03/05/79 City Council Minutes4_-0
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. ON MARCH 5, 1979.
ACTING MAYOR DALEY PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN WERE
PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Griffin moved the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 1979 be approved
as presented. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Attorney George Best introduced Mr. Ronald Schivinski, Project Coordinator, for Developers
Diversified, a Cleveland firm. Mr. Schivinski requested city water and sewer service for a '
300,000 sq. ft. shopping mall to be constructed at the north edge of Kalispell. The pro-
posed agreement between Developers Diversified and the City would state that they would
pay for water usage at the rate of 1.25 times the rate applicable for resident users and
0.85 times its water charge as a sewer usage charge. Another part of the agreement states
that Developers Diversified acknowledges that the proposed shopping center may be annexed into
Kalispell, and it agrees not to oppose, contest or challenge formal annexation processes, pro-
vided they do not commence within eighteen (18) months following the signing of this Agreement
or beginning of the construction, whichever is later. The reason for the latter is to avoid
paying city taxes while under construction. They are asking for a chance to get under opera-
tion before paying city taxes - a savings of about $1,000,000.
Mr. Schivinski stated that the projected population by 1990 for Kalispell is 21,000 and for
Flathead County 73,000. They expect to draw business from Lake and Lincoln Counties as well
as locally. He stated that a study shows that $94,000,000 is being spent outside this area
that could be spent here. The mall will create about 300 jobs.
Councilman Griffin stated that he felt there should be a flat monthly rate for maintenance of
the water and sewer lines in addition to the usage rate. Also, would like the agreement
changed to read that they would annex voluntarily and not force the City to go through forced
annexation procedures which are costly. Mr. Schivinski replied that he had no objection to
either of these suggestions.
Councilman Allen stated that he was mainly concerned with streets and accesses to Highway #93.
Mr. Schivinski replied that he has been working with the State Highway Department and will
actually make an improvement to the accesses now in use. '
Councilman Saverud asked if the services abut the area. City Attorney Donahue stated that
the water perimiter as outlined and agreed to with the PSC specifically omitted this area.
Mr. Schivinski stated that they have applied to Flathead County for sewer and water usage
permits, but have been told they will not be issued unless the City turns them down.
Councilman Granmo stated that he is concerned about the commercial zoning in a residential
area. He would like to see the area petition for annexation and go through all the steps
necessary including public hearings for resident input. The people who live in the area may
not want a commercial zone.
Councilman Grainger agreed that he wants public input before any agreement is signed.
Construction on the shopping center is to begin in July.
Director of Public Works Kain stated that he has not seen any of the plans.
Councilman Saverud moved to refer the request to the Annexation Committee. Seconded by
Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE
Councilman Saverud reported that the finance committee met and reviewed the claims for
February and moved that all claims found in order be paid. Seconded by Councilman Grainger.
Motion carried.
Councilman Saverud moved that the following uncollectible ambulance accounts be adjusted out.
Some are Medicare/Medicaid patients and it is not legal to bill the patient for the balance
after Medicare and Medicaid have made payment on the account. The remainder are old collection
accounts to be written off from the year 1975. Bankruptcy accounts have been included.
Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
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AMBULANCE ACCOUNTS TO BE ADJUSTED OUT
Date of Service Number of Service Name Amount
5/4/78
1_2/30; l/ 2/25/78
12/1G;','/
2/24/.-
'18/7S
17/78
120/73
j2/7/78
ll/7/78
10/2/78
�8/9/78
7/21/78
4/5/78
�3/20/78
4/29/78
2/7/78
9/22/78
12/1/77
12/10/77
2/21/78
3/8/78
10/9/78
2/8/78
3/21/78
6/19/78
8/25178
10/1/77 10/4/77
.2/8/78
'13/78
8/78
18/78
13/
21/78
25/78
10/78
7/788
2/2/78
11/17/78
3/6/78
5/8/78 -
5/4/78
4/4/78
3/9/78
2/22/78
5/1/78
3/30/78
1/27/78
10/4/78
7/31/78
4/20/78
3/8/78
7/21/78
5/1/78 5/1/78
3 30/78
11/77
18/78
/23/77
�11/7/78
#9607
#9287 # 9436
#9258
#9435
#9637
#9792
#9798
#9386
#10122
#10024
#9856
#9800
#9534
#9493
#9595
#9385
#10009
#9199
#9227
#9422
#9463
#10040
#9394
#9494
#9716
#9914
#9041 #9042
#9390
#9565
#9311
#9638
#9652
#9501
#9472
#9459
#9380
#10173
#9455
#9616
#9609
#9608
#9465
#9428
#9602
#9515
# 9363
#10030
#9829
#9572
#9462
#9799
#9600 #9601
#9514
#9221
#10179
#9276
#10124
George Ackerman
George Ackerman
Alameda F. Adams
Ronald Anderson
Hannah Archer
Alta Beeson
George Birnel
Ruby Bonnett
Claude Brumfield
Ida Burnell
Selma Christian
Winifred Collins
Virginia Danielson
Maybelle Dempsey
Gertrude V. Dixon
Stephen L. Dorchak
Sophia P. Engelstad
Minnie M. Evans
John R. Flynn
Lois A. Fox
Deborah Galloway
George Gilbert
George Goggins
Helen Gross
Harlan L. Guynn
Jessica Haag
Ina Halter
Violet Ham
Emma Hill
Ardis Holgren
Hilda Jacobson
Kenneth Johnston
Fred U. Jones
Marian Kerr
Frank Kunkler
Gertie M. Lang.
Nina Lehmicke
Nina Lehmicke
Larry Marsh
Ole H. Moen
Bobby L. Moler
Roberta Murphy
Paul Orr
Ford A. Peckham
Ben Putney
Marie A. Robinson
Benton Rogers
Leona S. Smith
Blanche Snyder
Helen Sommerfield
Terry Sterner
Elizabeth J. Stevenson
Belle Tenas
Corie Voskamt
John E. Wargelin
Ella Weberg
Johanna Zick
TOTAL $ 1,849.90
The above list includes Medicare/Medicaid patients. The balance due is considered
uncollectible. It is not legal to bill the patient for the balance after Medicare
and Medicaid have made payment on the account.
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ve of Service
F/15/75
9/1/75
b/z/75
S/29/75
7/14/75
10,'?7/75
9/28/75
4/2.0/75
7/28/75
S/.L(i/75
�'8116/75
3/3/75
$18lts
9/d3/75
5/ 1-05
5/6?17
9/4i' l7
519;` 75
110/26/75 10/26/75
3/28;75
9/g/'r5
9/15/75
6/,l9/75
10/26/75
6/2t/75
8/25/75
9173175
10/15/75
9/23/77
4/1.5/75
S/7/15
10,7./75-12/23/75
F/2?/75 9/2/75
(0/9/75
1117f; 5
i 10125175
4/1i 175
j 9111 l7.5
1/3-7/75
i11L6/75
9 /25/75
} 6/24/75
t/Z/75
14l2/75
a 2/:73/75
11/13/75
9/1.7/75
7/21175
AMBULANCE ACCOUNTS TO BE ADJUSTED OUT
Number of Service
#6927
#6993
#6712
#6969
#6833
#7122
#7053
#6599
#6876
#6930
#6933
#6515
#6909
#7020
#b622
#8612
#8967
#6655
#7116 #7117
#6547
#7003
#6928
#6761
#7113
#6767
#6941
#6409
#6948
#7909
#7095
#8938
#6590
#6906
#7065 #7270
#6947 #6978
#7083
#6416
#7121
#6580
#6934
#6921
#6440
#7169
#7048
#6773
#6384
#6563
#6495
#7236
#6936
#6860
Name
William Alkin
Carol Amick
Clarence Athey
Robert Ayres
Thomas Banning
Roy R. Beck
Paul Benson
Paul Billingsley
Louise Bressler
Jerri Butts
Jerry Lee Calflooking
Winona Chapman
Vince Cheney
Neil Clothier.
John Cook
John Carpenter
Calvin Cox
Lora Davis
Lawrence ➢eBord .
Wayne Dodge
Douglas Field
Sue Fortune
Carl Fredrickson
Douglas Garber
Douglas Garber
Jenni Hansen
Marcella Hansen
Marlys Hoeldt
Russel Hoeldt
Pete Ithurbide
Carol Jeffries
Robert Jones Jr.
