05/05/80 City Council Minutesr^
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, t,
MAY 5, 1980 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN
GRANMO EXCUSED BECAUSE OF AN INJURY. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Daley moved that the minutes of the April 21, 1980 meeting be approved as
presented. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
SIDEWALK $ CURB CONSTRUCTION 1979
Hearing no protests, Councilman O'Boyle moved final approval of Resolution #3284 a
resolution levying and assessing a special assessments and tax on lots, pieces and
parcels of land situated within the City of Kalispell, to defray costs of constructing
sidewalks, curbs and gutters on public streets in front of said lots during the year
1979. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION #3286
Hearing no protests, Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution #3286 a resolution
declaring an emergency exists within the General Fund Budget for police overtime in
the amount of $4,000.00. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Roll call vote. All voted
aye.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
DI4IOND PARKING
,Dan Johns addressed the Council with the --following letter:__ '_--
Mayor Norma Happ
City Hall
P.O. Box 1035
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Mayor Happ:
On Friday, May 2, 1980, I attended held in
a meeting the
City Council Chambers at which Diamond Parking presented
to the Kalispell Parking Commission its proposal for profes-
sionally managing parking in the central business district
and surrounding area. Discussion at the meeting and that
held subsequent thereto, at which time I conversed at length
with the Manager of Diamond concession in Great Falls, it
became apparent that this company believes Kalispell is not
obtaining maximum utilization of existing parking facilities.
What is more, Diamond is convinced that they can significantly
increase the efficiency of said use and increase parking
revenue to the city at the same time. I believe that
Diamond's proposal deserves detailed consideration prior to
making any commitments to establishing a special improvement
district or acquiring additional property for parking purposes.
Only after the City of Kalispell has achieved maximum use of
existing parking facilities may it knowledgeably determine
what additional parking facilities are needed, if any. I
encourage the Kalispell City Council and the Parking Commission
to pursue this course, rather than prematurely support actions
which will result in considerable expense to downtown property
owners without assurance of corresponding benefits thereform.
Please realize that I have no interest in Diamond as an entity,
but believe their approach to Kalispell's parking situation is
meritorious.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter and I request
that this letter be read into the minutes of the City Council
meeting scheduled for May 5, 1980.
Sincerely,
Daniel D. Jos
ccs Larry Lee
332 Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
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0 DEPOT BULLDING
Rich Hadley, Executive Director of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, introduced
board member, Steve Olson, who read the following letter:
Kalispell Area
Chamber of Commerce 11.0. BOX 978 • KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901 • PHONE (406) 755-6166
May 1, 1980
The Honorable Norma Happ
Mayor, City of Kalispell
Kalispell, Montana 59901
RE. Depot Building
Dear Mayor Rapp:
The Kalispell Area Chamber of Commerce would like to formally request that the
City of Kalispell transfer to the Kalispell Area Chamber of Commerce the Depot
building and real property lying North of the extension of First Avenue East.
This would not include what is commonly referred to as Depot Park.
Your Chamber has experienced substantial growth over the past years, as has the
City of Kalispell. Because of this growth, the Kalispell Area Chamber of Comm-
erce has explored various alternatives and have made several proposals to the
Chamber's Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors have considered the alternatives, and because the Chamber
would like to maintain its Central location, this formal request is being made
to the City of Kalispell to transfer to your Chamber of Commerce the Depot
building and adjoining property.
It is felt that such a transfer would provide the following advantages to the
City:
1_ The Chamber would do substantial remodeling; probably involving $50,000.00
to $75,000.00. The historical nature and character of the Depot would be
maintained, to the extent possible.
2. The building and adjoining property would return to the tax roll and expand
the City's tax base.
3. A remodeled Depot and well maintained adjoining property would certainly
complement the City's Depot Park.
4. The City would no longer be responsible for maintaining the Depot and its
immediately adjoining property.
5. A remodeled Depot would help to expand community pride, and it is hoped
that a portion of the Depot could be remodeled and provide some community
meeting space. This would be at no expense to the City.
In the Heart of the Fabulous Flathead Valley, Rome of Beautiful Flathead Lake, Hungry Horse Dam and Glacier National Pa
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The Honorable Mayor Happ
May 1, 1980
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the Chamber realizes that when the Depot and the real property was conveyed
to the City by the Great Northern Railway Company in 1964, that the use of
the property was restricted to "public purposes." We feel that the use of
the Depot as the Kalispell Area Chamber of Commerce office would in fact be
a public purpose, but we would of course, seek the consent of the Railroad
to such a transfer. The Chamber would also be solely responsible for obtain-
ing any necessary survey, and would also arrange to have the necessary legal
work performed through some of our members. In this manner, the City would
not incur any expense in connection with such a transfer.
