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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 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 -November 4, 1991
Atkinson moved the approval of the consent agenda. The motion
was seconded.
Williams noted a change in the claims total from $187,692.47 to
$205,832.74 for the payables register due to late claims.
The motion carried upon vote as modified.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
No one addressed the council. ,.�.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 4027-Board of Investments' Intercap Program
Moses moved Resolution 4027, a resolution relating to the Board
of Investments' Intercap Program; approving the authorizing
participation therein and approving the commitment agreement.
The motion was seconded.
With a roll call vote the motion carried.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL
None
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER
Investment Proposals
Williams and Finance Director Robertson recommend that the City's
short term investments be split between the State Investment Pool
@ 5.60% and Valley Bank mixed rate of .42 basis points below the
fed fund rate (current fed fund rate = 5.19%). Williams
requested authorization to do so.
Buck moved the Finance Director and city manager be authorized to
invest as recommended. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
Appraisal/Equity
Appraising the Equity Supply Co.'s facilities would be a first
step in the process necessary to redevelop a significant portion
of the Downtown Redevelopment Area. American Appraisal
Associates is acquainted with the Equity property and nationally
recognized. The procurement of appraisal services does not
require an RFP/RFQ under Montana law. Last week a KDC meeting
was held and this proposal was discussed and the committee
overwhelmingly supports the idea and concept of engaging American
Appraisal Associates for the appraisal.
Williams referred to Larry Gallagher's memo suggesting the motion
include that the purpose of this appraisal would be to continue
the feasibility analysis of the project and in no way represents
a commitment on the part of the city to enter into anything with
respect to fulfilling possibly the bigger intent of this, it is
simply an opportunity for council to receive additional
information which to base future decisions upon.
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Williams recommended that council authorize him to enter into a
contract with American Appraisal Associates for the $9,500 fee in
addition to an amount to cover the travel and per diem costs
associated with travel from Bellevue, Washington to perform this
service.
Atkinson moved the council authorize the manager to enter into a
contract with American Appraisal Associates in regards to the
Equity properties and also that the purpose of this appraisal is
only to continue the feasibility analysis of this project and
that in no way is a commitment by the city being made to do
anything other than to determine the value of Equity's holdings
for this planning process. The motion was seconded.
After brief discussion the motion carried with Nystul voting
against.
Police Officer Appointment
Williams introduced Troy Holt, who was nominated to become a
police officer for the City of ialispell. He recommended council
confirm the committees', Chief Clark's and his own recommendation
to appoint Troy Holt as police officer for the City of Kalispell.
Larson moved the council consent to the city manager's
appointment of Troy Andrew Holt to the Kalispell Police
Department. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Holt told briefly of himself. He felt the hiring process was
very thorough and was impressed with it and was very happy to be
in Kalispell and the start of a wonderful career for him and his
family. He stated he appreciated council's approval of him and
thanked council.
Holt was applauded and welcomed.
Chief Clark commented he was very proud to have Holt on board and
felt he would serve the city well. He also felt the city will be
proud to have him as one of theirs.
Employee Christmas Party
Williams requested council contribute $500 to cover a portion of
the cost associated with the employee Christmas party to be held
December 28th at the Elk's Club at 6:00 p.m. He felt it would be
a small token to show the organization's appreciation for work
that the employees perform on the community's behalf.
Kennedy moved the city manager be authorized to allow $500 be
spent for the employees Christmas party. The motion was
seconded.
Buck spoke against the motion. He suggested the 9 council
members contribute to this party for the amount requested
instead of taxpayer monies.
Granmo spoke against. He felt Buck's idea was worth
consideration.
Rauthe commented the last party raised morale and was an
indication of appreciation. He spoke in favor of the motion.
Buck stated he was not against the party but the method of
payment.
The motion carried with Buck and Granmo voting against.
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STAFF REPORTS
Council Work Session "Sign" portion of Zoning ordinance 11/21/91
7:00 p.m.
Next regular Work Session 11/25/91 7:00 p.m.
Next Council meeting 12/2/91 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Douglo D. Rauthe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy H Robertson, Finance Director
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Debbie Gifford, Clerk of Council
Approved December 2, 1991
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