A. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting August 3, 1998 & Special Meeting August 10, 1998I
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1998, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR WILLIAM E. BOHARSKI PRESIDED.
COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, JOHN GRAVES, DALE HAARR, DUANE
LARSON, GARY NYSTUL, RON VAN NATTA, DOUG SCARFF AND CITY
ATTORNEY/ACTING CITY MANAGER GLEN NEIER WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER NORBERT DONAHUE WAS ABSENT.
Mayor Boharski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Haarr moved approval of the Agenda as presented. The motion was
seconded by Nystul.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAT
A. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting July 20, 1998
B. Approval of Claims per Payables Register-$295,146.81
Nystul moved approval of the Consent Agenda with the addition of a
$204,155.65 payment to LHC Incorporated in conjunction with the
Youth Athletic Complex. The motion was seconded by Atkinson.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
HEAR THE PUBLIC _
John Harper, 2266 Mission Way, Director of the Kalispell Parking
Commission, gave the Council an update on the Parking Commission.
He said two resolutions were passed at the last Commission meeting
held July 29th. Harper said the Commission voted to eliminate one
full-time Parking Attendant position and change eight parking
spaces from the two-hour limit to a thirty -minute limit. He said
other resolutions being considered include increasing the parking
fines to twenty dollars; increasing the monthly permit parking
fees; and installing parking meters throughout the Downtown
Business District. Harper invited anyone interested to attend the
next Parking Commission meeting set for August 12th at 7:15 a.m. in
the conference room of City Hall.
PUBLIC HEARING - POLICE BLOCK GRANT
The Kalispell Police Department has an opportunity to apply for a
U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Grant
(COPS). The grant is for $9,323.00 and federal regulations require
the City to hold a public hearing on the grant application.
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Boharski opened the public hearing.
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Neier explained the grant would be used to fund overtime for
officers engaged in bicycle patrol and juvenile substance abuse
prevention.
Larson moved Resolution 4417, a resolution approving an application
for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant to fund overtime for police
working overtime related to juvenile substance abuse and bike
patrols in the Business District and local parks. The motion was
seconded by Atkinson.
There was discussion.
Boharski asked Acting Police Chief Frank Garner if this is a "one-
time" grant or if the money will be available each year.
Garner answered the grant is awarded on a year-to-year basis
depending on a City's Class I Crime Statistics. He said the
Department is hopeful that larger grants will be available over the
next few years if the program continues.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Graves,
Haarr, Larson, Nystul, Scarff, Van Natta and Boharski voting in
f avor. .
RESOLUTION 4418 PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL BLTFFAT.O STAGE
PROFESSIONAL PARR
Neier stated Buffalo Stage Professional Park is a professional
office subdivision located near Edgerton School on Whitefish Stage.
He said the City -County Planning Board has recommended preliminary
approval of the subdivision with thirteen conditions. Neier said
the Planning Board did eliminate one condition concerning
landscaping along Bruyer Way (condition #11, FRDO Report No. KPP
98-1.1 He added the Zoning Administrator is also recommending that
the language contained in condition #6 be amended to read: "Any
signage associated with individual businesses within the
subdivision must comply with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance."
Scarff moved Resolution 4418, a resolution approving the
Preliminary Plat of the Buffalo Stage Professional Park, Flathead
County, Montana. The motion was seconded by Haarr.
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There was discussion and Narda Wilson, FRDO, answered questions.
Boharski questioned why, in condition #3, the Public works
Department is reviewing and approving the landscaping.
Wilson answered the landscaping should not have been in the
condition and should be eliminated.
Boharski stated he also had questions concerning condition #6 which
requires a "common sign.'
Wilson said there are problems with using a "common sign." She said
four lots are being created with office duplex buildings and she
has some concerns requiring common signage combining advertising
for those individual lots. Narda feels that takes away from the
rights the property owner has in connection with those lots, along
with a possible conflict in the zoning regulations. She suggested
the Council change the condition so that the signage complies with
the zoning ordinance.
