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Department Activity Reports & Miscellaneous InformationDEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & ZONING MEMORANDUM TO: INTERIM CITY MANAGER GLEN NEIER, MAYOR WM. E. BOHARSKI, & CITY COUNCIL FROM: CRAIG KERZMAN, BUILDING OFFICIAL DATE: MAY, 1998 RE: PERMIT REPORT PERM May, 1998 FEES RECEIVED May, 1998 PERMITS JANUARY TO DATE FEES REC JANUARY TO DATE PERMIT FISCAL YEAR FEES REC FISCAL YR TO DATE Building 53 24,421 165 67,501 332 140,031 Plan Review 24 10,085 74 26,112 135 56,137 Plumbing 20 1,320 92 6,708 182 13,988 Mechanical 19 1,250 163 9,911 346 21,473 Moving 1 100 1 300 6 500 Signs 2 32 16 338 31 874 TOTALS: 119 37,208 514 110,870 1,032 233,003 BUILDING VALUATION May, 1998 Jan to Date Fiscal Year to Date CITY 3,170, 081 8,750,849 19, 016, 941 COUNTY 1,220,169 3,048,908 8,249,309 TOTAL 4,390,250 11,799,757 27,266,250 SEWER CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT FUND 23,885 66,424 152,978 WATER CONNECTION FEE 8,700 23,700 50,160 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEE 525 1 1,050 1,575 CAK/ak DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & ZONING COMMENTS FOR MONTH OF MAY, 1998 Building Activity: Through May 26, 1998, permits were issued for 16 single family homes, 7 of which were town homes. All but a few were built in newer subdivisions. Construction was permitted for one duplex and for one more four-plex. The permit was issued for Glacier Bank's new offices in Buffalo Commons. A commercial permit was issued to The Buckle, Inc., who will be occupying a space in the Kalispell Center Mall. Construction is steady and there are many projects being planned. Zoning: The Board of Adjustment granted a variance to the Daily Inter Lake. The variance will allow a canopy to extend into the side corner setback. Personnel: Interviews were conducted for applicants to fill the vacant building inspector and plan reviewer position. By mid to late June the Building Department should be adequately staffed. General : The budget has been prepared and forwarded. Crai erz an CAK/ak BUILDING PERMIT LIST FROM 05/01/98 TO 05/31/98 PERMIT NUMBER --------------- 98-115 LARRY LEE 301 MAIN STREET CONSTRUCT TWO NEW HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS AND INTERIOR REMODEL IN EXISTING SPACE. JOHN PAUL NOYES $5,000.00 98-116 BILL WALKER 1204 4TH AVENUE WEST TR 8TDA SW 1/4 SE 1/4 S18 T28N R21W CONSTRUCT A 30' X 28' ADDITION TO EXISTING STRUCTURE TO CREATE A DUPLEX BILL WALKER $51,660.00 98-117 AERO INN GILBERT BISSELL 1830 HIGHWAY 93 SOUTH LT 1 BK 1 AIRPORT CHANGE EXISTING BATH INTO AN A.D.A. BATH. B.W. HOOVER $5,000.00 98-118 JIM DOWEN IMPORTS 1212 HIGHWAY 2 EAST TRACT 1 AB & 1AD NW4 NW4 9 21 28 CONSTRUCT INTERIOR NON BEARING PARTITIONS, SOFFITT, NEW DOOR AND WINDOW OPENINGS IN EXISTING BUILDING TO CREATE SHOWROOM. ROBERT W. ROSS CONSTRUCTION $20,000.00 98-119 RANDY JONES 2153 TEAL DRIVE LOT 2 ASHLEY PARK SUBDIVISION PHASE II CONSTRUCT A 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 1,150 SF SINGLE STORY SFR ON A CRAWLSPACE FOUNDATION WITH A 484 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. RANDY JONES CONSTRUCTION $78,227.00 98-120 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS 135 WEST IDAHO LOTS 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 BLOCK 7 KALISPELL ORIGINAL CONSTRUCT INTERIOR PARTITIONS TO CREATE OFFICE SPACE SELF $.00 98-121 CARISCH, INC. 1210 HIGHWAY 2 WEST REMOVE EXISTING GLASS ATRIUM, REPLACE WITH WOOD FRAMED WALLS, TRUSSES, INTERIOR REHAB INTERIOR DINING ROOM SPACE AND DEMO DRIVE THRU CANOPY. GRAY COMPANIES $75,000.00 BUILDING PERMIT LIST FROM 05/01/98 TO 05/31/98 PERMIT NUMBER --------------- 98-122 ` EARL MCPEEK 305 KELLY ROAD LOT F SOUTHGATE VILLAS UNIT 2 CONSTRUCT A 5,976 SF ONE STORY 4 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING ON A FULL FINISHED BASEMENT EACH UNIT 3 BDRM, 1-1/2 BATHS. SELF $249,480.00 98-123 JON OLSON 457 ASH ROAD LOT 11A LASALLE INDUSTRIAL CENTER CONSTRUCT A 6,000 SF MANUFACTURING STRUCTURE ON EXISTING PERMANENT FOUNDATION. TIM PEARSON CONSTRUCTION $140,000.00 98-124 U.S. PARTNERSHIPS II 306 BISMARK LOT 9 LONEPINE VIEW ESTATES CONSTRUCT A 1-1/2 STORY, 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 1728 SF SFR ON AN UNFINISHED BASEMENT WITH 460 