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01/15/73 City Council Minutes371 Water Superintendent Lauterjung and Mayor Sjorneby reviewed for councilman, „Agreement for renegotiation of Contract for State Grant for Seuage Trestmsnt Works", resolved from the Department of Health and Environmental Selene". An agreement to change the state share from 25% to 5% and apply for federal fording of 75%. It will be necessary to process the now federal grant application by the 2nd of January, 1973. RESOLUTION ND. 2889 Councilman Thomas moved adoption of Resolution No. 2989 A Resolution authorising Mayor Bjornsby to sign Agreement for Renegotiation of Contract for State Grant for Saws* Treatment Works. Seconded by Councilman Rapp. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. Councilman Thomas reported the safety committee recommended approval for Dale E. Gifford to attend Juvenile Sch000l at UDtv*rsity of California, a 90 day school beginning January 8, 1973. An Omnibus Crime Grant has been approved for this expsnsa. Councilman Thomas moved Dale E. Gifford be authorisod to attend the Juvenile School at the University of California. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Carried. Mesting adjourned by Mayor Bjornroby. Minutes read and approved January 15, 1973. THE RDGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD JANUARY 15, 1973, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P.M. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT. The minutes of the regular council meeting of December 11, 1972 were read. Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. The minutes of the special meeting of December 21, 1972 were read. Councilman Hopp moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Carried. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS ' Clerk and Treasurer for November 1972. Sanitarian, City Engineer, Police Judge, Police Chief for December 1972. Fire Department - 4th quarter 1972. Fire Department - Annual 1972. Treasurer - 4th quarter report of licenses issued. Treasurer report of security pledges to the City of Kalispell by Kalispell banks. Councilman Miron moved acceptance of the City Officials reports. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Carried. �) rI 1) Li ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mr. Norman Garrick representing Mr. Ray Hoist and himself requested consideration of annexation of Ashley Park Village Addition. Referred to the annexation committee. Mr. Oscar Olson representing himself, directed questions to the Mayor and Council regarding annexation of property west of Northridge Addition and the Junion High School (approx. 50.9 acres - - 5.6 acres for Parks) The entire area is not planned to be annexed at one time, but about 25 lots in first annexation. Will City take land or money for parks? Mr. Steve Petrini, APO planner reported that the Planning Board recommended the land be taken for parks. If the present Sunset Addition (not in City) is surrounded, will the City force annexation? Mayor and Council indicated that the City,vould annex the area if surrounded. Would City take cash in lieu of land on the first section of annexation with under. standing that when additional sections annexed, park land could be required for first section of annexation? (refund of cash) There was some indication that this might be considered. What would be the cost for each property to hook into server line? Mayor and Council indicated that the figures would be worked up by City Engineer and cost established. Storm sewer situation and extra load on sewer lines by new sewer connections discussed briefly by sewer department employees and council. AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS Councilman Happ moved authorization for call for bids for liability insurance, and for gasoline and diesel fuel. Seconded.by Councilman Miron. Carried, RESOLUTION NO. 2890 - AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF SIDEWALK & CURB WARRANTS Councilman Happ moved adoption of Resolution No. 2890 A Resolution authorizing issuance of sidewalk and curb warrants in the amount of $21,300.00 for sidewalk and curbing constructed during 1972. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye, COMMITTEE REPORTS Safety - Councilman Thomas brought to the attention of the Mayor and Council, the reports "riff activities of the Police Department during the past year, and the annual and quarterly reports of the Fire Department. Annexation - Councilman Schwartz reported committee recommended approval of a request of Mr. Getz for permission to move 120 X 209 building to a location on Meridian Road, Councilman Schwartz moved permission be granted Mr. Gets to move 101 X 202 building to Lots 5 & 6 - Block 2 - Storms Addition. Seconded by Council- man Thomas. Carried. January 15, 1973 January 15, 1973 n 37 Mayor and City Council City of Kalispell Kalispell, MT 5990.1 Honorable Mayor and City Council: At the last regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board held January 9, 1573, the Board considered the petition for annexation of property described in the attached petition for annexation. The staff of the Areawide Planning Organization developed two tentative development proposals for this property and adjacent property in the general area. The staff contacted six of the seven property owners in the area to receive their comment on the tentative development plans. It was the con- sensus of those contacted that if the area were to develop plan two would be the most desirable. The Planning Board considered the two development pro- . posals and the comment of the property owners and adopted the following recommendation: "That the Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommend to the Kalispell City -Council that development plan number two for the area west of Meridian Road, north of Two Mile Drive and south of the Adams Addition, be adopted as a plan to be followed for an- nexation and development to the. City or development within the County; and that -the easterly 125' of -the property requesting annexation at this time be annexed to the City subject to the requirements of the City of Kalispell.'' This recommendation is submitted to your Body for your consideration and action. Respectfully submitted, Charles L. Hash . President kg e e.nc. cc: William Quirt Planner Steve Petrint showed asps of the area and explained proposal #1 and pro- posAl #2. Councilman Schwartz moved development plan #2 be adopted ror the area. