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03/01/71 City Council Minutes74 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD MARCH 1, 1971, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P.M. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN OOBRIEN ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT. READING OF MINUTES The City Clerk read the minutes of the February 8, 1971 Council Meeting. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Council- man McCormick. Carried. ELECTION VOTING SYSTEM Councilman Miron moved the Electronic Voting System be used for the April, 1971 City Election with paper ballots available for electors desiring to vote by paper ballot. Seconded by Councilman Riley. Carried. APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES Councilman Roberts moved City Clerk Beardslee be authorized to select and appoint election judges for each voting ward for the April, 1971 City Election. Seconded by Councilman McCormick. Carried. DESIGNATION OF POLLING PLACES Councilman Miron moved it be ordered the polling places in each ward for the April 1971 Kalispell City Election be designated as follows: WARD ONE KALISPELL GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE Buffalo Hill WARD TWO VALLEY BANK 41 3rd. Street West WARD THREE HENRICKSEN MOTOR COMPANY 412 Main WARD FOUR KORN BUICK 1212 South Main Seconded by Councilman Roche. Carried ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Police Chief Waggener requested permission be granted for Dale E. Gifford to attend Fingerprint Classification School in Bozeman March 14-19. The cost to be paid from Omnibus Crime Funds. Councilman Miron moved Dale E. Gifford be authorized to attend Fingerprint Classification School in Bozeman March 14 through 19, with expenses paid by Omnibus Crime Funds. Seconded by Councilman McCormick. Carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS "JUNK CARS" - Councilman Miron stated that it has been a pleasure to work with members of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce on this project and further expressed "Thanks" to City Engineer McClintick for his co-operation in provid- ing a collection point for the vehicles. Councilman Miron also expressed appreciation to the news media for their aid on the project. March is to be collection (of junk cars) month. It is anticipated the crusher will be here the latter part of March. ALLEY LIGHTS - Councilman Miron reported that further study and consideration Is being made as to whether or not to have the question of Alley Lighting put on the April ballot. PARKING METER - - Councilman Riley - A request has been received from Helen Excelby, Chairman Red Cross Blood Bank, for 20 hooded meters on the Conrad Bank Lot on April 8, 1971, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. for the use of blood donors. The committee recommends the granting of the request. Councilman Miron moved the request for hooded meters for blood donors be granted. Seconded by Councilman Riley. Carried. STREET & ALLEY - - Councilman McCormick. The Street and Alley Committee, with power to act, awarded the bid for diesel fuel to City Service Company, and the bid for regular and premium gasoline to Texaco, Inc., the low bidders. Councilman McCormick moved adoption of the Street and Alley Committee report. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. 75 Councilman McCormick reported the Street & Alley Committee recommends the Installation of curbing on 7th Street West between 5th and 6th Avenues. Curb- ing is needed here to help remedy a parking problem which exists in the area. Councilman McCormick moved adoption of Resolution No. 2792, A Resolution Ordering the installation of curbing on 9th Street West between 5th and 6th Avenues West. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. SAFETY - - Councilman Turner referred to letters from Fire Chief Peters, requesting two probationary promotions for Fire Department personnel; Gene Thompson to Captain, and M. Duane Larson to Assistant City Fire Marshall, (assistant Fire Marshall to receive Captain's pay). The Safety Committee recommends these 6 month probationary promotions be approved with the effective date March 1, 1971. Councilman Roche moved Gene Thompson be promoted to Captain for a 6 month probationary period beginning March 1, 1971. Seconded by Council- man Miron. Carried. Councilman Riley moved M. Duane Larson be promoted to Assistant City Fire Marshall for a 6 month probationary period beginning March 1, 1971; Assistant Fire Marshall rating to be same pay scale as Captain rating. Seconded by Councilman McCormick. Councilman Hensley voted no. All other councilmen voted aye. Carried. FIRE HYDRANTS - Park View Terrace - - Councilman Riley inquired as to the status of the fire hydrants and hydrant extensions. Water Superintendent Lauterjung reported the hydrant extensions were received the latter part of January. Councilman Riley moved the city loan the hydrant extensions to Park View Terrace developer and complete original agreement. Seconded by Councilman Hensley. Discussion on the motion followed and questions arose as to who was to furnish cost of labor to add hydrant extensions. Councilman Hensley withdrew second to the motion. Councilman Riley withdrew Motion. The matter was referred to the Water Committee to meet with developer to resolve the questions. FINANCE - - Councilman Hensley - The finance committee with power to act, awarded the bid for liability insurance to Ellingson Agency the low bidder. Councilman Hensley moved adoption of the Finance Committee Report. