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03/04/74 City Council MinutesTHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M., MARCH 4, 1974, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN SAMPSON ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT. APPROVE MINUTES _ Councilman Miron moved approval of the minutes of the February Ilth Special Meeting and the February 18th Regular Meeting as written. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. CONRAD MANSION MUSEUM Mr. Chris Vick, representing owners of the Conrad Mansion, in regard to the (Ora) Halvorson article, reported that.Dr. Toole hadreportedthat Ashley -Roberts had not spoken to Mrs. Halvorson - that the amount of federal funds available are about $10,000.00 .. that registry as a national historlcal_site entitles the site to be.. Indicated as a historical site on maps. Mr. Vick, on behalf of his grandmother, ask the council some time this week to settle the question of whether to accept or reject the offer of the donation of the Conrad Mansion to the. City. Mr. Stanley Halvorson reported that Mr. Ashley Roberts had been at their house last summer to see Mrs. Halvorson and Mrs. Halvorson has at least two letters in regard to this matter - the letters can be produced if desired. Mr. Kenneth O'Brien, attorney representing the Campbells, reviewed the following agreement, noting the new changes that had been made at the request of city counel'i members, AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of 374, by and between the CITY OF KALISPELL, Montana, a municipal corporation, nereinafter referred to as "CITY", and ALICIA CONRAD CAMPBELL, of Missoula, Montana, hereinafter referred to as "MRS . CAMPBELL", WITNESSFTH: WHEREAS, MRS. CAMPBELL is the owner of the real property described in fxnibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference made a part of this Agreement, and commonly referred to as "The Conrad Mansion"; and WHEREAS, the Conrad Mansion possesses historical significance in the City of Kalispell; and WHEREAS, the Conrad Mansion is a home of uniqueness and beauty and is worthy of preservation; and WHEREAS, MRS . CAMPBELL desires to donate said mansion to the CITY; and WHEREAS, the CITY OF KALISPELL desires to utilize said mansion as a museum; Al NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, it is hereby agreed between the parties as follows: 29 1. MRS . CAMPBELL hereby agrees to give and donate to the CITY, in memory r, of :w-r parents , CHARLES EDWARD and ALICIA DAVENPORT CONRAD , the real property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference made a part of this Agreement, and CITY hereby acceptssaid gift on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. 2. The CITY hereby agrees to reasonably restore said property for the use ' '�aF• a museum within five years from the date of this agreement. CITY further agrees that Mrs. CAMPBELL and her children, Charles C. Campbell and Alicia C. Vick, during their lifetimes, may occupy for their personal use an apartment in the northwest corner of the ground floor of the Mansion. It is further agreed that said apartment will be restored prior ID the time the museum is open to the public and the cost of all utilities and maintenance after the initial restoration shall be borne by MRS. CAMPBELL or her children, Charles C. Campbell and Alicia C. Vick; said apartment will be provided in conformity with Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by I this reference made a part of this agreement. 3. The CITY agrees to use said property solely as a museum. In the event of fire or other natural catastrophies that prevent the property from being used as a museum, the CITY agrees that said property will be used for public purposes. If, at any time, it becomes unfeasible to use said property for public purposes, any pro - coeds recognized from the sale thereof shall be used in the Park Department for the benefit of the children of Kalispell. 