03/04/74 City Council MinutesTHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, WAS HELD
AT 7:30 P.M., MARCH 4, 1974, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL. MAYOR BJORNEBY
PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN SAMPSON ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES _
Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes of the February Ilth Special Meeting
and the February 18th Regular Meeting as written. Seconded by Councilman Sliter.
Carried.
CONRAD MANSION MUSEUM
Mr. Chris Vick, representing owners of the Conrad Mansion, in regard to the (Ora)
Halvorson article, reported that.Dr. Toole hadreportedthat Ashley -Roberts had not
spoken to Mrs. Halvorson - that the amount of federal funds available are about
$10,000.00 .. that registry as a national historlcal_site entitles the site to be..
Indicated as a historical site on maps.
Mr. Vick, on behalf of his grandmother, ask the council some time this week to
settle the question of whether to accept or reject the offer of the donation of the
Conrad Mansion to the. City.
Mr. Stanley Halvorson reported that Mr. Ashley Roberts had been at their house last
summer to see Mrs. Halvorson and Mrs. Halvorson has at least two letters in regard
to this matter - the letters can be produced if desired.
Mr. Kenneth O'Brien, attorney representing the Campbells, reviewed the following
agreement, noting the new changes that had been made at the request of city counel'i
members,
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
374, by and between the CITY OF KALISPELL, Montana, a municipal corporation,
nereinafter referred to as "CITY", and ALICIA CONRAD CAMPBELL, of Missoula,
Montana, hereinafter referred to as "MRS . CAMPBELL", WITNESSFTH:
WHEREAS, MRS. CAMPBELL is the owner of the real property described in
fxnibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference made a part of this Agreement, and
commonly referred to as "The Conrad Mansion"; and
WHEREAS, the Conrad Mansion possesses historical significance in the City
of Kalispell; and
WHEREAS, the Conrad Mansion is a home of uniqueness and beauty and is
worthy of preservation; and
WHEREAS, MRS . CAMPBELL desires to donate said mansion to the CITY; and
WHEREAS, the CITY OF KALISPELL desires to utilize said mansion as a
museum;
Al NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained,
it is hereby agreed between the parties as follows:
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1. MRS . CAMPBELL hereby agrees to give and donate to the CITY, in memory
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of :w-r parents , CHARLES EDWARD and ALICIA DAVENPORT CONRAD , the real
property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference made a
part of this Agreement, and CITY hereby acceptssaid gift on the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
2. The CITY hereby agrees to reasonably restore said property for the use
' '�aF• a museum within five years from the date of this agreement. CITY further agrees
that Mrs. CAMPBELL and her children, Charles C. Campbell and Alicia C. Vick,
during their lifetimes, may occupy for their personal use an apartment in the
northwest corner of the ground floor of the Mansion. It is further agreed that said
apartment will be restored prior ID the time the museum is open to the public and
the cost of all utilities and maintenance after the initial restoration shall be borne
by MRS. CAMPBELL or her children, Charles C. Campbell and Alicia C. Vick; said
apartment will be provided in conformity with Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by
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this reference made a part of this agreement.
3. The CITY agrees to use said property solely as a museum. In the event of
fire or other natural catastrophies that prevent the property from being used as a
museum, the CITY agrees that said property will be used for public purposes. If,
at any time, it becomes unfeasible to use said property for public purposes, any pro -
coeds recognized from the sale thereof shall be used in the Park Department for the
benefit of the children of Kalispell.
4. It is understood and agreed that the gift of the realty does not include any
furnishings and personal property located therein. However, MRS . CAMPBELL agrees
to permanently loan a reasonable amount of the furnishings located therein to the
museum for display purposes, during her lifetime, and to bequeath said furnishings
to the CITY upon her death; and in the -event she declines or refuses such loan or
bequest the CITY will be released from all obligations hereunder.
