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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.
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Councilman Hensley suggested the now council get together and set up a
priority program for the next two years. He requested the new council
take a "hard look" at the proposed new secondary ewer treatment plant
and determine operation and maintenance costs for a 30 to 40 year period
and further suggested alternate methods of sower treatment should be
considered.
Councilman Turner stated that he was pleased with the now council that has
been elected.
Councilman Riley stated that the "new blood" on the council would be a big
help. Councilman Riley complimented the police department for the quick
solution to the recent assault came.
Councilman Miron presented the new parking ,lot lease agreement with the
First National Bank and reported the committee recommends its acceptance
and approval. Councilman Miron moved acceptance of the parking lease
agreement with the First National Bank. Seconded by Councilman Hensley.
Carried.
Councilman Miron reported the car crusher will be here the week of May IOth.
They want to set fire to the old cars to burn out the upholstery. The cars
will then be crushed motor and body together.
Councilman Miron introduced Michael Nickelson, assistant to the City -County
planner.
Councilan Miron requested the Off Street Parking Ordinance be deferred to a
later meeting. Councilman Miron moved the Off Street Parking Ordinance be
deferred for action at a later meeting. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried,
Councilman Roche expressed appreciation to the council for retaining the
service of "Huz" Jensen as Recreation Director. Councilman Roche stated that
he had enjoyed working with the Mayor, City Council, and City Administration
and complimented outgoing councilman on their past two years of service to
the City of Kalispell.
SEATING OF NEW COUNCIL - OATH OF OFFICE
The now council was seated. City Clerk George Beardslee administered the
oath of office to the Mayor, Councilmen, and Police Judge.
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT.
Councilman Thomas nominated Councilman Miron for Council President. Seconded
by Councilman Daley. Mayor Bjorneby made three calls for further nomination.
There were no further nominations. Mayor Bjorneby declared Councilman Miron
elected Council President by unanimous vote. Councilman Miron accepted and
expressed appreciation to the council.
COMMITTEE
Mayor Bjorneby made committee appointments as follows; first councilman named
to be chairman:
Airport
Annexation
Employment
Finance
Health
Parks & Recreation
Safety
Sewer & Water
Street & Alley
CITY OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS
Daley, Schwartz, Sliter
Schwartz, Happ, Miron, Thomas
Daley, Sliter, Rogers, Miron
Sliter, O'Brien, Rogers
Rogers, Happ, Thomas
O'Brien, Schwartz, Miron, Happ
Thomas, OtBrien, Rogers
Miron, Daley, Sliter, Schwartz
Happ, Daley, O'Brien. Thomas
Mayor Bjorneby appointed George Beardslee, City Clerk; L. B. (Pate) McClintick,
City Engineer; and Norbert Donahue, City Attorney. He requested council
approval. Councilman Miron moved approval of the appointments. Seconded by
Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Letter from Valley Bank requesting curb cuts between Lots 16 and 17 of Block
66, Kalispell Original Townsits.
reported a req at by Big Sky Manor for combination'
sear McClintick eeosmended that if the request to
k should be requ red. Councilman Mlron moved the
he Street $ All y committee with power to act. Seconded ,
myriad. � '
,-�c�„,as ip r,q}cr�;a i }� reported,Mre.P l Knapp owns the 12 fta strip which'
is MCsI*,t ate' e1103r bx• ithe ,Halvorson property. Mra Knapp is ,willing to deed
thl*�strip, of property to iha city.
Mayes Bjorneby refereed this to the aatloo committee.,
Co Ji'lman Thomas reported the safety CTittea recommends Police ,Chief Waggener
beanted permission to ' begin vacationMay 10th and that he be granted permission
to iiYa absent. from the City and State.
That ;Police Chief Waggoner :be'granted permission to attend the Attorney Generalls
Conferance lu:Helera 'May 20-21.
That Police chief ,Wagg ter be granted pegmission'to attend the State Chief of
Police lssociation.Meetlng in Red Ifpdges May 29th.
That Lt. Sevier be gtan"d permission totattead the Western States Crime
Conference 1n Yakima,"Washington on May 24th, 28th and 26the
Money 'is budgeted for these meetings."
Councilmat+ Thomas waved 'acceptance of, the Safety Committee report and approval'(
of travel by privatq transportation for the meetings and conferences. Seconded
by Councilman Rogers.Carried.
Fire Chief Peters r"rtied a request from "creation- Director "Hus".Je6san
for permission to use fire ho'sa for the'�alegn ng of -the swimming pool covers.
;Councilman Miron reported the comittee recommend approval of -the request.
Mr. Austl Miller presented petition.for annexation of Nartlhridge, Heights Section''
'Four* ':a ad to the annexation committee.
Letter from Kalispell City Employees Union
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MUNICIPAL
IOLOYEES Local Union NO. 256
SECRETAIM Frederick R. Yaodk
ADDREe.t 1120 3rd. Ave. East
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Kalispell, ilont. 59901
(CITY, ZONE AND STATE)
DATE, _ April 210 1971 -
REi NOTICE TO NEGOTIATE
Honorable Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Kalispell
City Hall
Kalispell, Montana
Gentlemen: ('ll
The Kalispell City Employees, AFSC&MS, Local No 256 hereby give noti1V 5'
that we wish to commence collective bargaining for contract changes and
wage negotiations.
This request is in accordance with paragraph 16 of our working agreement
with the'city.
We ask that you present this request to the members of the labor -
negotiating oommittee representing the City of Kalispell, and inform us
well in advance of favorable dates available, that we may notify our
representatives of Council 9 in Missoula, and make arrangements for
the first, meeting.
Sincerely,
AMERICAN`FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, & MUNICIPAL EMPLOY ES, Local No.256
By t
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F-„ _ 1, The Union for Public Employees
Mayor Bjornaby refarred the request to the employment committee*
City Attorney Donahue informed the council that Judge Kellar had reported to him
he will issue injunction on road closure (North Main) and it will be necessary
for;tha City to show causo.1 City Attorney -Donahue reported that he was planning
to engage Mr. Watterskirchen as -associate City Attorney for this action,
Diseusaion follo' and 3t was suggested by
some.councilmen that the Golf
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Association shou d bear this cost. ,
Councilman Miron'moved the City Attorney be permitted to hire extra counsel.
Further discussion. No action.' left to the discretion of the City Attorney.
Councils" Rogerg•read letter received from high school'student, Steve Rovig,
regarding the air monitoring dur,ing'earth week. Councilman Rogers to reply to
letter. llll
City Sti ar,MdClintick reported the alley cleanup would be completed this
week• III ,
He also reports lthe foundation for the comfort -station in Woodland Park was
finished and pli to have the floor poured by the end of the week,
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city Engi it M46intick also discussed with the council, gravel situation,
c$11,for. b ds Vr.gravel ,and the writing of specifications.
'Councilman Mirosi moved that parking stickers be issued to city officials.
' Seconded'by Councilman O Brien. Carried.
Councilman Schwartz moved a letter of commendation -be sent to past council for
their accomplishment during their term of office. Seconded by Councilman'Rogers.
Carried. Councilman Happ suggested 'something. be done to show appreciation to
the outgoing councilmen, Councilman Miron to arranse,an appreciation dinner.
Councilma O'Brien moved adjournment. Seconded by Councilman Miroa. Carried.
Minute sad and approved , 1971. �f
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