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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1991, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY
HALL. MAYOR RAUTHE PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN ATKINSON WAS ABSENT AND
ALL OTHER COUNCILMEMBERS WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Rauthe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes December 17, 1990
Approve Claims per Payables Register
Buck moved the consent agenda be approved.
On page 337, the minutes were amended to include in the motion
the effective dates of the downtown parking enforcement waiver.
The motion was seconded and carried.
PROCLAMATION
Arbor Day Proclamation
Rauthe presented an Arbor Day proclamation. It proclaims April
26, 1991 as Arbor Day in the City of Kalispell.
Centennial Proclamation
Mayor Rauthe presented the Centennial proclamation, proclaiming
1991 as Kalispell.'s Centennial year and recognizing our heritage.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL: No one addressed the council.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 3967-Fund Transfer
Buck moved Resolution 3967, a resolution authorizing the City
Clerk -Treasurer to transfer funds from SID 324 Fund to Revolving .
Fund.
The motion was seconded and carried upon roll call vote.
Resolution 3968-Fund Transfer
Granmo moved Resolution 3968, a resolution authorizing the City
Clerk -Treasurer to transfer funds from SID 302 Fund to Revolving
Fund. The motion was seconded and carried with a roll call vote.
Resolution 3969-Fund Loan
Larson moved Resolution 3969, a
Clerk -Treasurer to loan funds
Revolving Fund. The motion was
with a roll call vote.
resolution authorizing the City
from the General Fund to SID
seconded and carried unanimously
Resolution 3970-Property Acquisition
Moses moved Resolution 3970, a resolution authorizing the
purchase of Lots 13, 14, 15 and 25' of an abandoned alley, in
Block 25, Kalispell original from the Firestone Tire and Rubber
Company and authorizing the city manager to accept said property
on behalf of the City of Kalispell. The motion was seconded and
with a roll call vote carried with Buck voting against.
This resolution discussion and passage took place during Business
from Manager -Property Acquisition.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL: Buck stated he will be out of
the state from 1/21-2/5.
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER:
Water Office Remodeling Bids
The city opened bids for the remodeling of the Water office
12/21790`. ` ITife' 4 bids received were 'as " follow9 ", '' '
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Contract Add Alternate Total
1. Robert W. Ross Building $36,175 $2,700 $38,875
2. Greg Bain & Company 39,700 2,200 41,900
3. Wiggin Construction 38,800 4,500 43,300
4. Hamerquist Construction 46,470 4,200 50,670
The low bidder for the project is Robert W. Ross Building in the
amount of $38,875 which includes the $2,700 add alternate. The
scope of alternate one is to properly finish the ceiling in the
general work area to accommodate existing arched windows. The
project architect has reviewed the bids and indicates that all
bidders complied with the specification. His recommendation is
to award the bid to Ross Construction.
Williams also had the opportunity to review the bids and
initially felt that the low bidder Ross construction may have
submitted an unresponsive bid because he failed to fill in the
dollar amount of the bid bond. He referred the matter to City
Attorney Neier who indicates that the error does not constitute a
major irregularity and upon checking with the insurance agent
representing the bonding company, Mr. Neier found out that the
bond is valid and will be honored in the full amount of the
contractor's bid. He felt comfortable in recommending that
council award the Water Department remodeling bid to Ross
Construction in' the amount of $38,875. The budget for this
project is $48,647.
Collins moved the Water Department remodeling bid be awarded to
Ross Construction in the amount of $38,875. The motion was
seconded and carried.
Property Acquisition
Williams asked Larry Gallagher and Steve Cervantes to outline the
staff's position regarding the purchase of a certain property
located at 55 N. Main. In reference to Cervantes memo, it is
staff's position and goal to see that the Tidyman's development
progresses in a direction that achieves the maximum quality for a
project this size.
Cervantes presented the staff's recommendation as outlined in his
memo dated January 4, 1991.
Larry Gallagher presented background information regarding the
short history of the Firestone project.
There were questions and discussion.
Moses moved Resolution 3970 and was seconded.
Buck spoke against the resolution. He said he would like to see
proper development but he did not feel the city should be
investing in private property.
Williams said the city is hoping to influence the type of
development that takes place there rather quickly. Tidyman's
would like to build as soon as possible but they also realize
what the city is attempting to do in terms of trying to assure
that we have -some sort of quality development and they have
indicated to Larry, they are willing to show some more patience,
provided we can show them that there are developers out there
willing to step forward in an effort to try and bring a quality
program forward.
Cervantes said our role in doing this is not to interfere with
the private sectors development, but to more coordinate that
interest and promote it, we are not trying to control it. Fie
believes in the long run, by holding out for a better
development, we can, all look back in years with pride of that
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development, rather than standing back and doing nothing now and
allowing any strip development to go on.
Williams said this is the last major parcel of property
undeveloped in our core area. Looking at it in terms of that
respect, we need to be as aggressive as we can to make sure the
development takes place so that future generations can benefit
from it'.
There is a resolution from the Kalispell Development Corporation
recommending that council authorize the staff to proceed with
this project.
There was more discussion.
Nystul, Kennedy, and Larson spoke in favor of the motion.
With a roll call vote the motion carried with Buck voting
against.
Cost of Service for Snow Removal
During the most recent snow storm Williams authorized the use of
private contractors to assist the city with snow removal. The
following represents the cost incurred by the city for the period
beginning 12/27 and ending 12/29:
1. LHC $ 5,382.00
2. McElroy & Wilken 7,917.00
3. Steven Knoll Trucking 1,223,43
4. NuPac 4,646.25
5. Sykes (food service) 366.25
TOTAL $ 19,534.93
In addition the city incurred $5,587.00 overtime expense and 105
hours of comp time for the city's own personnel. They were
working two twelve hour shifts from 12/27-1/2. During that
period $4,732.23 in bills and claims were processed through the
city shop.
Two NuPac dump trucks were hired for 21 hours to assist with snow
removal, the cost of this service was $840.00.
Williams clarified the city's position regarding clearing of
blocked driveways as a result of city plowing. The city does not
clear people's driveways of snow. It is policy to occasionally
assist the elderly by unblocking the snow accumulation from the
entrance of the driveway only, the city does not enter onto
private property under any circumstances.
Norwest Bank and Roy Stanley will provide free snow removal for
the elderly and individuals physically unable to.
Rauthe complimented all the city employees and departments for
their time, effort and response during the storm.
Bid Openings
Williams reminded of the upcoming bid openings. Playground
equipment bids will be opened on 1/8/91 at noon.
The Waste Water Treatment Plant bids will be opened on 1/9/91 at
noon.
Workshop
Williams also reminded of the next council workshop 1/12/91 at
the Outlaw Inn at 8:00 a.m. in the Ambush Room.
Sidewalk Snow Removal
Nystul' reminded the residents that the city does have an
ordinance requiring proper removal. of snow from the sidewalks in
front of residences.
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Residents will be ticketed for not keeping their sidewalks clear.
STAFF REPORTS: None
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Dougl s D. Rauthe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy H. Robertson, Clerk -Treasurer
Debbie Liverman, Clerk of Council
Approved as presented February 4, 1991
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