03/17/80 City Council Minutes4
THE REGULAR MEETIM OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, MARCH
17, 1980 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. ACTING MAYOR DALEY PRESIDED. ALL
COUNCILMEN WERE -PRESENT.
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Councilman O'Boyle moved approval of the minutes of March 3, 1980 as presented. Seconded
by Councilman Smith Motion carried.
CITY OFFICIALS REPORTS
City Treasurer for January 1980
Police Chief for February 1980
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ty Judge for February 1980
ouncilman Saverud moved that city officials reports be accepted. Seconded by Councilman
Boyle. Motion carried.
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Because some of the council members were not wearing traditional Irish green, Councilman
O'Boyle moved that all non -Irish council members be declared Honorary Irishmen. Seconded
by Councilman Smith. Carried. All those not wearing green were pinned with a green ribbon.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. Jack McDonald, Lakeside, addressed the council concerning the enactment of an ordinance
regulating the sale of pornographic material. He stated that the last ordinance presented
to the council was not good. This ordinance deals with the sale of pornographic litera-
ture, definitions and determining if the material has literary value. They have been
assisted in preparing this ordinance by Attorney Bruce Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, who
specializes in this area. Mr. Taylor is available for help at any time at no cost.
Councilman Saverud moved to refer the ordinance to the Safety Committee for review and
report back to the council as soon as possible. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion
carried.
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SAFETY
(Councilman Grainger had no report.
EWER &WATER
Water Well - Doug Daniels, PE for Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, reported on problems at the
water well. There are two main problems. The pump is not secured properly and there
is air in the line which becomes isolated. There is a need for an air relief valve to
be installed inside the booster station. Mr. Daniels estimated the cost would be $600
to $800. Mr. Daniels explained that the reason for the problem is because water is being
pumped at a greater rate than was anticipated.
Acting Mayor Daley stated that he would call a meeting of the council for 5 P.M. Wednesday,
March 19th to discuss a change order for the well.
Councilman Granmo reported that Volume III of the 201 Study is on hand for review.
Councilman Granmo reported that the frost has been too deep to test sludge injection with
the Big A, but by Monday it should be warm enough for a trial run.
CITY DEVELOPMENT
At the request of the Kalispell Central Business Association, Councilman Saverud moved that
permission be given to hold two sidewalk sales - Spectacular :Days - May 16 and 17 and
Crazy Days - August 1 and 2. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Motion carried.
Councilman Saverud reported that Biby Floor Covering will be repairing carpet seams in City
Hall.
STREET & ALLEY
.Councilman O'Boyle moved that Street Foreman Clememts be authorized to advertise for bids
for road oil, crushed gravel and sidewalk and curb construction. Seconded by Councilman
Grainger. Motion carried.
At the request of Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Engineers, a meeting was held and attended by
Mayor Happ, six councilmen, Engineering Firm, State Highway Department, and some business
people regarding reconstruction of Main Street from Center to Sixth Street. Following
are the recommendations by the group to the engineers:
March 17, 1980
Douglas E. Daniels
Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc.
3 Sunset Plaza
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Re: Main Street - Sixth to Center
Dear Mr. Daniels:
In response to your request of February 21, 1980, we have the
following comments:
1. Wheelchair ramps on Main Street reconstruction should
be placed consistently with First Avenue East to allow pedes-
trian movement in a north -south direction.
2. The reconstruction of those cross streets west of
Main between First Alley West and the end of the transition
should be included in the Main Street project. Please prepare
cost estimates of this construction so that it may be budgeted
for construction. We understand the costs of the construction
will be paid entirely by the City.
We would also like to consider reconstruction of those
blocks east of Main to First Avenue East. Please prepare cost
estimates of this construction.
3. Please provide a copy of the letter sent to the owners
of property with vaults on First Avenue East, and a list of
those properties with vaults. We will send the letters immediately.
4. Include left -turn lanes and signals at Vain and Center
as discussed. The loss of parking is not significant enough to
riot include -the left turns in this project. We'also realize that
Main Street will have to be widened north of Center to provide a
smooth transition. The left -turn lane onto Main from the Depot
Park loop should also be deleted.
5. Blockouts should be included in the sidewalks on this,
project, similar to First Avenue East. No other provisions for
beautification should be planned.
6.. On any curb cuts or openings in the reconstruction area,
the property owner will have to secure a permit.from the Depart-
ment of Highways for same.
7. Water services should be extended to all lots on Main
Street. For those areas of unit ownership, a large diameter
service should be placed equivalent to the number of 3/4 inch ser-
vices. Four inch or six inch lines should be installed to those
blocks of ownership which could expand to include fire control
systems.
