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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. i 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. 832 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. 833 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