4. It is understood and agreed that the gift of the realty does not include any furnishings and personal property located therein. However, MRS . CAMPBELL agrees to permanently loan a reasonable amount of the furnishings located therein to the museum for display purposes, during her lifetime, and to bequeath said furnishings to the CITY upon her death; and in the -event she declines or refuses such loan or bequest the CITY will be released from all obligations hereunder. S. It is agreed between the parties that the museum shall be known as "The Conrad Mansion Memorial Museum." The parties agree that while the museum may ce owned by the CITY, its restoration and operation will be governed solely by a Board of Directors consisting of nine (9) person§. All Board members will serve a -.,TM of four (4) years with the exception of the initial Board. Four (4) members 3o will be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Kalispell, with the advice and consent of the Kalispell City Council; one (1) member shall be appointed by the President of Flathead Valley Community, College; three (3) members shall be appointed by the President of the University of Montana; and one (1) member shall be appointed by MRS. CAMPBELL, and said member shall appoint his successor. In the event he fails to do so, the Mayor of the City of Kalispell with the advice and consent of the ' Kalispell City Council shall appoint such a member. In the event the President of Flathead Valley Community College declines or is unable to appoint a member, the Mayor of the City of Kalispell with the advice and consent of the Kalispell City Council shall appoint such member. It is further agreed that any blood relative of MRS. CAMPBELL may sit on the Board of Directors as an ex officio member, without vote. 6. The initial Board of Directors, their term of office and whom they represent are as follows: SAM BIBLER, representing the City of Kalispell, Term expires 1980; LAWRENCE BJORNEBY, representing the City of Kalispell, Term expires 1979; EVERIT SLITER, representing the City of Kalispell, Term expires 1978; ' JAMES MURPHY, representing the City of Kalispell, Term expires 1977; DR. RICHARD CHAMPEAUX, representing Flathead Valley Community College, Term expires 1976; DR. WILLIAM FARR, representing the University of Montana, Term expires 1977; PROFESSOR ROBERT PETERSON, representing the University of Montana, Term expires 1976; DR. K. ROSS TOOLE, representing the University of Montana, Term expires 1978; CHRISTOPHER K. VICK, representing the CAMPBELL family. 7. The Campbell representative on the Board of Directors shall have the right to veto structural changes. It is understood and agreed that structural changes do not include ordinary maintenance and repairs 8. It is agreed that all exhibits will be harmonious with the times and living,. standards of the late CHARLES EDWARD CONRAD, and there will be no temporary exhibits without the consent of two-thirds (2/3) of the Board of Directors. 9, Two (2) officers shall be elected from the Board of Directors, namely, a , Chairman and Secretary. A Campbell representative cannot serve as an officer of the Board, and the Chairman must reside in Kalispell. The Board will adopt By -Laws for the operation of the museum and said By -Laws will be presented to the Kalispell City Council. 10. Within three (3) months prior to the opening of the museum, the Board must employ,a qualifiedcurator to operate the museum. The curator will attend Board meetingsat the Board's pleasure, and will be responsible for the operation of the museum. 11. It is agreed that all monies from whatever source including, but not ' limited to, gifts, bequests, donations, fee charges, shall be paid over and deposited with the Kalispell City Treasurer. 12. Access to the museum shall be regulated solely by the Board of Directors. 13. The CITY agrees to insure all personal property and furnishings which _- MRS . CAMPBELL agrees to loan to the museum in a sum to be determined by a qualified appraiser and Board of Directors. The expense of such insurance shall be borne by the CITY, and the sole beneficiary of said insurance will be MRS . CAMPBELL. 