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01/20/75 City Council MinutesTHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA WAS HELD JANUARY 20, 1975 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7.30 P. M. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT. ACTING MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Schwartz moved approval of the minutes of the January 6, 1975 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS City Clerk and City Treasurer for November 1974. ' Director of Public Works, Police Chief, Police Judge, City Sanitarian for December 1974. Fire Department for the quarter ending December 31, 1974. Councilman Knapp moved acceptance of the City Officials reports. Seconded by Council. man Schwartz. Carried. OPEN BIDS - Chlorine VAN WATERS &: ROGERS BOX 2767 •. SPOKANE, WA 99220 • (509) 534.0405 January 14, 1975 ' City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1035 Kalispell, MT 59901 Gentlemen: We received your letter dated January 2, 1975, for a quotation of 40 to 50 one ton cylinders of liquid chlorine. Please find,at this time,our price is $150.00 per ton , F.O.B. Tacoma, WA. Freight to and from Tacoma - for your account. The above price is subject to change with current market price. All prices effective at time of shipment. If you have any questions in regards to this quotation please feel free to write or call me. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, VAN WATERS & ROGERS Dick Glueckert Industrial Chemicals cc: Jack Fountaine, VW&R, Spokane DG:gm 251 c O A'P 0PA710N P O. 9 0% 1 9 9 7 T A C O M A, WASH INGTON 9 0 4 0 1 January 16, 1975 ' Mr. George Beardsles, City Clerk CIT)( OF KALISPELL City Hall Kalispell, Montana 59901 Dear Mr. Beardslee, TON CONTAINER CHLORINE ( 2 0 6) 0 2 7. 9 1 0 1 Thank you for the opportunity to quote on your ton container chlorine requirements for 1975. Our current prices are: 20 - 44 Tons/year $175/Ton 45 - 74 Tons/year 155/Ton f.o.b. Seller's Plant � Tacoma, Washington Prices are subject to adjustment upon 30 days written notice, Terms are net 30 days. The present freight rate for 15 ton multi -unit rail shipments from Tacoma to Kalispell is $38/Ton, which includes freight on returning ' empties. We anticipate this rate will increase approximately 7% February 5, 1975. Enclosed is a copy of our December 30, 1974 letter sent to our ton container customers explaining our new detention charge policy. 7 L The Pennwalt Corporation has enjoyed supplying your chlorine requirements in the past and we look forward to doing so again in 1975. If our proposal meets your approval, we will be pleased to forward our standard contract form. If there are any questions, please let us know. Thank you, Sincerely, PENNWALT CORPORATION G.J. Dahlinger Industrial Chemicals Dept. GID/m r encl Councilmen Miron moved the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee with power to act. Seconded by 'Councilman Sliter. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Bill Price, Executive Vice P esident of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce requested the Mayor and Council pass a resolution opposing House Bill 80, a bill providing for cities to purchase publi utility firms. Mr. Price pointed out that purchase of public utility companies oy local governments would take the property off the tax rolls and as an example sported that Montana Power Co. and Pacific Power & Light Co. combined paid-taxel in Flathead County in excess of $500,000.00. The Chamber of Commerce also fav,rs private enterprise. 252 RESOLUTION No. 2996 Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2996 A Resolution opposing House Bill 80. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. Councilman Knapp abstained. All other councilmen voted aye. Joe Montgomery of the Kalispell Local Government Study Commission reported the Study Commission is organized and have joined with the County Government Study Commission in an office located at 944 Main Street. Two people have been hired under the Public Service Employment Program - John Engebretson and Anita Jinotti. The Commission will be studying city government organization and requests the cooperation of city officials. The commission would like to receive written recommendations regarding improvements for local government. The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at 3 P. M. at 944 Main.Street. Acting Mayor HapP reported Kalispell city officials and department heads will cooperate with the Local Government Study Commission. PETITIONS - City Clerk Beardslee presented additional petitions received since the last council meeting. PETITION OF REFERENDUM Whereas we the undersigned petitioners declare that we are the residents oC the city of Kalispell and -Whereas we declare that we are registered voters of the same: NIEREFORE, we do hereby petition the city of Kalispell as is prescribed under Sec. 11-1107, R.C.M. 1947, et seq. that the following proposition be placed upon and resolved by referendum; RESOLVED: The City of Kalispell shall accept an agreement to obtain the