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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00
P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2000, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY
HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR WILLIAM E. BOHARSKI PRESIDED.
COUNCIL MEMBERS DALE HAARR, RANDY KENYON, DUANE LARSON, FRED
LEISTIKO, DOUG SCARFF, RON VAN NATTA AND CITY MANAGER CHRIS
KUKULSKI AND CITY ATTORNEY GLEN NEIER WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL MEMBERS
JIM ATKINSON AND DON COUNSELL WERE ABSENT.
Mayor Boharski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Haarr moved approval of the Agenda as presented. The motion was
seconded by Van Natta.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1. Council Minutes -Regular Meeting February 7, 2000
2. Approval of Claims per Payables Register-$262,036.70
Van Natta moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. The
motion was seconded by Scarff.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
None
ORDINANCE 1348 - 1ST READING - ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR TWO-WAY
TRAFFIC ON A PORTION OF 1ST ALLEY WEST FROM 3RD STREET
Larson moved first reading of Ordinance 1348, an ordinance to amend
Section 17-96(c), Kalispell City Code, allowing for two-way traffic
on a portion of 1st Alley West from Third Street and declaring an
effective date. The motion was seconded by Scarff.
There was discussion.
Van Natta stated he has already spoken with Neier about adding the
word "south" to the Section I which should read "except that two
hundred twelve feet (21) feet South of the South right of way
line".
There was no objection.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
RESOLUTION 4540 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN BOARD OF
INVESTMENTS LOAN PROGRAM FOR PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE TC54H LOADER
Public Works Director Jim Hansz explained the loader should arrive
this week and will replace a 1969 model.
Scarff moved Resolution 4540, a resolution authorizing
participation in the Board of Investments of the State of Montana
Annual Adjustable Rate Tender . Option Municipal Finance
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Consolidation Act Bonds (Intercap Revolving Program), approving the
form and terms of the loan agreement and authorizing the execution
and delivery of documents related thereto. The motion was seconded
by Larson.
There was discussion.
Boharski asked what the difference would be in the interest between
fixed and variable rates.
Finance Director Amy Robertson stated the City doesn't have that
option since the Board of Investments Intercap Program is always at
variable rate.
Boharski pointed out there will be no increase in water and sewer
rates to finance the purchase of the loader.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
RESOLUTION 4541 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN BOARD
OF INVESTMENTS LOAN PROGRAM FOR PURCHASE OF A CATERPILLAR 120H
MOTORGRADER
Hansz explained the Grader has already been received and replaces
a 1948 model which has been sold at auction.
Haarr moved Resolution 4541, a resolution authorizing participation
in the Board of Investments of the State of Montana Annual
Adjustable Rate Tender Option Municipal Finance Consolidation Act
Bonds (Intercap Revolving Program), approving the form and terms of
the loan agreement and authorizing the execution and delivery of
documents related thereto. The motion was seconded by Leistiko.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
RESOLUTION 4542 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN BOARD
OF INVESTMENTS LOAN PROGRAM FOR PURCHASE OF AN HME FIRE TRUCK
Fire Chief Ted Waggener states the firefighters are getting "up to
speed" with the new truck now and it should be in service within a
month.
Leistiko moved Resolution 4542, a resolution authorizing
participation in the Board of Investments of the State of Montana
Annual Adjustable Rate Tender Option Municipal Finance
Consolidation Act Bonds (Intercap Revolving Program), approving the
form and terms of the loan agreement and authorizing the execution
and delivery of documents related thereto. The motion was seconded
by Scarff.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote.
BOARD APPOINTMENT - CONRAD MANSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Boharski explained Everit Sliter would like to be reappointed to
the Board of Directors and was the only one to apply for the
opening. Boharski recommended Sliter be reappointed to the Conrad
Mansion Board of Directors.
Scarf moved Council accept BoharskiIsrecommendation and reappoint
Everit Sliter to the Conrad Mansion Board. The motion was seconded
by Larson.
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There was discussion.
Haarr commended Sliter for his many years of service on the board
and added it's because of members like Sliter that the Conrad
Mansion basically pays for itself.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
BOARD APPOINTMENT - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Boharski explained two applications were received for an opening on
the Board of Adjustment. He stated Isabelle Mattson has asked for
reappointment and John Parsons has requested he be given the seat.
Boharski recommended John Parsons be appointed to the Board of
Adjustment.
Larson moved Council accept Boharski's recommendation and appoint
John Parsons to the Board of Adjustment. The motion was seconded
by Haarr. .
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Neier explained when the City purchased what is referred to as the
TPT property south of City Hall, the three buildings were occupied
by three tenants. He said one of the buildings had a lease with
the other two housing month -to -month tenants. Neier said the
organization involved with the leased building has surrendered the
lease to the City, but there is still a dispute as to the occupancy
of a previous tenant that may create a cloud on the title. He
suggested the Council authorize the City Attorney's office to
undertake a quiet title action to eliminate any claim or right to
the occupancy of the building by anybody but the City.
Larson moved the Council authorize the City Attorney's office to
begin quiet title proceedings on 418 and 420 1st Avenue East. The
motion was seconded by Leistiko.
There was no discussion.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
approved March 6, 2000
Wm. E. Boharski
Mayor
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