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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, ` III y(/•�� �. ,�..w.--��j C'onra�b Petorson (caner 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. , 108 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. 1.0 9: 1 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.