1a. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting April 16, 200111
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2001, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR WILLIAM E. BOHARSKI PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, DON COUNSELL, DALE HAARR, RANDY KENYON, DUANE
LARSON, FRED LEISTIKO, DOUG SCARFF, RON VAN NATTA AND CITY MANAGER
CHRIS KUKULSKI AND CITY ATTORNEY GLEN NEIER WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Boharski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Haarr moved approval of the Agenda with the addition of two items
under the Consent Agenda; a claim to Process Heating Company, Inc.
in the amount of $33,492.00 and a Proclamation for Credit Education
Week. The motion was seconded by Scarff.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting April 2, 2001
2. Approval of Claims per Payables Register - $187,760.19
3. Proclamation - Arbor Day
4. Proclamation - Credit Education Week
Scarff moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was
seconded by Larson.
There was discussion.
Kukulski explained the Process Heating claim is for the purchase of
a unit that goes in the back of a dump truck to hold heated asphalt
for street patching. He said the claim for $33,492.00 is roughly
$20,000.00 below what was budgeted.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
David Brown, 1925 Belmar, provided the Council with additional
information concerning the relationship between faulty nutrition
and alcoholism.
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Greg Stevens, City -County Planning Board President, stated he is
concerned the joint Planning Board has only two regular meetings
left under the current Interlocal Agreement. He said what authority
does the Planning Board have after the agreement expires. Stevens
said the Council should drop the pending lawsuit and immediately
sit down with the County to update the Interlocal Agreement. (Two
letters submitted by Stevens are attached and incorporated herein
as if set forth in full at this place)
David Downey, 344 6th Avenue East, presented a letter to the
Council updating members on what has been accomplished at Lawrence
Park and what the Friends of Lawrence Park have planned for the
future. (Letter is attached and incorporated herein as if set forth
in full at this place)
Bill Wright, 1104 1st Avenue E., Street Tree Commission Member,
presented the Tree City USA Growth Award to Kalispell.
Kukulski introduced Kalispell's new Fire Chief, Randy Brodehl. He
said Brodehl has 30 years of firefighter experience, most recently
working as a shift commander in Corvallis, Washington.
Haarr, referring to Greg Stevens' letters and concerns, stated a
legal opinion provided by Glen Neier states "the legal authority
authorizing action by Planning Boards is not dependent upon any
interlocal agreement". Haarr asked Neier to explain further.
Neier said essentially, it's his office's opinion that the City -
County Planning Board can continue to function in an advisory
capacity without the need of a formal interlocal agreement because
the respective governing bodies hire its staff and independently
finance the costs. He said the Planning Board is not affected by
the withdrawal of the County from the County Administrative Board.
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMENDATIONS
Assistant Fire Chief Tec Mower presented Toby Hubbard, Kirk
Pederson and Terry Gormley with Excellence Awards for the way they
handled a recent 911 call concerning a pregnant woman from
Missoula. Pederson was also presented with a Citzenship Award for
his work with the Department's car safety seat check clinic, and
Tim Soule was presented an Achievement Award for the many hours he
has spent writing grants for specialty equipment.
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RESOLUTION 4609 - REVISING THE TAX INCREMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Architectural Review Committee is recommending several changes
to the TIF Commercial Loan Program in an attempt to make funding
available to as many applicants as possible.
Scarff moved Resolution 4609, a resolution adopting an application
process and procedure for reviewing tax increment assistance
authorized by Ordinance #933 on redevelopment projects in the City
of Kalispell. The motion was seconded by Larson.
There was discussion.
Haarr commented he's glad to see the program is being fine tuned
and the Community Development Department has done a good job of
stretching dollars.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Leistiko moved the Mayor appoint three Council members, with one
member as chairman, to a committee for the purpose of conducting
the City Manager's annual evaluation. The motion was seconded by
Kenyon.
There was discussion.
Boharski suggested the Council vote on the motion and then allow
him to discuss it at the workshop following the meeting in order to
give him some time to choose the members.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
Atkinson said the City Attorney also needs an evaluation which he
believes hasn't been done for about two years.
Boharski asked Neier what the terms of his contract are.
Neier stated there isn't a contract because he hasn't been
reappointed.
Atkinson moved the Mayor appoint three Council members, with one
member as chairman, to a committee for the purpose of conducting
the City Attorney's annual evaluation. The motion was seconded by
Leistiko.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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Leistiko said he will be traveling to Boise, Idaho, Wednesday and
Thursday as part of a High Tech Development Tour organized by the
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce. He said several local business
people will also be attending.
Boharski stated April 30th is the opening date for filing for City
elections and announced he will be filing for reelection.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
Wm. E. Boharski
Mayor
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