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06/07/71 City Council Minutes112 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, JUNE 7, 1971, MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT. READING OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of May 109 1971 were read. Councilman O'Brien moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. The minutes of the special council meeting of May 27, 1971 were read. Council- man Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mr. Orville Isakson presented a petition requesting annexation of properties on 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Avenues West. Mayor Bjorneby referred the petition to the annexation committee for consideration and recommendation. Mr. Dale Collins inquired as to when the paving on Liberty Street in front of Valley View Apartments would be started. He reported that the curbing has been put in and the street brought up to grade. Mr. Collins said the city had made a committment to pave this -section of street after the curb was installed and the street brought up to grade. He reported that there are 52 families living here and that it was -desired that the paving be completed soon so that they would be ready for final FHA inspection. Mayor Bjorneby referred this to the street and alley committee for immediate consideration. Mr. Lloyd Bern presented a petition on behalf of Alta Bern,.requesting annex- ation of lots 18 and 19 of Block One of Northwest Tracts according to the, recorded Plat. Referred to the annexation committee. Mrs. Asmisegger, representing Vadala Realty, requested action on the petition for closure of a portion of llth Avenue West. ,Councilman Miron moved the City Clerk be instructed to publish notice that a petition in writing has been presented to the Council of the City of Kalispell for the vacation and dis- continuance of a portion of llth Avenue West and that said petition will be acted upon at a regular council meeting the 6th day of July, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. 9 Mr. Butch Woolard, representing the Fair Board inquired as to the status of the request of County Commissioners for annexation of Fair Grounds property. Mayor Bjorneby reported that it was desired that a larger area of fairgrounds property be brought into the City and that he planned to contact the Fair Board in this regard. COMMITTEE REPORTS Employment - Councilman Daley - Councilman Daley reviewed wage requests of the Municipal Employees Union, Fire Department, and Police Department; and stated that the committee will be having further meetings with representatives of these employees. Health - Councilman Rogers - A complaint regarding garbage crew not picking up garbage at a location on airport road was investigated. The committee agrees that this property should be serviced (Purdy property). The committee requested Fire Marshall Doty to inspect 621 - 7th Avenue West regarding fire hazard. The fire marshall inspected and reported to the committee. No action taken. The committee requested Sanitarian Goulet to check out garbage complaint at 78 - 4th Ave. W. N. (old car being used to store recyclable beer cant). Sanitarian to make further investigation and report at next meeting. Annexation - Councilman Schwartz - Councilman Schwartz reported that the response to the questionaire mailed to residents along Northern Lights Boulevard indicated that as a whole these people are not interested in annexation at this time. The committee favors annexing those who wish to annex. Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2801, A Resolution of Intention to Annex Lot 11, Block 2, Sunset Addition, according to the plat on file with Flathead County Clerk & Recorder. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. 113 Safety - Councilman Thomas - The committee recommends the Mayor make 6 months probationary appointments in the police department, of Ronald DuPuy and Norman Zachary as sergeants, effective June 1, 1971. 'Mayor Bjorneby appointed Ronald DuPuy and Norman Zachary as sergeants for a 6 month probationary period effective June 1, 1971, and requested council confirmation of these probationary appoint- ments. Councilman Thomas moved confirmation of the 6 month probationary appoint- ments of Ronald DuPuy and Norman Zachary as sergeants, effective June 1, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Councilman Thomas reported that Kalispell is faced with the possibility of change In fire insurance rating and the committee is planning a meeting with the insurance people to discuss this problem. Water -Sewer - Councilman Miron - Councilman Miron inquired if there were any of the councilman who were not receiving copies of the Official Newspaper of the City, the Kalispell News. Councilmen Schwartz, Thomas, and Sliter, reported they were not receiving the paper. Councilman Miron requested the City Clerk notify the Kalispell News, so that these councilmen would receive copies of the