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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1994, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY
HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR DOUG RAUTHE PRESIDED.
COUNCILMEMBERS LAUREN GRANMO, BARBARA MOSES, DALE HAARR, DUANE
LARSON, PAM KENNEDY, GARY NYSTUL, CLIFF COLLINS, CITY ATTORNEY GLEN
NEIER AND CITY MANAGER BRUCE WILLIAMS WERE PRESENT. COUNCILMAN JIM
ATKINSON WAS ABSENT.
Mayor Rauthe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes -November 7, 1994
Approve Claims per Payables Register
Moses moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mike Chamberlain, National Weather Service, explained the
modernization the National Weather Service is going through and the
proposed closing of the weather office in Kalispell. He noted the
National Research Council, via the National Weather Service, is
conducting an independent assessment of the weather radar coverage.
The public is invited to submit comment to the National Research
Council regarding degradation of the weather services. The 60 day
comment period ends January 3, 1995. Comments should be addressed
to the National Weather Service, Attn: Julie Scanlon, 1325 East-
West Highway#9372, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
He was concerned that the radar beam from Missoula, which will be
about 13,000 feet in the air, will not be able to pick up dense
fog, low level or graphic lift clouds (creates fair amount of
snowfall in this valley), and some of the arctic outbreaks.
Rauthe noted Council will consider over the next month.
ORDINANCES 4 RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance 1215-2nd Reading -Zoning Text Amendment -Sian Regulations
H-1 Zone
The City has requested an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
allowing non-residential uses in a H-1 zone to have one sign per
street frontage and an additional single sign on the front of the
building. The change is necessary in order to adequately identify
non-residential uses in a H-1 zone and facilitate safe pedestrian
and vehicular traffic. Presently, only one sign per multi -family
or non-residential use is permitted. The requested text amendment
would not affect the size (24 square feet) or height above grade
(61) portion of the Ordinance. The Kalispell City -County Planning
Board recommends the text amendment. Williams and Staff
recommended Council adopt Ordinance 1215.
Larson moved;Ordinance 1215, an ordinance amending Section 27.24,
City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance 1175. The motion was seconded.
With a roll call vote the motion carried.
Resolution 4188-Intentto Adopt,_ Revise or Reiect Meridian
Neighborhood Plan
The purpose of this resolution is to express the City Council's
intent to adopt, revise or reject a recommended Neighborhood Plan
amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. The
Neighborhood Plan referenced in Resolution 4188 is more
specifically defined as the North Meridian Neighborhood Plan.
Kennedy moved Resolution 4188, a resolution of intention to adopt,
revise or reject a recommended Neighborhood Plan amendment to the
Kalispell City -County Master Plan. The motion was seconded.
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Nystul noted this is establishing Council's decision on December
5th, at which time action will be taken.
The motion carried upon roll call vote.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL
Clerk of Council Certification
Mayor Rauthe read a letter he received from the International
Institute of Municipal Clerks announcing Debbie Gifford, Clerk of
Council has been awarded the designation of Certified Municipal
Clerk.
Gifford thanked City Manager Williams, Mayor Rauthe and the City
Council for allowing her the opportunity to achieve this award.
Proclamation
Mayor Rauthe proclaimed December 1, 1994 as "World Rids Day".
Study Review Commission
Rauthe reported the new Study Commission met lash Thursday, a
packet of information was distributed, and that they will be
attending the Local Government Center Study Commission Workshop in
Bozeman December 15th and 16th.
National League of Cities and Towns Convention
Nystul requested Collins be allowed to attend extra seminars in
Minneapolis as he will be arriving earlier than the rest of the
Council members attending. Council concurred.
Meridian Road Re -build
Kennedy requested Williams update the community as to the Meridian
Road re -build and the schedule.
Williams reported from Hwy 2 to Hwy 93 on Meridian Road would be 4
lane to Two Mile Drive , a T intersection at 3 Mile Drive, and 3
lane up Meridian Road to Hwy 93 with pedestrian improvements, and
a walkway on one side. The construction award ould be made
sometime in 1996 or 1997.
Bonnie Gallagher
Moses noted last week the community lost Bonnie Galiagher, who is
the wife of the City's Community Development Director. She
extended prayers and comfort from the Council to th�', family.
Sewer Fees
Haarr asked about the difference between the collec�ion system as
opposed to the hook up fee. Williams explained the Difference.
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER
Audit Proposals Recommendation
Finance Director Amy Robertson submitted a summary of the results
of the audit proposal search. The memo indicated the lowest priced
proposal was submitted by Nordwick, Denning and Downey. Williams
and Robertson recommended that Council award the three year audit
contract to this firm for the prices not to exceed those listed in
their fee proposal, with the understanding that if the City
requires services over and above those specifiest in the RFP,
Council would be required to approve both the additti-)nal work and
associated costs.
Three proposals were received for the audit propos:--s request as
follows:
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Nordwick, Denning and Downey
Elmore & Assoc.
Ronald Foltz
There was discussion.
FY94 FY95 FY9
$10,800 $11,3`:t0 $11,800
$22,000 to be negotiated
$15,000 $19,000 $19,000
Moses moved to award the three year audit proposal bid to Nordwick,
Denning and Downey in the amount of $10,800-FY 94, $11,300-FY 95
and $11,800-FY 96. The motion was seconded.
There was discussion.
The motion carried with a vote with Nystul voting against.
Management Agreement Northwest Montana Human Resources
A final draft of the property management contract between the City
and Northwest Montana Human Resources has been submitted by Susan
Moyer, also a Property Management Plan.
Williams noted the following changes recommended by the City
Attorney and himself:
Page 1, Exhibit B of the Property Management Agreement, Project
Operating Statement, under Maintenance -Sewer & Water to Property,
shows $500 annually for 16 units which will be consuming both sewer
and water. It is known that a bi-monthly minimum is $22 times 6
times 16. It should be changed to $3,500 in order to cover
minimums. It will change the Net Cash Flow from $7,593 to $4,593.
Also there is a provision on Page 3, that would prohibit Northwest
Montana Human Resources from investing the proceeds from the rental
income in an interest bearing account and Williams recommended
changing that so NMHR can invest that money.
He recommended under Item 11 of Collection of Rents and Other
Receipts, the last sentence, remove "and will be non -interest
bearing", with a period after government.
Williams and Staff recommended that Council authorize the manager
to enter into this agreement with Northwest Montana Human Resources
for management related to the Courtyard Apartments with the
recommended changes.
Williams reported the lottery was held last week for the rental
units.
Rauthe abstained from discussion and vote.
Moses moved Council authorize the city manager to enter into this
agreement with Northwest Montana Human Resources. The motion was
seconded.
There was discussion.
The motion carried upon vote.
Grant Approvals
Williams reported a letter from the State Department of Natural
Resources was received and has approved the first of two grants the
City has applied for, for water well projects.
KGA Correspondence
Williams noted the Kalispell Golf Association's membership approved
the modified improvement project for the Golf Course. It will be
necessary to re -negotiate the lease and fee schedu?_e.
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He invited input on re -negotiating the lease.
STAFF REPORTS
Next Work Session November 28, 1994 7:00 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting December 5, 1994 7:00 p.m.
Rauthe wished everyone a Happy Thanksgivings
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Dougl D. Rauthe, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Gif CMC
Clerk of C uncil
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