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Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting, there being no further business.
Minutes read and approved October 1, 1973.
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS Him OCTOBER 1, 2973 IN
THE COUNCIL CHAFERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P. M. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED.
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 1973 were read. Councilman
Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz.
Carried.
Highway 93 North - Four Lane .
_Councilman Thomas introduced Mr. Jim Keathley of the State Highway Department.
Mr. Keathley, at the request -of Councilman Thomas, reported to the Mayor and
council a plan that the State Highway Department had for widening, with state.
funds, Highway 93 north from the drive-in theatre to Absolonsons (Park View
Terrace Addition) to four lane, but that .the plan had been shelved because the
Planning Board opposed the plan as it would.encourage strip development. Mr.
Keathley said that there is so much deficient .road in the area that they have to
be careful regarding priorities - that they would not consider.doing this as a
full blown federal project - that the primary consideration on this particular,
project was safety, not major re -construction. In reply to question concerning
re -activation of this project, Mr. Keathley reported that Mr..Beckert would.be
having a highway department meeting in Bigfork, October llth, and that Mr. Backert
could advise as to whether the project could be ran~.
Councilman Thomas thanked Mr. Keathley and said that he wanted the mayor and
council to be informed, as the first he (Thomas) had known about this was at a
recent meeting with the highway department officials concerning speed zones in
the city. Councilman Thomas said that he did not feel the planning board should
be able to reject a project such as this without consulting with the city first.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL -
Mr. William Walterskirschen, representing owners of 4BIs Restaurant, reported
that Stalemate, Inc., has sold 2.6 acres to the Red Lion Motor Inn and showed 1
mayor and councilman a certificate of survey of the property. He also reported
that the property is served by city water and city sewer. Mr. Walterskirschen
ask consent of the Mayor and Council to record the deed, explaining that under
SB208.. sub -division regulations it was necessary to obtain summary approval of
the city.
Councilman Miron moved summary approval of the division of the lot be granted by
the city. Seconded by Councilman Kapp. Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS -
Safety -
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Councilman Thomas moved 2 firemen be authorised to attend a meeting in Missoula,
October loth concerning pre -planning for nursing home, and one police officer be
authorised to attend a meeting in Below, October 16-17 concerning schooling for
Instruction and maintenance of the gas chrcmetograph "breathalyzer" - that travel by
private transportation be authorised for these trips. Seconded by Councilman Sliter.
Carried.
SPEED ZONES .
' Councilman Thomas reported plans of the highway departma: to increase the speed
limits at the entrances and exits to Kalispell on Highway 93 and Highway 2. The
committee has given approval with approval on Highway 93 North being subject to
Immediate removal of the signs if not satisfactory. The Russell School PTA gave
approval to the increased speed limit on Highway 93 North, subject to this condition.
Councilmen Themes reported that the speed limit at the western entrance of the city
may be revised as at the time the highway department conducted the study, the shopping
centers now in the area were not contemplated. Councilman Thomas reported that the
speed sows are determined at the federal level under the "Standardisation of National
Highways"
Councilman Thomas suggested the plan for widening Highway 93 North be reviewed.
Mr. Jim Shaw on behalf of the Planning Board suggested that there is apparently a
misunderstanding as the planning board did not kill the plan for the widening of
Highway 93 North, but made some suggested changes,mainly control of -access to 93
on the hill.
Mayor Bjorneby referred the various highway matters to the Safety and Street & Alley
Committees. The committees agreed to meet in the council chambers October 5th, at
3:00 P. M.
AMBULANCE -
Councilman Thomas reported the committee will do some more checking before bringing
a recommendation to the council.
ANNEXATION -
City -Hall Feasibility Study
Councilman Schwarts reported the committee met with architects and recommend Brinkman
& Leaon be -awarded the eontract for the study. A time limit of February 1, 1974 for
completion and maximum expenditure of $8.000.00 is suggested.
Councilman Schwarts moved the committee recommendation be accepted. Seconded by
Councilman Miron. Carried.
Preliminary Plat - Underhill Extension -
Councilman Schwartz moved approval of the preliminary plat of Underhill Extension
subject to the following conditions set forth by the City Comnty Planning Board:
1. That the developer secure sewer easement to tie into the city;
2. That the post office be checked to avoid duplication of street names; and
3. That the portion of through street be shown as an easement through Lot 3,
Block I and Lot 1, Block 6. This portion not to be developed at this time,
and easement will be a control on any development for properties on the
north.
Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
Peterson (Tract 30K - Bth Ave. E. N.)
Councilman Schwartz reported the Peterson annexation will be meld in the annexation
committee.
Councilman Schwartz raised questions re: Status of Weissman Annexation - Steve Petrini
tocheckWishers Salvage Yard, front fence taken down -old ears exposed.
referred to City Attorney Donahue .
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PARKS- -
Councilman Daley referred Mayor and Council to the progress report prepared by City
Engineer and slowed the status of the various parks projects.
