08/09/71 City Council Minutes139
REGULAR MEETING & ADOPTION OF FINAL BUDGET
A REGULAR MEETING OF. THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AUGUST 9, 1971, at
7:30 P. M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED.
COUNCILMAN O'BRIEN ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
READING OF MINUTES
Minutes of the regular and budget meeting of August 4, 1971 were read.
Councilman Rogers moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by
Councilman Slater. Carried.
NEAR AND PASS ON PROTESTS
There were no protests to the annexation of Northwest Tracts Block One,, Lots
18 and 19. Councilman Schwartz moved.adoption of Resolution No. 2816, A
Resolution Extending the Corporate Limits -to include Northwest Tracts, Block
One, Lots 18 and 19. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All
'voted aye.
OPEN BIDS - Liquid Chlorine
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July
29,
1971
City Clerk
City of Kalispell
Kalispell
Montana 59901
Dear Sir:
CHLORINE BID
Pennwalt would like to offer a firm quotation to furnish
45 - 1 Ton containers chlorine at a cost of $114.00/Ton, f.o.b.
rail spur Kalispell, Montana. Delivery would be by 15 Ton
multi -unit rail cars including return of empty containers to
our Tacoma, Washington plant.
We have appreciated the opportunity to furnish your past
requirements and look forward to continuing this relationship.
Best regards.
SRL/mr
Sincerely,
PENNWALT CORPORATION
f S.R. Luttinen
Industrial Chemicals Department
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BRANCH OFFICES
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Wichita, Kansas
To: City of Kalispell
Box 1035
Kalispell, Montana .59901
Date: August 6, 1971
From: S.E.C. Corporation
F.O. Box 243
1041 Sugar Ave.
Billings, Montana 59103
We are pleased to quote as follows: Price good through Jan. 31, 1973
Quantity .
Description
Unit
Amount
1 ton
cylinders of liquid chlorine
per ton
5119
1
10 1
Price quoted is for truck delivery
to point of usage and return of empty
cylinders. No furthur handling would
be required.
F.O.B.Point: F=lispell Plant
Approximate Shipping Date: 5 days
Terms:
30 e�_ys net
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VAN WATERS & ROGERS V.G. BOX 2767 E. 4515 WISCONSIN AVE. , SPOKANE, WASH. r228 • {509) 535-0'OS
July 26, 1971
City of Kalispell
Office of City Clerk
City Hall
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Gentlemen:
We submit our bid to furnish the City of Kalispell, Montana standard
market quality Liquid Chlorine as manufactured by Hooker Chemical Corp. of
Tacoma, Washington as follows:
Liquid Chlorine Gas
45, 1-ton cylinders (min.
50,
1-ton cyl,
shipments)
$117.00/ton
F.O..B. Kalispell, Montana
rail
siding.
Terms: Net
30 days
Return of empty cylinders free if returned on underframe car by way of
reverse routing. The Liquid Chlorine Gas we propose to furnish is manufactured
by Hooker Chemical Corp., Tacoma, Washington and meets specifications of the
American Water Works Assn.
This quotation is firm for 18 months. We thank you for this opportunity
to quote you on this material and look forward to doing more business with you
in the future.
Sincerely,
VAN WATERS & ROGERS
F
Jim Thibodeau
Industrial Chemicals Dept.
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Councilman Miron moved the bids be referred to the Sewer -Water Committee with
power to act. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Police Chief Waggener reported he has appointed Police Chief Dunbar of Billings
to represent the Police Chiefs at the League of Cities and Towns Meeting in
Glendive.
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Mr. Bill Wheeler requested the installation of ARB at his residence. Councilman
Miron requested Supt. Lauterjung to have the remote reading device installed at
Mr. Wheelers' residence in the near future.
Mr. Huz Jensen showed a model of the proposed backstop for Thompson Field and
requested city pay cost of material estimated to be $300.00.
Councilman Miron moved authorization to proceed with the backstop and approved
City paying cost of material. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS & ADOPTION OF FINAL BUDGET
Councilman Miron moved the September 6, 1971 council meeting be postponed to
September 7, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried.
Sewer -Water Councilman Miron reported a representative from Thomas, Dean
& Hoskins will be in Kalispell August 17th regarding the Comprehensive Sewer -
Water Study.
Councilman Miron recommended the Council authorize call for bids for construction
for SID 313, and authorize sale of bonds for SID 313.
Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2817 Authorizing Sale of Bonds
for SID 313. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2818 A Resolution Authoriz-
ing Call for Bids for SID 313 Construction. Seconded by Councilman Sliter.
Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Miron reported that the State Board of Health report rated the water
In Kalispell as the finest in the State of Montana. Councilman Miron also
reported the Mayor has proclaimed this week as better water week.
Dr. Van Kirke Nelson, representing 12 doctors, informed the council that the
doctors were considering building a 24,000 sq. ft. Medical Building, located in
Blocks 24 & 25. Dr. Nelson explained to the council that before proceeding
with the project at this location it would be necessary to acquire additional
parking area, and that if additional parking area could not be secured it would
make it necessary to abandon this location for the project and would mean a
location outside the city would have to be secured. The doctor's would prefer
to rqpja in within the City, but have not been able to secure any other location
with`fhe city. Request council aid in securing more parking for the proposed
area. Mayor and Council arranged to meet at the proposed site at 10:00 A. M.
Tuesday, August loth to attempt solution to the inadequate parking.
John Nockelby, representing the Environment Action Group from Flathead High
School, introduced Barbara Taylor and Julie Harrington also representing the
group. Mr. Nockelby expressed concern regarding the lagoon in Woodland Park and
discussed with the council the possibility of increasing circulation of water
In the lagoon to improve the condition of the lagoon. Referred to the Park
Committee with instructions to contact the group and their advisor for further
consideration of the matter.
COMMITTEE REPORTS & ADOPTION OF BUDGET
Finance -- Councilman Sliter -- The committee has audited the bills for July
and approved them for payment. Councilman Sliter moved acceptance of the Finance
Committee report. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried.
The committee has reviewed the preliminary budget and changes necessary for
adoption of the final budget. The committee recommends changes in salaries and
benefits per council meeting of August 4, 1971 as accepted by Police, Fire, and
Local #256 negotiators. The committee also recommends the following changes:
City Treasurer - restore under salary item for vacation and relief
help, $1,000.00
Police Dept. - Increase Car Operation item, $500.00
Parking Meter - Reduce Capital Outlay, $2,500.00
Fire Department - Increase Uniform Allowance Item, $350.00
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Water Works - Reduce Capital Outlay, $21,000,00
Water Sprinkling - Add $525.00 Capital Outlay - Equipment
Public Employees Retirement System - Add $547.00
Total -expenditures for levy funds - $772,802.00; Revenue by taxation
$5359651.00 - 54.62 Mills - the balance of $237,151.00 to be derived from
cash balances and estimated revenues.
Councilman Slater moved adoption of Resolution No. 2819 A Resolution Fixing the
Budget for the fiscal year 1971 - 1972; Tax levy funds, $7720802.00; Ambulance
$13,572.00; Water Works, $247,042.00; Sower Service, $88,146.00; Special
Assessment, $238,249.00; Omnibus Crime, $9,235.00; Airport, $3,500.00; Parking
Lot Lease, $4,000.00; Drivers Education, $7,000.00, Seconded by Councilman
Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Sliter moved adoption of Resolution No. 2820 Making the Annual Tax
levy for the City of Kalispell, Montana, for fiscal year 1971 - 1972, 54.62
Mills, of which 2.48 Mills is to be designated for Fire Truck Reserve. Seconded
by Councilman Thomas Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Sliter moved adoption of Resolution No. 2821 A Resolution Authorising
the City Treasurer to unrest, at the discretion of the City Treasurer, available
funds for periods of 180 days or less at available rates of interest. Seconded
by Councilman Happ. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Employment - Councilman Daley reported satisfactory conclusion of employment
negotiations.
Safety - Councilman Thomas moved Gene Doty be authorised to attend the Fire
Arson School in Missoula August 16 through 19, and that travel by private
transportation be authorised. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried.
Councilman Rogers moved employees not be penalised for the day on strike, and that
department heads be authorised to approve payment of wages for the day of strike.
Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
MISC. BUSINESS
Councilman Sliter recommended that members of the council meet at regular
Intervals with county commissioners in order to keep better communications
between city and county governments.
City Engineer McClintick requested councils advice on amount to be charged
for oiling alleys. Councilmen thought the charge should be $24.00 for alley
In a 12 lot block.
No further business being presented Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting.
Minutes read and approved September 7, 1971.