10/20/75 City Council Minutes.L�
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MET AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY, OCTOBER
20, 1975 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN
SCHWARTZ ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Williams moved approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October
6, 1975 as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
CITY OFFICIALS REPORTS
City Clerk and City Treasurer for August, 1975.
Sanitarian, Director of Public Works, Police Chief, City Judge for September, 1975.
Councilman Daley moved approval of City Officials reports as presented. Seconded by
Councilman Sliter. Councilman Williams asked why the gasoline used by the street
and oil sprinkling departmens was the same. Director of Public Works Knebel to report
reason at next meeting. Question called. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Dorothea Armstrong, representing the Youth Guidance Home Committee, a committee
composed of citizens of Flathead County, reported they are studying the feasibility
of establishing a Youth Guidance Home in Flathead County. She stated that this
county has the highest record of juvenile offenders in the state.
She said the state is holding $24,000.00 annual grant for a program of this type, but
it must be matched by the county and three cities each year. The committeeisasking
for the following committments for matching funds:
Flathead County $5,600.00
City of Kalispell 2,400.00
City of Whitefish 19200.00
Town of Columbia Falls 800.00
Mrs. Armstrong added that the home could not be established before January, 1976 at
the earliest, and if the council could not make a commitment tonight, she would
approach them later for an answer. That if the present budget could not cover this
amount, a commitment from next years budget would enable them to start the project.
Councilman Sliter said that it would be an added expense to the City that they have
not had before.
Councilman Bergstrom stated that he was interested, but would like more information on
the project. Mrs. Armstrong said that she would have information, statistics and
figures by Thursday and.would make copies for each councilman.
Councilman Olson asked if youth counseling is not duplicated with so many agencies,
and added he felt he was not in a position to make a commitment until he receives
additional information.
Councilman Williams moved that the request be referred to the finance committee for
consideration. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Councilman Sliter said he felt it
was being given to the wrong committee. That the state should give us some of the
money they will be saving. Councilman Williams said that the council as a whole can
make the decision, but the finance committee should decide if we can finance the
project. Question called. Councilman Sliter voted no. Motion carried.
Austin Miller, member of the Board of Adjustment, read the following letter:
October 20, 1975
To The Honorable Mayor
and Council
City of Kalispell
I an proposing to build an 80' by 100' building on the corner of Montana
Street and 7th Avenue W. N. The building will be used for offices and the
shop of the Upholstery Center.
The zone of the property is R-5. I obtained signatures, from most of the
residents within 300' of the proposed building site, favoring our proposed
building. I have had two meetings with the Board of Adjustments and have
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discussed the project with Ralph Jackson of the City Engineers Office;
I have had favorable response in both cases.
In order to provide adequate street parking, I request permissision to
pave and utilize 19' of City property which would otherwise be boulevard
on Montana Street and 7th Avenue W. N. The 19' will provide adequate
room for angle parking.
I feel my building will be an improvement to the area and an asset to
the city. Your favorable disposition on my request as soon as possible
' will be appreciated.
/a/ Roger L. Claridge
RLC/mds
Mr. Miller stated that the Board of Adjustment recommends that the City grant an ease-
ment for parking. Director of Public Works Knebel and Inspector Jackson have looked
at the situation and see no problem.
Councilman Sliter moved that counsel for Mr. Claridge draw a temporary easement to use
19' of city boulevard for parking. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried.
Councilman Allen suggested Director of Public Works Knebel supervise the construction.
Mr. Miller stated that the Board of Adjustment recommends the zoning for Lot 2 in
Highland Park Addition be changed from Zone l to Zone 5.
ORDINANCE N0. 844
Councilman Williams moved enactment of Ordinance No. 844 An Ordinance to amend Section
7, of the zoning ordinance of the City of Kalispell to rezone Lot 2, Highland Park
Addition from No. 1 Residential Zone to No. 5 Business -Residence Zone. Seconded by
Councilman Daley. Roll call vote. Councilman Bergstrom abstained. All other council-
men voted aye. Ordinance enacted.
Mr. Elmer Lazure from the Montana State Plumbing Board in Helena addressed the council
concerning the new state plumbing law. Because the Board was sued for a fee charged and
service not rendered, a law was enacted to deputize various cities to inspect and enforce
the state plumbing law. These cities will adopt the state fees, do the inspecting and
remit 25% of the fees to the state and keep 75%. The state will furnish the applications,
permits and certificates. The state office, their personnel and attorney will be at the
cities' disposal. The plumbing board reserves the right to approve the inspector and
he must pass the state examination. If Kalispell does not set up this office, the state
will set up an office anyway. The City of Billings derives about 38% more income from
the operation.
