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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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
Approve Claims per Payables Register
Approve Minutes -September 16, 1991
October 7, 1991
Approve 9/30/91 Pledged Securities
Moses moved approval of the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded.
Nystul requested the names be researched and inserted on page
407, paragraph 3 of the September 16 minutes. (request completed)
With a vote the motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
No one addressed the council.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 4020-Loan Funds from General Fund to Street
Maintenance Fund
Kennedy moved Resolution 4020, a resolution authorizing the City
Finance Director to loan funds from the General Fund to the
Street Maintenance Fund. The motion was seconded.
Upon roll call vote the motion carried.
Resolution 4021--Transfer Funds from old CDBG Fund to UDAG Fund
Atkinson moved Resolution 4021, a resolution authorizing the
Finance Director to transfer funds from the old CDBG Fund 2880 to
the UDAG Fund 2886. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried with a roll call vote.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL
Proclamations
Rauthe proclaimed October 19--27 as Red Ribbon Week and encouraged
citizens to participate in Drug Prevention Education activities.
Rauthe proclaimed October 25-30 as Up With People Days and urged
the community to support this worthwhile program.
Award Presentation
Parks Director Baker awarded JoAnn Speelman with a plaque for
Outstanding Media Person of the Year on behalf of the Montana
Parks and Recreation Association. She was congratulated and
applauded.
City Manager Contract
City Attorney Neier explained his memo. The only difference in
the two contracts in the packet is Section 7 Automobile
Allowance. One has a lease for an automobile and the other one
has a provision for a rate per month for an automobile allowance.
He suggested if the city doesn't desire to restrict the use of
that vehicle for official city business only that it enter into
the agreement which contains the monthly stipend for automobile
allowance and not lease a vehicle or purchase for the private
use.
Rauthe suggested inserting Williams requested amount of $350 for
discussion purposes.
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Atkinson moved that the council accept the employment agreement
with the Item 7, Automobile Allowance rate to be set at $350 per
month, for the use of his personal vehicle within Flathead
County. The manager will be responsible for paying the premiums
of liability, collision and comprehensive insurance on said
automobile and shall further bear the expense of operating,
maintaining, repairing and replacing said automobile. The motion
was seconded.
Collins spoke against leasing the vehicle.
Nystul felt this was a fairly reasonable contract, but spoke
against the motion.
Collins pointed out several minor errors.
After discussion, Moses moved to amend Section 7 to change the
dollar amount from $350 to $250. The motion was seconded.
Kennedy supported the $250 if next year when his salary is
appraised this amount would also be considered, otherwise she
would not support it.
Collins spoke against the amendment but would be in favor of
$300.
Rauthe spoke against the amendment.
Upon vote the amendment was defeated with Granmo, Moses, Larson
and Nystul voting in favor.
After more discussion the original motion carried with Larson and
Nystul voting against.
Williams stated he appreciated the opportunity given to him to be
the manager and he looks forward to being a productive part of a
real progressive mayor, council and community.
Larson stated he supported the manager's contract, the car
allowance is the only reason he voted in opposition.
Leaf Pick -Up
Collins requested a schedule for leaf pick-up in order to make it
easier for residents.
Public Works Director Babb stated the leaves will be picked up
from the avenues on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the streets
will be Tuesday and Thursday.
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER
Job Classification and Compensation Study Consultant
Recommendation
Williams recommended the Classification and Compensation Study
contract be awarded to Long & Associates in the amount of
$14,950.
Collins moved the City of Kalispell be allowed to enter into a
contract with Long & Associates for the purpose of conducting a
job classification and compensation study costing $14,950 as per
the proposal. The motion was seconded.
Collins, Nystul, Atkinson, Granmo, and Larson spoke in favor of
the motion.
Upon vote the motion carried unanimously.
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Ambulance Bid Recommendation
Eight bids were received for the ambulance with a high bid of
$46,923 and a low bid of $38,195. The low bid of $38,195 was
with a smaller engine than called for, Williams and staff
recommended moving up to the larger engine bid, which was the
next lowest bid of $38,975. The bid is without a trade-in of the
city's oldest #3 ambulance. The amount budgeted is $35,000, so
to sell the #3 ambulance would make up the difference. There is
$7,000 in Capital Outlay for a defibrillator that can be used for
the amount over budget.
Nystul moved the ambulance be purchased in the amount of $38,975
and ambulance #3 be sold at the appropriate time. The motion was
seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
FVCC Change Order_
Babb explained there are 3 16" walls from the old Blake Hall that
if torn down and filled could cause deterioration of the
sidewalk and part of Main Street. If left as is, the future
building could use as partial pilings. He recommended leaving as
is.
A 500 gallon tank was found with #5 heating oil in it 12 ft.
down. .A firm authorized by the EPA needs to be hired to remove
it. The contract was originally bid with that provision, it was
stated that there was no known fuel on site, but if it was
encountered, that cost would be paid by the city to the
contractor by having an authorized person come in. We anticipate
from $3,500 to $5,000 to have the tank removed.
Granmo moved to allow the city manager to issue a change order
for the necessary modifications required. The motion was
seconded.
Kennedy abstained from discussion and vote.
The motion carried upon vote.
Council Tour
Williams requested council contact him as he would like to take
them on a tour.
STAFF REPORTS
Meetings
Next Work Session 10/28/91 7:00 p.m.
Next Council meeting 11/4/91 7:00 p.m.
Work Session (Sign portion of Zoning Ordinance) 11/12/91
6:30 p.m.
Moses and Atkinson will be out of town October 28.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30
ATTEST:
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Amy H Robertson, Finance Director
Debbie Gifford, Clerk of Council
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