06/16/80 City Council MinutesTHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY,�
JUNE 16, 1980, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. ALL
COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Zauner moved that the minutes of the June 2, 1980 meeting be approved as
presented.
OPEN BIDS - Historical Survey Proposals
Kommers; McLaughlin g Leavengood Survey of HUD Community Development
Block Grant ........................... $9,750.00
Balance of Kalispell City -Wide Survey
as outlined in advertisement......... 9,750.00
$19,500.00
Taylor, Thon, Thompson $ Survey and materials ................ $17,500.00
Peterson
W.C. Simons / Associates Survey of area within boundaries of
Kalispell Downtown Redevelopment
District ............................. $10,000.00
Survey of Remaining "Proposed Survey
Area" ................................ 10,000.00
$20,000.00
Councilman Daley moved to refer the bids to the City Development Committee with power to
act. Seconded by Councilman 0' Boyle. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
OIL SPRINKLING
Councilman Ruiz moved to postpone the public hearing on the oil sprinkling assessment
until next meeting. Reason for the postponement due to the illness of Street Foreman
Clements, who prepared the oil sprinkling budget and was needed to answer questions.
Seconded by Councilman Daley. Motion carried. The oil sprinkling budget will be avail-
able in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
WATER SPRINKLING
RESOLUTION #3293
Hearing no objections, Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution #3293 a resolution to
estimate the cost of the Water Sprinkling District at $16,145 and _
levying and assessing the cost at $1.10 per lineal foot for the year 1980. Seconded
by Councilman Smith. Roll call vote. All voted aye.
PUBLIC HEARING
LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
RESOLUTION #3294
Hearing no objections, Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution #3294 a resolution
to estimate the cost of lighting the streets and avenues in the City Special Lighting
District at $64,200.00 and levying and assessing the cost thereof
for the year 1980 at $00.00084 per square foot. Seconded by Councilman Daley. Roll
call vote. All voted aye.
Councilman Smith moved to authorize a call for bids for a new or used copying machine.
Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Mr. Bob Allen, city representative for the Flathead River Basin Study, introduced Mr.
Ron Cooper, Study Manager. Mr. Cooper stated that a 1974 study showed that the western
mountain area of Montana had the highest number of pulmonary related deaths in the
state. Missoula has air pollution problems. They will be watching and concerned with
coal development in Canada.
Mr. Cooper introduced Hal Robbins with the Air Quality Bureau. Mr. Robbins explained
their monitoring system design which measures ambient air pollution levels, surface
meteorology, upper air meteorology and air pollution emission levels. Their future
plans are to continue to operate air monitoring network for two more years, close
down the Ronan Site after one year of operation, begin air pollution modeling as soon
as possible, write annual reports describing findings of ambient monitoring and complete
emission inventory by this fall.
End products include characterization of ambient air pollution levels for Flathead
Valley, characterization of ambient air pollution trends in the Flathead Valley and
develop a,workable air pollution model for Flathead; Valley.
Mr. Robbins concluded by saying that the recent air pollution from Mount St. Helens
ash was seven times worse than the highest anticipation from industry. Asked which
air monitoring site indicated the least pollution, Mr. Robbins replied that Moose City
has the least and Columbia Falls the most.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
SAFETY
ORDINANCE #957
Councilman Grainger moved first reading of'Ordinance #957 an ordinance to enact regu-
lation and sale of pornographic material. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. The ordin-
ance is basically the same as the State pornography law, except cannot levy a fine
over $500 or six months in jail.and it makes it illegal to sell to anyone under the
age of 19, rather than 18.
A.N. Nelson, who lives next to.the Adult Book Store,, complained about the activity
he alleged was taking place. He stated there was.dope and women. Police Chief
Stefanie said his 'department had received no complaints of such activities occuring
at or near the store. Mr. Nelson replied that some one would have to be there and
watch continually to see all that goes on.
CAP President, Don Nelson, stated that there is a "nuisance" suit in Judge Salansky's
court, but they have run out of funds to push it. Mr. Robert Sharp said they would
like to hit them with several charges at one time.
Question called.'` Rollcall vote. All voted aye.
SEWER $ WATER
Councilman Granmo reported that the offensive odor at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
has been eliminated as all sludge has been buried. Application has been made to the
EPA for a grant to handle sludge through the 201 Study.
Following is a report to Mayor Happ and the City Council from J. E. Longpre, Water
and Wastewater Superintendent
a
City -;Of Kalispell
Phone 406-755-5457 P.O. Box 1035 Kalispell, Montana 59901
MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR HAPP AND CITY COUNCIL.
FROM: J. E. LONGPRE, WATER & WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT
DATE; JUNE 16,.1980
RE: SLUDGE PONDS.
We have the Sludge Ponds cleaned out and the sludge buried,: The
cost far exceeded what we had anticipated. We had to dig three pits
which we filled, --and hauled the rest out to one of the old pits on
the other side of the east fence. Due to the large amount of wet
sludge (the rain and mud) we did have problems. We tried covering
one pit with dirt but the wet sludge kept coming to the surface and
consequently, we had to cover it with a foot of sawdust.
In all, this project came to a cost of $7,600.00 to the City. Being
this figure is over $4,000.00, we'll have to declare this an emergency.
The Sludge Removal Budget will cover part of the cost and the balance
will come out of Improvements.
CITY DEVELOPMENT
Councilman Saverud explained that the Historical Society Survey will be no expense to
the City. The fee will come from HUD and the Historical Society. The City Develop-
ment Committee, along with some citizens and the KDC,will review the proposals opened
tonight and report back at the next regular meeting.
