05/05/75 City Council Minutes312
TEE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MET AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY, MAY
5, 1975, IN TEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMEN
MIRON, SCHWARTZ, AND HAARR ABSENT.
MINUTES
Councilman Happ moved the minutes of April 21, 1975 be approved as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
OPEN BIDS - Conrad Mansion Roof
PROPOSAL FORM
TO: CONRAD MANSION HISTORIC SITE BOARD
C/O CITY OF KALISPELL
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
KALISPELL, MONTANA $9901
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HAVING CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE SPECIFICATIONS,. SITE AND ALL CONDITIONS
FOR THE ASOVE-NAMED PROJECT AS PREPARED BY WILLIAM C. BIERRUM, AIA,
ARCHITECT, KALISPELL, MONTANA, THE UNDERSIGNED SUBMITS THIS PROPOSAL.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT THE UNDERSIGNED 18 (ARE) THE ONLY PERSON(s)
INTERESTED IN THIS PROPOSAL AS PRINCIPAL(S) AND THAT THE PROPOSAL 16 MADE
WITHOUT THE COLLUSION WITH ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION.
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT IN FORM AS
INCORPORATED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF NbTICE OF
AWARD AND TO BEGIN WORK WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER DATE OF 61.GNING OF'"
CONTRACT SY OWNER. - - -
THE UNDERSIGNED GUARANTEES THAT IF AWARDED CONTRACT, HE WILL FURNISH
AND DELIVER ALL MATERIALO, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, TESTS, TRANSPORTATION:
CCCURC ALL PERMITS AND LICENGEG: DO AND PERFORM ALL LABOR AND
IiUPCIII NTCNOCNCC: FURNISH ALL MCANG OF CONGTRUCTION: PAY ALL FECO: DO
ALL INO.I DCNTAL WO HK:. AND CXCCUTI:,-CONOTRUCT AND FINIGH IN AN CXPEDI-
TIOUG, GUUGTANTIAL,AND WORKMANLIKE MANNER ALL WORK OF THE CONTRACT, IN
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ACCOROANCE WITH THE PLANS AND uPCCIFICAT10N6, TO THE COMPLETE SATIG-
FACTION AND ACCEPTANCEOFTHE OWNER, FORTHEPRICE HEREINAFTER STATED.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR
ALL BIDS, OR PARTS THEREOF, OR ITEMS THEREIN, AND TO WAIVE TECHNI-
CALITIES AS HE MAY DEEM BEST FOR HIS INTEREST.
BASIC BID FIGURE FOR ALL WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ONE CONTRACT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS, THE SUM OF:
DOLLARS
7-19
IN SUBMITTING. THIS PROPOSAL, THE FOLLOWING AOOENOA HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
AND ARE INCLU'c ED IN THE BID. (IF NONE, WRITE 'I/NONe").
ADDENDUM No._ DATED
ADDENDUM NO. DATED
ADDENDUM No. _ OAT EO' -
DATE: 4 4 24
RE ECTF ITED,
t'
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
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Conrad Mansion Roof Bid --Addendum No. 1. April 29, 1975.
313
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A. Specifications for bid shall be as originally advertised
except that removal and replacement of rotten or
decaying sheathing and rafters shall not be included
in the cost submitted in the base bid. Balcony railings
and posts are to be ignored in this bid.
B. In addition each bidder shall submit unit price bids as
hereinafter defined:
Decayed or rotten sheathing
Unit cost per square foot in place
Decayed or rotten rafters
Unit cost per 1000 board feet
in place
PROPOSAL FORM
To; CONRAD MANSION HISTORIC SITE BOARD
C/O CITY OF KALISPELL
CITY HALL CHAMDERG
KALISPELL, MONTANA 39901
$fa/.57 � / ;jec
HAVING CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE SPECIFICATIONS, SITE AND ALL CONDITIONS
FOR THE A00VE-NAMED PROJECT AS PREPARED BY WILLIAM C. BIERRUM, AIA,
ARCHITECT, KALISPELL, MONTANA, THE UNOERSIGNEO� SUBMITS THIS PROPOSAL.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT THE UNDERSIGNED IS (ARE) THE ONLY PERSON(S)
INTERESTED IN THIS PROPOSAL AS PRINCIPAL(S) AND THAT THE PROPOSAL IS MADE
WITHOUT THE COLLUSION WITH ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION.
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT IN FORM AS
INC:ORPORATED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF Pb TICE OF
AWARD AND TO BEGIN WORK WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER DATE OF SIGNING OF
CONTRACT.BY OWNER.
