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05/21/73 City Council Minutes450 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE -CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA WAS HELD MAY 21, 1973 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P.M. ALL COUNCIL- MEN PRESENT. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 1973 were read. Councilman Schwartz moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS City Clerk - City Treasurer for March 1973 ' Police Judge - Police Chief Sanitarian - City Engineer for April 1973. Councilman Sampson moved acceptance of the City Official Reports. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. OPEN BIDS - - Recreation Area - - PROPOSAL CONSTRUCTION OF RECREATION AREA To: The Honorable ALZyor and City Councilmen The undersigned, having familiarized himself with the proposed project includin, the job site, local working conditions, availability of ma- terials and labor, plans, specifications, and all related contract doc- uments, hereby promises to provide and furnish all of the labor, mat- erials, necessary tools, expendable equipment, and all utilities and transportation services necessary to perform and complete in a workman- like manner the construction of the Recreation Area located at the Flat- head County High School Site, all in accordance with the contract doc- uments including Addenda Nos. issued thereto, within the time set forth therein for the following amount: figures (words) � b Item No. 1 Base -preparation and 2 inch asphalt surface over 2200 Sq. Yds. According to drawings and specifications: 'words (figures) Item ',a. 2. Furnishing and installing hain link fencing according..to the drawings and the specifications:l,._, Item No. 3 Furnishing and installing, four double posted outdoor basket- ball backstops and backboards, six removable steel tennis net posts, sleeves placed in concrete and tennis net tightening devices, three -top grade tennis nets. All to be placed ass shown on the drawings and specifications: words �— figures Said price covers all incurred expenses which arise from performance of the work as required in the contract documents. The undersigned hereby agrees to commence work under this contract within five (5) calendar days after the date specified in the Notice to Proceed, and to fully complete the projeet within (60) ealewdar days. The undersigned agrees that a list of subcontractors and material suppliers will be submitted before the contract is signed. The undersigned agrees to pay as liquidated damages the sum of $25.00 per day for each consecutive calendar day of delay in the completion of the projoct beyond the scheduled completion date, as provided under the special coditions. ',cccmpanying this Proposal is a H in the amount of S : ,r < ,1_'_ 0 'L,J' :./ "D . i (",'eA I L. c) -_, � . 451 words figures as required by the Advertisement for Bids. DATM AT KALISPELL, FONTANA, this 7,\ =� day of r, 1973- Firm Name _1�((,�,� c.; Y} 5 n 1' ,� r Aj BY Title I Telephone_? Fontana Contractor's License -No. Z %2 G /;, s PROPOSAL CONSTRUCTION OF RECREATION AREA To: The Honorable Mayor and City Councilmen The undersigned, having familiarized himself with the proposed project including the job site, local working conditions, availability of ma- terials and labor, plans, specifications, and all related contract doc- uments, hereby promises to provide and furnish all of the labor, mat- erials, necessary tools, expendable equipment, and all utilities and transportation services.necessary to perform and complete in a workman- like manner the construction of the Recreation Area located at the Flat- head County High School Site, all in accordance with the contract doc- uments including Addenda Nos. issued thereto, within the time set forth therein for the following amount: g rc. Figures words Item No. 1 Base preparation and 2 inch asphalt surface over 2200 Sq. Yds. .according to drawings and specifications: Item No. 2 Furnishing and installing chain link fencing according to the drawing--s--j� and the /specifications:. -.U/' ✓hGfi,S'ri 1. T.: of (words) figures tern No. 3 Furnishing and installing, four double posted outdoor hasket- ball backstops and backboards, six removable steel tennis net posts, sleeves I placed in concrete and tennis net tightening devices, three top grade tennis ) l\nets. All to be,placed as shown on the drawings and specifications: words Said price covers all incurred expenses which arise from performance of the work as required in the contract documents. The uMersigned hereby agrees to commence work under this contract within five (5) calendar days after the date specified in the Notice to Proceed, and to fully complete the project within (60) calendar days. The undersigned agrees that.a list of subcontractors and material suppliers will be submitted before the contract is signed. 