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THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA WAS HELD
DECEMBER 3, 1973, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P.M. ALL COUNCILMEN
WERE PRESENT. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED.
The minutes of the regular council meeting of November-19, 1973 were read. Councilman
Miron requested the motion to authorize the transfer of licenses show.that.the transfer
was from store-#1870 located at 285 North Main Street, Kalispell. Montana, to Safeway
Store #101 in the Gateway West Shopping Center, Kalispell, Montana. Councilman Miron
moved approval of the minutes with this correction. Seconded by Councilman Daley.
Carried.
The minutes of the Special Meeting of November 27, 1973 were read. Councilman Happ
moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
John Johnson, representing Pacific Power & Light Company, reported that in the
Investigation made of city facilities for the conservation committee of the city
council and in regard to energy conservation, he and Dave Werner had met with
department heads of the city and inspected city buildings and that they did not see
any "waste or fat" so to speak. Wasted energy is primarily the result of antiquated
facilities and some changes will take some capital improvements.
Councilman Slater said Mr. Johnson and Mr. Werner are to be commended for their four
page report and that the city owes Pacific Power and Light Company a vote of thanks.
Councilman Schwartz reported the recommendations when implemented should result in
a 109. savings.
Councilman Thomas reported the energy shortage has been relieved by the Ancreased
amount of moisture in recent weeks and that the shortage will be relieved if people
continue to conserve energy.
Councilman Knapp said that any capital improvements involved should be held until
the architects study regarding future plans for city facilities is in.
Mayor Bjorneby asked.that department heads report at the next meeting progress.on
Implementing the suggestions outlined by the Pacific Power and Light Company report.
Councilman Schwartz reported that Montana Power Company also had -a representative to
check on the energy conservation and that the Montana Power representative concurred
with the Pacific Power & Light report.
OPEN BIDS - Economy Car
416 1ST AVE. EAST KALISPELL, MONTANA -59901 TELEPHONE 756-3666
City Clerk November 29,1974
Box 1035
Kalispell, Montana, 59901
"Economy Car"
We would like to submit a bid of 2611.52 to furnish the City
of Kalispell with a 1974 Plymouth Duster meeting all -the specifications
called for in the bid call. The car would be equipped as follows:
1974 Plymouth Duster 2 Dr. 108" W.B.
Choice of color
'Six Cylinder engine of 225 cu. In. displacement xith
electronic ignition
Fully synchronized 3 speed column mounted shift
5 - 6.95 x 14 black tires - std. for this model
Hot water heater - std.
Weight 297 lbs.
Front disc crakes
Undercoating
Vinyl sits
Ruboor i i- cat
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de also recommend that you consider the fold -down rear seat
feature which would give you 621 feet of flat floor space to haul
long objects. This feature would cost only $85.00 additional.
Delivery time on this vehicle would be approximately 60 days.
Si rely yo rs .
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Edward L. Hin ,
Hines Chrysler -Plymouth, Inc.
PONTIAC
PONTIAC AND TEMPEST
USED CARS AND TRUCKS
WAONEa
LELAND
AUTO LITE
JACOE BRAKES
EATON
City Clerk
Box 1035
Kalispell Mt 59901
Dear Sir:
MA ISO S
KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901
PHONE 736-E661
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NLAID&A November 13, 1973
INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS
CUMMINs DIESEL
DETROIT DIESEL
BENDI% WESTINONOUSE
SPICER
VELVR000N
TIMKEN
Thank you for the opportunity to bid on one 1974 Pontiac, Ventura li,
2 door coupe (4 passenger), with the following specifications:
111" wheel base
6 cylinder, over -head valve, 250 cu inch, single barrel carburetor
3 speed, manual, column. shift
5 black sidewall E-78/14 tires (highway tread)
power brakes - disc front
hot water heater and defroster
undercoatinZ
single -buckle seat and shoulder belts -ignition interlock system
front door dome lamp switches
all Morrokide interior
hub caps
front and rear bumpers with energy -absorbing mounting system
curb weight 3150
Bucconeer Red, with color coded interior
TOTAL 2985.2C
Less No Trade Discount 307.65
TOTAL NET PRICE $2677.55
Note:
Delivery date is 60 days from
notification of acceptance Yours Truly,
of bid.
-Krueger
Sales ryana-er
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RYGG FORD SALES
18 1st A... East
KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901
Nov. 30, 1973
City Council
Kalispell, Mont.
Gentlemen:
Tge wish to offer the following bid on a 1974 Ford
Maverick 4-Door as per your call for bids dated Nov. 5th.