SF TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. SELF $70,944.00 98-125 BOB MEERKATZ 1604 SOUTH WOODLAND DRIVE CONSTRUCT A 8' X 16' ROOF COVERED FRONT PORCH AND DECK. CRAIG BRONNER $1,280.00 98-126 PHILIP MARTINSON 1126 4TH AVENUE WEST LOT 9 BLK 18 FISHERS ADDITION CONSTRUCT A PRIVATE DETACHED 24' X 28' GARAGE ON A MONOLITHIC SLAB. SELF $6,720.00 98-127 MILLARD SMITH 1308 7TH AVENUE WEST CONSTRUCT A 8' X 16' COVERED ZERO CLEARANCE PORCH STRUCTURE. SELF $1,024.00 BUILDING PERMIT LIST FROM 05/01/98 TO 05/31/98 PERMIT NUMBER --------------- 98-128 LOUIS AND CLARICE GATES 426 7TH AVENUE WEST LOT 4 BLK 174 ADD 1 CONSTRUCT A FLOOR SYSTEM AND A PIER FDN FOR A MOVED ON 12' X 24' STORAGE SHED SELF $500.00 98-129 DAN SKALSKY 470 MEADOW HILLS DRIVE LOT 21 MEADOWHILLS SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCT A 12' X 24' ADDITION TO EXISTING GARAGE AMD RE -CONSTRUCT EXISTING ATTACHED GARAGE AND CONSTRUCT A 12' X 16' ATTACHED DECK SELF $6,900.00 98-130 JUNIPER BEND DEVELOPMENT CORP. 192 JUNIPER BEND LOT 12-A JUNIPER BEND PHASE III CONSTRUCT A FOUNDATION ONLY FOR A 1539 SF TWO STORY TOWNHOUSE WITH A 504 SF TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE SELF $8,000.00 98-131 JUNIPER BEND DEVELOPMENT CORP. 198 JUNIPER BEND LOT 12-B JUNIPER BEND PHASE III CONSTRUCT A FOUNDATION ONLY FOR A 1539 SF TWO STORY TOWNHOUSE WITH 504 SF TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE SELF $8,000.00 98-132 AMERICAN LAND & DEVELOPMENT 2226 S. WOODLAND DRIVE LOT 1 MEADOWPARK SUBDIVISION UNIT II CONSTRUCT A 1,382 SF TWO-STORY 3 BDRM, 2 BATH SFR WITH ATTACHED 416 SF TWO CAR GARAGE. AMERICAN LAND & DEVELOPMENT $91,441.00 98-133 DONALD NIELSEN 535 WHITE BIRCH LANE SEC 34 T 29 R 21 LOT 23 CONSTRUCT A 10' X 24' WOOD FRAMED ADDITION TO EXISTING SFR ON A CRAWL SPACE SELF $12,500.00 BUILDING PERMIT LIST FROM 05/01/98 TO 05/31/98 PERMIT NUMBER --------------- 98-134 HILZAC CORPORATION ` 152 BUFFALO STAGE LOT 43 BUFFALO STAGE PHASE I CONSTRUCT A 3 BDRM, 2 BATH 1952 SF TRI LEVEL SFR WITH ATTACHED 484 SF TWO CAR GARAGE. HILZAC CORPORATION $127,611.00 98-135 DOUG & DARLENE KOHLBECK 2425 HIGHWAY 2 EAST TRACT 1B, 1F & 1Q REMODEL EXISTING SPACE AND CONSTRUCT NEW NON BEARING INTERIOR PARTITIONS. SUMMIT CONTRACTING $1,700.00 98-136 LEE HELGELAND 1380 & 1382 AIRPORT ROAD TRACT 8D S18 T28 R21 REMOVE EXISTING 16 FOOT GARAGE DOOR AND FRAME IN 16 FT SPACE WITH HEADER FOR (2) 4' X 5' WINDOWS. SELF $1,500.00 98-137 JACK HENDRIX 232 PHEASANT DRIVE TRACT 4CCAA SE4 NW4 S34 T29N R21W CONSTRUCT A 14' X 24' MONOLITHIC SLAB FOR A MOVED -ON PRIVATE USE DETACHED GARAGE. TREWEEK CONSTRUCTION $1,200.00 98-138 JERRY ANDERSON 204 NORTHERN LIGHTS BLVD. LOT 5 BLOCK 2 SUNSET EDITION #1 REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW AND INSTALL A NEW BAY WINDOW. MARVIN ORTMAN $1,400.00 98-139 ARICO, INC. 1922 BLUESTONE LOT 139 SOUTH MEADOWS CONSTRUCT A 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 1,180 SF SINGLE STORY SFR WITH ATTACHED 460 SF TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. ARICO, INC. $80,010.00 BUILDING PERMIT LIST FROM 05/01/98 TO 05/31/98 PERMIT NUMBER --------------- 98-140 ARICO, INC. 1930 BLUESTONE LOT 137 SOUTH MEADOWS CONSTRUCT A 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 1,122 SF SINGLE STORY SFR WITH ATTACHED 480 SF TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. ARICO, INC. $76,443.00 98-141 MIKE & CATHY ALDRICH 328 7TH AVENUE WEST LOT•4 BLK 70 ADD #1 CONSTRUCT A 16' X 25' 2 STORY ADDITION TO SFR WITH BEDROOM OVER GARAGE. DAVE CHRISTENSEN $30,800.00 98-142 GLACIER BANCORP. 49 COMMONS WAY LOT 1 BLOCK 1 PHASE III BUFFALO COMMONS CONSTRUCT A 2 STORY OFFICE STRUCTURE ON A FULL BASEMENT, 5,576 SF EACH FLOOR. MEREDITH CONSTRUCTION $1,173,904.00 98-143 ALICE MARTIN 87 WINCHESTER REMOVE INTERIOR PARTITIONS TO CREATE A LARGER MASTER BEDROOM AND ADD A PARTITION IN EXISTING BATHROOM. SELF $1,200.00 98-144 THE BUCKLE, INC. 20 NORTH MAIN SPACE B10 CONSTRUCT INTERIOR PARTITIONS TO CREATE RETAIL SPACE IN EXISTING BUILDING. HENDRICKSON CONTRUCTION $104,560.00 98-145 RONALD L. KELLEY 1420 & 1422 7TH AVENUE WEST LOT 2A & 2B WESTERN ACRES SW4 SEC 18 T28N R21W CONSTRUCT A 1,062 SF, 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH, 2 UNIT DUPLEX WITH A 376 SF SINGLE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. SELF $142,282.00 BUILDING PERMIT LIST FROM 05/01/98 TO 05/31/98 PERMIT NUMBER --------------- 98-146 DENMAN CONSTRUCTION 110 EAST NICKLAUS LOT 6B GLACIER VILLAGE GREENS CONSTRUCT A 1,208 SF 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, TOWNHOUSE ON A UNFINISHED BASEMENT WITH 495 SF 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. DENMAN CONSTRUCTION $97,900.00 98-147 DENMAN CONSTRUCTION 114 EAST NICKLAUS LOT 6A GLACIER VILLAGE GREENS CONSTRUCT A 1,190 SF 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, TOWNHOUSE ON A CRAWLSPACE FOUNDATION WITH A 495 SF 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. DENMAN CONSTRUCTION $82,297.00 98-148 STEPHANIE PRICE 1020 2ND AVENUE EAST LOT 3 BLOCK 124 KALISPELL ORIGINAL TOWNSITE CONSTRUCT A 24' X 32' PRIVATE DETACHED GARAGE ON A MONOLITHIC SLAB. MATT RUSSELL $7,680.00 98-149 MITCH & LORIE BRADFORD 361 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE LOT 10A BLOCK 1 ZIESMER'S ACRES CONSTRUCT A 1,438 SF, 5 BEDROOM, 3 BATH, SINGLE STORY SFR ON A FULL BASEMENT. GARAGE SPACE IS NOT INCLUDED. SELF $120,792.00 98-150 RANDY & LINDA AUGUSTA 1240 2ND AVENUE EAST LOT 4 BLOCK 214 DEMO EXISTING BATHROOM AND REPLACE WITH NEW FLOOR, WALLS, WINDOW AND FIXTURES. NORTH COUNTRY BUILDERS $7,175.00 98-151 DALE ENGER 157 WEST NICKLAUS LOT 73 GLACIE VILLAGE GREENS PHASE III CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STORY, 3 BDRM, 2 BATH, 1330 SF SFR ON A CRAWLSPACE WITH ATTACHED 472 SF TWO CAR GARAGE. JIM PECK CONSTRUCTION $89,111.00 BUILDING PERMIT LIST FROM 05/01/98 TO 05/31/98 PERMIT NUMBER --------------- 98-152 MARSHALL NOICE 647 6TH STREET EAST OTS 4,5,6, BLK 199 ADD #2 CONSTRUCT A 1205 SF ADDITION TO EXISTING SFR ON A CRAWL SPACE TIM MARTIN $74,107.00 98-153 RON PETERSON 1225 7TH STREET WEST LOT 7A CONSTRUCT A CRAWLSPACE FOUNDATION FOR A MOVED ON SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. TREWEEK CONSTRUCTION $15,500.00 98-154 J&F CONSTRUCTION 315 COMMONS WAY LOT 2A BUFFALO COMMONS CONSTRUCT A 1,821 SF 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOWNHOUSE ON A CRAWLSPACE WITH 484 SF ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. J&F CONSTRUCTION $119,494.00 98-155 J&F CONSTRUCTION 317 COMMONS WAY LOT 2B BUFFALO COMMONS CONSTRUCT A 1,821 SF 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOWNHOUSE ON A CRAWLSPACE WITH 484 SF 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. J&F CONSTRUCTION $119,494.00 98-156 J&F CONSTRUCTION 319 COMMONS WAY LOT 2C BUFFALO COMMONS CONSTRUCT A 1,821 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOWNHOUSE ON A CRAWLSPACE WITH 484 SF 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. J&F CONSTRUCTION $119,494.00 98-157 SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 124 3RD AVENUE EAST BLK 43 EAST HALF OF 44 INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING BOYS RESTROOM TO ADA REQUIREMENTS ROBERT ROSS CONSTRUCTION $19,000.00 BUILDING PERMIT LIST FROM 05/01/98 TO 05/31/98 PERMIT NUMBER --------------- 98-158 KEN SAXBY 130 HILLTOP AVENUE LOT 2 BLK 1 SUNSET ADDN NO. 1 CONSTRUCT A WOOD FRAMED DECK ATTACHED TO SFR. STEVE LIFE $3,000.00 98-159 JAMES DIMEO 35 TWIN ACRES DRIVE LOT 3 SEC 20 T28 R21 CONSTRUCT A 28' X 30' 840 SF DETACHED GARAGE ON A MONOLITHIC SLAB. BILL WILLIAMS $8,400.00 98-160 BUFFALO BUSINESS CENTER PARTNERS 109 COOPERATIVE WAY LOT 10 EVERGREEN RAIL INDUSTRIAL CENTER CONSTRUCT PARTY WALL AND INTERIOR PARTITION WALLS IN EXISTING BUILDING SHELL FOR TENANT SPACE. SELF $178,560.00 98-161 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS 135 WEST IDAHO LOTS 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 BLOCK 7 KALISPELL ORIGINAL CONSTRUCT INTERIOR PARTITIONS TO CREATE RESTAURANT SPACE IN ONE TENANT SPACE. SELF $.00 98-162 JUNIPER BEND DEVELOPMENT CORP. 192 JUNIPER BEND LOT 12-A JUNIPER BEND PHASE III CONSTRUCT A 1,539 SF TWO STORY 3 BEDROOM, 2-1/2 BATH TOWNHOUSE WITH 504 SF ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. SELF $145,567.00 98-163 JUNIPER BEND DEVELOPMENT CORP. 198 JUNIPER BEND LOT 12-B JUNIPER BEND PHASE III CONSTRUCT A 1,539 SF TWO STORY 3 BEDROOM, 2-1/2 BATH TOWNHOUSE WITH 504 SF ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. SELF $145,567.00 98-164 GARY GRAFE 2002 AIRPORT ROAD NE 1/4 SE 1/4 OF S19 T28N R 