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THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MET AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY, MAY
16, 1977 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN
ALLEN ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Grainger moved the Minutes of May 2, 1977 be approved as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
OFFICIALS REPORTS
City Treasurer and City Clerk for March 1977. '
Building Official, Police Chief, Police Judge and City Engineer for April 1977.
Councilman Daley moved Officials Reports be accepted. Seconded by Councilman
Grainger. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mayor Happ made three calls to address the council. No one appeared.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Councilman Grainger reported that S.I.D. #324 Construction (East Alley Paving) is
75% complete. 58% of construction time has elapsed. The project looks like it
will be completed on schedule.
SEWER & WATER
Councilman Granmo reported that work on the test well is under way. They are 130'
down.
Councilman Granmo moved that Mayor Happ write to the State Highway Department '
requesting that let Avenue East from Center to California Street be placed on the
Urban Highway System for improvements. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Carried.
Councilman Granmo reported that he has several requests for sewer and/or water
outside the city limits. The Sewer & Water Committee will be meeting next week to
set a policy and administer same.
Councilman Bleken reported $230.00 revenue at the Shelter for April for dogs and
cats sold. There were 46 animals from Kalispell taken to the Shelter with 18
destroyed.
HEALTH & SANITATION
Councilman Bleken read a letter from F. Smith Willis requesting a permit to have
grazing animals in a corral or fenced encloasre of undeveloped Woodland along the
creek west of College Avenue in Willis Addition.
Councilman Williams moved to refer the request to the Health & Sanitation Committee
for study and report back at the June 6th meeting. Seconded by Councilman Griffin.
Motinn Carried.
SAFETY
Councilman O'Boyle moved to grant a request for a six month leave of absence to
Edith Jackson, meter maid, effective July 1, 1977 She and her husband Ralph
Jackson plan to go to Costa Rica at that time. Seconded by Councilman Williams.
Motion carried.
Councilman O'Boyle moved that a request from Chief McDowell to send Sgt. Philip
Fisher and Officer Ray Dyer to a Drug Enforcement Administrative School to be
held in Boise, Idaho, June 5th through June 18th and a vacation police officer
for June, July and August be granted. Sgt. Fisher will be funded under a Governor's -
Crime Control=Grant and Officer Dyer will receive per diem only, with transportation
furnished by the Grant. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
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Councilman O'Boyle moved that permission be granted to bid for 2 police package cars
with quoted trade-in on 2 1976 police cars now in use, and City reserve the right
to keep one or both trade-ins. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
Councilman Daley reported much repair and upgrading of parks and ball fields in recent
days. Supt. Drent has ten CETA personnel working under him since May 9th. There is
a good crop of birds in Woodland Park this year.
Councilman Daley reported that the 1952 Ford Tractor Mower is broken down. That
much repair has been put into it in the past and this time it needs a new motor,
running gear, steering and power take -off. Shop Foreman Jerrow stated that he
would estimate the cost at $1000.00. For these reasons, Councilman Daley moved to
purchase a 4 liheel diesel powered tractor for the park department using not more
than $4,000.00 of Revenue Sharing Funds. Seconded by Councilman Griffin.
Councilman Williams asked if the purchase could wait until the new fiscal budget year.
He .felt that it would require transferring of designated funds within the Revenue
Sharing Budget. Councilman Daley stated that there is money in the recreation category
for this purchase.
Supt. Drent stated that he has over 100 acres of park land to mow and that in the -
summer months they mow vacant lots for property owners on request of the fire depart-
ment.
Shop Foreman Jerrow stated that diesel motors last longer and repair easier than
gasoline motors.
Councilman Grainger stated that the council should be interested in saving Revenue
Sharing funds for City Hall improvements.
Question called. Motion carried.
Councilman Daley reported that there will be a meeting of Flathead Drainage 208 at
2:10 P. M. Wednesday, May 18th in Polson. At this meeting it will be decided whether
to continue a nucleus of a Board here to supervise this project. This Board.is
funded 25% county wide and 75% EDA. Councilman Daley said he felt there is a real
need for this Board and moved that the Council go on record to support sustaining 208.
Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
ANNEXATION
Councilman Griffin reminded the Council and the public of the upcoming public hearings
on June 6th on three proposed annexations and subdivisions, namely - Underhill #2,
Parkview Terrace and Hall's Addition.
CITY --COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Councilman Griffin reported that the Board will continue to make Kalispell City zoning
their #1 priority and goal. Other business concerned areas within the County,
Councilman Griffin moved that a date be set for a public hearing to consider amending
the zoning residence to clarify lot size and use requirements of buildings and dwell-
ing=units. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion carried.
Councilman Griffin announced that there will be an annexation committee meeting next
week to discuss and prepare for the public meetings coming up at the next council
meeting and all members are invited.
FINANCE
Councilman Williams had no finance report.
MISCELLANEOUS
Columbia Falls has a new dog ordinance which is similar to ours.. Mayor Happ referred
the ordinance to Councilman Bleken to review and report back at the next meeting.
STREET & ALLEY
Mayor Happ, reporting for Street & Alley Committee Chairman Allen, stated that the
committee met on May,6th, and agreed to a 20 ft. utility easement for the alley
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abandonment in Bakers Addition.
RESOLUTION NO. 3113
Councilman Williams moved adoption of Resolution No. 3113 a resolution to abandon an
alley in the Baker Addition. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Roll call vote. All
voted aye.
Mayor Happ"reported she has written to the Department of Highways, with theconcurrence
of the Flathead County Commissioners, the following request for streets that the City
would like to add to -the -scope of the Third Avenue EastNorth Storm Drain Project:
1. Third Avenue East from First Street to Center Street. ,
2. Third Avenue EastNorth from Idaho to.Washington Street.
3. Seventh Avenue EastNorth from Idaho Street to Oregon Street.
In all, four blocks of reconstruction would be added to the scope of the project. These
streets are in poor condition and contribute to safety hazards since traffic lanes are
narrow. .
The City of Kalispell would finance the cost ofthedesign engineering fee with the
previous understanding that we would receive credit for this expenditure against our
percentage of the construction costs of the storm drain project associated with this
project.
Continuing with Councilman Allen's report, the Street & Alley Committeeagreedthat
at residences on the east side of 6th Avenue West where existing curb is solid, the
City will pay the expense of new curb and gutter. The street will be widened and the
present curb removed, but at no expense to the property owner.
Concerning a request from property owners on 3rd. Avenue East for speed bumps to be
placed at 12th, 13th and 14th Streets and one-way traffic in the 1300 Block, Mayor
Happ referred the request to -the Safety and Street & Alley Committees..
REQUEST FOR CURB CUT- '
The request for a curb cut on First Avenue East by Chet Ellingson was studied by
Thomas, Dean & Hoskins and the Street & Alley Committee. Recommendation was to deny
the request because of the loss of two parking spots on the avenue. Councilman
Williams moved the request of Chet Ellingson for a curb cut on First Avenue East
between Blocks 8 and 9 be denied. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion carried.
FIRST AVENUE EAST PROJECT
Mayor Happ reported that right-of-way people from Helena are here contacting property
owners. If everyone cooperates they will finish their job in a short time and the
bid for construction may be let this summer.
The Tri-City,Meeting, comprising Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Kalispell officials,
along with the Flathead County Commissioners, will be held in the Colt 45 Room at,the
Outlaw Inn at noon, Wednesday, May 18th.
Councilman Daley moved to refer selection of a CPA firm for a water & sewer and HUD
grant audits to the finance committee. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion
carried.
Street Foreman Clements reported that paving is well under way on Washington Street.
They are over half way through the 4th block on 7th Avenue West and will soon be caught
up with sewer construction.
Councilman O'Boyle suggested that if the parks department does not need all the dirt
from street construction, it be hauled to private landowners who have requested fill
dirt. This may save on hauling expense.
Mayor Happ announced a staff meeting for 9 A. M. Tuesday morning.
There being no further business, Councilman Williams moved to adjourn.
Nomma E. Happ, 74ayor
ATTEST:
Marjo
ie Giemmann, Deputy City Clerk