09/17/73 City Council Minutes514
THE COMBINED REGULAR MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 3RD AND SEPTEMBER 17TH WERE HELD IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P. M., SEPTEMBER 17TH, 1973. MAYOR
BJORNEBY PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 13, 1973 were read. Councilman Miron
moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
The minutes of the special meeting of August 24, 1973 were read. Councilman Happ
moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS ,
City Clerk and City Treasurer for July, 1973.
City Sanitarian for July and August 1973.
Police Judge, Police Chief, City Engineer for August 1973.
Councilman Thomas moved the reports be accepted as presented. Seconded by Council-
man Sampson. Carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. Sam Bibler gave a progress report on the Lagoon Project.
Woodland Park Work Program
1. On first day after Labor Day, drain lagoon and pump .out all
remaining water to give maximum drying effect on bottom. A.s
soon as bottom is firm enough to bear equipment, remove I foot
of bottom material from as much of bottom area as possible.
Backfill on dry or frozen bottom with 1 foot of coarse, rocky, pit '
run gravel, spread evenly over entire surface.
2. Drill well to water source of 300 to 500 gallons per minute. (This
contract has already been let. )
3. Fence off completely the two short arms at the N. W. corner of
the lagoon to provide natural nesting area for wildfowl and a refuge
for muskrats and other small wildlife species. These .two areas
are now filled with cattails and other aquatic plants and are out of
the circulation pattern of the waterflow. Our school children are
very much concerned about preservation of this natural habitat. A
shrubbery screen should be planted along the fences.
4. Build and install 3 highly arched bridges of about 30 feet in length.
Two of these will replace the two existing earth dams. The third
will span the arm of the lagoon which contains the big willow tree.
This area on which the tree stands will ber-E-onverted to an island.
These bridges should be of weather resistant cedar or redwood.
S. Release water from well into lagoon at estimated rate around 300
gallons per minute to keep good water circulation during all months
except winter. Regulate water volume in winter so as to provide '
optimum ice conditions for skating.
6. Construct a triple tenths court at unoccupied west end of ballfield
area.
Our budget is a very limited one, and does not permit any timing or
procedural deviations from the above program which could increase
cost. All work should be completed this fall and winter, with
possible exception of tennis court, which may need spring weather
for paving.
.., e reverse side for Statistics
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Some Lagoon Area and Volume Statistics
Main lagoon- - - - - - - - - - - 3. 54 acres = 154,321 sq. ft.
Middle lagoon - - - - - - - - - 0.714 acres = 31, 106 sq. ft.
Upper Lagoon - - - - - - - - - - 0. 618 acres = 26, 902 sq. ft.
212, 329 total sq. ft.
23, 589 total sq. yds.
' 7. 4 gal/cu. ft. 1, 571, 234 gal. water in each foot of lagoon depth
1000 gal/min. 1, 440, 000 gal. in 24 hr. period = approx. 1 ft. in lagoon
1 foot of bottom removal over entire lagoon = 8, 000 cu. yds. (approx.)
1 foot of bottom removal over portion of lagoons less than 36 inches
deep = approx. 5, 000 cu. yds.
Main lagoon water depth averages approximately 36 inches, with 45 inch
maximum.
Te4tative Budget Summary
Drill and equip well for water approximately 350 gal/min.--- $15, 000
Removal of 1 ft. layer of bottom. . . 8, 000 yds. @ $1. 00---.- 8,000
Backfill 1 ft. layer of coarse, pit run gravel .
8,000 yds. @$1.50------------------------------ 121000
3 arched bridges, redwood or cedar. . . $2, 000 ea: --------- 61000
3 tennis courts------------------------------------------- 13,000
Fencing of two wildlife refuge areagr----------------------- Soo
$54, 500
Mr. Bibler, with the aid of maps, elaborated on various items in the report.
RESOLUTION NO. 2924
Councilman Slater moved adoption of Resolution No. 2924 A Resolution adopting the
Woodland Park Work Program as outlined by Mr. Bibler and appointing Mr. Bibler as
Project Advisor to work with the City Engineer. Seconded by Councilman Daley.
Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Slater extended a vote of thanks to Mr. Bibler from the Mayor and
Councilmen for his work on the lagoon project.
Mr. Bill Hebert, Divisional Engineer, State Highway Department, informed the Mayor
and Council of plans of the department to install signal lights at the intersection
of Meridian Road and Highway 2 and that the installation would probably not be
completed until next summer.
Mr. Hebert further informed the Mayor and Council that the department was aware of
the hazard at this location and that they would use maintenance funds to install
signal lights, using the old signal lights .the city has from Main Street and the
old wooden light poles from Main Street. The lights will be on time cycle and will
probably be installed within the next couple of weeks. This arrangement will be
maintained until the new installation is made next summer.
Mr. Mike
Nicholson,
Assistant
Director,
Flathead County Areawide Planning Organization,
'
read the
following
letter to
the Mayor
and Councilmen:
841ntember 17, 1973
11avor and City Council
rity of Kalispell
Kalispell. yr 59901
Honorable mayor and City Corm cil.
The rlatheeA fo,mty AroaDelAP Ptanntnq orye07atfor staff has been IR9rrueted
by fhe Ra11sp< es-ty-f_'auru y P10091e7 (3ocrd �o GUPW£- the folf owt v Meat
AM.I rezonmre.n�n�a�e _
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Mr. J. Austin Miller has renuested that rather than dedicate land for park
purposes as oririnally renuested and recommended by the Kalispell City -
County Planninp Board that he be permitted to give cash In lieu of land.
The focus of wr. Filler's concern is that further land dedication may eliminate
the possibility of utilizing the school site indicated on the original master
plan of Northridge Heights. The original master plan submitted and approved by
the Kalispell City -Cam tv Planning Board in May of 1967 indicated that a com-
bined school and Park Bite of 13.8 acres would be reserved. Five additional
residential lots are now indicated at the west end of the reserved mite reducing
said mite to a total acreage of 12.85. Park commitment for the Northridge
development at this point amounts to 5.2 acres including the requirement for ,
Northridt-e Section 5. It to recommended that the reserved area be considered
for a second community nark for the City of Kalispell and that continued park
dedication be accepted.
With regards to the anticipated school site in the area of Northridpe Heights,
Montana State Law, Chanter 31 Provides that the State Department of Health will
promulPate regulation for minimum site standards. Regulation No. 91 says -
"The total land for an elementary school should be five (5) acres to serve
up to 300 Pupils, Plus one (1) acre for each 100 additional pupils."
Thus, it is the recommendation of the APp staff that continued park dedication be
taken in the form of land and that the site reserved for a school be considered
for that purpose until the developer and school administration have come to terms
on said Property.
Mayor and City Council -2- September 17. 1973
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Micheal E. Nicholson
Assistant Director
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Councilman Thomas reported that School District 5 is not interested in this property
at the present time.
Mr. Richard Nelson expressed concern that the City has shown a tendency to accept
cash in lieu of park land and urged the Mayor and Council to require the dedication
of park land to provide needed neighborhood parks. He cited Bozeman and Missoula
as Montana cities with examples of good neighborhood parks. Mr. Nelson reported
that he is glad the council is spending BOR money for development of parks. ,
Councilman Daley moved the city adopt the Areawide Planning Organization recommendation
for Northridge Section 5. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
Mr. Gary Eckert 935 - 4th Street West presented the following captioned petition to
the Mayor and City Council:
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We the undersigned, hereby petition the City of Kalispell to
Install speed retarders on Fourth and Second streets either
of a temporary or permanent nature by October 1, 1973. As
the representatives to the Hay and June meetings were assured
that something would be done by August 30, and that since then
one man has been killed and several near misses including an
' overturned vehicle all due to speed, we are pleading to the
council again for action on the retarders and hope that this
time our wishes be acted upon.
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The petition has signatures of a number of areas residents. No action taken.
HEAR AND PASS OR PROTESTS - SID 315 and SID 316
PROT4S.T
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Come now CLAYTON C. DRAKE and
PHYLLIS C.
DRAKE; ROBERT
W. DODDS and DOROTHYMAE DODDS; DAVID
J. MERSY
and PATRICIA G.
