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08/19/74 City Council Minutes152 REGULAR MEETING THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, WAS HELD AUGUST 19, 1974 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL AT 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAPP PRESIDED IN THE ABSENCE OF MAYOR'BJORNEBY. COUNCILMEN SLITER AND KNAPP ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCIIMEN PRESENT. Councilman Miron moved the minutes be accepted as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS - City Clerk and City Treasurer for June, 1974. City Engineer, Police Judge, Police Department and City Sanitarian for July, 1974. Councilman Miron moved approval of city officials reports. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. 0 BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT - Mr. Bill Price, Executive Vice President of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce gave the following report on the business license survey: Chamber of Commerce BOX 978 KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901 TO: Councilman Harold Sampson Chairman, Business License Study Committee Honorable Mayor Lawrence Bjorneby Council Members of the City of Kalispell In the Fall of 1973, the City of Kalispell revived study of a proposed Business License for the City of Kalispell. The proposal was studied in committee and brought before the City Council as a whole at the November 27, 1973 meeting. The proposal was refered back to a joint committee of Council Members and Kalispell Chamber of Commerce business representatives for further study. ( See Chamber Resolution dated November 27, 1973.) Again in the Spring of 1974, the council as a whole was submitted another proposal, which was opposed by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, via re- sults from a membership survey previous to that council meeting. ( See Chamber Policy Statement dated April 23, 1974.) At that time, the Kalispell Chamber was charged with the task of re- searching the entire business community in Kalispell to help provide information and/or statistics to assist in forming a policy that would be agreeable to the business community. It was recognized immediately that the Chamber should have an up-to-date file covering all business and professional activities in the city. Chamber Director, Irene Gabriel appointed a BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY COMMITTEE, Bud Manion Chairman, Harold McLaughlin, and Gene Gillette. This committee prepared a "Proposed Action Plan" which was approved by the Chamber and which has been carried out by the committee. ( See Chamber Proposed Action Plan, Business and Professional License Committee.) Chairman Manion recruited 45 Chamber Members and , at two breakfast meet- ings explained the plan, divided the City into areas, and assigned a canvasser to each area. These workers completed a card for every ident- ifiable business and professional operation within their territories and returned the cards to the Chamber office. ( See Sample Survey Card.) is 49 153 The survey has produced 464 cards covering Individuals, Partnerships, Companies, and Corporations occupying commercial or residential premises for profit within the city limits of Kalispell. These cards have been sorted into categories and additional cards added to each category using information obtained by telephone from operations that has not been discovered by the canvassers due to their location in unmarked residential premises. (See Business B Professional Survey Results.) In the heart of the Fabulous Flathead Valley, Horne of Beautiful Flathead Lake, llnngry Horse Dom and Glacier National Park The committee notes that time for this first survey has been limited and that a closer study of the residential areas will locate many more home - industries and business and professional operations. In light of the foregoing, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits the following suggestions: 1. No "Business License" as such, should be assessed and the ancient ordinance, which discriminates against some half dozen businesses by requiring a license, should be repealed. 2. The office of the City Clerk should have a REGISTRATION file, con- taining basic information on every Individual, Partnership, Company, and Corporation which occupies commercial or residential premises for profit within the City. 3. A very nominal charge should be made to cover the cost of recording and issuing a Registration Certificate. 4. Registration should be required annually to keep the file current on changes of location, business expansions, and cessation of operations. We thank you for the opportunity to participate in your deliberations on this matter and for your patience in awaiting these results of our research. We reiterate our willingness to co-operate with you in every way toward the development of an efficent and equitable resolution of this important matter. Sincerely, William R. Price Executive Vice President Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Action was deferred for business license committee recommendation. Mr. Bud Manion from the Chamber of Commerce business licensing committee asked that a member of their committee be invited to meet with the city council committee. BID OPENING - Sale of Bonds on S. I D. #316 There were no written bids and no oral bids. Councilman Miron moved that the city council negotiate for the sale of the bonds. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. BEARING S.I.D. tk320 Councilman Miron asked Sanitarian Goulet to explain the location and purpose for the request for S.I.D. #320. The area is south of Woodland Park in the Woodland Park, Willis Additions and some aclJoining,tracts.They have city water, but do not have a sanitary sewer system. All residents have septic tanks. Sanitarian Goulet added that it would prevent the area from becoming a health hazard if the sewer system was installed. Approximately 15 property owners from the area were in attendance to state their reasons for having submitted their letters and petitions of protest. Approximate figures from the office of the city clerk showed that 63.97 of the area had been protested by property owners. 