Department Activity ReportsClarence Krepps, City Manager
William E. Boharski, Mayor
Kalispell City Council Members
SUBJECT: Kalispell Municipal Court Report for month of March, 1998.
TOTAL OF FINES AND FORFEITURES: $35,859.20
Contracts
-$15,560.24
Citations
-$14,292.00
Parking
-$ 1,135.00
State Surghrg
-$ 990.00
DL Reinsts
-$ 577.87
Drug Fund
-$ 436.79
City Fees
-$ 720.00
City Surghrg
-$ 1,260.00
City Interest
-$ 657.30
City Filing Fees
-$ 230.00
CITATIONS and COMPLAINTS ISSUED: 355
ORDERS OF PROTECTION: 5
CIVIL CASES FILED: 3
HEARINGS SET DURING THE MONTH: 70
JURY TRIALS ACTUALLY HELD: 0
NONJURY TRIALS HELD: 29
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Honorable Heidi Ulbricht
Municipal Court Judge
Post Office Box 1997 • Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
Telephone (406) 758-7700 • FAX (406) 758-7758
Kalispell Fire/Ambulance Dept.
36 1 st Ave. East • P.O. Box 1997
..alispell, MT 59903-1997
Kalispell Fire Department Quarterly Report
January 1998 through March 1998
Clarence Krepps, City Manager
William Boharski, Honorable Mayor
City Council Members
Telephone 406-758-7764
Fax 406-758-7758
The Kalispell Fire Department responded to fifty-five fire calls
during the quarter. The fire loss was approximately $4250.00.
The calls are as follows:
Children With Matches
1
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Gasoline Hazard Control
2
Combustibles Near Heat
2
Alarm Malfunction
16
Electrical Wiring
2
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Malicious False Alarm
3
Electrical Appliance
2
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Smoke Scare, Honest
4
Motors
Mistake
Food Preparation
6
Accidental Alarm
1
Spontaneous Combustion
1
Service Call
1
Rubbish, Weeds,
2
Police Assistance
1
Garbage Cans
ri
Vehicle Accident, Gas
3
Illegal Burn
2
Containment
Vehicle Fire, Wiring
3
Rescue
1
or Backfire
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Natural Gas Leak or
2
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Gas Smell
The Kalispell Fire Department Ambulance's responded to five
hundred twelve calls for the quarter. The calls are as follows:
34
Respiratory
49
MVA
Cardiac
56
Allergic Reaction
3
Transfers
83
Syncope
13
Falls
58
CVA(stroke)
18
Trauma/Assaults
13
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Seizures
29
Psychiatric
3
;=Abdominal
(Acute)
15
Public Assistance
13
Industrial Sports
12
Sick Calls
41
Full Code
6
Diabetic
12
DOA
11
Drugs/Alcohol
24
There were two hundred fifty-five commercial business inspections
done for the quarter.
The "Chimney Brush Program", was used thirty-three times during
the quarter.
Respectfully Submitted:
Orland Leland
Assistant Fire Chief
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HERE IS A UST OF SOME OF THE IDEAS AND OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
THE TOURNEY WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE ON ONE OF KALISPELL'S C)TYBLOCKS
-A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO LOCAL YOUTH CHARITIES
- TPROHO" WILL DO ALL ORGANIZING OF THE EVENT.
- 'PROHO" WILL WORK WITH SPONSORS TO INSURE THEY ARE SATISFIED WITH
THEIR INVOLVEWNT.
- THE EVENT WILL BE OPEN TO ALL AGE GROUPS
- FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENDOR POSSIBILIM&
- LOCAL HOTEL ROOM PACKAGES MIGHT BE AVWABLE
. - EVENT WIIl BE MAY 3a31
- EVENT WILL BE IN FRONT OF TIDYHANS SEE ATTACHED
EVENT WILL CLOSE STREET ON FRIDAY THE 29 FROM Gam TILL Sam TO PAINT STREETS THEN OPEN
FOR THE DAY ON FRIDAY. THE STREET WILL BE CLOSED FROM 6pm FRIDAY TILL ROUGHLY 6pm ON
SUNDAY.
IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL NE AT 257-7149` THANK YOU. RUSS LINNELL
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Mr. Clarence Krepps
City Manager
Kalispell City Council
City Hall
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Mr. Krepps:
My husband and I are recently retired. We want
to thank you for the City Parks & Recreation
Program. We have been hiking and cross-country
skiing this past year with their staff. We find
them very knowledgeable in safety and always
considerate of our groups' health problems and
limitations. They check out all the trails
beforehand and are very aware of wildlife we may
encounter. The fee we pay covers gas and accomo-
dations on overnight trips. We also bring food
and prepare our own meals when camping. We are
grateful for the subsidy of Flathead Beverage
and Area Council on Aging.
This program has provided us with a new circle
of friends. We are all out there exercising
vigorously and enjoying the beauty of Montana.
I don't think there is one of us that would strike
out alone, but together we feel safe. The de-
partment's planning and transportation are
appreciated.
I invite all of you to join us. I invite the
City Council to listen to their own hearts.
Don't let people like Ms. Hafferman influence
your thinking with her biased opinions. City
Parks & Recreation is a valuable program,
enabling many seniors an opportunity to get out
and recreate.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Sincerely,
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Gary"a(nncd Lorrie Fischer
206 Forest Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
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March 12, 1998
Kalispell City Council
City Hall
Kalispell, MT. 59901
Distinguished Council Members
This letter is in support and appreciation of the Senior Ac-
tivities administered by Kalispell City Parks and Recreation
Department. As frequent participants, we want to assert our
strong belief that the activities provided for seniors are a
benefit bath to seniors and to the City as well. We greatly
appreciate the knowledge and ability of the Department per-
sonnel to provide varied hikes, crass country ski and snow-
shoe programs for us. They know which are the appropriate
trails and how to get to them. They do the driving and keep
us safe. This allows us the opportunity and confidence to
participate in activities we probably would not try on our
own. Now that we are retired from the workaday world, we fi-
nally have the time to explore this beautiful country of ours
and "Parkas & Rec" provides the means. We are very grateful.
I'd like to correct any impression left by Ms. Clair
Heffernan at a recent Council meeting, that the Senior HiEing
Program somehow c,_,ddles old folks at taxpayers expense.
First; a mountain hike is not a cuddle. Second; while the
City administers the program, there are ether sponsors who
help significantly to defray the program's casts. Flathead
Beverage Company from the private sector is one, the Agency
on Aging is another and the program participants pay user
fees for each activity as well. As taxpayers ourselves, we
appreciate the fact that this City program is augmented by
other than taxpayer dollars. The sponsors and we believe
that healthy, active seniors are a benefit to our City. We
are healthy, thanks in large part to activities like this.
And we give back to the community by being active citizens,
in community volunteer work, and, by example, encouraging
ethers to come out and take part in Kalispell's programs and
wholesome way of life.
