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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7:30 P. M., OCTOBER 5, 1970,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. ALIT COUNCILMEN WERE
PRESENT.
READING OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular council meeting of September 21, 1970 were read.
Councilman Roberts moved approval of the minutes as read. 2nd Councilman Roche. Carried.
HEAR AND PASS ON PROTESTS - Lighting District Extension
The protest of Conrad D. Peterson was read. Mayor and Councilmen in discussion
with protestant did not feel the protest was based on sufficient cause and that the
area represented was a very small part of the total area of the proposed extended
portion of the district.
Councilman Miron moved Adoption of Resolution No. 2782 A Resolution Extending
Special Lighting and Maintenance District No. 51. 2nd Councilman Turner. Roll
Call Vote. All voted Aye.
HEARING - Emergency Budget
No protests were received.
Councilman Miron moved An Order Creating an Emergency Budget for expenditure of
$16,000,00 from Sewer Service Funds for the purchase of Property for a storm sewer
holding pond. 2nd Councilman Roberts. Councilmen Turner and Hensley voted Nay.
All others voted aye. Motion Failed.
Councilman Miron moved An Order Creating an Emergency Budget of $16,000.00.
$15,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing out of Sewer Service Funds property
located at the Southwest Corner of the City Shop location. Land to be used for
a storm sewer holding pond. $1,000.00 for Contingent Expenses. 2nd Councilman
Roberts. Roll Call Vote. All voted Aye.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Water Department Superintendent Lauterjung discussed with councilmen the State
Highway Departments request that water mains be replaced in the Courthouse Couplet
Project Area. The estimated remaining life of the present water mains in the area
is 40 years. Councilmen felt because of the remaining life of the present mains,
the State Highway Department should be requested to share in the cost of replacement.
Councilman Hensley moved the Water & Sewer Committee take this under advisement
and bring a recomendation to the Council at the next meeting. 2nd O'Brien. Carried.
Water Department Superintendent Lauterjung reported to the Council problems
existing with privately owned water line extensions on 5th„6th, and 7th Avenues
which are outside the City Limits. Lines which are leaking and need to be replaced.
Councilman Roche moved this be referred to the Water and Sewer Committe and
the [hater Superintendent to formulate a letter to notify parties. 2nd Councilman
O'Brien. Carried.
Water Department Superintendent Lauterjung reported thatnenthily safety meetings
were being conducted for Water Department Personnel. Sgt. Al Reirson of the Montana
Highway Patrol has suggested that employees take the defensive driving course.
Councilman Roche moved Department Heads work out program with Sgt. Reirson
for safety driving course. 2nd Councilman Riley. Carried.
City Sanitarian Goulet requested permission to attend a Sanitarians Conference
in Bozeman.
Councilman Roche moved approval of City Sanitarians request and approved
travel by private transportation. 2nd Councilman Roberts. Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Annexation - Councilman Roberts
Reported that several platts were being processed and would be ready for
annexation in the near future.
Enployment - Councilman McCormick
Councilman McCormick moved adoption of Ordinance No. 780. An Ordinance Fixing
the annual salary and compensation of City Officers and Employees. 2nd Councilman
O'Brien. Roll Call Vote. All voted Aye.
Street Lighting - Councilman Riley
Suggested that possible need for additional lighting in Depot Park be considered.
Boards and Agencies - Councilman Miron
The Neighborhood Development Authority has selected Mr. Robert Olson as Administrator
of the HUD Feasibility Study for Kalispell at a salary of $8,500.00 per year. The
City -County Planning Board has selected Mr. Steve Petrini as In -House Planner at a
salary of $90M1S per month effective November 1, 1970.
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MISC. BUSINESS
City Attorney Donahue reported that he had attended a meeting in Helena
concerned with proposed legislation and briefly mentioned some of the items that
pertained to Cities and Towns.
City Engineer McClintick reported on Sidewalk and curb installation during
the past summer;
Regular curb
Roll curb
Sidewalk & curb combination
Sidewalk 4"
Sidewalk 61,
Remove & Replace Sidewalk
Meeting adjourned by Mayor Bjorneby.
12,083 feet
462.5 feet
1,796 feet
2,678.5 sq. ft.
512 sq. ft.
488 sq. ft.
Minutes read and approved as correctedg October 19, 1970.
REGULAR MEETING
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD OCTOBER 19, 1970,
AT 7;30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL. MAYOR BJORNEBY
PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT.
READING OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 5, 1970 were read. Councilman
Roche moved approval of the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Councilman
Roberts and carried.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Clerk Treasurer, August Report
Police Judge - Police Chief - City Engineer - Sanitarian, September Report
Fire Chief, Third Quarter Report
A portion of the Sanitarians' report which requested that some pressure be
applied to speed the removal of a hazard (pile of rubble resulting from the
demolition of old house) located on the corner of Idaho Street and 6th Avenue
West North, was discussed by councilmen.
Councilman Roche moved a complaint be filed and that the owner of the
property be given thirty days to comply. A test of Ordinance No. 778. Seconded
by Councilman Miron and carried.
Councilman O'Brien moved approval of the City Official Reports. Seconded
by Councilman Hensley. Carried.