09/17/79 City Council MinutesTHE REGULAR MEETING OF TEE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,
1979 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. ALL COUNCIIMEN WERE
PRESENT.
MAYOR HAPP WELBOMED COUNCILMAN DALEY WHO HAS BEEN HOSPITALIZED.
Councilman Saverud moved that the minutes of the meeting of September loth be approved
as presented. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
OFFICIALS REPORTS
City Treasurer for July 1979•
Director of Public Works, Police Chief and City Judge for August 1979.
Councilman Daley moved that city officials reports be accepted. Seconded by Councilman
Grainger. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mrs. Lester Aasheim, 274 Farview Drive, addressed the council concerning the proposed
mall on Buffalo Hill. She stated she would rather see the mall constructed than to
have the area changed to high density residential.
The following letter to Mayor Happ was read:
LAW OFFICES
MURPHY, RoBINSON, HECKATHORN & PHILL-IPS
- ONE MAIN BUILDING
P. D. Box 759
KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901
CALVIN S. RoaINSON
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I.JAMES HEG.AYHORN
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C.EUGENE P.MI-IPS
GORGE B. F)CST, JR.
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JOHN B. Dvu,s, JR.
DANIEL D. JOHNS September 17, 1979
The Honorable Norma Happ
City of Kalispell
City Hall
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Dear Mayor Happ:
TELEPHONE
755-6644
AREA CODE 406
JAMES E. MURPHY
OF COUNSEL
Re: Developers Diversified/
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
On behalf of Developers Diversified, I request that the
amendment to the 1974 Comprehensive Plan as it pertains to
Buffalo Hill be removed from the City Council's agenda for
the September 17 meeting. It was tabled during the September 10
meeting in order to provide certain council members the oppor-
tunity to further study the situation. The one week delay was
shorter than normally occurs between meetings and I believe
additional time is necessary to permit all parties to further
study the situation. I request that the plan amendment be
rescheduled for October 1, 1979.
If you have any questions, please call me.
Very truly yours,
MURPHY, ROBINSON, HECKATHORN & PHILLIPS
Daniel D. Johns.!"
DDJ:djh
cc: Mr. Ron Schivinski
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Councilman Saverud moved to include and specify in the minutes that it is the request
of Developers Diversified and not the council to remove from the table the vote on the
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and reschedule for October 1st. Seconded by
Councilman Smith. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
SAFETY
Councilman Grainger moved that Fire Chief Doty be authorized to look for a used pickup
to buy in the amount of $3400.00 and the white van be transferred to the park depart—
ment. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle.
Finance Director Swanson reminded councilmen that there is only $2800.00 budgeted
for the purchase of a used pickup for the fire department. Mayor Happ suggested that
the shop foreman look at the vehicles not in use at the shop and that Director of
Public Works Kain bring a recommendation to the nest meeting.
Question called. Motion carried.
OLD DEPOT BUILDING INSURANCE
Councilman Grainger reported that he is in receipt of a letter from the Flathead
Independent Insurance Agents concerning the old depot building which is presently used
by FVCC for art courses. Because of problems with the building, they will no longer
insure against fire.
Councilman Grainger moved that City Attorney Donahue be directed to contact FVCC and
propose a lease which would include negotiating their own fire insurance. Seconded
by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR BICYCLE RACK
Because of the narrow sidewalk and the liability of the City involved, Councilman
Grainger moved to reject the request of Wheatons Cycle and boy to place a bicycle rack
on the sidewalk in front of the store. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
Councilman Granmo reported that final inspection has been made on the EDA Storm Sewer
Project and the contractor has asked for final payment. Councilman Granmo requested
that the balance of the grant be used for street repair needed because of the storm
sewer construction work.
RESOLUTION #3259
Councilman Granmo moved adoption of Resolution #3259 a resolution authorizing Mayor
Happ to sign Change Order #3 on the EDA Storm Sewer Project (#05-51-26637) in the amount
of $2,170.00. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Granmo moved to make final payment to the contractor including retainage.
Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
CITY
City Develop4ient Director Gallagher announced the second public hearing will be held
September 20th at 7:30 P. M. in the council chambers for the Small Cities Housing Grant.
Councilman Saverud reported that a meeting with school administration officials, fire
chief, and police chief regarding fire lanes and parking at schools had made some
progress, but they will be meeting again as there is a major parking problem for
residences in the high school area.
STREET & ALLEY
Councilman O'Boyle reported that the bid for the Woodland Park road was awarded to
American Asphalt in the amount of $14,617.50.
Street reconstruction on 2nd Ave. West from 2nd to 4th Streets was awarded to American
Asphalt for $38,771.80 and reconstruction has started.
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PARKS
Councilman Daley thanked the Mayor and Council for the floral arrangement sent to him
at the hospital. He thanked Councilman O'Boyle for acting on the bid for Woodland Park
road.
Councilman Daley reported that the irrigation system under BOR is nearly complete and one
of the major accomplishments of the last two years. He stated that they will be instal-
ling a ballfield in Northridge which will alleviate the congestion at Peterson.
EMPLOYMENT
Working in conjunction with the Safety Committee, Councilman Zauner moved that vacation
man, Fireman Patrick Buls, be made a permanent employee with the usual one year prob-
ationary period required. Mr. Buls starting date will be July 6th and his one year pro-
bationary period will start from that date. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion
carried.
ANNEXATION
Councilman Smith reported that the City -County Planning Board met and will have a recom-
mendation on extraterritorial zoning. The zoning commission will meet at 7:30 P. M.
Wednesday to discuss a recommendation for zoning of Meridian Tracts. Councilman Smith
asked that all the council attend this meeting and get their information first hand.
Councilman Smith will recommend that the Stubbs Addition be rezoned from RA1 to B1.
FINANCE
Councilman Ruiz had no report.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Happ announced a meeting of the Finance Committee at 3:30 P. M. Tuesday to discuss
S.I.D. #327 (South Meadows Addition
The Council will meet with Developers Diversified at noon on Wednesday in the conference
room.
Governor Judge will address the energy problems in Montana at 7:30 P. M., September 26,
1979 in the Colt 45 room at The Outlaw Inn. This is an open invitation.
REPORT ON LEAGUE OF CITIES & TOWNS CONVENTION
Mayor Happ reported the death of County Commissioner P. J. Keenan of Anaconda at the
League Convention, and expressed her sympathy to this family.
She reported that this was a hard working convention with long hours. One bright spot
was a better understanding by a lot of people on what they had tried to do at the
legislature last year regarding forest service monies for cities. She added that some
persons who were legislators last year are now mayors and really have an understanding
of what happened. Mayor Rapp said she felt that the next legislature will make a
division of the monies between the cities and counties, but everyone should make sure
how their legislative candidates feel before they vote.
Councilman Ruiz reported that he thought the convention was very worthwhile. He met
other people with the same problems and they tried to share solutions.
Mayor Happ reported that Councilman and Mrs. Daley were missed at the convention this
year.
City Attorney Donahue reported that there were 12 cities represented by city attorneys.
They met and exchanged ideas and solutions to problems and discussed problems without
solutions.
He said it was nice to have had state senators and representatives admit what they have
put the cities up against.
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COUNTY AID FOR CITY STREETS
Councilman O'Boyle stated that Flathead County has offered to contribute some paving
to city streets in Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls. Director of Public Works
Kain will get together with the County Commissioners with the probable recommendation
that they work on 3rd Avenue East from Lions Park north as far as possible.
TAC will meet Tuesday at 9:30 A. M. at the Highway Department.
Councilman Grainger moved to adjourn at 8:30 P. M. Seconded by C. Zauner. Motion
carried.
Minutes approved as presented October 1, 1979.
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Norma E. Happ, Mayo
ATTEST:
Marjo a Giermann, City Clerk
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