14. This Agreement may be amended -by the mutual consent of the CITY, acting by and through the City Council, and the family member of the Board of Directors. In the event a Campbell family member ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors, this agreement cannot be further. amended. ' IN WITNESS WHEREOF -;":the parties hereto have set their hands and seals, the day and year first hereinabove written. CITY OF KALISPELL BY: AI.ICIA CONRAD CAMPBELL 32 Mr. O'Brien reported that Mrs. Campbell has signed the deed which is in the care of Mr. Hash and Mr. O'Brien, Attorneys, and is to be delivered to the City when the agreement is accepted and signed. Mr. Stanley Halvorson reported that he and his wife are interested in the museum project and feel it should be preserved, but they want a disassociation from a tax burden that will be left on the community. Mr. Halvorson, as general manager of Equity Supply, stated objection to diversion of revenue sharing or tax funds for the museums, unless voted on by the taxpayers. Mr. Halvorson said there is need of these funds for crime control, fire, sewer, ' parks, flood control and that the revenue sharing concept is on the premise that local judgment is better able to determine the use of these funds for local problems. Mr. Halvorson said the Mansion is a "white elephant" and will cost $50,000.00 per year to maintain and that he was basing this estimate on information gained when he served on the State Parks Department. He said that Mrs. Halvorson's letter ask for careful review by the council. He said he as a taxpayer is going to look into the matter very carefully as to the use of funds. Mr. Halvorson said that if the City accepts the Mansion, they will have an annual problem - that he would back any other means of supporting the museum. You will determine whether or not revenue sharing is to become a "white elephant". Mayor Bjorneby reported a lot of investigating has.been done to find other sources of funding and there are none available. Mr. Fred Zauner, city taxpayer, said he gets the feeling that most people feel that revenue sharing is a gift from GOD - 1 do not believe most people know , nor does the council know how revenue sharing may be spent. Can the taxpayers of Kalispell afford the Conrad Mansion? Mr. Tom Flynn, former mayor, said the only way Kalispell balanced the budget last year was by some imaginative transfers from Water, Sewer, Ambulance and Garbage funds in the amount of $62,000.00. There is nowhere down the road where the City can support the Conrad Mansion. The council should consider this and have money for the city employees instead of spending the money on the mansion. Mr. Flynn said in regard ' to the ambulance, the Legion had given the ambulance service to the City with the stipulation that the, replace fees were to be as reasonable as possible, with prov- isions for funds to equipment. He said the fees for the ambulance have been raised by 50%, The City has budgeted $38,000.00 for ambulance expenditures and show anticipated revenues of $20,000.00 for the year. The City has not kept its commit ment. The City cannot continue to use funds from the Water, Sewer, Ambulance and Garbage funds to finance the operation of the City, and still have funds in those departments available to replace worn out equipment, water mains, etc. The money that has been transferred, $54,000.00 is an amount sufficient to equal the budgets of the City Council, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Attorney. The Water Department has supplied the City with city hall offices, pays all the utilities, and more than Its share of the clerical help in the building, which is what used to be felt was the fair share for that department. Mr. Flynn told of the need of the Water Department for an additional standpipe in the northern part of the city, and that with these expenses, water department funds will be depleted, without the transfer of money to the general fund. You cannot finance city government from utilities which are sewer, water, garbage and ambulance. Mr. Chris Vick said that he could understand the tax problem as well as as anyone, but at the public meeting held at the high school, most people indicated they were in favor of the use of revenue sharing funds for the mansion restoration - that news- paper poll and letter response indicated that 3 to 1 are in favor of the use of revenue sharing funds. The question is whether the City is willing to follow the ' mandate of the people or a minority? Mr. Bill Roberts, former councilman, stated he would like to see the City spend the necessary money to obtain a vote from the people. Dr. George Dachs, dentist, said that he was for the restoration, but the point is - can we afford it? He said there has not been any proposed budget indicating the anticipated cost of restoration and the maintenance costs following restoration. Mayor Bjorneby stated that part of the money would come from visitor fees and referred to the Bradford Museum in Sheridan, Wyoming, which has consistantly, each year, an average of 13,000 visitors. The normal fee for museums is $1.00. I visited a museum In Victoria and paid a 75s fee and it was well worth the money. It did not take 1/3 the time to go through that it will take to go through the Conrad Mansion. That advertising by the Chamber of Commerce and by word of mouth will soon generate a large number of visitors to the Conrad Museum. Mayor Bjorneby said that the Museum Board of Directors are responsible and have as much concern for the taxpayer as you and I - the cost of maintenance is not anywhere near the $50,000.00 per year that has been rumored. The cost of restoration will not be great, as it is not to be restored to the original condition - the cost of interior restoration will be under $10,000.00 and the cost of roof repairs would be about $10,000.00 - this is an opportunity we cannot pass up, as there is not any other way that it can be handled. Mayor Bjorneby referred to a communication from Housing and Urban Development regard- ing restoration of historical buildings, etc„ which indicated the restorations and preservations of these historical buildings as an economic success. Mr. Chris Vick said the family have not the time to wait for the City - the family cannot afford to keep the property - if the City does not take the property, the contents, then the property will be sold. , Mr. Ken O'Brien said that he had received numerous calls regarding the possibility that the family'will benefit by making this gift to the City, and that he wished to make it known that the gift of this property to the City will not result in any gain to Mrs. Campbell, as it is of no consequence as to tax gain or other beneift. Mrs. Campbell wishes this to be a memorial to the Conrad family and she does not have some ulterior motive for giving the Conrad Mansion to the City. Councilman Thomas said that he is in favor of the museum, but does not agree on spend- ing revenue sharing funds - we have 5 years to raise the money - a competent board - and funds can be raised by donations, Councilman Thomas recommended the City accept the mansion and let the Board raise the money. Councilman Knapp said that all the presentations made, showed the beautiful side and not the cost and read the following prepared statement: TO THE RON. MAYOR, FELLOW COUNCILMEN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: ABOUT NINE MONTHS AGO I 'COOK THE OATH OF OFFICE AS A COUNCILMAN FOR THE CITY OF KALISPELL. THIS OBLIGATION WAS NOT ONLY SOLEMN BUT SERIOUS, AND I HAVE AT NO TIME LOST SIGHT OF THIS FACT. FOR THAT REASON, BEFORE WE GO FURTHER, I MUST EXPRESS MY POSITION, FOR THE RECORD. 1. I BELIEVE WE HAVE PERFORMED AN ILLEGAL ACT BY ADVANCING THE FUNDS WE HAVE ON THE CONRAD MANSION, AND I BELIEVE WE SHOULD ASK OURSELVES A FEW QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME. ,HOW DID WE GET IN THIS POSITION? 2. ISN'T THE REASON BECAUSE WE 13ELIEVED WE WERE TO RECEIVE THE OLD CONRAD MANSION, THE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND THE LAND ACROSS THE STREET FOR A PARKING LOT AS A GIFT, WITH THE ONLYS TRINGS ATTACHED THAT WE USE IT AS A MUSEUM HONORING THE CONRAD FAMILY AND THAT WE SET ASIDE A 2-ROOM APARTMENT FOR THE USE OF MRS. CAMPBELL AND HER TWO CHILDREN DURING THEIR LIFETIMES, THE PROPERTY THEREAFTER TO BE SOLELY OWNED BY THE CITY OF KALISPELL. 