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THE REGULAR AND BUDGET MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS RELD AT 7:30 P. M.,
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9, 1978 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED.
ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Williams moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 1978 be
approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Councilman O'Boyle moved that the minutes of the special meeting of July 14, 1978 be
approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Councilman Williams moved that the minutes of the all -day budget meeting of July 17,
1978 be approved as amended. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Councilman Grainger moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 24, 1978 be
approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Councilman Saverud reported that the City Development Committee met on July 19th and
August 2nd regarding the request for a variance to build a Corner Pocket Store
Baker's Addition in the south part of the City and allow them to serve beer and wine.
On recommendation of the committee, Councilman Saverud moved to allow the variance
request with the following stipulations: 1) The building be located on the Si corner
of the lots; 2) All ingress and egress be on Airport Road with emergency exit only on
let Avenue West; 3) An adequate green belt (not just grass) be established on the north,
south and west sides; 4) All other city codes be met. Seconded by Councilman Grainger.
Vic Baker, resident of the area, stated that they still do not like the idea of late
night traffic and feel after living in their homes for many years, they are being driven
from them.
Building Inspector Shoemaker stated that the area is an R5 zone and any business can come
into the area and the City would be powerless to stop it.
Question called. Motion carried.
CREATE NEW DEPARTMENT - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
Larry Gallagher, Processional Planner for the Kalispell Development Association,
addressed the Council with a request to form a new department within the City. The
department would consist of a director, assistant director and a secretary. All expenses
would be paid from an administrative fund from the HUD Grant. He said he feels confident
that the City will receive the grant. Word will come by October 31, 1978. The department
will be needed initially for 2 years and if other grants are approved it will be needed
for a longer time. Rich Hadley, Chamber of Commerce, concurred with the request as did
Mr. Henry Good, Chairman of the KDA.
Mayor Happ asked for council action on the request by August 14th. Councilman Allen
moved to refer the request to the City Development Committee for recommendation at the
August 14th meeting. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING
Mayor Happ announced that revenue sharing funds for Entitlement Period 10 is $230,000,
an increase of $80,000 over original anticipated payments.
There was no public input regarding revenue sharing expenditures for the new fiscal year.
Councilman Daley moved that the additional $80,000 revenue sharing payments be added to
the City Hall Revenue Sharing Budget. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Councilman Griffin
voted no. Motion carried.
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FUNDS
There was no public input as to expenditures of antirecession funds for the new fiscal
year.
Councilman Allen moved that $44,000 be budgeted for salaries and $3,000 be budgeted for
supplies. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
BUDGET
Finance Director Swanson reviewed total amounts for the budget for the new fiscal year.
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Final figure for expenditures for 1978-79 is $8,999,503. The mill levy will be 78.8
compared to 77.9 last year.
Rich Hadley, Chamber of Commerce, asked the council to look to private enterprise for
garbage removal and street maintenance and building. He also asked why the light
district assessment was so much higher. He was told that the power rate will be higher,
more lights and replacement lights will cost the City this year.
Budget Hearing was recessed until August 14th.
ORDINANCE #897
Councilman Griffin moved to enact Ordinance #897 an ordinance to extend the city limits
to include Pack Addition #91. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Roll call vote. All
voted aye.
RESOLUTION #3189
Councilman Griffin moved to adopt Resolution #3189 a resolution approving as a subdivision,
Pack Addition #91 with the following stipulations: 1) Zoning will be B-4; 2) 100'
Drainage Easement; 3) Water and sewer lines will be approved by the City and the State
Board of Health; 4) a signed waiver of S.I.D. Storm Sewer. Seconded by Councilman
Williams. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION #3190
Councilman Granmo moved adoption of Resolution #3190 a resolution authorizing the assess—
ment of storm sewer rates for 1978-79 as per Ordinance #862. Seconded by Councilman
Allen. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE
Councilman Williams reported that the claims for July have been reviewed by the finance
committee and moved that all claims approved be paid. Seconded by Councilman Saverud.