Atkinson moved an amendment to the resolution by changing condition
#6 to read "any signage associated with the individual businesses
within the subdivision must comply with the zoning ordinance.' The
motion was seconded by Larson.
There was discussion.
van Natta commented he would like to leave reference to the common
sign in condition #6 by stating "a common sign and/or any sig-nage
associated with the individual businesses, etc.'
Atkinson agreed to add that to his amendment. Larson agreed.
Nystul stated he doesn't feel condition #6 is needed at all because
the signs have to comply with the zoning ordinance regardless.
The amendment carried upon vote with Haarr voting against.
Atkinson commented he's a "professor of livable communities" and he
feels this area is an excellent example of a "livable community'
with a school, a church and now a professional center all within
walking distance to residential areas.
The main motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Graves,
Haarr, Larson, Nystul, Scarff, Van Natta and Boharski voting in
favor.
ORDINANCE 1289 - ORDINANCE 1166 AMENDMENT - 2.ND READING
Neier explained that Ordinance 1166 provides that the Manager
represents the City in administration of local government service
agreements and intergovernmental administrative agencies. The
ordinance specifically mentions the County Administrative Board,
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City -County Health Board and City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission. It has been suggested that the City Manager should not
be designated by ordinance as the City representative on these
boards. Neier said Ordinance 1289 would require that any
appointments to the boards be made by the Mayor, subject to
approval by the Council.
Nystul moved the second reading of Ordinance 1289, an ordinance
amending Chapter 2, Administration, Kalispell Municipal Code by
Amending Ordinance 1166, §§ 2-3, 2-8, 2-53 and 2-54; authorizing
the City Attorney to recodify said sections in accordance with this
ordinance and declaring an effective date. The motion was seconded
by Scarff.
There was discussion.
Nystul said the original draft provided for a substitute to be
appointed if a member can't attend a meeting, however Council voted
to strike that provision from the ordinance. He said he understands
the concerns voiced about appointing a substitute, but he feels he
has come up with a solution. Nystul suggested that a future
ordinance provide for a substitute being appointed by the board
member, in other words, if the Manager cannot attend, he or she
appoints a substitute with the same applying to the Mayor or
Council member.
Van Natta stated he has spoken against this ordinance several times
and still feels it "weakens the City Manager form of government."
Atkinson agreed, stating the ordinance is "another blatant approach
to supplanting the will of our citizenry to have a City Manager
form of government."
Larson said he is also against the ordinance, stating he would feel
better if the City Manager made the appointments instead of the
Mayor.
Haarr commented the ordinance is not an infringement upon the
Manager form of government. He said it "eliminates another
bureaucrat making decisions for the elected representatives on the
Council."
Boharski said he wants to clarify that the Mayor may not make any
appointments to the boards without the consent of the Council.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Graves, Haarr, Nystul,
Scarff and Boharski voting in favor, and Atkinson, Larson and Van
Natta voting against.
ORDINANCE 1290 - ZONE CHANGE - IVAN & MARIAN O'NEIL - 1ST READING
Ivan and Marian O'Neil have applied for a zoning map amendment on
three tracts of land located between 3rd and 5th Avenues East,
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generally east of the Outlaw Inn and north of Western Building
Center. The property is currently zoned Low Density Residential
Apartment, RA-1.
Neier explained the O'Neil's wish to re -zone the property to General
Business, B-2, which would authorize a more intense use of the
property for commercial purposes. He said the City -County Planning
Board and Zoning Commission has recommended approval. of the
amendment after altering Finding of Fact #2, to reflect the
marginal ability of the road system to handle additional traffic.
Larson moved the first reading of Ordinance 1290, an ordinance to
amend Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No.1175), by zoning property known as
Assessor's Tracts 5-0, 5-2 and 5-18 located in Section 17, Township
28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M, Flathead County, Montana
(previously zoned RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment), to B-2,
General Business, in accordance with the City -County Master Plan,
and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded by
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There was discussion and Wilson answered questions.
