04/05/76 City Council Minutes31
THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL HELD ITS REGULAR MEETING AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY, APRIL 5
1976 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED, COUNCILMAN DALEY
ABSENT BECAUSE OF ILLNESS. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Williams moved the minutes be approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman
Allen. Carried.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Beardslee administered the Oath of Office to Councilman-elect.Francis T.
O'Boyle and officially declared him Alderman of Ward II.
HONOR FORMER MAYOR BJORNEBY
Former Mayor Laurence G. Bjorneby was honored by Mayor Rapp and members of the council
for his years of service to the City, both as mayor and as a member of the council. He
was presented with his mayorial picture which was placed on the council chamber wall
along with all other former mayors..
OPEN BIDS - Sidewalk & Curb Construction for 1976 (May 1 to October 1)
BID SHEEP
SIDEWAIK AND CURA CONSTRUCTION
All. stems listed below cover the cost of material# labor and
fa r:_shing.
`.em 1. 24" rolled Garb and gutter less than 100 lin. ft.
v. /J��. e2� v-_ Q o ��� Per lin. ft. ( �!j s-o )
Price in words T
l em 2. 24" rolled Curb and gutter 100 lin. ft, or more.
;r w iiLn / c� � Per . ft. {$ Lzl. 3 _S )
Price in word
Item 3. Upright Curb less than 100 lin. ft.
%l ea. �/o-oo� e �� ty a� wee Par lin. ft.
Price in w rds
Item 4. Upright Curb more than 1,00 l.in. ft.
lin. ft.
Price in words 3
ItAm 5. ih_�iveway Radium Curb. and Excavation.
g6/�oGC'ar�✓des-� ��.._„ der lin. ft. Q
Price in woies
Item 6. 4" Sidewalk less than �50 sq. ft.
y -d7 sq. ft.
Pride rds
Item 7. 4" Sidewalk over 250 s fter .
� ric`e fin` 16v "`s
Item 8. 6" Sidewalk any amount.
�� R � Per sq. ft.
Price ords
Item 9. Removal of old Sidewalk per sq, ft.
sq, ft,
ce in words
IieylvIpp, 10�.� /G/fra®veel fill under old walks to be replaced. /
4wy-T � er Cue j�"d,
Price in wards -
Item 11. Upright curb more than 8 ft. radius.
�_r lin. ft. (s.-
Price in words
Item 12. laydoan curb less than 100 lin. ft.
Per lin. ft.
Price in words
Item 13. Iaydown curb more than 100 lin, ft.
er lin. ft.
Price in wor"
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Item 14. Curb and Si-dewalk combination,
per sq. ft,
Item 15. Excavation on New Sidewalk
Z!� C_e - - per sq. ft. (` a ,q
In submitting this bid it is understood that the right is
reserved by the owner to accept or reject all bids, and it
Is agreed that this bid may not be withdrawn during a
period of thirty (30) days after thhe scheduled time for
receipt of bids.
I further agree that I will construct Curb and/or Sidewalks
for any individual within -the City limits of Kalispell,
Ycntana, in accordance with :these specifications provided
the individual ordering the Mork to be done will pay for the
work in full when completed or make satisfact ry arrangements`
for payment with the Contractor. YES A No
DATE AT KALISPELL, t?011TANA, this �� day of e- /17�
Nana' of firm
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Title
Montana Contractor"s License Number a Zq
Bid',was accompanied by a cashier's check in the amount of $500.00,
Councilman Allen moved the bid be referred to the street and alley committee for
consideration. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Dave;Stahley, Stahley Engineeringvand Associates, reported on the Community Development
Act grant application for the 7th Avenue West storm sewer project. He reported that
Councilman Allen, Councilman Olson, Finance Director Nystul, Director of Public Works
Knebel and he attended a workshop in Helena with M officials from Denver. The time
schedule for our application is a May 2nd deadline with the State Clearing House in
Helena, a June 1st deadline with the Denver HUD office which can take up to 75 days
for review, making it possibly August 15th before the money is available. However, it
is possible thtt the two offices will not take the maximum time available to them for
review and the money will be forthcoming at an earlier date.