1974 Ford Maverick 4-Door
109.9° W.B. Weight 3014#
250 cu. in. 6 cyl. Engine
3-speed transmission
53 amp. Battery
42 amp. Alternator
C78xl4 Black wall tires
Hot water heater & defrosters
Manual front disc brakes
2 speed wipers & washers
Vinyl seat trim
Replaceable element oil filter
Dry -type air cleaner
Undercoating
All standard accessories
F.O.B. Kalispell 2582.90
Very truly yours,
RY RD 3 AL ES
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R.E. Falkner
Buy The Quality Way At:
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C H E V R O L E T 7
KALISPELL I MONTANA
36 Fint Av.. 6. FA. 2.3456
November 10, 1973
City Clerk
Box 1035
Kalispell, Mont. 59901
Gentlemen:
In response to your request for bids, we are pleased to submit the following
quotation on a 1974, Chevrolet, Nova 2 dr sedan,
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1974 Nova, Model 1XX27, 5 passenger, 2 dr sedan
Color - your choice
Engine - Standard 6 cylinder, 250 CID, As per your bid specifications
Transmission - Manual, fully synchronized 3 speed _
Tires - 5 Black sidewall, premium belted with premium wheels
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?1heelbase, 111 inches
Hot water heater & defroster
Curb weight - 3192 lbs.
Front power disc brakes
Undercoated
two speed wipers & washers
All safety devices required by Federal standards, bumpers, tire jack,
wheel wrench and back up lights.
Front seat with heavy duty vinyl covering
Heavy duty front floor mats
Service manual
Delivery Date is approximately sixty (60) days.
Our Net Bid is $2625.39
F.O.B. Kalispell
Thank you for the opportunity of bidding,
S cerely,
Henry son,
Sales Manager
HO/am
Councilman Miron moved the bids be referred to the Street and Alley Committee with
power to act. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sewer -Water -
Councilman Miron reported the committee met this morning with Mr. Doug Daniels,
of Thomas, Dean h Hoskins, and City Engineer Lauder regarding Tynes Construction
progress on the Water System Improvement project. Tynes Construction is now 31 days
past the construction dead line and the project is still not complete. In discussing
how to bring the project to conclusion the following have to he considered
1 - Is the project acceptable to the City?
2 ,. Will it be possible to get Tynes Construction to complete project or will
we have to go to the bondinn, company and have city complete the project?
3 - When to turn the matter over to the bonding company?
The present status -
- between Husky Street and Meridian Road 805 feet has been tested
- some repair has been done on another 900 feet of line
- no work has been done other than this
- 87 more complete
- 287 of the water main has been tested and found acceptable
- Tynes Constructions plans to request, shutdown of project, which is an
extension of time
Project Engineer Daniels reported that he has recommended to Tynes Construction
certain portions must be completed and provisions for road maintenance, 'safety, etc.
before consideration will be given to Tynes request for shutdown of project.
Mr. Daniels reported that Tyres Construction has already pretty well moved off the
project and that he (Mr. Daniels) does not know Tynes reaction to his letter
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setting forth requirements for consideration of Tynes request for shutdown.
Councilman Miron said Tynes will be given a reasonable time to reply to the project
engineers requirements - a reply should be coming from Tynes this week end. If
the reply is not satisfactory, it is recommended that the project be turned over to
the bonding company and completed.
Councilman Miron requested City Attorney Donahue to give a report on the status of
the Gibson Area SID. City Attorney Donahue reported the resolutions are prepared
and the engineer is drawing specifications in preparation of advertising for
construction bids. An agreement will be prepared for the parties involved in the
SID to agree that they will not protest the SID due to interim problems in
proceedings with the SID.
Street & Alley -
Councilman Happ reported receipt of letter from the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
requesting permission for the location of their sign in Lions Park and moved the
Chamber of Commerce be granted permission for the location of this sign in Lions
Park. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
Councilman Happ reported the committee looked at the land the Highway Department
has offered to purchase for right-of-way for the Airport South Loop Road and
recommends the city accept the offer of the department.
Councilman Happ moved the city accept the offer of the Highway Department for
purchase of property and easements for the Airport South Loop Road. Seconded by
Councilman Daley. Carried.
Councilman Happ reported council members met at noon today with members of the
press to discuss dissemination of news. Meetings will be held with department
heads to work out guidelines for department heads to follow in release of mews'
to the news media.
Councilman Happ called attention to a seminar being held by the university of
Montana Law School at Big Mountain January 8th through 12th, concerning land Use
Planning and recommended Councilman Slater and City Attorney Donahue be authorized
to attend . the cost $100.00 per person. City Attorney Donahue suggested Council.
man Schwartz, annexation chairman, attend this meeting instead of himself. Council-
man Happ moved Councilmen Sliter and Schwartz be authorized to attend the Land Use
Seminar at Big Mountain January 8th through 12th. Seconded by Councilman Miron.
Councilman Knapp voted no. All others voted aye. Motion carried.
