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06/18/90 City Council Minutes263 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY. JUNE 18, 1990. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL.- MAYOR HOPKINS PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN FURLONG WAS ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEMBERS WERE PRESENT. Mayor Hopkins called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Approve Minutes Regular Meeting June 4. 1990 Approve Claims City Official Reports Treasurer's Report May Police Chief to City Judge it Building Official it Councilman Nystul moved approval of the consent agenda. Councilman Gunnerson seconded the motion. Councilman Atkinson requested the minutes be corrected on page 260. Finance/Personnel, to read the majority of accounts are those who have Medicaid and those who have filed bankruptcy. deceased or indigent be deleted. Upon vote, the motion carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Dennis Klukan. Board of Health Dennis Klukan, from the Flathead County Board of Health, explained the Home Health Care Program. He asked the City of Kalispell along with Flathead County allow the Board of Health to increase it's millage by .4 of a mill. which would be $36.000.00 to continue to provide service for the medically indigent in the County and in the City of Kalispell. PUBLIC HEARING Amend Budget: Parks, Recreation Department/Tractor Replacement Mayor Hopkins stated this public hearing is to amend the budget for the general fund for the Parks Department to properly account for expenditures financed by revenue from recreation programs and to account for expenditures for the replacement of the tractor approved by the Finance Committee and to account for expenditures financed by an Urban Forestry Grant. There were no proponents or opponents. Hopkins closed the public hearing. Amend Budget: D.A.R.E. Fund Mayor Hopkins stated this was to amend the budget for the D.A.R.E. Fund to properly account for expenditures made from donations by individuals to the D.A.R.E. Program. There were no proponents or opponents. Hopkins closed the public hearing. LHC Neighborhood Plan Amendment to City --County Master Plan Mayor Hopkins explained this is a public hearing on a proposal for a recommended Neighborhood Plan amendment to the Kalispell City County Master Plan. Gene Phillips. Vice President and General Counsel of LHC Inc., explained the possible development of a golf course, approximately 3 miles north of Kalispell, east of Hwy 93 and Whitefish Stage Road. He stated this would be a championship golf course connected with a resort type hotel facility and all around family activities which would include tennis. possibly a water slide. and cross country skiing in the winter. He explained in more detail with a map. The following spoke in favor of the proposal. Allen Murphy, 335 3rd Ave. E. Dick Cook. Buffalo Hills Golf Course Manager Tim Grattan, 101 lakeside Blvd., Lakeside, Managing and General Partner -Grouse Mountain Lodge, Board Member --Flathead Convention and Visitors Association 264 Gene McGlenn, 212 Three Mile Dr.. Flathead Travel Board Larry McRae, 5255 White Birch Lane, Outlaw Inn Dale Haarr, 220 Fox Hill Dr.. Dennis Rippy, 900 W. Reserve Dr.. Superior Sod Farm There were no opponents. Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Abandon Alley. Block 23. Kalispell Original There were no proponents or opponents. The public hearing was closed. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Hopkins introduced the new Public Works Director, Jerry Hanson. Hopkins also introduced the new intern in the City Attorney's office, Jerry Klimaszewski. Hopkins welcomed them to the staff. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Hopkins reported the Refuse Board is requesting the increase of the disposal fees. that are assessed to every property owner from $19.00 to $30.50 per year, per residential unit. He stated there will be a Refuse Board Meeting 6/26/90. with the County Commissioners and this will be the main topic. COMMITTEE REPORTS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -No Report FINANCE/PERSONNEL & POLICY/INSURANCE Resolution 3937-Amend Budget: DARE Fund Councilman Nystul moved Resolution 3937, a resolution approving amending the budget for the D.A.R.E. Fund. to properly account for expenditures made from donations by individuals to the program. Atkinson seconded and the motion carried upon roll call vote. Resolution 3938 Amend Budget: Parks Department_ Nystul moved Resolution 3938, a resolution for amending the budgets for the General Fund -Parks Department to properly account for the 1) expenditures financed by revenue from recreation programs and to account for 2) expenditures for the replacement of the tractor as approved by the Finance Committee and to account for 3) expenditures financed by an Urban Forestry Grant. Atkinson seconded and the motion carried upon roll call vote. Health Insurance Recommendation Nystul reported the Finance committee has met with representatives of the three bargaining units to discuss the City's health insurance for the forthcoming year. One of the alternatives is to join the League of Cities and Towns