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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.