S. It is agreed between the parties that the museum shall be known as "The
Conrad Mansion Memorial Museum." The parties agree that while the museum may
ce owned by the CITY, its restoration and operation will be governed solely by a
Board of Directors consisting of nine (9) person§. All Board members will serve a
-.,TM of four (4) years with the exception of the initial Board. Four (4) members
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will be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Kalispell, with the advice and consent
of the Kalispell City Council; one (1) member shall be appointed by the President
of Flathead Valley Community, College; three (3) members shall be appointed by the
President of the University of Montana; and one (1) member shall be appointed by
MRS. CAMPBELL, and said member shall appoint his successor. In the event he
fails to do so, the Mayor of the City of Kalispell with the advice and consent of the '
Kalispell City Council shall appoint such a member. In the event the President of
Flathead Valley Community College declines or is unable to appoint a member, the
Mayor of the City of Kalispell with the advice and consent of the Kalispell City Council
shall appoint such member. It is further agreed that any blood relative of
MRS. CAMPBELL may sit on the Board of Directors as an ex officio member, without
vote.
6. The initial Board of Directors, their term of office and whom they
represent are as follows:
SAM BIBLER, representing the City of Kalispell, Term expires 1980;
LAWRENCE BJORNEBY, representing the City of Kalispell, Term expires 1979;
EVERIT SLITER, representing the City of Kalispell, Term expires 1978; '
JAMES MURPHY, representing the City of Kalispell, Term expires 1977;
DR. RICHARD CHAMPEAUX, representing Flathead Valley Community College,
Term expires 1976;
DR. WILLIAM FARR, representing the University of Montana, Term expires 1977;
PROFESSOR ROBERT PETERSON, representing the University of Montana, Term
expires 1976;
DR. K. ROSS TOOLE, representing the University of Montana, Term expires 1978;
CHRISTOPHER K. VICK, representing the CAMPBELL family.
7. The Campbell representative on the Board of Directors shall have the right
to veto structural changes. It is understood and agreed that structural changes do not
include ordinary maintenance and repairs
8. It is agreed that all exhibits will be harmonious with the times and living,.
standards of the late CHARLES EDWARD CONRAD, and there will be no temporary
exhibits without the consent of two-thirds (2/3) of the Board of Directors.
9, Two (2) officers shall be elected from the Board of Directors, namely, a ,
Chairman and Secretary. A Campbell representative cannot serve as an officer of the
Board, and the Chairman must reside in Kalispell. The Board will adopt By -Laws
for the operation of the museum and said By -Laws will be presented to the Kalispell
City Council.
10. Within three (3) months prior to the opening of the museum, the Board
must employ,a qualifiedcurator to operate the museum. The curator will attend
Board meetingsat the Board's pleasure, and will be responsible for the operation
of the museum.
11. It is agreed that all monies from whatever source including, but not
' limited to, gifts, bequests, donations, fee charges, shall be paid over and deposited
with the Kalispell City Treasurer.
12. Access to the museum shall be regulated solely by the Board of Directors.
13. The CITY agrees to insure all personal property and furnishings which _-
MRS . CAMPBELL agrees to loan to the museum in a sum to be determined by a
qualified appraiser and Board of Directors. The expense of such insurance shall be
borne by the CITY, and the sole beneficiary of said insurance will be MRS . CAMPBELL.
14. This Agreement may be amended -by the mutual consent of the CITY, acting
by and through the City Council, and the family member of the Board of Directors.
In the event a Campbell family member ceases to be a member of the Board of
Directors, this agreement cannot be further. amended.
' IN WITNESS WHEREOF -;":the parties hereto have set their hands and seals, the
day and year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF KALISPELL
BY:
AI.ICIA CONRAD CAMPBELL
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Mr. O'Brien reported that Mrs. Campbell has signed the deed which is in the care of
Mr. Hash and Mr. O'Brien, Attorneys, and is to be delivered to the City when the
agreement is accepted and signed.
Mr. Stanley Halvorson reported that he and his wife are interested in the museum
project and feel it should be preserved, but they want a disassociation from a tax
burden that will be left on the community.
Mr. Halvorson, as general manager of Equity Supply, stated objection to diversion
of revenue sharing or tax funds for the museums, unless voted on by the taxpayers.