The area to be inspected by Kalispell, if adopted, can extend as far as deemed necessary.
Whitefish will inspect half -way to Kalispell. Columbia Falls is not interested.
Mayor Happ thanked Mr. Lazure for his time and will turn it over to Director of Public
Works Knebel and Inspector Jackson for a decision.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
City -County Planning Board - Councilman Williams reported that a request for annexation
by Stewart & Janes on the property immediately west of Gibsons and the Country Kitchen.
has been appV6ved-subject to certainrecommendationsand stipulations. , One spec-
ific problem is the traffic hazard on Highway #2 and the Board will request the On -Going
Traffic Committee to make a study and return a recommendation to them.
STREET & ALLEY -
Councilman Allen called on Director of Public Works Knebel for a progress report. Knebel
reported that 8th Ave, W. N. & Montana is completed with pit run gravel and is being
allowed .to settle. The street crew is now working on loth Avenue West, patching other
streets and starting leaf pickup.
Councilman Allen reported that the On -Going Traffic Committee meets every Thursday morn-
ing in the council chambers and any interested person is invited to attend.
GAMBLING -
Councilman Daley reported the gaming commission met last week and Mayor Happ attended.
The county attorney wants the county and cities covered by one gaming ordinance. The
way it is we have direct control within the City - the other way the county would inspect
and enforce the gaming ordinance.
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Golf Course Project - Councilman Daley moved that the contract between the City of
Kalispell and Loftus Landscaping, Inc, for fine grading and golf course construction
and drainage (Phase II), after final approval by City Attorney Donahue, be signed by
Mayor Happ. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Daley moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign Change Order #1 with
Loftus Landscaping, Inc. which deletes practice area or driving range and l F Bunker,
reducing the contract by $3,005.00 to $28,492.00. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. '
Carried.
Councilman Daley moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign Change Order #1 with
Stenerson & Schmidt Contractors on Phase II Rough Grading, deleting practice area
or driving range - 6,500 cubic yards, $17,290.00 and deleting I F Bunker -.1060
cubic yards; $2,820.00, total $20,110.00, reducing the original contract to $51,335.00.
Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Daley moved that Mayor Happ sign letter of authorization to Mild Fence Co.,
1081 Whitefish Stage, to proceed to install a 6 ft. chain link fence along new #17
fairway at the Buffalo Hill Golf Course. Seconded by -Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Daley moved that Mayor Happ sign letter to Perm -A -Mulch, Inc., Meade, Wash.,
authorizing them to proceed to haul 300 cubic yards to golf course project, to be
placed where the project -supervisor designates. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Daley moved Mayor Happ be authorized to sign change order #1 with Northwest
Fence Products, Great Falls, to install new 30 ft. double swing drive gate at an add-
itional sum of $630.00. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Baley moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign Change Order #1 with Diane
Associates, Inc., Diablo, Ca. for the following additional work:
Item 30: per your bid (installation of a completely operatable
separator -system) $5,200.00
Item 31: per your bid (installation of an automatic purge
system for the separator-syetem) 320.00 '
Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Daley moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign Change Order #2 with Diane
Associates to install a completely automatic sprinkler system on #9S fairway and green
using same materials as the bid for Phase II, as designed by Golf Course Architect for
$9,100.00. Seconded by Councilman Olson. Carried.
SAFETY -
Councilman Bergstrom announced the low bid for 2 police care was awarded to Hines
Chrysler -Plymouth with delivery expected in January.
Councilman Bergstrom moved that "no parking" signs be placed on the south side of 2nd.
Street West off Meridian Road to and including the tennis court area at the request of
the Peterson School. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOIfi7ENT -
Councilman Granmo moved that 4 parking lot spaces be reserved for the handicapped attend-
ing FVCC - 2 metered spots between Main and let. Ave. East and 2 unmetered spots north
of the music bungalow at Linderman. The college will provide the signs and identification.
Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Carried. I
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SEWER & WATER -
Councilman Olson met with Morrison-Maierle Engineers and Bill Glover of the Purifax
Company and has been assured that the wastewater treatment plant is now operating
properly. That the sludge presently in the pond should be hauled away before warm
weather next year and there should be no more bad odors.
