02/19/79 City Council MinutesTHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4L0 tl
19, 1979,.IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL._ MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN:
WILLIAMS ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
CITY OFFICIALS REPORTS
City Treasurer for December 1978.
Director of Public Works, Police Chief, City Judge for January 1979.
Councilman Grainger moved that city officials reports be accepted._ Seconded by
Councilman Allen. -Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Bill Wheeler, 15 3rd Ave. East, addressed the council concerning the legislative bill
which would give a share of forest service land revenues to cities. At.the present
time it is divided between schools and counties. Mr. Wheeler pointed out that most
of the traffic and use of parking spaces is from outside the city limits. He asked
that the council contact their representatives and really lobby for this bill.
Mayor Happ told Mr. Wheeler that city officials have been working hard to promote the
passage of this bill and that it had today passed the first hearing okay. Councilman
O'Boyle said he had contacted school bus drivers to support the bill. Rich Hadley,
Chamber of Commerce, stated that they have not lobbied for it because they looked at it
and felt there was federal regulations stipulating where this money will go. Mayor
Happ replied that the State has the right to change these regulations.
Karen Barbee, 414 4th Ave. East., addressed the council concerning the BOA. She
asked if property owners in the immediate vicinity of a variance request could not be
notified of the intended use of the property. She stated that people did not read
legal notices closely enough and that property owners did not always know about
variance requests. Mayor Happ stated that she would contact BOA Chairman, Al Miron,
about the problem.
RESOLUTION #3216
Councilman Allen moved to adopt Resolution #3216, a resolution providing for the call
for construction bids for S.I.D. E327. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Roll call
' vote. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION #3217
Councilman Allen moved adoption of Resolution #3217, a resolution providing for the
sale of bonds, S.I.D. #327. Roll Call vote. All voted aye.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
EMPLOYMENT
ORDINANCE #912
first reading
Councilman Grainger moved to enact Ordinance #912, an ordinance establishing
that salri_es of councilmen remain at $170.00 per month through 1981 and 1982.
Seconded by Councilman-Granmo. Poll call vote. All voted aye.
ORDINANCE #913
Councilman Grainger moved first reading to enact Ordinance #913, an ordinance to amend
Section 24-51 to establish the fee for moving a house, building or structure of any
size in transit through the City. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Roll call vote.
All voted aye.
SEWER & WATER
' Councilman Granmo reported that Morrison Maierle Engineers are exploring various
solutions to the odor problem at the wastewater treatment plant.
EN STORM DRAIN PROJECT
RESOLUTION #3218
Councilman Granmo moved to adopt Resolution #3218, a resolution stating that the
City will pay 10% of the costs for the EN Storm Drain Project and the State will pay
90%. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION #3219
Councilman Grainger moved to adopt Resolution #3219, a resolution adopting a
"Memorandum of Agreement" between the City and the State regarding responsibilities
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of each on the EN Storm Drain Project. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Roll call vote.
All voted aye.
Councilman Granmo reported that the water well is complete. Drilling took longer than
anticipated and a little more cost was incurred but the well is producing more than
was expected - 2000 gals p/m.
Councilman Granmo reported that he did not get to attend the wastewater treatment
seminar in Denver, but a representative of Wright McLaughlin, Engineers will be giving
him a report.
CITY DEVELOPMENT
Councilman Saverud reported that there will be a public meeting on the Elrod Neighbor- ,
hood Revitalization Project on March 1, in the Elrod Gym.
City Development Director, Ed Gallagher, gave a brief report on their activities so
far. He explained the area, and how the loans work.
Councilman Saverud moved that the council authorize the city development council
committee to work with the City Development Department in overseeing and implementing
the HUD grant. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
HEALTH
Councilman Saverud has no report.
Councilman Saverud reported that he is working with City Attorney Donahue on Street
Lighting Assessments for this year and will have a report at the next meeting.