3. IN OUR ENTHUSIASM TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OFFER, WE WENT OFF HALF COCKED, PROCEEDING TO SPEND MONEY WITHOUT A HEARING, INTENDING TO VALIDATE THE , EXPENDITURES LATER, ABOUT THIS TIME THE DEAL BEGAN TO ERODE. FIRST, THE. PER- SONAL PROPERTY BEGAN TO BE DIVIDED; THEN IT WAS DECIDED THE PERSONAL PROPERTY WOULD BE ON A LOAN. NEXT, THE OLD CAR WAS ADVERTISED FOR SALE WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE PART OF THE DEAL; AND yAST, THE LAND ACROSS WOODLAND WAS WITHixRAWN AS PART OF THE DEAL FOR A PARKING LOT.: 34 NOW LET'S ANALYZE THIS SITUATION: REGARDLESS OF HOW INTELLIGENT PEOPLE ARE, THEY CANNOT MAKE INTELLIGENT JUDGMENTS UNLESS THEY HAVE ALL THE FACTS. THEREFORE; WE WOULDN'T CONSIDER SPENDING CITY MONEY TO -REPAIR MY ROOF;:YET WE HAVE DONE JUST THAT ON THE CAMPBELL TRAILER. WE WOULDN'T THINK OF SENDING AN END LOADER, GRADER, 2 DUMP TRUCKS$ A PICKUP WITH -OPERATORS AND SEVERAL LABORERS OVER TO FRANK THOMASES TO MANICURE HIS YARD AND PROPERTY, BUT WE ARE DOING THIS AT THE CAMPBELL PROPERTY. AND THE SAME IS TRUE AS FAR AS THE INVENTORYING AND -IDENTIFYING OF THE VARIOUS PIECES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE HOUSE IS CONCERNED. WHEN WE STARTED PUTTING MONEY INTO THIS PROJECT, THE CONRAD HOUSE AND CON- TENTS WOULDN'T HAVE BROUGHT E40,000 AT AUCTION. SINCE THAT TIME WE HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS CLEANING THE PLACE AND CHANGING A VERY UNDESIRABLE PROPERTY INTO AN ACCEPTABLE PROPERTY TO MAKE IT A SHOWCASE TO TRANSFER OLD FURNITURF, INTO ANTIQUES, ANTIQUES WHICH WE RECOGNIZED AT THE TIME OF THE GIFT AS MORE VALUABLE THAN THE PROPERTY. NOW THAT WE HAVE PAID TO SORT IT OUT, IDENTIFY AND INVENTORY IT, IT HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN. SO WHAT HAVE WE LEFT? -EVEN AFTER ALL WE HAVE " EXPENDED ON THE REAL ESTATE, I QUESTION WHETHER WE COULD SELL IT ON BIDS FOR $60,000.00. FURTHER, WE HAVEN'T A COMPLETED ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF REPAIRING ' THE BUILDING YF,T,' PUTTING IN A SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE ESCAPES, ETC., BUT WHEN THE FINAL FIGURE IS IN, I WILL MAKE A LITTLE WAGER THAT IT WILL COME CLOSER TO S140,000 THAN SOME ESTIMATES AT $70,000. BUT AFTER ALL THIS EXPENSE, IT IT WERE TO BE PLACED ON THE OPEN MARKET, IT WOULDN'T BRING $100,000. NOW THEN, WHEN WE HAVE SPENT $100,000. OR OVER IN CASH FOR A PROPERTY THAT HAS BEEN DUBIOUSLY VALUED AT $100,000 AND I SUBSTANTIATE THIS STATEMENT BY THE FACT THAT IT HAS NEVER BEEN APPRAISED BY A PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER. THEREFORE, THE VALUE IS NOT VALID AND AFTER ASKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SEVERAL TIMES, WITHOUT RESULTS, IT IS EASY TO SEE THAT SOMEBODY DOESN'T WANT TO KNOW THE TRUE. VALUE. RESULT: WE WILL RAVE EXCHANGEDS100,000 IN CASH, THE MOST LIQUID OF ASSETS, FOR A PROPERTY OF DUBIOUS VALUE. THEREFORE, WE HAVE BOUGHT THIS PROPERTY _2_ . AT A VERY DEAR PRICE, ONLY TO TAKE IT OFF THE TAX ROLLS AND FURNISH A SHOWCASE FOR SOMEONE ELSES PROPERTY. BUT THAT'S NOT THE END OF IT: 1. UNDER THE CONTRACT, IF WE DON'T CARRY OUT THE MANDATES OF THE BOARD, THE PROPERTY WITH ALL OUR EXPENSE CAN REVERT TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER; 35 2. WE WILL BE OBLIGATING OUR TAXPAYERS WITH A BURDEN LARGE ENOUGH TO BUILD A NEW CITY HALL AND CIVIC CENTER, FOR THIS PROPERTY WHICH HAS NO -'REAL ESSENTIAL VALUE. NOW HEAR THIS: NOBODY CAN MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING, THEREFORE., ANY MONEY DIVERTED FROM REVENUE SHARING TO THE MANSION WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED BY THE TAXPAYERS IN ONE OR MORE OF 7 WAYS: 1. ADDITIONAL MILL LEVIES 2.. HIGHER WATER RATES j. HIGHER GARBAGE RATES 4. HIGHER SEWAGE RATE 5. HIGHER OILING CHARGE 6. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX 7. HIGHER PARKING METER CHARGE NOW THE ORIGINAL $100,000 TO $140,000 IS NOT TOO ALARMING. BUT! KNOW THIS: THE UPKEEP OF THE GROUNDS ALONE, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, WILL COST AT LEAST $15,000c00 annually A CURATOR WORTHY OF -THE NAME WILL COST FROM 320,000 UP PER YEAR 20,000.00 LIABILITY AND FIRE INSURANCE APPROXIMATELY 50000;00 - UTILITIES JANITORIAL AND INSIDE MAINTENANCE SERVICE NIGHT WATCHMAN NO LESS. THAN TOTAL WE CAN'T EXPECT AN INCOME FROM OPERATIOM OF MORE THAN $9,000.00, BUT LET'S MAKE IT WHICH LEAVES AN EXPENDITURE PER YEAR OF -3- 10,000.00 8,000.00 5,000.00- $63,000.00 $12,006.00 $51,000.00 PLUS $2,000.00 PER YEAR TAX LOSS TO BE PAID BY THE CITIZENS OF KALISPELL, PROVIDING COSTS REMAIN STATIC WITH NO RAISES IN WAGES OR COSTS. MULTIPLY THIS BY 20 YEARS AND YOU HAVE $53,000 X 20 OR $1,060,000.00, ENOUGH FOR A NEW CITY HALL WHICH WOULD HOUSE A NEW FIRE STATION, POLICE STATION, CITY OFFICES, A CIVIC CENTER, SKATING RINK AND TEEN CENTER COMBINED. FELLOW COUNCILMEN, I BEG OF YOU TO EITHER ALLOW THE CITIZENS TO VOTE ON THIS ISSUE AS THEY ARE GOING TO PAY THE BILL, OR LET THE SOPHISTICATORS PAY FOR THEIR OWN SOPHISTICATION THROUGH A PRIVATE CORPORATION. RESPECTFULLY YOURS, 36 Mayor Bjorneby said that Councilman Knapp's figures were unrealistic. Orville Fredenberg, taxpayer association, said that he was interested In the Mansion as much as anybody, but would like to see it be a state project and ask that the council not make a decision tonight. Mary Rooney said "If you do not know worth or cost of maintenance, you should not enter into agreement in a hurry." Roxanne Brothers said "The question should be taken to a vote of the people." Councilman Miron suggested an advisory vote. Councilman Miron moved the City of Kalispell prepare for election to advise the council regarding the acceptance of the mansion for a museum. An Advisory Ballot. Seconded by Councilman Happ. In discussion: Councilman Thomas suggested the City accept the mansion and turn over to the board of directors and let them raise money for the mansion. Councilman Sliter said the board has not given up on getting funds from outside sources, but have not been able to go out and tie down any outside funds. If federal funds cannot be obtained, some other way of financing must be found and one other source is revenue sharing funds. If we cannot complete the museum within five years the mansion will be owned by the City for other use by the City. Councilman Sitter asked defeat of Councilman Miron's motion. Mr. Colin Wills said there is nothing authentic in the way of maintenance costs, and that it could take as much as 5 mills of tax money to maintain - why not put it to a vote of the people - this council will be creating problems for future councils. Mr. Don Rooney said the people have been given no evaluation of property. The museum board and city council have known about the gift for some time, but people need a valuation. People have not been informed. Suggested use of the money for the flood area sewer. ' Councilman Schwartz said that there seems to be a misunderstanding about revenue sharing - revenue sharing Is tax money - we are taking payment back from federal government for a share of our taxes. We should not spend total amount of revenue sharing on one project. Question called. Motion carried. OPEN BIDS - Legal Advertising The ®ally 300 FIRST AVENUE WEST, KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901 February 7, 1974 ' 1;TD ON LEeGAL ADVERTISING Honorable Members of the Kalispell City Council: .he Daily Inter Lake bid for legal advertising, on the bnsi.s of code prices established in accordance with Chapter 2b11, ';ession Laws of 1967 of Montana, and effective July 1, 19;,i, is as follows: "A reduction of 101 in the code prices established for a period of 2 years from March 1, 1974 to February 2A, 1976.11 37 lde respectfully submit The Daily Inter Lake daily circulation is 10,001. Our city of Kalispell circulation is 4,348 daily. These are audited figures as of December 31, 1973. No other newspaper, with audited circulation figures, serves Kalispell with half as many subscribers. If successful, we shall provide bond in the amount necessary and a signed contract in duplicate for the term of one year. n rely, 11"16 Charles G. Pet_tit Publisher Councilman Miron moved the bid of the Daily Inter lake be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Knapp. Carried. GOLF ASSOCIATION Mr. Bud Roberts, golf association representative, reported that about 40 