Connie Kolb
Roxanne Lessor
Glenna Lund
Gerry McGerry
Vicki McGuire
Russell D. Madison
Steve March
Ethel Merchant
Todd Mungall
Dallas Music
Tetsuya Nishida
Rick Painter
Dolly Palmetier
Jean Ringgenberg
Kathryn Ryan
Jack Sundt
Richard L. Syth
Alex Wilkerson
Loraine Zabel
Total
TOTAL
71.50
14.00
33.00
.33.00
44."'
58.`
33.(
50.50
38.70
33.00
33.00
42.00
36.50
34.50
33.00
60.00 -
60.00
60.10
76.00
2.22
37.50
5.00
33.00
33.50
33.00
33.00
33.00
33.00
50.D
23.
40.0
33.0
40.00
66.50
69.50
33.00
33.00
33.00
33.00
33.00
33.00
8.00
46.50
55.50
33.00
35.70
69.78
33.00
33.00
41.00
33.00
$ 11996.5"
+1,849.
3,846.4
The above list includes old Credit Bur. Accounts(ABC Collection) that are to
be written off from the year 1975. Bankruptcy accounts have been included.
1 ., 9 96 . Sri 4-
1.=349.90 i
3846.4tI T
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ANNEXATION
ORDINANCE #915 - See m i N V Te-S 31 kq 17 9
Councilman Griffin moved to adopt a motion of intention to adopt a resolution of intention
to implement the new zoning to the major portion of the east side of Kalispell as outlined
in the draft from the Zoning Commission; to set and hold public hearing on same. This area
is shown on maps available in the office of the city clerk. Seconded by Councilman Grainger.
Motion carried.
Councilman Griffin reminded council members and the public that the first public hearing
on the NorthWest areas will be held at 7:30 P.M., March 6, 1979 at Courthouse East.
STREET & ALLEY
Councilman Allen moved to authorize Director of Public Works Kain to advertise for bids for
Sidewalk & Curb Construction for 1979; road oil; gravel; and asphalt. Seconded by Council-
man Saverud. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #914
Having heard the second reading, Councilman Allen moved to enact Ordinance #914 an ordinance
to amend.the 'no parking' ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Roll call vote. All
voted aye.
Councilman Allen asked Tom Barnard, P. E. State Highway Dept. to explain the map on the new
urban signing. Mr. Barnard explained that urban funds are being used throughout cities and
counties to make signing uniform throughout the U.S. It will include school crossing, no
parking, speed limits, etc., as well as stop signs.
Within the City, 6th Street and 7th Ave. West will be basically unsigned for through streets.
Councilman Allen stated that he has recently had a call from the Library regarding the two-
y traffic in the alley regarding their book drop. He was asked if the recommendation
to make it two-way could be reconsidered. He said he did not tell them no and asked them
to put their request in writing.
Councilman Allen stated that they are still reviewing the handicapped parking ordinance.
John Zauner, Jr., asked the council to consider removing some of the parking spots reserved for
the handicapped. He said he had done a lot of observation and the spots are not being used at
all. He suggested the meter money count at these spots compared to others might give the
council an answer. Councilman Allen asked him to put his request in writing.
Councilman Saverud asked that a letter be directed to the Parking Commission asking them to
have their consultant make a comparison check.
SAFETY
At the request of Fire Chief Doty, Councilman O'Boyle moved to authorize the hiring of one new
fireman effective April 1, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
At the request of Fire Chief Doty, Councilman O'Boyle moved to authorize the promotion of Ted
Main from Driver to Captain and F. Jack Triepke from Firefighter to Driver, effective March 1,
1979. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
Councilman O'Boyle moved that Asst. Fire Chief Larson and Fire Marshall Bowman be allowed to
attend the Montana National Fire Prevention and Arson School in Great Falls on March 8th and
9th with travel and per diem authorized. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #909
Councilman O'Boyle moved the first reading of Ordinance #909 an ordinance to change the
age of persons permitted to possess alcoholic beverages or to whom alcoholic beverages may be
sold, given or furnished from eighteen to nineteen years of age. Seconded by Councilman
Granmo. Roll call vote, All voted aye.