MERSY; and COUNTRY KITCHENS;: and make
and file
their protest
against the proposed work and the extent
and creation
of
Special Improvement. District Number
315, upon
the grounds and
for the reasons, among otheg things,
that the
description of
the proposed area to be assessed is
incorrect,
incomplete,
and does not include all arga to be
served by
the proposed
work.
DATED this 14th day of September, 1973.
CLAYTON C. DRAKE and PHYLLIS C. DRAKE
ROBERT W. DODDS and DOROTHYMAE DODDS
DAVID J. MERSY and PAT ICIA G. MERSY
COUNTRY KIT EN
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BY .c
Y. LAYAICK, their -attorney
Smi Block, P. 0. Box 1159
Ka)ispell, Montana 59901
RECEIVED THIS 14th day of September,. 1973, at :3 XI
o'clock P.M.
ems_
GE GE BE DSLE ,' City Clerk
City f Kalispell
BY
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PROTEST
Come now CLAYTON C. DRAKE and PHYLLIS C. DRAKE; ROBERT
W. DODDS and DOROTHYMAE DODDS; DAVID J. MERSY and PATRICIA G.
MERSY; and COUNTRY KITCHENS;, and make and file their protest
against the proposed work and the extent and creation of
Special Improvement District Number 3169 upon the grounds and
for the reasons, among other things, that the description of
the proposed area to be assessed is incorrect, incomplete,
and does not include all area to be served by the proposed
work. '
DATED this 14th day of'September, 1973.
CLAYTON C. DRAKE and PHYLLIS C. DRAKE
ROBERT W. DODDS and DOROTHYMAE DODDS
DAVID J. MERSY a d P RICIA G. MERSY
COUNTRY K,17TCHEN
By
L 11 CK, their ttornf
/ Smiti Block, P. 0. Box,1159
,Kal spell, Montana 59901
RECEIVED THIS 14th day of September, 19739 at 'f:3x
o'clock P.M.
GEO GE BE SLE , City Clerk
N ty of Kalispell '
By
Mr. S. Y. Larrick, Attorney for the protestants, informed the Mayor and Councilmen
that his client, Country Kitchens, wished to have the improvements but were protest-
ing because about half of the area of the Gibson property was left out of the SID's
resulting in unfair assessment for the costs of the improvements.
Councilman Miron moved the boundaries of S.jI 1),Is. be recoosidered to aliov for all of
Gibson Addition #41. Seconded by Councilman Knapp. Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2925
Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2925 A Resolution of Intention -
to create SID #317 for Water System Improvements, if boundaries bf. SzL% #315,are
revised._. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION No. 2926
Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2926, A Resolution of Intention
to Create SID #318 for Sewer System Improvements, if boundaries -of S.S.D. #316 are
revised. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
AUTHORIZE ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS -
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League of Cities & Towns - Great Falls
Councilman Miron moved Mayor Bjorneby, Council President Happ, City Clerk Beardslee,
and City Attorney Donahue be authorized to attend the League of Cities & Towns
meeting in Great Falls September 13th through 15th with per diem and private trans-
portation authorized. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Carried.
Councilman Miron moved City Clerk Beardslee be authorized to attend the 'seminar
In the use of a uniform classification of accounts' in Missoula September 24th
and the training program regarding 'Local Subdivision Regulations* in Hamilton
September 25th with per diem and travel by private transportation authorized.
Seconded by Councilman Sitter. Carried.
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Councilman Miron moved Mayor Bjorneby, City Councilmen and City Attorney Donahue
be authorized to attend the training program regarding 'Local Subdivision Regulations'
In Thompson Falls September 26th with per diein'and travel by private transportation
authorized. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
Councilman Thomas moved that Police Chief Waggener and one additional officer be
authorized to attend the police chiefs' meeting in Great Falls September 13th through
15th with per diem and travel by private transportation authorized. Seconded by
Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Sampson moved Sanitarian Darryl Goulet be authorized to attend a meeting
' in Bozeman October 1st through 4th, 'Sanitarians' Fall Conference Meeting' with per
diem and travel by private transportation authorized. Seconded by Councilman Sliter.
Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sewer & Water -
Councilman Moron moved the Stahly Engineering Firm be hired for engineering work on
SID's 317 and 318. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
Councilman Happ requested the following letter be entered in the minutes:
805-4th Avenue West
Kalispell, MT. 59901
September 13, 1973
Mrs. Norma Happ
City Council
City Hall
Kalispell, MT. 59901
' Dear Mrs. Happ:
This letter is to advise you and your committee of several traffic
problems existing around the high school. As a resident living
near the high school, I have become very concerned over the pos-
sibility of a serious accident occurring in the neighborhood.
At the end of each schoolday, there is a constant stream of cars
exiting from the dirt parking lot on 8th St. West. The dust
problem it causes is already known to the City Council; however,
it is the speed of the exiting drivers which is most disturbing.
Eight St. West is two-way, and cars traveling East on it, must
pass the intersections at 3rd Ave. and 2nd Ave. West before reach-
ing the Stop sign at 1st Ave. West. There already have been
several accidents at the intersection of 8th Street and 3rd Ave.
West. Unfortunately, the traffic leaving the high school parking
lot does not slow down until the Stop sign at 1st Ave. West,
thus creating the possibility of more accidents occurring. One
solution might be placing Stop signs on 8th Streetatthe inter-
sections mentioned above. If this is not feasible, it might help
to have a police car patrol the area at the time school lets out.
While I realize this traffic problem is not as serious as the one
existing at the intersection of Meridian and West Idaho, I do
think it should be given much consideration as soon as possible.
' In addition to the daytime problem, there is the very annoying late
night and weekend "racing" around the parking lot and the high school
itself. This happens most often on Friday and Saturday nights,
usually after midnight and continuing till 2 AM or later. Again,
perhaps a police car could periodically check the high school area
during these times. I would sure enjoy an interrupted night's sleep
on the weekend!
Any action which can be taken by you and the Council will be appre-
ciated by me and by other residents in the area. Thank you.
Sincerely,
(Mrs.) Fay D. Allen
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Councilman Happ reported having met with Mr. Devine regarding the TOPICS program
at the League of Cities & Towns meeting in Great Falls, and a representative will
be coming to Kalispell around the middle of the week to discuss the updating of
the program.
Councilman Rapp reported the County will widen Meridian Road south of Highway 2 this is scheduled for this fail.
Councilman Thomas reported the placing of barricades on 5th Avenue East at;
Hedges School has been discontinued and there are now no barricades.
Mayor Bjorneby reported there have been some encroachments discovered on the
south side of West Center Street where some private structures have encroached
on city property. Referred to City Attorney Donahue.
Finance -
Councilman Sliter reported the committee has examined the claims for the month of
August and found them in order and recommends they be paid. Councilman Slater
moved adoption of the committee report. Seconded by Councilman Knapp. Carried.
Councilman Slater reported receipt of the report of the State Auditor Examination
which recommended that Treasurer Bruch no longer segregate accounts (as under the
multi levy system) - this has been changed.
The Examiners felt the water department has more petty cash than needed.
The car allowances have not been approved by council action.
Property records should be up -dated.
No real criticism.
Parks -
Councilman Daley reported the committee met this afternoon to consider applicants
for parks foreman and that City Engineer Lauder will be hiring from the list of
applicants recommended by the committee.
Councilman Daley reported the American Legion Baseball has requested the City help
with some of the expenses they have incurred.
The parks and recreation people have been doing considerable work on Griffin and
other ball fields.
Councilman Daley moved the City contribute $500.00 from Special Light District
funds to American Legion Baseball towards the cost of lights. Seconded by
Councilman Miron. Carried.
Health -
Councilman Sampson reported a meeting with City Engineer Lauder regarding garbage
collection and another meeting will be held in the near future. The City Engineer
Is currently making minor changes in garbage collection and has recommendations
for changes in the ordinance.
Councilman Sampson referred to the City Sanitarians report in regard to sewer needs
in area east of Woodland Avenue.
Annexation -
Councilman Schwartz reported a request from Ivan O'Neil, Director of the Security
Bank, for permission to move house from 270 3rd. Ave. W. N. to the corner of
8th Avenue West and 9th Street. Councilman Schwartz moved permission be granted
provided the house is painted and the lot landscaped. Seconded by Councilman
Miron. Carried.
