11/20/95 City Council MinutesDIV
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1995, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY
HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR DOUG RAUTHE PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, 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.
Mayor Rauthe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Moses moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon vote.
Collins moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
Haarr moved to approve the claims. The motion was seconded.
Upon vote the motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
No one addressed the Council.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
During the last year the City purchased certain lots near the High
School and constructed two parking lots for the use of the High
School in furtherance of an urban renewal plan. The lots are
intended for the exclusive use of the High School/School District
No. 5 and it is appropriate that the City transfer ownership of the
real property to the District for maintenance and liability
purposes. Under $ 7-8-101, MCA a city is given authority to convey
real property to another governmental agency upon passage of a
resolution of intention and giving notice of same. Resolution No.
4243 declares an intention to convey property converted to parking
and sets a public hearing on December 18, 1995. At the December
18, 1995 meeting Council will have a final resolution to consider
which will authorize conveyance of the property.
Larson moved Resolution 4243, a resolution of intention to dispose
of certain real property owned by the City of Kalispell by
transferring said property to Flathead School District No. 5,
pursuant to Sections 7-8-101 and 7-8-4201, MCA. The motion was
seconded.
The motion carried upon roll call vote.
Resolution 4244-Montana Homes Preliminary Plat
Russell Swindall has made an application to subdivide a tract 600
feet west of loth Avenue West on the North side of 6th Street. The
tract is being divided so that Mr. Swindall can utilize the
property as a townhouse development. The subdivision is subject to
minor subdivision review under the Regulations. Staff recommended
passage of Resolution 4244 approving the preliminary plat.
Atkinson moved Resolution 4244, a resolution approving the
preliminary plat of Assessors tract 5DX in the NW4 of Section 18,
Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon roll call vote.
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Resolution 4245-Declaring an Emergency for Repairs to Gravity
Thickener
At the last workshop the City Manager distributed a memo from John
Wilson discussing needed repairs to the gravity thickener at the
waste water treatment plant. The Public Works Department wants to
request proposals from qualified general contractors in the valley
to remove failed coating from the aravitv thickener and renlace it
witn an epoxy sudstanc
there is some concern tl
walls may fail on the
operation of the sewer
to remove phosphorus,
costs about $1,000 per
authorized to avoid a
contracts if an emerge
procedure. Resolution
emergency and authoriz
with repairs in an amour
the high end of the
repairs may be less.
There was discussion.
Because of the failure of the coating
at if the repairs are delayed the concrete
gravity thickener and further damage the
plant. Treating the waste water with alum
iow accomplished in the gravity thickener,
week. Under S 7-5-4303, MCA the City is
ivertisement and bidding of construction
racy exists and the Council authorizes the
4245 describes the situation, declares an
:s the Public Works Department to proceed
,t not to exceed $80,000. This amount is at
estimated repair cost, and hopefully the
Kennedy moved Resolution 4245, a resolution declaring an emergency
and authorizing the Public Works Department to proceed, without
advertisement or bidding, for repairs to the gravity thickener at
the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon roll call vote.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL
World Aids Day
Mayor Rauthe proclaimed December 1, 1995 as World Aids Day.
Solid Waste District Meeting
Nystul informed everyone of the Solid Waste District meeting on
Tuesday at 4 and 7:30 p.m. with 2 private firms regarding
privatization at the landfill. The meeting will be at the Justice
Center basement.
Which Way Kalispell
Rauthe also reminded of Which Way Kalispell from 3-8 p.m. on
Tuesday at the Outlaw Inn.
Kur.
Luncheon at noon at the Outlaw on Tuesday.
High School Parking Lots
Atkinson requested the use of the high school parking lots be put
on an upcoming work session agenda.
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER
1st Street East/2nd Avenue East Improvement -Phase 2
Bruce Lutz at Sitescape Associates has submitted a proposal to
finish the First Street/Woodland Park Connection Project. The
proposal would involve the design, preparation of documents and
construction inspection to complete the Woodland Park Connection as
defined by the Which Way Kalispell.
There was discussion.
Kennedy moved to authorize city manager to sign the contract with
Bruce Lutz for 1st Street/2nd Avenue East Improvements -Phase 2 and
to add under Item 2, "subject to Council approval, Sitescape shall
proceed with Items 3 and 4 upon direction of the City Manager".
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
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Bid Recommendations
Police Car
Chief Clark has recommended acceptance of the one bid submitted by
Eisinger Motors for one 1996 police car with no trade for the
amount of $21,465.59.
Collins moved to authorize the purchase of one police car without
trade from Eisinger Motors in the amount of $21,465.59. The motion
was seconded.
With a vote the motion carried.
DDmp Truck
Two bids were received for the Public Works Department dump truck
as follows:
Northwest Peterbilt, Missoula, MT $67,140.00
Missoula Truck Sales Missoula, MT $69,517.00
David Holst, Public Works Department, has recommended award of the
dump -truck bid to Northwest Peterbuilt for the Ford Chassis/Heil
Dump Body, for the amount of $67,140.00. Also, Public Works has
recommended the addition of hydraulic equipment necessary for the
installation of snow plow and sanding mechanisms in the amount of
$2,383.00 for a total of $69,523.00.
Atkinson moved to accept the low bid of $67,140.00 plus the add on
option for the snowplow and sander for $2,383.00 and award to
Northwest Peterbilt Company in the amount of $69,523.00. The
motion was seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
Sewer Rate Analysis Report
Tim Berry, Morrison-Maierle will present his report at the next
work session.
STAFF REPORTS
Next Work Session November 271 1995 7:00 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting December 4, 1995 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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Douglao D. Rauthe, Mayor
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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1995, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
IN KALISPELL# MONTANA. MAYOR DOUG RAUTHE PRESIDED. COUNCIL
MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, 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.
Mayor Rauthe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Rauthe requested the addition under Business from Mayor and
Council of an appointment to the City County Planning Board and a
proclamation from the DUI Task Force.
Atkinson moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon vote.
ARRrove Minutes -November 20. 1995
Collins -moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
AURrove Claims per Payables Register
Atkinson moved to approve the claims. The motion was seconded.
There was discussion.
Upon vote the motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Pedestrian Crossing on Center Street
Paulina Sjordal, 35 Jones Road, Wallingford, Connecticut, daughter
of Victor Sjordal, 234 3rd Avenue West, explained on October 31st
her 85 year old father was involved in a vehicle/pedestrian
accident crossing Center Street and has passed away. She expressed
concern for the safety of pedestrians and requested improvements be
made to Center Street. She distributed pictures she had taken of
the Center Street area.
Rauthe expressed sympathy to Paulina and her family.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL
Evergreen Water/Sewer Board Appointment
Mayor Rauthe recommended the appointment of Geoffrey Hughes to the
Evergreen Water/Sewer Board.
Larson moved to appoint Geoffrey Hughes to the Water Sewer Board.
The motion was seconded.
Nystul abstained from discussion and vote.
Collins spoke in favor of the motion.
The motion carried with a vote.
Proclamation -Benefits of the Parks and Recreation Participation
Mayor Rauthe proclaimed recognizing the benefits of the Parks and
Recreation Participation. The enlarged proclamation is traveling
around the state to different Montana cities and will be framed and
hung at the State Capital.
National Drunk and Druaaed Driving Prevention Month
Rauthe also proclaimed December as "National Drunk and Drugged
Driving Prevention Month" and Friday, December 15th as "National
Lights on for Life Day". He asked all motorists to drive with
their vehicle headlights on throughout the day"on Friday, December
15 as a memorial for the victims of impaired driving and as a
reminder of the dangers of drunk and drugged driving.