Conrad Mansion. For the above resolution Against the above resolution Petition numbers are as follows: #5318 #5904 #6518 5424 6002 6612 5518 6103 6703 5611 6203 6807 5705 6408 6910 5811 6309 7008 Acting Mayor Happ requested recommendation from City Attorney Donahue. City Attorney Donahue referred to the following letter to Mayor Bjornsby: January 9, 1975 Laurence G. Bjorneby, Mayor City of Kalispell Kalispell, Montana 59901 I� u 1 Re: Petition for Election on Conrad Mansion question Dear Sir: At the council meeting J nuary 6, 1975 there was referred to me the 215 3 question before the coun it of the effect of the petitions filed that date with the City lerk purporting to request a referendum vote on the Conrad Mansi n acquisition by the City. I made no check of the n er of signers nor did I consider the propriety or effectivene s of the signatures on the petitions inas- much as I feel my opinio as hereinafter expressed does not require an opinion on that point I. Is the City Council ction taken De referendum vote by the cfitv electors un The Supreme Court of Mon -vs- Nore, 148M96 has sp Section 11-1107 as it re referendum vote upon pro clearly and unequivocall, corporation are not subj construed to apply only course, is to differenti matters. This case has law in Montana. The Montana Supreme Co legislative as opposed They did decide, however that the action of a cit administrative or minist further states that a ci discretionary power cone by submitting the questi is not necessary. In the later decision of this question was again ' the power of the City of The court clearly stated to erect a public buildi erty, determining the si functions not subject to Supreme Court again stat obligation to make decis decisions to an unnecess was no election required administrative decisions Reference was also made ationsP by Eugene McQuil question is Whitbeck -vs case it holds that the p function of a city. An market and authorizing i is not legislative in ch acquisition and operatio 97 ana in the leading case of City of Billings ken specifically on the interpretation of. ates to matters which can be the subject of er petition. The court in that case stated that administrative functions of a municipal ct to such referendum vote; the statute is o legislative matters: The big question, of to between administrative and legislative of been overruled and is still the ruling has not spoken often on the question of administrative functions of city councils. in the case of Carlson -vs- Helena, 39M82, in acquiring a water supply property is rial and not legislative. This decision y council cannot divest itself of its rning ministerial or administrative acts n to a vote of the people when such vote Greener -vs- City of Great Falls, 157M376, resented to the Supreme Court concerning Great Falls to construct a city building. that the city has administrative authority g and its expending funds, acquiring grop- e and design, etc., are all administrative referendum vote. In this decision the d that a city cannot divest itself of its ons by'submitting purely administrative ry vote of the people. In this case there for the City of Great Falls making these and therefore an election was uncalled for. the text of "The Law of Municipal Corpor- n; 3rd edition. A leading case on this Funk, 140 Oregon 70, 12P(2)1019. In this chase of real estate is not a legislative dinance designating property as a public purchase is a contractual function and aater. This closely parallels Kalispell's of the Conrad Mansion. Cases are cited on both ides of the question and the following functions are generally leemed administrative in nature and not subject to referendum: ' 1. Contract f 2. Establishi 3. Appointmen their sala 4. Repeal of 5. Creation o 6. Discontinu 7. Extending 8. Acquisitio In view of these decisio function of a city in ac newspaper advertising; street grades; etc., of public officers and establishing s; parking meter ordinance; off-street parking facilities; cc of a public parking lot; municipal utility; and operation of park land as a public park. and text material it is my opinion that the ring property, whether by gift or purchase, 254 for the purpose of operating it as a public park or museum is an administrative function. I further conclude that the city can enter into a contract with the donor of such property that is reasonable in scope and beneficial to the public interest without submitting the question to public vote or being required to sub- mit the question to a public vote. II. Is the petition presented to the Council in this instance sufficient in itself to require a public referendum vote? A review of Section 11-1107 clearly refers to Section 11-1106 and the council action subject to a referendum petition must clearly be "an ordinance or resolution" within the purview of Section 11- 1106. Accordingly, then, a petition purporting to be within the purview of Section 11-1107 must clearly make reference to a specific action taken by the council on a specific date. The "Petition of Referendum" presented to the City by Mr. Williams on