04/15/74 City Council Minutes62
THE REGULAR MEETING.OF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'l•HE CITY. OF KAL,ISPELL,.,MONTANA,
HELD AT 7:30 P.M., APRIL 15, 1974,, IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE CONRAD NATIONAL _
BANK. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN SLITER ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN
PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Miron moved the minutes of the April 1, 1974 meeting be approved as
submitted to council members. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried.
HEST SIDE STORM DRAIN
Mr. Clifford Haines, Chairman Board of Commissioners, Flathead County, reported
the commissioners have been concerned with the drainage problems of the area
northwest of Kalispell and involving Northwest Kalispell. The commissioners felt
that a civil engineer should be engaged to study and prepare a plan for the area,
and hired Mr. Dean Marquardt. Mr. Haines introduced Mr. Marquardt,who presented
the following preliminary report and with the aid of a map showed the areas ar4 ,
proposed -changes that would alleviate the storm drainage problems.
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PRELIMINARY REPORT
NORTHWEST KALISPELL DRAINAGE STUDY
The winter of 1974 produced flooding in the western and northwestern
portions of Kalispell that demanded an investigation of storm water drainage
in these areas. This report updates a study performed in October, 1967
by Atlas Engineers Incorporated and contains specific recommendations as
'.o the steps necessary to alleviate the flooding problems in the northwest
Kalispell drainage area.
Two areas were adversely affected by surface runoff in northwest
Kalispell: Adams Addition subdivision and the west side of Kalispell.
Adams Addition lies within the study area and is located in the lower portion
sf the -ataral drainage for northwest Kalispell. The west side of Kalispell
,es outside the study area but is affected by this drainage when existing
stc)rx drainage capacity is exceeded.
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The proposal submitted considers this flooding as the immediate prob-
:ern and a course of action ie presented along with cost estimates. The
Jesign tales into account the long-term solution to storm water drainage
for, northwest Kalispell and the first phase construction will become an
integral part of the total drainage system.
' Problem
The flooding in the Adams Addition subdivision occurs because runoff
from the area north of Three Mile Drive is routed through the subdivision
to a low point at Liberty Street and Glenwood Drive. This flow accumulates
here because the gradient south is not adequate to remove the runoff.
Therefore storm water backs up in the streets and flooding results.
The situation on the west side of Kalispell is far more complicated.
The surface runoff from northwest Kalispell enters Spring Creek west of
Meridian Road and flows into the mill pond south of Kalispell Lumber.
The outlet from this pond enters a drainage ditch south of the railroad
tracks and flows west to the mill pond west of Forest Products. Along
this ditch the storm water passes through a concrete culvert with a
' capacity inadequate for both the Spring Creek and storm water flows.
The result is that the drainage ditch overflows its banks and enters the
streets and alleys of Kalispell's west side.
Short-term Solution
A short-term solution is presented to alleviate the two flooding problems
described above. Reference is made to the attached plat.
The Adams Addition flooding will be greatly alleviated by improving the
gradient and channelling the flow. This is accomplished by the following:
1. Construct an inverted street section from Liberty Street and
Glenwood Drive to Two Mile Drive. �
2. Install a culvert beneath Two Mile Drive to empty into the
existing drainage ditch.
3. Eniarge this ditch where necessary and install the appropriate
culverts at existing entrances.
4. Replace the existing storm sewer from Husky Street to Highway
2 to eliminate restrictions.
5. Excavate and shape the ditch at the confluence of Spring Creek
and the storm sewer. k
TaY flooding on Kalispell's west side will be lessened diverting Spring
Creek directly to the mill pond at Forest Products. The following steps
are necessary:
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1. Excavate a drainage ditch from Spring Creek to Appleway Drive
and dam Spri4ig Creek downstream from the ditch.
2. Install a culvert under Appleway Drive to the railroad right-of-
way and then westerly to the creek upstream from the mill pond.
These steps will alleviate the flooding problems at a minimum of
expense.
