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11/17/75 City Council Minutes°6 y. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MET AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY, NOVE M 17, 1975 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN SLITER ABSENT. ALL OTHER. COUNCILMEN PRESENT. APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Williams moved the minutes of the regular meeting of November 3, 1975, be approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried. OPEN BIDS - S.I.D. #322 Contractor Bid Security License No. Bid American Asphalt, Inc. Bid Bond (10%) 2736A 82,963.85 2085 Highway #2 East Kalispell, Mt. 59901 Pack & Company, Inc. Bid Bond (10%) 2760A 74,450.76 Box 222 Kalispell, Mt. 59901 Councilman Daley moved the bids be referred to the Street & Alley Committee for review and power to act. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried. CITY.OFFICIALS REPORTS City Clerk and City Treasurer for September, 1975. City Judge, Police Chief, Director of Public Works and Sanitarian for October, 1975. Councilman Daley commented on the improvement in the pet problem on Police Chief's report. The Sanitarian's report informed the council of State action to encourage and essent- ially push Flathead County and the City of Kalispell into a City -County Health Depart- ment. Sanitarian Goulet reported that it may be wise for the City Council to consider combining his position with the County Health Department for the following reasons: 1) Receipt of money from the State; 2 Kalispell could conceivably get better coverage for inspections due to the availability of three more sanitarians who are actually in Kalispell the majority of the time anyway; and 3) The City of Kalispell might obtain representation on the County Board of Health, which it does not have now. The Health Committee will act on the recommendation at a later date. Councilman Daley moved City Officials Reports be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Dorothea Armstrong, representing the Youth Guidance Home Committee, stated that she had a great deal more information and support for the establishment of a youth guidance home in Flathead County than when she addressed the council a month ago. At that time she had requested $2400.00 to assist in establishing this home. She presented the reasons for the need for the home and letters of endorsement from many individuals and organizations. Members of the Probation and Welfare Offices were present to assist in answering questions. Mrs. Armstrong stated that when the home is in operation, custody payments may be applied to assist in operation and maintenance costs. The State will pay $24,375.00 each year and this will not decrease. The amounts asked of the County and Cities may vary from year to year, depending upon the custody payments. Councilman Williams moved that $2400.00 of revenue sharing funds be allocated in support of this project on a yearly renewable basis. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Councilman Olson asked if we were not looking at a situation where the initial cost will be $2400.00, but will increase each year. He was told that if the home is not able to operate on old basis, board rates will be increased. Councilman Schwartz stated that he believed the home could be established and operated on a donation basis, similar to the operation of the Yellowstone Boys Ranch. 440 The location suggested for the home is at 944 South Main, now occupied by county offices, but which could be easily moved to new quarters. Question called. Motion carried. Mrs. Armstrong expressed grateful appreciation to the city council. PUBLIC HEARING - Community Development Act Mayor Happ explained that this is the first of two public hearings required to receive a grant from the CIA to assist with the storm sewer project on 7th Avenue West. The first meeting is to set the plan and apply for the grant. The second is to inform the public details of the plan. Approximately 10 persons were in attendance and expressed approval of applying for a grant for the storm sewer project. Councilman Olson moved the council proceed by resubmitting the application that was not funded last year and proceed at once to obtain a grant. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried. A suggestion was made to use gas tax funds to pay the engineering fee for Phase II of Storm Sewer Project. This will be considered. Wally Clardy, representing the Gibbons Company of Reno, Nevada, presented the following information - his firm does unemployment cost analysis, continuous auditing, updating, and educates key personnel on the unemployment Security Act passed by the last legis- lature and is in effect as of July 1, 1975. This is the first time the City of Kalispell employees have been covered by unemployment. Mr. Clardy stated that the rate for the City of Kalispell is .004 for the first 3 years and then will be adjusted according to the amount of claims. If claims are higher than the amount paid in, the rate will go up to cover the difference. He stated that his company watches for illegal claims which could amount to a great deal of money. Their cost is .03 per $100.00 which would amount to about $450.00 per year on our payroll of $1,500,000.00. Councilman Olson moved the hiring of the -Gibbons Company be referred to-the.Employment _ Committee. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Williams reported that he had not attended the last City -County Planning Board meeting, but that most of the business consisted of background and information for new members. Councilman Schwartz moved that Bob Ewing be.allowed to move a quonset but from the new hospital location to West Center adjoining his other property. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried, City Attorney Donahue asked that annexations be held up pending enactment of a proposed ordinance for the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Allen reported that the On -Going Traffic Committee have the following problems under advisement - 1) The council consider the closing of Mission Drive when the new street (SID 322) is completed; 2) The council abide by the manual on traffic control, three copies of which are on file at the police station; 3) Downtown Central Business District traffic signal study being reviewed by the State; 4) The closing of the road by the Southside Enco Station being reviewed by the State; 5) Reviewing the need for arm gates or flashing signals at the railroad crossing at 5th Ave. W. N. - The Street & Alley Committee will be meeting with property owner Knoll, 6th Ave. W. N. and California St. concerning quit claim deed._ There will be no sidewalk construction without checking with the State because of new regulations. HEALTH - Councilman Daley reported that the Health Committee met and went over preliminary ord- inance for pets. They will hold a meeting next week with representatives of the Humane 441 41 Society, Dog Handler and Police Chief. They will also consider garbage problems - private haulers or city pickup - billing method - charges and other problems. PARKS - Councilman Daley reported that Mr. Dave Petticorn, Environmentalist for Glacier National Park, has asked permission of Park Supt. Drent and the Park Committee to come to the City of Kalispell to study and catalogue our paths, trees, vegetation, etc, for compil- ation for use by schools. Councilman Daley reported that Park Supt. Drent is formulating further park programs. Councilman Daley moved the Babe Rath Baseball league be allowed to construct a build- ing for dispensing food and drink with up to $2,300.00 revenue sharing funds for materials. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Motion defeated. Councilman Daley moved the Babe Ruth Baseball League be allowed to build a building at Lions Park at their own expense, under the direction of the Director of Public Works. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Carried. SAFETY - Councilman Bergstrom moved that Fire Chief Peters and one fireman be authorized to attend the Fire Chiefs Convention in Lewistown, November 19, 20 and 21, with per diem and travel by private transportation authorized. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried. Councilman Bergstrom reported a letter from the Fire Marshall Bureau, Department of Justice, stating that our city jail is unsafe for prisoners. They recommend that no prisoners be held there until another route for rescue is made in case of fire or an emergency. PET CONTROL Councilman Bergstrom reported a meeting of the County Animal Control Board with representatives from each city and two county commissioners. They anticipate the new animal shelter will be open (located at the county landfill site) about January 1st. The charge will be $6.00 for impoundment, plus $2.00 daily board fee. They will be kept 72 hours before being destroyed. If any of the cities want a fee, they should so report to the board. FINANCE Councilman Granmo reported the following claims have been reviewed and moved that payment be made: Louis Jenkins - Advance on School and Travel to Bozeman - $125.00 Happ Real Estate - Option on Peterson Land for Holding Pond - 100.00 Mulder Construction Co. - Final Payment on Mansion Roof - 5,664.72 Trails End Construction Co. - Final Payment on S.I.D. #316 - 59204.91 Robert W. Ross, Bldg. Contractor - Payt. #1 on Warming House - 4,276.80 Seconded by Councilman Olson. Carried. Councilman Williams moved that a bill for $11,815.00, City of Kalispell share of Court- house Couplet Sewer expense be referred to the finance committee. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried. • UIIIIIIA 1 �lil • SW�IW Councilman Granmo reported that Hughes Air West Airlines has filed a petition to change their routing from Great Falls to Spokane, SEWER. & WATER Councilman Olson reported that ordinances must be revised to provide disciplinary action in case of violation for contractors hooking up to city water. A meeting will be held with the contractors in the near future to explain the action. Councilman Olson stated that his committee is still pursuing the bond sale for storm sewer project on 1st. Avenue East. Interest rates are decreasing, but the New York City financial trouble is adversely affecting the situation. MISCELLANEOUS - Mayor Happ reported a letter from Donald G. Lindahl, President of FVCC, thanking the City Council for their assistance in securing spaces for their handicapped students and faculty. 