January 6, 1975 makes no reference whatsoever to a specific action taken by the council which is requested to be placed on a referendum vote. The general law of the state of Montana relative to enacting legis- lation by initiative (as opposed to referendum) is contained in Section 11-1104, R.C.M., 1947. From its face the petition herein does not purport to be within that section and therefore it would not apply. Further examination of the "Petition of Referendum" presented by Mr. Williams reflects the wording of the resolution itself is so vague, incomplete and inconclusive that it could not be logically presented to the voters of the city. No definition of what "agree- ment" is given therein. Accordingly, my opinion is that the "Petition of Referendum" pres- ented to the City has no effect because it does not refer to a , :specific act of the city council on a specific date which they reque::t be placed on a referendum, And, secondly, even if it can be inferred that the petition does refer to a specific act of the council (accepting the Conrad Mansion agreement on December 11, 1974) the proposed resolution is so vague that it could not be intelligently 'voted on by the electors of the City of Kalispell and therefore any vote thereon would be inconclusive and ineffectual. Conclusions and Recommendations: My conclusions concerning the force and effect of the Petition made to the Council is set forth above. My recommendations are as follows: 1. The City can ignore the petition as presented. In this case the City may be called upon to defend its action if the petitioners decide to bring a legal action against the City. Under the facts and law of this question I feel the City can be reasonably expected to prevail in such a law suit. 2. The City can bring an action for declaratory judgment against one or more of the petitioners seeking a court clarification of the questions herein presented. Again, I feel the City would prevail in such a declaratory judgment action seeking to uphold the decision made by the Council to accept the Conrad Mansion Agreement and operate the facility as a public museum. If such an action were brought Mr. Williams or other members of his ad hoc organization night be subjected to costs and attorneys fees to defend the action. 3. The City can reconsider its action of December 11, 1974 and present this matter to the voters. As pointed out in the above quoted cases of Carlson -vs- Helena and Greener -vs- Great Falls it does,not appear such action is required or desirable. I wolald recommend to the Council that they Adopt oitiher alternative 1 or 2 an I have statod them heroin. v,_. truly yours, Norbert F. Donahue City Attorney 255 NFD:fl City Attorney Donahue reported he would-be willing to discuss with any attorneys representing the petitioners any of the legalities concerning the petitions. Councilman Knapp moved the City Council respectfully reject the petitions, the petitioners allowed to proceed as they deem proper. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Following discussion by councilmen and representatives of the petitioners, a roil call vote was requested. All councilmen voted aye. ' BUDGET HEARING ' Acting Mayor Happ Inquired if there was anyone present to support or oppose the emergency budget of $56,000.00 for general fund expenditures. No one replied to three calls by the Mayor. RESOLUTION NO. 2997 Councilman Sliter moved adoption of Resolution No. 2997 A Resolution making an order for an emergency budget for general fund expenditures in the amount of $56,000.00 which were not previously budgeted. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Roll Cell'Vote. All voted aye. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND SIDEWALK AND CURB WARRANTS Councilman Sampson moved the special assessments and sidewalk and curb warrants be referred to related committees for study and recommendation. Seconded by.Cbuncilman Schwartz. Carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks - Authorise call for bids Councilman Daley moved Director of Public Works Knebel be authorized to call for bids ' for a trailer -mounted chipper for the park department, to be paid for out of aspftal improvement equipment reserve fund. Seconded -by Councilman Sliter..-:Carried. Water a Sewer - Award bond bids for sewer S.I.D. #316 Box 339 Kalispell, Montana Kalispell City Council Kalispell, Montana Attention: Water & Sewer Committee Mr. Al Miron, chairman Gentlemen: I enclose a check in the amount of $2,250.00 and tender an offer to purchase the bonds offered on S. I.D. # in the amount of $45,000.00 and to carry these bonds at an annual interest rate of eight percent. Sincerely yours, Jerrry B. -Schnell uacNE O. IIurrono 2 ,8 1 6.61 6..,1 January 6, 1975 TLLL"Pt 14061 061-1619 Zr and City Council Members City IIn11 _ Kalispell., Montana 59901 Gentlemen: For $ 45,000 par value of legally issued and properly executed bonds of Kalispell , Montana Special Improvement District 316 as more fully described in the official Notice of Sale, which.Notice of Sale is hereby made a part of this, proposal, we will pay you par plus a total premium. of $ 4.50 and accrued interest from the date of the bonds to the date of delivery to us in Great Falls, Montana for bonds maturing January 1. 