02/07/77 City Council Minutes141
TEE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MET AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 7, 1977 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR EA -PP PRESIDED. ALL
COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
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Councilman Daley moved that the minutes of the regular council meeting of January 17,
1977 be approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. George Parrish, Columbia Falls, addressed the council concerning his request at
' the January 17, 1977 meeting to move a trailer house to 7 - 7th Avenue west on a
temporary basis.
On recommendation of the annexation committee, Councilman Schwartz moved thattherequest
be granted on a temporary basis of 18 months from this date, not have a foundation,
and providing that all utility hook-ups are made in compliance with the City Code.
Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
PUBLIC BEARING - Finalization of Resolution No. 3101 - Sidewalk & Curb Assessments
There being no protests, Councilman Allen moved final acceptance of Resolution No.
3101 authorizing special assessments to defray costs of construction of sidewalks,
curbs and gutters during the year 1976. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Motion
carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY DEVELOPMENT
-Councilman Grainger, Chairman of the Building Committee, reported that the committee
recommends that the City remodel the block building for the purpose of housing the
new fire truck only. Any future plans for a new city hall -complex or a major
remodeling of present facilities will await the outcome of the city -county project
proposal for a new sheriff -police complex.
Councilman Grainger introduced Mr..Rich Hadley, new executive director of the Kalispell
Chamber of Commerce.
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On recommendation of the sewer and water committee, Councilman Granmo moved that the
water well engineering contract be awarded to Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc. and
authorizing the Mayor to sign the same. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
Councilman Granmo reported that Water Supt. Longpre has related to him that the request
from Leland B. Payne, 210 Grandview Drive, for water service (outside the city limits)
has been discussed by Mr. and Mrs. Payne and Supt. Longpre. The Paynes would like to
wait until April so that they can do the project with proper size lines. Therefore,
they have asked for a delay in the councils decision.
Councilman Granmo reported that Thomas, Dean & Hoskins has written to the State Highway
Department giving them figures on the E. N. storm sewer and road improvement project,
and are now awaiting a reply.
The sewer and water committee met January 18, 1977 and awarded the liquid chlorine
bid to Van Waters Co. of Spokane.
Councilman Granmo reported that at the same meeting, with all members present, the bid
for construction of the Seventh Avenue West Storm Sewer Project was awarded to Pack
' and Company and Mayor Happ was directed to inform the three companies who participated
in the bidding.
FINANCE
Councilman Sliter reported that the finance committee met to review January claims,
found them in order and moved they be paid. -Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion
carried.
SAFETY
Councilman O'Boyle had no report.
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Councilman Daley recommended that the lease for the Hockaday Art Center not be approved
until it is decided how a new boiler or heating system is to be financed.
Councilman Daley reported that he met with the Airport Board concerning the request of
Flathead Land Consultants to purchase or lease airport land for building a professional
building.
Councilman Daley moved that the request of Flathead Land Consultants to purchase or I
lease airport land for the purpose of building a professional building be denied.
Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Councilman Daley moved to rescind the motion passed at the January 17th meeting to
approve $200000 to purchase a ski rope tow and $1,000.00 for administrative expense
from revenue sharing funds, and moved that $3,000.00 be expended from revenue shax.-
ing funds for the lift and administrative costs. Cost of the lift is approximately
$2,800.00. Seconded by Councilman Sliter.- Councilman Williams voted nay. Carried.
STREET & ALLEY
Councilman Allen moved that a sign be placed in two downtown blocks, on a street and
corner location, reserving a parking meter for the handicapped. Seconded by Council-
man Daley. Motion carried.
Councilman Allen reported a letter from the owner of part of Sylvan Drive, stating
that if the City would engage a licensed surveyor to survey the road he would deed the
road to the City. Councilman Allen moved that City Engineer Knebel be authorized to
engage a licensed surveyor to survey Sylvan Drive. Seconded by Councilman Grainger.
Motion carried.
OFF-STREET PARKING
Councilman Allen moved that the council grant an exception to the County Library for
off-street parking and be included as commercial parking in the Central Business I
District (Ord. #793). Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Roll call vote. Councilman
Schwartz abstained._ All others voted aye. Motion carried.
FIRST AVENUE EAST AND CENTER STREET PROJECT
Councilman Allen reported the following letter from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins:
"We have received approval of the Final Flan -In -Hand and we are proceeding
with final corrections on the plans and specifications. The Utility and
Right -of -Way plans have been completed and submitted to the Highway Depart-
ment. The Construction; Signing and Lighting Plans will be completed in
the near future.
There is a Plan -In -Hand on the Lighting Plans scheduled for February 14-
15. We will be reviewing plans with the Montana Highway Department to
coordinate placement of luminaires and common use ofelectricalconduit
for luminaires and traffic signals.
Completion of all plans is expected by the scheduled date of March 5."
ANNEXATION
PROPOSED HEN]RICKSEN ADDITION
At the request of the petioner, Councilman Schwartz moved to rescind Resolution No. I
3096A, a resolution of intention to annex Henricksen Addition, adopted December 6,
1976. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Schwartz reported that the annexation committee met again with the City"
County Planning Board and Steve Petrini. Good progress is being made with the prop-
osed new zoning code and the moratorium on annexation may be lifted by March.
CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Councilman Williams reported that the City -County Planning Board met January 25th.
A committee to assist with the new zoning code for Kalispell has been appointed by
President of the Board, Jim Thompson. One question not quite resolved concerns
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administration of the code. The Board will be meeting with the Kalispell Board of
Adjustment on this problem. Councilman Williams said he shares the optomistic view
of Councilman Schwartz - there will be action on zoning prior to March.