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. The liability insurance does not have under- ground coverage and the finance committee recommends the Mayor notify the Montana Power Company the City will no longer be liable for undergound damage to gas lines. Councilman Roberts suggested the Mayor and finance committee meet with representatives of the Montana Power Company. Councilman Miron recommended a meeting be arranged with Montana Power Company and Pacific Power and Light Company officials to meet with the Mayor and Finance Committee of the Council. Police Chief Waggoner reported that the Police Protective Association is currently furnishing false arrest insurance at $39.00 per man and that it is hoped that the City will take over this obligation at the next budget session. City Attorney Donahue recommended that City Departments with employees who use city equipment provide periodic safety sessions for these employees. PARKS - - Councilman Roche reported the American Legion were granted permission to erect lights and poles at Griffin Field and have agreed to put the grounds back in shape. The grounds were torn up to some extent when the poles and lights were being installed. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS License and Permit Bonds - - Arthur B. Harker, dba Ole's Plumbing & Heating Continuation Certificate Plumber Edward C. Fuller, dba Ferguson Electric Continuation Certificate Electrician Kalispell Plumbing & Hearing Bond Gas Installer Councilman Riley moved acceptance of the License and Permit Bonds. Seconded by Councilman McCormick. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE - - Letter from City Engineer McClintick making offer to purchase from the City an electric paving breaker for the sum of $50.00. Councilman Roche moved the offer of the City Engineer be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Carried. 76 Letter from Forrest C. Rockwood re:- junk care vicinity of Post Office. Mayor Bjorneby reported the party involved has been given notice by the Fire Department* and the area is to be cleaned up within a reasonable time. Note from Dr. Robert Benke suggesting the possible licensing of cats. No further business being presented, Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting. Minutes read and approved March 8, 1971. 04�6'e'6 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD MARCH 8, 1971, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7;30 P. M. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN O'BRIEN ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT. READING OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1971, were read by the City Clerk. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Clerk and Treasurer - January Report Sanitarian, Police Chief, City Engineer, and Police Judge - February Reports. Councilman Roche moved acceptance of the City Official Reports. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Water Superintendent Lauterjung requested he be granted permission to attend the annual meeting of the Water Works and Polution Control meeting to be conducted at Great Falls March 25th through 27th. Councilman Roche moved Water Superintend- ent Lauterjung be authorized to attend the Water Works and Polution Control Meeting at Great Falls, March 25th-27th and that travel by private transport- ation be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried. Mr. Grainger, representing the Kalispell Junior Chamber of Commerce, informed the council of the desire of the Chamber to obtain land on which to develop a Club House and a location which they are considering for this purpose is land at ' the City Airport, located between the Armory and the Elks Club. The JayCee!s are interested in leasing and have obtained approval from the Airport Board. Councilmen, in,discussing the request with Mr. Grainger and other JayCee's present, felt the Airport Board should presenttothe Council, any proposed plans for the leasing or sale of property at the airport and recommended the JayCee's have plans to present regarding proposed structure and to investigate the costs and availability of water and sewer service for the proposed location. Mr. Grainger further requested that if this land should not be available for the use of the JayCee's, that the councilmen aid them in locating other land for their use. Mr. Grainger informed the Council that the JayCee's would return to the Airport Board and request the board present the land use request to the City Council. Councilman Roche on behalf of Mr. Art Rasmussen, extended an invitation to Councilman and the Mayor to attend a Salvation Army dinner to be held March 18th.