in a group program that would continue with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The league needs about 1.000 municipal employees across the state of Montana to make the municipal plan viable. The increase to joining the League Plan would be 10% over last year. The increase if we continue with the plan we have now will be 12% over last year. Nystul moved the City commit to joining the League of Cities and Towns group insurance plan for the two succeeding fiscal years. Councilman Larson seconded and the motion carried. Health Department Request Nystul moved. upon committee recommendation. the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution increasing the City/County Health Department budget by .4 of a mill for the forthcoming fiscal year. Atkinson seconded and the motion carried, with Gunnerson voting against. Status of Griffin Field Sale Dollars Nystul referred to a report received from Parks Director Baker as to the committments on the proceeds from the sale of Griffin Park. He stated the committee recommends it be dealt with during the budget process. 265 He stated the check has been received and is in the bank drawing interest and will be spent the next budget year. Gunnerson said he is in complete objection to using any dollars to build bleachers in the new Begg field. He said he was in favor of using those funds to pay off the existing airport debt. Status of Buffalo Head Properties Nystul reported the time allowed to Rex Boller to package the project has expired. The city attorney is to contact the owner of one Lot to determine its status. The committee will report on the plan at the next meeting. Recommendation for Clerk of Council Nystul reported Clerk/Treasurer Robertson has recommended a Clerk of the Council be hired. The committee recommends the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to post the vacancy for the filling of this position. The intent of this position is a transitional one, from having a Clerk/Treasurer and a Finance person to having a City Clerk/Treasurer and the Clerk of the Council. Nystul moved the Mayor and Clerk he authorized to post the job vacancy for a new position entitled Clerk of the Council, Councilman Atkinson seconded the motion. After discussion, it was agreed that it should be a one year appointment ending June 30, 1991 and then reprogrammed the following year. Mayor Hopkins stated it is not completely a new position. He said what we have now in the Clerk/Treasurer are the skills Amy Robertson brought with her as the City Accountant. The former Clerk/Treasurer did more of the clerical duties, many of which are covered in this position. He said there are a number of things that have been falling behind and this is not so much a new position as a reclassification of an existing position. Upon vote, the motion carried, with Gunnerson voting against. Meeting with Flathead Association of Independent Insurance Agents Nystul reported a meeting is scheduled for 6/21/90 at 7:30 p.m., with the Flathead Association of Independent Agents to review the City's insurance coverage. PARKS/PUBLIC LANDS/ANNEXATION/ZONING/BUILDING REGULATION Second Reading Ordinance 1152-Zone Change Old Griffin Field Site Councilman Atkinson moved the second reading of Ordinance 1152. an ordinance to amend Section 5.01, Official Zoning Map City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance 1110), by zoning the old Griffin Field site (previously zoned Public, P-1) Community Business, B-3, in accordance with the Kalispell City -County Master Plan, and to provide an effective date. Councilwoman Moses seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote the motion carried. Second Reading 1153-Zone change Hall's Addition #82. Lot 5 Atkinson moved the second reading of Ordinance 1153, an ordinance to amend Section 5.01, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance 1110), by zoning Lot 5 of RA-1, Neighborhood Business, B-1, in accordance with the Kalispell City -County Master Plan, and to provide an effective date. Moses seconded the motion. The motion carried after a roll call vote. Resolution 3939-Adopting Recommended neighborhood Plan Amendment to City/County Master Plan Atkinson moved the adoption of Resolution 3939, a resolution adopting recommended Neighborhood Plan Amendment to the City/County Master Plan. Gunnerson seconded the motion. David Greer explained the Neighborhood Plan Amendment to the City/County Master Plan. Councilman Granmo moved to table the motion until the next meeting. Nystul stated since the parties are present, maybe some questions at the present time would eliminate waiting until the next meeting. After lengthy discussion concerning sewer and water, annexation, road standards, the concept. Granmo moved again this be tabled to the next meeting. Nystul seconded and the motion failed with Granmo, Nystul and Buck voting in favor. 