Requirements for obtaining the grant are - community development needs on both long
and short term objectives - community development program that identifies what project
or projects will be developed - future goals and objectives - development of a housing
assistance survey for entire city (low income needs - goals of city in assisting -
location) submit a community development budget of $200,000.00 for first year and a
certificate from the city attorney that we are complying with regulations.
Councilman Granmo moved that the City of Kalispell request of the City -County Planning
Board Staff the "housing assistance plan" developed by the City -County Planning Board
to assist with the requirements needed for the CIA grant application. Seconded by
Councilman Williams. Carried. -
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Gene Hufford, D. A. Davidson, Inc., requested cooperation of the City of Kalispell to
sell bonds for building a 55 bed addition to the present Immanuel Lutheran Nursing
Home. The amount of the bond issue will be $1,200,000.00. The project comes under
the Industrial Development Revenue Bonds program whereby the existing property plus
the addition would be vested in the name of the City of Kalispell with no financial
obligation on the part of the city. The money, bond proceedings, etc, will be handled
by a trustee bank. Mr. Hufford requested Mayor Happ and councilmen to pass a res-
olution setting a time and place for a public hearing on the issue. City will be re-
imbureed for costs of the bond issue.
RESOLUTION NO. 3046
Councilman Sliter moved adoption of Resolution #3046 a resolution calling for a
public hearing on a proposed project under Title 11, Chapter 41, Revised Codes of
Montana,1947, as amended, said project being the bond sale of $1,200,000.00 for
construction of an addition to the Immanual_Lutheran Nursing Home. Seconded by Council-
man Williams. Roll call vote. All voted aye. Resolution adopted.
City Attorney Donahue to complete resolution and see that the public hearing is ad-
vetised in Daily Inter Lake.
Councilman Olson asked Mr. Hufford why an audit on our two present sewer bond oblig-
ations was necessary when the State of Montana had just completed their state audit.
Mr. Hufford replied that bond sales are now regulated by the Security and Exohange
Commission and they have their requirements. That some past bond issues have become
defunct in certain cities and that they are taking extra precautions. That possibly
we could avoid time delay and expense of an audit if Mayor Happ would sign a statement
certifying that she knows that our sewer bond issues are proper and in good sound
financial order. Mr. Hufford added that while our bond sale is not his, but is being
handled by Mr. Easley, he will put forth every effort to expedite the sale.
Pat Young, representing Retired Senior Volunteer Program, presented the past accomplish-
ments and future goals of the program. She explained that while the county usually
has funded the program, this year she must ask the City of Kalispell for $1500.00 in
order to obtain matching funds from the government. Councilmen agreed to give- her an
answer at the next meeting on March 19th.
Jim Cordial, representing Senior Citizens Association, requested the council to author-
ize Mayor Happ to write Orvin Fjare, HUD office in Helena, requesting units of housing
for the elderly with low incomes. This type of rent subsidized housing comes under
Section 8 of Housing and Urban Development. Councilman Williams moved Mayor Happ be
authorized to write to Orvin Fjare, HUD office in Helena, requesting 90 units of hous-
ing for the elderly with low incomes, under Section 8. Seconded by Councilman Allen.
Councilman Olson voted no. Motion carried.
Sg-t. Dale Gifford, Kalispell Police Department, introduced Mr. Harold Schutt, Director
of the Northwest Montana Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Center. . Mr. Schutt
reported on the number of persons served, radio and TV spots and films shown for educ-
ational purposes. He stated that he must ask the city for $10,000.00 for the next
budget year to obtain total funding for next year. He asked Mayor Happ to write a
"letter of intent" stating that the city would give $10,000.00 for their use in the
next budget year.
Councilman Allen moved that Mayor Happ write a "letter of intent" to provide the NW
Montana Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Center with $10,000.00 in the next budget
year., Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion defeated.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a1ur • :uia1�u�li
Councilman Williams moved that the moratorium on hiring or the creating of new positions
made last July be lifted. Seconded by Councilmen Allen. Carried.