people have Invested in 5% debentures of the association which has made money in the amount of $225,000.00 to $250,000.00 for golf course expansion and development. The golf course does not cost the City of Kalispell any money. The Golf Association has engaged an architect and BOR matching funds can be received for this and other items plus the value of the land donated to golf course expansion and in order to qualify for receipt of matching funds, the funds must be expended through city budgets. The golf assoc- iation will pay to the city and the city in turn will pay to the architect. Before the city can pay, they have to budget. Mr. Roberts asked the council to set up an emergency budget of $50,000.00 for the golf course, which money will be paid into the city by the golf association. RESOLUTION NO. 2945 ' Councilman Slater moved adoption of Resolution No. 2945 A Resolution declaring an emergency exists and that it Is necessary to make expenditures in excess of the amount provided in the 1973.1974 budget for general fund. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. EMERGENCY BUDGET NEARING $600.00 for City Treasurer budget. No protests received. RESOLUTION No. 2946 Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2946 A Resolution authorizing an emergency budget for the office of the City Treasurer, for general fund purposes, in the amount of $600.00. Seconded by Councilman Knapp. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. $47,762.00 for Parks budget. No protests received. RESOLUTION NO. 2947 Councilman Knapp moved adoption of Resolution No. 2947.,A Resolution authorizing an emergency budget for park department, general fund purposes in the amount of $47,762.00. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. OUTLAW INN RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2948 Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2948 A Resolution determining that the facility to be known as Outlaw Inn is a tourist camp or auto court. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. RESOLUTION NO. 2949 Councilman Miron moved adoption of Resolution No. 2949 A Resolution that the City Council will, upon payment of consideration, grant to Torstenson Realty Company an easement for a 6 inch encroachment for corner eave overhang. Seconded by Councilman Slater. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. GARBAGE RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 2950. Councilman Thomas moved adoption of Resolution No. 2950 A Resolution rescinding Res- olution No. 2938, and levying the cost of removal of garbage or other offensive matter from streets, alleys, or on any premises, as a special tax against property from which such matter was deposited, and the disposition thereof. Seconded by Councilman Knapp. ($21.00 per average single family dwelling - no vacant lot assessment) Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mr. Tom Flynn thanked Mayor Bjorneby and council members for listening to his present- ation and for the action taken on the garbage assessment. Mr. Orin Blekeno representing the Flathead Floodplain Association, read the following: KALISPELL tL.iZCH 2,'..�L iAYO,1'.LAL,1;NCE BJORNEBY T?Is HALISPLLL ,CITY COUNCIL, 30AT D. 0'2 DIRECTO11S OF THE FLATHEAD FLOOD15LAIN-ASSOCIATIO'?- WO_ i:i LI J 7s '�.'FORMAL.R QUEST, THAT TILE'. KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL T.0 I?i:•::..'IA=''' . TIC)I 'TO :^,PPEt1L THF. FLOOD HAZARD AREAS ESIGNATED IN TID' CITY 13" _`_L INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION, ON BEHALF OF THE h,'l._ ET.' " L N J V:1OPAII;NT - THE ASSOCIATION IS 1, QU, STING , �' 1TI CIi. (I( TO MEET '".1H THE LAT" 1D FLOG.aPL'',.N 10. ..T _ .,ECTO:2S AS SOON AS POSSIBLi:, SO THE G:tOUND,r'OR: FC':i DOLL ^, I'<- ?i?:; TY TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC DATA TO. FILE- ILG /I IP J"AL -:oC f ,1TI:ON HAS ;d:,V:LI'WED TTIE MAP;; hl Co T_V:�)D 13Y 1:. `.LLS, AND IS OF THE OPINION, THAT THE A1:E1,S SO 1) iGu'.1' _._ '1'I1.13 19611 _I'L001). IA1NiJED_T_ATIE_AC'i]:u.i ON TJ 1"i"', v ?J;., i.:. C,+_TH[S.t TIT; NiXESSAI:Y .T.NFOi.'MATION TO. :T ?0:.