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03/19/73 City Council Minutes417 I Councilman -Mir= moved acceptance and Congratulations for many years of fine service; and the LbPIoymeat Committee take necessary action to advertise for replacement. Seconded by Councilman Happ. 'Carried. Street & Alley - Councilman Rapp reported there will be a TOPICS meating at the First National Bank, Tuesday, March 20th at 7:30 P.M. and urged Mayor and Councilman to attend. Finance - Councilman Sliter referred to letter from Arrotdead, Inc. and demand note for $16,500.00. Councilman Slater suggested that the banks be contacted as it is felt they would give the city a more favorable rate of interest. Councilman Schwartz moved this be referred to the finance committee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. Councilman Slater reported that he has been called for Federal Jury duty in Missoula, March 19th,.and nay not be back in time for the March 19th council meeting. Councilman Miron moved adjournment. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. Minutes read and approved March 19, 1973. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, MARCH 19, 1973. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN SLIM ABSENT DUE TO SUMMONS FOR JURY DUTY IN MISSOULA. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT. The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 5th were read. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman 0•Brisn. Carried. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 12th were read. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Schwarts. Carried. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Clerk and Treasurer for January 1973. Police Chief, Police Judge, City Engineer, City Sanitarian for February, 1973. Councilman Sampson moved the city official reports be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mr. Mike Houston asked the status of the petition of annexation for the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Avenues West, south of the city limits. Councilman Thomas reported this has been submitted to the Planning Board for review and recommendation. Paul Rana of the Area Planning Organisation reported having written to the County Attornay's Office (Jellison) inquiring about the possibility of the creation of a Rural Improvement District for the purpose of preparation of plat, land use survey, 418 and other necessary requirements for a desirable annexation but that no reply has been received. These people need the services of a planner and these costs could be included In a RID. Mr. Kane reported he felt the planning board would require platting before recommending annexation. Councilman Miron stated that the city needed something from the planning board before the city can consider the matter further. Councilman Miron moved Mayor Bjorneby write City - County Planning Board, requesting the planning board to make a recommendation to the city council regarding this requested annexation by the second city council meeting in April. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried. Mr. Bill Dickinson, representing Kalispell Chamber of Commerce beautification committee, urged strong action by Mayor and Council on complaint against Wisher Salvage Yard and showed photographs of the area of complaint to.Mayor and Council. Mrs. Blanche Garrett, representing the Kalispell Hotel and offices and buildings on the most side of main street, related to the council problems created by the direction of freight traffic in the alley; that traffic is required to move from north to.south In the alley and alum most of the freight truck unload from the right nand side,. movement of traffto in the alley is blocked while they are unloading. Request that the direction of alley traffic be changed to south to north.direction. Referred to Safety and Street b Alley committees. HEARING ON COKPIAINT - - Withers Salvage Yard ed Mayor Bjorneby cat for representative of complainant. Mr. Bill Dickinson was sworn, and under oath presented photographs in evidence. He stated that he felt that there 1s a responsibility to beautify the city and that there is no direction from which you can approach Withers Salvage Yard that is not offensive and the complainants feel it should be fenced or otherwise removed and urged strong action by the City Council. Mr. Clem Wisher was sworn, and under oath stated that they (owners of Wisher Salvage Yard) have had intention of moving their salvage yard and presented map (deed exhibit) of the area to which they plan to move. Mr. Wisher said they have six families who depend on the salvage yard for living and have been in business for 20 years. That the city has moved out to the yard area. Mr. Wisher reported that the salvage yard , had been inspected by a banker who had been favorably impressed with the.salvage yard and Mr. Wisher said he would welcome and would take anyone around the salvage yard to give suggestions for improvements. Mr. Wisher reported that he has some posts and fencing but contemplates moving so has not put fence up. Mr. Wisher showed Mayor and Council a quotation from Weissman & Sons for fencing 6 x 50 ft. @ $30.00 per roll. Mr. Wisher said that he had raised his family here and sponsored baseball teams and intends to be in Kalispell the rest of his life. Councilman Thomas inquired when Mr. Wisher planned to now. Mr. Wisher reported that the new property would require a water well and fencing - that it is 6,000 ft around the property.