09/11/67 City Council MinutesREGUL,iR 11ZCrTING
A regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held September
11, 1967, in the Council Chambers at 7:3C P.M. Mayor Bjorneby presided.
All councilmen were present.
Minutes of the meeting held on September 5, 1967, were read. Council-
man
Roberts moved approval of the minutes as read.
Seconded by
Councilman
Roche
and carried.
Protest Against Change of Zoning:
A letter of protest to the proposed change of
zoning of Lot
23, Block
2,
Northridge Heights was presented. Councilman Hensley moved acceptance
of
the Board of Adjustment's recommendation for no
change in the
zoning
for
Lot 23, Block 2.4 Northridge Heights. Seconded
by Councilman
Miron
and
carried.
City Official Reports:
City Clerk and Treasurer - July and Sanitarian
Police Chief, Plain Clothesman, City Engineer and Police Judge- August
Annual report of the Librarian for 1966-67
Councilman Roberts moved approval of the City Official's Reports.
Seconded by Councilman Roche and carried.
Committee Reports:
Safety - Councilman Miron reported the Police Department personnel
have completed physical examinations as required by City Ordinance.
The Safety Committee recommends the City make outside aid agreements
with other Fire Departments in the area. Councilman Aliron moved the Fire
Chief be permitted to investigate outside aid agreements with other Fire
Departments in the area.
Councilman Miron reported the Committee is presently conducting a
study, with the aid of the Police Department, of the need of traffic
safety devices and signs in the Adams Addition area.
Parking - Councilman Riley moved the Committee's recommendation to
grant an exception to the 2-hour parking limitation between 3rd and 4th
Street on First Avenue West on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon be ap-
proved. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Three voted aye. Five voted
no. Motion failed.
Employment - Councilman r`cCormick reported the Employment Committee
is meeting with representatives of the Municipal Employees Union Tuesday
night, September 12th.
Street & Alley - Councilman Happ reported the gravel bids have been
awarded to McElroy & Wilken.
Finance - Councilman Hensley reported all claims have been audited
and approved for payment. Councilman Hensley moved acceptance of the
Finance Committee Report. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien and carried.
Mobile home bachelor quarters for truck drivers on Super Stop premises -
Councilman Roberts moved the agreement with Herb Ogle, DBA The Super Stop,
to allow the use of a mobile hone as bachelor quarters for male truck drivers,
be renewed. Seconded by Councilman Roche and carried.
Swimming Pool - Councilman Roche reported the gross receipts for this
season were $3,902.19. The pool was operated for 57 days with an average
attendance of 175 swimmers per day. No 3-week sessions of lessons were
given with 400 students enrolled.
The average daily loss of water was 35,000 gallons. The loss of water
made it impossible to maintain proper water temperature.
The new advance gas chlorinating system worked extremely well. Since
its installation, the proper chlorine level has been maintained and there
has been a marked improvement in the cleanliness of the water.
Request to Purchase Property from City - Councilman Roche reported
an offer of $150.00 for a Dortion of the abandoned Woodland Avenue north
in Block 225, Addition No. 5, has been received. Councilman O'Brien moved
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acceptance of the offer of $150.00 for this property. Seconded by Council-
man Roche and carried.
Councilman O'Brien moved adoption of Resolution No. 2642 - A Resolu-
tion of Intention to Create S.I.D. 305. Seconded by Councilman Roberts.
Roll Call Vote. All voted Aye.
Bonds:
Plumbers E & R Plumbing & Heating
Electrician M & 11 Electric
Councilman Happ moved acceptance of the bonds. Seconded by Council-
man Hensley and carried.
Kalispell Lumber Fire Protection Agreement - Councilman Roche moved
acceptance of the Fire Protection Agreement with Kalispell Lumber Company,
and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Happ. Councilman Hensley voted no. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
A letter was received from Dale Storaasli regarding the southerly
approach to the airport over his property.
Hennessy Area Sewer Contract - Councilman Hensley moved the accept-
ance of the revised contract with Tynes Construction Company. Seconded
by Councilman Roberts and carried.
Councilman Hensley moved adoption of Resolution No. 2643 - A Resolu-
tion Authorizing the Sale of Bonds. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Roll
Call Vote. All voted Aye.
Addressing the Council:
Mr. Colin Wills requested the Council take some action to Zet off-
street parkin; under way. Councilman Riley moved Mayor Bjorneby appoint
a Parking Commission as authorized in the Revised Codes of Montana.
Seconded by Councilman Happ and carried.
Councilman Hensley moved for adjournment. Seconded by Councilman
Roche and carried.
Read and approved as read this 2nd day of October, 1967
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