Thank: you
sincerel y,
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ONGOING OBJECTIVES
1. Recodification of City Ordinance
2. Update on Meridian Project
*Finance Plan & Engineering Plan
TOP PRIORITY OBJECTIVES
3. Highway 93 South -Utility Extension Plan
6
*Size, Location,
*Annexation -Financial Plan
4. Improvement of Infrastructure
5
*Extension, Maintenance Program, Replacement
*Enterprise Fund Availability
*Inventory -Age & Condition
*Establish Annual Replacement Program
5. Improve/Encourage Downtown Viability
6
*Parking
*Density Improvements
*Retail Strength
*Joint Efforts with Businesses
6. Determine Future Urban Boundaries for Next
5
Five Years of Growth
*Most growth North -South
*Little growth to West
*Virtually no growth to East
7. Improve ISO Rating for City Fire Services
8
*Staffing
*Training
*Equipment
*Hydrant Inspection
*Joint Training Facility With Other Valley
Departments
8. Provide Youth Facilities
5
*Upgrade Current Pool
*Build Ice Rink
*Build Skateboard Park
*Build Ballfield Complex
*Build New Pool
*Increase Use of Neighborhood Parks
*Encourage more City/County Use Funding
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HIGH PRIORITY OBJECTIVES
9. Remove Meridian and Install Left Turn Lanes
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*Highway 93 North from Washington to Colorado
10. Gambling Revenues
4
8
3
*Use Gambling Revenues for Capital
improvements or Equipment Purchases
*"Cap" Gambling Revenues' Use for Operations
*Current Level -Residue to be placed in
separate fund for Equipment/Improvements
11. Establish Capital Improvement Replacement Plan
4
7
For Equipment
*Fund the Plan
*Utilize Life Cycle Cost for Funding Levels
12. Improve County, City, School, Inter -Government
3
3
Relations
13. Establish Funding Plan for Airport
4
4
Improvements with a "Cap" for City's Share of
$1,000.000
14. Review Extension of Services Policy
3
4
2
15. Establish Development Plan to Control and
Encourage Growth on Main Street from 4 Corners
1
4
1
to Reserve
16. Review Staff Levels in all Departments
2
3
2
1
*Compare Regular Staff Service versus
"Contracting" Services
LOW PRIORITY OBJECTIVES
17. Update Master Plan
4
1
5
*Zoning Regulations
18. Begin Evergreen Annexation
*No Later Than Year 2000
3
4
4
19. Direct Staff to Present "Options" for a 5 Mill
Reduction in Tax Levy
3
7
2
*Staff Reduction
*Pay Reduction
*Revenue Enhancement
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20. Review Downtown Tax Increment
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*Financing
*Expenditures
21. Recruit New Jobs
2
7
3
*Define City's Role
*Targeted Areas
*Types of Jobs
22. Clarify Manager's Role -Reference
2
7
3
*City Code
*State Law
*ICMA Code of Ethics
23. Evaluate Necessity of the Planning, Economic
1
7
3
and Community Development Department
24. Review Efficiency of Parks & Recreations
5
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Programs
*Limit Programs Offered to "In -City" Only -No
"Outside" Trips.
25. Discussion of Willow Glen Link
5
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26. Greenacres Annexation
1
5
2
27. Establish Standard for Lighting Levels on
5
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Streets
LOWEST PRIORITY OBJECTIVES
1
5
28. Improve Decorum of Council Meeting
29. Review/Evaluate "911" Dispatch Consolidation
1
5
with County and other Cities
UNDIFFERENTIATED OBJECTIVES
30. Preview Role of Kalispell Development
Corporation
1
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4
31. Review Fees for Citizens
*Differentiate for External (Non -City) Users
1
3
2
32. Develop Improvement Plan for Streets
*Seal Coats
1
2
3
*Overlays
*Reconstruction
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33. Begin Aggressive Collection of Funds
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Receivable
*Tickets
*Ambulance Fees
34. Improve Communications to Council
1
3
3
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35. Control Discretionary Spending
1
4
3
*Chairs
*Locks
*Logo Decals
36. Improve Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks
1
4
2
37. Stricter Enforcement of Traffic Control
1
2
*Increase Staff
38. Revitalize the Parking Commission
1
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39. Take a Long -Term Look at all Financing of the
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City
40. Review Our Role in Legislative Activities
2
41. Review Our Role in State League Participation
2
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42. Make Decision on Daley Field Land Sale
1
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2
43. Explore Alternate Revenue Sources and
Increase Current Revenues
2
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2
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*All User Fees
*TCI Franchise Fees
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To: Mayor, City Council, andVCity Manager
From: City Attorney
Date: April 2, 1998
Re: John Lence Lawsuit
By previous memo, this office has informed the Council of an action
in District Court, entitled Lence -vs- Cite of Kalispell. The suit
involved a conditional use permit to operate a bed and breakfast,
made by John and Gwen Lence in October of 1990. The City has been
represented in this matter by Dana Christensen, of Christensen,
Moore and Cockrell, through the Montana Municipal Insurance
Authority.