8. A heavy broomed finish should be planned for use on the
sidewalks on Main Street. The broom texture should provide as
much variety as possible.
Please proceed with these items immediately.
Very truly yours,
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Acting Ma
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cc: Tom Barnard
Consultant Design
Department of Highways
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Two of the subjects to be discussed at the TAC meeting to be held at 9:30 A.M.,
Tuesday, March 18th at the Highway Department Office are closing of certain streets
and Wyoming Street at Russell School.
URBAN SIGNING
Councilman O'Boyle reported that the new urban signs are at the shop now and that the
City has one year from March 15, 1980 to install them. Old signs will be removed and
a total of 474 posts for new signs must be installed. Seventh Avenue West and Fourth
Street will be designated as through streets.
ORDINANCE #949
Having heard the second reading, Councilman Zauner moved to enact Ordinance #949 an
ordinance to amend the amount of gasoline tax at the Airport. Seconded by Councilman
Smith. Roll call vote. All voted aye. Ordinance #949 enacted.
TENNIS PROGRAM
The Parks & Recreation Committee met March 4, 1980 to discuss starting an organization
plan to have interested adult tennis players organize and supervise all city tennis
programs. The following report was submitted:
KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL
The Parks and Recreation Committee, to whomAas been referred the starting of an
organization plan to have interested adult tennis players organize and supervise all
city tennis programs and tournaments to be held during the period of June 1 to approx-
imately August 1 of each year.
KALISPELL, MONTANA March 4, 1980
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GENTLEMEN:
Present were. Zauner & Daley, committee members; Drent-Parks & Rec. supervisor; Lyle
Hensley; Marlo Foy; Jack Carter; and Carol Nieboer.
Jack Carter was appointed to head this program with assistance from Marlo Foy, Lyle
Hensley, and Carol Nieboer. It was recommended that the city provide tennis facilities,
maintenance, and a reasonable amount of funds to provide for two tennis assistants.
The assistants will be,,hired by this tennis organization at minimum wages.
The tennis organization will cooperate with Drent in setting and providing him with
tennis schedules, tennis court assignments, and maintenance suggestions. This organi-
zation will be totally responsible for the city tennis programs and receive supervision
for this from the city only when requested by this organization.
At a meeting prior to the following year's program, they will -meet -again with the Park
& Recreation Committee to make recommendations to improve the tennis program, write plans
for the following year, and review the fee schedules for that year.
Respectfully submitted,
Zauner
Daley
Committee Chairman
Councilman Zauner had no report.
ANNEXATION
ORDINANCE 1951
Councilman Smith moved to enact #950 an ordinance to amend Ordinance #941 to extend
to June 15, 1980, the time when all property within the City of Kalispell shall be
zoned in accord with the "City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance"; to declare an emer-
gency and to provide for the immediate effect of this ordinance for ninety days, and
to waive the second reading thereof. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Roll call vote.
All voted aye.
Councilman Smith announced an annexation meeting at 4 P.M. on March 24th on downtown
redevelopment.
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Having heard the second reading, Councilman Ruiz moved to enact ordinance #948 an ordinance
to establish a standard fee schedule to be charged by the City for costs and expenses of
formation of a special improvement district. Seconded by Councilman Saverud: Roll call
vote. Ordinance enacted.
ADJUST OUT UNCOLLECTIBLE AMBULANCE BILLS
Councilman Ruiz moved to adjust out uncollectible ambulance bills in the amount of
$6,138.32. Some are as old as 1976. The total is less than 5% of total annual collections
which is a good collection percentage. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
AIRPORT
Acting Mayor Daley reported that the Airport Association has submitted a new 20 year lease.
Some persons are wanting to build hangars and it is necessary to have a long lease. The
proposed lease will be reviewed by committee.
The Tri-City meeting will be h6 d'at noon at the Pines Cafe in Columbia Falls on March
19th.
City Attorney Donahue announced the findings of Judge Holter concerning construction of
a mall by Developers Diversified. The ruling precludes the City from issuing a building
permit. The case will probably be appealed to the Supreme Court.
LICENSE & PERMIT BONDS
Harry J. Pifer dba Electrical Contractor Bond
City Electrical Services
Robert Ford & Harvey Hammer dba Electrical Contractor Continuation Certificate
Miller Ford Electric
Councilman Saverud moved that all license and permit bonds reviewed by City Attorney
Donahue be approved. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
Minutes approved as presented April 7, 1980.
Forrest w, Daley, AcMg Mayor
ATTEST:
Marjo�ie Giermann, City Clerk