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05/18/92 City Council Minutes460 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M. MONDAY, MAY 18, 1992, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR RAUTHE PRESIDED. COUNCILMEMBERS NYSTUL AND KENNEDY WERE ABSENT AND ALL OTHER COUNCILMEMBERS WERE PRESENT. Mayor Rauthe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Approve Minutes -May 4, 1992 Approve Claims per Payables Register Buck moved the approval of the consent agenda. The motion was seconded and carried with a vote. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL No one addressed the council. PUBLIC HEARING Kalispell Zone Change Proponents None. City Manager Williams stated the City is the applicant and he and the staff encourage a favorable consideration of this request. Opponents None Mayor Rauthe closed the public hearing. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 1177-Amend Kalispell Zoning Map -1st Reading Atkinson moved Ordinance 1177, an ordinance to amend Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 1175), by zoning Lots 8HB, 8HC, 8-3, in the southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M. Flathead County, Montana, (previously zoned R-4, two Family Residential) P-1, Public, in accordance with the Kalispell City -County Master Plan, and to provide an effective date. The motion was seconded. Upon roll call vote the motion carried. Resolution 4053-Authorize Striping Agreement Moses moved Resolution 4053, a resolution to provide for the paint striping of certain streets by the Montana Department of Highways. The motion was seconded. With a roll call vote the motion carried. BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL Parking Advisory Board Appointments Mayor Rauthe requested confirmation of the appointments of Margaret Lekander and Ched Lyman to the Parking Advisory Board. Atkinson moved the confirmation of the appointments of Margaret Lekander and Ched Lyman to the Parking Advisory Board. The motion was seconded. The motion carried unanimously with a vote. BUSINESS FROM MANAGER Rasmussen Variance Denial Appeal Williams explained the history of the Rasmussen Appeal. He reminded under the code that existed at the time this appeal was started, council is to restrict consideration of the matter to the record. 461 The applicant may be heard from and any of the neighbors impacted by the variance decision. No other evidence or testimony is allowed. City Attorney Neier read the Zoning Code from Ordinance 1110, Section 6.06, the Powers of the Board of Adjustments. Rauthe asked if any of the councilmembers felt they had been unduly petitioned prior to this meeting and felt their decision had been swayed, to abstain from discussion and voting. Mr. Rasmussen, 554 3rd Avenue East North, stated he had provided medical records proving he is disabled. The hot tub installed is for medical reasons. He stated if he had built the hot tub in the back, then there would not be enough room to build a garage. There was discussion as to code requirements. Williams recommended the variance be granted provided whatever construction takes place on site be done so consistent with the building codes. Granmo spoke against the variance. Buck and Atkinson spoke in favor of granting the variance. There was more discussion. Atkinson moved to grant the variance. The motion was seconded. With a vote the motion carried with Granmo voting against. Fire Department Appointment Fireman James Neal recently competed with other members of the department for the promotion of Lieutenant and was successful at achieving the top score on all elements of the promotional process. The Selection Committee, including Chief Waggener recommend the appointment and Williams concurs. Collins moved that Fireman James Neal be promoted to Lieutenant and confirmed by council. The motion was seconded. With a vote the motion carried. Authority to Bid Sludge Truck The new Wastewater Treatment Plant will soon be operating and will be needing the equipment to handle the new belt pressed sludges. Staff is requesting authority to bid for the sludge truck. The approximate cost of the sludge truck will be $75,000. Granmo moved to authorize the sludge truck go for bid. The motion was seconded. The motion carried with a vote. Authority to Re -Bid Asphalt Crushing Recently several special street material needs were bid for the upcoming year. Included was the provision for asphalt crushing services which was not awarded because of the confusion on the part of the vendors concerning transportation of the crushed asphalt. Due to the confusion, Williams requested authority to re -bid clarifying the specification so the vendors know more accurately what the City expects. Atkinson moved the city manager be authorized to re -bid the asphalt crushing. The motion was seconded. Upon vote the motion carried. 462 Authority to Negotiate Contract with CRSS/Sorenson-Transportation Study The Consultant Selection Sub -Committee of the TAC met recently to evaluate the 3 proposals submitted for the By -Pass Feasibility Study and Transportation Plan. The committee reviewed the proposals utilizing the criteria identified in the RFP including items such as: proposed work plan, availability of key personnel, availability of equipment, work references and Equal Opportunity compliance. After the review process, the committee ranked the proposals as follows: 1. CRSS Civill Engineers in association with Sorenson and Company -Denver Based Engineer -Sorenson -Montana Engineer. 2. Bell -Walker Engineer in association with Morrison/Maierle -Montana Engineer. 3. Thomas, Dean & Hoskins in association with Transpo Group, a Washington Engineer. It was the recommendation of the sub -committee that the full TAC recommend to the respective governing bodies that negotiations be commenced with the firm of CRSS for the completion of the work described in their proposals. Williams recommended council authorize FRDO to negotiate the contract with CRSS. Larson moved that council grant authority for FRDO and the City to enter into negotiations with CRSS for the contract on the Traffic Study and the Bypass Study. The motion was seconded. The motion carried with,a vote. STAFF REPORTS Senior Neighborhood Walk Dedication Rauthe invited everyone to the Senior Neighborhood Walk Dedication on Wednesday, May 27, 2-3:30 p.m. There will be fun, games and ice cream at the Ed Gallagher Memorial Park. Out of Town Rauthe noted Nystul and Kennedy excused as both were out of state. Buck will be out of town 5/20-26/92. Next Work Session Tuesday-5/26/92 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting 6/l/92 7:00 p.m. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. � � 41 6:�� DouglA-6 D. Rauthe, Mayor ATTEST: Amy H.-"Robertson, Finance Director Debbie Gifford, Clerk of Council Approved June 1, 1992 1