04/14/69 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held April 14, 1969,
at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Bjorneby presided.
All councilmen were present.
The minutes of the regular meeting and two special meetings held March
loth, 17th and 28th respectively, were read. Councilman Roche moved approv-
al of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Roberts and carried.
City Official Reports:
City Clerk and City Treasurer for February.
Sanitarian, Police Chief, Plain Clothesman, City Engineer and Police
Judge for March.
Fire Chief for first quarter.
Councilman Riley commented on the Sanitarian's report in regard to
garbage complaints, and suggested publicity from the press to help eliminate
some of the violations.
Councilman Roberts moved acceptance of the City Official Reports.
Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried.
Vote Canvass:
Councilman Miron reported that he and Riley have canvassed the votes
for Ward Four and found the abstract of votes for Ward Four to be correct.
Councilman Miron moved the votes in Ward Four be recorded as submitted on
the abstract of returns for Ward Four. Seconded by Councilman Riley and
carried.
Councilman O'Brien reported that returns for Ward Three have been can-
vassed by Councilmen McCormick and O'Brien and that there is no change.
Councilman O'Brien moved the votes in Ward Three be recorded as they appear
on the abstract of returns for Ward Three. Seconded by Councilman McCormick
and carried.
Councilman Hensley reported the votes in Ward One have been canvassed
by Councilmen Happ and Hensley, and there are no changes. Councilman Hen-
sley moved the votes be recorded for Ward One as listed on the abstract of
returns for Ward One. Seconded by Councilman Happ and carried.
Councilman Roche reported that the votes from Ward Two have been can-
vassed by Councilmen Roberts and Roche, and there are no changes. Council-
man Roche moved the votes in Ward Two be recorded as submitted on the ab-
stract of returns for Ward Two. Seconded by Councilman Roberts and carried.
WARD
WARD
WARD
WARD
ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
TOTAL
MAYOR:
Laurence G. Bjorneby
401
228
330
403
1,362
Frank Thomas
202
122
147
167
638
POLICE JUDGE:
Palmer Christopherson
271
180
261
314
1,026
Orville Fredenberg
326
160
207
252
945
TREASURER:
Meva Boberg
366
225
330
381
1,302
Angela Elwood
214
119
126
163
622
ALDERMEN:
Jacob Nelson
Milo C. Roberts, Jr.
Dr. John C. Roche
Manley K. McCormick
Kenneth E. O'Brien
Vincent Vlasak
Allen Herriges
Albert A. Miron
Robert W. Riley
Fred Zauner
Jack L. Hensley
Douglas R. Johns
H. V. Turner
190
473
495
272
270
115
152
330
227
201
439
310
324
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Councilman Happ moved approval of
the vote canvass and the following
be declared duly elected:
Mayor
Laurence G. Bjorneby
Police Judge
Palmer Christopherson
City Treasurer
Meva Boberg
Aldermen
First Ward
Milo C. (Bud) Roberts
Second Ward
Dr. John C. Roche
Manley K. (Mac) McCormick
Kenneth E. O'Brien
Third Ward
Albert A. Miron
Robert W. Riley
Fourth Ward
Jack L. Hensley
H. V. (Tut) Turner
Seconded by Councilman Hensley and
carried.
Authorize Call for Bids:
Councilman O'Brien moved the City
Engineer be authorized to call for
bids for gravel, road oil, sidewalk & curb
construction and a truck.
Seconded by Councilman Roche and carried.
Committee Reports:
Councilman Roche reported that the
Committee may ask for a Special
Meeting for Wednesday or Thursday to authorize
call for bids for the swim-
ming pool.
Sewer & Water - Councilman Roberts
reported the Committee recommends
the City approve a contract with Pack &
Company and Flathead Septic Tank
Service to allow the dumping of septic
tank collections into the City sewer
system. They are to pay for the installation
of the necessary water line
and to build a concrete apron, plus pay
a fee of 1100.00 each annually.
Councilman Roberts moved adoption
of the Committee Report. Seconded
by Councilman Roche and carried.
Proposed Greenacres Annexation - Councilman Roberts introduced Mr. Bob
Meerkatz, who presented councilmen with maps of the proposed annexation
area, and explained the preliminary steps that have been taken to prepare
for the annexation. Pledges have been made by property owners involved for
the money necessary to pay for the water line improvements and anticipate
the payment of 25% down and the balance to be paid upon completion.
