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THE 1181st MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MARCH 6, 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, Stephens and Thom, City Clerk, Kim Aarstad and
Supervisor, Dan Thede were present. The
minutes from the February meeting were presented and approved. A public hearing for the purpose of
obtaining public comments regarding community needs and priorities for the
City of Libby was held. Purpose
of said meeting was held in conjunction with the City of Libby who is
considering applying for a Community Development Block Grant.
A list of guests is attached to minutes. Paul Rumelhart and several members of
the Kootenai Heritage Council reported the following, on the proposed
Performing Arts Center. Mr. Rumelhart, P.O. Box 97, Libby, MT 59923, Proposed site for the Performing Arts Center is the Memorial Gym, currently the Kootenai Heritage Council has been awarded $900,000.00. Diane Rewerts, 287 Kootenai Drive,
Libby, MT 59923, addressed the
need for the Performing Arts Center. Donna Black, 218 Manor Drive, Libby,
MT 59923, addressed
the different organizations that will be able to perform and use
these facilities. Jeff Gruber, 908 Mineral Avenue, Libby, MT 59923,
addressed the historical value to the City of Libby if this Performing Arts
Center is built. John Desch, 510 Nevada Avenue, Libby, MT 59923,
addressed the economic benefits to the city and county businesses. Mr. Rumelhart stated that the Kootenai
Heritage Council would need an additional
$2,500,000.00 to complete this project. Don Rogers, 1415 Montana Avenue, Libby,
Montana 59923, commented that a
committee should be formed to see what the community felt was needed. Bob Ward, 248 Highwood Drive, Libby,
Montana 59923, asked if the
capitol improvement plan had been updated since the last time the city
applied for a grant? Mr. Thede stated that the plan had not
been updated. With no further public comment Mayor
Berget adjourned the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Bauer made a motion to appoint Ken Sorenson to the city council, as per the Personnel Committee recommendation. Mr. Johnston seconded. Mr. Bauer, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Thom “Yes” Mr. Stephens “No” Motion carried. ORDINANCE & RESOLUTIONS Ordinance #1569, Building Codes Amendments, was given it’s second reading. Mrs. Porter moved to pass Ordinance #1569 Mr. Stephens seconded. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Bauer moved to appoint Peggy Craver to the Board of Adjustments. Mr. Johnston seconded. Motion carried. Mayor Berget stated that the Kootenai Kiwanis Club would like some help in getting weeds
removed from the Demo Park. Matter
put into the Parks Committee. Mayor Berget read a letter from Niles
Nelson, Nelson-Vial Funeral Home, asking if the city would be interested in
selling the old tennis court property behind his business.
Matter put into the Parks Committee. Mr. Bauer asked that the street
committee look at West Thomas Street. Road
is in need of some repair. Melanie Hale and Val Davis stated that
they would like to put in a dance studio on California Avenue.
This space formerly housed the Diamond Karaoke Club.
Council was in agreement to allow this business inside the city
limits if they have all the necessary inspections. STANDING COMMITTEES Mr. Thede asked that the Parks
Committee look into continuing the Lincoln Blvd tree project. Fire Chief, Tom Wood, updated the
council on fire call answered for the month of February. Mr. Johnston, Building Committee,
stated that the committee will
be talking to the Montana Athletic Club
on their new lease agreement. Mr. Johnston also reported that a
letter was received from the Lincoln County Commissioners that the Lincoln
County Health Nurse would be moving out of the old city hall building
effective April 1, 2000. Mr. Bauer, Personnel Committee, stated
that interviews for the
temporary city service worker will be held on March 27, 2000. Police Chief, Clayton Coker, updated
the council on police calls answered for the month of February. Mr. Johnston asked that the city
council read over a proposed letter that he will be submitting to Senator
Max Baucus. Mr. Stephens made a motion to put in a handicap parking space in front of the Oddfellows Lodge. Mr. Bauer seconded. Motion carried. Mayor Berget read the Board of
Adjustment monthly report. Mayor Berget reminded the council of a
public hearing that will be held on March 20, 2000. It was moved, seconded and carried to
pay the claims as per the claim approval list. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. |
