02/07/80 SP City Council MinutesSPECIAL MEETING
City Of Kalispell
Phone 406-755-5457' P.O. Box 1035 Kalispell, Montana 59901
'tTO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COTJNCIIM
ITY OP,XALISPBLL, MONTANA
GENTLEMEN:
There will be a Special Meeting of the City Council, Thursdayt February 7, 1980 at
7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall for the following purpose:
Consideration of land acquisition along Woodland
Avenue
We, the undersigned, being all of the members of the City Council, do hereby waive notice
of the date and purpose of the Special Meeting of the City Council to be held Thursday,
February 7, 1980 at 7:30 P. X. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and consent to the
transaction of the above and any other business that may properly come before the City
Council.
Norma E. Rapp, Mayor
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Mayor Happ presided. All councilmen were present.
Councilman Daley reported that Mayor Happ presented an offer to the Parks &
Recreation Committee from the heirs of the Conrad Estate of a package purchase of
several pieces of land at a total cost of $65,000.00. These parcels of land have
been discussed previously and are shown on the preceding map. They request
$10,000.00 down payment to be paid as follows: $1,000.00 now and the balance,
$9,000.00, by closing time. The Parks and Recreation Department has funds in the
Park's 'In Lieu of Park Land' fund to take care of the down payment. The balance
plus closing costs will be budgeted in the 1980-81 budget from revenue sharing funds.
As park land funds are being used, it will be necessary that this property be
designated city park land. The Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously recommends
that the Mayor be authorized to proceed with the purchase of this property for park
land.
Mr. Daley added that the area is 22 plus acres. A portion lies across from Conrad
Mansion and the remainder is shown by reference to the shaded areas in.the
foregoingmap. _- It will be left in its
natural state for sledding, walks and perhaps a bridal path. The creek that drains
Woodland Park goes through this property. At one point the creek is very narrow
and if/had control, water could be diverted to form an ice skating rink.
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Mayor Happ added that a portion of the area is known as Hubbards Hill. Indians used
to camp there and it is a real historical area. She said it would be a pity to
subdivide the land into homes and lose this valuable recreation area.
Councilman Granmo asked if this is a better use for the money than improving Lawrence
Park -
Councilman -Daley replied that a large grant is pending for Lawrence Park and may be
quite far into the future. All this territory will be coming into the City and we
will need another park.
Coucilman Smith stated that when you can obtain property at this price, no matter
for what use, we should take it.
Mr. Fred Hansen, Realtor, has been negotiating between the City and the Campbell
family and did an appraisal of the area. He stated that it is a fair price.
Councilman Daley moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to purchase the 22 plus acres
from the Conrad Estate in the amount of $65,000.00, with the down payment to come
from 'In Lieu of Park Land' fund and the remainder from revenue sharing fund.
Seconded by Councilman Smith.
Mr. Tom Hurlock, t 7 3rd. St. West, spoke in favor of the purchase. Mr. Hurlock
stated that $3,000.00 an acre is very reasonable for land along a creek. The total
cost is no more than a home costs these days. It should be kept in its natural
state. 'In the future, people will not condemn this council for purchasing the area
and keeping it as park land.
Question called. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Happ commended Fred Hansen for his work, the Campbell family for giving the City
first chance to buy, and the council members for turning out 100% for a special
meeting.
Councilman Daley moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Carried.
Minutes approved as corrected February 18, 1980.
ATTEST:
MaOriorie Giermann, City Clerk
Norma E. Hap , Mayor