07/06/70 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held July 6, 1970 in
the Council Chambers immediately following a Board of adjustments hearing.
Acting Mayor M. C. Roberts presided.
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Roll Call - Councilman Henslelhere absent, all other councilman present.
Reading of the Minutes:
The minutes of the regular council meeting of June 8, 1970 were approved
on motion of Councilman Miron. Seconded by Councilman Turner.
Addressing the Council:
Water Superintendent Carl Lauterjung requested permission to replace the
water line on 4th Street West between Meridian Road and West City limits. The
approximate cost of the replacement is $5,000.00.
Councilman Turner moved the Water Superintendent be authorized to replace the
water line on 4th Street West from Meridian Road W. to the city limits. Seconded
by Councilman O'Brien and carried.
Mr. Troy Evans requested that permission be granted to change the week night
curfew extension from Thursday to Tuesday night for his dance hall. Councilman
Miron moved that permission to move the extended curfew from Thursday night to
Tuesday night be granted with the understanding that the week night dance was to
close at 12:30 A.M. and the Saturday night dance to close at 1:00 A.M. The
curfew for both nights to be 1:30 A.M. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Councilman
O'Brien voted no, all others voted aye. Motion carried.
Officers of the American Legion presented the City Council with a new
American Flag for the Council Chambers. Acting Mayor Roberts expressed appreciation
to the Legion for the new flag.
Fire Chief Charles Tillson requested permission to attend the Fire Chiefs'
Meeting in Helena the 16, 17 and 18 of July, 1970. Councilman O'Brien moved that
Chief Tillson be authorized to attend the Chiefs' Meeting anal that travel by
private transportation be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried.
City Engineer McClintick reported th$t Frank Voorhies is considering petitioning
for annexation to the City but that he wishes to know what sewer charge he will be
required to pay since he obtains his water from a well. This was referred to the
Sewer & Water Committee for study and recommendation.
Committee Reports:
Councilman Miron congratulated.Acting Mayor Roberts for the excellent manner
in which he handled the Cities & Towns District #1 meeting in Lawrence Park.
Councilman Miron reported the City County Planning Board has interviewed two
of the top three applicants for the position of City County Planner, but as yet
has not hired anyone for the position.
Street & Alley - Councilman McCormick
The committee has considered the petition requesting the abandonment of the
alley between St. Matthews Church and St. Matthews School and recommends the
request be denied. Councilman McCormick moved acceptance of the report. Seconded
by Councilman O'Brien.
In discussion that followed, it was felt that action should be deferred until
the next meeting to allow representitives of the petitioners to appear before the
Council. Councilman O'Brien withdrew his second to the motion and Councilman
McCormick withdrew the motion. Councilman Miron moved substitute motion that action
on the petition be deferred until the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman
McCormick and carried.
Safety Committee - Councilman O'Brien:
Chamber of Commerce has inquired as to what action is being taken relative to
the new Ordinance regulating "junk yards" within 3 miles of the city limits.
City Attorney reported that he was preparing letters to mail to parties in
violation of the Ordinance.
The Fire Chief has requested the promotion of Jack Peters to the rank of
Captain for a probationary period of six months. This is to fill the vacancy
due to the retirement of L. Bernard Hanson. Councilman O'Brien moved the six-
month probationary appointment of Jack Peters as Captain. Seconded by Councilman
Miron and carried.
Street & Alley Committee - Councilman Roche:
Councilman Roche renewed the request that an Ordinance be drafted which would
require a bond of anyone opening the street & alleys for any purpose to assure
that the streets and alleys would be restored to original condition. The City
Engineer and City Attorney are to prepare such an ordinance for presentation at
the next Council meeting.
Liquor & Beer Applications:
The following liquor and/or beer
Sportsman Bar & Grill
Kalispell Bar
Kalispell Golf Association
The Pine Grove
The Hang Up
Safeway Stores Inc.
Hennessys Steak House
license applications were approved:
Log Cabin Bar
Stockholm Bar
Witheys Market
Sykes Grocery
The Saloon
Stockmans Bar
Akers Grocery
Councilman O•Brien moved approval. Seconded by Council McCormick and carried.
Several other applications are to be returned for completion of items missing on
the applications.
Annexation:
Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution #2776, a Resolution of Intention
to extend the corporate limits to include Meridian Road from its junction with
Highway 93 to its junction with Highway 02. Seconded by Councilman McCormick.
Roll call vote - all councilman voted aye.
A petition for annexation of Lloyd Combs property. Thp apexation committee
recommends the approval of the petition request. Councilman movesd adoption of
the Resolution of Intention #2777, a resolution of Intention to extend the corporate
limits to include the Lloyd Combs Property. Seconded by Councilman McCormick.
Roll call vote - all voted aye.
Correspondence:
Acting Mayor Roberts briefly reviewed correspondence from:
Ken R. White Company re: Feasibility Study
Flathead County Commissioners re: Completion of walking lanes on Meridian
Road. Also furnishing and driving
pilings - Dry Gulch Road Project.
Councilman O'Brien moved adjournment. Seconded by Councilman Roche and carried.
Read and approved as corrected this 13th day of July, 1970.
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