Long-term Solution ,
The Long-term solution assumes the following:
_. The entire northwest Kalispell drainage area will be developed for
re ,iea :ial and commercial use.
2. Gateway West complex will be completed.
3. The County Fairgrounds will be converted to commercial purposes.
4. The mill pond south of Kalispell Lumber will be filled and utilized
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for commercial or industrial use.
With these uses, the following total drainage system is proposed.
1. The storm water runoff north and west of the Kalispell Junior
High School will be intercepted and transported below ground
to the proposed inverted street section south of Adams Addition.
2. Approximately 7576 of the flow leaving the inverted section will
be directed west and south below the Gateway West parking lot '
to Spring Creek. An additional culvert will have to be placed
under Highway 2 to accomodate the increased flow.
3. Runoff from the commercial area in the northeast corner of
Highway 2 and Meridian Road (existing County Fairgrounds)
would flow into the storm sewer along Meridian Road.
4. The storm sewer along Meridian Road would be extended under
Appleway Drive and the railroad tracks io the existing concrete
sewer. The culverts under Meridian Road would be abandoned,
or their direction of flow reversed.
The system proposed above would serve the storm water needs of the
emir,_ area at full development.
Recommendations
1. Snort -term solution be implemented.
2. The necessary drainage easements be acquired for the long-
term proposal.
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COST ESTIMATE -PHASE I
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III
1. Construction Cost
A. Adams Addition Drainage
Inverted Section 1600'
150'-43" x 27" Pipe Arch @ $25-under Two Mile Drive
Installation of Pipe Arch
Enlarge ditch where needed
Replacing Culverts 4 @ 20' @ $25/ft
400'-58" x 26" Along Meridian @ $25/ft
Excavation and Backfill $5/ft
Base material-2200 yd3 @ $3/yd3 plus preparation
Paving-1200-tons @ $8/ton
Curbing 3200' @ $3/ft
B. Spring Creek Diversion
Ditch -Excavation ang Hauling $1.00/yd3
900 x 3. 3 yd/ft x 1. 00
Fencing 1600' @ $5. 50/ft
Pipe Arch-750' @ $47/ft
Excavation and Backfill for Arch
750 x 6. 7 yd/ft @ $1. 00/yd3
Manholes-1 @ $1000
Rip Rap
$ 3, 000
3, 700
1, 000
3,000
2,000
10, 000
-2, 000
7, 000
•9, 600
9, 600
$ 50, 900
$ 3.- Q00
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8; 800
35, 250
5, 050
1,000
1,000
$ 54, 100
Construction Cost Tothl = $105,_000
2. Engineering and Surveying
(includes construction staking, inspection and
contract administration)
3. Right of Way Acquisition and Legal Fees
4. Contingency @ 10016
$ 8,400
$ 5, 000
$ 10, 000
$128, 400
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Flathead County Commissioner, Joe DeLong, said this is a very feasible project
and the county would like to go with the city council on a 50-50 basis on the
project. The plan is designed so that any additions that may become necessary
after 10 - 15 years would incorporate and use the construction planned in this
plan.
Mr. Haines said that Mr. Marquardt would be available at future council meetings
to explain the plan in more detail. Mr. Haines introduced Mr. Doyle, who explain"
ad to Mayor Bjorneby and Council the areas requiring the obtaining of right-of-
way easements and informing them as to the verbal commitments he had obtained
from many of these people to grant right-of-way easements for the drainage.
Councilman Schwartz said he would like the city to get the water and sewer lines
down the street before the street is finished.
Mr. Haines said the county could finance its share by levy or with revenue shar-
ing funds, and would plan to finance over a two year period.
Flathead County Commissioner, Mel Wollan, said that this is a worthwhile project
and should have been done 20 years ago - that he would go along with the other
commissioners in support of the project.
Mr. Duane Onstad said the County Commissioners have a proposal to alleviate
some of the problem of flooding of Kalispell's West Side, and urged the City to
share in the project, as it would save street problems, sewer problems, and
sewer plant problems that occur during heavy storm water runoff. The 200 members
of the West Side Flood Association urge the City co-operate with the County
Commissioners to complete the project.