-;,NCJ, AS IF NO A1.'':EAL IS FILED I'IT _1f'.' i NTI I; _'LATT!,, AD VALLEY, .1 ..,:;,ni3Y-ESTADi IS! .:i: ` i'_', D:.',_': THAT iLiJ TO iiIGH FOR A_100_Y;�,1-i FLOOD. STNC:; 91 ;ICI T''_AT NO ::, D:L^AI, t'IONTGY CAN E"PENTDED IN DI_'•S ( .._ ._. . _ .._.. 0, 19%j, Ftl LA'F AD FLODI)ILAIN ASSOCIATION: I C '?r IS 101 .AL 'QUEST T0. Ti';, COUNCIL THAT ' 7 TJ 1: POVJ`IIONS OF 3LC':'i.ON_ 201-OF ,:T.-IAI,., .. - -Nv GiT!_Y" _':'', :SIDisA;T 39 Mr. Bleken asked Mayor Bjorneby gnd council to designate representatives and to set a date to meet with the Flathead Floodplain Association representatives. Mr. Bleken said that if the proposed designation by HUD prevails, it is doubtful if federal revenue sharing funds could be spent. Councilman Miron asked for status reports from engineering firm representatives regard- ing city projects - Mr. Dave Stably of Stably & Harrington Engineers, reported that the Water SID and Sewer SID for the Gateway West -Red Lion area has a design completion date of March 15th with advertising for construction bids to follow. Following construction bids we will advertise for the sale of the SID bonds. Mr. Dennis Carver of Morrison-Maierle Engineers reported that progress on the sewer plant was slow, with a completion date of June 30th scheduled. He reported that the contractor is having a problem obtaining materials.. Mr. Carver, with the aid of the blackboard, also outlined the storm sewer extension on 1st. Ave. West from Center Street to Eighth Street, and explained how this would help to alleviate excessive flows to the sewer plant by separating storm drainage from sanitary sewer lines.. Councilman Miron moved authorization for Mayor and Council to sign agreement with the State Highway Department for gas tax funds project, Storm Sewer Project F191(35) on 1st. Ave. West between Center Street and Eighth Street. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. Mr. Doug Daniels, of Thomas, Dean„ & Hoskins Engineers, reviewed t.1e 7th Ave. West area storm drain plan. Councilman.Miron reported that residents of the area appear to be against the creation of an SID for this storm drain system, Councilman Miron said that he will try.to promote the use of state gas tax funds for the extension -of the storm drain system. Councilman Niiron referred to the flood designated areas of Kalispell by HUD and said that we should go along with the recommendation of Orin Bleken, that the city appeal HUD's floodplain designations. Mayor Bjorneby appointed Councilmen Happ, Knapp, Miron, and Daley as representatives to meet with the Flathead Floodplain Association. Meeting time was set at 7:30 P.M., March 11th in the city council chambers. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Miron moved City Engineer Lauder be granted administrative leave for one day attendance at the American Society of Civil Engineers meeting in Helena during February, 1974; and authorization to travel by charter flight to attend the Explanation Training Program for Water and Wastewater Operators in Great Falls, February 21,1974, City to pay charter flight expense and per diem for February 21st meeting. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. INSURANCE - Councilman Slater reported the committee with power to act, awarded the bid for liability insurance to Conrad Casualty Co., without E.& 0 as recommended by the insurance committee. The City Insurance Committee recommends the City take a new avenue on E & 0 coverage. Councilman Schwartz moved underground explosion coverage be added for a premium of $555.00. The motion was seconded and then the second was withdrawn. There being no further second, the motion died for lack of second. ' LEASE RENEWAL - Golf Association - Councilman Daley reported request by the Golf Assoc- iation that the golf course lease be renewed for a 3 year period. Councilman Daley moved the re st approved. Seconded by Councilman Mixon. Carried. reques s at th MISC NEOUS U Coun ilman S ite crit ism e Counc me Miron reported the am committee will have a recommendation on wage ext meeting. INESS - said t council uld have some answers to former Mayor Flynn's budYet at er time. adjournment. ltten March 18,