21W CONSTRUCT A 16' X 20' DEN ADDITION TO EXISTING SFR KYLE BROWN $20,000.00 BUILDING PERMIT LIST FROM 05/01/98 TO 05/31/98 PERMIT NUMBER --------------- 98-165 GRIZZLY MINI STORAGE INC. 464 ASH ROAD LOT 18 LASALLE IND CENTER CONSTRUCT THE REMAINING STRUCTURAL PORTION OF 30' X 180' 39 UNIT STORAGE BUILDING. SELF $96,384.00 98-166 ANDY PONDER 125 PHEASANT RUN 22 BUFFALO STAGE CONSTRUCT A 1650 SF 4 BEDROOM 3 BATH SFR ON A FULL BASEMENT WITH A 440 SF 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE MARK LISTER $145,420.00 98-167 RON & MYRNA TERRY 2156 RUDDY DUCK LOT 17 ASHLEY PARK PHASE II CONSTRUCT A 1,212 SF 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH SFR ON A CRAWL SPACE WITH A 440 SF TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE AND 12X12 EXTERIOR DECK. RON TERRY CONSTRUCTION $82,318.00 98-168 JOANNA KING 119 BUFFALO SQUARE COURT LOT 18 BUFFALO STAGE CONSTRUCT A 2687 SF 3 BEDROOM 2-1/2 BATH 2 STORY SFR ON A FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT WITH A 478 TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE AND 340 SF PECK. GREAT NORTHERN HOMES $118,704.00 TOTALS: $4,390,250.00 T co 2 co I- m v 0 ao (1i 69 64 a� N o 0 it (0 L M 69 V) O (D tt) (O l0 (O LO O (O (f) 10 a) (O (O (O (O (O Cl) (O (O (O U- M M (M M M h M M cl � (� 6q 6q 69 fA 69 EA 69 fA 3 W U) m N m o o m m o 0 0 0 LL. O. (o co n. 0_ N (O (O (O L d 69 64 Eq 69 (A d d Cl. 69 w cu C 0 c N _ _ � 2 OL N 2 L c N N N N �_ 0 a a N N v> V O O O 3 ��a °0Q E E E O m m N w (0 w N N 0 0 0 p r m m a 2 2 v 0 0 0 5 c n n 3 c= 0 0 0 0 tII J o ¢ �-0 o o4-4 LL o m O n m m J Q Q 16Q QQm m U N N J m N N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J J J _1 J J _i .J J _1 N U) N N N c N m OO m m N d O O T N O O <t 0 E E3 3 __ -0 U N Q > > d O .D Y - - N L N N N c c c 06 0) O N U O O O U m cNv E E E N o Ud 1-m c c L c c o 0 0 E� NC) m ° 0 o oaSUUU m T � N (') 0. n. > N N O (O I- O) Z d Y - 0 0 0 7 NV M M M L Y O O Q N 1 1 L N D_ N N -' N co,>. C C 'O N oN .O O 0 OY N 0 N N L i a' L� m m c U U _j C C C 0 c C U )( O a N N U aO O O ca > E (� o cp LLM LL W 4 v�� -� Q Q Q 00 46 -6 -) CD T T T T T T >, T T T T N 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 cL :� :� r r r N N N I. 0 Lo M H O May 26, 1998 Mayor & City Council Kalispell City Hall 1st Ave W. Kalispell, MT 59901 Dear Mayor Boharski and Kalispell City Council, I am writing in regards to the endorsement of First Night Flat- head. I began to seek this endorsement from the Kalispell City Government in the middle of April. At that point in time, it merely made sense to me to secure the endorsement. I am involved in organizing a (win -win) community event, and so I was quite simply going about gathering together diverse elements of our community. Currently, I am processing an application,for First Night Flat- head, for membership in First Night International. They require that I include a letter of support from the local, municipal government. Please, help me out here and expedite the sending of a written endorsement to me. I realize that there is quite a bit going on at present, with the city management issue. None -the -less, my own time -line is encroaching. If you have any questions, I suggest that you contact the city of Missoula (where there is an established `First Night' event), or look at the web site of First Night International: http://www.firBtnightintl.org or call me. Thanks, M.B. Tatsy Guild Executive Director -First Night Flathead 3165 Foothill Rd. Kalispell, MT 59901 755-1364 ValleyDome L.L.C. P.O. Box 2270 Kalispell, Montana 59903-2270 May 18, 1998 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Kalispell, Montana Gentlemen- ValleyDome L.L.C. would like to take this opportunity to address the events of the past two weeks and perhaps clarify one or two lingering issues. The last week of April we requested a meeting with Ms. Mae Nan Ellingson from the Law Firm of Dorsey & Whitney in Missoula as she is the Bond Counsel recommended to us by the City. Our sole purpose for the meeting was to obtain an opinion as to the legality and viability of a Tax Increment District financing of the infrastructure on the NuPac property North of the City. There has been accusations of conflict of interest regarding the meeting with the Bond Consul, if a conflict of interest