FINANCE .
Councilmen Sliter reported the committee has examined claims for September and
found them in order and recommend they be paid. `Connellmwi Sliter moved a ceptance
of the report. Seconded by Councilman Delay. darriaL '
STREET & ALLEY -
Parking Meters -
Councilman Rapp re-ledfour parking meters be installed on the south side
of First Street East between Main Street and the allay. Councilman Rapp so moved.
Seconded by Councilman Mires. Discussion on motion property owners of adjacent
parking lot be notified to provide signing for ingress and egress - lack of curbing
would result in meters and posts being damaged - Question called. Motion carried.
Councilman Rapp reported Pacific Power & Light will get poles saved on Center
Street nmatt week.
SEWER & WATER -
Sewer SID
Councilman Mires referred to recent report of Sanitarian Goulat regarding used
for sewer system for Woodland Park Addition Area. Councilman Minns moved A
Resolution of Intention to Create SID for sewer improvements for the Willis
Addition and the Woodland Park Addition at an approximate cost of $70,000.00. No
second.
City Attorney Donahue suggested that the sewer department and City Engineer Lauder
be consulted for an updated estimate of cost of the project and a legal description
of the boundaries of the district be prepared.
City Attorney Donahue reported having met with representatives of Gibson-= Gatevay
West - 4B•s Country-Utbhen - and that they were unable to came to agreement
regarding SID district for sewer service and water service improvements. Mr.-Larrick,
representing the Country Kitchen, is to pursue this further and check back with the
City.
Councilman Schwartz said the developers would have to meet city requiremmte-for
any water and sewer system before the systems would be accepted.
BUSINESS .
Parking lot Agreement -
City Attorney Donahue reported the Methodist Church is agreeable to a buy-back
provision at appraised value for lead and improvements.
Sub -division Regulations •
City Attorney Donotau, reporting on the meeting in 7hmpson Fills, pointed out the
need for adopting sub -division regulations and suggested the City, County and
planning people work together to formulate regulations for adoption. I
Release of Easement -
City Attorney Donahue reported a request ft Mary Wilcox for release of an easement
across her property for a water main. This is the easement for the old wooden main
from Northwest Dam to Woodland Park. Councilman Mires moved the request be granted.
Seconded by Councilman Rapp. Carried.
Cash in Lien -
Councilman Sliter said he felt the City was not getting fair value in -that the -
valuation used for computing the cash amount was net a realistic figure and the
council should consider computing the city share on market value, or fair value.
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Resignation -
The resignation of Patrolman Robert Smith Was accepted by Mayor Bjorneby and Councii-
maa.
Parking Request -
A letter from Mr. Mikelson of the Social Security Office requesting donated parking
for social -security patrons Was referred to the Street & Alley Committee.
Occupancy Privilege -
A request for the mayor and council to spell out privilege of occupancy for Elmer
Billaborough - sower plant house - referred to the Sower & Water Committee.
Public Service TV Program
Councilman Theses reported that the Kalispell Cable Company is required to give
originated programs and a series of city information programs has been started.
Councilman Theses reported the programs are taped and that he would be calling on
various department heads and councilmen to .participate. City Engineer lawder will be
on this Wednesday night at 10:00 P. M. - Channel 13.
Mayor Bjornby asked visitors and the press to leave so that the mayor and council
might 'consider a matter not ready for public release at this time - a matter which will
be released to the press and public in the near future.
Mayor Bjos>teby introduced Mr. ,Chris Vick who Was representing his Grandmother, Mrs.
George Campbell. Mr. Vick informed the Mayor and Council that be, on if of his
grandmother, was making a tentative proposal to turn own the Conrad Median to the.
City of Kalispell as a museum - to be restored as home. Mr. Vick reported the -University
of Montane has pledged support to the project - they will remove papers and like
properties for restoration and processing for historical archives. A small wing of
the house is to be set aside for the family.
The project will be expensive and Dr. Ross Toole, university professor, is investigating
federal fund sources for the project.
It is hoped that this would become a comamaity project in Kalispell - the mansion be
restored and tours through the mansion be conducted.
The property is held in joint tenancy so that the family does not have funds available
and there is an immediate need for aid in maintaining the property . electricity, hest,
etc. A need -to provide security against theft and vandalism. Possibly.& board will
be set up composed of 3 faculty members of the university_- 3 from the City - and am
from the family.
Mr. Vick said as immediate requests - cwuect the burglar alarm - _money for boarding
up windows,- vehicles for removing trash - maintain heat to keep furniture from
capandleg and contracting to severe temperature changes.
Councilman Thomas moved up to $2,500.00 be allocated for the Conrad Manion Museum
Project, to be directed by Mayor Bjornsby. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
ftsimses beU6 codluded, Mayor
Minutes r6ad a approved OqW
eby adjourned the meeting.
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