04/11/77 City Council Minutes166
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY,
APRIL 11, 1977 IN TEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN
DALEY ABSENT BECAUSE OF ILLNESS. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Williams moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 21,
1977 be approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schwartz. Motion carried.
Councilman Grainger moved the minutes of the special meeting
on April 7th, 1977
be approved
as presented. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion carried.
OPEN BIDS -,Road
Oil
Firm
Secnsity
Bid
Farmers
Union Central Exchange,`': Bid Bond
Inc.
Laurel,
Mt.
Item -
1.
100,000 Gal. MC-300 w/6 Antistrip Additive
$75.00/ton F:O.B.
Laurel
2.
10,000.Ga1. MC-250 w/o Additive
870 00/ton F.O.B.
Laurel
3.
15,000 Gala MC-30/70 w/o Additive
$72.50/ton F.O.B.
Laurel
The truck freight as of April 11, 1977 is $1.275/cwt or $25.50/ton. Cenex will
invoice the City of Kalispell for the asphalt only. The carrier will collect the
freight.
Phillips Petroleum Co. - No Bid
Councilman Allen moved the bid be referred to the Street & Alley Committee for
study. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
OPEN BIDS
- Gravel
Security
Bid
Firm
McElroy & Wilken, Inc.
Cashier's
Check
Item
1.
All Crushed Gravel
5000 tons
(Appr.)
$1.90 per ton
2.
1/2" Crushed Gravel
12000 tons
(Appr.)
2.15 per ton
3.
3/8" Crushed Gravel
1000 tons
(Appr.)
5.70 per ton
Prices include loading and weighing at our pit #2.
American As halt Inc.
Cashier's
Check
,1.. 3 F" Crushed Gravel
5000 tons
(Est.).
$2.05 per ton
2. 1/2" Crushed Gravel
12000 tons
(Est.)
2.20 per ton
3. 3/8" Crushed Gravel
1000 tons
(Est.)
4.90 per ton
Councilman Allen moved the bids be referred to the Street & Alley Committee for
recommendation at the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
OPEN BIDS - Test Well
Firm
Lie. No. - Security
Bid
Briggs
Drilling & Pump 2886A Bid Bond
Unit
Item
Description Estimated Quantity
Unit
Price
'
Amount
.1.
Drilling, Sampling and 450
L.F.
$17.50
$7,875.00
Logging Test Wells
2.
Test Pumping Test Well 24
lire.
100.00
2,400.00
3.
Furnish Removal Cap 1
Ea.
125.00
12 00
TOTAL BA$E BID - ITEM 1 THROUGH 3
101 00.00
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City Of Kalispell
Phone 406-755-5457 P.O. Box 1035 Kalispell, Montana 59901
Iris Hindman, Clerk & Recorder
Flathead County
Kalispell, MP 59901
Dear Mrs. Hindman:
I hereby certify the election results for the 1977 Municipal Election as follows:
Mayor Norma Rapp
1812
Dale Williams
741
Treasurer _ Gail V. Brach
1371
Mary Huff
1005
Judge Paul Willis
1691
Daniel Hof
708
Councilman
Waxd I Walter Griffin Jr.
426
Dale Haarr
366
Ward II Jean 31eken
449
Ward III louren Granmo
427
Ward IV Forrest Daley
265
Marjorie Giermann, City Clerk
5-a 7 �L
1_67
Liberty Drilling & Pump Co. 3375A Bid Bond
1. Drilling, Sampling and
Logging Test Wells 450 L.F. 8 42.47 $19,111.50-
2. Test Pumping Test Well 24 Hrs. 180.55 4,333.20
3. Furnish Removal Cap 1 Ea. 141.00 141.00
TOTAL BASE BID - ITEM 1 THROUGH 3 $23,585.70
Councilman Granmo moved the bids be referred to the Sewer & Water Committee to
report back at the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Motion carried.
' COMPR EHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
Steve Petrini, APO Director, addressed the council concerning progress on the
proposed zoning ordinance. He stated that he has reviewed and corrected all the
ordinance except Section 6. This will be done by the end of the week. City
Attorney Donahue has recommended that the entire ordinance be retyped. This will
be more satisfactory than referring to an addendum for changes. The typing will
take approximately-12 weeks. The ordinance should be ready for enactment at the
first council meeting in May.
Mr. Petrini, at the request of City Engineer Knebel, took traffic counts at 3
locations near the Outlaw Inn. Results were as follows on a 2 day average:
1. Behind Danny's Drive In 1617 cars/day
2. A point on 14th Street 1556 care/day
3. New PCA Bldg. on 3rd Ave E. 640 cars/day
south of the Outlaw Inn
HEARING - Outlaw Inn Street Abandonment.