Mr. Halvorson said there is need of these funds for crime control, fire, sewer, '
parks, flood control and that the revenue sharing concept is on the premise that local
judgment is better able to determine the use of these funds for local problems.
Mr. Halvorson said the Mansion is a "white elephant" and will cost $50,000.00 per
year to maintain and that he was basing this estimate on information gained when he
served on the State Parks Department. He said that Mrs. Halvorson's letter ask
for careful review by the council. He said he as a taxpayer is going to look into
the matter very carefully as to the use of funds. Mr. Halvorson said that if the
City accepts the Mansion, they will have an annual problem - that he would back any
other means of supporting the museum. You will determine whether or not revenue
sharing is to become a "white elephant".
Mayor Bjorneby reported a lot of investigating has.been done to find other sources of
funding and there are none available.
Mr. Fred Zauner, city taxpayer, said he gets the feeling that most people feel that
revenue sharing is a gift from GOD - 1 do not believe most people know , nor does
the council know how revenue sharing may be spent. Can the taxpayers of Kalispell
afford the Conrad Mansion?
Mr. Tom Flynn, former mayor, said the only way Kalispell balanced the budget last year
was by some imaginative transfers from Water, Sewer, Ambulance and Garbage funds in
the amount of $62,000.00. There is nowhere down the road where the City can support
the Conrad Mansion. The council should consider this and have money for the city
employees instead of spending the money on the mansion. Mr. Flynn said in regard '
to the ambulance, the Legion had given the ambulance service to the City with the
stipulation that the, replace
fees were to be as reasonable as possible, with prov-
isions for funds to equipment. He said the fees for the ambulance have been
raised by 50%, The City has budgeted $38,000.00 for ambulance expenditures and show
anticipated revenues of $20,000.00 for the year. The City has not kept its commit
ment. The City cannot continue to use funds from the Water, Sewer, Ambulance and
Garbage funds to finance the operation of the City, and still have funds in those
departments available to replace worn out equipment, water mains, etc. The money that
has been transferred, $54,000.00 is an amount sufficient to equal the budgets of the
City Council, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Attorney. The Water Department
has supplied the City with city hall offices, pays all the utilities, and more than
Its share of the clerical help in the building, which is what used to be felt was
the fair share for that department.
Mr. Flynn told of the need of the Water Department for an additional standpipe in
the northern part of the city, and that with these expenses, water department funds
will be depleted, without the transfer of money to the general fund. You cannot
finance city government from utilities which are sewer, water, garbage and ambulance.
Mr. Chris Vick said that he could understand the tax problem as well as as anyone,
but at the public meeting held at the high school, most people indicated they were in
favor of the use of revenue sharing funds for the mansion restoration - that news-
paper poll and letter response indicated that 3 to 1 are in favor of the use of
revenue sharing funds. The question is whether the City is willing to follow the '
mandate of the people or a minority?
Mr. Bill Roberts, former councilman, stated he would like to see the City spend the
necessary money to obtain a vote from the people.
Dr. George Dachs, dentist, said that he was for the restoration, but the point is - can we afford it? He said there has not been any proposed budget indicating the
anticipated cost of restoration and the maintenance costs following restoration.
Mayor Bjorneby stated that part of the money would come from visitor fees and referred
to the Bradford Museum in Sheridan, Wyoming, which has consistantly, each year, an
average of 13,000 visitors. The normal fee for museums is $1.00. I visited a museum
In Victoria and paid a 75s fee and it was well worth the money. It did not take 1/3
the time to go through that it will take to go through the Conrad Mansion. That
advertising by the Chamber of Commerce and by word of mouth will soon generate a
large number of visitors to the Conrad Museum. Mayor Bjorneby said that the Museum
Board of Directors are responsible and have as much concern for the taxpayer as you
and I - the cost of maintenance is not anywhere near the $50,000.00 per year that
has been rumored. The cost of restoration will not be great, as it is not to be
restored to the original condition - the cost of interior restoration will be under
$10,000.00 and the cost of roof repairs would be about $10,000.00 - this is an
opportunity we cannot pass up, as there is not any other way that it can be handled.
