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05/08/72 City Council Minutes9"84 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. H., MAY 8, 1972 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. ALL COUNCIIM PRESENT. The minutes of the regular council meeting of May 1, 1972 were read. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Thomas.. Carried. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS City Clerk and City Treasurer for March 1972 Police Chief, Police Judge, City Sanitarian, and City Engineer for April, 1972 Councilman -Thus commented on the sanitarian's report regarding consideration of a one day permit system for serving food or drink. Councilman Miron moved acceptance of the City Officials Reports. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mr. Harold. Haven, representing thePeeWee Baseball Association, showed Mayor and Councilmen a scale model of the proposed layout of two Pee Wee fields:In Woodland Park and noted that the measurement of the diamonds were not suitable for girlssoftballdiamond. Mr. Haven requested permission to proceed with the development of the Woodland Park Two Wee diamonds as shown bythe scale model. Councilman O'Brien moved the Pee Wee Association be authorized to construct the diamonds as diagrammed and with a backstop 40 ft. wide by 20 ft. high. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Councilman O'Brien stated that while they were considering the baseball fields he wished to inform the representatives of the girls softball that there were two possible sites being -considered - the field at Trinity Lutheran School . . could be available for girls softball and the girls should contact School Principal William Ludwig the other location is the Sports Complex location below Conrad Cemetery. Councilman O'Brien reported he had contacted two of the members of the Sports Complex and received approval and expected to be able to contact the third member tomorrow. If approval was received here, the girls softball would be permitted to use the location. Mr. Kenneth Hall, representing himself, owner of a point of land located between the north portion of Meridian Road and Highway 93, informed the Council and Mayor of his concern regarding the City -County Planning Board decision to recommend this area for zoning for housing. This area is across from the Pacific Power & Light Service Center. Mr. Hall stated he was concerned because he had been approached by developers who were interested in plamning an office building for this site, but would not proceed if the area is to be zoned for housing as Indicated by the City -County Planning Board. There is also the possibility that Mr. Hall would wish to operate a portable batch plant at this location. Referred to the annexation committee. Mrs. Pat Smith, representing herself and neighbors, requested that they be per. witted to have their husbands erect backstops for use by youngsters in the City Park area where the girls softball have been practicing softball - this would be on a temporary basis. Councilman Miron moved permission be granted for_the temporary erection ofkback stops at the city park. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried., Mr. Dean Boller, representing the Assembly of God Church, requested assistance of the City in hooking up to city muter. Water Superintendent Lauterjung reported the cost of the material at approximately $1,500.00 which includes cost of fire hydrant. The church would be allowed to do their own work as long as specifications of the water department are net. The request was referred to the Sewer & Water Committee for study and consideration and report at future council meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS - Finance - Councilman Sliter reported the April claims have been audited and approved for payment and moved acceptance of the report. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried. A.�0 Councilman Slater reported that the city fire insurance coverage is up for renewal, and questions concerning the advisability of extended coverage to cover some of the equipment stored in some of the buildings. The finance committee recommends the insurance proposal be referred to the insurance committee to make recommendation to the city council. Mayor Bjorneby directed the finance committee refer the insuw4we proposal to the Insurance committee. Meetings - Councilman Mixon recommended councilmen attend the City -County Planning Hearing Wednesday evening at the High School, and the district meeting of.the league of Cities and towns in the council chambers May 16th at 8:00 P. M. Sewer & Water - Councilman Miron reported the committee reoI s the engineering firm of Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc., be authorised to proceed with final plans for the Comp. rehensive Study Plan. Councilman Miron moved Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc. proceed with final plans of the Kalispell Areawide Water/Sewer Plan as outlined in the draft copy of the plan. Seconded by Councilman 0•Brien. Carried. City -County Official Meeting - Councilman Miron reported that the next meeting of Mayors, Alderman and County Commissioners will be at Hemessey's Steak House, May 24th at noon and requested the City Clerk send notices. Street &_Alley - Councilman Happ informed the council of the committee's