Upon recommendation of Director of Public Works Knebel and Street Foreman Clements,
Councilman Williams moved that the position of assistant street foreman be created to
assist with garbage removal supervision and other duties. Seconded by Councilman Sliter.
Carried.
Mayor Happ reported the gambling committee met last Thursday to consider appropriate
action on gambling violations. It is the recommendation of the committee that the
gaming license For The Outlaw Inn be suspended for 15 days beginning at noon, April 6th.
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Councilman Williams moved acceptance of the recommendation of the gambling committee.
Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
EMPLOYMENT
Councilman Williams reported that he will be in touch with Leonard York who is reviewing
the job classifications of city employees and will take some definitive action at the
March 19th meeting.
ANNEXATION
ORDINANCE #856 ,
Councilman Schwartz moved that Ordinance #856 be enacted, an ordinance accepting the
final annexation of the Buffalo Hill Townehouse property with R1 zoning. Seconded by
Councilman Sliter. Roll call vote. Councilman Allen voted nay. All other councilmen
voted aye. Ordinance enacted.
Councilman Schwartz moved that notice be published for a public hearing on the Hollo
Addition for the first council meeting in May. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. City
Attorney Donahue stated that the notice must include a statement as to water and sewer
hook-ups and wild life protection and the statement must be available for inspection in
the office of the city clerk. Question called. Motion carried.
STREET &-ALLEY
Councilman Allen reported that the street and alley committee met and set priorities for
the coming year as follows:
(1) Crewe are already working on let. Street West between 5th Avenue West
and loth Avenue West.
(2) Complete rebuilding of Washington Street from 7th Avenue W. N. to 7th
Avenue E. N.
(3) Resurfacing, paving or repair of Sylvan Drive, College Avenue, Sylvan
Circle, 8th Avenue W. N., and 8th, 9th and loth Avenues West. '
(4) Pave the street from Highway #93 south past Visitors Center south of
the city.
They have had many calls concerning Appleway Drive, which will be cleaned up by the
construction company which installed the sewer line and put back into as good or better
shape than it was previously.
Councilman Allen reported that the committee hadapproved(2) 24 minute parking meters
for the new office buildingatMain & let. Ave. East and (2) 24 minute parking meters in
front of the Northwest Telephone Company office and moved they be installed. Seconded
by Councilman Williams. Carried.
Councilman Allen moved that the contract between Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Engineers, and
the City of Kalispell on the let. Avenue East Storm Sewer Project be accepted. Seconded"
by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Allen moved that curbs be ordered in on both sides and the full length. of -
Washington and Oregon Streets and on the avenues between the streets where needed.
Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried.
Action on hiring a resident consultant engineer was delayed for furhter consultation:
The consultant engineer will be hired from May 1, 1976 to April 30, 1977.
FINANCE '
Councilman Sliter reported that the finance committee metandexamined the claims against
the city for March, found them in order and moved they be paid. Seconded by Councilman
Granmo. Carried.
Councilman Sliter reported that the State Audit Report has been received and will be
published in The Daily Inter Lake. Council members will be meeting to discuss criticisms
and take corrective action.
HEALTH
Councilman Sliter moved that the bid for the garbage packer truck be awarded to Manions
for the amount of $24,674.50 F.O.B. Kalispell and that it be paid for over a 3 year
period in accordance with Sec, 11-1202 RCM 1947. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried.
PARKS
Councilman Sliter moved the council authorize $10,000.00 of Revenue Sharing Funds to the
City Park Department for completion of the 4 airport softball fields ( 2 men and 2
women),°exercise track and curbs for Babe Ruth Field and Lions Park Drive area. Seconded
by Councilman Allen. Carried.
Councilman Sliter moved that the request of the Flathead High School to use a 10 acre
tract southeast of the wastewater treatment plant for old time farming be granted and
their attorney directed to draw up an interlocal agreement for 3 years and renewable.
Discussion followed that the city will need the area for burying the sludge from treat-
ment plant. Councilman Sliter withdrew the motion. Councilmen will inspect the area
and the sludge problem and take action at the next council meeting.
