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12/06/76 City Council Minutes11 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1976 IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE FIRST NORTHWESTERN BANK. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT. APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Allen moved approval of the minutes of the regular meeting -of November 15, 1976 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.` OPEN BIDS - SID #324 Bonds There being one more bid expected, Councilman Williams moved to defer opening of bids for SID #324 Bonds until later in the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried. OPEN BIDS - Aerial Telescoping Lift Bucket There being a representative of the Melpaul Utilities Equipment Co. on the way from Spokane, with bad road conditions, Councilman Williams moved bid opening on the telescoping lift bucket be deferred until later in the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR HUD GRANT As published and reported in the media the council conducted a hearing. -for the - application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY 77 Community Development Block Grant funds. Director of Finance Nystul reported on the workshop held in Helena November loth. This year about 2g million dollars will be available in Montana for a broad range of potential projects. Last year there was only Q million dollars available and 14 projects were funded. There is no guarantee that we will receive continued funding this year. The continuation of the 7th Avenue West storm sewer is recommended as the project for which we should apply. Our present -grant of $200,000.00 will get started in the Spring. Mr. Duane Onstad was the only person present to give any comment on the project. ' Speaking for proponents of a storm sewer project for 7th Avenue West, Mr. Onstad stated that he and his group are satisfied with the way the City has been moving on storm sewer construction. For this reason, his group has eased up nn their request, but are still vitally interested and pushing for the project. Another public hearing on the application will be held the second meeting in December. PRIMARY ELECTION Councilman Williams moved that the council order a Special Local Government Primary Election to be held February 8, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. Nominating Petitions for candiates for Mayor, Judge, Treasurer and Aldermen will be accepted from now until January 7, 1977. GENERAL ELECTION Councilman Williams moved that the council order a Special Local Government General Election to be held April 5, 1977. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. SIDEWALK & CURB WARRANTS Councilman Sliter moved the sale of S & C warrants for 1976 sidewalk and curb construct- ion be authorized as soon as statute allows. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried. ASHLEY ADDITION ' Mayor Happ reported that City Clerk Beardslee has found that city assessments on Block 1, Lot 8 of the Ashley Addition totaled $117.00 since the City acquired the property in 1969. City officials feel that a fair price for the lot would be $300.00 and this price is agreeable with the buyer, Emma McCartney. Mayor Happ asked if this was agreeable to members of the council or if they would like it referred back to committee. Councilman Allen moved that the matter be referred back to the Street & Alley committee. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Bill Clements, street foreman, asked for council permission to call for bids for a new street sweeper. Councilman Sliter moved that Bill Clements be given permission to call for bids for a new street sweeper. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried. I 18 Faith Bemis, Winnie Kaser and Bruce Cox, all residents of College Avenue, protested the amount of the annual storm sewer assessment. They stated that the charge was too great for their brushy area, which absorbs storm water more than other residential or business areas. Councilman Williams moved that Councilman Granmo, Chairman of the Sewer & Water committee, follow up these three protests with Director of Public Works Knebel. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried. City Clerk Beardslee, President of the Montana Clerks, Treasurers and Finance Officers Association, and let Vice President of the Kalispell Lions Club asked permission to ' attend an executive board meeting of the MCT&FOA on January 21st and a Lions meeting on January 28th. Councilman Daley moved that City Clerk Beardslee be permitted to attend both meetings. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried. Mr. Vern Jones, State-Highway-Department;--stated'-that-he is buying property from Lewis McBride-for_right-ofiirsy.- This will -leave -a`building=within three feet of property lineti Mr. --Jones advised tocontactthe Board of Adjustmentandask for a variance. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE Councilman Sliter moved that the finance committee be given power to act on reviewing November claims. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion carried. i1715: �� RESOLUTION NO. 3096A Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 3096 a resolution of intent to annex Henrickson Addition #70. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Roll call vote. All voted aye. PROPOSED GILMAN ADDITION Councilman Schwartz moved the request to annex Gilman Addition be denied at this time. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Councilman Schwartz said that the annexation committee recommended the denial to the council because they have received numerous petitions against the annexation, the tax base is against annexation and the present form of covenants would be against annex- ation at this time. Martin Gilman, defending his request for annexation, said his planned addition met city codes and exceeded Federal Housing Administration minimum property standards. He also said he would comply to all Park View Terrace covenants (adjacent property , with the exception of limiting one building to each lot. Gilman had planned to build two, single - story fourplexes. Several residents of the area near the proposed Gilman Addition objected to its annex- ation because they said it would devalue the single-family dwellings in the area. Question called. Roll call vote. All voted aye. ANNEXATION MORATORIUM Councilman Schwartz moved to impose a moratorium on approving annexations and subdivis- ions for 3 months or until the council can develop a policy on those actions. The moratorium is needed to form procedural rules, clarify time limits, and sharpen definit- ions concerning annexation and subdivision. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried. ' STREET & ALLEY Councilman Allen reported that a survey of the parking lot at the old hospital site, now occupied by county agencies, is nearing capacity. He requested Mayor Happ arrange a meeting after the holidays with county commissioners to resolve the problem. Councilman Allen moved that parking on 1st Avenue West be changed from diagonal to parallel and meters be installed after the first of the year. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried. Upon request from Police Chief McDowell for new meters, Councilman Allen moved to purchase 51 meters at an approximate cost of $3,000.00 from revenue sharing funds. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried. 114 Councilman Allen reported that 1977 priorities for street work are generally as follows: (1) finish E. Washington to 5th Avenue; (2) rebuild Center from let to 5th Avenue West; (3) pave visitors center south of town by Lions Park. Another meeting will be held in January to decide more definitely on projects. The Street & Alley Committee will be requesting a change in orders for curb cut charges in the business area. No figures as yet. Mr. Bill Arlint, Glacier View Drive, has requested gravel and grading on his road. The office of the city engineer will survey the needs and proceed with repairs. 1st AVENUE EAST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Doug Daniels, Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, reporting on the let Avenue East Project, stated ' that he has received design approval from the Highway Department. He will now complete utility and right-of-way plans. They are about a month ahead of schedule and will go to contract next spring. Proposed traffic signals are as follows: on 1st Avenue East, signals will be at 2nd and 4th Streets; on let Avenue West, signals will be at Center, 2nd and 4th Streets. Conduit will be installed at other intersections in case of future need for lights. On the Memo of Understanding to be signed by the City and State, which states that the City shall participate 50% of the state's cost on curbs and gutters, the Highway Department has been contacted and there may be a possibility that the city portion can be charged against what we have paid for engineering services. Type of street lights can be several kinds. Councilman Allen moved that type of lighting for let Avenue East be referred to the Street & Alley Committee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO,-3097 - Councilman Allen moved adoption -of Resolution No. 3097 a -resolution to -"enter i.nto,a.memo- randum of understanding for Federal -Aid Project M--6714 (1) with the State of -Montana' empowering and authorizing the Mayor to execute said memo on behalf of the City Council of Kalispell, Montana. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Roll call vote. All voted aye. Councilman Williams reported that at the City -County Planning Board meeting considerable , time was spent on the proposed Gilman Addition. Copies of their report, traffic survey and map were distributed to all councilmen prior to this meeting. RUWANI YPJ 19W�I1Y Councilman Grainger moved that a request from the Chamber of Commerce for $100.00 for street Christmas decoration be allowed and paid from any funds available. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Motion carried. SAFETY Councilman O'Boyle reported a letter from the Flathead County Safety Committee stating that something must be done about a traffic light at South :"ln and llth Street or further south. That if only 1 light can be installed that it be adjacent to or near Roseaurs. It was explained that there have been previous requests, but the Highway Department traffic survey showed that a light was not warranted. Councilman Williams moved that Safety Committee Chairm n.O'Boyle send a letter to the Flathead County Safety Committee telling them that a highway department traffic count did not warrant installation of a traffic light. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. On recommendation from Chief McDowell, Councilman O'Boyle moved that Philip N. Fisher having successfully completed his 6 month probationary period as police sergeant be confirmed as of December 1, 1976. