10/25/76 SP City Council Minutes102
SPECIAL MEETING
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TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNCILMEN
CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA
GENTLEMEN:
There will be a Special Meeting of the City Council, Monday, October 25, 1976 at
7:30 P. M., in the Council Chambers at City Hall for the following purposes:
Action on Ports, Villa Annexation
Authorize Signing EDA Grant
Appoint Board of Adjustment Member
Authorize Payment of October Claims
Reschedule Council Meeting
We Lhe rs gned, being 1 of the members of the City Council, do hereby waive
nc-- e the date and p ose of
Special Meeting of the City Council to be held I
Mend , October 25, 1976 7:30 M., in the Council Chambers at C'' Mall and
cy�sent to ,the transact' of 'e above and any other business that m2 properly
Some before the City C
Norma E. Happ, Mayor t
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PUBLIC HFARI39G - CONTINUATION OF PORTA VILLA SUBDIVISION ANNEXATION ,
Jim Kola, a resident of Ports, Villa Subdivision #1 asked about the proposed road for
Ports, Villa Subdivision #2. He stated that it would seem to pass directly through a
new body shop in the area. Councilman Williams answered that the roadway is flexible
As to location. It may have an S curve.
Joe DeLong, Flathead County Commissioner, was concerned with drainage and flooding in
the area. 2 Mile Drive cannot take any more water and there must be a provision to drain
the area into Spring Creek. Commissioner De Long stated that Flathead County cannot get
the property or the easements to build a storm sewer along 2 Mile Drive. They will not
buy any property and they will not condemn any property.
Developer Jim Sharon stated that there is a natural drainage to the southwest which will
cause water to drain into Spring Creek.
Prank Bolton, area resident, would like 2 Mile Drive widened and patroled for speeders.
Councilman Schwartz stated that at the last meeting of the city council, it was reported
that all requirements of the City -County Planning Board and City Council have been met
by the developers. This includes building sidewalks in the initial development and
waiving all rights to storm drain system by special improvement district. Councilman
Schwartz added that the city could participate with the county to solve the drainage
problem.
ORDINANCE NO. 865
Councilman Schwartz moved enactment of Ordinance No. 865 an Ordinance to extend the
city limits to include Porta Villa Subdivision #2, Addition #65. A public hearing was
held and approval granted to come into the City on R2 zoning. Seconded by Councilman
Sliter. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 3091
Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 3091 a Resolution approving Porta
Villa Subdivision 2, Lots 1 through 13 and Lot- A plus park dedication on condition
the subdivision enter into an agreement with the City to deed Lot A when needed for
street expansion, put in sidewalk and curbing immediately, and waiveanyprotest to the
creation of a special improvement district to construct the storm sewer as proposed for
the area. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. ,Roll call vote. All voted aye.
RESIGNATION - CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
Mayor Rapp read a letter of resignation from Ralph W. Sleator who has served as Civil
Defense Director for the City of Kalispell on a voluntary basis for the past 25 years.
Mayor Happ accepted the resignation with regret and with appreciation for his past
work.
Kim Potter, Flathead County Civil Defense Director, was appointed by Mayor Happ as
temporary director to fill the vacancy. Councilman Grainger moved acceptance of the
appointment. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Carried.
Mayor Happ requested council approval of the appointment of Dr. M.E.K. Johnson to the
Board of Adjustment to replace Dr. John Roche. Councilman Sliter moved acceptance of
the appointment of Dr. M.E.K. Johnson to the Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Council-
man Schwartz. Motion carried.
Mayor Happ announced that there will be no council meeting November 1st. Next scheduled
meeting will be November 15th.
Councilman Grainger moved that the council authorize payment of claims for October as
approved by the finance committee.Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
On request from City Judge Willis, Councilman Grainger moved that Judge Willis be
allowed vacation leave October 25th through 29th and that Mariann Wilson be interim
City Judge during his absence. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
Mayor Happ announced that the City will observe Halloween on Sunday, October 31st.
Councilman Sliter will attend the APO meeting on Tuesday in the absence of Mayor Happ.
