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09/09/74 City Council Minutes160 THE, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, SEPTEMBER 9, 1974. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN HAARR ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT. APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Miron moved the minutes of the regular meeting August 19th; and special meetings of August 23rd and September 3rd be approved as presented to the City Council. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried. HEARINGS SID #320 - Continuation - Additional protests to the district creation were accepted from Betty Mann - 134,400 square feet; Mayor Bjorneby reported receipt of protest by telephone from Robert Kroger; Edna Green, 441 College Avenue. Councilman Miron moved, SID #320 be abandoned. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. GAMBLING APPLICATION - The application of Joan Tuten for General Gaming; 2 poker tables; 1 panguinque table for gambling to be conducted at Kalispell Kasino Klub, 111. Main Street. Police Chief Waggener in response to council inquiry reported that a police depart- ment check has not been made on the applicant as the department had not been Informed. Councilman Miron recommended action be deferred to the next council meeting and following a check by the police department. OPEN BIDS BACKHOE - WESTERN EQUIPMENT CO. 505 North 24th Street/ P.O. Box 2537/ Billings, Montana 59103/ 406259-5501 6� September 6, 1974 City Council City of Kalispell Kalispell, Montana 59901 Gentlemen: In response to your call for bids on one new backhoe,loader for the Sewer Department to be opened at 7:30 PM, September 7, 1974 we offer the following. One new Case model 680C tractor loader backhoe that meets or exceeds your bid specifications, which includes air brakes, torque proportioning differential, etc. F.O.B. Kalispell, Montana ......................... $23,525.00 Deduct for trade in, Case 420 hoe .................. 6,000.00 Net to Western Equipment ........................... $17,525.00. This offer is good until September 16, 1974. Frank McVeigh will attend your meeting and answer any questions you may have. Thank you for the opportunity to bid on your equipment needs. Specification sheets are enclosed. Very truly yours, 161 fdERN EQUIP T C i3liard P. Mat het§ General Sales Manager EPM/dl cc: Frank McVeigh Glacier E'quipsment Company, Inc. PRICE QUOTATION Box 1178 Phone (406) 892-3201 COLUMBIA FALLS. MONTANA $9912 No. D"6eptember 6. 1974 r Cityof Kalispell — Pe Yourinquiry Dated Kalispell, Montana 59901 PropOo00 II�-sed hipping Date 11 rom order Ter s et 10 dayel Northfield, Ill. To Be Shipped Via Ppd. or Coll. Here is our cy-uotaticn on the goods named. subject to the conditions noted: International Transport X CONDITIONS: The prices and terms on this quotation are not subject to verbal changes or other agreements unless avroved !: _r!!imj ty the Nome Office or the Seller. All quotations and agreements are contingent upon strikes, accidents, fires, availability of matcrials am, .:J oil zr causes beyond our control. Prices are based on costs and conditions existing on date of quotation and are subject to change by die �e...rr be: ore final acceptance. Typographical and stenographic errors subject to correction. Purchaser agrees to accept either overage or shortage not in eecl of ton per-ent be charged for pro-rata. Purchaser assumes liability for patent and copyright infringement when goods are made to Purchaser's sp-c!rieaticns, bVhe-: o-_,ion scecifies material to be furnished by the purchaser, ample allowances must be made for reasonable spoilage and material cl st be of siitable xity to facilitate efficient production. Conditions not specifically stated herein shall be governed by established trade customs. Terms inconsistent with those stated v:.izh may ,wear on Purchaser's formal order will not be binding on the Seller. QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 1 (one) New (1974) White Model 2.80-17 Tractor Loader Backhoe ;Combination. Case Model 420............ Lesss Tradein allowance....... Totals f.o.b. Northfield, Ill. Specifications are per attached spec, sheet and meet or exceed nearly all proposed minimums. PRICE - AMOUNT I $29,080.00 ............' h 00 c0) ........... 