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12/06/71 City Council Minutes187 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD DECEMBER 6, 1971 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P. M. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. The minutes of the regular council meeting of November 8, 1971 were read. Councilman Rogers moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. The minutes of the special council meeting of November 22, 1971 were read. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman ' Rogers. Carried. HEAR AND PASS ON PROTESTS Kjos Addition Annexation There being no protests, Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2833 A Resolution Extending the Corporate Limits of the City of Kalispell, Montana to include Kjos Addition, to be zoned No. 2 Residence District. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. HEAR OBJECTION TO THE BARRICADING OF PORTION OF 5TH AVENUE EAST Councilman Thomas reported the Flathead Safety Council was not favorable to the permanent barricading or closure of the street but felt that it was a necessary temporary measure. Mr. Robert Lopp, representing the PTA reported that the PTA supported a permanent solution and that they support the fencing of the playground area and the black - topping of the playground area. The PTA plans to give some financial support to these projects. Councilman Miron moved the 800 Block of 5th Avenue East be barricaded from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M. on school days with the provision school children will not be permitted to play in the street even though it is barricaded and that the barricading of the street be authorized only for the balance of the 1971-72 school year. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL No one appeared to address the council. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Miron reported that Don Willems and Wilbur Aiken of the State Board of Health will be meeting in Kalispell Thursday, December 9th with Water Superintendent Lauterjung and City -County Planner Steve Yetrini to discuss allotment of State and Federal Funds for Kalispell Secondary Sewerage Treatment Plant. Councilman Miron requested Councilman Daley attend this meeting. Councilman Miron requested the City Clerk read his letter to the Mayor and Council regarding committee's study and recommendations for county wide curfew. The letter listed four basic conclusions reached by the committee. Councilman Miron requested council members to consider the conclusions and recommendations and to give any comments they may have in this regard at the next meeting with the county commissioners at the Brass Lantern, Columbia Falls on December 15, 1971. STREET LIGHTING Councilman Happ reported receipt of a petition for an alley light in the alley between 3rd and 4th Avenues East and between Center Street and First Street East. ' The committee recommends the granting of the ing to be assessed to the property owners. petition with the cost of the light- Councilman Happ moved adoption of the Street Lighting committee report. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. FINANCE Councilman Slater reported the committee has audited claims against the City for the month of November and approved their payment. Councilman Sliter moved acceptance of the finance committee report. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. Councilman Slater reported the report on the Sale of Bonds would be deferred until the next council meeting. PARKS - Councilman O'Brien reported the Chamber of Commerce had made arrangements with the J. C's and the County to complete the decoration of the trees at -the Courthouse. Councilman O'Brien reported that a $900,00 retainer, was being held as the contractor had not completed some of the "clean up" items for the swimming pool. It is felt that this should be accomplished before the end of December as the , Bureau of outdoor Recreation will close out the account with the City December 31st and the city will not be able to obtain the BOR percentage of the final payment unless BOR is billed prior to December 31st. It is necessary for the city to pay the account before billing can be made to BOR. Water Superintendent Lauterjung reported to the council that the sand filter system is leaking and needs repair and a valve box needs to be re -set so that the valve can be operable. This will require the removal of some concrete. Councilman O'Brien moved the City Attorney write to the contractor listing the items to be completed prior to January 1, 1972 and if this is not done the retainer will be used and if the retainer is not sufficient to cover the cost.claim will be made against the bonding company for the additional cost. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried. ANNEXATION Councilman Schwartz reported that the plat for the Olson Addition No. 1 has been prepared, the payment in lieu of park land dedication has been made and the committee recommends annexation of the addition. Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2834 A Resolution to Incorporate into the City of Kalispell, as an addition: No. 28 Olson Addition No. 1 to be zoned No. 2 Residence District. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. SAFETY Councilman Thomas requested Fire Chief Peters to report regarding the fire at the Chain Saw Sales & Service. Chief Peters reported to the council some of the problems encountered, such as access to the hydrant being blocked by large trucks, and reported that the firemen that had been -overcome by fumes had recovered and would be back on shift tomorrow. Councilman Thomas reported the overtime hours for the police department, July through November has been 79 hours. Councilman Thomas reported the committee recommends sending two police officers to FBI Sniper School in January. The expenses to be paid by the FBI. Councilman Thomas moved two police officers be authorized to attend the FBI Sniper School in January 1972: Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried, Mayor Bjorneby reported request of Police Chief for confirmation of Philip Fisher and Steve Klingler as police officers as they have satisfactorily completed their probationary period. Councilman Thomas moved Philip Fisher and Steve Klingler be confirmed as police officers, effective December 1, 1971, and that they be paid uniform allowance. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried. MISCELLANEOUS -BUSINESS , Complaint in writing in accordance with Article 29 Chapter 13 of Kalispell City Code: 189 C aam ber ®f C®m nae f ce BOX 978 — KALISPELL, MONTANA 5990). g o 10 11 December 6, 1971 (b DEC 6� �.� 19Z1� �- Mayor and City Council Members CJ'Ti City of Kalispell ' Kalispell, Montana 59901 Gentlemen: The undersigned officers of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce hereby file a complaint in writing in accordance with Article 2, Chapter 13 of the Kalispell City Code. The following described establishments within the City Limits, or within three miles thereof, are offensive as defined in Section 13-9 of the City Code 1. On Highway #2 at the location of the Spot Garage there is a large collection of junked cars, miscellaneous scrap items, and trash and this accumulation is offensive and should be removed or completely screened from public view in a manner satisfactory to the City Council. 2. On the east side of Highway #93 South at the location of Swartzenberger Wrecking Yard there is an accumulation of junked cars and trash that is offensive and should be removed or screened from public view in a manner satisfactory to the City Council. We respectfully request that the City Council proceed with the enforcement of Section 13-10 by setting a public hearing at the earliest possible time in accordance with Section 13-11 of the Kalispell City Code. ou "k Ja Kilpic Pr es First dent ^ First V'ce Presiden Buck Torstenson Joh. Zauner Second Vice President /Tr asurer In the Heart of the Fabulous Flathead Valley, Home of Beautiful Flathead Lake, Hungry Horse Dam and Glacier National Park Councilman Schwarti moved good cause was found of a violation and that,the Spot Garage and Schwartzenberger Wrecking Yard be notified and a hearing be set 4anuary' ' 209 1972 at 7t30 P, M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Kalispell, Montana. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried. 190 License & Permit Bonds - Norbert Charbonneau Norbert Charbonneau Ivan Me & Richard Ibsen John Miller & Harry H, Hansen Plumber Gas Plumber Electrician Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Bond Councilman Miron moved acceptance of the License & Permit Bonds. Seconded by Councilman Daleye Carried. Councilman Rogers moved adjournment. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. Minutes read and approved December 13, 1971, THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HEIR AT 7:30 P. Me DECEMBER., 13, 1971 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMEN DALEY AND ROGERS ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT. The minutes of the regular council meeting of December 6, 1971 were read. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Thomas, Carried, CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Clerk and Treasurer for October. City Engineer, Police Chief, Police Judge, Sanitarian for November, Councilman Thomas moved acceptance of the City Official Reports. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL No one appeared to address the council, CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD REVISED BOUNDARY Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No, 2835, A Resolution Approving ' the jurisdictional area of the City County Planning Board as recommended by the City County Planner, Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Slater saved Adoption of Resolution No, 2836 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Sewer Revenue Bonds as approved by the Revenue Bond Election of November 16, 1971, Seconded by Councilman Happ. Roll Call Vote. All voted Aye,