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06/03/68 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING j 1 A regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held June 3, 1968, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Bjorneby presided. Councilman Roche was excused from the meeting. All other councilmen were present. The minutes of the meeting held on May 13, 1968, were read. Council- man Hensley moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Roberts and carried. Open Bids - S.I.D. 305 Construction: Kalispell Plumbing Kalispell, Montana Lump Sum Bid & Heating $5,870.48 Lyford Plumbing & Heating Kalispell, Montana Lump Sum Bid $5,467.00 Liberty Construction Co. Missoula, Montana Lump Sum Bid $9,424.00 Bid Deposit $1,000.00 Item 1. $3,584.00 Item 2. 341.00 Item 3. 1,016.00 Item 4. 578.28 Item 5. 351.20 Bid Deposit 750.00 Item 1. 3,000.00 Item 2. 435.00 Item 3. 1,104.00 Item 4. 640.00 Item 5. 288.00 Bid Deposit 1,000.00 Item 1. 5,600.00 Item 2. 400.00 Item 3. 1,600.00 Item 4. 1,464.00 Item 5. 360.00 Councilman O'Brien moved the bids be referred to the Sewer -Water Com- mittee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried. Councilman Roberts moved adoption of Resolution No.2685 - A Resolution Extending the Corporate Limits of the City of Kalispell to include Grand View Heights Addition Na;--�. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted Aye. Councilman Riley moved adoption of Resolution No. 2686 - a resolution directing the undertaking of an improvement of the sewerage system, creat- ing special funds and accounts for the administration of the moneys derived therefrom, authorizing and directing the issuance of revenue bonds to pay the cost of said undertaking, and defining the terms and manner of payment of the bonds and the security thereof. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Roll Call Vote. All voted Aye. Committee Reports: Safety - Councilman Miron reported that Thompson Field and Fry Field were in good playing condition and requested the Water Department turn the water on at these fields. Safety - Regarding the radio presentation following the last council meeting, Councilman Miron reported the committee has no recommendation at this time concerning police radio equipment. Safety - The question of whether the City should pass an ordinance re- quiring safety helmets for motorcyclists within the City of Kalispell was discussed. This will be given further consideration by the Committee. Parking Meters - Councilman Riley reported the Committee has received a request for two reserved parking spaces by the new owner of Harold's Re- frigeration. The Committee recommends the granting of one reserved parking space. Councilman Riley moved that Harold's Refrigeration be granted one reserved parking space. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien and carried. Employment - Councilman McCormick reported the Employment Committee recently received a letter from the Municipal Employees Local No. 256 re- questing a meeting to re -open contract and wage changes from June 30, 1968, foreward. A meeting of the Employment Committee and the Union representa- tives was held on 'lay 20th when the Committee asked the Union to put their requests in a letter. This letter was received by the Committee on May 23rd, outlining the condition as requested. The Committee expects to 3 o ma'' answer this letter stating the condition that the Committee will recommend to the Council. June 17th is the date of the next meeting between the Em- ployment Committee and the Union representatives. Curbs - Northridge Addition, Wedgewood Lane - Lots 12 through 24 in- clusive, Block 3, Northridge Addition to Kalispell: Councilman Happ re- ported the Committee recommends the installation of curbing to conform to the covenants in Northridge as to rolled or upright curbs. Councilman Happ moved the adoption of Resolution No. 2687 ordering the installation of concrete curbing in the Northridge_Addition to Kalispell. Seconded by Councilman Hensley. Roll Call Vote. All voted Aye. Street & Alley - Councilman Happ reported an additional sign is needed for 7th Street indicating one-way traffic. The City Engineer is to take care of the additional sign. Councilman O'Brien reported that trucks hauling gravel for County road construction are badly breaking up Meridian Road and asked if there were load limits to govern this. No action was taken. Addressing the Council: Mr. Gene Phillips, representing Mr. Ferris of Ferris Mobile Homes, made a request to purchase land from the City. The land under considera- tion is the land, part of which is now occupied by the City mix plant, on the Southern border of