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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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