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THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF
CONRAD NATIONAL BANK AT 7:30 P. M., MDNDAY, JULY 7, 1975. ACTING MAYOR HAPP
PRESIDED. ALL COUNCIIMEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES -
Councilman Daley moved the minutes of the regular June 16, 1975 meeting be approved
as presented. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried.
Councilman Williams moved the minutes of the June 23, 1975 special meeting be ap-
proved as read. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Carried.
Councilman Daley moved the minutes of the June 25, 1975 special meeting be approved
as read. SecondedbyCouncilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Daley moved the minutes of the June 30, 1975 special meeting be approved
as read. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Carried.
SEWER REVENUE BONDS
Councilman Olson moved Acting Mayor Happ be authorised to sign an agreement retain-
ing the services of D. A. Davidson, Inc., Great Falls, as financial consultants for
the sale of sewer revenue bonds for financing the Storm Sewer Project on 1st. Avenue
East. Seconded by Councilman Slater. Carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL -
Mr. Tom Herlock stated that he was concerned with the apparent haste with which the
city council decided to build the bridge in Lawrence Park across Stillwater River.
He asked if the park is to be used for recreation. Councilman Daley replied that
future plans are to build a sports complex because of the large area available.
COMMITTEE REPORTS -
ANNEXATION - Councilman reported that he had just received a petition requesting
annexation of the Guest Addition #61. That the area would house a roller skaring I
rink. He asked for time to meet with the annexation committee. Action deferred
until next meeting.
SLAMA ADDITION - Councilman Schwartz reported on the problems with the Slams
Addition and how it had been referred back and forth between the City -County Plan-
ning Board and City Council. He read the following letter from the planning board:
June 26., 1975
Mayor and City Council
City of Kalispell
City Hall
Kalispell, MT 59,901 .
Honorable Mayor and City Council:
At the regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board held
June 24, 1975, the Board reviewed a recommendation from the Annexation
Committee concerning traffic problems in the area of the proposed Slama '
Addition. Twenty seven landowners residing in the general area of the
proposed development were present and expressed concern with regard to
land use, zoning, traffic problems and general acceptability of the
proposal. An extensive discussion of the proposal was held, the outcome
of which indicated all property owners present' opposed annexation of the
development as No. 2 Residential.
After public comment and discussion by the Board, the following motion
was adopted:
"That the Kalispell City -County Planning Board resubmit its
original recommendation of March.11, 1975, regarding Slama
Addition; said March 11, 1975 recommendation is as follows:
1. Vacation of the plat of Slama Addition by the County
Commissioners;
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2. That portion of West Colorado included in said plat be
retained as street right-of-way and not vacated;
3. That five (5) additional feet of right-of-way on the
south property line adjacent to West Wyoming Street be
dedicated to the county for road way purposes;
4. That the setback from West Colorado Street be 25 feet and not
20 feet as proposed;
' 5. That the south parking complex be redesigned to provide
for one-way traffic and that the traffic flow from a
west to east direction; and
6. Thatpriorto final annexation a final plot plan,
building elevation plan and landscaping plan be submitted
to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board for review
and final recommendation to the City Council; and
Further, that the two proposed alternative traffic routes not be
pursued since neither alleviated the existing or anticipated
traffic problems, and that West Arizona and/or West Colorado
extensions, West Colorado preferred, be considered as presented
in the Kalispell Jurisdictional Area Comprehensive Development
Plan."
The Board's recommendation is submitted to your body for your consideration
and action.
Respectfully submitted,
KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
�Haward Hammer��
President
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CC: Fred Sewrey
Slama Associated
Councilman Schwartz moved that the developer of the Slama Addition work with Director
of Public Works Knebel and the Street & Alley Committee on an acceptable traffic flow
pattern for the Slams Addition until the problem is acceptable to the City Council
and the City -County Planning Board. Seconded by Councilman Daley.