Councilman Saverud reported that his Committee is concerned with the location for
FVCC Art Department in case the old depot building is given to the Kalispell Chamber
of Commerce. City Attorney Donahue has written to BNRR to see if the Chamber qualifies
as to public use, which was a condition when given to the City by BNRR.
Rich Hadley, Chamber of Commerce, reported that four representatives of FVCC, Larry
Lee and he looked at various sites, none of which are attractive art facilities. At
any rate, if the transfer takes place, it will be a year from this summer and in the
meantime they will continue to help the college look for a site.
STREET & ALLEY
On request from Donna Hopkins, FVCC, Councilman O'Boyle moved toallow the closure of
the loop street from Main to Center from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., October loth and
llth for a health fair. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried.
Councilman O'Boyle moved to authorize Mayor Happ to sign an addendum to the engineering
agreement with Thomas, Dean F, Hoskins, dated August 24, 1979, for the design and pre-
paration of plans and specs for reconstruction of streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter
and incidental appurtenant items on First Street through Fifth Street, inclusive, and
from from First Avenue East to First Alley West on each street. The design shall also
provide for the reconstruction of the water line located on Third Street between First
Avenue East and First Alley West. Fee is $17,500.00. Seconded by Councilman Smith.
Motion carried.
The TAC meeting has been changed to noon, June 18th, at the Outlaw Inn to be followed
by a public meeting at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The number one short-range
alternative to improve traffic flow is the improvement of the Main and Idaho street
intersection. The first long-range alternative is to route traffic from the Four
Corners are south of Kalispell, down Willow Glen Drive to Conrad Drive, across the
Stillwater River and up to U. S. Highway #2.
PARKS I RECREATION
Councilman Daley moved that a', letter be sent to Becky Mattson from Mayor Happ regard-
ing permission to remove the building formerly owned by Larry Stem and purchased by
Mrs. Mattson. The building is located at Lions Park and formerly housed a museum
operated by Mr. Stem. Conditions for dropping charges the City holds against this
building will be dropped if, (1) the 20' x 40' building is removed from the southwest
corner of the Haven Ball Park within 30 days from June 17, 1980; (2) the premises are
surrendered in as good condition as when leased; (3) all materials used in the side-
walks and foundation supports are removed; and (4) the area covered by sidewalk and
building is leveled and reseeded. Seconded by Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
EMPLOYMENT
Councilman Zauner had no report except that negotiations are under way with City
employees for wage raises for the coming year.
ANNEXATION
Councilman Smith had no report.
FINANCE
Councilman Ruiz reported that budgetary proposals began today with the Police and Fire
Departments. Negotiations will continue with the KPPA at 7:00 A.M. on June 17th,
AFSCME at 8:00 A.M. on June 23, and with the Fire Fighters Union at 8:00 A.M. on
June 26th.
The City -County Health Board will meet at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, June 19th, at Court-
house East. They will be.adopting a revised septic tank ordinance for the County.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Happ announced that Flathead County and the three cities within the County were
the only ones in the State to submit a claim for volcanic ash disaster funds at this
time.
Mayor Happ announced that she, the Mayor of Columbia Falls and the Whitefish Council
President will be meeting with the Flathead County Commissioners to discuss sharing
$1,200,000 Forest Service monies that will soon be coming to Flathead County.
License and Permit Bonds
Harold D. Gilbertson, dba
Gilbertson Plumbing
Plumber
Bond
Ace Plumbing F, Heating
Plumber
Bond
Ace Plumbing $ Heating
Gas Fitter
Bond
Mayor Happ announced that the League cf Cities
and Towns are considering
legislation for
the next legislative session which would give
cities the option of local
taxing by
public referendum.
Rich Hadley stated that the Legislative Committee
of the Chamber of Commerce would
appreciate a list of the proposed legislation
of the League so that they
could assist
with ones with which they sympathize..
Councilman Grainger told Tom Harvey, Daily Inter Lake reporter, that he took exception
to the wording of his report regarding the Pornography Ordinance. He stated that he did
not say that.Columbia Falls and Whitefish Councils dumped the ordinance on Kalispell,
rather, that it was easier for them to enact a pornography ordinance because they do not
have any stores.
Councilman Grainger moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Motion carried.
Minutes approved as presented July 7, 1980.
Norma E. Happ, Ma o
ATTEST:
Marj ie Giermann, City Clerk
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P.M. MONDAY, JULY
7, 1980 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRES3DED. ALL COUNCILMEN
WERE PRESENT.
APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Daley moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 1980 be
approved as presented. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. Motion carried.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
City Treasurer for March and April, 1980.
Building Official for April and May, 1980.
Police Chief for April and May, 1980.
City Judge for April and May, 1980.
Councilman Grainger moved that all City Official's reports be accepted. Seconded by
Councilman O'Boyle. Motion carried.
OPEN BIDS -- Copy Machine
Zerox
Bid Bond
List Price
$11,851.00
Rental Credit (300)
3,555.30
Adjusted Price
$8,295.70
Full Service::Maintenance-.-$115_.00 pet
month,
includes 5,150 copies
IBM
Purchase Price
$7,777.50
Collator
2,287.00
Basic Monthly Service
Charge - $90.00
Basic Volume
7,000
Usage Charge Per Copy
Above Base .008
Bomar
Bid Check
Sharp
850 Copier 4 Cabinet
$6,715.00
City Discount
-670.00
Total
Cost
6,045.00
Annual Service Cost -
$800.00
This includes 120,000
copies per year.
Additional copies billed at $.008 each.