Finance -
Councilman Sliter reported on a communication from the Department of Revenue of
the State of Montana, informing the city of "The Consumer Counsel Act" passed by
the 1973 legislative session which provides for a tax on the total gross operating
revenue of public utilities subject to regulation by the Public Service Commission.
The tax rate for the quarters ending September 1973 and December 1973 is .06%
(.0006). The tax rate for 1974 will be set during the first quarter of 1974 and be
effective for the four quarters of 1974. The tax for the -City Water Department for
the quarter ending September 30, 1973 is $50.56,
Parks -
Councilman Daley reported Mr. Jim Tubbs. accountant with the Fish & Game Dept. for
POP projects. met with Mayor Bjorneby, City Clerk Beardslee. City Engineer Lauder.
Parks Foreman Drent, Golf Association Secretary Vernon Homuth. Information Officer
Otis Robins of Fish & Game Department, and himself to review record keeping and
billing procedures for the BOR projects for the City of Kalispell:
Councilman Daley reported the stagecoach at Depot Park is in disrepair and should
be repaired or removed. Councilman Happ reported the Chamber of Commerce is to
take action on this matter.
Councilman Sampson referred to the proposed fees for garbage and asked City Engineer
Lauder to comment on them. City Engineer Lauder stated the -fee per family is
proposed to be raised from $18.00 to $24.00 per year and the rest of the fees are
correlated on volume unit - on a more equitable basis with those of private haulers.
Following further discussion, Councilman Sampson asked that councilmen call him
to give him their opinions and suggestions on rates and the committee -will be meet-
ing to consider the suggested rates for the 1974 assessment year:
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Annexation -
Zoning District Change -
Councilmen Schwartz spoke to Mayor Bjorneby and Councilmen of the need to change or
to re -zone the area of Park View Terrace Additions - - the Board of Adjustments has
turned down a request for a variance in a portion of the Park View Terrace Additions
but the annexation committee feels the whole area of the Park View Terrace Additions
should be zoned No. 2 Residence District instead of No. 1 Residence District as
presently zoned,
Councilman Schwartz moved the Mavor and City Council request and direct the Kalispell
Board of Adjustment to proceed with the necessary action to change the Park View
Terrace Additions from No. 1 Residence District Zoning to No. 2 Residence District.
Seconded by Councilman Miron. All voted aye. Carried.
Safety
L E T S Training -
Councilman Thomas reported that because of an up -grading of the LETS System, it is
necessary to re-train operators. Councilman Thomas moved authorization to send two
girls and one man from the police department for one day school in Helena. December
12th - per diem only. Seconded by Councilmen 'Miron. Carried.
Councilman Thomas reported the committee recommends that Dale Gifford be authorized
to attend a Drug Awareness Meeting in Missoula December 12th with per diem only.
Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Travel for both these schools will be furnished by
other agencies. Carried.
Councilman Thomas asked for report from Fire Chief Peters. Chief Peters said that
delivery of the new fire truck and the new van is expected after the first of the
year.
Councilman Happ presented Chief Peters with new American flag for City.
ARCHITECTS REPORT -
Mr. Harry Schmautz of Brinkman & Lenon. Architects and Engineer, gave a progress
report on the city hall study, reviewing with Mayor Bjorneby and Councilmen the
"City Hall and Fire Station Needs Survey". Mr- Schmautz said that Mr. Don Counsell
of their firm had been working closely with city department heads and personnel and
that part of the survey is just about done - have received reports back from the
water department and City Engineer Iauder and expect to receive reports back from
fire department this evening.
Mr. Schmautz inquired as to the status of the Central Business District Planning
being conducted by the planning board and when the city council will study and act
on the CBD plan as it may affect what we will recommend for city offices.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS -
Mayor Bjorneby reported the request of the Golf Association for renewal of the Golf
Course Lease for a period of T5 yea.rn - - To be held for consideration.
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Simmons regarding City Specials. Councilman Thomas to
confer with City Attorney Donahue regarding Simmons letter.
License & Permit Bonds -
The following were examined and found in order by City Attorney Donahue:
Herman J. Slama, dba.
Slams. Plumbing & Heating - to act as an excavator - bond
Ralph G. Yarde and Richard
Yard, dba Yards's Electric - to act as electricians -
Conrad D. Peterson
Paul E. Marcoff
C & L Plumbing & Heating
- to act as an excavator -
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bond
- electrician - continuation certificate
- mechanical contractor -continuation certificate
Arthur Harker, dba
North Valley Plumbing & Heating - plumber - continuation certificate
Councilman Miron moved acceptance of the License & Permit bonds and continuation
certificates. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
Appointment - Assistant Fire Chief
Mayor Bjorneby appointed Robert Woodland, Assistant Fire Chief, effective December
1, 1973 and ask council consent.
Councilman Thomas moved council consent to the appointment of Robert Woodland,
Assistant Fire Chief effective December 1, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Miron.
Carried.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Bjornehy
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