existed it was the responsibility of the Band Consul to inform us. We were simply wanting to explore and educate ourselves. Following the lead of the Whitefish organizers, possibly a mechanism utilizing the increased taxable valuation ( approx. S 1 Million/yr. ) could be utilized to find whatever the City's infrastructure plans may require. The Council has already indicated it wants to extend the boundaries of Kalispell from Four Comers to Reserve Drive. ValleyDome fully intends to pay all the hook-up and utilities fees required by the City. Our desire was to create a spirit of cooperation . She agreed to meet with us at the offices of Jackola Engineering at 10:00 ,AM on Monday the 4`' of May. Early that morning we received a telephone call from Ms. Ellingson's office that she was running late and would call us later to reschedule. While attending a meeting at the Planning Board we received a message that Ms. Ellingson was at City Hall and that we should come over there to meet her. We found her in the Council Conference Room along with several members of the Senior Staff from the City. No sooner had the introductions taken place, when Ms. Ellingson informed us that she had viewed our proposal and deemed it" outside of the Bonding Threshold of the statute". We were flabbergasted. Upon questioning the difference between thisproject and what appear to be similar ones already in place, we were told that they were created to alleviate urban blight and for public safety. When we pointed out that the huge hole in the ground currently at the Northern end of our City was about as ugly as ugly could possibly get, we were given an unsatisfactory answer that this not the same as a bunch of old warehouses. Upon questioninithe public safety issue South of the City, we were told that it was done to protect the kids and attendees at baseball games. We pointed out that this was very admirable, but we could not understand that if that was indeed the issue, wouldn't the fact that they were now going to use this property for Commercial shopping with hundreds, if not thousands of people in and out all hours of the day and night, year round also be a safety issue? The fact is, that this opinion was given without discussion with us as to our plans and aspirations and, to our knowledge, without viewing the site. We find this very strange! Furthermore, we have several other opinions at least without actually viewing the documents and site, that it could very well meet the criteria. We will keep you informed as to our progress and/or the lack of same. We want to stress that it is not nor has it ever been this Group's intention to 1 e anything but truthful. In fact, we are determined to keep everything in the open rather than in any position that may smack of "Back Door" dirty politics. The good people of Kalispell have seen too much of this in the past. When we first began the process of evaluating the need and viability of the facility we are trying to build, it became very apparent that the taxpayers of Flathead County could not and would not vote to increase their taxes for a project of this type. Rather than quit, we began to formulate different scenarios under which it could be done privately. We looked at all aspects, including different sizes and other sites and concluded that the current proposed structure is the tn.inimum size to meet today's needs as well as those of tomorrow and that the site is the only one that allows us the needed topography, drainage and the ability to produce much needed equity in the project. We have taken our ideas and proposals directly to the Elected officials of the City and County because we feel that it is the proper venue. These issues are a matter of policy first and mechanics second. We ask only a level playing field in which the goal posts are not always being moved by overzealous or misguided employees who are supposed to be there to help, not hinder. We again thank you for your efforts on behalf of this project and all the residents of Kalispell and Flathead County. Respectfully, Valleybome L.L.C. May 30, 1998 To: Mayor and City Council From: Glen Neier, City Attorney The Council has requested that my office undertake the task of providing the Council information on the availability and costs associated with locating