Attorney Cal Robinson, representing The Outlaw Inn, Inc:, presented a letter
from Art and Sandy Lindlief, owners of The Hind Quarter, endorsing the change in
the roadway as proposed by The Outlaw Inn. He also presented a petition signed
by 13 owners of property located on First Avenue East or Third Avenue East on the
southerly extension of Third Avenue East after its intersection with First Avenue
East, approving and consenting to the petition of Outlaw, Inc. to close and
abandon a portion of old Highway #93. Mayor Happ read a letter from Fire Chief
Peters which stated he has reviewed the plans on the new street change on 1st.
Avenue East from south of 13th St. to the south end of the Outlaw Inn. There is
no problem getting fire trucks into the area. He asked that the street be 36,
wide rather than the proposed 30' and the petitioners said there would be no problem
in getting the extra 6'feet.
There were no opponents to the petition.
RESOLUTION NO. 3104
Councilman Schwartz moved adoption of Resolution No. 3104 a resolution to
abandon a portion of old Highway #93 at The Outlaw Inn. Seconded by Councilman
Sliter. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
PETITION TO ABANDON ALLEY
Fred A. Hansen addressed the council concerning a petition for the abandonment
of a tract of land heretofore dedicated for alley purposes, which alley bisects
Block 1, Baker's Southside Addition to Kalispell, in a north -south direction,
subject to existing utility easements of record. The purpose of this petition
is to facilitate better development of the land area inasmuch as there are no
existing alleys connecting to said alley and consequently said area is useless
as an alley. The petition is sighed by 14 property owners. The City of Kalispell
is the owner of Lot 13.
Councilman Allen moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign the petition as City
property owner, and that a public hearing be set for May 2nd. Seconded by Councilman
Sliter. Motion carried. Mr. Hansen will take care of the publication for the
public hearing.
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ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. "Henry Robinson, a•member of the Flathead Safety Council, addressed the council
concerning the delay in placing a traffic signal at llth Street and South Main. He
also reported that the Flathead -Safety Council has written to the State Highway
Department asking them to construct a 4-lane highway from Kalispell to the Somers
cut-off. This area is extremely hazardous because of the heavy traffic and the
numerous access roads connected to the highway. He asked for council support for
this project.
Councilman Allen requested that Mayor Happ write to the State Highway Department
concerning the delay in installing the traffic signal on South Main. I
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY - COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Councilman Williams reported that at the last meeting of the CCPB,=- discussion was
held concerning hiring additional help to type the Kalispell zoning ordinance.
Approval was given to expanding development in the Foys Lake area and for the sub-
division of Country Village #2. The next meeting is tomorrow night.
EMPLOYMENT
Local 256 AFSCME has given notice that they are ready to negotiate for the coming
fiscal year and Leonard York has been so advised.
ANNEXATION
RESOLUTION NO. 3105
Councilman Schwartz moved to adopt Resolution No. 3105 a resolution to approve
as a subdivision of the City of Kalispell, Montana, Gilman Addition No. 67.
Seconded by Councilman Allen. Roll call vote. Councilman Williams voted nay.
All other councilmen voted aye. Resolution adopted. '
STREET & ALLEY
Councilman Allen introduced Mr. Dale Pelton, President of the Flathead Safety Council
who addressed the council concerning the hazardous traffic condition at Elrod "School.
The busses park in the street for loading and unloading and the streets are so
narrow that there is an extreme hazard to the children. The Safety Council has
no answers. One suggestion is to cut some trees and make a loading zone 2 bus
lengths long on the boulevard. They also request striping at St. Matthews School.
Cars park so closely to the crosswalk that a child cannot be seen before crossing
the street. Mayor Happ stated that the striping would be done.
Councilman Allen reported that his committee met with developers of Porta Villa
Addition #2 concerning typeof curbing to be constructed. It was decided that
rolled curb and gutter would be satisfactory.
Councilman Allen moved that developers of Porta Villa- Addition be allowed to
construct rolled curb and gutter. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
FIRST AVENUE EAST & CENTER STREET PROJECT
Councilman Allen reported a letter from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins regarding progress
on the subject project. Right-of-way acquisition has progressed to the point that
appraisals have been made of all properties, including Burlington Northern. The
appraisals must now be checked and then assigned to a RIW negotiator for actual
acquisition. Negotiations could be completed in one month if everything goes without
delays. Most utility adjustment estimates have been completed by the utility
companies. Jim Keithley estimated that there is about a 35% chance of having all
RIW and utilities work completed in time for a May bid opening, and a 70% chance
of having a June bid opening.
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SAFETY
Upon request from Chief McDowell, Councilman O'Boyle moved that Timothy Birk,
having successfully completed his one year probationary period with the Kalispell
Police Department, be confirmed as a patrolman. Seconded by Councilman Sliter.
Motion carried.
