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.
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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.
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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
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and approved as cted, Jwme