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Councilman Schwartz reported that the annexation committee had given permission
to gave a house from behind Four Seasons Motel to/ 9th Avenue pest.
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Mayor Bjorneby adjourned meeting.
Mintutes read and approved as corrected May 1, 1972.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
TUC REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD MAY 1, 1972 IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P. M. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. ALL
COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
The minutes of the regular council meeting of April IOth were read. Councilmen
O'Brien moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Thus.
Carried.
The minutes of the special council meeting of April 19th were read. Councilman
Miron moved approval of the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Thomas.
Carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. Fred Posey, Principal Russell School, representing the Russell School PTA
made requests andrecommendationsregarding crosswalk at Highway 93 - sidewalk
from 2nd. Ave. H. N. to Highway 93 . crosswalk Wyoming Street - Adult crossing
supervisor, who should be deputized.
Mr. Posey reported thattheState Highway Department had assured support of -the
City Council in action on these recommendations and informed the Mayor and
Council that the highway department is to install a second set of blinker lights
at the school crossing on Highway 93. Mayor Bjorneby referred the recommendations
and requests.to the Safety Committee for consideration and study.
Mr. Laois McBride, operator Maverick self service gasoline station and self.
service car wash, 1319 South Main requested permission to place trailer house
for office and residence.at the self service gasoline and oar wash. Directed --
to contact the Board of Adjustment with request.
Mr. Harold Frisnegger, 384 6th Ave, W. N., requested the city park in the area
be used for children. Representatives of the girls' softball informed the
council that they had been using this park for softball practice. Following
discussion it was suggested the girls softball teams be allowed to use the base.
ball fields in woodland Parka
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Councilmen Schwartz recommended that the planning for the use of the parks be
submitted to the architects association so the association could design the parks
for these various usages.
Councilman O'Brien reported that the Park Committee expects to have plans to
submit to the architects within the next tea days.
Recreation director "Hum" Jensen requested permission to start Stew Plympton
Immediately and to start two employees at the swimming pool May 15th and to start
five work-study persons, if obtainable, in the near future.
Couneiloon Sliter moved authorisation to hire Mr. Plympton as soon as possible and
others as needed. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried.
Mr. Earl Hayton, Spot Garage, reported that he had not been able to complete the
removal of the junk cars as promised due to illness of the party he hired to move
the cars. Mr. Hayton requested a two week extension of time to complete the
removal of the junk autos. Councilman Miron moved -extension be granted to May 15,
1972. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried.
CITY HALL PARKIN -
Employes and customer parking at City Hall was discussed by Mayor and Councilman.
The matter of City Hall Parking referred to Police Chief Waggoner.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Hearing - Councilmen Miron reported there is to be a public hearing, on
City -County Planning Board Plan May loth at High School Instructional Room.
Assistant City -Cooney Planner, Mike Nickelson has resigned and left for Oregon,
Sewer & Water -
Tentative approval of the Comprehensive Water Plan should be given at the next
council meeting.
Junk Yard Compliance - Councilman Miron reported that the Swartsenberger property
appears to have complied with the Order of the City Council.
Councilman Thomas questioned -the Sewer & Water committee chairman regarding the
availability of water personnel for emergency service during off duty hours.
Water Supwintamtent Lauterjung informed the council that the council had not
approved budgeted wages for emergency off duty hour service.
The damage caused by broken water main in Park View Terrace Addition was discussed
and the chairman of the Street 6 Alley committee was requested to look at the
damage.
Street * Alley •
Councilman Hipp reported the bid for 5 new trucks was awarded to Roy Stanley
Chevrolet in the amount of $34,032.40 the low bid.
The committee extends "Thanks" to the Army Reserve for the use of trucks.
Councilman Rapp moved Woodland Avenue be signed "No through Truck Traffic".
Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Rapp moved when street is curbed, alley crossing and curb cuts be "lay
down curbed". Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Happ moved adoption of Resolution No. 2864 A Resolution Ordering the
Installation of Curbing in Certain Areas of the City, Main Street to 6th Avenue
E. N. on East California, both sides where not curbed, south side of and Street
from 5th to Woodland. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Roll Call Vote. All voted
aye.
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Councilman Rapp requested. Councilman Daley report on sleeting with Burlington
Northern officials. Camcilman Daley reported that at a meeting with Mr. Dan -
Parks of Burlington Northern, Mr. Parks indicated the Burlington Northern would -
agree to black top crossings and that the Mayor should make the request to the
manager in Spokane for the surfacing of the crossings. In discussion on the
possibility of additional crossings in the future, Mr; Parks stated the Burlington
Northern would resist any additional crossings.