1985 dated January 1, 1975 and bearing various,coupons in such combinations that the total interest paid on any individual bond will not exceed 7.76 %. Prior to our accepting delivery of said Securities, you agree to furnish a certified transcript of all legal proceedings requisite to their issuance and delivery, in- cluding proceedings required, for the creating of said Special Improvement District, and for the execution of a contract and surety bonds in the full amount of such contract, assuring the completion of the improvements to be financed by the bonds in accordance with the plans and specifications and at a cost, including all incidental costs, not exceeding the principal amount of the bonds and including a signature and non -litigation certificate in the customary form, evidencing the legality of said Securities and the security provisions relating thereto. This proposal is made subject to the unqualified approving opinion of bond attorneys to be designated by us, as to the legality of the bonds, as to the interest being free from Federal income taxes, and subject to the establishment by the - City in said proceedings, in the opinion of said Attorneys, of the maximum security for the bonds which is permitted by the provisions of Title 11, Chapter 22 of the 'Revised Codes of Montana 1947, as amended. - The bonds are to be delivered to us. on or before March 14, 1975 , or thereafter at our option. The cost of the printing of these bonds will be paid by D. A. Davidson, Inc. and the fees of approving attorneys will be paid by us. Mayer and City Council Members Kalispell, Montana 59901 We herewith hand you our Good Faith check for $ 2,250.00 as evidence'of our good faith in complying with the terms and conditions of this proposal which is to apply as part payment for said bonds when the legality or security of same has been approved by our attorneys, and to be forfeited as fully liquidated damages should we fail or refuse to take up said bonds as above provided. Said check is to be returned to us if this proposal is not accepted, or if the above attorneys should decline to approve the legality or security of this issue. This offer is for immediate acceptance. _Accepted for a on to authori ion by acknowlz6gedl on th calf of_ s govern: date y of y ani Respectfully submitted, 6 D. A. DAVIDSON, INC. BY �(/� IJ ispell , Montana pursuant ceipt of the above mentioned check 5 r / Norma E. Happ, Acting Mayor 1 257 The committee with power to act, awarded the bid to D. A. Davidson, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 2998 Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2998 A Resolution awarding the bid for S.I.D. 316 bonds to D. A. Davidson, Inc. at 7.7% per annum and authorizing the printing of the bonds. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. Water & Sewer - Old house at sewer plant Councilman Miron reported the old house at.the sewer plant is to be sold for salvage and removed or destroyed. Councilman Miron moved the occupant of the house be given until May 1, 1975 to vacate the premise. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. Secondary Treatment Plant Project - Councilman Miron requested Councilman Schwartz to report on deficiency to be corrected. Councilman Schwartz reported that some of the panels are unacceptable and should be replaced. This is to be worked out with Magney Construction Co. and Morrison-Maierle Engineers. Water Line to City Shop Councilman Miron reported the need to replace this water line which presently goes under the football field at the High School. Approximate cost would be $9,000.00. Councilman Miron moved the Water Department be authorized to replace this line at Water Department expense. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. Engineering Contract Phase I Storm Sewer Project - Councilman Miron reported the City Attorney has the contract, which is ready to be finalized between Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Engineers and the City, to do the engineer- ing for Phase I of the Storm Sewer Project and the council should authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. Councilman Sliter moved the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract with Thomas, Dean & Hoskins for engineering for Phase I of the Storm Sewer Project on approval by the Sewer & Water Committee and City Attorney Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Community Development Act Funds Application - Councilman Miron reported the committee has authorized Stably Engineers to prepare preliminary application for funds under this act. Councilman Miron moved authorization for the Mayor to sign the preliminary application for Community Development Act funds for Phase II of the Storm Sewer Project and authorized City Clerk Beardalse to order a public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. Authorization to enter interpleader action - Councilman Miron reported that City Attorney Donahue has requested that he be author- ized to enter interpleader action regarding extra engineering cost on the Water Systems Improvement Project on which Tynes Construction Co, was the contractor. City Attorney Donahue explained that since there is a dispute between Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Engineers and Tynes Construction Co. regarding this money, that by taking this action the money would be paid to the court and the court would determine the distribution of the money. Councilman Miron moved the City Attorney be authorized to enter the interpleader action. