05/10/71 City Council Minutes106
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HEIR MAY 10, 1971, IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P. M. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED.
COUNCILMAN SLITER ABSENT, ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
READING OF MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 1971 were read. Councilman Miron
moved approval of the May 31 1971 slauteso Seconded by Councilman Rogers.
Carried.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Councilman Miron moved acceptance of the city official reports. Seconded by
Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
HEAR AND PASS ON PROTESTS
Addition No. 22 to Kalispell - O'Neil Addition
Lloyd's Addition
No protests received.
Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2797, A Resolution Extend-
ing the Corporate Limits to include Addition No. 22 to Kalispell - O'Neil
Addition. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2798, A Resolution Extenda
ing the Corporate Limits to include Lloyd's Addition. Seconded by Councilman
Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
ORDINANCES
Councilman Happ moved the proposed ordinances be deferred to the next regular
meeting. Mayor Bjorneby referred the ordinances to the Street & Alley Committee
for study and recommendation.
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT
Councilman Miron moved the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement with the
State Highway Commission' Project No. 267(04)9 State participation in cost of
holding pond for storm sewer. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried,
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. Austin Miller spoke to the council regarding annexation of North Ridge
Heights, Section 4, stating that the county was not ready to accept the plat,
but the city could do so without county approval. Mr. Miller showed the council
that he has secured the necessary easements.
Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution Noe 27999 A Resolution to
Incorporate into the City of Kalispell, as an addition, Northridge Heights,
Section #4, and classified No. 1 Residence District. Seconded by Councilman
Heppe Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Mr. Austin Miller presented petition requesting creation of Special Improvement
District for installation of water lines, sewer Lines, paving streets, install-
ing curbs, and underground utilities in Northridge Heights, Section #4. Council-
man Miron moved the petition be referred to the Sewer & Water Committee and to
the Street and Alley Committee. Seconded by Councilman Heppe Carried..
Mr. Richard Jukich, 1525 So. Woodland Drive, reported to the council that So.
Woodland Drive was in very poor condition and asked when the work on the "dry
bridge" would be completed. He also reported that the sidewalk on 4th,Ave.
East near Westmont Tractor was badly in need of replacement. City Engineer
McClintick reported that the work on the "dry bridge" is delayed because of
difficulty -in obtaining bridge planking. .That Westmont Tractor would be contacted
regarding replacement of the sidewalk on 4th Ave. East.
Mr. Conrad Peterson requested a zoning variance for property locatlted at 2nd
Street & 10th Avenue West for the operation of a neighborhood grocery and
requested the Mayor to read his letter of request addressed to the Kalispell
Board of Adjustment.
The Circle K Corporation, of Phoenix, Arizona, dearer,
to'buy tiiis property for the purpose of Luilding a 7rocery
store. Lot S ,- .Z F_ d'17 Y I sto
I hereby make formal written reruest for a variance in
tiie present zoning regulations to perm-Itthe construction thconstruction
anu operation of a retail grocery store. If the Board of
Aajustrnant desires any additional information, pleaso lot
me know and I will be happy to appear before the Goare.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
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C'onra�b Petorson
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cct Mayor L. G. Bjornoby
City Hall'
Kalispell, Montana
The request was referred to the annexation committee with instructions to
bring back a recommandation.
City Engineer McClintick requested permission to call for bids for curb and
sidewalk construction; road oil; and gravel, with bid openings to be scheduled
about the second weak in June. Councilman Happ moved the City Engineer be
granted permission to call for bids as requested. Seconded by Councilman
Thomas. Carried:
City Clerk geardslee presented a petition received May 10, 1971, requesting
vacation and discontinuance of a. portion of street off of Sylvan Drive with
no known name, extending westerly between'Lots 4 of Block 1 and Lot 1 of
Block 2 of Woodland Park Addition. The petition was referred to the Street &
Alley Committee.
Letter addressed to Councilman Thomas from Mr. Ray Gibney was read by Mayor.
The -letter concerned the cost of garbage disposal.
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Mayor Bjorneby explained the present operation of the County Refuse Disposal
District and plans for future operation. Councilman Thomas to reply to Mr.
Gibney's letter.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Safety - Councilman Thomas - Requested the Mayor to read letter of resignation
of Asset. Police Chief Gil Baldwin. The effective date of resignation May 8,
1971. Councilman Thomas moved the resignation of Asset. Police Chief Gil
Baldwin be accepted and that Mr. Baldwin be sent a letter of commendation.
Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
Councilman Thomas moved LeRoy McDowell be promoted to the rank of Captain, for
a six month probationary period, with all the rights and benefits of Asset.
