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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.