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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. EWN 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 ti ty Judge for February 1980 ouncilman Saverud moved that city officials reports be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Boyle. Motion carried. •VO••. , .air 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. Wi • N-u 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, o rest Dal Acting Ma NEH:mw cc: Tom Barnard Consultant Design Department of Highways p ...A 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. FIIP= 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