05/07/01 City Council Minutes1761
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, MAY 7, 2001,.IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR WILLIAM E. BOHARSKI PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS DON COUNSELL, DALE HAARR, RANDY KENYON, FRED LEISTIKO, DOUG
SCARFF, RON VAN NATTA AND CITY ATTORNEY GLEN NEIER WERE PRESENT.
COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON AND DUANE LARSON AND CITY MANAGER
CHRIS KUKULSKI WERE ABSENT.
Mayor Boharski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Haarr moved approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded by
Scarff.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting April 16, 2001
Council Minutes - Special Meeting April 23, 2001
2. Approval of Claims per Payables Register - $334,730.77
3. Pledged Securities as of March 31, 2001
4. Award Bid -
2001 Street
Overlay Project
Bids were
received on
April 25th from A-1 Paving for
$89,170.00
recommended
and Pack & Company for $103,500.00. Staff
awarding the contract for the 2001 Overlay Project
to A-1 Paving.
5. Award Bid - 2001 Chip Seal Project
Bids were received on April 25th from A-1 Paving for
$81,500.00 and Pack & Company for $115,750.00. Staff
recommended awarding the contract for the 2001 Chip Seal
Project to A-1 Paving.
6. Award Bid - Sidewalk and Curbing Construction for the Year
Ending June 30, 2001
One bid was received on April 25th. Staff recommended the
contract for the Sidewalk and Curbing Construction for the
Year Ending June 30, 2001 be awarded to Sandon Construction.
7. Award Bid Sidewalk Replacement Project
Bids were received on April 25th from Sandon Construction for
$74,018.00 and Marriot Concrete for $79,018.00. Staff
recommended awarding the contract for the Sidewalk Replacement
Project to Sandon Construction.
8. Proclamation - National Police Officers Memorial Day
Scarff moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was
seconded by Van Natta.
There was discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
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HEAR THE PUBLIC
David Brown, 1925 Belmar, provided the Council with a pamphlet on
"Nutrition Against Disease".
CITIZENSHIP AWARD
On April 30th, Laura Cave found $4,500.00 in cashier's checks in
the parking lot of Smith's Food.
Police Chief Frank Garner stated Cave took considerable time to
find the owner of the money and she should be recognized for her
efforts and honesty.
Leistiko moved the Council acknowledge Laura Cave by presenting her
with a Citizenship Award. The motion was seconded by Kenyon.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
RESOLUTION 4610 - RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BOND SALE - SID #343
Special Improvement District #343 was created for the
reconstruction of Sunnyview Lane, construction of Heritage Way and
improvements in Buffalo Commons Phase V. Bids for the SID Bonds
will be accepted until noon on May 23rd.
Van Natta moved Resolution 4610, a resolution relating to
$1,581,500 Special Improvement District No. 343 Bonds; authorizing
the issuance and calling for the public sale thereof and
authorizing the pledge of the revolving fund to the security
thereof. The motion was seconded by Haarr.
There was discussion.
Public Works Director Jim Hansz explained the project includes
improving Sunnyview Lane beginning at U.S. 93 and running past the
hospital. He said there will also be'a realignment of Sunnyview
starting just east of Windward Way, making it a loop to the north.
Hansz said the project also includes improving and extending
Heritage Way to intersect with the new loop. He said standard
curbs, gutters and sidewalks are planned for Sunnyview and Heritage
Way with ample boulevards, landscaping and space for a future
bicycle path.
Haarr commented the City has been working on this for several years
and he feels the improvements will be well appreciated.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
AWARD CONSTRUCTION BID - SID #343
Five Bids were received for the SID construction from A-1 Paving
($722,093.50), Doug Crockett Excavating ($769,100.71), Goose Bay,
Inc. ($728,307.75), LHC, Inc. ($744,226.00) and Settle Services
($843,868.05). The Engineer's estimate was $910,280.00. Staff
recommended the contract be awarded to A-1 Paving.
Hansz explained once the bond procedure is complete a notice to
proceed will be issued, which should be around late May or early
June.
