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KALISPELL MONTANA 59901
April 26, 1971
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNCILMEN
CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA
Gentlemen:
There will be a Special Meeting of the City Council, Wednesday, April
28th, 1971, in the/ at 7:30 P, M. for the following purpose:
Community Room at the First National Bank,
Act on petition for the vacation and discontinuance
of a portion of an extension of North Main Street
known as the Golf=Course Road'
We, the undersigned, being all of the members of the City Council., do
hereby wa notice of the date and purpose of the Special Meeting of,,the
City C nci to be held nesda , April 28th, 1971, at 7:30 P. M. and
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ops he transa ion of he above and any other business that may
prcome be Council.
John D.
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Norbert F.
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G' a Robert W. Riley'-,
Albert A. Miron
nley K. McCormick
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Mayor Bjorneby called the meeting to order.
Councilman Riley moved adoption of Resolution No. 2796, A Resolution Bhs4ding
that' imam-riot'to:thd-,detriment:. of tEaepubric,lutaro",.thstie�lct�tod.af'.rth
Main Street.,_ kuown.as:ths Voff Cdurso:Rodd, bs 8lscaatinued wd oade i pcAt.eama
becvaoated;end closedA T'he Resolution was read by Councilman Roberts. Seconded
by Councilman Roche.
Mr. William Walterskirchen representing proponents for the closure of the
street presented the Council with the various reasons the street should be
vacated and discontinued.
Mr. Dean Jellison representing the opponents to the closure of the street
presented the Council with various reasons the street should not be vacated
and discontinued. Mr. Jellison also presented petition in opposition to the
street closure.
Mr. Walterskirchen and Mr. Jellison each made a rebuttal presentation.
Councilman Miron stated that most of the protestors resided outside the city
limits. Councilman Roberts spoke favoring the street closure.
Councilman Riley asked expression from councilmen -elect who were present.
Councilman -elect Schwartz stated that the matter had been under consideration
by the present council for several weeks and that action should be taken by
the present council. Councilman -elect Thomas spoke in favor of the street
closure.
Councilman Roche stated that the basic issue was safety. The street closure
is necessary for the safety of golfers and persons who now travel the street.
Councilman Miron requested Mr. Steve Petrini, City County Planner to give
planners viewpoint. Mr. Petrini recommended the city council in the future
in matters of street closure ask for a recommendation from the planning
board. Mr. Petrini stated that he had not had an opportunity to study the
present street closure, but outlined planning boards anticipation of future
growth of'the area with proposed arterial streets, new school locations and
other matters which concern planners in assuring orderly and well planned
expansion of the city and adjacent areas of the county.
Councilman -elect Slater stated the present council should take action on this
matter of street closure.
Mr. Bill Wheeler requested the letter of protest from the County Commissioners
be read. Mayor Bjorneby read the letter.
Mr. WilliamWalterskirchenpresented a letter from former county commissioner,
Donald Buckingham in favor of street closure which was read, by Mayor Bjorneby.
Letter of protest from Bill Wheeler read';by Mayor Bjorneby,
Mr. Clark Mason, former manager of Kalispell Chamber of Commerce stated the
two top attractions Kalispell has are its parks and the golf course. The
golf course is the most attractive thing Kalispell has to offer to tourists.
The City Council should act in the best interest of the people of Kalispell,
class the road and improve the top attraction in Kalispell.
Mr. Skip Adams stated he opposed the closure of thestreetbecause he was
concerned about the safety of children going to school as the closure of the
street would mean the children would have to walk along busy highway to reach
school. Councilman Roche reported that children from the area going to school
use the golf course as a walkway and will still be able to do so after closure
of the street.
Mrs. Brown said that people were going over and over the same points and
suggested the council should -now be ready to act on the petition for closure
of the street.
Petitions were presented favoring closure.
Mr. Louis Phillips reported that he would be glad to provide access for
children to travel over his property on the way to and from school, so it
would not be necessary for them to walk along the highway.
Mr. Jellison asked for deferrment of action until the new council takes office.
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Mr. Jordahl stated that this was a delaying tactic by the attorney for the
opposition and requested action by the present council.
The question was called for.
ROLL CALL VOTE. Councilman Riley abstained. All other councilmen voted Aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 2796 adopted.
Councilman Miron moved adjournment. Seconded by Councilman McCormick. Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Minutes read and approved Mav 3. 1971.
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD MAY 3, 1971, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P. M. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. ALL
COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
READING OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular council meeting of April 12, 1971 were read.
Councilman Roche moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman
Hensley. Carried.
The April 19, 1971 special meeting minutes were read. Councilman Hensley moved
approval of the April 19th minutes. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried.
Minutes of the special meeting of April 28, 1971 were read. Councilman Hensley
moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried.
OLD BUSINESS
The agreement with the State Highway Commission on Project No. 267(03), First
Avenue West Storm Drain and Outfall was presented for approval. Councilman
Roche moved the agreement with the State Highway Commission on Project No. 267(03)
be approved and the'Mayor be authorised to sign the agreement. Seconded by
Councilman Riley. Carried.
The request for No. 3 Priority - State participation of 36.7% of property
purchased for future holding pond for First Avenue West Storm Sewer was presented
for approval. Councilman Roche moved approval of the No. 3 priority request
for State participation of 36.7% of the cost of property purchased for future '
storm sewer holding pond. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council President Roberts urged the incoming council to encourage annexation and
that adequate communications be maintained between the Mayor and Council and
between the Council and City Employees.
He further suggested rldifferent Board of Adjustment. Council President Roberts
stated that he would support the Mayor and new council and offered his services
to the new council.