Local government codification meeting will be at 1:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. at Flathead
Valley Community College, October 27th.
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Councilman Grainger moved that Police Chief McDowell be permitted to go to Helena on
Thursday, October 28th to ask for a grant for a new $15,000.00 radio for the poliee
department with per diem and travel by private transportation allowed. Seconded by
Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
Mayor Happ read a letter from Leanna Isaacson, Principal of Peterson Elementary School,
to Park Supt. Drent, thanking the park department for the matching fund money for the
Big Roy at Peterson School. The letter added "an additional thanks for having your
crew provide the installation of the playground equipment. Your men were so good with
the children and patiently answered their many questions. I am looking forward to
other projects that can be accomplished through the joint cooperation of Peterson School
and District 5 and the City Park Department to continue to make the Peterson School- ,
Meridian Park area a popular recreation area for the people in the area. -I am also
enclosing some letters by the children to express their feelings about the Big Roy".
APPLICATION FOR EDA GRANT
Doug Daniels, Resident Engineer with Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, reported that he has the
application for the EDA grant for storm sewer construction in the westnorth section
of the city. He has a lot of work to complete the report, such as right-of-ways and
easements, unemployment figures, questions for City Attorney Donahue, and Finance Dir-
actor Nystul, but will have it ready for signatures within the 10 day limit. Most of
the engineering on this proposed project was done in 1974 with a few things added.
Councilman Sliter moved council authority for city officials to sign all associated
papers for the grant application. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
Estimated cost of the project is between $1,300,000 and $1,700,000 if the entire
project is done.
STORM DRAIN - 3RD AND MAIN
Doug Daniels reported that he has assisted Mayor Happ in writing a letter to Bill
Hebert, Montana Highway Department, stating that word from the Helena office indicates
that the required correction of the storm drain problem at 3rd and Main will not be
fundable under existing programs and that no new construction is anticipated by the
highway department on Main Street within the foreseeable future. The City of Kalispell
respectfully requests that the correction be handled as a maintenance item if possible. '
It is estimated that the cost of correcting the situation would be about $6,200.00.
Anticipating that the highway department will not fund this project, Councilman Granmo
moved that Thomas, Dean & Hoskins prepare a change order on the First Avenue East Storm
Sewer Project to correct the sewer problem at 3rd and Main Street. Seconded by Council-
man Allen. Motion carried.
Doug Daniels explained to council members that 364 ft. of sewer pipe in the area of the
city shop is sagging, cracked and leaking and designed wrong for proper drainage. He
advised that it should be replaced to avoid future problems.
Councilman Schwartz moved that the matter be referred to the sewer & water committee
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for recommendation at the next meeting. Discussion followed as to whether or not this
replacement should be tied in with the storm sewer project under construction. A
suggestion was made to prepare a change order so the repairs could be included with
the present construction under way.
Councilman Schwartz withdrew his motion.
Councilman Sliter moved that Thomas, Dean & Hoskins prepare a change order on the 1st
Avenue East Storm Sewer Project to correct the sewer problem in the city shop area.
Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. Approximate cost is $7,750.00.
Councilman Sliter suggested that the sewer and water committee meet with the county
commissioners to work on water drainage project in the northwest area. I
LICENSE & PERMIT -BONDS=
William Walbon _ Plumber Continuation Certificate
Arthur Harker DR&
North Valley Plumbing & Heating Plumber Continuation Certificate
Eugene R. Thomas DBA
E. Thomas Electric Electrician Continuation Certificate
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J. Wayne Dunlap DBA
Dunlap Electric
Michael D. Janetski DBA
Janetski Electric
John W. Storms DBA
Storms Electric
Carl H. Lauterjung DBA
Trails End Construction
Electrician Continuation Certificate
Electrician Continuation Certificate
Electrician Continuation Certificate
Street Opening Continuation Certificate
Councilman O'Boyle moved approval on license and permit bonds as accepted by City
Attorney Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Motion carried.
There being no f r business Mayor ap)16.
urned the meeting.
Minutes appro d a presented Nove er 15
Norma E. Happ, Mayor
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