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05/01/00 City Council Minutes1600 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:00 P.M. MONDAY, MAY 1, 2000, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR WILLIAM E. BOHARSKI PRESIDED. COUNCIL MEMBERS JIM ATKINSON, DON COUNSELL, 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. Mayor Boharski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA APPROVAL Haarr moved approval of the Agenda with the addition of Resolution 4556 as D/8. The motion was seconded by Scarff. There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. WILLIAM D. HATFIELD AWARD Kukulski announced that WWTP Manager Joni Emrick has received the William D. Hatfield Award, a regional award presented to operators of wastewater treatment plants for outstanding performance and professionalism. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 1. Council Minutes -Regular Meeting April 17, 2000 2. Approval of Claims per Payables Register-$507,342.53 3. Award Bid to A-1 Paving - 2000 Overlay Project The City received two bids for this project from A-1 Paving and Pack & Company. Staff is recommending the bid be awarded to A-1 Paving in the amount of $144,125.00. 4. Award Bid to A-1 Paving - 2000 Chipseal Project A-1 Paving and Pack & Company also bid on the Chipseal Project. Staff is recommending the bid be awarded to A-1 Paving in the amount of $226,273.00. 5. Award Bid to Sandon Construction - Sidewalk Replacement Project Three bids were received for this project from Pack & Company, Sandon Construction and Settle Services. Staff is recommending Sandon be awarded the bid in the amount of $81,230.00. 6. Award Bid to Sandon Construction - Sidewalk & Curbing Construction for Year Ending June 30, 2001 Sandon Construction and Pack & Company submitted bids for this project with Sandon being the low bidder. 7. Proclamation - Day of Prayer Scarff moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Larson. There was discussion. The motion carried unanimously upon vote. Kalispell City Council Minutes May 1, 2000 1601 HEAR THE PUBLIC Eloise Hill, 467 6th Avenue WN, stated the lack of sidewalks in the west north side of town is a hazard to people who have to walk in the streets, especially children getting to and from school. She asked the Council to make sidewalk construction in the west north area the top priority when money becomes available. ORDINANCE 1352 - 3RD READING - ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ALCOHOL POLICY FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY Ordinance 1352 establishes rules governing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at specified City -owned properties. Council tabled the ordinance at the last meeting. Kukulski explained a couple of changes were made following discussion at the last meeting. He said the City Attorney's office has amended the ordinance to exclude the Courtyard Apartments and the Buffalo Hills Golf Course from any restrictions, and in addition, the permit requirement for serving alcohol has been changed to a notice only. Kukulski added, however, the permit requirement will remain in effect for those instances when alcohol is going to be sold. Leistiko moved to take Ordinance 1352 from the table. The motion was seconded by Atkinson. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Leistiko moved third reading of Ordinance 1352, an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 811 §1 and Ordinance No. 813 §1 (§3-10.1, Kalispell City Code) by prohibiting the sale, consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages in or upon any buildings or other property owned or occupied by the City and upon any street or sidewalk, except certain premises as approved by the City Manager or his designee and establishing an effective date. The motion was seconded by Atkinson. There was no discussion. The motion carried upon roll call vote with Scarff voting against. ORDINANCE 1353 - 2ND READING - SALARY ORDINANCE This ordinance adopts the pay schedule of the Police Contract adopted last fall and adjusts the pay ranges in the non -union salary schedule by three percent. Larson moved second reading of Ordinance 1353, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1334, fixing the limits of the salary and compensation of the City officials, supervisors, and employees pursuant to the Title 7, Chapter 4, Part 42, M.C.A., commencing on the dates indicated herein, and repealing all other ordinances in conflict therewith. The motion was seconded by Van Natta. There was discussion. Boharski commented he would still like to see the bottom range remain the same. The motion carried upon roll call vote with Boharski voting against. Kalispell City Council Minutes May 1, 2000 Page 2 of 5 1602 RESOLUTION 4552 - ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM GWENN LEE (LEE'S MERIDIAN BUSINESS PARK) This is a request for annexation of approximately 3.5 acres of property on the west side of Meridian Road at the terminus of West Center Street. Kukulski explained prior to annexation, Council should be aware of a concern expressed by staff involving the creation of a four-way intersection for the business park. He said both Public Works and the Planning Staff recommended a traffic analysis be completed as one of the conditions for preliminary plat approval. Kukulski said at the Planning Board meeting, that condition was deleted. He stated Staff still feels it's an important issue and one that should be discussed by Council. Tom Cowan, Carver Engineering, said the developers were not opposed to the analysis, however, no parameters were put in place and they weren't sure how involved the study was supposed to be. He said in addition, it's a three-way stop now, and he doesn't know what a traffic analysis will achieve. Boharski asked if the Council requires the analysis, would it be a "deal breaker." Cowan answered "no, I don't believe it would be". Atkinson moved Resolution 4552, a resolution to provide for