03/04/68 City Council Minutes340
REGULAR MEETING Fri
A regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held March 4, 1968,
in the Council Chambers, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Bjorneby presiding.
All councilmen were present.
The minutes of the meeting held on February 12, 1968, were read. Coun-
cilman Rothe., moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Council-
man Hensley and carried.
Councilman Riley moved approval of the minutes as corrected of the
Special Meeting held February 15, 1968. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien and
carried.
Councilman Roberts moved adoption of Resolution No. 2667 - a resolu-
tion of intention to create Special Improvement District No. 309. Seconded
by Councilman Roche. Roll Call Vote. All voted Aye.
Oven Bids - S.I.D. 306 (Water Maine):
Kalispell Plumbing & Heating $14,680.00
Walter E. Tynes Construction, Inc. 13,991.00
Ole's Plumbing 13,458.00
Lyford Plumbing 13,473.00
Councilman O'Brien moved the bids be referred to the Sewer -Water Com-
mittee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Hensley and carried.
Open Bond Bids - Revenue Bonds:
Sealed bids were submitted by D. A. Davidson & Company, Conrad National
Bank of Kalispell and Valley Bank.
The parties submitting sealed bids agreed to oral bidding following the
opening of the sealed bids for those parties having submitted sealed bids.
Councilman Miron moved the Council approve oral bidding by those who
have submitted sealed bids. Seconded by Councilman Roche and carried.
Sealed Bids: D. A. Davidson & Co. 5.463%
Conrad National Bank 4.97%
Valley Bank 5.25%
Oral Bids: Conrad National Bank 4.85%
No other oral bids were submitted.
Councilman Miron moved.the acceptance of the Conrad National Bank bid
of 4.85%. Seconded by Councilman Hensley and carried.
Councilman Hensley suggested that, in the future, the Council adhere
to the procedure specified in the bid call that if sealed bids are called
for and there is no provision in the call for oral bids, the Council should
only accept sealed bids. The legally advertised procedure should be fol-
lowed.
Bids - S.I.D. Bonds:
S.I.D. 306 - Bonds in the amount of $13,500.00
Oral Bidding
Bidders Bids
Jerry B. Schnell 6% 5.7%
Conrad National Bank 5.75%
Councilman Hensley moved acceptance of the bid of Jerry B. Schnell of
5.7%. Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried.
S.I.D. 307 - Bonds in the amount of $54,000.00
Oral Bidding
Bidders Bids
D. A. Davidson & Co. 6% 5.60%
Conrad National Bank 5.75% 5.50% 5.40% 5.30%
Jerry B. Schnell 5.65% 5.45% 5.35% 5.25%
Councilman Hensley moved acceptance of the 5.25% bid of Jerry B. Schnell.
Seconded by Councilman Happ and carried.
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S.I.D. 308 - Bonds in the amount of $32,000.00
Oral Bidding
Bidders Bids
D. A. Davidson & Co. 6% 5.75% plus $100.00 premium
Conrad National Bank 5.75% 5.70%
Councilman Hensley moved the acceptance of the 5.70% bid of the Conrad
National Bank. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien and carried.
Committee Reports:
Safety - Traffic problem in the Korn Buick area: Councilman Miron re-
ported that after studying the traffic problem in the Korn Buick area, the
Committee recommends that signs reading "No Parking This Side" be erected
to prohibit parking 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on the North side of
12th Street West between South Main Street and 1st Avenue West. This will
serve a three -fold purpose of:
1. Permitting traffic to move more safely through the street.
2. Prevent parking on boulevards and lawns of home owners in the area.
3. Regulate general parking in the area more properly. r
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Council= Miron mooed adoption of this report. Seconded by Council-
man Riley and carried.
Safety - Permanent status as Lieutenant for Curtis J. Snider: Upon
recommendation of Police Chief Ted W. Waggener, the Safety Committee hereby
requests approval for permanent status of Curtis J. Snyder as Lieutenant.
This rank is to be just below that of Asset. Chief of Police and above that
of Sargeant. Lt. Snyder has satisfactorily completed a six -months probation-
ary period. Councilman Happ moved the confirmation of Curtis J. Snyder as
Lieutenant. Seconded by Councilman Roche and carried.
Safety - Confirmation of Byron W. Cronk: Police Chief Ted W. Waggener
recommended that Byron W. Cronk be granted permanent status of Patrolman in
the Kalispell Police Department. The Safety Committee of the Kalispell City
Council approves this permanent status for Byron W. Cronk to be effective
February 1, 1968, with increased pay from $400.00 to $475.00 per month.
It is further -approved that his initial $125.00 clothing allowance be
granted. Patrolman Cronk has fulfilled the residency requirement of 2
years in the State of Montana and 6 months in the City of Kalispell. Coun-
cilman Miron moved adoption of this report. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien
and carried.
Safety - Fire Department Outside Aid Agreements: Councilman Miron
reported that in order to more fully bring our ratings in the Kalispell Fire
Department up to State approval standards, outside aid agreements with other
fire departments are desirable. Our City Attorney has prepared an outside
aid agreement that is attached, and meets with the approval of the Safety
Committee and the Kalispell Fire Department Chief. Therefore, it is re-
quested that the Council give approval to the Kalispell Fire Department
Chief to enter into "Outside Aid Agreements" as stipulated in the contract
as prepared by our City Attorney.