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. ' Councilman O'Boyle moved that Fire Chief Peters keep all firemen personnel and instructed Finance Director Nystul to allocate anti -recession funds to fireman salaries fund. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. Councilman Sliter moved that Chief McDowell be authorized to hire a dispatcher for the police department to fill a vacancy. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. Councilman O'Boyle announced there will be a meeting of all police department personnel at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, December 7th. All council members and Mayor Happ are invited to attend. 115 SEWER & WATER Councilman Granmo reported that a storm sewer system for the EastNorth area of the City which will tie in with Center Street, let Avenue East and let Avenue West drainage, has been requested and approved by the State Highway Department. The State is ready to ask for federal funds, construction should be started in 1978 and we need engineering plans to start now, because the City and State will be required to define the cost of the project. Availability of funds for engineering costs were discussed. Doug Daniels indicated that Thomas, Dean & Hoskins would be willing to start engineering plans now and wait until July 1, 1977 for payment. Costs would be eligible under gas tax monies or revenue sharing. Councilman Granmo moved the council direct Thomas, Dean & Hoskins to start engineering plans for the EastNorth storm sewer project. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Motion carried. Request from Dr. Wallner for adjustment on a $875.00 sewer hook-up fee for office building with 1" water service used solely for sprinkler system_ for fire protection, was referred back to the sewer and water committee. A preliminary discussion with-Purifax; Morrison-Maierle, Magney Construction Co. and City Officials brought about a general agreement for an even split on costs of haul- ing sludge from the wastewater treatment plant to the county land fill in August 1975. Each party will pay $1,000.00. Councilman Grano moved that City Attorney Donahue be directed to write an agreement for council approval at the December 20th meeting on costs of hauling sludge. Seconded by Councilman Daley:• Councilman Williams voted no. Motion carried. Councilman Granmo announced that -a meeting will-be-held.in-the council chambers tomorrow morning at 8:00 A.M. with William Bertram, EPA official from Denver, Neptune Microfloc, engineering and city officials to discuss the wastewater treatment plant operation and final approval. EUMM Councilman Daley moved to accept completion of contract for fine grading with Loftus Construction Co: for -the -golf -course and authorize payment of fees retained. Second- ed by Councilman Allen. Motion carried. Councilman Daley moved that City Attorney Donahue prepare a new lease for the Golf Association with the following items incorporated into the lease: -(1) that the list of old equipment in original lease be left out of new lease; (2) that the schedule of fees and rentals as presented in present lease remain the. same except that FIRST MEMBER fees shall be $95.00; (3) that the lease be for 1 year as required by BOR; and (4) fee schedule be referred to council each year. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. Councilman Daley moved_ that_ Mayor Happ-be-authorized to sign a three year lease with Hockaday Art Center - said lease to include a clause providing the Center will insure the City against all personal injuries and property damages - and no increase in the present budget. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Motion carried. Hockaday Art Center to be informed that they are to keep the sidewalk free from snow and ice. Councilman Daley moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign a 1 year interlocal agreement between Flathead County and the City of Kalispell, which states that the Flathead County Park Board will provide $550.00 in support of Griffin Park and Legion Baseball League. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Motion carried. - Councilman Daley moved that the council authorize the Glacier Kiwanis Club in cooperation with the mens and womens softball league to operate a mobile trailer confectionary stand during ball games at Daley Field with the following provisions: (1) they will provide this at no expense to the City; (2) they will provide personal liability and property damage insurance; (3) see that all trash is deposited in cans provided by the City; (4) there will be a division of profits to the mens and womens softball league; and 5 they will provide storage for vehicle off premises. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. Councilman Daley moved that the council allocate $2,000.00 from revenue sharing funds for a drainage system and settling pond for the Woodland Park Swim Pool. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz Motion carried. Councilman Daley stated that George Haddow, Golf Association, reports that skiing on the golf course is now open, except for a roped off area. 11_G OPEN BIDS - SID #324 BONDS D. A. Davidson & Co. $90,000.00 Bonds SECURITY Cashier's Check INT. RATE 6.75% Councilman Granmo moved bid be referred to the Finance Committee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. OPEN BIDS - Aerial Telescoping Lift Bucket FIRM SECURITY BID AMOUNT Washington Auto Carriage No Bid H.C.L. Equipment Co. Bid Bcnd--- - 1975 Chevrolet C-30 Chassis, 10,000#GVW w/ Pierce Service Body, Seaman. Sky -Lift, Model 2800 telescoping aerial device 28' from ground to bottom of bucket................................