02. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - January 16, 1996A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1996, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY
HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR DOUG RAUTHE PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, CLIFF COLLINS, NORBERT DONAHUE, LAUREN
GRANMO, DALE HAARR, PAM KENNEDY, DUANE LARSON, GARY NYSTUL, CITY
ATTORNEY GLEN NEIER AND CITY MANAGER BRUCE WILLIAMS WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Rauthe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Haarr moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon vote.
ApDrove Minutes -January 2, 1996
Collins moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded.
Donahue noted on Page 829, 2nd line, he did not abstain. He also
made suggestions for changes to the minutes format.
The motion carried upon vote with the noted change on Page 829.
Approve Claims per Payables Register
Kennedy moved to approve the claims. The motion was seconded.
There was discussion.
Upon vote the motion carried.
Pledged Securities -December 31, 1995
Nystul moved to approve the Pledged Securities. The motion was
seconded.
With a vote the motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Streets
Howard Hurst, 340 West Wyoming, was frustrated with the conditions
of the streets in the residential areas. He felt they could have
been plowed and reminded that it is the City's responsibility to
take care of the streets.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 4250-Adopt Clean Cities Program
The intent of this resolution is to authorize the City of Kalispell
to join with other local public/private sector agencies in the
creation of a Flathead Valley coalition which would then promote
and implement ideas that advance public policy objectives
associated with the Clean Air Act. The primary focus of the Clean
Cities Program is to advocate the use of alternate fuel vehicles.
The resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a memorandum of
understanding which specifies that the City will 1) work towards
cleaning the air in the Flathead Valley by encouraging the use of
alternate fuel, 2) reduce the dependence on petroleum based
imported fuels of fleets as specified in the Energy Policy Act of
1992, 3) educate the public on alternative fuels and alternative
fuel vehicles, and 4) reduce fleet operation costs. The model
memorandum of understanding supplied by Montana Power Company
includes a list or menu of suggested commitments and goals of the
Program. This menu contains 20 different selections, from which
the City is expected to pick some or all as a commitment to the
Program. Once the City executes the memorandum of understanding
the City will receive from the Department of Energy Clean Cities
designation.
Larson moved Resolution 4250, a resolution adopting the Flathead
Valley/Glacier National Park Clean Cities Program and authorizing
the Mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding with the U.S.
Department of Energy. The motion was seconded.
There was discussion and consensus was to decide on the different
commitments at a future work session.
Collins, Donahue, Atkinson and Rauthe spoke in favor.
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The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL
parking Commission Appointment
Mayor Rauthe recommended the re -appointment of John MacMillan to
the Parking Commission. The City did not receive any applicants
for the appointment, except for Mr. MacMillan.
Collins moved to re -appoint John MacMillan to the Parking
Commission. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
MDOT Meeting,
Rauthe reported the Montana Department of Transportation meeting
that was scheduled for this day has been re -scheduled for February
22, 1996 from 1:30-4 in the Council Chambers.
joint Council/Commissioners Meeting
Rauthe also reported Columbia Falls invited all area Councils and
County Commissioners for a joint meeting on January 29, 1996 at
7:00 p.m.
Waive Banner Fee Request
Rauthe noted he received a request from the Flathead Council for
Families director Laurie Larson to waive the $150 fee to hang a
banner across South Main.
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There was discussion and the consensus was to deny the request.
Kennedy reminded the City does continue to support the Council for
Families.
Council Retreat
Rauthe announced the retreat will be held locally and will be held
February 16th and 17th, 1996.
Streets
Larson respectfully disagreed with Howard Hurst on the condition of
the City streets. He felt they have never been better. Rauthe
agreed.
Study commission Update
Atkinson gave an update on the status of the Study Commission.
Streets
Donahue complimented Hurst on coming forward and encouraged
citizens to come before Council.
!Council President Election Procedure
Donahue also was concerned with the procedure of secret ballot to
elect the Council president.
There was discussion and consensus was for City Attorney Neier to
research and discuss at a future work session.
,SWAT Team
Haarr requested a presentation in the near future on the SWAT team
and the City's participation. Williams noted Chief Clark would be
happy to brief Council.
Hurst Compliment
Collins complimented Hurst for addressing the Council.
There was discussion about persons addressing the Council.
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER
Woodland Court Preliminary Plat Extension Request
A memo was received from Mike Fraser of Thomas, Dean & Hoskins,
requesting a one year extension for the Woodland Court Preliminary
Plat. The Preliminary Plat was originally approved on January 17,
1995 for one year. Williams recommended the extension be granted.
Larson moved to grant extension for one year from the date of
expiration for the Woodland Court Preliminary Plat. The motion was
seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
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did Award -Parks Mower
,Two bids were received on January 10, 1996 for the Parks mower as
follows:
Midland Implement $28,763
Turf Aid $30,350
Midland is the low bidder, but is $763 over budget. Mike Baker
felt he would be able to make up the difference through savings in
other purchases. Williams recommended the award to Midland
Implement.
Atkinson moved to award the Parks mower bid to Midland Implement in
the amount of $28,763. The motion was seconded.
There was discussion.
With a vote the motion carried.
Confidential Correspondence
Williams distributed confidential correspondence and requested
Council read over and discuss in the near future.
STAFF REPORTS
Next Work Session January 22, 1996 7:00 p.m.
Joint Area City Councils/County Commissioners Meeting January 29,
1996 7:00 p.m. Columbia Falls
Next Regular Meeting February 5, 1996 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Douglas D. Rauthe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debbie Gifford, CMC
Clerk of Council