Mayor Bjorneby indicated a favorable response could be expected from the City.
The City will consult further with engineers.
City Engineer Lauder said the proposed plan is a good workable solution.
Mr. Haines thanked Mayor Bjorneby and City Council for the opportunity to present
the plan, and said that Mr. Marquardt would be available to help, and expressed
thanks for the time given to the County Commissioners for the presentation of
the plan.
Councilman Thomas moved the City accept the plan presented by the County Commis-
sioners and work to expedite the project. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
Employment Material -
City Engineer Lauder reported that he has been working with Police, Fire, and
Union employees to work out a grade and classification system. The goal is to try
to provide a system to consolidate a grade structure, and provide for incentive
for employees - a system similar to systems adopted by other cityies - we feel
that we will have a system acceptable to the employees and the city council and
are trying to phase into the new system. We have made good progress and are headed
in the right direction.
NORTHSLOPE - Replat of OONeil Addition
Mr. Jim Mohn, Sub -division Administrator, Area Planning Organization, reported the
APO has been doing the summary review process with the county commissioners for
some time, and presented the following report:
STAFF REPORT
THE NORTH SLOPE
REPLAT OF OINEIL ADDITION
A Report for Summary Review
For Kalispell City Council
-SPECIFICATIONS-
DATE OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION: March 11, 1974.
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OWNER/DEVELOPER
Roger Bowman
1105 First Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 756-7325,
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER/PLANNER D. K. Marquardt
Kalispell, MT
LOCATION Lot 3 of O'Neil Addition #22 to the City
of Kalispell. Section 1, T28N, R22W, PMM,
between 93 and Park View Terrace lot 12,
known as O'Neil Addition to Kalispell.
S12E 1.4 acres/4 lots/.21 acre min. lot size.
INTENDED USE : Residential.
UTILITIES City water and sewer, underground power,
phone and cable available.
COVENANTS . To be same as Park View Terrace.
PARK . Waiver requested for both cash and park
due to location and proximity of existing
park sites.
ROAD 30' private road from existing 60' ROW
city street in Park View Terrace.
-STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REMARKS -
A. Office Data
1. Geology: Glacial drift and glaciolacustrine deposits.
2. Earthquake Activity: No hazards in the area.
3. Aquifer Availability: NA. City water.
4. Soils - Ground Water: No ground water hazards on this proposal.
5. Soils - Agricultural Suitability:
Kzb - Kalispell - Tuffit silt loams - Ills-4
Km - Kalispell loam - Ills-1
6. Soils - Engineering Properties:
Kzb: slight for buildings
moderate for roads due to frost heave and unfavorable load -bearing
capacity
slight for lawns and landscaping
Km : severe for building due to slope
severe for roads due to slope
severe for lawns due to slope
' 7• Soils - Timber Production: Poor rating for all timber types.
8. To. oggra��hyy: Property slopes from south to north with Highway 93 cut to
t et.
9. Big Game Winter Range: NA.
10. Flood Plain: NA.
11. County Services: No major Impact is seen for city or county services.
12. Schools: The impact of four families does not present an impact on the
schoo system.
B. Field Observations - March 14, 1974
1. Adjacent Ownership and Use: North - private residential
East - Park View Terrace Subdivision
South - private, vacant land
West Highway 93
2. Existing/Previous Land Use: Vacant grassland.
3. Topography: See A.8.
4. Vegetation: Wild grasses.
S• Visual Impact: This proposal will be in full view from Highway 93 north I
in the same manor as Park View Terrace to the east and northridge Heights
to the west.
Note: The proposal would eliminate a billboard which is currently
etandinn nn the nnrthern nnrtinn of the nrnnnrty_
C. Summary Remarks:
The APO staff recommends approval of this proposal as a logical continuation
of residential development of this. area.
* This plat has received the approval of the State Department of Health
and Environmental Sciences.
