01/21/80 City Council MinutesTHE REGULAR MEETSNG OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL MET AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, JANUARY 21,
1980 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCIIMEN_'L-AUNER AND
GRAINGER'WERE ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Daley moved that the minutes of the regular meeting on January 7, 1980 be
approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
OFFICIAL REPORTS
City Clerk for September
City Treasurer for November
tolice
Chief for December
,rector of Public Works for December
Fire Department -Quarterly and Annual
Councilman O'Boyle moved that city official reports be accepted. Seconded by Councilman
Daley. Carried.
OPEN BIDS - Legal Advertising
Tha Daily
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300 FIRST AVENUE WEST, KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901
January 10, 1980
Mayor Norma Happ
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1035
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Dear Mayor Happ and Honorable Members of Kalispell City Council:
The management of the Daily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Montana, is pleased
to submit the following bid for legal advertising, on the basis of the
code price established in accordance with Chapter 280, Section 2 (16-1201),
Session Law of 1967 of Montana, effective July 19 1969, is as follows:
We will charge the City of Kalispell 90% of the
code prices established, for the period of one
year from February 1, 1980 to January 31, 1981.
This is.the same bid as we submitted in 1976. We will obtain a bond in
the amount of $2,000.00 and will sign the contract induplicate for the
term of the one year contract if it is granted to us.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and we will endeavor to
serve all the city offices efficiently and cooperatively this coming year.
Yours truly,
The Dail Inter Lake
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C. Patrick King
Publisher
CPS:jh
Councilman Daley moved that the bid be referred to the Finance Committee with power to act.
Seconded by Councilman Smith. Motion carried.
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OPEN BIDS - Health Insurance
Firm Bid
Blue Cross Single $30.55; Two -Party $57.30; Family $67.75 or
Composite $58.90
Montana Physicians Service Single $26.88; Two -Party $56.13; Family $65.23;
Employee over 65 $16.83
Metropolitan Life Employee $35.79; Spouse $60.13; Child $35.96; Spouse
and Child $96.09
Councilman Saverud moved that the bids be referred to the Health and Insurance Committees
with power to act. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mayor Happ made 3 calls for anyone wishing to address the council. No one responded.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE
RESOLUTION #3274
Councilman Ruiz moved adoption of Resolution #3274 a resolution stating that an emergency
exists and it is necessary to hold a public hearing for an emergency budget in the General
Fund for litigation in the Treasure: State Sales suit. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle.
Roll call vote. All voted aye.
HEALTH
Councilman Ruiz moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign an interlocal agreement with
Flathead County to continue the City County Health Board. One change will be the levying
of identical mill levies by the county and city. The board of administration will
comprise seven members - 1 member from the City and the other members from geographical
points within the county. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Motion carried.
ANNEXATION
ORDINANCE #944 - Ken Way Addition
Having heard the second reading, Councilman Smith moved to enact Ordinance #944 an
ordinance to extend the corporate limits of the City to include Ken -Way Addition #110.
Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
PARKS, RECREATION, AIRPORT
ORDINANCE #940
Having heard the second reading, Councilman Daley moved to enact Ordinance #940, an ordi-
nance naming the Mayor as administrator of all city parks. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle.
Roll call vote. All voted aye.
ORDINANCE #940A
Having heard the second reading, Councilman Daley moved to enact Ordinance #940A an ordi-
nance to amend the park ordinance on brush encroachment. Seconded by Councilman Smith.
Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Daley reported that he and Supt. Drent met with the Flathead County Recreation
Board. Plans are being made for the City to furnish facilities for recreation and pay
one-third of the cost to administer. As we will not be hiring a recreation director this
summer, Councilman Daley feels it would be a good idea to work out a program with Flathead
County.
Councilman Ruiz asked if the snow can be removed from the entire parking area at the Golf
Course. There are lots of cross-country skiers using the golf course and they are parking
too far down the hill and may cause some accidents. Street Foreman Clements stated that
he had not been aware of this, but can have it plowed from now on.
STREET & ALLEY
RESOLUTION #3275
Councilman O'Boyle moved to adopt Resolution #3275 a resolution authorizing Mayor Rapp
to sign Change Order #1 on the Reconstruction of Second Avenue West. Seconded by
Councilman Daley. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman O'Boyle moved to authorize Street Foreman Clements to advertise for bids for a
street sweeper and two patch trucks. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried.
Councilman O'Boyle presented the following recommendation from the Street & Alley
Committee concerning questions on reconstruction of Main Street:
COMi'VIITTEE REPORT
KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL
The Street and Alley Committee,
To whom has been referred width of streets, tyre of aggregate to be used for sidewalk
finish, block outs in sidewalks for shrubs, etc., water services installed to vacant
lots water service lines installed on 1st and 3rd Streets in case streets should be
closed at some future time.
KALISPELL, MONTANA January 10 , 1980
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GEN'T7JEL+M:
The curb radius and width will remain the same as on Center Street; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Streets will be increased to 44 feet from about,the average of 42 feet as is now;.4th
and 5th Streets will be 49 feet as these 2 streets vary from 49 feet to 53h feet; 6th
Street will remain 34 feet on west and 30 feet on east as now. An exposed type of aggre-
gate is being recommended for sidewalk finish, also block outs for trees and shrubs
are reco m ended, along with water service to all vacant lots and to lst and 3rd Streets
in case these should be closed at a later date.
Present were: Mayor Happ, Doug Daniels, Forrest Daley, Lauren Granmo, F.T. O'Boyle,
Chief Stefani.c, Assistant Chief Hellman, and Fred zavodny.
