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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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
Kennedy moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon vote.
Approve Minutes -December 4. 1995
Collins moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
Approve Claims per Payables Register
Atkinson moved to approve the claims. The motion was seconded.
Upon vote the motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Conrad Mansion -Board
Karlene Khor, Soroptimist President, distributed an article from
The Soroptimist of the Americas November -December 1995 magazine
which focuses on the Kalispell Soroptimists Conrad Mansion
miniature and the City's interest in historic preservation. She
also thanked the Council for their attention to the Conrad Mansion
Board appointments.
D.R .A.M. Project
The following spoke in favor of the project:
Shelley Lang, Kalispell
Bruce Lutz, Sitescape Associates
Sandy Center, Northwest Montana Human Resources
"Which Way Kalispell"
Bill Gould, 154 Sherry Lane, encouraged the Council to wait before
adopting the Which Way Kalispell goals, so more input could be
received from other individuals and groups.
Virginia Sloan, KDC President, reported on the "Which Way Kalispell"
Session and requested that Council honor the process and the people
that were involved at the session in November. She urged the
adoption of "Which Way Kalispell" and it s efforts.
PUBLIC HEARING
Dispose of Property to School District S
The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment concerning
the City s intent to transfer ownership of Lots 7, 8, 9 and 12 of
Block 186 and Lot 5 Block 187 of Kalispell Addition No. 1 to School
District #5. This transfer completes the City s participation to
improve parking opportunities for the high school.
Rauthe closed the public hearing.
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ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A request from Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wallace for a zone change of
their property from R-1 to R-4 was the subject of a public hearing
at the Planning Board November 14, 1995. The 1-lot property is
located on the south side of Sunnyside Drive where 6th Avenue West
ends. There was no opposition to the request during the hearing.
The Planning Board voted to approve the zone change request. Staff
agreed with the Board s recommendation.
Larson moved Ordinance 1234, an ordinance to amend Section
27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance,
(Ordinance No. 1175), by zoning property known as Lot 1, Insteness
Subdivision in the NE 1/4 of Section 19, Township 28 North, Range
21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (previously zoned R-1,
Suburban Residential), R-4, Two Family Residential, in accordance
with the City -County Master Plan, and to provide an effective date.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon roll call vote.
Drdinance 1215-St e_t Nam_ Change -1st Reading
Roger Gussner of 1508 Greendale Drive has petitioned the City to
change the name of his street. Mr. Gussner has indicated the
change is necessary because his mail is often misdirected to
Greendale Court then returned, service -delivery people have a
difficult time locating his residence and his is the only residence
on the street and it is fully developed. Mr. Gussner has suggested
the name be changed to Rogers Drive. The Public Works Staff has
reviewed the request and determined it to be consistent with the
street naming guidelines and recommends approval.
Collins moved Ordinance 1235, an ordinance to change the name of "C"
Street and Greenvale Drive to Rogers Drive and declaring an
effective date. The motion was seconded.
With a roll call vote the motion carried.
Resolution 4246-Woods Annexation and Zone Change
Gene Woods has petitioned the City for annexation and zoning for a
parcel of property they own which is located approximately 200 feet
south of Sunnyside Drive where 6th Avenue West ends. The Planning
Board held a public hearing on this request November 14, 1995. No
one spoke in opposition to the request and the Planning Board voted
in favor of the request including a zoning designation of R-1.
Moses moved Resolution 4246, a resolution to provide for the
alteration of the boundaries of the City of Kalispell by including
therein, as an annexation, a tract of land described as Lot 2 of
Insteness Addition in the NE 1/4 of Section 19, Township 28 North,
Range 21 West, P.M.M. , Flathead County, Montana, to be known as
Woods Addition No. 270; to zone said property Suburban Residential,
R-1, to amend the City Zoning Map accordingly and to declare an
effective date. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried upon roll call vote.
Resolution 4247-DispoGe of Property to School District 9
The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the City to transfer
ownership of Lots 7, 8, 9 and 12 of Block 186 and Lot 5 of Block
187 of Kalispell Addition to School District 5. This completes the
City's high school parking lot improvement project.
Haarr moved Resolution 4247, a resolution authorizing the Mayor and
City Finance Director to execute the documents necessary to
transfer Lots 7, 8, 9 and 12 of Block 186, and Lot 5 of Block 187,
Kalispell Addition No. 1 to Flathead County School District No. 5,
Kalispell. The motion was seconded.
With a roll call vote the motion carried.
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The purpose of this resolution is to amend the City's Personnel
Policy by adding a new section related to drug and alcohol testing
for City employees possessing a Commercial driver's license. The
United States Department of Transportation is mandating this change
by requiring all employers with employees working in safety
sensitive positions requiring a Commercial driver's license to be
subject to random alcohol and drug testing. The City has about 37
employees who will be subject to the testing. Police and Fire
Department personnel are exempt from the testing requirement.
Kennedy moved Resolution 4248, a resolution amending the Personnel
Policies Handbook for the City of Kalispell employees by adopting
a drug and alcohol testing program. The motion was seconded.
There was discussion.