SAFETY
Councilman O'Boyle reported on the last Flathead Safety Council meeting on February
2nd. The Council is asking for a 4 lane highway from Kalispell to Somers and from
Whitefish to Kalispell. All groups are urged to work on a truck by-pass for Kalispell.
The Council is also working on people to improve their driving habits, be concerned
about their speed, use of lights and courtesy to pedestrians and other drivers..
Councilman O'Boyle moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign an agreement with the '
Montana State Traffic Safety Administration to receive funds for a traffic study.
The first year will consist of $10,000 for the study with no shared expense by the
City. The second year can be 100% funded or we can go for a third year and fund one
half of the expense for the last two years. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion
carried.
On request of Fire Chief Doty, Councilman O'Boyle moved that Roger Bowman be promoted
from training officer to fire marshall, Ted Waggener from driver to captain; Orland
Leland from firefighter to driver and David J. Mayhew from firefighter to driver.
Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
A second request by Fire Chief Doty to promote Ted Main from driver to captain and
Jack Triepke from firefighter to driver was postponed until the fire department budget
is checked for available funds for promotion.
PARKS
Councilman Daley reported that the park committee is negotiating new leases with the
Tourist Center, Golf Course and Airport. They are trying to negotiate a no cost to
the City plus a reasonable administration fee. He has talked to Larry Stem who leases
the Tourist Center, but was too ill to operate it last year and he will have an answer
shortly as to whether he intends to operate it this coming season. He will be meeting
with the Golf Course Board at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday at the Four Seasons Restaurant.
STREET & ALLEY '
Councilman Allen reported that he has not received the new urban signing inventory
for the City, but there will be some changes. He will have the plans in writing and
make the public and press aware of the changes by the next meeting.
ORDINANCE #914
Councilman Allen moved first reading to enact Ordinance #914, an ordinance to amend
the 'no parking' on certain streets and avenues in the City. Seconded by Councilman
Saverud. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
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Councilman Allen reported a very interesting meeting of the Flathead River Basin 208
Group. They were shown a movie which showed pictures taken from a satellite and the
close-up pictures were fantastic. He reported their budget will be cut $30,000 to
$40,000. Air Quality will receive $80,000 and Fishery Study will receive $129,000.
There will be another meeting on March 9th.
ANNEXATION
Councilman Griffin announced a public hearing on March 6th at 7:30 P.M. in the
Community Room of Courthouse East to discuss implementation of new zoning of three
areas, all residential - Park View Terrace, Northridge and Sunset Additions and
Adams and Hawthorne Street area.
GIBSON ADDITION
Councilman Griffin moved to extend for 30 days the agreement between owners of Lots 1
and 3 of Gibson Addition and the City concerning delinquent S.I.D. assessments. The
original agreement was made a year ago. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #915
first reading
Councilman Griffin moved/to extend until October 1, 1979 the deadline for implementing
the new zoning code. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Happ introduced Al Gauf, candidate for alderman in Ward Four.
The Tri-City meeting will be Wednesday noon, February 21 at the Country Club in
Whitefish.
TAC will meet tomorrow morning at 9:30 A.M. at the Highway Department Office.
Michael J. Garcia, Federal Insurance Administration, Denver, and Michael D. Keene,
HKM Associates, Billings, will hold a meeting for the public to explain flood plain
insurance to the council and public on February 27th in the Council Chambers.
Councilman Allen moved that Mayor Happ be allowed to leave the state for vacation
for 2 weeks. Seconded by Councilman Daley. I•lotion carried.
LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS
L. C. Shamp
A. R. Lyford DBA
Lyford Plumbing & Heating
A. R. Lyford dba
Lyford Plumbing & Heating
Plumber
Plumber
Gas Installer
Continuation Certificate
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Dan Black, KOFI reporter, commended Mayor Happ on the detailed agenda presented at
this meeting.
Councilman Allen moved to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle.
Motion carried.
Minutes approved as presented on March 19, 1979.
ATTEST:
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Marjo t
is Giermann, City Clerk
Norma E. Happ, Mayor