- Mr. Wisher commented on the pictures furnished by Mr. Dickinson, stating that the pictures include lots other than those of Wisher Salvage Yard. He reported that all the cars have titles or a legal bill of sale. He said he would welcome inspection by the fire department to see how the salvage yard was maintained regarding fire hazard and said that he felt that a vented fence would be more satis- factory than a solid fence; that they probably would am with%a year and that they have 250 cars at the new location now. Mr. Wisher said they were willing to put up fence to satisfaction of the citycouncil and would be willing to present plan to the planning board. City Attorney Donahue inquired if the fence could be used at the new location - that he could stand chance of being in trouble with the city at new location. Mr. Wisher replied that the fencing could be used at the am location. Councilman Miron told Mr. Wisher that he had the best yard in the area, but the City I does not want it maintained in the present area. Councilman Miron moved action be deferred for 30 days to allow Mr. Wisher to consult with the planning board and bring recommendation from the planning board. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. Mr. Wisher reported that at the new location they hoped to have railroad siding and their own car crusher - a salvage yard to surpass others in the area and requested the city let him know if they would approve board fence or "snow fence". Mr. Wisher said he could not say just when move would be accomplished. Mayor Bjorneby said the new location could be screened more adequately than the present location. Mr. Dickinson reported that moving to .the new location would be satisfactory to the Chamber of Commerce. 419 11 Circle K Plat - City Attorney reviewed for Mdyor and Council, various oomm nications and events having taken place up to the present time concerning the Circle K on Meridian Road - - that the plat has not been furnished or filed as required by the Resolution of Annexation. Councilman Miron moved the Circle K be informed to submit plat for filing on or before the 7th of May 2973, or all city services will be discontinued as of that date. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. City Attorney Donahue to notify Circle K. COMMITTEE REPORTS Sewer & Water - - Councilman Miron referred to letter from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Engineers, recommend- ing the award of bids on schedule II & III of the Water Improvement Project to Tynes Construction Co. and that construction begin May 7th. Councilman Miron moved Water Improvements Project Schedules II & III be awarded to Tynes Construction Co. with construction to begin May 7, 1973. Seconded by Councilmen Rapp. Carried. Councilman Miron reported that Schedule I would be deferred for consideration until a special mating or the next regular meeting. Councilman Miron requested Supt. Lauterjung to report on progress. Water Supt. Lauterjung reported that Mr. Daniels of Thomas, Dean & Hoskins we making some revisions in specifications and that Matelich Construction would then review and give confidential bid. A decision then would be made as to whether to award the bid or readvertise for bids for Schedule I. Councilman Miron reported that Supt. Lauterjung had mode some revisions in Secondary Sewage Treatment plant project for consideration: SECONDARY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT Project Low Bid Items deducted from project 1. Primary clarifier mechanism 2. Grit auger extension 3. Digester demolition 4. Change sludge pond gravel 5. Delete landscaping 6. Delete fencing 7. Change building foundation 8.'; Change sludge pond walks 9. City crew clean digester 10. Electrical deduct Total Deduct Total Proposed Contract Engineering Fee Contingencies Total Project Budget State Grant Funds EPA Grant Fonda City Funds PROJECT FUNDING 17,280.00 3,068.00 4,000.00 20, 850.00 4,000.00 11,000.