Councilman Schwartz referred to the following letter from the City County Planning
Board regarding Southgate Village:
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Citr, of i•:a1i.^^n:
Kazis; c11 , 1 "1 599n1 - -
F.nro ,h1e 1:r rr ,,r_ City,
7,t t:ie 1p.rt.rac•ulrr r- '. •r. Kalis-ell City.-Ccunty Planning Board
held `.ugtret 20, 1973. tLc Jirerr he?,' nuDlic hearing on the-reliminar"
' ,p? t r,` ^nrrti�rstr 1I7.:rr ^r�^e * Dig ++trhlic corrronts r••ere received
ether thz',r, tr7.cu^e. o 1 t e -r(-.rrt en7i .eer -carding questions nrsed bn
re hers of the Bo r • dite - ma + rnb.le d2scussion, the board adonted
the follcr in .rnm+•'rr::G-firm
"Taft tare i:alis-+e77 C.i.b,.Corn't, n2.=mire Board recnmrend to
t,':e Cit? Courril of ti7e Cii7 r' that rrelirjnrn+
arprnw7l bt+ •r7: tJrc n-c'i.....:•-r•• •+I^t or- Southgate Village
Ph,ae .17 to t',e CnII.t•ir ccnciticns:
1. That e cnnrert.inn .Z <tr r-�ct.irn centnr "un" croror_
!•f i::7 a ce<^1er' rtr ?y ,;,r gIItte.r ^nr''Ior' be ❑ti Zizec to
rcor—r7-tn .^1*TfCCf' ^tn.r'1 rn 'i:hE e.^st-r:+est
collector stro-t t'te d7•-e7-7r-ent end that
nrn-.atrltden" reeve, qr r.--Cr•*• r• -ion .rtrir be allowed
on r tentrtive h: -is th,j- ";rst •+':..se en e11 the
.rtree':r nc-:`h r` t',e ..^nxsec coller_tor-
2. That zoning be as sti^trlater7 on the nrelirinary plat
ire:^ente-7 t%i,-t hri.nu "17_" ^es",'enti•=1 for all the
rrbilc h^-w 1^tc ^nd that the ne_:ghhcnccod business;
Iot be Zrne #:) Bus4rsc.--_'ec.fdent.i•-1• ,red
3. Thc*_ tet,,l r•a.--.'c--^r4--orlent be do-i:C.ted et this tine,"
' The .re19 inary r,?nt rf ,^nuthr,--to 7!11-lae +'7i ce I !.,es nesubritted to the
-n ^tom" on •�ugn.rt 10 7973 :rnr. bndy •-tet t-,ke .eCtirn cn the nreli---,nar+_1
n1,-t !••ith.ir 60 d^y ti: e C.ic(7 r.%irh cr;r:-7eaoec7 the 10th of Zx9rust.
i (:.unr rnA Ci.tn Crrrn cil -� "eptnrher 7, 1973
ynnr• rt+ten eh'v,7.7 he nrtr:7 on tP)—o the nrelitri.n: ry rZnt.
onn cnr+, rhrulr7 br to the de,,eloner: one c.y,--7 on:.=riled to the
7pn rffj:ra an,7 rr,e o•mn„ reta.ines' for ❑cur files.
This rncrr- rrdr't{rn jr sahrj.tte to nnn- brr7., fcr „cur cnns.icie,•,,tion
rSt!' action.
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' K'I,7T-T-r, C7TY-CrtrrTY r'LANNING B('L^P
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Representatives of Southgate Village reported that they wished to hold up annex-
ation pending financing arrangements. With the aid of a copy of the plat,
Southgate representative explained to the Mayor and Council the design of the
streets, crowned and inverted crown, drainage, design to facilitate movement of
'mobile home' in and off the lots, and other features.
In discussion - city has no zoning for this type of development at this time -
question as to compliance with proposed new sub -division regulations - new zoning
regulations.
Councilman Slater moved preliminary approval be granted as required by the City '
County Planning Board. Seconded by Councilman 111ron. Councilman Knapp abstained.
All others voted aye. Carried.
