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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30
P.M., MONDAY, JULY 2, 1990, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL.
MAYOR HOPKINS PRESIDED. COUNCILMEN ATKINSON AND GUNNERSON WERE
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 18, 1990
Approve Claims
Councilman Nystul moved adoption of the consent agenda. Moses
seconded and the motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Cat Ordinance Request
Louisa Sekora, 330 12th St. East, requested a cat ordinance be
considered, she stated there is a definite problem with cats in
this town and there should be a limit of cats owned and
verification of shots.
Councilman Larson, Safety Committee chairman, stated it was
discussed at the committee, and a proposal was submitted by
Secora and will be considered at the next meeting.
KATSLBruckha_user Pool -vacuum cleaner
Annie Flynn, 414 Hilltop Avenue, Kalispell Aquatic Team, (EATS)
reported a fundraiser was held and presented Parks Director Baker
and the City of Kalispell with the proceeds of $525.00, for the
purchase of a new vacuum cleaner for the Bruckhauser Pool.
She also invited everyone to the EATS swim meet July 14 and 15.
Baker thanked Flynn and stated the vacuum is being used daily to
clean the pool and is very efficient.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Resignation of Melvin Tweet
Mayor Hopkins read a letter of resignation from Melvin Tweet,
from the Fire Department, effective August 1, 1990. Tweet has
been with the Fire Department for 22 years.
Authorization to Hire Firefighter
Mayor asked for approval for authorization to post the position
to hire a firefighter to replace Tweet. Furlong so moved and
Nystul seconded the motion. Upon vote, the motion carried.
Nystul stated with the resignation of Tweet, the City will loose
the last person in the department who was an alarm captain, who
used to maintain the old box alarms that were removed many years
ago on the street corners of Kalispell. He stated that another
part of history is departing.
League of Cities Director Meeting
Mayor Hopkins reported he went to Helena for a Board of Directors
meeting for the Montana League of Cities.and Towns. He stated
the league is preparing for legislation and the following are
some of the items being considered: removing some of the
restrictions of I-105, rewriting annexation laws, allowing
Cities only to initiate a gas tax, allowing liens on water bills,
changing the fiscal year to match the federal fiscal year and to
allow creation of a fire service area, which could include part
of the city and part of the county.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PUBLIC BUILDINGS -No Report
FINANCE/PERSONNEL & POLICY/INSURANCE
Ordinance 1155- First Re_adinq-19.90_-91 Fiscal Year Salary
Councilman Nystul reported the committee met and one correction,
under City Judge, the salary of $21,000 does not consider a 4%
increase. The committee recommends that be added to that salary
to make the total of $21,840.
Nystul moved adoption of Ordinance 1155, an ordinance amending -
Ordinance 1146, fixing the limits of the salary and compensation
of the City Officials Supervisors, and employees pursuant to
Title 7, Chapter 4, Part 42, M.C.A., beginning July 1, 1990;
repealing all other ordinances in conflict therewith. Larson
seconded the motion and upon roll call vote, the motion carried.
PARKS/PUBLIC LANDS/ANNEXATION/ZONING/BUILDING REGULATION
Resolution 3939-Adootinci Recommended Neighborhood Plan Amendment
to City CountyMaster Plan
Furlong moved adoption of Resolution 3939, a resolution adopting
a recommended Neighborhood Plan amendment to the Kalispell City
County Master Plan. Nystul seconded the motion. Upon roll call
vote the motion carried.
Final Approval Elks Club RV Park
Furlong moved that the final revised preliminary plat of Elk's
Club RV Park be approved, upon receipt of a formal guarantee for
the completion of the required landscaping and signage. Buck
seconded and the motion carried.
Furlong moved to approve the subdivision improvements agreement
between the City of Kalispell and the Elk's BPOE, No. 725,
Kalispell, Montana. Nystul seconded and the motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY/PARKING/GAMBLING
Ordinance 1154- Second Readina-Fair Time Parkina 7th Avenue W.N.
Larson moved the second reading of Ordinance 1154, an ordinance
to amend Section 1754, 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. Nystul
seconded and the motion carried upon roll call vote.
Ordinance 1156-First_Readinq-Approve Stop Sion Placement Certain
Areas
Larson moved the first reading of Ordinance 1156, an ordinance
approving the placement of stop signs at the intersections of
West Washington Street and 1st Avenue West North, West Montana
Street and 2nd Avenue West North, and 18th Street and 3rd Avenue
East, establishing a penalty, and declaring an effective date.
Nystul seconded and the motion carried upon roll call vote.
Resolution 3941-EstablishingAmbulance Rates
Larson moved Resolution 3941, a resolution establishing ambulance
rates for the use of the Kalispell Ambulance Service and
declaring an effective date. Nystul seconded and the motion
carried upon roll call vote.
PUBLIC WORKS/AIR QUALITY/AIRPORT
Memorandum of Understanding, Highway 93 South Somers -Kalil ell
Moses moved the council authorize the mayor to sign the revised
Memorandum of Understanding from the State Highway Department in
consideration of the reconstruction of the U.S. Highway 93
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project, Somers to Kalispell. Buck seconded and the motion
carried.
Authorize Public Works Bids: Sidewalk -Sykes Project
Moses moved to authorize Public Works to go out for bids for the
sidewalk and curb of the 2nd St. West project. Granmo seconded
and the motion carried.
Meridian Road -Report
Moses reported the Meridian Road reconstruction project is right
on schedule.
SEWER & WATER
Evergreen Sewer Project
Granmo stated there will be a Sewer & Water meeting 7/3/90 at
7:00p.m. to format for the Interlocal Agreement, to be brought
to the council.
Mayor Hopkins stated he felt a special meeting would be
appropriate, as time is if the essence.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Committee Meetings:
Sewer & Water, 7/3/90, 7:00 p.m.
Community Development, 7/5/90, 9:00 a.m., CDC office
Special Council Meeting 7/9/90 to approve Interlocal Agreement
Consultant, Proposed Equity Relocation, 7/3/90, 9:00 a.m.
FRDO, "Which Way to Tomorrow" series, 7/10/90 7:00 p.m.,
Whitefish Mountain Mall, Community Room
Councilman Nystul stated he will be out of the state from July
15--27th.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p
ATTEST:
Amy H. obertson, Clerk- reasurer
Debbie Liverman, Recording Secretary
Approved as presented August 8. 1990
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