154 Several property owners from the district addressed the council with their reasons for protesting. Generally, they agreed that a sewer system would be a good improve- ment to their property, but there are so few property owners covering such a large area, that their share of the $126,000.00 construction cost was in some cases more than the valuation of their property. If more territory was annexed and more people served, the cost might then be reasonable. City Attorney Donahue said that if there was a health hazard involved, the city council could order in the project under a 75% protest. Councilman Miron moved the Sewer & Water Committee take the matter under consider- ation, and the hearing be continued until the next regular council meeting, September 9, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mrs. Francis Wall appeared to ask about the purchase of a small tract of land which adjoins.,,their property. She was asked to appear again at the September 9th council meeting, at which time the council will have a legal descriptiog of the area, and make a decision. Police Chief Waggener asked permission for 2 men to attend the Chief of Police Annual Meeting to be held in Billings on September 11 and 12. Councilman Schwartz moved that 2 men from the police department -be authorized to attend the Police Chief Meeting in Billings on September 11 and 12, with travel by private transportation approved. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Employment Councilman Daley reported that he had been requested by Police Chief Waggener to allow the vacation man to continue as a regular. Reason stated was to have more supervision on gambling regulations. Councilman Daley moved that the police department be authorized to hire 1 more permanent man. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Councilman Miron asked about enlarging the police force to the point where the police pension fund will be jeopardized because of too many retired policemen and widows of policemen. Councilman Miron moved substitute motion to defer action until September 1st. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. Councilman Daley asked the employment committee to meet following adjournment. Sewer & Water - Councilman Miron,asked that a letter from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Engineers, asking for engineering and inspection costs incurred due to the extension of the Water Systems Improvement Project, Schedules II -and III be included in and made a part of the minutes: g THOMAS, DEAN 6 HOSKINA9 INC. T. H. Thomas, President Wayne W. Dean, Secretary -Treasurer C ondulfinp engineerb OFFICES IN GREAT.FALLS, 802EMAN AND KALISPELL August 12, 1974 Mr. Al Miron, Councilman Kalispell City Council C/0 Veterans Affairs Dlvision Ford Building Kalispell, Montana 59901 923 South Main Street Kalispell, Montana 59901 Ph. 756-2518 - Area Code 406 1200Twemy-Fifth Street South Great Fells, Montana 59405 .Ph. 761-3010 - Area Code 406 155 Dear Al, Re: Kalispell Water Distribution System - Schedules II & III As discussed with you earlier and as noted in the City Coun- cil's special meeting of November 7, 1973, we have incurred engi- neering and inspection costs for services rendered that we feel are beyond the scope of our contract with the City of Kalispell. The costs accrued since the scheduled contract termination date of November 3, 1973 thru July 26, 1974 total $6,718.32. We feel that these charges qualify as "costs of field engi- neering" as stated in paragraph 23, page IFB-7 of the contract documents and, as such, are chargable against the contract for Schedules II & III of the Kalispell Water System Improvements. These charges are based on actual hours spent on field in- spection and engineering since November 3, 1973. An updated total cost of field engineering will be available after final completion of the project. If you have any questions please contact us. Very truly yours, THOMAS, DEAN & HOSKINS, INC. By: Douglad Daniels DED/tej STUDIES - DESIGN - SURVEYS Councilman Miron reported that his committee will be meeting with the engineers and Mr. Tynes of Tynes Construction, project contractor, to resolve the request. Councilman Miron moved that Joseph E. Longpre, Asst. Superintendent of Water Works Department be appointed Superintendent of Water Works Department, retroactive to July 1, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. Annexation - Councilman Schwartz reported that the French Addition is ready for annexation, and in compliance with City -County Planning Board requirements. However, the developers plan to put all utility services underground, and cannot meet the city requirement that streets be paved and curbing installed, until after the underground work is completed. Developers asked for permission to be annexed with this exception. He stated that streets would be graded and dust coated. Curbing could be done at city request at anytime, but could actually be done better when an area between the addition and present curbing within the city is done. Councilman Schwartz moved to defer action until August 23rd at a special meeting to be held at the Outlaw Inn at 12:00 noon. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. RESOLUTION NO. 29do Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 211& A Resolution to Annex into the City of Kalispell by direct annexation, Peterson Addition.`- Seconded by .Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. 156 Street & Alley - Councilman Happ reported that Mayor Bjorneby and she attended a Montana State Highway meeting in Kalispell. She reported that the highway department is aware of the traffic hazard and problems of Highway #93 North, within the city limits, but are out of funds at the present time. They may have something to offer in 2 or 3 months. Councilman Happ read a letter from Daily-Pecca Associates, who state that they take street sign inventories within cities and that when cities have these inventories, they are then eligible for state funds for signs. Inventory cost is $2200.00. The firm will be invited to attend the August 23rd special meeting to explain details of their project. ' MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Council President Happ read a letter from Fire Chief Peters, which stated that Fireman Roger Bowman has completed the probationary period for training officer and that M. Duane Larson has completed his probationary period as captain and asked that they be confirmed. Councilman Miron moved that Roger Bowman be confirmed as Training Officer and M. Duane Larson be confirmed Captain. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. Councilman Miron moved adjournment. Minutes approved as presented, September 16, 1974. ATTEST: st. City Clerk Acting Mayor