03/06/78 City Council Minutes`>R4
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY,
MARCH 6, 1978 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDID. ALL
COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
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Councilman Daley moved that the minutes of the regular council meeting of February 20,
1978 be approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mack Armstrong, 1140 6th Ave. East, addressed the council concerning the notice given '
Robert Happ to remove a broken fence which obstructs the alley. Mr. Happ replied by
letter that he would have the fence removed within 30 days from the date of the
letter of February 2, 1978. It is now March 6th and the fence is still there.
Councilman Grainger moved that City Attorney Donahue write to Mr. Happ and give him
24 hours to comply or the City will remove at his expense. Seconded by Councilman
Williams. Motion carried.
Councilman Grainger moved that Street Foreman Clements be permitted to attend the
Road and Street Conference in Bozeman on March 21st and 22nd with per diem allowed.
Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Executive Vice President Rich Hadley of the Chamber of Commerce stated that he would
be presenting plans of the newly formed downtown improvement corporation at the next
council meeting.
HEARING — Finalize S & C Assessment Resolution
No protests were received. Councilman Allen moved that Resolution #3151 a resolution
assessing sidewalk and curb costs for 1977 be finalized. Seconded by Councilman
Williams. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS — Water Well Improvements
Councilman Granmo moved that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for Water
Well Improvements with bid opening on March 20, 1978. Seconded by Councilman Daley. '
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Because the city ordinance prohibits it, Councilman Grainger moved to deny the request
o Milton E. Fournier, 1433 5th Ave. East, to replace his present trailer with a newer
one. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
EMPLOYMENT
Councilman Grainger requested a short executive session after the regular meeting.
SEWER & WATER
Councilman Granmo reported that Bill Bertram, EPA Denver Office, has been here and ins—
pected-the'newnaariation basin construction at the wastewater treatment plant. Every—
thing is satisfactory except the location of the control panel, which will be changed.
RESOLUTION #3155
Councilman Granmo moved adoption of Resolution #3155, a resolution authorizing Mayor
Rapp to sign Change Order #2 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant which will delete
placing the control panel in the chlorine building and putting it in the filter
building. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
SEWER. RATE STUDY
Councilman Granmo announced that there would be an open meeting of the council on
Tuesday, March 7th at 7:30 P. M. in the council chambers for the purpose of studying
the sewer rate change.
HEALTH & SANITATION
Councilman Saverud announced that the council will discuss the proposed garbage fee
for the coming year at the noon meeting Friday.
SAFETY
Councilman O'Boyle requested and moved that the newly activated parking commission
study the nonmotorized vehicle parking problem and make a recommendation to the safety
committee. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried. Henry Good, Chairman of
the parking commission, stated that they would try to study the problem.
Councilman O'Boyle reported that the 2 new police cars have arrived. Increased costs
for 2 more police care is $2,531.24. The old cars are costing about $1000 a month for
operation and maintenance and the safety committee is looking at ordering 2 more cars.
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Councilman
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flagmen
stated that the safety committee is still studying the problems of
at the RR crossings..
Councilman
O'Boyle
reported that the college officials are determined to leave their
sign at its
present
location which obstructs the sidewalk and is against city ordinance.
The committee is trying to resolve the problem.
Councilman O'Boyle moved that the Fire Manual be amended to read 'every officer including
the rank of captain shall have the authority to relieve from duty from shift a fireman
who violates a rule and report to the chief in writing'. Seconded by Councilman Saverud.
Motion carried.
Councilman O'Boyle announced that the new aerial fire truck will arrive about April 1st.
Mayor Happ thanked Council President Daley for filling in as Mayor while she vacationed
in Hawaii for 2 weeks. Councilman Daley replied that he enjoyed it and also that he
now realizes how much work crosses the Mayor's desk. Councilman Daley stated that he
feels the Mayor needs administrative help.
Councilman Daley moved that Park Supt. Drent, Recreation Director Jensen and himself be
permitted to attend the Montana Park Association meeting in Helena on March 16 and 17
with per diem allowed for all 3 and 2 days pay allowed Recreation Director Jensen.
Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
' Councilman Daley asked Supt. Drent to show the signs and explain the exercise course
planned for Woodland Park. Mr. Clarence Trapp, manager of the J. C. Penney store,
donated signs which will be placed along the perimeter of Woodland Park explaining the
course.
STREET & ALLEY
RESOLUTION #3156
Councilman Allen moved adoption of Resolution #3156 a resolution to change the name of
a small portion of Crestview Drive to Parkway Drive. Seconded by Councilman Williams.
Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Allen reported a letter from Dr. Armstrong, 795 Sunset Blvd., who is concerned
about flood waters from Buffalo Hill and the golf course. Water Sot. Longpre reported
that he has inspected the area, there is a storm drain outlet which will be cleaned and
will no doubt take care of any problem.
Councilman Allen moved to request City Clerk Beardslee to advertise for bids for asphalt,
crushed gravel and chips for the coming year. Seconded by Councilman Daley. The bids
will request these items delivered. Motion carried.
Councilman Allen reported that he has attended two meetings of the Flathead River Basin
Study. They meet the 2nd and lath Mondays and every other one is in Polson. He stated
that it is different from the 208 study in that they are studying all possible polutions,
air quality and soils.
ANNEXATION
Councilman Griffin had no report.
FINANCE
Councilman Williams reported that the finance committee met and reviewed the claims for
February and moved they be paid. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried.
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ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION #3157 — Oil Sprinkling
Councilman Williams moved adoption of Resolution #3157 a resolution of intention to
levy an assessment for the cost of dust control in the City, estimating the cost
thereof for 1978, and directing notice be published for a public hearing on April 3,
1978. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION #3158 — Water Sprinkling
Councilman Williams moved adoption of Resolution #3158 a resolution of intention to
levy an assessment for dust control and water sprinkling of the streets and avenues
in the water sprinkling district, estimating the cost thereof for 1978, and direct—
ing notice be published for a public hearing on April 3, 1978. Seconded by Council—
man Grainger. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
The Lighting District Assessment will be held in abeyance until next meeting.
RESOLUTION #3159
Councilman Williams moved adoption of Resolution #3159 a resolution to correct clerical
error in Resolution #3134 establishing 1977-78 annual appropriation and expenditures
for the City of %alispispell. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to prepare
corrections.-,--. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
On request from Judge Willis for military leave, council members agreed to grant this
leave, but require City ]budge Willis to have his request to the council before_ he
leaves.
The golf course has passed final BOR inspection and monies in the amount of $40,942.32
will be forthcoming from the BOR.
Councilman Grainger moved that Mayor Happ write a letter to the State Department of
Health concerning proposed water quality standards for Ashley Creek, asking for a
variance on the temperature required of a "C-2" classification as it would be
impossible to meet the standards required in the winter time. Seconded by Councilman
Daley. Motion carried.
Mayor Happ asked that the department heads submit preliminary budgets by April 15th
so that the council will have ample time to review requests and revenues prior to
budget time.
City Attorney Donahue reported that he is working with the office of the Flathead County
Attorney on annexation of Appleway Drive.
License & Permit Bonds
John Miller .& Harry W. Hansen
dba Treasure State Electric Electrician Continuation Certificate
Chester Paul Teichman Electrical Contractor Bond
Gary Treweek dba
Treeweek Construction Co. Building, Raising & Moving Continuation Certificate
Councilman Allen moved that all license & permit bonds reviewed by City Attorney
Donahue be approved. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
Councilman Daley moved that Mayor Happ a orized to appoint the Building Inspector
as aoning administ or for the zonin ordinan e. Seconded by Councilman Griffin.
Discussion foll e as to whether o not we a getting another layer of bureacracy.
Councilman 11' s moved to amen he motion to state that the Mayor be authe�ized
to appo' the uilding inspector as the d appointed zoning administrator within
the y o£ ispell. Seconde by Counc' an O'Boyle. Motion carried.
Gilman lliams moved to ourn. econded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
Minutes a roved as presents o roh 20, 1978.