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03/08/71 City Council Minutes76 Letter from Forrest C. Rockwood re:- junk care vicinity of Post Office. Mayor Bjorneby reported the party involved has been given notice by the Fire Department* and the area is to be cleaned up within a reasonable time. Note from Dr. Robert Benke suggesting the possible licensing of cats. No further business being presented, Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting. Minutes read and approved March 8, 1971. 04�6'e'6 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD MARCH 8, 1971, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7;30 P. M. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN O'BRIEN ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT. READING OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1971, were read by the City Clerk. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Clerk and Treasurer - January Report Sanitarian, Police Chief, City Engineer, and Police Judge - February Reports. Councilman Roche moved acceptance of the City Official Reports. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Water Superintendent Lauterjung requested he be granted permission to attend the annual meeting of the Water Works and Polution Control meeting to be conducted at Great Falls March 25th through 27th. Councilman Roche moved Water Superintend- ent Lauterjung be authorized to attend the Water Works and Polution Control Meeting at Great Falls, March 25th-27th and that travel by private transport- ation be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried. Mr. Grainger, representing the Kalispell Junior Chamber of Commerce, informed the council of the desire of the Chamber to obtain land on which to develop a Club House and a location which they are considering for this purpose is land at ' the City Airport, located between the Armory and the Elks Club. The JayCee!s are interested in leasing and have obtained approval from the Airport Board. Councilmen, in,discussing the request with Mr. Grainger and other JayCee's present, felt the Airport Board should presenttothe Council, any proposed plans for the leasing or sale of property at the airport and recommended the JayCee's have plans to present regarding proposed structure and to investigate the costs and availability of water and sewer service for the proposed location. Mr. Grainger further requested that if this land should not be available for the use of the JayCee's, that the councilmen aid them in locating other land for their use. Mr. Grainger informed the Council that the JayCee's would return to the Airport Board and request the board present the land use request to the City Council. Councilman Roche on behalf of Mr. Art Rasmussen, extended an invitation to Councilman and the Mayor to attend a Salvation Army dinner to be held March 18th. They would like the City Council represented at the dinner. COMMITTEE REPORTS -FINANCE. Councilman Hensley reported the Committee and Mayor met with officials of Pacific Power & Light Co. and Montana Power Co. along with Insurance agent, Chet Ellingson. Both Utilities agreed that when city employees check with the power companies prior- to excavation, the companies would accept responsibility for damage, but if city employees did not check prior to excavations with the power companies, and the utilities' underground service lines were damaged, the city would be liable. Councilman Hensley reported the commiittee:has audited claims for payment for the month of February and approved them for payment. Councilman Hehsley moved adoption of the Finance Committee Reports. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried. -WATER- Councilman Turner reported that in regard to the Fire Hydrant Extensions in Park View Terrace Addition, the committee recommends Mr. Absolonson be charged $200.00 as his share of the installation of the hydrant extensions. The hydrant extensions plus the cost of labor for installation of the extensions is estimated to be $400,00 to $450.00. The Water Works Department to absorb the balance of the cost of the hydrant extensions and hydrant extension installation. The cost of hydrants is $1,131.80 plus the developers share of the hydrant extension and hydrant extension install- ation of $200.00, results in a total bill to the developer, Mr. Absolonson, of $1,331.80 for hydrants and hydrant extensions. Councilman Turner moved adoption of the Water Committee Report. Seconded by Councilman Hensley. Councilman Roberts voted no. All ether aye. Carried. -SAFETY- Councilman Turner requested Police Chief Waggener to inform the Council regarding traffic problem on 6th Street West. Police Chief Waggener reported that when traffic approaches 6th Street West (which is one way), from 4th Avenue West, there is no sign to indicate the one-way traffic flow on 6th. Therefore, some traffic turns on 6th Street and proceeds east in opposition to the one-way traffic flow and creates alhazardous condition. City Engineer McClintick reported the situation had been reported to him and the necessary signing is now installed. -PARKING METER- Councilman Miron reported Mr. Hans Mebust, president of The First National Bank, has requested that the City of Kalispell meter his present parking lot located just east of the bank building. We have consulted with our meter men, Mr. Dick