Wilson informed Council there are some groundwater problems in the
area that the property owners are aware of and they will be working
with the Public Works Department to resolve those problems. She
said the future reconstruction of Highway 93 should enable the City
to upgrade its storm drain system in that area and eventually allow
for hook-up to the 18th Street storm drainage.
Larson said he has had several residents speak to him about their
concerns with the groundwater problems, and he can understand why
they are apprehensive that additional development could worsen the
situation.
Wilson said there has always been groundwater problems in that area
and hopefully those will be solved with the Highway 93 project. She
said in the meantime, the developers will be required to provide an
engineered drainage plan that must be approved by the Public Works
Department.
Nystul stated another issue centers around traffic and access in
that area. He said there is a "hodgepodge of right of way problems'
on 4th Avenue East and he hopes the street will not be extended to
access the development.
Wilson said to extend 4`' Avenue East, the City would have to
acquire private property and that would be unlikely.
Ivan O'Neil told Council members there is no question that the
groundwater creates problems, but he has spoken with the Engineers
and there are ways to get around those problems until the drainage
system is upgraded with the Highway 93 project.
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Van Natta commented the Highway project needs to be designed to
include the drainage upgrades in this area and the City needs to be
prepared to "kick in our cost" to take care of this problem.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Graves,
Haarr, Larson, Nystul, Scarff, Van Natta and Boharski voting in
favor.
rONDTTTONAT USE PERMIT - WESTERN CATERING, INC., DBA MAGIC DIAMOND
CASINO
Neier outlined that Magic Diamond Casino, located at Cavanaughs,
has requested a Conditional Use Permit to expand the operation by
approximately one thousand square feet. He said the plans involve
enlarging the casino area and include a small kitchen and
restrooms. The City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission
has recommended approval of the application with three conditions.
Scarff moved approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Magic
Diamond Casino. The motion was seconded by Nystul. _
There was discussion and Wilson answered questions.
Boharski asked how many machines will be in place when the
expansion is complete.
Wilson said there are currently twenty machines and that number
will stay the same.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
CONDTTTONAT. USE PERMIT - MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Neier explained that Montessori School has made an application for
a Conditional Use Permit to expand the school by using two existing
single family homes for class rooms. Neier said the expansion
would allow an increase in enrollment of approximately twenty
children. He said one concern expressed by members of the public
and staff is that Montessori School has a limited number of parking
spaces available for the existing campus, let alone for an
expansion. Neier said the Planning Board and Zoning Commission has
included in the CUP a condition that requires parking to be on
site, for both patrons and school staff. He added to ensure
adequate parking, he suggests the Council change the word "can" to
"shall" in condition #4, which would then read, "An overall parking
plan for the entire school campus 'shall' be considered in reviewing
the required parking."
Scarff moved approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Montessori
School. The motion was seconded by Larson.
There was no discussion and Wilson answered questions.
Nystul said he drove around the neighborhood this weekend and it
appears to him the existing roadways are inadequate to serve the
traffic to and from the school.
Wilson stated there are traffic problems, but she's not convinced
it's related to the roadway. She said the school has an adequate
amount of land to address any access or parking problems, it's just
a matter of developing -the area accordingly, and that's why she
would like to see a site plan developed for the entire campus.
Nystul asked if changing the wording "can" to "shall" in condition
#4 would mean the parking requirements have to be met.
Wilson answered it would.
Nystul moved to amend the CUP to change the wording from "can be
considered" to "shall be considered." The motion was seconded by
Haarr.
There was discussion.
Montessori Board Member Charles Harball said a site plan is being
developed, not only for the school's benefit, but for the benefit
of the neighbors also.
Scarff said one comment at the public hearing centered around the
school blocking off the street every Wednesday to allow the
children to ride their bicycles.
Harball answered the school isn't actually blocking the street. He
said staff puts cones up at the end of Parkhill Road for safety
reasons, but if a neighbor needs to get through, the cones are
moved.
