01/05/70 City Council MinutesREGTTL�R MEETING
A regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held January 5,
1970, at 7:30 P.M. Ir. the Council Chambers with Mayor Bjorneby presiding.
All councilmen were present.
Minutes of the regular meeting held December 8, 1969, were read.
Councilman Roberts moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by
Councilman O'Brien and carried.
Addressing the Council:
Rev. Bartz, Church of. the Nazarene, reported that he had learned that
the new patio and breezeway, which was constructed at the parsonage at
242 - 10th Avenue West, was in violation of the Zoning Ordinance as it
extends 8 feet in excess of the zoning limitations. Rev. Bartz requested
the Council allow that he wait until spring to correct this when the
weather was more suitable for the project.
Councilman Roche moved Rev. Bartz be allowed to wait until spring to
take the 8 feet off the patio and breezeway to comply with zoning regula-
tions. Seconded by Councilman Turner and carried.
Mr. William Buck, 844 - 8th Avenue West, again requested permission
to extend water service to a trailer at this address, and informed the
Council that he would be willing to annex the property to the City if this
was necessary in order to obtain a temporary permit to extend City water
to the trailer.
This was referred to the Annexation Committee to report back at the
next meeting.
Councilman Riley moved the order requiring Mr. Buck to disconnect the
trailer from City water be extended until the time of the Committee Report
at the next Council meeting. Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried.
Fire Chief Tillson reported he has received quotations for painting
and redecorating City Hall.
Saverud Paint Shop quoted $795.00 to paint one coat and an additional
$380.00 to varnish one coat.
jail.
Jerrow Bros. quoted $539.00 to paint one coat, with two coats for the
These quotes did not include painting of the Council Chambers.
Councilmen requested Chief Tillson to obtain additional quotes for
painting and redecorating of the Council Chambers and to submit them at
the next Council meeting.
City Clerk Beardslee requested permission to have a computer print-
out of the inventory. The cost is to be 5(� per item or approximately
$150.00 to $200.00 for the initial print-out, with updating at six-month
Intervals.
Councilman Miron moved approval of the computer print-out of the in-
ventory. Seconded by Councilman Roche and carried.
Water Supt. Carl Lauterjung reported that the swimming pool cover was
now installed. The first cover shipped was too small and the second too
large, but that necessary adjustments were made and the cover was installed.
Ordinance:
City attorney Donahue read the proposed ordinance regarding per diem
and mileage for City officials and employees.
Councilman Miror moved adoption of Ordinance No.777 - an ordinance
regulating per diem and mileage for City officials and employees. Seconded
by Councilman Hensley. Roll call vote. All councilmen voted aye.
Committee Reports:
Councilman Riley raised the question of control of barbed wire fences
within the city limits. The subject was discussed by Councilmen and the
City Attorney. No action was taken.
Parking Meters Councilman Miron reported that the Parking Meter De-
partment had completed an inventory and there are 574 on street meters and
75 on off-street parking --a total of 649 meters.
City -County Planning Board:
Councilman. Miron reported the City -County Planning Board Consultants
suggest the City make written request to the Great Northern Railroad for
permission to install grade crossings on 1st Avenue East and 1st Avenue
West.
Councilman Miron moved the Mayor write a letter to the Great Northern
Railroad on behalf of himself and the City Council, requesting the Great
Northern Railroad grant permission for grade crossings on 1st Avenue East
and lst Avenue West. Seconded by Councilman Hensley and carried.
Misc. Business:
A letter was received from Norma Waller, Eva K. Armstrong and Julia
G. Landry regarding storm drainage when the Courthouse Couplet is completed.
A letter was also received from the Department of Planning & Economic
Development regarding regional planning.
License & Permit Bonds:
L. C. Shamp Plumbers
Ford Heating Gas Installer
Byron's Heating Service Gas Fitters
City Plumbing & Heating Plumber
Treasurer State Electric Electrician
Lyford Plumbing & Heating Gas Installer
Lyford Plumbing & Heating Plumber
Norbert Charbonneau Plumber
Donald R. Riggin Gas Installer
M.&M. Electric Electrician
Ferguson Electric Electrician
Surety Bond:
(Continuation Certificate)
(Continuation. Certificate)
(Continuation Certificate)
Janet K. Russell Secretary to Engineer
Councilman O'Brien moved acceptance of the License & Permit Bonds and
the Surety Bond. Seconded by Councilman Turner and carried.
Councilman Miron moved for adjournment. Seconded by Councilman Riley
and carried.
Read and approved as read this 12th day of January, 1970.
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