accordance with current city
standards.
Councilman Nystul also reported the alley was improperly barricaded during construction
and no right of way perndt appears to have been issued for the curbing project. Nystul
also said it was his understanding that detailed street reconstruction budgets still
have not been presented to the council.
Counciluez Hopkins said he didn't have the answers to these questions.
Airport Area Soccer Fields
Councilman Furlong reported he has received a letter from Mike Strand of Strand
Aviation expressing considerable concerns about safety factors from Soccer Fields on
Airport Land and specifically asked that these concerns be a matter of public record.
SEWED & WATER - No Report
Councilman Hopkins read a prepared personal response to the allegations made by the
Kalispell Police Association at their press conference last week.
Councilman Furlong said we should not say anything but let the normal negotiation
process continue. No council action was taken.
Committee Meetings
Councilman Nystul scheduled a Sewer and Water Omrnittee Meeting for Thursday October 5,
1989 at 4:00 pm., to discuss the Lawrence Park Bids and to begin consideration of any
eventual Evergreen Sewer Agreement.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.
ATTEST:
Don Halver, .M.C., Clerk/Treasurer
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hn "Ed" Kennedy, Jr., Mayor
Approved as presented October 16, 1989