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.
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