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09/07/65 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held September 7th, 1965 In the Council Chambers at 7:30 P. M. Mayor Flynn presiding with all Councilmen present. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 9th were read and approved on motion of Roche and seconded by W. Roberts. Carried. The minutes of the special meeting held on August 23rd were read and approved on motion of Bjorneby and seconded by W. Roberts. Carried. City Official Reports: Police Judge for August, Police Chief for August, City Engineer for August, and City Treasurer for July. Turner moved acceptance of the City Officials reports, seconded by Bjorneby. and carried. Committee Reports: Turner, Sewer and Water Committee; Reported on letter from the State Board of Health which commended John C. Harris for the excellent condition of the facilities of the Water Departments Also made recommendations that the City pass an ordinance regarding the distance between water and sewer lines. Homuth, Safety Committee; Reported that the committee had contacted Harold McLaughlin regarding the obstruction of the view at the alley at the rear of the Park Inn. Mr. McLaughlin had agreed to make openings in the fence which would allow drivers leaving the alley to see towards the east of Idaho and thereby be able to assertain whether or not the right of way was clear before preceeding onto Idaho Street. Homuth, Finance Committee; Reported all claims ha*ebeen audited and approved and moved acceptance of the report. Seconded by Roche and carried. Roche, Swimming Pool; Reported that compared to 1963, there was an increase of $673.00 in income and an increase of $912.00 in salaries with 423 fewer swimmers. In 1963 the pool showed a gross profit of $70.00, and this year resulted in a gross loss of $70.00. This year we came within $70.00 of our projected figures. In regard to a Recreation Complex, would like to investigate the possibility of procuring Federal Funds for the planning of such a complex. Mayor Flynn read a letter from the Fire Department Relief Association stating that they had placed Fireman Archie Kirkland on disability pension effective September 1, 1965. M. Roberts moved acceptance of the report of the Fire Depart- ment Relief Association. Seconded by Homuth and carried. Mayor Flynn reported on his action vetoing the construction of streets in the Adams Addition by city funds which was implied in the acceptance of $2800.00 from Adams Addition Principles for a portion of the cost of excavating and backfilling the streets. (Full statement of Mayor Flynn attached) The construction of Adams Addition streets was referred back to the Street and Alley Committee for reconsideration. Homuth, Right Turn Signs; Inquired of Police Chief Christopherson how he felt the signs had worked out at the Main & Third Street Intersection. Police Chief Christopherson reported that it had worked out satisfactorily and recommended that signs be placed at the other intersections where signal==lights are located. Also recommended that no left turn signs be incorporated with the right turn signs on red light at the intersections of Main and Third, Main and Second Streets. Turner moved that City Engineer be instructed to place the No Left Turn Signs at Second and Main Street. Seconded by Bjorneby and carried. Homuth moved that right turn on red light after complete stop signs be Installed at all signal light intersections. Seconded by Bjorneby and carried. Call for Bids: Police Chief Christopherson made a request for authorization to call for bids on new police car. Turner moved that Police Chief be authorized to call for bids on police car. Seconded by Bjorneby and carried. Water Department Superintendant made request to call for bids on copper tubing. Roche moved that request be granted to call for bids on copper tubing. Seconded by W. Roberts and carried. W. Roberts moved the authorisation to call for bids on new parking meter service vehicle. Seconded by Turner and carried. Addressing the Council: Mr. Ivan O'Neil requested that 3 lots immediately west of the Northridge Addition be annexed to the City of Kalispell. This was feferred to the Annexation Committee. A letter was read from Carl Weismann & Sons requesting annexation. Referred to Annexation Committee. Mr. Roland Anderson made a request for zoning shange for property on Main Street and Sunset Boulevard, (Highway 93) north of Idaho Street. Referred to the Annexation Cosmittee. Turner moved adoption of Ordinance #719 regarding Red and Yellow painted Curbs.. Seconded by Bjorneby. On roil call vote all Councilmen voted for adoption. The following Bonds were approved on motion by Homuth, seconded by Bjorneby and carried. Ford Heating Gas Fitters Bond C. M. Peterson Electricians Bond Norma Happ moved adoption of Resolution #2561-A, ordering curbs installed in various parts of the City. Seconded by Homuth. On roll call vote all Councilmen doted for adoption. Zoning; Mr. Darwin Hamilton of the Board of Adjustment reported that the Board felt that House Trailers for living quarters or residence should not be allowed in the City outside of a Licensed Trailer Court. This includes trailers proposed to be placed on a foundation. Referred to the City Attorney with instructions to draft an Ordinance. Building permits and regulations regarding parking space for apartments, alley space for loading, etc., were discussed at length with the Cityy Engineer. Roche moved for adjournment. Seconded by Happ and carried. Read and approved as corrected this 13th day of September 1965. ATTEST: l ity Cle k 1 Mayor