Mayor Bjorneby referred to a communication from Housing and Urban Development regard-
ing restoration of historical buildings, etc„ which indicated the restorations and
preservations of these historical buildings as an economic success.
Mr. Chris Vick said the family have not the time to wait for the City - the family
cannot afford to keep the property - if the City does not take the property, the
contents, then the property will be sold. ,
Mr. Ken O'Brien said that he had received numerous calls regarding the possibility that
the family'will benefit by making this gift to the City, and that he wished to make it
known that the gift of this property to the City will not result in any gain to Mrs.
Campbell, as it is of no consequence as to tax gain or other beneift. Mrs. Campbell
wishes this to be a memorial to the Conrad family and she does not have some ulterior
motive for giving the Conrad Mansion to the City.
Councilman Thomas said that he is in favor of the museum, but does not agree on spend-
ing revenue sharing funds - we have 5 years to raise the money - a competent board -
and funds can be raised by donations, Councilman Thomas recommended the City accept
the mansion and let the Board raise the money.
Councilman Knapp said that all the presentations made, showed the beautiful side and
not the cost and read the following prepared statement:
TO THE RON. MAYOR, FELLOW COUNCILMEN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
ABOUT NINE MONTHS AGO I 'COOK THE OATH OF OFFICE AS A COUNCILMAN FOR THE
CITY OF KALISPELL. THIS OBLIGATION WAS NOT ONLY SOLEMN BUT SERIOUS, AND I
HAVE AT NO TIME LOST SIGHT OF THIS FACT. FOR THAT REASON, BEFORE WE GO FURTHER,
I MUST EXPRESS MY POSITION, FOR THE RECORD.
1. I BELIEVE WE HAVE PERFORMED AN ILLEGAL ACT BY ADVANCING THE FUNDS WE
HAVE ON THE CONRAD MANSION, AND I BELIEVE WE SHOULD ASK OURSELVES A FEW QUESTIONS
AT THIS TIME. ,HOW DID WE GET IN THIS POSITION?
2. ISN'T THE REASON BECAUSE WE 13ELIEVED WE WERE TO RECEIVE THE OLD CONRAD
MANSION, THE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND THE LAND ACROSS THE STREET FOR A PARKING LOT
AS A GIFT, WITH THE ONLYS TRINGS ATTACHED THAT WE USE IT AS A MUSEUM HONORING
THE CONRAD FAMILY AND THAT WE SET ASIDE A 2-ROOM APARTMENT FOR THE USE OF MRS.
CAMPBELL AND HER TWO CHILDREN DURING THEIR LIFETIMES, THE PROPERTY THEREAFTER
TO BE SOLELY OWNED BY THE CITY OF KALISPELL.
3. IN OUR ENTHUSIASM TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OFFER, WE WENT OFF HALF
COCKED, PROCEEDING TO SPEND MONEY WITHOUT A HEARING, INTENDING TO VALIDATE THE ,
EXPENDITURES LATER, ABOUT THIS TIME THE DEAL BEGAN TO ERODE. FIRST, THE. PER-
SONAL PROPERTY BEGAN TO BE DIVIDED; THEN IT WAS DECIDED THE PERSONAL PROPERTY
WOULD BE ON A LOAN. NEXT, THE OLD CAR WAS ADVERTISED FOR SALE WHEN IT WAS
SUPPOSED TO BE PART OF THE DEAL; AND yAST, THE LAND ACROSS WOODLAND WAS WITHixRAWN
AS PART OF THE DEAL FOR A PARKING LOT.:
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NOW LET'S ANALYZE THIS SITUATION:
REGARDLESS OF HOW INTELLIGENT PEOPLE ARE, THEY CANNOT MAKE INTELLIGENT JUDGMENTS
UNLESS THEY HAVE ALL THE FACTS. THEREFORE; WE WOULDN'T CONSIDER SPENDING CITY
MONEY TO -REPAIR MY ROOF;:YET WE HAVE DONE JUST THAT ON THE CAMPBELL TRAILER.