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. Financing for Phase I Storm Sewer Project - Councilman Sliter reviewed for the Mayor and Council the cost of the first phase of Phase I and methods that could be used for generating the additional revenue needed to finance the project. Councilman Slater reported the committee recommends that revenue bonds be sold to finance the project with the extra revenues to finance the payment of the bonds be obtained by raising the sewer percentage of the water bill to finance one- half of the cost and the other one-half to be financed by a flat rate assessment against the property. The amount to finance both methods combined would be the equivalent of an increase in the average water and sewer bill of 320 per month. On the assessment part, the assessment for business zoned property would be double that of the assessment for residential zoned property and would include business property operating on a variance to residential zoning. 258 Councilman Miron moved the report be accepted and funding be one-half from -the Increase in the percent of the adjusted water bill and one-half from a fiat rate assessment against the property. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Carried. Finance - December Claims - Councilman Sliter reported the committee has audited claims against the city for December and recommends they be paid. Councilman Sliter moved adoption of the report. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Carried. Insurance Committee Vacancy - - Councilman Sliter reported the death of Walter Smith made a vacancy on the insurance committee, but that the committee will wait the return of Mayor Bjorneby before filling the vacancy. E & 0 Coverage - - Councilman Sliter reported the committee has received two bids on Errors & Omissions insurance coverage consideration. Safety - Officers Tactics School - Acting Mayor Happ read letter of request from Fire Chief Peters for permission to send Training Officer Roger Bowman and Fireman Ted Waggener to Officers Tactics School in Great Falls February 4th through the 7th., Councilman Sampson moved approval of the request with travel by private transportation authorized. Seconded by Council- man Miron. Carried. Police Department Six Month Probationary Sergeant Appointment - Acting Mayor Happ appointed Dave Brewer Sergeant for a six month probationary period beginning January 1, 1975 and asked council concurrence. Councilman Daley moved approval of the 6 month probationary appointment of Dave Brewer as Sergeant effective Jan 1, 1975. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. Public Service Employment for Polite Department Police Chief McDowell reported one more man has been added to the department under the Public Service Employment Program. Street & Alley - Acceptance of Streets - Acting Mayor Rapp read the following letter _ .'.0. WK INTILEPIIONL )606) 092•]161• / CDLW0IA IkLS, KAI6I0 -1"I - DAlINA V. OLUON, VICG P.9.109hr .January 17, 1975 C`_,y Clerk i.y of Nalispell alisccil, Montana 59901 " is necessary that we have a letter from the City of Kalispell 4cc p'1ro the final paving and cµrbing of Harrison Boulevard, ,'icw Terrace, Kalib2_11, Montana. This approval is needed ...a r ederal Housing Administration. .259 It has been my understanding from Mr. Absalonson that the streets and curbs themselves have been inspected by the Street Superintendent and meets with his approval with the exception of the two storm drains which have not been completed. When weather permits, we will see to iu that both drains are completed. Your consideration on issuing this approval would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, Darrel V. Olson Sr. Vice President Councilman Daley moved acceptance of the streets subject to provision of the storm drains completion. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Street & Alley - Priority Urban Extension Funds - Acting Mayor Rapp referred to letters from State Highway Department: 11 Kalispell, Montana December 18. 1974 ,. J 4NJEa5v . ' W RE KY REf6 .