Finance -
The committee recommends favorable consideration of the request of Fire Chief
Peters for an Emergency Budget in the amount of $1500.00 for the Ambulance --
Service. Councilman Sliter moved adoption of Resolution No. 2865, A Resolution
stating that an emergency exists and it is necessary to expand $1500.00 for
Ambulance Servicepurposes, expenditures which could not reasonably have been -
foreseen at the time of making the budget and the money required to meet the
emergency shell be drawn against the Ambulance Fund. That upon unanimous -
adoption of this resolution, the City Clerk is directed to publish a copy of
this resolution along with necessary -notice fixing date and time of hearing -per -
RCM 1947 - 11-1409. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Roll Call Vote. All voted
aye.
Parks ..
Councilman O'Brien reported the committee will meet with recreation director,
"Rua" Jensen this week -end regarding development of parks and prepare plans for
usage to submit to the architects association.
Councilman O'Brien reported that he had been down to Woodland Park -recently and
there is still a tremendous motorcycle problem. Police Chief Waggoner reported
that the department neededa cycle to catch motorcycle violators, -as it -is not
possible to catch than with a patrol car as the cyclists take off across terrain
not suitable for pursuit by patrol car. -
Employment
Councilman Daley reported the committee had met with the various departments
regarding -wage requests for the coming year. Councilman Dallp reviewed for the
council the wage requests that had been made and reported that no offer has
been made to the employees. A copy of the Price -Wage regulations has been
received from-Iaternal Revenue Service. The committee will meet again on -May 24th.
Councilman Daley reported there would be a " Labor Relations-- In the Public -
Sector" symposium at the Colonial Motor Inn in Helms May 17th and felt that the
Mayor and himself and any other council members should be authorised to attend
this meeting. Councilman Miron moved Mayor Bjorneby and Councilman Daley be
authorised.to attend the symposium and that trawl by private transportation be
authorised. Seconded by Councilman Rapp. Carried.
Health
Councilman Rogers reported having received a complaint of no garbage pichgnp,from
the Johnson Funeral Rome - that they report they now have proper containers.
City Engineer McClintick to check on complaint.
Councilman Rogers inquired of Sanitarian Coulet as to the status of the B 6 B.
Sanitarian Comet reported the B 6 B is planning to build enclosures for trash
and to contract for twice a day pick-up of trash and garbage. - -
Safety
Councilman Thomas reported the committee not with committee of Hedges School.
They are -planning -to paw and fence the playground with the project to be
completed over the -nett two year period. The 000mi-ttae trocosmeada they: be
permitted to close off 5th Ave. East in the BOO Block during school hours for
the 1972-73 school year. Seconded by Couicilmsm-Mirsn. Carried.
Councilman Thomas reported Robert W. Smith has satisfactorily completed a six
month probationary period and recommends he be confirmed Patrolman effective
May 1, 1972. Councilmen Thomas moved confirmation of Robert W. Smith as
Patrolman effective May 1, 1972. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried.
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Councilmen Thomas moved the Fire Department be authorised to hire vacation men.
Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried.
Councilman Thomas reported the committee will meet this week regarding Russell
School Crossing and other requests and recommendations of the Russell PTA and
report at the next meeting.
Councilman Thomas moved the Fire Department be authorised to call for bids for a
new fire truck. seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried.
Councilman Thomas requested a joint meeting of the Finance and Safety Committees
to review ambulance charges.
Councilman Thomas reported that the fire rating bureau has informed the fire
department that an additional fireman is needed by the department in order that
they,mey meet Rating Standards. This will enable the department to have the
necessary personnel to respond.on fire calls on each shift. During discussion
on the Fire Rating standards it pas noted that there had been no written
notification regarding any deficiencies or order to maintain now standards.
Councilman felt the fire department should return to their former method of
response to fire calls since no written notice has been received.
MISCELLOEDUS BUSINESS
Tuesday, May 16th at 8:00 P. M., District Meeting of the League of Cities and
Towns in the Council Ch mobers, Kalispell City Hall.
Hearing - Discontinuance of Public Roadway - May 8th, 11:00 A. M., East Annex
Flathead County Courthouse.
$200,000.-00 Sever Revenue Bonds have been received and will be ready for delivery
nexI week.
Discussion on need for more stringent ordinance for control of junk - junk cars.
' on private property.
Councilman Miron moved adjournment. Seconded by Councilmen Rogers.. Carried.
Minutes read and approved May 8, 2972.