10/06/78 SP City Council Minutes370
SPECIAL MEETING
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT NOON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER
6, 1978 IN THE TRAILS END ROOM AT THE OUTLAW INN FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Confirm Appointment to the Board of Adjustment
Address the Council — Chris Hunter Flathead 208 Project
Mayor Happ presided. Councilman Grainger was absent. All other Councilmen were present.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT '
Councilman Daley moved council confirmation of the appointment by Mayor Happ of
Harry Taylor, 620 3rd. Avenue East, to fill the vacancy on the BOA with the
resignation of Jean Harrington. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Keith Radabah, representing the Kate Swim Team, addressed the Council concerning the
progress of the drive for an indoor swim pool. Mr. Radabah stated that the situation
will proceed in these steps: 1) They need a firm commitment on land; 2) They
will then start a drive for private contributions; 3) They will obtain a firm bid
on all the cost; and 4) They will then proceed to obtain financing.
Mayor Happ and Council Members agreed generally that an area on Airport Road with
ample room for building and parking was more suitable than any other proposed area.
RESOLUTION #3198
Councilman Daley moved to adopt Resolution #3198 a resolution to provide an area for
an indoor swim pool that will be owned by the City and leased to the Kate, with one
year for the Kate to come up with financing. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Roll
call vote. All voted aye.
SID #326
Councilman Allen moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign an agreement on behalf '
of the City with Stan Pine and partners, that they will deposit a $5,000.00 Time
Certificate with the City which will be returned on a pro—rata basis if not all used
and if not sufficient, Mr. Pine and partners will pay the deficiency. Seconded by
Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
POLICE CARS
Councilman O'Boyle reported that the Safety Committee have checked thoroughly on the
trade—in of the 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle police cars. The best deal is at Rygg Ford
who will allow $1500.00 on each car on a trade for 1972 and 1973 Ford Pickup
Couriers.
Councilman O'Boyle moved that the Safety Committee trade the two 1977 Chevrolet Chev—
elle police oars for the two Ford Couriers plus an amount not to exceed $600.00.
Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
Councilman Daley reported on future park plans. Priorities are parking at Peterson
Field, landscaping and play equipment at other parks, and a water line at Northridge
Park.for ball fields, soccer field and rest rooms by 1979. BOR funds must have a
guaranteed city match, but can extend over two years. Council must pass a resolution
to this effect. ,
Councilman Williams moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion
carried.
Minutes approved as presented October 16, 1978.
Norma E. Happ, Ma
ATTEST:
orie Giermann, City Clerk