A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON AUGUST 21, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.Judy Porter, acting Mayor called the meeting to order. Council members Johnston, Sorensen, Stephens and Thom and City Clerk, Kim Aarstad was present.
Alan Stringer and Katheryn Jarvis Coggon, representing WR Grace & Co. presented a proposal to purchase the Industrial Park property. Mrs. Coggon stated that WR Grace would be willing to purchase the Industrial Park property for $2,000,000.00. If the city accepts their offer, WR Grace would continue with the clean up at the park as per the EPA requirements, but the buildings would be torn down.
The audience and the city council members stated several issues of concern.
After a lengthy discussion this matter was tabled until the September 5, 2000 meeting. (Meeting was recorded and will be stored at city hall).
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON AUGUST 14, 2000 AT 8:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Council members Johnston, Porter, Sorensen and Thom were present.
Jackie Wilson, Libby Board of Adjustments, asked that the council accept the board’s recommendation to grant a temporary variance to Kootenai Paving. This property belongs to Universal Land.
Mr. Johnston moved to accept the Board of Adjustments recommendation.
Mrs. Porter seconded.
Motion carried.
It was decided that a Special meeting would be held on August 21, 2000.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
THE 1186TH MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON
AUGUST 7TH, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Mayor Berget called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll was called. Council members Bauer, Johnston, Porter, Sorensen, Stephens and Thom, City Clerk, Kim Aarstad and Supervisor, Dan Thede was present. Minutes from the July regular and special meetings were presented and approved.
RESOLUTION & ORDINANCE
Resolution #1577, Making Tax levy for FY’ 2000-2001, was read.
Mr. Bauer moved to accept Resolution #1577.
Mr. Stephens seconded.
Motion carried.
Resolution #1578, Fixing Annual Appropriations for FY’ 2000-2001, was read.
Mr. Bauer moved to accept Resolution #1578.
Mr. Sorensen seconded.
Motion carried.
Resolution #1579, Setting Salaries, was read,
Mr. Bauer moved to accept Resolution #1579.
Mr. Stephens seconded.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Berget read a letter from Kim Fox, Libby Nordicfest Outdoor Entertainment Committee, asking for permission to close 8th street on September 8-10, for the hours of 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Mr. Stephens moved to allow this road closure.
Mr. Bauer seconded.
Motion carried.
Rita Window, Lincoln County Commissioner, asked for the city’s help with fabricating and installing the new water line on Parmenter Creek.
Mr. Thede stated that the city would be supplying the materials needed to do this job, but would like authorization from the city council to have an employee do the fabrication of the water line. Mr. Thede also stated that the City of Libby does not have all the equipment needed to do this project.
Mrs. Window felt that the county would have the equipment that was needed to complete this project.
Mr. Stephens moved to allow the city to work on this water line.
Mr. Bauer seconded.
Motion carried.
Maria Frazer discussed the weed problems on her problem.
Paul Rumelhart and Senator Bill Crismore were present to discuss the $8,000,000.00; the City of Libby will be receiving from the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1998. Mr. Rumelhart stated that an Independent Board would need to be formed and by-laws would need to establish before monies can be used for Economic Development.
Several residents were present to discuss the use of these monies. (Minutes were recorded and are on file).
Mrs. Porter moved to request the $8,000,000.00.
Mrs. Thom seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Crismore asked that the council approve six residents to sit on the Independent Board. Their names are as follows:
Jim Morey, Ralph Heinert, Linda Gerard, Ardell Filler, Shirley Chase, and Mitch Richeal
Mr. Stephens moved to ask that the above residents be asked in help establish the structure and by-laws for the independent board. Applications will be accepted from area residents for final board members.
Mr. Johnston seconded.
A discussion followed.
Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Mr. Bauer made a motion not to allow campfires at Firemen’s Park.
Mr. Stephens seconded.
Motion carried.
Fire Chief, Tom Wood, updated the council fire calls answered for the month of July.
Mr. Stephens reported on the police calls answered for the month of July.
Mrs. Thom, Water Committee, reported that the Chamber of Commerce, asking for help with paying for their water bill, has contacted her. Matter was put into the Water Committee.
Mr. Rostorfer had several questions to ask the council.
Mr. Johnston made a motion to hold a public hearing on September 5, 2000 for the purpose of a 6% sewer increase.
Mr. Stephens seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Bauer made a motion to allow the use of the city backhoe, to move bleachers for Hot August night’s burnout contest.
Mr. Sorensen seconded.
Motion carried.
Todd Berget asked about the procedures needed to request zoning on property inside the city limits. Mr. Berget has a chance to lease this property out and the Board of Adjustments has not zoned this property. The Board of Adjustments will be meeting on August 14, 2000 to discuss this zoning issue and the council will hold a meeting on August 14, 2000 at 8:30 pm to finalize their decision.
It was moved, seconded and carried to pay the claims as per the claims approval list.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.