Hollister Larson. presented the following petition signed by 109 residents of the
City, who live in additions adjoining the proposed Slama Addition:
P E T I T I O N
COME NOW the undersigned residents and property owners of the Underhill
and Cameron Additions to the City of Kalispell, Montana, and petition the
Board of Adjustment of the City of Kalispell, Montana, and the City Counicil
of the City of Kalispell, Montane, to prohibit the erection of and to refuse
to issue a construction permit for, a proposed apartment house complex in the
Slama Addition, which addition is a proposed addition to the City of Kalispell,
on the following grounds and for the following reasons:
Said Slama Addition adjoins the Underhill and Cameron Additions to the
City of Kalispell, Montana. Said Underhill and Cameron Additions are class-
ified as No. 1 Residence Districts. Appendix, Zoning Ordinance, Section 7 of
the Kalispell City Code requires that any new territory added to the City of
Kalispell shall be in the same zone as that portion of the city which it ad-
joins. Appendix, Zoning Ordinance, Section 8 of the Kalispell City Code
prohibits apartment houses as an allowable use in a No. 1 Residence District.
Approximately 40 of the pet it toners were present and several stated their reasons for.
objecting to the annexation - mostly traffic problems and objections to R2 zoning.
Question Called. Roll Call Vote. Councilman Williams voted no. All others voted aye.
REQUEST TO BUILD HOME - Councilman Schwartz reported that Mr. Bill Kostka has asked
permission to build a home on the East Side which does not meet the minimum require-
ment for square footage for R1 zoning. Councilman Schwartz moved that the request be
denied. Seconded by Councilman Olson, Roll Call Vote. Councilmen Williams, Allen
and Bergstrom voted no, Councilman Schwartz, Daley, Slater and Olson voted aye.
Carried. Request denied.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Councilman Daley moved that Acting Mayor Happ be authorised
to sign an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Kalispell as "prime
agency" and Flathead County and School District No. 5 for the purpose of securing,
constructing, upgrading and maintaining tennis courts. The courts will be at Flat-
head High School, Peterson School and Linderman School. The City will pay $3,500.00;
Flathead County, $4,500.00; and School District No. 5, $4,000.00. Seconded by Council-
man Sitter. Carried.
EMPIAYMENT - Councilman Williams requested the following letters be inserted into the
minutes:
Police Protective Association of Kalispell
office of
President
KALISPELL, MONTANA
June 23, 1975
Honorable Mayor & Members of City Council
Kalispell, Montana 59901
This letter is submitted per request of Councilman Dale Williams reflecting the
refusal of the Kalispell Police Protective Association to the proposed wage in-
crease presented by a portion of the city council this date. The proposal, in
essence amounting to a 9 percent increase; four percent of this being in the
form of health insurance and 5 percent in salary hike.
S' rely, "
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DAVID &9.EWER
President
Kalispell Police Protective Assn.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Local No. 547 i
KALISPE"o MONTANA
Dale lVilliams
Chairman, Stage Committee
City Council
Dear- Sir,
The members of Local 547 IAFF, Kalispell Fire Department respectfully
decline your wage offer of 5% plus insurance which was given on
June 23, 1975.
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Richard Seddon
Chairman local 547 wage Committee
American Federation of
State, County and Municipal
Employees AFL-CIO.
Local 256
June 259 1975
Dale Williams
Chairman of Employment Committee
Dear Sir,
American Federation of State, County and Munioipal Employees
AFL-CIo Local 256 has voted to reject your offer for the equivalent
of a nine percent wage increase.
It is requested that the Employment Committee set a date and
time for futher negotiations with Local 256 a soon ea possible.
Sincerely,
Robert Za6ller
Vice -President of
Local 256
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The employment committee will be meeting with the Police Protective Association and
the International Association of Fire Fighters at 7:30 P. M.,next Monday, in the
council chambers.
STREET & ALLEY - Sidewalk for Rehabilitation Center on 3rd. Ave. East and 3rd. Street -
Councilman Allen reported that Mike Chaffin, director of the Rehabilitation Center, has
requested the city to remove the old sidewalk on 3rd. Street East at their Center.
They hope to have volunteer labor and materials to construct the new sidewalk. Council-
man Allen moved that the project be turned over to Director of Public Works Knebel to
remove old sidewalk and prepare with gravel for a new sidewalk. Seconded by Council-
man Williams, Carried. Discussion followed that the city might help with a ramp for
wheelchairs.
