04/19/76 City Council Minutes39
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY,
APRIL 19, 1976 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. ALL COUNCIL-
MEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES -
Councilman Williams moved the minutes of April 5, 1976 be approved as presented. Seconded
by Councilman Allen. Carried.
OFFICIAL REPORTS
City Clerk and City Treasurer for February, 1976.
Director of Public Works; City Sanitarian; Police Judge; Police Chief for March, 1976.
Councilman Williams moved the official reports be accepted. Seconded by Councilman
Allen. Carried.
R.S.V.P. REQUEST
Councilman Sliter moved we deny request for budget assistance in the amount of $1500.00
and all future requests for assistance by social services. Seconded by Councilman
Schwartz.
Councilman Williams questioned including in the motion future denials as a blanket policy.
Councilman Sliter replied that we gave $2400.00 to the Youth Guidance Home to help get
the project off the ground and now others are asking for financial assistance and a
policy should be set. He added that these services are helpful to the community, but
the city just does not have funds for these services and that if we started to aid and
then could not continue it would be doing them a disservice for future years.
Question called. Motion carried.
Mr. Ralph Curtis, 1615 5th Ave. East, stated that when his area was annexed into the
city about 8 or 9 years ago, they were promised water and sewer service. The water
service was put in, but they have no sewer system. He stated that due to high water
table in the area he and other residents are having septic tank problems. He asked if
the city would extend sewer service to the area.
City Attorney Donahue advised that an engineering survey be made of the area to help
establish the cost and an SID be formed.
Councilman Williams moved that Director of Public Works Knebel assist the residents in
the area so that an SID can be formed. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. Dale Schlegel, 1825 5th Ave. East, addressed the council concerning the junk yard
at Glacier Concrete Co. on the south side of the east and west road. He reported that
it is not fenced and is gradually spreading to a larger area and is very offensive, and
requested the city investigate the area.
Councilman Allen moved the request be referred to the Health and Safety committees to
report bacl�,,to the council. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
SELECT POLLING PLACES, ELECTION CLERKS AND JUDGES, AUTHORIZE VOTING MACHINES
Councilman Allen moved that City Clerk Beardslee be authorized to select polling places,
election clerks and judges,
and use voting machines. Seconded by Councilman Olson.
Carried.
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS FOR
CRUSHED GRAVEL AND ASPHALT MATERIAL
Councilman Allen
moved that
Director of Public Works Knebel be authorized to call for
bids for crushed
gravel as needed. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried.
Councilman Allen
moved that
Director of Public Works Knebel be authorized to call for
bids for asphalt
material.
Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
Councilman Allen moved that the bid for Sidewalk and Curb construction be awarded to
Tru-Mix Concrete Co. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried.
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HIRE ENGINEERING FIRM
Councilman Schwartz stated that an engineering firm should be hired on each individual
project.
Councilman Sliter stated that we should let the Director of Public Works hire on an
individual project, hourly pay basis.
Councilman Granmo said that it was his understanding that this would be for advice and
work on projects too small to bid.
Councilman Daley stated that he agrees with Councilman Schwartz. That we have three
competent engineering firms in our area and that all three should be given an opportunity
to work on an hourly basis.
Councilman Olson stated that he did not agree that all three are competent - that,two
of the firms are not on top of what is going on in the city.
Councilman Williams stated that most let class cities do have an engineering firm, either
on a retainer basis or part time basis to aid and assist the city engineer or director of
public works when they deem it adviseable. He added that he thought it necessary to
retain a firm to assist department heads or the director of public works then they do not
have the time or knowledge required.
Councilman Olson added that this matter has been discussed in committee and that it was
decided that hiring one engineering firm for a 2 year period was the answer.
Councilman Schwartz stated that he did not -agree with the idea at all, but if it is a
committee recommendation, then a vote should be taken on the recommendation.
Councilman Allen moved that the city hire the firm of Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Engineers,
Inc, on a 2 year basis - hourly or project basis - on a mandatory rotating basis.
Seconded by Councilman Williams. Ro11`.call vote. Councilmen Daley and Schwartz voted
no. All other councilmen voted aye. Motion carried. -
Mayor Happ asked that only the director of public works be authorized to retain the
engineering firm. Councilman Sliter suggested that Mayor Happ and Director of Public
Works Knebel get together and form a policy.
Councilman Sliter moved that the council authorize $1500.00 of revenue sharing funds
for paying the engineering firm for the balance of the fiscal year. Seconded by
Councilman Williams. Carried.
Councilman Schwartz stated that he felt that the council had defeated the code of ethics
for the engineering firms in our area.
Councilman Williams reported on the City -County Planning Board meeting of the 13th.