Councilman Sliter moved that Huz Jensen, recreation director, be authorized to attend
the Montana Recreation Parks Association Meeting in Miles City, April 1-2, 1976 with
transportation and per diem allowed. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Carried.
SAFETY
Councilman Granmo moved that 3 dispatchers from police department be authorized to
attend N.C.I.C. school in Missoula for 2 days to update their operation of the changes
on the teletype made recently in Helena, with mileage and per diem allowed. Seconded
by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Director of Public Works Knebel reported that the plant has had another upset and
Neptune Microfloc Company has requested a one gallon sample for special tests. The cost
of the test is unknown and the disposal plant budget may not cover it. He asked special.
' permission to send the sample and council approval of the cost.
Councilman Williams moved the problem be given to the sewer and water committee with
power to act. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Carried.
Councilman Olson reported a meeting with Morrison-Maierle Engineers, the primary purpose
being discussion of the position of consulting engineer. Afterward the grievances of
the plant were discussed. .Copies of the following letters have been received by Mayor
Happ and Councilman Olson:
MORRISON- MRIERLE9 Ins.
consulting
engineers
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HELENA
AVENUE/NELFENAelep„one MONTAN 2go5a
STREETS • BRIDGES •
AIRPORTS • HIGNWAYS a INDUSTRIAL
PLANNING
• IRRIGATION • STRUCTURES • WATER SLIMY SEWERAGE WORKS
IANCH OFFICES:
7 Alderson
one 259-5.546
-Billings, Mordana 59102
33 fast Mendenhall
Phone 587•2612
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Dewa.ine Young
Vice•,President
Magney Construction Co.
2724 Fernbrook Lenc
r,Anneapolis; Yinnesot;a 55401
Forch 31, 1976
RE:_., Kalispell STP
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Dear Dewaine,
As discussed on the phone yesterday, the following items remain to be
completed at the Kalispell STP:
1. The backwash waste tank was recently drained and cleaned, exposing
a pipe that is rusting. It apparently was never painted, but
should be as soon as possible.
2. The specifications called for the modification of an existing
chlorinator to "provide for automatic proportioning of chlorine
feed rate to rate of plant flow." There is still some dif,`.iculty
in meeting this requirement. I have contacted Mlike Bowen of
Technical Assistance Corporation in Billings and arranged to meet '
with him at the plant on April 7, 1976.
3. An electrical conduit is allowing entrance of water duri.r.g wet weather
to the pump room. This bad been discussed and correction requested
many times.
4. Operable windows were not installed as specified aad new '*ndows
were ordered by Price Building several montts sCo. I t:_17 -s ;a_fh
Russ Price yesterday and was informed Ube windows had hecn back
ordered and were only received last week. He assured Pe they would
be installed on Thurday or Friday of this week.
<. Water and oil in the air lines have been a problem for some, time.
I discussed this again with aim Kerr of NMI today end gas i �_:,rmed
that they will send a new air dryer unit, he will tali me on iriciay
to give me a delivery date.
6. An excessive amount of Charcoal has been lost from the mixed media
filters. I have had several discussions with NMI about this situation
and the only possibility seems to be that the backwash rate control
valve opens too rapidly thus causing a surge to the filters. Sim
Kerr will devise a method of reducing the opening rate. This
Presumably will involve reducing the air flow rate to the valve
only during opening. ,
7. The City has asked that the Charcoal lost, be replaced. NMI has
verified that although some loss is expected, the losses at Kalispell
are excessive. I discussed replacement with Sim Kerr today and be
will respond an Friday.
S. The standby engine control panel continues to be the most drawn out
Problem of all. C Powell Electric has all but deserted us on this.
Please arrange, to have a competent magician cr electrician who is
familiar with control panels correct the situation as soon as 1; s-
sible.
I appreciate your concern that these items remain a problem and your
assurance in our conversation that they will be resolved iemiediately.
Sincerely,
MORBISON- i-1AI nRU. INC.
Dennis F. Carver
DFC:tlb
cc Norma Happ, Mayor, City of Kalispell
Bob Olsen, Chairmen, Water and Sewer Committee
Harvey Knebal, city Engineer.