Boharski questioned the CUP, stating condition #4 requires one
parking space per staff person plus one parking space for each ten
children attending the school. He asked Wilson if parking
requirements have already been established in condition #4, why is
a parking plan needed as required in condition #1.
Wilson stated condition #1 refers strictly to the parking involved
with the expansion and condition #4 refers to the entire school
campus.
Boharski said he still feels condition #1 is unnecessary if parking
requirements are already established in condition #4.
Wilson commented the original parking, which was established with
the school years ago, may not conform to the Zoning Ordinance
today. She said because of that, the Planning Board wants to make
sure the expansion complies with the present ordinance, which is
the reason for the condition. Wilson said if there's a problem, the
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condition could be changed to state the parking for the entire
school campus shall be required to comply with the current
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
Boharski stated that was one of his suggestions and wondered
whether the condition included in the CUP now is more stringent
than that required by the ordinance.
Wilson answered the proposed condition is less stringent than the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance because instead of just looking at the
site as just a school, a mixed -use calculation was used because of
the daycare.
Haarr commented because of the infringement on a city street, and
the traffic effects on the neighbors, he would like to see a site
plan for the entire campus.
The amendment carried upon vote with Boharski voting against.
The -main motion carried unanimously upon vote.
AWARD RID - SAMARITAN HOTSE - PHASES III & IV
Bids for the Samaritan House expansion, Phases III & IV were
received on July 24, 1998. Two bids were received. Swank
Construction bid $175,700.00 with a bid alternative of $5,200.00,
and Treweek Construction bid $199,700.00 with an alternative bid of
$4,500.00.
Atkinson moved to award the bid for Phases III & IV of the
Samaritan House expansion to Swank Enterprises for $175,700.00.
The motion was seconded by Graves.
There was discussion.
Van Natta asked Susan Moyer, PECDD, why the bid alternatives were
not included in her report.
Moyer answered the bid alternatives were a deduction, and because
the bid came in below the cost estimate, they have the money to
fund the entire project.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
Cr)MJNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION _
Neier told the Council he feels it is necessary to recruit a person
for the position left vacant by Larry Gallagher. He said it is
important to recruit an individual with skills in administration
and contract negotiation, along with technical abilities. Neier
stated he has deleted two items from the description: the
overseeing of shoreline development permits and the enforcement of
the Uniform Electrical Code. He said whenever changes are made to
a position description, Council approval is needed.
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Atkinson moved approval of the job description of the Community
Development Director with the two deletions of shoreline
development permits and Uniform Electrical Code. The motion was
seconded by Graves.
There was discussion.
Nystul asked if specific tasks have been set for the position.
Neier said in the past emphasis was placed on a "counselor of real
estate" being the most desirable attribute, however, he feels
administrative experience in contract negotiation is just as
important.
Nystul said his concern is that the job description is a "laundry
list of everything that everyone else in the City does not do," and
he would like specific tasks outlined.
Van Natta stated the City can "only stretch Glen so far." He -said
Neier is already doing two jobs and the Council should look at
filling that position as soon as possible.
Haarr commented there has been discussion about requiring City
residency for department heads.
Neier said there is an ordinance requiring City residency for
officers of the City and the last few positions filled have
followed that requirement. He said it wasn't placed in the job
description, but that has been the recent position of the City and
he sees no reason to change it.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
POLICE CHIEF JOB DESCRIPTION
Neier said he is also asking the Council for approval of the job
description for the Chief of Police. He said he altered the
education and experience requirement to allow for an Associate
Degree, rather than a Bachelor's Degree, and indicated consideration
would be given for Police Officers Standards and Training
Certificates obtained by individuals applying for the position.
Neier stated if the Council approves the suggested description,
staff will proceed to fill the position as soon as possible in
accordance with City policy.
Atkinson moved approval of the job description for Police Chief as
presented. The motion was seconded by Graves.
There was discussion.
Haarr asked if residency will be required for this position also.
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Neier answered it would.
Larson stated he feels as long as there are qualified people within
the Department, he doesn't see the necessity of advertising over a
"wide geographical area."