Mayor Happ reminded the council that the option to purchase the Gosney property is
up March 18, 1977. The property is located on North Meridian Road and was being
considered as the new well wite when the option was taken. The property is 501 x
1501 and the total price is $7,500.00. She asked what action the council wished to
take. Councilman Granmo moved that the council acquire the property if clear title
' can be obtained, with payment to be -made from the Water Department. Seconded by
Councilman Allen.
Fire Chief Peters was asked if the property could be considered as a location for a
satellite fire station. Chief Peters replied that they are looking at a location on
the hill close to Weatherford Funeral Home which would be more suitable than the`
Gosney property.
Question called. Motion carried.
LEAGUE OF CITIES & TOWNS MID -YEAR MEETING
Mayor Happ announced the League will be meeting in Helena on February loth and llth.
She asked for delegates to the meeting to let her know so that she can finalize
reservations. Councilman Daley and Councilman Granmo will attend, as will Mayor Happ.
Mayor Happ announced a`meeting of the gambling committee at 10:30 A. M. Wednesday
to consider a new gambling application.
Mayor Happ reminded council members to write their reports and submit to her by
Friday before council meetings so they can be given to the press and better inform
the public as to issues.
Mayor Happ reported that Representative Baucus will be in Kalispell at the end of
the week. She would like as many of -the council as can do so to meet with him to
' discuss the EDA grant we submitted and were denied.
The tri-City meeting will be held at the Meadow Lake Golf Course club house in
Columbia Falls at noon on February 16th.
Mayor Happ read a letter from Lyle Hacks, Brown Bus Lines, Libby, which stated that
unless they receive some support at the legislature concerning insurance rates, they
will be forced out of business by May 1st. This is a major problem of all bus lines
and could force out all bus service. Another line has already discontinued service.
Their present insurance company will not renew their insurance. Mr. Hadley, Exec-
utive Director of the -Chamber of Commerce stated that he had not known of this
particular problem until now. Mayor Happ will send him a copy of the letter. The
letter was referred to the safety committee.
Mayor Happ reported a request from FVCC to make two classrooms on the second floor
of the old depot which is used by the college for art classes. The building is owned
by the City. The college maintains the building. The college will provide a fire
escape which will be satisfactory for fire safety. Police Chief McDowell stated that
before any more classrooms and students are involved in that area, the council should
establish parking rules and study the parking problem. Mayor Happ referred the
request to the City Development Committee for recommendation at the next meeting.
Mayor Happ reported a meeting this week with the High School Superintendent, Fire
Chief and Police Chief regarding the parking problem and the parking in fire lanes
' during activities at the high school. License numbers of violaters will be announc-
ed and they will be given time to move their vehicles. The school is going to have
their security personnel patrol the area to keep cars from fire lanes. The ticket-
ing and towing of vehicles should be alleviated in the future.
LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS
Wm. W. Parker & Roy C. Tronson, -
dba Glacier View Inc. Electrician Bond
Anderson Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractor Bond
Robert Ford & Harvey Hammer,
dba Miller -Ford Electric Co. Electrician Continuation Certificate
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Clarence A. Clapper, dba
City Plumbing & Heating Plumber Continuation Certificate
Edward C. Fuller, dba
Ferguson Electric & Heating Electrician Continuation Certificate
Councilman Daley moved approval of all license and permit bonds as reviewed by City
Attorney Donahue.- Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 3103
Councilman Granmo moved adoption of Resolution No. 3103 a resolution accepting sewage
from Village Properties, Inc, into the Kalispell sewage system subject to certain
conditions. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Schwartz recommended that the council resubmit the application for the EDA
grant for W. N. Storm Sewer Project which was recently denied, and not try a new
application.
FINAL APPROVAL - STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT - PHASE I
Councilman Granmo read the following letter from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc.:
°The contractor has completed all incidental and cleanup work as discussed
in our letter of January 3, 1977.
We certify that the project has been substantially completed in accordance
with the plans and specifications and recommend that the City accept the
project in writing, with the exception of thefollowingitems:
1. Change Order No. 2 -
2. The paving and cleanup as noted in the agreementbetween
the City and the Contractor dated December 27, 1976.
If you have any questions, please contact us."
Councilman Granmo moved final council approval on this °; project, subject to the same
conditions as Thomaa, Dean & Hoskins. Seconded by Councilman -Allen. Motion carried.
Councilman Allen reported that Patty Mandel will have a proposal for parking for the
college at the next meeting.
City Clerk Beardslee reported that SID #324-bonds will be delivered Wednesday.
Gary Christiansen, taxpayer, addressed the council concerning the awarding of the
construction bid on the Seventh Avenue West Storm Sewer Project. He said he felt it
was costing taxpayers $7,000.00. to award the bid to Pack & Company, rather than
McElroy & Wilken, the low bidder. The council should have entered into a full discussion
with the low bidder before awarding the bid. The council is setting a poor precedence
by ignoring the low bid. It is a political area rather than low bidder and they should
not have to beg.
Councilman Granmo replied thatcompetitivebidding is the only way. There should be
no discussion after bids are opened. More goes into a job than the price. If negotiations
are opened as to what bidders mean in their written document, it washes out competition.
Councilman Williams stated that the bid for the project was very specific that at least
51% of the bid be performed by the bidder. The low bidder in this case was subcontract-
ing 80%:
Councilman iter tated that no gro erro was made in the numbers and he felt it was
not ser s enou to reject the 1 bidde
Cozen loran Sch rtz stated tha the count' should abide as a governing body, be strictly
bus esslike d reject any ds with ev the slightest error.
C uncilman ill
moved djo t. Councilman Grainger seconded the motion. Carried.
utas a roved Februa , 977 as presented.
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