266 Councilman Nystul stated that there needs to be motion by motion fine tuning. He moved that under policy V . objective B Strategies that the roads within the complex be surfaced and maintained and built according to or exceeding and inserting the City of Kalispell standards for design and construction and approval by the West Valley Fire District. Gunnerson seconded the motion. Phillips stated to make amendments to the conceptual plan at this time does not mane sense to him. After more lengthy discussion, Gunnerson withdrew his second and Nystul withdrew his motion. Atkinson moved to table the motion. Buck seconded and the motion and carried with Larson and Gunnerson voting against. Recommendation to Establish Employee Season Passes Bruckhauser Pool Atkinson stated the committee recommends to propose a employee family pass and an employee adult pass. He explained an adult pass for a city employee would be free and a family pass for a city employee would be $20.00. Atkinson so moved and Moses seconded the motion. After discussion. the motion failed, with Atkinson. Moses and Larson voting in favor. Resolution 3940-Abandon Alley_. Block 23, Kalispell Original Atkinson moved Resolution 3940. a resolution to abandon an alley in Block 23, Kalispell original townsite. Grano seconded and upon roll call vote, the motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY/PARKING/GAMBLING Ordinance 1151-Second Reading -Skateboard -Areas and Penalty Councilman Larson moved Ordinance 1151. an ordinance prohibiting the use of skateboards, roller blades, roller skates. coaster or scooters upon certain public right of ways in certain areas of the City of Kalispell. and private property where signed, providing a penalty for violation and providing an effective date. Nystul seconded and the motion carried with a roll call vote. First Reading Ordinance 1154-Fair Time Parking 7th Avenue W.N. Larson moved the first reading of Ordinance 1154. an ordinance to amend Section 17-54. Kalispell City code, to prohibit vehicle parking on both the east and west sides of 7th Avenue West North between West Idaho Street and West California Street from August 5 through August 25. and to provide an effective date. Granmo seconded and upon roll call vote, the motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS/AIR QUALITY/AIRPORT Maintenance Agreement with State Councilwoman Moses moved a maintenance agreement be signed with the State for sanding, flushing and sweeping of the roads. Gunnerson seconded and the motion carried. Recommendation on Curb & Sidewalk Bid Moses moved the curb and sidewalk bid for the year ending 4/30/91 be awarded to Sandon Construction. Grano seconded and the motion carried. Alley Clean up Crews Moses moved the Public Works staff has recommended an alley clean up crew be hired. Buck seconded the motion. Moses explained it would involve one truck driver as needed approximately eight to ten months during the year. It may also involve one seasonal worker as needed. It would preceed the garbage truck on the regular route. The position will be advertised as a temporary position and reviewed at the end of the summer. After discussion. the motion carried. T.I.F. Budget Moses moved the council approve the Tax Increment Fund budget of $510, 711.00 for fiscal year 90-91. Granmo seconded the motion. A:-' 6 267 She stated this will include the 2nd Street West project, work on 5th St. East and is basically the 90-91 construction projects. She said this is being approved at this time so that the 2nd St. West project may begin. Mayor Hopkins said this is to commit to the project and adjustments may be made during the budget process. Upon vote, the motion carried. Authorize Bid Request Sidewalks & Curbs Moses moved authorize the Public Works staff to prepare the specs and go out to bid for sidewalks and curbs for the 2nd St. West project. Gunnerson seconded the motion. After some discussion, Gunnerson withdrew his second and Moses withdrew her motion. Authorize Sidewalk Replacement Moses moved the Public Works staff prepare the necessary documents for a resolution to order sidewalks and curbs for the 2nd St. West project where deemed necessary. Granmo seconded and after some discussion, the motion carried. Authorize Purchase of Sewer/Water Drain Materials Moses moved to authorize the public works staff to either purchase from current bid prices or go out for bids for any additional storm drain or water main materials needed for the 2nd St. West project. Buck seconded the motion. After discussion, the motion carried, with Nystul voting against. SEWER & WATER Evergreen Sewer & Water Granmo stated there will be a Sewer & Water Council workshop on 6/27/90 at 7:00 p.m. Call for Bids-Purdy/Remick Granmo moved the Sewer & Water Department be authorized to call for bids for construction of the Purdy Remick Sewer. Nystul seconded the motion and explained the Purdy/Remick Sewer proposal since 1986. After some discussion, upon vote, the motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Committee Meetings Finance/Personnel & Policy-6/21/90 7:30 p.m. Budget Session 6/25/90 8:00 a.m. Public Safety/Parking/Gambling 6/27/90 4:00 p.m. Community Development Block Grant Informational Meeting 6/28/90 7:30 p.m. Public Works 6/25/90 7:00 a.m. Sewer & Water -Council workshop 6/27/90 7:00 p.m. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m. Roger W Hopkin Mayor ATTEST: --__------- Amy Robertson, City Clerk -Treasurer Debbie Liverman, Recording Secretary Approved as Presented July 2, 1990