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
COUNCIL _OMMENT�INFORMATIONjQUESTIONS
Haarr commented that the editorial written by Dan Black in Sunday's
Daily Inter Lake stating it was time to reassess our law
enforcement needs was well put and he hopes more attention can be
paid to that in the future.
Larson stated he would like to see the Council move ahead as
rapidly as possible to fill the position of the Community
Development Director.
Nystul informed everyone that tomorrow, August 4th, is the United
States Coast Guard's 208th birthday.
Boharski asked if the City is required to continue chlorination of
the water to have the State lift the Boil Order issued in late
June.
Neier said the City is required to have some chlorination, even a
small amount, to ensure the problem doesn't reoccur.
Van Natta said he understood the City was going to establish
permanent chlorination.
Neier answered the City is using borrowed equipment right now and
before the City could permanently chlorinate, some policy decisions
would have to be made by the Council concerning capital
expenditures.
Boharski said he's not convinced that "one occurrence, at one
specific site, in the history of the City of Kalispell requires
continued chlorination."
Scarff stated he understood the City must continue to chlorinate
the water for an indefinite period of time to get that Boil Order
lifted.
Vari Natta said the economic impact of the water contamination to
the businesses in the City warrants the initial investment for
chlorination.
Larson commented the system, as he understands it, can be
contaminated quite easily if you don't have chlorination. He said
contamination can occur with a simple water hose into a wading pool
syphoning contamination into the system. Larson stated anti -siphon
devices prevent that in newer construction, but Kalispell has a lot
of older homes that don't have that protection.
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Boharski questioned Moyer about a letter received from the Montana
Department of Commerce regarding the City's ability to comply with
the conditions of the housing grants Kalispell has received.
Moyer stated the Department was responding to what has been
reported in the newspaper about the possibility of the Community
Development Department being "disbanded." She said the Department
wanted to point out that "you can't just stop the wheels that you
have set in motion over the years." Moyer said if program income
is not tracked and utilized correctly, the City will be held
accountable and the Department can demand full repayment of the
grants.
Boharski, referring to the recent resignations in the PECDD, asked
Moyer if she feels comfortable that they can continue to properly
track the programs.
Moyer answered they have been doing it and see no problem with
continuing, however, she added she would be very uncomfortable if
the City "tried to pass this responsibility off through a contract
with an outside firm."
Atkinson moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Graves.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Wm. E. Boharski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa white
Clerk of Council
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A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1998, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR WILLIAM E. BOHARSKI PRESIDED.
COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, NORBERT DONAHUE, JOHN GRAVES, DALE
HAARR, DUANE LARSON, RON VAN NATTA, DOUG SCARFF AND CITY
ATTORNEY/ACTING CITY MANAGER GLEN NEIER WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL
MEMBER GARY NYSTUL WAS ABSENT.
Mayor Boharski called the special meeting to order.
RESOLUTION 4419
Haarr moved Resolution 4419, a resolution amending the annual
appropriations for the City of Kalispell, Montana, as set forth in
the 1998-99 Budget adopted by the City Council. The motion was
seconded by Scarff.
Atkinson said this resolution includes a five mill reduction and he
will not vote for it. He said as a taxpayer, he gets a lot of
"useful things" out of his taxes. Atkinson stated if services
provided to the citizens of Kalispell were purchased independently
from the City, it would cost a lot more than taxpayers are paying
now. He added the reduction of five mills is actually a reduction
of seven mills because the City -County Health Department has
already provided a two mill cut in its budget. He said he's
concerned about the reduction because the reduction will lower the
City's reserve account from twenty percent to sixteen percent, and
if the City's reserve account is depleted, the City will have to
borrow money, and he doesn't think that's a good way to do business.