PARKS - Councilman Daley moved a lease be let for one year at Depot Park to Glory
Days Emporium for the purpose of building a pavilian to house an antique buggy. 91or7
Days Emporium will do the building and all maintenance except mowing. City Attorney
Donahue to draw the lease and refer back to Park Committee for final approval. Sec-
onded by Councilman Williams. Carried.
Councilman Daley reported that the bleachers have been built at Babe Ruth Park and are
very satisfactory. Councilman Daley moved that Director of Public Works Knebel be
requested to have bleachers built at Woodland Park like the ones at Babe Ruth Park.
Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Carried.
Councilman Daley reported that the htkeobike path at Woodland Park is very nice and
the work is being done by young people from the "Speedy Program" with no cost to the
City.
GAMBLING
RESOLUTION NO. 3025 -
Councilman Daley moved adoption of Resolution No. 3025 A Resolution to amend the
gambling resolution to conform with the county resolution regarding residency require-
ments and wearing dealer.badges. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Roll Call Vote..
All voted aye.
FINANCE - Councilman Slater reported that June ,claims have been reviewed by the fin
ante committee and moved that the claims be paid. ,Seconded by Councilman Williams.
Carried.
Councilman Slater reported the 1st quarter of revenue sharing funds in the amount of
$34,495.00 was received July 7th.
SEWER & WATER Councilman Olson reported the following letter from Department of
Health & Environmental Sciences:
Department of Heath and Enronmental Sciences
*� STATE OF MONTANA Environmental Sciences Division
P.O. Box 1031 - ArSAnde M.D.
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July 3, 1975
Mayor and City Council
City of Kalispell
Box 1035
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Storm Drain Improvements, Kalispell, Montana
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Honorable Mayor and City Council:
Plans and specifications for the Kalispell Storm Sewerage improvements,
dated Ma 1975, have been reviewed by engineers of the Environmental
Sciences D on, have been found to be satisfactory, and are hereby
approved.
Treatment of the storm wastewaters would be provided for as part of Phase II
construction in accordance with the design parameters shown in your letter
of June 30, 1975.
Sincerely,
David Nunna lee, P.S.
Public Health Engineer
Environmental Sciences Division
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cc: Mr. Don Willems, State Dept. of Health & Env. Sciences, Helena
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Councilman Olson reported a change order for the. Northwest Drainage Project, which
will add $1,957.72 to the project, half of which will be paid by Flathead -County.
SID 315
Councilman Schwartz moved acting Mayor Happ be authorized to sign the construction
contract for SID 315 with Lloyd C. Lockrem, Inc., so that work may proceed. Second-
ed by Councilman Allen. Carried.
Councilman Bergstrom reported on the citizen participation meeting he held for Ward
Two voters. It was a good question and answer session, moderated by Councilman
Bergstrom, with Fire Chief Peters and Asst. Police Chief Sevier assisting in dis-
cussions. Another meeting will be held in about 3 months.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Acting Mayor Hopp reported that two groups have asked permission to have rock bands
for dancing at Griffin Park. Police Chief McDowell reported it usually causes
complaints of loud noise and vandalism and a mess left to clean. Councilmen felt
generally the same way. The requests were denied, but a promise made to try and
help them obtain the Armory or another suitable place for their dances.
Acting Mayor Rapp presented the following letters:
PATRICK T. HAYDEN
SUPENINICNDENT
KEITH L. ALLRED
^SST. SUPER INT t NDENT
Kalispell Public. Schools
Phone 755-5015 - P.O. BOX 788 - KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901
Chief Jack Peters
Kalispell Fire Department
City Hall
Kalispell, Montana 59901
July 3, 1975
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Dear Chief Peters:
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I want to take this opportunity to express to the Kalispell
Fire Department our appreciation for the close and efficient
cooperation with Kalispell Schools that has been deomonstrated
by Kalispell's fire department over the past year. As you
know, there have been a number of incidents throughout the
school system requiring action by Kalispell's fire department,
ranging from a number of false alarms to several real fires.
In all cases, you and your men have responded with a great
deal of efficiency, and we are most appreciative,of the con—
tinuing cooperation and close working relationship between
Kalispell's fire department and Kalispell's public schools.
