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10/18/76 City Council Minutes98 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M., MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1976 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY 11AL1. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT. APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Allen moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 4 1976 be approved as presented. 'Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Motion carried. CITY OFFICIALS REPORTS City Clerk report for July, 1976. City Treasurer report for August, 1976. Police Chief, Sanitarian, Director of Public Works, City Judge for September. Councilman Schwartz moved acceptance of city officials reports as presented. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL City Clerk Beardslee asked permission for himself and Finance Director Nystul to attend the district meeting of the Montana Clerks, Treasurers and Finance Officers Association in Missoula on October 22nd. Councilman Sliter moved that City Clerk Beardslee and Finance Director be permitted to attend the MCTFOA district meeting in Missoula on Oct - over 22nd, with per diem and travel by private transportation allowed. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Grainger reported that he and Finance Director Nystul went through the city's insurance and felt that we are over insured on some and under insured on other buildings. They will investigate further and bring back a recommendation to the council. SEWER & WATER Councilman r reported that the Storm Sewer Construction Project on First Avenue East is 54% completed at this time and looks promising that it will be finished this year. ORDINANCE #863 Councilman Granmo moved enactment of Ordinance #863 an Ordinance adopting the 1976 Edition of "Uniform Building Code" to declare an emergency and to repeal conflicting ordinances. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Roll call vote. All voted aye. Ordinance enacted. Councilman Granmo reported that sludge from the disposal plant may be unsafe to add to garden soil. Neptune Microfloc Company states it is toxic. Sewer & Water Committee recommends that it not be offered for use of the public. FINANCE Councilman Sliter reported that the finance committee has met with 4 data processing service bureaus - Conrad Bank, Commercial Data, Central Data and Flathead Valley Community College. They are also going to look at mini computer and electronic apmount- ing data processing for city hall. ANIMAL CONTROL Councilman O'Boyle reported that 42 animals were taken to the shelter in September. There were 1866 visitors and 502 phone calls. The animal shelter has raised fines for impounded cats from $2.00 to $4.00 and $4.00 to $6.00 for dogs. There is no fee for,euthanizing animals. Boarding fee is still $2.00 per day. Visiting hours are 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. SAFETY Upon recommendation of Fire Chief Peters, Councilman O'Boyle moved that Melvin Tweet be confirmed as Captain in the fire department. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried. I qy On request of Police Chief McDowell, Councilman Schwartz moved that permission be granted to hire a dispatcher in the police department to fill vacancy of Mary Lea Norman. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. SANITATION Sanitarian Goulet reported that he is able to do as -much or more for the City as a part of the City -County Health Department than he did as City Sanitarian. RESOLUTION NO. 3088 Councilman Daley moved adoption of Resolution No. 3088 a Resolution on acquisition or development for Outdoor Recreation for the improvement of approximately 15 acres in the northwest corner of Woodland Park, consisting of installation of irrigation system, fencing, additional equipment and landscaping. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried. Amount of grant for a 3 year program is $52,000.00. LAWRENCE PARK Three students from Montana State University presented a master plan for a recreational complex for Lawrence Park. Proposed ideas are for an outdoor amphitheater, large covered pavilion, exercise path, winter skiing, parking area and ice skating rink. The plan will be sent to Mayor Happ and council members, changes considered and returned to the students. =1731031511,7 Councilman Daley reported that he met with Park Supt. Drent, Robert Hooper, represent- ing mens softball association and Kay Cahill, representing womens softball association to discuss the idea of a community project for improving softball fields. Softball players will help with the development, but would like assurance that the area will be continued as softball fields. Councilman Daley moved that the Daley Ballfield be dedicated as a softball field. Seconded by Councilman Sliter, Mr. Hooper stated that with the help of the park depart- ment and Flathead County park department they will recondition the infield and resow the outfield areas. They expect the state tournament in 1979. Each field has water at the present time. Reatrooms are being constructed. Mr. Hooper asked that an agreement be drawn between the City of Kalispell and the Men and Women's Softball Associations dedicating Daley Field's primary use as a softball field. Queasion called. Motion carried. STREET & ALLEY Councilman Allen reported a letter from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins stating that they are presently preparing final plans and the Design Study Report on Project M6714 (1) lst Avenue East & Center Street. They will be requesting final design approval on the project sometime this week. They are presently on schedule with the design procedure. Recently, they received a copy of a letter from the Montana Highway Department indicat- ing that they will be setting up a program for improvements on 3rd Avenue East North and the storm drain system associated with this area. This project may also include construction of a storm drainage treatment facility at the 1st Avenue West outfall. The preliminary estimated construction cost of the project ranges from about $900,000.00 to $1,300,000.00. Councilman Allen asked Councilman O'Boyle, as a school bus driver, to investigate the request for 'no parking' on 8th Street West and make a recommendation to the Street and Alley Committee. ANNEXATION RESOLUTION N0. 3089 Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 3089 a resolution amending the reselutinn to resubdivide the Simmons Subdivision to request 15 ft. right-of-way on north side of property. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Roll call vote. All voted aye. PUBLIC HEARING - Ports Villa Subdivision #2, Addition #65 Councilman Schwartz moved enactment of an ordinance for final annexation of Ports Villa Addition #65, Lots 1 through 12, Lot 13 as park dedication and Lot A dedicated to the city for a street. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Roll call vote. -Councilmen Grainger, Grano, Sliter and O'Boyle voted no. Councilman Daley, Allen, Schwartz and Williams voted yes. Tie vote. too Discussion followed concerning a petition signed by over 100 area residents concerned about traffic hazards, drainage problems, overcrowded school, etc. which was presented to the City -County Planning Board for their consideration. Developer Jim Sharon felt that they have complied with all requests of the planning board and city council and that the annexation should be further delayed. Mayor Happ stated that she would like to view the areaandtalk to the county commissioners before casting a tie -breaking vote. Councilman Allen withdrew the second to the motion. Councilman Schwartz withdrew motion_ for annexation. A decision will be made at a special meeting scheduled for October 25th. PUBLIC ,HEARING - SpecialImprovementDistrict #322 , RESOLUTION NO. 3090 There being no protests or objections to the final passage of Resolution No. 3087 or to any assessment or tax levied on Special Improvement District No. 322, Councilman Sliter moved adoption of Resolution No. 3090 a Resolution adopting S.I.D. No. 322 assessments. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Roll call vote. All voted aye. MISCELLANEOUS FIRST AVENUE EAST BEAUTIFICATION Because of the possible delay of construction of First Avenue East if beautification is requasted, Councilman Daley moved no request for beautification of First Avenue East be made to the State Highway Department. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Councilman Sliter voted no. All other councilmen voted aye. Motion carried.. OUTLAW, INC. ROAD ABANDODIl'4EIVT PETITION Mayor Happ reported the following letter: October 11, 1976 Mrs. Norma. Happ ' Mayor City Hall Kalispell, Montana 59901 Re: Outlaw, Inc. Road Abandonment Petition Dear Mayor Happ: This letter will constitute formal notice of the withdrawal of the Petition of the Outlaw, Inc. for abandonment of a portion of old highway 93. Due to considerable confusion and misunderstanding of many regarding what was contemplated, we feel it is in the best interest of the public to withdraw our petition at this time. We do contemplate resubmitting a petition at a later date and will, at that time, fuxnish a more comprehensive traffic rout- ing plan which we feel will best serve the public interest. We do appreciate the consideration given us by yourself and members of the city council in our previous hearings. Very truly yours, OUTLAW, INC. Isl R. W. Buck Torstenson Councilman Daley requested a time schedule from Mayor Happ and council members for curbs, gutters and sidewalks on let Avenue East from 13th Street south. Mayor Happ announced a preconstruction meeting for South Loop Road at 1:15 P. M. on October 19th with the Highway Department. Mayor Happ read a letter from William A. Penttila, Chief, Fire Marshal Bureau, commending her, fire and police departments for performing in such an effective and cooperative manner during the recent emergency. Many arsonsists go undetected -and free to commit more crimes because cooperation between the fire service and law enforcement is lacking. This was -not true in Kalispell and we will be pointed out as a shining example of the proper way for a community to deal with arson at every opportunity. Mayor Happ announced that Labor Consultant York will be in town this week to condlude wage negotiations. FIRE DEPARTMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE Councilman Allen moved that the Contract between the City and International Association of Fire Fighters,Local Union No. 547 be amended by a Memorandum of Agreement regarding uniform and cleaning allowance. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. INSURANCE - HOCKADAY ART CENTER At the present time the Hockaday Art Center is covered for fire, liability and boiler insurance. City Attorney Donahue recommended that when new lease is negotiated with the art center, all questions concerning budget, insurance, utilities, etc. be covered. INSURANCE - CONRAD MANSION MUSEUM Councilman Williams moved that the City pay fire insurance on the contents in Conrad Mansion that are city owned (amount $50,127.50 - premium $576.47) and the Mansion pay on contents on loan to the Mansion (amount $15,270.00 from University of Montana premium $175.69 and $11,405.00 from individuals - premium $131.16). Seconded by Council- man Allen. Motion carried. ORDINANCE N0. 864 Councilman Williams moved enactment of Ordinance No. 864 an Ordinance requiring the deposit of initial costs on petition for Special Improvement Districts. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Roll call vote. All voted aye. Mayor Happ reported that she has written letters to Nat Boyd, property owner at 290 N. Main, informing him that the city council has denied his request for placing parking meters in front of Forest Service Building at 290 N. Main. Mayor Rapp reported that she has written a letter to Mr. Ed Corps, Supervisor, Flathead Forest Service, informing him of numerous complaints regarding the lack of parking space in front of the Forest Service Building at 290 N. Main, noting that this building does not have the number of off-street parking spaces as required by city ordinance and asking that corrective steps be taken.' City Attorney Donahue reported on the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers Meeting in Las Vegas. Be stated that there is a general concern about federalism with local government. He has distributed information obtained from the meeting to various council members and will give more on request. City Attorney Donahue reported several delinquencies in the contract for the new fire truck. It does not state who will pay the service man, there are no specs attached, and we need the Seagrave Warranty, Councilman Granmo reported that the treatment plant worked better in September than it ever has. Councilman Granmo reported that some west side residents have corresponded with him concerning water sprinkling time. The situation has been corrected by extend- ing the sprinkling time longer than required by the P.S.C. City Attorney Do reported that the meeting with the state government study com- mission on loc gov nt code will be d in an afternoon and evening session on October 27t Counc' Willi reported that/he will be n vacation the first two weeks in November. C cilman Alle moved adjo nt at 10 P. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion arried. Minutes app ved as press d Novemb 15, 1976. - — Norma E. Happ, Mayor e