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11/22/65 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING Regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held November 22, 1965 at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Flynn presiding with all Councilmen present. Minutes of November 8, 1965 regular meeting were read and approved on motion of Turner. Seconded by Bjorneby and carried. City Official Reports City Clerks report for October. Homuth moved approval of Clerks report. Seconded by Turner and carried. Committee Reports Happ, Sidewalk and Curb Committee- Recommended that the U.S. Mail Drop Box on First Avenue East be retained in its present location because the Avenue is wider at this location and would cause less traffic congestion and less traffic hazzard. Happ moved that recommendation be accepted, seconded by Bjorneby and carried. Homuth, Safety Committee- Concerning vehicle for Police Department. Reported that on Wednesday November 10, 1965 the committee accepted the low bid for a new 1966 Plymouth Fury Pursuit Police Car for $1,277.00 and trade-in of 1964 Plymouth Police car from Hines Chrysler -Plymouth. Vehicle for Ambulance Department- Homuth reported that the Committee had accepted the low bid for the 1966 Model Chevy Van with 230 Cubic inch 6 Cylinder engine from Flathead Motor Sales on November 10, 1965. The bid $2,190.00. The following extras were ordered: Increase rear end gear ratio from 3.76 to 1 to 4.11 to 1 $8.45 Rear seat heater - Cost not to exceed 50.00 Tires bid-2 ply with 4 ply rating -Ordered 4 ply with 8 ply rating. Size 735 x 14 53.00 5th or spare tire not requested in bid 18.00 Approximate Cost $2,319.45 Trade-in allowance for the 1962 Econoline $990.00. The Committee decided not to trade the 1962 Model but to keep it available for the Street Department. Homuth moved approval of the Safety Committee report. Seconded by W.Roberts and ,harried. �/ M. Roberts, Street and Alley Committee- Reported that the Committee found no objection to the placement of a trailer at the Super -Stop. Recommended that per- mission be granted for a trailer at this location with the provision that the trailer be limited in use to sleeping quarters for truckers. That a permit be issued for one year with the possibility for renewal on a year to year basis. M. Roberts moved the trailer permit be granted at the Super -Stop location for one year, a written agreement to be required. Seconded by Roche and carried. City Attorney to draw up the agreement. 4n roll call vote W. Roberts voted nay. All others voted for adoption. Riley, Street Committee- Reported the Committee recommended that the angle of the parking meter heads be changed 45 degrees from their present angle. Riley moved the new angle of parking meter heads be tried in a 2 block area. Seconded by Turner and carried. Turner moved the Water Superintendent be granted permission to call for bids for pump and controls for the Standpipe as recommended by Morrison-Maierle Co. Seconbd by M. Roberts and carried. Correspondence Mayor Flynn read a letter from the U. S. Post Office Department which expressed appreciation of the cooperation received from City Officials in the dedication of the new Post Office. Mayor Flynn read a letter from the Housing and Home Finance Agency regarding an area meeting in Seattle, Washington on December 2, 1965. Mayor Flynn appointed the following Committee to study re -apportionment: Riley - Chairman M. Roberts L. Bjorneby N. Happ Mayor Flynn appointed a Committee to work with the High School Board to consider Annexation, Streets or any other matters which would involve the City in the planning of the new school facilities. L. Bjorneby, Chairman M. Roberts T. Turner 12 The following Bond for Byron's Heating Co. for Gas Installation was approved on motion of M. Roberts. Seconded by W. Roberts and carried. Roche moved adoption of Resolution #2570 authorizing Mayor Flynn to sign the necessary documents to complete the Airport Land Trade with J. Edmiston. On roll call vote all Councilmen voted for adoption. Meeting was adjourned by Mayor Flynn. Read and approved as read this 6th day of December 1965. Mayor REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held on December 6, 1965 at the Council Chambers 7:30 P. M. Mayor Flynn presiding. All Councilmen present. Invocation by Rev. Paxton. Minutes of the regular meeting of November 22, 1965 were read and approved on motion by Roche. Seconded by Turner and carried. Committee Reports Homuth, Finance Committee- Reported all claims had been audited. Homuth moved acceptance of the report. Seconded by Turner and carried. W. Roberts, Parking Meters- Reported the C & C Supply Co. was moving and had requested express meters be installed by old Inter Lake Building. This request to be held in Committee for further study. Roche, Parks and Recreation- Reported that the Golf Association was operating at a slight deficit and requests the Council to authorize an increase in fees, as follows: From $45.00 to �50.00 for lot member of family it 35.00 to 40.00 for 2nd member of family of 25.00 to 27.50 for Junior membership to 15.00 to 17.50 for restricted Junior membership Roche moved the request for increase in membership fees for the Golf Association be granted. Seconded by Homuth and carried. Addressing the Council Mrs. Hennessy made a request for annexation of her property south of the City. This request was referred to the Annexation Committee. Correspondence A letter from the Fish and Wildlife Department was read in part. A letter from the Pacific Power and Light Company was read regarding House numbering. A letter from the State Board of Health regarding the Disposal Plant. A letter from Arnold Olsen regarding Community Development Conference on December 18th at Helena. A letter from Lee Lewis requesting construction of Husky Street. Referred to Committee. Letter from the Board of Adjustments recommending the rezoning of the area along North Main and Sunset Boulevard from Residence District No. 2 to Business - Residence No. 5 A letter from Howard Poston regarding the Sewer Special Improvement District. This was referred to the Sewer -Water Committee. The lease with Jake Nelson regarding trash cans was discussed briefly. Mr. Nelson informed the City Clerk by telephone that he desires to continue the lease. Roche moved the sale of 4 Peafowl be approved. Seconded by Bjorneby and carried. Mayor Flynn to appoint an Insurance Committee as recommended by the May 1965 Council Insurance Committee report. 1 1