01/15/79 City Council Minutes3()7
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, JANUARY
15, 1979 IN THE COUNCIL CRAMRFRS AT CITY RAIL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN
WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Saverud moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 1979 be
approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
OFFICIALS REPORTS
City Treasurer for November 1978.
Director of Public Works, Police Chief and City Judge for December 1978.
Councilman Williams moved that the city officials reports be accepted. Seconded by
Councilman Griffin. Motion carried.
OPEN BIDS - Chlorine
City Clerk
CI'1Y OF KALISPELL
P.O. Box 1035
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Gentlemen:
Thank you for your request for quotation on the City of Kalispell
chlorine ton container *eq»rements for the one year period beginning
February 7, 1979. Fbllowing is our quotation:
aIgDRINE: Estimated at 45-60 one ton containers at $190/ton,
f.O.b. Tacoma, Washington. Shipment is to be made
via 15 ton multi -unit tank car. The current multi-
unit rail rate is $1.33/cwt. - 60,000 lbs. minimum or
$53.20/bm for 15 tons, resulting in a cost of $243.20/tan
f.o.b. Xal.ispell, Montana rail siding. This includes
freight charges on the return of empty containers.
Attached is a copy of our current price schedule ct:.i.ch has
been in effect since January 23, 1978.
Our price is quoted firm for the year, Any increase in the
rail freight rate would be for the account of the Buyer.
There is no deposit or demurrage charged on ton containers.
Attached is a cashier's check in an amount equal to 10% of the total bid.
We certify that our ch1wine meets the standards set forth by the A.W.W.A.
We have appreciates the opportunity of supplying, your requirements during
1978 and look forward to your favorable reply.
Sincerely,
PENNPMLT CORPORATION
Betty/ I. Morgan
Inorganic Chemicals Division
BIM/mm
attachments
Bid eccorpeu ied },„ a cas': ter° s cheat it amount of $1800.00.
AmeriGas
BRANCH OFFICES
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Billings, Montana
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To. City of :Kalispell
Office of the City Clerk
P.O. Box 1035
Kalispell, MT 59901
We are pleased to quote as follows:
Date: January 3, 1979
From: AreriGas
SEC Division
1041 Sugar Ave.
Billings, NT 59103
Quantity
Description
Unit
Amount
0 tons
Ligmid Chlorine - ton cylinders
each
$301
00
Delivery to usage point in truckload
lots.
Demurrage charge of $30.00 per month
per cylinder after 60 days free time
;.0.8. pain. Water or Wastewater Plant
Approximate Shipping Date: as required
SEC CORPORATION
"berms: 30—days net By
Charles F. Emery, Sales Managdr
Bid not accompanied by a bid bond or any security. '
Councilman Williams moved to refer the bids to the sewer and water committee with power
to act. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
HEARING — Walker Addition Annexation
The location. of this property is at 5th Ave. East and 18th Street. One half of this
property is inside the city limits. Mr. Walker proposes to annex the other_ half, as
RA1 Zoning and build 32 multifamily units. Sewer and water services are available.
There were no opponents to the annexation. The council must wait seven days from today
for public, protest. If there is none, an ordinance will be enacted to extend the city
limits to include the Walker Annexation at the next regular meeting February 5th.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
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Mayor Happ made three calla for anyone wishing to address the council
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ORDINANCE #908
No one responded.
Councilman Grainger moved to enact Ordinance #908 an ordinance fixing salaries for the
city employees for 1978-79. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Roll call vote. All voted
aye.
The salary ordinance for aldermen will be enacted the. first meeting in March.
SEWER & WATER
Councilman Granmo announced a meeting of the sewer & water committee at 10 A.M., Thursday,
January 18th and a meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee (201 Facility Study) the
same day at 7:00 P.M. in the council chambers.
Councilman Granmo moved to declare an emergency exists because the standby engine that
pumps water at the Buffalo Hill pump station for the water reservoir froze and cracked.
Seconded by Councilman Saverud. The engine froze when the gas heat in the building
failed during a prolonged sub —zero weather period. Presently there is no standby power
at the booster station necessitating the need to repair or replace the engine quickly.
This water supply is needed for fire protection for a large part of the city's resid—
ential area as well as the hospital. To take the time to advertise for bids might
result in a disaster in this area from a major fire.