Official Newspaper. Councilman Miron reported that Burroughs Corporation had conducted a showing of their L5000 mini computer last month which the water committee had attended. Burroughs is having another demonstration at the Four Seasons on June loth, at which time they will demonstrate governmental programs - budgetary - payroll - and utility. Councilman Miron urged all councilmen to attend the demonstration. Councilman Miron reported that there would be a meeting of District One of the League of Cities and Towns in the Council Chambers on June 15th at 7:30 P. M. and requested the attendance of councilmen. Councilman Miron reported that he would like the council to meet as a committee of the whole to review the preliminary study for the Secondary Sewage Treatment Plant. The meeting will be at noon at Hennessey Steak House June 14th. Councilman Miron requested Water Superintendent Lauterjung to report on progress in regard to the bids for Comprehensive Water and Sewer Study. Water Superintendent Lauterjung reported that he had made inquiries of three Montana engineering firms requesting an estimated cost for conducting the study. A reply has been received from one of the firms and it is anticipated that replies will be received from the other firms within a few days. Street 6 Alley - Councilman Happ -- Councilman Happ reported that the petition of Hellman and Zauner requesting street closure in an area off Sylvan Drive would be held for farther study. Westmont Tractor Company has been contacted regarding replacement of sidewalk and report that they will replace the sidewalk as soon as the Pacific Power & Light Utility pole is relocated. The street and alley committee recommends that a suggestion box be placed in the city shop for employees suggestions and that it be opened once a week and any suggestions be reviewed. The committee recommends the erection of four way stop signs at the intersection of First Avenue East and Center Street. Councilman Happ moved that four way stop signs be erected at the intersection of First Avenue East and Center Streets. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. The committee recommends that one way Avenues, 3rd. Ave. East and 4th Ave. East be extended one way from 2nd. Street East to Center Street. Councilman Happ moved adoption of Ordinance 784, extending one way ave.i 3rd. Ave. E. from 2nd. St. to'Center"St.- Seconded by Councilman Miron: Roll Call Vote.' Aii v6ted;,aye:-;,Council- *tan.Hapo moved.adootion-of Ordinance 785, extending one way ave., 4th Ave. E. from 2nd. St. to Center St. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. Councilman Happ moved adoption of Resolution No. 2802, A Resolution ordering the Installation of curbing in certain areas of the City. (all the avenues west of Main Street to and including 5th Ave. West.) (from Center Street South to the city limits, excepting those properties already curbed) (south of Idaho to railroad property on First and Second Avenues W. N. ) Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. 114 Councilman Happ moved adoption of Ordinance No. 786, An Ordinance regulating the opening and excavating of Streets, A11eyapSidewalks, and other public grounds. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. Councilman Happ reported that Pacific Power & Light has requested permission to place a phone booth on sidewalk next to their office building. The committee wishes to defer action on this request. Parks & Recreation - Councilman O'Brien_ - The parks committee with power to act, authorized the painting of the swimming pool and also authorized some other minor repairs. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS A petition against Circle K Grocery being established at the corner of loth Ave. West & 2nd. Street West was presented. No action, as council at a previous meeting recommended to the Board of Adjustment that zoning variance for operation of a grocery at this location be deniede lease renewal - antenna location Forest Service - Councilman Miron moved the lease be extended for 1 year. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried. License & Permit Bond Leonard ,Tackson continuation certificate electrician Homer E. Wulf DBA Quality Electric Co. bond electrical contractor Councilman O'Brien moved acceptance of the License & Permit bonds. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Councilman Sliter reported that trucks parking on Second Street East between 4th and 5th Avenues were spilling oil and killing the grass on the boulevard, and the heavy trucks caused a depression in the street which collects water. No action taken. Councilman Schwartz presented the Architects Association's recommendations for changes in the proposed off street parking ordinance and requested the City Clerk make copies and send them to the councilmen. Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting as there was no further business to be presented. Minutes read and approved as corrected, June 14, 1971. i