Councilman Miron moved the Fire Chief be authorized to enter into out-
side aid agreements according to the agreement drawn by the City Attorney.
Seconded by Councilman McCormick and carried.
Safety - Russell School Crossing at Highway 93: Councilman Miron used
the blackboard to diagram a proposed signal light installation at the school
crossing of Highway 93. The signal light proposed was a yellow blinker
light, with a red stop light that could be activated by pedestrians to stop
north and southbound traffic on Highway 93.
Mr. Ed Wagnild of the Russell School PTA reported that Pacific Power
& Light Company would furnish the necessary supporting wires for the in-
stallation of the lights, but that he did not believe the State Highway De-
partment would authorize the installation of a stop signal, but would approve
an amber blinker light installation.
Mr. Fred Posey, Rusx*ll School Principal, reported that there will be
considerably more traffic at this location when the new Junior High School
Is in use, and felt that a request for permission to install a stop signal
at this location should be made.
Councilman Miron requested permission of the Council to proceed in pur-
suing the matter of signals for this crossing with the State Highway Depart-
ment. Councilman Roche moved the Safety Committee be given authority to
pursue the matter of signal lights for the Highway 93 school crossing near
the Russell School. Seconded by Councilman Riley and carried.
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Councilman Miron moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 748 - an ordinance
regulating fireworks. Seconded by Councilman Roche. Roll Call Vote. All
voted Aye.
Councilman Roche moved adoption of Ordinance No. 749 - an ordinance
prohibiting the selling or furnishing of intoxicating liquor to persons
under the age of 21. Seconded by Councilman McCormick. Roll Call Vote.
All voted Aye.
Councilman Roche moved adoption of Ordinance No. 750 - an ordinance
prohibiting petty larceny. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote.
All voted Aye.
Councilman Roberts moved adoption of Ordinance No. 751 - an ordinance
prohibiting the malicious destruction of property. Seconded by Councilman
Roche. Roll Call Vote. All voted Aye.
Street Lighting - Adams Addition: Councilman Riley reported that Mr.
Barney Horstman had figured a per -lot cost for the lighting that was re-
quested by Adams Addition residents, and that Mr. Horstman would give the
figures to Mrs. Corbitt, who would contact the other residents of the Adams
Addition to find -out if they were in favor of the proposed method of assess-
ment. The cost to each lot owner would be approximately $10.65.
Sidewalk & Curb - Curb Installation on 2nd Avenue East: Councilman
Happ moved adoption of Resolution No. 2668 ordering the installation of
curbing on 2nd Avenue East in the first block south of Center Street.
Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried.
Finance - Liability Insurance Bid: Councilman Hensley reported that
It was recommended the Ellingson Agency be awarded the Liability Insurance
Bid for the year 1968-1969. The Ellingson Agency submitted the low bid.
Councilman Hensley moved adoption of the Committee report. Seconded by
Councilman O'Brien and carried.
Sewer -Water - Preliminary Study of Secondary Sewer Treatment Plant:
Councilman Roberts reported it was the Committees recommendation that
Morrison-Maierle, Inc. be -authorized to start the preliminary study immed-
iately, with payment to be made with funds budgeted during the current fis-
cal year for Capital Improvements at the Waste Treatment Plant. Councilman
Roberts moved Morrison-Maierle, Inc. be authorized to proceed with the pre-
liminary study of the secondary sewage treatment plant. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Roche and carried.
Sewer -Water - Request of Water Superintendent to attend Water Pollu-
tion Control Meeting: Councilman Roberts moved the request of Carl Lauter-
Jung to attend the. Water Pollution Control meeting in Helena March 28 to
30, 1968, be granted. Seconded by Councilman Happ and carried.
Annexation - Bill Bagenstos Property: Councilman Roberts moved adoption
of Resolution No. 2669 - A Resolution of Intention to Extend the Corporate
Limits. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted Aye.
Parks - KCFW-TV Easement: Councilman Roche reported the Park Committee
recommends a permanent easement be granted KCFW-TV for the site requested.
Rental of $100.00 per year payable to the Kalispell Golf Association. Ease-
ment and re -negotiation of same subject to review if and when ownership of
KCFW_TV should change from present ownership. Councilman Roche moved adop-
tion of the Park Committee report. Seconded by Councilman Riley and carried.
Parks - Request by Girl Scouts to hold Council in Woodland Park: Coun-
cilman Roche reported the Girl Scouts have requested permission to hold coun-
cil in Woodland Park for one week, with one overnight camp. Councilman
Roche moved the request of the Girl Scouts to hold council in Woodland Park
be granted. Seconded by Councilman Roberts and carried.
Addressing the Council:
Mr. John Mitcham, reporter for the Daily Inter Lake requested the City
Council to change its method of notification of Special Council Meetings.With
the present system, the public and news media are not aware that Special
Meetings are to be held.
This is to be studied.
Correspondence:
In a letter from Action Advertising, a request wes made to reduce the
amount of the trash can lease from $300.00 annually to $150.00 annually.
This is held for further consideration.
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In a questionnaire from the Montana Legislative Council, the question
was asked if the Council favored changing the date of municipal elections
to the same date as general elections. A poll of Council members showed
councilmen were in favor of keeping municipal elections as presently set.
Councilman Roche moved for adjournment. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien
and carried.
Read and approved as corrected this llth day of March, 1968.
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