01/09/78 City Council Minutes269
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY,
JANUARY 9, 1978 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN
WILLIAMS WAS ABSENT BECAUSE OF ILLNESS; COUNCILMAN DALEY ON VACATION; COUNCILMAN GRANMO
ATTENDING A REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT MEETING. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Darrell Clothier, 744 6th Ave. West addressed the council concerning the animal ordinance.
His dog was picked up and he was fined in addition to kennel charges and license fees.
He stated that almost any criminal is given a warning and second chance, but a dog owner
is fined on the first offense. He stated that it was unjust. Mayor Happ told him that
the fine is up to the Judge and not a thing the council can decide.
Dan Nelson, representing Citizens Against Pornography, informed the council that the
group will be circulating a questionaire on community standards on obscenity throughout
Flathead County. It has been designed to collect community opinions on the availability
of pornography in Flathead Valley. They want comments from the councils of the 3 cities
as to its usefulness in preparing ordinances within the cities which will reflect the
wishes of the city's residents. The form has been approved by the County Commissioners.
AWARD BID - New City Shop
Councilman Allen moved that the bid for the new city shop be awarded to the low bidder,
Dyck Construction Company for the building and electric wiring. Seconded by Councilman
O'Boyle. Councilman Griffin voted no. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZE BIDS FOR CHLORINE
Councilman Saverud moved to authorize advertisement for bids for chlorine for this year.
Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ANUS) ATION
Councilman Griffin reported that several annexation petitions and proposals are in the
mill and his committee will be meeting to consider each of them.
STREET & A=
Councilman Allen reported that his committee is considering making Mission Drive a one-
way street because of the traffic hazard where it intersects with Highway #93.
A request from the Kalispell News Agency for a curb out at 1131 S. Main will be studied
by the street and alley committee and reported at the next meeting.
SAFETY
Councilman O'Boyle had no report.
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Councilman Saverud had no report.
FINANCE
Councilman Grainger reported that the finance committee met to review claims for January,
found them in order and moved that they be paid. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #111
Councilman Grainger moved enactment of Ordinance #886 an ordinance amending the rates
for building moving. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
EMPLOYMENT
Councilman Grainger peported that there are three proposals for group health insurance
which he and the special insurance committee will review.
A letter concerning the $1,000.00 bond required of electrical contractors was referred
to the finance committee and given to Councilman Grainger.
SEWER & WATER
Councilman Allen moved that a request for a sinter shut -down for the EDA Storm Sewer
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Project be granted, effective December 3, 1977. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion
carried.
Councilman Grainger reported that the City has not as yet received a permit for the new
water well. Problems have arisen from protestors and the number of days they have to
protest after being notified.
BID FOR WATER WELL
Councilman Allen moved that the Water Well Improvements bid be referred to the sewer and
water committee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
Doug Daniels, Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Engineers, reported that a public hearing on the ,
3rd Avenue E. N. Storm Drain System will be held late in February or early March.
Director of Public Works Knebel reported that construction on the aeriation basin at
the wastewater treatment plant is progressing, but very slowly because of weather
conditions.
Mayor Happ appointed the following to the Parking Commission: Henry Good and Francis
Bitney, 4 year terms; Mary Rooney, 3 year term; Lee Bishop, 2 year term; Lorraine
Bundrock, 1 year term.
Because of a scheduled public hearing by the Board of Adjustment on January 16th, the
regular council meeting will be postponed until January 23rd.
POLICE RETIREMENT FUND
Councilman Grainger moved that Mayor Rapp be authorized to sign an agreement with P.E.R.D.
to fund a $394,000.00 deficit in the police retirement fund at the rate of $33,000.00 for
the next 20 years. This will be raised by a mill levy over the 65 mill limit as provided
by state legislature. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
The Tri-City meeting will be held at noon, January 18th in Columbia Falls at the Meadow
Lake Country Club.
Councilman Allen moved that Mayor Happ be permitted to attend a board meeting of the
League of Cities & Towns in Billings on January 2Oth with per diem and mileage allowed.
Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS
Arthur Harker, dba
North Valley Plumbing & Heating
Gas Fitter Continuation
Certificate
Arthur Harker, dba
North Valley Plumbing ,& Heating
Plumber Continuation
Certificate
Bobby G. Brown
Gas Contractor Continuation
Certificate
Bobby G. Brown
Plumber Continuation
Certificate
J. Wayne Dunlap, dba
Dunlap Electric
Electrician Bond
Tabor Excavation, Lac.
Excavator Continuation
Certificate
Newell & Gregory White Carson,
dba Carson Brothers
Gas Contractor Continuation
Certificate
Dallas Munter
Plumber Continuation
Certificate
Robert Ford & Harvey Hammer,
dba Miller Ford Electric
Electrician Continuation
Certificate
Charles W. Ward
Electrician Continuation
Certificate
James L. Petesch
Electrician Continuation
Certificate
A. R. Lyford, d
Lyford Plum ' g & eating
Plumber Continuation
Certificate
A, R, ord, db
Ly£ d Plumbing Heating
Gas Installer Continuation
Certificate
ouncilman All n moved t t all
ense and permit bonds approved by City Attorney
nahue be epted. Se onde y
Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
Council e he heavy snow fall and the problems arising
in snow plowing
d remov o entage of
overtime budget has been expended at this time.
Councr an Grainger ved to adjo
conded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Minu s approved as rese ted Jan
3, 1978.
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