recommendation to approve the work priorities requests to the Secondary Roads Engineer of the Montana State Highway Department for the use of the cities share of State Gasoline Tax Funds: No. 1 Priority for crushed gravel and 3/8" chips to the extent of $20,000.00; No. 2 Priority for road oil to the extent of $25,000.00. Councilman Rapp moved adoption of the recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. The committee recommends the granting of request .for curb cut for new Taco Place with the provision that they pay for the cost of installing laydown curbing. Councilman Rapp moved adoption of the committee recommendation for the Taco curb cut on North Main _ Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried. Parks . Councilman OtBrien reported the sale of the former swimming pool diving boards one to Councilmen Happ for $165.00 and one to Mr. D. D. Follows for $100.00. Councilman OtBrien moved approval of the foregoing sale, payment to be mode to the Park Fund. Upon payment, diving board to be delivered to the purchaser at the water department office building. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. Airport - Councilman Delay reported the committee has recommended to the airport association some Improvements: the painting of the old hanger and the building just south of the old hanger. .The association has agreed to these improvements and they also plan to seal coat and stripe the landing strip. h�,ployment - Councilman Daley reported the committee met and found the employee requests for pay raises unacceptable and beyond the ability of the city to pay and maintain present services. The requested raises do not meet the wage price board recom. mendation. The committee recommends an increase equal to Bureau of Labor cost of living increase, 3.5%, plus longevity. The committee to make inquiry concerning office longevity to the wage price board. The next meeting of the employment committee will be May 19 at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers. ?86 Health - Councilman.Rogers referred to the letter from the Flathead County Commissioners regarding the removal of top sail from the county property adjacent to theelty dump south of town. City Engineer reported having met with county officials and is to have some soil hauled to cover exposed clay - to make agreement with county road superintendent. letter - Regarding Flathead County Fairgrounds - Councilmen Rogers referred to letter from Mr. William C. Walterskirchen on behalf of the Flathead County Fair Board requesting Amendment of City Ordinances or permitting the fair grounds to .be excluded from the.City. .Mayor Bjorneby referred the Fair Board request to the Health Committee and City Attorney. Move Building - Councilman Schwartz reported receipt of request from John Burcham for permission to move building from location on 14th Street East between.3rd and 4tb Avenues East to 1615 3rd Ave. West. The committee reams approval of the request. Councilman Schwartz moved permission be granted to Mr. John Burcham to move building -from 14th Street East to 1615.3rd Avenue West. Seconded by.Councilman Rapp. Carried. Annexation Councilman Schwartz reported the Absolonson annexation will be held for future meeting as Mr. Absolonson_-Is not satisfied -with City -County Planningforarea he wishes- to annex. Councilman Schwartz reported Mrs. Joyce L. Radabah desires a letter from the City indicating the city's intention to annex her property located south of town on airport road. The letter is necessary in order to qualify under federal lousing. Councilman Schwartz moved a letter of intent to annex the property of Mrs. Radebah be sent to Mrs. Radabah, -the letter to state that annexation of the, property is, dependent upon meeting all requirements of the City -County Planning. Board and all requirements and regulations of the City of .Kalispell, Montana, regarding the annexation of this property. Seconded by Councilman Happ. .Carried. Safety - Councilman Thomas moved Police Chief Waggoner be authorized to attend the State Chief's Meeting.May 18 and 19th in Lewistown, Montana, with authorization to travel by private transportation. Seconded by Councilman Rogers. Carried. Councilman Thomas reported that the priorities for City Hall parking have been. . established. The north side of City Hall, on third street East will be for Police .Cars. The area in front of City Hall-- the Mayor, -City Treasurer, Police Judge & State Police vehicles. The rear of the City Hall and Water Office Building - Fire Chief Peters, Water Supt. Lauterjung, City -Engineer McClintick, and City Clerk Beardslee. Several of the firemen present stated their objections to the loss of parking for fireman at the rear of City Hall. MISCELLANIOUS BUSINESS - Councilman Happ reported request for temporary closure -of alley at the rear.of Pacific Power & Light Company office.(lst Ave. East) during construction of-build- ing.The possible bottle -neck of traffic because of alley closure - possible acquisition of street through school property (rear of Linderman School) were. discussed. No action taken, , License & Permit Bonds - .Nelson Plumbing & Heating. Gas Fitting Bond Nelson Plumbing & Heating Street Opening Permit- Bond Councilman Schwartz moved appl oaf the license & permit bonds. Seconded by wed byMay ,0 Bjorne and approved as cted, Jwme