Question called. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
On recommendation of Director of Public Works Kain, Councilman Granmo moved to purchase
and install a diesel engine at a cost of $9,580.00 for the engine and $2,400.00 for
a pair of 4211 weighted louvres, 300 gal, fuel tank, sheet metal work (exhaust ducts)
and electrical work. Installation, except for electrical, by city forces.-- Seconded by
Councilman Saverud. Motion carried. Because of the emergency situation this can be
done without following the bid advertisement provisions. The $9,580.00 is the best
bid obtained from Holeman GM Diesel, Northwest Machinery, $15,250.00 and Long Machinery,
(Caterpillar) $14,866.00 by telephone solicitation by Shop Foreman Jerrow.
HEALTH
Councilman Saverud had no report.
SAFETY
Councilman O'Boyle had no report.
Councilman Daley announced the resignation of Huz Jensen, recreation director for the
past 10 years. Larry Sanders will take the position under Park Supt. Drent.
Councilman Daley reported a letter from Ron Aasheim, State Fish & Game Department,
stating that he has submitted the request for $38,000.00 for the Lawrence Park project
to BOR. Flathead County is also looking for BOR .funds for assisting with the Lawrence
Park Project.
AIRPORT
Councilman Deasy reported that the new Airport Association is on the move. The City
Airport is 7th most busy in the State. They have plans for upErading the runway and
hangars.
The City has received word from the BOR that we did not receive matching funds for
2.055 acres deeded to the City for the golf course by Duane Bitney. Mr. Bitney asked
that this portion be deeded back to him.
RESOLUTION #3213
Councilman Daley authorized Mayor Rapp to sign a quit claim deed to 2.055 acres near
the golf course. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
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STREET & ALLEY
Councilman Alleri reported that the question of traffic lights at 6th & Main will be
discussed at the TAC meeting tomorrow. He will try to bring back a recommendation to
the council.
Councilman Allen reported that his committee will try to get the schools involved
concerning 'no parking' in certain areas at Hedges, Elrod and St. Matthews and have a
recommendation for the council at the second meeting in February.
Councilman Allen reported that his committee should have an ordinance ready for
enactment for the handicapped parking at the second meeting in February. '
Councilman Allen reported a request to increase time on the parking meters at the
Post Office to 20 minutes. Committee will have a recommendation at the second meeting
in February.
Director of Public Works Kain reported that the State will be resurfacing -Idaho -Street
from the Underpass to Meridian Road, but the contract will not be let until next
December which means it will be 1980 before the project is undertaken.
ANNEXATION
Councilman Griffin had no report.
FINANCE
Councilman Williams reported that the finance committee will be meeting prior to
February 5th.
Mayor Happ reminded the council of the Tri-City meeting which will be the 18th in
Columbia Falls at the Pines Cafe.
Mayor Happ announced that there will be an all -day meeting with all council members
beginning at-10 A.M., January 30th at the Outlaw Inn for the purpose of discussing-- '
problems and plans. Department Heads will be called in at varioustimesduring the
meeting.
Councilman Allen reported that the street and alley committee will have a recommendation
on the request for one-way traffic in the alley behind the library at the first meeting
in February.
LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS
Bobby G. Brown
Bobby G. Brown
Dallas Munter
John Miller and Harry W. Hansen
DBA Treasure State Electric
Charles S. Powell DBA
C. Powell Electric
Wellington James Applebee, Jr.
DBA Tri-City Electric
Kalispell Electric, Inc.
Plumber
Gas Installer
Plumber
Electrical Contractor
Electrical Contractor
Electrical Contractor
Electrician
Continuation Certificate
Continuation Certificate
Continuation Certificate
Continuation Certificate
Continuation Certificate
Continuation Certificate
Continuation Certificate ,
Councilman Grainger moved that all license and permit bonds approved by City Attorney
Donahue be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Allen. -Motion carried.
ORDINANCE ##909
On recommendation of City Attorney Donahue, Councilman Williams moved to enact Ord-
inance M09, an ordinance to amend the Kalispell City Codes regarding alcoholic
beverages to change from eighteen to nineteen the age of persons permitted to possess
alcoholic beverages or to whom alcoholic beverages -may be sold, given or furnished.
Seconded by Councilman Daley. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
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MEUNCE #910
On recommendation of City Attorney, Councilman Williams moved to enact. Ordinance -#910
an ordinance to amend Section 17-23(a) of the Kalispell City Code to prohibit driving
a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs any place
in the City. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Williams moved to adjourn at 9 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Allen.
Motinn carried.
Minutes approved as presented February 5, 1979•
Norma E. Happ, Mayor'
ATTEST:
Ih-
orie Giermann, City Clerk