10/15/73 City Council Minutes530
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS REM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P. M., OCTOBER 15, 1973. COUNCILMEN SLITER AND SCHWARTZ WERE
ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 1973, were read. Councilman Miron
moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
City Clerk and.City Treasurer for August 1973.
City Engineer, Police Chief, Police Judge, and Sanitarian for September 1973.
Fire Department Quarterly Report.
Councilman Schwartz moved approval of City Official Raports. Seconded by Councilman
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Daley. Carried.
Mr. J. Austin Miller, representing Northridge Farms, informed the Mayor and Council-
men that he desired a change in the master plan for Northridge, approved by the
City, because the planning board had .informed him this was necessary. The master
plan .was now approved.for single family dwellings and he now desired approval for
multiple family dwellings - four -pleat and fine -plea condominium.
A check of the City Code revealed that four -plea would qualify under No. 1 Residence
District Zoning, but that a five -plea would not, and a zoning variance would be
required for a five -plea.
Councilman Miron moved approval of the amendment to the Master Plan for Northridge
to include multiple family dwellings to comply with No. 1 Residence District Zon.
ing. Seconded by Councilman Knapp. Carried.
Mr.. J. Austin Miller, representing Northridge Farms, with the aid of sketches,
presented plan for divider and sign for the approach to Northridge Addition. Mr.
Miller introduced to Mayor and Council, Mr. Arnie Moe of Associated Asphalt, who
explained the plamned.layout for the sign and divider.
Councilman Thomas questioned the hazard possibilities of the divider and sign and
referred to areas in this locality where dividers have been removed because of the
hazard they caused. There.is also a need for better lighting. The widening of
Highway 93 may be a better solution.
Referred to Street 6 Alley and Safety Committees.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sewer and Water -
Councilman Miron reported that last Wednesday night program on Channel 13 was a
program showing progress at the secondary treatment plant.
Councilman Miron requested Mayor Bjorneby read the letter of resignation of Water
Superintendent.Lauterjung. Following the reading of the letter, Councilman Miron
complimented Superintendent Lauterjung for his service to the City of Kalispell and
extended wishes for success in his new venture. The committee will meet to consider
recommendation for replacement.
Councilman Miron reported that some progress is being made on the Gibson Country
Kitchen area SID and information is being prepared for the Woodland Park Additon'
proposed sewer SID.
Street and Alley .
Councilman Happ reported meeting with State Highway Department representative, Mr.
Heckert, who suggested the city meet with the planning board to obtain the planning
board approval of the Highway 93 widening (between Drive -In Theater and Park View
Terrace Addition). Councilman Happ reported the committee plans to meet with the
planning board on the 23rd of October, at 8:00 P. M. at the Conrad National Bank.
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Councilman Rapp reported the request of the Post Office to locate free standing
mail drops - one by the Buttrey Store and one by the former Bonanza 88q store
location. Councilman Rapp moved approval of the Post Office request. Seconded
by Councilman Thomas. Carried.
Councilman Rapp referred to the October 3th issue of "The Arrow", and an article
Including her reply to criticism of the city council being slow to recognise
bicycle riding problems and bike paths.
I Councilmsn Rapp reported the committee recommends the request by the Social Security
Office for donated parking for patrons be denied and moved acceptance of the com-
mittee recomsndation. Seconded by Councilmen Miron. Carried.
Parks -
Councilman Daley reported they are still awaiting BOR fund approval - City Engineer
Lauder reported having a phone conversation with Mr. Greenwood in which Mr. Green
wood assured the project would be approved.
Councilman Thomas inquired as to the requirements for employees to live in City,
as some employees recently hired did not live in the city - City Engineer Lauder
reported they were hired on the condition they would reside in the city.
Councilman Thomas moved to rescind the resolution setting forth residency require-
ments and that the residency requirement be within a three mile radius of the city.
Seconded by Councilman Knapp. Discussion on the motion to the effect that with
modern Communications and transportation, city residency requirement is unnecessary that hiring should be done on merit regardless of residency - that the council has
the perogative of requiring certain employees to live within the city and should
reserve this privilege. Councilman Daley suggested action be delayed until full
council is present.
Question called. Councilman Miron, Rapp, Daley and Sampson voted no. Councilman
Knmpp,and Thomas voted aye. Motion failed.
' Health .
Councilman Sampson called attention of the mayor and council to copies of proposed
garbage ordinance and reported the committee, City Attorney Donahue and City Engineer'
Lauder would meet and review prior to November 3th meeting and make recommendation
to the council.
City Engineer Lauder reported that he has furnished Boy -Scouts with two projects
checking on missing street signs and a question survey regarding garbage.
Business License -
Councilman Sampson reported City Attorney Donahue will prepare proposed ordinance
and My Clerk Beardslee will send copies to mayor and council and a meeting will
be held to review the proposed ordinance prior to the November 3th meeting.
South Main Street -
Councilman Sampson reported having received a number of calls regarding care parked
on the east side of South Main between 12th and 13th Streets. The parked care cause
a hazardous condition as they obstruct the view of drivers entering Bain Street
from 13th Street East - not possible to see traffic approaching from the north.
Councilman Sampson moved parking be restricted on the east side of South Main Street
between 12th and 13th Streets East. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
' Safety -
Councilman Thomas reported that the committee is not ready on the ambulance bid
recommendation - will have recommendation for the November Sth meeting.
BUSINESS -
Street Sweeper Demonstration -
City Engineer Lauder reported a street sweeper will be demonstrated Wednesday morn-
ing at 8:00 A. M.
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License & permit Bond
Northwestern Telephone Systems, Inc. - $12,000.00 Performance Bond - Street Opening
Councilmen Miron moved acceptance of the bond. Seconded by Councilman Rapp. _.
Carried.
Dallas Meeting -
City Attorney Donahue requested permission to attend the National Institutes of.
Municipal Legal Offioers in Dsllasi beginning next Sunday, October 20th, with
travel by public transportation. Councilman Miron moved City Attorney Donahue be
authorised to attend the meeting as requested. Seconded by Councilman Sampson.
Carried.
City -County Meeting The Tri-City-County meeting will be held Wednesday, October 17th, at noon at -the
Brass Lantern in Columbia Falls.
Councilman Miron moved adjournment. Seconded by Councilmen Knapp. Carried.
Minutes read and approved November S, 1973.