the alteration of the boundaries of the City of Kalispell by including therein as an annexation certain real property, more particularly described in "Exhibit A", to be known as Lee's Meridian Business Park Addition No. 294; to zone said property in accordance with the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and to declare an effective date. The motion was seconded by Leistiko. There was discussion. Van Natta inquired as to whether the proposed bypass has been considered in conjunction with this project. He said he believes Center Street is planned as a connector to the bypass and asked whether the necessary easements are going to be available. Wilson stated she doesn't remember if Center Street will connect to the bypass, but it's something that should be reviewed prior to approval of this proposal. She said if the extension is planned, then the City should reserve a 60-foot right-of-way through Lot 5. Atkinson moved to postpone discussion of Resolution 4552 until May 15th pending further information. The motion was seconded by Scarff. The motion carried upon roll call vote with Haarr and Boharski voting against. ORDINANCE 1354 - 1ST READING - INITIAL ZONING REQUEST FROM GWENN LEE (LEE'S MERIDIAN BUSINESS PARK) FOR B-2, GENERAL BUSINESS Not taken up by the Council. RESOLUTION 4553 - PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR LEE'S MERIDIAN BUSINESS PARK Not taken up by the Council. Kalispell City Council Minutes May 1, 2000 Page 3 of 5 1603 RESOLUTION 4554 - AMBULANCE RATE INCREASE The Fire Department is proposing an increase in ambulance rates to help fund two additional firefighters. Ambulance rates have remained the same since 1997.. Kukulski explained the additional firefighters is a step toward lowering the City`s ISO rating. He said compared to the rest of the state, even with the increase, Kalispell's ambulance rates will still be at the low end of the range. Larson moved Resolution 4554, a resolution amending Resolution No. 4368, by revising ambulance rates for the use of the Kalispell Ambulance Service and declaring an effective date. The motion was seconded by Leistiko. There was discussion. Haarr said to sell the increase on the basis that it will lower the ISO rating is not a very good sales pitch. He said the City is a long way from getting a lower rating and the rate increase is just that, an increase. Kukulski said he's not guaranteeing the additional firefighters will lower the rating, but it's still bringing the City toward that direction. He said the last firefighter added to the force was done in 1976. Haarr said he also doesn't like to compare Kalispell's rates with others around the state because Kalispell probably has the lowest per capita income and the ability to pay has to figure into the rates. He said the emphasis should instead be placed on efficiency. Larson said the City really doesn't have to rationalize the increase. He said the last time the rates were raised was in 1997 and at that time, the department didn't offer advanced life support like it does now. Larson said the increase is necessary simply because the service is better and it's still a "bargain" for the citizens. Atkinson agreed the rates are necessary but asked Staff to share the state comparisons with the public. Boharski commented it is a rate increase, but this is part of the solution to lowering the ISO rating by allowing the City to hire two additional firefighters. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. RESOLUTION 4555 - POLICE DEPARTMENT GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Montana Department of Transportation has agreed to provide $3,5000.00 to the Kalispell Police Department for the purchase of mobile radar units. Scarff moved Resolution 4555, a resolution accepting a Montana Department of Transportation Grant to the Kalispell Police Department to purchase mobile radar units. The motion was seconded by Van Natta. There was discussion. Police Chief Frank Garner said the department will be able to purchase three additional radar units with the grant, which will make a total of ten. Kalispell City Council Minutes May 1, 2000 Page 4 of 5 The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. RESOLUTION 4556 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A TSEP GRANT Kukulski explained the grant would be for the purpose of installing water and sewer utilities adjacent to U.S. Highway 93 North from Four Mile Drive to Reserve Drive. Haarr moved Resolution 4556, a resolution authorizing an application to the Montana Department of Commerce for financial assistance from the Treasure State Endowment Program and committing to provide matching funds. The motion was seconded by Scarff. There was discussion. Boharski asked if the grant funds would also include extending utilities west of Country Estates to the subdivision recently approved along West Reserve. Hansz said this grant application is specific to the septic problems of Mount Villa Apartments, however, if extended the subdivisions east of the apartments could take advantage of the utilities. Haarr said he remembers when former City Manager Bruce Williams proposed extending the utilities to West Reserve when the highway was built and the Council rejected it. He said he voted against it at that time and now he wishes he could change his vote because the cost has since doubled. The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS Kukulski said a workshop sponsored by Citizens for a Better Flathead is being planned for May 16 or May 17. He said urban planner James Duncan will be focusing on the development of the Growth Policy Plan for the area and asked Council to decide which would be the better date. Kukulski informed Council that advertising will begin shortly for an additional planner to work strictly with Kalispell and Whitefish. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk approved May 15, 2000 WMI.boharski , Wm. E. Boharski Mayor i Kalispell City Council Minutes May 1, 2000 Page 5 of 5