The motion carried upon roll call vote.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR 6 COUNCIL
Board of Adjustments Appointments
Mayor Rauthe asked Council to confirm the reappointment of Jerry
Lyford and Frank John DiStephano to the City Board of Adjustments.
Atkinson moved to confirm the reappointment of Jerry Lyford and
Frank John DiStephano to the City Board of Adjustments. The motion
was seconded.
There was discussion.
The motion carried with a vote.
Rauthe thanked them for their years of service and dedication.
Conrad Mansion Board Appointments
Mayor Rauthe recommended for reappointment to the Conrad Mansion
Board the following individuals whose terms would begin and be
staggered as follows:
Norbert Donahue
1
year
term
Louis (Sam) A. Bibler
2
year
term
Gayle Vidal
3
year
term
Everit Sliter
4
year
term
Haarr noted the spirit of the agreement by which the Conrad Board
was established initially and moved the nominations be adopted as
presented in a 1, 2, 3 and 4 year term and recognized the effort
that has been put forth this year to make some changes. The motion
was seconded.
There was discussion.
Moses and Collins spoke in favor of the motion.
It was consensus to try to improve communications with the
different appointees from all boards.
With a vote the motion carried.
1996 Retreat
Rauthe requested authority to negotiate a contract with Lyle Sumek
Associates, Inc. to facilitate the annual goal setting work session
scheduled for February 15th, 16th and 17th, 1996.
Moses abstained from discussion and vote.
Collins moved to authorize the negotiation of a contract with Lyle
Sumek Associates, Inc. to facilitate the annual goal setting work
session. The motion was seconded.
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Collins spoke in favor of the motion.
There was discussion.
The motion carried with a vote.
Parking Commission
Williams explained he was notified by the Parking Commission of an
expiring term of John McMillan in January and would like Council to
consider his reappointment.
Rauthe requested the media publicize that there will be
consideration for appointment or reappointment for the Parking
Commission in January.
Central School Report
Collins gave an update on the Central School project and the
consultants working on it.
Solid Waste Board
Nystul reported the Solid Waste Board met with the County
Commissioners regarding privatization. The issue is ongoing and it
is important the City stay involved.
BUSINESS FROM MANAGER
Schedule Public Hearing -Teton Terrace Preliminary Plat
Williams requested Council authority to schedule a public hearing
January 2, 1996 for the Teton Terrace preliminary plat.
Moses moved to schedule a public hearing for January 2, 1996 for
the Teton Terrace preliminary plat. The motion was seconded.
With a vote the motion carried.
Bia Recommenaation-wooalana Fars Ynase ii Trait improvements
Parks Director Mike Baker submitted a memo outlining the results of
the recent bid opening for the Woodland Park D.R.E.A.M. Trail
project as follows:
Company. Base Bid
Alternate
I
Alternate
II
Total
NuPac $24,624.46
$10,262.02
$ 9,817.37
$44,703.85
A-1 $32,001.00
$18,090.00
$15,102.50
$65,193.00
Sandon $29,156.25
$14,875.00
$14,395.00
$58,426.25
LHC * $34,503.75
$14,777.10
$14,218.25
$63,499.10
*Non-responsive/no bid bond
This project will be funded 80% Federal (ISTEA) and 20% City.
Williams requested an award to NuPac in the amount of $44,703.85.
The budget is short $7,756.00 to fully fund the project, however
the City has the ability under the CETP Program to request an
additional 20% of the engineer's estimate ($55,484.00) which will
make up $6,204.00 of the shortfall and make up the City's share of
$1,551.00 from money left over from the playground equipment
purchase.
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Baker presented a map of the project.
Kennedy abstained from discussion and vote.
Larson moved to award the bid to NuPac in the amount of $44,703.85,
which is to include Alternate I and II and the shortfall in funds
be funded through the additional share from the CETP Program and
the remainder of the playground equipment budget. The motion was
seconded.
The motion carried with a vote.
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Adopt "Which Way Kalispell" Report
Council was previously presented with a summary report on the goals
and priorities resulting from the second "Which Way Kalispell"
workshop. The City has now been requested by the Kalispell
Development Corporation to take some formal action recognizing the
goals and objectives established as a result of the process.
Williams recommended that Council accept the report as published
and commit to consider the projects included in the report at the
annual goal setting session.
Atkinson moved to accept the report of "Which Way Kalispell" as
published and commit to consider the projects included in the
report at the annual goal setting session. The motion was
seconded.
Atkinson spoke in favor of the motion.
Moses also spoke in favor of the motion and commended Ross Plambeck
for the report and encouraged the community to get involved and
join a committee.
There was discussion.
Upon vote the motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS
Barbara Moses
Mayor Rauthe thanked Barbara Moses for her years of service and
sincere dedication to the community. She was applauded.
Rauthe also wished the community a Merry Christmas and Happy
Holidays.
Shotwell Concert
Rauthe announced the recent 25th Anniversary of the Shotwell
Concert will be aired on Friday from 7-9 p.m. on TCI Cable Channel
9.
Next Regular Meeting January 2, 1996
Next Work Session January 8, 1996 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Doug as D. Rauthe, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Gif d, C
Clerk of C c 1
Approved 1/2/96