the City and consists of approximately lid acres. Councilman Roberts moved the request be referred to the Council as a committee of the whole. The Committee meeting is set for Wednesday at 12:30 P.M. at the City Shop. Mr. Bert Orr requested the issuance of a license for his mobile pop- corn stand, which he desires to place in the second parking stall East of Main Street on the South side of Third Street East (next to Coast to Coast Store). The matter was discussed at length and action was deferred to the next Council meeting. Mayor Bjorneby is to canvass businesses in the area of the requested location to determine the feeling of business people in the area. Mr. Joe Bekkedahl desired to know what action was being taken in re- gard to the petition for sewer lines in the Ashley Addition. City Engineer McClintick reported that there is a problem in this area due to the fact that the original survey of the property in this area was in error, and that it will be necessary to resolve this problem before proper easements may be obtained. Mr. Smith of Shaw -Smith, Inc. was asked by Councilmen if his firm could do this type of work. Mr. Smith answered affirmatively. Council- man Roberts moved the City engage the firm of Shaw -Smith, Inc. to conduct a preliminary sewer study and re -survey study of the property in this area. Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried. Mr. John Wells, a property owner on Three Mile Drive, registered a complaint in regard to the condition of the road, mailboxes and property was left in by the contractor (Falls Construction Company) who installed the outfall sewer for the City. Councilman Roberts suggested to Mr. Wells that since he is a resi- dent of the County, he should file his complaint in writing with the County Commissioners, who would then present this complaint to the City Council, and that this would be the proper procedure to follow. The City would require the contractor to fulfill their obligation. Carl Lauterjung requested permission to bid at the auction of 'Timber State Electric. Councilman Riley moved permission be granted to Carl Lau- terjung to bid at the auction. Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried. Correspondence: A letter was received from the City Treasurer requesting an emergency budget. Councilman Roberts moved the request be referred to the Finance Committee. Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried. A letter of resignation was received from City Attorney FIarshall Mur- ray. Councilman Happ moved the acceptance, with regret, of the resigna- tion of Marshall Murray as City Attorney. Seconded by Councilman Riley and carried. Mayor Bjorneby appointed Norbert Donahue as City Attorney. Council- man Miron moved confirmation of the appointment of Norbert DonahueasCity Attorney. Seconded by Councilman Riley and carried. Notification was received of action against the City by Dan Treloar. 1 1 The Kalispell Airport Association requested an Aviation budget of $31,000.00 for the next fiscal year. 6 A letter was received from the State Highway Safety Director advising of a meeting to be held at 3:00 P.M. on June 24th. A letter was received from Wallace Roberts concerning the proposed area Art Center in the Library Building. Councilman O'Brien moved Mr. Roberts be authorized to conduct a survev of the building. Seconded by Councilman Happ and carried. A request was received from the Girl Scouts' Day Camp Director to block off the street in Woodland Park from 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. from June 24th through June 28th. It was also requested that the City erect a flag pole in Woodland Park. Councilman Riley moved that the request to block off the street in Woodland Park from June 24th through June 28th be granted. Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried. The request for the flag pole was referred to the Park Committee. Mayor Bjorneby read a list of items the Carnegie Library wishes to dispose of. A letter was received from the City of Glasgow requesting the support of Senate Bill 16021, which concerns the disposition of the Glasgow Air Base. Councilman Miron moved the Mayor he authorized to write a letter stating the support of the Mayor and Council to Senate Bill 1602. Authorize Sale of Bonds: Councilman Roberts moved adoption of Resolution No. 2688 - a resolu- tion authorizing the sale of S.I.D. 305 Ponds and directing the Clerk to publish Notice of Sale of Bonds. Bond sale will be July 8th. Seconded by Councilman Hensley. Roll Call Vote. All voted Aye. Councilman Miron moved for adjournment. Seconded by Councilman Riley and carried. Read and approved as read this loth day of June, 1968. Mayor AT ST Ci Clerk 1