HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 02.04.1997CITY COUI~CIL CO~4~iTTEE OF THE W~OLE
FEBRUARY 4, 1997 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CFiAF~ERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Chairman- Chuck Rodgers
Dirk Kroll Gay Easton
Donna Kilpatrick William Staudinger
Bud Johnson
V. Joe Leckie
Jim Flisrand
Dave Michael
Mike Zuhoski
D.Lo McGillen
Andy Loebe
Don Hackmann
Chuck mentioned that we need resolutions to adopt the part-time
Clerk of Court job description and for non-smoking in City Hall.
Bud referred to a meeting awhile back with Mr. Black in which they
identified three issues:
to contact the County regarding the boundry
to establish exactly where our pipe is located
- to contact the state to see if any plans were filed
The first two have been completed. Recently a firm went up and
established the location of the pipe. They found that it is
located in the street and not under the sidewalk.
No word has been received yet from the state.
Bud mentioned that he would like to arrange a presentation to be
given during the Committee of the Whole meeting regarding the
municipal court. Input by Joe Leckie, Larry Herman and Mike
Atkinson would help to understand the issue better.
After a discussion it was decided to have a presentation on the
proposed water rate increase on 2/18/97 at 6:00 p.m. and have a
municipal court presentation at a later date.
Donna mentioned that she had a call regarding parking on the south
side of West Main Street. Mike Zuhoski said that the state is
going to survey that area to find out where the property lines are
so that it can be determined if the parking is taking place on
private or public property. The Police Department is working on
this and Gay mentioned that Jim should be involved with this also.
Donna reported that the Good Sam Gallivanters are coming here with
200 RV's on the 4th weekend in September for the 25th anniversary
of the Herbsfest and to hold a convention at Riverside Park.
They are asking for a reduction in fees. Donna was asking for some
input for the Park Committee to consider.
William Staudinger said that he is involved with Good Sam
Gallivanters and most of the people will be coming from around
Montana.
Discussion regarding burned out street lights around town. The
police officer's check for them when they are out patrolling. The
Police Department, Engineer's Office and the Clerk's Office have
called Montana Power when someone reports that a street light is
out.
Andy reported that they have been unplugging frozen culverts around
town.
Jim reported on the status of the new building at the city shop.
Joe informed everyone that he is moving his Billings office from
Main Street in the Heights to 3302 4th Avenue North.
Chuck asked that the council members turn in their Capital Outlay
proposals to Donna.
Jim presented and reviewed the DPW Update of 2-4-97.
Dave Michael presented a time schedule for the proposed water rate
increase. The public hearing is scheduled for March 4th and the
proposed increase effective on the April billing. He will put a
program together for the February 18th Council of the Whole meeting
at 6:00 p.m.
Jim commented that at the last Public Utilities Committee meeting
it was mentioned that the proposed average increase (base rate) for
residences is $19.60, based on the preliminary figures established
by the consultant. This isn't necessary the final cost, but only
an estimate at this time.
Discussion regarding both required and informational "stuffer's"
that will be mailed with the next utility bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Kackmann
City Clerk
FROM: Jim Flisrand, Director of Public Works
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TO: Mayor and City Council
DATE: February 4, 1997
SUBJECT: Public Works- UPDATE
STREET & ALLEY
1. Pothole patching (weather permitting).
2. Sign replacement as needed.
3. SID 110 final inspections to be completed.
4. Plowing of emergency routes, and sanding as needed.
PARKS & CEMETERY
1. Equipment and building maintenance as needed.
WATER & SEWER
1. Plants continuing with normal treatment and maintenance
activities.
2. Water Improvements Project continuing with final design.
Working with consultant on proposed water rates.
3. Meter replacement program continuing through winter months.
SOLID WASTE
1. Proceeding with collection and container site operation as
required.
2. Christmas tree chipping took place on Jan. 29th.
Approximately 60 cu. yds of chips were collected and plan to
be used throughout the parks and cemetery.
3. Additional hydraulic problems with older garbage trucks, makes
twice a week pickup difficult.
ADMINISTRATION
1. Construction planning and building activity is typical of this
time of the year, with continual commercial activity.
2. Underpass project is still in progress. Project completion to
be this month.
3. Working with COP Construction regarding installation of water
lines associated with the bridge project. Water Plant will be
shut down for short periods of time throughout project. Major
tie-ins at the plant have been completed.
4. Prepared 10 year Capital Outlay budget for all divisions of
Public Works. Additional review will be completed during the
next few months.
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WATER RATE INCREASE
1) Pass Resolution for intent to prepare water rate increase on
February 4, 1997, Council meeting.
2) Publish Rate Increase notice in Laurel Outlook 3 times,
2/12, 2/19 and 2/26/97.
3) Copy of Rate Increase Notice to Montana Consumer Council.
4) Mail copy of Rate Increase to each customer by February 24,
1997.
5) Public Hearing March 4, 1997, regular Council meeting.
6) Council decision on rate increase hearing within 30 days.
(If Council approves on March 4, 1997 rate takes affect on
March 14, 1997 and increase will take affect on April billing.
Any delay will cause the rate to take affect on May billing.)
7) File with City Clerk effective 10 days after filing.
8) Send PSC copy of new rates.
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