AGENDA
- Discussion of the abandonment of East 4th Street between Louisiana and Utah.
Working committee meeting.
November 1, 2000
Working Committee Meeting
The City Council of the City of Libby will hold a working committee meeting on November 1, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the city council chambers. The public is encouraged to attend. No public input will be taken during this meeting.
The City Council of the City of Libby with the Montana Municipal Insurance Authority will hold a council workshop on November 1, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss insurance issues. The public is encouraged to attend. No public input will be taken during this meeting.
THE 1188TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON OCTOBER 2, 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. Councilmember Bauer, Johnston, Porter, Stephens, Sorensen and Thom, City Clerk, Kim Aarstad and City Supervisor, Dan Thede was present.
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing to consider a re-zoning change on Millwood Subdivision was held.
Current zoning for this subdivision is Commercial and owners are requesting that this property be re-zoned to Industrial. Several residents were in attendance. Some comments are stated below. Minutes were recorded and are stored at city hall.
Irene Carlson, Charlie Clough, Cynthia Kessler and several other residents expressed concern about the location of Kootenai Paving’s asphalt plant, which has been located on the Millwood Subdivision property. The Berget family owns this property. A temporary variance was issued on August 14, 2000, to allow this asphalt plant.
The re-zoning classification for Millwood Subdivision will be considered at the next council meeting.
Public Hearing adjourned at 8:15
Mayor Berget re-opened the council meeting at 8:20 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Stephens moved to locate a handicap parking area on the north entrance of St. John’s Lutheran school.
Mr. Sorensen seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Bauer made a motion to have Mayor Berget write a letter to W.R. Grace, asking that the EPA have access to the old mine site for disposal of contaminated materials from Raintree Nursery.
Mrs. Porter seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Stephens reported that W.R. Grace had withdrawn their offer to buy Industrial Park.
Mr. Stephens also reported that St. John’s Lutheran Hospital request for Fourth Street Closure was turned over to the Board of Adjustments.
D.C. Orr asked for a copy of the July 15th personnel letter that was written to Dan Thede. City Attorney will look at this letter and make a decision if letter should be released.
NEW BUSINESS
The following bids were received for a Rotary Self-Contained Snow blower:
Pioneer Equipment No Bid
Western Plains Machinery $50,995.00 Prev delivered Wildcat M8000MDR
$53,395.00 New Wildcat M8000MDR
Bids put into the Street Committee.
Charles Briante asked that the council consider waiving the coin-op amusement license fee for his business. Charles explained that he has installed one talking alcohol blood testing machine in the city limits of Libby, and would like to install more but can not afford to purchase a $25.00 coin-op amusement license for each machine.
Matter put into the Resolution & Ordinance Committee.
Jim Regh asked for the council help with a noise problem that has been created by a skateboard ramp that was installed by his property.
Mark Halland, Faith Bible Church, stated that the skateboard ramp was installed on church property and can be used at lunch hour and 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The church has been in contact with a engineer who is drawing up some plans for a sound barrier.
Matter put into the Parks Committee.
Mr. Bauer stated that Kootenai Valley Headstart would like to clean up Firemen’s Park twice a year. Mr. Thede will contact them on this matter.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mrs. Thom, Parks Committee, announced that Firemen’s Park was closed for winter on September 22, 2000.
Mr. Sorensen, Fire Committee, reported that the Rural Fire lease on the city boom truck was up this year.
Mrs. Thom, Insurance Committee, reported that the new rates for city health insurance has been received, committee will be getting together later this month. Mrs. Thom also reported that the insurance had been transferred to a local agent who is willing to sit down with employees on a weekly basis to discuss insurance questions and problems.
Mr. Stephens reported on the police calls answered for the month of September.
Mrs. Thom, Water Committee, reported that the Chamber of Commerce was asking for help with their water bill.
Mrs. Thom also reported that the committee would be looking into the 9,000-gallon free sprinkling for next years summer usage.
Mrs. Porter, Community Development Committee, updated the council on the joint infrastructure development committee formed by the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln County Economic Development Council.
Mrs. Porter moved to appoint Scott Spencer as City Attorney.
Mr. Stephens seconded.
A discussion followed. (Minutes are stored at city hall.)
Mayor Berget called for the vote.
Mrs. Porter, Mr. Sorensen, Mr. Stephens and Mrs. Thom “Yes”
Mr. Bauer and Mr. Johnston “No”
Motion carried.
It was moved, seconded and carried to pay the claims as per the claims approval list.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30.