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TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNCILMEN
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There will be a Special Meeting of the City Council, Friday, March 11, 1977 at
5:15 P. M., in the Water Office, City Hall for the following purpose:
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Mayor Happ presided. Councilman Sliter absent. All other councilmen present.
OPEN BIDS - USED AMBULANCE
FIRM SECURITY BID
North American Ambul Sales, inc. Cashier's Check $12,000.00
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Councils Ce o moed the bid referredIto the Safety Committee to report back at
a Speci eting gh Monday, h 14t 1977 in the council chambers at City Hall.
me moved djourn Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Carried.
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TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNCILMEN
CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA
There will be a Special Meeting of the City Council, Monday, March 14, 1977 at
7:30 P. M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall for the following purposes:
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Granmo Howard G. Graingsf'r
Robert G. Allen
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Mayor Happ presided. Councilman Grainger absent. All other councilmen present.
Mayor Happ announced that the Tri-City meeting will be held Wednesday, March 16th at
the Hanging Tree in Whitefish]
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SAFETY COMMITTEE - Report on Ambulance Bid
Fire Chief Peters reported that the ambulance came in Friday. It was inspected
thoroughly and found to have rust underneath the chassis. There was minor damage on
right front fender and left rear fender. The ambulance was a 2 place instead of
4 place. Chief Peters recommended the bid be rejected.
Councilman O'Boyle moved that the bid be rejected. Seconded by Councilman Allen.
Motion carried.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Councilman Granmo reported that the wastewater treatment plant is not working properly.
In the 29 months it has been in operation, it has been in compliance with State Dept.
of Health regulations for 4 months. The extension of the performance bond for the
supplier of the tower for the plant will expire May 17, 1977.
Councilman Granmo moved that City Attorney Donahue be directed to initiate proceedings
against Microfloc, the Engineers, or whoever, to get satisfaction of a workable plant.
Seconded by Councilman Daley.
Brian Orndorff, Chief Maintenance Operator of the treatment plant, talked today to
William Bertram with the EPA. He told Brian that the City will have to reach this
decision right and proper. The EPA will have legal assistance to help us. Brian also
talked to Mr. Evers, President of Microfloc, who had been contacted by Morrison-Maierle,
Engineers, and told of the decision of the council to bring suit. Brian has also been
in contact with plants in Helena and Sandpoint who are having difficulties similar to
ours.
Mayor Happ reported that Morrison-Maierle, Eng. has presented an engineering bill in
the amount of $4959.79 less the $1000.00 agreed to for their share of sludge hauling.
They have been told we will hold the bill in abeyance.
Some of the costs to the City because of poor operation have been loss of charcoal,
conducting tests, and interest on registered warrants.
Question called. All voted aye. Motion carried.
ZONING
Steve Petrini, APO Director, reviewed Chapter 6 of the proposed Comprehensive Zoning
Plan with Council and Board of Adjustment members.
The big question was 'what roldi will the Board of Adjustment serve under the new plan'?
J. Austin Miller, Chairman of the BOA, felt that so many powers would be taken away
that there would be no purpose in continuing the Board. Board member, Hal Sampson,
concurred with this belief.
Councilman Daley stated that he felt that it would be so many years before the city is
rezoned, there will be more variance problems than there are at present.
Councilman Schwartz felt that having city appointees to the City County Planning Board
as a zoning commission would take too much away from council members who are elected
wepresenaativea of the people.
City Attorney Donahue asked why it was necessary to have 2 public hearings on a zoning
request. Mr. Petrini answered that unless notice is sent to adjacent property owners
and a public hearing is advertised, the CCPB has no way of knowing the opinions of
property owners in the area. They would not want to make a recommendation without
public input. When the City Council makes a decision on zoning, they too should hear
what and how adjacent property owners feel. For these reasons he feels 2 public
hearings are necessary.
Councilman Sliter asked if the work schedule for the CCPB would be too heavy with the
extra burden of zoning problems. Mr. Petrini stated that the Zoning Administrator,
who will be the Building Official and a city employee, will accept the zoning petition,
then present to the Board. It has been discussed and the Board would be willing to
have 2 meetings a month.
Mayor Happ asked if it would work to have the BOA service as the zoning commission.
Mr. Miller replied that it would be her decision. _ He and Mr. Sampson would be willing
to work in such a capacity.
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Mayor Happ asked Mr. Petrini to proceed to put the zoning ordinance in final form for
a council vote.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OFF STREET.' PARKING
At the request of the Council, Mr. Petrini made a report on the coat of cash in lieu
of parking for CBD. Working with Courthouse figures on lot Avenue West, the cost
would be $4. per squaie foot.
Councilman Slite oved to adjourn. onded by Councilman Schwartz. Carried.
Minutes appro a as presented Mar 21, 977•
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