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REGULAR MEETING
Regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held July 11, 1966, at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Flynn presiding with all councilmen present.
Minutes of the June 13, 1966, meeting were read and approved as read on
motion of Councilman Bjorneby. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien and carried.
City Official Reports:
Clerk and Treasurer - May; Engineer, Police Chief, Police Judge, Sanitar-
ian - June; Fire Dept. - quarterly. Councilman Roche moved acceptance of the
City Official reports. Seconded by Councilman W. Roberts and carried.
Police Commission Report:
The following report read:
BEFORE THE POLICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL,
STATE OF MONTANA
In the Matter of the Application of)
WILLIAM L. ULRICH, ORDER
For Police Disability Retirement.)
This matter having come on regularly for hearing at 1:30 P.M., June 24,
1966, in the Council Chambers of the City of Kalispell before the Honorable
Maurice Boorman, Archie Paterson and Peder Waldum, members of the Police Com-
mission of the City of Kalispell; William L. Ulrich appeared personally and
with his attorney, 11. Dean Jellison; the Police Commission was represented
by Marshall Murray, Esq. City Attorney; oral and documentary evidence was pre-
sented to the Commission and based thereon, the Commission makes the following
Order:
We, members of_.the Police Commission of the City of Kalispell, at this
time deny the request of Officer William L. Ulrich for disability retirement.
In line with Dr. William J. McDonald's medical report we feel that Officer
Ulrich is able to carry out the normal duties of a Police Officer.
Dated this 24th day of June, 1966.
Maurice E. Boorman
Commissioner
Archie Paterson
Commissioner
H. P. Waldum
Commissioner
Councilman Homuth moved that the Police Commission report be made a part
of the Minutes. Seconded by Councilman Bjorneby and carried.
Councilman Bjorneby moved approval of the following Liquor and Beer appli-
cations. Seconded by Councilman W. Roberts and carried.
Liquor and Beer Beer (on premises)
Kalispell Golf Assn.
New Stockholm
The Palm
The Bulldog
New Stockmans
Vista Club
Jack's Tavern
New Log Cabin
Kalispell Elks
The Pastime
Pine Grove
Wagon Wheel
Eagles
Skyline Bowl
Hennessey
Skylark
The Saloon
Sportsman Bar
Beer (off premises)
Akers Market
B & B Foodliner
Safeway Stores
Sykes Grocery
Buttrey Foods
Withey's Market
Adkins
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Airport Assn,- Strand Lease
Mr. Dean Jellison, representing the airport Ass'n., presented to the Council
the proposed lease stating the lease has been approved by the association and Mr.
Strand. The lease was referred to the Airport Committee.
Mr. Jellison reported that the Association anticipated revenue in the amount
of $1,500.00, and asked that this amount be budgeted for the Airport by the City.
Committee Reports:
Re -apportionment, Councilman Riley - The committee recommends that the wards
be left as is for the present. The present distribution of electors is equitable,
but feel that future study will be needed as future expansion is expected in wards
1 and 4, while wards 2 and 3 will remain about as they are now. Councilman Riley
moved acceptance of the report. Seconded by Councilman Bjorneby and carried.
Library, Councilman O'Brien - Library Consolidation - The Health, Education
& Welfare Department have been in communication with us and we have requested
some changes in the lease. The Deed will be coming shortly after the lease is ap-
proved and signed by the County. No rent will be required until the building is
occupied.
Sidewalk & Curb, Councilman Happ - Reported the bid for sidewalk and curb
construction for the coming year has been awarded to Tru-Mix.
Finance Committee, Councilman Homuth - The Finance Committee has audited all
claims. Councilman Homuth moved acceptance of the report. Seconded by Councilman
Riley and carried.
Parks, Councilman Roche - Reported a request has been received for the use of
Woodland Park for a 25,000 meter A.A.U. Track T:eet. Councilman Roche moved the
request be granted. Seconded by Councilman W. Roberts and carried.
Councilman Roche requested that the City Crews be instructed to mow the lawn
at the Court House Park.
Councilman Roche reported there will be a softball tournament, but it will
not be held at Thompson Field.
Mayor Flynn reported receipt of anonymous donation of $300.00 for the Park
Fund.
Mayor Flynn stated that Ted Wag-qener was appointed Acting Ass't. Police Chief.
Councilman Homuth moved approval of the appointment of Ted idaggener as Acting Ass'E.
Police Chief. Seconded by Councilman Bjorneby and ;carried.
Addressing the Council:
Mr. Dale McGarvey, representing interested parties in opposition to :.ain Street
parking proposal, spoke in opposition to the proposal and presented petitions in op-
position to the proposal. Petitions were accepted and turned over to Councilman
Bjorneby, the Council representative on the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Ralph Getchell objected to the proposed parking proposal.
Mr. Dean Beller stated that at the time Mr. Skaggs received a zoning exception
from the Board of Adjustments to build the Tripletree Apartments, he had agreed to
pave the alley at the rear of the apartment and to grade the alley to drain through
the center. This has not been completed as agreed, resulting in water getting into
Mr. Beller's basement. i.r. Beller requests the City to enforce the completion of
the agreement so that he will not have further water damage in his basement. He
stated he never has had any water problem in the basement prior to the construction
of the apartment building. This was referred to the City Attorney and the City
Engineer for appropriate action.
Petition for Special Improvement District:
A petition of Mr. Joe Hauber was received for the creation of S.I.D. for the
construction of water mains in the Northridge Addition.
Correspondence:
A letter was received from, Au-usta Olson referring to the condition of the
sidewalk in front of Jordan's Cafe. This was referred to the Sidewalk & Curb
Committee.
A letter was received from h:r. Storaasli regarding the removal of air traffic
hazard from his property. Councilman W. Roberts moved that Mr. StoraasliAbe tabled.
Seconded by Councilman Homuth and carried.
Mr. Joe Stephens requested a curb cut on 2nd Ave. West and 2nd Street West.
This was referred to the Sidewalk & Curb Committee.
Mr. Colin Wills presented an alternate parking plan for downtown parking.
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Municipal Employees' Union agreed to meet with the Council at the regular
Council meeting on July 25, 1966.
Councilman W. Roberts moved the August lst meeting be postponed until Aug-
ust 3, 1966. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien and carried.
Ted Waggener expressed his appreciation for his appointment as Acting Ass't.
Police Chief.
Councilman W. Roberts moved for adjournment. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien
and carried.
Read and approved as read this 25th day of July, 1966.
Mayor
SPECIAL MEETING
A Special Meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held July 15, 1966,
at 9:00 A.11.
Mayor Flynn presiding. Councilman W. Roberts absent. All other council-
men present.
The meeting was held for the purpose of reviewing the preliminary budget
for the fiscal year 1966-67.
Department heads met with -the Council during the day on behalf of their
department budgets.
Councilman Homuth moved that Monty Machinery Inc. be paid for the nixing
Plant and lay -down machine, withholding $1,500.00 until added expenses are de-
termined. Seconded by Councilman Happ and carried.
Meeting continued to July 25th, at 7:30 P.M. for adoption of the "Prelim-
inary Budget."
Read and approved as read this 25th day of July, 1966.
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