Willis Wetstein, Morrison-Maierle Engineer, has been in touch with the State Department
of Health & Environmental Sciences concerning the Operation Manual for the plant and
has been assured that it will be sent to Kalispell very soon. Councilman Olson said if
we do not receive it by November let he will contact the state himself.
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BUSINESS -
Mayor Happ, reporting for the Parking Commission, said that Harry Henricksen has offered
to sell the four 25' lots on let. Avenue East and 4th Street for $65,000.00. Purchase
terms -have not been worked out and the parking commission does not have money in their
budget for this purchase. Mayor Happ asked councilmen if they are interested in the
purchase and if they are, do they want it for parking or for city use.
Councilman Daley said we should buy and invest our money in land.
' Councilman Sliter suggested we get out our City Hall Study made last year and take a
good look.
Councilman Sliter moved Mayor Rapp be authorized to obtain an option to buy the property.
Seconded by Councilman Daley. Councilman Williams voted no. Carried.
WAWC[NG HOUSE -
Mayor Rapp read the minutes of the Flathead County Park Board Meeting held October 16,
1975:
Hothead County Paxk Boated Meeting
Oetobelc 16, 1975
This was a special meeting eaZled to discuss .the Woodland PaAk SheZteA. It
was heed at .the o65.ice o6 the County CorrJni6.5.i.onexs. The meeting was called
to order at 1:45.
Those pAesent weAe the County Commiss.ionehs Met Wottan, Joe DeLong and Frank
Guay, Parks SupeAi.ntendent, Vehn Mawcitsen, PaAk Board President, Arnotd
1 Jacobsen, and Patk Board Membeu Viola KeUex, and L. W. McNeit. Atso pAesent
wvAe Norma Happ and P.ieteA DAent.
Following a .lengthy discussion Joe DeLong made a motion that the PoAk Board
o66eA the city o6 KaZizpett $2500 to be wsed .in the eonstAuction o6 the
Woodland Patk Shetter. The motion 6wtthelr stated that an Inter -Local Agreement
between the county and the city shaZZ state that witliin two years the city wilt
contiti.bute $2500 worth o6 equipment time to the county toward park development
on the Conrad Cemetery Land. Motion seconded by FAank Guay.
Fottow.i,ng 6uhther discussion FAank Guay moved an cunendment to the motion which
stated that the two yea& time Limit be deleted and that the city 6ut6ia its
$2500 obP igation at the time the county begins devetopment.o6 the Con)Lad Land.
Amendment motion was' seconded by L. W. McNeil. Both the amendment and the
oA,ig,inaZ motion passed.
DeLong moved and seconded by L. W. McNeil that MauAitsen check on the need
6or lights at the boat Acnnp .in Lakeside.
Motion passed.
Mayor Happ said the county will give the city $1,000.00 in addition to the above offer,
making a total contribution from Flathead County of $3,500.00.
Discussion followed that our men and equipment might be used by the county at our busy
time. Councilmen felt that in the agreement it should state that we will pick the time
to help. Also, we have already done a lot of work on the Conrad Park development.
Councilman Sliter moved we accept the offer of $2,500.00 in cash to be used to build the
warming house in exchange for equipment time on the Conrad Park Project. Seconded by
Councilman Daley. Councilman Allen and Bergstrom voted no. Motion carried.
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Mayor Happ asked approval of the appointment of Leonard York, of York, Stangell &
McPherson, Portland, Oregon as labor consultant to assist the council in wage negot-
iations and any problem that may come up between the City and the Unions. Total cost
will be $1,500.00 per year, with $750.00 to be paid at the time the contract is signed
and the remainder to be paid in six equal consecutive monthly payments.
Councilman Williams moved that the council approve the appointment of Leonard York as
labor negotiator for the City of .Kalispell and that the expense be paid from revenue I
sharing funds. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Allen moved that a request from Fire Chief Peters to raise Ted Main and
Melvin Tweet from Grade 8/5 to Grade 9A, rate of pay from $837.00 to $853.00,
effective October 1, 1975'be approved. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Carried.
City Attorney Donahue reported on his trip to Washington, D. C. where he attended the
National Institute for Municipal Law Officers meeting. Over 50 nations were represent-
ed, and over 1000 registered. He said there were many interesting speakers and people
in attendance. He obtained pamphlets of information which he distributed to councilmen.
Next year the meeting will be in Los Vegas and the next year in Tokyo.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Minutes approved as corrected, November 39 1975.
Norma E. Happ, Maybr"
ATTEST:
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Mar orie Gievmann, Dep. City Clerk