WE WOULDN'T THINK OF SENDING AN END LOADER, GRADER, 2 DUMP TRUCKS$ A PICKUP
WITH -OPERATORS AND SEVERAL LABORERS OVER TO FRANK THOMASES TO MANICURE HIS
YARD AND PROPERTY, BUT WE ARE DOING THIS AT THE CAMPBELL PROPERTY. AND THE
SAME IS TRUE AS FAR AS THE INVENTORYING AND -IDENTIFYING OF THE VARIOUS PIECES
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE HOUSE IS CONCERNED.
WHEN WE STARTED PUTTING MONEY INTO THIS PROJECT, THE CONRAD HOUSE AND CON-
TENTS WOULDN'T HAVE BROUGHT E40,000 AT AUCTION. SINCE THAT TIME WE HAVE SPENT
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS CLEANING THE PLACE AND CHANGING A VERY UNDESIRABLE PROPERTY
INTO AN ACCEPTABLE PROPERTY TO MAKE IT A SHOWCASE TO TRANSFER OLD FURNITURF, INTO
ANTIQUES, ANTIQUES WHICH WE RECOGNIZED AT THE TIME OF THE GIFT AS MORE VALUABLE
THAN THE PROPERTY. NOW THAT WE HAVE PAID TO SORT IT OUT, IDENTIFY AND INVENTORY
IT, IT HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN. SO WHAT HAVE WE LEFT? -EVEN AFTER ALL WE HAVE "
EXPENDED ON THE REAL ESTATE, I QUESTION WHETHER WE COULD SELL IT ON BIDS FOR
$60,000.00. FURTHER, WE HAVEN'T A COMPLETED ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF REPAIRING '
THE BUILDING YF,T,' PUTTING IN A SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE ESCAPES, ETC., BUT WHEN THE
FINAL FIGURE IS IN, I WILL MAKE A LITTLE WAGER THAT IT WILL COME CLOSER TO
S140,000 THAN SOME ESTIMATES AT $70,000. BUT AFTER ALL THIS EXPENSE, IT IT
WERE TO BE PLACED ON THE OPEN MARKET, IT WOULDN'T BRING $100,000.
NOW THEN, WHEN WE HAVE SPENT $100,000. OR OVER IN CASH FOR A PROPERTY THAT
HAS BEEN DUBIOUSLY VALUED AT $100,000 AND I SUBSTANTIATE THIS STATEMENT BY THE
FACT THAT IT HAS NEVER BEEN APPRAISED BY A PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER. THEREFORE,
THE VALUE IS NOT VALID AND AFTER ASKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SEVERAL
TIMES, WITHOUT RESULTS, IT IS EASY TO SEE THAT SOMEBODY DOESN'T WANT TO KNOW THE
TRUE. VALUE. RESULT: WE WILL RAVE EXCHANGEDS100,000 IN CASH, THE MOST LIQUID OF
ASSETS, FOR A PROPERTY OF DUBIOUS VALUE. THEREFORE, WE HAVE BOUGHT THIS PROPERTY
_2_ .
AT A VERY DEAR PRICE, ONLY TO TAKE IT OFF THE TAX ROLLS AND FURNISH A SHOWCASE
FOR SOMEONE ELSES PROPERTY.
BUT THAT'S NOT THE END OF IT:
1. UNDER THE CONTRACT, IF WE DON'T CARRY OUT THE MANDATES OF THE BOARD,
THE PROPERTY WITH ALL OUR EXPENSE CAN REVERT TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER;
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2. WE WILL BE OBLIGATING OUR TAXPAYERS WITH A BURDEN LARGE ENOUGH TO
BUILD A NEW CITY HALL AND CIVIC CENTER, FOR THIS PROPERTY WHICH HAS NO -'REAL
ESSENTIAL VALUE.
