05/12/69 City Council Minutes_4
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held May 12, 1969,
at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Bjorneby presided.
All councilmen were present.
Minutes of the May 5, 1969, meeting were read and approved as cor-
rected on motion of Councilman Roberts. Seconded by Councilman Riley and
carried. Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 6, 1969, were read.
Councilman Roche moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Roberts and carried.
Open Bids: Two 2-ton Trucks
Flathead Motor Sales $4,864.00 each, less $50.00
each if awarded both units
Manions 2 trucks $10,493.02
Henricksen Motors 2 trucks $10,846.82
Councilman O'Brien moved the bids be referred to the Street & Alley
Committee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried.
Intention to Annex:
Councilman Roberts moved adoption of Resolution No. 2729 - a resolu-
tion of intention to annex Addition No. 13 (West side of Buffalo Hill
Drive). This is to be platted by the City at the convenience of the City.
Seconded by Councilman Roche. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Addressing the Council:
Mr. Jim Gustin, representing the Flathead County Fair Board, informed
the Council that the Fair Board has purchased property, which was known
as the Huggins' property and located at the end of Wyoming Street. The
Fair Board plans to construct a new main entrance to the Fair Grounds at
this location, and requests that the City improve 7th Avenue `Jest North
and also Wyoming Street. The County would be willing to share part of
the expense of improving 7th Avenue West North.
Mr. Gustin spoke of the parking problems at the Fair Crounds and of
plans to alleviate this problem to some extent by having bus service be-
tween downtown locations and the Fair Grounds, and requests the Council
approve bus stops in the downtown area for this purpose, preferably at a
parking lot. Plans are to have continuous bus service between the down-
town area and the Fair Grounds at approximately 15-minute intervals.
Mayor Bjorneby referred the requests to the Street & Alley Committee.
Mr. Carl Lauterjung, Water Department Supt., requested permission to
call for bids for materials for the Greenacres project.
Councilman Hensley moved approval of the request. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Turner and carried.
Committee Reports:
Safety - Councilman Miron reported a new traffic signal has been
ordered for the Conrad Bank corner, and as soon as it is installed, the
signal presently at the bank corner will be installed at the Eagles corner.
Miller Ford Electric is arranging with Pacific Power t- Liaht Company
to replace two poles for signals at 2nd Street East.
Parking Meter - Councilman Miron reported the Committee has instructed
Dick Mauzev to order 28 rebuilt Duncan meter heads in order that they will
be available for installation at the Edmiston & Bell lease lots.
The Committee also plans to phase out some of the old meter heads and
replace them with new meter heads, as parts are no loner available for
the old meter heads.
Councilman Miron welcomed Mr. Matt Himsl and his Government Class from
Flathead Valley Community College.
Parking Meter - Councilman Riley stated that he would be willing to
experiment with free parking. Next Saturday is Canadian Day and would be
a good time to try it, he stated. Councilman Riley moved that free park-
ing be granted next Saturday for Canadian Days. Seconded by Councilman
iliron. motion failed.
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Airport - Lease of Airport Property to Larry Gerken: Councilman
O'Brien moved the Airport Board lease 75 feet of highway frontage immed-
iately south of the Armory at $1.00 per front foot per month for a three-
year period. The depth of the leased property is to be 100 feet. Proceeds
from the lease is to go into the City General Fund, with the leasee to bear
the cost of all utilities, including their installation. All building and
construction plans are to receive prior approval of the City Council. The
lease is subject to the approval of the Airport Board. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Miron.
Questions were addressed to Mr. Gerken as to the type of business he
wished to have at this location, the reason for choosing the location and
the type of structure. fir. Gerken answered that it was a real estate busi-
ness and that he chose this location because he liked the general appear-
ance of the area and there is a good traffic flow past the area. Also, he
had seen the sign advertising property for lease at this location. The
type of building planned is a log, rustic -type building.
Councilman Turner moved the motion be tabled in order that the new
Airport Committee might have an opportunity to study the matter before
action is completed. Seconded by Councilman Riley and carried.
Mr. Gerken requested permission to place a sign at this location for
a period of 90 days for the purpose of directing people to his current
location.
Council members had no objection to this request.
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Mayor Bjorneby informed councilmen that it would be necessary to make
a decision in the near future as to the type of second treatment plant so
that engineers could proceed with planning.
Councilmen felt a meeting should be arranged at a time when Mr. Wet -
stein of Morrison-Maierle could he present to review various treatment
methods.
Miscellaneous Business:
City Official Bonds
Mayor
City Treasurer
City Engineer
License & Permit Bond
C. L. Spilde -
City Clerk
City Clerk's Ass't.
Water Dept. Cashier
Second-hand Dealer
Councilman Riley moved approval of the bonds. Seconded by Council-
man Turner and carried.
Mayor Bjorneby appointed Councilman O'Brien to replace Councilman
Roberts as Council Representative on the Chamber of Commerce Board.
Mayor Bjorneby requested the Street Lighting Committee meet with
Pacific Power & Light Company to consider upgrading Main Street lighting --
the possibility of metal poles, increase in lumens and underground wiring.
Spring Cleanup - Councilman Roche inquired as to the feasibility of
contracting out the spring cleanup to relieve crews to be available for
street work. Engineer McClintick reported that normally there is no con-
flict, as the weather is not usually suitable for street work at the time
of the spring cleanup.
Bud Manion suggested that specifications be forwarded to prospective
bidders sooner.
Councilman Riley moved bid specifications be mailed by certified mail
with a return receipt requested. Seconded by Councilman Roche and carried.
Th e ing was adjourned by Nayor Bjorneby.
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