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12/20/76 City Council MinutesI I) 0 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MET AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1976 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN SLITER ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT. PUBLIC HEARING — ON CDA GRANT Dave Stahly, Stably Engineers & Associates, stated that the pre —application for the CDA grant would be explained by Finance Director Nystul. If the pre —application is approved by the council, it will be hand carried to Denver on Monday, which is well ahead of the January 7th deadline. About one month after the deadline we will know if it has been granted. Finance Director Nystul reported that this is the required second hearing. The public must be informed before Mayor Happ signs the pre —application. There is a large range of projects for which these grants can be used. Kalispell is asking for $300,000.00 to continue the 7th Avenue West storm sewer project. Warren Plympton, 312 lath Ave. West, stated that he felt the storm sewer project should be given first priority. Councilman Williams moved that the council authorize Mayor Happ to sign the pre —applic— ation for a CDA grant in the amount of $300,000.00 to continue the 7th Avenue West storm sewer project. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried. �7 Ken Siderius, Flathead High School instructor, presented a drawing which showed a proposed recreation complex which is partially within the school district and partially city property. The area is in the extreme southern portion of the City from let Ave. West to 3rd Ave. West extending to Ashley Creek. Proposal includes practice football fields, volley ball court, badminton court and a 10 lane all—weather track. The proj— ect has the backing of the school, college, chamber of commerce and Flathead County. Mr. Siderius would like the help and cooperation of the City with the project. He stated that the school district can be flexible as to needs of the people and the City. This complex would be for public recreation and open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Councilman Daley moved the request for city participation be referred to the park committee with council participation, to be reported to the council at a January meeting. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Pam Berry, 1128 3rd Ave. West, voiced objection because of the extra traffic, no stop signs, excessive speed, noise and being in a residential area. Mr. Siderius stated that it would be nice to have the high school and the recreation moved away from the City, but there are no funds for such a move. Football games would not be increased in number. The complex would be used only for exercise and recreation. Councilman Schwartz suggested the Street & Alley Committee study the parking problem which is already bad around the school. Question called. Motion carried. APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Daley moved approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on December 6, 1976. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. OFFICIAL REPORTS City Clerk and City Treasurer for October, 1976. Sanitarian, Police Chief, Director of Public Works and Police Judge for November 1976. Councilman Schwartz moved acceptance of the officials reports. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Tom Hurlock objected to city management of park planning. He said the City should have a 5—year park plan. He objected to cutting trees in the park without informing the public. He stated that he had asked to see a plan for Woodland Park and was refused. He only found out about the meeting on the proposed Lawrence Park recreation complex 1 day before and could not make it. Feels the City should give a months notice when there is any meeting concerning parks. 1, 21 1 Mayor Happ asked Park Supt. Drent to explain park policy. Supt. Drent stated that there is a 5-year plan for parks. There has to be in order to apply for BOR funds which we have been receiving for the past 3 years. He said that many trees are dead or sick and are marked for cutting. This was stressed as very necessary by Council- man O'Boyle a registered tree surgeon. The plan for Woodland Park was shown to Mr. Hurlock, but it was not complete and could not be copied for anyone. Mayor Happ stated that it was usually impossible to give a months notice on park meetings. These meetings usually come up fast and the press is given the notice which may be within just a few days. Park Committee Chairman Daley told Mr. Hurlock that he would meet with him after January 1st and explain park plans. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Williams reported that the City -County Planning Board discussed the City's moratorium on annexations and subdivisions. He stated that they are going to get together before the legislature meets to figure out the problems and possible solutions and ask for help. STREET & ALLEY Councilman Allen reported that Central Bible Church still desire to build on let Ave. East and 9th Street. They have agreed to buy additional parking space if a parking problem arises. Councilman Allen moved to request a formal agreement be drawn by City Attorney Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Motion carried. The Street & Alley Committee recommends the low -sodium type of street lighting for let Avenue East. The initial cost is more, but the most reasonable to operate. Councilman Allen reported a request from Brent Hall, Chamber of Commerce, to eliminate parking meters in the City. The City of Tacoma, Washington has done this and it works well for them. Councilman Allen reported a letter from the High School stating they would like to meet with city officials after