Donahue agreed, stating he is also concerned the reserves are being
used. He said the reserves are for a special purpose, such as snow
plowing during a bad winter. Donahue said dipping into the
reserves for the purpose of showing a mill levy reduction is like
"asking your cat to get fed by eating its tail, sooner or later
that cat runs out of tail, and the City runs out of reserves." He
said he'll vote for the budget, but the Council should be thinking
a little more about the question of "good government," and dipping
into the reserves isn't an example of that. Donahue added he
doesn't think the Council should have "gone out on a hook" to buy a
new fire engine, which he feels is unnecessary.
Van Natta stated although he will vote in favor of the budget, he
also would have liked to have seen compromises rather than cutting
the reserves from twenty to sixteen percent.
Haarr disagreed, stating money held in reserve is non -productive.
He said the least amount of reserve the City can get by with is
healthy. Haarr said it means that money is out in the community
where it should be. He said two years ago the City was happy with
a fifteen percent reserve and it should be happy with sixteen
percent today.
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Boharski said he feels the reserves should be the minimum amount
necessary to get the City through the b i annual tax payments. He
said there are two ways to reduce the mill levy: increase property
valuation; or reduce spending. He stated he hopes property
valuation will increase in the future, but this year the City's
property valuation declined. He commented by reducing the tax levy
this year, we're showing people that Kalispell is a good place to
do business.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Donahue, Graves, Haarr,
Larson, Scarff, Van Natta and Boharski voting in favor, and
Atkinson voting against.
RESOLUTION 442_0
Scarff moved Resolution 4420, a resolution making the Annual Tax
Levies for the City of Kalispell, Montana, for the Fiscal Year
1998-1999. The motion was seconded by Haarr.
Larson clarified the Council received two resolutions numbered
4420, and the one being voted on includes the City -County Health
Department's mill levy.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Donahue, Graves, Haarr,
Larson, Scarff, Van Natta and Boharski voting in favor, and
Atkinson voting against.
R .4O . TTTON 4421
Larson moved Resolution 4421, a resolution levying an assessment
for the cost of Special Maintenance for the purpose of maintaining
the streets and avenues --of the City of Kalispell for the Fiscal
Year 1998-1999. The motion was seconded by Atkinson.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson,
Donahue, Graves, Haarr, Larson, Scarff, Van Natta and Boharski
voting in favor.
RRSOLLTTTON 4422.
Donahue moved Resolution 4422, a resolution levying an assessment
for the cost of lighting the streets and alleys in the City's
Special Lighting District for the Fiscal Year 1998-1999. The
motion was seconded by Scarff.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson,
Donahue, Graves, Haarr, Larson, Scarff, Van Natta and Boharski
voting in favor.
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RESOLUTION 4423
Van Natta moved Resolution 4423, a resolution levying an assessment
for the cost of lighting the streets in the City's Downtown
Decorative Lighting District for the Fiscal Year 1998-1999. The
motion was seconded by Scarff.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson,
Donahue, Graves, Haarr, Larson, Scarff, van Natta and Boharski
voting in favor.
_RESOLUTION 4424
Atkinson moved Resolution 4424, a resolution levying assessments
for the cost of Storm Sewer Maintenance for the Fiscal Year 1998-
1999. The motion was seconded by Haarr.
Larson commented the Council, in the coming year, needs to review
the City's method of how the storm sewer and street maintenance is
levied.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson,
Donahue, Graves, Haarr, Larson, Scarff, van Natta and Boharski
voting in favor.
RESOLUTION 4425
Graves moved Resolution 4425, a resolution to levy the cost of
removal of garbage or other offensive matter from streets, alleys
or on any premises as a Special Tax against property from which
such matter was deposited, and the disposition thereof.
Donahue questioned Public works Director Jim Hansz as to the status
of the garbage survey.
Hansz answered he spoke with the consultant this morning and the
survey should be available by the end of the week.
Donahue commented he had hoped the survey would have been available
prior to the budgeting process so the cost of garbage removal could
have been reviewed.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Atkinson,
Donahue, Graves, Haarr, Larson, Scarff, van Natta and Boharski
voting in favor. _
RESOLUTLON 4426
Larson moved Resolution 4426, a resolution setting the annual
appropriations for the Flathead Regional Development Office as set
forth in the 1998-99 Budget adopted by the City Council. The
motion was seconded by Atkinson.
