10/02/78 City Council Minutes866
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MET AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY, OCTOBER
2, 1978 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN
GRAINGER WAS ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Daley moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 18, 1978
be approved as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING — Buffalo Head Addition #92
Mr. Stan Pine, developer of the Addition, described the area and the designated purpose
of the Addition. The area will consist of 91 dwelling units on 24 lots. Units will
range from 1 per lot to 4 and 6 per lot. The units will average 4J to 6J per acre.
Once the plat is accepted there can be no changes. They are agreeable to the covenants
that state the number of units per lot and will not try to change them. There are two
parks provided — 1 large and 1 smaller sports area.
Dan Bangman, a resident of Park View Terrace adjacent to the Addition, stated that he
did not want multi —family dwellings next to him. His lot adjoins the annexation.
Marilyn Aasheim spoke against multi —family dwellings adjacent to Park View Terrace.
It was explained that single family units will be built adjacent to them and graduate
to multi —family dwellings further into the development.
Councilman Williams asked if there are plans for any future access to the south. The
answer was no. He asked, also, if there was any restriction on the height of the
proposed church. Councilman Griffin said no — just a guarantee that it would be a church.
Mr. Pine stated that there are 60 to 80 ft trees in this area and the skyline is already
established.
Councilman Daley explained that the park area would be a city park and open to all. Mr.
Bangman asked if the park was still by the river. Mr. Daley stated that it was, but
that the smaller park will be developed first.
Councilman Griffin moved to refer to the annexation committee to report back at the
October 16th meeting. Be would like time to prepare a bill of particulars for the
subdivision. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Question called. Councilman Allen
voted no. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Rich Hadley, Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Chamber is drafting a commercial
sign ordinance to present to the council and if the city development committee would
like to be involved, it is o.k.
Cal Weber, representing Corner Pockets of America, stated that he had been approached
by Mayor Happ to acquire 20' of land on let Avenue West for the purpose of widening
the Avenue. He asked for clarification of the request.
Councilman Saveeud stated that ingress and egress to 1st Avenue West would be only for
emergency traffic at that point, but the request was made so that the Avenue could be
made wider.
Councilman Allen, Chairman of the Street & Alley Committee, explained that it had been
in the planning to widen let Avenue West to 12th Street this year, but time ran out. It
will be done next year.
Councilman O'Boyle asked if there was any problem with acquiring the 20' and M.T. Weber
replied there was not.
Councilman Allen announced a meeting of the street & alley committee at 7:30 P. M. on
October llth. The place to be announced later.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
EMPLOYMENT
On recommendation of Councilman Grainger, Chairman of the Employment Committee, Council—
man Granmo moved that the City will not make private payroll deductions. Seconded by
Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
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SEWER & WATER
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Director of Public Works Kain reported that the EDA Storm Sewer Project is 94% complete.
The water well has progressed to the point that in about another week the mechanical
and building contractors will go to work.
7th Avenue West construction is complete except for entrances to the sidewalk and some
intersections.
The problem with the Woodland Park well has been controlled by dumping a big load of
boulders into it. This may or aay not be the answer, but for now it is working.
Councilman Granmo moved to authroize Mayor Happ to hire Mr. Tom Flynn to prepare a new
sewer rate proposal. Seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried.
HEALTH
Councilman Saverud had no report.
SAFETY
Councilman O'Boyle had no report.
PARKS
Councilman Daley reported that the park committee accepted the bid of Midland Implement
Company for irrigation material for Woodland Park.
Representatives of the PEEWEE League have requested an upgrade on Thompson and Peterson
Fields. There are 12 minor leagues and 8 major leagues. One more minor league ball
field has been requested. In the future the City will try to build a ball field a year
ahead of any play on the field and allow time for grass to grow.
Councilman Daley reported that Mayor Happ is working on forming a committee to reorganize
the Airport Association.
Councilman Daley reported a request from the Thrifty Scot Motel for acquiring part of
the airport land for parking. Councilman Daley stated that it is his recommendation
that the City not sell, trade or lease any of the airport land unless specifically for
City or Airport use.
Councilman Daley moved to deny the request of the Thrifty Scot Motel. Seconded by Council-
man Granmo. Motion carried.
There seems to be a lack of communication between the Kate Swim Team and the City Council.
Mayor Happ has invited them to the Friday noon meeting to further discuss plans for an
indoor swim pool.
STREET & ALLEY
Councilman Allen presented the following recommendation from Director of Public Works
Kain, Tom Barnard, Highway Department, and Chief McDowell concerning stops on llth
Street:
7th Ave.
W.
Require 2 signs N-S
Main
6th Ave.
W.
Require 2 signs N-S
let Ave.
E.
5th Ave.
W.
Existing N-S signs not
standard size
2nd Ave.
E.
4th Ave.
W.
Require 2 signs N-S
3rd Ave.
E.
3rd Ave.
W.
Require 2 signs N-S
2nd Ave.
W.
Require 2 signs N-S
4th Ave.
E.
let Ave.
W.