This past year, in one day, we had several fires at Flathead
High School, which were the result of arson, any one of which
could have resulted in serious loss of property and quite
possibly loss of life, except.for the efficiency of Kalispell's
fire department, and the effective and close working relation—
ship between the school personnel and your department.
We do recognize and are appreciative of this excellent working
relationship between the schools and your department, and look
forward to its continuation. As you know, I have had experiences
in other communities, and it is no exaggeration to say that the
efficiency, dedication, and ooQeration demonstrated by your
staff and working with schools is second to none, in terms of
my past experience in other situations.
Sincerely,
Patrick T. Hayden
Superintendent
cc: Mayor Bjorneby
July 3. 1975.
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LeRoy McDowell
Chief of Police
Kalispell Police Department, -
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Dear Chief McDowell.
I want to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for
the efficiency and spirit of cooperation exhibited by Kalispell
Police in their work with Kalispell Schools. Specifically,
over the last several weeks there have been two rather substantial
vandalism incidents involving Kalispell School's property. .In
both cases, Kalispell Police officers responded quickly and effec-
tively and did apprehend the individuals responsible for the
damage. In addition, throughout the past year, there have been
.a number of situations involving close cooperation between the
School District and the Police Department. I have been pleased
and impressed with both the spirit and efficient cooperation
demonstrated by your people in.all of our official relationships.
Please communicate my expression of appreciation to those indivi—
duals on your force who have worked olosely with us in all of
these incidents.
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intendent
cos Mayor Bjoraeby
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Acting Mayor Happ reported 3 resignations from the Board of Adjustments - Collins,
Hamilton and Powell. Austin Miller wants to stay on and Lee Rothweiler has not
stated his future with the board.
Police Chief McDowell minded the council that two new members are needed on the
Police Commission.
STILLWATER BRIDGE -
Councilman Williams moved to remove from the table the question of Stillwater Bridge.
' Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Carried.
Councilman Allen withdrew his second to the previous motion. Councilman Williams
withdrew his motion.
Councilman Williams moved, after the fact, approval by this body be given to the
grant deed that was recorded April 14, 1975 between George and Nadine Thompson,
Owners of land from whom the right-of-way was purchased and the city council - that
the land trade be properly overseen by City Attorney Donahue and that the City
Attorney be directed to investigate and report back to the council on exact land
desetiption. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
Councilman Williams moved that the City -County Planning Board be specifically author-
ized to:
1. Conduct traffic counts as may be necessary as to the adviseability
of the proposed bridge in question as to whether one-way or two-
way traffic is adviseable.
2. Present to the city council the estimated cost of road work from
North Main to westerly bank of proposed bridge.
3. As a safety factor, determine if traffic signals will be needed at
the Whitefish Road Junction; North Main & Golf Course Road Junction;
Highway #93, West California & North Main Junction, and also to
determine if a sidewalk crossing on the bridge is necessary.
4. Get the necessary approvals from Montana Fish & Game and the avail-
ability of the bridge.
Further, that this all be reported back to the city council by the 2nd meeting in
July. Seconded by Councilman Alien. Roll Call Vote. Councilmen Williams, Bergstrom,
Allen voted aye. Councilmen Sliter, Schwartz and Daley voted no. Councilman Olson
abstained. Vote tied.
Councilman Sliter moved to table the motion. Seconded by Councilman Olson. Carried.
City Attorney Donahue reported that he had found out today that the latter Day Saints
Church, Sundown Theater and the Lutheran Home wish to be included in S.I.D. 322 and
have the road improved to Crestline Drive. This will form a loop road in this area.
Councilman Sliter moved to reconsider Resolution No. 3019, A Resolution of Intention
to create S.I.D. 322 on the grounds that more property owners wish to become involved.
Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
License & Permit Bonds
Whitefish Plumbing
Robert Hanna, V. P. , Watertower
Paint & Repair Co., Inc.
Gas Contractor Continuation Certificate
Sandblast & Paint Performance Bond
C. C. Peterson, for
Northwestern Telephone Systems Excavation Misc. Indemnity Bond
Councilman Daley moved license & permit bonds be accepted as approved by City Attorney
Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Minutes approved as presented, July 21, 1975.
ATTEST: Norma E. Rapp, Acting r
jorie Giermann, Deputy City Clerk