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. e. Flathead -Kalispell Phone 7524997 t ems'--- City -County Planning Board ��• '-. �y '..,- -,`;-: Room 3; Ford Building ,,,.. '✓' Kalispell, Montana 59901 '` 1, "`,` %i .,_ i a 7 / 1 y 5� N .. _ .. Mayor and City Council City of Kalispell Kai ispelI, MT 59901 374 Honorable Mayor and City Council: At a special meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board held January 15, 1973, the Board considered completion of its membership. Mr. Keith Allred was unanimously elected to serve a two-year term as the eleventh member to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board. The Board's selection of Mr. Allred requires the consent and approval of the City Council and the Board of County Commis- sioners. Your consent and approval of Mr. Keith Allred's election to serve a two-year term as the eleventh member to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board is hereby requested. Respectfully submitted, kge Charles L. Hash President Councilman Schwartz moved approval of Keith Allred as member of the Planning Board. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. Business License - Councilman Sampson reported the committee on business license met last Tuesday and will most again next week. The committee also is preparing recommendations regarding trailer courts. Employment - The committee has had prepared and recommends passage of an ordinance governing minimum work period prior to granting wage increases. Councilman Daley moved adoption of Ordinance No. 804 (a) An Ordinance to require minimumwork period before an employee may be considered for wage increase. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Discussion on the motion to the effect that the ordinance might conflict with union contract agreements. Councilman Schwartz withdrew second to motion. Councilman Daley.,.vithdrew motion. The committee has reviewed the salaries of elected officials and recommends Increases. Councilman Daley moved adoption of Ordinance No. .804 An.Ordinance to amend Ord inane* No. 781 Fixing Compensation of Councilmen of the City of Kalispell. Second- ed by Councilmap Mixon. July 1;,1973 - $130.00 per month July 1, 1974 - 135.00 per month July 1, 1975 - 140.00 per month July 1, 1976 a 150.00 per month ROLL CALL VOTE." All voted aye. Councilman Daley moved adoption of Ordinance 804 (b) An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 771, Kalispell City Code, Fixing the Monthly Salary of the Mayor, City Treasurer, and Police Judge, and providing, an effective date. Seconded by Councilman Mixon. Mayor - city Treasurer - July 1, 1973 - $750.00 per month July 1, 1914 - 825.00 per month July 1, 1975 - 900.00 per month July 1, 1976 - 975.00 per month July 1, 1973 - 525.00 per month July 1. 1974 - 550.00 per month July 1, 1975 - 575.00 per month July 1, 1976 - 600.00 per month Police Judge - July 1. 2973 - 400.00 per month July 1, 1974 - 450.00 per month July 1, 1975 - 500.00 per month July 1, 1976 - 550.00 per month 375 Discussion on motion that the ordinance should specify that the Mayor should be full time. Councilman Thomas stated that he wished to contact voters in his ward and wished -to have consideration of the passage delayed to another meeting. Councilman Miron withdraw second to motion. Councilman Daley withdrew motion. The committee recommends employees employed since the passage of Resolution No. 2415 and residing outside the city limits be notified to comply with residency requirements of Resolution No. 2415 before March 15, 1973. Councilman Daley moved letter be sent to all employees residing outside city in violation of the provisions I of Resolution No. 2415, notifying them to comply. Seconded by Councilman Mira. Carried. Parks - Councilman 0*Brien reported that the lease on the school tennis courts has not been signed as the lease was apparently lost in the mails after being mailed from the office of City Attorney. Councilman O'Brien reported that he had talked with Mr. Jim Stephens regarding architects plans for city parks and Mr. Stephens reported that the Architects Association would be meeting Friday avtr,park plans will be discussed. Councilman OlBrien said that he had indicated to Mr. Stephens that the City would pay for plans if necessary. Finance - Councilman Sliter reported receipt of second revenue sharing payment of $49,585.00 and that the information used to compute the revenue sharing allocation is population, per capita income, aggregate income, adjusted taxes, and inter- governmental transfers. The money has been invested in local banks. A letter from City Treasurer Boberg requests transfer of funds for payment of SID 300 in the amount of $431.14 and SID 302 in the amount of $233.70 to meet redemption schedules. Transfer into SID Revolving Fund $18.33 delinquent taxes paid on completed SID 294. RESOL1TfION NO. 2891 Councilman Sliter moved adoption of Resolution No. 2891 A Resolution Authorizing Transfer of $664.84 from SID Revolving Fund to SID 300 - $431.14; to SID 302 - $233.70. Authorize transfer of $18.33 from completed SID 294 to the SID Revolving Fund. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. Councilman Sliter reported the committee has reviewed the request of the Ambulance Department for write-off of $699.80 of uncollectable ambulance accounts. The committee recommends approval. RESOLUTION NO. 2892 Councilman Sliter moved adoption of Resolution No. 2892 A Resolution authorizing the write-off of uncollectible ambulance accounts of $699.80. Seconded by Council- man Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. Councilman Sliter reported the committee has audited the bills for December and recommends payment. Councilman Sliter moved December bills be paid. Seconded by Councilman OtBrien. Carried. Street & Alley - Councilman Happ reported that Mr. Monk of Burlington Northern Railroad had assured her that the railroad crossings in Kalispell will be fixed by Burlington Northern RR. Sewer & Water - Councilman Miron reported the Sewer & Water committee had just met prior to the council meeting and recommends payment of Sandon Construction bills. Councilman Miron moved Sandon Construction bills in the amount of $5,990.00 be paid in full and that the amount to be paid by the city departments be determined by the chairman of the committees. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Councilmen Miron, Sliter, Daley, Sampson, Schwartz voted aye. Councilman Happ, O*Brien, Thomas voted nay. Carried. Councilman Miron reported the Sewer & Water committee recommends Superintendent Leuterjung be authorized to call for bids for secondary treatment plant construction and for 16 inch water transmission line construction down Meridian Road. The water line construction from reservoir to Highway #2 estimated to cost $178,000.00 - from reservoir to Center Street West estimated to cost $371,000.00. 376 Councilman Miron moved Superintendent Lauterjung be authorized to call for bids for the secondary treatment project and to be authorized to call for bids for the water transmission line project with first alternate for the $178,000.00 project and the second alternate for the $371,000.00 project. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. Animal Control - - Cities -County Meet - Councilman Miron reported that the Animal Control Board metJanuary10, 1973. The cities -county monthly meeting will be January 17th at noon at the Brass Lantern Cafe in Columbia Falls. Councilman - 2 year - 4 year terms - - Councilman Miron reported the method of determining 2 and 4 year terms of -council- men should be made before the next election. RESOLUTION NO. 2893 Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2893 A Resolution Providing - the Councilman elected with the highest number of votes in the ward serve four year term, the councilman elected by the second highest number of votes in the ward serve 2 year term. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Roil Call Vote. All voted aye. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Correspondence From Fire Chief Jack Peters requesting confirmation of Arvin T. Mower to fireman, effective January 1, 1973, the probationary period having been satisfactorily com- pleted. Mayor Bjorneby confirmed Arvin T. Mower as fireman and asked council approval. Councilman Thomas moved approval of the confirmation of Arvin T. Mower as fireman effective January 1. 1973. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Letter from Fire Chief requesting approval for Roger Bowman to attend Ambulance Association Meeting in Great Falls January 11, 1973. Councilman Thomas moved Roger Bowman be authorised to attend Ambulance Association Meeting in Great Falls. January 11, 1973 and that travel by private transportation -,be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. City Engineer McClintick reported the Uniform Building Code has been revised and updated and this latest edition should be adopted by the city and copies of the code ordered. ORDINANCE NO. 805 Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Ordinance No. 805 An Ordinance amending the Code of the City of Kalispell to adopt the newest revised edition of the Uniform Building Code. Seconded by Councilman Slater. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. License & Permit Bonds - - Councilman Sliter moved those License & Permit Bonds and -Gent. Certificates in order be approved. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. Following are those found to be in order by City Attorney Donahue: Bergseiker Refrigeration, Inc. Byron McCubbins dba Byron Heating Service Frank Donich dba Ranks Plumbing & Heating Frank Donich dba Franks Plumbing & Heating Ivan M. Ibsen & Richard C. Ibsen dba Ibsen Plumbing & Heating gas installation gas fitter plumber gas installer gas installer 377 Ivan M. Ibsen & Richard C. Ibsen, dba Ibsen Plumbing & Heating plumber Names L. Petesch dba Petesch Electric electrician W. C. Richards & Lawrence A. Richards dba Richards Sheet Metal install oil burners & equipment Richards Sheet Metal, Inc. gas installer Kalispell Sheet Metal Works Inc. gas installer Wallace V. Olson house moving Herman J. Slams dba Slama Plumbing & Heating gas installer Herman J. Slam dba Slams Plumbing & Heating plumber A. R. Lyford dba Lyford Plumbing & Heating plumber A. R. Lyford dba Lyford Plumbing & Hearing gas installer Donald R. Reinertson dba Dons Heating & Cooling gas installer Norbert Charbonneau gas installer Norbert Charbonneau plumber Dallas Munter plumber Charles W. Ward electrician Summary of Legislative Program - Mayor Bjorneby briefly reviewed for the council the summary addressed to the Legislative steering committee from P. Keith Keller. Other Miscellaneous Business - City Clerk Beardslee reported receipt by the city of communications regarding Federal Communication Commission Re: Teleprompter Cable, and Garryowen Butte TV. Inc. - - letter from Ruth M. Kostman re: Revenue Sharing Funds. Councilman Miron moved approval of vacation for City Clerk Beardslee approximately February 16th to March 2nd. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Carried. No further business being presented. Mayor Bjornsby adjourned the meeting. Minutes read and approved February 5, 1973. r-