442 RESOLUTION NO. 3034 Councilman Allen moved adoption of Resolution No. 3034 A Resolution Levying and Assessing a Tax upon all property in Special Improvement District No. 316 to defray the costs of making the special improvements authorized therein. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Roll call vote. All voted aye. RESOLUTION NO. 3035 Councilman Allen moved adoption of Resolution No. 3035 A Resolution Levying and Assessing a Tax upon all property in Special Improvement District No. 321 to defray the costs of making the special improvements authorized therein. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Roll call vote. All voted aye. ORDINANCE NO. 845 Councilman Allen moved enactment of Ordinance No. 845 An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Improvement Program and establish a Capital Improvement Fund. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Roll call vote. All voted aye. Mayor Happ reported the following letter from Mr. David Nunnallee, P. E., Department of Health & Environmental Sciences: November 12, 1975 Honorable Norma Happ, Mayor City of Kalispell City Hall Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Stormwater Settling Basin, Southwest Kalispell Dear Mayor Happ: I recently accompanied Fir..'Forrest Daley to inspect a potential site for a stormwater settling basin at the seuthwast corner of Kalispell. The following are my camients about the site: 1. The area has the benefit of being located near the downstream end of the proposed 7th Avenue East storm sewer. 2. The area is fairly large, and should be adaptable to an adequately sized settling pond, although scans earth moving may be necessary. The size of the area should be checked by the City's consulting engineer. 3. The land is quite flat in the vicinity and without some earth moving an adequate settling pond might back onto the adjacent properties. Again, it would be well to check this out with the engineer. In summery, the property is well located and would provide a valuable addition to the'prcposed storm sewer system, but the adequacy of the site in terms of size and capacity should be checked out by the City's consulting engineers. Sincerely, David Nuihallee, P.E. Public Health Engineer Environmental Sciences Division DN:jh 443 Option on the property is good for 30 days. RESOLUTION NO. 3036 Councilman Olson moved the council be authorized to exercise our option on the piece of property to be used for the settling pond for $10,000.00 or less, monies to be derived from the sewer Hand, and if necessary borrowed from revenue sharing funds. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Roll call vote. All voted aye. WELL SITE Two properties are being considered for a well site. Both are on Meridian Road. One piece of property will be given to the City in exchange for extending and maintaining a sewer and water line to the property (approximate cost $6,674.00). The other would be an outright purchase from Harley Gosney for $7,500.00. The first piece of property is 150' x 200' and the second is 50' x 150'. Tabled until next meeting. Councilman Bergstrom moved the council approve the appointment of Councilmen Allen to the APO Board. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Carried. Councilman Williams moved authorization for Louis Jenkins, employee at the Disposal Plant, to attend Water and Wastewater School in Bozeman, November 17th through 22nd., all costs to be paid by the Public Service Employment Program. Seconded by Councilman Bergstrom. Carried. Fire Chief Peters reported a request from rural fire departments to receive all fire calls for the county. The plan will be presented to the council for their consideration next Monday evening. Councilman Williams reported that a petition presented for street lighting in the Park View Terrace Addition has hit a snag because Pacific Power & Light will not stand the cost of installing the underground system for the lighting. The issue will be presented back to the residents for resolution. Councilman Olson moved that Willis Wetstein, representing Morrison-Maierle, Engineers, meet with City Attorney Donahue to further consider problems of the wastewater treatment plant. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Carried. License,& Permit Bonds - Michael S. Will, dba Mike Will Electric Electrician Bond Norbert Charbonneau, dba Plumber and Ace Plumbing Co. Gas Fitter Continuation Certificate Gordon M. Jensen, dba Plumber and 4-G Plumbing & Heating Gas Fitter Continuation Certificate Taylor Sheet Metal Works Gas Contractor Continuation Certificate Garrick L. Hanson & William P. Driscoll, dba Whitefish Plumber and Plumbing & Heating Gas Contractor Continuation Certificate Councilman Daley moved approval of License & Permit Bonds as reviewed by City Attorney Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried. City Attorney Donahue reported he had looked into the matter of objecting to the Gross- wiler W and had obtained forms to fill-- in if the council voted to do so. Councilman AllenAveq the matter be referxp the Sewer & Water Committee. Seconded by Council- maba ergst m. Carried. / 1 unci Williams moved t adjo (m2nutes pproved as co ted, cember 1, 1975 1/ -- Norma E. Ha pp, Mayor '