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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY DECKER
18, 1989, IN ISM COUNCIL CHHAMBERS AT 'CITY HALL. MAYOR KENNEDY PRESIDED, ALL
COUNCILMQSERS WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Kennedy wished Councilman and Mayor -elect Roger Hopkins a Happy Birthday.
CONSENT AGENDA
AppitNe Claims
City Official Reports
Treasurer's Report (November)
Police Chief "
City Judge ''
Building Official ''
Councilwan Saverud moved the agenda be approved. Councilman Schindler seconded and the
motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL -No one addressed the council.
MAYOR'S REPORTS: No Report
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Hockaday Basement
Councilman Saverud moved that the council authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with
Robert W. Ross Construction, in the amount of $9,250.00, for completion of the basement
project in the new Hockaday addition. Councilman Nystul seconded and the motion
carried.
Valley Bank Request for New Facility
Councilman Saverud reported the City received this week a request from Valley Bank for
consideration in their plans to build a new facility downtown. The request has been
referred to the Tax Increment Committee, who will review on December 19, 1989. At
the next council meeting there may be a proposal for consideration of what the City's
involvement might be.
FINANCE/PERSONNEL, & POLICY/INSURANCE
Second Reading Ordinance #1142: Uniform Building, Mechanical, etc. Codes
Councilman Atkinson moved ordinance #1142, an ordinance to adopt, by reference, the
"Uniform Building Code", 1988 Edition, the Uniform Mechanical Code", 1988 Edition, the
"Uniform Plumbing Code", 1988 Edition, the "Uniform Fire Code", 1988 Edition, The
"Council of American Building officials, One and TWo Family Dwelling Code", 1986
Edition, with 1987 and 1988 Amendments: the "Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous
Building"", 1988 Edition; the "Uniform Housing Code", 1988 Edition; and the "Model
Energy Code", 1984 Edition; as the Building Codes of the City of Kalispell, and
applicable to the jurisdictional area thereof; as adopted and approved by the Building
Codes Division, Department of Administration, State of Montana; to provide a penalty
for the violation of any lawful order issued pursuant thereto; and establishing an
effective date.
Councilman Saverud seconded and upon roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Insurance Committee Meeting
Councilman Atkinson announced there would be an Insurance Committee meeting with the
Finance OmTmittee on January 8, 1990 at 8:15 a.m. at City Hall, to discuss how the City
should proceed concerning- the insurance. He said the committee is made up of various
individuals from the bargaining groups.
Salary Matrix Adjustments
Councilman Atkinson read a memo from the Finance Committee to the Mayor and Council.
"For some time now, the Finance Committee has had under consideration, adjustments to
our salary matrix. In order to address these concerns with the "old" council, it is
necessary to bring them to the floor tonight. We have reviewed all non -union
positions. We recommend the following placement adjustments and further anticipate that
there will be no other adjustments in this fiscal year. These adjustments are
retro-active to July 1, 1989.
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Chief of Police Gral&1119 Step 6
$33,704
Assistant Chief Grade 17 Step 7
$31,029
Police Lieutenant Grade 16 Step 8
$29,995
Canmunity Development Grade 18 Step 7
Director $33,068
CD Program Managers Grade 10 Step 7
$22, 718
Grade 19 Step 8
$34,723
Grade 17 Step 9
$31,967
Grade 16 Step 10
$30,901
Grade 18 Step 10
$34,069
Grade 10 Step 11
$23,405
These changes are in lieu of the 1.5% temporary adjustment made earlier.
We further recommend the City Accountant be compensated during the period when serving
as acting Clerk -Treasurer an extra $125.00 per month. This is not in addition to
$100.00 recommended by Mayor.
our final recommendation is that the City Judge's annual salary be set at $21,000
effective January 1, 1990.
Councilman. Atkinson moved the council direct the City Attorney to amend the salary
ordinance to include these adjustments. Councilman Saverud seconded the motion.
Councilman Gunnerson said he felt further committee review was needed.
Councilman Schindler stated he felt further study and review was needed before a vote
be taken.
Councilman Furlong moved a substitute motion, this issue be returned to the Finance
Committee for further input to the rest of the council. Councilman Gunnerson
seconded the motion. After some discussion, the motion passed with Councilman Saverud.
and Atkinson voting against.
PARKS, PUBLIC LAINDS/ANNE:KATION/ZONING/BUITnING REGULATION
Recommendation on Approval of Clete Daley Highmay #93 Study
Councilman Furlong moved the council approve in concept the Clete Daley Study of the
tentative rebuilding of Hwy 93. Councilman Gunnerson seconded the ration.
After lengthy discussion, Mayor Kennedy pointed out we are just agreeing the work was
completed as far as the study goes, so Daley may be paid. There was more discussion.
Councilman Saverud moved a substitute motion, that the City acknowledge the receipt of
the Clete Daley Traffic Study and indicate to the appropriate authorities that we
will be taking it under advisement and make our recormnendations to them. Councilman
Schindler seconded and the motion carried with Councilman Furlong voting no.
PUBLIC SAFETY/PARKING/GAMBLINGNo Report
PUBLIC WORKS/ AIR QUALITY/AIRPORT
Advertise Bids for Sixth Street West
Councilman Hopkins moved the call for bids for 6th St. West reconstruction. Councilman
Schindler seconded the motion. After discussion the motion carried unanimously.
Meridian Road Report
Councilman Hopkins reported there is a fence and a hedge that are on the City right of
way and the owners will be notified that they need to be removed. The city may offer
to help with re wal. He said at the northeast corner there is a problem with the
radius. The owner will be notified and attest to acquire some extra land for right of
way. The same holds true for the corner of Center St. and Meridian, for a possible
right turn lane.
Hopkins said the staff and committee recommend there be no sidewalks installed as part
of this project as a safety concern.
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Other unresolved iten-is include how $26,000.00 in curbs and gutters will be paid for.
Also the Water Superintendent is considering the possibility of the water mainn,
installation be contracted out.
SEWER & WATER
Meridian Road Project
Councilman Nystul reported the Water Superintendent has been authorized to obtain
Professional engineering services for the water line on the Meridian Road project,
Evergreen Sewer
Nystul reported the ccmnittee met with the Evergreen Water District representative and
are continuing to research and discuss the sewer service possibility.
ANNC}UiCEMEN!'S :
Mayor Kennedy wished everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
ATTEST: Rodey W. HcTs, Mayor
son, Acting City Clerk/'Treasurer
Debbie Liverman, Recording Secretary
Approved as presented January 2, 1990
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