City Attorney Donahue said that summary subdivision regulations require all lots to
abut on a public street. Mr. Marquardt said that the lots abutted on Highway 93.
City Attorney recommended the council require a title review before taking action
on the subdivision.
Councilman Thomas moved acceptance of the subdivision, contingent upon submission '
of certificate of title to the city. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote.
All voted aye.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. Gordon Jenkins, representing petitioners for street improvements, presented the
following petition:
PETITION
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EALISPELL, MONTANA:
The undersigned owners of the property described opposite our respective
names, hereby petition Your Honorable Body to cause a resolution to be passed,
providing for the establishment of a Special Improvement District, for the purpose of
Bringing up to grade and paving North Parkway Drive through
Section 3 of Northridge Heights to Mission Lane a distance of
approximately 1,120 feet-
NAME I LOT I BLOCK 69
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RESOLUTION NO. 2960
Councilman Happ moved adoption of Resolution No. 2960 A Resolution of Intention to
Create SID 321 (paving North Parkway Drive) Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Roll
Call Vote. All voted aye.
Mr. Duane Onstad, representing West Side Flood Association, inquired as to the City's
plans for the West Side storm sewer. Councilman Miron said'the'Sewer-and Water
Committee will arrange an additional meeting with the West Side Flood Association as
the county proposal does not tie in with the city storm or sewer system. Councilman
Miron asked the Sewer and Water Committee to meet next Monday, at 7:30 P.M., in the
City Council Chambers for the purpose of meeting with Thomas, Dean 6 Hoskins Engineer,
Doug Daniels, and the West Side Flood Association representatives.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
City Clerk and City Treasurer for February 1974
Police Judge, Police Chief, City Engineer, City Sanitarian, for March 1974
Fire Department for quarter ending March 31, 1974
Councilman Thomas moved acceptance of the City Officials Reports. Seconded by Council-
man Sampson. Carried.
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS
Councilman Happ moved authorization for a call for bids for Bituminous Plant Mix with
bid opening date of May 6. 1974. Seconded by Councilman Thus. Carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinances for adopting latest editions of "Uniform Building"; "Fire Prevention";
"Flammable and Combustible Liquids"; "Life Safety".
Councilman Thomas moved action on the ordinances be tabled until another meeting.
Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Safety -
Councilman Thomas moved Captain Duane Larson and Alarm Captain Melvin Tweet be author-
ized to attend "Officers Tactics School" in Great Falls, May 7 through 10, with 'travel
by private transportation approved. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Carried.
Annexation -
Councilman Schwartz moved acceptance of the City Hall Feasibility Study by Brinknan
and Lenon, and authorize payment. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Carried.
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Councilman Schwartz reported the report is available to the press and other news
media.
Councilman Schwartz moved members of the annexation committee and the City Attorney
be authorised to attend a 'Land Planning Use Program' in Missoula next Friday and
Saturday. with private transportation approved. Seconded by Councilman Knapp. Carried.
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Councilman Daley reported he and City Attorney Donahue had attended the commission
meeting. The county will be the investigating agency and the licensing agency. The
_rules that are proposed are based on gambling laws of Las Vegas these are quite
lengthy and it is planned to "boil" them down and present them for acceptance.
Councilman Daley suggested council members look in on gambling that is going on in
the city so that they will have an idea of what is going on.
PARKS
Councilman Daley ask Pieter Drent to report on parks. Parks Supervisor Drent report-
ed the 15-Parks Project' is progressing well. New playground equipment has been
ordered. Work is being done in Woodland Park.
FARMERS MARKET ORDINANCE
Councilman Sampson read the proposed ordinance. Questions arose as to area restrictions
for participation in the market - just Flathead County - Flathead and Lake Counties -
or"other? Councilman Thomas moved action be tabled until next meeting. Seconded by
Councilman Schwartz. Carried..
BUSINESS LICENSE
Councilman Sampson reported the business license ordinance is to be presented at the
first meeting in May.