City Attorney Donahue pointed out that some area should be reserved
for parks.
Bob Meerkatz agreed to complete the necessary ground work to prepare
for annexation.
Councilman Roberts moved the Committee pursue details and study in
order that the Resolution of Intention to Annex may be adopted at the May
5th meeting.
Finance - Councilman Hensley reported the Finance Committee has audited
all claims and approved them for payment. Councilman Hensley moved approv-
al of the Committee Report. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien and carried.
Parking Meters on 1st Avenue West - Councilman Hensley inquired if ad-
ditional meters should not be installed on 1st Avenue West. Councilman
Riley reported that these had been removed previously as they had not pro-
duced sufficient revenue.
Councilman Hensley suggested that another street light be installed
In the City parking lot located behind the bowling alleys. This was re-
ferred to the Street Light Committee.
Airport - Councilman O'Brien reported a question has arisen as to the
amount of land involved in the sale of airport land to Mr. Strand.
Following discussions with Mr. Dean Jellison and Mr. Strand, Council-
man Roberts moved the tract of land sold to Mr. Strand be 240 ft. x 560 ft.
with 30 ft. roadway easement. Seconded by Councilman Roche and carried.
Councilman Hensley stated he felt the sale should be consumated within
30 days.
Councilman O'Brien reported that the Airport Board has requested a
meeting with the Council as a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of
formulating policies.
Parking Meter - Councilman Riley presented Mrs. Mabel Brewer, City -
County Librarian, who requested a 36-minute limit parking space to be desig-
nated for use by handicapped persons. The space desired for this purpose
is the first space west of the alley on the south side of the Library Build-
ing. Councilman Riley moved the request of Mrs. Brewer be granted. Seconded
by Councilman Miron and carried.
Safety - Councilman Miron reported
the Committee recommends the Police
Chief and the Ass't. Police Chief be authorized
to attend the
Law Enforce-
ment and Planning Commission meeting at
Lewistown, Mont., April 16th. The
Police Lieutenant is to be in charge of
Councilman Miron moved adoption of
the department during
the Committee Report.
their absence.
Seconded by
Councilman Riley and carried.
Councilman Miron reported that Mr.
Bolstad, Deputy State
Firs Marshall,
has been in Kalispell and met with bulk
oil dealers, and that
enforcement
procedures are now in effect.
Firemen are working to bring fire
standards up to code.
Misc. Business:
Appointments - Mayor Bjorneby appointed the following as members to
serve on the Kalispell Neighborhood Development Board:
M. C. (Bud) Roberts, Jr.
L. G. Lund
Ray Thon
L. A. Bibler
Eugene 0. (Gene) Gillette
Councilman Happ moved confirmation of the appointments. Seconded by
Councilman Hensley. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Mayor Bjorneby reported that the Retail Trades Commission has requested
permission to have "kiddie" carnival rides on vacant lots on lst Avenue West
and ask if any of the councilmen objected. There was no objection from the
councilmen.
A letter of veto from the Mayor follows:
Kalispell, Montana
April 14, 1969
City Council
City of Kalispell
Gentlemen:
Referring to Council action to lease 75' frontage South of the Armory
to Larry Gerken, I do not feel it would be to the best interest of the City,
and I am vetoing the action for the following reasons:
1. Neither the proposal nor the motion specified the depth of the pro-
posed lot, the only dimension given being the 75' front.
2. The proposed plat of the land was merely tied to the platting of
the land adjoining on the South, with no thought whether that was good plat-
ting. Two architects (and planners) said a frontage road there with limited
access to the highway would be better land use planning.
3. The planning firm, Clark, Coleman & Rupeiks will soon present pre-
liminary land use plans for this area which could affect plans for the use
of this frontage property. Tying it up now would be a mistake.
4. The Kalispell Airport Assn. doesn't want this leased on these
terms either.
Haste makes waste, let's wait.
Sincerely,
(Signed) Laurence G. Bjorneby
Correspondence:
A letter was received from Elwin L. Allen, 1228 - 4th Avenue West re-
garding water hook-up. No action was taken.
A letter was received from Roberts Rocky Mountain Equipment Co. regard-
ing repair expenses. No action was taken.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Bjorneby.
Read and approved as read this 5th day of May, 1969.
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