• Mayor Lawrence Bjorneby , City Hall Kalispell, Montana 59901 Dear Mayor Bjorneby: Mr. Tames Petesch of the St. Matt*ws Home and School Association has requested additional school crossing devices be provided at the St. Mattewa School. Our Traffic Section investigated the situation and determined that "Bouncing Ball" flashers are warranted. It is our policy and practice to request involved city officials to review their needs and priorities and advise the Department of their recommended priorities. Please advise of your feelings on this matter and what priority . ,should be given to this proposal. I am attaching a copy of a letter from our Mr. Homer Wheeler to Mr. Petepch. -I am also enclosing a proposed crossing and flasher layout developed by our Traffic Section. Please advise if you would like to discuss this matter with me. Very truly yours, 260 Councilman Daley moved the flasher signals for St. Matthews School location be priority No. 1. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Kalispell, Montana January 17, 1975 City of Kalispell Kalispell, Montana 59901 �entlzmen: Traffic Counts at 5th, 6th and list Sts., with Main Street Dlease be advised that our most recent traffic count at the above referenced intersections failed to meet warrants for traffic signals, We will continue to monitor traffic at these intersections. Very truly yours, /r*C.J s J. Keithley, Y.E. Sup rvisor-Division Const. Section JJK:HS:cs cc: Alex G. Zbitnoff Tom Martin Division File Acting Mayor Happ informed the council the tri-eity-county meeting will be at noon, February 5th at the Colt 45 Room of the Outlaw Inn. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Ward Reapportionment Councilman Daley reviewed the proposed ward reapportionment for the Mayor and Council and reported the changes would line up the wards with approximately 1400 registered voters in each ward. Councilman Miron expressed appreciation for the real fine job done by Kevin Halvorson on the reapportionment study. ORDINANCE NO. 831 Councilman Miron moved enactment of Ordinance No. 831 An Ordinance amending Section 6.2 of the Code of the City of Kalispell dividing the city into four wards. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. Meeting with County Commissioners Councilman Miron reported there will be a meeting at 10 A.M. in the morning at the office of the county commissioners with representatives of the three cities and State Highway Department officials regarding the redoing of traffic devices and signing. License & Permit Bonds - Miller Ford Electric Co. Electrician Continuation Certificate Edward C. Fuller dba Ferguson Electric Electrician Continuation Certificate 261 Councilman Slater moved all License & Permit continuation certificates found in order be approved. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. Mansion Appraisal HARRINGTON AND BILLER, INC. . P.O. BOX 1166 - PHONE f4061 752-2658 KALISPELL, MONTANA 50801 U.S.A. L. E. HARRINGTON, Ga Input LOWS A. 818LE R, Ga Iogiat City of Kalispell Mayor and City Council Kalispell, Montana 59901 Gentlemen: January 13, 1975 Re: Mansion Appraisal As you know., we have been working with Ashley Roberts for over a year now toward getting the Conrad Mansion registered and securing grants- in-aid under the National Historic Sites Act. Now that, the city has completed acceptance of the mansion, Mr. Roberts is renewing his efforts on our behalf. Before he can complete application for funds, it is necessary that he receive an appraisal of the property by a qualified appraiser, namely a member of the National Institute of Appraisers. For the past several days I have been presenting the mansion program to appraisers, and it appears that we now have an appraisal underway. Because I agreed with the appraiser to underwrite his fee up to $1, 000, I am enclosing a check in the amount of $1, 000 as a donation to the City of Kalispell, Conrad Mansion historic Site Fund, with the reservation that it will be held for payment of the appraisal fee. This year the Montana allotment of funds from the National Park Service for the "r'i:;toric Sites Act is much larger than heretofore, and our probabiity of getting a grant is correspondingly good. However, it is reasonable to assume that the sooner that the necessary processes are carried out to re- move the petty but frustrating threats hanging over the project, the sooner we can expect to have grant money in our hands to get on with actual restora- tion work. Very truly yours, Louis A. Bibler - '.,AB/p10 •' E .c. xc: Mr. Ashley Roberts J,o .ano Department of Fish & Game Helena, Montana 262 Acting Mayor Happ on Behalf of Mayor Bjorneby made the following appointsments to the Conrad Mansion Museum Board: Lawrence G. Bjorneby Louis A. (Sam) Bibler James Murphy Everet Slater Councilman Miron moved approval of the Museum Board appointments with the terms of ' the appointments as set by Mayor Bjorneby approved. Seconded by Councilman Knapp. Carried. Emergency Budget - Mansion Museum Board Funds - RESOLUTION NO. 2999 Councilman Slater moved adoption of Resolution No. 2999 A Resolution declaring an emergency for the purpose of spending donated funds in the amount of $2,500.00 out of the Mansion Museum Board Fund. Seconded by Councilman Haarr. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. No further business being presented Acting Mayor Happ adjourned the meeting. Minutes approved as presented, February 3, 1975. 1