Discussion centered around the Springdale Addition in Evergreen - the staff policy to
assist with recent appraisals for the city council - assistance of staff on HUD applic-
ation which will be forthcoming.
EMPLOYMENT
Councilman Williamsreportedthat he has been in touch with Leonard York, Labor Consult-
ant, last Wednesday. He is currently entering into preliminary discussion with the three
unions. He will be receiving correspondence from Mr. York's office in the near future
on the job classification review.
ANNEXATION - PUBLIC HEARING _ Motion enacting Ordinance #857 withdrawn
at regular council meeting of 5/3/76
ORDINANCE #857
Councilman Schwartz moved enactment of Ordinance #857 an ordinance of final acceptance
on the Hollo Addition. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Schwartz stated that the annexation committee has received petitions to annex
the Slane Addition #19; and Ports, Villa #2, Addition #65 and these will be reviewed by
the City -County Planning Board for recommendation.
Councilman Schwartz moved that an ordinance be written naming appointed officials,
establish priorities and correct titles. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Referred to the employment committee.
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Councilman Schwartz cited several officials who are not in the old ordinance, such as
the director.of public works and park superintendent. Ralph Jackson, building inspector,
under the new building codes, should be termed "building official". This position holder,
more power than inspector and gives him the right to organize and follow functions as
recommended.
Councilman Williams moved to establish the position of building offical or department,
and charged City Attorney Donahue with drafting such ordinance. Seconded by Councilman
Sliter. Carried.
STREET & ALLEY
' Reporting on the On -Going Traffic meeting, Councilman Allen stated that the highway
department has awarded the contract to install the bouncing ball at St. Matthews School
and the Idaho Street signals. The Airport Road project has been delayed because of
a problem with the water table. There is not much chance for a traffic signal at Main
and Eleventh Street. Angle parking on lat. Ave. East and lat. Ave. West must go. Pack
and Company has the contract for construction on Highway #93 North and a section of
Conrad Drive. There will be further discussion on Mission Street before it is closed.
Councilman Schwartz interjected his thoughts about abolishing angle parking on let. Ave.
East and let. Ave. West. The business people will be losing about half of the parking
spaces and he feels we should discuss this further before consenting to this change.
The change will give more traffic lanes and will move traffic better, but the loss of
parking spots will be a problem.
Councilman Allen had a report from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins on the let. Avenue East and
Center Street project as follows: Coordination with the State Highway Department
regarding specs and miscellaneous information and gathering of information on water
lines on lat. Avenue East as to whether or not new lines should be constructed.
Councilman Allen reported on a meeting with the Central Business District on alley
improvement project. Most were in favor of concrete alleys rather than blacktop. The
city has a past commitment to help with the project.
Councilman Allen moved
Seconded by Councilman
the city participate, if the
Sliter. Carried.
project goes, to 1/3 of the cost.
An S.I.D. for a business district is more difficult
to form because of out-of-tdwn
property owners, etc.
- plus the amount of time for
publication, it is doubtful if the
project can be started
for several months and perhaps not this year.
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Councilman Daley reported that as the sanitarian is now a member of the County Health
Board, our ordinance on the Farmers Market should be changed to read "the Flathead County
Health Officer and. Director of Public Works shall approve the Market Master".
Councilman Daley moved the Farmers Market Ordinance be amended to make the necessary
change from City Sanitarian to Director of Public Works. Seconded by Councilman Williams.
Carried.
Councilman Daley presented the following report on Lawrence Park:
Three University of Montana students, Doug Perchal, Garry Merz,
and Stewart Chandler spent Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday morning
gathering information for the preliminary project plan on the Lawerence
Park Stillwater area. Peiter Drent gave them their orentation of the
project area and City Parks and Golf Course. Saturday afternoon they
met with Mayor Norma Happ, Councilman Daley, Terry Bruchel of Fish and
Game Dept., George Haddow, Manager of Municipal Golf Course, Richard
Wyman, Manager of the Legion Baseball League, Harold Haven, Supervisor
of the Minor League baseball teams, Vernon Day and Lee Lewis, area
residents. Each of these supplied information concerning their field of
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interest.
Instructions: Points of information given:
Primary item --a league baseball field
Leave wilderness area as is
Covered assembly building
Bbard walk, observation trail around outer area
3 par Golf Course
Open area
Consider Senior Citizen Recreation
Group picnic area
By June, they hope to have these primary plans ready to present
for comments.
FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT
Councilman Daley moved that Flathead High School be authorized to use that part of
Plot 3, Southwest of the Sanitary Sewer Plant not being used for sludge disposal,
for old time f'aaming project, with a 1-3 year renewable use lease to be drawn to
recommendation of city attorney. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried.
Councilman O'Boyle reported that the animal control shelter has requested no rabid
animals be brought there, but taken directly to a veterinarian.