NOW HEAR THIS: NOBODY CAN MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING, THEREFORE., ANY
MONEY DIVERTED FROM REVENUE SHARING TO THE MANSION WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED BY
THE TAXPAYERS IN ONE OR MORE OF 7 WAYS:
1. ADDITIONAL MILL LEVIES
2.. HIGHER WATER RATES
j. HIGHER GARBAGE RATES
4. HIGHER SEWAGE RATE
5. HIGHER OILING CHARGE
6. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
7. HIGHER PARKING METER CHARGE
NOW THE ORIGINAL $100,000 TO $140,000 IS NOT TOO ALARMING. BUT! KNOW THIS:
THE UPKEEP OF THE GROUNDS ALONE, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, WILL COST AT LEAST
$15,000c00 annually
A CURATOR WORTHY OF -THE NAME WILL COST FROM 320,000 UP PER YEAR 20,000.00
LIABILITY AND FIRE INSURANCE APPROXIMATELY 50000;00 -
UTILITIES
JANITORIAL AND INSIDE MAINTENANCE SERVICE
NIGHT WATCHMAN NO LESS. THAN
TOTAL
WE CAN'T EXPECT AN INCOME FROM OPERATIOM OF MORE THAN
$9,000.00, BUT LET'S MAKE IT
WHICH LEAVES AN EXPENDITURE PER YEAR OF
-3-
10,000.00
8,000.00
5,000.00-
$63,000.00
$12,006.00
$51,000.00
PLUS $2,000.00 PER YEAR TAX LOSS TO BE PAID BY THE CITIZENS OF KALISPELL,
PROVIDING COSTS REMAIN STATIC WITH NO RAISES IN WAGES OR COSTS. MULTIPLY THIS
BY 20 YEARS AND YOU HAVE $53,000 X 20 OR $1,060,000.00, ENOUGH FOR A NEW CITY
HALL WHICH WOULD HOUSE A NEW FIRE STATION, POLICE STATION, CITY OFFICES, A
CIVIC CENTER, SKATING RINK AND TEEN CENTER COMBINED.
FELLOW COUNCILMEN, I BEG OF YOU TO EITHER ALLOW THE CITIZENS TO VOTE ON
THIS ISSUE AS THEY ARE GOING TO PAY THE BILL, OR LET THE SOPHISTICATORS PAY
FOR THEIR OWN SOPHISTICATION THROUGH A PRIVATE CORPORATION.
RESPECTFULLY YOURS,
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Mayor Bjorneby said that Councilman Knapp's figures were unrealistic.
Orville Fredenberg, taxpayer association, said that he was interested In the
Mansion as much as anybody, but would like to see it be a state project and ask
that the council not make a decision tonight.
Mary Rooney said "If you do not know worth or cost of maintenance, you should not
enter into agreement in a hurry."
Roxanne Brothers said "The question should be taken to a vote of the people."
Councilman Miron suggested an advisory vote. Councilman Miron moved the City of
Kalispell prepare for election to advise the council regarding the acceptance of
the mansion for a museum. An Advisory Ballot. Seconded by Councilman Happ.
In discussion:
Councilman Thomas suggested the City accept the mansion and turn over to the board
of directors and let them raise money for the mansion.
Councilman Sliter said the board has not given up on getting funds from outside
sources, but have not been able to go out and tie down any outside funds. If federal
funds cannot be obtained, some other way of financing must be found and one other
source is revenue sharing funds. If we cannot complete the museum within five years
the mansion will be owned by the City for other use by the City. Councilman Sitter
asked defeat of Councilman Miron's motion.
Mr. Colin Wills said there is nothing authentic in the way of maintenance costs, and
that it could take as much as 5 mills of tax money to maintain - why not put it to
a vote of the people - this council will be creating problems for future councils.
Mr. Don Rooney said the people have been given no evaluation of property. The
museum board and city council have known about the gift for some time, but people
need a valuation. People have not been informed.
Suggested use of the money for the flood
area sewer.
