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
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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.
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