11/03/75 City Council Minutes434
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M., MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 1975 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. ALL
COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Williams moved approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October
20, 1975 as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Schwartz moved approval of the minutes.of the special meeting of October
28, 1975. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL '
Mayor Rapp made three calls for addressing the council. No one appeared to address
the council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS -
Councilman Daley reported that the BOR has requested Park Supt. Drent to formulate
plans for the next one, two and three years. There will be a meeting of the park
committee at noon, November 17th.
Councilman Daley moved that the Babe Ruth Baseball League be authorized to build the
food and drink dispensing building at Lions Park, with the city funding up to
$2300.00 for materials from revenue sharing funds.
There was no second to the motion. Project sent back to committee for further study.
GARBAGE
Councilman Daley
reported a request from
Shop Foreman Wilson for a new garbage truck.
Director of Public Works Knebel reported
that some money had been put into capital
outlay for a new
truck, but there is no cash for the purchase.
Councilman Daley
said he is studying the
garbage charges and will have a report at
the next meeting.
He is also working on
a new ordinance for pet control.
STREET & ALLEY
Councilman Allen reported that most of the pending problems will be referred to the
On -Going Traffic Committee which will meet at 10:30 A.M. on Friday.
Director of Public Works Knebel reported that they are digging.out 9th Avenue West
between Center and 2nd Street. Next week they will be working on 8th Avenue West.
After that they will be working on College Avenue. Leaf pickup is progressing
throughout the city and is being stockpiled at Lawrence Park for mulch.
ANNEXATION
Councilman Schwartz reported there will be an annexation committee meeting next
Friday after the On -Going Traffic Committee meeting.
Councilman Williams read an article from a Wenatchee, Washington paper concerning
their wastewater treatment plant. Their problems seemed to be similar to our own. He
turned the clipping over to Councilman Olson.
SEWER & WATER
Councilman Olson reported that the APO Board met and that he was elected secretary.
The meeting dealt mostly with changes in procedure and a discussion of zoning in the
county.
WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 1973
As the one year warranty was nearing termination, an inspection of this project was
made and the following report made:
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T. H. Thomas, President -
Wayne W. Dean. Secretary -Treasurer OFFICES IN GREAT FALLS,
BOZEMAN AND KALISPELL
Ph. 755-5246 - Area Code 406
1200 Twenty -Filth Street South
Great Falls, Montana 59405
October 9, 1975
Ph. 761-3010 - Area Code 406
Mr. Bob Olson, Chairman
Water & Sewer Committee
City of Kalispell
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Bob:
On October 8th and
jects was conducted to
require attention prior
iod.
Re: Kalispell Water System
Improvements Schedules
I, II, and III.
9th, a final review of the subject pro -
determine any deficiencies that might
to the termination of the warranty per -
Those attending the review were: Mrs. Norma Happ, Mayor;
Mr. Joe Longpre, Water Supt.; Mr. T.H. Thomas, Thomas, Dean &
Hoskins, Inc.; Mr. Doug Daniels, Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc.
A summary of items reviewed and discussed follows:
SCHEDULE I, BOOSTER STATION
The pumps were observed in operation, including the flow
meters, gauges and totalizers. All fittings, piping and pumps
were inspected for any evidence of failure.
The stand-by generator was activated and observed during
operation.
The building and grounds were inspected for evidence of
settling or other types of failure.
Upon completion of the review it was determined that the
entire facility was in good condition and no deficiencies were
apparent. Mr. Longpre stated that the facility has been operating
without problems.
SCHEDULES II AND III - DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
The distribution lines installed during this project were
inspected for settlement, operation of hydrants, and evidence
of failure.
During the review it was noted that several areas along
Meridian Road had settled. The settlement is confined to areas
where the residential water services connect to the main line.
It appears that although the main line backfill compaction was
adequate, those areas that were excavated later to make service
connections were not adequately compacted. We have notified the
contractor that these deficiencies exist and require correction.
Please refer to the attached copy of the letter to the contractor
for a listing of the areas requiring correction.
All hydrants were operated and inspected for proper drainage.
All appeared to be in proper operating condition.
Although many difficulties were experienced during the con-
struction, Mr. Longpre stated that the project has not showed
evidence of leakage since it was finally approved and accepted
by the city.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Very truly yours,
THOMAS, DEAN & HOSKINS, INC.
BY:
Dougla E. Daniels
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cc: Mayor Happ; Joe Longpre, Water Supt.; H. Knebel, Public
Works Director.
October'`28, 1585
Mr. Joe Longpre, Superintendent '
Kalispell Water Deptartment
City Hall
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Dear Joe,
Mr. Carl Lauterjung of Trail's End Construction
has informed me that he will repair the trench settle-
ment along Meridian Road on the first day that weather
will allow asphalt paving.
The settlement will be repaired by paving full
depth to the adjoining grades where pavement exists.
In other areas, earth backfill will be placed to bring
the settled areas up to grade. `
If you have any questions or conments, please
contact us.
Very truly yours, �.
THOMAS, DEAN, & HOSKINS, IVC.
BY:
Douglas E. Daniels
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Councilman Olson reported a meeting with Mr. Duane Bitney and his counsel, Mr. Jellison.
They discussed some of their feelings on the area they are developing in the northwest
part of town near the golf course. It was a preliminary discussion on their future needs
regarding sewer and water and what they would like to Bee happen. There will be some
problems and obstacles to overcome, but the committee was favorably impressed with the
development.