Motion carried.
ANNEXATION
RESOLUTION #3191
Councilman Griffin moved to adopt Resolution #3191 a resolution of intent to annex
Buffalo Head Annexation #92.- Seconded by Councilman Allen. Roll call vote. All voted
aye.
STREET & ALLEY
Councilman Allen had no report.
Councilman Daley had no report.
SAFETY
Councilman O'Boyle reported that Asst. Chief Hellman and the Safety Committee have
inspected the 2 new police cars, the specs have been met and the police cars accepted.
Councilman O'Boyle moved that the two 1977 Chevrolet Chevrolet police cars be advertised
for sale by sealed bids and opened at the September llth council meeting. Seconded by
Councilman Griffin. Motion carried.
HEALTH
Councilman Saverud reported that he has been asked by Mayor Rapp to serve on the County—
wide Economic Development Committee which is a clearing house for EDA grants. The
committee is chaired by Ed Wooster of Columbia Falls. Director of Public Works Kain is
serving in an advisory capacity.
Councilman Saverud reported that he has met with Board members of the Hockaday Art
Center and the Flathead County Commissioners regarding an interlocal agreement to support
the 8enter. The Commissioners are no longer interested in ownership, but if the budget
allows, will help with funding.
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Councilman Saverud announced that there would be a public hearing on the HUD Grant
proposal in the council chambers at 7:30 P. M., Thursday, August 10, 1978.
SEWER & WATER
Councilman Granmo announced a meeting of the sewer & water committee as a committee
of the whole to discuss the proposed new sewer ordinance. The meeting will be at
7:30 P. M., Tuesday, August 15th.
RESOLUTION #3192
Councilman Granmo moved to adopt Resolution #3192 a resolution authorizing Mayor
Happ to sign Change Order #1 on the water well drilling project from a 161, casing
to 18" and extending the contract to August 31, 1978. Seconded by Councilman Daley.
Roll call vote. All voted aye.
CITY
RESOLUTION #. 193
Councilman Williams moved to adopt Resolution #3193 a resolution authorizing Mayor
Happ to sign Change Order #4, reinstating the.sprinkling system for the new city hall
if approved by the sewer & water committee with power to act. Seconded by Councilman
Grainger. Roll call vote. Councilman Grainger voted no. Resolution adopted.
APPOINT CITY CLERK
Mayor Happ asked for council confirmation of the appointment of Marjorie Giermann to
the position of City Clerk and Water Cashier. Councilman Daley moved the appointment
be confirmed. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
GRIEVANCES - Kalispell Police Paotective Association
City Attorney Donahue reported that a ruling from the Personnel Appeals Board had
found the City innocent of all charges brought by the KPPA.
WAGE CONTRACT - KPPA
Councilman Daley moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign the new contract with the
KPPA. Seconded by Councilman Griffin. Councilman Williams voted no. Motion carried.
Councilman Williams moved that City Attorney Donahue be allowed to go to Missoula,
August llth for the hearing on the case of City of Kalispell, White Sulpher Springs
and U. S. of America vs Contractors of America. This case involved the EDA Grant for
the new City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
Mayor Happ read a letter from .Tack Anderson, Police Chief in Great Falls, thanking the
Council for allowing Chief McDowell for helping them during the police strike.
Mayor Happ read a letter from the Flathead County Commissioners thanking the City of
Kalispell and the Fire Department for using their new ladder truck in. replacing flag-
pole lines at the courthouse.
Director of Public Works Kain reported a letter from Plant Operator Orndorff, stating
the disposal plant has a new record for the lowest BOD.
At the request of Police Chief McDowell, Councilman Daley moved confirmation of Paul
Hahn, Gregory Burns and Kevin Appel as regular patrolman. Seconded by Councilman
Grano. Motion carried.
Councilman Grainger moved to recess until August 14th at 7:30 P. M. in the council
chambers. Seconded by Councilman Grano. Motion carried.
Minutes approved as corrected September 11, 1978.
ATTEST:
orie Giermann, City Clerk