CITY DEVELOPMENT
Ed Gallagher, Director of the City Development Department, reported on the meeting of March
1st on the Elrod Revitalization Project. It was well attended and those who were there showed
great interest. The department has started interviews with persons interested in home improve-
ments. Mr. Gallagher thanked the press for getting the word out and assuring the attendance
of many persons.
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CITY HALL
On recommendation of Architect Schwartz, Councilman Saverud moved to reduce the retainage for
Stewart & Janes, Contractor, from 10% to 5%. The project is in excess of 90% finished.
Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #3220
Councilman Saverud moved adoption of Resolution #3220 a resolution authorizing Mayor Happ to
sign Change Order #6 which will install ceramic tile in the mud room of the new city hall
at an additional cost of $219.00. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Roll call vote. All
voted aye.
RESOLUTION #3221 ,
Councilman Saverud moved adoption of Resolution #3221 a resolution to estimate the cost of
lighting the streets and avenues in the City Special Lighting District, and of the intention
of levying and assessing the cost thereof for the year 1979. Seconded by Councilman Allen.
Roll Call vote. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION #3222
Councilman Saverud moved to adopt Resolution #3222, a resolution to estimate the cost of oil
sprinkling the streets and avenues with oil and dust control in Oil Sprinkling District No. 2,
and of the intention of levying and assessing the cost thereof for the year 1979. Seconded
by Councilman Granmo. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION #3223
Councilman Saverud moved to adopt Resolution #3223 a resolution to estimate the cost of water
sprinkling the streets and avenues in Water Sprinkling District #1, and of the intention of
levying and assessing the cost thereof for the year 1979. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle.
Roll call vote. All voted aye.
SEWER & WATER
Councilman Granmo explained the need to replace the water line on the 3rd Ave. E. N. Project
before the street is rebuilt. This will be done at city expense at an approximate cost of I
$65,000.00. It will also increase the engineering fee by $3,000.00. If a larger line is
installed, costs will be more.
RESOLUTION #3221
Councilman Granmo moved to adopt Resolution #3225 a resolution to authorize Mayor Happ to
sign an addendum to contract dated April 8, 1977 with Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Engineers, for
engineering services to extend scope of 3rd Ave. E. N. Project (M 6799 (5) which will increase
the engineering fee by $3,000.00. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Roll call vote. All
voted aye.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Councilman Granmo reported on a talk with a representative of Wright McLaughlin, Engineers.
The 201 Study must be approved before any funding is available from EPA or the State. This
will take care of a long range plan for wastewater treatment, but does not solve the immed-
iate sludge odor problem.
Engingeer Stahley stated that equipment is available in 30 days for soil injection treatment
of sludge and can be utilized later in the long range program. The airport area (60 acres)
would be adequate for sludge injection.
Councilman Griffin and Supt. Longpre will accompany Dennis Carver, R. E. for Morrison-Maierle
to Spokane Wednesday to inspect their wastewater treatment plant. Councilman Saverud moved
that the group be authorized to travel to Spokane for the inspection. Seconded by Councilman I
O'Boyle. Motion carried.
Councilman Allen moved that Water Supt. Longpre will make the recommendation to the contractor
on the water line replacement on the 3rd Ave. E. N. Project as to AC or PVC choice of pipe.
Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Councilman Griffin voted no. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #913
Having heard the second reading, Councilman Grainger moved to enact Ordinance #913 an Ordi-
nance amending house moving fees. Seconded by Councilman Allen. Roll call vote. All voted
aye.
The second series of Growth Workshop will be on soil conservation. The meeting is at 4 1, 5
7:00 P.M. on March 8th at the Conrad Bank.
Judge Willis requested permission to be absent for 10 days guard duty at the State Hospital
at Boulder because of the state employees strike.
LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS
Gary R. Treweek DBA
Treweek Construction Co. Building, Raising & Moving Cont. Certificate
Councilman Allen moved that license and permits reviewed by City Attorney Donahue be accepted.
Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
1 Councilman Allen moved that a beer and wine license to Corner Pockets of America be
approved. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
Councilman Allen moved to adjourn at 10:00 P.M
carried.
Minutes approved as presented on March 19, 1979.
ATTEST:
Mari 7
ie Giermann, City Clerk
Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion
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Norma E. Happ, Mayor A