11/07/77 City Council Minutes48
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 7, 1977 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. ALL
COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Daley moved that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 13, 1977
be approved as presented. Seconded by C. Allen. Motion carried.
Councilman Williams moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 17,
1977 be approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion carried.
Councilman O'Boyle moved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of October 18, 1977
be approved as presented. Motion carried,
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Beardslee administered the Oath of Office to Wayne Saverud, newly elected
councilman from Ward II.
Mayor Happ presented former Councilperson Jean R. Bleken, Ward II, with a Certificate
off Appreciation for service to the.City of Kalispell during her term of office. Mayor
Happ also presented Michael Alan Bleken, new son of Jean R. Bleken, with a Certificate
of Appreciation for 'perfect attendance' at the council meetings.
OPEN BIDS — Storm Drain Improvements
Mayor Happ asked,if any contractors present wished to withdraw their bid before the
opening. No one responded. City Attorney Donahue stated that the City has been
advised by Mr. Hartman, with the Department of Justice, to proceed in a normal way
with opening of bids and inform him of the outcome.
Councilman Granmo moved to rescind the motion made at the Special Meeting of November
2, 1977 to withhold opening of the bids until such time as the City receives word from
the U. S. District Judge that it is proper. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion '
carried.
BIDS — See next two pages
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Councilman Daley moved to refer the bids to the Project Engineer, Thomas, Dean &
Hoskins for review. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Mayor Happ stated that she hoped to have,a decision from Judge.Smith by Wednesday so
that the bid can be awarded and work started by November 15th.
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS
Councilman Allen moved authorization to call for bids for a new city hall. Seconded
by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. Bid opening date was tentatively set for
November 28th.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Rich Hadley, Chamber of Commerce, asked council to authorize free parking on Saturdays
from November 26th through December 31st. His request was for two reasons — to generate
downtown business and to test employee parking.
Councilman Granmo moved free parking be allowed from November 26th through December 31st,.
not to affect the present 2 hour limit rule. Seconded by Wayne Saverud. Motion carried.
Bob Elbert, 1500 6th Ave. East, requested city water for his home which borders the
city limits. Councilman Williams moved to refer the request to the Sewer & Water
Committee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE
Councilman Williams reported that the Finance Committee met November 4th to review
claims against the City for October and moved that all claims found in order be paid.
Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Councilman Williams reported that the Finance Committee intends to meet to discuss the
request of the Senior Citizens for $4500.00 and will report their recommendation at
the regular meeting on November 21st.
Councilman Williams stated that his committee has discussed the request for changes
in license fees and recommends it be tabled at this time. Councilman Williams moved
that this request be tabled.Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
PLUMBING LICENSE FEES
ORDINANCE #884
Councilman Williams moved to enact Ordinance #884 an ordinance to amend plumbing fees
as follows:
Each permit $5.00
Each additional fixture 2.00
Sewer Tap permit 10.00
Seconded by Councilman Daley. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
ANNEXATION
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RESOLUTION #3146
Councilman Griffin moved to adopt Resolution / /e /
P #3146 a reao�ution of inten��"`to annex
Greenacres #2. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
ZONING
Councilman Griffin moved to set a public hearing at 7:30 P. M., November 28, 1977 in
the Council Chambers at City Hall for the purpose of public input on amending city
zoning regulations. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. City Attorney
Donahue and City Clerk Beardalee to publish notice.
STREET & ALLEY
Councilman Allen announced that he will be holding two meetings. The On —Going Traffic
Meeting will be November 8th at 10:30 A. M., The Street & Alley Committee will meet
November llth at noon at The Outlaw Inn.
2)5
Councilman Allen moved that the curbing on Highway #93 where it intersects Washington
Street be painted for 25' to alleviate a traffic hazard caused by large trucks parking
at that location.
The question arose as to whether or not this is permissable on a U. S. Highway. Council—
man Allen withdrew his motion.
Councilman Williams moved to refer to the Street & Alley Committee with power to act.
Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Councilman Allen moved that Director of Public Works Knebel be authorized to call for '
bids for a new oil distributor to be funded by the Oil Sprinkling Funds. Seconded by
Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
Councilmen discussed the barricade on the construction job at the lat. Northwestern
National Bank. It is not lighted and is hazardous. Councilman Griffin stated that he
wants more cognizance of barriers wherever there is construction. Chief McDowell will
check and have the situation corrected.
Councilman Allen moved authorization to place a stop sign at 7th Street and 4th Avenue
West. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
PARKS
Councilman Daley had no report.