Your consideration of this request will be greatly appreciated and we hope
to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully yours,
Kali LAreae��f/Ch ki -AAA
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James W. Dowen, Jr.
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Mr. Olson also read the following letter sent to the Chamber of Commerce by Mr.
James J. Thompson, of Taylor, Thon, Thompson, Peterson regarding the depot building:
"Having reviewed ther depot building for its possible use as a Chamber Office, we
would like to make the following comments.
1. Exterior of the building is in fair condition,with a new roof and
exterior painting required in the very near future.
2. The interior is in very poor condition and if immediate attention.
is not given to the floor, walls and ceiling, the building might
reach a point of no recovery. This work is required even if the
college continues to use the building.
3. The site and traffic flow seems adequate with site improvements.
as indicated on our drawing."
Mr. Thompson's letter was dated May 1, 1980.
Mayor Happ referred the proposal to the City Development Committee.
PARKING COMMISSION
Larry Lee, Chairman of the Parking Commission, presented the following amended formula
adopted by the Parking Commission: 20% Land area, 20% Distance, 50% Parking Demand
(net), 10% assessed value. Adopted April 22, 1980. Following is a breakdown of
businesses: Norm's News; Conrad Bank; Kalispell Body Shop; Ford Building; Plaza
West 1; Sykes -Shoe -Bicycle shops; Woolworths; Coast to Coast -Masonic; Flathead County
Library -School District # 5; City Hall; Wards; Trippetts; Century 21 and offices;
KCFW-TV; and the Whipps Building.
Mayor Happ referred the proposals to the City Development Committee. Councilman
Saverud announced an informational meeting for 7:30 P.M. May 12 at City Hall.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
SAFETY
ORDINANCE #952
Hearing the second reading, Councilman Grainger moved to enact Ordinance #952 an
ordinance to amend Section 17-24, Kalispell City Code, to redefine the offenses of
reckless driving and careless driving in the City, and to provide the penalties
therefor; to provide an effective date. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Roll call
vote. All voted aye.
SEWER $ WATER
Councilman Saverud moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign a request for an
amendment to the 201-Step I Grant to include cost of sewer evaluation survey.
Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
Councilman Saverud moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign the engineering
agreement with Stahly $ Associates for the amended grant. Seconded by Councilman
O'Boyle. Motion carried.
CITY DEVELOPMENT
Councilman Saverud reported that construction has started on the senior citizen
housing under the Community Development Program. The position for Assistant Director
of Community Development was advertised in the Daily Inter Lake and through the Em-
ployment Service. Twenty-nine applications have been received - most of them local.
STREET $ ALLEY
Councilman O'Boyle moved that Cenex be awarded the bid for asphaltic material for
the coming year. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
Councilman O'Boyle moved that McElroy & Wilken, Inc. be awarded the bid for gravel
for the coming year. Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Motion carried.
Councilman O'Boyle moved that Tru-Mix Concrete Company be awarded the bid for -con-
struction of sidewalk, curb and gutters for the period of May 15, 1980 to May 15,
1981. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Motion carried.
Councilman O'Boyle announced that Stahly $ Associates and Cletus Davis will be
meeting at noon on May 5th in the Colt_45 Room at The Outlaw Inn to review a traffic
operation study. TAC will be meeting at 9:30 A.M. at the Highway Department office
on May 20th. The Street $ Alley Committee will be holding a public meeting at the
Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M. on May 21st.
PARKS
Councilman Daley had no report.
EMPLOYMENT
Councilman Zauner had no report.
ANNEXATION
Councilman Smith moved to approve Resolution #5 of the Kalispell City -County Planning
Board to amend Figure III -I, Chapter 3, Page 9, of the Comprehensive Plan, to change
area of Blocks 3 and 4 Woodland Heights Addition, the northern 200 feet of Block 21,
Kalispell Original and the State Department of Highways area, from Industrial to
Commercial in AREA 6; amend Figure III -I, Chapter 3, Page 9, to change the. area known
as the Flathead County Fairgrounds, which is within the City Limits from the High
Density Urban Category to the Public Category; to change approximately the north half
of Gateway West Addition No. 30 from the High Density Urban Category to the Commercial
category in AREA 4. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Roll call voted. Councilman Ruiz
voted no. Motion carried.
