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MISC. BUSINESS
Councilman O'Brien moved the October 11, 1971 meeting be postponed to October
12, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
Letter from City Treasurer Boberg notifying the council of absence for vacation
during October.
Councilman Slater reported that the claim from Montana Power Company for repair
of gas main would be denied as the gas main was not at the proper depth.
Meeting adjourned by Mayor Bjorneby.
Minutes of October 4, 1971 meeting read and approved.
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THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P. M., OCTOBER 12, 1971. MAYOR BJORNEBY
PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN O'BRIEN ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
READING OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 1971 were read. Councilman
Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Sliter.
Carried.
HEARING - Emergency Budget
No one appeared to support or oppose the emergency budget for expenditure of
Emergency Employment Act Funds of 1971. Councilman Sliter moved the emergency
budget be approved as provided in Resolution No. 2821 dated October 4, 1971.
Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Clerk and Treasurer for August
City Engineer, Police Chief, Police Judge, and Sanitarian for September
Fire Department - Quarterly
Recreation Department - Summer recreation season.
Councilman Miron moved acceptance of the city official reports. Seconded by
Councilman Thomas. Carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2830
Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2830 A Resolution to Incorporate
Into the City of Kalispell, as an addition, Kalispell Lumber Company, Addition No.
27, to be zoned #5 Business Rpsidence District. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Roll
Call Vote. All voted aye.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. Bartel, representing the Colonial Manors Corporation, submitted to the Council
an estimated cost estimate of completing nursing home structure on Buffalo Hill
prepared by Central Contracting Corporation, Contractors h Engineers of Kearney,
Nebraska. Mr. Bartel indicated to the council C M Corporation desires to work
with the Kalispell General Hospital on the project and felt that agreement could
be worked out with the Hospital.
Mr. Bartel stated that D. A. Davidson Co. is willing to underwrite the bonds and
the Industrial Revenue Bonds are the best route to take for financing the project.
Mr. Bartel indicated that C M Corporation would operate the facility and informed
the council that recent studies have shown that a profit making corporation can
operate such a facility at a per patient cost as low as would be realized by
operation of the facility by a non-profit corporation. He estimated the daily
per patient cost to be $11.65, further stating that this would depend upon the
type of care - intensive, special, etc.
Mr. Bartel felt the Hospital and C M Corporation would be able to work out some
kind of agreement to get things going and then gain financing through the City
Council by Industrial Revenue Bonds. The money from the bonds would be used for
construction and operating funds would be from private capital.
Mr. Bartel stated that C M Corporation has the management know how and experience
to operate nursing homes. The estimated amount of bonding needed would be $750,000.00.
Mr. Dean Jellison, representing the Kalispell General Hospital, requested the City
of Kalispell participate with the Hospital for nursing home facility by the issuance
of Industrial Revenue Bonds. Mr. Jellison requested a special meeting of the City
Council, two or three weeks from now, to meet with the Hospital Board and the City
Attorney. The Hospital would at that time present a detailed program to the Council.
Noy. 22, 1971,
Mayor and Council agreed to meet at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers to conduct
vote canvass for the November 16th election and to meet with the Kalispell General
Hospital Board, and representatives of the C M Corporation.
Mr. Elmer M. Sieler Jr., owner of city dump land, informed the council he was willing
to sell the approximately 13 acres of land to the city for the sum of $7,000.00.
Mayor Bjorneby informed Mr. Sieler the city would not be interested in purchase of
the land at this price. Mr. Sieler was asked if he would be interested in extend-
ing the lease for an additional year at $300.00. Mr. Sieler said this would be
agreeable.
Councilman Rogers moved the City lease the city dump land for another year at $300.00.
Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried.
City Sanitarian Darryl Goulet requested permission to attend the Sanitarians Conference
in Bozeman the last of October with travel by private transportation authorized.
Councilman Rogers moved Darryl Goulet be granted permission to attend the Sanitarians
Conference in ,;Bozeman the latter part of 'October and that travel by private trans-
portation be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Safety - Councilman Thomas reported that the Police Department have been patrol-
ing the school areas and that no problems have been observed due to the opening
of 5th Ave. East to vehicle traffic during school hours. A few speeders have been
picked up at the Russell School Highway 93 crossing.
Acting Police Chief McDowell reported on the police departments' patroling of
the school areas and informed the council the police department is conducting
safety training programs in the schools.
Councilman Daley said he felt 5th Avenue should be closed to traffic during school
hours.
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Councilman Thomas reported that the crossing signs were now installed at the
school crossing on 5th Avenue East.
A letter from D. P. Langbell, Superintendent of Kalispell Public Schools
requesting abandonment of 5th Avenue East between 8th and 9th Street and a
like action for West Wyoming Street for Russell School and to earth fill and
seed the areas to alleviate dangerous area and increase playground areas for
the two schools was referred to the Safety and Street & Alley committees for
joint consideration.