Safety -
Councilman Thomas reported the committee as authorized by the council, awarded
the bid for 'van' for the fire department to Roy Stanley Chevrolet for a firm bid
of $3,162.64. Councilman Thomas explained that the original bid from Stanley
Chevrolet provided for variation in bid in event of price increase - the committee
made the award at a firm bid price.
Councilman Thomas reported that the new ambulance bid specifications had been
mailed to the Mayor and Councilman and inquired if they were now ready to authorize
a call for bids.
Councilman Knapp questioned the need for specifying a Cadillac and also questioned
the need for replacement at this time.. Councilman Knapp moved the City explore
some other units that are offered. - no second - Following further discussion
the matter was deferred to another meeting. .
Safety -
Councilman Thomas referred to the following letter from Mr.
Posey,
Principal,
Russell School: -
I
y+ PATRICK T. HAYDEN
SUPERINTENDENT
KEITH L. ALLRED
'1�.A, � S R89T.fUP[RINT[NDEM
aIMPell Public �h®®Ils
Phone P.O. BOX 788 - KALISPELL, MONTANA 58801
Sept. 17, 1973
Russell School
Kalispell City Council '
Attention: Street Dept.
Gentleman:
Upon speaking to Mayor Bjornaby, Councilwoman Rapp,
Councilman Thomas and City Engineer Lauder we agreed to
improve school bus loading and to improve the parking
situation around the hussell Elementary ;ichn-1 by hgvinj
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all busses load and unload beside the Russell Gym on second
avenue west -north. To accomplish this we agreed to make
the west side of second avenue west -north in the 600 block
a no parking area. We also agreed to allow staff parking
on both sides of Nevada Street on the south side of the
Russell school.
I believe that it is appropraite for the Street Dept.
to make whatever changes in signs are necessary to accomplish
this change.
Hoping this meets with your approval,
I remain, Respectfully,
F. L. Posey, Principal Russell School
Councilman Thomas moved the City sign appropriately. Seconded by Councilman
Sampson. Carried.
Councilman Thomas moved Police Chief Waggener be authorized to call for bids for
a prowl car. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
Councilman Thomas moved Police Chief Waggener be authorized to begin vacation
September.28th. Seconded by Councilman Mlron. Carried.
Councilman Thomas reported Donald Hossack has satisfactorily completed his
probationary period. Mayor Bjorneby confirmed Donald Hossack as patrolman and
requested council concurrence.
Councilman Thomas moved consent of the confirmation of patrolman Donald Hossack.
Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Carried.
Councilmen Thomas reported that it may be necessary to trade a strip of land to
accomplish the Arizona Street extension.
Councilman Happ reported the Tri-City-County meeting will be Wednesday noon at
Hennessyes.
Parking -
Mr. Francis Bitney, chairman of the parking commission, reported to the Mayor and
Council regarding two petitions regarding Block 65:
TO the Kalispell Parking
Commission.
PETITION
We, the undersigned, owners of property located in Block 65,
Kalispell, Montana, hereby concur in the Petition of the tenants of Block 65,
dated July 2, 1973, a copy of which Petition is attached hereto, and we
petition and request that the Kalispell Parking Commission provide additional
public pdrkiR7 foeplilies In f110 nukryr7er pmpnSVIj itt tlea: petitimm of'lknaaf�'
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We acknowledge that the legal liabilities for payment of SID
assessments falls upon the land owners. The attached Petition, however,
exemplifies the mutual desire of landlords and tenants that additional parking
facilities be provided as soon as possible.
DATED this 2nd day of July, 1973.
To Land Owners of
Block 65 of Kalispell, Montana. PETITION
We, the undersigned, tenants of Block 65 of Kalispell, Montana,
petition and request that the landowners of said Block petition and request the
Kalispell Parking Commission to purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire lots
5, 6, 7, and 8 of Block 65 for the purpose of providing addtional public parking.
We request that necessary improvements to the extent of $100, 000. 00 be made,
including, but not limited to, alley repair, paving of parking lot and alley, lease
expenditures, together with general improvement, to be financed by the
establishment of .a special improvement district. We agree to accept an increase
in rent based upon prorata shares of the SID assessment, which, itself, is to be
computed by the Kalispell City Council and assessed to individual Block 65 I
landowners on prorata shares as required by law.