$13,250.00 1975 Chevrolet C-30 Chassis, 10,000#GVW w/ Stahl Service Body, Seaman Sky -Lift, model 2800 Telescoping aerial device 28' from ground to bottom of bucket................................$1.2,687.00 Seaman -Sky -Lift, model 2800 telescoping aerial device, TB-2 Torsion bar ...........................$ 7,773.00 10' Omaha Standard wood platform installed, (city truck) ................................. ............ 502.00 Utility Service & Equipment Co., Inc. Bid Bond 1. Utility Model PBEE-28 Aerial Telescoping lift bucket complete with all standard equipment(city.truck).....................................$ 8,107.05 Melpaul 2.. Utility Model PBHE-28 Aerial Ladder complete with all standardequipment (city truck) ...................$ 7,203.20 3. Recommended Options: A. Torsion Bar Stabilizing device for chassis........ 304.00 B. Hydraulic lines compensated at top for Hydraulic tools includes 4 quick couplers at the basket, 2 quick couplers at mast, shut off valve at mast and work platform, 16 gal. reservoir and slow control..... 841.15 C. Boom or Ladder front support ...................... 85.00 D. Install Ladder and related equipment at Missoula and deliver to Kalispell .............................. 500.00 Utilities Equipment, Inc. Cashier's Checks 1976 Chevrolet 1 ton cab & chassis - Model #CC 31003 including automatic transmission (3 speed); 1 - 2000 LVD/XF/XT Servis body and 1 Tel-28-B Versalift Demo including manual bucket override at pedestal ....................... Tel 28-P Versalift including PTO - Pump hydraulic power (city truck) ............................. Councilman Daley moved the bids be referred to Councilman O'Boyle and mittee.- Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS $14,000.00 6,084.50 the Park Com- ' Recommended by Director of Public Works Knebel that Tra-Mix Concrete Inc., having completed work constructing sidewalks and curbs for this year, be paid retanage, brought out discussion as to quality of some of the curbs on Washington Street. Councilman Williams moved that the recommendation be referred to street and alley committee for review. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. COURT SUITS In the court disputes involving Tynes Construction Co., Thomas, Dean & Hoskins and the City of Kalispell, City Attorney Donahue reported that the $7,136.42 the City has been holding will be paid to Thomas, Dean & Hoskins. 147 1 On the petition concerning gambling which was appealed to the Supreme Court, the Plaintiff has been granted 30 days extension. In the case of Stenerson & Schmidt vs the City and the Golf Association, we have filed motion to dismiss and should hear in about 10 days. ZONING Steve Petrini, APO Director, attended council meeting at the request of Mayor Happ to assist council members who are working on the new zoning code. Mr. Petrini stated that the City -County Planning Board is waiting for specifics and all changes before drafting the code for adoption. Council members directed questions to Mr. Petrini. Between now and the first meeting in January, council members will meet together and with Mr. Petrini to draft a final code. Dean Jellison, representing Duane Bitney and Village Properties, stated that they are forming a sewage district, will build a lift station and asked permission to connect to the 1st Avenue East sewer line and use our disposal plant. Councilman Williams moved to refer the request to the sewer and water committee and report back by December 20th. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Motion carried. The Board of Adjustment will meet December 29th and hold a public hearing regarding use, variance at the Flathead County Health Center. Finance Director Nystul asked for action regarding the purchase of an electronic accounting system. He presented council members with a written statement on the two proposals - (1) to have the work done by a service bureau, or; (2) to acquire an in-house accounting system. Finance Director Nystul's recommendation to the council is for an in-house system because the end product and the overall results will be more satisfactory with our own system. Cost of the machine over a period of years is comparable to, or less than monthly service bureau costs. An in-house system provides complete control of the operation, scheduling, data entry, data correction, and report generation. An in-house system utilizes existing personnel more efficiently by reducing duplication and by standardizing procedures. License & Permit Bonds Norbert Charbonneau Norbert Charbonneau Eddie Sheppard Glen E. Schultz DBA Schultz Electric Lonny Hanson Delbert Maltby Gas Installation Plumber Pawnbroker Electrician Electrician Electrician Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Councilman Allen moved acceptance of all License & Permit Bonds as approved by City Attorney Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion carried. Doug Daniels reported that Pack and Company have completed the storm sewer project on 1st Avenue East with the exception of a small amount of street repair which will be done in the spring. Police Department has ha4,46 false alarms be Telco and 14 station alarm boxes. Councilman O'Boyle writing to other c ies to etermine if this is an unusual amount and what they c The One. not repg&ted on th"quest of Doug Wilson for disability John SAwartz annour,V--ed tea he will not be a candidate for councilman from at 10:45 P. M. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. as pres*ted December 20, 1976. I