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A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD DECEMBER 21, 1970,
IN THE MAYORS OFFICE AT 5:00 P. M. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMEN
MIRON, TURNER AND ROCHE ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
Councilman Riley moved that Mayor Bjorneby be authorized to sign the storm
sewer contract with the State Highway Department for the project No. F-191 (29)
entitled "Kalispell Courthouse Couplet" in the City of Kalispell in 1971 to
rebuild and improve U. S. Highway 93 in the vicinity of the Kalispell County
Courthouse and for two blocks north of the Courthouse. Seconded by Councilman
Roberts. Carried.
Councilman O'Brien moved the Red Cross be authorized to hood 20 meters in the
Conrad Bank parking lot, from 1 to 5 P.M. for the Blood Drawing on January 7,
1971. Seconded by Councilman Riley. Carried.
Meeting adjourned by Mayor Bjorneby.
Minutes read and annrnvad_ January 11_ 1971_
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD JANUARY 11, 1971,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P.M. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED.
ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
READING OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Special meeting of December 21, 1970, were read. Councilman
Roberts moved approval of the Minutes of December 21, 2970. Seconded by
Councilman Roche. Carried.
Minutes of the January 4, 1971, Regular meeting were read. Councilman Roche
moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Carried.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Clerk - Treasurer for November
City Engineer, Police Chief, Police Judge, Sanitarian for December
Fire Chief Annual Report.
Councilman Roche commented on the Sanitarian's report regarding sewer problem at
728 6th Ave. West and the problem with water lines on 5th, 6th, and 7th Ave.
West which are outside the city.
Councilman Roche moved acceptance of the City Officials' Reports. Seconded by
Councilman Miron. Carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. Richard Nelson expressed thanks to the street department for the excellent
job of snow removal in the vicinity of the High School.
Water Superintendent Lauterjung requested Council consideration of Sundry
Water Accounts:
Greater Flathead Sports in the amount of $1,321.67 for the installation
of a water line. Councilman Roche moved the account of Greater Flathead
Sports be paid out of City Water Works Department Funds. Seconded by
Councilman Roberts. Carried.
Sunburst Development Co, in the amount of $1,190.80 for Fire Hydrants
located in the Park View Terrace Addition. Councilman Turner moved this
be held for action at the next Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilman
Roberts. Carried.
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Greenacres Water Line -Non users Share in the amount of $182.28. One party
who originally agreed to participate did not follow through and annex to the
City, and did not connect to the water main. Councilman Roche moved the
$182.28 balance be pro -rated among the balance of the participants of the
Greenacres Water Line -Non users share. Seconded by Councilman Hensley. Carried.
City Engineer McClintick reported that Street Foreman, Anderson, had returned from
California last Saturday with the new leaf vacuum machine.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Roche reported the Garbage Committee expects to have an ordinance
to present for adoption at the February Council Meeting. City Attorney Donahue
and Councilman Miron have done a lot of research regarding garbage charges. _
Councilman Hensley reported the Finance Committee has audited and approved for
payment all claims for the month of December, 1970, and moved acceptance of the
Finance Committee Report. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
Councilman O'Brien reported the Safety Committee has received requests from
Assistant Police Chief, Gil Baldwin, for permission to send two officers to meetings
in Bozeman, expenses being paid by Omnibus Crime Funds. Councilman O'Brien
moved Norman Zachary be authorized to attend Narcotics Schhool in Bozeman, Jan.
24 through Jan. 29, and that travel by private transportation be authorized.
Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Councilman O'Brien moved Sgt. LeRoy
McDowell be authorized to attend Legal Training School in Bozeman, Jan. 31
through Feb. 5, and that travel by private transportation be authorized. Seconded
by Councilman Turner. Carried.
Councilman O'Brien informed the Council, the Safety Committee would report
recommendations for Fire Department promotions at the next Council meeting.
Councilman McCormick reported the Street & Alley, and Sewer and Water Committees
have awarded'ihe bids for 3 pickup trucks to Roy Stanley Chevrolet, the low
bidder. Councilman McCormick moved adoption of the Street and Alley, and Sewer &
Water Committee report. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried.
Councilman Miron reported that several persons in his ward were concerned in
regard to the condition of property located at 4th Avenue West and 5th Street.
This is abandoned property which is an eyesore, safety, and fire hazard. One of
the buildings located there has been partially damaged by fire. Mr. Richard
Nelson stated that the place has been boarded up, but that kids pull the boards
off and scatter debris from the old building around the neighborhood and that
kids smoke there. The old burned shed is the main problem and is a dangerous place
for kids to play. He felt the City Council should take some action to correct
the situation. Councilman O'Brien, chairman of the Safety Committee, reported that
former Fire Chief Tillson had attempted to make some arrangment with the owners of
the property, but that the property owners had been either out of town or ill,
and therefore, former Chief Tillson had been unable to complete any arrangements
with the property owners. Fire Chief Peters reported that Mrs. Vick of Missoula,
a relative of the property owners, had given assurance that something would be
done and that he would contact Mrs. Vick again regarding this property.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
License and Permit Bonds'
A. R. Lyford, dba Lyford Plumbing and Heating Bond gas installer
Bond plumber
Anthony J. Migneault, dba M and M Electric Bond electrician
Councilman Turner moved acceptance of the License and Permit Bonds. Seconded by
Councilman Roche. Carried.
Mayor Bjorneby presented the contract with Morrison-Malerte, Inc., for engineering
for the Storm Sewer Project and requested Council approval. Councilman Riley moved
Mayor Bjorneby be authorized to sign the Engineering contract with Morrison-Maierle,
Inc., for storm sewer project. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried.
Councilman Roche reported that he has found it a pleasure to serve on the City
Council, but because of the time and personal sacrifice, that Council members
must give, recommended that the wage for councilmen should be increased beginning
with the new term of office.
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Councilman Roche moved adoption of Ordinance No. 781-A, An Ordinance setting
the compensation of Councilmen at $150.00 per month. Seconded by Councilman
Roberts. Roll Call Vote. Councilman Roberts and Roche voted aye. All other
Councilmen voted Nay. Ordinance 781-A defeated.
Councilman Roche moved adoption of Ordinance No. 781, An Ordinance setting the
compensation of Councilmen at $125.00 per month. Seconded by Councilman
Turner. Roll Call Vote. Councilman Hensley voted Nay. All other Councilmen
voted Aye.
The business of the Council
meeting.
Minutes r,I and approved,
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being completed,Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the
February 1, 1971.
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD FEBRUARY 1, 1971
AT 7:30 P. M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL. MAYOR BJORNEBY
PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
READING OF MINUTES
The minutes of the January 11, 1971, Regular Meeting were read. Councilman
Roche moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman
McCormick. Carried.
OPEN BIDS - Refuse Packer and Truck