Haarr moved the construction contract for SID #343 be awarded to A-
1 Paving in the amount of $722,093.50. The motion was seconded by
Counsell.
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There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
ORDINANCE 1381 - RECODIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL CODES - ANIMALS AND
FOWL - 1ST READING
Ordinance 1381 modernizes the City's dog laws in Article II,
Chapter 4 of the Municipal Codes, and raises the licensing fee for
spayed females and neutered males from $3.00 to $7.00.
Scarff moved first reading of Ordinance 1381, an ordinance amending
Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl, Kalispell Municipal Code by amending
Ordinance No.'s 666, §§ 2, 4, 7, 8, 11 and 12; 879, 65 4, 5, 6, 7,
9, 10 and 11; and R.O. 1947, §§ 106, 107; repealing Ordinance No.'s
666, § 9 and 879, § 9; authorizing the City Attorney to recodify
Chapter 4, Kalispell Municipal Code in accordance with this
ordinance; and declaring an effective date. The motion was seconded
by Counsell.
There was discussion.
Haarr commented he feels $7.00 is too much of a jump in the
licensing fee and could be a deterrent. He said the key is to get
more dogs licensed.
Haarr moved an amendment by changing the licensing fee for spayed
females and neutered males from $7.00 to $5.00. The motion was
seconded by Scarff.
There was discussion.
The amendment carried upon vote with Counsell, Haarr, Kenyon,
Leistiko, Scarff and Boharski voting in favor, and Van Matta voting
against.
The motion as amended carried upon roll call vote with Counsell,
Haarr, Kenyon, Leistiko, Scarff and Van Matta voting in favor, and
Boharski voting against.
LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR 248 3RD AVENUE EAST
The Lease Agreement on the Community Development/Building
Department offices has expired and staff recommended Council
approve a one-year Lease Extension Agreement.
Leistiko moved the City Manager be authorized to sign a one-year
Lease Extension Agreement with BALSCO for the property located at
248 3rd Avenue East. The motion was seconded by Van Natta.
There was discussion.
Leistiko explained the extension is only for one year because
during that time, we hope to solve the space need problems of City
Hall.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
RESOLUTION 4611 - LIONS PARK
The Kalispell Lions Club requested that the City designate Lions
Park as a "permanent park".
Scarff moved Resolution 4611, a resolution recognizing the
contribution of the Kalispell Lions Club, to the City of Kalispell
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and designating the city park bounded by U.S. Highway 93 and Third
Avenue East as Kalispell Lions Memorial Park. The motion was
seconded by Counsell.
There was discussion.
Haarr complimented the Lions Club for the way they have developed
and maintained that park, but added, it also points out the need
for another park at the south entrance of the City at Cemetery
Road. He asked Parks Director Mike Baker if there's been any
interest in developing a park at that location.
Baker said there haven't been any discussions concerning a park at
the south entrance of the City, however, there is interest in
developing a park at the west entrance on Highway 2.
Haarr said he feels the entrances to the City are very important
and it's something we should continue to work on.
Boharski commented if anyone wants the complete history on Lions
Park, they should speak with Ed Wagnild. He said in a recent
conversation he learned that one of every type of tree indigenous
to Northwest Montana is planted in Lions Park.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Leistiko asked if Kalispell has any ordinances addressing cellular
communication towers within the City.
van Natta said tomorrow evening the Planning Board will consider a
request for a zoning text amendment to allow cell towers as a
permitted use in the B-5, I-1 and I-2 zones. He said a
recommendation should be coming before the City Council at the next
meeting.
Haarr said the Council recently received a letter from an FVCC
trustee complaining about the City's $20.00 parking tickets. He
said all "this does is bring to the forefront how ridiculous we
look as a Council and a community when we charge people $20.00 for
over parking in a downtown area that has more parking than it can
use". Haarr said he hopes the issue can be discussed again and the
fine lowered.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
Approved May 21, 2001
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Wm. E. Boharski
Mayor
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