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RE: Kalispell STP
„-1ear Bill, -
The City of Kalispell believes that the performance of. the Purifax
croceas remains unproven. The required parameters for p11, chlorine
r'csidual and solids concentr;Ition have bean carefully monitored by
the plant operators for some time and appear to be within your re-
Will ou write the Mayor of Kalispell, Norma Happ, puarauteeing a
stable and suitable sludge product if the above process parameters
are met by the operators.
Thank you,
MORRISON-TiAIERLE, INC.
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Dennis F. Carver
AFC:t1b
cc Norma Happ, Mayor
Kalispell, W
GAYMLING
Councilman Williams moved that D. Wemple be granted transfer of gaming license when
a sales contract proving ownership is produced. Seconded by Councilman.Sliter.
Carried.
Upon recommendation of the gambling committee, Councilman Williams moved that the Log
Cabin Bar be written a letter of reprimand for permitting a dealer to work without
wearing his badge. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 304
Councilman Sliter moved adoption of Resolution No. 30417 a resolution adopting new
gambling rules and regulations. Seconded by Councilman Allen.
Discussion on how to deal with raffles, lotteries and !lone shot" bingo games.
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Councilman Williams moved postponement of adoption until next meeting. Seconded by
Councilman Sliter.
Suggestion made to adopt the resolution now and amend it later. Councilman Sliter
withdrew second to motion. Councilman Williams withdrew motion. Question called on
original motion. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Happ read a letter from the Montana State Department of Health in reply to her
request for a grant for an infiltration inflow study on our sewer plant. The letter
stated that Kalispell will be put on their priority list and we will have an opportunity
to answer questions at their public hearing to be held in the near future.
Mayor Happ read a letter from the Department of Highways stating that all priorities
requested have been added to their system. Mayor Happ stated that there was one
correction which she has written about - the state had 'road repair from BN crossing
on Meridian Road to Highway #2' which should read 'Meridian mad from Idaho to Highway
#93.' The request for repair or reconstruction of Main Street has been referred to
the engineermiag department of the state highway.
Mayor Happ read letters from the City Government Study Commission and City. Clerk
Beardslee changing the date of the special election to June 15, 1976. She will be
issuing a proclamation so stating the date of the election.
Mayor Happ read a letter from the Kalispell Public School requesting any old buildings
the city may have which could be moved or dismantled and reconstructed at their
"heritage village" project.
Mayor Happ read a letter from the Red Cross. They would like our help in reorganizing
their disaster plan in Northwest Montana.
Mayor Happ read a letter from Police Chief McDowell stating that Don Hellman of Kalispell
Police Department has successfully completed his probationary period as Lieutenant and
would like him confirmed as Lieutenant, Detective Division.
Councilman Granmo moved that Don Hellman be confirmed Lieutenant, Detective Division
with the Kalispell Police Department.. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
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Mayor Happ appointed Councilman O'Boyle chairman of the Safety Committee. He was also
appointed to serve on the Health, Parks, and Street & Alley committees.
Councilman Granmo has been added to the Safety Committee.
Councilman Sliter has been changed from the Safety Committee to Employment Committee.
Council members are invited to be gdests of honor at a bicentennial dinner hosted by the
Eagles Lodge next Saturday evening.
Councilman Allen moved that the council accept the offer of Rod Halvorsen, who is work-
ing on his masterE degree, to intern with the city for the summer months. He will be
doing paper work such as grants, contracts, etc. He will intern without pay from the
City. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Carried.
City Attorne na' reported that he and Co ilman Daley have drawn up a dog and
cat ord' e. Cop es will be distributed to c uncilmen for their review before
adoption.
City At rney reported that helc uzot approve proposed option for the Gosney
grope y because t does not'b' them to fu sh us with a clear title and also there
is a uestion oho will n�o� ct the survey o that we can obtain a certificate of
su y when we/prsaent the o ion money.
ere bean, further bus ness the eting was adjourned.
din pproved s p nted April 19, 1976.
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