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Councilman
Schwartz said that there seems
to be a misunderstanding about revenue
sharing - revenue sharing Is tax money -
we are taking payment back from federal
government
for a share of our taxes. We
should not spend total amount of revenue
sharing on
one project.
Question called. Motion carried.
OPEN BIDS - Legal Advertising
The ®ally
300 FIRST AVENUE WEST, KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901
February 7, 1974 '
1;TD ON LEeGAL ADVERTISING
Honorable Members of the Kalispell City Council:
.he Daily Inter Lake bid for legal advertising, on the bnsi.s
of code prices established in accordance with Chapter 2b11,
';ession Laws of 1967 of Montana, and effective July 1, 19;,i,
is as follows:
"A reduction of 101 in the code prices established for a
period of 2 years from March 1, 1974 to February 2A,
1976.11
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lde respectfully submit The Daily Inter Lake daily circulation
is 10,001. Our city of Kalispell circulation is 4,348 daily.
These are audited figures as of December 31, 1973. No other
newspaper, with audited circulation figures, serves Kalispell
with half as many subscribers.
If successful, we shall provide bond in the amount necessary
and a signed contract in duplicate for the term of one year.
n rely,
11"16
Charles G. Pet_tit
Publisher
Councilman Miron moved the bid of the Daily Inter lake be accepted. Seconded by
Councilman Knapp. Carried.
GOLF ASSOCIATION
Mr. Bud Roberts, golf association representative, reported that about 40 people have
Invested in 5% debentures of the association which has made money in the amount of
$225,000.00 to $250,000.00 for golf course expansion and development. The golf course
does not cost the City of Kalispell any money. The Golf Association has engaged an
architect and BOR matching funds can be received for this and other items plus the
value of the land donated to golf course expansion and in order to qualify for receipt
of matching funds, the funds must be expended through city budgets. The golf assoc-
iation will pay to the city and the city in turn will pay to the architect. Before the
city can pay, they have to budget. Mr. Roberts asked the council to set up an emergency
budget of $50,000.00 for the golf course, which money will be paid into the city by
the golf association.
RESOLUTION NO. 2945
' Councilman Slater moved adoption of Resolution No. 2945 A Resolution declaring an
emergency exists and that it Is necessary to make expenditures in excess of the amount
provided in the 1973.1974 budget for general fund. Seconded by Councilman Thomas.
Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
EMERGENCY BUDGET NEARING
$600.00 for City Treasurer budget. No protests received.
RESOLUTION No. 2946
Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2946 A Resolution authorizing an
emergency budget for the office of the City Treasurer, for general fund purposes, in
the amount of $600.00. Seconded by Councilman Knapp. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
$47,762.00 for Parks budget. No protests received.
RESOLUTION NO. 2947
Councilman Knapp moved adoption of Resolution No. 2947.,A Resolution authorizing an
emergency budget for park department, general fund purposes in the amount of $47,762.00.
Seconded by Councilman Daley. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
OUTLAW INN RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2948
Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2948 A Resolution determining that
the facility to be known as Outlaw Inn is a tourist camp or auto court. Seconded by
Councilman Daley. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 2949
Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2949 A Resolution that the City
Council will, upon payment of consideration, grant to Torstenson Realty Company an
easement for a 6 inch encroachment for corner eave overhang. Seconded by Councilman
Slater. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
GARBAGE RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2950.
Councilman Thomas moved adoption of Resolution No. 2950 A Resolution rescinding Res-
olution No. 2938, and levying the cost of removal of garbage or other offensive matter
from streets, alleys, or on any premises, as a special tax against property from which
such matter was deposited, and the disposition thereof. Seconded by Councilman Knapp.
($21.00 per average single family dwelling - no vacant lot assessment) Roll Call Vote.
All voted aye.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. Tom Flynn thanked Mayor Bjorneby and council members for listening to his present-
ation and for the action taken on the garbage assessment.