24,580,03 Gentiomens we have one machine in transit and will be iavailable for nearly immediate delivery. jThank you for considering our price quotation. Standard equipments 6 cyl. diesel engine, all gauges, dry type air cleaner with indicator, muffler with weather cap, torque convertor with power shift, crown type wheel gaurds with shock imounted lights, step and platform, pear (laser light, swi6ling !seat and remote control hand throttle for tractor loader and baekhoe operation, three -position tilt-o-scope power steeling, standard tread rear axle, anti-freepe, flotation front and rear tires, C; .. Vu:oi for 10 111"43 UY C- �. 162 MODERN MACHINERY CO. fim 16 FIRST AVENUE WEST PHONE 756-3939 11 r�r� L.! KALISPELL. MONTANA r�wwurourrouw. 59901 September'9, 1971+ To: City of Kalispell Kalispell, Montana 59901 V4e : Modern Machinery Co. of Kalispell, Montana submit the following bid. 1 - Case Model 680-E Diesel Tractor with 336 cu.in. motor with a net H.P. of 80 and a gross of 94 H.P. with four (4) speed Forward and Reverse Full Power. Shuttle Transmission and Torque Converter, Hydrostatic Power Steering,1100 X 16 - 14 ply front tires, 16.9 X 24 - 10 ply rear tires, R.O.P.S. Cab with Heater Defroster, Lights, and Turn Signals. 'Case Heavy Du �y box frame industrial solf-leveling Loader with Return to Dig, Single Lever control, Break out force 10.050 lbs, 1-3/8 cu. yd. Bucket. Backhoo of heavy duty box frame construction with 16-z ft. di €ing depth 45- gal. hydraulic pump at 2250 PSI, 24" Heavy duty high capacity bucket, loading height 1115119 190 swing arc. Complete unit serviced and ready for job. One (1) full year,I warranty. No hour limit, backed by J. I. Case Company. Delivery within 45 days of award 'of bid. Delivered price F.O.B. Kalispell, Montana $22,750.00 Less Trade in of: 1-- Case Hodel 420 'dheel Tractor with Loader and Backhoo 4,750.00 Net Bid to City of Kalispell r.18,000.00 Je thank you for this opportunity of being of service to you and we hop wq may be of service to you again. Sincerely yours, Modern i': c' inert' Co., Pu: This is a new model the 'E' series. This is a larger model than the prevaious model 'C', so we dnn't have any spec sheets at this time but they should be here within the next couple of days. Councilman Miron mowed the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee to return , with recommendation to the council. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. 163 1 OPEN BIDS - Recreation Area - PROPOSAL CONSTRUCTION OF RECREATION AREA To: The Honorable Mayor and City Councilmen. The undersigned, having familiarized himself with the proposed project including the job site, local working conditions, availability of ma- terials and labor, plans, specifications, and all related contract doc- uments, hereby promises to provide and furnish all of the labor, ma- terials, necessary tools, expendable.equipment, and all utilities and transporation services necessary to perform and complete in a workman- like manner the construction of the Recreation Area located at Hawthorne Park, all in accordance with the contract documents including Addenda Nos. NONE issued thereto, within the time set forth therein for the following amount: Thirteen thousand dlll�_ $ 1_13 _OM. 00-' and no/100 dollars figures words Five hundred twenty Item No. 1 Grading Subsoil: $528.00 —,eight & No 100 dollars figures words Item No. 2 Sub -Base Material 6" of pitrun with 95% compaction. Approx. One thousand and 462 Cubic Yards. $1.0 ,no lOO dollars 000. figures words Item No. 3 Cushion material brought to a grade 2" below finished grade. Approx. 67 Cubic Yards of 3/4 inch crushed gravel. One thousand twenty two $1.022.00 , and no/100 dollars figures words Four Thousand five Item No. 4 2" Asphalt Cement Surfaces $4. 99.00 hundred ninety nine Figures words and no/100 dollars Item No. 5 Furnishing and installing chain link fencing according to the drawings and specifications: qL5 F.O!� ,Four thousand five hundred thirty six and figures words no/100 dollars Item No. 6 Furnishing and installing, double posted outdoor basket -ball backstops and backboards, 4 removable steel tennis net posts, sleeves placed in concrete and tennis net tightening devices, two top grade tennis nets. All to be placed as shown on the drawings and specificationst 81 1 .00 One thousand threehundred fifteen and figures words nJ1OO dollars ' Said price covers all incurred expenses which arise from performance of the work as required in the contract documents. Price above indludea stripping and disposal of topsoill to a depth of 3" and replacing with pitrun gravel. The undersigned hereby agrees to commence work under this contract within five (5) calendar days after the date specified in the Notice to Proceed, and to fully complete the project within (60) calendar days. The undersigned agrees that a list of subcontractors and material suppliers will be submitted before the contract is signed. 