Police Chief effective May 9, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
Councilman Thomas reported the Police Commission would be requested to conduct
police examinations for prospective police officers as the department is short
two officers.
The safety committee recommends the approval of the hiring of vacation man for
the police department for the summer months.
The committee recommends permission be granted for Ron DuPuy to attend Major
Case school in Bozeman, May 26-28, cost to be paid out of Omnibus Crime funds.
Councilman Thomas moved adoption of the Safety Committee report. Seconded by
Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
Annexation - Councilman Schwartz - The Committee has considered the request for
permission to move a house from 473 No. Main to the S. W. corner of lot Street
and 6th Ave. West, Councilman Schwartz moved permission be granted for the
house moving. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried.
The offer of Paul Knapp to deed 12 foot strip of land for alley to City - Council-
man Schwartz moved the offer of Paul Knapp to dead alley to city be refused.
Seconded by Councilman Hopp. Carried.
Councilman Schwartz requested the City Clerk send letters to property owners
on each side of Northern Lights Blvd., asking their feelings in regard to
annexation to Kalispell.
Employment - Councilman Daley - The employment committee is arranging a meeting
with representatives of the City Employees Onion for later this week.
Finance - Councilman O'Brien - The finance committee has audited all claims
against the city for the month of April and approved them for payment. Council-
man O'Brien moved acceptance of the finance committee report. Seconded by
Councilman Hopp. Carried.
Parks - Councilman O'Brien - Recreation Director Hum Jensen has requested author-
ization to paint the inside of the swimming pool with a marine paint to help
control the formation of algae. Painting of the pool will also aid the visibility
of the life guards. The approximate cost $600.00. Councilman O'Brien moved
the pool manager be authorized to purchase paint and to paint the swimming pool
immediately. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Discussion followed regarding the
effectiveness of control of algae by painting and regarding the amount of
paint which might be required and if the cost estimate was realistioi� Councilman
Miron withdrew second to motion. Councilman O'Brien withdrew motion. Councilman
O'Brien moved the matter of painting the swimming pool be referred to the park
committee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Rogers, Carried.
Street & Alley - Councilman Happ - The committee has considered the requektYof
Jack Hensley, Valley Bank, to allow a curb out between lots 16.and 17 of -Block
66, Kalispell Original Townsits, and recommend approval of the request. Counci-
man Happ moved approval of the request of Jack Hensley, Valley Bank, for curb
cut. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried.
The committee has considered the proposal of Big Sky Apartment to construct a
6 foot sidewalk around the unit. The committee with power to act, required the
sidewalk to be 8 foot wide to correspond with existing curb and sidewalk.
The committee has considered the request of Coca Cola Bottling Company for a
curb cut 40 ft, in width at 451 No. Main. The committee recommends this curb
cut be allowed, realizing that any cut over 16 ft, wide is charged at $1.00 per
foot.
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Councilman Happ moved adoption of the Street & Alley Committee report.
Seconded by Councilman Thomas, Carried.
Sewer 6 Water - Councilman Miron - The committee has received a request from
Mr. Steubs for permission to connect to city sewer for property located on
Northern Lights Blvd. which is outside the city limits. The committee
recommends that this be allowed providing a connection fee of $150.00 is paid
and sewer service fee of $5.00 per month is charged. The property to be
annexed at some future date. Councilman Miron moved approval of the Steubs
request, Seconded by Councilman Happ. Discussion of the motion followed.
Further study of the request was indicated. Councilman Happ withdrew second.
Councilman Miron withdrew motion. Referred to the annexation committee.
Councilman Miron reported that Water Superintendent Lauterjung has the mumps
and asked Councilman Miron to present request for authorisation to employ
Morrison-Maierle to conduct a Comprehensive Sewer and Water study. The
approximate cost would be $8,000.00. The completed study would make it
possible to gain 5% on the federal grant for the secondary treatment plant
or a gain of about $40,000.00 on the grant. Councilman Miron moved Water
Supt. Lauterjung be authorised to have a comprehensive Water 6 Sewer study
by Morrison-Maierle Engineers. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Discussion
followed, It was felt the $8,000,00 figure was more of a guess as to the
cost of the study as Mr. Whetstine had given that figure 'off the top of his
head" and a more accurate estimate should be secured. Also, it was suggested
that perhaps other engineering firms should be contacted for estimates.
Councilman Miron requested defeat of the motion. Question called for.' Motion
failed,
MISC, BUSINESS
License 6 Permit Bond
Wallace V. Olsen
bond
house mover
Councilman Miron moved acceptance of the license & permit bond of Wallace
V. Olsen for house moving. Second by Councilman O'Brien, Carried.
Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting.
Minutes read and approved, June 7, 1971.