452 The undersigned agrees to pay as liquidated damages the sum of $25.00 per day for each consecutive calendar day of delay in the completion of the pro*cct beyond the scheduled completion date, as provided under the special conditions. Accompanying this Proposal is a PH page 1 of 2 in the anount ofCW e7z,0,.'r+'7YIc A -r +r�n� _ x% & /� words figures as required by the Advertisement for Bids. DATED AT KALISPELL, MONTANA, this �,. day of ..alai � 1973. Fix M Title f Win?C d?N i Address 017 n ;z L z ?— Telephone T3 ,I - _ , 5-2 7 ,:ontana Contractor's License 'No. 2- 74 C A Councilman Miron moved the bids be referred to the Park Committee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL - - I Mr. Eugene Phillips, representing Torstensen Realty (Hennessy's), requested the council act on petition to vacate alley in the Ryker Addition. Mr. Phillips reported a perpetual easement is granted the City for maintenance of the sewer line and reported that the sewer line would not be covered by any buildings. Hear and Pass on Protests - Vacation of Alley - Ryker Addition I City Clerk Beardslee reported that no written protests were received. No one present registered a -protest. - RESOLUTION NO. 2909 Councilman Thomas moved adoption of Resolution No. 2909 A Resolution vacating the alley in the Ryker Addition. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. 453 Mr. Jim Woods of 1026 4th Street West representing residents of the area expressed thanks to the City for fixing 2nd and 4th Streets West, but informed the Mayor and Council of a speeding problem and that there have been several auto accidents in this area. The residents are concerned that the lives of children are being endangered and requested that speed retarders be installed or stop signs erected to slow traffic on these streets. Mr. Woods also felt there is a problem of traffic using 10th alley to Peterson School. Mayor Bjorneby referred the request to the Safety Committee. Mr., Bob Fletcher, representing Pacific Power and Light Company, reported that Pacific Power & Light Company needed an additional 2 inch encroachment to properly face the building (corner 5th St. & Main) located in Block 75 on Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2910 Councilman Thomas moved adoption of Resolution No. 2910, A Resolution granting an Easement. Seconded by Councilman Knapp. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - - Sidewalk and Curb Construction -- Councilman Happ moved a call for bids for sidewalk and curb construction for two year period beginning July 1, 1973 be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS - - Sewer & Water Councilman Miron reported receipt of notice from Assistant Water Supt. Longpre of an unauthorized extension of water service at 742 7th Avenue West. The water service has been extended from the house to a trailer at this address which is also outside the city limits. Councilman Miron asked Mr. Bengston, owner of the property, for a report to the Mayor and Council. Mr. Bengston reported that he was not aware that he needed permission from the City to extend the water service, that he had moved into the trailer and rented the house and wished to be granted permission to extend the service. Councilman Miron moved Mr. Bengston be permitted to use this service extension pending Sewer & Water Committee investigation and that a determination be made at the next city council meeting June 4, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried. Councilman Miron referred to a letter from Dr. Bruce Allison regarding Clinton E. Longprs, son of Asst. Water Supt. Longpre. B. A. ALLISON, M. D. J02 bECONO AVENUE EAST KALISPELL. MONTANA 59901 May 4, 1973 To Whom It May Concern: Re: Clinton E. Longpre Mr. Longpre has been under my care for approximately eight years for recurrent bronchial asthma. I feel that this condition is aggravated by dust and air pollutants, and he is better off living outside of town, where there is less foreign material in the air. Sign , 04 ruce A. Allison, M. D. baa:reg 454 Councilman Miron reported that Asst. Supt. Longpre was requesting permission to live outside the city limits due to health of his son, Clinton. Councilman Miron moved permission be granted to Joseph Longpre to live outside the city limits of Kalispell, Montana. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Following discussion on the motion, four councilmen voted for the motion - one councilman abstained. Motion carried. Street & Alley - - Petition for one-way streets - Councilman Happ reported that following the results of a survey taken by the Police Department, the committee recommends 6th and 7th Streets be returned to one-way traffic. 5-18-1973 This is a survey conducted by the Police Department in regards to traffic on 6th and 7th St. West, and whether or not people were in favor of one way or two way traffic. There were 12 property owners that were contacted and out of the 12 property owners, 11 were definetely for one way traffic. One was for 2 way traffic. The following are the names and comments of the property owners con- tacted by Sgt. DuPuy. All are in accord that the one way traffic flows easier. Residents on 6th St West: 1-Mrs. H. 0. Teigen, 610 1st Ave W-feels traffic is too con- gested when two way. Feels definite about one way traffic. 2-Mrs. L. D. Wagner, 540 1st Ave W-traffic is too congested now, prefers one way traffic. 3-Gladyes Manning, 541 1st Ave W-prefers one way traffic. The elderly attending church can get out of the car on the right side and be concerned about traffic from one way only. Traffic is too con- gested. 4-Mrs. Lillian Dressen, 545 2nd Ave W-traffic is too congested now, prefers one way traffic. 5-Mrs. G. A. Miller, 606 2nd Ave If -likes one way traffic, it is too congested now. 6-Julie Roberts, 605 2nd Ave W-prefers one way traffic -too con- gested now. Fewer accidents on the corner when the street was one way. Vehicles parked on both sides of the street makes traffic difficult when it is two way. iesidents on 7th St. West: 1-Mrs, Richard Uhde, 705 3rd Ave West, I feel that tvnffio liiim definitely been more congested since the change to two way traffic. I like one way traffic. 2-Mrs. England, 229 7th St W-she feels it really doesn't make any difference. She feels with one way traffic there is more speeding. 3-Firs. Gunderson, 644 3rd Ave W-feels it is too con;re::i.ad now and would lilio to see one way streets again espceieill,Y whcu 'oi.n„ and coming f w.: . Luol at 8 A.M. and 3:70 .'.PI. 1-5 5 4-Mrs. Al Herriges, 704 2nd Ave W-it makes it more congested with traffic going both ways. The streets are narrow and with the cars parked on both sides it makes it hard. Also with the small children going to school they are used to looking one way, although we try to tell them they are to look both ways. 5-Mrs. E. li. Sonstelie, 640 2nd Ave W-feels the traffic is more congested being two way traffic, definitely likes one way traffic. 6-Mrs. Ozzie Shock, 705 2nd Ave IV -cars go too fast by the street and also favors stop signs approaching streets. Likes one way streets. The property owners contacted were not hesitant in voicing their opinions. All were very definite in regards to traffic on 6th and 7th Streets West, and with the exception of one were in favor of one way streets. ORDINANCE NO. 808 Councilman Happ moved adoption of Ordinance No. 808 An Ordinance to amend the City Code to return the traffic flow to one-way on 6th & 7th Streets as they were formerly designated and declaring an emergency. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Roll Call Vote. All, voted aye. �F f o t a . Traffic Signals - - The committee recommends the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of 4th Street and 1st Avenue West. Councilman Happ moved adoption of this recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried. Councilman Happ reported the committee recommends the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of lst Avenue East and 5th Street. Councilman Happ moved this signal light be installed. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. City Engineer Lauder reported the poor condition of the signal lights the City has on hand. Following further discussion, Councilman Thomas withdrew second, Council- man Happ withdrew motion. Parking Lot Tease - - Councilman Happ reported the lease for parking lot with the Valley Bank for parking on Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 of Block 66 Kalispell Original Townsite Is now ready for City to sign. Councilman Happ moved Mayor Bjorneby be authorized to sign the Parking Lot Lease with the Valley Bank. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Finance - - Councilman Slater reported that the terminal pay for retiring City Engineer McClintick has depleted the Engineers Budget so that there is not sufficient budget to pay engineer budget salaries for the balance of the budget year. The committee recommends that $2,000.00 be transferred from the Warehouse Budget of the Intra Agency Fund to the Engineer Budget of the Intra Agency Fund. RESOLUTION NO. 2911 Councilman Sliter moved adoption of Resolution No. 2911 A Resolution Authorizing the transfer of Budget Funds. Seconded by Councilman Thomas, Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. Parking - - Councilman Sliter reported the Finance Committee met with the Parking Commission and local banks regarding the possibilities of financing downtown parking. The committee will be making further investigations in this regard. Parks Councilman Daley reported that the forest service was requesting the renewal of 456 lease for the antenna location on Buffalo Hill. Councilman Daley moved approval of the renewal of the lease. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Discussion on the motion to the effect that the $1.00 per year amount should be raised - - provision for termination of the lease by the City, it is provided that the Forest Service can terminate the lease with 30 days notice but no such provision for the City. Councilman Miron withdrew second to motion. Councilman Daley withdrew motion. Employment - Councilman Daley reported the committee held meeting with the various departments and that the employees ask for increase in wages and increase in classifications and an increase in the differential in classification. An increase in wages in place of overtime. The increase would amount to 10 to 15%. The next committee meeting will be May 30th in the council chambers at 7:00 P.M. Parks - Councilman Daley reported that the committee has set as a first priority water service to all of the parks. The committee will meet tomorrow at 9:00 A.bL with Mr. Tom Greenwood of BOR of Helena. Swim Pool - - Councilman Daley reported that the pipes to the boiler froze and that the water department is now repairing the pipes. There was discussion regarding provisions for preventing this in the future and possibility of liability of the designer. Annexation - Councilman Schwartz reported the Weissman Annexation was still being checked by the City County Planning Board. Councilman Schwartz reported it might be possible for the City to acquire property in this area (Weissman -Kalispell -Lumber area) for a natural (wildlife) park.- - the development of a youth fish pond. Councilman Schwartz moved a study be made of the possibility of acquiring and developing this property. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Police Chief Waggener reported he felt there is a need for an ordinance prohibiting drinking on the streets. During the past week end (Canadian Days) all available officers were on duty and the need for an ordinance of this type was apparent. Appointment - Mayor Bjorneby appointed Lois Cannavina citizen representative on the City.County Planning Board and ask council confirmation. Councilman Miron moved confirmation of the appointment of Lois Cannavina as citizen representative on the Planning Board. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried. Mayor Bjorneby recognized Mrs. Wilcox who informed the Mayor and Council that she felt they should promote a sports arena and do away with the many petty baseball parks and do away with destroying natural beauty. Mrs. Wilcox said she placed a high value on their portion of the lagoon (slough area near Lawrence Park).and were trying to keep their part in a natural state and wished the City to keep its portion in more of a natural state. Revenue Sharing - - Councilman Happ reported the council as a committee of the whole met and set the following priorities for the use of revenue sharing funds. 1- A feasability study for the construction of new city hall or remodeling of present city hall facilities (city hall building and water department building) 2- Park development 3- Extension of Arizona Street West to connect with Meridian Road 4- Extension of Storm Sewer System Councilman Happ moved acceptance of the report. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried. 457 License & Permit Bond - - Wayne Holmgren DBA Holmgren House Moving & Shoring m Councilman Sliter moved acceptance of the license and permit bond. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. City Attorney - - City Attorney Donahue reported receipt of letter from Revenue Sharing regarding recent annexation to the City. July 1, 1973 the new constitution will be in effect and the City will no longer have sovereign immunity and a check should be made with the insurance committee to determine if city insurance is adequate - finance committee to consult with insurance committee. Park water rights particularly for irrigation of the golf course - Mayor and Council indicated approval of the city attorney to investigate water rights. Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting there being no further business. Minutes read and approved as corrected.