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 1, S00.00 50000.00 CITY OF KALISPELL FUNDS Revenue Bonds Revenue Bond Interest Revenue Bond Interest (6/15/63) Credit for Preliminary Study Certificates of Deposit Advertising Expense 20% of $32.00 6.40 Soil Study Expense 20% of $3,652.50 730.50 Total Funds Available $1,073,000.00 70.698.00 $1;002,302.00 96,998.00 40,700.00 $1,1 0,000.00 47,600.00 855,000.00 237,400.00 200,000.00 7,125.12 2,375.04 2,800.00 29 700.00 242,000.16 736.90 241, 263.26 0 Councilman Miron requested deferral to the council as committee of the whole. Councilman Miron reported the committee recommends approval to send Supt. Lauterjung and Joe Longpre to Missoula, March 29 and 30 for Montana Section AWWA meeting with per diem,, mileage, registration fee for Joe Lorgpre and registration fee for Supt. Lauterjung. Councilman Miron moved approval of attendance at the Montana Section AWWA Missoula meeting as recommended by the committee. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. Councilman Miron reported that the nominating petitions which have been filed for city election are as follows: Mayor: Laurence G. Bjorneby City Treasurer: Gail V. Bruch Police Judge: Carol J. Maurer Orville G. Fredenberg Palmer L. Christopherson Ward One Councilman: Franklin D. Thomas Ward Two: Paul E. Knapp John C. Schwartz Conrad D. Peterson Harold C. Collins EWerit A. Sliter Les Inabnit Kenneth E. O'Brien Ward Three: Archie D. Roe Albert A. Miron Norma E. Happ and requested this be recorded in the minutes. STREET & ALLEY - Ward Four: M. Duane Larson Forrest W. Daley Harold L. Sampson Councilman Happ reminded Mayor and Councilmen of the TOPICS meeting tomorrow at 7:30 P.M. at the Edgerton School Gym and urged attendance. FINANCE Councilman O'Brien reported that the city can borrow funds - - the question came up in regard to Arrowhead bill. There was some discussion in regard to the possibility of using revenue sharing funds for payment of the Arrowhead bill. Held in finance committee. EMPLOYMENT - Councilman Daley reported that provided the League of Cities and Towns has sufficient money left in their budget, Mr. Jim Jackson will be over in April to present Inform- ation on labor relations. Two persons have applied for the position of City Engineer and the committee is working through the employment office and other sources to secure further applicants. The committee will hold a, meeting to screen the applicants. Councilmen voted on selection of ballot for straw vote regarding residency require- ments. The ballot selected was as follows: REQUIRE CITY EMPLOYEES TO RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS REQUIRE CITY EMPLOYEES TO RESIDE WITHIN THREE MILES OF CITY LIMITS CITY EMMYEES UNRESTRICTED AS TO WHERE THEY RESIDE . I ANNEXATION - Councilman Schwartz reported that the committee recommends annexation of Quirt's Addition. RESOLUTION NO. 2900 Zr. > Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 290k A Resolution to Incorporate Into the City of Kalispell, as an Addition, Quirt's Addition No. 46 to be classified No. 2 Residence District. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. 442 Councilman Schwartz reported the committee should need to meet with the planning board regarding new zoning recommendations before making a recommendation to the Mayor and Council. SAFM - Councilman Thomas requested Fire Chief Peters to report on trip to pick up fire truck chassis. Fire Chief Peters reported on tours of fire equipment plants and of being able to ' inspect new fire equipment and that they picked up the truck at 2 P.M. Thursday and delivered the truck in Helena Sunday. Councilman Thomas reported a request from the fire department to hire vacation man for the fire department and that the committee recommended approval. Council- man Thomas moved permission for fire department to hire vacation man be granted. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS - Councilman Schwartz reported that first class cities say be required to have a licensed engineer and state requirements should be checked in this regard. Police Chief Waggoner reported that the garbage situation which some members of the council brought to his attention has been taken care of by the department. Councilman Miron referred to letter from 050-TV regarding renewal of lease for 625 square feet area on the golf course for television reflector for KCFW-TV, informing the city that they wished to exercise their option and renew, the lease for an additional five years. Councilman Miron moved the City Attorney be authorized to reaaw the lease with no provisions for extension or renewal beyond March 31, 1978, unless a new lease is negotiated prior to that date. Seconded by Councilman Thaws. Carried. Mayor Bjornsby read proposed engineering agreement with Stably & Harrington. Councilmen Miron moved the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract with the engineering firm of Stably & Harrington. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. License & Permit Bond - - Tnrawoek Construction Co. Building rasing and moving Councilman Miron moved acceptance subject to receipt of power of attorney as recommended by City Attorney Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Hupp. Carried. No further business being presented Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting. Minutes read and approved April 2, 1973. 1