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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.
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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.
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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.
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DouglA-6 D. Rauthe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy H.-"Robertson, Finance Director
Debbie Gifford, Clerk of Council
Approved June 1, 1992
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