This Petition is intended to express our willingness to cooperate
in establishing new parking facilities and to indicate our desire that this be
accomplished as soon as possible.
DATED this 2nd day of July, 1973.
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Mr. Bitney requested the council pass a resolution of intention to create an SID
for this purpose.
RESOLUTION No. 2927
Councilman Thomas moved adoption of Resolution No. 2927 A Resolution of Intention
to Create SID #319 to lease lots for parking in Block 65, Lots 5, 6, 7, & 8 (metered
lots). Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Offer for purchase of Lots for Parking Purposes
Mr. Bitney reported making the following offer for the purchase of 2 city lots
' with building presently owned by the Methodist Church. $21,000.00 with a down
payment of $5,000.00 and payments of $4,000.00 per year and interest of 7%. The
Methodists have stipulated that the lots must be used for parking are to be black -
topped by October 1, 1974 and the alley is to be surfaced. Either party has the
option of moving the house. The Methodist Church has agreed to accept the offer.
Councilman Thomas moved the Parking Commission be authorized to proceed with the
land acquisition. Seconded by.Councilman.Sliter. Councilman Miron in speaking on
the motion, objected to the limitation to use for parking and urged defeat of the
motion on that basis. Further discussion to the effect that a buy-back provision
could be. provided.
Councilman Sliter withdrew second. Councilman Thomas withdrew motion.
Councilman Thomas moved approval of the purchase of property subject to agreement
on use clause provisions. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
SEWER RATES -
City Attorney presented for council consideration the new sewer rate ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 817
Councilman Miron moved enactment of Ordinance No. 817 An Ordinance to establish
sewer rates of 807 of the adjusted water bill. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Roll
' Call _Vote. All voted aye.
License & Permit Bonds -
Montana Power Company Master Permit Street Opening Bond_
Eugene R. Thomas dba
Thomas Electric Electrician Bond
Councilman Thomas moved acceptance of the License & Permit Bonds. Seconded by
Councilman Sitter. Carried.
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Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting, there being no further business.
Minutes read and approved October 1, 1973.
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS Him OCTOBER 1, 2973 IN
THE COUNCIL CHAFERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P. M. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED.
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 1973 were read. Councilman
Miron moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz.
Carried.
Highway 93 North - Four Lane .
_Councilman Thomas introduced Mr. Jim Keathley of the State Highway Department.
Mr. Keathley, at the request -of Councilman Thomas, reported to the Mayor and
council a plan that the State Highway Department had for widening, with state.
funds, Highway 93 north from the drive-in theatre to Absolonsons (Park View
Terrace Addition) to four lane, but that .the plan had been shelved because the
Planning Board opposed the plan as it would.encourage strip development. Mr.
Keathley said that there is so much deficient .road in the area that they have to
be careful regarding priorities - that they would not consider.doing this as a
full blown federal project - that the primary consideration on this particular,
project was safety, not major re -construction. In reply to question concerning
re -activation of this project, Mr. Keathley reported that Mr..Beckert would.be
having a highway department meeting in Bigfork, October llth, and that Mr. Backert
could advise as to whether the project could be ran~.
Councilman Thomas thanked Mr. Keathley and said that he wanted the mayor and
council to be informed, as the first he (Thomas) had known about this was at a
recent meeting with the highway department officials concerning speed zones in
the city. Councilman Thomas said that he did not feel the planning board should
be able to reject a project such as this without consulting with the city first.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL -
Mr. William Walterskirschen, representing owners of 4BIs Restaurant, reported
that Stalemate, Inc., has sold 2.6 acres to the Red Lion Motor Inn and showed 1
mayor and councilman a certificate of survey of the property. He also reported
that the property is served by city water and city sewer. Mr. Walterskirschen
ask consent of the Mayor and Council to record the deed, explaining that under
SB208.. sub -division regulations it was necessary to obtain summary approval of
the city.
Councilman Miron moved summary approval of the division of the lot be granted by
the city. Seconded by Councilman Kapp. Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS -
Safety -
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