164 1 ■ The undersigned agrees to pay as liquidated damages the sum of $25.00 per day for each consecutive calendar day of delay in the completion of the project beyond the scheduled completion date, as provided under the special conditions,` Accompanying this Proposal Is a Bid Bond 10% of total amount of bi In the amount of , (words) (figures) as required by .the Advertisement for Bids. DATED AT KALISPELL, MONTANA, this 9th day of September 1974. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Kalispell, Montana. (Hereinafter called 'Owner"). Centlement The bidder, in compliance with your advertisement for bids for the construction of an all metal building, having examined the plans and specifications with re- lated documents and site of the proposed work, and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the construction of the proposed project, including the availability of materials and labor, hereby proposes to furnish all labor,' materials, and supplies, and to construct the project in accordance with the contract doeumentsi within the time set forth therein, and at the prices stated on the attached bid sheet. These prices are to cover all expenses incurred in performing the work required under the contract doounents, of which this proposal is a part, The bidder hereby agrees to commence work under this contract on or before the date specified in the Notice to Proceed and to fully complete the project within the time limits specified below from the beginning of the contract time. Schedule 1. Includes completed project 75 calendar -days The bidder further agrees to pay as liquidated damages the sum of $25,00 per day for each consecutive calendar, day of delay in the completion of the pro- ject beyond the scheduled completion date. Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addendai Enclosed herewith is a !;a;:h,i er Check in the amount of Tarn thousand thrna hr,nnrat3 sixty -nice and eighty cents ($',, " 69•7--) ), Vaich the undersigned agrees to be forfeited to and become the property of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as liquidated damages, should this proposal be accept- ed and the contract awarded to him and he fails to enter into a contract in the form porscribed and to furnish the required bond within ten (10) days, but other- wise.tho bid security shall be returned to the undersigned upon signing of the contract and delivery of the approved bond to the Owner. Bidder Wass to perform all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications for the price shown on the bid sheet. In submitting this bid it is understood that the right is reserved by the Owner to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bids that would be to the best interest of the Owner, and it is aP,reed that this bid may not be with- drawn during a period of fourty-five (4$) days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. :he bidder hereby certifies (a) that this bid is genuine and is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, firm or corporation, and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group. association, organization or corporation; (b) that he has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid; (c) that he has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corpora- tion to refraim from bidding; and (d) that he has not sought by collusion or otherwise to obtain for himself any advantages over any other bidder or over the City of Kalispell, DATED AT =SP=, MONTANA, this Qth day Of ggpL mhar , 1974. Name Of Firm Rl^,m- Lecnnintga Tnn Item No. 1. 2. 3• Title President Address 16 7th Ave. West MONTANA COMACTOR'a I4CENSE NUMBER 9798A BID SHEEP 30 X 40 FOOT BUILDING Description Concrete Floor Slab Furnishing Building Material Erection of Building Price $ 1400.00 $ 6660.00 $ 1200.00 Completed Price $ 11 .7-60.00 166 ALTERNATE BID 30 % 50 FOOT BUILDING 1. Item No. Description 1. Underground Plumbing 2. Concrete Floor Slab 20' 3• Furnishing Building Material 4. Erection of Building 5. Restrooms PROPOSAL Total Price $ 10 ,922-pc $ Places Kalispell, Montana Projects Metal Building To the Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Kalispell, Montana (Hereinafter called "Owner'% Gentlemens The bidder, in compliance with your advertisement for bids for the construction of an all metal building, having examined the plans and specifications with re- lated documents and site of the proposed work, and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the construction of the proposed project, including the availability