11/03/69 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING MGM
A regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held November 3, 1969,
at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Mayor Bjorneby presided.
Councilman Hensley was absent. All other councilmen were present.
Minutes of the regular meeting held October 13, 1969, were read. Council-
man O'Brien moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman
McCormick and carried. Councilman Turner moved approval of the minutes as
read for the Special Meeting held October 15, 1969. Seconded by Councilman
Roche and carried.
ORDINANCES:
Councilman. Riley moved adoption of Ordinances No. 774, 775 and 776 -
ordinances adopting Fire and Safety Codes. Seconded by Councilman Turner.
Roll call vote. All voted aye.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance - Councilman O'Brien reported the claims for the month of Octo-
ber have been audited and approved for payment. Councilman O'Brien moved
acceptance of the Finance Committee report. Seconded by Councilman Miron
and carried.
Safety - Councilman O'Brien reported the parking at Elrod School is being
Investigated by the Committee. Also under consideration is the 4-way stop
sign proposal at the intersection of llth Street and 3rd Ave. West.
Provisions have been made so the reimbursement from the Crime Commission
can be reinstated in the budget. It was requested the City Attorney prepare
the necessary resolution for the meeting next week.
Street Lighting - Councilman Miron reported a petition has been received
for the installation of street lights adjacent to Block 150. Councilman
Miron moved the Street Lighting Committee be granted authority to act on the
petition. Seconded by Councilman Riley and carried.
The City -County Planning Board met last Wednesday and by resolution re-
quested the City of Kalispell abandon the Courthouse Couplet Project.
Safety - Fire Chief Tillson has requested permission to call for bids
for a new ambulance. Councilman O'Brien moved a call for bids for a new am-
bulance be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Turner and carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL:
Mr. Burl Lyons, representing the Greater Flathead Sports Association,
spoke to the Council, outlining plans of the association to develop a recrea-
tion center and reported on the progress in the planning and financing of the
project and requested the City to participate in helping to plan and finance
the project. Mr. Lyons expressed the hope that the City would participate
up to $5,000.00 per year for a five-year period beginning July, 1970.
Councilman Roberts moved the City participate in financial support of
the project to the best of its ability. The amount of participation to be
determined at the time of fixing the budget for the next fiscal year. Seconded
by Councilman Miron and carried.
Mayor Bjorneby appointed Councilmen John Roche and Milo (Bud) Roberts
to serve on the board of the Greater Flathead Sports Association.
Mr. Lyons expressed appreciation to the Council for their interest and
support.
Misc. Business - Problems concerning the traffic signal at Main and Cen-
ter Street were discussed. The Mayor, Ass't. Police Chief, City Engineer and
Councilman Miron are to contact Miller Ford regarding maintenance and cycling
of the signal.
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