Councilman Schwartz reported that there is a plot of land in the vicinity of the south-
west end of Eighth Avenue West and Eleventh Street, for an out -fall settling pond for
storm water from Seventh Avenue West Storm Sewer Project. The price is $10,000.00 and
he feels that we should use revenue sharing funds for the purchase. The EPA requires
that we conform to their regulations, so we must have land for the settling pond, and
the price would no doubt be higher if we wait.
Councilman Schwartz moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to use her best judgment in
signing an option for the purchase and City Attorney Donahue search the title and a
report be brought back at the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried.
Councilman Sliter added that he thought it would be alright to loan the sewer fund money
for this purchase from revenue sharing funds, but that the sewer should stand its own
expense and return the money when available.
FINANCE
Councilman Sliter reported the committee had met today, reviewed the claims for October,
found them to be in order and moved they be paid. Seconded by Councilman Allen.
Carried.
Councilman Sliter reported a claim from Kalispell Welding Company in the amount of
$1208- 9 covering the last four years. The billing was held up at first pending
delivery of goods, then was a matter of poor billing from the company. As there is
an ordinance prohibiting the city paying bills past one year old, the claim was sub-
mitted to City Attorney Donahue for recommendation. There was no question but what we
had received the goods.
Councilman Sliter reported that the finance committee met and discussed the Youth
Guidance Home, but came to no conclusions. Councilmen discussed it further and all
agree it is a good and much needed project. Some councilmen think the city should
help with the funding, while others feel that we already are being taxed by the county
and would be paying twice. The sponsors of the project will be at the next meeting
with more information.
City Clerk Beardslee-asked that council members wishing to meet in the council chambers,
should so inform the clerks office, so that it can be reserved and avoid any conflict
with other groups.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Happ reported that the County Commissioners have awarded the bid for the North-
west Drainage System to Trails End Construction, but that council approval is needed.
Councilman Williams moved that the bid from Trails End Construction in the amount of
$94,300.00 be accepted. That the city allot 50% or a maximum of $79150.00 revenue
sharing funds as payment in addition to the $40,000.00 originally designated for the
project. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Carried.
Mayor Happ reported that Director of Public Works Anebel and Inspector Jackson are
studying the new state plumbing code and will be making a decision as to whether the
city will participate in plumbing inspections outside the city limits or let the state
set up the plan for this area.
Councilman Schwartz reminded the council that we have adopted the Uniform Building Code,
but that it has not been enacted or charges made according to the code.
Councilman Sliter moved that journal entries and transfers in accounting procedures be
referred to the finance committee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Williams.
Carried.
Mayor Happ referred to a letter from the State Highway Department to the Flathead Safety
Council, with a copy to the City, referring to their letter of October 23rd about traffic
signals at Main & Idaho and West Reserve Drive and the Old Whitefish Road. Their traffic
unit is presently deciding a project to upgrade controllers on Idaho. They are determin-
ing by traffic data to see if a left turn signal from Highway #2 to Highway #93 is
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warranted. Mayor Rapp added that if we have any input for this project the highway
department should be so informed.
Mayor Happ read a letter from City Clerk Beardslee and City Accountant Nystul informing
her of the need for a new accounting machine and the need for room for it to keep the
noise away from the general business which goes on in the office. The letter also asked
for a decision on whether to proceed with remodeling the water office or if there is
a plan for more space to let them know so that they will not waste money on -minor changes.
Mayor Happ scheduled a committee meeting for council members for 7:30 P. M., Tuesday,
November 25th in the council chambers for a discussion of this problem.
Mayor Happ reported that there has been no progress on the purchase of the Henricksen
Motors lots south of -the water office.
Mayor Happ announced there will be a public hearing of the Montana Department of
Community Affairs in Helena, Thursday, November 6th, on H.B. #672 (Montana Economic
Development Act of 1975)
City Attorney -explained that there are some conflicts within the law, but basically it
calls for all Montana land to have a zone, use plan and classification. That there are
five zones - residential; commercial; industrial; open space and recreational. The
law calls for the city to take an inventory of all land within the city, hold a public
hearing, and notify all property owners by registered mail. He estimates this would
cost about $20,000.00.
City Attorney added that there are two things that can be done -
1. If we do nothing about it before January-.2, 1978, the state
will do it for us.
2. If we start and get to a certain point in the inventory, it
can be brought to an election by the people and put off for
one year.
Councilman Williams moved Mayor Happ be authorized either by letter or by attending the
EDA meeting in person to voice our opposition to H.B. #672. Seconded by Councilman
Schwartz. Carried.
Mayor Happ set November 17th for a public hearing to ask for funds from the CIA for the
Seventh Avenue West Storm Sewer Project.
Mayor Happ asked permission to attend the Public Administration Seminar in Missoula on
November 13th and 14th. It is sponsored by the League of Cities & Towns.
Councilman Schwartz moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to attend the Public Administrat-
ion Seminar for local elected officials in Missoula on November 13th and 14th with travel
by private transportation and per diem allowed. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
Mayor Happ reported that she, Supt. Longpre and Brian Orndorff had traveled to Helena
on October 27th to loop at their wastewater treatment plant. That they also visited
the State Health Department concerning the operations manual for our plant. It was at
present at Morrison-Maierle Engineers, but would be returned to the state for further
review.
License & Permit Bonds
LaMont Kotila, dba
it Plumbing
jCounlman illiams moved that
tto ey Donahue be approl Sliter reported tha
bung no furthe
& permit bond, with previous review by
d by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
be out of the state November 17th through 19th.
meeting was adjourned.
17, 1975.