an interim -City Manager for the City. Pursuant to said direction, I contacted Waldron Resources, a Seattle service firm and Al Thelen, at his present location of Alliance, Nebraska. At Waldron Resources, I talked with Greg Prothman and explained the City's situation. He indicated that Waldron could provide an interim -City Manager, probably within a short period of time. He indicated he had a number of possible candidates primarily located in Oregon, Washington and Northern California. Prothman proposed providing the City with Resume's and other pertinent information on at least three candidates. The City would then arrange for interviews with the individuals, select one, and enter into a contract with Waldron for the service to be provided. Based upon our City Manager salary, Prothman stated the cost of the service would be approximately $46.00 per hour. The cost of a full time, interim -City Manager computes at a minimum of $7700.00 per month. Al Thelen gave me the name of two individuals whom he had talked to in connection with our needs in Kalispell. Tom Palmer resides in Estes Park, Colorado. I talked to him on Saturday, May 30 and he indicated he was very interested in serving as interim -City Manager. He dispatched a fax to the office which will provided as part of this memo. When we talked about costs, he stated he would like to receive approximately $6400 per month plus housing expenses for the duration of his contract time. Thelen acquainted Palmer with the terms of his interim contract with the I:\wp\interim.wpd City of Kalispell two years ago, and Palmer indicated he would perform the same services. He stated that he was not currently employed and could make himself available almost immediately. I had a rather long discussion with Dick Larson of Billings, Montana. He is currently engaged as a consultant in a variety of enterprises concerning city management. He was the first City Manager in Billings in 1979 and later served as Mayor from 1990- 1995. Larson recently assisted the City of Lewistown, Montana in recruiting its first city manager. He teaches supervision and management classes at Rocky Mountain College in Billings. Because of commitments elsewhere, Larson could not serve as full time interim -City Manager in Kalispell. Larson could only serve part- time, possibly 110 hours per month. He estimated compensation in the range of $4000-5000 per month, plus expenses, and the use of cellular telephone paid for by the City. He did believe he could assist the City in selecting a City Manager whose attributes would be consistent with the goals set by the Council and the community. Larson did say he would be out of state from the 18th of June thru July 1, 1998. The above referenced possibilities present the Council with what I believe are some options for consideration in selecting an interim - City Manager. The time element is not critical in selecting a specific individual, at least in my opinion. The Council may wish to contemplate and discuss the options prior to making any move. If the Council would like more information, or further inquiries made, on any of the above referenced, or any other, options, please advise. I:\wp\interim.wpd PERSONAL RESUME Thomas H. Palmer Telephone: P.O. Box 424 Home: Estes Park, Colorado 80517 EXPERIENCE Town of Windsor, Colorado May, 1995 to September, 1995 Interim Town Administrator. (pop. 6000) Responsible for Police Department, Finance Department, Public Works and Engineering Department, Planning Department, and Recreation Department. This position was an interim assignment during the recruiting process. The major issue during this time was growth management. My major activities included development of an RFP for a study of future water supply, initiation of a fiscal impact study for a 3000 acre annexation proposal, and acting as consultant to the Board in the process to hire a new Town Administrator. City of Sheridan, Colorado December, 1989 to December, 1993 City Administrator. Responsible for administration of Police Department, Fire Department, Finance and Economic Development Department, and Public Works Department. Major activities accomplished or in process during my tenure include the following: Developed the City's first five-year plan of goals, objectives, projects, and capital equipment. Initiated economic development program including a retail marketing study to improve the tax base. Developed new budget format and received the G.F.O.A. "Distinguished Budget Award". Completed a city wide master plan_ for open space. Sheridan Statistics: Suburban community of Denver with 5000 population. 