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07/06/71 City Council Minutes127 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPEL.L CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. JULY 69 1971 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT. READING OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting of June 14, 1971 were read. Councilman Rogers moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. The minutes of Special Meeting of June 22, 1971 were read. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. HEARING.- ACTION ON PETITION No protests were received regarding the closure of that portion of 11th Avenue West lying northerly of 7th Street West. Councilman Thomas moved adoption of Resolution No. 28079, A Resolution Abandoning and Discontinuing a portion of Ilth Avenue West. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Roll Call Vote. All Voted Aye. HEAR AND PASS ON PROTESTS - SID 313 No protests received. Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No, 2808, A Resolution Creating Special Improvement District No. 313. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Roll Call Vote. All Voted Aye. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mr. Austin Miller requested the center line on Center Street East between Main Street and lot Avenue East be relocated to allow parking on the north side of the street. Referred to the Street & Alley Committee - Mrs Bud Manion and Mr. Jack Brown protested the extension of one-way avenues, 3rd. Ave. East and 4th Ave. East. Mr. Manion said that this extension of one- way traffic would be detrimental to Manion garage business. Mr. Brown said that the extension of the one-way avenues would create additionhraffic problems particularly at the Idaho Street intersections with 3rd. and 4th Avenues E, N, The signing of the one-way avenue extensions to be deferred for one week during which time the City Engineer to check with State Highway Department as to when the Highway Department is to bails the project of replacing the traffic signals on Idaho Street and Main Street. LIQUOR & BEER LICENSE APPLICATIONS Liquor and Beer Beer on premise Beer off premise The Bulldog The Saloon Akers Grocery The Palm (Climax) Sportsman Bar Buttray Foods Eagles Lounge The Hang -Up Sykes Grocery Hennessey's The Powder Keg Withey's Market Jacks Tavern The Galley Wagon Safeway Store Kalispell Golf Association Now Log Cabin Bar Now Stockmen's Pastime -Win Cellar Pine Grove Vista Club Wagon Wheel Councilman O'Brien moved approval of the foregoing Liquor & Beer license applications. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried, The following Liquor & Beer license applications to be returned for additional or corrected information. Kalispell Elks - New Stockhom - Skylark - Skyline Bowl - B & B FeoLliner - Rosauers it Foods. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Thomas - Safety - Councilman Thomas requested Police Chief Waggoner to inform the council regarding needed ordinance changes. Chief Waggoner stated that the Ordinances regarding the alcohol content and the Ordinance regarding drinking age restriction needed to be changed to conform with state statutes. Councilman Miron moved adoption of Ordinance #700, An Ordinance Amending the Code of the City of Kalispell, Montana, Chapter 17 to comply with state statutes regarding alcohol content and declaring an emergency. Seconded by Councilman Thomase Roll Call Vote, All Voted Ape. Councilman Miron moved adoption of Ordinance #789, An Ordinance Amending the 128 Code of tho,City of Kalispell, Montana, Chapter 30 to comply with State Statutes regarding minimum age and declaring an emergency. Seconded by Councilman Daley, Roll Call Vote. All Voted Aye. Councilman Rogers - Health & Sanitation - Councilman Rogers reported meeting with Ray Marquis, County Disposal District, and determined the city dump should be fazed out by about August late Met with Russell Marsh, County Fair Board, regarding the horse stables at the Fairgrounds and it is felt that the complaints about stables are highly exagerated. The Fair Hoard will be meeting with the complainants' Attorney regarding the possible relocation of some of the stables. Councilman Daley - Employment - Councilman Daley reported that it is anticipated city employees will be granted a raise but the amount of raise will not be determined until we know the amount of funds available. Councilman OOBrien - Parks & Recreation Councilman O'Brien reported that 4nother problem had been encountered at the swim pool - the boilers were not functioning properly because of improper ventilation. An extension has been put on the stack to correct this deficiency. Councilman O'Brien reported that there was same question as,to whether the.City Is obligated to repair the Golf Course Club House roof. Mr. Bud Robers reported that the matter had not been brought to the.Board of Directors of the Kalispell Golf Association and suggested that this matter be delayed until such time as the directors make a request of the City. Councilmen O'Brien reported that the committee has directed that personnel at the swimming pool, be restricted to a 40 hour week after July lot as the commissioner of labor has ruled that hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week must be compensated at time and one half. n Councilman Slater - Finance - The committee has audited bills against the City for the month of June and approves their payment. Councilman Sliter moved adoption of the Finance Camoittee report. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. Councilman Rapp - Street & Alley - A petition has been presented requesting the Installation of street lighting in Grand View Heights Addition. Councilman Rapp moved adoption of Resolution No. 28099 A Resolution Extending the Lighting District to include Grand View Heights addition.. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All Voted Aye. Councilman Kapp reported the committee with power to act awarded bids to the low bidders - gravel to McElroy and Wilken - Road Oil to Big West - Sidewalk & Curb construction to Tru-Mix Concrete. The committee recommends the installation of curbing on llth Street. Councilman Rapp moved adoption of Resolution No. 2810e A Resolution Ordering Curbing in certain areas of the City. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien, Roll Call Vote. All Voted Aye. Councilman Miron - Sewer & Water - Councilman Miron moved Superintendent.lauterjung be authorised to call for bids for chlorine for the disposal plant for a 2 year period. Seconded by Councilman Rapp. Carried. Councilman Miron requested the council remain following the meeting to meet as council of the whole to hear Bill Wessel of Weasel Engineers present proposal for Comprehensive Sewer & Water Study. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor Bjornsby read letters from Fire Chief Peters requesting confirmation -of Eire personnel. Councilman Happ saved Roger Bowman be confirmed Fire Captain effective July 1, 1971. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. Councilman Rogers saved Melvin Tweet be confirmed Alarm Captain effective July 1, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. Councilman Thomas moved confirmation of Robert Woodland as Captain and Training Officer effective July 1, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried. 12'9` i Mayor Bjerneby reported Frank Stein has been terminated as probationary fireman. Mayor Bjerneby appointed David Mayhew as probationary fireman for a six month period beginning July 1, 19719 and requested council approval. Councilman Rogers moved approval of the six-month probationary appointment of David Mayhew as fireman effective July 19 1971. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried, City Engineer McClintick reported the Storm Sewer Project on First Avenue Best being completed. Also plans to begin the fill at the dry bridge. Meeting adjourned by Mayor Bjorneby. Minutes read and approved July 12. 1971. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD JULY 12, 1971, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P. M. MAYOR BJORMEBY PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT. READING'OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting of July b, 1971 were read. Councilman Schwartz moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Clerk - Treasurer for May Police Judge - Police Chief - Sanitarian - City Engineer for June Councilman Miron moved acceptance of the City Official Reports. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mr. Les Kjos requested annexation of property and presented a petition for annexation. Annexation committee to report on this when they present their committee report. Police Chief Waggener requested permission to send patrolman to recruit school In Bozeman, August 1 through 13th. Councilman Thomas moved Chief Waggener be granted permission to send patrolman to recruit school in Bozeman August I through 13th. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks - Councilman O'Brien - New diving boards have been ordered for the swimming pool. The new diving boards will meet AAU regulations. Finance - Councilman Slater - The committee has requested information from department heads regarding determination of charges to customers for work done by the city.