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03/03/80 City Council MinutesTHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, MARCH �rs 3, 1980. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN GRANMO ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN WERE 137`f 11� Councilman Daley moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 1980 be approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Motion carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Larry Lee, Chairman of the Kalispell Parking Commission, addressed the council with a specific request for land acquisition for parking. He asked the council to approve the purchase of 28,OOO square feet on lst Avenue West between lst Street and lst Avenue West Restaurant and Lounge The area now contains a closed service station, parking lot and Long's Alignment. The area will provide 66 parking spaces.plus the 22 now in existence. Purchase priceis $275,000.00; no down payment required; payments of $19,400 will be made twice a year beginning January 1, 1981; and no real estate fee will be charged. The Parking Commission asked the council to approve the purchase and to allow the net proceeds from parking meters and parking meter fines to be used for pay- ments until an S.I.D. can be created. Mr. Lee stated that when the college relocates an additional 100 parking spaces will be available, but businesses are expected to go into the same location that will require even more parking space. The parking lot now operated by First Federal S & L on Main will be put to a more profitable use and these spaces will be lost. Mr. Lee concluded by stating that he thinks the need for more parking spaces is here and now and should not be put off any longer and recommended that the City back the purchase of this property and save downtown. Paul Palmer, member of the Parking Commission, added his recommendation that the City should back this purchase. Mr. Palmer stated that the purpose of government is to do for the people what they cannot do for themselves and that if the council members do not have the faith in their City to do this then no one would. After presentation by Larry Lee, Mayor Happ stated that part of the property involved in the acquisition is owned by JMJ Trust, in which her brother has a beneficial interest. She made it clear that neither she, nob her immediate family, have an interest in the Trust. Mayor Happ stated she neither encouraged nor solicited support for the purchase of this land by the City and would not participate in the decision on it. Questions were asked by council members such as when will the SID be created, are the downtown merchants in favor of this purchase, will parking meter charges go up and how will meters be installed. Answers were that the SID can probably be created in a few months, but not in time to make the first payment; downtown merchants are in favor of surface parking; they have not considered raising parking meter charges and second hand parking meters will be purchased and all expense will be paid from parking meter revenue. Councilman Saverud moved that the council authorize Mayor Happ to sign a purchase agree- ment for the area from lst Street to First Avenue West Restaurant and Lounge on lst Avenue West. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Motion carried. Lloyd Shoemaker, 605 3rd St. West, addressed the council in protest of the motion just passed. He said he felt that the City should not be in the parking lot business and that buying land is an unfair burden on taxpayers. Mayor Happ replied that she felt the council was preserving what we have by buying land for a parking lot. Councilman Zauner stated that if it did not work out the land could be resold at a higher price. Councilman Saverud stated that parking meter revenue was supposed to have been used to obtain additional parking space, but has just continually gone back into the general fund. Doug James, Realtor, representing Tom Wiggin and Bill Walker, owners of Lot 59 in Park View Terrace Addition #1, stated that they have completed the checklist for resubdi- vision of the Lot and asked the council to proceed with the resubdivision. RESOLUTION #3278 Councilman Smith moved to adopt Resolution #3278 a resolution approving Rezubdivision #115 of Lot 59 to Lots 59A and 59B in Park View Terrace, Addition #1 subject to the following restrictive covenant: BUILDING LIMITATION Property the subject of this restrictive covenant is limited to a single structure.. In the event of fire or destruction, it may be replaced only by a single structure located on Lot 59A and 59B, as more particularly authorized by formal variance granted by the Kalispell Board of Adjustments concerning the minimum lot requirement and minimum setback requirement. Said variance dated the llth day of February, 1980. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle FINANCE Roll call vote. All voted aye. Councilman Ruiz moved that February claims audited by the Finance Committee be paid. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Motion carried. +v'yU RESOLiT'IOd #3279 Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution #3279 a resolution finding that one or more of the special assessments due under Special Improvement District No. 315, on certain lots in said district, are delinquent and declaring that all payments of subsequent installments thereof are delinquent, and directing the City Clerk to certify same to the County Clerk of Flathead County to require the Flathead County Treasurer to collect same. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Roll call vote. All voted aye. ORDINANCE #948 Having heard the first reading, Councilman Ruiz moved to enact Ordinance #948 an ordi- nance to assess an administration fee for future 3ID'.s. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Roll call vote. All voted aye. ANNEXATION Councilman Smith had no further report. Councilman Smith announced a meeting of the Annexation Committee at 4 P.M., Wednesday, March 12th with Dave Bohyer on downtown re3everozeit. I W � 1UL�IlIi Councilman Zauner had no report. PARKS & RECREATION Councilman Daley announced that the park area south of BNRR tracks on Main Street which has previously been leased toGloryDays Emporium, but is now vacant, will be cleared of the canopy shelter and turned over to the street department for additional street parking. Councilman Daley reported that the Airport Association have requested that their gasoline tax be ,raised from 24 to 44 per gallon. ORDINANCE #949 Councilman Daley moved to accept first reading of Ordinance #949 an ordinance to amend Section 8-4.1, Kalispell City Code (Ordinance #710) to provide for four cents per gallon levy on gasoline sold and dispensed at the sty Airport. .Seconded by Councilman Smith. Roll call vote. All voted aye. I Jan Herigstad, Lake Blaine area, addressed the council concerning running a concession stand for the softball games this summer. She stated that she had experience of this nature and would like permission of the council. Councilman Daley stated that the park committee would meet and come back with a recommendation by the first meeting in April. Councilman Daley announced a Park and Recreation meeting at 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 4th to see if tennis players might organize a tennis 'program for the summer on a volunteer basis. The City is cutting back on its recreation program for the summer and this will be an idea to keep the tennis portion going. STREET & ALLEY Councilman O'Boyle announced the bid for 2 patch trucks was awarded to Bob Meier Olds- mobile for the amount of $30,573.00 with no trade-ins. The street sweeper was awarded to Pioneer Equipment and Supply Company for $48,060.00. Councilman,, --O'Boyle announced a meeting at 7:30 P.M. Thursday, March 6th to review Thomas, Dean.& Hoskins preliminary engineering for the reconstruction of Main Street. Participants will be Central Business District, Chamber of Commerce and other organizations. Mayor Happ requested that TAC review the closing or one-way of lst Street West and 3rd Street East from 1st.Avenue East to 1st Avenue West. CITY DEVELOPMENT The City Development office has negotiated an agreement with First Federal Savings ,&. Loan similar to the first one. One change will reduce the interest rate to 1% below market value.. The loan guarantee money is sufficient. City Development, Mayor Happ and City Attorney Donahue have reviewed. Councilman Saverud moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign the agreement with First Federal Savings & Loan to act as lending institution for the new HUD grant. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle., Motion carried. Funding.is-still available in Elrod Project. The new funding will be available after July lst. €: SEWER & WATER SOV � r"4 Councilman Grime reported that the Sewer & Water Committee has rejected all the bids for the 2z T Dump Truck for the Water Department and will readvertise for a smaller truck. Councilman Granmo reported that the bid for a gasoline air compressor for $8,060.00; a paving breaker for $781.00 and a rock drill for $1,138.00 have been awarded to Modern Machinery Company. SAFETY Having served a one year probationary period in a satisfactory manner, Councilman Grainger moved that Jack Triepke be confirmed as driver for the Kalispell Fire Department effective March 1, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried. ving served a one year probationary period in a satisfactory manner, Councilman Grainger that Ted Main be confirmed as a captain with the Kalispell Fire Department effective March 1, 1980. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. Having been reviewed by the Safety Committee, Councilman Grainger moved that the Police Department "Codeof.Conduct" be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried. Councilman Grainger announced that his committee has reviewed the Professional Liability Policy for the Police Department and will renew at the same limits. I01f.Yi7�ifir Councilman Daley moved that the following resolution be adopted by the Kalispell City Council: RESOLMION WHEREAS General Revenue Sharing has been and is an essential part of the budget of the city/town of Kalispell, Montana, and WHEREAS the inflation effects on the expenditures of the local governments has caused increases and property taxes are the basic source of revenue, and WHEREAS General Revenue Sharing has helped to control the increases in property taxes, and WHEREAS General Revenue Sharing funds have provided for some of the needed capital improvements, and WHEREAS a greater need to fund essential services of local government will be required because of inflation, mandated costs and wages. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Congress of the United States, and in particular the Montana Senators and Representatives, make every effort to reinact the General Revenue Sharing program. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR COUNPY ZONING Mayor Happ reported a letter from the County Commissioners dated February 27, 1980 and received on March 3rd stating that they are deferring the request to zone county land adjacent to the City until a new planning director is hired. Mayor Happ stated that a planning director will be hired very soon. Councilman Zauner stated that we should work with the county to expedite the zoning. Mr. Fred Hansen stated that he has received acceptance of the Campbell family on the park land purchase. Agreement is to pay $10,000.00 by the closing date of March 20, 1980 and the balance of $55,000.00 by January 15, 1981. Councilman Smith moved to accept the agreement to purchase park land. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried. LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS Village Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Chester Paul Teichman Byron Hamilton & Gary Hamilton, dba C & H Refrigeration & Heating Gordon M. Jensen, dba 4G Plumbing & Heating Gordon M. Jensen, dba 4G Plumbing & Heating Plumber Electrical Contractor Continuation Certificate Gas Contractor Continuation Certificate Plumber Continuation Certificate Gas Contractor Continuation Certificate e Robert L. Mack dba Bob Mack Plumbing Gas Fitter Continuation Certificate Robert L. Mack dba Bob Mack Plumbing Plumber Continuation Certificate Councilman Saverud moved to accept all license and permit bonds reviewed by City Attorney Donahue. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried. Mayor Happ announced that the League of Cities & Towns-will_,spgnsor a labor seminar in Kalispell on April llth.There is no charge and all department heads are asked to attend. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.i Minutes approved as presented March 17, 1980. ATTEST: e" 9. YI�14. Norma E. Happ, Mayor