the holidays to discuss the parking situation. Councilman Allen reported a letter from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins stating final plans for the let Ave. East and Center Street project will be discussed and reviewed on January llth. The on -going traffic committee will meet December 7th. The traffic problem at the Outlaw Inn will be discussed and they will have some recommendations and ideas for improvement. Councilman Allen reported a request from Flathead Valley Community College to not install parking meters on the north side of let Street between lst and 2nd Avenues West. They would like this area for parking for partially disabled persons who have classes at Eagles Hall. They will be invited to the next meeting to present their - request. Attorney Dean Jellison, representing Kalispell Regional Hospital, reported on the protest of Dan Lundgren for the SID 322 costs. His is the only house in SID 322 and the charge does seem reasonable when compared with institutions. Attorney Jellison stated that they would try to come up with a voluntary agreement between Dan Lundgren and the institutions. Councilman Allen reported that he received a letter from Bill Arlint thanking everyone for improving Glacier View Drive. Councilman Allen reported that the Flathead Safety Council received word that 1 traffic light will be approved either at llth Street or Airport Road. The City has not received word of such an installation. On the request by Mrs. McCartney to purchase Lot 8, Block 1, Ashley Townsite, various problems and questions have arisen. Councilman Allen moved the request be referred back to street & alley committee with power to act and notification to Dean Marquardt, after a review by City Attorney Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried. Councilman Daley reported he had attended ,the Flathead County Health Board meeting. 50 to 100 septic tanks are being installed in the County each month. Eating places may be placed on a merit system by inspectors. This should clean up eating places 1_22 which are not complying with all requirements. Another proposal is to switch inspectors of areas to ascertain who is making strong or weak inspections. Councilman Allen felt that they should come up with some way of displaying demerits so that people can tell if they are eating in clean places. PARKS The Woodland Park skating rink is open. Supt. Drent is sweeping and planing the ice. Hours are 2 P.M. to 10 P.M. with lights, music and a very good warming house. ley-MI-060tH Councilman Daley reported that the gambling committee met on the request of the applic- ation of Bill Metcalf for a gaming, poker and pangoinie license. There were no ob- jections at a public hearing, passed investigation of Chief of Police and all legal requirements of City Attorney. Councilman Daley moved that the gambling license be approved. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried. AWARD BID - TELESCOPIC LIFT BUCKET Councilman O'Boyle moved that the telescopic lift bucket bid be awarded to Melpaul Equipment Co., Spokane, as being the best bid for $14,000.00. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried. ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD Councilman O'Boyle reported that he had met with the County Commissioners and Animal Control Board concerning an animal control warden for the County. The problem is funds. The annual report for the animal control shelter has been presented to board members. Councilman O'Boyle had high praise for the secretary at the shelter. The report has all information for the shelter, even down to telephone calls which numbered 14,447. On request of Police Chief McDowell, Councilman O'Boyle moved that Roger Krauss be hired as a patrolman with the Police Department retro-active to October 1, 1976; with a one year probationary period. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. On request of Police Chief McDowell, Councilman O'Boyle moved that Det. Sgt. Ronald D. , DuPuy be appointed to the rank of Lieutenant in the Det. Division with a one year probationary period. The appointment to be effective January 1, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. On request of Police Chief McDowell, Councilman O'Boyle_ moved that Sgt. Richard Stotts be appointed to the rank of Det. Sgt. in the Detective Division, with a one year probation- ary period. Appokntment to be effective January 1, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. SEWER & WATER Councilman Granmo moved that the council authorize Mayor Happ to sign agreement between Morrison-Maierle, Magney Construction, Purifax and the City for payment for hauling sludge. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried. On recommendation of Finance Director Nystul, Councilman Granmo moved that $18,031.31 be transferred from Storm Sewer Construction -Fund to the Sewer Operating Fund to repay expense paid prior to the sale of the bonds. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. Councilman Granmo moved that $8,900.00 be transferred from the Sewer Construction Fund to the General Fund for administrative costs. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Motion carried. Councilman Granmo reported a letter from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins stating that Phase I of ' the Storm Sewer Construction Project was completed by Pack & Company December 1, 1976. Also, a request from Pack & Company for a winter shutdown effective December 9, 1976 on Change Order #2. Councilman Granmo moved that the council authorize a winter shutdown on Change Order #2 on the Sewer Construction Project effective December 9, 1976. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried. VILLAGE PROPERTIES - Request to use wastewater treatment plant for sewage. Attorney Dean Jellison, representing village Properties, stated that they would not protest possible S.I.D's for the area but do protest waiver of annexation. They feel it would jeopordize their plan to sell bonds for development. They foresee great legal problems in partial annexation. ,The area is in the Evergreen Fire District, will be. I-_28 in the Evergreen Water District and the sewer district will be connected to the Kalispell sewer system. Bonding companies would probably object to a waiver of annexation because of these various districts. As the City will be setting a precedence for this sewer district, Councilman Schwartz moved the request be sent back to sewer & water committee for more discussion and a recommendation at the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried. AUTHORIZE BIDS FOR CHLORINE Councilman Granmo moved council approval for Water Supt. Longpre to advertise for bids for chlorine for the sewer and water departments for 1977. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried. Based on a history of one year usage, Dr. Wallner�s request for reduction in sewer hook-up fee was reviewed by the committee, and a reduction may/in order. The Sewer & Water Committee will give this more study. b ��8 Councilman Grainger reported that claims for November have been reviewed and approved as per previous consent of the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 3o98 Councilman Grainger moved adoption of Resolution No. 3098_a resolution accepting the bid for sale of SID 324 bonds from D. A. Davidson, Inc. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried. AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - Accounting Machine Councilman Grainger moved Finance Director Nystul be authorized to call for bids for new electronic accounting system. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion carried. Councilman Daley moved council authorization for Director of Public Works Knebel to advertise the old ladder truck for sale. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - Construction Bids for 7th Ave. Storm Sewer Bid Councilman Granmo moved authorization to call for bids for construction on 7th Avenue Storm Sewer Project. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. The City will be ready to call for construction bids on SID #324 the second meeting in January. NEW WATER WELL Councilman Grano moved council authorization for Thomas, Dean & Hoskins to prepare specs for new well. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Approximate cost for engineering, well, pump house and connections to system will be $250,000.00. Question called. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS A letter was read from Attorney Bill Astle for Art Mulder Construction Co. asking for permission to hook up to city sewer and water in Gilman Addition (outside city limits) and agreeing to waive protest of annexation. Councilman Schwartz moved the letter be referred to Annexation and Sewer & Water Committees. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion Carried. SPECIAL MEETING There will be a special council meeting at 5:30 P. M. in the water department office on December 30th for the purpose of opening bids for a new street sweeper. Mayor Happ directed the finance committee to report at the next regular meeting proposed salaries for elected officials. The Flathead Gambling Commission met in November to try to prepare an interlocal agree- ment between Flathead County and the Cities of Kalispell and Whitefish. The agreement presented by the office of county attorney was not acceptable to Kalispell and Whitefish and the two city attorneys were invited to draft one. Whitefish changed the proposed agreement a little and the county gambling commission chose to adopt it. 1.24 Mayor Happ stated that we still remain independent of the county regulations. They want closing hours at 2 A. M., but Kalispell feels it will drive the gambling underground. Also, the fee schedule is different. Councilman Daley moved that it be the unanimous agreement of theKalispellGambling Commission to work independently of County until after the next legislature meets. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. City Attorney.Donahue stated that he wanted it understood that we have no quarrel with the office of the county attorney. They have cooperated in a satisfactory manner. Question called. Motion carried. FavilluFWA Councilman Allen moved that the council comply with HUD regulations, to designate a staff prior to any construction and submit the name or names to their office. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. Mayor Happ appointed Finance Director Nystul to be the city designate to act on behalf of and for the City. Mayor Happ reported two stop signs have been added at 5th Ave. West and Center Street, making it a 4—way stop. LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS Chas. S. Powell dba C. Powell Electric Electrician Charles W. Ward Electrician 4 G Plumbing & Heating Plumber 4 G Plumbing & Heating Gas Installer Byron McCubbins dba Byron's Heating Service Gas Installer Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Continuation Certificate Councilman Allen moved council approval of license and permit bonds asreviewedby City Attorney Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. Fire Chief Peters reported that the annual firemans ball would be held at the Outlaw Inn on December 31st. Tickets $1.50 per person. Chief Peters thanked Mayor Happ and members of the council for their help with the fire department and wished them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mayor Happ reminded ogMcials that theefl-L4 date for the city primary is January 7th. There being no Minutes presented ourned the meeting. Norma E. Happ, yM6rr