One of the elements of the suit involved an alleged negligent
action by the Building/Zoning Department secretary in mailing
notice of the CUP application to neighboring property owners. The
suit alleged that the secretary did not use a correct legal
description in ascertaining the persons entitled to notice under
the Zoning Ordinance. The defective notice necessitated a re -
noticing and a delay in the Board of Adjustment proceedings on one
month. Lence claimed that the delay caused by the defective notice
resulted in damages because he lost an opportunity to sell his
residence.
The suit also alleged certain wrongful acts engaged in by the Board
of Adjustment in hearing and deciding the CUP application which
entitled him to damages under Section 1983, United States Code.
This claim was dismissed by the District Court, prior to trial, as
part of a Summary Judgement Motion.
The suit languished for several years until Lence found an attorney
to aggressively pursue the matter. Trial on the issues began on
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Post Office Box 1997 • Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
Telephone (406) 758-7700 • FAX (406) 758-7758
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April 2, 1998
Monday, March 30, 1998, and the jury returned a verdict in favor of
Lence in the amount of $58,655.00, which is a little more than half
of the damages claimed by Lence.
Both parties in this matter will have an opportunity to appeal from
the ruling. I talked to Dana Christensen on the date of this memo
and he is analyzing the City's position and will be making a
recommendation. Lence may appeal the Court's dismissal of the 1983
claim which, if tried, eventually provides the City with a greater
risk potential.
The City employees involved in the case as witnesses, and this
office, were disappointed in the result of the case. It was our
position that the City's failure to properly notice the first
hearing did not cause Lence's damages. In our opinion, Lence
arbitrarily set a date for action which allowed no margin for
error. We did not think that Lence was entitled to $58,000 for a
mistake in notice for which he was partially responsible.
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Kalispell, Montano 59901
406-755-3798
Toll Free 1-800-843-61 14
Fax 406-752-1304
March 27, 1998
Dear Mayor Boharski,
On behalf of the Flathead Chapter of the Montana Pilot's
Association, I would like to invite you to attend a dinner and forum
discussion at Rocco's Restaurant on Thursday, April 16FHfrom
6: 30 PM to approximately 9: 00 PM. The topic of our discussion
will be "Aviation in the Flathead Valley. " We will be discussing
the past, present and future of Glacier International Airport,
Kalispell City Airport, Whitefish, and Ferndale airports. We have
invited Monte Eliason, Glacier Intl. Airport Manager, Mike
Ferguson, Monotana Aeronautics Division Chairman,
representatives of the Helena FAA office, members of the Glacier
Intl. Board, members of the Kalispell City Airport Advisory Board,
Mr. Ray Costello, Northwest Chairman of the Aircraft Owners and
Pilot's Association, several valley -wide pilot clubs, as well as
elected officials such as yourself. If you can attend, the Montana
Pilot's Association will of course pick up the tab for your dinner at
Rocco's.
We feel that this will be an excellent opportunity to hear from
"all sides " about the issues facing the future of aviation in our
community. As we anticipate a large turn -out, please RSVP to me
before April 6th.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 755-
3798 or 257-0205. Thank you, hope to see you at Rocco's!
Sincerely,
Gib Bissell
March 9, 1998
Clarence Krepps
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Dear Clarence,
I am the new owner of 405 East Cottonwood. This property has an
existing, functioning septic system and is in the flood plain.