THE UNDERSIGNED GUARANTEES THAT IF AWARDED CONTRACT, HE WILL FURNISH
ANC DELIVER ALL MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, TESTS, TRANSPORTATION;
SECURE ALL PERMITS AND LICENSES; DO AND PERFORM ALL LABOR AND
GUPERI NTENDENCE; FURNISH ALL MEANS OF CONSTRUCTION; PAY ALL FEED; 00
ALL INCIDENTAL WORK; AND CXECUTE, CONGTRUCT AND FINISH IN AN CXPCDI-
TIOUG, ❑UUSTANTIAL, AND WORKMANLIKC MANNER ALL WORK OF THE CONTRACT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, TO THE COMPLETE SATIS-
FACTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OWNER, FOR THE PRICE HEREINAFTER STATED.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR
ALL BIDS, OR PARTS THEREOF, OR ITEMS THEREIN, ANO TO WAIVE TECHNI-
CALITIES AS HE MAY DEEM BEST FOR HIS INTEREST.
BASIC BID FIGURE FOR ALL WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ONE CONTRACT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS, THE SUM OF:
00)
IN SUBMITTING THIS PROPOSAL, THE FOLLOWING ADDENDA HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
AND ARE INCLUDED IN THE BID. (IF' NONE, WRITE "NONE").
ADDENDUM No. DATED
ADDENDUM NO. DATED
314
GATE: I ee..:_
BUSINESS ADDRESS$
RE6P,CC/TT FFFULL�Y"e� 6U BBMM IITTT/E�O ,
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Conrad Mansion Roof Bid --Addendum No. 1. April 29, 1975.
A. Specifications for bid shall be as originally advertised
except that removal and replacement of rotten or
decaying sheathing and rafters shall not be included
in the cost submitted in the base bid. Balcony railings
and posts are to be ignored in this bid.
B. Ia addition each bidder shall submit unit price bids as
hereinafter defined:
Decayed or rotten sheathing
Unit cost per square foot in place
Decayed or rotten rafters
Unit cost per 1000 board feet
in place
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To: CONRAD MANSION HISTORIC
C/O CITY OF KALISPELL
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
PROPOSAL FORM
SITE BOARD
KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901
HAVING CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE SPECIFICATIONS, SITE AND ALL CONDITIONS
FOR THE ABOVE —NAMED PROJECT AS PREPARED BY WILLIAM C. BIERRUM, AIA,
ARCHITECT, KALISPELL, MONTANA, THE UNDERSIGNED SUBMITS THIS PROPOSAL.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT THE UNDERSIGNED IS (ARE) THE ONLY PERSONS)
INTERESTED IN THIS PROPOSAL AS PRINCIPAL(S) AND THAT THE PROPOSAL 16 MADE
WITHOUT THE COLLUSION WITH ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION.
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THE UNDERSIGNED HERESY AGREES TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT IN FORM AS
INCORPORATED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF %TICE OF
AWARD AND TO BEGIN WORK WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER DATE OF BI.GNING OF. -
CONTRACT BY OWNER. .
THE UNDERSIGNED GUARANTEES THAT IF AWARDED CONTRACT, HE WILL FURNISH
ANO DELIVER ALL MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, TESTS, TRANSPORTATION;
SECURE ALL PERMITS AND LICENSES; DO AND PERFORM ALL LABOR AND
SUPERINTENDENCE; FURNISH ALL MEANS OF CONSTRUCTION; PAY ALL FEES; DO
ALL INCIDENTAL WORK; AND EXECUTE, CONSTRUCT AND FINISH IN AN EXPEOI-
T1OVS, SUBSTANTIAL, AND WORKMANLIKE MANNER ALL WORK OF THE CONTRACT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, TO THE COMPLETE SATIS-
FACTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OWNER, FOR THE PRICE HEREINAFTER STATED.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR
ALL BIDS, OR PARTS THEREOF, OR ITEMS THEREIN, AND TO WAIVE TECHNI-
CALITIES AS HE MAY DEEM BEST FOR HIS INTEREST,
BASIC BID
FIGURE FOR
ALL WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ONE.CONTRACT
IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH THE
SPECIFICATIONS, THE
SUM OF;
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ry - s�V�vh(11
v7UIENrY
�£
DOLLARS
IN SUBMITTING THIS PROPOSAL, THE FOLLOWING ADDENDA HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
AND ARE INCLUDED IN THE 810. (IF NONE, WRITE "NONE").
ADDENDUM No.--L. DATED
ADDENDUM No. DATED
ADDENDUM No. DATED
DATE:
RESPECTFULLV SUBMITTED,
1 SUSI NESS ADDRESS;
Conrad Mansion Roof Bid --Addendum No. I. April 29, 1975.
