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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 11.06.1996MINUTES CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NOVEMBER 6, 1996 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman- Chuck Rodgers Ron Marshall Gay Easton Dirk Kroll William Staudinger Bud Johnson Donna Kilpatrick OTHERS PRESENT V. Joe Leckie Andy Loebe Dave Michael Rick Musson D. L. McGillen Jim Flisrand Don Hackmann Bud brought up for discussion a city Council work session regarding zoning. It was decided to schedule one for Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m.. Gay commented that the training session with Dick Larsen was very good and he got a lot out of it. William mentioned that several other people have complained to him about junky yards on the east end of town. Jim commented that before the City can do anything, it has to be a violation. Just because someone has a messy yard, doesn't mean there is a violation of some kind, such as a fire, safety, or health hazard. This will be reviewed by the Street & Alley Committee. Mr. Staudinger wants to leave the state and this will be brought up at the council meeting tonight. Andy reported that the fence has been put back up and the gate wired shut at the Martin property where the Merchant Apartments burned down. Mr. Martin will be billed for this. Dan Mears has been hired as the new mechanic. Jim distributed and reviewed the DPW Update of 11-6-96. Rick said that the Police Department is in the process of hiring two new officers (to replace Connors and Conrad). The Police Department is trying to serve papers daily to Jim Martin, but he won't answer the door or he is not there. Chuck Rodgers mentioned that the City received an excellent report from the State regarding the Sewer Plant. The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Don Hackmann City Clerk F ,l MINUTES CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NOVEMBER 19, 1996 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman- Chuck Rodgers Ron Marshall Norman Orr Gay Easton Dirk Kroll (late) Bud Johnson Donna Kilpatrick Miles Walton OTHERS PRESENT: D.L. McGillen mike Atkinson Andy Loebe Don Hackmann Dave Michael Cal Cumin Mike Zuhoski Bud mentioned that the council work session held on November 12th was beneficial to everyone. Discussion regarding getting Bob Worthington, MMIA Insurance Coordinator down here for a meeting regarding right-of-way. Bud said that he contacted a fellow in Helena last week regarding zoning. IC It was reported that a new committee list will be out soon. Discussion regarding the Martin property. It was reported that he is pushing the concrete into the hole. Mike reported that Mr. Martin was served 10 summons to appear in City Court. Discussion regarding Fox Lumber's fire suppression system. According to Darrell McGillen the front building is completed and they are now working on the rear building to the east for the cop plant that they have in there now. Donna also mentioned that the council work session was very informational. Dave reported that on the agenda tonight there are several ordinances adopting building codes, etc., which we update periodically. Discussion regarding the Uniform Fire Code. Dave reported that we have received a preliminary plan and specs. for the Water Plant/Project update. This will be reviewed by all the state agencies concerned with the project. (Water Quality Bureau) The proposed water rate increase was discussed at the Public Utilities Committee meeting last night. ? a.