Respectfully submitted,
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Committee Oh an
Councilman Lr`oyle moved that the council approve Portland Concrete surfacing for the
reconstruction of Main Street. Seconded by Councilman Ruiz. Motion carried.
Councilman O'Boyle reported that the TAC Committee met January 15th. One of their
main concerns is the blind corner off Woodland where it intersects with Conrad Drive.
The Flathead Safety Council met January 14th. One item discussed was the condition of
the Flathead County jail and whether or not the City of Kalispell has any liability
there.
CITY DEVELOPMENP
ORDINANCE #947 �v
I.OMMIRUi'ty
Councilman Saverud moved first reading of Ordinance #947 an ordinance creating the Cep
Development Department. Seconded by Councilman Granmo, Roll call vote. All voted aye.
SEWER & WATER
Councilman Granmo moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to call for bids for lease -purchase
of the Big A sludge injector with bid opening February 4th. Seconded by Councilman Saverud.
Motion carried. The State should be issuiugthe permit to allow sludge injection about
2 days after bid opening.
Doug Daniels, representing Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Engineers, explained that a study on
water improvements waa done in 1972. Mr. Daniels feels that water revenue bonds should
be sold and the improvements should be done now to avoid more escalating costs and interest
rates.
Councilman Granmo moved to authorize Mayor Happ to select a firm to design improvements in
the water system based on the 1972 plan for the approximate amount of $lp500,000.00. The
bonds can be sold on our present water rate. We do not have fire flow capacity because
of undersized lines. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Mr. Daniels -.stated that plans can be
made to coordinate with street reconstruction and storm sewer construction and save money
on double excavation costs. Question called. Motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF NEW WATER WELL
Mr. Daniels stated that Liberty Drilling has completed the well and has been waiting about
a year for some paper work. Mr. Daniels stated that the contract is done and is acceptable.
Councilman Granmo moved final acceptance of the water well improvements and moved the
retainage be paid to Liberty Drilling. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried.
Councilman Granmo moved that Supt. Longpre be authorized to call for bids in the water
department for a 1980 2' T dump truck, air compressor, rock drill and paving breaker.
Seconded by Councilman Smith. Motion carried.
SAFETY
ORDINANCE #945
Having heard the second reading, Councilman Saverud moved to enact Ordinance #945 an
ordinance to amend Ordinance #668 to provide that appointees to the Kalispell Police
Department must have resided in the State of Montana continuously for at least one year
and in Flathead County for at lease six months prior to the date of their appointment; to
provide that the Mayor has the discfcs to waive such residency requirements. Seconded
by Councilman. Smith. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
S.I.D. #328 -W
Councilman Granmo moved to grant the request of Pack & Company, contractor for S.S.D. #328,
for a winter shutdown effective January 4th. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Motion carried.
WINTER SHUTDOWNS
Councilman Granmo moved to grant the request of Pack & Company, contractor for EDA Storm
Sewer?Construction, for a winter shutdown. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Motion carried.
Mayor Happ reported that the City -County Planning Board will be meeting tomorrow night.
Her appointments to the Board are: John Heller, 230 4th Ave. West; Norma Corbitt, 229
Glenwood Dr.; --Roger W. Graham, 828 8th Ave. East.
Mayor Happ read a letter of resignation from Bill Lupton, President of the City -County
Planning Board, in which he stated that he had enjoyed serving on the Board, but felt it
was time for people with new dedication and fresh ideas to serve. His resignation is
effective March 1, 1960. Mr. Lupton was a county appointment.
Mayor Happ stated that she would like to publicly thank Mr. Lupton, James Thompson, Dale
Haarr, Fran Olendike and John Kain for the time they spent on the Board and all the hard
work they put forth.
Mayor Happ announced the Tri-City meeting will be held at the Trails End Room at the Outlaw
Inn at noon Wednesday, January 23rd.
Councilman Daley moved to permit City Attorney Donahue to attend an Administrative Law
Institute at Big Sky on February 14, 15 and 16 with registration, travel and per diem
allowed. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Councilman Ruiz spoke against the motion
because the City Attorney's budget for school and travel will not cover the trip. Question
called. Councilman Ruiz voted nay. All other councilmen voted aye. Motion carried.
City Attorney Donahue reviewed the lawsuits involving tte-City. On the sewer smell, Atty.
Sy Larrick is assisting on a third party suit against Morrison-Maierle, Engineers, Magney
Construction Company and BIF General Sign Company.
On the pornography suit the counsel in Missoula has filed a motion to dismiss. The attorney's
fees are financed by our insurance company.
There will be a hearing Wednesday morning before Judge Holter on the Developers Diversi-
fied case. The City is involved in that they have been restrained from issuing a building
permit.
On the police overtime case with the Department of Labor, we have appealed to the District
Court on the penalty charges. The overtime has been paid. City Attorney Donahue said he
feels reasonably sure that penalty will be dropped.
Harley Gosney has appealed the verdict on the building permit on the basis he was not
afforded a hearing.
Don Reksten has appealed the guilty verdict on the DWI on the basis of suppressed evidence.
The appeal will be heard February 1st before Judge Sykes.
Councilman Smith announced a meeting of the annexation camiittee at 4 P.M. Wednesday,
January 30th.
Councilman Smith moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Motion carried.
Minutes approved as presented February 4, 1980.
��Norma E. Happ, mayor
ATTEST: �/Jy
Marjo 'e Giermann, City Clerk
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