Existing E-W signs
5th Ave.
E.
not standard size
6th Ave.
E.
7th Ave.
E.
8th Ave.
E.
9th Ave.
E.
20 stop signs, post and concrete @ $45.00 = 8900.00
1 curve sign, post and concrete @ 45.00 = 45.00
Replace non-standard stop signs 8@ 176.00 = 176.00
$1,021.00
Signal
Existing
signs
not
standard
Require 2
signs
N-S
Existing
signs
not
standard
Change E-W stop
to N-Stop
Require 2
signs
N-S
Require 2
signs
N-S
Require 2
signs
N-S
Require 2
signs
N-S
(curve) require
curve
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Councilman Allen presented the following recommendation from Director of Public Works
Kain, Tom Barnard and Chief McDowell concerning striping of 1st Avenue West:
Striping of let Avenue West as presented by the Department of Highways
will project 4 lane traffic from Lath Street to Center. Material costs
to the City at this time will involve 2 each "Right turn only" signs
installed at a cost of $45.00 each, labor by city forces.
Councilman Allen reported that there is great concern about the intersection at 1st
Avenue West and 3rd. Street because of the heavy vehicle and foot traffic at the
Post Office. The problem is being reviewed by the Highway Department.
Councilman Allen reported that he has been looking at let Avenue East & Center and
lath Street & 1st Avenue West intersections. Some parking will have to be eliminated.
October llth at 8:15 A. M. has been set for the final Plan -In -Hand meeting on the E. N.
Project.
Councilman Allen moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to enter into an agreement with the
State Highway Department on behalf of the City to stripe from Center to lath Street on
1st Avenue West. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
ANNEXATION
RESOLUTION #3197
Councilman Griffin moved to adopt Resolution #3197 a resolution to approve as a sub-
division Guest Addition #61 as Resubdivision #93. Cash in lieu of park land will be
required if not paid on original annexation to the City. Seconded by Councilman
Williams. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
FINANCE
Councilman Williams moved that pending claims for September be approved. Seconded by
Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Councilman Williams reported that the finance committee awarded the bid for the LPW
Grants to Jordahl, Sliter & Bragg.
Finance Director Swanson reported that 19 businesses within the City have appealed
their tax appraisal and 18 of them have been granted a reduction. There will be a loss
of $11,710 with the 18 businesses and more loss if West Mall is granted
a reduction.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Happ asked Councilman Daley to set up a meeting with the Park Committee and the
County Park Board.
Councilman Daley moved that the Council support legislation -and write to the legislators
to retain the alcohol and beer tax monies. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion
carried.
Mayor Happ reported that she wrote to the U. S. Legislators asking their support for
antirecession fiscal assistance funds and that Semator Hatfield voted for it.
Mayor Happ read the following letter addressed to Park Supt. Drent from Larry Schulz,
Assistant Principal, Kalispell Junior H. S. - "This letter is being written to express
my thanks to you for the splendid assistance that I have had this year in keeping the
grounds up at Kalispell Junior High. Not only were we able to accomodate the needs of
the girls softball association, by setting up an additional field, we also made
available some other valuable space that had not been used before.
I particularly appreciate having you send someone to use the flail mower and to knock
down all the growth on the rough areas around our football field. I am sure this is
very much appreciated by all members of School District #5, as well as the neighbors
who border the junior high. It is my hope that we can continue to work closely
together. As we have discussed, there remains many workable ideas that we can do
cooperatively to better develop our grounds to the advantage of all the members of
our community."
Mayor Happ reported that the Flathead County Commissioners and the City of Columbia
Falls are supporting the development of Lawrence Park.
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Mayor Happ reported the following letter from the Red Cross to Lifesaving Staff Mem-
bers, Kalispell City Pool - "On behalf of the members of the Board of Directors of
the Flathead Chapter of the American Red Cross, I would like to commend those of
you who were involved in saving the life of the infant.
Although an incident like this cannot be given publicity in releasing the victim's
name without causing emotional hardship to those immediately involved, we want you to
know that your efforts are appreciated. Without your quick action a tragedy could
have occurred.
Lifesaving is
a great
responsibility
and it is a good feeling to know that you are
prepared and
I
can act
in an emergency.
Sincerely yours, Jerry Begg, Chairman."
Mayor Happ asked the Safety, Sewer & Water and Annexation Committees to set up a policy
on septic tanks in new annexations.
It was reported that Chris Hunter, Director of the 208 Program needs volunteers for
the Board.
F7CC was denied a request to close 1st Street East between Main and 1st Avenue East.
Councilman Granmo moved that the resignation of Jean Harrington from the Board of
Adjustment be accepted with much regret. She served the Board in a very capable
manner. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried.
City Attorney Donahue reported there is a case in Federal Court brought by Flathead
County against the Ashley Creek Water Association to establish ownership of the water.
Councilman Williams moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried.
Minutes approved as presented October 16,1'178.
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Norma E. Happ,'yor
ATTEST:
Marj Fie Giermann, City Clerk