On request from Chief McDowell, Councilman O'Boyle moved that Officer Roger
Krauss be permitted to attend Basic School at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy
in Bozeman, April 17th to May 27th and permission granted to hire one CETA man
to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jimmie D. Knaus. Seconded by
' Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
On request from Chief Peters, Councilman O'Boyle moved that permission be granted
to send Ted Main, Jack Triepke and John Altenburg to attend an arson seminar
in Havre, April 18th through April 22nd, with mileage and per diem allowed.
Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
FINANCE
Councilman Sliter reported that in his absence, two members of the Finance Committee
met and reviewed the claims for March and moved that they be paid. Seconded by
Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
SEWER & WATER_
Councilman Granmo reported a letter from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins regarding progress
on the Third Avenue East North Storm Drain System. Base maps have been prepared
and field survey will begin this week. A Design Planning Report will be completed
this week. A field review of the project and discussion of this report is tentatively
scheduled for April 21 or 22.
Councilman Granmo reported that problems continue to arise concerning requests
for city water outside the city limits. The Sewer & Water Committee will be
meeting within a few days to resolve this problem.
Construction i of the 7th Avenue West Storm Drain Project is progressing. There is
a ditch that probably needs fencing. Councilman Granmo's recommendation would be
to purchase land along the ditch so that there would be space for a maintenance
road and both the road and ditch fenced.
CITY DEVELOPMENT
Councilman Grainger reported a letter from Thomas, Dean & Hoskins concerning
progress on S.I.D. #324, First Alley East Project. The contractor started work
today, April llth. Construction is expected to take about 6 weeks.
Doug Daniels, Thomas, Dean & Hoskins Engineers, stated that they have run into
boggy areas at intersections where water runs to and stands. The contractor
figured that it will take approximately 500 yards of fill at $1.95 per yard to
provide a stable roadway base.
RESOLUTION NO. 3106
Councilman Grainger moved to adopt Resolution No. 3106 a resolution accepting
Change Order #1 to S.I.D. #324 Contract for approximately 500 yards of fill at
$1.95 per yard. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
I Councilman Grainger recommended that
Sunset Carb, and the Standard Station
alley in the 40b block.
the Police Department hood two meters between
to provide the contractor access to the
At the suggestion of Fred Zauner, Coast to Coast, Councilman Grainger recommended
that two meter heads be hooded at the north end of each alley where necessary, so
that freight trucks can unload. If all freight is unloaded from Main Street, it
will make too much traffic congestion.
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BLOCK BUILDING
Councilman Grainger moved that the block building be remodeled to house the fire
department's new ladder truck at a cost of approximately $3,500.00 from revenue
sharing funds. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
CHAMBEROFCOMMERCE
Councilman Grainger reported a noon meeting today with the Chmberof Commerce with
Representative Max Baucus as guest speaker. There will be a meeting Friday at the
Outlaw Inn with Senator Melcher as guest speaker.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilman Granmo asked if Lloyd Hendrickson, who previously petitioned to be
annexed and then withdrew the petition, could resubmit their request. The answer
was 'yes'.
Mayor Rapp appointed the members of the Board of Adjustment to serve as the Board
of Appeals.
On request from Mayor Happ, Councilman Sliter-moved that City Clerk Beardslee and
Finance Director Nystul be permitted to attend an area -wide meeting co -sponsored
by the Division of Local Government Services and the Montana Society of C.P.A.'s
to acquaint county, city, town, school district and other government officials
with contract auditing. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Mayor Happ gave lists of council committees to each council member and to Jean
Bleken, newly elected alderman from Ward 2 and asked that they mark their committee
preference and return to her.
Finance Director Nystul reported two federal checks received this week. The
Antirecession check was in the amount of_$6,181.00 and the quarterly revenue sharing
payment was $47,315.00.
Mayor Happ announced there would be a gambling committee meeting in her office I
at 10 A.M. Wednesday.
On request of Finance Director Nystul, Councilman Sliter moved that the following
old water records be destroyed in accordance with Section 59-515 RCM 1947-
individual ledger cards, 1967 and prior; water bills, 1974 and prior; duplicate
accounts receivable printouts, 1973 and prior; meter books prior to 1972.
LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS
Elmer Abealonson for JCRELCO, Inc. Excavation Bond
Harry Pifer & Tom Snyder,.DBA
T & H Electric Electrical Contractor Bond
Ace Plumbing & Heating Plumber Bond
Byron Hamilton and Gary Hamilton,
DBA C & H Refrig. & Heating Gas Contractor Bond
Councilman Allen moved approval of all License & Permit Bonds as reviewed by City
Attorney Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Sliter. Carried.
There will be a meeting tomorrow, at 1:30 P.M. in the office -of the County Commissioners
concerning a city -county master -sewer plan. Funds- will be availa`be in the very near
future. -
Councilman Sliter moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle.
Attest:
Mar' rie Giermann, Deputy City Clerk
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Norma E. Rapp, M6,vdr