of materials and labor, hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials, and supplies, and to construct the project in accordance with the contract documental within the time set forth therein, and at the prices stated on the attached bid sheet. These prices are to cover all expenses incurred in performing the work required under the contract documents, of which this proposal is a part, The bidder hereby agrees to commence work under this contract on or before the date specified in the Notice to Proceed and to fully complete the project within the time limits specified below from the beginning of the contract time, Schedule 1. Includes completed project 75 calendar'days The bidder further agrees to pay as liquidated damages the sum of $25.00 per day for each consecutive calendar.day of delay in the completion of the pro- jlct beyond the scheduled completion date. Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addendas NF Enclosed herewith is a B f -S o a O in the amount of Vnich the undersigned agrees to be forfeited to and become the property of the City of Kalispell, Montana, as liquidated damages, should this proposal be accept- ed and the contract awarded to him and he fails to enter into a contract in the form perscribed and to furnish the required bond within ten (10) days, but other- wise.the bid security shall be returned to the undersigned upon signing of the contract and delivery of the approved bond to the Owner, Bidder agrees to perform all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications for the price shown on the bid sheet. 1 16 7- In submitting this bid it is understood that the right is reserved by the Owner to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bids that would be to the best interest of the Owner, and it is agreed that this bid may not be with- -drawr. during a period of fourty-five (45) days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids, ,he bidder hereby certifies (a) that this bid is genuine and is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, firm or corporation, and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization or corporation; (b) that he has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid; (c) that he has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corpora - Lion to refraim from bidding; and (d) that he has not sought by collusion or therwise to obtain for himself any advantages over any other bidder or over he City of Kalispell. DATED AT KALISPELL, MONTANAv this 9 day of ��i��� 3f# 1974 Name of Fir nw REAP t,3 c . Item No, 1. 2. 3• Item No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.. Title �►2�51 D��T MONTANA CONTRACTOR's LICENSE NUMBEF Z 2 S I BID SHEET 30 X 40 FOOT BUILDING Description Concrete Floor Slab Furnishing Building Material Erection of Building ALTERNATE BID 30 X 50 FOOT BUILDING Description Price $ 3 34-7. oo $ &&04, oc> $ 3580, 00 Completed Price $ Underground Plumbing Concrete Floor Slab 20' Furnishing Building Material Erection of Building Restrooms Total Price $ 46�_i 0 $ $ 7, ci (ocU. OCR $ 4.02-(0 , co (o�G 3ID, 00 u - :tem No. 1. 2. Item No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. DID 30 X 40 FOGT 3UILDjhQ. Description Concrete tFloor Slab iL ZJ G Furnishing Building Material Erection of Building Completed Price ta 11?1 9_ ALTERNATE BID 30 X 50 FOOT BUILDINTG These prices will be in addition to the above. Description Underground Plumbing Concrete Floor Slab 20' Furnishing Building Material Erection of Building Restrooms Total frUMNISu 36;P c--TAw4 ,Qcld Zoo. -- A PM(L L-i OLM A00 -pClAtU$ 5�- F�toM r3�t��. Co uc P Le � t o n 'fit yu.� Z® +.o Ins �ewc Price $$BO. _ A7q.- 4 1 7. — 300.- _ 2(0 � 601.— �'a�..A4�Jti- N,eRT�W�=�f' Councilman Daley moved the bids be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee with power to act. .,Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried,, ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mrs. Frances Wall inquired as to whether or not the city had come to a decision regarding the sale of a triangular piece of property over by Peterson School (Lot 5114) A small map showing the area was shown to the Mayor and Council. Referred to Councilman Knapp to bring back a recommendation to the next meeting in regard to the property value. 169 Councilman Knapp moved the property be offered for sale with the consideration of the necessity of an easement be explored. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Mr. Harold Havens, representing Babe Ruth and Pee Wee baseball, reported the need for back stops, etc. at various locations at an approximate cost of $3,565.82; water line Installation at an approximate cost-of-500.00; and the installation of an irrigation system at an approximate cost of $2,000.00. Councilman Miron moved approval of three separate projects: # 1 - $5110.00 for the installation of a water line for Babe Ruth field south of town. # 2 - $2,000.00 for irrigation system for baseball fields south of town. # 3 - $3,600.00 for dugouts, backstops, fencing, etc. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. Mrs. Josephine Stubbs reported concern regarding a new wrecking yard being built west of her property on Meridian Road. A wrecking yard reportedly being built by Insurance Adjusters. Mrs. Stubbs ask if the City could stop the construction of this yard. Referred to the annexation committee for review and recommendation. ORDINANCE # 829 An Ordinance to provide for the hours when sale of intoxicating liquor and beer in the City of Kalispell is unlawful. Councilman Sliter moved enactment of Ordinance # 829. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Roll Call Vote. Councilman Sampson voted no. All others voted aye.- Ordinance # 829 enacted. COMMITTEE REPORTS Annexation - Councilman Schwartz Councilman Schwartz reported Stubbs Addition # 58 and Sunset Addition No. 4, Kalispell Addition No. 57 are in order for annexation. RESOLUTION No. 2983 Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2983 A Resolution to Incorporate into the City of Kalispell Stubbs Addition # 58 to be zoned No. 1 Residence District. The park requirement to be waived and accept cash in lieu of park land. Seconded by Councilman Miron, Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. RESOLUTION NO. 2984 Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 2984 A Resolution to incorporate Into the City of Kalispell, Montana,Sunset Addition #4, Kalispell Addition No. 57 to be zoned No. 1 Residence District. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Roll Call Vote. All voted aye. BUSINESS LICENSE - Councilman Sampson Councilman Sampson reported the council as a committee of the whole will meet next Monday noon at Hennessey's to consider business license. RECREATIONS & PARKS - Councilman Daley Councilman Daley reported the committee will consider bids at the next Monday noon meeting. EMPLOYMENT - Councilman Daley The committee has met to consider the hiring of a lab technician for the Sewer Treatment Plant. The lab technician is necessary to meet federal government regulations. The committee recommends Neoma Irene Sol at a monthly salary of $745.00 plus increment. Mt Sol will live in the City. Councilman Daley moved Mz Sol be hired as recommended by the employment committee. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried. 170 I FINANCE - Councilman Sliter - Councilman Sliter reported the claims for August are in order and moved these claims be paid. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried. STREETS & ALLEYS - Councilman Happ - Councilman Happ introduced Public Works Director Mr. Harvey Knebel. Councilman Happ reported the lots next to the Water Department office are available for $25,000.00. Councilman Happ moved the City negotiate for the purchase of these lots. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Carried. SAFETY - Councilman Happ Councilman Happ reported request, for Fire Department Training Officer Roger Bowman for permission to send Melvin Tweet to Municipal Alarm School to be held.at Yakima, Washington September 18, 19, and 20. Councilman Happ moved Melvin Tweet be authorized to attend the school as requested, and that travel by private transportation be approved. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Fire Chief Peters requested permission for Gene Doty and himself to attend a hearing in Helena, Friday, regarding private institutional facilities. (Loutherback Home) Councilman Knapp moved permission be granted and that travel by private transportation be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Carried. Police Chief Waggener ask permission to send new man to Police Prosecutor School in Great Falls for 2 days. All that is required from City is registration fee and transportation. Councilman Happ moved Police Chief Waggener be authorized to send police officer to 2 day school in Great Falls the City to pay registration and travel by private transportation. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. Councilman Happ moved Gary Red Elk be authorized to attend the Police Academy in Bozeman, July 28 through August 10. City to pay one meal and travel by privatetrans- portation. Balance to be paid by Omnibus Crime. Seconded by Councilman Miron. ■ Carried. SEWER & WATER - Councilman Miron '* Councilman Miron asked that the following letters be included .in and made -'a `part of the minutes: September 4, 1974 Mr. Bob Tynes Tynes Construction Co. Re: Kalispell Water District System. Schedules II &III Dear Bob, There has been no apparent progress on cleanup and re- pair of valve boxes on the subject project since the first week in August. Your cooperation in completing the project as soon as possible will benefit all parties involved. Very truly yours,, - THOMAS, DEAN AND HOSKINS, INC. By Douglas E. Daniels DED/pf cc: Mr. Al Miron, Councilman, City of Kalispell. TNO�AS, ��� a aaa��Ns, INC. 171 I C onou[fing Gnyineere T. H. Thomas, Residttm Wayne W. Dean, Secretary -Treasurer OFFICES IN GREAT FALLS, BOZEMAN AND KALISPELL September 5, 1974 Mr. Al Miron, Councilman Kalispell City Council C/O Veterans Affairs Division Ford Building Kalispell, Montana 59901 923 South Main Street Kalispell, Montana 59901 Ph. 756-2518 - Area Code 406 1200 Twenty -Filth Street South Great Falls, Montana 59405 Ph. 761.3010 - Area Code 406 Re: Kalispell Water Distribution System - Schedules II & III Dear Al. I would like to bring a situation to your attention that may become a problem in the future. I have noted that American Asphalt, Inc. is replacing an asphalt patch over the water line just East of the Husky Service Station. American Asphalt has indicated that they are doing the work for Husky Oil Company. The work was originally a part of the contract awarded to Tynes Construction Company, but was sub- sequently deleted by a change order by which the City of Kalispell assumed the responsibility of replacing the patch. The patch lies on State of Montana Highway right -of -way. If there should be any question regarding this situation in the future, the information above may be of some value. DED/pf Very truly yours, THOMAS, DEAN & HOSKINS, INC. By: Douglas - Daniels ENGINEERING STUDIES - DESIGN - SURVEYS Councilman Miron reported Atlas Engineers have been contacted regarding plugged sewer line in Northridge Section 4 .Additi6n. Line plugged as a result of gravel and debris In the line during construction on SID. Atlas Engineers, Inc. was the engineering firm. We are presently awaiting a reply from Atlas Engineers. 172 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS - Letter from Water Superintendent Longpre regarding requiring copper for water lines. etc. Referred to the Sewer & Water Committee. Reported County Commissioner Cliff Haines requests city request clean water study. Councilman Miron moved city request clean water study. Seconded by Councilman Sampson. Carried. Dean Marquardt will be submitting bill for city portion of Northwest drainage work. New Police Judge Willis has requested audit of police judge books. Councilman Miron moved the finance committee be granted authority to provide for audit of police judge records. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. Part time clerk for Police Judge - Mayor Bjorneby reported there have been two applications received. Councilman Knapp moved the employment of a police judge clerk be referred to employment committee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Mayor Bjorneby reported request of ex -Police Judge Fredenberg for vacation pay. Councilman Miron moved the request be denied. Seconded by Councilman Happ. Councilman Sliter moved substitute motion to pay vacation time for one year. Seconded by Councilman Knapp. Motion failed. Mayor Bjorneby reported receipt of letter from Police Chief Waggener requesting disability retirement effective October 1, 1974. Councilman Happ moved acceptance of Ted's letter with regrets and with thanks for years of service. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. LICENSE AND PERMIT BOND - Thomas 0. Tolson Excavation Bond Councilman Happ moved acceptance of the bond. Seconded by Councilman Miron.` Carried. City Attorney Donahue reported a need for a way to finance costs of SID's that are started but not created, and suggested that a petition of 50% of the people in the proposed SID be required or that the proposers deposit sufficient funds to cover costs of publications and title search. Councilman Miron moved SID # 320 cost be paid out of SID Revolving Funds. Second- ed by Councilman Happ. Carried. Councilman Miron moved City Attorney Donahue prepare amendment to the city ordinance to increase to $4,000.00, the amount of contracts requiring advertising for bids. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.