Mr. Orin Blekeno representing the Flathead Floodplain Association, read the following:
KALISPELL tL.iZCH
2,'..�L iAYO,1'.LAL,1;NCE BJORNEBY
T?Is HALISPLLL ,CITY COUNCIL,
30AT D. 0'2 DIRECTO11S OF THE FLATHEAD FLOOD15LAIN-ASSOCIATIO'?- WO_ i:i LI
J 7s '�.'FORMAL.R QUEST, THAT TILE'. KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL T.0 I?i:•::..'IA='''
. TIC)I 'TO :^,PPEt1L THF. FLOOD HAZARD AREAS ESIGNATED IN TID' CITY 13"
_`_L INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION, ON BEHALF OF THE h,'l._ ET.' "
L N J V:1OPAII;NT - THE ASSOCIATION IS 1, QU, STING , �' 1TI CIi. (I(
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Mr. Bleken asked Mayor Bjorneby gnd council to designate representatives and to set a
date to meet with the Flathead Floodplain Association representatives. Mr. Bleken said
that if the proposed designation by HUD prevails, it is doubtful if federal revenue
sharing funds could be spent.
Councilman Miron asked for status reports from engineering firm representatives regard-
ing city projects -
Mr. Dave Stably of Stably & Harrington Engineers, reported that the Water SID and Sewer
SID for the Gateway West -Red Lion area has a design completion date of March 15th with
advertising for construction bids to follow. Following construction bids we will
advertise for the sale of the SID bonds.
Mr. Dennis Carver of Morrison-Maierle Engineers reported that progress on the sewer
plant was slow, with a completion date of June 30th scheduled. He reported that the
contractor is having a problem obtaining materials..
Mr. Carver, with the aid of the blackboard, also outlined the storm sewer extension on
1st. Ave. West from Center Street to Eighth Street, and explained how this would help to
alleviate excessive flows to the sewer plant by separating storm drainage from sanitary
sewer lines..
Councilman Miron moved authorization for Mayor and Council to sign agreement with the
State Highway Department for gas tax funds project, Storm Sewer Project F191(35) on
1st. Ave. West between Center Street and Eighth Street. Seconded by Councilman Daley.
Carried.
Mr. Doug Daniels, of Thomas, Dean„ & Hoskins Engineers, reviewed t.1e 7th Ave. West
area storm drain plan.
Councilman.Miron reported that residents of the area appear to be against the creation
of an SID for this storm drain system, Councilman Miron said that he will try.to
promote the use of state gas tax funds for the extension -of the storm drain system.
Councilman Niiron referred to the flood designated areas of Kalispell by HUD and said
that we should go along with the recommendation of Orin Bleken, that the city appeal
HUD's floodplain designations.
Mayor Bjorneby appointed Councilmen Happ, Knapp, Miron, and Daley as representatives
to meet with the Flathead Floodplain Association. Meeting time was set at 7:30 P.M.,
March 11th in the city council chambers.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Miron moved City Engineer Lauder be granted administrative leave for one
day attendance at the American Society of Civil Engineers meeting in Helena during
February, 1974; and authorization to travel by charter flight to attend the Explanation
Training Program for Water and Wastewater Operators in Great Falls, February 21,1974,
City to pay charter flight expense and per diem for February 21st meeting. Seconded by
Councilman Daley. Carried.
INSURANCE - Councilman Slater reported the committee with power to act, awarded the bid
for liability insurance to Conrad Casualty Co., without E.& 0 as recommended by the
insurance committee. The City Insurance Committee recommends the City take a new avenue
on E & 0 coverage.
Councilman Schwartz moved underground explosion coverage be added for a premium of
$555.00. The motion was seconded and then the second was withdrawn. There being no
further second, the motion died for lack of second.
' LEASE RENEWAL - Golf Association - Councilman Daley reported request by the Golf Assoc-
iation that the golf course lease be renewed for a 3 year period. Councilman Daley
moved the re st approved. Seconded by Councilman Mixon. Carried.
reques s at th
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Counc me Miron
reported the am committee will have a recommendation on wage
ext meeting.
INESS -
said t council uld have some answers to former Mayor Flynn's
budYet at er time.
adjournment.
ltten March 18,