1 Budget for 1993 of $3.5 million; 57 employees; Mayor elected at large and 6 Council members by district. City of Kearney, Nebraska May, 1987 to December, 1989 City Manager. Responsible for administration of all city services including police protection, fire protection, public works, finance, parks and recreation, water production and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, sanitation and landfill, planning and building, library, and airport. Major activities accomplished or in process during my tenure include the following: Development of the City's first five-year Capital Program and formulating solutions to a nearly $1 million revenue shortfall in 1987. Obtained a $750,000 economic development grant for the Coleman Powermate business expansion and addition of 200 new jobs. Ongoing economic development efforts through the Economic Development Council as grants and loans for downtown improvements, attracting a new telemarketing firm, etc. Development of a plan to replace the City's largest pool and renovate a major park. Efforts resulted in a successful 1.1 million dollar bond issue election for both projects. Obtained HUD grant for water system improvements in the City's industrial area. Kearney Statistics: Community of 23,000 in central Nebraska and home of the University of Nebraska at Kearney with approximately 10,000 students. Budget in 1988 of $19 million; 160 employees; five Council members elected at large and the Mayor elected by the Council. City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado January, 1980 to May, 1987 City Administrator. Responsible for administration of City departments including Police, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Finance, and Public Works. 2 Major activities accomplished or in process during my tenure include the following: Completion of Schedules I -IV of Lena Gulch flood control project in cooperation with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District. Total project cost of $10 million. Completion of major storm sewer drainage project with a total project cost of $4 million. Development of an Urban Renewal plan to revitalize the City's Town Center. This project was to be accomplished using tax increment financing. Settlement of a lawsuit against the City by police officers filed prior to my appointment. Opening of a new municipal pool funded by grant money. Wheat Ridge Statistics: Community of 30,000 population on the west side of Denver. Budget in 1987 of $14 million; 154 employes; Mayor elected at large and 8 Council members by district. City of Rolling Meadows, Illinois May, 1977 to January, 1980 City Manager. Responsible for overall administration of City departments as the first City Manager following a referendum adopting the Council -Manager form of government. Rolling Meadows provides services which include police and fire protection, paramedic service, financial management, planning and building services, water production and distribution, refuse collection, street maintenance, and waste water collection. Major activities accomplished or in process during my tenure include the following: Established new organizational patterns to implement the Council -Manager form. of government. Required improvement of organizational stability during a transition period of high tension and uncertainty. Initiated organizational development program for management and supervisory personnel. The objectives were to develop K goals and objectives, written policies and procedures, solve problems using team approach, and improve participation. Development of new personnel rules, new pay system, and new budget process and format. Completion of an additional well, refuse packing station, and project design to obtain Lake Michigan water supply with surrounding communities. Rolling Meadows Statistics: Northwest suburban community of Chicago with a population of 20,000. Budget of $7 million in 1980 and 130 employees. Ten Council members