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.
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