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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY
2, 1990 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. :MAYOR KENI4EDY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN
SCH11NDLEIZ WAS ABSENT, ALL MIER COUNCIT,NZ11BERS WERE PRESENT!'.
Mayor Kennedy called the meting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes
Regular Meeting December 4, 1989
Regular Meeting December 18, 1989
Approve Claims
Councilman Nystul recenmended the specific changes be listed and noted in the minutes.
He said in the minutes from December 4, 1989, Ordinance #1141, did not have a second to
the motion. The second was made by Councilman Atkinson. Councilman. Nystul moved the
adoption of the consent agenda with the noted changes. Councilman Furlong seconded and
the motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL -No one addressed the council.
A S AND APPOINTMF_VTS:
Confirmation of Chuck Manning as Member -at --Large City/County Planning and Zoning Board.
Mayor Kennedy announced that Chuck Manning has been recwmended by the City/County
Planning Board as the Member -at -Large. He said it requires City approval. Councilman
Saverud so moved the confirmation. Councilman Furlong seconded and the motion carried.
MAYOR'S REPORTS:
Mayor Kennedy asked Wayne Saverud to read the following:
Councilman Saverud read a letter he had received on this date.
January 2, 1990
Wayne Saverud, Chairman
City Development Ccuu ttee
It has cane to the time in life when I have to bow to the pains of my illness and so I
am reluctantly submitting my resignation as Cnity Development Director. I plan to
work throughout January 1990 and will start to receive my retirement benefits from
social security and PERS in the month of February.
As Chairman of the City Development Committee I want you to know what a pleasure it has
been working for and with you throughout the last eleven years. A tremendous amount of
activities have been completed, with your strong support and participation. I've had a
wonderful staff throughout the last eleven years, and starting tonight the Ccuuanity
Development Department will be under its fourth City administration.
I wish Mayor Ed Kennedy every success in his new endeavors, that Mayor Elect Roger
Hopkins has a tremendous administration, and that the 1990's will bring redevelopment
possibilities to the City of Kalispell for the benefit of our entire area.
Thank you again, Wayne, for your friendship and support throughout the years.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Gallagher
Councilman Saverud moved the council reluctantly accept the resignation of Ed
Gallagher, as Director of Com-unity Development, effective February 1, 1990 and that we
convey to him our sincere thanks for a job well done. Councilman Furlong seconded and
was passed.
CTTEE REPORTS:
ODMN MTY DEVELORENT/PUBLIC BUILDINGS -No Report
FINANCE/PERSONNEL & POLICY/IINBURANCE
Resolution #3921-Designating Norwest Bank as Depositor
Councilman Atkinson so moved Resolution #3921. A resolution designating Norwest Bank
Kalispell, N.A. as the depositor of the City of Kalispell and authorizing Roger W.
Hopkins, Amy H. Robertson, and Carol Johns to execute checks, drafts or other orders
withdrawing funds frcan City accounts with said bank.
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Councilman Nystul seconded the motion. Councilman Saverud stated he would be
abstaining due to being a Norwest Bank boardrx tuber and would not want any perceived
conflict of interest.
Upon roll call vote the resolution passed unanimously with Councilman Saverud
abstaining.
Adjustments of Salary Matrix
Councilman Atkinson stated due to the council's request at the last meeting to review
the proposed salary matrix adjustments, this has been done.
Councilman Atkinson read a memo from the Finance Ccnunittee to the Mayor and Council.
"For some time now, the Finance Committee has had under consideration, adjustments of
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.
Chief of Police
Assistant Chief
Police Lieutenant
CanTunity Development Director
CD Program Managers
Grade
19
Step 6
Grade
17
Step 7
Grade
16
Step 8
Grade
18
Step 7
Grade
10
Step 7
AN
Grade
19
Step
8
Grade
17
Step
9
Grade
16
Step
10
Grade
18
Step
10
Grade
11
Step
8
Building Official Grade 15 Step 3 Grade 15 Step 4
These changes are in lieu of the 1.5% temporary adjustments 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 adoption and the City Attorney be directed to amend the
salary ordinance to reflect these changes. Councilman Nystul seconded the motion.
Councilman Gunnerson stated he will vote for approval of these recommendations, however
he is in protest of the procedure and the format that was used in making these
recommendations to the council. He said he felt part of the problem is when the matrix
format was established, it was indicated at that time that we needed all procedures put
in place, including the evaluation process, to determine the steps on the matrix that
an individual could be moved to. He said that still has not been put in place. He
said we need to start moving ahead in 1990 with the proper steps forward and those
steps need to be established immediately -for the new Mayor and the rest of the Finance
Committee.
The motion carried unanimously.
PARKS PUBLIC LANDS, ANNEiATION/ZONING/BUILDING REGULATION -No Report
PUBLIC SAF'E'IY-No Report
PUBLIC WORKS/AIR QUALITY/AIRPORT
Second Reading Ordinance #1139, Enacting Emission Control Plan to
Meet EPA Standards
Councilman Hopkins moved the second reading of Ordinance #1139,an ordinance enacting ar
emission control plan for the City of Kalispell to meet environmental protection agent)
standard (PM-10 STANDARD) by requiring dust abatement and control in the city limits;
prescribing a penalty; and declaring an effective date. Councilman Atkinson secondec
the motion.