Mauzey and City Engineer McClintick, and it appears feasible to place sixteen (16) 36 minute meters on this lot. The meter heads would meter 12 minutes per penny and would also meter the maximum 36 minutes for a nickel or a dime. Total cost of setting up this lot (such as $40.00 per meter head and post and labor) to be taken from meter revenue first, then a 50% split of future meter revenue (not parking tickets) to be shared with the bank. The Parking Meter Committee recommends adoption of thi0roposal and requests the City Attorney prepare a contract. Upon approval of the City Council, work is to be started by the City Engineer's office to meter the bank parking lot. Councilman Miron moved adoption of the Parking Meter Committee Report. Seconded by Councilman Roche. Carried. -ALLEY LIGHTING- Councilman Miron reported that after considerable study and consultation with city departments and officials of Pacific Power and Light Co., it was felt that an advisory vote at this time would serve no practical purpose because the fact remains that the cost of at least $9,000.00 per year for these additional lights would be necessary from general fund mill levy, and therefore committing this amount prior to budget sessions for the year 1971-1972 may work a hardship on other priority items. The Committee on Street & Alley lighting recommends that the present system of petitions, block by block be continued and encouraged for those city residents wishing to have a light* The sales department of Pacific Power & Light eo., will assist block residents and the city in securing signatures on the petitions when requested. Councilman Miron moved acceptance of the Alley Lighting Committee report. Councilman Riley voted no. All other aye. Carried. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS - Mayor Bjorneby suggested the City Council offer official expression of sympathy to former Mayor Flynn, due to the death of former Mayor.Flynns mother. Councilman Miron moved the City Council express sympathy to former Mayor Flynn because of the death of his mother. Seconded by Councilman Riley. Carried. 78 Councilman Hensley asked the City Attorney to research the possibility of an ordinance to prohibit unlicensed vehicles within the city limits. The purpose to help and encourage the removal of "junk vehicles" from private premises. Councilman Miron - Junk Cars PHASE 2 Phase 2 of the program is the removal of the junk vehicles to the depository at the city dump. There have been 75 cars within the city limits authorized for disposal. City Engineer McClintick requested Council authorization to expend city money to haul junk cars to the depository at the city dump. Councilman Roberts moved the City Engineer be authorized to expend funds for the purpose of removing junk cars to the depository at the city dump. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. City Engineer McClintick reported on progress of work at the "dry bridge" on Woodland Avenue, and reported that Morrison-Maierle has informed him that they have received approval of the storm sewer plans from the State Highway Department. The plan is to call for construction bids with a bid opening date of April 12th. The Montana Highway Patrol is having a defensive driving course on the afternoons of March 17 and 18 at the Pacific Power & Light Service Center and it is planned that all city crews will be required to take this training. City Engineer McClintick requested City Attorney Donahue to come to the City Shop on one of these days to explain to the city crews the cities and city personnel liability while operating city equipment., City Attorney Donahue stated he would be happy to do so. Councilman Roche said that on behalf of the City, he wished to pay tribute to the JayCee's for the excellent work they have done on the projects they have under- taken. The City needs to recognize the efforts of the JayCee's. Letter from Conrad Peterson asking the Council to indicate that it would con- sider favorable action on annexation of Mr. Petersons' 7th Avenue West property and the use of the property as a mobile home development. Councilman Roberts moved the Mayor be instructed to write a letter favorable to the proposed ' development. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. City Engineer McClintick reported the State has made an appropriation of four million dollars for secondary sewage treatment. Morrison-Maieri•b are to update the cost figures of the estimated cost of the secondary sewage treatment for Kalispell. When this estimated cost is determined it is suggested that the City make application to the State for 25% of the cost from state appropriation. City Attorney Donahue discussed with the Council possible ordinances for: Licensing of bakeries Permits for vending stands City Attorney Donahue presented for adoption, Ordinance No. 782, An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 17-54, Kalispell City Code, restricting or prohibiting stop- ping, standing or parking in certain areas; providing an effective date therefor; repealing conflicting ordinances. Councilman Hensley moved adoption of Ordinance 782, seconded by Councilman Turner. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. - No further business being presented, Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting. Minutes of meeting read and approved April 5, 1971.