FINANCE
Councilman Sliter reported a request from Finance Director Nystul as follows:
TO: FINANCE C01.24ITTEE AND COUNCIL
K1014: GARY NYSTUL
SUBJ. MUEST FOR CORRECTION.
1. Because we are now getting underway with the golf course project
for this summer, we need to correct the fund structure as established
in the budget ordinance. This will facilitate the accounting and
have our accounts conform to those recommended by the NationalCommittee
on L`-overnmental Accounting. I therefore request that we be authorized to
change the Golf Course Project, BOR 30-00293 from the General Fund
to a Trust and Agency Fund..
Councilman Sliter moved the Trust and Agency Fund for the Golf Course be set up as
soon as practical. Seconded by Councilman Olson. Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 3048
Councilman Sliter moved adoption of Resolution No. 3048 a resolution to accept a golf
course change order. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Olson reported that he had chaired the last APO meeting. One important
item brought out was the power Of the people in the county to request or protest
zoning to keep development out and the legality or lack of legality concerning this
action.
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Councilman Olson reported the following letter from the Department of Environmental
Sciencesl
Department of Health and Er Onmental Sciences
STATEOFMONTANA Environmental Sciences Division
P.O. Box 1031
Kalispell, Montana 59901
April 7, 1976
Honorable Norma Happ, Mayor
City of Kalispell
City Hall
Kalispell, MT 59901
Subject: Kalispell Water System
Dear Mayor Happ:
Jchn&.An&,r M.D.
Me 04
Attached is a field investigation report prepared by
Mr. Geoffrey Hughes following his March 12, 1976
inspection of the Kalispell water system. Your attention
is directed to his comments.
Sincerely,
David NUn allee, F.E.
Water Quality Bureau `
Environmental Sciences Division
UN: jh
cc: Mr. Harvey, Knebel, City Engineer
B.C. McIntyre, M.D., Flathead Co. Health Officer
Mr. Art Clarkson, SDH$ES, Helena
Kalispell/Reading
DepaTrtment of Heath and Erkonmenta Sciences
lurch 22, 1976
P.O. Box 1031
Kalispell, Montana 59901
FIELD INVESTIGATION
Location: Kalispell
Date: March 12, 1976
Person Seen: Mr. Joe Longpre, Water Dept. Supt.
Water Supply
John&.Ande.M.D.
o1aecrort
The City of Kalispell.takes water from three separate sources. A spring
in Lawrence Park constitutes the primary source. Disinfection is
accomplished at this location by means of a gas chlorinator. A 340
foot well in Depot Park and a 300 foot well on the south side of the
city supplement this source. Storage is provided by 3 separate storage
tanks. Two ground level tanks have capacitites of 2.5 million gallons
and 1 million gallons. The elevated tank has a 100,000 gallon capacity.
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Comments and Recommendations
All equipment inspected appeared well maintained and operating properly.
The machinery and buildings were freshly painted and looked neat and
clean. Mr. Longpre and his staff should be commended for the excellent
condition of this system.
Respectfully submitte ,
Geoffrey Hughes
Water Pollution Control Specialist
Environmental Sciences Division
GH:jh
cc:. Honorable Norma Happ, Mayor
Mr. Harvey Knebel, City Engineer
B. C. McIntyre, M.D., Flathead Co. Health Officer
Mr. Art Clarkson, SDH&ES
Kalispell/Reading
Councilman Olson reported the following letter from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins:
MOWS, S, DEAN S 110SIONS, INC.
C.onau[fin� Gnr�ineerd
T. H. Thomas, President
Wayne W. Dean, Secretary -Treasurer OFFICES IN GREAT FALLS, BOZEMAN AND KALISPELL
Mr. Bob Olson, Chairman
Water and Sewer Committee
City of Kalispell.
Kalispell, Mont. 59901
Dear Bob,.
April 16,
923 South Main Street
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Ph. 755-5246 - Area Code 406
1200 Twenty -Fifth Street South
Great Falls, Montana 59405
Ph. 761 -301O - Area Code 406'
1976
Re: Kalispell Storm
Drain, Phase I
On April 13, the Mayor, the finance director, and I contacted
Mr, John Easley regarding the bond sale for the subject project.
Mr. Easley stated that the bonds could be sold during the week
of May 13 providing that he receives a letter from the City stating
that they will have an audit at the beginning of the fiscal year
and that he receives a letter from an independent registered engineer
certifying that the sewer incomes are sufficient to meet the bond
payments. He will need these letters by April 19.
We have prepared the letter of certification as required from
the engineer and forwarded a copy to Mr. Easley on April 16.
After the discussion with Mr. Easley, a tentative date for
opening construction bids was set for June 7. This date would
allow the council to determine the award of the bid not later than
July 22 (45 days after bid opening). This date falls 69 days after
the bond sale which should be sufficient time to receive the
finances from the bond sale. If finances are received earlier, the
award could be made earlier.
