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07/10/72 City Council Minutes313 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HEIR JULY 10, 1972 AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL. MAYOR RJORNEBY PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT. Minutes of the regular council meeting of.Juns 12, 1972 Were read. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as Corrected. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried. Councilman Slater moved that the difference between the price of Budd Wheels and Cast wheels, $20.09 per truck, be deducted from the Roy Stanley Chevrolet Claim for payment of the five dump trucks. Seconded by Councilmen Daley. Carried. The minutes of the special council meeting of June 30, 1972, were read. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. OATH OF OFFICE Councilman Harold Sampson, Ward Pour Councilman, was sworn on the Oath of Office and received a Certificate of Election. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Councilman Happ requested the reports be deferred to the July 19th meeting. HEAR AND PASS ON PROTESTS Annexation of Sunny View Lane - no protests were received. RESOLUTION NO. 2871 Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2871 A Resolution annexing Sunny View Lane. Seconded by Councilman Rapp. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. Mr. Doug Remick, President of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce,filed the following written complaint: KALISPELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOX 978 - KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901 July 10, 1972 city council City Hall Kalispell, Montana 59901 Gentleman: 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 establishment within the city limits or within three miles thereof is offensive as designated in section 13.9 of the City Code. On the west side of Highway $93 South, at the location of Montana Steel, there Is a large accumulation of miscellaneous scrap items and trash that is offensive and should be removed or completely screened from public view in a manner satis- factory to the City Council. We respectfully request that the City Council proceed with enforcement of 13-10 by setting a public hearing at the earliest possible time in accordance with Section 13-11 of the Kalispell City Code. /a/ Doug Remick Doug Remick President John Zenner Treasurer /s/ John Zenner, Jr. Jay Kilpatrick First Vice President In the Heart of the Fabulous Flathead Valley, Home of Beautiful Flathead Lake, Hungry use Dam and Glacier National Park 314 Councilman Miron moved the City Attorney advise the parties responsible for the property and establishment named in the complaint to appear at the council meeting of August 9, 1972. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. Mr. Remick also requested a map of the city and the outlying area. Pacific Power & Light Company will enclose the map with their phone directory. Mayor and Council agreed the city would furnish a map of the city, but map of outlying area should be obtained from the county. Mr. Ron Anderson, respresenting_Local #256, requested City Employees be allowed to reside outside the city limits. Councilman Daley moved all department heads confirm that.city employees in their departments are residents of the City of Kalispell with the exception of those who residedoutsidethe city prior to the passage of resolution requiring city residency for city employees. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Discussion on the motion suggested the matter should be reviewed. Councilman Miron moved substitute motion the council study for 60 days and bring back a recommendation. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Substitute motion carried. PLANNING AGREEMENT . CityCounty planner, Mr. Steps Petrint, presented copies of agreement to Mayor and Councilmen and answered questions regarding the agreement. Councilmen Miron moped the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement "Flathead County Areawide Planning Organisation" also referred to as "APO" as outlined. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. COMNITfEE REPORTS Councilman Miron reviewed the budget calendar and welcomed on behalf of the Mayor and Council, Councilman Sampson. He also requested Water Superintendent Lauterjung to comment of the Area Wide Water/Sewer Plan. Water Superintendent Lauterjung commented briefly on the plan and answered questions of councilmen. Councilman Slater reported that the attendance at the last monthly cities -county meeting by Kalispell representatives was poor as only two Kalispell representatives were present. The next meeting is noon, July 26th, at the Ranging Tree in White- fish and a better representation by Kalispell is desired. The City Clark is requested to said reminders of the meeting to Kalispell councilmen. Street & Alley - Councilman HIPP reported the committee, with power to act, has awarded the bid for gravel to McElroy and Wilken, the low bidder. The road oil bid was awarded to Big West Oil Company, the low bidder. Councilman Rapp moved acceptance of the Street and Alley Committee action. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. Councilman Rapp moved the curb cut, requested by the Conrad National Bank, at the lot located at the corner of First Avenue West and First Street West be allowed. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Petition for Street Light Councilmen Rapp reported receipt of petition for installation of a street light at the -intersection of 11th Street Went and 6th Avenue West, the petition signed by property owners of the area. Councilman Rapp moved Mayor Sjorneby be authorized to add street light at this location to the Street Lighting Contract with Pacific Power & Light and that the Property owners be assessed for the cost of the lighting. Seconded by Councilman Moron. Carried. School Crossing Russell School - The committee recommends the crosswalk be painted from the most side of 2nd. Ave. W. N. to Wyoming St. and a sidewalk & curbing be installed on the north side of West Wyoming from Highway 93 to lat. Ave. W. N. allowing school children to make a straight direction across the highway to the highway island instead of crossing at an angle. 315 RESOLUTION MD. 2872 Councilman Kapp moved adoption of Resolution No. 2872 A Resolution Ordering the Installations of sidewalk & curbing on the north side of West Wyoming between " Nigim ay 93 and let. Ave. W. N. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. Councilman Rapp reported the Christmas Decoration request of Kalispell Chamber would be deferred to budget meetings. Finance - Councilman Sliter reported the reinvestment of proceeds of V. S. Treasury Bills which matured in early June in Bank Time Certificates of Deposit paying 4% Interest and divided among the banks according to statute. The reinvestment of proceeds of U. S. Treasury Bills maturing the last day of June have been invested in Bank Time Certificates of Deposit paying 5% interest and were invested in two of the local banks, the third bank not at present reedy to pay the city 5% and in need of posting additional security before accepting additional city funds for investment. The committee has audited claims for June and recoemâ–ºe "a payment of these claims. Councilman Slater moved acceptance of the finance committee report. Seconded by Councilman O+Brien. Carried. Safety - Councilmen Thomas reported Ronald G. Frodenberg has satisfactorily completed the probationary period as Police Officer. Councilman Thomas moved confirmation of Ronald G. Fredwdwg as Patrolmen. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. Councilman Thomas reported the committee has reviewed the bids on a now fire truck and moved the Superior Fire Apparatus Model qW-1250, complete with and including Seagrove Model PC-20079 Custom Chasia (diesel) (powered two-atage pumper) at $40>"1.00, the lowest qualifying bid, be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Discussion on the motion regarding the possibility that the bid requirements (speo- ificattoW resulted in a custom built trunk which resulted in a sizeable increase In cost as compared to a standard production modal. Discussion as to what might comatltute a standard production model. Councilman Sliter moved substitute motion to reject all bids on the fire truck. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Councilmen Daley withdrew second on substitute motion. Councilman Slater withdrew substitute motion. Question called on motion of Councilman Thomas. Voting for: Councilmen Rapp, Miron, Thomas Voting against: Councilmen Daley, Slater, O'Brien Abstentions: Councilmen Sampson, Schwartz Mayor Bjorneby voted no. Motion failed. Councilman Schwartz moved the City negotiate with the bidder, Superior Fire Apparatus, on the bid. Seconded by Councilmen O'Brien. Carried. Forest Service Road Funds - Councilman Thomas reported to the Mayor and Council that the U. S. Forest Service returns to Flathead County, funds in the amount of $621,350.00 which are used in the county road departmsun. Councilman Thomas stated that the City should ask for Its fair share of these fads which would be $75,000.00 to $80,000,00. Councilman Thomas moved a letter be written to the Flathead County Commissioners requesting payment of the City of Kalispell share of these road funds from the U. S. Forest Service. Seconded by Councilman Rapp. Carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2873 Annexation - Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2873 A Resolution Of Intention to vacate an alley in the Ryker Addition to Kalispell. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. 316 Parks - Councilman O"Brien "Parted that the Kalispell Lions Club wished to turn over to the City the Lions Park on Highway 93 South, and that a ceremony to celebrate the event Is in order. Formal plans will be made at the next council meeting. Mr. Ed Haguild, President of the Kalispell Lions Club reported the club has completed its development plans for the park. MISCELI ANEODS BUSINESS - Councilman Miron and O'Brien excused by Mayor to attend another meeting. Liquor and Beer License Applications - The Powder Keg Bar Beer Skyline Bowl, Inc. Liquor & Bar Beer Jack'a Tavern, Inc. Liquor & Bar Beer The Saloon Bar Beer Log Cabin Bar Liquor & Bar Beer Sykes Grocery Off Prom sea Beer Kalispell Bar Liquor & Bar Beer Kalispell ,Elks Bldg. Assoc. Liquor & Bar Beer B & B Stores Inc. Off Premiess Beer Vista Club Liquor & Bar Beer The New Stockholm Liquor & Bar Beer The Skylark Liquor & Bar Beer Councilmen Slater moved all proper applications for liquor and bear license be approved. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried, Letter from Stanley M. Doyle, Attorney, regarding firemen parking - Several firemen present expressed their dissatisfaction with their present parking arrangements and indicated they would take action against the City to obtain parking at city hell. The firemen were instructed to follow proper grievance proceedures to resolve the question. There being no further business, Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting. Minutes read and approved August 9, 1972. I t