elected from wards and Mayor at large. City of Colby, Kansas July, 1973 to April, 1977 City Manager. Responsibility for overall administration of city departments. Colby is a full service city including electric generation and transmission, water production and distribution, sewage collection and treatment, solid waste collection and landfill, city and rural fire protection, police protection, ambulance, street maintenance, park and recreation, auditorium administration, and airport. Specific projects initiated or in process during my tenure include the following: Initiation of S1.1 million, 5 year community development block grant program. Activities included downtown improvements, residential rehab, a downtown public facilities study, community center/auditorium expansion, swimming pool rehabilitation, and parking lot development. Completion of a downtown improvement project, industrial park improvements, joint city -county solid waste facility, and joint city -county law enforcement and jail facility. Development of the first interconnection agreement in the city for purchase of electrical power from another utility. Development of a project design to irrigate agricultural land with treatment plant effluent. 4 Colby Statistics: Progressive community of 5500 population, 65 employees,and home of Colby Community College. Budget for 1977 of $3.3 million and a Community Development block grant 5-year budget of $1.1 million. City of Iowa City, Iowa December, 1969 to July, 1973 Administrative Assistant to the City Manager. Position involved responsibility as Personnel Officer, assignments on a specific project basis, liaison between the manager and department heads, and general public, and serving as the manager's representative. Iowa City Statistics: Educational city of 50,000 population and home of the University of Iowa. 1973 budget of $li million, $13 million central business district urban renewal project, city run municipal transit system, and 340 employees. Village of Glencoe, Illinois July, 1967 to December, 1969 Administrative Assistant. Position as a trainee program for recent graduates to gain experience in municipal administration. Glencoe Statistics: North shore suburban community of Chicago with 11,000 population, Council -Manager form of government since 1914, and combined Police -Fire operation since 1954. U. S. Post Office, Hinsdale, Illinois September, 1960 to March, 1966 Full and part-time job while attending college. Served as clerk and carrier, and was in charge of out -going mail on Sundays and holidays. Resigned to devote more time to finishing B. A. degree. 5 Summer and Part-time Work Summer jobs during college and high school years included clerk in a public library, desk clerk in a motel, and room service clerk in a hotel. EDUCATION University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa June, 1971 to May, 1973 While working in Iowa City, I completed a Master's Degree in municipal administration at the University of Iowa. Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois September, 1965 to June, 1967 Received Bachelor of Arts degree in June, 1967. I came to Elmhurst College in 1965 to finish the last two years of college. Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois January, 1964 to June, 1965 Attended the evening division in Chicago concentrating on business courses. Lyons Township Junior College, LaGrange, Illinois September, 1960 to June, 1962 Received Associate of Arts degree in June, 1962 for completion of two years college work. Courses were liberal arts oriented. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS International City/County Management Association - Full Member References are attached. 6 W Mr. Al Thelen Thelen Consultants P.O. Box 740 Strasburg, CO 80136 Mr. John E. Hayes City Attorney Suite 450, Market Center 1350 17th Street Denver, Colorado 80202 Mr. Ed Pinson Former Police Chief 8765 West 34th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Mr. Frank Stites Former Mayor 6915 West 38th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Mr. Ken Bueche Executive Director Colorado Municipal League 1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 2100 Denver, Colorado 80264 Mr. Dale Patton Former Mayor 3716 South Irving St. Sheridan, Colorado 80110