Your consideration of the above proposed schedule and any
formal action required by the council would be appreciated.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
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Very truly yours,
THOMAS, DEAN, & HOSKINS, INC.
DED:mt BY: -L 1
49-74 ougl E. Daniels
ENGINEERING STUDIES - DESIGN - SURVEYS
Sewer System Revenue
Bond Sale
TO WI? I IT MAY CONCERN:
As requested by the City of Kalispell, we have reviewed the
following information:
1. Statements of income and cps- ;es for the Kalispell sewer
fund for years 1972 through 1975.
2. Statement of actual and estimated expenditures for fiscal
year 1975 - 76 through February, 197E.
3. The city finance director's report on estimated ihudget
for fiscal years 1975-1976 and 1976-1977.
4. The debt service requirement schedule prepared by D.A.
Davidson, Inc, for the anticipated bond sale and existiiig
bond issues.
Based on our review of the above information and in accordar,(
with the requirements of city resolution 2861 (1972 seiner bond issue)
Section 8, Article 2.03, parag4cpb 4, ony eity resolution 2F36
(1968 sever bond issue) Section 6, Article E.02, paragraph 4, we
hereby certify that in our profe:oional opinion, the not revenues
of the City of Kalispell Sewage System, as defined in the above referenced
resolutions, to be received each calendar year during the term of the
exulting bonds and bonds to be cold for the construction of Kalispell
§§form Drain Improvements, Phase 1, will be at least equal to the
maxiw4m amount of principal anti interest to come due each year.
This certification is predicated upon the following premises:
1. That the sewer charge rates cb now institutcd at 120% of
the water charge sates will not be reduced during the term
of the bonds.
2. That the sewer flat rate charge for storm drain improvements
will bo instituted and will generate approximately $261876..00
annually.
3. That the sewer charge rates will be periodically adjusted to
compensate for increocea in operating and maintenance costs
due to increased requirements and inflation.
41 That the anticipated bond issue for the ec :truction of
Kalispell storms drain improveasnts, Phase I, will be in the
amount of $4450000.006 at an estimated interest rate of
A,% for a.period of 20 years, and that the redemption schedule
will riot vary signifieently from the schedule prepared by
D.A. Davidoon and trauamitted to the City of Kalispell on
April 13, 1976.
46 Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS. DEAN, & HOSKI?ds> INC.
BY:
T. H. THO?MS
Letter concerning the audit went out on April 15th and letter concerning sewer incomes
went out on April 16th. '
Councilman Olson reported the following letter to Water Supt. Longpre:
Mr. Joe Longpre, Supt.
i�7ater and Sewer Department
CitV of Kalispell
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Dear Joe,
April 19, 1976
Re: Kalispell Water
System Improvements
I'm submitting an "Application for Beneficial Water Use
Permit" for your use in obtaining a permit for the proposed
well near the intersection of 2-mile Drive and North Meridian
Road.
I have estimated the production high, but this can be
revised after the well is constructed.
I have included a copy of the instructions for filling '
the application. The fee will be $62.50, according to the
schedule on the instructions.
If there are any questions, please contact us.
DED:mt
cc; Mr. Bob Olson, Chairman
Water & Sewer Committee
Very truly yours,
THOMAS, DEAN, & HOSKINS, INC.
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BY: �.
Douglas E. Daniels
Councilman Olson reported that there was a noon meeting today with Dave Stahly, Stably -
end Associates, Inc., concerning requirements for the Community Development Grant.
Both short term and long term objectives were discussed which our city may consider
regarding upgrading the sub -standard areas with our community. Mr. Stahly will be
putting together a preliminary draft form for our review and consideration. A public
hearing will have to be held on the report.
Councilman Granmo moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to set a date for the public
hearing at her discretion. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS
Councilman Daley moved that the golf course association be authorized to call for bids
for black dirt. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Councilman Daley reported that there has been considerable beer drinking in Woodland
Park and asked the news media to report that the police department will be enforcing
the ordinance which prohibits same.
Director of Public Works Knebel reported that the rebuilding of a portion of lat.
St. West will be completed next week. Following that several patching crews will be
repairing and filling holes in the streets and avenues. When this is completed,
the street crews will start on Washington Street.
' At the disposal plant, Morrison-Maierle Engineers are taking care of corrections,
such as installing windows and the stand-by engine now works. The sample sent for
analysis was reported negative. The plant is almost back to normal operation.
LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS
Ford Lund Plumber Bond
Councilman Allen moved we accept this bond as approved by City Attorney Donahue.
Seconded by Councilman Daley. Carried.
Councilman Williams moved adjournment.
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