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Donahue stated he doesn't feel this resolution is necessary because
the appropriations for FRDO are listed in Resolution 4419.
Neier said they would take a look at the issue next year, but this
year the Council wanted to review and adopt both the FRDO and the
Department of Health budgets. He said for that reason, separate
resolutions were prepared. —
Boharski commented he will support the resolution, however, he
hopes in the coming year an agreement can be reached with the
County Commissioners concerning how FRDO is operated.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Graves,
Larson, Scarff, Van Natta and Boharski voting in favor, and Donahue
and Haarr voting against.
RESOLUTION 4427
Scarff moved Resolution 4427, a resolution setting the annual
appropriations for the City -County Health Department as set forth
in the 1998-99 Budget adopted by the City Council. The motion was
seconded by Larson.
Boharski stated he will not support the resolution because he
doesn't believe the government should be involved in anything
relating to abortion or birth control. He said he feels they both
lead to immoral activity and improper sexual activity.
Donahue said he will also vote against the ordinance, but for the
same reason he stated before. He said he feels the resolution is
unnecessary because the appropriation is covered under Resolution
4428.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Graves,
Haarr, Larson, Scarff and Van Natta voting in favor, and Donahue
and Boharski voting against.
RESOLUTION 442A
Van Natta moved Resolution 4428, a resolution levying and assessing
1.561 Mills as the City's share of the cost of operating the
Flathead City -County Health Department. The motion was seconded by
Atkinson.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Donahue,
Graves, Haarr, Larson, Scarff and Van Natta voting in favor, and
Boharski voting against.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Neier informed Council members he spoke with former Interim Manager
Al Thelen, who indicated he could meet with the Council on August
31st and September 1st to discuss projects, goals or the
recruitment of a City Manager. Neier asked if there was any
interest on the part of the Council to meet with him.
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Larson said he can't see a reason for the added expense. He said
several members of the Council have been through the process of
hiring a City Manager and he doesn't see the value of Thelen coming
at this time.
Boharski said he feels Glen is being spread pretty thin and there
are a number of things that need to get done. He said he thought
it would be a good idea to bring Thelen to Kalispell to help with
some of the issues still pending.
Haarr stated he has no doubt there are items that need to be
handled, but he doesn't feel the timing is very good. He said he
doesn't want to spend the last part of summer dealing with issues
the Council hasn't had time to adequately prepare for.
Boharski questioned Neier as to when the City may be looking at
actual hiring a new Manager.
Neier answered seventy to eighty applications are expected and it
may be November before the list is narrowed down to a workable
number. He said once a person is selected, it could be anywhere
between thirty and sixty days before they could start. Neier said
the City could have a new Manager as early as December, but he
would estimate it would be more like January.
Van Natta said he feels the Council should get the candidates
narrowed down before bringing in Thelen.
Donahue agreed, stating the best place to use Thelen is when the
City is ready to negotiate the contract for the new Manager.
Neier asked the Council to prepare a list of attributes it would
like to see in a City Manager which could help narrow the list.
Fire Chief Ted Waggener informed the Council he has spoken with
State Fire Marshall Terry Phillips, who is willing to look at the
City's ISO rating from 1993. Waggener said Phillips indicated he
could be available on Wednesday, August 19th, if the Council is
interested in meeting with him.
Council members agreed that if Phillips is available, they would
like to meet with him around 4:00 p.m. on the 19th.
Haarr commented the Planning Board's Public Hearing concerning the
ValleyDome is scheduled for Tuesday, August llth, and asked Neier
if the Council would be voting on the zoning issue at the next
meeting, August 17th.
Neier stated he can't guarantee the necessary paperwork will be done
by then.
Boharski said if the Council doesn't vote on the issue next Monday,
three weeks of the construction season is lost.
Atkinson moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Wm. E. Boharski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa white
Clerk of Council