Councilman Smith moved to approve Resolution #6 of the Kalispell City -County Planning
Board to amend Figure III -I, Chapter 3, Page 9 of the Comprehensive Plan, to change
the area of the Flathead Regional Hospital, Lutheran Home, Sundown Drive -In Theater,
Simmons Addition, and Re -Subdivision of Simmons Addition from Urban Density to High
Density Urban. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Smith moved to approve Resolution # 8 of the Kalispell City -County Planning
Board to amend Figure III -I, Chapter 3, Page 9 to change Lots 8 through 13 of Block 2,
Willis Addition and Tracts 29AA and 29AAB from the Urban Residential Category to the
High Density Urban Cetegory,' to change the area south of 14th Street East, bounded by
the City Limits along Fifth Avenue East from the Urban Residential Category to the High
Density Urban Category; to change the areas within the City known as the Guest Addition,
Brown's Addition, Purdy's Addition, Tract 1E, and Tract 8F from the Agriculture Category
to the High Density Urban Category; to change the area known as the Kalispell City Air-
port from the Industrial Category to the Public Category; Airport Addat__.Z from -the
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Industrial Category to the Commercial Category; Tract 2AC, from the Industrial
Category to the Commercial Category; to change an area bounded by 18th Street,, Third
Avenue East and Highway 93 South from the Urban Residential Category to the High Den-
sity Urban Category; all of the above being in Areas "M", "P-Part", "Q-Part", "R" and
"711, "9", and "10". Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Smith moved to approve Resolution #KPA-09 of the Kalispell City -County
Planning Board to amend Figure III-1, Chapter 3, Page 9 to classify as suburban resi-
dential that area platted as Demersville and Missoula Addition to Demersville.
Seconded by Councilman Grainger. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Smith reported that the last meeting of the City -County Planning Board
held in conjunction with the Downtown Redevelopment Committee and the City Council
was very productive. Their new proposals will gn first to the planning staff, then to
the City Zoning Commission and then to the Council on May 13th.
As the Flathead County Commissioners did not meet the request of the Council to work
on zoning outside the City limits, but within City building jurisdiction by the May lst
deadline, Councilman Smith moved to refer to City Attorney Donahue and the Annexation
Committee. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried.
Councilman Smith announced a meeting of the Annexation Committee at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday,
May 7, 1980.
FINANCE
Councilman Ruiz moved that claims for April approved the Finance Committee be approved
for payment. Seconded by Councilman Zauner.
RESOLUTION # 3287
Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution #3287 a resolution to estimate the cost
of lighting the streets „and avenues in the City Special Lighting District and setting
date for public hearing thereon. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Roll call vote.
All voted aye.
Finance Director Swanson reported that Pacific Power $ Light are asking for a 200
rate increase.
RESOLUTION # 3288
Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution #3288 a resolution;to estimate the cost of
water sprinking the streets and avenues in Water Sprinkling District No. 1 and setting
date for public hearing thereon. Seconded by Councilman O'Bo;yle. Roll call vote.
All voted aye.
RESOLUTION #3289
Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution # 3289 a resolution, to estimate the cost of
oil sprinkling the streets and avenues with oil and dust control in Oil Sprinkling
District No. 2 and settting date for public hearing ,'thereon. Seconded by Councilman
Zauner: Roll call vote. All voted aye.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilman O'Boyle announced a meeting of the Street $ Alley Committee at 10:00 A.M.
Thursday, May 8th, with the Department of Highways regarding Main Street reconstruction.
Mayor Happ announced an all day meeting with the Council on Wednesday, May 7th.
RESOLUTION #3290
Councilman O'Boyle moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign a construction agree-
ment with the Montana Department of Highways to reconstruct Idaho Street (Federal Aid
Project No. F 1-2(11)120). Seconded by Councilman Smith, Roll call vote. All voted
aye.
RESOLUTION #3291
Councilman O'Boyle moved that Mayor Happ be authorized to sign a construction agreement
with the Montana Department of Highways to reconstruct First, Third and Seventh Avenues
E. N. (Federal Aid Project No. M-F 6799(7). Seconded by Councilman Smith. Roll call
vote. All voted aye.
A public hearing is set for the regular Council meeting of May 19th for the second
reading of Ordinance # 953, which will amend the Boning ordinance.
City Attorney Donahue reported the new golf course lease has been approved and signed.
Green fees for the general public have been revised downward.
Councilman O'Boyle moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried.
Minutes approved ds presented June 2, IM, ��ak-rrzal
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