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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1992, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY
HALL. MAYOR RAUTHE PRESIDED. CITY MANAGER WILLIAMS AND
COUNCILMAN NYSTUL 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 -September 8, 1992
Approve Claims per Payables Register
Buck moved the approval of the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded.
Upon vote the motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
No one addressed the Council.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 1178-Salary-2nd Reading
Moses moved Ordinance 1178, an ordinance amending Ordinance No.
1174, fixing the limits of the salary and compensation of the
City Officials, supervisors, and employees pursuant .to Title 7,
Chapter 4, Part 42, M.C.A., beginning July 1, 1992; repealing all
other ordinances in conflict therewith. The motion was secohded.
This ordinance adjusts the rate of pay for bargaining unit
employees, only, in accordance with previously negotiated
contracts.
Upon roll call vote the motion carried.
Resolution 4076-Construction Agreement with State Department of
Transportation -(Grandview Drive with Hwy 93)
Collins moved Resolution 4076, a resolution adopting a
construction agreement known as Federal Aid Project No. F5-
3(36)115, by and between the State of Montana, acting by and
through its Department of Transportation, and the City of
Kalispell, a Montana Municipal Corporation, and authorizing the
mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the City Council of
the City of Kalispell. The motion was seconded.
This resolution would authorize the Mayor to enter into an
Agreement with the State of Montana, Department of
Transportation and the Federal government to place permanent
traffic control devices at Grandview Drive and U.S. Hwy 93. A
temporary light has been installed at the intersection for over a {
year. In order for "official" lights to be installed the City
must authorize the Agreement.
The Staff recommends adoption of this Resolution.
Kennedy and Collins noted they had received citizen input 'against -
the proposed resolution.
There was brief discussion as to lowering the74peed limit in that
area.
With a roll call vote the motion carried with Kennedy voting
against.
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Resolution 4077-Construction Agreement with State Department of
Transportation -(Conway Drive, Sunnyview Lane and Meridian Road
with Hwy 93)
Atkinson moved Resolution 4077, a resolution adopting a
Construction Agreement known as Federal Aid Project No. NH 5-
3(43)114, by and between the State of Montana, acting by and
through its Department of Transportation, and the City of
Kalispell, a Montana Municipal Corporation, and authorizing the
mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the City Council of
the City of Kalispell. The motion was seconded.
This resolution is similar to Resolution No. 4076 in that it
authorizes an Agreement for placing traffic control devices on
U.S. Hwy 93 North. The City Staff recommended that the
Resolution be passed and the Agreement authorized.
There was more discussion on the speed limit.
Rauthe suggested the city request a speed study simultaneous
with the installation of the lights.
Kennedy spoke against the motion.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Kennedy voting
against.
Resolution 4078-General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
Larson moved Resolution 4078, a resolution relating to $385,000
General' Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1992: determining the
form and details, authorizing the execution and delivery and
levying taxes for the payment thereof. The motion was seconded.
Resolution No. 4078 authorizes the issuance of $385,000 General
Obligation Refunding Bonds for the purpose of refinancing the
Bruckhauser Pool Bonds of 1985. The issuance of the bonds will
result in a substantial reduction in interest paid by the City.
Over the remaining life of the bonds the City will save
approximately $50,000 in interest. Neier recommended passage of
the Resolution. 3
With a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL
Board of Adjustment Appointment
The term of Board of Adjustment Member Frank John DiStephano has
expired. Mr. DiStephano has indicated a willingness to continue
to serve on the BOA for an additional three year term. Mayor
Rauthe requested confirmation of the reappointment of Frank John
DiStephano.
Collins moved to confirm the reappointment of Frank John
DiStephano for the position on the Board of Adjustments for a
three year term. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
City Manager
Evaluation
and Salary
The Council
evaluated
Bruce Williams, City Manager, at its
Workshop Session on
September 14, 1992. The increase is
commensurate
with the
salary consideration given other salaried
employees of
the City
pursuant to the Long and Associates study
of 1991.
Mayor Rauthe recommended based on the Long & Associates study
from last year that the city manager salary be increased from the
current $48,000 to $55,000 range to be competitive, fair and
just.
