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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, MAY 6, 1991, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL.
MAYOR RAUTHE PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEMBERS WERE PRESENT.
Mayor Rauthe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Atkinson moved passage of the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded and carried upon vote.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL:
Mary Weppler, Caldwell Banker real estate agent, representing
Mary Ruff, 720 5th Ave. W., read a letter urging the council to
make a rapid decision concerning the proposed high school parking
lot as many families are affected, both financially and
emotionally.
Marshall Murray, Vice President Kalispell Golf Association,
explained a Centennial program that has been undertaken with the
Slazenger Company. Golf balls with the Kalispell Centennial logo
are being presented to every member of the Association and to
everybody who pays a $23 green fee. As special recognition to
the council, in the role of ownership of the Golf Course, he gave
the mayor and council a Centennial golf ball. In addition, one
nickel of each ball given out, will go into the Kalispell
Centennial account, which will be approximately $1,500.
He also presented the City with a $2,000 check on behalf of the
Association to go towards the Lawrence Park hill project.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 3981-Leveraging Agreement
Atkinson moved Resolution 3981, a resolution approving a
leveraging agreement negotiated by the Planning, Economic and
Community Development Department with First Federal Savings Bank
and authorizing the city manager to sign said leveraging
agreement. The motion was seconded.
With a roll call vote the motion carried.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL:
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Meetings
Buck suggested the council not take anymore public input until
council has gone through the proposed zoning ordinance in its
entirety and then a public hearing would be appropriate prior to
adoption.
There was discussion and the consensus was to continue with the
public input.
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER:
Sidewalk & Curbing -Authority to Bid
Williams requested authority to seek bids for sidewalk and
curbing and street construction materials.
Larson moved the city manager be authorized to solicit bids for
sidewalk and curbing unit prices and for street construction
materials for the time period ending April 30, 1992. The motion
was seconded and carried with vote.
Public Works (Water) Building -Authority to Bid
The fiscal 90 budget contains a provision for the purchase and
installation of a pre-fab building to replace the old water
storage building. The new building will be located on the city
shop site property. The building would be 122' X 52' and will
include a concrete slab, wiring and plumbing.
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There is approximately $74,000 in water funds available for the
project. Williams recommended authorization to start the bid
process.
Granmo moved the city manager be authorized to call for bids for
a building for the water department. The motion was seconded.
There was more discussion in regards to site planning.
Nystul spoke against the motion.
Council requested to have some sort of design layout in the next
30 days, of the land the city currently has, that justifies where
this building .is being placed and is the proper place for this
specific building.
Williams explained it cannot be done within 30 days, that it will
take longer. If this is done he will renegotiate the lease with
Valcon for the building just vacated by the Water Department and
consider this along with all the other budget requests for budget
consideration. He would bring it back as a package.
There was more discussion.
Upon vote the motion failed with Atkinson, Granmo, Moses and
Rauthe in favor.
Sykes Project/Engineering Proposal-T.D. & H. - 2nd Street West
There is an engineering problem that will require specialized
engineering assistance, which cannot be accomplished in-house.
Williams requested acting Public Works Director Plambeck to
contact a local engineering firm to assist with the required
engineering as soon as possible. Plambeck contacted T.D. & H.
who indicated their services would be available immediately for
the total price of $4,650 and submitted a proposal responding to
the scope of work. The needed services include research and
evaluation of underground tanks, sidewalk vault -research
encroachment agreement, street lighting, foundation stability and
water service locations.
Williams recommended council authorize an engineering contract
with T.D. & H. not to exceed $4,650.
Larson moved the council authorize an engineering contract with
T.D. & H. to address the special needs from the 100 block of 2nd
Street West in the amount not to exceed $4,650. The motion was
seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
Lawrence Park Hill Stabilization -Engineering Agreement
This proposed final contract with T.D. & H. is for engineering
services related to the Lawrence Park hill stabilization project.
The total cost of service is $27,850. This contract results from
a competitive process recently completed by the city to select
the successful consultant. The money for this contract is
included in the budget and includes the $2,000 contribution from
the local golf association. Williams recommended that council
authorize the award of this contract.
Larson moved the council authorize the
T.D. & H. for the engineering services
stabilization. The motion was seconded.
Upon vote the motion carried.
award of the contract to
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Land Acquisition -Big Sky Fly & Tackle/Legacy Restaurant
Williams and staff recommended council authorize staff to begin
the process for acquiring the fire damaged property on 2nd Avenue
East and the two commercial properties, Big Sky Fly & Tackle and
the Legacy Restaurant, which would give the city more space to
meet the parking needs for city owned vehicles.
Rauthe will not participate in the discussion or vote due to a
conflict of interest.
There was discussion.
Atkinson moved the council authorize the city to pursue
negotiations for acquisition of 321 & 325 1st Avenue East (Big
Sky Fly & Tackle and Legacy Restaurant) and 340 2nd Avenue East.
The motion was seconded.
Upon vote the motion was defeated with Larson, Atkinson and
Moses voting in favor.
Collins moved to acquire the two commercial properties on 1st
Avenue East only. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon vote with Nystul, Buck and Granmo voting
against.
Demolition of City Owned Buildings -Recommendation
Larry Gallagher, the City's Real Estate Consultant, reviewed his
memo and recommended to proceed with demolition of the
improvements as soon as possible.
There was discussion.
Granmo moved the city manager be authorized to call for bids for
demolition and asbestos abatement of the city owned property on
the old'FVCC campus site. The motion was seconded.
There was more discussion.
The motion carried unanimously with a vote.
Glacier View Employee Assistance Program
Williams explained the proposed employee assistance program that
Glacier View Hospital has offered to the city, which would
include 3 free counseling visits.
Kennedy moved the city manager be authorized to enter into an
agreement with Glacier View Hospital to develop an employee
assistance program.
With a vote the motion carried.
Downtown Benches
Parks Director Baker explained the downtown bench conceptual
plan. It consists of the purchase of 2 units which are to be
placed in the downtown area for public use. The unit consists of
seating, trash receptacle and removable flower pot that would fit
around the tree wells. This concept has been approved by the
Architectural Review Committee, Site Review Committee and
Downtown Business Chamber Committee. This is an experimental
project that if successful, may lead to additional bench
purchases.
STAFF REPORTS:
The next Zoning Ordinance meeting will be 5/7/91 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Amy H. Robertson, Finance Director
Debbie Liverman, Clerk of Council
Approved May 20, 1991
DouglaqjD. Rauthe, Mayor
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