11/07/60 City Council MinutesProposal to widen "Center Street" from Main to'lst Ave. I.q., moved by
Huggins that action be,tabled_temporarily and a traffic flow survey be made along
Center St. in the two blocks adjacent to Main Street with special consideration
being given to increased traffic created by new bank. Seconded by Horstman and
carried.
Lutheran Home Drainage -
Joint Sewer -Water and Street and Alley Committee reported Lutheran Home to
construct own storm drain across their property to street, City to construct
line to -catch basin adjacent to Golf Course - also construct new line from south
boundary of Golf Course to,catch basin on Wyoming Street, a distance of about
400 ft. plus 2 manholes.
Moved by Huggins above construction be authorized. Seconded. by Metcalf and
carried.
City Engineer gave status of account owing and due from United Paving Co.
in construction of Idaho St.
Due contractor for use of machinery $1,711.50, less due City for materials
furnished $463.50 - net due contractor $1,248.00. It was recommended that in lieu
of payment of $1,248.00 to contractor, they be released of all liability for damage
to City streets caused during construction.
Moved by Metcalf that settlement on the above basis be -made with contractor.
Seconded and carried.
Moved by Harmon`.that City continue to lease the 2 Police patrol cars now
under contract until July 1, 1961. Seconded by Homuth and carried.
Huggins presented offer of Morrison-Maierle Company of Helena to furnish
preliminary plan for proposed storm drainage project in business district, and
moved they be authorized to proceed with such plan as a sales promotion without
cost or obligation to the City. Seconded by Homuth and carried.
The Council then adjourned. Motion made by Homuth, seconded by Harmon.
Read and approved this 7th day of November, 1960.
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ity Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
Regular monthly meeting of Kalispell City Council Monday November 7, 1960,
7:30 P. M.
Mayor Hammer and all Councilmen present.
- Reading of minutes of regular meeting of October 3, 1960, approved on motion
of Metcalf, seconded by Harmon. Special meeting of October loth, 1960, approved
on motion of Haddow, seconded by Metcalf.
Monthly reports of City -Officials accepted:
Chief of Police for October on motion of Fisher, seconded by Homuth.
City Clerk for September on motion of Harmon, seconded by Huggins.
City Treasurer for September on motion of Homuth, seconded by Ryder.
City Engineer for October on motion of Fisher, seconded by Haddow.
Police Judge for October on motion of Metcalf,'seconded by Fisher.
Health Officer for October on motion of Huggins, seconded by Haddow.
Finance Chairman. Harmon reported all claims had been audited and moved pay-
ment be allowed. Seconded by Ryder and carried.
Park Chairman Harmon reported Committee still working on proposed Recreation
program.
Metcalf reported scrap sold at warehouse for a total of $230.00.
Huggins read letter from Morrison-Maierle Engineers describing proposed storm
sewer. Referred'to-Sewer-Water Committee by Mayor.
Horstman outlined proposed street lighting of 3rd Ave. E. N.
Three members of Order of DeMolay presented City with a new 50 star flag to
be flown from City Hall flag pole.
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VIft-President of Council Huggins accepted on behalf of the City, expressing
gratitude and appreciation for the ideals and patriotism ins*ing such a gift.
Addressing Council:
Peter Hoffman questioned the area being assessed him for the Idaho Street
Improvement (S. I. D. 294). Referred. to City Engineer.
Letter from State IIighway proposing new traffic signals at 5th Ave. 14. N. and
Idaho St., asking, City participation for 1/4 of the cost. Moved by Fisher that
City accept this proposal. Seconded by Homuth and carried.
Followin bids for Gasoline and Fuel Oil were received:
Bidder Company
Regular Gasoline
Premium Gasoline
#2 Fuel Oil #1 Fuel
Oil
Union Oil Company
.2107
.2407
.1332
Standard Oil Company
.235
.27
.151
Farmers Union
.235
.26
.156 .162
California Company
.2410
.2715
.1483
Valley Oil
.224
.255
.139
T. J. Landry
.2247
.2539
.149
Husky Hi -Power
.2245
.255
.1425
Texaco
.231
.2565
.1425
Phillips Petroleum Company
.2293
.2589
.1434
Continental Oil Company,
,2250
.2575
.1435
Moved by Harmon that low bid of Union Oil Company for gasoline and fuel oil
be accepted. Seconded by Metcalf, and carried.
Renewal bond of Clarence Clapper (Plumber's Bond) was approved on motion of
Huggins, seconded by Harmon.
Fire Chief. Price said outlying fire districts would like to use same wave
length for radio units. Mayor referred to Safety Committee and Councilman Horstman.
Moved by Harmon that two Water Department and one Sewer Department employees
attend Sewer -Dilater School in Bozeman November 16 - 18. Seconded by Homuth and
carried.
City Engineer recommended 5 foot sidewalk on North side of Conrad Bank and
eventual elimination of Power poles to provide more street width.
Problem of logging trucks using City streets with resulting damage was discussed.
Referred to Street and Alley Committee to confer with leading truckers for a possible
solution.
Salvation Army asked permission, to place 2 kettle houses on sidewalk from
Thanksgiving to Christmas, one adjacent to Woolworth's and one at Post Office.
Moved by Fisher permission be granted. Seconded by Metcalf and carried.
Council adjourned - motion by Homuth, seconded by Harmon.
Read and approved this 5th day of December, 1960.
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City Clerk���
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