Annexation - Councilman Schwartz moved that if the State Law regarding
reimbursement of or dedication of land for park thereto, to the City of Kalispell
be interpreted at a later date to differ in any form from the City Attorney's
existing opinion, by any court action, that all said annexed properties as of
July 1, 1971 shall be refunded monitary value thereof as determined by any said
court decisions, within one year period. Seconded by Councilman Miron.
Following discussion, Councilman Rogers moved to table the motion. Seconded by
Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Health Councilman Rogers reported five members of the city council met
with the Hospital Board October 11, 1971 and determined
1. The land and partially completed nursing home structure on Buffalo Hill
has been purchased by Kalispell General Hospital;
2. The Kalispell General Hospital intends to form a new corporation to
build and operate a nursing home on this site.
Employment - Councilman Daley moved adoption of Resolution No. 2831 A Resolution
allowing local government intergovernmental personnel Act planning fundsJto be
directed to the Montana League of Cities and Towns. Seconded by Councilman Miron.
Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Finance - Councilman Sliter reported the committee has audited and approved for
payment, claims for September. Councilman Sliter moved acceptance of the finance
committee report. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried.
Parks - Councilman Happ informed the council the committee met with Barbara
Taylor and John Nockleby regarding the cleaning and improving of Woodland Park
Lagoon and recommend their group be granted permission to rake and clean the
lagoon before adding chemical to destroy growth in the lagoon.
Mr. John Nockleby informed the council of their plans to improve the lagoon by
removing land fill and constructing bridges - the possibility of having the
city drill for artesian well which would increase the flow of fresh water -
of raking the lagoon bottom after the city cleans the bottom of the lagoon with
a bulldozer. Councilman Happ moved Mr. Nockleby and other school groups be
granted permission to clean lagoon under the supervision of the city engineer.
Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Street & Alley - Councilman Happ reported receipt of request from State Highway
Department for city approval of the Courthouse Couplet Proposal. Councilman
Miron moved approval of the Courthouse Couplet Proposal. Seconded by Councilman
Daley. Carried.
Civic Project - Councilman Miron complimented the Daily Inter Lake newscarriers
for their project of painting the doughboy monument and the cannon.
Sewer -Water - The L. A. Hurst Construction Company requests permission for
water service for Circle K Properties on Meridian & Three Mile Drive. Councilman
Miron moved Circle K Property on Meridian & Three Mile Drive be granted water
connection when plat for annexation is filed and the $200.00 payment in lieu of
dedicated park land is paid. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
Councilman Miron moved the City Clerk be authorized to readvertise for bids for
SID 313 construction, part 3. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried.
MISC. BUSINESS
Mayor Bjorneby reported a request of David B. Williams to purchase from the
city the 2500 gallon water storage tank and controls located at Northridge Sub-
division for $1500.00.
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SIGNATURE FOS PROPOSAL176
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SIGNEDt ADBRESS OF PERMANENT
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PLACE BF BUSINESS
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THE UNDERSIGNED HERESY CERTIFIES THAT , PLANS.
EXAMINED
THE NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS, SPECI►ICATIOMS, PLANS. CONTRACT AND
-BOND REQUIRtMENTS, AND THE SITE OF THE PROPOSED WORK, AND WAKE
FULLY INFORMED AS TO NATURE OF WORK AND THE CONDITIONS RELATING
TO ITS PERFORMANCE. - -
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY PROPOSE TO DO ALL THE WORK CALLED FOR
IN SAID NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIos, SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACT AND AS
- .SHOWN ON THE PLANS AND To FURNISH ALL MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT-,
LABOR AND ALL APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES NECESSARY TO FULL
COMPLETION OF SAID WORK, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT AT THE FOLLOWING RATES AND PRICESt
PART 3 S.I.D. No. 313
CURB AND PAVING
IQEM DESCRIPTION EST. UNIT TOTAL
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ACOST Cost
1. GRAYED -BASE v
LEVELLING COURSE 9P000 S.Y.88,730.00
2. 2" ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
WEARING SURFACE INCL.
BOND COAT 92000 S.Y. 92.20 119,800.Oo
' 3• STRAIGHT CONCRETE -
CURB 4#300 L.F.' 83.35 M4.405.00
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4. CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER 120 L.F. 94,00 9480.00
TOTAL CURD ,.AND PAVING BID - * 143.E+15.00 -
( Forty Threes thousand Four Hundred Mteen and00%100 DoL LAIRS)
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Bids were accompanied by proper bid deposit.
Councilman Miron moved the bids be referred to the Sewer -Water and the Street
and Alley Committees to report with recommendation at the next council meeting.
Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
There was no one present desiring to address the council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Safety - Councilman Thomas reported receipt of a letter from Flathead Safety
Council in which the council recommended more publicity concerning the extension
of the one-way avenues so motorists would be more aware of this change. The
council also recommends the installation of a traffic light at the intersection
of Center Street and 1st Avenue East. Councilman Happ reported a traffic signal
Is planned for this location at the time the State Highway Department installs
new signal lights for main street. One of the signals presently on main street
will be installed at the Center Street and 1st Avenue East location.