STREET & ALLEY
RESOLUTION NO. 2961
Councilman Rapp moved adoption of Resolution No. 2961 A Resolution Ordering the
Installation of Curbing in certain areas of the City. Seconded by Councilman Miron.
Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
Tri-City - Council Meeting
Councilman Happ reminded Mayor Bjorneby and Councilmen of the meeting in Columbia
Falls next Wednesday.
Sewer & Water
Financial Report on Water Department - Councilman Miron said the committee will most
to consider the recommendation contained in the end of the year financial statement
and that the press is free to use the report.
Councilman Miron referred to letters from Stahly and Harrington regarding engineer
fees. Referred to City Attorney Donahue.
Progress Report -
Councilman Miron asked the following report regarding Schedules I, II, and III,
Water Distribution be entered in minutes
TNOHASt DEAN
a HOSKINS, INC*
con3ulling
engineerd
92Main Street
Kalispell, Montane 59901
T, M. Thomas, President - - - -
Wayne W. Dean, Secretary -Treasurer OFFICES IN OFIEAT FALLS,
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BOZEMAN AND KALISPELL _
Ph. 756 2518 -Area Code 406
1200TwentV-Fifth Street South
Great F968, MOPtana 59405
Ph. 761 '0110 A,.-,! Oe406
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April 15, 1974
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Mr. Al Miron, Councilman
Kalispell City Council
C/O Veterans Affairs Division
Ford Building
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Re: Kalispell Water Distri-
bution System, Schedules 7
Dear Al.
To keep you informed on the progress of the subject projects
I am transmitting the following status reports:
Schedule I
The new pumps have been installed and operated on a trial
basis. One of the new pumps is now supplying water to the high
level storage tank. Minor work is needed to place the other
two pumps into operation. All work should be completed within the
next two or three days.
The engine -generator standby power plant has been installed
and is ready to operate. The manufacturer's representatives will
be in Kalispell on Wednesday April 17 to place the engine -gener-
ator into operation.
Minor grading work remains to be done around the booster
station building.
All portions of Schedule I work are expected to be fully
completed by April 18, the final day of the contract time.
Schedules II & III
The contractor resumed work on the project on April 4.
The contractor is now in the process of testing the line
that has been installed on Meridian Road and is finishing in-
stallation of the final portion of the sixteen inch line at
Highway 93.
After all line is installed and tested, the service connec-
tions and connections to the existing distribution system will
be made.
It is estimated that six to eight weeks of work remain on
the project.
Very truly yours,
' THOMAS, DEAN & HOSKINS, INC.
By : 11 ULU
Dotiglas EA Daniels
DED/tej
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There being no further business, Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the meeting.
Minutes approved as presented, May 6. 1974.
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA WAS
HELD MAY 6, 1974, AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN SAMPSON ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
Councilman Happ moved approval of the minutes of the April. 15, 1974 meeting as
presented to the councilmen. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried.
KALISPELL LUMBER ADDITION # 50
RESOLUTION NO. 2962
Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2962,A Resolution to Incorp-
orate into the City of Kalispell, as an addition, Kalispell Lumber Addition # 50
and classifying the addition as a No. 4 Main Business District. Seconded by
Councilman Thomas. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye.
REPLAT OF CRESTVIEW ADDITION
Mr. Jim Mohn of the planning board presented the following report:
STAFF REPORT
REPLAT OF CRESTVIEW ADDITION
A Report for Summary Review for Kalispell City Council
DATE OF PLAT SUBMITAL: April 17, 1974.
OWNER/DEVELOPER Calvin S. Robinson Ivan L. O'Neil
Kalispell Kalispell
SURVEYOR D. K. Marquardt
Kalispell
LOCATION . Crestview Addition - in Northridge Heights complex in
SW}, Section 1, T28N, R22W, PMM, in the City of Kalispell.
SIZE . 2 lots/0.595 acres/.281 acre minimum lot size.
INTENDED USE : Residential.
UTILITIES : City services.