IV
A. Specifications for bid shall be as originally advertised
except that removal and replacement of rotten or
decaying sheathing and rafters shall not be included
in the cost submitted in the base bid. Balcony railings
and posts are to be ignored in this bid.
B. In addition each bidder shall submit unit price bids as
hereinafter defined:
Decayed or rotten sheathing
Unit coat per square foot in place
Decayed or rotten rafters
Unit cost per 1000 board feet
in place
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Councilman Sliter moved the bids be referred to the Finance Committee and Museum
Board with power to act. Seconded y Councilman Daley. Carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 835
Councilman Daley moved enactment of Ordinance No. 835, An Ordinance to amend Ordinance
804 fixing the compensation of coon ilmen and providing an effective date. EEfective
July -1,[1977, salary is $160 00-per month July` I,-1978, $170.00 per month. Seconded
by Councilman Slater. Roll Call VO e. Ail voted eye.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE - Councilman Sliter reported that claims for April have been examined,
and with one exception, found to be in order and recommends payment. Councilman
Sliter moved adoption of the report. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
Councilman Sliter explained that the bill in question was for litigation expense for
City Attorney Donahue in the amount of $840.00 for, district court case, Vadala ve City
of Kalispell. There is only $500.00 in the city attorney budget for litigation and
there are two more cases requiring extraordinary expense - Concerned Citizens for
Voters Rights vs City of Kalispell and Sterling Rygg, et al vs Board of Adjustment..
Councilman Sliter asked council members to submit ideas by next council meeting
for paying the city attorney.
Councilman Sliter was excused from the meeting.
OATH OF OFFICE
Police Judge Willis administered the oath of office to:
Councilman Dale Williams
Councilman William Bergstrom
Councilman Robert Olson
Councilman Robert Allen
Councilman Daley welcomed new council members, thanked them for their previous
interest, their attendance at committee meetings, and stated that he is looking
forward to working with them.,
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ANNEXATION - Councilman Happ, reporting for Councilman Schwartz, moved that the
owner of a house located on the alley at 1048 2nd. Ave. West be allowed to move it
to 6th St. West & Meridian Rd. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
Councilman Happ moved to accept plane for a 20 ft. addition to the office oflDr. '
Allison. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Plans were shown to members of the
council. Plans complied with Kalispell City Ordinance. Parking Ordinance is
also in compliance. Question called. Carried.
SAFETY - Councilman Happ reported that the police department has 4 unsafe vehicles
and will meet with new safety committee to consider the problem.
Councilman Happ reported that action must be taken at.the next council meeting
regarding flood plain insurance. Cities must submit forms before July let. _Council-
man Happ said that she will invite a representative of Flathead County to speak and
that some publicity would be good so that interested citizens can participate.
SEM & WATER - Councilman Daley, reporting for Councilman Miron, Chairman of
Sewer & Water Committee, asked that the following letters be inserted as part of the
minutes:
THOL S, �� �D/N S 110SIONSF rice
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T. H. Thomas, President
Wayne W. Dean, Secretary -Treasurer OFFICES IN GREAT FALLS. BOZEMAN AND KALISPELL
April, 28, 1975
928 South Main Street
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Ph. 756-2518 - Area Code 406
1200 Twenty-Fi th Street South
Great Fells, Montana 59405
Ph. 761-3010 - Area Code 406
Mr. Al Miron
C/O Veterans Affairs Division
Ford Building
KalisDell. Montana 59901
Re: Kalispell Storm Sewer, c� rY
Central Business District 3
Dear Al,
In accordance with your instructions of April 28, we are
proceeding with preparations of final plans on the subject
project. Patching of the trenches will be planned rather
than repavement of streets.
DED/pf
Very truly yours,
THOMAS, DEAN & HOSKINS, INC.
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C on�ellinq Giegineerd
T. H. Thomas. President
Wayne W. Dean, Secretary -Treasurer OFFICES IN GREAT FALLS, BOZEMAN AND KALISPELL
Mr. Al Miron
C/O Veterans Affairs Division
Ford Building
Kalispell, Montana
Dear Al,
May 5, 1975
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 Storm Sewers
Central Business District
The construction plans for the subject project will be
completed and ready for the council's approval by the May
19th meeting.
Very truly yours,
THOMAS, DEAN & HOSKINS, INC.
Dougl E. Daniels
DED/pf
cc: Laurence Bjorneby, Mayor, City Hall, Kalispell, Mt. 59901
Harvy L. Knebel, Director of Public Works, City Hall,
Kalispell, Mt. 59901
Bob Olson, Council Member
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Councilman Daley moved that the council instruct Thomas, Dean & Hoskins to finalize
engineering plans for the let Ave. East storm sewer construction and street patch-
ing, with the exception of l block (Center.to lst. St.- East). Seconded by Council-
man Williams. Carried.
