10/07/68 City Council Minutes382
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held October 7,
1968, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers with Mayor Bjorneby presiding.
Councilman Roche was absent from the meeting. All other councilmen
were present.
Minutes of the meeting held on September 9, 1968, were read. Council-
man Hensley moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman
Roberts and carried.
Hear & Pass on Protests - Harmon Addition:
No protests were received.
Councilman Roberts moved adoption of Resolution No. 2708 - a resolu-
tion extending the corporate limits to include Harmon Addition. Seconded
by Councilman Hensley. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Hear & Pass on Protests - S.I.D. 311:
No protests were received.
Councilman Roberts moved adoption of Resolution No. 2709 - a resolu-
tion creating Special Improvement District No. 311. Seconded by Council-
man Hensley. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Roberts moved the call for bids for S.I.D..311 construction
be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Hensley and carried.
Councilman Roberts moved adoption of Resolution No. 2710 - a resolu-
tion authorizing the Sale of S.I.D. 311 Bonds and prescribing the form of
the Notice of Sale. Seconded by Councilman Hensley. Roll call vote.
All voted aye.
Councilman Roberts moved adoption of Resolution No. 2711 - a resolu-
tion extending the corporate limits to include the Hafer Addition. Seconded
by Councilman Miron. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Ordinance No. 762 - an ordinance to establish regulations for the
handling, storage and use of flammable and/or combustible liquids: Repre-
sentatives of the Local Bulk Plant Dealers were present and their spokes-
man, Mr. Tommy Thompson, reported that they felt that the passage of the
ordinance would only be duplication of existing State law and under State
regulation, dealers both inside the City and outside the City would be
subject to the same enforcement. The dealers request inspection by the
State so dealers may be aware of what they need to do to comply with the
State Code.
Councilman Miron moved the action on Ordinance No. 762 be withheld
until after City Officials have had a consultation with the State Fire
Marshall or until the first Council meeting in November. Seconded by
Councilman Happ and carried.
Councilman McCormick moved adoption of Ordinance No. 763 - an ordinance
to amend Section 2-11 of the Kalispell City Code providing for sick leave
for regular City employees. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Roll call
vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Riley moved adoption of Ordinance No. 764 - an ordinance
to amend Section 17-85 to define "Congested Traffic Areas" for parking
meter purposes. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Roll call vote. All
voted aye.
Councilman Miron moved adoption of Ordinance No. 765 - an ordinance
amending Section 17-54 to provide for restricted or prohibited parking in
certain areas. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Roll call vote. All voted
aye.
Committee Reports:
Safety - Councilman Miron reported Melvin J. Tweet has satisfactor-
ily completed his probationary period. Councilman Miron moved Melvin J.
Tweet be confirmed fireman. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien and carried.
Safety - Councilman Miron reported the Valley Transfer and Storage
has requested a fire protection agreement with the City of Kalispell.
Councilman Miron moved that Fire Chief Tillson be authorized to enter
into a fire protection agreement with Valley Transfer and Storage. There
was no second to this motion. After a discussion, Councilman Miron with-
drew the motion,
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Safety - Councilman Miron moved a traffic signal be ordered and a
traffic signal be installed at the intersection of 1st Street West and 1st
Avenue West. Seconded by Councilman Riley and carried.
Safety - Councilman Miron moved the Safety Committee be granted per-
mission to request from the State Highway Department the placement of a
traffic signal at the intersection of 5th Street and South Main. Seconded
by Councilman Happ and carried.
Safety - Councilman Miron moved that Police Chief Waggener be author-
ized to call for bids for a new police car. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien
and carried.
Safety - Councilman Miron moved Police Chief Waggener be authorized
to attend a Riot Control School at Ft. Gordon, Georgia, December 1st thru
December 7, 1968. Seconded by Councilman Riley and carried.
Committee of the Whole Council:
Councilman Miron reported the committee has awarded the bid for the
Police Radio to General Electric Corporation.
Safety - Councilman Miron introduced Mr. Kenneth O'Brien, represent-
ing the Peterson School PTA, who requested crosswalks be located at Meri-
dian Road and 2nd Street West and at loth Avenue West and 2nd Street West.
Councilman O'Brien moved crosswalks be located at Meridian Road and 2nd
Street West and at loth Avenue West and 2nd Street West. Seconded by
Councilman Happ and carried.
Safety - Councilman Miron reported that a Cushman motor scooter has
been purchased from Audubon Cushman Sales, Spokane, Washington.
Street Lighting for Alleys - Councilman Riley reported there were 61
persons who contacted the City Clerk's Office to express their opinion
regarding alley lighting. Of those, 59 were in favor and 2 were opposed.
Action on this matter will be taken at a later Council meeting.
Finance - Councilman Hensley reported the claims for the month of
September have been audited and approved for payment. Councilman Hensley
moved acceptance of the Committee Report. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien
and carried.
Sewer -Water - Completion of S.I.D.'s 306, 307 and 308: Councilman
Roberts reported construction of S.I.D. 306 has been completed and approved.
Councilman Roberts moved approval of the final payment for the project.
Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried.
Councilman Roberts reported construction of S.I.D. 307 and 308 sewer
projects has been completed, inspected and approved. Councilman Roberts
moved approval of the final payment for these projects. Seconded by
Councilman O'Brien and carried.
Water - Councilman Roberts moved the Water Superintendent be author-
ized to call for bids for two new trucks for the Water Works Department.
Seconded by Councilman O'Brien and carried.
Mayor Bjorneby read a request from City Engineer McClintick for
authorization to purchase a new rodding machine.
Councilman Roberts moved the City Engineer be authorized to call for
bids feo*r a new rodding machine. Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried.
Mrs. Tom Best, representing the Kalispell Branch of the American
Association of University Women, requested permission to have a sidewalk
display in front of The Traffic during the Association's International
Bazaar. Permission was also requested to fly the United Nations Flag on
the City Hall flag pole on United Nations Day, October 24th. Permission
was granted.
Correspondence:
A letter was received from the State Department of Health regarding
a Sanitarian's Conference. Councilman O'Brien moved the City Sanitarian
be authorized to attend the conference. Seconded by Councilman McCormick
and carried.
Mayor Bjorneby gave a report on the Montana City -County Planning
Board Association meeting held in Bozeman. He reported that one proposal
** Mr. Gary Christiansen, representing the Flathead Valley Art
Association, presented the Council with a proposed lease of the Carnegie
Library Building. Mayor Bjorneby referred the proposed lease to the
Parks & Recreation Committee for study.
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regarding Parks & Paygrounds, Which would limit these to not less than ISM
one block, should be changed, as in many instances smaller parks and play-
grounds are desirable.
Councilman Miron moved the Mayor be authorised to write a letter re-
questing this change in proposed House Bill No. 225. Seconded by Council-
man Riley and carried.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Bjorneby.
Read and approved as read this 14th day of October, 1968.
ATTEST:
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Mayor
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