SAFETY
Councilman O'Boyle moved that the council accept the 1978 Dodge MaxiVan Ambulance at a
cost of $10,250.00 with trade in. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
SEWER. & WATER
Councilman Granmo reported that the Sewer & Water Committee has awarded the bid for
Aeriation Basin Construction at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to Danno Anderson, low
bidder. '
Councilman Granmo reported that the committee has discussed adjusting sewer hook—up'
fees for sprinkler systems but that it needs more study. It is very complicated as to
who does qualify.
Councilman Granmo moved that the council advertise for bids for the well house, pump,
yard piping, roof on Noff singer Springs, and piping changes at the Armory well with bid
opening set for December 5th. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Councilman Granmo moved to direct the firm of Thomas, Dean & Hoskins Engineers, to prepare
the engineering design for the Kalispell Storm Drain Urban Highway Project from Burl—
ington Northern RR to Idaho Street on let. Avenue East. Seconded by Councilman Williams.
Motion carried. The approval by the Federal Highway Administration for this project is
with the understanding that the proposed improvement to extend this facility will have
this added section open to traffic within a 5-10 year period as required by FHPM 4-6-7
paragraph 4.b.(3)•
Councilman Granmo moved to direct the firm of Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Engineers, to
prepare the necessary field survey and preparation of the plat for right—of—way
dedication on Sylvan Drive and the proposed storm drain for the 3rd Avenue EastNorth
Project (M—F 6799 (5). Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Councilman Granmo moved that Mayor Rapp be authorized to sign an agreement with Burlington
Northern RR in favor of the City of Kalispell covering a 42 inch storm sewer pipe line
together with a treatment pond, effective November 1, 1977 at a rental of $480.00 per I
year. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
On request from Water Supt. Longpre, Ceuncilman.Granmo moved to raise the charge of
$8.00 per man per hour for water maintenance and sundry work to $14.00 per man per
hour. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Cost to the Water Department per man per hour
at present is $13.33. Motion carried.
Councilman Granmo moved to allow a request by Kenneth Keller, 646 Meridian Rd. for city
water. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. The property abuts a 6" water line. Motion
carried.
CITY
Councilman Grainger had no report.
Councilman.Grainger reported that the employment committee has had two meetings with
the Kalispell Police Protective Association. They have come to a stalemate. The
Finance and Employment Committees have requested Mayor Rapp on behalf of the City of
Kalispell to obtain a mediator to aid in negotiations.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Tri-City Meeting will be at The Outlaw Inn on November 16th. The new Arson
Agreement will be discussed. Whitefish and Columbia Falls have not committed_ them-
selves to the agreement, but Mayor Happ recommended that Kalispell be a part of the
arson team, whether or not the other cities join.
Building Official Shoemaker reported on the proposed extension of building inspections
to a 4j- mile radius outside the city limits. Flathead County is against going so far
out, but may agree to a mile radius. The APO would like to get into the inspection
business. The County feels that Whitefish and Columbia Falls might be shorted if
Kalispell went out too far. This subject will also be discussed at the Tri-City
meeting.
Mayor Happ reminded council members that committee reports for meetings should be on
her desk the Wednesday before the meeting to enable her to make copies for all
members and to inform the press.
City Attorney Donahue reported on the following legal cases concerning the City:
Judge Salansky ruled that each movie booth in the Adult Book Store is subject
to a movie license. This has been appealed to the Supreme Court.
The gambling issue will be heard December 1st by the Supreme Court as to
whether or not an election should be held.
The decision from Judge Smith on the EDA funds should be forthcoming within
a few days. Other cities involved in the injunction by the Contractors Association
are Pittsburg, Miami, Cinminnati and Los Angeles.
Mayor Happ reported that she has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the League
of Cities and Towns. She would like to attend the national convention in San Francisco
in December.
Councilman Granmo moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign a change of clarification
in the engineering agreement with Stahly, Wright, McLaughlin on the 201 study. The
change will revise payment on a cost/plus fixed fee rather than a lump sum of $88,000.00.
This will allow more flexibility if more work is required in certain areas. Seconded
by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. Mayor Happ to check with Flathead County as
it is an interlocal agreement.
Finance Director_Nystul and Shop Foreman Jerrow asked the council for authorization to
advertise for bids to build a new shop. They explained in detail the necessity for the
new shop because of tery poor working conditions. Councilman Allen moved to refer the
request to the Street & Alley Committee for review and report back at the next meeting.
Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
License & Permit Bo
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Councilman oyle ved app of
Attorney onahue. Seconds y Councc
Coun an Dal . moved adjou=
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Continuation Certificate
License & Permit Bond as reviewed by City
Daley. Motion carried.
Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle
5, 1977.
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Motion carried.
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