EMPLOYMENT - Councilman Daley reported that the employment committee will be meet-
ing with the various groups and trying to comply with the new legislation concerning
public employees.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Bjorneby asked council approval for a two year reappointment of City Attorney
Donahue. Councilman Rapp moved that Norbert F. Donahue be reappointed to a two ,
year term as city attorney. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
Mayor Bjorneby appointed Councilman Dale Williams to the City -County Planning Board
to replace Dale Haarr.
RESOLUTION NO. 3012
Councilman Daley moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3012 A Resolution appointing
Marjorie Giermann Deputy City Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Roll Call Vote.
All voted aye.
Mayor Bjorneby read a letter of resignation from Maurice Boorman, member of the
police commission. Mr. Boorman was appointed to the commission by Mayor Cameron -in 1947
and has served continuously to May, 1975. Mayor Bjorneby asked the council members
to give serious thought to a replacement and report at the next council meeting.
Mayor Bjorneby reported that Robert Sevier has served a satisfactory probation period
as Asst. Chief of Police and asked confirmation by the council. Councilman Williams
moved that Robert Sevier be confirmed Asst. Chief of Police. Seconded by Councilman
Allen. Carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Ray Williams, representing Williams Insurance Agency, asked permission of the city I
council to explain his company's group insurance plan to them and to city employees.
Councilman Daley moved to permit him to talk to city employees on'theiriownitime about
his health insurance plan. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried,
Councilman Daley asked Mr. Williams to contact him later and he would give him the
names of people to contact to present his plan.
Pat Mandl, instructor for the state work incentive program in Kalispell, explained
the objectives of their crisis program. The proposed service would offer telephone
counselling to persons in need, primarily young drug overdose victims and aged
persons. The service will be operated on an all volunteer basis. She stated they
have a location, with remodeling and utilities donated. Her request from the City
of Kalispell is for $578.02 for a portion of the phone bill for one year. As they
will not be started before July, this will not be a budget problem for this fiscal
year.
Councilman Williams moved to refer the request to the finance committee. Seconded
by Councilman Olson. Carried.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
License & Permit Bonds
Northwestern Telephone Systems Street Opening Certificate of Renewal
Councilman Daley moved approval of the certificate of renewal as approved by City I
Atty. Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried.
Mayor Bjorneby reported that he will have the council committees ready within a
week, and will notify councilmen of their committees in time for them to meet, if
necessary, before the next council meeting.
Councilman Happ suggested that councilmen have a post office box at city hall to
pick up their communications and save postage.
Councilman Olson requested that councilmen be notified if something of importance
comes up.
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Councilman Williams referred back to the request of Police Chief McDowell to the
safety committee for new police cars. He asked Chief McDowell to explain his reason
for the request. Chief McDowell stated that two of the oars have 90,000 miles on
them, are in very bad shape, are very expensive to keep running and should have 2
new care immediately. That it is dangerous to wait for the new budget year for the
cars.
Mr. Daley stated that the cars are dangerous, hard to drive and in the shop too often
for repairs. He said he thought the council should authorize $8,000.00 of revenue
sharing money for two new police cars.
After further discussion by the council, it was agreed that at least one new car was
necessary immediately and consideration be,-givencto the-purchasing'of one or more cars
after the new budget is in effect.
Councilman H,app moved that Chief McDowell be authorized to purchase one new police
caq-from aevenubyshanimg funds,;Seconded,-by Ceuncilman Bergstrom. Carried.
under $4,000.00
Councilman Bergstrom asked for a report on street repair progress from Director of
Public Works Knebel. Director Knebel reported that Conrad Hill will not be finished
but will be open to traffic by Wednesday. The street crews will then be moving to
let. Ave. West and to Center Street to finish the paving.
Councilman Williams reported a resident on the last lot -on the east side of 6th Ave.
E. N. (Lot 12, Blk. 3) would like to make some, improvements and would ,-like the property
11ne defined-.-NFiyDr,igjgrneby.said-thst=:in-the past,the .cwner had -been -ready to -grant
he�eityeun,easement, lou etDtE property -owner changed and theenewNownerr.was not -inter-
ested. ':CityyAttoxnar-Makdhue>:said -he woul&pxepaarerwhataverspapers were: pecessary to
resolve the problem.
Councilman Williams moved to refer the matter to the Street & Alley Committee and
City Attorney Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried.
The next meeting, May 19th, will be in the Community Room at Conrad National Bank
in order to accomodate the extra persons interested in the Flood Plain question.
Councilman Daley moved adjournment. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried.
Minutes approved as corrected May 19, 1975.
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