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04/03/72 City Council Minutes268 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M., APRIL S, 1972 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN DALEY WAS ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT. The minutes of the regular council meeting of March 13, 1972 were read.. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by.Council- man Rogers. Carried. PROPOSED REMOVAL -OF BOULEVARD Residents of east side of 4th Avenue E. N. between railroad right-of-way and Idaho Street indicated to the Mayor and Council their opposition to the removal of the boulevard. Mr. Engstrom, Mr.- Knudsen, Mrs. Webb spoke on behalf of those present. These residents stated that they were in favor of _ "No Parking" on this portion of .4th Avenue E. N. as they were unable to avail themselves of the parking anyway because of shopping center.customers. They further registered complaints against the B & B Shopping. Center in its handling of garbage, and of large trucks unloading at the shopping center. and blocking at least half of 4th Avenue E. N. during the period of unloading. These complaints were referred to the City Sanitarian, Health Committee and Safety Committee. Councilman Happ moved "No Parking" be allowed at any time on either side of that portion of 4th Avenue E. N. between the Railroad right-of-way and Idaho Street. Seconded by Councilman Miron.- .Carried. HEARING - EMERGENCY BUDGET - PARKING COMMISSION No taxpayer appeared to support or oppose the creation of an emergency budget in the amount of $2,000.00 for parking comission purposes. Councilman Thomas moved the adoption of Resolution No._2858, A Resolution Ordering the Creation of an Emergency Budget in the amount of $2,000.00 for Parking Commission Purposes to be paid out of General Fund -Parking Meter. -Seconded by Councilman Happ. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. ORDER TO SHOW COMPLIANCE - City Code Sec. 13-10 - Spot Garage - Mr. Hayton Mr. 0. Earl Hayton reported to the Mayor and City Council that he has _removed many of the junked vehicles and estimates that it will take 10 days to a month to complete the project. Mr. Hayton reported that difficulty in reaching the portion of the county disposal site set aside for junk and wrecked vehicles litre to muddy condition but that the property in question would be cleared of the 'junk' and converted to parking for the apartments at this location. Mayor and Councilmengenerallyagreed that full compliance should be met by the first council meeting in May 1972. ORDER TO SHOW SPECIFIC PLAN FOR COMPLIANCE - City Code Sec. 13-10 - John Swartzenberger-_Swartzenberger Wrecking Yard. Police Chief Waggener reported that he had been contacted by the Swartzenberger family and informed that Mr. Swartzenberger was out of town. That Mr. Swartzen- berger planned to purchase fencing for the wrecking yard. The Mayor and Council- men directed the City Clerk write Mr. Swartzenberger directing him to comply with the order of the council.and submit plans and specifications at the council meeting April 10, 1972. Mr. Doug Remick, President of Kalispell Chamber of Commerce stated that be -was very disappointed that Mr. Swartzenberger had not submitted plans as ordered by the Mayor and Council and urged that action be taken if Mr. Swartzenberger does not submit plans and specifications at the April 10, 1972 council meeting. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF SIDEWALK & CURB WARRANTS 1971. Councilman Happ moved adoption of Resolution No. 2859, A Resolution fixing the cost of Sidewalk and Curb Construction completed in 1971. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roil Call Vote. All voted aye. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PENSION AND DISABILITY FUND - REPORT The Board met as required by Sec. 22-23 of the City Code. Mayor Bjorneby reported the Board recommends to the City Council the investment of Police Pension Funds as follows: 269, $9,451.00 in Sidewalk & Curb Warrants 1971 of the City of Kalispell, Montana $10,000.00 in Time Certificates of Deposit Councilman Thomas saved the investment of Police Pension Funds as recommended by the Board of Trustees of Pension and Disability Fund. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried. ADDRESSING THE•COUNCIL Police Chief Waggoner requested Officer McDowell be authorized to attend Montana Civil Defense Industrial Security Conference at Great Falls, the llth of April. Councilman Rogers moved Officer McDowell be authorized to attend the Security Conference at Great Falls, April llth and that travel by private transportation be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried. City Engineer McClintick reported to the council the schedule of street work for the month and reported the hiring of five new employees, truck drivers. The department will need four or five additional trucks and it is hoped these can be leased with owner furnishing maintenance. City Attorney Donahue presented a petition to close county road, portion of old Golf Course Road. The council needs to authorize the Mayor to sign the petition on behalf of the city, as the city is one of the abutting property owners. Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2860, A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to sign the Petition to Close County Road. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Miron reported the following information for inclusion in the minutes: Sandon Construction has begun the Courthouse couplet project The Doughboy and Cannon will be stored in the City Shop for later installation in the medians in front and read of the Courthouse The rose bushes have been moved from the Main Street Median to Lions Park The voting on fluoridation at the Primary Election June 6th, will be a straw vote and a proponent and opponent of fluoridation will be requested to volunteer their services to hand out ballots at the voting precinct and to count the ballots on fluoridation question. The news media is requested to publicize this and inform Interested persons to submit their names to the City Clerk. There will be at least 20 volunteers needed, as voting will be by precinct rather than by wards. There are 10 city precincts. Sewer - Water Committee Councilman Miron requested authorization for Water Superintendent Lauterjung to — attend American Water Works Association convention in Chicago June 4th through 8th. Councilman Miron moved Superintendent Louterjung be authorized to attend the meeting in Chicago June 4th through 8th and travel allowance be for least expensive public transportation. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried. CityCounty Meetings Councilman Miron reported that the county wide curfew has been adopted and requested City Attorney Donahue prepare revision of City Ordinance on curfew to comply with the county curfew. The Humane Society is proposing a dog pound for the entire county and licensing of dogs on a county wide basis. Request for Curb Cut - Councilman Rogers presented the request of the Conrad National Bank for a curb cut for a staff parking lot at the corner of 1st Street West and 2nd Avenue West. Councilman Rogers moved approval of the request for curb cut. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried. 270 Annexation - Councilman Schwartz moved the Revised Interim Platting Procedures be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Miron.- Carried. Safety - Councilman Thomas moved authorization for two firemen to attend the Montana Civil Defense Industrial Security Conference at Great Falls April filth with travel by private transportation authorized. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried. Councilman Thomas moved two firemen be authorized to attend Arson School in Eugene, Oregon, May 22 through 26 and private transportation travel be authorized. They also be authorized to return with new 2nd ambulance from Portland, Oregon, provided the unit is ready.. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Confirmation of Firemen - Mayor Bjorneby confirmed Richard T. Seddon and Allen R. Gustafson as firemen, effective March 1, 1972, they having satisfactorily completed the six month probationary period. Mayor Bjorneby requested council approval of the confirmations.. Councilman Rogers moved approval of Mayor Bjornebys confirmation of Richard T. Seddon and Allen R. Gustafson as Firemen effective March 1, 1972. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS License & Permit Bonds J. E. Bergaleker . Albert F. Olson dba Water Wheel Electric John J. Vincent dba Vincent Plumbing Co. Gary R. Treweek dba Treweek Construction Co. Gas Installation. Electrician Plumber Building Raising, Moving j m Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Councilman Miron moved acceptance of the License & Permit Bonds and Continuation Certificates. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried. Councilman Happ moved authorization for City Engineer McClintick to call_for bids for trucks. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried. Councilman Miron moved adjournment. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. Minutes read and aooroved Aoril 10. 1972. r)