I am seeking city concurrence and approval that this property be hooked
up to the Evergreen Sewer System.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Michael V. Seaman
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Parametrix, Inc. / Salt Lake City, Utah ! (601) 262-5896
PROJECT..: SAMARITAN HOUSE EXPANSION / 16,005 SF 04 FEB 1996
OWNER....: KALISPELL, MONTANA
ARCHITECT: ARCHITECTS DESIGN GROUP
COMMENT..: PRE -FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE PAGE 1
SECTION..: PHASE 1 PORTION / 9,946 SF
CSI SUMMARY REPORT
CSI CATEGORY TOTAL COSTS % TOTAL COST/SF
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02 SITE WORK
20,967
3.06
2.10
03 CONCRETE
73,167
10.70
7.35
04 MASONRY
14,176
2.07
1.42
05 METALS
2,097
.30
.21
06 WOOD & PLASTICS
91,920
13.45
9.24
07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE
PROTECTION
23,296
3.40
2.34
08 DOORS AND WINDOWS
40,806
5.97
4.10
09 FINISHES
85,551
12.52
6.60
10 SPECIALTIES
9,145
1.33
.91
11 EQUIPMENT
10,145
1.46
1.02
12 FURNISHINGS
9,717
1.42
.97
14 CONVEYING SYSTEMS
38,158
5.56
3.63
15 MECHANICAL
115,167
16.85
11.57
16 ELECTRICAL
81,227
11.88
8.16
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SUBTOTALS
615,539
90.09
61.88
GENERAL CONDITIONS
5. 00%
30,776
4.50
3.09
BONDING
1. 00%
6,155
.90
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OVERHEAD & P.ROFIT
5. 00%
30,776
4.50
3.09
TOTALS 663,246 100.00 68.69
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Parametrix, Inc. / Salt Lake City, Utah / (801) 262-5896
PROJECT..: SAMARITAN HOUSE EXPANSION / 16,005 SF 04 FEB 1996
OWNER....: KALISPELL, MONTANA
ARCHITECT: ARCHITECTS DESIGN GROUP
COMMENT..: PRE -FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE PAGE 1
SECTION..: SITE PORTION / 12,665 SF
CSI SUMMARY
REPORT
CSI-CATEGORYTOTAL
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COSTS
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COST/SF
02 SITE WORK
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39,336
90.09
3.05
SUBTOTALS
39,336
90. 09
3.05
GENERAL CONDITIONS
5. 00%
1,966
4.50
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BONDING
1.00%
393
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OVERHEAD & PROFIT
5. 00%
1,966
4.50
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TOTALS 43,662 100.00 3.39
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Parametrix, Inc. / Salt Lake City, Utah
PROJECT..: SAMARITAN HOUSE EXPANSION / 16,005 SF
OWNER....: KALISPELL, MONTANA
ARCHITECT: ARCHITECTS DESIGN GROUP
COMMENT..: PRE -FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
SECTION..: PHASE 2 PORTION / 6,059 SF
/ (801) 262-5696
04 FEB 1996
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CSI SUMMARY REPORT
CSI CATEGORY TOTAL COSTS % TOTAL COST/SF
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02 SITE WORK
03 CONCRETE
04 MASONRY
05 METALS
06 WOOD & PLASTICS
07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
08 DOORS AND WINDOWS
09 FINISHES
10 SPECIALTIES
11 EQUIPMENT
12 FURNISHINGS
15 MECHANICAL
16 ELECTRICAL
7,354
1.45
1.21
20,647
4.08
3.40
4,895
.96
.80
6,250
1.23
1.03
85,649
16.94
14.13
20,852
4.12
3.44
38,547
7.62
6.36
63,070
12.47
10.40
9,748
1.92
1.60
28,105
5.55
4.63
1,796
.35
.29
116,523
23.04
19.23
51,993
10.28
8.58
SUBTOTALS_
455,429
90.09
75.16
GENERAL CONDITIONS
5. 00% 22,771
4.50
3.75
BONDING
1. 00% 4,554
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