A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON AUGUST 12, 2002 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 Baeth, Bauer, Porter, Sorensen, Stephens and Thom, Police Chief Clay Coker, City Services Supervisor Dan Thede and City Clerk Heidi Morris were present.
Ordinance #1594 was tabled to the regular council meeting on September 9, 2002.
Councilmember Stephens informed the Council that the Budget Committee recommended to not give the LADC any money for their current budget at this time. They may come back at a later time to request money as the year progresses.
Mr. Stephens moved to not give money to LADC at this time.
Mrs. Porter seconded.
Motion carried.
Paul Rumelhart, Kootenai Heritage Council, addressed the Council about the new cultural center. The KHC requested the City Council waive the Building Permit fee of $6,888 for Memorial Gym and those funds be used to put in the sidewalk in front of and around the side of the remodeled gym. The estimated cost of sidewalks is $5,000 and the rest of the money would be used for beautification around the building.
Mr. Sorensen moved to waive the building permit fee and those funds to be used for the sidewalks and beautification around Memorial Gym.
Mr. Bauer seconded.
Motion carried.
Paul Rumelhart, Kootenai Heritage Council, gave a presentation explaining the finances of the new cultural center stating that 70% of the LADC money will be spent locally. The KHC had made a presentation at the August 7, 2002 LADC meeting, the LADC recommended the City Council approve the $600,000 request to finish remodeling the Memorial gym building for the community. The Mayor and several Councilmembers attended the LADC meeting.
Councilmember Stephens publicly expressed his approval of the project. He feels the City of Libby needs to invest in the community.
Several community members; including John Desch Nordicfest President, Gary Huntsburger of the Libby School Board, Janice Wood of the Libby Community Chamber of Commerce, Donna Black President of Kootenai Karacters, Brenda Swanson school teacher and member of Kootenai Karacters, Harold Gilden, Jerry Reckin, Jim Rostopher, and Jim Racicot spoke in favor of the request for funding. Discussion followed.
D.C.Orr asked a few questions that were answered by Mr. Rumelhart.
Mr. Bauer moved to accept the LADC recommendation to fund the $600,000 for KHC.
Mr. Stephens seconded.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Mayor, Anthony J. Berget
City Clerk, Heidi Morris
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON JULY 22, 2002 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 Baeth, Bauer, Porter, Sorensen, Stephens and Thom, Police Chief Clay Coker, City Services Supervisor Dan Thede and City Clerk Heidi Morris were present.
Police Chief Coker informed Council that the time line for the COPS Grant for the Resource Officer has extended. This grant will cover most of the 2002-03 fiscal year.
A meeting will be held August 13, 2002.
Mr. Bauer moved to accept the preliminary budget.
Mr. Stephens seconded.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Mayor, Anthony J. Berget
City Clerk, Heidi Morris