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Upon roll call vote the ordinance passed unanimously.
Call for Bids for Asphalt
Councilman Hopkins moved the call for bids for asphalt crusher. Councilman Atkinson
seconded and the motion carried.
Contract Close Out Conference Policy
Councilman Hopkins reported there are problems with scene of our contracts. Upon
coupletioi of jobs, there seems to be discrepancies in who is responsible for certain
tasks. At the last meeting it was suggested to include in the contracts between
engineers, contractors and the City, wordage to the effect of close out conferences
with the Mayor and Public Works Committee, prior to payment. He said if any
counciinvaTbers are interested or have any suggestions to notify a co mittee member
before the next council meeting.
SEWER & WATER --No Report
OATHS OF OFFICE
Mayor Kennedy thanked the citizens of Kalispell for allowing him to serve as Mayor. He
said "it has been a great honor and one I will cherish throughout my life. A lot has
been accomplished in these four years. These accomplishments could not have been
possible without the support and very hard work of scene very dedicated department heads
and employees of the City and the City Council. Some of our departments are the finest
in the state and the council and citizens should be proud of them as I have been as
they have grown these last four years. I applaud the council for attacking sane very
difficult and controversial issues during my term, such as annexation of islands and
some tough zoning changes. 'There are many things yet to be done. The truck bypass has
to be one of the top priorities. The ground work has been laid and I urge you to press
forward diligently to get it accomplished. The Mayor, Council and employees are all on
the same team and by pulling together as a team and by utilizing all the knowledge and
expertise of all the members of the team, anything can be accoplished and the citizens
and businesses of Kalispell will be the winners. I have enjoyed my association with
members of this council, sometimes more than others. I will cherish all the good times
and forget all the bad".
"No one realizes more than I, the value of a good councilman and a dedicated public
servant. I would like to honor a person that fills this definition to a "T", Councilman
Wayne Saverud. Wayne has served his ccn comity as councilman for twelve years and has
spent countless hours working for the good of Kalispell. He has been involved and
sometimes solely responsible for many of the good things that have happened. It has
been an honor to be associated with Wayne and the citizens have benefited from his
tenure as a councilman. To the council I will say: be honest, be fair, let no
personal interests influence your decisions and make all your decisions only for the
good of the City. I urge all the employees and department heads to work hard for the
new administration and your City. Thank you again for these four years of my life as
Mayor. It has truly been an honor for me. I hope that in some small way, my
contribution has made Kalispell a better place to live. Thank you very such."
Councilman Saverud presented Mayer Kennedy with a memento of gratitude on behalf of the
council, staff and employees of the City of Kalispell. The inscription read "To John
"Ed" Kennedy Jr., Mayor, City of Kalispell, January 6, 1986 to January 2, 1990."
Mayor Kennedy asked the following come forward to take their oaths: Judge Fran Willis,
Roger Hopkins, Gary Nystul, Barbara Moses, Lauren Granmo, and Duane Larson. Mayor
Kennedy administered the oaths and congratulated everyone.
Mayor Kennedy wished Roger Hopkins well.
Mayor Hopkins thanked the people of Kalispell, who placed in him and the city council
their trust and confidence. Also, for having the vision and willingness to change to a
new form of government. He thanked the campaigners and supporters who devoted their
time and offered their support to help make this happen. He also thanked his family
for their patience.
Mayor Hopkins said there is a lot of work to do in the next nine months as we give
birth to this new form of government.
He said none of this would be possible if not for the dedicated staff at the city. He
said they are professional and he looks forward to working with everyone of them.
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NEW BUSINESS
Council Ccmittee Appointments, 1990
Mayor Hopkins read the new council committee structure for the coming year:
Cc munity Development/Public Buildings:
Chairman: Noel Furlong; Vice -Chairman: Jim Atkinson; Duane Larson; Barbara Moses.
Finance, Personnel & Policy/Insurance:
Chairman: Gary Nystul; Vice -Chairman: Jim Atkinson; John Gunnerson; Duane Larson.
Parks, Public Lands/Annexation/Zoning/Building Regulation:
Chairman: Jiro Atkinson; Vice Chairman: Noel Furlong; John Gunnerson; Barbara Moses.
Public Safety/Parking/Gambling:
Chairman: Sandy Schindler; Vice Chairman: Duane Larson; Gary Nystul; Lauren Granmo.
Public Works/Air Quality/Airport:
Chairman: Barbara Moses; Vice Chairman: Sandy Schindler; John Gunnerson; Lauren
Granmo.
Sewer & Water:
Chairman: Lauren Granmo; Vice Chairman: Gary Nystul; Noel Furlong; Sandy Schindler
Councilman Nystul stated there is a presentation to be made to Wayne Saverud, but it
has not arrived yet. He said on behalf of the council, he would also like to thank him
for the numerous years.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Roger W. Hop ins, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Roger , Acting City Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as presented January 15, 1990
Debbie Liverman, Recording Secretary
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