Councilman Thomas reported receipt of a letter from the Montana Association of
Chiefs of Police and of a meeting of the Association November 18 and 19th at
Glendive. Councilman Thomas moved Police Chief Waggoner be authorized to attend
the meeting with travel by private transportation authorized. Seconded by
Councilman Miron. Carried.
Councilman Thomas reported the council has authorized a call for bids for a new
car for the police department but that advertisement for bids has not been
published. The committee would like to get firm quotations from local dealers
and buy the vehicle without a call for bids as the State Code allows purchases
up to $4,000.00 without a call for bids. This would enable us to obtain a car
about 30 days sooner than going through the process of calling for bids.
Councilman Thomas moved the Police Department be authorized to obtain firm
quotations from local auto dealers for a car for the Police Department. The
quotations to be submitted to the City Council for action. Seconded by Councilman
Miron. Carried.
Annexation - Councilman Schwartz moved to take from the table the motion tabled
at the October 12, 1971 meeting. Seconded by Councilman Sitter. Following
discussion, Councilman Schwartz withdrew motion. Councilman Sliter withdrew
second.
Councilman Schwartz reported a letter has been written to Weissman & Sons
regarding their property annexation but a reply has not been received.
Councilman Schwartz referred to a letter from Taylor, Thon, Schwartz & Kirkpatrick
Architects and Engineers requesting property be resoned to No. 5 Business Residence
District. (property east of the Kal-Med-Dent property, north of Highway 93 and
the Pepsi -Cola Plant) Councilman Schwartz moved the area described be re -zoned
by going through the proper procedures for re -Boning the area. Seconded by
Councilman Miron.
Discussion on the motion brought out that No. 5 zoning would open the area to
undesirable types of business for that area and as the City has no zoning for
professional type of businesses it would be better to have variances granted by
the Board of Adjustments for the professional office development. Councilman
Schwartz withdrew motion. Councilman Miron withdrew second.
Street & Alley - Councilman Happ reported Pacific Power & Light Company has
requested they be granted permission to encroach on city property on the west,
north and east in Block 44 Kalispell Original Addition, Lots 17 and 18 for the
placement of footings. Encroachment will be underground. Councilman Happ moved
Pacific Power & Light Company be granted permission for underground encroachment.
Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried.
The committee recommends the City sell the 1966 used Cushman motorcycle to
Richard Mousey for the sus of $200.00. Councilman Happ moved adoption of this
recommendation. Seconded by Councilmen Miron. Carried.
The committee will consult with the insurance committee to determine the amount
of liability insurance to be specified in Section 13 of Ordinance 786 and present
a recommendation at the next meeting.
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Councilman Happ moved the Mayor and Council give a vote of appreciation to Burl
Lyons, publisher of the Daily. Inter Lake, for his service to the City of Kalispell.
.Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried.
Economic Development Authority - Councilman Miron reported the County Commissioners
have established an Economic Development Authority for processing State and
Federal Funds and that the City Council representative on the Board is Council-
man Miron.
Water and Waste Water Operators Certification Board
Councilman Miron reported Carl Lauterjung has been appointed by Governor Forrest
H. Anderson to The Water and Waste Water Operators Certification Board and
that Mr.. Lauterjung has accepted the appointment.
City -County Planning Board -
Councilman Miron reported that at the Board Meeting of October 26th, Mr. Charles
Hash was re-elected President; Mr. Carl Clogston, elected Vice President and
Forrest Farris re-elected Secretary.
Sewer -Water - Councilman Miron
A letter addressed to the Council from Charles Morgan & Associates requesting
consideration of their firm as design architects of .the city's proposed sewage
treatment plant was referred to Water Superintendent Carl Lauterjung.
Safety - Councilman Thomas
The County Commissioners and members of the City Council met last Thursday and
another meeting is planned for next Thursday noon at Hennessys. Councilmen
are urged to attend. Matters to be considered are "curfew" and "zoning".
Official.Welcome -
Council President Miron reported that he had extended welcome on behalf of the ,
Mayor and City to the Barry Moore Christian Revival Program last night at the
High School.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mayor Bjorneby reported request from County Commissioners for an expression
from the City Council regarding participation in the Regional Planning Assoc-
iation of Western Montana.
Mr. Petrini, City -County Planner, spoke in favor of the Regional Planning
Association.
Councilman Thomas moved the City Council go on record as favoring participation
In the Regional Planning Association of Western Montana. Seconded by Councilman
Miron. Carried.
City Letter Head - Councilman Thomas presented a new letterhead design and
requested council approval. Councilman Schwartz moved the City approve the new
letterhead design. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried.
Christmas Decorations - Councilman Daley felt the Christmas decorations for the
city should be upgraded and felt more evergreens and natural decorations should
be used instead of having all plastic decorations and suggested this be
recommended to the J C's. Councilman Thomas reported that the Chamber of
Commerce was responsible for the Christmas decorations, that the J C's were '
only responsible for putting up the decorations. Council. Chamber representative
O'Brien reported he would bring this up for discussion at the next Chamber of
Commerce meeting.
Councilman a z moved adjournment. Seconded by Councilman Slater. Carried.
Minutes raAd a approved November 8� I
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