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Atkinson moved the council adopt a contract salary for the city
manager for the next year at $54,384 effective October 1, 1992.
The motion was seconded.
There was discussion.
Moses spoke in favor of the motion.
Granmo spoke against the motion.
Atkinson, Buck and Kennedy spoke in favor of the motion.
Larson and Collins spoke in opposition to the motion.
There was more discussion.
With a vote the motion carried with Collins, Larson and Granmo
voting against.
Out of Town
Kennedy will be out of town for the next work session.
Nystul will not be at the next meeting.
Buck will be out of town October 1-16.
Refuse Disposal District Meeting
The Refuse Disposal District will be having a work session to
review the rates being charged on Wednesday 9/23/92 at 7:00 p.m
at the Justice Center.
Parking on Boulevards
Kennedy requested future council discussion and possible action
on vehicles parking on boulevards.
Sign Ordinance
Rauthe reminded that the Sign Ordinance prohibits political signs
being posted until 30 days prior to the election.
Kalispell Area Transportation Plan and Bypass Feasibility Study
Public Hearing
Tuesday 9/29/92 7-9:00 p.m. FHS Auditorium
Rauthe encouraged all to attend.
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER
City Attorney Neier conducted the Business from the Manager in
City Manager Williams' absence.
Final Plat -Poston Addition
Amended Plat of Lot 12, Block 1, Poston Addition. This Plat
involves the subdivision of a lot occupied by the Music Room into
two lots to accommodate the Music Room and Tachyon Productions,
Inc. The report from FRDO indicates that all the conditions
imposed by the preliminary plat approval have been satisfied or
bonded. The staff recommends approval of the Final Plat.
Larson moved to follow the recommendations of the staff and FRDO
and approve the Final Plat of Poston Addition, Lot 12, Block 1.
The motion was seconded.
Upon vote the motion carried.
Bid Openings:
Plastic Refuse Containers
Two bids for Plastic Refuse Containers were received on September
14, 1992.
RMI, Inc. $14,930.00 No Bid Bond
Kois Bros. $14,573.55 10% Bid Bond
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Public Works Staff recommend the bid be awarded to Kois Bros.
Neier concurred and recommended that Kois Bros. Equipment be
awarded the contract in the amount of $14,573.55.
Buck moved the manager be authorized to award the bid to Kois
Bros. in the amount of $14,573.55. The motion was seconded.
With a vote the motion carried.
Mini Extended Cargo Van -Water Department
Bids were received for the Water Department Mini Van on
September 14, 1992. The sole bidder was Ronan Auto with a bid of
$15,550. The bid did not meet specifications and was over the
budgeted amount. In accordance with Public Works Director Babb's
recommendation, Neier recommended that the Council reject the bid
and re -bid the van.
Atkinson moved to reject the single bid for the cargo van and
authorize the city manager to go out for re -bid for this van.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon vote.
Fire Department FWD
Bids on the Fire Department Four -Wheel Drive vehicle were
received on September 18, 1992. DePratu Ford Bid $18,728.00 for
a Ford Explorer. Bob Meier GMC bid $17,849.00 for a GMC "Jimmy".
Both vehicles met specifications. Chief Waggener recommends and
Neier concurred that Bob Meier GMC be awarded the contract in
the amount of $17,849.00.
Collins moved Bob Meier GMC be awarded the contract in the amount
of $17,849.00. The motion waz seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
Health Insurance Conversion
Neier explained the reasoning and urgency in dealing with the
Health Insurance issue and the possibility of Vision ad. Dental
coverage being added at this time or some time in the futu.:e. He
noted that it would be helpful if there was a vote tonight.
.:'ter discussion it was agreed to discuss this at the next work
session of 9/28/92 and possibly schedule a Special meeting if,
necessary.
STAFF REPORTS
Next Work S�ssion 9/28/92 7:00 p.m..
Next Regular Meeting 10/5/92 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Dougla'4s D. Rauthe, Mayor -
ATTEST:'
Amy LK Robertson, Finance Director
Debbie Gifford, Clerk of Council
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